Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-12

slider various amounts collected by
Colonel Neal from different parties,
which he acknowledged himself that
be had not turned in and which he still
owed the state. The committee es-
pecially condemn the endorsement of
$3.50 note to J. B. Watson, thus max
ing the penitentiary borrow the money
merely for Watson's accommodation.
The committee gives an itemized
statement of what Colonel Neal claims
that he owes, amounting in all to
S3,5S4.41. The committee, however,
holds him liable for the Watson con-
vict hire, amounting to 81, 400, and sta
BILE rent, amounting to S74O, making
the total deficit $11, ,72441.
The committee find that Governor
Ellerbe owes the commissary account
S154.11, John Gary Evans owes
S18114, B. R. Tillman S57.06, and for
the brick, $72; oats, no amount given.
The committee concludes by saying:
"The evidence taken is herewith SUBJ
mitted-the proper steps to be taken as
a result of this report-and the evidence
will no doubt be determined by your
self and the attorney general"
In connection with matters above
referred to, Senator Tillman wrote the
following letter to Chairman Steven
son:
TRENTON, s. c., Aug. l
DEAR S1R-Your letter of June 24th,
enclosing copy of the account on the COM
missary book at the penitentiary received.
I have no recollection of any Of these
matters, and am morally certain that
when left Columbia at the expiration of
my term as governor. Besides, left all
the corn and hay had on hand at the
executive mansion with the understand
ing that Governor Evans would take it
and pay for it but he told me that Colo
mel Neal used it. The mansion was un-
occupied for several weeks after left,
undergoing some retitting and overhaul
ing, and Neal probably removed it for
safekeeping. do not feel that owe the
state anything on that score.
The brick am willing to pay for at the
price I could have bought them in Au-
gusts at the time-$4 at the kiln, or $6
delivered at Trenton. paid the freight
on the carload of brick which Colonel
Neal shipped me. Respectfully,
B. r. TILLMAN.
This letter was received by Chair
man Stevenson, at Saluda, August 5th.
Ex-Governor Evans writes as fol-
lows:
WATERBURY,, CONN, July 80, 1899.
Hon. w. F. Stevenson, Cheraw, S. c.:
m
to the penitentiary investigation was
handed me by my brother while in Edge
field, and the reason had not answered
before is that fully expected to be with
you at the next session of your committee.
Circumstances over which have no con-
troll will prevent my being with you as
anticipated.
So far as the statement that II worked
convicts upon my farm" is concerned,
am satisfied that you have ample proof of
its absurdity. I had no farm upon my
occupancy of the governors mansion. +
was informed by the superintendent of
the penitentiary that my predecessors had
rented small plat Of ground, about five
acres, in or near the city limits, and that
he (the superintendent had sown for the
governor and made rough forage for his
horse, and that he would make the same
terms with me if I desired. I did so and
palQ the owner, MT. VeO. n. newman,
$50 rent and have his receipt. So far as
the harvest was concerned, it was pretty
expensive, as my share was not sufficient
to reimburse me for the rent. The prop
erty being city lots, however, I suppose
we got out as light as most "Beglian
block farmers"
AS to the account I owe the manage
ment Of the penitentiary, will state, for
the information of your committee, that
the articles ] purchased were at market
price, such as any ordinary citizen could
buy, and it was no especial favor to me.
The account will be paid when a correct
bill is rendered, and not before. 1t is no
fault Of mine that it has not been settled
before. am sorry that cannot be with
you, as would gladly render you any as
sistance in my power. would respect
fully call your attention to my messages
to the general assembly and their refer
ences to the management of the peniten-
tiary.
With assurance of my high esteem for
you and your committee, am
Respectfully yours,
JNO. GARY EVANS.