Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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GAFFNEY HAS A SCRAP. - v Hemphill and Latimer Do the Unexpected. Special to The State. GafFney, Aug. 14.?There is something either in the water or the atmosphere that calls forth a difficulty of some sort every time candidates or officials speak here. It will he remembered that it was at this place that, Senators Tillman and McLaurin found that argument availed nothing and both tendered their resignations to Gov. McSweeny and the incident of the "Jim" Tillman;, DeCamp episode, a few weeks ago, is still fresh in the minds of the people. But today two would-be senators came to - -? 1 1.1 1 ?ii _ ltd iliii uiuw?, hum mi rtuiMii n small matter. Tt happened this way: At the senatorial and congressional candidates' meeting held here in the court h^use todav, Congressman Latimer was the first speaker for the United States senate. When his turn came, the dinner hour having arrived, p. majority of the 500 audience left. Latimer did not want to speak to the depleted crowd and asked permission of the chairman to be allowed to postpone his speech until after dinner, the time allotted to the congressmen. The matter was left to a vote, and it was unanimously ordered that the speech be postponed as requested. Latimer jumped up and said : "I want you all to come back here and hear me, for these five lawyers have been jumping on one poor farmer, and I am going to answer them." xxo i noy noio icaviu^, liju uai of the court room, Hemphill said: "Latimer, you ought not to sav that, for none of us have been jumping on you today, and you know it . It has always been our rule to end a meeting before we stop, and it will not be right to infringe upon the time of the congressmen." Latimer?You want to make me speak to empty benches; you care nothing for the congressmen. Hemphill?I do care for the congressman, and you know it. By this time they were facing each other, and both very angry. Latimer?I know that you don't care for them. Hemphill?G?d d?m you, you know that is not true. A BLOW ON TIIK CHKKK. Latimer then drew back and hit Hemphill a Revere, stunning blow on the cheek. Several men jumbed in between them and the driving blow sent by Hemphill at his antagonist fell short ot its mark. Hemphill then grabbed his umbrella and tried to hit Lati mer over the head of the interfer ing men, but he could not reach him. Several men grabbed hold of both antagonists, who were making desperate ellirts to get at each other, and in the sen Hie Hemphill was pushed back between two chairs in the jury box, but was instantly helped to his leet again. This ended the incident as tar as this correspondent saw and heard. It is rumored that Hemp nil! followed Latimer out o' ' le court room and asked him why he struck him. and Latimer replied "because you cursed me." "I DII> NOT CI'RBE YOU.'' To which Hemphill rejoined: "I did not curse you." Latimer said: "Well, ii you did not curse me, I apologize." This latter statement is mere hearsay, but the first part is testimony and and was heard and witnessed by many. The whole affair was totally unexpected, tor during the entire campaign there has not been any controversy to amount to anything between the two gentlemen, either oil'or on the stand. 11EF0RE TIIK MAYOR. Both Hemphill and Latimer i were notified to appear befor Mayor Little this evening, am , pending an investigation, boll were required to put up $10 eaci for their appearance. At a later hour tonight Mayo Little decided to allow Messrs Hemphill and Latimer to lorlei their desposit ol $10 until morn ing. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bough: S^naTurTc! OF INTENSE INTEREST TO FARMERS. How High Priced Beef and Cotton Seed Arc Related. The Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association at a late meeting held In Texas, passed a resolution confirming that the high price of beef was due to a shortage in seed products. The following taken from the Cotton and Farm Journal, throws some light upon this subject: "The rules adopted by the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association puts it in line with the other associations ol a similar kind in the South. It is probable that there will be no more invasion of Mississippi and Alabama by Texas mills in search of seed. "The cattlemen who were expected here to expostulate over their alleged bad treatment during the uast year have not put In appearance as yet, and may not. The crushers do not seem concerned over the threat of some of the cattlemen to operate their own mills. The fact that the Swift Company has recently purchased half u dozen mills at different points was not commented on by any of the crushers to whom It was mentioned, save to the effect that Swift would probably be able to use more feed than those mills would provide. "A resolution was adopted deprecating 'any act of congress that may tend to reduce the price of cattle and hogs,' and alleging that the present high prtee of meat is due 'to a shortage In seed products.' " This would seem to show there were two sides to this question of high beel and that in so far us Texas is concerned the price of beef is bound to vary with the price of cotton seed hulls and cotton seed meal. In proportion as the grass area of Texas has diminished, the cattle-raisers have been compelled to buy feed stuffs, and the only available feed-stuffs In quantity is cotton aaed hulls and cotton seed meal. Hullf have been selling within the last year or two in Texas at* high as $14 a ton i ma menus inui ine meal supply in the future In largely dependent upor the cotton seed oil business, and thai the people of the Southeastern Statei will probably go much more extenslvel) into the business of raising cattle foi beef purposes after they And out ai much about the valued of hulls and meal "as the Texas cattle man ha? found out by the necessities of th? caae. It would seem as though thf eastern farmer now has the ndvuntugf of the Texun in raising cattle for beel purposes and In handling cattle foi dairy purposes. All the cotton seed products that arc needed for cattle raising and competition with other markets can be had right at home through the Southern Cotton Oil Company of the Carolina? and Georgia, through any of Its mill? or its headquarters at Columbia, S. C. Charlotte, N. C., Ooldsboro, N. C? Atlanta, Ga., Augusta, Ga? and Savannah, Go. Notice to Contractors. I" WILL LET TO THE LoWKSI . responsible bidder on the last Sat urday of August (ttOtli) 1?(>2, the re placing of a tloor in the (Jour: House also, the building of a new bridgi over Hear Creek, at railroad trestle on Camden road. I'lans and speciti nations will be made known on day o letting at the Court House at 11 a. in The right to reject any and all bid is reserved W. Q. Caskvy, County Supervisor. | Do You I (ilenn Springs Oingo Springs Mineral Wat market. Why*' Beet are the purest and bes from Glenn Springs M reliable that, in its na leviating sutfering for n o being made into most it ami we know that y have said, that it is of (Jmger Ale will bo i i lightful and refreshit Springs Mineral Wate Experts pronounce it the lit ! ..*.!! ! J i ..O ... JfVJU ? 111 UD WUV lllVUUt lYTitk. y v ! The Glenn \ QLENN SP m j E Bar 1 all the i Zyi Here are a That ar , Welsh's?B. F. Estridge, S. B. Rob> erts, W. J. Cunningham. / Flat Creek?K. L. Blackmon, Lee ' [ Bird, Roohel Morgan / Haile Gold Mine?J. A Baker,R. R. s Williams, A S. Broom. ^ Kershaw?II J. Gardner, W*. L. Blackmon, R S. Floyd. "J ? Heath Springs?G. L. Mobley, K.M. 1 1 Bruce, O. W. Mackey. Carme) ? A. II Carter, .lames Ilun- c ter, T. L. .So we II. " ^ Montgomery?W. P. Hilliard, J. M. 5 William8, J. R. Barber T.ancaster Court House?Jerry M. Knight, .1. Clark Robinson, G. W Jones. J / Thorn wel ? J R Thompson, Turn- ' 1' er Culp, J. Wren Tillman - J F.lgin?A.J Bailey, J. S Ilagins, " Reece l'orter. ' Wrimus?K O. Hinson, W. B I e , Miller, Joseph Faulkenberry. \g At least one manager from each " f pre.inet is required to come to the . court house on Saturday the '23rd and * get ballot boxes tor use on the iHith. H. K. Coffey, Chairman. i )rink A!e?| r A]<?, made of Glenn er. the host on the I iuse nil ingredients used I t. Because it made inorrd Water. The old tural state, has hoen alliver ' 00 Vl?!ll'c i~ lone delightful drinks. Try ou will snv, a* all others ( THE REST " Drinkers delighted to <*et this de- ' i i ig drink, made of. Glenn - ;_L iest on the market. Try it and >ur dealer tor it. Springs Co., 'RINGS, S. C. f / J GOOD Blacksmithing Speaks for Itself. Good Blacksmithing tells its own story and advertises the shop where it is done, without resorting to the cheap hand bill method of advertising loud, ^ empty boasts. People do not have Blacksmithing done for ' cheapness?it must be good or it is dear at any price. I strive to do GOOD, HONEST WORK at honest, living prices. J. E. Patterson. * Aug. 13, lm Headquarters ' ; Executive Committee. Lancaster County, S. C., August 13. 11)02. O ' Pursuant to the rules governing the Democratic prin ary ' electious- for the State of South Carolina, an election will be held at the various precincts of Lancaster County on the last ! Tuesday in August (the 26th) . i for the nomination of State and County officers, members of the | Goneral Assembly, members of , Congress and one United States Senator. The polls will open f at 8 o'clock in the morning and remain open till 4 o'clock in the i afternoon. The following man| agerswill serve at said election : r/ Belair? D. S. Wilson, J. P. Hall, 1 Jack Ashley. i < Van Wyck?G H. Griffin, C. W. i McGuirt, G. L. Vaughn. ?/ New Cut?R. J. Flynn, T. R. Lang- 1 , ley, J. C. Williams. J i /Tradesville?J. H. Steward, E. G. Funderburk, J. G. Laney. g I Dwight?Jas. M. Stogner, J. H. " ^teele, D. E. Walters. ' < T-xahaw?J. P. Ingram, Amos 1 Bird, F. M . Lowery. 1000 yards stri Dimities, worth ! jents. 1000 yards Gi ^nnfo "n attt A. 1 ^VULUUf JLJL W W J. \jUJui 8 or 10 pieces G ihing for ladies ui 3r price 25 cents, 10 pieces Poi tormer price 30 c .90 r^i dpdo Rnofn *-? ^ WW K/VVUV >rs, cheap at 5 ce SHOES I SHC We also have a ive have throwi 30unt?6' ?md are j Eice. Lancaster 1 *Dme > CVJ.J lute. Few e Hummers. ped and checked -* 1 Ok nnv?fc n/\?TT Ct A. Z UU11UD UU W U * nghams, worth 6 be. rrenadette, newest llined skirts, form, now 15 cents, nt de Bruxelles, ;ents, now 23. h Lawns, fast col> nts, now 3\ cents. % J 1 SHOES I 5 ESI , lot of shoes that 1 on our bargain jelling at a sacri i [ercantile Co. f , w 4 /' V; ? ^ I " V/ _^?3