The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-12
oWNEY GEoGHEGAN's PISTOL.
HIS nowERY SALOON THE SCENE OF ANOTHER

HIS BowERY SALOON THE SCENE OF ANOTHER
BLOODY FRAcAs-Two MEN SHOT
Another bloody shooting ARRAY took place last
ing in "owney' Gcoghegan's saloon. No. los Bowery
The first ntimation of the sanguinary struggle that
taking place inside made known to the pc
destrians the Bowery by the rapid discharge OF
revolvers. 1t was then about eight o'clock and the
sidewalk filled with curious people anxious to
learn the cause of the disturbance and the list of
the killed and wounded. No officer appeared during
all this of tumult and disorder and it
of the leading participants in the shooting who
the first to convey the information to Police Head
quarters. The stories related concerning the shoot
ing and the wounding of two men are conflicting. but
it is certain that at least four pistol shots fired
three OF which took effect, causing injuries of a
serious nature.
IL appears that a number of men assembled
last evening in Geoghegens saloon. Drinks were
circulated freely and the amiable gentlemen who
frequent that resort gave evidence that they were
spelling for fight 1t is determined that
Dennis Sullivan Of No. 240 Monroe street: Dennis
Gillespie. who resides in Cherry street: named
Driscoll and unknown formed carousipg
coterie in themselves. Whatever was the real bone
dispute were or Very solid and strik
ing nature. In the course of the fracas
which resulted Sullivan received two pistol
shot wounds in the hcad-one over the
right ear and another on the forehead between the
eyes. The latter was slight flesh wound. but the
former serious. The ball had imbedded it.
self in the scalp and it feared that it had injured
the skull Gillespie was shot in the right leg above
..owSEYs' ACCOUNT OF IT.
Sullivan. accompanied by a few friends proceeded
to st. vinccnts Hospital. whore the bali
companion was placed in coach and driven
home. Sullivan. after. leaving the hospital.
sns wh ns hs lodged the formal Tenth
with Sergeant WATSON against Gcoghegan for shoot
ing him In the meantime Geoghegan had proceeded
to Police Headquarters and told his side of the story
to Inspector McDermott. He related that party of
roughA had entered his place and attempted create
disturbance. When they were elected they fired two
shots through the screen. Inspector McDermott adj
vised Geoghegan to seek protection the pre-
cnct station house. Thither Geoghegan repaired
and, as he entered the door, sullivan was narratng
his grievances.
The latter turned round pointed to Geoghegan. and
said, That's the man that shot me-" He then
gave his version of the ARRAY which in substance
was that he Sullivanl and few friends were enjoy
ing social glass in Geoghegan's barroom dispute
arose upon some subject. when "Owney'' drew his
revolver thrust it into Sullivans and discharged
It, nring two shots. both OF which took effect Oil
home in coach and detectives subsequently
detailed to arrest him.
ANOTHER VERSION BY oEoGHEGAN.
Geoghegan said the former statements were all
erroneous. He did not wound these men, nor dis-
charge pistol at ALL in fact he did not have fire.
when. the shooting took place, and could.
therefore. give correct account Of the whole
affair For some months past he explained he has
been annoyed by the presence of gang Of roughs,
who nightly frequented his place and created
disturbance for the purpose of injuring his
business He had complained of these men to In
spector Murray and Captain Webb. but received no re-
dress protection They belonged to the Hook gang,
who are otherwise known as 1.-The Boardcrs." Last
evening,three of these menSullivan, Gillespie and
Driscol-entered his place in company with stran-
ger the latter being intoxicated He treated his
pRnions, and in paying for the drinks displayed
siderable amount OF money. He attempted go to the
closet. when he followed by Sullivan and Gillespie.
Geoghegan OWNED their intentions and warned the
stranger that they wanted - rob him. Thercupon,
Geoghegan claims, the representatives Of the Hook
gang assaulted him with chairs. His bartender in
terfered. when he, too was roughly handled The
then drew revolvers and fired Unfortunately,
thereby wounding each other. AFTER the
shooting" continued Geoghcgan. II went to
the Central Once where l made my complaint
to Inspector McDermott; / was about coming
here. but called around to my store FIRST when was
arrested by Officer Hughes and taken here"
Geoghegan and Sullivan locked up and the
arrest Of Gillespie was looked for momentarily.