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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-11

blouse dresses the sash, with its unusual
width and the curious depth at which it
IL placed about the figure. gives q very un-
expected and original contour to the
wearer. The shortness of the skirts adds
to this, 30 that the silhouette Is unique,
and on girhsh figures immensely at4rac-
tive. Aman Straw hele worn with the
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
Information for Travellers
Time Of departure OF trains wington
Trains Marked (') Expresses
PHuApELPHIA RAITIMoRE 4 WASHINGTON r. R.

Phnsdapbs. NJ 20. 2so' tLo' 800 $40 los 'as
tSs. 5.oi: sao ss5s S.S5 1lO 74O' sOi'
%
20 Os' sSs' tao' 7;oS so1. si2
go. SIS 8 oS ~ go sss ~ S.OS Sis' 0Ss
1000 100 II as. o,s A. n %
Ia ss a. sS s29 IS $40 80 go
iG + 80 a. IS u 50 so sns.yc yc 10 o 5 1 i ' '
Baltimore wbins,on NJ o. ~. e. Ss. soS s.oS
toss All ~. 5i7 55s. s2as si2'
10 Baltimore Stations A N--2.i5 lo.i2 p A-~.AS
sgnd.ys S5: t.ds: 5.iS: 5.iS:
siS. s 5s. as" 30 : az So! - 49, ~
Baltimore andW Sundays A. k-s o6 p h-Seo
DELAWARE DIvIsIoN p q EA!IHpApp oo +, AZ.
s S Ss RoiH HI ss DS-H s: s: ss; 80 p
Down State SUNDAYS M. So. P M-Asa. 1iss'
So iiSs fnSsPs p Azas 81 81 SIS:
70 FGgsdPA ~ ss % 20 80 s'G 10 O Ss1'
Bst%ors and wAsni9s NJ So. 9 sSs e., $50. 1851
ssino 0: and Va %n1io 'S5 sand.5. '' $50 g. 1os IL
Stations A. M-7s1 p H-a.io. $40. ssT sus
n- 2iO and as D. m.
sTEApEBoATs
A. M
M~i.56 800 and Sundays
~ ~ PEENsGRovE FERRY
Leave wfnipsi9np Moo 9'ao II 90 P Nils and siS
FENroN FERRY.
m p. m. % q m. m
minutes after the hour ana h' hour for iEs.sne. = % and 81
Ou and half % for 90 and 80 Cara leaving here
20 Brandyrns
us minutes and
lance. and rs
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
PROPOSALS.

ID ROPosALs FOR STEAM HEATING
Sealed proposals are asked for by the
Board Of Public Education in Wilmington.
Delaware. for the furnishing and installing
Of one 10A Coatesville Wrought Steel Heat.
ing Boiler design 1911, complete with box
base and rear stand in Public Schools Nos.
and IA The same to be connected with
steam heating system now In said schools
The boilers TO be covered with Magnesia
sectional or asbestos covering. The old boil
ers 70 remain in the building and all connec-
tions made with the heating system TO be
with stop valves from each boiler. All work
must be done in a workmanlike manner.
All proposals must be deposited on the
desk Of the President Of the Board at No
10 1-2 East Sixth street, on or before 3
o clock. Monday September %, 1913. and
Boilers.
Each proposal must be accompanied by q
certified check for ten percentum Of the
amount Of the proposal.
The right to reject any or all bids is re-
served. GEORGE ROMMEL.
Chairman Of Fuel and Janitors Committee
&, TREET TMPRoVEMENT-PR
- for improving Center Square and East
Main street in MiddetOwn, Delaware.
Sealed proposals will be received by 'the
Commissioners Of the Town Of Middletown,
corporation of the State Of Delaware, at
their Office on South Broad street, Middle
town, Delaware. until p. m, ON the 18th
day Of September A. ID. 1913, for the grad
ing paving with water bound macadam
pavement. laying concrete gutter rubble
cutters, relaying present cutters, and such
other work incidental 10 the improvement Of
the street as may from time 70 time be or
dcred by the said commissioners and VIII
be publicly opened by said commissioners at
that time. Plans and specifications and pro-
posal blanks may be obtained at the Ofce of
the commissioners or may be seen az the
Office Of Francis a. Price, engineer, in VIII
mington. Del
Each bid must be accompanied by q certified
cheek for the sum of five hundred dollars
$4,000. payable TO the President Of the
Roaid Of Commissioners, as a guarantees that
IL the contract be awarded to the bidder or
bidders he or they will execute in writing
proper agreement with said corporation,
with one or more sureties satisfactory Ga
said Board Of Commissioners, for the faith
ful performance Of the said contract accord.
ing 10 the plans and specifications.
The right 20 reject any or all bids is
hereby reserved
T.. q. CLARK, President.
Attest: JOSEPH HANSON.
scpt2.45.e.1i.13. Secretary.
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EXECUTOR'S SAVE


| NDER AND BY VIRTUE OF THE
y authority contained in the last will and
testament Of Andrew j. Travis. deceased the
undersigned will offer at public sale ON Wed.
nesday. September "a 1913. al 10 O'Clock.
a. M, the stable business Of said deceased
az No S23 Lancaster avenue in the city OF
Wilmington, including an the real estate
and personal property connected Herewith
viz:
All that lot Of land with the buildings
thereon, known as No. s23 Lancaster avenue.
having frontage on Lancaster avenue OF
As feet and a depth OF 81 feet ? inches.
Also, J gray mare Dolly" gray
horse Jack. - ] gray horse. Buck. /
Dick, ! black mare "Bess.' black
horse, Prince l black horse. Duke. -
black horse Rock" coaches 2
runabouts. white hearse. two-seated
open carriage. I open carriage Frisby. I
Wagonette. ] taNicab and I extra taxi war.
onetie body. sets OF coach harness. II
coach collars, double set Of draft har.
ness. sets single harness. saddle
extra parts Of harness, horse blankets
2 lap robes I marvin safe l desk and A
lot OF sundry articles. Terms. cash.
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE.
DEPOSIT Co, Executor.
septi3.1s.22
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
HOROSCOPE
September 10.

The principal fault Of this birthdate
is the desire to rule and dominate other
people
People OF this birthdatc are very
fond of crittcizing other people and
need in early life to correct this habit
They are "reformers' aud like to tell
people the most disagrecable things and
they always declare that what they
have said SIS for the other person.
good"
An astrological horoscope points out
the faults as well as the virtues ol
people and it is impossible to advance
OF prosper unless knowledge of self is
not honest.
person of this birthdate is
thoroughly business like and practical
and always wants to get right down t.
brass tacks" ON every proposition.
Many fine business chances will be
found in the Want Ads for the coming
month
Stores, rooming houses. hotels and
restaurants viii find the Want Ads OF
great advantage TO them.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
For SALE

Nine rooms and bath, Poplar street. be-
tween Fifth and Sixth Excellent condition.
Well rented 20 good tenant. viii sell right.
2O2i Delaware Ave. 10 rooms and bath.
hot water heat. remodcled and modern. An
attractive home.
1908 Clayton ST.. II rooms and bath. re.
ception hail. hot water heat laundry. en-
closed second floor porch, hardwood foors,
excellent condition. Must be seen TO be APP
preeiated. Price will be interesting.
1910 W. Eighth ST.. centrally located in
block Of fine private semi detached buid-
ings. o rooms and bath. front porch. mod.
ern plumbing, excellent condition.
1000 block West Thirteenth ST.. 6 rooms
and bath, all convenicnces. square plan.
screens etc. $500 cash, balance first aud
second mortgage.
1000 block. West Sixteenth ST., rooms
and bath modern in all respects end
house. Will make terms 90 suit
1000 block, wes, Eighth ST.. rooms and
bath. pantry, modern plumbing front porch.
electricity and gas Good order and well
located Price right.
EAST SIDE.
Corner property on Enst Ninth St.
rooms and bath front and two rear porches.
All modern conveniences. well papered, large
yard fine home.
good order. nice home or good invest
Eighth rooms and bath hot water heat
front porch, all convenicnccs and IN ner
feet order. hnc corner property Seven
teeuth and Pine streets.
Wakeman-McIntyre Realty Co
Eighth and shipley Streets.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
statesmen WANTED.

w WANT 100 NEW Statesmen THIS
w month and are offering special induce
mente for quick action. Look into this.
Perry Nurseries. Rochester. y. Y septi3-1t
Z ALESMAN WITH EXPERIENCE on
- the road, who can be out from sixty 10
ninety days az time seeing the dry goods
trade. In medium towns. 20 represent a
manufacturers line Of Laces. Embroideries
and Ladies' Neckwear Novelties. Either
exclusively or with another line Travelling
expenses will be paid and a commission on
goods sold. State experience and territory
J. NJ. Meyers & Co. 74O744 Broadway.
New York. sept13-it.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
HuSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

- TIPffKL-FfsCAL REPRESENTATfvE
~ with successful experience az organizer
and stock and bond salesman. seeks connec-
tion with corporation requiring capital. Have
extensive clientele Of wealthy private inves-
tors Address particulars 20 Fiscal, i0i4,
15O Nassau ST., n. Y. septl3-lt
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
LOST AND FOUND

= OsT-BANK BOOK 40. $4,000. on
IL Wilmington Savings Fund. in the name
Of Sarah Gardner for Anna. Notice has
been given and application made for new
book septic. 1920.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
SITUATION WANTED-MALF

x oSfPFTFST Man ~ WANTS p, RooKFFfcfp,
y ing or clerical work 70 do in evenings
Address W-63 Evening Journal
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
FOR RENT


" OR RENT-UNFURNISHE ROOMS
IT on second floor 70 refined people only
No. 1922 Tatnan ST. septI-1m.
u OR RENT-DWELLING AND BARN IL
II the country near Eden Park. Price,
$40 per month. ID. A. Phone. is37A.
septi3.i6.tS.
II OR RENT-NO. 52A NORTH CLAYTON
II street. rooms and bath, modern con-
veniences. Apply Woodlawn Company. No.
Col Grant Avenue. sept5.tf
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
slll ArIUN WANTED. FEMALt

AZ IDDLE.AGED LADY DESIRES POSI-.
nj tion as housekeeper for widower or
bachelor. Country preferred. Address
W65, Evening Journal ONCE. septl3-2t.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
BUSINESS CHANCES.

q rock And BoNDHoIDERs-
- Oil. Industrial Stocks wanted Send
description. price, etc. Exchange, Box 20,
Station A. Cleveland. Ohio. septl3-1t.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
SALES MANAGER


O ALES R--MANUfACTURER
= wants reliable party 10 open office and
you handle your own money should pay
s. 900 first year. Salary, $3.50 per month.
Investigation invited Address Manufacturer.
Suite, tiO5-1106. Nos. 9597 Liberty street,
New York scpt126t.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
REAL ESTATE-FOR RENT.

~ OR RENT-A SUITE uF THREE GOOD
il rooms for Housekeeping, with heat
electric gae-light and use OF bath room on
second floor, at 40. 1905 WEST SEVENTH
STREET. aug16-im.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
PRIVATE SALE.

ID RIvATE sALE-HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
4 ture. 30 volumes Encyclopedia,
Britannica, Sewing Machine. set of China.
Parlor Suit Bedroom Suits. Buffet Chairs.
Table, Clocks, Etc. No. 25Ol ratnall
street sept1a.2t
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
MANICURIST.

M Iss b. =. BIDDLT-sHAEiPOO
WI Electric Scalp Treatment, Hair Dress.
ing. Hours by appointment. Phone. 4692D.
sept6-fm
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
EOR RENT
Rent

1913 shalcross Ave. 4 B....S S25 90
6i2 W. Twenty fifth ST.. r & b s24 90
1926 DUPONT ST., g r. & $1,000
.2lO Gray Ave, r & $1,000
A. b. STATION co.
NO. 500 sHIPLEY STREET.
d. & A. Phone. 4533.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

w ANTED-PERSONAL PROPERTY OF
w all kinds, good secondhand furniture
bought and sold. Safes. Once Fixtures. Ftc
stoves specially. Also a new lot OF Rugs
lionieum. OIL Cloth, ~ soc on the dollar
Come see US before parting with your cash
for cash talks with me
CHARLES s. HURLOCK.
juiys-h. Seventh and Poplar Streets
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
APARTMENTS

TsOUR ROOMS AND BATH. HEAT AND
II hot water. ID. A. phone. 3i65;
Automatic. 1913. aug14-lm.
NOR RENT-sECoND ,ND THIRD
Il floor apartments. 1917 MARKET ST.
aug20tf.
II ANE APARTMENT. DELAWARE AVE.
IN nue. and Madison street. First hoor
rooms and bath, with porch Apply VIII
mington Trust Co. aug26 eod-u
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
NOTICES


II LORENCE p. ANDERSON WISHES TO
II announce that she viii open millinery
pariors at No. 1902 Tatnall street. with a
new and complete line Of fine millinery after
September 10. septl-l2t.
NJ ADAM LEO - ROMANY GYPSY
vi Palmist Tells yonr past present and
future just as you have gone and will go
through life for 25c Shcllpot Park. vii
mington. Delaware. septl2-1m
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
MUSICAL.

WIN. D. BLAIR.
w Voice Culture Piano Instruction.
n. r. Cor Fourth and Market streets
BOARDERS WANTED
--o-o.1~1@~~-.-~----.-y
n1ARDERs WANTED-APPLY NO. 2io1
ID West Fifth street seplS-eod
n oARDERs WANTED-s4. so PER
ID week. All convenences. No. oo4
West street. augs9lm.
FOR SALE
-.--~~~~o~~--.--.~--~-
NOR sALE-0NE 1913 READING
Il Standard Motorcycle sl65. II. s.
Carr, Seventh and French SITS aug2i'lm.
II OR sALE-HARDMAN PIANO. Al.
II most new. cheap 20 quick buyer. Ad-
dress p. o. Box 25i. aug2a-lm.
NOR sALE-ALL OUR 35c & 4oc PURE
Il California Wines at soc per quart Can I
be beat. Max Kcil, 500 =. Fourth 81. ml2.ti'
An UP.To.DATE FISH AND PRODUCE
n market. doing a nice business low rent.
n interested. address W-66, Evening Journal
ONCE septl3l5,l6.
TS OR sALE-FfVE POST, DOUBLE
II door safe. Bargain TO quick, cash
buyer. Address S2e Evening journal
ONCE. septi3.5t
~ OR sALE-TwO RABBIT BEAGLEs.
II Second years work; also two puppies
three months old. Inquire Of n. c.. sebring
Morshallton. Del. septil-6t
u OR sALE-A s35 OIHELLO STOVE,
II I'M good condition, with hot water coil
and accessories. Price, SIS. Phone, 1894,
az once. septl3,16,1s.
LONG ESTABLISHED BUSINESS; +;
~ pays over IL per cent. clear; $4,000
cash required Man having other business
can manage IL. Address S-23, Evening
journal once. augl4-tts'lm-
nor sALE-THREE HORSES, TWO
II frstcass hunters and combination ,ar-
ness horses. One cheap worker. Hotel
Stables chadd's Ford, Delaware county
"a sepio'eou- I'm.
NOR sALE-SEVERAI. HOT AIR
Il heaters, new and second hand Have TO
sell 10 make room for improvements. Gal.
laher-siafford Co, No. 5l9 Orange street
septi2-tf
IL OR sALE-FARM OF $50 ACRES IN
II Christiana hundred, nea- Newport,
highly productive For full particulars.
apply 20 A. W. Everson, Newport, Del.
aug2S-eodim.
LrOR sALE-GRoCERY sToRE AND
IT property doing good business. Estab-
ihned Tor 20 years. Good reasons Tor sell
ing. Splendid opportunity. Apply Chas. s.
Hurlock, Seventh and Poplar SITS. sept9- 2m.
NOR SALT ROOM FRAME HOUSE,
II front porch, No. 105 West Thirtieth
street. Lot, 252iOO feet.
rooms bath front and back porch.
severed. No. 1902 Brown street Not
much money required. No. iO5 West
rhirtieth street. aug26.eod-im.
IL OR sALE-BAY HORSE. . YEARS
Il old Sound. kind fearless. attractive
Sire. Election. with speed record dam, Bay
Chief. I still own her and four 70 her colts.
Price. $3.50. Reference. William II kair.
Wilmington, Del II W. SINCLAIR, Po.
copson, Pa. Phone, Lenape. IO24.Y.
septi2.3t
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
REAL EsTATE-FOR RENT

A BUNGALOW FOR RENT AT THE
"A Cedars. Phone 559sY. sept12-2t
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
SANITARY WORKERS


Nj X. KELTER,
M. SANITARY, ODORLESS EXCAVAT-
ing Office, S. W. Corner Fourth and West
streets oct21-tf.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
FOR SALE

No. 61s Concord avenue Last
house of an operation Of ten.
Don't miss this opportunity TO buy
thoroughly well built house. with
large lot, and in an excellent To-
cation near Boulevard. Square
plan. 20 feet front. hardwood, hot
water heat. large 1orches and
lawns. Honest price and terms to
suit purchaser.
No. 1905 franklin street. Here
Is a chance 90 buy at a very low
figure. house that will jump in
value IN the next two years Square
plan. hardwood hot water heat,
cellar toilet laundry trays, amplv
room for garage
Van Buren, street. between Bou-
levard and Concord Ave. now
building. four houses that can
be bought very cneap n reservation
is made Immediately. Plans and
Frank r. Zebley
NO. 1902 KING STREET.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
HELP WANTED

NFEN AND WOMEN, II YOU ARE
wi making less than $500 a day call and
see me. Specially Co. No. 4o5 South
clayton St, will, Del. sept4-u.
r OvERNMENT JOBS OPEN TO MEN
VI and women. sos 10 $3.50 month. List
OF positions free. FRANKLIN INSTITUTE,
Dept. 4oF. Rochester. N y. iyl6.2mo
VHT Ill PAY RELIABLE MAN OR
w woman Sl2.5O 20 distribute 100 free
pkes Perfumed BorsN Soap Powder among
friends. No money required. Ward BoraX
Co.. PIC Institute, Chicago. septl3-lt.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
REMOVAL NOTICE

-------s
nR. F. c. SMITH, OF no. $50 MAR
IL ket street has moved his dental prac-
iice TO the n. z. Corner Ninth and Jefferson
streets. augS-n.
nR r. J. BRADLEY, JR., DENTIST
IL has removed his Office from 700 Frank
lin 20 ei9 Market street. d. A. Phone
4116. sept3- limo.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
HELP wANTED-MALE

w ANTED-YOUNG MAN WITH EX-
w pcrience to clerk in grocery store. Ap'
ply No. s22 Market street. soptl2-2t.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

r IGGEsr BARGAINS ON THE MARKET
- IN new 7-room house and thirteen
Del ' W., se"port'
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
REAL ESTATE-.FoR SALE

nor sSTF~sS En- ~, ',e-,~----,.-cs 80,
II trally located store property snlendi,
business neighborhood. Address s.ST
Evening Journal once. Aur2o.im
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

Wy ANTED-rwENTY MEN FOR ROAD
w building. Guyencourt Station, New
Castle county. Christiana hundred Del, on
road known as West Chester Road Wages,
fi.75 20 $500 per day. Apply on road or
phone 55s7H, or 55s7L. Call In mornings,
o'clock aug26-eod-im
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

II OR PENTHOUSE, ROOMS AND
II bath front porch s15 per month. No.
526 South Franklin street. sept12.2t
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

0I0T0- Nl0HUTI80n TUTk- T00m5' good
stand.
Store Elsmcre. n rooms barn. good stand
Desk room. two phones. Ninth and Market
Desirable apartments at reasonable
rent Bellevue Buckingham. Ahambra
Terrace. Delaware, Angelus, Palmer, 2t8 W
Tenth Gables Lynne. 9i4 Jefferson. 1902
Van Buren. Fifth and Market, Goodley
Fourth and Deamore 200 Tatnall. Third
and King. and others.
stores Offices and business places:
401 Delaware avenue. $40 Market. corner
ner Fourth and Market, 400 King 6t2 King
Garages 500 W Twelfth street.
Montrose. rooms, bungalow. city con
vcniences.
Glynrich. rooms, city conveniences,
large lot.
Newport, rooms. city convcniences.
Elsmere. rooms, city conveniences, large
lot.
acres. 6 rooms and barn. Christians.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

ID BERGER PAYS MORE THAN OTHER
II. dealers for your Office furniture and
household goods. You're losing money ii
you don't sell TO him. A postal viii bring
our buyer there with the ready cash Ber
ger, Third and shipley streets. ID. & A.
Prone. 5113A. mis.tf
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

w CAN FIND YoU AN OCCUPANT
w for that idle room. You are losing So
or SO week now. Address D-25. Evening
Journal Ofee. dli-tf.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

Il OR sALE-No. 1881 CLAYTON at
- rooms, bath and ali conveniences'
iaeater' cement cellar and three porches, ons
sSlu"ie from Delaware avenue r. Ritchie
NO. 2ll West Ninth street sentia.tf
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

+ OR sALE-VALUABLE TRUCK OR
fro,. lr@t MY farm on stone road, seven miles
rum wilmington, at railroad station. "a
9eres' S625O. +. H. Beck. Middlsto,-n
sept11-3t
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

L OR RENT-TO SMALL FAMILY, NO.
It 1905 West Eighth street; owner 10
board with family. Apply evenings.
sept5-tf.
Evening journal., 1913-09-13

IL OR sALE-BAY HORSE. . YEARS
It old. Sound kind, fearless attractive.
Sire. Election, with speed record dam, Bay
Chief. I still own her and four 70 her colts
Price, $3.50. Reference. William II klair
Wilmington, Del. II. W. SINCLAIR, Po-
eopson, Pa. Phone, Lenape, lO24N.
septl2-3t
Evening journal., 1913-09-13
WANTED

w ANTED-HOUsEHOL GOODS OF
~ All kinds. Special attention given 10
ola time furniture. China. old jewelry. old
feather beds. pay more, call for me
come with cash, you will see, and moe il
one, two, three. n ID. Levin No eos King
St. D. A. phone. 5iss aug15eod- I'm
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11
NEW NEWS OF YESTERDAY
The Challenge General Webb Waited For
By Z j. Edwards

ly open. She heard these two gentle.
men say that they had been author
bed by Mr.. BROOKS TO bring a chat.
iense 10 General Webb. the challenge
oeing based upon tho alleged de.
tanatory article which was publish.
ed In the Courier and Enquirer.
Mrs. Webb. did not know whether
her husband would remember his
promise not 20 fight a duel or not but
before she had n chance 10 interfere
she heard General Webb say. | did
not write he article. Il was written
oy my associate. Mr.. Andrews. But
! am responsible for anything which
appears In my newspapers and I Will
assume personal responsibility for
that article. Furthermore. made
some years ago a promise e my fam
ily never again 10 accept a chal.
lenge 20 Eight a duel: but am going
TO break that promise. BY the ete--
nal. | VIII accept that challenge 10
fight this man.
Before you take any action, how
ever. gentlemen. | would suggest that
you wait a day or two. II probably
would be better for me TO hold my
self responsible for something that |
with my W hand wrote. will
therefore write an article for my
paper and sign Il with my name. and
! pIoHnlse you mat II VIII be In COM
parison with the article which has
offended your principle as vitriol 70
MIX. When that article Is printed /
shal await your pleasure
The gentlemen said that they
would postpone further action TIL ne
article appeared. Then with the ex-
cessive courtesy which the duel re-
quires. they expressed their lis
cuished consideration for General
Webb and withdraw.
The next day but one. a vitriol.c
article denouncing Brooks. even 70
ing as far as 10 call him a coward,
appeared in the Courier and I'm
quirer over General Webb's name.
He waited for three days in his
rooms at the hotel. not going out
even for a moment. For he expected
20 receive a call from the gentlemen
who had earlier brought a chellense.
renewing that challenge.
"On the fourth day General Webb
said 10 his wife that he had waited
long enough 70 hear from the parties
and that he had made up his mind
that they had decided not TO enaw
the chellenge. He was in Washing
ton a week LONGER and heard nothing
nor did he ever receive any explana-
ton giving reason why the hrst chal-
lenge had o been renewed.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-11-11

General James Watson weoo
fought two very sensational duels
while be was the editor OF the once
famous and Influential New YORK
Thomas l.. James. who was an init
mate friend OF General webb's family.
20 me at a time when we were botn
looking at n very fine portrait OF Gen.
eral Webb. Each OF Us spoke Of tue
very striking resemblance physically
In a and feature between Comuo-
dore Vanderbilt and General Webb.
Both were handsome men. especially
IN their old age
After n OF his duels-the last
one which he fought and in which he
was wounded IN the knee-General
Webb was arrested and prosecuted
for violating the New York State law
which forbade any person leaving the
State with intent 20 fight a duel.'
His family vas so greatly dis
tressed at his arrest and at the pros
pect OF imprisonment in the State
prison-a punishment which he
surely would have received had he
not been %pardoned by Governor VIII
liam II. Seward-,hat they begged
him 10 promise them not again %
accept a challenge 20 a duel and
TO issue one.
He gave that promise without any
mental reservation. There came a
time. however. when he felt Compel
ed TO break II. Very few people
knew OF the incident in all its details
az the time and none but members
Of General Webb's family and a few
intimate friends have any knowledge
OF n now.
General Webb with Mrs. Webb and
one or two OF his children was IN
Washington I'm 1856 at tho time when
Preston =. Brooks assaulted Charles
summer while Summer was writing
AZ his desk in the Senate chamber.
The assault greatly aggravated the
excitement and bitter feelings which
prevailed throughout the country At
that time and which eliminated
when the great issues OF the day
were submitted to the a~rbitrament or
war.
The New York Courier and En-
quirer. OF which Colonel Webb was
the editor and owner. published an
editorial in which some very harsh
descriptive terms respecting Mr..
Brooks were used.
n day or two later. while Colonel
Webb was writing at his desk IN the
sitting room az the hotel. two gentle
men called. Mrs. Webb was in an
adjoining o The door was part