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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-10
INTIMATE SKETCH OF THE LATE
COL. ID. ID. GAILLARD.
Prepared by Mrs. Katherine Gaillard
Widow OF the "lIcro OF Culebra," at
the Request OF Col. August Kohn.

News and Courier.
Ridgewsy. 8. c.. December .ls. 1918
My Dear Mr.. Kohn: Ny brother. Jal
q. Davis. asked me II could send to
YOU any notes on tho personal side OF
my husbands life. particularly his
early life. when he was in the school
and later 'in the store" at yyinnsboro.
He simply did his duty 80 simply. so
quietly and 20 efficiently that al
though no was always the idol OF his
family and friends there is little to
tell not too personal to be interesting.
He was always n wit or tho first or.
der. and Dave Gaiilard's" sayings
were always repeated.
I never knew him until later. and
HE wit and originality and charm
were always recognised. In Wash
inGton ] used to laugh and say we
would die Of Indigestion. We were Of
ten invited to dinner. He could
make any dinner go" Could on
tertAin any kind Of an audience--oid
ladies' adored him. and children came
to him as companion Of their own
age His comrades in arms and his
subordinates always loved him. l
have seen hundreds OF letters this
summer from people whom we had
met and whom I had forgotten, from
young men saying what an inspira-
ton he was to them. from the old SOL
diers OF his regiment besides all Of our
personal friends. or course there Is
here n great deal more than you will
want. but send Il just an I have
written Il: you may use what you
wish and then will you kindly return
IL to me. for wish TO write later
some "reminiscences.
Since we were married I have gone
everywhere with him. the desert, the
tropics. have lived In tents and In
palaces (cuba) with him. 90 / know
all Of his life. Everyone recognised
his wonderful versatility. and once In
Washington. just before the Panama
detail. ! was complaining OF our
many moves and short stations. New.
or mind" said this, ofiicer. Col. VIII
cox. Some time when thoy want
some ono Of wide experience TO do
something great they will pick "a.
vie." anG .r lee than a week ha ,sas
put on the Isthmian Canal commits
sion and given charge Of Cuisbra
Cut.
Thanking yoY for Wishing to write
something OF my husband, I am. with
kindest regards. most sincerely yours,
Katherine 0ailiard.
Mrs David ID. Gaillard. RidReway.
8. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-10

Mr.. Eugene Hogan Of this city last
week butchered one of the largest
hogs which has ever been killed In
his county and probably in the whole
State. Tho hog weighed 64S pounds
net
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-10

David DuBose Gaillard. son OF Sam
uei Isaac and Susan Richardson Du-
Bose Galllard. was born ut Fulton. L.
o.. Sumter couny. the summer home
Of his parents. September 4, 1869.
Until is72 no. with his parents and
sisters. lived with his grandfather.
David ST, Pierre DuBose. ut his home
In Clarendon. The fine character and
lofty ideals of his grandfather was an
inspiration To him. also he ever held
his memory dear. naming his only son
David ST. Pierre. In his honor.
The school there being very poor. In
1917 he left Clarendon and went to
Winnsboro. Fairfield county. whore he
lived with his grandmother. Mrs Da-
VIA oailiard. and attended Mount
Zion Institute for three years. But
his family. as with many others. had
lost their all for their loyalty to the
Lost Cause. % In that pitifui strus.
sie with poverty which those early
years OF 10 saw IL became necessary
for him to DO something for himself.
His high sense OF duty already de-
vcioped. impelied him to accept what
ever no could get. which was posi-
tion as clerk In the general store OF
Fleming Mcsfaster.
There early and late he worked
swept out the store. waited on Gus
toners whatever there was to b.
done but always with tho same ac-
euracy. zeal. ght-heartedness and
efficiency which no has shown In his
later achievements.
but he always hoped for better
things and when In 1879 r. Means
Davis. who was always interested &,
him. told him OF a competitive exam.
ination offered for n vacancy at West
Point from the congressional district
of the Hon. J. 8. Richardson (Sum.
teri no gladly took out those neglect.
Cd but not forgotten school books.
His mind was brilliant. taking ir
knowledge ''in tho whole" and seem
insly already assimilated. 90 wher
the examination was held. under Pro
Leland. "a West Pointer and one time
professor at the Citadel. he easil,
won.
Soon a cloud appeared on the hort
son OF his hopes. for some one hat
raised tho question OF his eligibiiit!
for sppointmont from Sumter. whcr
he lived In Fairfield.
This question was taken up by tn,
law firm OF III. A. Gaiilord and II
Means Davis. They wrote 20 Col
Richardson. who had cancelled tn
appointment. but no was not con,inc
cd. Then II. Means Davis wrote I,
Robt Lincoln. Secretary OF War. az
Immediately came the reply that tn
minor son takes the residence OF th
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-10
New V0rk Cotton naarkae
Real Estate Transfers.

II. j. Hardy to Frank X. James, LOT
on Pierson Street, $120.
Julian DuRant to E. w. A. Built
man. 80 acres in county. $2.45A5S.
j. L. McCallum to Frances c. Brad
ley. lot on Chestnut street. $3.50.
VIM. S. Belk to Laura L. Cato. 40
acre tract in Rafting Creek township.
S225,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-10
SUMTER COTTON MARKET.
"rr~cted Daily By HneM N3e1A
Cocoon Buyas.

Sumter, Jan. s.
Good Middling II 3-l.
Strict Middling II SIS.
Middling IL 1.2.
Strict Low Middling IL 1-s.
Low Middling 10 1-2.
Strict Good Ordinary 10.
Staple cotton nominal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-01-10
VITAL STATISTICS FOR 1918.
Report OF Health Statistics for Sum-
ter During the Past Yoa1

Report Of Health Statistics Tor Sum.
ter During the Past Year
The health officer OF tho city OF
Sumter has arranged statistics ef
health for the year 1913 In the city
OF Sumter. AS the reports OF other
cities have not been seen by him. 1t
is impossible 10 say how this health
record compares with other towns.
Deatha reported, total, 147: IS.
white; los colored.
Deaths from tuberculosis, is; /
white; IL colored.
Deaths from Pellagra s.
Deaths from contagious diseases ..
Deaths from suicide. 1.
Deaths from train accidents, 1.
Death from natural causes, I22.
Births reported, total llS: 60 white
So colored.
Contagious diseases reported for the
year: Smallpox, 10; typhoid fever 10:
measles, 8; dyptheria, 8; scarlet fever.
Cases Of tuberculosis in the city
January 1, 1914. white. 1 colored; 3
'uspicious cases, white.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
MARSHAL IS SHOT
BY NEGRO MINER
ANOTHER CHAPTER rs ADDED TO
TRlNlDAD's STORY OF
BLooDsHEp

Trinidad, Colo, March 2S. James
johnson. negro, is reported to have
been killed shortly before noon today
Iby detail of miIitiamen engaged ii
a search for the assailant Of Clinton
Robinson. marshal at Hastings, who
was shot and seriously wounded early
today while attempting to duell a
disturbance at the camp johnson is
said to have been With party of six,
and reports are conflicting as to whe-
ther they were strikers Or miners.
The military authorities first re-
ported that Robe "a was shot by
strikers who were leketing the camp.
At union headquarters no report has
been received
Johnson is said to have been work
ing recently at Delagua and came to
Hasting late last night. Following the
shooting OF Robinson he escaped into
the hills and detail Of state troops
jim command Of Lieutenant Lawrence
started a search for the fugitive.
The negro is said to have opened
fire on the soldiers and was killed BY
the return fire. The militiamen then
pursued and captured six others who
are now being held near Tabasco.
Troops are patrolling the hills in the
vicinity of Cedar Hill and Tabasco.
AT a house occupied by negro coal
miners at Hastings, a victor-Ameriean
Fuel company camp, shortly after mid
night last night, Camp Marshal Gin
ton Robinson was shot through the
stomach and probably fatal wounded
in a pistol duel with James Johnson.
whom he sought TO- plaee under arrest
for disturbance, It is alleged that
johnson opened fire upon Robinson
the instant he entered the houBe.
Several shots were fired, one bullet
inflicting the serious wounds. The
marshal fired several shots in return.
johnson made his escape from the
house after the shooting and il stilI
at large. A sheriff's posse and 4 de-
tail Of militia have been securing the
surrounding county since ian early
hour
The wounded officer was removed to
the San Rafael hospital hera this
morning and underwent an operation
for the removal cf tbs bullet His
condition Is serious.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
R.AIlLRoAp aETRENcHEa

New York. March 9S Dismissal
Of 25,000 men by TIE New YORK Cen
tral railroad since Iiecember said
Ia. 7. Hardin, vice president Of that
road. today, 4is only barometer of
the company's business. The radue-
ton of forces was not arbitrary. It
came about gradually as traffic. main
" freight, declined; and ] cannot see
any Immediate prospect that business
will pick up and these men come back
to work"
Mr.. Hardin said this condition ,af-
fected most Of the eastern railroads
OF the $4,000 men disniiased about
Is, 900 men were laid OF east Of Buff
falo and 10000 west oF Buffalo, The
reduction affected all branches Ok the
service
Compared With 1913, saad Mr..
Hardin. "the business Of this year
on the New York Central suffered a
reelection Of from to 10 per cent.
The reduction Of The working forces
is on the same ratio. z
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
NO SOLUTION FOR THE
PROBLEM OF ULSTER
FsEss cNAfTt0Ns or FIELD MAR
sAAL AND ApJuTANT oENER-
Al STILL STAND


London, March 2s. solution has
been found Up to late hour today Of
the situation caused BY the resigna.
tions Of Yield Marshal Sir John French
and Adjutant General Sir John Ewart
from their positions at the head Of
the BTitizh army The cabinet. how
ever, was still hcpefhl that its differ
ences wonld be- overcome before It
again met the house on Monday. s.
Should the chief Of the general ataff
and the adjutant general to the forces
persist in their attitude it IS generally
Thought that Colonel John seeley. Sec
retary Of state for war; will leave the
cabinet
IN case the government should be
.aale to pIacate the field marshsf md
the adjutant general tle, apaTer of
Colonel Seeleg 10 some other field
Of activity probably Will satisfy the
liberal and labor malcontents
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
A SUSPECT IS ARRESTED
HIS NAME IS GAM AND He is
SAID TO HAVE BEEN Ex-
PEELED RY GIRL
two WERE SEEN TALKING
YOUNG MAN WAS LAST PERSON
KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN
WITH THE VICTIM

Little Falls, N. X. Marh 2S. The
body Of Miss Lydia Beecher, a high
school teacher Of Poland, N. Y, was
found among bushes on the outskirts
Of that town today She had been
murdered with a knife, apparently
after having been attacked.
The young woman left her board
ing house last night to mail letter
at the village postoffice. When she
did not return search for her was
begun, but 1t was not until today that
the body was found.
Miss Beecher was II years old. The
authorities took a man into custody
today as a suspect. His name is Gami
and he is said to have been recently
expelled from school by Miss Beeohs
eF. The authorities say that he was
seen talking with the young man last
night. He could not be found at his
home but was traced to Newport,
four miles from the scene Of the trag-
edy The countryside has not been
SO stirred by any crime since the
murder Of Grace Brown by Chester
Gillette IN this section eight years
ago
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
BODY OF MISSING BOY
FOUND in A CANYON
sARlNo DoMINGUEz WANDERED
AWAY FROM HOME SOME
TINE AGO

Word was received here this morn
ing by Nepomuceno Dominguez that
his son, Sabine Dominguez, aged IS
years, had been found dead in Canon
de Ia Veguita, is miles south Of Las
Vegas The boy disappeared from
home several weeks ago, while suf-
fering from fever apparently hay-
ing wandered off while delirious. He
was last seen at the veguita ranch, a
short distance from where the body
was found this morning. The father
left at once for the canyon to take
charge Of the body. He did not learn
whether it vas in good condition. 1t
was found by the brother, Margarito
Deminguez! AT the time the boy dis
appeared a search was made for him.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
REBELS SINK A SHIP

NegaIes, sosora, Mex, March 2S.
The steamer Carmen, belonging ID
Ia Compania Naviera del Pacifico, was
captured and sunk by constitutional
lists according % a dispatch sent here
today BY General obregon, the rebel
commander On the west coast Of Mex
leo. The vessel was scuttled in va
yaros Bay, and all Of the crew were
made prisonerss General Obregon said
he had issued an order that all vessels
Of the Nayiera del Pacific be captur-
ed and destroyed, account Of the com
pany's alleged assistance to Huerta.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
.AmERlcA MARES 'FsRoTEsT

Berlin, March 2szE'ormal action
was begun today by the United States
government against the petroleum
monopoly bill, recently introduced In
the German imperial parliament
The first step taken was s Written
memorandum presented BY 1a1nes w.
Gerard, United States ambassador, to
Gotleib Won Jagow, the sGeynan roreign
minister. This memorandum expFesss
es the confident expectation of the
United States government that certain
injustices toward American Investors
contained in the monopoly bill in its
present form VIII dlsaapear before en-.
actlnent,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
ONE NAN Is SHOT down
SOLDIERS RETURN ASSAULT AND
DEATH AND INJURY ARE THE
REsuLT
LOOKING FOR THE GUILTY
GUARosMEN ARE SECURING THE
HILLS I'M EFFORT no FIND
FuogTIvEs

Trinidad, Gale, aarcn sS Striking
miners attacked the detail Of state
troops stationed at the Cedar Till
mine near Ludlow shortly after II
o'clock today, according to a report
receiyed at local military headquart-
ers. The soldiers, in charge Of Lieu
tenant Laurence, returned the fire and
one striker is said to have been killed
and two wounded
Major F. y HamrocG ana party Of
officers left here at once in automo-
biles for the scene Of the reported
trouble Militiamen have gone into
the hills in an effort to effect the cap
ture Of the attaching Harty. Troops
are being concentrated at that point
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28

Laredo. Tex, March 2S. A Mexican
federal military train was huffiedly
sent south from Nuevo LAREDO today
bearing the NiRth infantrx aad some
other troops TheM destination was
not ar1nounced .idaanMhile, ssGs51a,
firmed reports reached hars ssat ghS
ing vas in progress sbelt 50 nssiel
south of Naev6 Laredo. Il was sholseas
that Fesnf0yesna Tor the Naevol
redo garrison mag have etsk oppos
tioh ana weFe tsy5hg 10 ffght ths
way through that city
The special Wat tax levied Oh ai1
Mexican exports eight months ago WAS
Withdrawn at Nuevo Laredo today. Tk
amount to from three to ter percent
addition to regular d9tses.
- II Iia4I IA.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
TIaEla WOMAN SOLDER

Quincy H., March, %. Little al
BERT Cashier, the woman soldier, to
day was taken to the state asylum fol
the insane at Watertown, Ill She
was born in Ireland 73 years ago ami
came to America as a stowaway in
boys clothing She enlisted in Com
pany G, Ninety-ftftH illinois infantry
and was assigned 10 General Grants
army participating in some OF the
hloodiest battles Of the civil war. She
later came 10 the soldiers home here
and her. sex was not discovered by .
surgeon at that institution, although
a nurse knew cher secret
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
FLOODS IN NEW YORK

New York, March 2S. Spring floods
have set in through the valleys 0f the
state and already much property dam
age is reported. The warm weather
'of the last few days melted much Of
the heavy snow which fell earlier III
the month. AT Troy the Hudson river
has assumed flood proportions ami
merchants along the river are reInov-
ing goods. Amsterdam reports part Of
the bridge which spans the Mohawk
river there carried away by high
water and ice.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
70 EXAMINE sRAINe

Chicago, March 28.-On the theory
that they may have diseased brains
and require mental treatment. as y
substitute tor ipuaishmeRt, Chicago
husbands who ann't support tleii
wives hereafter may be sent to a Ia
boratory Instead Of to jaiI Those
arrested On, other charges may receive
similar treatment
Chicago's psycopbatic laboratory the
first Of its kind In the United states,
viii be established in che near future
as an auxiliary to the municipal court.
II was announced today
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
ET 30. eERMANY7

Frankforton-the-Maine Germany,
March 49, Commissioner Schmidt,
head Of police department Of the
suppression Of vice, was suspended
today on charge Of blackmail.
The investigation of charges that
the morals police had been secretly
receiving money for the protection Of
disorderly resorts, has been in prog
ress for months. Schmidt was impli-
Gated in the scandal BY the testimony
Of 9 woman who revealed an exten-
sive system OF blackmaiI by the police.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
NO news or the Battle
HEAVY CITING coNTlN IS Az.
DAys BUT DETAILS ARE NOT
RECEIVED
HERRARA IS 4 FIGHTER
THIS GENERAl }s GREATLY As4
sisTlNo ia ATTACK uFoN
TIE clTY

4
Juarez, Mex, March 28.l D. M.
Heavy Fighting continued il ToFrsDrs
today. according to a telegram Just re-
eeived from General villa Villa add
ed that he expected to have the oitS
by tonight HIe gave no detaiss.
Town Expected % Fali
It was with tho sxpecEa8ioB THAI
Torreon would crumbIss under the rsb-
eI attack today that officials here re-
sumed their tasks this mognsDg.
Tie last reports yesterday we're thar
General Moncl0Fa Herrera had cut his
way from the eastern side Of the city
through the business section to the
bull ring on the porth side, that Gen
eral villa had. ser out wiEh more
troops from Gomez PaIaeio tn iossx
him and take supreme som1nana, ala
tIat The federals were nsalxiues i fsnaA
stand IL their defsnses on tEs aask
side.
An uncomEirh9ed fsiEpug st 4ISsgili gh
had It that the rebels had taken ~ ~
hill known as @cerro de Ii cruz.
important defense. but yerificatloT
1ssas i hacking early t0dsS
., train hoad Of merchandise for Go
zaea PaIaelo Is being made M today.
Steeks'fn that city are depleted anc
General villa instructed that duties on
irapqrtations be suspended.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28

Vera Cruz, March 28 com1no1o
Manuel Azueta Of the Mexican navy
was today appointed commander.in-
chief Of the gulf coast fleet aa mark
Of appreciation fOr his loyalty h6
the Mexican government during the
Felix Diaz uprising. When he hoistod
his flag on board the gunboat zara-
goza salutes were fired by an tho for
eign warships IN port and visits were
exchanged by the commanders. Thia
is ore ef segers changes contemplar
esl ~ the federa goysrninsnsn Nh coa-
sedpenaa Or The dafoction 81 slsa gun
hoas Tanpico
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
REPUBLICANS HOLD
Ward PRIMARIES
DELEGATES TO CITY coNvEN-
TloN ON MONDAY EVENING
ARE CHOSEN


The republican city primaries were
held last night ana Inc delegates nam
ed for the city conveltion, which will
be held Monday night Voters from
each ward gathered at the respective
places designated for the holding Of
the primaries. The attendance at all
was fairly large and considerable in
terest was displayed.
The First Ward
The First ward primary was called
to order by George Morrison in the
Douglas school. Mr. Morrison was
selected as chairman Of the meeting
and J. w. Friedenstein was selected
to act as secretary. The primary
named George Morrison and Marion
Stewart ais the members of the city
central committee from the First
ward. George Morrison also was Sc
lerted as permanent chairman Of the
ward, while 7, M. Elwood was named
as permanent secretary The dele
gates selected to represent the ward
at the city convention are
as follows: Sig Nahm, T. M. Elwood.
;. NJ FTiedeDstein, N. o. Hermann.
George Morrison, W.sP. Southland, M.
Stewart 4 y Hansen, William Har-
per and Thomas Bowen.
The second Ward
The Second ward primary was held
in the office Of Judge D. r. Murray
IN the city hall. n. B. Roseberry
called the meeting to order. Filomeno
was elected permanent chair
man and Colbert G. Root permanent
The following delegates
were named to represent the ward ii
the convention: Eilimeno Gonzales,
G. Martinez, Juan T. Iacero.
Manuel sena, Esperidion Sanchez. n.
B. Roseberrg. Colbert O. Root, George
w. Tripp, Nicolas cordoya and H 3.
Hubbard The central committee
members win be chosen by the dele.
gates at the convention.
The Third WARD
The Third ward primary wss aqld
ia the council al tbs city
hail II waa cSlieH fs arSn& ~ 4ahn
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
THoMAs ls pIspLEAsEp

Washington, March, 28 The senate
passed the annual army appropriation
BILL todag carrying sl01, 10000, about
s7,5oOSo0Q more than the house bill
ana aBont the sama amount over the
last army appropriation BILL
z would not yield to these big ii.
creasess Z announced Senator Thomas
democrat afof Colorado. were It not for
sbe disturbed coAditfon on the south
am baTder
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
OHIO FEARS FLOODS
LIKE THOSE OF 1878
RIVERS ARE RISING RAPIDLY AND
PEOPLE ARE LEAVING
THE LoWLANns

Columbus, O., March 2s With the
great Miami and Whitewater rlvers
raging, the scioto climbing foot
an hour and the Muakingum nd Lick
ing rivers out Of their banks along the
lowlands, anxiety was felt during last
night Of recurrence of the disas-
trous flood Of last March Damage
50 far reported has been confined to
the southwestern section of the state.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
HE SAVED rnE MONEY

n l,eipsic, Germany, March 2S. The
supreme court today upheld the action
Of the Duke de Talleyrand, husband
OF Anna Gould, who in 1910 renounced
his rights to the crown or fief OF
Sagan In Silesia in favor Of his son,
Prince Jason Howard Of sagan.
The Duke de Talleyrand's German
creditors attacked the validity of the
transfer by which they were rendered
unable to attach the revenues Of the
fief.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28

Liverpool. Eng, March 81
Wesley De Kay of New York ss.l
" president Of the Mexican NatisnAs
Banking company. sailed for NeW
York today after negotiating d Fn
rope on behalf Of Provisional prssi.
dent Hperta tor 2s0 Creuzot guns ana
g. agQsoQQ rounds o9 snmunition
Beth guns ne powder afs q b
dispatched ko a1axst withfn #ae
from F1aAcc Il 1Ar pe Kay
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
Jackson. MIss. lnIina I Eaa

Jackson, Miss. March 2s -Four
hundred buildings. including ths lead
ing hotel and two department stores,
were flooded as asult nt
creek oYerllowifa S. banks IT.
day Il Is estimated shat the
viii amount 70 100000 The
became So swollen after q
steady rainfall and oa
E0 fh6
have time tc f4E6 u3, gzsz
Las Vegas optic., 1914-03-28
TO-DAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, March Senate.
Met at noon.
Senator Lewis introduced bill to
vitalize his resolution for promulgat-
in policy Of treating. Ill nations alike
on the Panama canal, ana then dis
cussed tolls issue.
House: Met at noon
Resumed debate on Panama canal
tolls exemption bill
Representative Harrison smoke
asalnst exemption bill
Fphiic lands ctsnanlittee held a hear
ing On the federal e9al and oil lands
leasing bill.
n P. Downing Of New XnGk and
others aaToeaied before the Judiciary
eesaHail 4 pall nsesassslns ss.ass
from customs court 6 supreme eo9fz