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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
A TERRIFIC COMMOTION.

"Then you are author OF some
thing of which you should be as
hamed," said Col. Tillman. Mr.. De-
Camps cool reply made q terrific
commotlon when he said: "Col.
TilIman, I can prove you q liar over
your own signature. Col. Tlliman
requested him to do so and MIR. De-
Camp went to his office for the
proof. In the meantime Mr.. Caugh-
man who had been absent, tried to
speak bit no one heard.
DECAMP BRINGS HIS PROOF.
Col. Tillman was proceeding with
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25

A LII business that's business is "re-
"A ciprocity" business. We help
those who help US; it pays us and them.
The Newberry Steam Laundry.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25

his speech when Mr.. DeCamp re-
turned, producing the two letters be
low, he stated again that he could
prove Col. Tillman a fasifer and
read the letters which were in reply
to bills sent from time to time re-
garding an advertising account which
he had not been able to collect.
Following is a verbatim copy of the
letters:
Edgefeld, Jan. 8. 1902.
Mr.. E. Il. DeCamp, Editor Grit and
Steel, Gsffney, S. c.:
I have received several letters from
you, enclosing bill for advertising in
Crit and Steel. l. beg to say that I
think if you will refer to your books
you will, find that all these bills I
made with Grit and Steel were
promptly paid and in advance.
Yours truly,
(Signed) Jas. Fl. Tillman.
Replying to another bill from Mr..
DeCamp, came the following letter:
Columoia, S. c., Feb. IL, 1902.
Mr.. E. II. DeCamp, Business Mana
ger Grit and Steel, Gaffney, S. c.:
While 1 am satisfied that I have
already paid the bill which you sent
to Mr.. Sherhsrd, I hand you under
this cover my check for 81 in pay
ment of same. Kindly acknowledge
receipt. Yours truly,
Jas. H. Tillman.
'sKNEw HE WAS LYING"
Mr.. DeCamp maintained that Col.
Tillman knew he owed the account
when he denied it and he also insist
ed that the contents of the two letters
revealed this fact. Mr.. DeCamp fur
ther remarked as he finished reading
the letters that Col. Tillman had
never paid the bill and knew that he
was lying when he wrote the letter.
Col. Tillman asked Mr.. DeCsmp to
hand him the letters. Mr.. Decamp
refused TO do so. Col. Tillman in
sisted. Mr.: DeCsmp again refusing,
saying they were his property. Col.
Tillman said he only wanted to read
them, and Mr.. DeCamp handed them
to him, standing by Col. Tillman
while he read. After reading Col.
Tillman said:
CAN'T REMEMBER HIS DEBTS.
"If I only had one matter on my
mind at once I would have known,
but after consulting my books and
finding the error, I sent him the mo-
ney due him.
Mr.. DeCsm2 then wanted to know
if it took six letters to find out one
mistake in set of books. There was
much noise and excitement in the
audience, much cheering, some hiss
ing. Not majority of the audience
by any means were cheering. Most
of the noise seemed to be in favor of
Tillman, but Mr.. DeCamp, who firm
ly and aggressively stood his ground,
was by no means without friends and
supporters. Finally Chairman But
Ter regarding that Col. Tillman's
time limit had expired, adjourned
the meeting. J. E. Norment.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1902-07-25
EDITOR DeCAMP CALLS
TILLMAN 4 LIAR.
"r CAN PROVE you LIAR OVER YOUR
OWN SIGNATURE"
HOW an Orderly Campaign Meeting al
Gsfrney Ended in Riotous Dlsoraer-
Most Sensational Incident OF tne
Whole Campaign Thus Far-Meet-
ing Had to be Adjourned.


incident of the campaign. Col. Till,
man was reading an editorial from
the Gafney Ledger charging him
with "being gambler, liar and q
drunkard." He was sarcastic in his
comments and was interrupted by
Editor DeCamp, of the Ledger, Who
assumed entire responsibility and de-
Tended with determination his
charges. In the ensuing discussion
Mr.. DeCamp offered ito prove Col.
Tillmsn a liar over his own sigma
,Sure." 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
accusation amid noise and confusion,
many cheers for Tillmsn, no small
amount for DeCamp and numerous
remarks addressed to either and both
and sometimes neither.
LIEUT.. GOV. TILLMAN
was the last speaker, who came for
ward with cheers and applause and
hurrahs for Tillman. Returned
thanks for this and for past support.
Glad to see these people face to face
to let them see if he 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
fr-aetail, he found it necessary to
notice an editorial in the GaHney
Ledger published some weeks ago.
THE LEDeER's CHARGES.
This editorial charged Col. Till
man with "being q gambler, liar
and drunkard." Col. Tillman was
reading the article, stopping for
vigorous and sarcastic characterize
ton on its contents. The article
stated that County Chairman I. b.
Butler and Messrs. McCraw and Sar-
raft could substantiate what was
said. Turning to MIR. Butler Col.
Ellman asked to hear from him.
Replying, Col. Butler said: II know
absolutely nothing about the state
ment and the man who wrote it did
SO without my authority
DE CAMP WAS THERE.
Col. Tillman was proceeding in
vigorous and sarcastic characterize
ton of the article when Editor De-
Camp of the Ledger stepped upon
the stage and advancing directly to
Col. Tillman, whom he faced, said:
ST am the man who wrote the edi-
torial and am responsible for it."
Turning to Col. Butler, Mr.. De-
Camp said: "Have you not been
drinking with Col. Tillman in Co.
lumbia?"
"'Not more than with you" re-
piled Mr.. Butler. (Cheers.
The crowd was very noisy and ve-
hement now and the ladies left pre-
cipitstely, the scene being stormy
and threatening. Cheers for Till
man and some for DeCamp; various
cries and suggestions to both and
general movement among the au-
dience. The chairmrn's gavel and
other noises were heard. Mr.. De-
Camp stood his ground resolutely
and again expressed with determina-
tion his authorship and RESPONSE
bility.
A TERRIFIC CONNECTION.
"Then you are author OF some
thing of which you should be as
NJ m
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SUPPOSED DESPERATE
KILLS MEMBER OF POSSE.

Aiken Deputy Sheriff Wires the Governor
Asking That Bloodhounds he Sent to
Him.
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week special reduced prices on all the Silverware in stock. He asks you to give him call without fail.
 People who have visited the works of the Bridgeport Wood Finishing Co.,, at Still River, and seen the immense timbers going into the new mill have marveled. Some of the timbers are 52 feet long, the best Southern pine. 12xl2 inches. Superintendent Stack says he believes it will be the best equipped factory in the state. At the Branchville factory of this company they have completed large store house, 5Ox4O.
 Clark Blackman of Bridgeport was in town, Tuesday, the guest of his brother, Dr c. B. Blackman.
 c. H. Booth returned on Wednesday, after an enjoyable stay of two weeks in Saratoga.
 H. A. Robertson was in New York on Tuesday and Wednesday. Frank Warner has resigned his po- stion at the freight depot, having taken Walter Fenn's place at Leach,S.
 Walter Tenn has accepted d position with Albin Ferris.
 At St Johns, Sunday, the anthem at the morning service will be, "No shadows yonder," by Gaul. At the evening service Miss Osborne will sing "One sweetly solemn thought" by Ambrose.
 Harry Bassett is enjoying a stay in New York.
 George Soule land family, who have been passing some months at Henry Willis, returned to New York on Sat- urday.
 Russell Henry Warner has rcturnod from Newtown, where he was the
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the fair at least. You should, and more, too, as il's your towns fair. Your own self interest should prompt you to come and get cup of Search light Java and Mocha coffee, free. Also take home d Lound with a beautiful dc, or;lted dish given with it at 2.c at our stand in Main building.5tThe Farmers Trading Go.
 NORTuVILLE AND VICINITY.
 Albert Hill, one of the most aged and respected citizens, is critically ill. w. c. Hine has done a Eeighb0r- y kindness in caring for hin for sev- er,l days until nurse could be pro- :.ured. nea Couch and wife are spending a week with relatives in Great Earring ton. Mass. Mrs D. w. Gregory is entertaining friends from New York. Mrs Lee Stone is ill. Mrs Arthur Warehouse spent Satur- lay in Bedding. Mrs Myron Payne is visiting at Miss : Alecia Payne's.
 A number from here joined the crowd to See and hear President Rose welt.
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to Brookfeld, where he has taken charge of the creamery for James Lee.
 Ezra Golden passed Tuesday and Wednesday in New York City.
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guest of his grandfather, Russell War ner.
 Miss Caroline Foote returned to her position at w. G. Barton's, Monday, after d vacation of six weeks. Last week she passed in New York City.
 MT Elwood of Brooktield had horse cast in a peculiar manner, nearly dis locating the neck. Dr R. s. Todd, New Milford's skilled veterinarian, was called and the horse is now i'm proving.
 K. B. Powers of Chicopee Falls, Mass, has rented the house of MT O'Connell on East street.
 Dr R. s. Todd was called to the sum. mer home of Jacob Doll at Bantam lake to prescribe for his valuable horses.
 MT and Mrs G. F. Pixley have rented Mrs Clark's house on East street and will be ready to serve meals and care for a few tranSientS.
 Hon J. l.. Buck and Miss Alkaline Buck left on Tuesday for trip which included Hartford and Suf1ield. They returned by way>o the Orange fair, where they passed the day.
 Mrs J. L. Buck, Miss Alice Buck and Mrs H. E. Bostwick are enjoying a stay in the Catskills at Union Society, N. Y.
 Miss Anna E. Bostwick, in company with Miss Alkaline Buck, enjoyed a visit on Tuesday to the tent of J. L. Buck, where they are harvesting the Sumatra tobacco.
 Ezra Golden is closing out his store at Canaan.
 Myron Patchen is out with a tor carriage, bought of R. X X. NJ. Booth. M. c. Goodsell of Canaan has gone
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to BrOOktield, where he has taken charge of the creamery for James Lee.
 Ezra Golden passed Tuesday and Wednesday in New York City. GAYLORDSVILLE AND VICINITY. Mrs Jennie F. Disbrow, who has been spending some time at Pine Grove Camp ground, has returned home. Rev R. F. Elsden and wife have re- turned from a two weeks vacation at Ocean Grove, N. J. Rev E. H. Roys has been visiting old friends in this place, the past week. George U. White of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Messrs H. G. and J. U. White o1 Ridgewood, N. J., have been spending few days at Paine & Underhill's.
 1t is reported that large force of men and teams will begin work on the canal, this week.
 George Newton has been putting up an improved sound silo.
 c. H. Soule is home from the sana. torium in New Haven. He is much improved and after weeks stay will return for luther treatmennt. Hiram Kinney came very near losing an eye at his saw mill. A silver flew from the saw and penetrated deeply into his eye, requiring the services of specialist to remove it. His sight will be saved but it was narrow es- cape.
 G. H. Monroe continues to take measurements of the flow of water in the river twice a day. It looks as if New York City was looking this way for an increase of it's water supply.
 Tickling and canning time is here Br-ry thing rur dOIng it up brown al Fla 'mers' Trading Co.'S.
 Of C urse you will spend one day at
The Newtown bee., 1902-09-12
THE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.

The democratic caucus, to nomina te delegates to the State convention, to be held at New Haven, September 24 and 25, 1902; the Congressional for the Fourth Congressional district; the County convention'for the County of Litchfield; the Senatorial for the 18th Senatorial district, and the Probate, for the Probate district of New Mil ford, will be held on Saturday at }. p. m., at Roger Sherman hall.
 WHAT MEERYALL PEOPLE ARE TALK
 ING ABOUT.
 Miss Mamie Hill began the fall term of school in this district on Monday, and boards at her home in Aspetuck.
 MT and Mrs Fred Gillette and family
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LITCHFIELD COUNTY
NEW MILFORD.
HOYT & ATCHISON ENTERTAIN.

HOYT & ATCHIsON ENTERTAIN.
 The popular firm of Hoyt S Atchi- son, furniture dealers, entertained a few of their frie nds very pleasantly at the store, last Friday night. Ice cream and cake were served, and the occasion proved jolly and sociable one. A handsome picture was pre- sented by the members of the firm to the most popular gentleman pres ent. The first time around every man voted for himself, but on the next ballot J. A. Bolles, the talented editor of the Gazette, received B out of IA votes cast and was awarded the pie ture. Another picture of less value was voted on, and this also fell to MT Bolles. The genial editor demurred to this, so Postmaster Jackson arose and moved that it should be sent to the editor of THE NEwTOwN BEE.
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of Watertown spent Sunday at H. w. Murray's.
 G. N. Abbott finished filling his silo this week.
 Mrs Austin, mother and daughter, have returned to Danbury, ,after spend ing some time at Anson Squires'.
 Miss Sarah Hendricks began her school on Long Mountain, Monday, going and returning on horseback.
 Rev J. F. Plumb gave us, last Sun day, very able and interesting ser mon upon "Nicodemus' visit to Christ at night" as given by St John.
 Nearly all the farmers have finished housing their tobacco. MT Cronin and family returned to their city home, Sunday night.
 Mrs Sedgwick did not return home, last week, as expected, but is still wis iting friends here. | Mrs V. B. Hatch and daughters were at c. N. Abbott's, Saturday. CARNIVAL OF BARGAINS.
 Golden, the clothier, in the Schover' ling building, advertises a special sale for New Milford fair week. He invites parents coming into town to stop an6 get their boys equipped with clothing for fall and winter. Read his large and attractive advertisement.
 By October 15 or whereabouts c. k Riddiford expects to open bushes: again on Bank street, in the new store He advertises for New Milford fail
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Fair Week! :GOLDEN'S C nlV 1!
The Most Extraordinary and Exceptional Mon- ey-Saving Opportunities Ever Heard of.

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   Clothing Furnishing Goods such will proclaim Godens  y our to feast in dollars desirable records selling merchandise completely 
  
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Fall Brides.

A particularly opportune timc now tO select your bridal outfit-we make a feature of this.
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1|s({rs1(eqspe|S: Fine
 UndermusIinS.
 Complete new as- sortment of the finest made
 Muslin Un nderwear.
 Just at this time, when so many young girls are getting ready to return to school, to colleges, and so many women are returning from their sum. mer outing, and wardrobe needs replenishing, it is a delight to look at the fresh new things, made of the finest materials, trimmed with the finest en- broideries and faces, aud styles constantly being improved. All our
 Muslin Underwear is especially made for us, by the best manufacturers in this coun- try, and in strictly sanitary fac tories, by we'll paid employees.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18
BRUNSWICK ITEMS.
A Cigar Factory Probable-Th,
Swift Pilot Boat Oracle.

Cigar Factory ProbabIe-The
Swift Pilot Boat Oracle.
Brunswick. Ga, November 16-It is
very probable that the American Cigar
Company will shortly establish a
branch factory in this city.
The company asks for a site and a
donation of $4,000 TO be expended on
improvements thereon. A committee
was appointed, and 1t is now generally
thought that the company will be given
the old hospital building in the southern
portion of the city. This building has
been standing half completed for
several years. The city council will
probably get it from the hospital as
ISOLATION and turn it over to the
cigar factory and the citizens of
Brunswick will subscribe the neces-
sary $4,000 to convert it into a fac
tory.
The pilotboat Oracle, supposed to
be the swiftest craft of her class on
the South Atlantic coast, sailed for
Pensacola, Fla, yesterday, where she
goes to participate in one of the warm
est opposition wars In the state of
Florida. The regular pilot organiza-
tions of Pensacola, which is composed
OF "a members, is to be opposed by an
organization OF eight pilots. The new
crowd has secured some very swift
boats, and the old people announced
that they would get if possible, the
swiftest pilot boat on the South At
lantio coast.
The Brunswick people are taking
considerable interest in the matter of
rebuilding the old fort at Frederick. A
subscription fund has been open for
years for the purpose of securing a
monument to Gen. Oglethorpe. The
committee in charge will endeavor to
secure enough money to repair the fort
as well as build the monument.
The Brunswick Board of Trade has
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: President. F. d. Aiken,
first vice president, e. F. Coney: sec
ond vice president c. p. Goodyear;
secretary, c. d. Ogg. The members of
the board are taking considerable in
terest in 1t now and much good work
is expected during the coming year.
The, season at Jekyl Island will begin
the first part of next month, but sew
eral of the members are now on the
island, among them being Edwin
Gould and a party. During the sum-
mer months thousands of dollars have
been expended in repairing the hand
some club house and cottages. An
electric light plant is now being in
stalled on the island, and will be ready
for use by Jan. 1.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18

| leased to the various counties TO con-
| struct county roads According to the
| provisions of this measure the pro-
ceeds from the hire of one-half of the
felony convicts is to be used in de-
fraying the expenses of sending the
! other half TO the different counties for
road work. and the balance is TO go TO
the public school fund.
Senator Leeby, by request, presented
the minority report of the special
joint committee to investigate the con-
Wet question. This report was filed
both in the Senate and House. and was
signed by Mr.. Fielder of Bibb, chair
man, and the author of the resolution.
Mr.. Fielder reiterated his opinion that
all the convicts should be worked on
the public roads of the state.
The resolutions of the Savannah
Board of Trade, with reference to an
exhibit from Georgia at the st. Louis
exhibition, were also read in the Sen
ate.
The bill by Senator Sweat of the
Fifth, making IL a misdeameanor for
any person to be found drunk on any
public street or any public place was
lost, receiving only Is votes.
Among the bills introduced were the
following:
By Senator Snead of the Twenty
ninth.-To amend the Code, so as
to remove the restriction of holding
only two terms of the Superior Court
in the several counties of the state.
By Senator Taylor of the Forty-sec-
ond-To amend the part of the con-
stitution which relates to widows pen
sions by adding at the end of Para
graph !, Section 1 of Article l, the fol-
lowing words COR having remarked,
have again became widows and are in
INDECENT circumstances, and to provide
for the submission of the same to the
people for ratification"
BY Senator Park of the Thirty-sev-
enth-To Authorize county. city and
town boards of education to prescribe
and regulate the manner OF making
changes of books so as to provide
against frequent changes in text
books used.
BY Senator Davis of the Seventeenth
To amend Section 311 of the Penal
Code. which provides punishment for
persons who attempt to rescue those
in legal custody on criminal process.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18
FLORIDA SCHOOLS.
Some Facts In Regard TO Them and
the Teachers.


Tallahassee. Fla. Nov. 17.-Hon
William N .Sheats, state superinten-
dent of public instruction, furnishes
the following interesting statistics rel
alive to the public schools of Florida
for the last scholastic year:
The enrolment of students, cover
ing the whole state, by races and sex,
69,541; total negroes, 42,S43; white
males, 1884; negro males, 10000;
white females. S4,167; negro females,
22.S43.
The average daily attendance of pu-
pills in the state during the year was
OF both races, 1864; of whites, 49,
2sS; of negroes, 2s,SS1; of white males.
22,971; of negro males, 1891; of white
females, 1882; of negro females, 49,
$50. The percentage of enrolment in
daily attendance was; OF both races,
IS; of whites, 81: of negroes, 20.
OF the teachers employed. 120 male
whites, 1879 female whites, 2S male ne
groes, and 40 female negroes were
graduates of normal schools; and Isl
male whites, 315 female whites, II male
negroes and los female negroes, at
tended the teachers summer schools.
The total number of teachers posi-
total number of teachers employed was
2,799. The number of positions filed
by white teachers was 2.402: by col
ored teachers. S54. White teachers en-
ployed numbered 2.129. 62S being males
and 1906 females; negro teachers en-
ployed numbered $40; males, 276. and
females. 1874.
In the matter of monthly salaries,
the highest paid to white males was
$3.50: to white females, $50: TO negro
males, 500: and to negro females. $50
The lowest monthly pay to white males
was SIS: to white females, SIS; to negro
males. $40. and TO negro females. $3.50.
The average salary to all teachers was
1851; 60 white males. $44.49; to white
females, 1854; to negro males, S29.S9
to negro females, $26.7s The aggre-
gate salaries paid all teachers amount
ed to 1859, 1858. White males received
l50,473.53; white females received
5000. 1853; negro males received s49.-
5S5.07. and negro females, s59. 800 so.
The average age OF teachers in the
state was 20; OF male whites, so; OF
female whites, 26; of male negroes.
80; Of female negroes, q.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.
INSURANCE,

/ beg to inform the public that on
Oct. list ! became associated with Mr..
r. NJ Hull in the insurance business.
Mr.. Hull's agency represents the best
Fire, Life and Accident companies in
the country. A share of your valuable
patronage Is solicited, and will he
highly appreciated. will be pleased
to call and confer with you at any
time. Phones S24
JOS. F. DOYLE,
No. 10 Draytop Street,
Provident Building.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18

chrysanthemums and carnations, we
have them for you. For artistic and
handsome floral designs and deeora-
tons we claim TO be sre-eminent.
Oelschig's Nursery. both phones 4se.
orders solicited By J. Gardner. Agent,
Al Barnard street. and Oppenheimer,
sloat q Co.. ~ Broughton street, east.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18
SPECIAL NOTICE

Neither the master nor the agents of
the British steamship Alba will be re-
sponsible for any debts contracted by
the crew.
WILLIAMSON q RAUERs,
Nov. 18th. 1902. Agents.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-18
NPECIAL NnTICE.

Neither the master nor the agents Of
the British steamship Forest Castle,
Taylor, master. viii be responsible for
any debts contracted by the crew OF
said vessel J. +. MINIS & CO,
Agents.