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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
TRElsURERs Want MORE Pay.
Meeting of County Treasurers
Held in Columbia to Induce
Legislature to Increase
Salaries.

Columbia, Jan. 27.-Pursuant to a
call recently issued by County Treas
urer Hough, a meeting of county
treasurers of. the State was held this
Afternoon in the Comptroller Generals
Office. The object of the meeting is
to induce the Legislature to increase
county treasurers' salaries. Compare
lively few were present, but it is said
all but one have written that they
endorsed the plan. The exception is
Treasurer Cauthen, of Lancaster, who
says the salaries are high enough, and
the other treasurers as well as people
generally we're maazed that there
should be an Office holder on earth
who held TO any such views. Those
present were; Guy, Of Chester; Folk,
Of Bamberg; Wylie, of Fairfield j:
Smith, of Colieton; Langford, Of
Hampton; Long, of Horny Copeland,
of Laursns, and Rolling, of Williams
burg.
The following committee was ap-
pointed TO bring the matter of increase
Of salary before the Legislature; E.
D. Tree, of Barnwell: Wylie, of Fair
field: Langfold, of HAMPTON Hough
of KershaW: Bartles. OF Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
STATUTE OF WASHINGTON
FOR GERMANY.
Louisville Turner Society Starts a
Movement To Send One From
German-Americans.

Louisville. KY, Jan. PA move
nen5 was inaugurated last night by
the members of the Louisville Turn-
gemeinde to present to the German
nation statue of George Washington
III token of the friendly feeling exist
ing between the Germna and American
peoples and in return for the statute
of Frederick the Great, which is to be
presented by Kaiser Wilhelm and erect
ed in Washington.
The suggestion OF the Turngeneinde.
which was embodied in a memorial
addressed to the German-Americans, is
that the various German societies Of
this country combine to raise the
money for the statue and have it
placed in Berlin. The idea was en-
Enthusiastically received by those in at
tendance last evening, and Messrs.
Charles Neumeyer. J. Hardman and
H. Neubeck were appointed COM
mibtee to draw up the memorial and lay
the matter before the National Turn
gemeinde organization at Indianapolis.
Ii the idea meets with favor there
IS will then be extended to the other
German societies Of the country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
The PEABODY FUND.
Scheme TO Establish a College for
Teachers at Some Suitable
Point in the South.

Washington, January 9.-The board
Of trustees of the Peabody education
fund held a special meeting IN this
city today for the purpose of formulat.
ing plan by which the work of the
board and that of the general educa-
tion board, which is working along
the same lines, shall not be duplicated.
The following members we're pre-
sent; Samuel E. Green, Massachusetts,
Jas. 7. Porter, Tennessee; J, Pier
pont Morgan, New York; Chief
Justice Fnller, of the Supreme Court
VIM. A. Courtenay South Carolina
II. NJ. Somerville, Alabama; Chas.
E. Fenner, Louisiana: Ex-President
D. E. Gilman, of Johns Hopkins I'm
iversity: Geo. Peabody Wetmore,
Rhode Island; Senator Hoar, Mas
sachusetts Ex-Attorney General Rich
ard Olney; Ex-Secretary of the Interior
Hoke Smith, Georgia; the Rt. Rev.
VIM. G.. Doane, New York.
The general subject of education in
the South was discussed.
The most important action taken
was the adoption of the following re-
solution:
"That in the opinion of the board of
trustees the fund in its hands, or a
portion of the income thereof, should
be applied, so far as legal and practi-
cable, to the establishment and main
tenance of a teachers college, to be
called the Peabody College for
Teachers at such point in the South
ern States as may be found advisable.
That committee of five, to be ap-
pointed by the Chair, is hereby directed
to confer with any other boards or per-
sons interested in the subject matter
and to report at the next meeting of
the board eplan for carrying into
effect the purposes and objects above
stated, and that the committee be
authorized to call to their aid such
associates as may by them be deemed
necessary
The following persons were appoint
ed as the committee: DR.. Gilman, Ex-
Secretary of State Olney, Senator
Hoar, j. P. Morgan and Ex-Secretary
of the Interior Hoke Smith.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
TERRIFIC COLLISION At VALEsBURG
Three Dead Bodies Have Been
identified and the Number May
Reach Twenty.

Tucson, Ariz, January 2S.-A dis
astrous collision occurred on the South
ern Pacific Railroad early this morning
between two passenger trains. The
wreck occurred near Valesberg, Ari-
zona, seventeen miles east of this city.
and details as to the cause are diff
cul5 to obtain. It appears that both
trains were running at full speed and
came together with terrific crash.
The engines and cars were piled up in
a mass and Immediately took fire from
the exploding oil tanks Of the engines.
The flames were communicated to the
cars, eleven of which were consumed.
As soon as the news of the wreck
reached Tucson, relief train was sent
to the scene of the disaster. This train
has just returned, bringing seventeen
of the injured. Several of the injured
were taken to Benson, Arizona. The
first news Of the wreck reached here
when tourist car, which had broken
away from the east-bound train, ran
down grade to Tucson, where it was
stopped.
Manager Agler said: ssTelegrams
we have received say that the collision
took place before daylight this morn
ing, and that it was caused by the
negligence Of the telegraph operator at
Esmond, station fourteen miles
east of Tucson. The west-bound
train, called the "Sunset Limited, F"
was two hours late and was travelling
on the time Of another train. The
east-hound train was the Crescent City
Express, which left the Oakland Mole
at 10 o'clock Monday morning. The
operator at Esmond should have set
signals, stopped the west bound train
and delivered orders to the engineer,
which should have caused him to have
taken side track, as designated by the
division train dispatcher.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
A Weak Stomach

Causes weak body and invites disease
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures and strength
ems the stomach, and wards Off and over
comes disease. ] B Taylor. prominent
merchant of Chriesman, Tex. says: Il
could not eat because of q weak stomach.
1 lost all strength and run down in weight
All that money could do was done, but all
hope of recovery vanished. Hearing of
some wonderful cures effected by use Of
Kodol, l concluded to try 1t. The first
bottle benefited me- and after taking four
bottles l am fully restored to my usual
strength, weight and health" S Hugh
son s Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
The Easy Pill.

DeWitt's Little Early Risers do not grippe
nor weaken the system. They cure bilious
ness. iaundice, constipation and inactive
livers, by arousiug the secretions, moving
the bowels gently, yet efectualIy, and Civ
ing such tone and strength to the glands
of the stomach, liver and bowels that the
cause of TIE trouble is removed entirely.
These famous little pills exert decided
tonic effect upon the organs involved, and
if their use is continued for few days
there will be no return of the trouble. j S
Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
MONUMENT TO Mr.. GONZALES.
Suggestions Concerning PROPOSE
tion Made by Mr. w, A. Clark.
To The State.

10 Inc SCaIe.
/ have read with profound interest
and approval the suggestions which
have come from several sources that
the citizens of South Carolina erect a
monument TO the memory OF the late
n. G. Gonzales, editor and martyr.
We owe it to ourselves and to his
memory that we do so.
AS editor he was the champion Of
law and order, and made relentless
warfare against lawlessness and vice.
For this cause his life has been sacri-
feed. He died q martyr to the cause
he SO brave1y advocated.
AS law abiding citizens, jealous OF
the good name Of our State, and anx-
ious for its future welfare, let Us rear
a monument worthy Of his name and
the cause he so worthily espoused (;
which shall stand also as our silent
but lasting protest against the lawless-
ness SO prevalent in our State.
would therefore suggest that sub
scrption lists be opened at the several
banks and books stores in the city
where subscri ptions for this purpose
may be received; and that commit
tes be hereafter appointed by the sub
scribers who shall be charged with
the duty OF selecting and erecting a
monument worthy of the cause.
Yours respectfully.
W. A. Clark.
January 27, 1903.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
LUNA7IGS BURNED TO DEATH.
Terrible Affair in London---Fiffy.
Two Women Perish in
Burning Asylum.

London, Jan. 27.-Fifty-two insane
patients, all women, were burned to
death by fire at the Colney Hatch
asylum this morning.
The outbreak occurred in the Jew
ish wing of the institution. The
flames spread with great rapidity and
before they could be got under control
FIVE wooden buildings, including dorm
itories and the doctors apartments,
were gutted.
All the efforts of the officers were
directed towards moving the insane
inmates, but the later became wild
with excitement and so panic stricken
that not only were they unable to help
themselves but greatly impeded the
operations of those trying to save
them. ~
There were nearly 600 persons in the
burned annex at the time the fire was
discovered, and most Of them were safe
ly transferred to the main building
which was uninjured.
All the victims were lunatics. Their
charreo remains presented horrlfying
spectacle. The asylum was besieged
Dy ANXIOUS TelaLlVeS OF ITlenQS OF Uae
patients vino arrived from all quarters,
Pitiable scenes were witnessed as
weeping men and women left the prem
ises after ascertaining that relatives
or friends had perished in the hamees.
The nurses had terrible experience
in trying to assist the insane people,
who were so panic stricken that they
had literally to be driven to place of
safety. The inhammable premises
almost Immediately became a furnace.
Nothing was left standing. The cor
rugated ison roofs of the dormitorieS
and the bedsteads of the patients were
melted by the intense heat.
Some of the lunatics were burned
in their beds and the charred remains
of others were found huddled together
in corners, while groups of partially
consumed bodies on the site of the
corridors showed that many persons
lost their lives and sacrificed those of
others in their frantic efforts to force
passage through the man building.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
coal TRAIN Robbed.

Chicago, Jan. PA mob of nearly
800 men, women and boys held up a
Chicago and Northwestern coal train
and carried away the contents of five
cars before they were dispersed by the
police.
Women led the attack, uncoupled
the cars in number of places and init
midating the train crew. For three
hours traffic was suspended while the
mob increased to more than a thou
sand persons.
a riot call was turned in and order
finally restored. Three women and two
men were arrested, but the menacing
attitude of the crowd caused the
women to be quickly released.I
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
Belgium to Act as Receiver.

Paris, January 28.-It was learned
today that the Belgian charge
d'afaires at Caracas, n. Van der
Heyde, has informed his diplomatic
aad official colleagues that Belgium will
undertake the administration of the
Venezuelan customs in behalf of the
allies and other foreign claimants,
thus relieving the United States and
other parties interested from the re-
sponsibilities of administering the
settlement. Belgian agents will be
appointed to receive the customs and
distribute the respective portions to
the different claimants.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
Ex-Secretary Long Very III.

Boston, Mass, Jan. 29.-John D.
Long, former secretary of the navy, is
critically i'll at st. Margaret's hos
pital in this city. Tonight three
physicians are at his bedside, his wife
and daughter are close at hand, and
his young son has been summoned
from bingham. Mr.. Long has been
mildly delirious for several days. He
is suffering from catarrh of the bladder
complicated by disease analogous to
the grip.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
yaquis Again on War Path.

Cananea, Mexico, January 2s.-The
Yaeuis have attacked the town of San
Marcial, the mining centre of the
State, and almost taken possession
of it. The defenders of San Marcial
against the Yaquis ..inlcuded more
than twenty Americans, eight of whom
were killed, among them Mr.. Nc
A]lister formerly superintendent of
the Puerto Citos Mine. Of this place /;
Frank Pendleton, formerly foreman
of the same mine, and Ed Shut and
George Carroll. It is stated there
were number of Americans on the
side of the Yaquis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
Situation in mazatlan.

Mazatlan, January 28.-Many people
nowss in the lazaretto will die. More
families have taken out permits to
leave the city The steamer Liman-
tour has brought disidfecting appa
ratus. 1t is now proposed to disinfect
all money in circulation. Contribu-
tions for the relief Of the sufferers con
tinue to come in generously.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
WOODS ELECTED TO
The SUPREME BENCH.
The Deadlock Broken and the Pee
Dee Man Wins.

Columbia, Jan. 2S.-The dead lock
of the joint assembly was broken to-
day by the election Of G. a. Woods,
of Marion, as Associate Justice Of the
State Supreme Court to succeed Y. j..
Pope, promoted to the Chief Justice
ship. The vote for Mr.. Woods vas
81 while Robert IAldrich, his closest
competitor received 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
MYSTERIOUS Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the difference
She who is blushing with health uses DR..
Kings New Life Pills to maintain it. By
gently arousing the lazy organs they com
pei good digestion and head off constipa
tion. Try them.. Only 25c, at ] F w
DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.

The only positive cure for blind, bleed
ing, itching and protruding piles. cuts,
burns, bruises, eczema and ali abrasions
of the skin. DeWitt's is the only Witch
Hazel Salve that is made from the pure,
unadulterated witch hazel-all others are
counterfeits. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is made to cure-counterfeits are made to
sell. Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-04

Nordhausen. Prussia, Saxony, Jan.
27.-Prince Wolfang Zu Stolberg-
Stolber was found shot dead early this
morning in the park of his castle at
Rottleberode. His rife was nearby
but it is not known whether he was
murdered or accidentally shot himself.
The princes father died Ia few days
ago.
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Fill out this blank, mail deliver it in person to T. B.
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First day of May 1903 the contest be decided by the fol-
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
HANDMoRE WON THE STAKE.
Good Cheer Led to the Stretch, p"'
Mns leaten Il Nose.

Detroit. July i.-Highland Parks racins
drew 900 persons this afternoon and FUR
nished some sensational finishes. The Roy
al Oak Farm Stakes for 2-year-olds, six
furlongs. was won by Handmore, coupled
with Two Penny as the Baker entry. and
.yId at ; to }. Good Cheer led into l9e
tenth and beaten by nose. The riding OF
I Walsh and Munro was feature. Track
fast; weather clear. Summary:
Firs, race, i've MISUNDERSTANDING lbs Munro).
5 TO J. won: orderly. IS lFietcherl 70 second:
Caybon. IS M. Johnson: ) 10 l. third Tine.
- Caloosa Hatchie, Dick Ripley, Too Man2
Flo Manola. Leeto. The World and Louise Men
Second race six Administration Cottage. liz
,Nunro), TO !. won: Harlem Lane. lQl lFfrstl
> to i. second: Hopedals. lOl ll:dwardsl. 10 to :.
third Time. 1854. Mr.. Upton. sprinEwa:eF
I'll Third I'D race. one nile-wire In. ia q. Walsh,
TO !. won: TaxEian. IS N; Gilmore. TO !.
Miiioughby Merriment and Auigari also ran.
Fourth face. four furonss ROYAL Oak Farm
TO ), won: Good cheer, iG2 Munro. > 10 l.. sec
I:9 Two Penny, Lizzie Ward and Jessie J.
Fifth race one mile and an elsh:h-Baird 10,
ct Dean. to ]. won: Aniniosity. lg tMunrol.
TO l. second LouTsy ia q Msish,: NJ, 70 l.
Mat simpson. Doctor Moody. John Drake and
Sixth race. six furlonEs-EPilemic; To- &C. Kcl-
to l. second: Kite. 100 u. Walsh. TO . third.
Time. i:TTig Helen oakford. Fio.enza Flora
Hooper Diamonds and Rubies. Annola, Nigh,
seventh race. s;eepltchase. fun course-Imre-
rialist l5s ,Dolanl. even. won; Captain, onover,
i2i CRowserl. 70 :. second: psryl -; Pembcr-
Pat Nv Bow also ran.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
Field and Track Events Features
Of TwcntyFifth Annual
Picnic.
CONTESTS SOLELY FOR LADIES.
Old and Young Compete for the
Valuable Prizes Offered for
Fcats of Strength and
Skill.


., tho N scot,i. clans , af s. ,nmis we're held
Yesterday afternoon and evening a, Nor
mandy Grove.
,r,,a ,rag,.,,,,,,o corsfs,sd mostly q, ath-
lettc cent. On account Of the large num-
hey , Of vents and the number Of contestants.
w.. rt 1[ -,
om,rad ~ dcriTe mo-, rba atblntic events
w.-e governed 5r the rulss of the Western
,,t,,o.;, IT,,
Man a. , ,Tn ;,.., ,,.,o,,. ,.,,s,es in the
cil 'n% o. me "Ss' amateur a,neses made
in several ,lashes Pre!imnares hal to be
run III most Of the events. on account Of
the Iar-. number OF ent-ies.
Tho t-arI' rqf,f,i, .,..rc. :, p R,a,1.
handicapper; George Rhodes. referee: Gil
:, .' ., I'm. GER III ya,ds-
go"'se' .. ~ '''ah'; starter: =; II.
Gasr imeEse9er Wa $780, &scar nnS 1GG sn
Ell. tndges: r. II. Riand and n r. Ferris.
field judges; J. N. A1cCash. quoting judge.
each event. Other features OF the pro-
srala'''e were Scottish dances by me Eouns
',i'u 'lo,.s S'' IN 'as Up
35 'i,Icfi ace ey HoDe fajov ' results OF 'ne
ICt-yard dash. iau!.cap-J 8. Fleming. St
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F,rst wor. -. sccoif I.I. an hind r.arI
sy.Irt yin.
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scratch second. :; W-rn5 ID tsc-atci.'. third
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
DOuEo WON THE HANDICAP.
Beat HiGh-Class Field in Concy
Island Feature.

New York. July 4.-One Of the biggest
crowds ever present ut the Ccney Island
jockey CLUB track was in attendance to-
day. Fully 5000 persons saw J. W. Colts
Douro. with Redcern up. win the Long
Island Handicap at a mile and a furloaG.
The Colt hrse w28 quoted ct 70 to !.
Herbert was second and the favcrite Roe
hampton, third Blues made the running
Tor half 4 mile where Herbert took the
lead aad held it to the stretch. Redfern
then sent the Colt horse to the front and
won driving by two lengths.
The Spring Stakes for 2-year-olds went
to August Belmont's Gallant. who beat
out the favorite, Broomstcs. by two
lengths Summary:
FIRST race. The Iadeps7dsace, stesrlechasee
1Veach. y - Won; FeIhunter. I25 o. tirID
sh sa Tine G .", jad % p as1 and NJ T. ri:
Shrner ,also ran. Bob Alone refused.
longs main tack Rigodon IL (iiannGr) u
TO !. WoT: buke 81 keagall ia tinrns'. 70 !.
Tine; l:l$ -. Knight Of Harlem saccharins;r:
! Ala.d sGherk Eytr..t ma H,sle5tead King
of niFd fI Frr fS snTng anGp last liz g
S to !. won. .BEeomst!ek.. L; ,odom, 3 to .
sscond:, Moiiarib. u tBailman), 20 70 |. third
PAYNE and The southeraer also ran.
Fourth race. The Long Island Handican. ere
!. won: Herbert. 10 Burns. % to l. second !:
EoehaTnpton. i0T Cochran. 10 ; rhirl. Time
la IL: Artcuiste. Isniter. Blues. Lux Casta
Injunction. Tusat Bsy. Hunter Raine and Allan
also ran.
Fifth race. last five end half frrlongs Of Eu-
| turitv ccurTo. SallinE-Eass-.. 1O5 CRice). 20
]. won; EScentrsl. SO CW. Fisher, 10 / secon i:
l'rnuyille. Ios Hicks. to /. third Time .OS.
| Sir Walt, Sweet Tone. I5neytee. Royatoa I.u-
lrnosty, Berosa, Elota and King Raine also
| Ian.
Sixth race ore mile and sixteenth en- .urr.
| Sell!nE-Tribes Hill III Ilrscu). TO l. wo-
! Dark Planet: 1ct Cannon. g 70 l.. SECOND: Ar
| Past. Ca.-oli d. CoEsvei!, McWilliauls Court
enay Scofier. Neither one. Lowly and The Ee-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-07-05
sANTON WON SHERIDAN STAKE.
Peter Paul Lowers Trnck Record for
EiNe EurlNnyS.

Chicago, July 4.-Santon won the Sheri-
dan Stakes AZ Washington Park to-day by
a neck from Flying Ship. Flo Clarline was
third The event. which was virtual re-
newal of the American Derby. and has
frequently been won by Derby winners
did not draw attractive field. The
Picket Bernays and Savable We're out of
The race. but the result had Derby tinge.
Santoa is owned by Middleton G. Jung
bluth. who captured the Derby purse. and
he was ridden by Eelgesen, who won the
riding honors of the Blue Ribbon event
Sarton was 20 to In the betting.
The racing at Washington Park furnished
medley as to track conditions. In the
first race of the afternoon Peter Paul low
cred the track record for five furlonss to
:5aS.. Then it rained. Before the Sheri-
dan Stakes was called the track was a
sea OF mud and water. and only the mud
ders had chance.
Fore and Aft was favorite for the Sheri-
dan. but he was lost in the going. Santon
chased Flying Ship to the stretch. and then
came on gradually and won. AS Santon
ran record-breaking race yesterday on
a fast track, the feat of winning in the
mud to-day was considered unusual. He
carried 10 pounds to-day and stood a hard
drive in the stretch. The time for the mile