Show OFFICERS SLUGGING MATCH Mancy Creates Another Sensation at Fort Sheridan Chicago May 9Lieutenant James Maney recently acquitted on the charge of murderir Captain Hedberghas furnished Fort Sheridan with another sensation The story current tonight is that since the shooting of Hedberg there ias been rl ebe much rfnf ilaney and Major Baldwin of the Seventh cavalry Maney at last called at Major Baldwin Bald-win s quarters for an explanation I have called to see you major ha said In regard to certain remarks I have heard you have made about me in relation to the Hedberg affair Yes said the major Interrogatively Yes sir continued the lieutenant I understand you have expressed the opinion that the killing of Hedberg was a coldblooded murder and have advised my ostracism by the officers of the post Is that true Every word of it was Major Bald wins prompt reply and while youre here I will tell you to your fact I think you were in bad luck when you were acquitted Some versions are that the lieutenants right hand sought his hip pocket m search of his gun while others say that the lieutenant was not armed In any event Baldwin landed vigorously vigorous-ly with his right and followed up the blow with a swing that knocked the lieutenant in a heap He was game however and getting up quickly landed upper cuts with science and precision But Major Baldwin was pugilistlcally the better man and after a short sharp struggle clinched with his adversary choking him into submission and pitched him out doors Lieutenant Maney failed to materialize at inspection today and the story leaked out despite the efforts of the officers to maintain secrecy He was found in close communication with raw beef stakes and bandages but refused to talk about the affair A possible court martial Is hinted butt but-t is not thought that the lieutenant will prefer charges |