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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25
OTHER STATES.
rrHuuAs mEMuRY.
The House, After O Short Session
Adjourns Until Saturday.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Special. I'm
his opening prayer the cha plain Of the
house invoked divine protection of the
House against the assaults of the insidu.
ons disease now p rvading the land.
The speaker announced the appoint
n'-. H1''- al the committee on rules as fol.
The speaker (chairnlan), Messrs.
Millin, Catchings, Reed, and Burrows.
Mr. Burrows. of Michigan, presented
the report of the board Of visitors to the
military academy. Referred to the COM
mittee on military affairs when appointed.
Mr. Oates, OF Alabama, offered reso.
luton providing for the appointment Of
q standing committee on order OF bust.
ness, to consist Of fifteen members, of
which the speaker shall be ex.officio
chairman
Mr. Bartinc, of Nevada, who has been
absent IN account of illness, appeared ct
the bar of the House aud took the oath
OF offic'. .
Mr. Taylor, of Tennessee, rising. said
that it was his mournful duty to announce
the death of his fr'eni and cIllesgue.
Hon Leonidas c. Houk, who died sod
home in Knoxville in May last. He paid
a tribute to his COLLEAGUE.
The House then, as n mark Of respect
to the memory of the deceased, adjourned
until Saturday.
AS nothing can be done in the House
until after Holidays the major number Of
Southern COngressmen left for their
homes.
Representative Mcclellan, of Indiana,
says Governor Gary will be a candidate
for vice president in the Democratic con-
vention, with a solid delegation at his
! back.
Seuat / Call o! Florida, wants Cuba
| to become a aIepubIic. He has introduced,
! a resolution in the Senate to that effect.
The President sent to the Senate the
nomination e Stephen B. Elkins. Of
West Virginia, to be Secretary Of War,
vice Redild Proctor resigned.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25

The idea Of spending Christmas In any
solitary rooms, with only my laudlady
and her domestic to talk to was con-
tingency which I had never contem-
plated for a moment; but last year I
was very nearly brought face to face
with it. l generally had at least two or
three invitations to select from, and
chose the one where / should be likely
to meet the most interesting set Of
people; but on this occasion my usual
invitations did not arrive. The Har-
woods, with whom I had spent the
Christmas before, had lost child, and
were in mourning; the Houldens were
wintering at Nice (Mrs. Houlden was
delicate) and at Houghtop Grange both
the girls were married, and the Christ
mas house parties were things of the
past. These were my stock invitation;
and as I recollected others among my
circle of acquaintances to whom some
thing or other had happened since last
year it slowly dawned upon me that II
[ desired to avoid Christmas in Gon-
don had better make arrangements to
remove myself either to a northern hy-
dropathic establishment which l had
occasionally honored with my presence,
O. to Brighton hotel, where l was sure
of falling in with some pleasant com
pany. just as I had arrived at this
melancholy decision, however, a letter
| arrived which afforded me the greatesi
satisfaction. 1t was an invitation tc
spend week or two with my old friend,
Fred Halleton, at his place in Leicester
shire; and with the vivid recollection
before me of pleasant Christmas spen
at Gaulby Hall some three years ago,
Lost no time in penning cordial assent
to the welcome invitation. A few days
later beheld me, followed by porter
carrying my various impediments, on tn
platform OF st. Psncras, prepared t
make nv journey down to Leicester b.
the half.past three Manchester and LiV
srsool express. The Pullman wa
crowded with pack OF NOISY school
boys, so eschewed it and selected al
empty first class carriage. took pos
session Of my favorite corner seat, will
my back to the engine, and wrapping
my leg round my knees and unfoldin:
= newspaper glided away from the cit,
Of smoke in remarkably good humor
partly inspired, no doubt, by capita
lunch, and partly by pleasurable antici
pations of my forthcoming visit.
Fred met me at Leicester station, anc
saw with regret that lie was looking
pale and i'll and much thinner than wher
had seen him last. he seemed pleaset
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25
THE KEY OF CHRISTMAS LAM,

LA
"ho has tho key OF the Christmas Land,
Where the bonfire SHINES.
And the holly twines
Csrollers sing-a merry band
And stars are bright DER that fair st,.r,,
who has the key of Christmas Land,
Light are the hearts in Christmas Land.
In each group you meet
There are facss sweet.
bosoms young and guiieless are there
And brows not yet wrinkled with care
Who has the key of Christmas Land,
Dear baby hearts in Christmas Land
We want to be near.
And join in your cheer
When the tree with it's strange fruit hand.
And you wait for what Santa sends
Who has the key OF Christmas Land,
Love has the key OF Christmas Land.
OH come. Cherub Love,
With wings like the dove
spread over hearts thy light OF peace
Sow for q harvest full of inorease-
Open the gates Of Christmas Land
Open the gates OF Christmas Land:
There is much to do
And the days are few.
Bid all men set Charity free;
BY thy grace let US see there be
None Of Gods poor in Christmas Land.
William Lule.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25

Pittsburg, Penn, is stirred up over
revelations of the depravity of the Chi
nese secret society T'ian ii, which has
been prosecuting Christianized China
man named Ye Tang. In the ethics of
the society the conversion OF Chinsman
20 Christianity is heinous sin, and he is
thereafter marked man, especially if
he should proselytize in the cause of his
new creed. The Rev. E. r. Donehoo,
n missionary among the Chinese in Pitts
burg, says that fora long tim, the T'ian-
Ii Society has been trying to drive the
convert Ye Tang ont Of the city or plot
him into prison. The latter thay have
now succeeded III doing. The unfortu-
nate Ie Tang was charged with obtain.
ing money under the false pretence Of Sc
curin 2 licenses to conduct Cuisines" for
his Chinese friends. These friends filled
the court room on the day Of the trial
and, according 10 the Rev. Mr.. Done
hoo, they Iiel with sIch apt consistency
that there was nothing more for the mag
istrate to do but sentence Ye Tang to
four months imprisonment. A previous
charge made against Ye Tang, which
fell through, was that he conspired to
kill several of his wealthy countrymen
and decamp with their property.
"Heathen Chinameu,' says Mr.. Done
hoo, commenting on the woes of "
Tang, 'have no regrd for their oaths
before civil courts. They observe onlS
those of their own societies and relig
ions. I nave worked long among them,
and can safe.y say l woald not believe
them under oath. We Americans can
not reaiiz@ the intense hatred felt agains
such men as Ye Tang, and the extent t,
which their enemies will go to secure re
Ysnss,'
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Says the Atlanta Constitution. "H

! Says the Atlanta Constitution: ssHumor
has its fashions. The funny men of the
past generation do not please the read
ers of to-day. Mark Twain realizes this,
aud he is trying to strike a new vein.
The Danbury Nesos msu, Bill Nye, Eli
Perkins and host Of Others have found
their popularity waning, and they. are
working hard to adapt themselves to the
change in public taste. Tneir failure is
inevitable. Tns average humorist has
only one career. When the public drop
him he is at the end of his row."
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25
NUMBER 81.

A .
tor the erection OF marble headstonea
over ., the graves OF the South Carolina
"e'' "' franklin, va.
Ross A Smith, president of the Char.
lesion Poultry and Pet Stock Association.
Is enthusiastic over tho prospects OF the
success OF the exhibition to DO given by
the Association next month.
The Legislative COMMITTEES nm red.,sl
relations reported fayorably ioint resoIn.
to permit the French Cable Comnsnv "a
land its lines at some po,nt an a.. co..,
of this State 'AS So~''
Tho Duke de Litta IA IN Ch.r,.,,,,
and will remain two or three month, He
il one of tho direct decend.rts ~ A.
seven distipgnicbsd D,Ls. - NJ. S
arrived in New YORK fron, ~ ~ n.N su
ber. sine, which ,;m.h ~ 49,
-alina. .thro,.h ~. Sn.,.u mss ooen usv'l
carp,;"s =. WyU
~ .Sa T.S ~ "a na'""n' Gu,
~ 10 'nI ,",asnn aooSseo journal says; "Ihe IT.
crr,,,,, ,;s,'. u FoIence has
Srowm thpr" @ -, 49,. soVu .ne .ouneco
On tbs wors h"nso a. a.. soa ,;,, tInpe.,..on .h
grown in North Carolina and Virginia.
ana have proudly seen tho Palmetto
e's'e product lead all Others In high
prices
The South Carolina Legislature has
0ceh asked Tor n chatter for the Norfolk,
w, Wilmington ana charleston Railroad
ms comruny mas been acting under q
North carolina char er, and now needs
ano.her 10 iGrthcr It's plans. 1t Is re-
portcu that ms road IA TO DO built from
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25

! The northwest provinces of Canada
have made bountiful provision for the
education of the multitudes of people
who are expected to some day occupy
this now somewhat lonesome expense Of
territory. Saskatchewan has set apart
3,6A8, 900 acres of land for the main
tenance OF public schools, AssiniboiA
S,040, 900, and Alberta $500, 900.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25

The Supreme Court of North Carolina
holds that a railroad company become.
liable for punitive damages in wilfully
falling to stop for passengers at regular
station and cannot esoape liability on the
ground that there was not sufficient
room in the train if it appeased that by
reasonable diligence it might have pro.
vided oxkra cars.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25
Peculiar Chatham County Case.

RALEIoH, N. c., Especial. Several
years ago in Chatham county NJ X:
Wcathers, prominent citizen, fell dead
in his yard on the day appointed for his
second marriage Dr. Stone, the family
physician, wos in love With Vallie,
Weathers' pretty daughter. Neighbors
suspected that the doctor poisoned
Weathers and charged criminal intimacy
b tween the physician and Miss Vallie.
\ year after the fathers death the doc
tor and Miss Vallie were convicted OF
adultery, and the man was sentenced to
the penitentiary. He was pardoned on a
plea Of ill health after three months in.
carceration and left the State. Last
week he returned to Chatham, AMI on
leaving carried Miss Weathers with him
to parts unknown. He leaves a family
Of thirteen in destitution.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.

The new County Government bill failed
to pass the Legislature.
A national bank has been organized at
Anderson, capital stocf 100000.
The massive stone wharf anG rieI at
the Custom House in Charleston have
been completed.
Barrooms are not profitable in Able
vile That of F. c. Perry was closed
last week under mortgage Of $500.
A new social club has been organized
in Charleston known as the Button Club.
They have handsome quarters on King
street.
The executive committee of the board
Of trustees Of Clemson College at meet
ing in Greenville informally agreed that
they will not attempt to open the College
at the time fixed II the Legislature does
not pass the appropriation of $65, Ooe for
the Institution
The Legislative committee reported
tsyorably on joipt resolution TO provide
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1891-12-25

A new naptha spring of immense ca
pacity was recently opanei IN Bikoo,
Russia. If it continues with the same
powers as at present, it will he the rich
eat paptha fountain 10 the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-16

founded Il. God biess him." f0rsss spplausAl
General Superintendent Carmsn Of Canada
was humorousy inclined. His references 20
the trifing friction In the conference were
keen. but they were well received. in some cssss
with urroarious laughter. He argued with
great power for thorough and solid collegi.ss
training.
REV. m RARriFrT's srrfcM
What was undoubtedly the speech Of d
evening emanated from Rev. Dr. BARTLETT Of
the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The doctor said he was present because he be-
heved in education. in Christian education. IN
the Methodist church and in Bishop HurpA
Washington was great distributing center.
IL YOU had truth or a lie 90 send out YOU
could send 10 further from Washington than
from anywhere else. Washington WAS a politi-
cal center. q social center. a literary center,
why not make il a religious center2 IL did nos
bother him that the university was going 10
have a Methodist label on it, The Netho-
dist church should build u because n
was able. The Methodist church had
in its membership the rich and the poor. An
would contribute: and the poor mans dollar
would, under certain circumstances, build q
bigger building than the rich mans millions
and better one. Dr. Bartlett then tole story
of two brothers, one of whom (Ccorge) was
phlegmatic, while Charles Was nervous and &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-16

ONE OF BISHOP NEWMAN
had become the city Of magnificent realization;
asked that no man try to place o prophetic
limit on the citys growth, and plead for the
speedy establishment here of such a center Of
religious force as a great university would be.
Out of the preacher had come the school, out
Of the school had come the preacher, and SO it
went on.
The bigncss Of the scheme was what attracted
the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes. the next speaker.
He thought it wisdom not to do anything un-
less it was commensurate with the greatness OF
the church. 1t seemed to him that SO. 000, 900
would not be more than enough for such an
institution as Methodism ought to have. All
the greatest evangelists-the men whose work
was most enduring-had been men Of the high
est education.
Bishop Hendrix OF the M. E. church south
said he always felt pang when the statement
was made that Methodism was born in a uni
verify, because she had for years been q
stranger in her birthplace wanderer on the
face Of the earth. He was glad to know that
she was getting home again. He wanted Meth
odism to be q great intellectual as well as q
great moral power. The bishops eulogy Of
education was vigorously applauded.
PREssYrERIAN's GIFT.
Bishop Bowan said he was delighted to an
nounce that the university was not to be sec
tartan; he had Just learned that the el00, 900
gift was from Presbyterian brother. loud
applause.
Bishop Newman talked Of his effort in 1872 to
secure q site for university. That such site
was not purchased then was due to the fact
that Metropolitan Church was then encum-
bered with an indebtedness Of go, 900; that was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-16
REPAIRING FRAME BUILDINGS.
Mr.. Kecfer Writes q Caustic Letter TO the
Commissioners on the Subject.

MT. Kecfer Writes q Caustic Letter 60 the
Commissioners the Subject.
Some days ago Mr.. C. F. Keefer OF sls ID
street southeast complained to the Commits
sioners that the two old frame buildings 20s
and 2l0 ID street southeast, within the fire
limits we're virtually being rebuilt in violation
of the building regulations. The building in
spector reported that the owner was not vio-
lating any Of the regulations and Mr.. Kcefer
was SO informed.
In replying to this information Mr.. Keefer
submitted the following letter: "In closing this
fruitless correspondence beg to say that 1 was
satisfied from the start that the owner was
not liable for violation Of the building regu-
lat:ons.' as presumed that he had been granted
a permit TO do what he did and is doing.
only wished to call the attention of the Hon.
Commissioners TO the fact that here are two
old and dilapidated frames being entirely
rebuilt into three-story dwellings under guise
of repairs, at a cost exceeding the cost of the
original buildings they when permit
was given to repair. understood the build
ing regulations did not permit repairs
framed houses within fire limits.' where the
cost exceeded one-hRlf of their value, perhaps
il is less and builders knowing this make no
bones of informing their customers that all
they have TO do is TO keep back the full
plan of repairs and represent the cost as less
than actually paid. The fact remains that
these buildings have had new roofs, new floor
ings. entire new weather boarding In the rear
from foundation up will be replastered and
have new studding two floors. In other
words, nine-tenths Of them will be entirely
new.
by the careful wording Of the within CON-
munication am led TO believe that the subject
if investigated. was investigated by the very
bureau which so freely and so generously gave
the permit and that il sustains its own prior
action. The upshot of such procedure il that
any man can perpetuate his frame dwelling for.
ever by simply leaving few sticks a. founda-
ton for repairs.
Il respectfully suggest a. o citizen, tax and in
surance payer, and adjoining neighbor TO the
premises, that this correspondence be laid be-
fore some authority higher than the official
charged with granting the permit or the em-
ployes under his order, with view 10 q proper
or at least impartial investigation Of such cssss
In the future"
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ATKINSON, n. p.

whose members were trustees. Those
who formally greeted tho members we're
A. b. Duvall and H. b. Moulton (who made the
presentations), Bishop Hurst. Rev c. W. Bald
win, Mrs. John A. Logan, Bishop and Mrs
Newman. Miss Hurst. Mrs Summers. Commits
sioner Douglass. Miss Porte, ex-Mayor and Mrs.
Emery, Mrs. Bishop Andrews, Mrs. Bennett Of
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Mrs. Senator Teller. Miss
Scull, Mrs. c. W. Baldwin, DIR. Bowie of Phila-
delphia, DR.. ]. A. Chapman of Philadelphia.
DIR. Smith Of Charlottesville, Va, S. W. Wood
ward and A. II. Brown.
From the reception room the visitors wan
dered promptly into the supper room. where q
very fine collation. was in process of consump-
ton until the oratory began. The decorations
were tasteful; there was no crush in the spa
cious apartment; the service was unexception-
able and the music. furnished by the Marine
Band Orchestra, was all that such music could
be.
When it was evident that every one had had
an opportunity at the bountiful supply Of re-
freshments the multitude moved into the par
Tors, where Bishop Bowman took charge Of
affairs, prefacng pleasant little speech of well
come with a brief prayer.
BISHOP HURsrs STATEMENT.
Bishop Hurst. chancellor Of the university,
was the first called upon. He said that about
year and half ago it was the opinion Of q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-16
FOR SALE-LOTS.
j REAL ESTATE IN WASHINGTON CITY.
THE CAPITAL OF THE NATION, AND THE FU-
TURE ''QUEEN CITY OF THE WORLD"
RARE OPPORTUNITY.

4ai EsEAE q 9TH
TuRE ',oqEESMs CITY HpSn OF THE WORLD"
Every citizen Of the United States should desire to
real in The es q % o Sc
most beautiful city in the world and ths intsllsctu.
nss of Ss M
upon the prosperity and growth Of the whole country
does sAeSn It's scisn
literary and social are being
II SRo NET 5 aEsHHArr AND rDuoA
Where ssean properly be held to such manifest cd
espes IKE
The day is dstan. when to piece Of prop
e5 e seauss
and na in c Il & Of
ths .,a u S part q ad;oin,
from the White House. near Woodley. Inn and the
Cheapest sedas g ne
LOTS s425 TO s75o.
sold to in all parts Of the country Good
h%ERIGAS TX Pssse. !, Of
Psnded n ereesins sapseb baSDSS Will b '1
aUEibrI16aSs SsGH5X EsSER HBogT WESLEY
A's II fh AS SSSSAg AAE SisSsSDS
WHERE is 1T 1oGAT Ed northv... wash.
and only short distance west of Oak President
Secretary whtney's former country seat II Is only
one-haf mile northwest of the U. ). Naval Observe.
the National and Zoolostcal Parks, where Congress
has already authorized 600 coo to be spent Al its
ing Massachusetts, avenue extended from Rock creek
TO the American University This avenue within the
city is the most beautiful and fashionable thorough
HOW Dofs The LAND L1E,-r is one of tho
highest points within the District Of Columbia and IL
very tr =, and ToEanc The ground slopes
%HAT is The SIZE OF LoTs.-Ths .ver.se size
NTH cash. balance in 2 and years All taxes are
The tax on single lot will only be a dollar or two
A copy OF the Columbia Title Insurance C0mpany1
TO bankers. brokers editors lawyers, army ofhcers.
minister's school teachers, government employees and
HOW About IMPkuvEMENrs.- Streets are be-
ing graded to their full width, ninety feet Parking
fifteen feet wide in front OF all lots yen to purchasers
tree OF charge. Every purchaser, therefore. gets
garden spot l5x25 feet Tor nothing Buyers Of
lots get parking 15xl5Ofeet No restriction in deed
to building line The parking provision render such
unnecessary. Five beautnui COTTAGES are being
erected on the Heights II he construction OF mag
improvements are steadily progressing every clear
MORRIS ADDITION TO NORTHEAST WASH
Lots from $500 to $500; s25 cash: balance in /. 2
and years, interes. 6perceEt This subdivision with
the extension OF St through to Jennings track
presents an opportunity for very safe investment in
fore this property will greatly enhance in value.
LIE DkOIT PARK.
If you are looking Cor home from %. $50 to 60 OOO
and You get your moneys worth. We have 80 houses
you may choose from and no reasonable offer refused
Terms easy bis good property for investment and
sure to 20 higher owing to Its nearness to the center
For piais and other information cali on or write to
JOHN F. WAGGAMAN
se26-tr Cor. OF 14th and q SITS. n. W.
-
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Odd Fello1rs, Yisftatfon.

Grand Canton Washington, No. l, and other
chovaliers, under command Of Maj. ]. T.
Chauncey, with drum corps, made . fraternal
visit to Federal City Lodge, No. 20, corner Of
9Th and streets northeast, last evening. Ar.
welcomed by N. G. Il. O'Donnell. The second
degree was conferred upon a candidate In fine
style, after which a recess was declared and
refreshments were furnished to all present.
The time was pleasantly spent with songs by
marks by Deputy Grand Master Stansbury of
Virginia, P. G. NJ. Law of Maryland, p. G.
Masters Allan and Fowler and p G. Reisner of
Missouri, Burroughs, Shackelford, Galliher and
Turubull
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Hr. Bernheim and the Chndrsn-

There was lively time at the store of Mat
thew Bernheim. 4os and 405 7th street, yssssr-
day. Most of the callers were children, for an
announcement had been made that presents
we're TO be given away. So great was the crowd
that IL required four policemen 70 keep
the Sidewalk I'm psssable condition and =
il estimated that about 5000 presens
were given away. Ladies' with small childrsn
were permitted 70 walk through The stors, but
the other youngsters were compeled 70 80 70
the sids door. One little girl tainted, bot shs
was quickly taken 10 another part OF The eseao-
lishment where she was restored 20 coneckous-
meas and then given handsone present undss
this system the large stock Of toys and fancy
eoods left By he kSs Christian Ruppsrt =
nclSinR away quite rApidly-nuch By pus-
chase, for nearly every visitor bought ssDsp
1hine. and ~ 81 gsnGrous diseEibu1ion.