The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-04-03
SENATOR CLARKE IN A FIGHT.
HAS 4 STREET SCRAP WITH
CONGRESSMAN BRUNDIDGE.
The Two Arkansas Statesmen Come 10
blows In Little Rock over q Matter
Of Senatorial Courtesy-Friends sepa-
rate Them-Tne Damage IL Slight.


| Of Senatorial Courtesy-Friends sepa.
rate Them-Thc Damage IL Slight.
States Senator James p. Clarke and Con-
gresham s, Brundidge engaged In q fist
fight on the sidewalk In front Of the Capital
Hotel this afternoon. There were a great
many members OF the Legislature and others
In front OF the hotel at the time and they
interfered before any serious injury was
done to either Of tho combatahts
Mr.. Brundidge went to his room in the
hotel. where his damaged clothing was
changed. He received several heavy blows
on the head and face, Senator Clarke re-
ceived blow or two in the face.
Senator Clarke. James Rembert Of Helena
and Representatives Toney and Kerwin Of
Jefferson county were talking just cast
OF the front entrance Of the Capital Hotel.
Soon Congressman Brundidge came out
with James Saniers Of Newport. Clarke
walked up to Brundidge and Mr.. Brun-
didge said
sHow do you do. Senator
Brunddge held out his hand at the same
time.
Glad to SEQ you.' Clarke replied but
I'll not shake hands with you" IAN right"
remarked Brundidge indinerently. Then
Clarke said:
Damn you, what Is this you have been
doing being interviewed by the news
papers and medding with things that do
not concern your
Il am your friend SIR" responded Brun-
didge, "and ] have not said anything that
I would not have said to you. said I
thought you had made a mistake, and
say 80 now to you
Il don't want any OF your damned friend
ship retorted Clarke,
.All right; you'll not get 1t, then"
answered Brundidee.
YOU'RE a skunk" said Clarke.
you're a damned skunk said Brun-
didge.
Clarke then struck at Brundidge. who re-
turned the blow. Representative Chrisp
grabbed Clarkes arm. and Mr.. Rembert
caught Brundidge's arm, While they were
attempting to separate them Clarke struck
Brundidge over the head three times. and
BrIndidge struck Clarke with his fist and
with his umbrella. The umbrella handle
was broken. Then the police interfered.
and the pressure Of the crowd about the
prevented further hostilties.
The cause Of tho difficulty was the publ
cation Of this article in a local paper on
March IL:
Congressman s. Brundidge of Searcy
IL spending the day in the city on private
business. He says that Senator j. H.
Berry requested him TO carry Senator
elect ]. p Clarke a prefer Of his services,
In accordance with Senatorial courtesy,
10 escort him TO the Presidents desk when
he was TO be sworn In. He waited In the
Senate for him an entire day. but Mr.. Clarke
was delayed and did net. come. When |
he did arrive the mission was performed
by Congressman McRae. and. as has been
iold in public prints. the Offer was refused. |
Mr.. Brundidge said In discussing the |
Incident I am sorry Senator Clarke !
adopted such a courre. 1t was a mistake |
md will follow him for long time. He |
will find that he cannot represent his people |
Hone. There must be "a unity and harmony |
" action among the colleagues to accom- |
,lish the best results