The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-29
THE CODE.


A FOURTH OF JULY DUEL NEAR cISc1NNArI-
THE sUIToRs OF TWO SISTERS FACING EACH
OTHER AT FIFTEEN PAcEs-THE FORTUNATE
RESULT.
The story OF a duel which occurred Fourth Of
July has Just come light the Cincinnati Enquirer,
uy 81, which says
The parties to this very Interesting affair two
young men well known IN the East End DR.. William
Aubery, the well known Fourth street artist OF
that name and Herr Adoph Fiumer, late Of Germany,
but connected with the natl Brass Works. Dr.
Aubrey resides with his father at No 46l Broad
way, ~ very well known and very popular In the city,
a leader OF church choir In Mount Auburn, very
handsome and OF pleasant address, and az resuta
great favoritc with tue ladies' OF his acquaintance.
Herr Flumer whose name Is gwen III .ne directory as
"Flume," Is described AS bright young fellow,
German student. witG all the Ideas peculiar 10 his
early schooling, aud also fond Of the society OF
the ladies. Has residence Is near that oil Aubery,
No. 1853 Broadway, but door further up the street.
The seconds were pair OF vol known young men.
also residents of the immediate neighoorbood.
Young LADY CASE.
Tho young lady IN the cass--ior there was one. OF
course-is daughter of Mr. U. Fioto OF the business
house OF TRADER ~ Aubsry. No s Pubic Landing. Mr.
Fioto also resides ON Broadway a couple OF doors
below Dr. Aubery's home aud IS tho happy father Of
two churining daughters, whose beauty and intsli-
gence render them exceedingly popular in their CIRCLE
OF aequainiances. Between these and DR.. Aubery
and Herr Flumer there had existed warm friend.
ship, naturally growing out OF their near residence
and family and society relations, until both had be-
addresses to the elder daughter the other the
younger They are described as beautiful blondes OF
the purest type with luxuriant golden hair large blue
eyes petite figures. and general favorites with their
acquuintauces everywhere. The cause OF the duel
Is not uenn.ey s'v ,,,oi,v as y".nH m.n .asm
tails OF their quarrel from even their most intimate
friends the seconds who accompanied them upon tho
field OF honor. 1t is understood however, that it
grew out OF some remarks accidentally dropped re-
garding ono OF tho young ladies, evidently with no
I'M tiona disrespect but which, to the heated i'm
aei
THIS led to some dispute, which grew In magnitude
ana violence until at length the challenge was gwen
by young Flumer and, alter some nesation acce pied
by the Doctor who, being OF French extraction and
crack shot win the pistol was not especially averse
70 ~ little amusemen, OF this sort Tho cnaienge in
this not seem TO havo been sent by ''mu-
tual friend, put to have been personally served by
tho CHALLENGER probably In the heat of alteration
but had practically the same ELECT as though served
the usual manner The weapons chosen were
Colts sx-shooting pistols, No 81 caibre. of the cart
ridge loading sort, Auberys second having first pro.
posed the oid-fashioued navy pistols, which load
refused by Flumer. An unsuccessful effort was
made obtain duelling pistols, after which tho
Colts revolvers taken. For several days before
the duel occurred the principals were engaged IN
practice with their new weapons. Aubery is an ex.
celent shot, and II was believed would be able 10 lay
out his antagonist very readily when the time came,
Flumer not distinguishing himself very prom.
nenty in the ''praciice games" Tho pistols had been
purchased especially Tor tue purpose OF one OF the
aiding gun dealers In the CITY, and were considered
OF the best
THE DUEL.
Everything being arranged the parties on the morn
ing OF the Fourth babe adieu TO their friends, the
LAYERS having taken an afeccnate farewell OF their
sweethearis the preceding evening. tho trouble,
It's and promised result being known TO them,
and they struggling earnestly, be II SAID TO their
credit TO prevent the promised hostihties taking
place A double seated carriage had been PROVIDED
Tor the SECONDS. and the whole party, TO AVOID susp-
cion rode out to the battle hcId together, the
prime pals occupying seat together on the way No
surgeon taken with the party, both the SECONDS
having considerable surgical knowledge Probes,
piasters bandages lint, ana everything necessary
use "in case anything should occur we're taken
along, and every precaution possible taken To tho
very lew the secret OF the proposed duel
there had been distributed word that the .'AfTair"
would near tho Latona Springs House, back OF
Coyington, aud, they having thus been thrown OF
the scent tho party managed to get out OF town
without moestation. They drove rapidly TO Mount
LOOKOUT, aud taxing the road toward Oakley turned
of about half way between those places, taking a
smud roads into tho thick woods OF that
section. Oa the way tho carriage stuck In
n spot near by, well shaded and out OF sight OF all
passers by or jewellers OF that section was selected.
PAGES Fiumer objected TO so short range, saying
that both would surely be killed. Flumer favored
twenty PAGES, but the other party would not hcar TO
IT, and finally they compromised nftecn. Alter
| the ground had been measured of ana every thing
made ready, he seconds OF both PARTIES still hc-'--
| 10 arrest bioodshed, urged that they tire in
air, and thus. while hcaiing their wounded .'ho ~ 3
prevent personal mutation. TINS Fiumer how ytf
refused to do giving notice that he would not
even should MS antagonist consent TO II. TIM wa.
the most earnest display OF iee'ng that hsd yet
citing ana to look AZ though could not DO avert
SATISFACTION
Then the combatants tossed up tor the right Of
| shot Dr. Aubery winning. This denn itely settle -
result had Aubery boon SO minced, Tor he is cot
a dead shot, ana at the distance or fifteen &c.,
would have had difficulty IN killing or at least
| seriously wounding ms antagonist lie. however,
SAID nothing, but quietly took his stand and awaited
each gave directions to his second 10 the disposal
OF his elects &c. In case OF deatn. Thep the second
| counted slowly, one. two three. The handkerchief
dropped and DR. AuDery raised his pistol high above
| the head his opponent and fred In the air, thus
showing his generous and noble spirit and aversion
to bloodshed, Mt the risk Of his own lie, ot
Flumer had already stated that he would not 6ro 10
the air even II his antagonist should do so. Nexl
| came FIumer's turn TO IRE. ana MS no raised his
pistol he pointed 1t full at the breast OF Aubrey who
| stood firm, slightly paic but unnincaing In the
| face OF death. As tho handkerchief Tell, however,
| F,umer's md seemed to suddenly changed ana OK
claiming I'm iho Icg.' he lowered his aim hrcd,
tho ball striking the Doctors loot INJECTING serious
| wound Tho Doctors second rushed forward and
caught him In his arms, supporting MN 10 seat on .
| hillock near by. After hurried consultation tho
lint and bandages applied, the antagonists the
shook hands and pronounced themselves sstsncd
| The wounded helped into the carriage and
possible to OF tho young ladies In question:
where the mutual reconciliation was announced and
sealed and the entire party proceeded 10 spend happy
Fourth OF July together, and nave snce continued
happy quartet, while tho seconds congratulate them
selves, and only wish therc were four girls 10 that
family instead Of two Dr. Aubery Is rapidly recover
ing.
FIRING AT A CAR CONDUCTOR.