Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-08-26
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student In Hetdeibera.

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student In Hetdeibera.
A Milwaukee special says: A great
sensation has been caused by the an
nouncemcnt that Fred. Adler. promis-
ing young doctor, whose sudden death
was cabled over from Germany some
weeks ago, was killed in duel.
Young Adler wasa son Of David Adler,
the well-known wholesale clothing mer-
chant, and the head OF one Of the repre-
sentative Hebrew families of this city.
He he'd for some time been abroad,
studying for his chosen profession,
that of a physician. In March last a
cablecram was received in Milwaukee
announcing his serious illness. and his
brother Samuel Immediately departed
for Europe, where he yet remains.
On July Cd Fred. Adler's death was
announced from Reichenau, Lower Aus
tria. The body was embalmed and
brought to this city, and on Tuesday Of
last week was consigned to the tomb.
Friends Of the deceased man had been
informed through the city press that
death had resulted from quick con-
sumption, and nothing to the contrary
was suspected. But within the last
few days, by the arrival from Heidel.
berg of a person who has been on quite
an extensive tour through Central Eu-
rope, and has made visits at a number
Of points where he was brought into con-
tact with Adler, the rumor has gained
a limited circulation, despite the efforts
put forth to silence all talk on the sub
ject, that Adler's death was the result
Of a duel.
The story goes that Adler and an
other student at the medical institute
we're showing attention to the same
young woman; that harsh word
spoken by one, because of jealousy.
brought out a challenge to fight with
rapiers that the challenge was &C
cepted and the duel fought, resulting in
Adler receiving a wound which tcrmi-
mated in his death. Members of his
family are loath to admit that duel
was fought, and explain wound
over the left eye by saving that
it was an accidental scratc: received in
a friendly contest with the foils. They
say that Adler left Heidelberg in Febru-
airy, going to Vienna, where he has rela-
tiyes. There he remained nearly a
month, during which time he was in
formed by eminent physicians that his
lungs were in very bad condition, and
that he must seek more favorable
climate at once. He went to the south
Of France. remained there for a time,
and. observing no marked improvement
in his condition. went to Reichenau,
where, IN July last, he died.
Another intimate friend Of the fami-
ly admits there having been some
trouble between Adler and a man at
Heidelberg, resulting in a fight, bat
denies that duel was fought, or that
any injury received in the fight had
any effect on Adler's health or was
in any manner responsible for his
death. Still another friend asserts
that the truth or falsity Of the
duel story is being ascertaincd by the
brother Samuel, who is on the CONT
nent. Other persons who have lately
returned from Germany say the young
doctor was killed in a duel, notgith-
standing the denials Of his family. The
affair was hushed up on the other side,
It is said, owing TO the prominence Of
the parties.
DR.. Adler was the youngest son Of
one of the richest men in Milwaukee,
and his early medical education was
gained at Bellevue Hospital.