New-York tribune., 1885-03-30
QUARRELLING OYER A GAME or WHOI'
SHARP WORDS 1T TIE UNION CLUB FOLLOWED by
ALLOW.


BLOW.
EXAGGERATED accounts were published In some
Of the papers yesterday concerning quarrel when oc
Cured in the cardroom of the Union Club on satuu"
afternoon. On careful inquiry among the members y,
the club 1t was learned that James " Parker ana Da'
Bradley Lee had misunderstanding over game Vi
whist and that sharp words were 1ohoweu v,
blow 1t is not true, however, as reported tha' MI
Parker accused Lee OF cheating Some members OF the
club say that tho trouble began with claim OH
Mr. Parker's part that Mr.. Lee had revoked
OF course, as every whist-player understands
this claim did not involve any accusation OF ais'
honesty Mr.. Lees part, rs the most honorapie oi
players might revoke from carelessness.
Another of the origin Of the trouble is that MT
Parker in turning away from the table to lghta cigar
exposed his hand and Mr. insisted calling all the
exposed cards. which netted Mr. Parker that he use
some sharp words. The dispute quickly became vioieh'
and Mr. Parker used an expression which Mr. Lee re'
sened by slappng his face. Friends Immediately inter
fered and the two gentlemen were parted
Mr.. Parker is well known to be exctaplc
and exceedingly impetuous when angry But
clear all accounts that he had no intention Oh
making any attack Mr. Lees honor. Both gentlemen
are well known in New-York society and nave
long been friends. Mr.. Parker is not only
one Of the best known members OF the Union
Club, which lie Joined in 1865; he is also one Oh
the leading members of the Coaching Club
He is tall and spare with prominent and gray
musache and whiskcrs and Is between nIty anu SHY
or age e xei IN ana Mr. Lee is
younger member of the club and man OF
the Medium bcight with a face cieaishaved save
heavy dark m0ustache He is slightly bald and lives III
handsome suite of apartments uptown. He Joined the
weiLknown member of the club who spends much much
time in the said last night in answer to sae r
"%ss H Pa4rs and Mr. Play Tn, ha
playing together for years In this afternoon set l
accounts around among the club members but the pre-
yaing that the game whist and That te de-
tricks and before the next was Mr. Parker asked
Mr.. Lee If he had not revoked Mr.. Lee SAID No. ana
the game proceeded Then each side got book and the
game depended on the last trick Lee took ha IT, aci r
Mr. Parker then again expressed his opinion that I
Lee had revoked, Mr.. Parker has an extremely iin,
petuous manner when at all excited. though man OF
honor and perfect gentleman After some WORDS hau
passed. Mr. Parker. rising from the tape. nYuo nd ,
mark which enTaged Mr. Lee that he jumped up anu
slapped Parkers face. The men were immediately sep
"Will there he an investigation :" ,-
Oh. OF course. Mr.. Parkers position Is espeealiy
mitec They are both old members of the club There
is great deal of excitement about the matter. III
fact, though was in the club about Two h01TS a'tS
occurred, and stayed there until O'Clock ddht near
talk ia BEGAN "il1 in good earnest, and have heard
three or four different stories of . the
circumstances. All agree however IN TINS particular
that no Deliberate accusation of cheating was made
"There is talk of duel and 1t Is even saiu tha'
challenge has Defn sent
"That is not likely These not romantic
fedelngs. they are both half century Old ana ! 90 I1h
them will ancioeize and the thing will simmer down
You Parker not entirely angry when nc made e
remark, which his friends say was lhtehueu
TO be flcetlous rather than furious"
" How about the reported quarrel between MT. Her
man Oelrirhs and Mr.. Frick ;" asked the reporter
''They had an incOnsequental little fuss when was
healed in half hour don even know when IL nap
pened. IL was at dinner and some wine was tossed
about the affair became anything OF serious
quarrel" .,. ,, T M
Some members Of the club believe that the Parker-lFe
quarrel will be followed by duel. The Governing Com
,nittee Will investigate the matter.