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The Abbeville Press and Banner.! nH BY HUGH WILSON. = ABBEVILLE, 8. C., WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1903. ESTABLISHED 184^ ! TILLMAN KILi The Killing of a Distir Lieutenant Gover One Prominent Figure is In Locked Up Under < Medical Skill and Surgical . Woundec Then appears to be no conflict o' testimony as to the essential features of j the tragedy. Mr. Gonzales waa going < home from bit nffloe to his lunch. To go home be bad to go down Main i Civet to Gervals, and then turn eut and go down that street. Mr. Tillman i left the State bonne just after adjourn- I * **? W<?j| hmMaiI at Itw Hitnitii'i I 1U(> Ol IMW )n?wuv? mm _ , sea*lon and remained around the Sen- . ate qbamber for a abort wblle. A? be i cam* oat of the State houoe be was ac- i Onm pan lad by 8anator Taibird. of 'Beaafort, and Senator Brown, of Darlington, and he was Joined on bia way ttptown by Gonareaaman-elect Wyatt < Aiken and former BepreaentaUve i Domlnlck. The meeting waa juat at l the turn of Main and Ganrala atraeia, I en lb* north aide of the street. Just at J the street our transfer station. Lieu- i Jnant Governor Tillman, the test!- j mooj now all seem* to be, simply i drew bis revolver and Ored Into Editor i Gmsales. Most of those who saw the J aflfclr ?iy there was nothIn* seid until i alter the shot. One of Lieutenant l f Governor Tillman's escort says he i , thinks Mr. Tillman said: "I received i year Mange." and then fired. He Is * not certain of this, but thinks so. The < ?** JU 1 ONMT VCOnCI Mrt 'lllllUii mji ue um j Mi bear uTthini and did not tee the j affidr, bat minks be would have beard j any wonts. at he was in tbe very midat 1 oftbtaftir. Two or tbree others My < they heard nothing nntll after the fir- i iflf of the pistol. J Til FATAL FIBK. ' Mr. Oonaalee hlmseir jrave a perlect- ' ly plain and exjplielt statement or the whole aflhir prior to being pat auaer Ibe anmtbetles and be was very empbe&to In saying that be had not aent 1 any manage to Lleotenaat Governor 1 Tulamn at any time, and that Mr. J TlBaan said nothing nntll after be bad 1 fired, and then after the shot he mid 1 aosaetblng about taking htm (Qonssles) at his word. Mr. Oonaake took this to mean that Mr. TlMman told him that he was selling old issues bee to face s.% !' with blm. Mr. Gonsales Is certain ' that nothta* was said prior to the first < shot. Mr. Goosalss tottered to the 1 *Mi>aA?raiaHMi mmImI ?hlfih Im IttO* ' ?L tthasan wasstill pointing his pla- ; tot at him, whereupon Mr. Gonial** 1 aald: "Shoot sgsin. vou coward V Lien tenant Governor Tlllmao lowered hie pistol and walked away. UMI OP THK BULLET. That* wae only one shot fired ard that entered the right side between the eighth and ninth ribs aod pasted through the fore part of the body, com.tag eat just above the free border of . the ribs. It weot through the fortpart of the body, entering above the vast pocket on toe right and eomiu* out below and behind the vest pocket on the loft side. The ballet wss picked np on the pavement, and it seemed ^ ^ ne? end In nn vav haltered. The pistol ni a present to Tillman from bit brother, who is an army officer. TBI ASSAULT WAS A SURPRISE. Editor Goualea and Lieutenant Governor Tillman have posted each other In tall view since the opening of the present we>lou of the General Assembly oo Tosedsy, but there hss been m encounter, no word passed, no nod or recognition of any kind, and today It ossM like a thunder elsp out of s DMoefUl sky when the shot wss fired. It wss absolutely unexpected and all thought that whatever soreness there was ss -a result of the primary of last Augusthad passed away, but it seemed TXLLXAJT PERFECTLY COOL. ?a ?k? ahMiilnff that k a ilmnle lory. Lieutenant Governor Tillman BMi Mr. Goosalea on the street, drew his pistol and fired at him. There wan BO fOM or feathers, bat when at clone range Mr. Tlllmao opened fire, wiped Jhlm pistol on hie eoat sleeve, took aim as If to fire again, changed his mind and let the pistol fall to hie Hide. Lieutenant Governor Tillman was perfectly oool and oolleeted, sober and unexeited to nil appearances. Mr. Godnalsa waa unarmed. aWHLIB IS THE HANDS OK THE DOCTOB8. Mr. Goo salsa Is a man of robust health, strong physically and active, all of which are In bis fevor. As he Ml against the near by transfer station to steady himself, Mr. James Sims and Goose well LeMotte came rushing up. and gave Mr. Gonsalfcs support, snd helped him to the business office of tbe aewoapor. Than, with bis head rest log on a bundle of newspapers, no requested that bis wife be wot for sod to scriaksn fHende, most of whom were in Inn, be told tbe story of the tragedy. Dr. B. W. Taylor, Dr. Keodall, Dr. Phllpot mod Dr. J. W. Babcock were seen at bis aide and In a few moments there were half s dosen or more pbysidsn doing all they ooold to save his life. TTT.T.WAW MOT TALKING. Ueutensnt Governor Tillman wsa seked for a statement but said be had bean advised by counsel to ssy absolutsly nothing, and be followed tbeir advice to tbe fetter. TILLMAX TAKEN TO JAIL. Tillman after the shooting walked Into the middle of the street where b< ?M fried and taken to the nation bouse on Gerveie utreet. He w?* mei by eeveral of hie friend* but mid ooth Inf. The police took from him th< leaf mom megaslne phtfol which bee one empty cartridge, and a Colt re vol ver. JesmeoM) a? Mr.Oonsalee wm ? * LS GONZALES i i iguished Editor by the, I nor of the State. I i i His Grave?The Other is ? 3iarge of Murder. ' Science Could Not Save the j I Editor. | taken Into hi* office, Dr. W. J. Murray ] arrived and made tb*? wounded man comfortable. Drs. Griffith and Coward , were the Una to give medical assist uce and gave an injection to relieve the intense pain. Gradually a palor stole over tbe face of the stricken man, but be wemed anxious to talk and give the story of the shooting. He answered all Inquiries and enquired after the mem ben* of his family, all of whom bad by this time arrived. AS OPERATION DEEMED NECESSARY. Dr. B. W. Taylor was placed in sharge and it was promptly decided that an operation would have to be performed. Arrangements were made to lake Mr. Gonzales to the Columbia Hospital, lie stood the trip elegantly ?nd after being taken into tbe building, bis pulse registered 72 and at no iime has it cone below 60. It was exictly two hours after the shooting that Sir. Gonzales was placed on the oper- I iting table. The operation listed two lours. Tbe patient bore tbe operation veil and after being put in bed had a . Milne of 116-120. and resniration of 31. ' rbe operation vm done by Dr. Le- c Glrand Guerry, assisted by Dr. Lindsay ' Peter* and Dr. J. H. Mclutosh. Dr. * D. S. Pope gave tbe anaesthetic*. Dr. 1 B. W. Taylor was chief consultant, nth Dr. C. W. Barron and half dozen I >ther Columbia physicians who were present, among ihem Dr. J. W. Babjock, Dr. Gibbes, Dr.Philpot, Dr. Wat* ion. Dr. Griffith and Dr. Fisbburn. MB. GONZALES SOUGHT NO PIFF1* CULTY. Before the operation Mr. Gonzales ipoke to the pbysiciana about himself ind made some suggestions. In a itatement. Mr. Gonzales made it plain Lhat he sought no difficulty; that t? ivold a oollision with Mr. Tillman, who was walking with two Senator*, tie cut across tbe pavement and passed by without touching or speaking, and that Mr. Tillman pulled his pistol or bad It in bis hand, and flred. Mr. Oonzales said he saw Mr. Tillman two days before and Mr. Tillman saw him. As to sending any message to Mr. Tillman he said he bad not done so and that he was positive that Mr. Tillman flred before be aald a word. . STOOD THE OPERATION WELL 1 Tbe most serious wound la the cut- i ting of the transverse colon for about < an locb and a half, almost severing tbe t intestines. This and the three other | wounds of the intestine* were careful- i ly t?ewed. After the operation the i physicians reported that the patient ( stood the ordeal beautifully and that < the operation wfe at sucoesaful as it i could be. WHAT GOVERNOR M'SWEENEY SAYS. Governor Mc8weeney was asked to- i uiicbt for an expression of the affair . and said: "It was a most deplorable i affair and that is all I can nay about It, I just now, further than to say that the i conduct of a State officer in carrying i concealed weapons cannot be too se- i verely condemned, for he is one whose i sworn duty it Is to uphold tbe law and I detend tbe law in this respect as well i as in others." < I BREWING FOR SOME TIME. , Ttie ill-reeling between Lieutenant ' Governor Tillman and Editor Gonzales 1 bad been brewing for tome time and 1 followed a severe denunciation ot Till- 1 man, which Gonzales made iu tbe col- < urnnn of hie paper and on the stump { throughout tbe state. ( START OF THE DIFFERENCES. | Tbe trouble between the two men, ! however, flret grew out of a flat fight between United States Senator B. B. i Tillman and Senator McLaurin.on the floor of tbe United States Senate. Ma- 1 jor Micah Jenkins who bad served ( with Boosevelt'a Bough Biders In 1 Cuba, and who bad won a record for 1 bravery and merit, was to have been presented with a sword by tbe people ( of South Carolina, In recognition of his courage and tbe fame he had won 1 for hia State In tbe Spaniah war. Tbe iiraaentAtiou wu to have h?M>n mailt* hv Lieutenant Governor Tillman. When President Roosevelt withdrew hiit invitation to a State dinner in Washington, which he Pad sent Senator Tillman, because of the tight the latter had in the United States Senate, Lieutenant Governor Tillman refused to present the sword to Lieutenant JeuKins. Mr. Gonzales took up the matter through the columns of his {taper aud bitterly denounced Tillman. He repeated the denunciations made previously on many different occasions, and even dared Mr. Tillman to deny the charges. The charges Gou hiss uiauc were Bureau an over uie South, and wade a deep aensation, mauy uncomplimentary remarks being made in the press of tbe country, because Tillman did not resent tbe charges. TILLMAN KEEPS SILENT. Til'man remains silent. He has steadily refused to make statements beyond bis general refutation made > la?t night of all reports Bent out from Columbia. Tbere arc* no new lights on the shooting and it is doubtful if there will be anything further developed tbau I what baa already beeu developed. Tbe > ciruuuiBUiiiuw me ire^eiiy are very i clearly established. The whole thing wan midden and startling and none of the partiett to i , with the exception of ? the uian who did the Hhootiug, in able I to give any information relating to it* - I pirvi|/iM>uvu( il Tbe public baa accepted It as being the culmination of the old enmity be* tween the two men, Increased by the ncathing denunciations of the State last summer of Tillman's personal and public record and the consequent disappointment to his ambitions. it in thought by some that the near approach of the inauguration of the newly elected governor and the reflection upon tl Mid of the possibilities Chat might v< ' een bis but for the newspaper impa. :n against him last tu miner h:>*tirre? Tillman to fresh bitterness and moved him to make the isaault upon the life of the man who iras so largely responsible for his deeat. TILLMAN WAS 1 AUNT ED. It isiaaid too, that he .ias been tauntjd in a light way lately by Home of bis issociates upon his coming retirement ind that reference* have teen made to :he part Gonzales had in bringiug it ibout, which have stirred him to new irratb. There is not a ray of light upon the ivnUmilinn nf Tillman ?hnn ho ahnt 1 bat be had received Gouzale*' roessige. The woundeil editor ban very positively denied that he oeut any 1 nessage to Tillman, and hi* closest Friend* are ratbfied that there has been 10 communication between the two nen directly or Indirectly for a long iwe. Moreover, tbe Slate has made 10 reference to Tillman for several 1 nontbs. It is expected that Senator Ben Tillnan trill be in Columbia within a day >r two, as i* is reported that be is naking arrangements t> come here to ook after the intere-.s of i:is nephew. ' He Is said to be greatly distressed at 1 be affair. Wide interest in manifest- ' )d in tbe condition of Gonzales, and nenages of Hympathy are pouring in ' rom all sides. SD1TORIAL EXTRACTS FROM OON- ! kales' paper. Columbia, 8. C? Jan. 17?Tbe folowing editorial extract* from tomes f Mr. Gonzales |?ap?r, Tbe Columbia ( Mate, are believed to have been tbe ( >eglnuing of the Gonsales-Tlllman 'sud: August 25, 1002, the day before the >rimary election, The Stale aaid: "LIED Ills WAY TO OFFICE." "It was necetoary that Jim Tillman, rhotwo yean ago succeeded in getJng himself elected lieutenant gov* >ruor because the majority of voters lid not know hia character Mhould this rear have that character made known vben his candidacy for governor neDanoed South Carolina with hu>reme iniury and dkgrace. Tbe in* erest of the public baviug been oonwnt rated in 1000 ou tbe fight for tbe governorship he literally lied hia way <\HlAa anal If ! U(U IUU DCV?"IU<||J VIIIW) MJW a % ww mmr> nmebody's duty to stand forth and ihow hit* falhity and depravity. The itate senate bad missed its opportulity tod resigned its right to do this, ' ind on the >i?ting* a new rule of jourtesy ba> jtrn adopted whereby he worst ti id mo t indefensible man whoever Hugh t the Democratic nomnation iu South Carolina wa? exemptid from a custom of criticism which aad uot snared the be9t of gubernatorial candidate* aince the primary ivstem was adopted. Therefore It was >DVious that If the prera were not to indertake it the duty Would not lie performed, that the name and method irhich had won at the laxt might vin again South Carolina be ;ursed witt -ack -lardlsm, debauch* ;ry and di: . in her highest and nost rewpoi sible oUce. BRANDED A BLACKGUARD. "It happened that The State posse* led larger proof* of tbe criminality of lames H. Tiliuian thau any other newspaper, and, although it would lave preferred?for technical reasons, tud knowing the verbal u*V *asautless of an ianc with a biact -d ?to woond the effur o? nnotbe. urnal, rather than U .e the initla,. \ its Knowledge of the cane piompted ...after months of reticence >.nd the actual ipeningof the campaign tn bring out ;he facts it held in store. For this reason tbe criminal candidate has ha<l an excuse to concentrate hin Are on The State, ignoring all the other journals attacking him; but it may console those who regard this as unfortunate to reflect that he would doubtless have Jone this even if The State had only trailtU ucuiuu "fcuui ucnnpajirin 111 declaring his unfitness?inasmuch as tie has peristently attributed to The State the charge* of its contemporaries. He think* there are votes in such a policy?aud there are none, uo doubt -but tbe maMiK* :>f Democracy in South Carolina are not ho much concerned about the source of the charge* &s their truth, and Jim Tillman's silence has confirmed their truth. He has underrated the wfuw of patriotism of a majority of former Reformers in imagining that they would vote for a scoundrel because his name was Tillman or because The State opposed Dim. "The issue once made, it baa developed into an issuo of the press of South Carolina ugainst fraud and falsehood in high office?and thus it remains for the voter* to patw judgment upon. One by one tbe newspapers have swung iuto line, until out of eleven daily journals in South Carolina ten have pronounced aginst Jim Tillman. These newspapers, lifted by cities, are as follows: "Anderson, Tbe Daily Mail. "Charleston, The livening I'oat. "Columbia, The State. "Columbia, The Evening Record. "Florence, Tbe Daily Tiinrs. "Greenville, The Dally News. "Greenwood, The Daily Index. "Spartanburg, The Daily Herald. "Mpartauhurg, The Evening Journal. "Sumter, Tbe Daily Item.'' CALLKD TILLMAN ttOUUE. August 23, 190^, The Slate said: 41 A u ntiA iif tlit* mihlu* urn^niifura nf J a rue- H. Tillman, iu behalf of Houi'.h Caroliua'u honor afiil welfare, this newspaper K proud of the enmity he manifest* against ii, although in fairne** to a numlier of it* contemporaries which have ho materially axled iu bringing this rogue to justice, The State coulii winh their services were also recogir til.'' September :j, 1U0*', after the election. The Htale? iitl: "Jim Tillman ha? made what our local contemporary describe* as h Mittle stage play* in olleriug to resigu hi* office of lie' ui-ui governor if the ed Itor will go to him and call him 'a liar and a blackguard or a co*ard.' The editor of The 8ta?e is not playing in a melodrama and tiaa no taste for it. In his paper be has called Jim Tillman what be wan, and what, in public In* terest, it was necessary to call him; and what he said about bim be has proved. TILLMA^ He Says that He Does N< Rep< Atlanta Journal. I Columbia, S. C., Jan. 17.?Lieuten-I aot-Oovernor Tillman, who shot Editor Gouzalee Thursday afternoon, said today he was ready for trial at any time and that he bad been misrepresented by the newspaper* to far, bnt under inatructions from his attorneys be could uot rive any information regarding the shooting. When a Journal repreeentaUve called at the Richland county jsll today he was denied admission to Mr. Tinman's quarters, it being announced by Jailer Hlelgh that orders had! been given that nobody should see the lleuMDarnA* iinlaai a FMltlMf Vll made by Mr. Tillmau, bat be declined to be seen, bat when Tbe Journal representative wrote him a note explaining that Tbe Journal would publish sny statement be desired to make be changed bis opinion and sent for Tbe Journal man to come to bis room. He is quartered In a room on tbe seoond floor of tbe jail, where be has a bed and several chairs, pictures are on the walls of the room, aud It In being made as cosy as possible. With Mr. Tillmau was Mr. C. W. Smith. When Tbe Jdurnal reporter entered the room Mr. Tillman was lying on the lied. He had his coat off &od wan smoking a cigar. He was calm aud collected and did not seem to be at all worried over tbe shooting. After exchanging greetings Mr. Tillman wrote tbe following statement: TALKS TO THU JOURNAL. "Dear Mr, Simmons: I thank you very much for calling, but under in structions from my attorneys, and I have promised them not to do ho, I cannot give you an interview. "However much I would like to do bo to correct the biased report of the unfortunate sflkir, but wheu tbe public recalls that these reports were sent out either by The State, of which Mr. Gonzales 1m editor, or by his personal friends, they can readily see that I1 could scarcely hope for or expect a fair account. "Those who know me know me too well to believe it. When the true facts are proven my friends and the people oi this country will know how crossly I have been misrepresented. Such will be shown by witnesses of tbe highest character. I am ready for trail by a jury of my countrymen. (Signed) "J. H. Tillman." "1 wish I could say more for you," continued tbe lieutenant governor, "but I promised my attorneys that I would not talk about the affair. "I am getting on as well ait possible under the circam-tanoes, and have nothing to complain of in tbe way of treatment by the jail officials, they are doing all they can for my comfort. "If you could see Senator Talbird, wbo was with me at the time of the shooting, I think he will give you a true ucoount of the affair as it happened. He has declined to talk, so far, but 1 think he will tell you about it if you say to him that I naked him to do so. He is a reliale man ami islands well in the Htate. I wish also that you would talk with Home of my friends here and see what they aay. "I am Hure that they will not represent me." Lieutenant Governor Tillman's wife called at the jail yesterday afternoon and spent several hours with her huebaud, and nhe wat* also at tho jai I agai n for about an hour this morning- She seems to be bearing up well under the strain and Is as cool and collected a* ber hurtband. Tho Tnlin. nvmuir taiuiiu, i?; wuwm ? uv ??wuanai representative vtut referred by Governor Tillman, left early this mortiiuic for bis home and will not return until Tuesday, as there is no session of the legislature here Monday on account of it being General Lee's birthday. So far no effort has been made to Hecure bond for Governor Tillman, and it ia not probable that any will be made until it ia more definitely known what the wound of Editor Gonzales will result in. In order to get bond it will be necessary to have the judge of the court residing in this circuit to fix the amount or to have the supreme court of the state do so. Governor Tillman has not yet determined who his counsel will be. In speaking of tbe matter at tbe jail he said: "I have had offers from parties all over f:he state to represent me In the trial, aud I hardly know yet what to do. My friends seem to be very loyal I am proud to say. I will know in a day or two, though, who will represent me at the trial." Congre?sman-eIect Croft, of the second dialrict, who is Lieutenant Governor Tillman's law partner, will probably be the chief man at the trial. Mr. I'. H. Nelson, one of the leading lawyers of Columbia, and one of the best known criminal lawyers in the south, aud Judge O. W. Buvhanan, a brotherin-law of Lieuteuant-Governor Tillman, are sure to represent him at the trial. The next se-sion of the circuit court meets in April and it is not likely that the trial will occur before then. DEATH OF N. G. GONZALES. Harroaadrd by Kla<lrr<l miU I rlrnilD he Pf??e* Afcny Frwcerally. (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) (Columbia. 8. C\, Jau. !!?,?X. (i. Qoiizalca, alitor of the Columbia 8t:te, who wax shot down in the streel by Lieutenant Governor James H. Tillman. on last Thuixti.y afternoon, (lieal t<xlay at 1:10 o'ehH.-k, after heroic treatment on the part of eminent physicians to itave his life. ; Death cam* peacefully, in MtriUing "If any grievance exist* it in not on the part or Mr. Gonzales, who proudly admits the election baa given him full satisfaction. Therefore it would h? quite superfluous as well as stale and cheap to do the DeCamp act over again after the curtain has been rung j down." rTALKS. >t Expect Fairness in the >rts. I contrast to the stirring incidents which had alwaya marked the career of thA di>tinirui*hed natient. 8ur I rounded by his wife, two brothers and the devoted staff of bis paper, the wounded man paused from life to death without a struggle, having beea unconscious for hours. Throughout the city thousands were waiting in breathles suspense for the announcement of the end. For bourn crowds bad pressed close to tbe bulletin boards and hundreds surged through the street leading in tbe direction of tbe dying man's bouse About the house were many who eagerJ^Mjnestloned all who came from the HEROIC TREATMENT U8ED. Shortly after midnight the physician* in attendance announced alarming symptoms in the case of their patient. Mr. Godzales was seized with violent nausea and nervousness, accompanied by pain and vomiting. The bulletin wss given out that unless instant relief was secured death was inevitable. The announcement came ss a sudden shock to the city, encouraged la the early hours of the night by hopeful bulletin*. As the night wore on the patient's condition became. ddsneiate, and at 7 o'clock it was published from the bulletin board that all hope had been abandoned, and it was only a question of waiting for the end. The physiclsns continued their heroic work, however, and doubtless sustained life for several hours after the hand of death was already upou the patient's brow. FAMILY 18 SUMMONED. It was reported at 11 o'clock that Mr. Gonzales was dying, and the immediate members of his family were sum* moned to the hospital. All efforts attempted by the physicians to save his life proved futile, and Mr. Gonzales continued to grow weaker until ten minutes pssted one, when the physicians announced that death had come. It is announced that his death was due to septic poisoning from the wound in the liver. After (he last ex* . amination of the doctors at 11 o'clock, it wmm declared there were no hopes i for Mr. Gonzales. A solution of formaldehyde was in* jected at 10:30 as a last resort, but ' there ?u uo Improvement in bin condition and as the hut means to save hh life, tbe pboeicians made an injection of one-fiftieth of a grain of formaline direct into his veins in the bope? of preventing blood poisoning, but this operation also proved futile. Mr. Gonzales was unconscious during the morning, and never rallied throughout the operation. The fuueral will ba bald tomorrow i afternoon at four o'clook. The services will be at Trinity church and will be presided over by Bishop Capers, of Yorkvllle. 8. C. The body of Mr. Gonzales hss been taken in charge by Coroner Green. SORROW IS UNIVERSAL. In the city and state there is universal sorrow, although tbe town Is quiet, except for the great crowds around the bulletin boards discussing in the details of the tragedy. There is no excitement whatever. Cou fined in his ceil, where he ba? been in custody since the day of the shooting. Lieutenant-Governor TUN man broke down when he heard of death. There have been no arrangements made yet for the funeral services. Favorable symptoms were visible yesterday, and up to midnight it was reported by the physicians that Mr. Gonzales was holding his own well, though it was impossible to give any promitte as to the outcome of the conditions. During Sunday there was an indication or improvement of the wounds of the intestines, the obstruction bad beeu removed and the passages had been kept open, while the wounds seemed to have progressed favorably in their healing. It *ax even thought that he bad patted the danger of peritonitis. HOW THE MOIIT PASSED. At 10:30 laiit night, however, it was nntlmiil that hla mniliHnn liml ntirlur. gone a decided change, and it wait reported that the cricis had arrived. Mr. (Jonzales became exceedingly nervous, and gradually grew weaker, superinduced by painful vomiting. The physiciana were called in immediate consu tation, and at 3 o'clock this morning, it was learned that Mr. Gonzales was considered in the moat des|ierate condition. The 7 o'clock bulletin later announced that perttonitls had set in, aud that all ho|>e bad been practically abandoned. As a last resort the physicians made an intra-venoua injection of 500 (J. C. solution of formaldehyde, but with no decided indication of any Improvement. Later the physicians injected one-fifteenth of a grain of formaline into the veins in the hone of atonpfug the blood poiaouing which baa followed theseptio peritonitis, but withou4 any success. I.oenld. Kind the Kerr Kurnltur# Co. ailvertliM-nienl They ?n> iiliuowt jjivlnit away u rockor. JunI to think, it rtictiixr W "*> rocker tor SI t'J l*loinr<-? without *011, rmiKlni; In price frfem li'ic to S.S.< 0 n p.tlr. ?The Kerr For. Co. We have J'ihI opened 4p a new lot of tunttliiii, ruif*. "liHitrn, etc. ?The Kerr Fur. C o. Hitvcyouotil furnliure lliut >00 wunt to ezobhiil'e or packed lor ?hlpi>Iuk or IiuuIiuk done? See Hie K?-rr Furniture Co. 1'lctun* frames mitite to order, *ha>1ea huiiK. j ' ami mni11mk ImJ by Ihe Kerr Fur. Co. I AuythtiiK muJ evorythluu in Furniture. ?The Kerr Fur. Co ( liatlAuonea plows the 'oron maker*.' Nuw ! > la Hie time u> u?u llietu, I AMSHHTH&Cfll GROCERIES s POVISIONI Ever keeping our eyes open for bargains in Gro* H ceries as well as Drummers' Samples and other gEj lines. We have recently laid in the following W supply of Heavy Groceries: ? W, Two Cars of Corn. < |B Two Cars of Flour. K An a Pan Vaoi A*1?iiiia If a! a mm am 19 VUV V<UO VI A1 V *T VTA A.VC&AAO One Car of No. 1 Timothy Hay. Large Quantities of Bran. Ship Stuff, Sugar, Coffees, Rice, and Provisions of all kinds. The above were purchased when prices were lower than they now are. Our guarantee: Quality the Best, Prices the Lowest. * A- fll- PlYU-lH. GL UU1 f*cT'a miford ! jjk Extends his best wishes to all of his custo- ZHj A mers for a Pleasant Christmas ani a Happy AM A Hew Tear, and when in need of Drags and J Toilet Articles call on him. ? C. A. M1LFORD, I f Phone 107. The Druggist. 91 ^779777977777777777777779^ H. M. TATE & CO.I are offering some rare bargains in Men's Undershirts and Drawers. Heavy Fleeced Lined Undershirt 45o each, 90c a suit. Ladies Undervests 25c, 35,45c and 90c a pair. Men's Heavy Fleeced Cotton Flannel Drawers 30c. Shoes of every description, from smallest to largest, at prices to onit thfl rnot/imflr 3 OUiV VUV VUUUVU4WII I Pants at all prices, 38cf 45c, 65c, 75c, 90c and $1. ] Hats for 50c, 90c, $1 and $1.25. A heavy 3 yards to the pound, yard wide Sheeting for 5c a yard. A good yard wide at 4c. Heavy Cheviot Shirting 7 l-2c yard. We have also a full line of Jeans at all prices, from 12 l-2c up. GROCERIES. ' Our price will surprise you. 25 lbs. Rloe to 31. 10 lbs. Good Green Coffee for $1. Flour at any prioe, from 45c a Sack up to 65c. Seed oats at very low price. Yours for business, H. M. TATE A CO. MILL! LIBER COMPANY, w.?. COTHKAN, DEALERQ W Q JT^ulrneb, Proprietor. , ^^ Managtr [iw sin w nl| AND ALL BUILDING MATERIAL. m The Speed Drug Co. Headquarters for Paints and Oils. WPW U4TC \r?TTT anA TTti jHJJ ff JJLXX X U?ll fJ W ?uu V|T to-Date Shapes. j MRS. MARY TAGGART Has a fine assortment of New Hats and New Up-to-Date Shapes of Hats, which she proposes to sell between now and Christmas at or below cost. She expects to give np her store room and will sell all sorts of goods at customers prices. She means businen, and if you want a bargain in headgear now is your time* Th? i goods must and will go,