The Press., 1895-03-28

Hartford Courant: "Can nothing be done to shut that man Wescott out of this building?" exclaimed Representative judiciary committee. "I for one am will ing to resort to any measures" MT. Goulden had just heard of E. s. S.Wescott's insulting language to Representatives Kingman of Washington and Mitchell of Southbury. Major Kingman, who has a fine war and national guard record, met Wescott in the corridor and listened to a little of his talk about his age-of-consent bill, which soon drifted to comments on the flag. When Major Kingman protest ed, Wesoott proceeded to denounce union soldiers and the flag they fought under in language to make the majors boil. The major after little saw that words were useless; if he had been as large as Wes- that mans insulting talk for one day. Representative Mitchell came up as Wes- colt began to utter a most indecent dia- tribe about Christ. "I can only say" said Major Kingman, as he turned away, that that is the wickedest man on earth and wish were an inch or two taller" Hartford Times, March 22d: Lawyer E. Wescott of Glastonbury made scene in the house of representatives this morn- ing. He strolled into the house shortly after 10.30 and went over to Major King mans desk. He recalled the dispute he had with the major the day previous and tried to explain away what he had said in regard to Jesus Christ and the United States flag. The major was polite, but did not show a disposition to hold con- versation with Nil. Wescott, whose inf delism and use of improper language were too offensive. A mild rebuke from Major KiDgman did not have the desired effect of silencing MT. Westcott, who referred to the Hartford COurant's report Of Thurs days episode and in particular to the statement in regard to the United States l flag. Mir. Wescott was inclined to back down from his attitude of Thursday and 10 disclaim having said anything insult ing to the flag. Major Kingman recalled his precise words, which showed that he spoke insuICingly of the flag. MT. Wes- colt replied to the major in a missing tone: "You're @ liar"
 The major is small man physically, but he has Yankee courage. He arose from his seat and standing alongside MT. Wescott, who lowered head and shoulders over him, said:
 ''If 1 were nearly as large as you I'd make you take back those words"
 "That's right, old man, and I'll back you" said the youthful Thomas H. Allen, who represents the town of Sprague in the house. MT. Allen took the chair be- side Major Kingman which MT. Wescott had vacated. MT. Wescott with the swag- gering smile of bully, leaned over MT. Allen and said he could throw him over the capitol.
 "You just try it. I'll bet you a dollar and half you couldn't" said Mir. Allen in a clear ringing voice, as he jumped up from his feet and stood face to face before MT. Wescott with d look of defiance on his clean-shaven face. Mr. WestcOtt quailed in presence of the youthful repre- l S0hL"ClN0 HUH NpldSuc, WHoSS plOou W1S up.
 "And I'll double your bet he can't" said Dr. Whiton of Manchester to MT. Allen.
 MT. Wescott tried to be familiar with Dr. Whiton, but the doctor would have nothing to do with him.
 Cries of "P1t him out'' were shouted all over the hall. One member suggested that rope be put around MT. Wescntt and that he be dragged out of the house. MT. Wescott grew nervous and he seemed to fear that he would be physically chas- tised. He went to the desk of MT. John R. Washburne, who represents Stafford and who is the oldest member of the house. MT. Wescott poured his tale of woe into the ears of the venerable Mir. Washburne, who, however, gave him cold comfort and after short time MT. WCs- colt left the house.