The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1920-06-26
The Number of Dead And
Wounded Cannot Be Comput-
ed Accurately AS No Organi-
zation for Relief Exists
Londonderry, June 2s (By the As

dangerously Wounoed III one Seedqii VI
the city Several bodies are reported
to be lying in Bishop street Among.
the wounded was a young girl, and
those who suffered slight injuries can
not be estimated.
snipin, was INDUCED in on a large
scale and there was indiscrinainate fir
ing of rifles and revolvers all over the
city. The principal conflict took
place in Bishop street where there was
a large concentration Of Sim Felners
in the neighborhood Of st. Columbas
Catholic college and Nazareth home.
Sand bags were thrown up from which
a strong fire was directed at the
IUnionists in Barrack street. There was
a vigorous exchange of fire and
many casualties resulted on both
sides.
Meanwhile trouble. had broken out
ON an extensive scale in the region OF
Longtower street and Bishops Gate,
whefe there were fierce and prolonged
exchanges. Sim Feiners occupied po-
sitions on roofs, sniping isolated
Unionists. The soldiers and ponce
were on duty but were unable to IN
t3eryene effectively The police. in Bis
hop street barracks. within the natlie
zone, were virtually besieged- Many
.uassersby were wounded, and It IS re-,
ported some were killed but it is abso-
l,,teN Impossible to get correct details
During the course OF. the night there
was savage fighting in the Waterslde
district and the rival factions were
intrenched in the Cross Street ana
Bond street, both OF which were
barricaded-
Snipers were busy until 1 o'clock
this evening and contingents OF
troops had to be moved into various
streets. which, until then were impas-
sable to citizens. The streets had the
appearance of. a battle ground. Sand
bags. were thrown up with sleepy
soldiers almost in a state Of exhaus-
ton after the nights vigil. 1t is ex-
pected that troops are coming oy
road but no reinforcements have yet
arrived.
+ There is fighting in the outlying
districts from which Unionists are
pouring into the city.
The outside world has little idea OF
the reign of terror Londonderry has
been experiencing without respite
since Fiday last. The casualty fig
sures from day to day are alarming
enough, but they picture only the
shadow of the grim reality. The truth
is none Of the 10000 inhabitants had
been safe since the rioting began The
city is virtually controlled by ex-
tremists of the Unionlsts and Nation
alists who probably number under
500. They fire volleys down the streets
without warning and apparently with
out reason and the citizens are thus
put in a state Of continuous panic.
sallving forth only when the procure
ment of food becomes absolutely nee
essary. Many shopkeepers have sus-
pended business and have taken
refuge on the top floors Of thier busi-
ness premises for safety.
Men who are compelled to be in
their offices sleep there rather than
risk stepping into the streets.
The military so far has confined its
efforts to keeping the two sides apart
but without great success Every one
arriving in the city is challenged for
credentials and is searched for arms
and ammunition The real test for a
visitor, however, comes when he is
held up by either the Sim Feiners Or
Unionisss. With hand in air, star
ing into the muzzle of a revolver ne
is thoroughly searched. Some have
come out Of the examination ratner
badly.
Each morning the engagement of
the night before is resumed Heavy
barricades have been thrown up and
eronns of armed men go from one
mace to another, either on the often
sive or defensive. How many persons
have been killed is not known now.
After the first day or two 1t became
inn POSSIBLE to figure on the victims as
tho dead are removed. and many of
the injured are treated by their COM
rades and carried away.
nroclamation was issued by the
magistrates tonight warning all cltl-
zens TO keep indoors The constabu-
larv and military, the proclamation
announces, have received instructions
to take prompt measures and If nee
essary disperse by force all assem-
blies. The magistrates strongly con-
denim Dublin castles inactivity.
I In addition to the erection Of barrl-.
cades, trenches have been dug IN some
of the streets within the battle zone.
A special train carrying two compan-
les Of soldiers arrived at the Great