The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-19
COL. P G.. SMITH SHOT.
Seriously Wounded on Friday By Mr..
T. J. Davenport-Resting
Well Last Night.

1ousIy, though not necessarily fatally
wounded, on Friday morning by Mr..
T. J Davenport. of Belfast. also this
county. The two gentlemen are
among the most prominent planters
in the county and the affair has been
very generally deplored. Reports
from Mr.. Smiths bedside yesterday
afternoon stated that he was III much
better condition than at any time since
tbs affair occurred. and the doctors cN~
pressed much confidence. Only one
shot was fired. from a 3S-calibre re-
volver, the bullet penetrating Mr..
Smiths body above the right nipple.
Soon after the shooting Mr.. Daven-
por, came to the city and surrendered
himself to the authorities. His bond
was fixed in the sum OF $1,000. and Il
was signed by Messrs. James Mcln-
tosh, ri. 4. Carlisle. H. l.. Parr. \.
B. Johnson, and NJ. Q. Chappell. and
Mir Davenport returned to his home.
Messrs. Smith and Davenport live
within few miles OF each other, and
the shooting occurred O., Mr.. DaE""-
ports land and seems to have been
the direct result of dispute over
road which Mr. Davenport had
CLOSED up, and which. it appears, MIR.
Smith claimed was an outlet to his
Sands and the lands OF others
in the neighborhood. There
was only one eyewitness. Mr..
T. R. Workman. All three gentle
men were on horseback and were rid
ing along the road which was under
dispute 1t appears that Mr.. Work
mar had agreed 10 meet Mr.. Daven-
port in connection with the dispute
over the road, and Mr.. Smith, who
had been experimenting some work
nea- Mr.. Workman'S home, rode
over with Mr.. Workman to see MI
Davenport.
Mr. w. L. Golden. who is book
keeper for Mr Smith and manager
OF his store at Independence. says
that after riding a short distance
along the road Mr.. Davenport made
some remarks. ard NJ. Sn1:;n
turned his horse and remarked:
III you care to get mad just get
mad" whereupon Mr.. Davenport
who was wearing coat, drew re-
rolrer and in an instant shot Mr..
Smith through the body on the right
side and above the right nipple.
Messrs. Smith and Workman were
both in their shirt sleeves and both
were unarmed.
That is the statement OF MI
Smiths bookkeeper. Mr.. Davenport,
either directly or through his attof-
nev. Mr.. Cole. l.. Blease, has as yet
refused to give out any statement
whatever. 1t is understood. however,
that Mr.. Davenport will plead self
defense.
1t seems that Messrs. Davenport
and Smith had had previous dispute
over the road in question and also that
they had had some disputes over
other matters before this.
At the time OF the affair MeSSrS.
Smith and Davenport were ABOUT
two and one-hall miles from MI
Smiths home. Mr.. Smith was on his
horse when he was shot. 1t IS stated
that he said: We'll. you've go; ns.
and then rode part OF the way home
and was assisted the remainder OF the
way. Mr.. Davenport shartly after>
home. Mr.. Davenport shortly after
wards came TO Newberry and gave
himself up to the authorities.
Drs. J. K. Glider. T. w. Smith and
w. D. Sem have been in attendance
upon Col. Smith Mr.. Smith has been
in very serious condition. but as stat
ed. the outlook was much brighter
Yesterday afternoon.