That Marshal Cantley had Rodriguez in
source date: 1891
availability: public-domain

himself. That Marshal Cantley had Rodriguez in his power and could have killed him had he felt so inclined, speaks well for him. Both men are brave, and that several bystanders were not hurt in the melee is one of those inexplicable circumstances which occur so frequently. As in all such cases, the wildest talk was indulged in concerning the trouble by parties who knew nothing about it, and the forbearance of Marshal Cantley under such trying circum- stances was commended by the majority of citizens. A few hot-headed individuals were of the opinion that Cantley should have killed his man, but the Enterprise thinks differently, as blood should never be shed when it can be avoided. To Cantley’s coolness Perfecto Rodriguez owes his life, and although in duty bound re- quired to serve when called upon, by exercis- ing discretion he has it in his power to prevent unnecessary taking of life. All good citizens commend the Marshal’s course.