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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27

OF 1,5OO persons was pushed against
1T. More than 20 persons lying on
the steps underneath the heap of
bodies died from suffocation The
fire department and police were soon
on the scene, and finally succeeded
in releasing the negroes from their
pinioned positions in the entrance
The dead bodies were quickly re-
moved and the crowd inside finding
an outlet came pouring out Scores
of them lost their footing and rolled
down the long steps to the pave
ment, sustaining broken limbs and
internal injuries.
A Terrible Sight
In an hour the church had been
practically cleared and the sight
which greeted the eyes of those who
had come to aid the injured was
sickening. Down the aisles and along
the outside of the pews the dead
bodies of men and women were
strewn and the cries of the manned
and crippled were heartrending. In
few minutes the work of removing
the bodies was begun.
AS many of the suffering negroes
as could be moved by the ambulances
were taken to the hospitals and the
rest were laid out on the ground,
and there the physicians attended
them. At least Is of those brought
out injured died before they could
be moved from the ground. Most of
the dead are women, and the ply
sicians say in many cases they faint
ed and died from suffocation A re-
markable feature of the calamity
is that no blood was seen on any of
the victims. They were either
crushed or died from suffocation.
Booker Washington Unhurt.
During the stampede Booker T.
Washington and several other promi-
nent negroes were on the stage and
were unwilling witnesses to the
frightful catastrophe. None of those
in the choir or in the pulpit were
injured in the least. For few min
utes they attempted to restore or
der, but seeing their efforts were fu-
tile waited until the struggling
crowd bad advanced far enough for
them to pick up the dead and injured.
Burying the Victims
Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 22.-Sunday
was day of funerals in Birming CHAM,
the remains of SO victims of the panic
in Shiloh church being Inferred in the
various cemeteries for negroes around
the city. All of the negro churches
were crowded, and the naturally excit-
able nature of the southern negro was
wrought to high pitch by the eu-
logistic sermons over the dead bodies
at the various churches. The death list
is now known to number los, and 100
of these have been identified. The po-
lice assert that in addition at least five
bodies were taken to private houses.
This would swell the number to no.
All Of the dead negroes identified are
residents of Birmingham, except
George Wright, who is said to be from
Savannah.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
TERRIBLE DISASTER AT
NEGRO CONVENTION.
Cry of Fight" Is Mistaken Fire and q Panic o.
ours in Which Scores Are Killed and Injured
Birmingham Ala. Scene of the
Catastrophe.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 20.-In an
awful crush of humanity, caused by
a stampede in the Shiloh Negro Bap-
fist church, at Avenue G and
Eighteenth street, Friday night,
70 persons were killed and
over 100 seriously injured. The
catastrophe occurred at nine o'clock,
just as Booker T. Washington had
concluded his address to the national
convention of Baptists, and for three
hours the scenes around the church
were indescribable. Dead bodies
were strewn in every direction, and
the ambulance service of the city
was utterly incapacitated to move
them until after one o'clock. Dozens
of dead bodies were arranged in
rows on the ground outside of the
house of worship awaiting removal
to the various undertaking estab
lishmepts, while more than a score
were laid out on the benches inside.
Great Crowd Present.
The church is the largest house Of
worship for negroes in Birmingham
and the pastor says there were at
least 1000 persons in the edifice
when the stampede began. Instruc-
tions had been issued to allow no
more to enter, but the negroes forced
their way inside the building and
were standing in every aisle. Even
the entrance to the church was lit
orally packed. Just as Booker T.
Washington concluded his address
Judge Billou, negro lawyer from
Baltimore, engaged in an alteration
with the choir leader concerning an
unoccupied seat, and it is said a blow
was struck. Some one in the choir
cried: They're fighting"
Stampede Begins.
Mistaking the word fighting" for
"fre," the congregation rose en-
masse and started for the door. Men
and women crawled over benches,
fought their way into the aisles, and
those who had failed were trampled
upon like cattle. The ministers tried
again and again to stop the STAN
pede, but no power on earth could
stay the struggling, fighting mass of
humanity. The screams of women
and children added to the horror of
the scene, and through mere fright
many persons tainted, and as they
fell to the floor were crushed to
death. The level of the floor is
about Is feet from the ground and
long steps lead to the sidewalk from
the lobby just outside the main au-
ditorium. Brick walls extend on
each side of these steps for six or
seven feet, and this proved a verita-
BILE death trap. Negroes who had
reached the top of the steps were
pushed violently forward and many
fell. Before they could move Others
fell upon them and in Is minutes
persons were piled upon each other
to height of ten feet.
Exit Filled with Dead.
This wall of struggling humanity
blocked the entrance and the weight
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27

ably thinks if he gives us longer
ride he will be able to charge pro-
portionately larger fee at the end.
The Partisan cabby is very like his
London brother"
He then proceeded to describe to
me an exceedingly funny adventure
that had befallen him once in Chi
cago. The recital lasted some min
utes, and all the time we were still
pursuing our way in direction ex-
actly opposite to that which I knew
we should be following. At last l
could stand it no longer.
''The mans obviously an IDIOT"
said, "and I am going to tell him So"
81 shouldn't do that, Mr.. Fairfax"
said Hayle, in different voice to that
which he had previously addressed
me. ct had my own reasons for not
telling you before, but the matter has
already been arranged. The man is
only carrying out my instructions.
'What do you mean by already ar
ranged?" l asked, not without some
alarm.
ST mean that you are my prisoner,
Mr.. Fairfax" he said. "You see, you
are rather difficult person to deal
with, if I may pay you such a COM
pliment, and one has to adopt heroic
measures in order to cope with you. :"
'Then you have been humbugging
me all this time," cried; "but you've
let the cat out of the bag little too
soon. I think I'll bid you good-by."
was about to rise from my seat
and open the door, but he stopped me.
In his hand he held revolver, the muz-
ity to my head.
81 must ask you to be good enough
to sit down." he said. "You had bet
ter do so, for you cannot help your
self. If you attempt to make fuss
I pledge you my word [ shall shoot
you, let the consequences to myself
be what they may. You know me,
and you can see that I am desperate.
My offer to those men was only bluff.
L wanted to quiet any suspicious you
might have in order that I might get
you into my hands. AS you can see
for yourself, I could not have sue
ceeded better than l have done. I give
you my word that you shall not be
hurt, provided that you do not attempt
to escape or call for help. If you do
then you know exactly what to ex-
pect, and you will have only yourself
to blame. Be sensible man, and give
in to the inevitable"
He held too many cards for me. ]
could see at glance that 1 was out
Unanswered, and that there was moth.
ing to be gained by a struggle.
Ten minutes later the cab came to a
standstill, there was the sound of open
ing gates, and moment later we drove
into a stone-paved courtyard.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
LITTLE SLED IN THE ATTIC.

Winter again. and turn once more
To my childhood home for a holiday,
And lift the latch of the attic door
And climb its rickety, worn stairway.
Ancient umbrellas, rent and torn,
Lanterns, saddles, and horseshoes OLD.
Trenchers and cradles, and samplers worn,
Trinkets of silver, and bits of gold;
Garments so quantity out of style,
Books and parchments, yellow ana dim,
Tools that no workman's art begulle,
And dishes no house-mother conjures in;
Through all the rubbish find my way
Tony dear little brothers cherished sled;
1t has made US happy for many day,
And its sight wakes memories long since
dead.
Handsome carriages, built for ease,
Railway palace-cars, rich and grand,
Steamships blowing the mighty seas,
JeWeled treasures from every land
All from my vision pass away!
Rarest melodies cease to fowl
ana the sweetest chimes that I hear to-day
Are the bells Of little sled over the snow.
Never song of the vanished years,
Full of the rhythmic notes of joy,
Can thrill my spirit or free my tears
Like the musical laugh of happy boy.
~ va iiOl near lt-SO SllFSIy dIO StOcaA
Have you heard any other ring out like
his?
He is laughing aloud in glory now,
Through a thorny pathway he trod to
bliss.
Call me weakly, We women white,
Laugh as We will, stout-hearted men!
I'd give for one hour of the old delight,
All I have sought or known since then.
o. the years! O. my brother! miss him
sore,
Who rides over pavements the angels
tread,
In the City where nobody sorrows more.
And they laugh and shine who were sad
and dead.
And vow once more to be pure as snow,
To tighten the burdens that others feel,
To smile when the selfish tears would flow,
And when proud and bitter to humbly
kneel
With my face to the morning I'll travel on
With my brow to the stars, if fall I'll
lie;
will go to him who will not return,
In the Land of the Holy, some by and by.
And through the grace of the One Divine
Who babe US live as little child,
will keep my trust, I will bide my time,
Till 1 laugh with my brother-the unde-
filed.
Rev. Frances>E. Townsley, in Union Sig
nal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27

CHAPTER IX.-CoNTINUED.
Gin point of fact" he said, ST may
say that I have travelled from Dan
to BeersLeba, and, until I struck
this present vein of good fortune.
had found all barren. Some day, if
l can summon up sufficient courage,
l shall fit out an expedition and re-
turn to the place whence the stones
came, and get some more, but not
lust at present. Events have been
. little too exciting there of late to
let US consider it a healthy country.
By the way, have you heard from
'ur friend, Kitwater, yet?"
II have" ] answered, land his re-
ply is by no means satisfactory"
81 understand you to mean that he
will not entertain my offer?"
I nodded my head.
HE must have all or nothing ne
declares. That is the wording of the
telegram I received"
"Well, he knows his own affairs
best. The difference is a large one,
and will materially affect his in
come. Will you take creme de minthe-
kummel or cOgnac?
"Cognac, thank you," I replied, and
that was the end of the matter.
During the remainder of the even
ing not another word was said upon
the subject. We chatted upon vari-
ETY. of topics, but neither the mat
ter of the precious stones nor even
Kitwater's name was once men
toned. I could not help fancying,
however, that the man was consider
ably disappointed at the monaco
ceptance of his preposterous offer
He had made a move on the board,
and had lost it. I knew him well
enough, however, by this time to feel
sure that he had by no means de-
SPARED yet of winning the game.
Men of Gideon Hayle's stamp are
hard to beat.
Now" he said, when we had
smoked our cigarettes, and after he
had consulted his watch, ssthe
night is still young. What do you say
if we pay a visit to a theater-the
Hippodrome, for instance. We might
while away an hour there very pleas
antly, if you feel SO disposed.'
| willingly consented, and we &C.
cordingly left the restaurant. Once
we were in the street Hayle called a
cab, gave the man his instructions.
and we entered it. Chatting pleas
antly, and still smoking, we passed
along the brilliantly Illuminated
boulevards. I bestowed little, if any,
attention on the direction in which
we were proceeding. Indeed, it would
have been difficult to have done so,
for never during the evening had
Hayle been SO agreeable. A more
charming companion no man could
have desired. 1t was only on chanc-
ing to look out the window that I
aiscovered we were no longer in the
-ayly-lighted thoroughfares, but
were entering another and dingier
part of the town.
"What is the matter with the
driver?" I asked. Doesn't he know
what he is about? This is not the
way to the Hippodrome! He must
have misunderstood what you said to
him. Shall | hail him and point out
his mistaken"
mo, | don't think 1t is necessary
for you to do that" he replied.
DOUBTLESS he will be on the right
track IN few minutes. He prob
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
Jealous Mans Deed.

Johnstown, Pa, Sept. 22.-David M.
Gouchner, well-known young man,
shot and seriously wounded Miss Leo
rena Winnebrenner, aged II years,
near her home in Conemaugh, near this
city, Saturday night, and then sent a
bullet into his own heart, dying in
stantly. Jealousy and a desire for re-
venge are given as the causes for the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
Reception to Boer Leaders

Antwerp, Belgium, Sept. 20.-Gens.
Botha, Delarey and Dewet arrived
here Friday and were received with
great enthusiasm by crowds of peo-
pie estimated to have numbered 3OO,-
900. The demonstration was not
marred by single anti-British cry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
To insist ON Revision.

Oyster Bay, Sept. 10 President
Roosevelt, after conference with
senatorial advisers, decided that the
public cry for tariff revision must be
needed, and will announce his plan to
meet the demand in one Of his western
speeches. =
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
To Attack Rebels.

Willemstadt, Island OF Curacao,
Sept. 22-President Castro Of Vene-
zuela left Valencia Friday for Tocuyito
at the head of a well-equipped force
of 5000 mem with II guns, to attack the
revolutionary army commanded by
Gen. Luciano MindOZd
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
To Abolish subtreasurfes.

Washington, sept. 22.-Ihe admins
tration plans to change the financial
system of. the United States by abol-
ishing subtreasuries, aking banks de-
positories of public money and accept
ing any approved bonds as securities,
hoping to prevent financial stringent
cies
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
Asks Wfthdrawal Of Troops.

Washington, Sept. %. = President
Palma requests the withdrawal of
the remaining United States troops
from Cuba, and the matter has been
referred to Secretary Boot by the
state department.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
A Sidewalk PRESCRIPTION.

The busy doctor was hurrying down
the street when he was stopped by a
man noted for his ability to get "side-
walk" advice.
81 am thoroughly worn out, and sick
and tired. Wha. ought I to take 2"
asked the man.
Take cab," replied the unfee. an
doctNr.-N. Y. TimeA
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27
My Shangest Case
BY GUY BOOTHBY.
Author of "Dr. Kikola,' - I" The Beautiful
White Devil" "Pharos. The
Egyptian" Etc.


Copyrighted, 1901, by Ward, Lock q Col
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-09-27

81 rather fancy Messrs. Kitwater and
Codd will have just such kindly things
to say concerning you in the future
as they do about me now" he said, as
he moved toward the door. "And now
wish you good-by. AS l leave Paris
almost Immediately, I don't suppose
shall have the pleasure of seeing you
again. For your own sake should adj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-20

FINED TWENTY DoLLARs.-A young
colored man named James McKeoney,
from Washington, was arrested about
half-past three O'Clock yesterday morn
ng on the charge OF holding up
Young white man named Jerry Gems
mer. The prisoner was arraigned 10
the Police Court tDis morning when
the evidence was to The elect tnal
Gensmer, who is employed part OF tn
night ct the Globe Flour Mills. was on
his way home sod when near Fsyetie
alley on Union street be was accosle
by McKenney who held bin at the
point of pistol. Later McKenney
went to the waiting room OF the WASH
ington Ferry COmpsny and attemp teu
to enter, but was stopped by Mr.. For
rest. the wstc1maU. The negro hsd
smell badge on his cCai with the woTos
80. :. detective" 90 It. This be dis
played to AR. Forrest which, be said.
would gain him adniitance. He was
still refused aud a telephone message
WAS ssnI TO the station house waen
Lieutenant Smith sent Officers May
hugh and Sher wood 10 the ferry wharf
WDefa lbe2 fouod MeKenosy and
piacsd him unGer arres'. The dsrkey
Id che Ulcers ne WAS a music and
school tescaor aud had come to Alex
andfa to pay visit to Alice Kite;
that hs had been 10 company WITH
Gsosmsr and With bin had visited
several houses. aud that when bis con-
panion wanted him to 20 into untLe-
ouented nei2hborhood be refused. DE
deoisd holding Geosmer up and said be
had no pistol. nor vas one touoh on
him By The ofiiee's VINO searched IN
He said hat ne went TO the voting
room OF the ferry company TO get GU
of tie rain. H told in slb'taoce the
same story 10 the Mayor tnls morning.
He was fl aed $40 sad IN default OF pay
meut will serve 80 days ou the chain
gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-20
TELEGRApHlC BREVITIES.

Eleven prisoners escaped from the
Federal prison at MoKells near Taco
me, Wash, on Sunday, by ourrowing
through a cement floor iuto the air
pipes.
Mrs. @. w. Bolmts, Of Chicago, widow
OF DER Emery, knOw0 as the Utah ST..
Yer King, Ia bulldog mayo ficsnt res
idence here, aGd In social way will
entertain handsomely. Mr.. Emery left
ria wife fortune estlma'ei n 800 COO :
900 Sac wes known throughout che
West as the Diamond Q 60.
Mis- Sophia Z,niny vas sho; 90 the
street at Cleveland, o oio. ~ Alexander
Ioore, clerk In drug store, last
eight. Two bullets took fl c.. Hei
sounds are SAID no, 10 Dc fatal. Moore
went Immediately to his home and took
poison, rom the effect of which he died
10 about an hour. he was In love With
the girl but his attentions were coldly
received by her.
President Pooseve today signed draft on
the Secretary OF Treasury for $1,000, the
value of the silver bulletin seized IS loot by
the u. s. Marines at Tientsin. The drsf.
will be turned over TO the Secretary Of Stale
who will cash 1t aud transmit the money 10
Pekin through Minister WI.
The plant OF the II We.ter Co., at Men,
phis, ono OF the largest stove foundries in the
south, has been DESTROYED by FIRE. The loss
will probably reach $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-20
FIFTY-SEvENTH CONGRESS.
Washington, D. c., Jan. 20.
aFNATE.

NJ. AllIsoa made bis first appearance
on the Il )or of the Sen0 iris morning,
since the holiday soiDuromsnt. he
was warmly congratulated UPON his re-
election.
Mr.. Lodge, chairman of The Commit
tee on the Philippines, reported the
Philippine tariff revenue bill, and gave
nolice that on tuesday at 2 o'clock he
would call up the bill aud urge lis pas
sag.
He ssiG lie would delay uDtll tomor.
/ row q discussion OF the bill, out he
would at this time state that he bad no
intention Ct unoUly pressing il. He
belisved there was o desire on the
pstl OF the minority Q obstruct its con-
siderstioD, but be recognized the desire
for a thorough debate, ard would give
propsr opportunity for suct.
Mr.. r Wins presented report OF the
mlno.itv 10 the form OF a substitute bill.
He esye notice that he would toner
row fol- W Mir. L dyes statement by
ons urcn the m s-ure presented By
him. Both the bill and the Gu slitu Q
we're Iead,
TIE sbiO subaldy bill wac reported
from the Committee gu Commerce q, d
went to he calendar.
Toe House bill extending the irark-
log privilege to Mrs, Ida s. McKloiey
was pi s5ed.
Ia introducing q bill to prevent trans
por,ation OF dele,erious food products
aud for the appointment OF pure food
commission, Mr.. Cullom wished to
state that the N sasure was introduced
by request.
The House invalid pensions bill was
favorably reported from the Committee
on Pensions.
Mr.. Plstt in Directing to various bills
introduced providing for increasing the
clerical force OF the Senate announced
that he believed the cost Of the clerical
and official force was DOW greatly In
excess of the salary and mileage Of
Senators.
Mr.. Spooner aud Mr.. Galliuger
united 10 coDdemDipg The present ell.
legged lax methods OPPOSING upon such
measures and advocated retrenchment.
HOUSE.
Mr.. Grosvenor asked unanimous SON.
sent to print in the Record the pro.
gram OF the memorial exercises to be
given 10 honor of the la!e President
Mckinley.
i Mr.. Cannon, Chairman Of the sppro.
priation Committee, moved that the
House take up the urgent deficiency
bill.
Mr.. Sherman took the chair.
Mr. Cannon began the debate with
an explanation of the measure.
The first squsbble OF the day took
plsc, over that section OF the bill ap.
priatirg half q million dollars for an
army post elk miles from Msuils.
MIR. Richardson oontended that as
there Is no Law on the statute boob 9
providing for such post, Mr. Cannon
had 90 right to Insert that section 10 the
MEASURE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-20

PERsONAL.-R- p. P. Phillips, rec
tor of st. Paups Church, wss suffering
WITH cold yesterday afternoon atd the
service at night at that church was dis
pensed with. He is about today how
ever.
Mr. Gordon PHILIPPE, OF this city, is
seriously Ill 10 Washington. He is
suffering from typhoid fever.
Mrs. Hattie NJ. Dobbs, OF Norfolk, is
visiting Mrs. Andrew ]. Greer, at her
residence, 1877 south Patrick street.
Bishop Gibson will pay an official
visit to the Episcopal churches In this
city on February %.
Mr.. B. Wheat continues quite SICK at
his home on Duke street.
Mrs r. w. Hunter, OF this city, and
Miss Ellen Daineerfeld, Of Washington,
are among the pstronesses OF tue
Southern Relief ball to be given at the
Arlington, in Washington, on the 2Sih.
Mr.. K. E Lee, of Fairfax. is chairman
of the floor committee,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-20
Child Warth Millions.

my child is worth millions to me, says
Mrs. Wary Bird OF Harrisburg. Pa, yet 1
would have loot her by Group had not pur.
chased q bottle OF One Minute Cough Cure
One Minute Cough Cure is sure cure for
coughs, Group and throat and lung troubles.
An absolutely safe cough cure which acts
The youngest child csR take
II with entire safety The little ones like
the taste and remember how often 1t helped
them. Every family should have bottle Of
One Minute Cough Cure handy. At this
season especially it.may be needed suddenly.
For sale by E. 3. Lesdbester d sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-20

GEN. LEES BIRTHDAY Yesterday
was the ninety-6fth suDlversiiy OF the
birth of General Robert Edward Lee
Az the anniversity fell on Sunday to-
day was appropriately observed 10 this
CITY. throughout the State and through
ouJ the entire South by ba6qnets, mili.
tsry parades, and other memorial
exercises. 10 this city he banks were
cloaed and he public and most OF the
private schools gave holiday. Toe
weather has been fne and those who
had "a day of" by virtue of the oc'
cssion sojoyed it by endulgiDg 10 walks
and visiting Washington and other
nearby places. r. E. Lee Camp OF
Confederate Veterans will Civ their
annual banquet 10 Odd Fellows Hall
tonight in honor OF the. occasion. AS
stated Saturday, every arrangement
has been made and all who propose to
atteod are anticipating spending q
pleasant evening.