New-York tribune., 1878-04-30
ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF THE FIGHT.

The Stevens House, on Broadway, was the
late yesterday afternoon Of unusual excitement,
occasoned by fight between State Senator Edward Ho-
gan, and ex-Sato Senator John Fox. which resulted
In the arrest OF both. As usual In cases
OF this kind, the statements regarding the
origin OF the trouble very conflicting.
There have been previous controversies between
them with regard to domestic affairs, but the quarrel
yesterday is said to have been caused by political
rivalry Fox, jealous Of the increasing strength OF
Hogan In the lower wards Of the city, and angry
the decrease Of his own IL lienee, has made
remarks regarding Hogan far froI4 complimentary,
There little doubt that the assault begun by Sen
ator Hogan, but the occasion OF 1t is in dis
pute. 1t is an undisputed fact, however, that
between four and five o'clock yesterday afternoon
Hogan, Fox and DR.. Shine late deputy-coroner all
more or less under the influence of liquor, met at the
Stevens House, and soon alter came TO blows.
statement made of those present that Fox
In the baroom Of the hotel previous to the coming
Of Hogan and Dr. Shine aud III conversation with some
friends was speaking OF his brothernlaw, Senator Ho-
gan, very harsh denouncng him an migrate,
and forgetful OF those who had placed MIN lii
his present position friend OF Hogan over
hearing this conversation repeated IL to him. as he en-
tered the hotel and walking TO the place where Fox
STOOD Hogan struck him hard blow In the
face Blows then given and returned by DOth and
In the strugg they gradually moved through the bar
room into the office, and from the office into the dining
saloon Here they parted by friends but with some
angry words the quarrel was renewed. aud became so
serious that officers were sent for. Omcer Null
doom, OF tho First Precinct, tho first
to arrive, and again separated the men, and
his appearance gave promise for a moment of
ending the fight. The officer told them that
they must desst or he would be Obliged to arrest them
They agreed to stop lighting, but more angry words
were soon exchanged and more blows followed and the
officer placed both under arrest. There were many
friends OF both present during the quarrel taking
part with the other and many pows were STRUCK
by these partisans.
The news Of the quarrel spread quickly
in the lower part OF city and before the arrest
OF Fox and Hogan large crowd had gathered outside of
the hotel and followed the officers and prisoners
from there TO the New Street Station House. All the
way there was war of words between the combatants
and they made frequent attempts to strike one another
but were prevented by Officer MudOon.
Al the station the two prisoners made counter charges
OF assault and battery, and attempted to renew hosti
ties Senator Hogan spat in Fox's face, and undera
mistaken impression the latter accused Dr. shiue OF
this and asked for his arrest also, but the
sergeant at the desk refused to consider the charge
AT the same time Mr. Fox accused Dr. Shine OF carrying
concealed weapons, remarking that he was known as
- walking battery" but weapons were found
upon Dr. Shines person. The two arrests were
recorded upon the station house botter" as follows;
Name, Edward Hogan age, forty three color. white
where bornUnited States occupation state senator;
residence, II Sate-5t; charge, assault ana battery
Name John Fox; age, fortytwo; color white; where
bor-United states; occupation none; residence
Everett House charge, assault aud battery.
JUDGE BIXBY OPENS COURT.
The prisoners were placed in separate rooms,
to which their friends freely admitted, but both
Hogan and Fox excited that neither was then
able TO tell any connected story OF tbs occurrence Word
was sent medatey Judge Bxby aud he 70
omen court at the Tombs o'clock last evening 10 hear
Word on W a. n cOurt-
and despite he efforts of the deputy to keep people out
there was n number OF persons present when Judge
Bixby took up the cases. Mr.. Fox sat in
chair at the left OF the Judge, and Senator
Hogan stood aside him. Neither in appearance
gave evidence OF any desperate fighting. 4 piece OF
plaster over the left eye OF Mr. Fox some scratches on
h, face and battered condition Of bis silk hat were
the only traces OF batto which he showed. In the
case OF Senator Hogan the only visible mark Of blows
abrasion upon the bridge ot ms rose. ,,,,
briefly told his story. He had been called TO stop tue
quarrel ia the steIens House lie separated the men,
was kept up. But as they separated another blow was
struck aud he then made the arrest. In making his
comnIatnt against senator Hogan, Mr. Fox said that
he was standing upon the steps of the stevens House
between them and Hogan called MIN everything criminal
IN the language knowing II to be untrue lie then told
Hogan said that II he wanted anything to
do with nm, To come inside. and they would
settle 1t forever. He Fox) then went in and
there i've minutes when friend came running in
there whom Hogan and Shine had assaulted simply be-
out to meet them, and an assault was
made upon hun " lie e. nt M RhysScSHy al able to take %H
under the circumstances will make charge
against hiin. Beyond this" he continued,
that man." pointing 10 Dr. Shine, who was looking
through the prison fence. he was with this fellow AMI
In the excitement cut me over the eye with penkntt
"Wel will hold all three OF you SAID Judge BlADy;
"You want TO leave the city, natoT Peeye , so
thing to say any complaint to make against Mr. FoAF
"Thrn am not held" said Mr.. Fox
NO." said Judge BiAOy. 49,,
&" But do understand that you adjourn cases OF ths
kind and allow accused men to upon their own recog-
nZdncet" ,,,, ,x, -
be here Saturday afternoon can you not, Senator -
Thlt canuot positively answer" was the reply.
may be detained by business, hut there can DC no
doubt OF my answering this charge
But want both placed under bonds" said Mr. Fox.
land there can be- no ruling against thls.' -.
There was some further talk, and then Judge
Bixby went TO the inner desk OF the Warden,
and drew up formal complaints against Senator
Hogan ,and Dr. SHINE, whicn We're sworn 10 1 W
Fox. During this time many friends OF b0th FOX ana
Hogan had obtained entrance 10 the Oico, among
them Judge Callahan, Congressman Muller,
Colonel Michael Murphy, eN-Alderman Foley.
was a very eArlSeu ti 0nti Mr Fx sot i'm a ehair
by the side OF Judge Bixby nervously handling
small penkuife while making his cOmpiants ana near
yu nerdn;t stck ont your tongue at me cried Fox
to Dr. shne, you you have come to the wrong tree
this time"
ned DIR shine 81 didn't steal eight hundred
thousand dollars from the City Treasury" -. l.,
Judge Bixby said they must remember they were III
court, ana for few minutes quiet prevailed. Ihen
Dr shine made some unoompllmcnary remarks
and Fox raised himself in his chair and said " Now
leave me alone, I'll pin you 10 the wall with TINS
knife" 49,
No, You WON'T, sald senator iiogah anu TIC anu ~.
Shine approached Mr. Fox, when Judge BXby called III
the officers, and all were compelled to stand back.
Please remember you IN court, gentlemen" SAID
Judge Llxhy, and YOU" addressing Hogan and Shine
must arrange for your bonds"
Am
$500 on the charge Of assault aud battery, aud Drs
Shine in $1,000 the charge OF 1el9nlous
and William Johnston, OF Washington Heights,
offered themselves as bondsmen and were e-