A Violent Saloon Brawl on the Waterfront

A former resident of the St. Charles hotel and a business partner have been at odds for some time. The difficulty originated in some disagreement in business affairs, and there was a dispute of fifty dollars between them. They have met frequently for some time past, and indulged in angry threats. Last night, the matter came to a head. One of the parties entered a saloon at a late hour with a friend, and his adversary, it seems, had learned of his coming and hidden himself behind the door with a big club. When he entered, the man sprang forth and struck him a tremendous blow just below the right temple, cutting his face badly and felling him to the floor. A bystander instantly grabbed the club and disarmed the assailant, who made a hasty retreat. The cry of 'police' was immediately raised on the street, but the man was out of reach before any officer could arrive. We understand that a warrant was sworn out for the arrest of the man yesterday morning, but from last reports he had not been found.