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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

deal with this subject in both an ad-
nliuistrative way and in it's scientific
ASPECT recently stated his views on so
called long range weather forecasts in
no uncertain language, and wholly in
condemnation In substance be said
that it is the opinion of the leading
meteorologists of the world that pub
lie interests are injured by the pnbli
cation of so-called long range weather
forecasts, especially such predictions
as relate to severe storms, floods,
drought, and other atmostheric phe-
nomenal of dangerous and damaging
character, and the persstant efforts of
certain men to foist their predictions
on the public, for public gain, has
reached such proportions t'Iat it is
deemed advisable fairly and temperate
ly to counteract the influence of those
whom We believe to be preying on the
cruelty of the public. They may be-
lieve that they have discoverer phys
ical law or a meteorological principle
that has not been revealed to the as
tronomers, meteorologits or to any
other class Of scientific Investigators.
but the publication of predictions that
by reason of their absolute inaccuracy
are calculated to be positively inJur-
Gus to agricultural, commercial and
other industrial interests, casting a
serious doubt on the honesty of their
purpose and upon their disinterested
devotion to the public welfare Such
publications bring the science Of met
eorology into disrepute and cannot,
therefore be made in response to a
desire to advance that science along
useful lines; and they retard the work
of honest investigators through whose
efforts only can gains be made il the
fundamental knowledge of the causa.
tion OF weather, that will justify fore
casts for a month or season in ad.
vance.
In circular letter to observers OF
the same subject, Prof. Moore says 81
hope the time will come when it will
be possible to forecast the weather fol
coming seasons, to specify in what
respects the coming month season
will conform to or depart from the
weather that is common to the month
or season ;lbut that time has not yet ar
rived, and I believe that you will bt
best serving the public interests when
without indulging in personalities Of
mentioning names, you teach the com
munity you serve the limitations O.
weather forecasting and warn i
against imposters Your public pres!
should, and doubtless will cooperate
with you in this endeavor.
J. ". Bauer,
Section Director
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
The Christmas Deiinsator.
Snecial to The Daily Item.

The December Delineator, with its
message of good cheer and helpfulness,
will be welcomed in every bone.
The fashion pages are unusually
attractive. illustrating and describing
the very latest modes in way to
make their construction during the
busy festive season a pleasre instead
of a task, and the literary and pic
torial features are of rare excellence.
A selection of Love Songs from the
Wagner Operas, rendered into English
by Richard de Galliene and beauti-
fully illustrated in colors by J. G.
Leyenoecker, occupies a prominent
place, and a chapter n the Composers
Series, relating the Romance of Wae-
ner and Cosima. is all interesting
supplement to the lyrics y very
clever paper entitled "Ths Court Cir
cles of the Republic, describes some
unique phases of Washington social
life IS from an unnamed contributor,
who is said to write from the inuer
circles of society. There are short
stories from the pens Of + Hopkin-
son Smith. Robert Grant, Alice
Brown. Mary Stewart Cutting FL
more Elliot Peake, and such interest
ing writer's as Julia Magruder. l..
Frank Baum, and Grace MacGown
Cooke hold the attention Of the chill
dren. Many Christmas suggestions
are given in needlework and the Cook
cry pages are redolent OF the Christ
mas feast. In addition, there are the
regular departments of the magazine,
with many special articles on topics
relating to woman's interests within
and without the home.
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A Habit Stanley Had.

It was remarked Of the late Sir e.
III. Stanley, during his last visit to
New York, that he stood all the time
with his back to the wall during re-
ceptions, instead Of standing out
where people would pass behind him.
Lady Stanley laughingl5 explained
that this was an old habit contracted
in Africa: that Stanley always stood
with his back against a tree Or a bar
ricade when brought in contact with
the savage>. and il had become such
q habit with him that he took that po-
sition no matter where he waS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Winthrop News.

Winthrop College, Nov. 16.-Tne
joint celebration of the Winthrop and
the Curry Literary Societies was
great success. The address by Dr..
John McBryde was enjoyed by the
college girls and their friends He
spoke on Christopher Mazlowe, the
greatest dramatist and poet Of the
sixteenth century, with the exception
Of Shakespeare. After giving short
sketch of his life, Dr.. McBryde read
one or two of Marlows's;s short poems,
then came criticisms, of the best
works, Doctor Fastees, ''Fambur-
laine,'' "The Jew Of Malta and
Edward II. =. ;. -
After DR.. McBryde,s address, Mis-
Nanny Blakeney ::asscised "The
Soul Of the Vioain.'y. 3Flss ended the
entertainments It aahd theesowd adjourn
ed to the college parlors where a re-.
ception was held for. short time.
The Terpsichoreau* German Club
of WinthroprW fl give; e;atsann9al dance
neat week in, the >CasryrSociety hall.
| It is to be colonial affair, the ladies
being dressed in she, style of Mrs.
Wasbingten's ti1ne;57ahile the gentle
men will come sn wigs and queues
The snow in RoeksHfn Oh Sunday
caused some surprise. and not little
Joy among the cellege: girls.
President Johnson is. expected back
from Philadelphia ina week or two.
a. r.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Georgetown Coming 30 Festival.

The Rifle Guards are drilling con-
tinually these nights with the object
Of entering the military contest at
Sumter next week. The boys even
now show few weak points and will
put up game fight for the prize.
An exciting contest is now going on
among the young men for the cleo
tion of a young lady sponsor to serve
during the trip to Snmter and inspire
them to victory.
The leading favorites up to this
time are: Miss Margaret Buns, Miss
Alice McMaster. Miss Harriet Niern-
see, Miss. Claudia Tucker and Miss
Milde Neutrality-suspicious. Corespcn-
dent of The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Thanksgiving PROCLAMATION.
Gov. Heywards SET Aside Novenl-
Der Path As a Day of Thanks
giving and Prayer.

Columbia, Nov. 14.-Governor Hey
ward today issued his annual Thanks
giving proclamation, as follows:
SSase Of South Carolina-Sy the
Geyecnor-A Proclamation.
Whereas We, az "a people, have set
apart one day IN each year as specia:
occasion for prayer, thanksgiving and
praise, to be- so observed by all. !.
Nov, therefore, D. Q. Heywsro,
governor of the State OF South Caro-
lima, III accordance with this bonored
custom. do hereby proclaim Thurs
day, November 24th instant, as ouI
annual Thanksgiving Dsy, to be OBJ
served by Our citizens.
On that special day oar people are
all requested to refrain from their or
3.nary occupations and to assemble
In their various places Of worship and
in their homes, there, IN grateful and
helpf1l communion, TO render devouf
thanks unto the giver Of ali good fos
His nlerciss and blessings, for His
guidance and His care.
- Oug blessings have been manlfo!o
during the past year and we should,
With grateful hearts, render thanks
unto Him who is alone she Gaver oi
al those. gifts which make our lives
better, happier and moro usefnL With
no disaster our material Development
has strengthened. bountiful harvests
have rawaded our husbandmen, anc
uplifting blsssigs and influences have
been onrs.
Wish grasefpl recognition Of al
these blessings vouchsafed unto us as
people, let the true and sacred spirit
Of genuine thanksgiving and praise al.
orr hearts new and strengthens for con
sinued labors, efor further usefulness
and for such citizenship as shall meas
pre up more fully TO these privileges
and resbonsi bilities.
Given at the executive cham
Der at Columbia this four
teenth day of November, in the
IL. S. year of our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred and four aud o.
the independence Of the United
States of America the one hun
dred and twensy-nipth.
D. G. HeyWard, Guyernos,.
j. 7. CAN'T, Sec. Of State. sa-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
ENGRAVING ON DIAMONDS.
Difficult Work ExceIIently Done
by Parisian Jeweler.

Diamonds can be engraved in very
artistic manner. This development
of the diamond cutting art brings into
existence q new class of jewelry, for
which a considerable demand is ex-
pected. &c was long believed chat
fhe diamond could not be engraved
With safe OR satisfactory results, says
The Kansas City Star. a few stones
roughly engraved were found in In
dia, and q diamond was exhibited at
the Paris exposition in 1878 on which
a portrait of the King of Holland was
scratched. Bus the work was imper-
feet and the stones were rather depol-
ished than engraved. Some OF the
finest specimens Of engraving on dia-
monds are the works of Bordine5, g
Paris jeweler. One is scarf pin
representing a yatagham, Of which
the blade is a slender diamond and
the handle ruby. Another is larg-
er circular stone which pansy with
It's foliage is engraved. In another
case the design is a knife made with
tWo oiamonds. An elaborate piece Of
work is bicycle Of which the wheels
are two circular diamonds. The
spokes are represented by lines en-
grayed on the diamonds. A small
hole is pierced at each axle. Another
diamond is carved like q fish. A
handsome brooch is scaraDeus, sur
rounded by sapphifes and brilliants.
The most remarkable is ring made
eEons diamond, the interior surface
being polished and the exterior elabo-
.rateIy engraved. Other examples are
brooches, representing flies, Of which
the wings are thin engraved diamonds
and two diamonds engraved with ar
mortal bearings, the imperial arms OF
Russia being used in one instance on
shirt and cuff buttons. Formerly it
was only possible TO produce the polish
on aae surfaces, but Bordinet has
been able 10 do this on concave por-
tions, as on the body and tail of fsl,
and she interior Of tue ring. His tools
produce not only straight lines, as IN
the wheel, the racquet and the hles'
wings, but free modelling, as III the
pansy. the lsussian arms and the scar
abeus. He has invented these tools
himself and intends that his son alone
shall have the use Of them. They are
exceedingly delicate and difficult to
>,laudle. he has spent rhirty-tye years
bringing them to perfection. 1t is
comparatively but few years since it
was possible to pierce holes in dia-
n,onds. This feat made possible the
placing of diamonds on string, alter
mating with pearls. This work now
is cone generally in diamond cutting
Adjustments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
THE BURRO AS A GUIDE
An Incident OF Joucney Across the
Great I-ojcvc Desert.

An Incident OF JCU-ne! ACROSS Tue
Great Nojave Desert.
The burro. yer::tahle sll..p-of the west
ern desert. will live logger without
water ard scent it farther than any
other knowu animal except the camel.
As IN example Of tie keen scent OF
the bulro for water. Arthur j. burdlcH
relates. in The Mystic Mid-Region.
the experience of two pro>yes.!ors nam
ell Peterson and Kelley. 3 few years
ago they attempted to cross the Great
Moiave desert Oh foot with burro to
carry their supplies.
In passing from oaS:s to oasis they
lost their way. and the supply OF wa
ter became exhausted TO be lost in
the desert is terrible thing. and anN-
iety, coupled with torturins thirst and
the intense heat. drove Peterson III
sane. He left his companion and fed.
shrieking. across the plain. Kelley
picketel the burro and went after Pc
terson to bring him back, but was un-
able TO overtakc him.
lie returned to the trail to find that
his burro had broken his tether and
was moving across the desert at
leiSurely pace He followed. but the
animal WAS so far in the lead and he
was so exhausted from his efforts to
overtake Peterson that lfc could not
come up to the Durro.
Night came upon him, and it soon
became SO dark that he could not dis
tingui,l. the burro. He had to follow
it by the footprints in the sand. When
it became too dark 10 distinguish the
footprints Kelley still staggered on III
sheer desperation.
By and by his heart gave great
throb Before him. outlined asains:
the SKY anG seemingly suspended IN
the air. was Il form which he knew to
be either his burro Or an apparition.
He hurried forward. and. 10. standing
npon :, sharp rise Of ground and facing
him WAS his lost burrO. The hnrro
seemed to I;e awaiting him. for When
he came lp The animal turned and led
the WAY down the incline to Il spring
Of living water.
Kelley gave Il shout Of joy and
plunged bodily into the spring. After
he had soaked his parched skin and
moistened his lips and throat he
crawled out and went to his burro.
which was browsing upon the green
herbs growing about the place. Throw
in" his arms about the neck OF the
animal. lie gave HE creature 4 hearty
hug and Il kiss. II this mark OF affec-
ton surprised or touched the burro,
it made no sign.
When Kelley had taken Il fresh sup
ply Of water he rctraced his steps to
the point where she burro had broken
AWAY. 1t Wa; fully ten miles There
is no doubt but the animal had scented
the wafer all that distance. and eager
ness to get to it had leIl the burro to
strain ut its fasteningS till they broke.
Poor Peterson did not survive. kel-
lex folnd his body the next morning
four 0.. five miles from the point where
he had left the trail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

Preparations are now being made
for the automobile races, the commit
tee is getting letters every day re-
questing to have machines entered
for the races. The large iron roller
is being used every day by street Com
missioner White, and he is rapidly
getting the race course in splendid
condition.
Telegraphic communication between
the starting and finishing points is
being established today. This auto
mobile meet will be the greatest ever
held in the South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Annearauee a Protection,

appearances are deceitful' is an
old saving, which was illustrated by an
old lady in one os our banks few
days ago
She drew out sum very near the
81 900 mark. The banker kindly asked
her if she did not wish an escort to
her destination in order to insure pro-
lection for the large amount. Looking
calmly at the banker, she replied,
"Why. nobody would think had more
than 81. 3.."-Ruuiford Falls Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

Virginia. MINI. Nov. Il. The home OF
Mayor Fay was dynamlted last night
while the family was in bed. None
we're injured. 1t is believed to have
neea the work of the saloon sud gam
bling elements.
Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Com
netroller Of currency Issued cali TIN
morning for statement of the con-
d1rions of national banks at.the close
Of business Thursday, November
10th.
Savannah, Ca, Nov Il. Charles
Parker. who bad been working IS en-
pineer for the Adel Lumber company
ST Atel, Ga, for a week or two, was
aecidenta1ly killed thls afternoon by a
log rolling ON him and breaking lis
neck. His father lives at Bishopsille.
S whence youag Parker cassas 70
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

Birmingham, Ala, Nov l3-Tbe
Post asserts that long and impor-
tant report regarding the German at
titude toward the international stu
alton growing out Of the departure of
the Baltic fleet for the Far East and
the incidents attending that voyage
thus far, dealing particularly with
the supply OF coal, reached the German
embassy for presentation to Load
Lansdowne Tie greatest Importance
is attached TO the report by diplomatic
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Prince Visits President.

Washington, Nov. 15.-With all
bonors due his exalted rank, Prince
Ssndamuera, ofgthe japanese imperial
house of Fushimi, known as ihe hero
of Nanshan Hill, whose visit
To the United States this
time set diplomats of Europe
by the ear was formally received by the
President at the White House his
morning. The ceremon y took place
in the east room at 10 O'Clock. TIE
Prince delivered to tDe President q
personal message Of good will from
the Emperor his half brother.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
A King Who Could Change the Win,

King Who Could Change the Wind
King Erricus OF Sweden publicly
confessed that he was 4 sorcerer and
magician. lie was the owner Of an
enchanted cap which he pretended en-
abled him to control the spirits and
change the direction Of the winds at
pleasure. SO firmly did bis subjects
believe in the supernatural powers Of
their ruler that when storm arose
they would exclaim. "Ah, the king is
again wearing his magic cap"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Groundless Fear.

Cholly-I did think Of going i'll for
politics. but l was afwaid I wouldn't
know just how to tweat my infewiahs,
don't V know. Peppery-Your inferi-
ors. Oh. you wouldn't be likely to
meet any of them.-Philadelph Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
1t Wasn't Plate.

She was admirins the silver service.
Family plate. l suppose" she sug-
gested
Mrs. De Swell drew herself up
haughtily.
"Plate.." she exclaimed plate.
There isn't Il bit of that plate. It's
solid. every piece Of it.''-New York
Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
The Gentle Art.

Visitor Ito particular friend, who has
had several new dresses laid Oh the
bed to choose from do wish you
would tell ME the name Of the woman
you sell your things to. I've got a lot
of Old gowns like these that want to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
The Sword.

A sword is out Of place in time OF
peace, and it is of very little conse-
ouence in time of war, except to adorn
a big general or lodge man in a pa
rade.-Atchison Globe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

best talent available and with as con-
scientious effort as true and honest
men are capable of mistakes will and
do occur.
Long and careful observation has
show that weather changes are not
dependent on planetary Influences.
Nor is weather forecasting a matter
of inspira Ion, but ability to make re-
liable forecasts comes from hard
study. long training and intelligent
observation. 1t is absurd to believe
that when intelligent scholarly men
who have made meteorology special
ty the world over are in full accord
in their denial if the practicability OF
making accurate long range fore
casts, that man ignorant of the very
laws in which the forecasts are based
and relying on mystical, non-existing
planetary Influences, or on lnspira-
tion which means nothing save I'm
erratic mental condition, should be
able to make them.
The Weather Bureau today is Civ
ing the people the best service possi-
BILE, but not content With the success
already attained, it has in the past,
and is now studying every available
and suggested means OF improving and
extending the scope and amplituoe Of
its forecasts, for both short aud long
periods, and should long range fore
casts ever become possible, it will be
through such efforts and not by the
bragadoccio methods of ignorant char
latans who nov occupy the field with
their fraudulent long range forecast
Prof. Willis L. Moore, who as Chief
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-10-26
4 TRouRLrD nFoTrR ER.

A lecturer in the University of Ge- }neva is troubled in his mind. His trouble has led him to write to the Lausanne Gazette. He tells the Ga zette and it's readers that he is afraid that MT. Roosevelt's election will en- nance the regrettable tendencies of the Presidents character and policy. "He has the defects of his qualities, says the Lausanne publicist, being firm, but at the same time willful and intractable in the manifestation of his will" His appointment of a negro to the Charleston Custom House over the heads of competent white men and his violent declalmation at the Baltimore Saengerfest in 1893 against secession are cited as instances of obstinacy, while his promotion of the secession of Panama is referred to as one of his political inconsistencies. Trouble in the South is expected as result of his favor to impossible aspirations of the negroes. The Swiss scholar is also afraid that if elected President Roose- welt will not be slow "a engager l'Am- cirque dams des complications exteri- cures dune veritable gravite.'
 Of course it. hasn't occurred to the learned lecturer that on the whole President Roosevelt and the United States have been and are getting along pretty well. As President Roose- welt is going to be reelected we SUD- pose that the learned lecturer is in for four years more of worry if he lives.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-10-26
! FooL PRrAcHER,s aUNss.

The football season is on, and so is the foolish season. If Christ were on earth to-day he would attend football games. but he would not bet on them. ' said the Rev. Dr. Goodspeed of the University of Chicago in an address the other night. You may think that it is irreyerent for me to say this, but I do not believe that it is. The first thing that we hear about Christ in his public life is about his attending a festival. He always loved to be among men. He would attend football games, but he certainly would not bet as you students do to-day"
 Probably not much can be done with a minister who can talk like that, but what little can. be done ought to be. It is to be hoped that he is not about to apply the reasoning which pro- duced that speech to other guesses as to what his Master would do.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-10-26

it is said, will consume the metals in coinage; but the New York Journal of
 Commerce is confident that most of the shipments are going to Japan for war purposes. Some sO.OO0 tons of copper
 were recently bought on Chinese ae- aeount from Australia. the transaction meaning SS,OOO,OOO. Twice this amount
 will have been expended for copper
 when the purchases now being made
 in the United States are .consummated.
 Five thousand tons were recently bought in New York, and the demand
 for more is active. Japan ordinarily exports copper and antimony, but has ceased to do so since the war began.
 Electrical appliances. telegraph lines, ammunition, etc. require much copper.