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. The' Lexington Dispatch. Wednesday, April 15,1903. The Case Continued. Tillman Will Not be Tried at This Term of the Court. Columbia Afternoon Record, April 8. The case against J. H. Tillman has been continued until the next term of tbe court on account of the absence of two important witnesses for tbe ^ defense, J. A. White who, according to the affidavits submitted, is sick in Edgefield and Miss Julia Roper, of Spartanburg who is absent from the State and who is believed to be in the German Memorial hospital in New York. The proceedings and arguments lasted a considerable time this morning and the court room was crowded with interested spectators. The prisoner was brought up from the jail in a close carriage by Sheriff Coleman and came into court accompanied by his uncle, Senator Tillman. The two seated themselves just back of the Solicitor, and a few minutes iater Messrs. Nelson and Croft came ^ a i?u?i?itr- m;nmnn Ttr? 1u DUU tUUA. Doaio uj illi. xuiiuau. ini. George Johns tone, the leading counsel for the defense, was on the other side of the court room beside Mr. William Elliot' Jr., who is employed by the State. For the State Mr. Crawford was with the Solicitor, Mr. Bellinger being absent. The prisoner looked cool and unconcerned, but the effect of ihe three months' confinement could bd seen. Immediately upon the calling of the case Col. Croft asked for a continuance of the case upon the ground ihat two of the most important wit sesa were absent. Capt. J. A. White, of Edgefield, was suffering with partial paralysis and diabetes and that upon the statement of two physicians of Edgefield, he would not be able to be present. The other witness, Miss Julia Roper, had been served with a warrant at Spartanburg, but was unavoidably absent from the State, but could not be reached, but she could ba present at the next term of the court. Offing to her absence the attorneys for the defense had not had an opportunity of talking with her. Solicitor Thurmond and Mr. Crawford both objected at the same time upon the ground that the rule of court in regard to asking for a continuance, had not been complied with. The State had not been furnished with copies of the affidavits and if the affidavits is submitted should set forth what facts there were that would be testified to that would materially aid the defense. The defense at once submitted another affidavit from Col. Croft, stating that Miss Roper would testify to further threats that had been made againBt the defendant by Mr. Gon^alee, and that Mr. White had other facts to bring out as tc the conversation of Mr. Gonzales. Mr. .Nelson tfcen stated ttiat tfcey had tried in every way possible to secure these witnesses and their absence was unavoidable. He also thought that the State bad been advised as to what the testimony of these two witnesses would be, they having seen copies of the affidavits when the application for bail was made. The copies of White's affidavits were sent for, upon the objection of the State, and read. It has been published and is to the effect that he saw a man, whom he was informed was Mr. Gonzales, talking to Richard Holzenbacb, and after a few minutes conversation with him abruptly turned off. The affidavit further contained the statement of the conversa tion Holzenbach states that he had with Mr. .Gonzales on the day before the shooting, and describes the position of (he men at the time of the shooting. Holzenbach, it will be recalled, declared that Gonzales had stopped and talked to him in the Senate lobby, declaring that he had made Jim Till man ebow the white feather once and be would do it again. The defense then produced Miss Roper's affidavit, which is, that she while nursing Captain Elliott in Spartanburg two years ago, beard Mr. Gonzales remark that he had made Jim Tillman show the white feather and would do so again MiNelson stated that there were farther threats which Miss Roper would testify to, and that she had so no ified members of Mr. Tillman?s family. Colonel Croft pointed out that the defendant was now in jail and that if the defense was forced to submit the affidavits as evidence it would certainly not have the same effect as the personal appearance of the witnesses themselves, who would surelvbs here next time. Judge Klugh in continuing the case said that while undoubtedly the technical rules of the court had not been complied with in a grave case of this kind the practice is not binding. In order to arrive at the facts in a case the jury must determine upon the credibility of a witness, and in addition to this the affidavit of Miss Roper sets forth that there were further threats which the witness should testify to and these might not be set forth in the affidavits. Therefore the motion for a continuance was granted. Solicitor Thurmond asked that the i Drieionor be arraigned for trial any 1 W bow, bat the Judge decided that this would not be of any special advantage either to the State or the defense in this procedure. The case was then closed and shortly after the prisoner was taken back to the jail by the Sheriff. Col Nelson stated that no application would be made for bail and that the defense would be ready for trial at the next term of court in Judc. Miss Roper, who, according to the Sheriff of Spartanburg county, is in New York, has promised to be here, and the physicians who submitted a certificate in regard to White's condition state that he will be able to attend thee. Throughout the hearing Col. Tillman maintained his composure, occa sionally leaning over to speak to bis i uncle, and the announcement that the case would be continued did not seem to concern him in anyway. He walked out behind the Sheriff without handcuffs as he came in, and although a crowd had gathered to see him as he passed along, he looked straight ahead without recognizing any one. How's This. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. Cheney & Co., Props., Toledo, 0. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by their firm. 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The forty-eighth session of the Southern Baptist convention, which is claimed to be the largest deliberative body in the world, will be held in Savannah, Ga., this year beginning May7tb. Its sessions will be held in the First Baptist church there. It is anticipated that between 2,000 and 5,'000 delegates will be in attendance. Prpnaralinnfl fnr fho nara nf this im mense gathering are now in course of preparation in Savannah. A room for the secretaries has been Becured in the Da Soto and all delegates will be urged to register there as soon as possible after they arrive in the city. One of the chief matters of consideration in Savannah is how to house the enormous influx of visitors. All Aboard for Savannah, G-a. V Reduced rates via Seaboard Air Line to the Southern Baptist Convention, Savannah, Ga., May 7, 1903. 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ABLE. _ ALL FRESH AND CLEAN CONSISTING OF Dry Us, Groceries, Shoes, .j Hardware, > Farming Implements. Etc. ?? These goods have been selected with the greatest care to meet the demands of our friends and have b:-en marked down to the lowest possible notch. An inspection of this stock is respectfully invited. Don't buy until you have given us a call. The highest market prices paid lor all kinds of coTT?TTie"sr ABLE & ABLE,/ s. c. February C.?3m. WM. PLATT, DEALER IN ifliw liftJfi Millinfliw afif! ukj uuuud^ Mkkumj uuu Huuuud; NEAELY OPPOSITE POST OFFICE, ! >?nnr- rr t i-p A I J.VJ- -D JL m+mm?m , - ^. W. MAIN STHEET. We have received and have placed on our shelves one of the most beautiful as well as the most complete iine ot cDDikin inn ciimmcd ennno : oi ninu Milw gummuu uuuuu j I ever shown in the city. These are all standard goods Irom the most reliable roanufac| turers and are recommended tor their stylish and nobby appearanceand the beauty ol pattern. 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