The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-23
THE LIE Is GIVEN.

II now say" continued Mr.. McLaurin
with distinct emphasis upon every Sord
and half turning toward his colleague
Mr.. Tillman, who sat in the same row
only three seats away, that the state
! ment Is wilful, malicious and deliberate
he."
Mr.. McLaurin got no further with his
statement.
Mr.. Tillman. who was occupying his
regular side on the main aisle sprang
with tiger-like ferocity at his colleague.
Mr.. Teller (Colo.) who was sitting at
his desk, between the two Senators, was
swept aside without ceremony. Indeed,
the Infatuated Tillman climbed over him
in his effort to reach McLaurin. Without
the slightest hesitation Mr.. McLaurin
sprang to meet the attack half way.
Mr.. Tillman aimed a wild blow at his
colleague with his right fist. 1t landed
upon Mr.. MoLaurin's forehead just above
the left eye. although its force was par
TALLY spent upon Mr.. McLaurin's arm
which he had raised in an effort to parry
the blow.
Instantly McLaurins right arm shot
out the blow landing upon Tillman's
face. apparently/upon the nose. Again
Tillman struck out frantically. this time
with his left hand. The blow did not
land upon McLaurin.
A WILD SCRIMMAGE
Then followed a wild scrimmage, both
Senators clutching at each other madly.
Senators Warren and Scott. both of
whom are powerful men, rushed toward
the combatants to separate them. AS
sistant Sergeant-at-Arms Layton sprang
over desks In his effort to reach the
beligerent Senators.
Just as he seized McLaurin. Tillman
aimed a left-handed 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 still were
striking wildly at each other. some of the
blows landing upon Mr.. Layton. An IN
slant later the angry Senators were
pinioned in the arms of Senators Scott
and Warren
They We're dragged further apart.
although they still made Intellectual ef-
forts to get at each other. Finally they
were forced into their seats.
Mr.. McLaurin, although very pale.
seemed to be the calmer Of the two.
Mr.. Tillman was as white as a sheet.
AS he sat down in his seat he drew his
handkerchief from his pocket and wiped
blood from his face that seemingly was
flowing slightly from the nose. Until
that time it had not been supposed that
blood had been drawn in the encounter.
During the fight Senators all over the
chamber were on their feet. Not a
word however, was spoken The Sem
ate never in It's history had received such
a shock.
The President pro tenn. Mr.. Frye, was
the first to regain composure. In calm
and impassioned tones, he declared that
the Senate be in order He raped
gavel and in a few minutes 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
to address the chair.
Mr.. President" said he. Il ask that
the doors be closed
Again the president pro tenn requested
the Senate to be in order and that the
Senators resume their seats.
PRITCHARD RELIEVES STRAIN.
1t was reserved for Mr.. Pritchard IN.
c. in a measure to relieve the strain
under which all were laboring. He de-
sired to address the Senate on the pend
ing Philippine bill, and calling the at
tention of the chair he said:
III the Senator from South Caroline
(AIr. McLaurin) has concluded -"
He was interrupted by Mr.. McLaurin
who said very calmly. Il will now pro-
ced with my remarks, which were so
unceremoniously interrupted"
II call the Senator from South Carolina
to order interrupted Mr.. Teller.
(which one OF the Senator's" inquired
Senator McLaurin with some asperity.
This one" said Mr.. Teller. indicating
McLaurin. land the other one too, for
that matter"
Mr.. President" interjected Mr..
Foraker. II join in that" Surely"
he continued with great feeling. his face
pale with excitement, there is some way