Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-09-25

hold Of every faculty Each man. folovin, A..
agreement pressed foot against the peg port,1.
his position and kept his pistol pointed downward
Dickinson looked his opponent and then tprre,
to his second casually
"Do you mark the third button Of his coat NJ, a..
left side? shall hit him there"
"Are you ready?' asked Overton. quietly
81 am ready" said Dickinson
Ready" repeated Jackson.
"Ferer roared Overton, with thundcrous volo,
dropping into his back country accent under the .,
element CT the moment Knowing that his priDcr,r
would not follow the word, he sought to make Fl q,
sudden and startling as possible
Instantly with such dexterity and ease that On,
eyes Of the watchers could scarce see the movement
Dickinson whipped up his pistol TO a level and fred
pun Of dust flew from the breast OF Jacksons eoot
at the side OF the button Dickinson had indicated
The General did not vince. He raised his left arm
with doubled fist and pressed it tightly against M,
side Dickinson stared at him moment then paled
and fell back in amazement
Great God have / missed him?" he cried
Overtons pistol out Of his belt in a fash and
covering Dickinson.
Back to your place. sir. Back to your place Ny
principal has not had his shot"
, His Own Wound Concealed.
Dickinson recovered himself glanced once more al
Jackson and stepped back to the peg He pressed
foot against the mark and stood with his side
toward his opponent, his head turned away so that
he might not see the others move.
Jackson waited calmly When Dickinson had taken
his position he raised his pistol slowly and took care
full, deliberate aim. There was tense pause Jack.
son pulled the trigger but report followed The
hammer had stopped at half cock. Without using his
left hand which still pressed against his breast
Jackson recocked and took aim once more showing
haste or the sign Of irritation Again he pulled
the trigger. The pistol spoke this time and Ddn
with a gasp. staggered back. His second and
surgeon rushed forward and caught him in their arms
as he about to fall. They seated him gently On
the ground. with his back against a bush and began
TO strip off his clothes It was found that the bullet
had passed through his body below the lowest ribs
Jackson remained in his place, watching his oppo.
nent closely. overton, who had stepped forward to
see the extent OF the injury took him by the arm
"He won't want anything more of you. General
said the gru old soldier and led his principal from The
field. They walked toward the spot where they bad
left the horses tied. Jacksons surgeon who was at
his left suddenly noticed that blood was running
down into his boots and stopped with a cry
care you hit, GENERALLY" he asked.
"Oh, l believe he has pinked me a little. But say
nothing about It TO Them" answered Jackson indt
eating the other group Further on among the trees
Dicklnsons bullet had grazed the breastbone breaf
ing two ribs. In spite Of his wound jackson able
to mount and ride to his inn.
During the afternoon he sent word 20 The neigh
boring tavern inquirlng after Dickinsons condition
offering the services Of his own surgeon those Of
any member Of his party. Word returned that
his recent antagonist was in need Of no further aid
Later Jackson sent bottle Of wine TO Dickinson
Another messenger despatched in the evening came
back with the news that Dickinson had died at nine
o'clock Throughout all these friendly negotiations
Jackson was careful that no word Of DIS own hH
should reach the other party
Dickinson considered himself the best shot IN ihe
world" was his explanation. "IGe was certain be
would Kill me at the first fire and don't want hin
10 have the qualification of even knowing be has
touched me"
jackson rode back 10 Nashville the following day
II was while on that Journey that he turned 70 bis
second with this remark
"oyerton, believe ] should have lived long enough
TO Kill him If he had shot through the BRAIN
II don't doubt II FOR moment. General They
went ON In silence together for some minutes Ihln
Jackson spoke again, more grimy this tme-
"OYenon. there are certain men ln Nashville woo
had a greater claim 10 stand opposite mc than lA"
misguided young man. shall 6nd q way TO seize
scores with them yet. Oyeron."
"ies, General" said Overton.