New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-09
Mr.. CAMMACK USES HIS CANE.
STRIKING "ALECn TAYLOR ON THE HEAD
THE TWO BROKERS CONE TO BLOWS IN THE WIND
SOR BILLIARD ROOM.

sOR BILLIARD ROOM.
The billiard-room Of the Windsor Hotel was filed
with its usual complement of brokers and men,
about town about h&f-past seven last evening.
The room s on the south side of the hotel, and Is
long and in proportion to its length. At the
end furhest from the central lobby OF the hotel
three large windows looking on Forty -sixthst. At
the right hand of the entrance stands the cigar
counter; almost directly opposite Is door leading
to a short passage from which the bar-room is en-
tered. Beyond the cigar-counter and on the same
side of the is another door leading into a small
lavatory for the use Of chalk besmeared billiard
players. The five tables which ranged down tho
long room were all occupied with after-dnner
players. At the table nearest the entrance Charles
ID. Keep, Editor of The Hall Street Ia'iy Nehs and q
friend were playing, while sitting a couple Of
chairs, near the passage leading 10 the saloon, were
John Shaw, of California, owner of Trinket the
fast trotter, and Addison Cammack. the WELL
known stock broker. Above their heads hung a
large clock. The hands Just pointed TO quarter to
eight when tall man OF powerful frame with dark
hair and mustache, and a goOd-humored, pleasant
expression on his rather flushed face, entered the
room This was Alexander Taylor, jr., another WELL
known broker. He watched the game between Mr..
Keep and bis friend for a few moments and then
sauntered up to the couple under the clock.
"Good evening Cammack," he said. with
friendly air; come and have drink"
Mr.Cammack excused himself, and Mr.. Taylor adj
dressed the same words to Mr.. Shaw. who also de-
clined to join him. Mr.. Taylor seemed rather an
noyed at this, and without saying anything passed
through the door he was facing and up 10 the bar,
where he ordered a drink for himself, and drank
Bent ON PICKING QUARREL.
Returning he sat down on the vacant chair nearest
the door and next Mr.. Shaw, on the other side Of
whom sat Mr. Cammack.
"Why didn't you come and have drink with
me, Cammack n asked Mr.. Taylor You always
were contrary 10 every one"
Then he kept up running fire of fault-fnding
with Mr. Cammack's action in Wall Street, where.
as is well known the latter is consistent bear"
YOu have wrecked the market, and every one
knows it," was one phrase used.
For some time Mr. Cammack's impa face did
not relax and he continued slowly to puff the cigar
he held between his teeth and to trace figures the
floor with the point of his gold-headed thin malacca
cane Finally he said rather testify " don't know
that my course on the Street has attracted much
attent on. or that it is much different from other
mems"
"Whats the use of lying about it p returned Mr..
Taylor.
As he said this he rose to his feet, did Mr.. Cam
mack. who, reaching across Mr. Shaw, struck Mr..
peated the blow twice. and then turned to
leave the room. Apparently dazed
by the blow, Mr.. Taylor stood passive for mo-
ment and then as Mr.. Cammack passed him, struck
ont, but at the same moment slipped and fell. his
cenched fist just grazing his adversary's back
above the right hip. Mr.. Cammack walked
quickly across the hall and proceeded at once to
his room, No. 213.
Mr.. TAYLoR's INJURIES.
Mr.. Taylor as he fell cut his face, and the floor
was soon stained with his blood. He was picked
up by some friends and assisted TO the lavatory,
leaving on his way distinct bloody trail. He was
bleeding profusely and the floor of the lavatOry,
which is not over four feet square, was
Seanme sSSn eea rushed off to SRS 2e house Of Charles
j. Osborn, No. 587 Fifth-aye. III few minutes
Mr.. Osborn arrived and found Frederick II. Gould,
OF L. K. Willard & Co., who lives at the hotel, in
attendance on Mr. Taylor. The edges of long
% with on aed aHG e uursd tGs'lnsa sa
was assisted INTO coupe and accompanied by
Messrs. Could and Osborn, was driven TO his home
al, No. q East siXiy-foqrth-st He was at once
taken to his room and DR.. Robert Watts OF No. 40
West Thirty-sixth-st, sent for. On his arrival the
doctor stitched the cut. which Is a shallow one
about one inch long on the side of the head and
advised his patient to retire The injuries, accord
ing to DR.. Watts, slight and Will only make
necessary day or twos retirement.
STATEMENT OF CHARLES J. OSBORN.
1t really does not amount TO much aud l am sure \
reeO the sentiments OF the friends OF both the men
when say that is to be sincerely regretted Mr. Iay-
should not have ndsed In was not present & ti when the
Taylor was in the lavatoy bleeding protusey
have never heard of, Of any quarrel before c6os
iSey were on friendly terms They wee on opposite
sides Of the market but think that had anything
no meaha Nn ' il all Mr. TayIor. injuries are very slight,
and We're of my children TO be hurt in the same way
any further meeting Will take plaeeI dnel 90 you
meant Why. they are both sensible men, ana | do not
for moment think anything OF the sort Will take place.
There was much talk III the clubs and uptown
cafes the affair. Surprise was expressed that
Mr. Cammack had permitted his ordinarily even
temper to gain the better othm, as II was admitted
that Mr. TayOr had been dining heavily.
WHO THE MEN ARE.
Alexander Taylor. jr., is between thrty-iye and
forty years of age and general fayorite in the
society he frequents. He is the of a rich father
and is n noted amateur yachtsman and drverof fast
horses He is member of the Larclnnont and New
York Yacht clubs He formerly owned The Skylark,
which he sold TO Lester Wallack, and last year he
sailed his new steam yacht the snbad: lie also
Mr.. Taylor owns tine country seat al Mamaroneck.
DE Is married
;sAddison Cammack is we-lnown in Wall fStreet.
heavily built. with reddish mustache
,treakcd with gray aud rather
,glsn and resolate EXPRESSION j.; lie came to New,
always been depreciator of securities. He is
bachelor, between Hfty and ifty-fye years of age,
%d WnSN"r S haI oSePd at
nave been attended, with signal success.
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