The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-08-07
A Journaiitio Figh. in Columbia.

a Journalitio Fight in Columbia.
We take the following feom the Columbia
corresp ,ndence of the Charleston World Of
Tuesday,
personal encounter tctweea M.F.
Tighe. Columbia correspondent OF News and
Courier, and N. q. Gonzales, Editor Of the
Columbia STATE, occurred this afternoon at
Clio o'clock. Though it was blooile
encounter great excitement was created
thereby. The encounter was caused by an
article Iwrit.sgnhsl lriahaiplthe Sunday Ms,e.
ton, one Of the ffds lfe n,so intimated
that Columbia morning paper was in
sympathy NTH the Record and especially its
criticism Of tho state administration, and
that as the Record was run by Republican
money and the Columbia morning paper
sgred with its politics, the inference was
that the latter also had Republican influence
dominating it.
Gonzales took il that the reference to the
morning paper meant The State, and in an
editorial this morning devoted column and
three quarters TO Tighe, in which he was
spoken of rs an idiot and knave. The edi-
torial also made certain exposures in refer
ence to Tighe's trying to secure position
on The State staff and promising to take
stick in the enterprise, which he aft erward
repuoiated.
These were the charges. Late this after
noon Tighc wrote q note to Con Ia 'es, in
which. after reviewing the. circumstances of
the editorial he said Goozale would have
to fight or apologize, and gave tho option Of
selec,iSg the time, place and manner of
hghting. He added that he meant to have
not dodge him as ss aid fslSsTe sss
Gaudy, who had publicly denounced him.
Gonzales few minutes afterwards walked
up Main street and returned with w. II.
diobes, Jr., towards Tighe's Office, which is
nearly opposite that Of the State. Gonzales
had cowhide in his coat pockect as he
walked the street, and all who saw il ex-
pected q row.
When Gonzales reached the News and Cou-
rier offico, Tighe was sitting in trout with
Geo X. Wright. IIc saw Gonzales and his
sowhide, and as Gonzales came up without a
word Tighe arose aud Gonzales pulled hi.
whip Sheriff Rowan was there at tho time
and seeing a row imminent rushed in between.
tue men and commanded them to refrain
Both men however started towards each
other, and Gonzales hit ut Tighe over the
sheriff shoulder. striking him over the hat
with his whip. Tighe made strike a, Con
zales, and Notwithstanding the efforts of the
Sheriu and others present who attempted TO
separate them, the men hitched and came to
blows.
Tighc struck Gonzales in the face and body
several times, G2nxales hit Tghe, but so
many mon were pullidg at them to separate
them that no serious damage was done.
Several policemen with the mayor came up
on the scene snd tho men were finally sepa-
rated, not before several epithets had been
exchanged while each was held.
Mr. Gibbs became considerably excited
during the contest which lasted four or Eve
minutes and the mayor threatened to arrest
him. 10 arrests have been made and it is
probable no further difficulty will eusue
The streets we're packed with people during
and after tho fight and it has been the sensa.
tion Of the day. The letter written by
Iighe is considered by the principals as not
necessary f,r publication but it is stated that
If contains in substance wha, is stated above