The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-02-23
SENATORS IN
FIST FIGHT
Continued from FIRST Page.

ment is wiIfh. malicious and deliberate
lie"
Mr.. McLaurin got no further with his
statement.
regular seat on the main aisle. eprang
with tiger-like ferocity at his colleague.
Mr.. Teller, Of Colorado, who was sitting
at his desk between the two South Caro-
! lima Senators, was swept aside without
! ceremony. Indeed. the infuriated Tillman
climbed over him in his effort TO reach
! McLaUrin. Without the slightest nesita-
/ tion Mr.. McLaurin sprang to meet the
attack halfway. Mr.. TiTlran aimed a
blow at mis- colleague with his right fist.
It landed upon Mr.. McLaurin's forehead
just above the left eye. although its force
was partially spent upon Mr.. McLaUrin' s
arm, which he had raised in an effort TO
parry the blow. Instantly McBaurin's
right arm shot out, the blow landing
upon TIllman's face. apparently upon the
nose. Again rilman struck out fran
tically. this time with his left hand. The
blow did not land upon McLaurin. Then
followed a wild scrimmage, both senators
clutehing ct each other madly.
Senators Warren and Scott, both Of
whom are powerful men, rushed toward
the combattants to separate them.
Assistant Sergeant-ar-Argns Layton
sprang ovee desks in his effort to reach
the belligerent senator.
Just as he seized MeLaurin, TiIlman
aimed a left hand blow at his colleague,
which struck Mr.. Layton IN the face.
Fortunately the blow was glancing and
did no special harm. Mr.. Layton tore
them apart. Both senators were still
striking wildly at each other. some of the
blows landing upon Mr.. Layton.
An instant later the angry senator's
were pinioned IN the arms OF Senator'S
Warren and Scott.
They were dragged further apart,
although they still made InefectaaI ef-
forts to get at each other. Finally they
were forced into their seats.
Mr.. McLaurin. although very pale
seemed the calrner of the TWO. Mr. TIL
man was as white as a sheet. As he sat
down in his seat he drew his handlzer-
chief from his pocket and wiped blood
from his face. that seemingly was now-
ing slightly from the nose Until that
time it had not been supposed that blood
had bean drawn in the encounter.
During the fight, senator's all over the
chamber were on their feet Not word,
however. was spoken The senate never
in its history received such a shock.
The president pro tenn, Mr.. Frye, was
the first to regain composure. In calmed
and iplpassioned tones lie directed that
the senate be in order. He wrapped
sharply two or three times With his gavel.
and in few minutes a semblance Of
order was obtained, although senators.
having by this time partly recovered from
the shock. moved hurriedly about the
chamber. Mr.. Gallinger was first 10 ad-
dress the chair.
s9Ir. President" said he, I ask l.
this doors he closed.
Again the president pro tenn. requested
the senate to he in order. and that SEN
ators resume their seats.
1t was reserved for Mr. Pritchard CN.
c., in a measure. to relieve the strain
under which al were laboring. He de-
sired to address the senate on the pend
ing Philippine bill and, calling for the
attention of the chair. ne sad:
IT the senator frcm South Car, lima |
(Mr. MoLaurin) has concluded
He was interrupted by Mr.. McLaurin. |
who said, very calmly:
i Will now proceed with my remarks, !
which were so uncerenoniously inter |
rupted."
II call the senator from South Caro- !
lima to order interrupted Mr.. Teller.
(Which one of the senator's" inquired |
Mr.. McLaurin. with some asperity.
This one said Mr.. Teller, Indicating 1
Mr. .AIcLaurin, "and the other one too, |
for that matter"
mir. President" interjected Mr.. For I
aller. Il join n that. Surely he con-
tinued, with great feeling, his face rale.