New-York tribune., 1908-01-03

30 strike me- but got in the first blow, opening
his temple. We then closed"
Count Boni dramatically acted the part as he
told the story. He declared at the conclusion
that he only resented what he regarded an
insult TO himself and the church He was con-
WINGED that the prince. "on account Of his past
career" would not dare TO prosecute the COM
paint
PRINCE DE SAGAN'S ACCOUNT.
Prince Helie de Sagan. when seen in his bed
room. said he could account for what he termed
2 brutal and deliberate attack" by Count B0n
and Count Jean de CasteIIane only the theory
that Boni was q rnadman. He said he therefore
did not intend to appeal 70 the code. but would
allow the case to take its course in the criminal
court He declared that the attack entirely
unprov olcd-
He was sitting in another part Of the church
far from Count Boni. he said. and when he
left, as the scrvice was concluding. Boni and
his brother followed him out. AS he reached
the steps Of the church he seized by the
shoulder Wheeling around, he found himself
face 20 face with Count Boni- who. with the
words This is Christmas present, my chill
tiren" spat toward him.
When they closed. the prince said. after the
first exchange of blows. his foot caught in
his long heavy overcoat. He tripped and fell
on the curb. and il then that Count Boni
and his brother pounceG upon MIN, kicking ana
RS Tng him with their canes. AS it evil
itly a concerted attack upon him, he added.
lodged "A complaint.
{ % prove the aninosity Of the Castellanes
"a INST him. the prince declared that the
FArquis de Castellane. Count Boni's father, who
1No1ed the party 10 the police station,e said
.n Nhe presence Of all: Il wish l had been
thg7e, too so 1 could have hit you
eince Heiie said he regretted the incident
,Lo - S-1-,rl
had been dragged in.
IF the Count de CastelIane's attack upon me
was caused by my visits to Nine. Could he
said, lit seems strange that he objects to these
visits now when he did not object before the
divorce
DENIES ENGAGEMENT TO NINE. GOULD.
The prince emphatically stated that he was
Tot engaged to Nine. Could
He said that ne would willingly fight duel
81 there honorable provocation. incidentally
,nentionins his proficiency as a swordsman. but
under the circumstances he intended to allow
rhe Law to take its course. While there had
been an estrangement between him and Count
Eoni. ne said he had no reason TO expect days
attack
IF Boni desires to get me out of the way"
he eajd, in order TO effect a reconciliation with
Anna, that is his affair. not mine"
The affair has created great sensation in
Paris on account of the notoriety and the high
family connections of the parties concerned and
especially because Of Count Boni's prominence
es an snti-Republican and opponent Of the
governments Church policy.
Prince Heie de Sagan is the grandson of the
famous duke who for years set the fashion I'm
Paris and concerning whom hundred droll-
stories have been told. He is brother OF
the Duke dc Dino and has figured extensively
in public gossip in Paris = few years ago he
attained notoriety by slapping Maitre Barbour
during the trial of damage suit brought by
leader in society. because ii publicly assert
ed that the painting. Nude Woman in Mask"
exhibited al the Salon. wss her portrait.
According 90 current gossip in Paris, Count
BON: and Che entire Castellare family now
convinced that Prince Helie de Sagan, in spite
,f tbe opposition of the Gould family. is seeking
TO marry Nine, Gould 1t Is stated that only
recently Count Roni abandoned the hope OF
reconciliation with his former wife
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