The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-02-17

married within five years after the close
of the war In which her husband served
were also defeated without division.
/ MIR. Tarsney tDem., MOI. in speaking
TO an amendment, referred to a speech
made few days ago by Mr. Morse
| Rep., Mass.), in which that gentleman in
| his remarks, or the copy sent I'm TO the
official reporters. had stated that he
| (Tarsney) had referred TO the pensioners
on the rolls as 'rufiians, thieves and
scoundrels." He had never used such
| language, nor would he ever do so. He
was not in the habit OF using harsh Ian
guage towards any one but il he were
compelled TO do so II would not be against
the men who had fought for the Union,
but against the men who occupied seats
on this floor and wilfully and maliciously
falslfed the words of their colleagues.
(Applause) He stood here and every
where ready to respond to any individual
for his utterances, and therefore he would
not sneak into the House Of Representa-
tives and under the liberty granted by
its rules throw into the official reports
OF the House words of villiicauOn, SIAN
der and falsehood against his fellow-mem-
bers (Applause)
Mr.. Morse replied that he had not at
tributed to the gentleman any words that
had not been uttered by him as far as
he (Morse) had understood them. The
committee by this time was expecting n
big sensation. The area in front of the
Speakers desk was thrOnged with mem
bers, who were awaiting further develop
ments. The situation. however took
new and more serious turn. Morse, hav-
ing yielded 10 Turrin Dem. Ala) 10
ask a question, the hitter brought about
n scene which has not been enacted on
h. a.. -. Ill. r. G,,a lie
Qll) and General Weaver Qa) took of
their coats and proceeded to settle their
differences by fsticuffs. Mr.. Turpin in
quired of the gentleman from Massachu-
etts whether he was aware OF the fact
that there stood to-day upon the pension
rolls an ex-soldier, who was drawing n
pension Of $40 a month for total deaf
ness. who was receiving salary OF N,SD
n year. and who was employed at the
telephone. Qaughter) Now, ii any gen
tleman wanted to know the name of this
gentleman he could tell 1t.
Name him; name him. came In the
chorus.
Mr. Turpin: II do not know whether the
soldier is a Democrat or n Republican,
but in the light of the present surround
ings. / suppose that he is a Democrat,
because ne comes from the doubtful State
Of Indiana"
II DO not believe your statement. unless
you prove it," shouted Mr. Waugh ORep.,
Ind). advancing into the area i'm front
of the Speakers desk: and then the in
terest became intense
"The geutemans name is William T..
Davis" said Mr. Turpin. leaving his po-
siton i'm the main aisle and advancing
towards Mr. Waugh.
"I do not believe the statement is
true. whether you have the gentleman's
name or not" retorted Mr. Waugh.
"The gentleman can doubt the state
ment, but he cannot say that am false.
and with these words Mr.. Turpin came
down the aisle. and made a manifestation
Of attack upon Mr. Waugh. who was
prepared TO receive him. The two men
were not separated by a foot Of space,
and had il not been for the Intervention
of Mr. Hooper, Of Indiana, and another
gentleman, there would have been an
actual pugilistic encounter in front OF
the Speakers desk.
Speaker Crisp seized the gavel from the
hand Of Chairman Wilson as quickly as
his predecessor (RandalD had taken IL
from the hand of Chairman Springer dur
ing the Sparks-Weaver controversy. A
touch of the authoritative hand Of the
Speaker procured comparative order, but
the excitement was intense. The Speaker
TO members 10 put an end to
this most unseemly scene and take their
seats. but it was several minutes before
his appeal proved Of any avail.
When order was finally restored, the
House. finding il was I'm no temper 10
proceed with the consideration of the
bill, at sos adjourned.