Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1878-02-07

A Unique Affair OF Honor in 9eor-
aia--Journalism and the Code.

III
Il. W. Grady in Philadelphia WEEKLY
TINES.
A meeting that took place in Au-
gusta. Ga, about two years ago,
was a unique one in some respects.
Several years ago young Irishman,
c. p. Tilley, by name, settled In
Augusta. He was remarkable
handsome man, being pronounced
the finest specimen of physical man.
hood i'm the State. His strength
Was something wonderful. Having
been trained in the best Of gYmna-
siums he was the superior Of many
professional athletes. He Was skill
ed in all social accomplishments and
was a great favorite. In the same
city was George E. Radcliffe, q
Young Marylander, who was also a
popular and considerable figure in
society. Both were young brokers',
Itis said that there was for a long
time i'll feeling between the gentle
men. A rumor prevails that Rad
cliffe was engaged in a game of bill
lards with a party of friends one
day when Tilley entered and Was
asked to take part in the game. AS
he consented Radcliffe threw his
cue down, remarking that he pro-
posed 10 play only with gentlemen.
Nothing came of this affair, how
ever, even if it he true that such
thing took place. A day or two sf-
ter this reported occurrence, Tilley
was approached by q friend who in
formed him that a hideous rumOr,
affecting his position as a decent
person, was being circulated about
the city. Tilley at once set out to
find the author of the rnmor. 1t
was soon traced to Radcliffe. Tilley
at once opened correspondence with
him. Their notes are worthy of
publication In full. Mr., Tilley
wrote:
Geo. E. Radcliffe, Esq.
Rumors detrimental to my charac-
ter, coming TO my ears as having
been repeated by you, makes it ubll-
gatory upon me TO demand your au
thoriry. What these charges ale
1t Is useless for me TO mention, as
am sure you must be aware of their
nature. pronounce them base
false and malicious, aud will hold
any man responsible for the further
repeating of the SANDERS.
c. D. TILLEY.
To which Radcliffe replied, as
follows
Mr.. c. D. THley.
Your note OF yesterdays date
was received. Ths ruInors that you
refer to came to my ears in the
shape Of common report, and rs
such were repeated by me. The
difficulty that would attend an eff.
fort Of the kind, compels me to de-
cline TO attempt to cite you any
special authority. Tue last pa. r.
! ss'SSrane era OF your nute-is SO general in
lis character, and based SD entirely
tp III contingencies that may 4rise
Iii The future, I do not feel called
upon 20 answer it.
GEo. E. RADCLIFFE.
Tlley replied, saving thai Rad
clitte, IN his note, had added insult
To Injury, and demanded satlsfac-
tlod for tee wrong you have done
me-" Radcliffe answered, THE
satisfaction you demand for the af.
front you think 1 have put upon you
shall be duly accorded.
AT the meeting which was spec di-
" arranged, about thirty persons
were present. The men were dress
eu in dark suits, and stood facing
east and west. The distance was
ten PAGES, the weapons pistals.
Both men were remarkable cool. AS
he was walking to his position
Tilley rolled cigarette With
great precision and lit it. On
taking position Radcliffe careless
kicked a clump of grass out Of way,
SO tnat he might stand squarely and
tirnly. The firing was unusually
quick, both pistols exploding al
most simultaneously at the word
lone }" Tue men stood like stat
ues after the firing, and it was
thought that neither had been hit.
Neither said word. The seconds
walked up to them. Some one call
ed to Harris (TilIcy's second),
"Look to your man there, has
HIT AS Harris reached him Til
ley put out his right hand, still
grasping his pistol. fell heavily
against him, and dropped his head
on his shoulder. It was then kno wn
that he had been hit. Tilley's splen-
did vitality led him to hope that he
could stand for another shot. He
raised his frame erect and shook his
mead back as if summoning strength
for the trial but as soon as he had
Strengthened himself sank helplessly
to tho ground. He died In fSy
days.