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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-06-12
THE GEORGIA SOLDIERS HOME
Formally Opened to Confederate
Veterans.

Atlanta, Ca. June 3.-The Confed-
crate soldiers home, a state institu-
tion for INDECENT veterans was opened
today. The anniversary of the birth
of Jefferson Davis was observed as a
public holiday in this city, and the
crowds which witnessed the opening
exercises were large. Speeches were
made by Gov. Allen D. Chandler,
Hon. Clark Howell, president of the
State senate: Hon. John D. Little,
speaker of the house of representa-
tives, and Mayor Livingston Minis, of
Atlanta.
1t was through the work of the la
mented Henry W. Grady, as far back
as 1888, that the soldiers home be-
came established, but the movement
was attended with many trials and
vexatious delays.
In 1891 the institution was rendered
the State, but the legislature declined
to receive it. A heated fight and
much contentione nsued, it being
again rendered in 1892 and again re-
fused. A decree of court was
then obtained for the sale of the pro-
pSIGs OOG SlO1 GS W SUI ~ Noo IL ~
less. Finally the Reunion association,
Of Atlanta, having on hand surplus
fund ofs3, 394, proposed to give that
sum to the home provided that the
legislature open and maintain it by
January 1, 1901.
In October, 1898, the institution was
again rendered to the State, but the
hill was laid on the table. May,
1899, saw the property again exposed
for sale, but there being no satisfac-
tory bid the court refused to confirm
the sale. Finally, last year the gov
ernor having recommended bill fol
the acceptance of the home, such a
one was introduced by ". T. Gary, OF
Richmond county, and at last passed
by the assembly.
The home is about five miles from
the center of the city and is beauti
fully located. Six veterans were ad-
mitted today.
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The Tillman Resignation.

There seems to be an unwarranted
effort to force Senator Tillman to
resign his commission unconditionally,
even after Senator McLaurin has with
drawn his resignation. We give Sena-
tor Tillman credit for too much gray
matter to believe he will be bluffed or
trapped by such patent attempts to
rufie his temper and collar his job.
He went to the limit when he laid
down his six years commission IN
order to get Senator McLaurin to re-
sign. That was the sole purpose Of
the Tillman resignation, and having
been thwarted to his object why should
he persist in resigning and running
over again just to add to the gayety Of
the nations? We accord to Governor
McSweeny disinterested and patriotic
motives in returning the designations
and giving Senator McLaurin the
opportunity to withdraw his, but in
doing so he spoiled the game, and
nullifed all that Senator Tillman had
sought to accomplish. augusta
Chronicle.
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Hamilton, Bermuda, June 4.-The
governor has received notification that
the transport Armenian will arrive
here July 3, with nine hundred Boer
prisoners, and that two companies of
the Royal Warwickshire regiment will
act as their guards.
Milwaukee, Wis, June 6.-The
Pabst Brewing company suffered a loss
by fire tonight to the extent of be-
tween $50. 600 and 5000 600, fully cover
ed by insurance One man was killed
during the progress of the fire.
Aiken. June Capt. ". G. Chafee
has received his commission as post
master at Aiken and will probably
take charge at once. Mr.. c. +. Car
men has been acting as postmaster
since Mr.. Chatfield's death. After
Senator McLaurin secured the appoint
ment of Mr. Chafee his commission
was held up pending charges made
against him to the department. but
the matter seems now to be settled.
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BUG In HIS SIDE.

Danielson, Conn, May 31-With a
live bug as big as his thumb nail in
his side, Peter Clouter, of this place,
suffered for three months from what
he thought was an abscess.
Recently the insect came out from
its queer prison, fighting viciously.
Doctors hereabouts are anxiously
awaiting the results of an investiga-
ton being made by DR.. Franz Pfaf,
of Harvard Medical School, to whom
the bug has been sent for exmination.
It was three months ago when I
first felt a little lump in my right
side, said Clouter. 81 thought at
first it was boil. 1t continued to
grow and pain. Then at times I felt
queer itching and sharp pains in my
side, as though something were NOV
ing under the skin.
The lump grew nearly as large as my
fist. I didn't consult a physician,
but some of my friends told me l had
an abscess. A week ago the lump be-
came inhamed.
''As 1 examined it out crawled a
bug that looked half like potato bug
and something like spider. [ took
hold of it with my fingers and it
fought viciously with its twelve legs
and tried to get away from me. |
held it and took it to Dr.. Leclair.
He was not at home and l showed the
bug to DR.. Judson, who asked for it
and I let him have it.
Dr.. Judson said:
81 saw Cloutier examining the
bug and naturally became interested
and asked to see it. I have never
heard of such case and related it to
several of my medical friends. AS
we were unable to tell the nature of
the insect sent it to DR.. Pfaff, of
Harvard, for classihction. We are
awaiting the result with much inter
est.
''The creature had the appearance
of wood tick, being grayish in color,
with twelve legs, body about the
size of a bean and the appearance OF
a spider. l expect to hear from DR.:
Pfaff in a few days. I am inclined
to think that it grew from parasite
imbedded in the skin.
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The Great Fly Wheel Burst.

Charleston, June IA fly wheel at
the power house of the Charleston
Consolidated Railway, Gas and Elec-
tric Light Company. 16 feet in diam
eter and weighing IS tons broke into
a mvriad of fragments at II O'Clock
tonight, one of which killed nergo
woman. At the time of the accident
the wheel was making l50 revolutions
a minute and enormous pieces went
through the wall and roof. One piece,
five feet long and weighing about a
ton struck shanty $50 feet from the
power house and killed Lydia Bon
neau, negro woman. In the bed by
her side was her husband who was un
touched. After killing the woman the
mass of iron burst through the shanty
and finally half buried itself in the
ground IL feet away.
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Valuable Walnut Trees.

There is more wealth in our forests
than in gold mines if the timber is
properly cared for. One walnut tree,
cut in Haywood county last week,
brought $1,000. The people who live
in such country are rich if they
only know it. This recalls an inter
view with Mr.. S. L. Rogers, corpora
ton commissioner, which recently ap-
peared in the High Point, N. c., En-
terprise. We quote:
RAILROAD Commissioner Rogers,
who was here Saturday, was talking
about the value Of North Carolina
timber. He said that he had only one
story to relate, and that was big
one. A man in western North Caro-
lima was selling standing timber
walnut trees. The man who was buy
ing came to one very handsome tree.
He told the owner he would pay as
much as $50 for that tree. This ex-
cited the owner. He did not sell,
but sent for experts. The owner got
81, 800 for the tree (curled walnut)
as it stood. The man who cut it
down realized $1,000 for it on the
cars. 1t was shipped to New York
and yeneered one-siyth to half al inch.
The sales were watched and esti-
mated as the best that could be done,
and when all was disposed of it turn
ed out that the tree brought near $780,
600. The point is this: We have no
idea as to the value of our timber,
much of which is being sent north for
a mere song. We can become rich in
North Carolina if we work our raw
material as others work it for US. y
Raleigh, n. c., News and Observer.
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Winthrop College Board Of Trustees
Does Important Work in Short
Session.

Rock Hill, June THE board of
trustees of Winthrop college adjourn,
ed after day of hard work. Several
matters of Importance were settled. 1t
was decided to begin the next school
year on October g. This is three weeks
later than the beginning of the term
Just ending. The session will be as
long as the one just closed and will
therefore close about June 25. This
is not permanent change but is for
the year, and is made necessary by
the imperative need for the new
dor1nitory. 1t is hoped that this will
be completed before that time, but no
chances can be taken on matter Of
such importance. Any temporary ar
rangements for 200 new pupils is out
of the question. The dormitory must
be completed before the work of the
term begins.
The board decided to purchase and
put into operation a complete canning
outfit. This is with a view of can
ming fruit for use in the winter. The
outlook for crop of fruit at the col
lege farm is very fine and advantage
is to be taken of this success. The
effort will be made also to raise much
of the poultry used by the college
boarding department, and at the same
time this industry will be made the
subject of instruction. 1t was deci-
ded to make an exhibit at the South
Carolina and West Indian exposi-
tion provided the State commission
would extend any aid.
The following instructors were
elected for the coming year: Pro
fessor of natural science. Mr.. T. O.
Mabry Of Oxford, Miss, in place Of
DR.. Cleveland Able, Jr., who goes
to Germany to continue his studies
assistant in mathematics, Miss Fan
ME Watkins of Laurens; assistant in
Latin, Miss Anne Lichtenwanga OF
Knoxville, Tenn: assistant in drawing,
Miss Cornelia Stevens of Philadelphia
assistant in English, Miss Beula
Mcmillan of Charleston: assistant in
physical culture, Miss Olive Pyle OF
| the Boston Normal School of Gymnas-
tics. Miss Callett, who was for some
years the head of the department. OF
sewing, dressmaking and millinery.
and who has been at home during
the past year, was elected to her old
position. Several positions are yet to
be eflled-instructors in vocal music,
in elocution and reading, in mathema-
tics, and the resident physician. 4
change of some importance was made
in the arrangement of the years
work. Heretofore the year has been
divided into three terms of equa.
length. Hereafter there will be two
terms only. This will require some
readjustment of the course of study
and will make it necessary to hole
only two examinations instead of three
during the year..
The executive committee reported
that the contracts for completing the
dormitory had been signed. The ses
sion of the board was laborious but
/ ca+;cfaotOrv ono
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Vigor Of Men
Easily, Quickly, Permanently Re-

HINDIPO, Dr. Je.u O'Barra's (Paris)
Gees, Freoch tooic and vitahzev is sold With
written guarantee to cure Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitalty, Failing Memory, Fits, Dizzi.
ness, hys'eria, stops all drains on 'oe neF-
vous system caused oy bad habits or excessive
use of tobacco, opium, liqaors, or living
the pace tba, kills" 1t wards of iesaelty,
consumption and death II Clears the blood
and braio, builds up the shattered nerves.
restores the FIRE of Youth, apd brings the
pink glow to pale cheeks, and makes you
oung aud strong again SOC IL roxes SIS
B. mail TO sny address For gale 10 Sumter
oy DR. W LoDorne 3
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FOR SALE.

Lot on Harvin Street, with seven
houses on it. Rents now for-40 dollars
per month Terms one-fourth cash,
balance in /, 3, 8, and 4 years, inter
est at 8 per cent payable semian-
nually-( Purchaser to pay for papers
Secured by bond of purchaser and
mortgage Of the premises. Purchser
to have the right to pay ali cash, if he
desires so to do.
ALSO
Brick building on Liberty Street.
Rents for Sc per month; opposite
Harby's lime house. Same terms.
ALSO
Two story house on double lot OH
Harvin Street, below R. R. Rents for
s5 per month. Same terms.
ALSO
Three houses and lots on Brand
Street, commonly called Red and
White Street, two room houses and
and l three room house: All rented
Same terms.
One house on New Street, three
rooms: rented now at s. per month.
ALSO
One house with 5 rooms near factory.
large lot. Rents for s6 per month.
ALSO
1-3 horse wagon, broad tire. 1 dry
press brick machine with comfy right
for dry press Kennedy machine.
Apply to E. W. NOISE,
Sumter, S. G.
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GREAT RAILROAD CONSOLIDATION.
All Railroads from Mississippi TO
Pacific Coast will be United.

New York, June 3.-The Press to-
morrow will say that one tremendous
consolidation of all the railroads ope-
rating between the Mississippi river
and the Pacific coast promises to re-
suit from a settlement of the differ
ences which caused the Northern Pa
cifc corner.
The Press will say that it is able
to announce on the highest authority
that not only the differences been set
tied between the Morgan-Hill faction
and the Hartman party regarding the
Burlington deal and the relations Of
that railroad and the Northern Pacific
and the Great Northern with the I'm
ion Pacific, but also that the st.
Paul, the Chicago and Northwestern
and the Chicago Great Southern
will be taken care of in the great har-
monization scheme of the trunk lines
of the west.
Exact deails of the harmony agree
ment are withheld until j. Pierpont
Morgan arrives from Europe. He will
sail for this country tomorrow
"wednesday. James j. Hill, who has
been his representative in the North
ern Pacific conflict and in the practi-
cal management of the Morgan-Hill
railroads has remained 'incommun-
icado' giving to his friends the assur-
ance that they must wait and see.
Facts will tell the tale in good time.
'In Mr.. Hill's simple expression is
the whole truth in nutshell. The
agreement regarding the controversy
over the control of the Northern Pa
cifc means first, that that property
will remain under the direction of the
Morgan-Hill faction, although the
Kuhn, Loeb-Harriman-Gould faction,
backed by the Rockefeller and Sillman
interests, owns the majority of the
common and preferred stock combin-
ed; and, further, that the harmony
agreement will result in a closer ALI
ance between trans-Mississippi rail
roads which extend from Chicago to
the coast, and have affiliations to carry
American products to the far east. -
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THE EXAMINATIONS for the
award Of vacant scholarships in Win
throp College and for the admission of
new students will be held at the conn
ty Court House on Friday, July 18th,
at 9 a. m.
Applicants must not be less than
fifteen years of age.
When scholarships are vacated after
July 18th, they will be awarded to
those making the highest average at
this examination.
The cost of attendance, including
board, furnished room, heat, light and
washing, is $500 per month.
For further information and cata-
logue address Pres. D. B. Johnson,
Rock Hill, S. G. May y
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A SMALL BOYS IDEA.

Tom, who is four years old, heard
his pa say he was sorry not to have
any guinea squashes TO set out. Next
day Tom asked his pa to give him
some guineas so that he could raise
guinea squashes How will You do
that asked his pa III take the egg
plants and set them under those gum
cas- so they will hatch into guinea
squashes was tie reply.
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BETTER Than BABB|T METAL.

Mill men who have need for babbit
metal for renewing bearings can
obtain old type from the undersigned.
Type metal is much more expensive
than commercial babbit metal and is
much superior as any one who has
used it knows. I have lot of old
type on hand which will be sold as
babbit metal at price that will
make it cheaper than babbit.
May 80 n. G. OSTEEN.
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ORKNEY LULLABY.

A moonbeam hoateth from the skies,
Whispering Heigho, my dearie;
would spin a web before your eyes
A beautiful web of silver light
Wherein is many wondrous sight
OF radiant garden leagues away,
Where the soft tinkling lilies sway
And the snow-white lambkins are at
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Sparkling Eyes and Bright Faces.

Sparkling Eyes ana SS1goJ sases.
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the trying change from girlhood TO Woman
hood vii! 6nd in it wonderful relief aud
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cleanses the blood, clears the brain and tones
up the whole sys,em. Makes woman look
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SIS Sent by mail TO any address Sold by
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The night wind speedeth from the sea,
Murmuring: Heigho, my dearie;
l bring mariners prayer for thee;
So let the moonbeam veil thine eyes,
And the brownies sing thee lullabies-
But | shall rock thee to and fro,
Kissing the brow he loveth so,
And the prayer shall guard thy bed, l
trow-
Heigho, my dearie..''
-Eucene Field.
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Heigho, my dearie -

A brownie stealeth from the vine,
Singing: 'Heigho, my dearie;
And will you hear this song of mine
A song of the land of murk and mist
Where bideth the bud the dew hath
kist?
Then let the moonbeam's web of light
Be spun before thee silvery white.
And I shall sing the livelong night
Heigho, my dearier -
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Winthrop College Scholarship

AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
Evening star., 1901-05-13
A Slave Among the semfnOles.
rom ForoSf and Streem

character holding a position unparal-
negro slave belonging to Tallahassee's fam
lily. She is full-blood negress. with thick
lips. broad fiat nose. and kinky hair. which
may or may not have been combed IN the
last quarter century. Hannah is the last
vestige of Seminole slavery, the one great
subject of warfare seventy-five years ago
between the Seminoles and the southern
planters, and upon which, truly speaking.
was based the seven years war.
Hannah does the work of the family, and
though she is kindly treated yet certain
contempt is felt for her, for Hannah is an
este lustee' "a negro. and to the naughty
Seminole negro is the lowest of human
creatures.
The occasion when Hannah's picture was
kodaked is fresh in memory. All prepara-
tlonS were being made for the feast, but
Billy Ham, Talla haSsee'S son had not been
able to get deer. and so had purchased
beef from market thirty miles away.
With pots and kettles in readiness, Hannah
vas preparing the beef, when the little box
like instrument was gently rested on a rail
near by. Hannah's eye detected the object,
and she turned away and began busying
herself around the boiling kettle on the
ground. The camera was adjusted. finger
on button ready to snap, and a masked in
difference affected. and an animated con-
versation begun with one of the Indians
near by, when Hannah again returned to
her work about the table. Snap, went the
ed struggled locks were photographed on
the plate, and proud was the owner to pos
SeSS SO good a likeness of Uncle Sans one
and only unfreed slave.
Evening star., 1901-05-13
ReIief Association Incorporated.

Articles Of Incorporation of the Citizens
Relief Association of the District of Co
lumbia were today placed on record. The
stated objects of the society to organ
ize the collection Of moneys by voluntary
contributions or otherwise for the aid of
the deserving poor, not sufficiently cared
for from other sources, and to secure the
distribution thereof in such manner as will
tend to discourage street begging, idleness
and pauperiSm. with power to acquire in
any manner and hold real and personal
property necessary and proper for the pur-
poses of the business and objects of the
corporation
The names of the managers are stated as
follows: Mrs J. W. Bahson, Fl. F. Blount,
c. c. Cole. John +. Cook, John JOY Edison,
James f. Fitch, Mrs. Jane Gray Teunis S.
Hamlin. ]. F. Hurst. B. r. Janney. Tail
madge A. Lambert. Herbert W. Lewis, Mrs.
Mary L. D. MaCfarland, Mrs. J. H Mcfiil,
Mrs. Charles Moore. Louis w Ritchie
Henry Y. Satterlee, D. J. Stafford. George
NJ. Sternberg, w. S. Thompson George
Truesdell b. H. Warner, B. l.. Whitman H.
NJ. l. Weller, Berah Wilkins, George S.
Wilson. Simon Wolf. S. W. Woodward and
r A Pearson.
Evening star., 1901-05-13
Information Waptpd-

Howell and Taylor have written to the
District Commissioners asking that they
be furnished with the distances around the
block of land owned by Louis p Shoe
maker fronting on 9th street and Blair
road near the District line, in conformity
with the highway extension act, and also
asking for the grade of the streets. Will
liam L. Richards, the assistant engineer
has reported on the matter. stating that
the streets are not donated around the
block, and there are consequently no ap-
proved grades. No tentative studies of
grades have yet been made for the section,
and nothing can be given even in an ap-
proximate way. In regard to the matter of
distances Mr.. Richards recommends that
the writers be referred to the District sur
yeyOr
Evening star., 1901-05-13
A STEAMER SINKS
Two Passengers and Twenty Of
Crew Drowned.
THE CITY c. PADIJCAH WRECKED
She Struck a Snag in the
Mississippi River.
L HE O I HERS RES u ED

ST. LOUIS, May ia telegram from
hester Ill. says the steamer City of Pa
lucah of tie St. Louis and Tennessee River
Packet Company struck snag and sank
while back : out from Brunkhorn landing,
between Chester and Grand Tower about Q
'clsck Iast night
II is reported that one passenger was
drowned and that eight or nine of the crew
ire missing. The boat is a total loss.
The steamer City of Clifton of the same
inc passed up shortly after the accident
md took board the crew and passen-
Sr'rS.
Tha steamer City of Paducah of the ST.
LpuiS and Tennessee River Packet Com
amy left the foot of Pine street. this city
1t O'Clock yesterday afternoon for Ches-
er. Grand Tower. Cairo. Paducah and
points on the Tennessee river as far as
florence. Ala.
The latest adviCeS received by Capt Mas
"ngale are that two passengers and the
.'ck watchm1n were drowned by the sink
Ee of the City of Paducah. but they make
90 mention of any of the crew having been
-.~t- There were only fifteen cabin pas
'"HgsTs and four 'deckers'' on the boat
when 1t left here.
Miss Mabel Gardiner of this city was one
q the lost.
\ dispatch from Captain Mccoy of the
steamer City OF Clifton. which took on
'"arG the passengers and crew of the
wrecked steamer at Chester, said twelve
g"g gro deck hands were missing but II is
thought they ran away into the woods
The boat was valued at $4,000, and was
fIlly insured.
Evening star., 1901-05-13
REPORT FILED.
Answer to Complaint Respecting Col
lection of Ashes.

Answer to Complaint Respecting COl-
lection of Ashes.
Mr.. Warner Stutler, superintendent of
street cleaning, has forwarded to the Dis
trct Commissioners report from In
spector Penny the complaint entered by
E. J. Earle of 1909 Fl street northwest
against the rules governing the collection
of ashes and the conduct of some of the
drivers of city ash carts. The inspector
says Mr.. Earle's neighbors on II street and
New York avenue declare that the ash
collecting service Is satisfactory. He says
that Mr.. Earle stated to him that he did
not desire to complain against the service
rendered by the employees, but against the
law governing it. Mr. Stutler, in forward
ing the Asport. says:
Il would be glad if the writer would
give list of the names Of persons re-
ferred to in his communication wherein
he states that he can cite fifty instances
where the insolence and abuse of the
drivers have driven his neighbors to the
old way of disposing of ashes, as 1t Is the
desire of this office to have all information
of this character in order that We may
deal properly with collectors for neglect of
duty.