New-York tribune., 1908-11-10

,,-,,o ,-sx elected which caused to-days tragedy.
A. Ashland City. in the Joint canvass on June
IL Carmack made a sarcastic reference 10 sew
eral Of Governor Patterson's supporters, among
the number being Colonel Cooper. AT other
nlaces in the campaign he referred to Cooper
as 4 .bald-headed angel Ounce" In the cam
uaisn for the nomination Carmack had stood
for statewide prohibition and Governor Patter-
son for local option
Mr.. Carnack's editorial in "The Tennesseean,
which was the direct cause OF the shooting.
follows:
To Major Duncan Brown Cooper who wrought
rbe Great coalition who achieved the harmonious
confluence of incompatible elements; who weld
&c the pewter handle TO the wooden spoon, who
grated the dead bouEh 10 TN eliving tree and
made IL bloom snd bourgeon with golden irult'
who made plavInates of the lamb and or the
leopard and boon companions Of the SPIDER ano
the fy who made soda and vinegar 10 draw
placidy in the same bottle. and who taught oil
and water how they might agree-to Major Dun
can Brown Cooper. the. great diplomat Of the
political zwebund, be all honor ana glory Tor
ever
These expressions were used 10 explain how
Governor Patterson and Ex-Governor John /
Cox came 70 hold a friendly conference in the
Governors private Office yesterday EH-GoN-
ernor Cox was Governor Patterson's opponent
before the Democratic primary two years ago.
and earfv in the campaign between Mr. Carmack
supporter OF the ex-senator. In that campaign
Governor Cox criticized Governor Patterson. and
If was expected that they would remain enemies.
Colonel Cooper, however. succeeded in bringing
them together.
t-oIonel Cooper was held at Police HeadGuar-
ters on a charge Of being accessory TO murder
the PROSECUTOR being Mrs. Carmack. He de-
clined to allow an effort 10 obtain oal TO De
,.5a 1-olonel Cooper is a well known news
,ene- man having held different executive po-
eitions on Nashville newspapers 1or seVeraI
1ea-e Robin Cooper is twenty seven years olu
o'!T .Tre traredv caused intense excitement
throughout the city. and within a snort time
the streets in the neighborhood We're thronsed-
VIVA. COOPER'S FRIENDS SAY.
4 statement issued by friends Of the CooPers
,onirft saws that Colonel Cooper had recently
talked with Z A Craig, Of Chattanooga 4
close friend Of Mr Carmack regarding The
Tennesseean" editorial
colonel Cooper had Told Craig, the statement
saws. that he wanted the references to himself
STONED: that he was private citizen and Car
mack had no right 10 discuss him in the man
rer he had adopted Nr- Craig. it is said. saw
NJ Carn,acH about the matter and reported
that Carrrack would consent to no relations
with Cooper Mr. craig. however, is said TO
have expressed the opinion that the editorial
references would cease. Cooper had letter
which he desired to send Carmack. but friends
had advised against it and urged him TO take
no notice Of the eiiterial this morning SHORTY
after this conversation or cooper ana ms
friends the former was requested. the state
rrent saws by Governor Patterson to come TO
the executive mansion. which Is IN Seventh
avenue North for consultation on a matter
not connected with CaTmack- and 10 bring Win
rirr Austin ? Fav chairman Of the Demo
cratic State Committee. After the appointment
was made. the statement continues. James g
Bradford and General Tilley Brown again re
fe-red 30 the Carnlack matter and ADVISED COLO
uel Cooper not TO go on the streets IN such
direction a would make meeting with Ar.
Carrnack probable. To this Colonel Cooper as
seuted He and his son. Robin, then left the
Office 10 60 to the Governors mansion. To
they went through the arcade and up through
I-nion street to Seventh avenue North Their
purpose in taking this route was TO avoid a
meeting The streets
Colonel Cooper and his son went through
the arcade to Union and up Union to Seventh
avenue North Turning into that street Colonel
Cooper and his son Mr.. CarmaCk walking
Ed Seventh avenue North. going north the
west side Of the street and in the direction of
Colonel Cooper and his son. though on the Op-
rosite side Of the street from them Colonel
Cooper thereUpon said he would go over and
speak with Mr. Carmack and see If he would
p not agree 10 stop making the annoying news
raper attacks on him. Colonel Cooper walked
across the street and approached Mr. Carmack
Who was coming facing him at the time.
SAY CARMACK PULLED PISTOL FIRST
Colonel Cooper had just begun to speak with
Mr Carmack when sir. CarTnack drew his pistol
and began trying to fire it while passing lady
was between Mr.. Carmack and Colonel Cooper
and his son. who had run over when Mr. Car
mack began 70 draw his pistol It Is said that
Colonel Cooper asked Mr.. CarmacB to come from