New York (NY) Times, July 31, 1879, p. 1. TWO BROTHERS KILL EACH OTHER Cincinnati, Ohio, July 30-A duel with revolvers between two brothers at the breakfast table occurred nine miles from Columbus, Indiana, this morning. Both men were killed. They were Henry and Alexander Covert, sons of Luke Covert, and were living with their father. Henry had been married but had separated from his wife some time ago. He was in Columbus yesterday on business connected with the divorce. A compromise was reached, and it was settled that his wife should go back to live with him. Temporarily, however, she went back to her father's house, and her husband returned home. This morning, at the breakfast table, the two brothers sat on opposite sides. The subject of the compromise came up in conversation when Alexander denounced the wife of Henry as a common prostitute. At that Henry drew his revolver. His brother drew another and both fired at the same time across the table. Both shots took effect. One brother died in 40 minutes and the other lingered until afternoon when he died.