The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-29
How Messrs. Emmett and Zimmerman
Settled an Old Quarrel.
NO BONES BROKEN.
A New Way OF Ending Metro
politan Season.

II scene In "Artice AZ tnat was uiscloses
to view. }. K Emmett was missed at once, but onl,
few OF the audience knew that the comedian was at
tina, momen, figuring a police court fresh from AZ
encounter at the very door Of the thcasrs'
A luo prior to tho set down for the opening Of
tho theatre Mr.. Edward Zimmerman and q few friendi
OF his engaged conversation just outside the Union
Place Hotel porch. John I. Raymond was there,
talking about fall engagement; Joe Tooker, dilaina
on Miss Gcnevicve Wards costumes and half dozen
other gentlemen connected with the theatrical world,
agtatng their respective hstrionic enterprises. Mr.
Emmct In company with well known dramasisi
and another friend, appeared at the corner Of
Broadway just as the coiorie was breaking up. Some
won't into the theatre, lew entered the
hotel Zimmerman and several othcrs re-
NAMED on the sidewalk. Emmett, on joining them,
addressed himself 10 Zimmerman. There
q few warm words intercnanged, tho lie direct was
given by Emmett loud enough 10 be heard by the by
ISLANDERS. blow followed, and In moments spacs
both men fell 10 pommellng each other with fair
show OF science and certainly with as good will as
ever a pair OF combatants displayed. There were
a1roit fei It's, sKui parries and effective counters
The blood began to flow, but no one minded that.
Harder and faster came the Hsticufs, but neither
WINGED. Then gentleman who had been among the
interered aud essayed 10 part the contest
ants.
srBEEr COURT.
Tho appearance Of a police officer. too, had dis
pri.ing effect the asscmblage, and just as that
Official came swooping down upon them Mr. Allen,
a dramatic agent, caught hold Of zimmerman
ana forced him inside the hotel. owing TO
this mannuvre thcre was bu: CONTESTANT holding
the Acld when Patr oman QuirA. OF the Fifteenth
cnct brought the authority vested IN him into play.
THIS was Mr. Emmet, and the policeman at once pr9-
ceecsd 10 him into custody One OF the bystand.
ers referred TO zimmerman and demanded why
tho laws rigors should be visited only upon
Dat t. flv all ar q
place for Investigations, and no explanation was
offered touching the system which justice was
dealt out There was quite an excitement Tor Few
moments IN front Of the theatre, and IT was
only when Mr.. Palmer's voice heard requesting
moved away. Mr.. Emmett was then conducted in
side whero a chance offered him 10 remove the
e 81 c ns tor the station house There tho com
edan furnished Captain Byrnes MS name and ADDRESS
to decorate the bos.er, aud then prisoner, prisoner.
Z,mmerman's friends had consulted together, and
they seemed agree that became that gentleman
to 10 the station house ana decline makipg any
charge against his opponent. cab containing him.
self and Messra Allen and Rogers was driven on 10
the direction OF the fifteenth precinct station, out
somehow. never succeeded IN reaching H.
II was hall-past one O'Clock when Mr.. Emmett ap.
pcared In Jefferson Market Police Court He cams
attended by distinguished nistrionc retinue. From
the NO cabs that rolled 10 the door there alghted
culpusS r. g. Rigs Mr. Donney, Captain Byrne
and Patroiman Qurk Emmet was taken inside and
messengers started out ~ 3ao. Q, h 9uusc Murray
Emmes BETRAYED considerab restIessness, his fear
OF missing the Matinee contrary to promise, seeming
to cause nim much worrimcnt.
NO EviDENcE or Blow.
Al length the Judge appeared and the case was at
once called An explanation was sssayed by some Of
the gentlemen present, but HIS Honor suggested ths
| presentatiop OF the complaint prior TO any other
action Offccr Qurk then stated that his attention
mad been called TO disturbance by Inc crowd 10
front of the hotel He had hurried TO tho SPOT found
only one OF COMPLAINTS and had him pointed out
O Olox. 0''''1s' : ~ ''A- 49,
rs II ,rue. Mr.. Emmett" asked His Honor, "snaf
ri struck him 6rst,, said the actor. firmly; 81
called I'm liar and struck the drst blow. admit IT,
| AM may add that under tho circumstances would
..And did no strike your
'tHe strike me ~ and Emmet spoke jeeringly. "He
| couldn't hurt anybody"
| A iuriher sxainipAiion held, and then as the
officer could testify to having seen blow struck
y uischarge was made out. As Emmett turned TO leave
his face was time turned toward the spectators.
right eve was black and slightly swollen, tho lott was
| bruised. aud there was out over tho brow which
piece Of plaster almost hid from sight There was
| tions Of his attire wsre bespattered He bowed
his Acknowledgements TO the Court, hurried
out with his trio0ds 10 Cab and
was whirled OF to the Union Square Theatre. where
he appeared In time 10 assume ms role Of Fritz The
count OF his continued absence ana the time occu-
pIea in the rondi.ion Of 'Article AZ" Afforded him
AN opportunity Of preparing Tor his stage appearance
/ The cause OF Mr. Emmett trouble with thinner.
is presented various shapes by dnsrent peo-
| pie. Some held that certain uttersnces Of Zlmmer-
| mans had aDgcred him, that no mad Threatened 10
c0mpe, rctracton aud that when he met the other
he AZ once gave him the ie TO settle the question
HERALD represent called last evening upon Mr..
| Emmett IN MS parior at the Sturtevant House. hc
seated with hrs family, engaged 10 conversation
and appeasod to be IN the best OF spirits. He had
passed. through careful hands II clear 10 SEQ, and
| scarcely q trace was cit oil the afternoons scuhe
gMMEr's EXPLANATION.
| "a nm sorry" lie said, when no had extended his
| wontcd c,viiites. al sorry that any OF
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consciousness that 1 was performing duty
reOoncilss me to u. The whole story, amounts
Rogers, who was with mo ioar years lie
was attentive 10 his functions aud l brought HIM
the friendly feeling growing out oil relations be-
got sort ol intimacy between Us, and becam. quite
believed II necessary for his health TO come
| TO America, where no was TO rejoin INC.
Rogers had been speaking very Ill Of me Mr. zm-
norman was then employed Dy General Barton az
Rogers cautioned him no, TO say anything but what
/ he was sure oil about him. He told me
.ha, Rogers :. said be ls' me, me because be
Lawlor, whose name was nentioaed, aad questioned
hum he said Rogers could NOT speak worse OF me
| than he had done As result 1 declined
engaging Rogers for the next season. He
wanted TO know the reason Why. | told him
MY motives Tnen he weat 10 Zimmerman, who
den having spoken 70 mo spou. MN. was angcred
wnen hoard this, and sara I'll ever meet zm.
mernsn will tell him he liar aud IN slap hts
lace Well to Gay met him. 1 ieit that what he
had SAID was calculated TO injurs Rogers Tor people
| would naturally inquire why ne vas dismissed
| ana Zimmerman's Story would cause him harm so
called liar, as intended TO- aud struck him
| In the face. Then We had quite lively bout Tor
lev minutes before the policeman came. That IN all
| there Is Of II. / havo kept my word, winch
Is some Satisfaction, but owing " the scra tchss
| 1 received 1 will have TO give over my
cngaveincnt at tho standard Theatre. | caunst 70
there tonight and shall, doubtlcss appear no more
TINS season IN New York. On the 6tn OF July snail
| leave here Tor Liverpool, as am engaged 10 appear
| In England on the 22d Of thai month";
| This statement Of Mr.. Emmep was corroborated
! last night by Mr.. Henderson, OF the STANDARD
| Theatre. Az tho usual opening hour the
treasurer was his box, but not TO re-
| ceive money; his functions we're 10 roturn
Tue price Of tickets already purchased toll their
holders pubic generally tnat the theatre mad
closed Tor the season aud .'Fruz" would appear no
| more. On being Questioned with regard TO Mr. Elm.
NETS engagement, MI HENDERSON said that the ac or
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