The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-19
A JUST PUNISHMENT.

Whipping Of Faro Bank "Runner''
by n NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ON
Broadway.
About three weeks ago Mr.. James b. Taylor, OF
Kentucky, arrived In New York from Louisville,
and put up at the house OF his friend, exPoice In
spector Jameson. Since that time Mr.. Taylor has
been going about the city transacting business,
sometimes accompanied by Mr., jameson and some
times by his son. DR.. Taylor who is also stoppin
at the house OF the ex-InspectOr. Mr.. Taylor is
gentleman OF considerable fortune, and deals
largely in horses. During his stay in New York
Mr.. Taylor has disposed Of several valuable colts
and was on his way down Broadway one day last
week to settle contract for fourth, at present
In one OF the stables In Kentucky. When opposite
the New York Hotel on his downtown course
Mr. Taylor was accosted by well-dressed, "af1able
gentleman" who extended his hand to the
Kentuckian and inquired after the folks in Louis
vile. Mr. Taylor, somewhat taken by surprise,
answered they were all well, but iRtmated to the
'gentleman" that he had rather the advantage Of
himself on the point OF acquaintance. This little
matter the ''atiabe gentleman" endeavored to ex-
plain, without however, being able to convince Mr..
Taylor that he was old friend. On this occasion
the "afable gentleman" did not remain long in the
society Of his newlyfound friend, the latter was
in hurry to keep an appointment; but the next
day he again met Mr.. Taylor and introduced another
''afYabe gentleman" who happened to be with
him. This time Mr.. Taylor was again obliged to
dispense with
THE CHARMING SOCIETY
OF the gentleman, as he was going to buy couple
DESTROYS Of purchasing some diamonds and having
a number OF stones set that he had brought with
MN 0 q nc Mr. aayor asked ms eo
house for that purpose. The ex-lnspector intro
duced the Ken ,ucky gentleman to Heitner Co., on
broadway, and Mr.. Taylor was on the point OF
going into that establishment yesterday afternoon
when he was again met by the 'affabe gentleman"
Broadway squad, called Mr. Taylor aside and asked
him il he knew who the parties were that
he was in conversation with. The Kentucklan said
mo; they are some gentlemen met here in New
York" "WeIl, you had better look OUT said the
patrolman; "they are 'ropers for faro bank"
II think can take care of myself now.n Uponthat
he turned to the 'afIable gentlemen" and said:-
Gentlemen, you must excuse me now, have some
business TO transact here; good day." and he went
into the store. He had not been many minutes in
the place before one of the "afiable gentlemen" APP
peared upon the scene and reckoning to Mr.. Taylor
said, II want to speak to You for moment" The
Kentuckan went to him and the ''anable gentle
man. began to talk to Mr.. Taylor in a. rapid
right hand pointed at diamond cluster
pm r tine ha wns nvspg fn IN ms
gentleman" harbored some evil designs against
the valuable cluster, doubled up his left arm and
dealt the .affabe gentleman powerful blow,
that upset him. rough-and-tumble fight was the
result OF this reception, and the "ahab.e gentle
man" gaming MS leeI LOT u moment enueaV-
Ored to strike Mr.. Taylor across the face with
cane. The kentnckian snatched up bottle OF red
ink that happened to be at hand and flung 1t at the
''afYable.u This 50 completely disconnected the
gentleman that he fed precipitately from the
store. The people in the street,
INSTALLING THE RED INK FOR BLOOD,
raised shout and peted alter the n yng 'affable"
as he rushed from the scene OF the melee. Down
Broadway he dashed with his white clothes, shirt
and collar covered with the red fluid, followed by
an excited crowd shouting "murder" Gaining
Bleecker street. he suddenly turned into one OF the
dens Of the craft In that locality and lost to the
populace. When the row first began, or, at least.
when Mr.. Taylor dealt the .'aGable' the first Ken
lucky crack, Mr.. Heitner sent for Captain Irving
Of the detective police. who detailed De-
tective Farley to look into the mat
ter officer Farley Immediately started
for the diamond store, but the only "reminiscences
OF the battle he could find were the hat and stick
OF the .afable" and quantity of rcd ink spattered
about the walls of the establishment. The hat Mr..
Taylor took possession Of and danced an artistic
breakdown upon the crown, as far as the limited
space would permit, and in this way got rid OF the
residue OF his unspent Indignation. The cane was
taken to police headquarters by Detective Farley,
where the 'atfabe gentleman can apply for it /;
and no doubt the police Will he willing to restore it,
and mt the same time give the "gentlemann such
other little attentions as the requirements OF tho
case demand.