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The times., 1898-07-26
Antartic Exploration.
CFrOn Nature.

For several years the Royal Geographical So
cicfv lattcrly in cooperation with the Royal So
cety, has been making strenuous efforts iniu-
enrc the government 10 equip an expedition for
the exploration of the Antarctic, the greatest
known sea on the face OF the earth. Il viii be
within tire recollection Of readers that II
enthusiastic meeting held At the Royal Society last
February, at which DR.. Nansen and Prof Neu-
maver, besides many distinguished British men OF
science pres nj. the great value Of the
suits 10 be derived from an Antarctic expedition
was clearly explained. Previous TO this, in Oc-
tober last, the president Of the ROYAL GeogrRph-
zeal Society wrote 10 the prime minister urging
that an antarctic expedition should be undertaken
either by her malesty's government OF with the
aid and sanction Of the state. The president
pointed out in strong terms that il was the duty
OF England 20 undertake the further exploration
of the greatest unknown region Of the globe and
complete the work done by Ross fifty yea-s
ago. The reply received at the time was sympa-
t.icttc and gave reason TO hope that the final re-
ply. which was 10 be sent at a later date would
lie favorable. The final reply has Just been re-
ceivcd from Lord Salisbury. and in il his lord
ship expresses his regret that he is unable under
existing circumstances 20 hold out any hope Of
her maiesty's government omhafking upon un-
oertdking of such magnitude Moreover, il is
stated In the reply that al the recent conference
OF premiers held AZ Melbourne in March last il
was resolved that the Austrslasan colonies
should take joint action in the matter Of
Antarctic exploration. IN these circumstances
the council Of the Royal Geographical Society
have decided TO cndeaVOr TO obtain the funds
for an expedition to be sent out under the so
cietys auspices. They have authorized the
president to take steps TO obtain subscriptions
10 the amount OF not less than 10000, and the
society itself VIII contribute g5,000. II is much
10 be regretted that the government has been
unable to give practical support to The enter
prise, both IL the interests OF science and from
the point of view OF our national credit, but il
viii be still more amentahle if the expedition
has TO he abandoned altogether on account of
want Of funds The amount required TO equip
ana dispatch the expedition is not excessive, aud
trust it will soon be raised, 50 thar the
Antarctic area may be efficiently surveyed from
many scientific aspects.
The times., 1898-07-26
Roof Garden-vnudeviIIe

Cool weather is generally death 10 roof
gardens and slim houses are almost in
variably its effect upon other '-door
amusements. but despite these fac:s the
setting sun witnessed the presence of a
goodly audience last night at Manager
Thomas's popular palace in the air. The
performance given this week is even more
unusual for Washington than was the
original enterprise, since it embraces all
the chief qualities of continuous vaude-
vile. The bill is repeated after its own
close, making a sort of endless chain
that enables early corners to get double
and late ones full worth of their money.
The bright, particular star of the pres
ent program is LeOla Mitchell. a dainty
little serio-cOmic. with the easing SOU
briquet of the living doll She sings
we'll and so engagingly that half the
house were her sworn friends before her
first selection was over yesterday even-
ing. Celic Ellis proved to be a vocalist
of no little merit. who promises excep-
tionally WELL while Pauline Moran re-
newed her last weeks hit with Mr.
johnson. You be Good and l.. H AsCher-
field contributed a number of his own
compositions. George Bryt0n is a clever
male impersOnator OF the Vesta TfIIey
sype. and was well received, while jess
Dandy. the comedian, was rewarded for
his la5ors with screams of laughter
The program was something of sur
prise in more ways than one. and not the
least aStonishment was expressed at the
excellence of the entertainment given.
Dancing continues to be feature on
the roof. and many couples indulge in
the privileges offered by the waxed floor
and good music. Altogether the garden
is a delightful place and promises to be
an emphatic success.
The times., 1898-07-26
BULLET WOUNDS.
The Character of the Injury Infiict-
ed by the Modern Missiles
(From the Cleveland Recorder)

(From the Cleveland Recorder.)
The study of the effects of the modern
bullet wound has brought to light some
interesting facts bearing more particu-
Iarly on the relations of caiiber to veloc-
ity OF transit, in which the destructive
tendency Of the latter is markedly shown.
Both the Spanish and the American
armies are supplied with rifles of prac-
tically the same caliber, and the COM
parisoa Of results can be estimated only
in connection with the rife wounds made
during our civil war by the Mimic ball.
In The small-bore arms the initial velocity
is in a definite degree proportionate to
the shortness Of range. although not
much essential difference is noted in re-
suits within distance of $50 yards.
Obviously the direct penetrating power
OF these missiles is greatly increased. they
scarcely ever lodging but almost invaria-
bly, passing entirely through the body.
The wound of entrance. in accordance
with the ordinary rule. is small and clear
ly cut, that of exit being large and ragged
The latter condition is shown in very
striking degree as to size and laceratio
on the side of the damaging effects of the
small bullet. The exits of the modern
missiles are surprisingly large. due doubt
less TO the degree of resistance to the We
locity. Consequently when bone is struck
the communion and laceration are corre-
spOndingly extensive and destructive.
In brain wounds the skull is for similar
reasons extensively shattered. the brain
substance in the track being reduced to
a pulp by the expansive force of tran
sit.
Judging from these facts, as verified on
the field of Guantanamo by Assistant
Surgeon Van Duser, u. S. N, the only
comparative safety was guaranteed by
simple flesh wounds in which M conSid-
cradle extent OF tissue was involved. For
tunately, there has been no opportunity
for studying in our own sailors the
wounns of larger dimensions caused by
shells and flying splinters OF wood and
steel, but those from which the wounded
sailors of Cervera's ships suffered are said
to have been terrible
The times., 1898-07-26

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The times., 1898-07-26

The report comes from Louisville. Ky.
mat Mrs. Marie Ransom, of that city, is
10 be married to the Baron Won Norde. a
distinguished nobleman, who is now serv-
ing as secretary of the Austrian legation
at Washington. Mrs. Ransom met the
baron at White Sulphur Springs, where
each has spent the season The baron
Is over sixty. and has attracted much
notice in the capital by his resemblance
to Bismarck Mrs. Ransom is at present
in Charleston. W. Va. She is woman
advanced 10 middle life. remarkably well
preserved, and the weaIthiest woman in
the State. her estate being reported at
nearly million
The times., 1898-07-26

Card parties form an important feature
at the Rock Alum" and there are al.
ways good players among the ladies as
wen as the men. One evening last week
Mrs Claude NJ. Johnson. who is spend
ing the season al the springs with her
pretty daughter. was the lucky winner
OF silver trophy in the shape Of a shoe
norm. Other guests among the Wash
lnston colony are Miss NJ. NJ Tyler, Mrs
J. w. Pope and Miss Pope and Mr. w.
Leon Pepperman.
The times., 1898-07-26

During his brief stay in Washington
Gen Lluveras, the Porto Rican annexa-
zionist, took occasion TO say that the So
called junta in New York, which has
taken upon itself to elect officers and
establish a republican form of govern
ment for the island, are not known to
him or TO his compatriots. Their ideas"
said Gen. Lluveras. ARE contrary 10 the
sentiment of the people, who want an
nexation, not independence. The island
is far too small to exist as an independ-
ent republic" The fact is recalled that
Dr. Henna, of the junta. offered Gen
Miles fully equipped Porto Rican regi-
ment at the outbreak of the war, which
was accepted He afterward made a con-
oltion that ne was to go along clothed
with civil commission, but the sugges-
ton was declined. The regiment was
not organized
The times., 1898-07-26

Tne Count OF Turin lacks what II. r. HI
or wales calls the royal virtue of pune
tuaiity. He arrived at Newport hours too
late to make his bow to the cottagers via
Mrs. Speneer's reception. and at the din
ner given in his honor by Mrs. Calvin s
brlce on Sunday he did not present him
sen until the appearance of the third
course. However. he seems IN have a
fascinating talent for making excuses
and doubtless his hostesses accepted them
with gracious smiles. What they thought
is quite another matter.
The times., 1898-07-26

Lieut.. L. S. Sorley of the Sixteenth In
Iantry regulars). arrived at the Ho.
springs of Virginia on last SATURDAY.
Where for week or more he will be the
guest of Rev. DIR. Scott, of Atlanta who
is spending the Summer ar the Mce,,;o-
NC As result of the battles before
Santiago the lieutenant carries his arm
IN sling and is the center of a group
OF eager listeners whenever he makes
MS appearance about the hosel or
grounds, AT the expiration of his fur
Tough he will come TO Washington.
The times., 1898-07-26
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Long Branch. for so many years the
outing place of Presidents, win. accord
ing to rumor now being blown about
by the sea breezes there, be visited by
Mr.. and Mrs. Mckinley the latter part
of next month.
Mr. Abner Mckinley ana family will
arrive at Elberon about the 1st of August
and the President is to follow. as soon
as the horse show excitement has sub
sided. This plan, of course, IS under
stood to depend upon the war, but if he
can leave Washington he will go to the
Branch for ten days. Vice President
and Mrs. Hobart will also be there at
that time.
The times., 1898-07-26
superb PICNIC season

The picnic season is in full swing
The Mount Tabor Sunday school of
Georgetown, and the first Baptist Sun
day school of Kensington spent two days
of last week at Glen Echo. an ideal pic
mic ground, Every facility was afforded
the children, who enjoyed themselves inn
mensely.
The times., 1898-07-26

War affects fash as. especially fash
ions in headgear- v smen have a tradi-
uonal weakness FOR the military and the
military suggests the millinery One
might think that all femininity
had enlisted and was going TO
sea from the sailor girls that are
seen afoot, awheel and in public
conVeyances. They bob here. there and
everywhere. patriotic. pretty and piouant
Ihcy inspire a love of country as well
as love for themselves, and are much
IN evidence at fairs and other functions
mlefe money IS being raised for the boys
at the front. On such occasions tho soiI,r
sirl Is irresistible and her persuasiveness
IS OF the kind that could easily coax
bird from a bush.
The times., 1898-07-26

Ihe report that Gen. Lee is disgruntIed
over the delay in getting to the from
seems to be the result of vivid magma
ton. friend Of his has written to a
Washing'onian as follows: u have Just
had long conference with Gen. Lee. and
IN MS free informal manner. the general
did not hesitate to express his desire TO
enter Havana as soon as possible. But
Gen Lee recognizes the folly of ATTEMPT
ing such thing now. His two years. ex-
peflehce IN Cuba as consul general gave
him practical experience of the climatic
conditions during the Summer. and he
has given his impressions 20 the public
through magazine articles since his re-
turn. Gen Lee said TO me this morning;
! take fatherly interest in my soldiers
The spirit prompts him 10 want them TO
remain where they are well cared for un-
lll me early Autumn. when there will be
little danger in sending them TO Cuba. "
The times., 1898-07-26

President Mckinley has on several oc-
casions of late revealed his disposition to
look for divine guidance in the grave cri-
ses of the hour. He has repeatedly said
TO Republican congressman who have
asked him what they are TO say of the
future policy of the party on the stump,
but he win not go beyond the present in
outlining plan for strengthening the
political organization to which he ac-
knowledges allegiance He feels that it
would be irreverent to announce in ad-
vance the policies of a nation which has
been guided by a hand higher than hui
man. The struggle has been marked by
so much that seems providential that it
has deeply affected the President
The times., 1898-07-26

Old Sweet Springs includes among its
Washington guests Mrs. Charles r. Col
ms, Miss Collins. Miss A. w Stout the
Misses Lambdin. Miss Riley. DR.. Worlev
Mr.; raymond Harris. DR.. W. W. Grisr
and Rev Richard P Williams.
The times., 1898-07-26

The merry-go-round of social pleasures
that await the popular debutante can he
estimated by the statement of Mrs. Muir
nee Mcpherson. who says she went TO
forty-four dinners in three months. he
sides teas, dances and receptions.
The times., 1898-07-26

4 few days ago several Of the wealth
lest and most prominent German-Amer-
leans in the United States called upon
the President and broacned the subject
OF the loyalty of German american clti-
zens TO their adopted country They told
him ;hat they most earnestly hoped that
no rupture would come between their ma
tive land and this. But. AIR President"
the spokesman Of the delegation said.
we are here TO tell you that should the
German government be so foolish as to
force trouble with the United States, the
German-A mericans will recruit, organize
and equip 10000 men without a dollar of
cost bo the Government and offer them to
fight for this country. We come, Mr.
President, 10 guarantee you this offer"
The deep sincerity of the German-Ameri-
cans was shown by their manner II their
names could be given. their representa-
tive character would be recognized
throughout the country
The times., 1898-07-26

Among the Washingtonians occupying
cottages at the Hot Springs of Virginia
are Or. and Mrs ]. L. Anderson and the
MISSES Anderson, and Mrs. NJ. E. Car
Isle.
The times., 1898-07-26

Miss L. Grandy is spending the month
at Allegheny Springs, Va.
The times., 1898-07-26

MIS-. J. A. Mundy and the Misses
Mundy are at Greenbrier White Sulphur
Springs.
The times., 1898-07-26

Miss Alice Riggs is making her ac
customed visit to the Greenbrier White
Sulphur Springs.
The times., 1898-07-26

Mrs. j. j. ingalls, and her two hand
some daughters. Misses Marion and
Muriel ingalls,. the former of whom is
TO make her debut in Washington society
next Winter, are passing the Summer
days pleasantly at Rockbridge Alum
Springs.
The times., 1898-07-26

Among the Washingtonians at Daeger's
Sulphur Springs of Virginia are Mrs
Snowden, Miss Duncan and Miss Nc
Blair.
The times., 1898-07-26

Col and Mrs. Hamilton Ward will sail
Sal urday for Europe TO spend several
months abroad
The times., 1898-07-26

Miss Mollie Elliott sewaH and her sis
ter Miss Henrietta SewaIl. Mrs. NJ. E.
Mason, wife Of Lieut. Col Mason, chill
dren and maid, and Mr.. George F.
Ormsby, the musical critic of The Times,
ilrnes' are at the Jefferson Park Hotel.
In the Virginia mountains.
The times., 1898-07-26

First Assistant Postmaster General and
Mrs Heath will sail for Europe today on
the Traave- The trip, when will be little
more than sea voyage so brief will be
their stay, Is taken as rest cure for
Mr.. Heath, who has been over-zeaIous in
his attention to official affairs.
The times., 1898-07-26

Gen. Grosvenor and his daughter. Miss
Grace Grosvenor. are about to make a
short pleasure trip abroad.
The times., 1898-07-26

MISS Fuller. Of Washington. who is
spending the season at the Hot Snrires
Virginia. is not only a very gracefui
horsewoman. but one of the most attract
i've young ladies at that famous resort.
The times., 1898-07-26

Ihe engagement is formally announced.
az Lewiston. Me. of Miss Ethel Dinglev.
daughter Of Representative Dingley, to
MT MT. James Cecil Hooe, or Virginia and
Washington.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
Decline of Spain.
Scottish American.)

The end Of Spain's decline may be said
70 have been sown by the event which
raised II to its greatest glory-the dis
coyery of the new world. Spain got the
start of all the other countries in Europe
in the division of the Western Henll-
sphere, it's possessions at one time IN
Guiding the whole Of South America, eA-
cent Brazil all Central America, ana
large portion Of the territory which now
forms part of the United States. lntoxi-
Gated with their success and their i'm
perial grandeur, the Spaniards were al
WAYS on the outlook for fresh conquests,
and at a memorable epoch even UNDER
took the task of bringing Great Britain
under their dominion. The story OF the
Spanish armada deals with the greatest
check that was ever administered 20
Spain's ambition. For a long time after
wards, however, II remained one CT the
great Powers OF Europe, and 1t was not
until within the last hundred years that
its decline became phenomenally rapid.
In 1921 il lost Mexico, together with the
rest Of Central America, and the portions
of the United States, including Califor-
mia, Texas, and Arizona, which then be-
longed 10 Mexico. Florida had formerly
been acquired by this country by pur-
chase. as had also Louisiana, which had
previously been transferred 10 the
French, and thus, when the Independence
of Mexico was recognized, SPANS foot
hold on the northern and central parts of
the Continent was gone. The South
American Colonies all gained their liberty
between 1910 and 1880, and it should not
Le forgotten that 1t was I'm connection
with the struggles of these Colonies for
independence that British minister sus-
gested 20 this country the adoption or
the policy which afterwards became
known as the Monroe doctrine. Since
then Spain has only had cuba and Porto
Rico in these parts to remind IL OF its
former grandeur as an imperial power,
while Of its possessions elsewhere prac-
tically all have been lost. except the
Philippine Islands. The cause OF SPANS
declining power all through and in all
parts OF the world has been the corrup-
ton and oppression which have revailed
in the government OF its Colonies.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01

toward DIR. Whitsitt. 1t was then sup
posed that there would be no further
controversy over the matter. But the
peace was soon broken, and for months
past the discussion has continued. What
ever may be the action of the trustees,
there will almost certainly be some one
10 introduce ii into the convention. IL
ia impossible TO forecast the results of
such introduction, but many well inform
ed Paptists believe that the results would
be deplorable.
There are three boards connected with
the convention: The Foreign Mission
Board. located in Richmond, with DIR.
Willingham as secretary; the Home Mis-
Sion Board, located In Atlanta. with DR..
Tichenor as secretary, and the sunday
School Board, located In Nashville. with
DIR. Frost as secretary.
II is not yet definitely known how much
money has been received for missionary
enterprises, but II is wholly probable that
these boards will have encouraging ac-
counts 10 give OF the years work.
The daytime meetings OF the conven-
ton will be held In the Street
church, OF which DR.. M. Il. Wharton Is
pastor, the night meetings in the Acade-
my of Music.
There Is no reason to suppose that the
war excitement Will diminish the attend
ance. but, on the contrary. it Is not I'M
likely that many will wish TO get a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-05-01
THE BAPTIST HOSTS.
SOUTHERN CONVENTION TO MEET
IN NORFOLK NEXT FRIDAY.
MATTERS COMING BEFORE The BODY.
Several Subjects That will Make the
Session Interesting-Young People
and woman's Missionary Society
Also to- Assemble.

Next Friday, May 9Th, is the day set
for the meeting OF the Southern Baptist
Convention with the Freemason-Street
church. OF Norfolk This greatest or AL
southern Baptist bodies will be in session
on Friday, Saturday. Sunday. and Mon
day, converting each morning at 9'So
O'Clock, save Sunday, when r. NJ VIII
be the hour Of meeting. On Sunday the
Baptist ministers will have the CITY, ana
will fill nearly every pulpit In Norfolk
Portsmouth, and the neighboring SUBURBS.
II all the delegates who are entitled to
go do go, this gigantic religiously delibe-