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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
4 Primitive Clock.

A naturalist, while visiting Great
Sangir. one of those islands Of the In
dian ocean known as the Celebes, OF
Spice islands, found curious time re-
corder lodged at the house Of a raJah.
Two bottles were firmly lashed togeth-
er and fixed in a wooden frame. a
quantity of black sand ran from one
bottle into the other in just half an
hour, and when the upper bottle was
empty the frame was reversed. Twelve
short sticks, marked with notches from
one to twelve, were hung upon a string.
a hook was placed between the stick
bearing the number of notches CORE
spending to the hour last struck and
the one to be struck next. The sentry
announced the time by striking the
hours On large gong.
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ELATER FROM VICKsBURG. e.
Phosphate Beds of Tennessee.

g"The phosphate beds of Tennessee
are the most valuable addition to the
agricultural interests of the country
that has been acquired IN many, many
years. said B. B. Smithson, of Knox
vile, to Star man, at the New Will
lard this morning. "The area of phos-
phate around Mount Pleasant is en-
b3aced within ten or twelve square
miles. In many places the deposits lie
near the surface and in other places
the beds are covered by high hills.
All the mining is done by the open
cut and no explosives are required to
loosen the deposits. The phosphates
are often interrupted by large blocks
of bluestone rock in which the process
of teaching is not yet completed. In
the beds pockets from five to twelve
feet deep are often found. Where the
beds have been leached and perpen-
dicular face expsed, it exhibits series
of wavy lines made by the thin lami-
nations into which the rocks has been
split by the action of the weather.
The brown rock of the Mount Pleasant
district is of two grades, export and
domestic. The rock is washed, dried
and screened when it is to exported.
The domestic rock is not only mined
direct for domestic purposes, but is
the waste rock left in the preparation
of the export rock. Washington Star.
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NOT THE HESSlAN FLY.

Within the past two weeks great
damage has been done to the oat crop
in four or five counties in this section
of the State by small green hys, and it
is feared that in some sections the
crop will be wholly destroyed by the
ravages of the pest. -
It has been generally believed that
the insect was the Hessian fly, one of
the greatest pests, and the most de
structive insects to small grain known
to farmers.
The authorities of Clemson College
were appealed to for information as
to the best measures to be pursued for
combating the pest, by farmers in sew,
eral counties and if response to this
appeal Prof. G. E. Chambless left the
college yesterday on a tour of inspec-
tion through the section in which the
oat crop has been attacked by the fly.
Prof. Chambless will reach this
county next week, it is thought, and
will inspect the damaged oat crops and
advise the farmers what steps to take
to exterminate the pest. Il
Prof. Newman, of Clemson College,
writing in reply to Sumter county
farmer who had sent him specimens of
the insects for Identification, along
with request for remedy, for the
pest, states that the insect is not
the Hessian fly and that it will be a
part of Prof. Chambless duty, while in
this section, to determine what the
pest really is as well as to find rem
edy.
The insects attach themselves in great
numbers to the underside Of the oat
blades and appear to suck the juice
from the plant. A field that is attack
ed has the appearance of having been
scorched, the oats are brown and
withered and in some fields are al
ready so badly injured that there is
not much propect of their revival,
even though the insects can be ex-
terminated.
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CONFERENCE CHILLED.
OF REPRESENTATIVES OF 3.
AND L. ASSOCIATIONS.
I. Moaltrie Merdecai, Of Charles
ton, at Head of Movement
Plan Proposed.

No ruling or action by the tax de-
psrtmenS has created more discussion
and is OF more concern than that In
reference to building and loan sasocia-
tions. So many people are directly
interested that the subject is being
discussed everywhere. As has been
stated the associations propose to 40
something about it, and it is likely
that a conference Of those interested
throughout the state will be called soon
TO take some steps about the. tax. IL
has been suggested that the building
and loan associations throughout the
state. in the various cities, unite and
sppoint some one to represent Gnem
az the general conference. It has been
suggested also that the names OF all
such conferees be communicated TO
Mr. T. Moultrie Mordecai, in Char-
lesion, who, it is expected. will make
arrangements to get the various repre-
sentatives together at an early cate;
Mr.. Mordecai is prominently connectea
wish such associations and is much
interested in their work, and hence
the suggestion of his name IN this con-
nection.
There are about twenty live such as
sociations in Charleston, which IS far
ahead in this respect. Columbia comes
neytN probably, with nine, and there
ara ara, fonr or i've in Greenville and
spartanburg. Stockholders in the lat
ter cities are much stirred up over the
ruling and they will be quick to unite
with Others in preventing the imposi-
ton Of the tax. In addition to the
building and loan associations IL Is eA-
pected that state banks will have re-
presentation in the proposed conference,
because they have mortgages which
are OF the same character as those =, Of
building and loan mortgages The
Impression is that some way will be
found to legally avoid the tax, II not
q great many of the associations will
have to 60 out of business, which may
include some in Columbia according
TO one familiar with the situation
Coumhia Record, March %.
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La soufriere Active Again.

Kingston, ST. Vincent, March 22.-
The eruption of La Soufriere which
began yesterday continued and in
creased in activity during the night
until it became most violent at O'Clock
this morning. The spectacle was awe
inspiring. The crater is belching forth
dense black clouds which rises
heavenward accompanied by loud roar
ing and flashes. Electrical discharges
occurred at intervals during the night.
Relying upon the scientific opinion
that Kingstown, although covered with
heavy clouds which completely obscure
the sun, is not in danger, the popula-
tion shows no alarm. According to ad.
vices from Chateau Berlair dark sand
is falling there, and Point-a-Pitre re-
ports that strong detenoations were
heard there through last night and
this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
The MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.
The Worst is Over at Memphis,
the River Slowly Falling.
v|CKSBURG REGION IN DANGER.
Serious State of Affairs on Issa-
quena County Front--~Refugees
Come to vieksburg.

Vicksburg, Miss, March 22.-
Officers of the steamer City of st.
Joseph, which reached here this after
noon from Greenville, report critical
state of affairs along the Issauqena
county front. All along the line the
water is almost level with the crown
of the Ievees and at several points 1T
is stopping over. New work is stuff
ing badly and at Filters a great cave
has appeared on the old levee. Into
this cavity 1000 sacks filled with
sand have been dumped without per-
ceptible effect. Inspector Dulaney,
who is in charge of the work there
has about decided to cut the old levee
at half dozen places as sudden
break would be disastrous to the new
levee further back. This is vigorous
ly opposed by people living between
the levees and feeling is said to be
running high.
At Duval's and from Brunswick to
Chotard there is imminent danger at
several points where large forces of
laborers are working day and night.
The city of St. Joseph brought in
more than hundred refugees, men,
women and children from the Davis
and Kiger places, and will go back as
soon as these are discharged for others
who are imperiled by back water.
Four hundred head of stock have
been concentrated on the high places Es 5
at Australia awaiting removal, but it
is feared that most of these will be
swept away before boat can be Sc
cured for bringing them out. On the
Louisiana side about Pitchers Point
conditions similar to those at Filters
exist and depsite the optimism OF en-
gineers and levee board officials it is
feared that it will be impossible to
hold the line much longer.
The gauge here tonight registered
500 and under the hill section OF the
city, embracing the wholesale dis
trict, the railroad shops and com
presses, is pretty we'll covered with
water.
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MIXED THE LETTERS.
Serious Result OF Fool Man Trying
to BE FacetioUs.


to BE FacetioUs.
A we'll known citizen of Clay Center
had been invited to an evening party.
He wanted to go, but his wife declared
that she had no gown suitable for the
occasion and asked him to send re
grets' to their hostess. The man went
down to his Office and penned this face
tious note of declination:
1--WE regret that your kind invitation
must be declined for all the convention
al reasons, but the real reason is that
half the family has nothing to wear.
My wife's latest dress is over three
weeks old, and her hat is twelve heucS.
out Of date You will appreciate the
hopelessness of the occasion and e1-
cuse u.s."
He thought this pretty good, and he
determined to write note to his wife.
also explaining that he would not be at
home for an early dinner, as she had
asked him. He said in this note:
81 have turned down your invitation
because I am going out to another even
ing party where the guests are not e1-
pected to wear anything of Importance
Sorry won't be there to kiss you good
night"
And then the fool man carelessly sent
his wife's note to the hostess and the
hostess note to his wife.-Clay Center
Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
THE GIRLS OF KASHMlR.
Why They Are Not as Beautiful "a
They Once Were.

Why They Are Not as Beautiful a.
They Once Were.
The girls of Kashmir in former times
were sold and carried away to the
Punjab, in India. They commanded
large price, and parents in moderate
circumstances for centuries past have
been in the habit Of parting with their
daughters to place themselves in easier
circumstances, and the daughters have
generally been quite willing to escape
from a life Of penury and labor to one
Of opulence and ease.
A laboring man in this part of India
cannot earn over 50 or. s. a month.
while many receive for their daughters
as high as $1,000. There are some cases
where $1,000 was paid, but the usual
price has been from 500 to $500.
The practice became so common as
well as so damaging that severe law
was enacted prohibiting any one from
removing any woman from the coun-
try, but it is said that the business
goes On now as it has done for hun
I, dreds Of years. and to that practice
may be charged the fact that the wo-
men of Kashmir are not as beautiful
as they once were.
The process Of taking all the beauti-
full girls away, leaving only the ordi-
nary and ugly ones to continue the
race. has lowered the standard OF beau
ty. Most of the women and girls per
form field labor as much as the men.
and their dress is Of the coarsest and
plainest materials. consisting of gar
ment like a nightgown made of white
cotton. There is no effort to have it tit.
The condition Of women in kashmir
is very sad one, but one from which
there does not seem to be any present
escape. 1t is a constant struggle to
live, without the least hope Of any ac-
cumulation or Of ever seeing better
days.
The men only receive about 5 cents a
day and the women generally about 3
cents. and that will provide only the
coarsest food.-Philadelp Inquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
Eritish Museum Treasures.

Among the many costly treasures to
be found in the British museum is the
''A1ainz Psalter." the second book
known to have been printed that bears
date and which is valued at $4,000.
The books printed by Caxton represent
to the museum fortune in themselves,
while the Elsin marbles represent an
enormous value only to be estimated
In millions. The Rosetta stone might
fetch anything from 100000 to ESQ.,
100000, and the Nineveh bulls with
human heads would be cheap at 5oG,.
900.
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Conspiracy.

"Squibob, you are still reporting for
the Daily Bread, aren't YOU"
Yes"
"Say, am going to spend the even
ing with the daughter of old Professor
Noett, and he doesn't like me bit. I
want you to help me through"
Me? What can do to help you?
Call on him in his study about s
o'clock and ask him this question: Pro
fessor, to what do you attribute the
decay Of Darwinism?"
What good will that do?"
Hell spend the whole evening argu-
ing to prove that Darwin:sm isn't de-
caying. Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

Jackson, Miss, March 20.-Associate
Justice Samuel H. Terrell OF the
Mississippi supreme court died at bis
home in Clarke county today, near
where be was horn 10 years ago. He
had long and eventful public career.
He was member of the secession
convention in Sc and an offier in the
Confederate army four years. de was
appointed to the supreme bench by
Gov. McLaurin in 1897.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
REVOLUTION IN SAN DOMINGO.
Gen. Pena, Commanding Govern
ment Forces, Killed---capital
City Captured.

San Domingo, Republic of Santo
Domingo, March 23..The revolution
lists. under Gen. Peppin, today attack
ed and captured one of the forts de-
tending this city. Many men were
killed On both sides. The political
prisoners in the fort we're released.
The rsvolutionists are full in possession
Of the city of San Domingo. They
have taken charge Of the cable Office
and of the government land lines.
Foreign. Minister Sanchez has sought
refuge in the United States consulate:
The fighting continues. Assistant
Governor Echenique and the comman-
der Of the government forces, Gen;
Pena, have been killed. It is expected
that the government troops outside the
city will attack the reyolutionists who
are in San Domingo. Gen. Woshl has
assumed command of the revolutionary
forces.
The number of men killed or wound
ed is not known, but it is reported
many have been killed on both sides.
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z--N~-
Parents.

Here is a little gem clipped from
small boys essay on parents: parents
are things which boys have to look aft
er them. Most girls also have parents.
Parents consist Of pas and mas Pas
talk a good deal about what they are
going to do. but mostly it's the mas
that make you mind"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
The Easy Way.

A schoolboy, being asked by his
teacher how be should fog him, re-
piled:
..If you please, sir. should like it
UPON the Italian system of pennan-
sLip-the upward stroke heavy and the
dewn one light"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
The Trouble In Arguing.

Sine out of ten persons with whom
yol argue say. But you don't under
stand..' That's what you think about
thsm-they don't understand.-Atchi
sol, Globe.
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Conservative.

She-Why don't you go out occasion
ally. dearest. and enjoy yourself. say
at the club?
He-Rut l don't want to get into the
habit of having a good time.-Life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25
Ambiguous.

Dear Father-We are all we'll and
happy. The baby has grown ever so
much and has a great deal more sense
than he used to have Hoping the same
of you. remain your daughter. Mol
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-25

Washington. March 23.-No war yes
sci will be ordered to San Domingo for
the present. The Atlanta is under
orders to proceed from Pensacola to
Monte Cristo near Raiten, and In the
event of American interests being en-
dangered at San Domingo she will go
there.
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THE WORST is OVER.

Memphis, Tenn, March 22.-The
river continues to slowly fall at this
point, the gauge tonight registering
So. 6 feet. The food conditions are
becoming brighter and it is generally
accepted that the worst is over. Re
ports tonight from the levees both
north and south Of Memphis are that
they are holding splendidly against
the enormous pressure OF water.
The railroads west of the river are
not yet open for traffic, but it is be-
lieved that trains will be running by
Wednesday next.
More refugees arrived here today
from the south and are being taken
care of by the authorities. The snip
ment of tents by the government Ireza
Jacksonville, Ind, is expected to
arrive here tomorrow and refugees
camp will be pitched in the old circus
grounds in the northeastern part OF
the city. All destitute refugees will
be given ample accommodations:
The waters are rapidly subsiding IN
north Memphis.
NEW ORLEANS PREPARING.
New Orleans, March 22.-The river
tonight reached the 20 foot stage, as
the Memphis wave is on the way.
Twenty-one feet will be reached by
Saturday if the levees hold all along
the Louisiana line. Engineers and
levee boards are confident they will
hold, and the week will see more great
defensive work. In the Pontchartrain
district from New Orleans to Baton
Rouge less than 20 miles of levee was
found slightly below the highest stand
ard, and these have been given false
crowns two feet high. The only Louis
lana break reported today was On
Bayou La Fourche, in front of Collec-
tor of Internal Revenue Howell S
Waverly plantation. 1t is about l50
feet wide. 81 -.
ELATER FROM VICKSBURG. Ess
Vicksburg, Miss, March 22.-The
private levee protecting the Hamp
Davis place, in Issaquena county, gave
way late this afternoon and flooded
thousands of acres of cultivated land.
The breaking of this levee will SER
iously affect the weakened levee extend
ing from Duvalls to Chetard, dis
tance of four miles, and news of a
break in that line is momentarily ex-
pected.
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Some claim that coeducation encour-
s,ces natrimony. Why not? Isn't mat
siElony ucation?-Saturday Even
nor Post
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Late Realization.

.T now realize" said the pig as they
loaded him in the wagon bound for the
butcher's-"I now realize that overeat-
ing tends to shorten ufe."-indianapo-
lis Press.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-03-28

heavyweight champion. that the mo.
ment | accept his offer he will dodge
away
And so II happened. Ryan had in.
deed cheapened himself. for he is not
alone forced to admit that he was In.
sincere in his offer to fight Fitzsim-
mons. but he will also have TO relin'
qulsh his claim to the title of middle
weight champion. He cannot evade the
latter. and Fitzsimmons is justified In
claiming a title he did not bother much
about after losing that of heavyweight
champion until Ryan opened the door
which let the horse get out. Ryan will
have to fight Fitzsimmons. for the lat
ter will surely claim the title he has
never lost. but which Ryan appropriat.
ed and about which Fitz gave little
thought until forced to do so by tao
fool def OF the Kansas City man"
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-03-28
Delahanty and Davis.

President Hermann OF the Cincinnati
National League base ball club. in
speaking of the alleged refusal of Ed
Delahanty (asslgned to the American
league at Washington and George
Davis (assigned TO the American
league at Chicago) to play where the
peace conference had placed them,
said:
THE Cincinnati team will refuse to
play with the New York National
league team II Delananty and George
Davis appear on the field with the
Gotham aggregation. II Delahanty am
Davis do not live up to the provisions
OF the peace compact We will get to-
gether and blacklist them"
II Is currently reported that there is
movement back OF Delahanty and
Davis that seeks 10 break the peace
agreement Of January 81, which as.
signed players, fixed the circuits and
made other provisions.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-03-28
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BASE BALL NOTES.



The Detroit fans don't like the nick
name Of ''rigers." and wish II changed
20 wolverines"
Brooklyn has ordered Catcher Jim"
Mcclure TO report for 1903. under the
contrac, he broke TO play in Detroit
Pitcher Joe Corbett. who will play
with the Chicago National league team
here next Monday afternoon Is said to
be receiving $4,000 year.
the Colorado Springs Western lea.
que team will commence the season
far In advance Of the team that repre-.
scented that city two years ago.
Chicago Nationals have found that
the wet weather on the coast makes
more sore arms and legs than in Chi.
caEo. The dampness seems to stick.
Walter Preston who last year occu.
pied the center garden Of the Denver
Western league team. has been re
leased. and goes to help strengthen
the Colorado Springs team.
Arthur Cavanaugh. one Of the best
ball players in the southwest. VIII play
with the Browns this season should
they complete an organization. His po-
sition Is first base. but can be used
in any other position
Fred Raymer the popular base ball
player. paid this Office a pleasant call
this morning. Fred IS On route from
the coast 90 Columbus. Ohio. where he
will play an infield position with the
s.tft in
American association.
Bert Jones, VINO played ball and was
in the cigar business in this city. has
again signed with Colorado Springs.
Great things are expected of MIN by
the management, and he will likely de.
liver the goods II is in him to do so.
or all the pitchers who have played
IN this city. none has done work that
equailed that Of Lefty"
II George Davis joins the New York
National league team for practice, Col
oncl Pulliam will make public for
NAL statement rs to the stand the lea
que will take in the matter. There Is
no hope that Davis will be allowed to
play unless he goes about the task OF
securing his release from Chicago. as
required by base ball law.
The following players Of the Denver
Western league team had reported up
TO Monday Delehanty. Webster, Bar
Der. Whitridge. Hartzell, Unithink,
Fettes, Schlie. LatImer, McCausland,
Lempke, Mohler. Radcliffe, MclIale.
Frisk, Painter and Jones. Those yet
10 report are Eyler. McCloskey. Dun
don and Carrisch. THIS makes a list
OF twenty-one players, which will prob
ably be added TO, az Jergenson, Quer-
risch and two others have been Of.
fered chances TO Try out with the boys
and demonstrate their ability to
make good.