Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-02-19

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While the Galveston Harbor ap-
| |propristion bill was under considera'
tion In Congress- on Wednesday Mr..
Holman, of Indiana, offered an amend
ment providing that no part of the ap-
|propristion for Galveston Harbor
should be expended until the Galveston
Wharf Company and other corporations
In the harbOr improvement had con-
to the harbor. Mr.. Holman said he
based the amendment ON information
given Linn by . gentleman from Texas,
who was thoroughly well informed on
the subject.
such restrict being put upon tho ap-
preparation, and inquired Of Mr.. Hol-
man who had furnished him with the
information, and when informed that
the eentleman's name was Robert Al
exander, he replied that Mr.. Alexander
was not . resident Of Texas, that he had
been driven ous Of that State and now
resided ct Hot Springs, and, added the
Texa as Representative, " he left Texas for
Texas good.
After q vote had been taken on Hol-
mans amendment, Mr.. Ochiltree took
his seat and was about proceeding to
write letter when he was informed
by one Of the doorkeepers that gentle
man at the door wished to see him.
The Colonel's seat is only few PAGES
from the main door, and he immediate
ly got up and went out. As soon as
be stepped outside the door he was
accosted by Mr.. Alexander. AT the
sight of the gentleman he had 30 vici-
onsly assailed few moments before
the usually ruddy face of the Texas
member turneG to ar ashy hue, and,
|evidently fearing that the victim OF
his slanderous attack was about to do
him some bodily harm, he remained
f. standing within the entrance to the hall.
What do you mean by making
| such . remark about me ?" said
Alexander, advancing toward him.
am under the protection of the House."
said the thoroughly scared Representa-
tive in a trembling voice, and must
not be called to account for anything l
said In debate. It's all right. want
nothing to do with you," and the brave
Texan moved toward the door to enter
the chamber.
but want something with you,"
said the other, land II you were out
side this Capitol / would have some
thing to do with you. I'll see you
again." he added threateningly.
Policemen, policemen" shouted the
terrified Colonel, and, as q half dozen
Capitol police rushed up, want
| that man arrested ; he has threatened
me, arrest him, say" he cried; as
Alexander again advanced toward him.
As the police took hold of his assail-
ant the great Ochiltree darted back into
tha NI.A h. M txa~ In M
Chamber, who were totally unconscious
side, were startled at seeing the door
suddenly open and the figure of the
Texan, with blanched face and hair on
ends, shoot through "Mr. Speaker. I"
he shouted, as he reached his seat, 81
rise to question of the highest privi-
lege."
The roars of laughter which followed
this announcement, caused by the sud.
den entrance and the comical appear
ance of the Texas member, gave him q
chance to catch his breath, and when
| the laughter had subsidized he proceeded
to relate the conversation between him
| self and Mr.. Holman. He had not
proceeded far when he was called to
order, and the chair informed him that
there was no question Of privilege in
what he had stated. But, sir, l have
been attacked" he shouted amid the
laughter and jeers from both sides of
the House. "On going out of this room
a man attacked me in the corridor of
this House and said he would see me
again for what I had said ON the floor
Of this House."
At this announcement the voice of
the Texan was drowned in the roars Of
laughter from the members and the
occupants OF the galleries. Why, don't
you see him ?" shouted half a dozen
members. ~ want to say further" he
added, when the laughter had ceased,
that am entirely Indifferent as TO
what he intends to do" Then, with an
appearance of great bravery, and strik-
Ing q dramatic attitude Il do not
claim the protection that l am entitled
to, as am ready to meet him or any
body else."
The gentleman from Texas will
come to order |" thundered tho Chair,
and amid the laughter and jeers of his
as sociates the emily Ochiltree took his
seat. In few minutes he arose and
walked to the door, outside of which
Mr.. Alexander still remained In the
custody of the police. Release him p
he said with a wave Of his hand. and
turning on his heel he strutted back H.