The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1902-07-30
ANOTHER SENSATION
AT GAFFNEY.
EDITOR DECAMP AND
LIEUT.. GOV. TILLMAN.

A Stormy Scene in Which De-
Camp Passed the Lie Over to
Tif1man.
The State campaign meeting at Gaff.
ney was one of the most exciting of
the series. 1t was an orderly gather
ing, of about 800 voters with number
of ladies, which ended in great disorder,
involving the most sensational Incl
dent of the campaign. Col. Tillman,
as details further ON will show, was
reading an editorial from the Gaffney
Ledger charging him with being q
gambler, a liar and drunkard." He
was sarcastic in his comments and was
interrupted by Editor DeCamp, of the
Ledger, who assumed entire RESPONSE
bility and defended with determine
ton his charges. In the ensuing dis
cussion Mr.. DeCamp offered Z" to
prove Col. 1lllman liar over his own
signature" When asked to furnish
this proof Mr.. DeCamp retired TO his
office, submitting upon his return the
evidence below. The scene was most
sensational. Mr.. DeCamp, with no
excitement, resolutely pressed his ac-
cusatlon amid noise and confusion,
many cheers for Tillman, no small
amount for DeCamp and numerous re-
marks addressed to either and both
and sometimes neither. All the GU
bernatorial candidates were well re-
ceived, Tillman, Hayward and Talbert
leading. Mr.. Gary received much
cheering and applause, as did Messrs.
Sharpe, Martin and Frost. The after
noon session had full house, and this
was true when the gubernatorlal candl-
dates were announced at 3 O'Clock.
Congressman Talbert was the first
speaker, and after tribute to ladies, he
addressed the voters on responsibilities
of the office sought. Has had some of
The necessary experience and has the
manhood for requirements. Trusts
and monOpolies, labor and capital dis
cussed, and Commercial Democracy
vigorously assaulted. Wants good
feeling with all classes. Educational
interest favored. Reiterated white
and colored tax scheme. (Cheers. J
Issues forcibly discussed. Col. Tai.
bert was heard most attentively. Inter-
rupted with cheers, especially on tax
scheme; closed with applause.
The next speaker was Captain Hey.
ward who was warmly received. He
came here as stranger, knowing but
very few of these South Cal olinians
and was most grateful for such greet
ing. This county destined to be one
of the greatest counties of South Car
olina. Paid tribute to South Caro-
lima womanhood. Then passed on tt
his candidacy. All love feast issues
discussed, blend and centre in up
building of our State. These issues
discussed in their exact meaning. Dis
pensary, education, good roads, pen
sions discussed. Tribute to Confeder
ate soldier. Heard with closest inter
est and applause; closed with ap
plause.
Mr.. Ansel came next with applause
and, unfortunately, with sore throat
He regretted this, but made his speech
,, Coming from the Pearl of the Pied
mont portion of the State to whicl
Cherokee belonged; paid his tribute 1
woman and her uplifting influences
Comes with endorsement of Green
vile County; six years in Legislature
8 comes with endorsement cf five uppe
Q South Carolina counties as solicitor fo
Il 10 years; official record satisfactor,
o always, to his constituents. Issue
: discussed and Mr.. Ansel's voice inter
!. fered not with the interest of his heaI
ers. He was heard throughout wit
d close attention, introduced Bro. Cra
j ford to the Cherokee audience; close
d with applause.
d DR.. Zimmerman was the next speal
y er, claiming that he and Mr.. Anse
l. twice married, were tho only trr
friends of the ladies. Has never hs
% to medicate his private or official cha
t. acter. Col. Talbert refers to {" "thir
et BILE rigging" in South Carolina DO
ss les. This ls something unknown
IL the speaker. Has what no competit
II can say, the endorsement of the peop
ii Of South Carolina. At home elect,
O. TO the Legislature when he was NOT
o, candidate and under his protest,