The altercation took place in a crowded saloon , and observers agreed that Plummer had killed his foe in self - defense .
In January 1863 , Cleveland , nursing his jealousy , forced Plummer into a fight and was killed .
The altercation took place in a crowded saloon , and observers agreed that Plummer had killed Plummer 's foe in self - defense .
In January 1863 , Cleveland , nursing his jealousy , forced Plummer into a fight and was killed .