The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-07-27
Consolidated Aug. 3, 1881,

ed that in spite If the fact that ii had
been noised abroad that he would
not come 10 Saluda, he was here and
dehed any one to bring accusa ion
agains, single act OF his life.
You know me. said Mr.. Evans.
Yes, We know YOU" said some
one.
Well" said Mr.. Evans. IF there is
any who does not, ne is an interloper
and not of the people who are my
people here. If any man can point
10 a single dishonorable act of my
life, let him rise or forever be con-
victed as defamer. i will not use
the word lie, for it is unparliamentary
and there are ladies here"
Following the line Of defence Of his
character, Mr.. Evans said that any
one who made these false charges
stands convicted as a liar, defamer
coward, thief and a debaucher Of
decency.
1T is true,," continued Mr.. Evans.
that l was presented before your
grand jury on the charge of forgery,
upon the afiidavits of man whom
that same grand jury whitewashed
for theft under tax executions, re-
turning the executions marked "Nulla
Bona
Sheriff Ben +. Sample. who Occu-
pied seat upon the stand. arose and
advanced toward Mr.. Evans. He was
practically intercepted before he rl-
tered a word.
Were you referring to me?" ask
ed NJ Sample.
mir. Chairman" replied Mr. Evans.
Il am making my speech; let him
come to me afterwards"
Mr.. Simon Coates, who had some
moments before come upon the stand
bringing with him Mr.. Evans suit
case, staggered toward Sheriff Sample.
who thrust him aside. Mr.. Sample,
however, was separated from Mr..
Evans by many others. In fact, Mr..
Samples advance was the signal for
the onrush Of great crowd. Depu-
ties We're soon on hand, but nothing
was done. Attention was rivited up
on Messrs. Evans and Sample; mean
while the decentralization of Mr..
Coates took place.
There were. some piNols on the
stand but none was brought into
view. Neither Mr.. Evans nor MIR.
Sample was seen to make q motion as
II to draw. Indeed moment later,
Mr.. Evans declared that he carried
no pistol. Mr.. Coats was carried off
by two men, whether officers or not
is not known. and, although quiet was
not fully restored. and the stand was
still thronged. Mr.. Evans proceeded
with his speech.
IF there is stealing in South Caro-
lima said Mr.. Evans. "don't blame
Folder. Cor Lyon Is the man who
brought MIN here. Don't hold the hire
ling responsible: for the man who
hires him is worse than the agent.
If that lawyer proves to be a thief
hold your Attorney General respcn-
sblc."
Il was told not to come here to-
day; that I would not come off the
stand alive" said Mr.. Evans; "bu,
you see / am here and 1 will leave
this town alive"
When Mr.. Evans was about to
leave the stand. former County Treas
urer Walter Satcher asked what was
the letter addressed to him in re-
ference To the tax executions Sheriff
Sample had been connected with and
which Evans had quoted.
"YOu received letter." said Mr..
Evans. lin which party enclosed a
check endorsed by B. +. Sample
which. Ii was stated. was in payment
Of taxes. the execution of which had
been returned marked 'nulla bona,
by Sheriff Sample
II don't think that was just the
way of it," replied Mr.. Satcher.
That may not he your language,
but ii Is i'm substance what you
said" returned Mr.. Evans.
IL appears that Mr.. Satcher had
something further to say. but the
chairman stopped the interchange
and announced Attorney General
Lyon. The Attorney General re-
ceived with applause. at once dispos-
ed Of Mr.. Evans charges i'm the usual
manner.
II have not u personal acquaintance
with sheriff sample" said Mr.. Lyon.