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The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
4 FamOus Bell.

st. Johns church, at Ellicottville. N.
Y, has a bell that was made nearly two
centuries ago in Spain and which for
over 100 years sounded matin and YES
per calls at a monastery on the out
skirts of Malaga. The monastery was
destroyed during a civil war and for
years the bell lay among the ruins. 1t
was finally brought to this country by
a New England skipper and purchased
for the Ellicottville church in 1888. 1t
is feet 2 inches in circumference at
the top and little over feet at the
base.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
THE CONGRES >IONAL LYCEUM
AN INTERESTING ADDRESS BY MR..
HERSHAW.


In his admirable address before the
congressional Lyceum, odd Fellows
Hall, sunday afternoon last, Prof. l..
n. tieashaw fully sustained his repu-
tation as f1rceful, clear and logical
speaker. His subject 'OrgdnlzaIlon
and negro organizations, was replete
with practical thought an was listen
ed to with marked attention BY ali
present. Prof. Hershaw spoke from
carefully arranged notes and SAID thdt
the real object of organization was TO
accomplish Some object Tor the DetleI
ment of the condition OF MANKIND,
tnat an organization should not SCI
out TO do too many things, that the
standard Oil Company developed the
oil buSIn S., rallroad corporation,
build railroads, steamboat companies
built steamers and when ALI Organlza'
ton started out do half dozen dit
ierent things its failure was natural
consequence.
The speaker then retired to negro
organizations and said while some oi
them had and were doing well, none
were utilizing their legitimate sphere
and strength, for the reason that they
were trying 10 accomplish too
many things instead developing some
one thing He concluded saying
that the full influence and
strength of the race rested in its or
ganizlng its forces along commercial
and industrial lines and become pro-
duCerS as well as consumers.
The subject was ably discussed by
Prof. ]. w. Cromwell, Lawyer l.. Nj.
KING. +. Cooper and Mr. Dorsey.
omorrow afternoon, p. m. Mr..
w l.. Board OF Wilberforce Unlversl-
ty, Ohio. will read a paper entitled,
"a study of Emerson.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
a Talking Crow,

Bethel, Mes, latest curiosity is a
talking crow which entertains the
boys and girls. The bird was found
in the woods over a year ago when
young. having fallen from its nest and
broken a wing. 1t was taken home
and cared for but showed no inclina-
ton to talk until a few months ago. 1t
talks as well as parrots, but favors
words containing 90 and Hello, he'll
10. Moses, Ora. Whoa there!" cause
the passersby to turn quiclIly at times.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Lightest Of Liquids.

Additional experiments by Professor
Dewar have shown that liquid hydro
gen is by far the lightest OF all known
liquids. lis density is One-fourteenth
that of water and. curiously enough,
this happens to be the same ration of
density that hydrogen in the gaseous
state bears to air. Heretofore the light
est liquid known has been liquefied
marsh gas, which possesses about two
fifths the density of water
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
4 Long VOYAGE.

The unwieldiness of an empire which
should embrace the Philippines is illus
trated by the experience of merchant
skipper of Castine Me. He left Ma
nilla in a sailing vessel for a voyage
around the Cape, stopping at st. Hele
ma. When he started there was no
expectation Of war; when he reached
Maine the war was over.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Tba Ionresf plant.

The longest plant in the world is the
seaweed. One tropical and subtropical
variety is known which, when it
reaches its full development, is at least
500 feet in length. Seaweed receives
its nourishment from the air and min
eral matter held in solution in the sea
water
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
4 High Railway.

The highest mountain railway in
Europe, leading to the top of the Cor
ner Grat in Switzerland, situated be-
tween the Matterhurn and Monte Rosa,
is about completed. 1t was begun in
1896. A train can take 40 passengers
two miles above sea level. The power
is furnished by the water which flows
from a glacier, and is, therefore, most
abundant in summer, when most need
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
How the Japanese Sleep.

The japanese always bury their dead
with the head to the north, and for
this reason no Japanese will sleep
with his head in that position. Many
private houses and hotels have a dia-
gram of the points of the compass past
ed on the bedroom ceiling for the con-
venience of guests.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
An Electrical Well.

A we'll digger in Bar Harbor expert
enced several electrical shocks while
down in a we'll, and was huTiedly
drawn to the surface. He refused to
descend again, and to test the matter
dog was lowered. When hauled up a
few minutes later the animal was dead.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
$4,000 n Day,

Ii Hung Chang is said to head the
list of the great multi-millionaries of
the world, and to be worth nearly one
hundred million pounds. To this COM
Portable little sum it is computed that
he is adding about $4,000 a day.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
An Old Expression.

To dance attendance" is an express
sion borrowed from the medieval GUS
tom which compelled the bride at a
wedding to dance with whomSoever
asked her. No matter how low the con-
dition or how Objectionable the per-
son the bride could not refuse.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
SPECIAL EXCURSION TO HAIR
PER'S FERRY.

The Baltimore & Unio Railroad is
now ready 10 contract with organiza-
tions, societies and sunday Schools,
for special excursions to Harper 5
Ferry For full information and terms
apply at b. o. Ticket Office, No. GIG
Pa. Avenue between and 5 p. M,
week days.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Alcohol in Temperance Drinks.

One thousand, five hundred and eigh-
ty samples of temperance drinks were
analyzed at the British government
laboratory. Of this number, one-third
were found TO contain more than the
9 per cent. of alcohol allowed by law.
Some of the samples contained as mucn
as 6 10 per cent.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
RIipdue~ i'm Australia.

The number of blind persons in Aus
tralia in proportion to the number OF
he population is considerably less than
N most other countries.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Length Of Paris Streets.

The total length of the streets, ave-
nues. boulevards, bridges. quays and
thoroughfares of Paris generally is set
down at about 600 miles, of which
nearly 200 are planted with trees.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Some One SuGer.

II a Chinaman dies while being tried
for murder, the very fact of his dying
is taken as evidence of his guilt. He
has departed, but somebody must suf-
fer; and his eldest son, if he has one.
is sent to prison for year.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
The WOrld'a Volcanoes.

There are 672 known volcanoes in the
world of which 27O are active; 80 in
America, "a in Asia, 20 in Africa; Java
has 109, % active. In New Zealand
within an area of 127 miles, there are
63, ranging from 1856 feet to 900 feet in
height
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Beneficial Quince Juice.

Two teaspoonsful of ounce juice
were recently administered to suffer-
er from an aggravated case of hic-
coughs in Chillicothe. o., and cured af
ter many other remedies had failed.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
MRS. TERRELL'S SUCCESSOR.

A SHORT, But INTERESTING FIGHT
MRS. CHARLOTTE f. GRIMKE, APP
POINTED.-pELEGATIoNS STORM THE
COMMISSIONERS
The announcement in the EVeRiRg
Star last Saturday that Mrs. Mary
Church Terrell, formerly the trustee
of the 9th school division had tender
ed her resignation TO the Commission
ers, brought to the District building
a large number of delegations in the
interest of the several candidates.
1t is quite evident that Commits
siOner Ross had made up his mind on
Saturday to appoint Mrs. Iohn II.
Smyth, but for reasons better known
to himself, a change in the program
was made. On Monday Commissioner
Ross Office was filled with anxious
and enthusiastic delegations Mrs.
Julia Layton had the largest and most
representative delegation before the
Commissioners. She and Mrs. John
II. Smyth were equally divided. Had
il been left with the people both of
these ladies would have made an even
run. CD. Ross has high opinion OF
both ladies'. The only thing that de-
teated Mrs Layton was that her huS-
band is in the schools Mesdames
Shadd and Francis, were spoken of by
Ool. Ross. Mrs. b. X Bruce would
have been appointed had she been a
residence of the city. The appoint
ment of
MRS. CHARLOTTE F. GRIMKE.
was a surprise to the community,
especially when it is known that Rev.
+. !. Grimke resigned from the school
board in disgust several years ago.
1t was not believed that Mrs. Grimke
would accept. The report is that she
was prevailed upon to accept.
Mrs. Charlotte +. Grlmke, wife of
the Rev. Francis ] Grimke, pastor of
the Fifteenth Street Presbyterian
Church, a member Of the board of
trustees of the public schools, to sue
Ceed Mrs. Mary {. Terrell, who re-
signed last Saturday. Mr. Grimke
was associated ,Sith Mr.. Ross on the
board OF trustees several years ago,
and was noted for his observance of
the principle of merit and fitness
in the appointment and promotion of
teachers ana other public school Off
Clals. Mrs. Grimke is believed to be
no less earnest advocate of this prin-
ciple, and as she is also a woman of
education and ability. Mr.. Ross de-
cided TO tender her the position. 1t is
said Mrs. Grimke was at first dlsin-
clned 10 accept the place and it is
known that her husband suggested to
Mr.. Ross the names ofthree wellknown
Colored women, any one of whom, he
said would make on excellent trustee.
But Mr.. Ross was very DESTROYS that
Mrs. Grimke should accept the ap.
pointment, which she finally decided
to do when the Commissioner de-
sire was conveyed to her.
Mrs. Bette Francis, the wife of DIR
Francis, was rendered the position
she being away in Tex, the doctor hel
husband could not say that she woulc
accept if appointed. The doctor ther
recommended Mrs. Charlotte F
Grimke, who after first declining, sub
sequently accepted at the earnest re
quest of Mr.. Ross. Mrs. Grimke, i.
not now certain whether her health
will permit her to continue.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
A SoIf1Onuy,

81 must confess" remarked the bat
tered tin can, that to the best of my
knowledge L have never pointed
moral, but / have nevertheless adorn-
ed many tail"
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Snain,a ReAOurces.

Spain has greater mineral resources
than any other country in Europe, in
cluding iron, copper, zinc, silver, anti
mony. quicksilver. lead and gypsum.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
All the Difference in the World.

There is a great difference between
being in the world, and having the
world in us. Let ship be in the wa
ter. and it is all right, but let the water
be in the ship, and down she goes.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
A Valuable Coin.

The largest gold coin in existence is
worth about S315. 1t is the ingot or
''loof'' OF AMMAN and it's value is writ
ten on the coin with Indian ink.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Definition of An optimi.t

An optimist is man who can keep
on lying about the fish he caught until
he persuades himself that it is true.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
A Sober Fact.

When a mans troubles drive him to
drink. the drink brings on more
troubles that drive him TO drink again.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
First Gun of Coraa

Louis XIV. of Ftance drank the first
cup of coffee made in Western Eurone
Coffee was then nth s24 a pound
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
An Atlantic Liner.

In three years the expense of running
an Atlantic steamer exceeds the cost of
construction.
The Washington bee., 1899-05-06
Cnst 0f at. Peters,

The cost of ST. Peters, Rome, was
over s1l,00O000.
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N !s M, :. WARE,

Will conduct Course, of Lee
lures, in Domestic 4 Science
and Practical Lessons in Cook
ing at,
2oo7 Vermont Ave, northwest.
The course will be given in II les.
sons. First lecture Monday May Ist,
from to9p m.
Terms Reasonable-For further in.
formation address,
MISS WARE,
so Paterson st. n. Z.
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department. This certainly gives IN
opportunity to obtain a thorough cdu-
cation ut an extremely low cost.

department. IlllS certainly gives III
opportunity to obtain 4 thorough cdll-
cation ut an extremely low cost.
The Secretary Of State yesterday re-
ceived an application for charter from
the "Collard Mans Pertictin Associa-
tionn of Anderson. The objects OF the
order are to "Beter our condition more
" and in Business and Freternaly and
politically and also to give lis the Right
to Set up Subordinate Lodges through
out the State to try and Better the con-
dition Of the Negro Race against all
crimes and Race Troubles and Every
thing that is Evil."-Co7umbia State,
11thfnsi.
The Columbia State of the 18th inst,
says: ''Tt is said in railroad circles
that on or about the Goth inst, the
Southern Railway will begin the opera
tion of through trains over the Char
lesion and Columbia and Grcenville
divisions from Charleston to Green
vile, the northbound train passing CO.
lumbia about 7.225 q. m. and returning
in the evening. OF course no official
announcement has yet been made, but
the authorities have been at work for
some time upon the management OF
the schedules of the Charleston divis-
i0n.
A strong council Of the National
Union was organized III this city last
Friday evening with the following
officers: J. Reese FAINT, ex-Prcsident;
John X. Hood, President; G. n.
Broyles, Vice Presidents: w. H. Mar
din, Jr., Speaker; G.. n. c. Bolcman,
Secretary and Treasurer; II. G. John
son, Financial Secretary; w. H. Simp-
son, Usher; Rev. j. n. II. Summerell,
Chaplain; T. B. Earle, Sergeant; W.
T.. McGregor, Doorkeepcr; Trustees,
.J.J. Fretwell, w. F. Cox. r. +. Ligon.
"Joe Wheeler" was the name selected
for the council. The work of organi-
zation was done by MI. Milton Reed, Of
Atlanta, who is State agent. Mr.. Reed
will be in our city a day or two longer
before closing the charter list, and re-
ports several applications since above
date. He goes from here to Ctreenville,
and will carry the good wishes of his
Anderson friends.
Mr.. D. j. Bohannon died suddenly at
his home in this city last Monday
morning. He retired to his bed Sunday
night in his usual health, and about 3
o'clock a. m. Mrs. Bohannon was arous-
ed from her sleep by the heavy breath
ing of her husband, but before she
couldrealize his condition and summon
u physician he died. He had long been
afflicted with indigestion but heart
failure was the cause Of his death. Mr..
Bohannon was the second son OF the
late Wesley Bohannon. and was in the
5Oth year Of his age. He was born and
reared near this city. and resided in
the County nearly all his life. For the
past eighteen years he was engaged in
merchandising in this city. He had
long been member Of the Flat Rock
Baptist Church. On yesterday after
noon his remains were inferred in the
Baptist Churchyard, the funeral SER
vices being conducted at home by Rev.
VIM. Brown. A wife, one son and two
daughters survive him, and in their
bereavement they have the sympathies
of many friends.
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ing in Charleston during the Confed-
crate Reunion, was awarded to our
former townsman, Mr.. y. w. Todd,
whose Office is 63 Broad street. Mr..
Todd is one of Charleston's most tpopn-
lar and prominent architects, and we
join his many old Anderson friends in
extending congratulations.
Lee Brown, young negro convict in
the County chain gang, died last Mon
day morning after a brief illness.
Coroner Miller held an inquest Monday
afternoon and an autopsy was made by
DR.. J. G. Harris. After hearing the
evidence Of DR.. Harris and other wit
nesses, the jury returned Il verdict that
the deceased came to his death from
inflammation of the stomach.
The stockholders OF the Piedmont
Manufacturing Company held their
annual meeting at Piedmont last We'd
nes1ay. The officers and board Of
directors were elected. rhe affairs
of this splendid enterprise were found
to be in trst-class condition. During
the year considerable improvements
were made, including the replacing OF
10000 old spindles with new ones.
The Central Graded School closed
last Friday, and Superintendent Wal
ton and his teachers are receiving the
congratulations OF all our people for
their successful AM: satisfactory work
during the past year. On Friday Il
large crowd OF our citizens visited the
school and inspected the work of the
pupils which were displayed OF. their
desks. Anderson has Just cause to be
prondni hc! schools.
'rllc Prcsby College at Clinton,
S. G., eyidently.wishcs to placca col
lcsc cdncation within Tho rcachof every
one. 1t offers matriculation Ice, tut
ton, room-rent and board for next
collegiate year for the smallzsum OF
S10O. This offer is mado to as many as
can be accommodated in its boarding
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The rank and file of the beggars
were divided into distinct classes, each
following some particular form OF
mendicity to which strict attention
was demanded. One had to be spe'
cialist and stick to his own line of busi-
ness; the general practitioner was ac.
corded no recognition. The subjects
of the king of Argot kept no chronicles;
consequently our knowledge of the
beggar dynasty is somewhat limited.
Three kings, however, managed te
make names for themselves in history;
Ragot, Solon in Rags, who founded
the monarchy and drew up system ol
laws for its government; Anacreon,
who, wrapped in mantle of a thousand
pieces, collected aims while riding an
ass through the streets of Paris, and q
monarch who is known to us as the
king of Tunis. The latter reigned for
three years only, and was broken on
the wheel at Bordeaux because his ideas
of personal liberty differed from those
of the French government, whose min
ions happened to be stronger than his
own. At stated periods the French
beggars held a general parliament al
Sainte AIHe d'Auray, in Brittany
where means were discussed for the
advancement of mendicity in all its
branches. What a gathering it must
have beenl What fantastic, night
mare-like assemblage of rags and tat
ters!-Lippincott's.
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THE CHOICE
chatterins

q It could choose. would the chatterins
brook
Flow tirelessly on, from each shady nook,
Out to the sun and the sea?
Would It blend with the waves In the neap-
tide slow,
Or sing its own song, in melodious flow
Monarch OF meadow and lea?
If we could CHOOSE, would a starless sky,
Or a fret or jar or a tear or a sigh
Fer enter these lives Of ours?
Would we willingly go through lifes devil
Gus ways
Serene in the sunlight, dark In the haze,
Unmindful OF Pleasures flowers?
An. could we choose, We would miss. I
think,
The strength Of our striving-the towering
brink
OF Virtue too hard to climb;
But man in his bosom has buried dream
0od-Xiven, and tenderly, fitfully gleam,-
Under the earth-mold and rime-
GIimpses Of beauty that lure our hearts on,
Despite Of life's failures, out into the dawn
OF peace through the tempest Of pain;
Sor mans but child, and his lesson-to
learn
That earth's rarest hues, tear-bowed may
burn
Out Of the mist and rain.
katherine B. Huston, in Dramatic Mag
azine.
The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1899-1900, 1899-12-13

Bank Director-I am surprised, sir
to learn that you drop into our bank
every day and whisper tips to our cash
Ter. Don't you know the information
must be a great temptation to him tc
use the banks funds to speculate with
Wealthy Broker-Yes.
"And yet you are heavy stockhold
er in our bank"
"Just So"
"Then, in the name Of common sense
what's your motive?"
"Well, the fact is, l don't know
whether your cashier is honest or not;
but il he isn't honest, and II he doei
use the banks funds to speculate with
want him to keep on the right sidt
of the market. See?"-N. Y. Weekly.
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GAELIC GREETINGS.
In Them the blessings OF God Are
Frequently and Heartily
Invoked.
fro BE Continued

On q stormy day you arrive unexpect-
edly after a long journey. In English
YOUR friends would probably say; us
It possible that you came from Galway
to-day?" But in Gaelic: And is II
from Galway you came to-day, God
bless you!" This phrase is also added
after any reference to children or ami
mails, to show that the speaker is well
disposed towards them. No one would
say: "That is fine COW" without add
ing "God bless herl" A similar bless
ing is invoked on wounds and sores
shown to anyone; indeed, in the high
lands on such occasions people make an
elementary sign of the cross over the
wound, although in ordinary circum-
stances they would never be guilty OF
such Catholic practice.
The very mention of injuries or acci-
dents is accompanied by some short
ejaculation to ward off similar evils
from the speakers; in English: "Goc
save the markl" in Gaelic, practically
the same. In the same way we have
"The Lord between us and harm!" in
Gaelic, "God between US and all evil
and harm!" or ''Far from US all harml"
In fear or alarm, God save us and bless
nsl" God forever with usl" Gross Of
Christ about us!" "God with us and
Mary and the Domhnach!" the last
word in this case being used, think, in
its sense of shrine for sacred relics, not
in the meaning of the Sunday. In anx-
iety, my soul to God and Mary!" This
is also used in the highlands. Best
known of all is the cruel grief or pain,
"a wirra! wirra! a Mhuire! Mhuire!"
20 Mary, Mary!" and "a wirra is
throca! A Mhu1re is truagh!" 20 Mary,
how sad!" This confidence in the
Blessed Virgin breathes through the
whole language.-Donahoe's Magazine.
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Guiding three horses and good supply
Of provisions, while the former includ-
cd their transportation to Dyea free Of
cost. He must, however, land them
himself, the company declining all re-
sponsibility for this part of the work.
\ short stop was made atJuneau, and
two days later he found himself on the
beach at Dyea with his belongings and
feeling utterly at loss how to proceed.
How to handle this formidable outfit
was puzzle. On board vessel he was
at home, but horse was an animal of
which he knew very little and here
were three of them besides the heap
of miscellaneous articles piled on the
rocky shingle.
1t was plain that they must be moved
before the tide came in, and with a
sailors knowledge of knots he soon
lashed the burdens on the backs of the
raw-boned animals and succeeded in
getting them to the town safely.
A small tent was among his newly
acquired possessions and he proceeded
to pitch il as best he could, piling his
goods outside. He set up his little
sheet-iron stove and was going for wa
ter when he passed close tc one of his
animals, who launched out viciously at
him with his hoof. sending him to the
ground several yards away with a
broken rib and his left arm badly
bruised.
whats the trouble?" said rough
voice from the next camp as burly.
bearded man strolled leisurely to the
spot. Hurt We much, pard?"
A string of oaths burst from Rider as
he scrambled to his feet.
Something's cracked inside" he
growled, "and my arms hurt. On
the horse, anyway"
Better let my mate see II anything's
wrong. He's a master hand with any
thing O. that kind. Here, Scott!" he
added, raising his voice.
Obed Rider started at the name, but
he turned fairly white with amazement
as a tall. broad-shouldered. man in the
prime of life issued from the tent and
came toward him, saying:
What is it, Jack?"
Before the other could reply both
Rider and the newcomer uttered ex-
clamations of astonishment.
"0bed Riderl"
Capt. Scottl"
The mate looked about him in a help
less way as IL seeking some avenue of
escape, but the other held out his hand
cordially, saying:
''Qf all men, to see you herel" Then
J he added: uIE.
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KNIGHTs OF PYTHLAs.
W. R. C.

Hamlin Relief Corps, No. 2s, meeta
on the first and third Tuesday nights
Of each month at Grand Army Hall.
Visitors welcome.
Mrs. H. A. Knapp, President.
Mrs. Ada Kerns, Secretary.