davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
assFTs OF CLINTON COLLEGE.


DR.. McPheeters, Statement of lnstitu-
stitution's value-other Things
besides Money.
Dr.. ". NJ. McPheeters, chairman OF
com nittee appointed by the board OF
trustees to receive propositions for
the location Of the college. has issued
the following open letter to the Rev. 5.
s catledge of Anderson upon the
s,, s,,h5ast saThe Presbyterian College Of
so,,tb carolina; It's Assets, Present
and Prospective, Peeuniary and 9th
erwise.'
The letter follows:
The Rev. S. j. cartledge,
Anderson. S. G.
Dear Brother Cartledge:
since my previous letter to you [
have received a communication from
Mr.. II. Frank Wilson, master for
sumter county, making the following
very pertinent Inquiries: First. what
endowment, if any, has the Presbyte-
Ran college, Second, what property,
If any. viii follow the change OF loca-
9op Third, the number OF students
IN tendance upon the college last
- -
yeare Fourth, the number OF trustees
andshow elected ?'' AS these, or similar
Questions have come from other quar-
fers SHAH defer for the present some
other matters that had intended 70
Iay before you and through you, be-
fore the Presbyterians Of the entire
state and address myself at once to
tba answer to Mr.. wilson's inquiries.
His order is not material, and there
fore in my reply shall follow an or
der Of my OWL
1st. Number of Trustees and BOW
chosen-The total number Of trustees
q. Of these three are chosen Dy
each OF the six presbyteries compos-
ING the synod of South Carolina. and
the remaining three by the alumni as
soc;af;on Persons desirous of fuller
information on this point may be re-
ferrad to the charter OF TIE college, a
copy of which win be found In the last
catalogue Of the institution Catalogues
can Be had on application to Prof. a
Spencer, Clinton, S. G.
aad. Material Property Of the Col
sege. as at Present Located-At pres
AMI thes college has no endowment It
has however, material property OF
w,,ich the fair estimated value is from
$4,000 to sz5, ,0oO. This includes
grounds, buildings and furnishings OF
all sorts. 1t is not necessary, I think
chat should ga into details. It IS I'M
nor4ant. however, that ] should say
vary clearly and distinctly that, OF the
4etaa sum named, the trustees OF the
college hold a fee simple title 70 Due
about $1,000 or $4,000 worth of the
property, including furnishings and
further. that against this there is a
mortgage of s2.5oo. Hence it will be
seen that the movable values Of the
college amount to only about $1,000
o. noa rhic think answers the
first and second Of Mr. Wilson's ques-
tions. It is understood, Of course, that
give these figures, all of them, only
according to the best of my knowledge
and belief. I feel reasonably sure
though that they are not far wrong,
one way or the other.
8. Number of Student Last Session.
The number of students last session
was seventy-two (721. It ought to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
Land Surveying

= I will give prompt attention to all calls
for surveying, plating, terracing hill sides
ara;,in0 a. bottoms, drawing Mortgages
Titles, Prebating, &c.
A-'->~' BANKS Il. BOYKIN, D. S.,
n.4 10 Catchail, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
Sour
Stomach

No appetite, loss Of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, bad breath,
general debility, sour risings. and catarrh
Of the stomach are all due to Indigestion.
Kedol cures indigestion. This new dlscov-
cry represents the natural juices OF diges-
ton as they exist in healthy stomach
combined with the greatest known tonic
and recons.ructive properties. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure does not only cure indigestion
and dyspepsia, but this famous renaedv
cures all stomach troubles by cleansing,
purifying, sweetening and Strengthening
the mucous membranes lining the stomach.
Mr.. s. S. Bail. Of Ravenswood. w. Va. says
was troubled with stomach for twenty years.
Kodol cured me and we are now using it in milk
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only sl.oo Size holding 2h times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
repaired by E. G. Dewitt & Co.. CHICAGO.
For Sale by all Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
PLOT AGAINST CzAR.

London. July 13.-The Daily Tele-
gram publishes a dispatch from its
correspondent at Vienna, saying that
private letter has been received there
from St. Petersburg which tells of the
discovery Of a plot to blow up the
castle of Ilinsjeje, near Moscow, where
the czar and imperial family had plan
ned to stop during the coming visit OF
the emperor to that city. Il is report
ed that two hundred and fifty pounds
of dynamite have been found in the
cellar, connecting by a subterranean
passage with the room directly under
the apartments which had been set
apart for the czar's use. Many arrests
of persons suspected of being. connect
ed with the plot have been made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19

John Carter, of Chester, was ar
rested a few days ago for attempting
to kill young lady with whom he was
in love.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19

.The pills that act as tonic, and
not as a drastic purge, are DeWitt's
Little Early Risers. They cure head
ache, constipation, biliousness, etc.
Early Risers are small, easy to take
and easy to act-a safe pill Mack
Hamilton, hotel clerk at Valley City,
\. D., says: "Two bottles of these ia
nous little pills cured me of chronic
constipation" Good for children or
adults. Sold by all druggists
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19

DR.. Maxy Watson has been appoint
ed postmaster at Mullins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19

made to put on your house sell me OF our
ed brands-Devoe New Era Hammer, guaranteed "vsrmg
and lasting qualities unexcel ed S50O000 bennd us guar
antee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19
= -DN>0@

Sumter. 1 am yours fraternally,
w. NJ. McPheeters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-19

Finally, 1 am authorized to state
that a movement has already been
inaugurated among members of the
board to raise. if possible. between
this and the 18th of Sept. next. an
initial endowment of $50. 900 for the
college. Though the movement has
just been started, ard only few
members of the board Itself have been
seen. a good beginning has been made.
Let any one name over to himself the
floarishing towns in Our State
Charleston, Columbia, oransehurs,
Aiken, Sumter. Florence. Darlington,
Manning, Bennettsville, Hartsville,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
SIX CHILDREN PERISH.

DUBOIS, Pa, Dec. 13.-Six. children
were burned to death at Lindsey, near
Punxsutawney, at an early hour in the
morning, and William Morgan and
wife, the parents, with their two re-
naming children. barely escaped with
their lives. The names of those burned
to death are:
Thomas, aged eleven; Pearl, aged six;
Grace and Ethel, aged three; Rachel,
aged eighteen months, and an infant,
aged three months.
Both the father and mother were bad
ly burned in attempts to save their lit,
tie ones from their burning home. The
mother threw two of the children from
all upstairs window, thereby saving
their lives, and jumped herself as the
roof fell in. She was badly burned and
will probably lose n foot as a result
of her injuries. The father is also bad
ly burned about the hands and face,
but not seriously.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13

the Raritan Copper Works recently
and as a result one of the young men
has a badly discolored eye, while the
other has a broken finger.
Benjamin f. Rubright's auto
mobile refused to run while on State
street this morning. The owner dis
covered that the chain gear had
snapped in two and vas lost. The
machine was towed to a repair shop.
Michael Harrigan, of Washing
ton street, a popular young MAI of
this city, has been promoted to the
position of electrical engineer at the
Raritan Copper Works. Mr.. Harri-
gan entered the employ of the copper
works some time ago as an oiler and
worked his way up.
The local order of the National
Association of Stationary Engineers
will award a photograph and records,
worth $160, February 16, at a meet
ing to be held in Dana Hall.
The election of the recently
nominated officers of Star of Grace
Lodge. Shepherds of Bethlehem, will
be held Tuesday night in the rooms
in the Odd Fellows building, instead
of on the twenty-ffth of this month
dN llioh PitAiitu, bStiuGC vi
mas.
Policeman w. II. McDermott
had his monthly day off today and
Policeman Meshrow was on the bust
ness section beat. Policeman l.. c.
Jensen will have his monthly night
off tonight.
Commencing Monday night the
famous Charles X. Champlin Com
pany will give shows in Wilder Music
Hall, in Smith street.
Adams Express Company will
furnish labels containing the instruc-
tons, do Not Open until Christ
mas" upon all packages sent through
them, if desired.
The meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce vas postponed from last
night until a week later, when it is
hoped that all members will be pres
ent, as a number of important things
will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
City BRIEFS

Everything is ready for the en-
tertainment and smoker fthe Danish
Sociable A. C. which will be held in
the club house, in Park avenue, to-
night.
The funeral of Michael Farrell was
held this morning from st. Mary's r.
@. church.
The Firemen's Relief Associa-
ton will meet Monday night in the
rooms of Protection Hook & Ladder
Company No. 1, of State street. John
N. VanHorn will represent Lincoln
Engine Company at the meeting. He
was elected last night.
The steamer Mancunia is due
Sunday from Tampico.
Washington Hose and Chemical
Company will meet tonight to elect
officers.
-Patroln1an John Meshrow shot
a dog shortly before Q o'clock this
afternoon. 1T was owned by William
Pfeiffer and had been run oven by a
wagon.
A fight, between two young men
of this city, took place on the field of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
FOR KEYPORT
HARBOR WORK
Government Money Spent on
Waterway Along South Shore
of Raritan Bay.
(From the NEWS Correspondent

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. ID
Before the federal government under
took to take care of the Improvement
of Keyport harbor several years ago
the channel was dredged out at priv
ate expense. Since the government
assumed charge of the work the sum
of $55,475 has been expended IN the
harbor, and the channel was deepen
ed so that boats of eight feet draft
can now reach Keyport harbor. In
1904 the tonnage was 10000, valued
at $1,948,000.
Matawan Creek.
Matawan creek is a small stream
which empties into Raritan bay at
Keyport harbor. The original pro-
iect was for a four-foot channel, and
it was estimated the cost would be
$33,120. Up to June 80, 1905, there
was $47,SO4.39 expended, of which
$4,000 was used for carrying Out
the project. In 1904 the commerce
of this creek was $4,000 tons valued
at $4,000.
Shoal Harbor.
Shoal harbor and Compton creek
are both on the south side of Raritan
bay. The harbor is five mics from
Sandy Hook. The original and eX-
listing project proposed a channel
four feet deep and a width of $50
feet, at an estimated cost of $64,l30.
The amount expended up to June 30,
1905, was $4,000, oil which sum
$4,000 was for maintenance.
Manasquan River.
The Manasquan river is 4 small
stream emptying into the Atlantic
ocean twenty-six miles south OF
Sandy Hook. The project TO make
a channel of six feet in depth called
for an estimated cost of $52,12o
Work was suspended in 1882 after
$4,000 had been expended. A new
project has been approved, and il. is
estimated that $14,375 will be re
quired to complete it.. There is III
unexpended balance of $~5,770.73 Oh
hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
SOUTH AMBOY
CASE MONDAY.
Special to The EVENING NE WIS:
NEXN ppJrNCMICK Too

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. IT,
The December term grand jury,
which was sworn in yesterday and
the first drawn by Sheriff Church,
intends making a record, it is said,
in the expedition of it's business.
The jury considered several cases
yesterday and adjourned to Thurs
day, when other minor cases will be
taken up. There are not many cases
to be considered this term.
Monday witnesses will be called in
the matter of the alleged violation
of the law at South Amboy, where,
it is said, there are illegal sales of
liquor and gambling allowed. Pros
ecutor Berdine has directed that
subpoenaes be issued against the
ministers of that borough and all
others who are interested in the COM
plant which has been made against
the violators of law there. He pro-
poses to have the entire matter sifted
out so that, as the justice charged
the grand jury, those guilty can be
brought into public notice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
Mr.. Cornell Buried.

The funeral of r. M. Cornell was
held at 2.40 o'clock this afternoon
from the Holy Cross church, Rev.
Mr.. Brueninghausen officiating. The
funeral was very large and was at
tended by representatives of the old
est families of this city.
The coffin was borne by six negroes
a custom characteristic of the south,
and one which has been carried out
at each death in the Cornell family.
Interment was in St. Peters
church yard Immediately after the
services.
The honorary pail bearers were
James Parker and j.. T. Watson, of
this city, and four business associates
of Mr.. Cornell's.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
CASES in The
SUPREME CT.
Lessen SANDER Suit Set Down for
TriaI--.0ther Cases from
This Vicinity.
special % ne EVENING NEWs:

NDCCtUf 10 tbG r. v ELNINN ~ u o.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
In the call of the supreme court cases
before Justice Dixon, yesterday, at
the opening of the Nrm, the suit OF
Melio Mokan and her husband, Louis
Mokan, against the Public Service
Corporation for an accident at Perth
Amboy, was referred to the circuit
court for trial January s, when Judge
Heisley comes here.
Leisen Slander Suit.
The SANDER suit of John A. Lels-
en-, of Woodbridge, against Davld
Brown was marked ready for trial
and placed in the call for today. The
suit is for $4,000 damages, the
plaintiff alleging that last January
while he was tax assessor for WOOD
bridge, that the defendant made the
| statement that he, Leisen, had not
made a return on his tax duplicate
for the assessment on the Coin prop
erty and that he and the former as
SCISSOR, Bruce Drummond, a col
lected thereon and divided the
money.
The suit of William Blonski
against The American Enameled
Brick and Tile Company, was also set
down for trial today, but it will not
be reached.
South AmbOy Case.
The suit of Sarah Scully against
Walter Mullen and others of South
Amboy, an action in ejectment, was
announced to be tried by the court.
Lawyers Pearce and Coan represent
the parties.
The suit Of Clinton G. Townsely
against the North Jersey Telephone
and Telegraph Company, for an al
legd trespass upon the plaintiff
property near Metuchen, was an
nounced settled.
The suit of Mayk MasskenicB
against the American Smelling and
Refining Company, an accident case
was placed in today's calendar fol-
trial, and that of George Menka
against the same firm, another dam
g suit, was marked for trial by the
circuit court.
The damage suit of Anna c; Car
ney and her husband, Martin G
Carney, against the Public Service
Corporation, was referred by Law
yers Hommann C Stricken for the
plaintiffs to the circuit court for trial
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
vnssnr GirIs Corral Newsboy.

-POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y, Dec. 49,
A newsboy with ragged clothes and
dirty face was the honored guest at q
Nassar college banquets When regrets
were received from a young woman
who was to have attended the banquet
it was suggested that the vacant chair
be filed by the first newsboy met on
the street. A committee was sent tc
corral the guest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
LAWYERS DESIRE TO
ASSUME BLAME.
Continued from Page ~

act to obstruct the election. Attor-
ney-General McCarter held that this
was a question for the jury to de-
eide. Justice Dixon admitted the
question and Reilly said he had not.
when court adjourned for the day.
The taking of testimony was fin
ished at 1890 o'clock today. After
adjournment the lawyers commenced
summing up, and, at 4 o'clock, JUS
tice Dixon will charge the jury.
The chief witness this morning was
Thomas Corrigan, one of the indicted
election officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
ST. PATR|CK'S
NEW OFFICERS

At the annual district meeting of
st. Patrick's Alliance of America,
held in St. Mary's hall, in Centre
street, Sunday, new officers were
elected as follows: District presi-
dent, jeremiah j. Desmond, this city;
senior vice-president, John Breen, of
Metuchen; junior v~ice-president, M.
Roman, of Metuchen; recording sec
rotary, John J.. Clark, of this city;
financial secretary, j. B. McGuiness,
of Metuchen; treasurer, p. j. Quinn,
of this city; conductor, George Muir
ray, of this city; sergeant-at.a arms,
John To in, this CITY.
The trustees are Thomas j. Burke.
Joseph Hardlman, John Toolin and
Past President Lawrence DAILY, all of
this city. j. ]. Desmond is the dele
gate to the national convention, and
George Murray is the delegate to the
state convention.
The past year has been a prosper
Gus one for the alliance. A number
of new members have been taken in
and the reports of the secretary and
treasurer show that all is in fine
shape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
STOLE PIN IN
The LAUNDRY
TOttenViIIe Women Sent Shirt to.
New Brunswick to be Done
Up--YOung Man Arrested.
pecial TO the EVENING NEWS

NJCClUL 10 LHS II W.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 49,
Walter Corlos, a bartender for Patsy
H~arding's cafe in this city, was ar
rested yesterday by Detective Charles
A. oliver charged with entering the
house of r. w. Hughes, the laundry
man, who runs a wagon to Perth
Amboy, and stealing therefrom
November 8 a diamond stickpin val
ued at $125. The pin belonged to a
Mrs. Rennellow, of Tottenville. JUS
tice William A. Housell committed
him to Jail.
Corlos was a member of the Y.
M. C. "A. and through that organiza-
ton secured his position in the
laundry. 1t is believed he took the
pin from a shirt which had been
sent there to be lanudried and later
left.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
CHANGES FOR THE
ELkS' MINISTRIES.
DR.. Frank CrOWther Will be Inter.
IocutOr-0thers Who Will APP
pear in the Show.

A rehearsal for the Elks' repeti-
ton of the Raritan Yacht Club min
strel show, December rs, was held
last night at the yacht club. Dr..
Frank Crowther, who was one of the
tambos in the former show, will be
interlocutor. The tambos will be j.
G. Burns, b. M. Cannon, Arthur
Nestor and Peter Olsen. The bones
will be DR.. II. M. Brace, j. e. Strick-
err, T. j. Clark and S. j. Mason. The
yacht club chorus will appear.
In the olio Arthur Nestor will
dance; H. e. Pickersgill will give a
stump speech; Dr.. Crowther will give
his monologue success, and there will
be illustrated songs.
Another rehearsal will be held
Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
STANDING IN
THE CONTEST

The standing in the EVENING
NEWS contest to date is as follows:
Mrs. Charles Helmer,
rs woodbridge road, ......6959
Miss Mary Hanson,
Union Grove, W'bd'ge road. 1901
Miss Mary Hanson,
50 Charles street, 1887
Miss Jessie Gluck,
245 Smith street, .........2225
Mrs. Florence Hanson,
1877 Market street, ........1104
Mrs. John Hanson,
1855 Hall avenue, ........ SO
Following is the coupon for today.
Fill in the name and address of the
person for whom you wish to vote
and send or bring to the NEWS Of
flee within one week from the date it
bears, otherwise it will be void.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
NIr. Holm a Guest.

j. P. Holm. local agent of the
Cunard Steamship Line, was a guest
last night at the dinner aboard the
large new turbine steamship Car
mania, which arrived Sunday. There
were about $50 present at the ban
quet, which was served in the first
cabin. The guests were first shown
through the marvellous vessel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
CHICKEN HOUSE BLAZE.
Match Was Thrown Into a Nest and Place
Soon BIazed Up.

Though either the carelessness or
design of some boys, a chicken house
in Daniel G. Hu~tchinson's yard, at
1923 State street, narrowly escaped
destruction by fire yesterday. The
blaze originated from a match
thrown into one of the nests. The
blaze spread and vas discovered by
two boys who rushed in, and, tearing
out the three nests which were afire,
threw them outside.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
The Warren is Back.

The ferryboat Warren is back on
the ferry between here and Totem
Vile, after a several weeks over
hauling, looking spick and span in a
new dress of paint.
The Warren looks large in compar-
ison with the Public Service, former
ly the Astoria, which has been run
ming in the Warren's stead the past
few weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-Attorney
General Moody sent a circular letter tC
all the United States district attorneys
eighty-tive in number, directing then
vigilantly to enforce the provisions OF
the Elkins act against rebates and dis
ordinations Of all kinds by carriers
The method of proceedings suggested is
by way of indictment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
Will Attend Funeral.

Members of the following lodges
and societies will attend the funeral
of John Fl. Tyrrell tomorrow after
noon, meeting at the lodge rooms at
l o'clock: Elks, Odd Fellows, knights
of the Golden Eagle, Jr. o. U. A. NJ,
G. A. r. and many former members
of Washington Hose Company. The
funeral will be at ? o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13
A Guaronteed Cure for piles.

Itching, blind, bleeding, protrud-
ing piles. Druggists are authorized
to refund money If PAzO ONT
MENT fails to cure in 6 to IA days.
SOC,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13

For bargains in fine furs for ladies,
misses and children go to J.. krelels-
heimer, III Smith street.
144SS-12r12-1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13

Bargains in fine furs. half price.
J. Kreielsheimer, III Smith street.
144S3-12-12-1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-13

Bargains in fine furs, half price.
T. Kreielsheimer, lit Smith street.
144S3-12-I2-It.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-03-11
ACROSS THE RIVER DILIGENCE.
(High School Credi

~. E.>- (High School Credit.)
The words in my geography became dim, my head
sank down the table, and had landed in the city of
Neverwhere. AS proceeded along the unfinished walks
I met small girl, moving lazy in the direction of
river.
''Where 1872 asked
''In Neverwhere," she answered.
'Where all the peoples''
''They sleeping"
''Don't they work?'' <-..-
fNever,' she replied.
looked a wide, surging river and in the
distance high towers. The of that city is Success
but no one goes there, the maiden Informed me- ''be
they must first the river, Diligence
The most surprising feature of the town the
school Not pupil studied, and not child knew his
lesson. After inquiring from number of the Glass;
"Where is New Oreans9' and receiving correct
ply, the teacher asked Strengthening boy the
question 3In louisiana, said he promptly Instantly
I heard a whisper, ''Hes from Success I knew no
than the majority about geography, so becoming
frightened I left the room.
'oh,'' said as jumped up from my chair 1T
glad it is dream. should not like to live in Never
where for there the people accomplish anything
''And'' said mother the reason is that they
work. Leila Williams,
Twelfth Grade Grand Rapids, MINI.