The Morning herald., 1877-01-05
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From ths.sun Of Jan. 4.
Shortly after 2 O'clock Yesterday after
noon the habitues Of the. Union Club were
startled by the information, that sped like
wildfre through the building. that Mr.
james Gordon Bennett, the proprietor Of
;he "Herald' was being assaulted by Fred
erick MAY, on the sidewalk in front OF the
club house. Members Of the club were
aware of the fact that the struggle might
end in q tragedy, as May was known to
have been in desperate mood since Sat
urdsy. May is the brother VI Miss Caro-.
line May, who has been affianced to Mr.
Bennett. Mr.. Msytis an athlete, and has
an enviable reputation among club men "a
a heavy weight litter, and as one who is
|sbundantly able to take care of himself In
struggle. He was very IN
treatment of his sister, and Yesterday he
traced Mr.. Bennett TO the Union Club
building. Nj. May is not . member Of
the club, and therefore did not presume to
enter, and there encounter MIR. Bennett.
Nav wore a long coat and as he stood
near the railing in Twenty.6rst stree,
several friends passed, and noticed that he
was much agitated, and that he kept a
sharp watch upon the entrance to the
club house. Mr.. Bennett was within, en-.
loving refreshments. He was uncommu-
nica,iye, and his acquaintances noted that
his iollity was artificial. He sent mes
saxe for his sleigh, and when it arrived at
the door he prepared himself for ride IN
The Central Park. He wore long coat
and a jauntg cap, and splendid silk hand
kerchief was wound around his neck. lie
seemed much annoyed at the watchful
elances of the clubs people. He was to
nave sailed for England Yesterday with
his bride in the Russia, and the subject OF
,he breaking off OF the marriage had been
discussed in all the clubs and princilal
hotels by the friends and acquaintance Of
both.
When Mr.. Bennett lighted cigarette
in the large hallway Of the club house and
started toward the street, the door was
opened wide for him by the attendant, who
is employed to bow persons in and out
Mr.. Bennett slowly descended the staircase
and Just a. he reached the sidewalk Mr.
Nav confronted him. Mr.. Bennett stepped
backward, and Mr.. Nav drew small
whip from his great coat. With much
force and rapidity he struck Mr.. Bennett
across the face three times. Blood stream.
ed from gashe. under his eyes and from q
frigh,ful cut in her nose. He staggered
| for q moment, and then threw himself
upon Mr.. May. They clinched, but Mr.
Nav being the more powerful of the two
forced himself from Mr.. Bennetps grasp
At this the latter made another lunge al
Mr., Nav, who struck at him from the
| shoulder, and Mr.. Bennett fell at full length
on the sidewalk. Blood stained the snow
from the sidewalk to the gutter. Attaches
of the club house and pedestrians ran t
Mr.. Benefits assistance. No one attempt
ed to stop Mr.. May, who, with his hand
| in his pockets, walked leisurely towards
Fifth Avenue.
1t was said BY some persons in the clut
room that Mr.. Bennett wreslsd the whil
from Mr.. MAY and threw him, but thos'
who were nearest the scene say that sucl
was not the case. Mr.. Bennett was carrie,
into the house and his face was bathed. Hi
sleigh was sent away, and a cab was order
ed. Then he was taken to his home il
Fifth avenue, where he was attended b,
his physician.
Police officers near the club house SAT-
that they knew nothing of the fight, al
though FIVE minutes after it happened
was the chief topic in all the neighborini
hotels. Miss Mays Two brothers were o.
the lookout for Mr.. Bennett as early a
6 o'clock yesterday morning. They wen
to the Russia, thinking that he might tax
passage in that steamer, but he was nc
there. William May, Frederlck's brother
va. in the club house last evening for
few minutes. he said at first that he di
Mt care to talk Of the affair. Then h
said to one Of his friends: ave we,
looking for Mr.. Bennett all day, but h
was in hiding. He ought to have bee
. cowhided long ago."
Frederick May, who made the assault
was at his home. He declined to speak {
the assault 1t is thought that Mr.. Ben
5 nett will be unable to appear again ft
several days in public.
Political Notes.