Jasper County Democrat, Volume 5, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 5 July 1902 — BAILEY ASSAULTS BEVERIDGE. [ARTICLE]

BAILEY ASSAULTS BEVERIDGE.

Texan Pounces on Indiana Man in the Senate Chamber. Senator Joseph W. Bailey of Texas treated the Senate to a pugilistic scene just after adjournment Monday, when be sprang upon Senator Beveridge of Indiana and choked him as he sat in his chair in the chamber. Had not several Senators and attendants rushed to the aid of the Indiana man and pulled off Bailey the result might have been more serious. A slight shaking and a torn necktie were the only injuries sustained by Mr. Beveridge. In the scuffle his desk, which was screwed to the floor, was partly turned over by the onset of the massive Texan. The sensational attack by Bailey was the result of a remark made by Senator Beveridge. The Texas statesman made an attack on the officials of the State Department, saying they were either grossly incompetent or willfully negligent because they had not secured the release of a citizen of Texas who is confined in a Mexican prison and had failed to furnish Senator Bailey with the papers relating to the ease. Senator Beveridge defended the department and said the statements made by Senator Bailey were “unwarranted.” This remark incensed the Texan, who, immediately after the session ended, walked to where Senator Beveridge was sitting, and demanded peremptorily that the Indian-

ian withdraw his remark. The latter retorted that the matter was ended so far as he was concerned, whereupon the wrathy Texan sprang upon the Indiana Senator, who was seated in his chair, and choked him. Assistant Dorkeeper Layton, who was on hand, made for the two Senators, and Senators Spooner. Bacon, Hansbrotigh and others interfered and Bailey was led away, subdued but still muttering revenge. Here is a list of other rows that have occurred in the Senate session: Jan. 28, 1902-—Senators Lodge and Teller and Senators Tillman uud Spooner In angry debate. Feb. 23, 1902 Senators Tillman and McLaurin In fist fight In open Senate. April 24—Senator Money assaulted a street car conductor. May 9—Senators Dolliver nnd Mack exchange angry words over Philippine War. May 21—Senators Patterson nnd Dietrich had hot words in Philippine Investigation committee. May 27—Senators Rawlins nnd Dietrich came near blows In same committee.