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^ VOL XVII. A HOT TIME. Editor DeChamp Calls Col. Jim Tillman a Falsifier AT THE GAFFNEY MEETING. <'orrcHpoiidout Willi Tillm;i ? S?ilnm<(<mI; Disorder liecMUic So Willi1spread That Meeiiiiif Wnn Adjourned. No It lows i'ussnl An orderly meeting of about .">00 voters and some ladies ended in disorder at (iaIVney Wednesday, involving tlie most sensat ional incident, ol campaign. Col. Tillman, as derails further on will show, was reading an editorial Ironi the Call'ney Lidgcr chargsng liini with "being a gamtiler, a liar and a drunkard." lie was sarcastic in 1 lis comments and was interrupted by I'Mitor DeCamp of the Ledger, who assumed entire rcsponsihility and defended with determination hi.> charges. In the ensuing discussion Mr. DeCamp ottered "to prove Col. Tillman a liar over his own signature." When asked to furnish tIlls proof Mr. DeCamp retired to his ofllcc, submitting upon his return tile evidence lielow. The scene was mostsensat ional. Mr. DeCamp, with no excitement. ; resolutely pressed his accusation amid noise and confusion, many cheers for Tillman, no small amount for DeCamp and numerous remarks addressed to either and both and sometimes neither. All the gubernatorial candidates were well received, Tillman, 1 ley ward and Talbert leading. Mr. Gary received much cheering and applause, as did Messrs. Sharpe, Martin and Trust. The afternoon session had a full house, this was true when the gubernatorial candidates were announced at o'clock. Congressman Talbert was the 11 rst speaker, and after 1 ribite to ladies, he addressed t he voters on re ' sponsi bill tics of the otllcc sought. II is had some of the necessary experience and has the manhood for requirements. Trust and monopolies, labor and capital discussed, and Commercial Democracy vigorously assaulted. Wants good feeling vfith all classes. lOduca tional interest favored. Reiterated white and colored tax scheme. (Cheers.) Iuuimvu f<ir<?ililu rlicmiuunrl l\?l 'I1', 11 ...i-i was heard most attentively. Interrupted with cheers, especially on tax scheme closed with applause. The next speaker was (AIT. HEY W A HI) who was warmly received. He came here as a stranger, knowing hut very tew of these South Carolinians and was most grateful for such greeting. TUis county destined to he one of the greatest counties of South Carolina. Payed a tribute to South Carolina V womanhood, then passed on to his candidacy. All love feast issues discussed, hleml and centre in up-building of our State. These issues discussed in their exact meaning. Dispensary, education, good-roads, pensions discussed. Tribute to Confederate soldier. Heard with closest interest and applause; clorcd with applause. 51 It. ANSEL CAME NEXT with applause and unfortunately, with a sore throat, lie regretted this, hut made his speech. Coming from the Pearl of the Piedmont portion of the State to which Cherokee belonged; paid his tribute to woman and her uplifting influences. Comes with endorsement of Greenville county, six years in legislature; comes with endorsement of live upper SouthCarolina counties as solicitor for 12 years; official reoard satisfactory, always, to Ids constituents. Issues discussed and Mr. Ansel's voice interferrcd not with interest of his hearers. lie was heard throughout with close attention, introduced Pro. CrofTord to the Cherokee audience; closed with applause. 1)11. TIMMEKMAN was the next speaker, claiming that he and Mr. Ansel, twice married, were the only true friends of the ladles. Has never had to medicate his private nr ntlli-lnl fthawin.bi" P/>1 '11 n 1 Kr?? t i-n. fers to "limbic rigging" in South Carolina politics. This is something unknown to the speaker. Has what no competitor can say, the endorsement of the people of South Carolina. At home elected to the legislature, when not a candidate and under his protest, an honor not bestowed on any other so far as lie knew, lie is standing in his own shoes; running on his own name. Object of government is protection of society and issues so discussed. As to when lie was treasurer, he did not have to borrow money. Assailed Col. Talbert's white tax scheme: this is dangerous. Closed with applause. LIEUT. GOV. TILLMAN was the next and last speaker who came forward with cheers and applause and hurrahs for Tillman, Returned thanks for this and for past support. Clad to see these people face to face to let them sec if lie is the man painted. Appeals to his country, and by this to be judged; standing on * record. Referred again to the ruling incident in the senate, then on to sword affair. Finishing these in detail, he found it necessary to notice an editorial in the OafTney Ledger published some weeks ago. Tills editorial charged Col. Tillman with "being a gambler, a liar and a drunkard." Col. Tillman was reading the article, stopping for vigorous and sarcastic characterization on its contents. The article stated that County Chairman T. R. Rutler and Messrs. McCraw and Sarrat could substantiate what was said. Turning to Mr. Rutler Col. Tillman asked to hear from him. Replying, Col. Rutler said: "I know absolutely nothing about the statement and the man who wrote it did so without my authority." IM'AMl" WAS T1IKKK. Col. Tillman was proceeding in vigorous and sareast ie characterization of the article when Kditor DeCamp of The Ledger stepped upon the stage and advancing directly to Col. Tillman, whom he faced, said: "I am the man who wrote the editorial a^u am responsible for it." Turning to Col. lint'cr, Mr. DeCamp said: "Have you not been drinking with Col. Tillman iti Columbia?" "Not more than with you,*' replied Mr. Butler. (Cheers.) The crowd was very noisy and vehement. now and the ladies left precipitately, the scene being stormy and threatening. Cheers for Tillman and some for DeCamp: various cries and surest ions to both and general movement. among the audience. The chairman's gavel ;iim 1 other noises were heard. Mr. DeCamp stood his ground resolutely and again expressed with determination his authorship and responsibility." "Then you are the author of something of which you should be ashamed." said Col. Tillman. Mr. DeCamp'# cool reply made a terrific commotion when lie said: "Col. Tillman, 1 can prove you a liar over you own signature." Col. Tillman roqucsted him to do so and Mr. (.'amp went to his otllee for the proof. In the meantime Mr. Caughman who had been absent, tried to speak but no one heard. D'CA.M l' HlttNQS MIS IMtOOK. Col. Tillman was proceeding with his speech when Mr. DeCamp returned producing the two letters below, he stated again that he could prove Col. Tillman a falsi tier and read the letters which wore, in reply to bills sent from time to time regarding an advertiseing account which lie had not been able to collect. Following is a verbatim copy of the letters: Fdgeliold, Jan. .'1, D>02. Mr. K. II. DeCamp, Flit,or (Jrit and Steel, (iatTney, S. C.: I have received several letters from you, enclosing hill for advertising in (Irit and Steel. I beg to say that I think if you will refer to you hooks you will timl that all these hills I made with Grit atul Steel were promptly paid and in advance. Yours truly, fhigned) .las. Jl. Tillman. Replying to another hill from Mr. DcCamp, came the following letter. Oolumhia, S. C., fob. 12, 11)02. Mr. 10. 11. DeCamp, business Manager Grit and Steel, Gatfney, S. C.: While 1 am satisfied that 1 have already paid the hill which you sent to Mr. Shephard. 1 hand you under this cover my check for $1 in payment of same. Kindly acknowledge receipt. Yours truly, .las. II. Tillman. "KNKW 1IK WAS LYING." Mr. DeCamp maintained that Col. Tillman knew he owed the account when he denied it and he also insisted that the contents of the two letters revealed this fact. Mr. DcCamp further remarked as he finished reading the letters that Col. Tillman had never paid the hill and knew that he was lying when he wrote the letter. Col. Tillman asked Mr. DcCamp to hand him the letters. Mr. DeCamp refused to do so. Col. Tillman insisted. Mr. DeCamp again refusing, saying they were his property. Col. Tillman said he only wanted to read them, and Mr. DcCamp handed them to him, standing by Col. Tillman while he read. After reading Col. Tillman said: lilf I only had one matter on inv I mind at once I would have known, but after consulting my books and finding the error, I sent him the money due him." Mr. DeCamp then wanted to know if it took six letters to lind out one mistake in a set of hooks. There was much noise and excitement In the audience, much cheering, some hU?s ing. Not a majority of the audience by any means were cheering. Most ol t he noise seemed te> be in favor of Tillman, but Mr. DeCamp, who lirml> and aggressively stood his ground, was by no means without friends and supporters. Finally (Chairman Butler regarding that Col. Tillman's time limit had expired, adjourned the meeting. A Poisoned Family. Tuesday night the family of Cor neliusMcKeir/.ie, colored, Society Hill was taken seriously ill from the clfectf of poison administered in souk mysterious manner. At this writing two are dead, father and one son, while three others are lying at the t ii".. ?"? - |n?ui/ UI viuntll nun lilIU |)UIKIUII Wilfi given is not known, yet it is most generally believed that it was put it water, from which they drank, by some neighbors with whom they have been at odds for some time As yet nc arrests have been made Poisoning the System. It is througg the lx>wels that tiu body is cleansed of impurities. Con stipation keeps these poisons in tin system, causing headache, dulness ant melancholia at tirst, then unsightly eruptions and finally serious illness un less a remedy is applied. I>eWitt's Early Risers prevent this trouble b> stimulating the liver and promott easy, healthy action of the ijoweis These little pills do not act violently but by strengthening the bowels en abje them to perform their own work Never gripe or distress. I)r. K. Norton. Ht 111 At Large. Harry Tracey, the outlaw appeared at Miller's logging camp, four milef from Kansaskat, Wednesday. Tracey is not wounded, and looks fresh anc rested. He Is wearing a derby hat but he had a slouch hat In his pocket He still has his ritlc and two revolver! and has a good supply of ammuni tlon. I f lie ft C( )N \V A DEPUTY A1IL KHAKI) By a Supposed Horse Thief Named Jeffcoat In _____ LOWER PART OF AIKEN COUNTY. ' j Tin? Story ol'The All'air uh Obtaine d t'l'Oin DUfrivnt Sources. The Fugitive a Desperate Man. t >n last Tuesday night week (iov. j M eSweeney received the following telegram: Wagoner, July 22. To (iov. MoSwccncy, Columbia, S. | JcHooat found. Killed one of our I men. Escaped to swamp. Send I bloodhounds to Perry tonight on t rain j No. 2t>. ,1. A. Picons, Deputy Sheriff. The governor found it impossible to get eominunicat ion with Wagoner or to gel tiloodhounds, and wired the sheritT of Aiken county to that etrect, also asking for further particulars. There is a reward of #100 for the capture and delivery of .lell'eoat, as it is supposed that he is at the head of a gang of horse thieves that have been t<crrori/.ing the whole county. The governor heard nothing more Wednesday of the all'air. I It; ex pi etcd a reply from Sherill Alderman to his telegram during the forenoon, but tip to 2.JO o'clock nothing came from the shcriiT. Tite governor then wired the sheriff again as follows: "Have you any information in regard to .lelfooat matter at Wagner? 1 wired you las! night to give me full information. Answer." The State's correspondent at Augusta sends the story below. giving some further information. Though letfcoat is claimed in the story as a Georgian, lie is a South Carolinian unfortunntely, and is known as a desperado. The facts presented to the j governor show t hat he has been opera tj ing at the head of a gang of horse thieves in Aiken county for some t ime and only last week the reward referred to above was ottered. 1 Iere is what the correspondent says: A GKOUOIA ACCOUNT. "Georgia has produced a veritable Traccy, who has crossed over into Carolina and has worked the authorities of that State to a fever heat. Charlie JeiTcoat was being chased by a slier lit in the southern part of Georgia last week for horse stealing and when he got too close for the welfare of the fugitive JeiTcoat turned on him, shot hi in. The criminal then crossed the river to Aiken county and the chase was taken up by SherllT Alderman of Aiken and Deputy A 111 with bloodhounds. Tuesday morning some time they struck the criminal's trail and followed him to Jeltcoattown, a settlement down the river. When they discovered .leitcoatand were closing in on him he turned and tired a broadside at the two ollieers. SlierilT Alderman escaped the bullets, but Deputy Ahl was shot dead and the criminal escaped the second time about f>.:to Tuesday afternoon, taking to the woods. SheritT Alderman immediate ly organized a posse and notified the sheriffs of ()rangeburg and Edgefield, who have joined in the hunt for .lelfcoat, bloodhounds still being used to trace. 1 IIK WANTED ARMS. Things rocked along until Wednesday night before the governor K(>t ar,y ' information from the officers in Aiken and when it did come it was vague and : brought no facts bearing on the killing of the deputy, it was in the shape of the following telegram: Aiken, .July 2.'1. ] Governor McSwccney: Palmetto rifles disbanded. Guns are here but some parties refuse to give . them up. Wire instructions. My deputy and posse still there. Will leave soon as possible. Owen Alderman, Sheriff. ' Governor McSweeney promptly sent tliis reply: Owen Alderman. Sheriff. Aiken. S. ' C.: I ftakl nothing about Palmetto rifles. My advice was for yon to organize posse and do your best to capture Jeffcoat. Give me full {particulars by wire. M. H. McSwecney, Governor. j MOItK MKH8AOK8. Wagener, S. C., .July 24. : Gov. M. I J. McSweenoy: i The people think the parties are 5 here in the swamp. Is there any ? chance for blood hounds. If so send j them. Send me two boxes iJ8 and 40 i Winchester rifles to Perry llrst train. ' Owen Alderman, ; SheriiT. ) This reply was sent: Owen Alderman, ShcrllT, Wagener, S. C.: Have directed adjutant general's \ department to ship two boxes of , and 40 Winchesters cartridges to I Perry at once. Will see if 1 can secure ' blood hounds from county authorities - here. Wire me fully as to yourmove* merits and do your l>est to capture ' JefTcoat. M. B. McSwecney, Governor. ' Then came tills from the sheriff: Wagener, S. C., .July 24. Gov. M. B. McSwecney: Parties here who arc harboring .Jeffcoat are trying to keep us off him. Must I arrest those parties and send them to Jail. Notify sheriff Lexing' ton county to come and protect that 1 side of river. Answer. Owen Alderman Sheriff. ' This answer was dispatched: > Owen Alderman Sheriff, Wagener, S. C.: i Telegram received. It is your duty ' to arrest the parties who are interfering with your efforts feo car^aye ^ J ^ ^ Y, S. (!., TIU'tiSDA Jeffcoat. I would not hesitate a moment to arrest every one of I hem and place them in jail. M. P. McSweenoy Coventor. The governor then wired to Lexington's sherilT as follows: Sherill' Lexinton County, Lexington, S. C., ()wen Alderman, sheriff AiUen e unity. wires from Wagoners as follows: "Notify sheriff' Lexington county to come and protect that side of river." Comply with Sheriff' A Merman's request. Wire him at Wa^ener. i'oall you can to assist in l.he arrest of Jeff'- : coat. M. P. McSweeney, Coven or. About 2 o'clock Sherill Aid ant in who had a'one t?i IVrry's wired 111 governor t ids report: I Vrfy, S. (.J uly 21. (low M. it. McSweeijey. Columbia, S. (: Lust account JelTcoat going Lack I brown's landing. C >l posse in pur-, suit. Owen Alderman. SI tori IV. JKKl'VOAT's (iKOlUttA UKCOUI). The Savannah Morning News, referring to the killing of the Aiken j deputy by JelTcoat, Wednesday gave the desperado's (jcorgiu record as lot lows: "This makes JeiTeoul's third killing, lie was wanted in lOtnanuel county. La., for killing a man named Wilson, near llerndon last winter, lie went there under the name of Charlie Johnson, and it is said he and Wilson were doing an illicit liquor business together. After killing Wilson lie left Kmanuel, hut recently returned.! SherilT Flanders had made several efforts to apprehend him and on the night of July HI undertook, with a posse to surround him in a swamp. The man had escaped, however, and 1 tlie posse scattered to search for him. Deputy SherilT Curl and Joe danders, a brother of the sherill. overtook Jell' coat, and his wife on the road to Midvilie at 11 p. in. The desperado was expecting arrest and was silting in his buggy wltli his face to the rear. When ordered to surrender he shot Flanders in the left breast wit ha Winchester rille, then jumped from the buggy and lied to a swamp. Mrs. JelTcoat, or Johnson, also look part in the shooting and was wounded in the head. She is now in Jail at Swainsbo ro. "JelTcoat has sailed under a alias. In Kmanuel county lie was known as Charlie Johnson. The people of that county have been greatly aroused, and any news of the man who killed Inlanders is eagerly sought. This was shown by the way in which information was sought from Columbia and Aiken. "Rewards amounting to loon have been ollered for JefTeoat. Dodgers have been printed and circulated, giving descriptions of him. These may be the means of running him to earth. 'Idie rich prl/.ehis capture would bring will induce police and constabularies to maintain a strict watch for him. lie will tind it a difficult task to escape, and may yet meet death at the point of a Winchester as unerring as liis own. "The wife of.I. C. Flanders offers $200 for the apprehension of Jelfcoat, and Sheriff.!. T. Flanders, brother of the murdered man, oilers $200 more, in addition, $200 is offered by friends of the Flanders, and the aggregate of $000 is on deposit in the Citizens' bank at Swainsboro. In addition, there is $,'100 offered by the governor. "Jelfcoat, or Johnson, is described as being between 27 and JO years old, whighing about 1 .'la or 110 pounds. He is 5 feet 8. or 10 inches hieh. and has blue eyes and dark brown hair, which, at a distance, seems black, lie has a light mustache and features. When lie left IOmanuci county, he was barefoot and in his shirt sleeves. 'MetTeoat's occupation is that of a wood sawyer, lie has two brothers living in Aiken and two living near that place." A Columbia Hoy. The Columbia State says some years ago a tall, slender young man left his home in Columbia determined to make a name for himself in the far west. It was .lames C. Sims, a son of the late Col. it. M. Sims, and he was full of determination, lie came back to his old home a few days ago on a visit to his relatives, and goes from Columbia to Washington to visit his mother and sisters, lie is now a stout, line looking man. lie Is the present State chairman of the Democratic nartv iii California, a leading lawyer in San Francisco, and Is the State senator representing the county in which the city of San Francisco is located. Mr. Sims' scores of old fi lends were delighted to sec him once more and to congratulate him upon his success. Fooled Heveral I'coplo. The Columbia Record says the police of that city are In possession of several hills that look exactly like. Fnited currency and have been passed on several parties. The old Mechanics and Farmers Loan association, Issued some years ago, and also had a large quantity of unsigned ones that in some manner have gotten out and are floating around the city. Signed or unsigned they are of no value, but several people have been "worked." Merchants would do well to watch out for them. Acts liniiicd'ately. Colds are sometimes more I roublesome in summer than in winter, it's so hard to keep from adding to them wIdle cooling olf after exercise. One Minute Cough Cure cures at once. Absolutely safe. Acts immediately. Sure cure for cougs, colds, croup, throat and lung troubles. Dr. E. Norton. I ?j . * ) M' * ' Y, Jl'hY '5!, 10O2. \ GOOD MEETING. Candidates for State Officers Speak at. Spartanburg. HEY WARD IIAD THE CROWD. One Thousand Or Muri Voters teneil Attentively in What tin' ('aiiilliliilcK I'till to Say. 1 ley ward had I he crowd at i lie mo* i lug Wednesday, it" received much in ire applause hdli at the InylntilnK and end oi his sp eoh Iliau anv other speaker and was several times inter nipted wit ii lnii?I applanse. Allhon/'i li spnke in the all in i*.)ti and ne ir Ih' end of the meeting t ie crowd was law r during Ids speeeii than at any other time during tin* entire meet hi;/. lie leeelved more elo.se attention than any other candidate and there was no leaving the proimds or shilling a Ik ait during his speech. All the newspaper men present conceded thai he had the crowd and all tin.* papers will so stale. Ills cordial reception much exceeded I lie expectations even of his most sanguine friends and it is generally conceded that he will carry Spartanburg County. The lateness of the hour prevents the speeches of the candidates for governor being given. About l,00d persons attended the state campaign meeting hi Trinimicr's grove on Kennedy street. i 'lose at tent ion was given each speaker, hut there was very little demonstrat ion us an the candidates for t he minor oillees. As soon as they had spoken the candidate-, descended from I lie plat form and mingled with 1 he voters for the real work of the day. Tile speakers have been speaking foi about .i month and all had their speeches well in hand and delivered them wit!l ease and facility. <' unit v < 'hairman Stanvarne Wilson presided and introduced each speaker In a courteous and happy manner. The ord t of speaking is arranged by the candidates themselves through an organi/.ation which they maintain, dev. W. A. lingers ottered a fervent prayer. ADJUTANT AND INSl'KUTOU OI'.N Kit A I.. Col. .1 no. 1). frost of ltic.liland said he had. been associated with ClMIld t.. 1 ? O t I n|/n i i/?i 11 mi I ^ !?<>>. > ill I III- r>l>illllMI Will'. Ilu told of Ills record and <|ualilicat ions. Colonel Frost has a magniticent voice and made himself easily and clearly heard. Col. Jno. c. Itoyd of Greenville said he was not a graduate of any military academy hut was in the civil war wit h Lee and Jackson and was fully competent to fill the oilier. lie enlisted in the war at 1.1 years of age. lie j saw service in the days of radicalism, lie. spoke of tin; regard in which he stood before the people of Creenville. Colonel Itoyd interested t he crowd and caused some amusement. lie invited the veterans Income to Greenville to the reunion. Capt. J. M. Patrick of Anderson said he had never held public ollice or run for one and did not know how to ask for a vote, lie told of his record as a military instructor and read a report of General Lawton made upon the Patrick Military institute at Anderson . HA I t.KOA I) COM MISSION Hit. .1. C. Wilborn of York thanked I?is hearers for previous support. lie could not reply to his nine opponents as he had not sullicienl time. It was not good practice to turn men out ot ollice. lie told of reductions in railroad rates made during his term ol ollice. J. (J. Mobley of Fairfield said the railroad laws were not enforced and for that reason he was a candidate. Wilborn had compared himself to ('allien 11 and .Mel MHlic but had done not hbig. II. .1. Kinard of Greenwood had married in Spartanburg County, lb had hud experience in t he legislator* and in dealing wit.li railroads and liad Introduced a >)lll in the legislator* penalizing the railroad companies foi not settling claims promptly, lb gave figures showing the high charges on fertilizers. A. ('. tlcpson of Florence said lie had to years of experience in pract ical railroading, lie. told of the functions of the railroad commission and of his qualifications for membership on it. A practical railroad man was needed on the hoard. James Cannier of York County entertained the crowd with humorous references to the other candidates, lie brought out uproarious laughter and held the closest attention. \V. Byod Kvans of Columbia said there were unfair charges made by the railroads and all the people have to pay for It. 1 fe told of other inequalities. lie promised, if elected, to stay In Columbia and attend to the business of t he olllcc. B. L. Caughman of Saluda said the people wero discriminated against and told of inequalities, lie had introduced and secured the passage of the Jim Crow car law. Mr. Wllborn replied to Mr. Caughman's charge as to oonus required by the railroads. J. G. Wolling of Falrlleld made an earnest and effective speech on the troubles the people have with the railroads. lie made a line impression by his speech and manner. LIKUTKNANT GOVKIlNOIi. Frank B. Gary of Abbeville explained the duties of the lieutenant governor and told of his record as speaker >?l the ! ?u?\ lie stood on III -? dispensary a- lie : toed two years nito. lie favored annual sessions, lie said no member of his family had ever been untrue I a trust reposed |on him. lie would not abuse or \illify Ills opponents, lie was a candidate on his own merits an 1 fltiie-s. factionalism li d passed awa.\ and all j now go hand in i nil working fm the hosi interests of Soul h (' trolina. Cole L. 11 lease < f New I rrv said he had the unanimous endorsement ol the people of Ids own county, lie attacked Mr. Clary's posit ion on the dis I pcusury law. Mr. Sloan's p siti-.u ' >vas also cril iei.,< d. lit* ta \ u< d Ideanlal scs ;ions o! the legislature, lie i dismissed education and tie >11 tidier. .Tllo. 'P. Si r?11 of Columbia compli j men led Sparl tubing's exlnidi at the Charleston Kxpodtlnn. Ilo rehired I to I lie vote he received t w \ cat a ago. 1 lie served in tlu- house and senate ind 10 t lie eons 1 i; ut Ion,11 eon vet it ion. I Itis an advocate of the dUpon-ui 1 j l.iu I and favors education. ATTOUM'A OIIN I'.U A )?. 1 \. t Juntor,.! r.. would 11 >t make a speech In his home county but would [leave Ids candid tey Willi Ihe people. lie said the relations between Mr.! I Stevenson and himself were friendly. I Ih? introduced his compel it or. ! \\ . I '. Stevenson also spoke of the j friendly relation between Mr. (lun | ter and himself, lie said that if all j the ugly and red headed nu n could vote for 11 i 111 hi? would he elected and caused considerable amusement, lie was a lawyer and had been elected speaker of I he house, lie had served 011 a committee lo invest.ig' te tin* sinkiny, fund and he had introduced a ' new sinking fund law. lie pave some facts and statistics concerning the stale linanccs. I le told of hi> sm \ Ices on the penitent I iaiy Invesligat ion eommillee. lie had helped to place Chesterfield County on a line financial basis. KKOItr.TA UY ol" STATU. .1. T. (lantt told of the state's in come and expenses and c mt ended I ha I I a \cs were tun hitfh. Other states derived a lar^e part of their iueumes from indirect sources umon# which many come from tlte, secretary of state'solllce. 'I'hat oillee in this state had largely increased in recent years, lie referred to the exhibit at the Charleston Exposition of property from the secretary of state's oillee. .1. Thomas Austin ol (Iroenville said nis ancestors were buried in Spartanburg County, lie would win the the otllcc, If at all. without attacking his opponents, lie discussed education. lie told of his record in polities. .1. II. Wilson of Sumter made a pleasing address and greatly interested Ids hearers, lie had enlisted in the Confederate army. When lie came hack from the war he had to plough or perish and lie ploughed, lie l.old of his part in the red shirt campaign of IM71> and record in politics; is the cliairman of the committee on ways and means of the house. His county has endorsed him. SI 1'lCHl NTKN OICNT OK K.Ot 'CATION. <). It. Mart in of Creenvillc amused the crowds with some Jokes. He had been en^a^ed in public school work for Hi years, lie had supported Mr. McMahan in many respects, but differed as to taking the county superiutendentoutof politics, lie replied to an attack made on him in the Educational. lie had opposed changing the text-books. Ir.lin I M/.M..I /> ' ( "</ < . i'lV*MUMIill "I v. ' M I 4 I ! 1 I ; I (I II plied to 11is opponent's criticisms and stated the law regarding the adoption of books. I>o ' ? had to he adopted in ' I DUO and told of the diillculty of choosing hooks. The state school lx>ard 1 was appointed by the governor and ; made tin- hook adoption in many eases in opposition to him and lie is not responsible for it. A year was given in which the change was to occur. The legislature could have slopped the adoption, hut it did not. ' (>ld books tire taken back in exchange for new ones. All books had to be sold at the lowest price and lower, if the price evci went lower. A new adoption was absolutely necessary in order I to have a uniform series, lie was disappointed at Mr. Martin's style of ' campaigning. lie hoped that tlie schools could he improved. < OM rTUOl.l.KK OK>KUM,. VV. II. Sharp of Lexington spoke in line style and promised to execute the laws if elected, llis speech was well received. A. W. Jones of Abbeville ox plained i l he miliiiv of l lie compl roller general's 'olllee and said it was an important place, lie gave his record, N. W. Krookcr of Co'umbla Said In; had saved tire the slate, $">0,000 try liis work for Lin* sinking fund commission. lie made a complaint about a delay in the payment of some insurance fees. .1. Laurens Walker of Greenville said be was a neighbor of Spartanburg. lie favored the assessment of property at its full value. lie bad been treasurer of Greenville County until appointed as chief clerk to the comptroller general. Spartanburg Journal. Deputy Collectors Clumped. Major Mlcab Jenkins, who has assumed charge of the collector's olllee, bar, made no change In thcotticc force, and most of the clerks there have been commissioned. Two changes have been made In the list of deputies, however. George Washington Murray, appointed by Collector Koestor, has been supplanted by K. W. Screven of Columbia who is a staunch white ttepuhlican. Deputy Collector Harper, | appointed also by Collector Koester, has been supplanted by Deputy Marshal Adams, who has been for some time connected with the United States i marshal's otllec In Charleston. |^B??| - - -? "' NO. 1. AN AWFUL SCENE. A Man Curses and Raves on the Scaffold JUST BEFORE BEING HUNG I 'or a Itrulal Murili'r. A Sad Wni'iilni; to Young Mimi l<> l.i'l Strong l>rhik A lotto. \' f?>rt\ !h* minutes past eleven i o'clock I'ticsduy morning Ashley Coeko .ml Tout Lauderdale, tMc murderers ol engineer Wtay, ?xpiutcd iltelr dine up o lite gallows at (Irreti villo I Miss. <'oekc died cursing everybody in ' t ut 51 It- and t In* officers of I Me law. Lauderdale met I lis fate calmly. Al early dawn meat throngs of people Megan to arrive in the city and by 10 o'clock I Me place was crowded to it: utmost capacity. SI tor III limit Mad sworn In a large number ot deputies and every p recti ulion was taken to prevent any possible trouble. Cocke and Lauderdale, after a good night's sleep, awoke at 7 o'clock, breakfast was ottered tbeni Mill I it it li i Iim'I i tii'i I tn n't t Cocke wus visited by llov. Cunnlngham, who tried his utmost to induce the doomed man to embrace religion, in it all to no purpose. At II o'clock the two men were brought into the corridors of the jail where the last farewells were said. They were then taken to the scaffold and in full view of thousands of people both were handed. Lauderdale remained linn and quiet throughout lad Cocke raved like a madman, cursing everything and everybody in (ireenville and linally when the black cap was adjusted lie uttered a fearful oath at the sheritT and bis deputies. There was no semblance of trouble. HTOIIV OK THE CltlMK. The crime for which Ashley Cocko and Tom Lauderdale Tuesday paid the death penalty on the gallows committed on a Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train about 11 o'clock on the morning of I>eeeinber 110. IU01, between the towns of I.eland and Kli/.abcth in Washington county. Ashley Cocke, Tom Lauderdale, Will Itlackburn and (?. M. l'hipps, residing in llolivar county, boarded the northbound passenger train at it o'clock in the morning for the purpose of returning to their home at Shelby. <L M. Wray, an engineer, was a passenger on t In; car entered by Cocke and his party. Cocko and his three companions were all more or less under the Inlluence of Honor. IMiiuns fell against Wray vyj wsis asleep on seat in \ lie coach. Wray asked Plilpps what lie meant and reply came from Cocke that ii meant that ho (Wray) must leave the. roach. Wray having fully awoke realized that the men were drinking and told them that it waA all right and that lie would leave the car. As Wray started to walk out Blackburn said to < 'oekc: "What shall we do with that fellow? lie says that In- has done nothing, hut is willing to apologize." VOTKD TO KILL HIM. "I vote to kill him!" replied Cocke. Phipps at this time sank into a seat and was not with his companions. Cocke, Lauderdale and Blackburn then began shooting at Wray as the latter was trying to leave the coach. Wray was riddled with bullets and fell dead in the aisle of thecar. While Conductor McLauchlln, who had stopped tin! train, was looking for oHlccrs to assist him in the arrest of the three int :i, the trio got olT and went to the engine and forced the engineer to uncouple the engine and proceed at once to Shelby and the engineer obeyed the instructions at the point of a gun. At Shelby, Cocke, Lauderdale and Blackburn were arrested and brought 1 / i ( 1 I'ooiu'i Ho /* * o onool.il t*"?l?* / ??***? ?/ I V>' v? HA III 1IIV. Vli (I O [/LA/I <1? L I tl I I I ? CTCI J precaution being taken to prevent a lynchlt g which was threatened hy many citizens. The men were indicted for murder in the first degree. Cocke and Lauderdale essayed to he j tried together and after one of the most hitter legal battles in the history of the country, they were convicted and sentenced to l>e hanged on March 121, looil. Notice of an appeal was tiled, which stayed the execution. Later Hlackburn was tried found guilty. lie was sentenced to imprisonment for life, Ids previous character having been proven exceptionally good. The supreme court reviewed the case of Cocke and Lauderdale and after an exhaustive examination of the record ulllrmed the decision of the lower court and fixed Tuesday, .July JJ, as tiie day for the execution. OUKAT I.KOAL 1IATTLB. Thon began a mighty effort to save the two men from the scaffold. Intlucntial relatives and friends of Cocke and Lauderdale, and especially Cocke, who is highly connected in three or more states, presented strong petitions and earnest appeals to Governor Conditio to commute the death sentence to Imprisonment for life, but the ; governor deeply sympathized with tho family and relatives of the two men, remained firm and declined to Interfere. Attorneys at the last moment went to Xarragansett Pier, 11. I., with a petition to Mr. Justice widtc of the supreme court ot tho United States, ; and begged that the execution bo stayed on Constitutional grounds. Justice White, after reviewing the papers, also declined to Interfere, and the mandate of the law was carried out, the two men dying on the same scaffold.