Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1895-11-07
MORE DUEL TALK.

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MORE DUEL TALK.
Notwithstanding the statement made
yesterday that the Iturbide-Neville
affair had been settled Washington
paper of this morning says:
Nothing but satisfaction of the most
pronounced type, or gore of a distinct
lively sanguinary character will oblit-
crate the difference which have arisen
between Prince Iturbide, the lineal de-
scendant of the Montezumas, and
Robert Neville, the well known club
man.
Matters have gradually approached q
crisis, and there is now nothing in COM
mon between the two gentlemen but
thirty-six feet of animalcul@ populat-
ed atmosphere.
The statement comes from an author
itative source that nc reconciliation has
taken place between the prince and
Mr.. Neville, and no bottles, cold or
otherwise, have been broken in COM
memoration of a consummation 80 de-
voutly to be wished,
On the contrary the breach has
widened, and nothing but extreme
measures will heal the wounds OF honor
or assuage the pangs of wounded pride.
Pending an adjudication of the un-
pleasantness it is said that scene of
action has been selected possessing the
double advantages of being historic and
of questionable legal jurisdiction. This
spot is located at the junction OF Penn
sylvania, Maryland and Delaware
little strip of land is the thing which
hes been the cause of endless disputa-
tion for half a century.
Magistrates, judges, and courts OF
equity have been called upon in vain
to determine the question of owner
ship, but the controversy, like Ban
quo's spectre refuses to down and the
status quo maintains its undisturbed
security.
The prospective duellists base their
calculations upon the well-founded
hope that litigation of proprietary
character may continue until the par
ticipants have been gathered to their
fathers.
Whether it be at daybreak this
morning or sunrise week hence ar
rangements are said to have been been
completed, for Prince Iturhide and
Robert Neville to face each o.her at q
dozen intervening PAGES aud engage in
that species of personal satisfaction
which drastic laws have in these latter
days brought into disrepute.
With this plan of the situation posi-
lively stated, it becomes apparent that
all rumor of a reconciliation and love-
feast were but fitting disguises to de-
ceive the unwary and defraud the
superinquisitive. On the contrary, it
is stated that the complication has been
aggravated and the aggressor has be-
come the aggrieyed.
When the unfortunate discussion of
equestrianism occurred at the Met
ropolitan Club, Prince Iturbide is
depicted as giving the insult, which
Mr.. Neville promptly resented. Those
in position to possess inside informa-
ton declare that challenge was FORM
ulated by Mr.. Neville and forwarded to
the prince, who accepted without hesi-
tation. Since that time, it is said, the
challenged party has nursed his injuries
and amplifed his grievances.
The prince is described as feeling
that nothing but blood of the most
crimson hue can effaoe the indignities
put upon him. An apology from him
is depicted as being among the impossi-
bilities, and any condescension on his
part too remote for belief and too fanci-
full for expectation.
In view of these irreconcilable differ
ences duel is held to be inevitable.
Seconds were named with the sending
and acceptance of the challenge. These
gentlemen were not, as has been sur
missed, members of legations, where
immunity from prosecution might
prove pleasant aftermath to the dis
charge of their extra hazardous duties,
but men of nerve who have themselves
chased across lots for convenient To-
cation where blood could be drawn
without the incurring of too much &C
countability.
After the selection of satisfactory,
isolated and legally entangled spot had
been made, it is said the principals has,
tened to the vicinity and are now
awaiting the time in which their hour
of vim dication shall arrive. In pur-
suance of arrangements previously
made, it is said Prince Iturbi6e yester-
day morning went to Philadelphia,
where he is now alleged to be enclmp-
ed at hospitable inn.
Last evening Mr.. Neville is asserted
to have followed him. The seconds are
said to have later in the night gone to
join the principals, and unless setis
factory apologies are exchanged within
the next few hours, something must
drop, and it may be white handker.
chief.
There is no doubt that both men
possess nerve and determination, and
if the reported reconciliation has not
taken place, nothing but the code af-
lords mutually agreeable exit from
the present difficulty.
Per contra, at an early hour this
morning two members OF the Metro
politan Club, one of them aclose friend
OF Mr.. Neville, declared that the diff
Guilty between Mr.. Neville and Prince
lturbide had been amica bly, settled, as
stated yesterday, and that a complete
reconciliation had been effected. Both
MIR. Neville and Prince Iturbide were
at the Metropolitan Club.
a cough which persists day after day