That Marshal Cantley had Rodriguez in
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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.