New-York tribune., 1880-06-17
LOVERS JEALOUS RAGE.

RICHARD BUSTED, JR., SHOT AT BY THERON HOLLY
A RETURN SHOT AND SLIGHT WOUND.
Patrolman StOttlar, of Stamford, Conn.,, was
met shortly before midnight on Tuesday last
while OH his beat, near Dyision-st.. by an ex-
cited young lady. who Informed MIN that his services
wcre IN request at her mothers house, where shootng
otray had lust occurred between two young men, Inc
n,trolmon summoned Constable Parker. and the two
officers went together to the house indicated by the
vouug lady, which situated on Dvisionst In 'front.'
of the house. pacing up and down. they iouhd nat
eas voupg man. who said that he was afraid to enter
M was taken charge and found to DO suffering from
bullet wound in bis left side. The house was the nome
NJ Mrs Thomas Kinsells formerly OF Brookyn,who has
hved i'm stamford nearly year. and fhe young man
was Theron Holly son Of Apous Holly, the treasurer OF
the Stamford Savings Bank and citizen OF high stand
ing in the community.
Upon inquiry 1t learned that Holly nad Deen sno1
hv Richard Busteed, Of New-York, sou or ex'Judge
Richard Bustced Young Busteed WAS arrested and
Holly was taken to the Stamford House, waere his
parcnts board and physician was Called 1housn
nomuay under arrest Busteed was not locked up WDen
the physician, after an examination, pronounced
Holly's wound to be not serious The bullet had
struck him on rib just above the heart and passed
oronud. coming out at the back, making hesh wound
severa inches long complaint was made before JUS
tce B. Lyons YESTERDAY morning. Ss, I@S as had
fused prosecute aud as IT appeared Una. d R @
acted in selfdeDfence; The case was oismsscu anu "'
Miss Hannah Knsea made the following statement
last evening 10 TRIBUNE reporter: INF Busted, VINO
has been friend aud ACQUAINTANCE OF NINE from carry
cbiIdhO0d. came up TO STANFORD yesterday 70 pay
ns a short visit. He brought vaiise with MN
and intended to stay all night. Mr. Holly,
whose acquaintance formed here and VINO has shown
me attentions, also called early In the evening" The
Two men had met BEFORE although Mr. Holly bad
orten heard US mention the name OF Mr.. Busteed We
spc very pleasant evening together Mr. Busteed aud
stand and he may have felt pflued at this. Mr. Bus
feed also has fine baritone voice and we together
We had some champagne and caret and also some
punch. The two men appeared to get along well 10.
rether. went to my room to powder my race ana
Mr. Holly followed. He became abusive and put his
hand behind him, II TO draw revolver went down
and asked Mr. Busteed TO get him out or my room.
Holly was found the floor, vomiting and feiRnng 70
be intoxicated Mr. Busteed had gone to his yase ana
armed himself, and with MS assurance !
got Mr.. Holly out OF the room ,,5o and
down stairs. At the foot Of the stare Holly
drew Colts revolver and evelling i at Mr. Busteed
iced" MI Busteed stepped aside and the bullet buried
saying" You - - H., tnat is LOT yo9.. nrSa. e
Holly ran out of tho honse and sprang out OF the VIM
| dow and called the patrolmen."
Mrs Knsela said the trouble grew out OF jealous
rage of Holly He had for some time pad atentions 70
her daughter had more than once peen iorplddca
the house At such times he would haunt pe
hood and keep close espionage on ne mouse se 20
alarm her Receiving q dispatch rom "Dick." a. sue
called Busteed the effect that he would oe mp Tues.
dav Afternoon, she had Informed Holly OF MS cominRs
Holly she said, had then gone and bought cartages
for his revolver and called with the intention os kine
| q faneied rival.