University of South Carolina Libraries
Georgia Horror Revived. Old Man Rawlings Makes k Confession?T h e Condemned Man Says He Hired Alf Moore to Kill Carter, But Not the Children. Valdosta, Oa., Daily Times. The motion for a new trial in the case of J. G. Rawlings and hia sonB, Milton, Jesse and Leonard, is being argued before the supreme court in Atlanta today, Solicitor General Thomas having left here last night to be on hand and represent the state. In the meantime, the elder Rawlings makes an interesting statement which will be found below: The most important statement that has been made by J. G Ilawlings since the murder of the Carter children, was made last {Saturday afternoon in the presence of a Times reporter, Sheriff Passmore, Mr. Tube Swindle and Mr. Orrin Register, who was his near neighbor and who was a member of the coroner's jury which investigated killing. This statement appeared to be the first determined effort which Rawlings has made to shield his eons by taking the blame upon ? 1 n IT ? 1 A. _ I mmeeir. tie comesseu 10 naving hired Alf Moore to "put old man Carter, out of the way," the deal being effected through Joe Bently. Ue also says that Alf Moore was given positive instructions not to harm a one of those children at Cartef's house. He says that he wanted Alf to go over to Frank Turner's house and stay until the time came to do the work, but that Alf would not do that, saying that he did not oven want Frank Turner to know lie was there. Rav,lings says that he then told him to go to the little house in the field and that he carried his dinner to him there. Ue positively denies that either of his boys were at Carter's at the time of the killing, and fiays that Alf Moroe went there that afternoon for the purpose of killing Carter, but Carter would not come to the gate when Alf called him out. lie says that the killing of the children was not in the program, and that Alf told Joe Bently that they were killed because the Carter hoy came out with his ritle, Alf claiming to act in self defense. WEI'T AS HE TOLD HIS STOKY. The scene in the county jail was dramatic as the lather ot the condemned boys, himself con demned to death upon the gallows, a story incriminating himself, but rigidly detending his sons and othera who have been mentioned in connection with the case. He wept like a child as he vpoke about his position in the neighborhood and the confidence which his neighbors had always placed in him. 'What I hate worst of all," he said, "is having impeached t he confidence of my neighbors and friends, but the provocation "was greater than any man can understand." "1 did everything I could to keep from having trouble with Carter, but he lied upon me mt every ohance he oonld get. I met him in the woods when he had a gun with whtoh to ahoot S me and he would have killed me if he could have seen me well. In self defense I shot him and even went to Mr. McMilllian's and told him about it. In spite of the facts in the case, he swore that I tried to assassinate him. Here was more trouble and more cases in court. "Latter on, he put me under that peace bond and I told Mr. Peoples, the notary public, that I would leave the state if he would release the bond, but he told me that the law required the 'U bond and I would have to give it or go to jail. And you know you 8V wrote me, Mr. Sheriff, when you sent me one of the papers, that 1 you were getting tired of mine 111 and Carter's cases and that we *K w ] ought to stop them. I knew you were tired of them, the public was tired of them and all of the officials?even though they were getting fees out of them, were ^ tired. What could I do. I had ' <11 exhausted every means of living j . in peace with Carter. 1 went home from town after dark ^ Saturday evening. k< ALF MOORE COMES IN. d< "Monday morning before I got ul Ti out of bed," he continued, "he L'l came over to my house and told me that he had found a man who fit was anxious to 'put old Carter ' out of the way.' I asked who it a 2( was and he told me it was Alt Moore." ai "Who was that talking to you?" asked the reporter. "Thai was Joe Bently. That night he aud All Moore came to lc i my house and we talked the mat- ' ter over. Joe Bently said that 01 Alt would 'put Carter where he lr would not worry any body any ^ more.' 1 told Alf to go over to ^ Frank Turner's and sDend the H night and he told me that he did v< not want Frank Turner to know m that he was th re. I then told 11 T him that he could go to that little house in the field and he did a so. I carried him something to m eat there. 8t "Did Joe Bently come to you voluntarily?" he was asked. "Yes he did," was the reply. "Now, gentlemen," continued Rawlings, "if I have not told you ^ 1 ? . - tr. me i rum j nope i may never live **' to get out of this chair." "Who helped 4.1fo Moore do m the killing?" he was asked. "Nobody," was the reply. a* "lie was by himself and he never 111 thought of bringing my boys into t0 it until after they were arrested. 10 He went to Carter's that after- 8e noon to kill him, but the old man a would not come out to the gate. I have told these boys of mine w never to bother Carter or his ^ folks and they have not done it. in But he would swear their lives away and the life of Tim McDonald and Tim's boy just be w cause he does not like Tim. I 7 i would gladly lay down my life to lift the strain that has been cast upon Tim McDonald and his family. cj "I think my life should be Zi spared and the boys ought to go w free," he said in conclusion, aj "and now that you have heard M the truth, I ask you all to do ai what you can to see the truth be prevail." tr: Sensation In Colombia. tate Bonds Stolen?Loss Over $12,500~State Treasurer Jennings has Warrant Issued for a former Bond Clerk, Who Served Under Three Different ^tate Treasurers. social to Augusta Chronicle. Columbia, S. C., Oct. 17.?A arrant was issued this afternoon r the arrest ot Daniel Zimmeran, former bookkeeper and conlential clerk in the state treaser's office, upon an affidavit porn to by State Treasurer R. . Jennings, charging him with breach 01 trust with fraudulent tention and the theft of state mds of the value of $12,500 hich, with accrued interest, agegate $16,403.73. Zimmerman, who is a member one of the oldest aud most ghly respected families in South irolina, is about 62 years old, id has resided in Columbia with 8 family since 1891, coming ire from Orangeburg county, e served in the capacity of bookleper from 1892 until 1902, un>r three different state treasers, W. T. C. Bates, W. H. mmermau and the incumbent he6e officers are liable for any * lortage during their term of ofje, the liabilities being about i follows: W. T. O. Bates, $1, )0; W. H. Timmerman. $10,500. / ; j id K. 11. Jennings, $1,400. It is alleged that the fraud wbh >ramitted when a party having mds might prefer "state stock" i exchange. The papers would a presented and the transfer >ade. Then instead of cancellig the clerk in charge apparent ' would take out one ot the jhuo >y noii mere wuuiu ue a irge package, and at some consilient date, would put it on the larket as if it were a negotiable slrument instead of a bond, lie bonds of the state were payile to bearer, just as a bank ste or other currency, and the ock payable to order onlv. It is said that irregularities ere discovered some time ago id efforts had been made to get immerman to explain them, but is alleged that he failed to sep several engagements to visthe office and clear up the atter. Before issuing the warrant this ternoon two of the former treas ers visited Zimmerman's home i prepare him for what was comg and to make a last effort to ttle the matter outside the w if possible. Reaching his >me they were informed that he as at a local insurance office, in hich he is now employed. Gog to his office they were told at Zimmerman had just left. Tip to a late hour tonight the arraut had not been served, the erifif being unable to locate mmerman. APPEARS AND GIVES BOND. Columbia, October 18.?Spe. al to News and Courier: Daniel mmerman, who is charged ith substituting 19 State bonds, ipeared before Magistrate Mcaster this afternoon at 5 o'clock id waived preliminary. The >nd for his appearance at the ial was placed at $17,000. NEW FALL OUR LINE IS NOT! AND BEAU' 36-inch Taffetas, in Black, Two-Toi 36 inch Waterproof China Silks?B 44-inch Mohair?Navy, Black, Garr 42-inch Serge?Black and Navy. 42-inch Shower-proof Cravanette, ji 50-incli Panama Cloth?Black and Full line of Henriettas, Broadcloth; Everything in Dress Trimmings to Ladies' Ready to-Wear andTrimme Shoes. S We believe that the famous WAT best on earth for the price. We hand and the most complete stock in Lane? FURNITURE FRIDAY, < You are Cordially In Complete Assortment FURNITURE AT L01 Two car loads of this nev will go at a SAGRIFl< bought this from a : : Bankrupt Fac AT 75 CENTS ON T1 COMK AND KXAMI! MATTINGS, RUGS, MIRRORS, LACE CI Let us help you to furn daintily, make the husbai and yourself happy. : REMEM We are GIVING AWA' $50.00 SUIT OF 1 Come and see, and get fi Yours for busi Williams - Hi GOODSI V COMPLETE riFUL. ie and Plaid. * lack and colors. let and Gray. ist the thing for rain coats, colors. 9, and other soft fabrics, please the eye. d HATS?New and Pretty. hoes. TrATmn n TTrvnn ? jivw v n< iv are ine le other good factory lines, inter County. i OPENING ^ f DCT. 6. vited to Attend\ of Newest VEST PRICES! 7 r FURNITURE we haying tory Stock HE DOLLAR. k'K OUR ART SQUARES, [RTAINS, &C. ish your home ? nd comfortable, BER Y a handsome FURNITURE. a V ill particulars, neas, ighes Co. r \