The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1877-01-05

nj the Tune;
Termination OF Matri.
monial Engagement-James Cor
don Bennett Badly Whipped.
Special Telegram to the Commercial.
NEW York, January 3.-The mag
riage Of Miss Caroline May TO Mr..
James G.. Bennett, the proprietor Of the
Herald, was 10 have been soleminized
to-day by Cardinal McCloskey. Mr..
Bennett had desired that the marriage
should not be a public display, and
Miss May concurred. II was agreed
that the couple should sail for England
just after the marriage, and state-rooms
richly arrayed for the bridal party had
been engaged. Miss Mays bridal out
fit had been received from Paris at
cost Of twenty thousand dollars, and she
had been congratulated on her prospec-
tive wedding. Lately, however. some
stories had come 10 her ears Of Mr..
Benefits actions. and yesterday il was
announced that by mutual agreement
the match had been broken of. Mr..
Bennett frankly acknowledged that his
behavior warranted Miss Mays action
in asking 10 be released. Soon after 2
o'clock this afternoon the habitues OF the
Union Club, were startled by the in
formation, which sped like wild FIRE
through the building, that Mr.. Bennett
was being assaulted by Mr.. Frederick
May, on the sidewalk, in front of the
Clubhouse. The members Of the Club
we're aware OF the fact that the strug-
gle might end in a tragedy, as May was
known TO have been in desperate mood
since Saturday. Mr.. May ia the broth.
er Of Miss Caroline May. He ia an
athlete, and has been very indignant
concerning Mr.. Bennetts treatment oi
his sister, and had traced Mr.. Bennett tc
the Union Club building. Mr.. May il
not a member OF the club, and therefor,
did not presume to enter and there en-
counter Mr.. Bennett. As he stood neal
the railing In Twenty first street, sever
al friends passed and noticed that h,
was much ngiiaied, and that he kept I
sharp watch upon the entrance to tn
clubhouse. Mr.. Bennett was within
enjoying refreshments. lie was unac
companied, and his acquaintances note,
that his jollity was artificial. He sen
message for his sleigh, and when
arrived at the door he prepared himsel
for ride TO Central Park. He wore
long coat and a jaunty cap, and
splendid silk handkerchief was woun
around his neck. lie seemed much al
noyed at the watcbful glanees Of ii
club people.
When Mr.. Bennett lighted a cigaret
In the large hallway of the Club hou
and started toward the street, the do,
was opened wide for him by the atten,
ant. Mr.. Bennett slowly descended Il
staircase, and just as he reached Il
sidewalk Mr.. May confronted him. NJ
Bennett stepped backward, and NJ
May drew small whip from his gre
coat, and with much force and rapid
struck Mr.. Bennett across the face thr
times. Blood streamed from gashes u
der his eyes, and from frigh.ful cut
his nose. lie staggered for q nome
and then threw himself upon Mr.. M'
They clinched, but Mr.. May being I
more powerful Of the two, forced hims
from Mr.. Benneti's grasp. At this
latter made another lunge at Mr.. Nj
who struck at him from the should
and Mr.. Bennett fell at full length
the sidewalk. Blood stained the sn
from the sidewalk to the gutter.
Attaches Of the Club house and p,
estrians ran TO Mr.. Benefits assistan
No one attempted to stop Mr.. May. "
with his hands in his pockets, wall
leisurely toward Fifth avenue.
Mr.. Bennett was carried into
house, and his face was bathed.
sleigh was sent away and cab was
dered. Then be was taken to his no
in Fifth avenue, where he was atteDt
by his physician. lie will not be q
10 be out for severel days, being feari
ly cut and bruised.
Police officers near The Club no
said they knew nothing Of the fight,
though FIVE minutes after il happene
was the chief topic in all the height
ing hotels.
Miss Mays two brothers were on
lookout for Mr.. Bennett as early a
o'clock this morning. They went to
Russia, thinking that he might I
passage in that steamer, but he was
there.
William May, Frederick's brot
was in the Clubhouse, this evening,
a few moments. lie said at first tha
did not care to talk Of the affair. T
he said 10 one Of his friends: ave v
looking for Mr.. Bennett all day, but
was in hiding. He ought to have
cowhided long ago"