The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-24

along the corridor to the hall of the House.
The blood from Moneys wound dropped on
the marble floor as he was half carried down
the steps. A great crowd Immediately con-
gregated and there was much excitement.
The details of the cause of the encounter
were hard TO obtain. Mr.. Hall, when seen
Immediately after the fight. said he did not
desire to make a statement. 1t was a per-
sonal matter" said he. land ! do not desire
Money either will dare to make a statement.
Mr.. Wilson. q member of the subcommittee.
was present."
Mr.. Money was taken to the room of the
committee on claims. where his wounds were
dressed by. a physician who happened TO be
Just back of the ear about an inch long. and
the other further down the neck, both made,
probably. by the points of the ink well. Mr..
desire to make a statement: A close friend
Of Mr.. Money, however, who was an eye
witness of the affair. gives the following YER
sion of the difficulty: "Mr. Money was in the
ROOM" said this gentleman. looking over
his mail, when Mr.. Hall entered and began
discussing a bill before the committee re-
lating TO the rank of naval surgeons. Mr..
Money took part in the discussions, and,
though his voice was pitched, as Ii usually
Is. In controversial tone, he was in no wise
the surgeons were after both rank and COM
mand. No. he added, smilingly, 4 take that
back; not command. but rank
Any man who says that said Mr.. Hall,
angrily, says what Is not true
Y are a. liar retorted Mr.. Money,
partly rising from his chair.
MIR. Money arose to his feet and Mr..
Hail grabbed an ink well and hurled ii at
him. The blow behind the ear staggered
him. Mr.. Hall did not hit him with his
fist. Mr.. Money. though staggered. also
clutched an ink well and let 1t drive at Mr..
Halls head, but the Missourian lodged and
the missile flew harmlessly by and struck
the wall opposite. Had II struck Mr.. Hall /
believe 1t would have Drained him. The two
men then made at each other. Both made
motions as III TO draw their weapons. Mr..
Wilson, OF New York. a member OF the
naval committee, who was present, with
tween the men and prevented further
trouble
There were present in the room
in addition to the two combatants. Commo-
dore Fithian and Representatives Meyer, of
Louisiana. and Wilson, OF New York, men,
bers of the committee. The alteration was
over Mr.. Wilson'S bill for the reorganiza-
ton OF the personnel of the navy. An
in the controvtr sy. Mr.. Wilson says that he
waJ reading his mail and the conversation
was crticipated In In a spasmodic fashion by
all about the table. He says. according to
statement OF Mr.. Halls to the effect that
whoever made such statements as were
made in the circular made statements which
cording to Mr.. Wilson. looked up and said:
do you mean 10 say l am a liar?'
Mr.. Hall replied In a low tone. Mr.. Will
the reply was. but thereupon Mr.. Money APP
piled the -epithet and the row began. The
ink well thrown by Mr.. Money, he says.
narrowly escaped Mr.. Halls heac ami
whether weapons were drawn nc. refused to
affirm or deny the stateVents made above by
a friend of Mr.. Moneys. Mr.. Money was
conveyed TO his hotel by friends. Mr.. Hall
greet for what had occurred, but still de-
clined to make a statement