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The Washington times., 1901-12-23
AMERICAN CLUB ABROAD.
Mo>emcf;t to Establish one in Dear
Old London"

L.0NDO%. Dee e2-It is reported that
Alfred Nettcr former New York and
Cincinnati broker. is organizing a syndi
tat,. to establish an American cub 0pcr
ated ON American lines. as no such club
exists now. except the bohemian clubs
Negotiations are in progres. TO pur-
chase the AvGndale Hotel in riccadilly.
for clubhouse. az few Americans feel
q home ia London clubs.
Thoy have q chill Formally all lack
Of good fellowship which is depressing.
aud Meter aud his associates believe that
a large luxurious London club conducted
on the American plan will be q Succ, IS.
London VIII be swaruing with prosper
Gus Americans f6T the coronation. and
Ncttcr IS hopeful to have his club ready
then
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
n;shop Ma,z Ex.ncrn,rd.

ROME. Dee 22.-Thc PorIlo Romano
Saving stated that two prominent A'nc.i-
ssa Btics,s. Father AlsloHe. II, pcnyer.
tad F,th..- &. c. O'Keoie OF West Point
/, rn rccently was received iu private
4u1i, aye by the Iope) had complained of
49, excessive pro-Germanism OF Biahop
nats. o. peh.or and had aceused him of
tys.iempti,auy opposing the Irish ele-
.nepi. those gentleman nov contradict
Tho statement. declaring that the charges
5.eiGsL Bishop MatE are uniounded.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
PHILIPPINES s TIMBER WEALTH
Twenty 20 Forty Million Ncres nf
Heavily Wooded Land.

Capt George z. Ahcrn Of the Ninth
Regiment of United states Infantry. and
in charge of the bureau OF forestry at
Manila. has just given in brief report
some idea Of the wooded resources Of the
Philippine Islands.
Captain Ahern estimates, after a lgsc
survey of the territory, that there are
from 20 eG0. 900 to 10000 Gee acres of hcav-
ily-timbcred land in the Islands. and
among the trees MANY specimens 15n feet
tigh
There are umca- the too species wocds
iuat caa be utilized for building. fire
wood oil-prliuciue. t1ubark. medicine.
cdi6ies and textiles.
There are gum. rubber gutta -percha
AMI dyc-producing timbcrs in fact. sucb
a variety and in such quantity to create,
with heucr shipping facilities. great
source OF revenue for the islands.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
Irc.cnt. ,o no,nI,,.

\ carefully arranged catalogue Is being
prepared Of the presents. curiosilies and
Photographs brought home by the Prince
ana Princes Of wales from their tour In
the ophir When ready the collection
viii. II. is stated be placed on exhibition
In the East as well as The West End Of
London, and probably also in some OF the
principal provincial cities The list Of
presents Ia long aud varied. beginning
with "A Spanish Lace inantilla. presented
10 the Princess AT Gibraltar. and ending
With. beIatoS persmbnlator. which an
eateTprislng OnlArin msRufacturer de-
.igned dufinr hhe royal visit 10 Canada,
with the. trademark name of The Prince
of Wales, and forwarded 20 England di-
rect.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
Francis Joserh,s Fn,ori,c.

hrchdnchcss Elizaheth Of Austria, with
wnose probable marriage court gossips in
Europe arc now busy is the arandchild OF
daughtcr Of 'hr laie Crown Prince
HIdof and Princess Stcphanie daughter
Of the Eeisian King, Leopold IL.
She Was born in 1883, and il Is said that
she Is intensely loved by her grandfather.
the Emperor who has stood between her
aud hcr mother ia the numerous family
differences That have arisen.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
CONFUSION IN SOCIETY.
Ncw Fad of Omittins Initials From
Cards stirs Protest.

Considerable confusion prevails in
Washington society this winter over the
new custom OF omitting the initials.
christian name or house address from
visiting cards, and having The last name
simply prciiNed with the Mrs or Miss.
Several Senators have sons and daugh-
ters-in laws in Washington. and where
both the ladies use simply the last name
great CONFUSION follows.
1t recent teas and receptions where
at least a dozen cards bearing the name
of Smith and several with less common
names were found, great confusion OBJ
taired and resulted in half the calls not
being noticed The new custom is espe-
cially distracting 10 the wives OF new
members OF Congress, who are supposed
10 return visits. and they. too mildly
but firmly protest
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
The ellie Fringe.

An exact definition Of the Celtic
fringe" VIII be welcomed. The nmmber OF
people in Brittany and the British Isles
wlosc mother tongue is Celtic Is 5000. coo.
aacoraing 10 Statistics quoted the other
day ~ Prof NaguuS Aaclean, of Glasgow
TuiycrGifr They are distributed thus.
Gaelic - unu. chiefly IN the Highlands OF
Scotland. irish. $50 0c0. west OF line in
ireland from hungarian Bay TO Lough
Svilly. aanx. 3oO0: Welsh, 900. 900. and
Breton .31g GuO. These lag-ends are a
sadly winding minority Of a once mighty
race Modern industriaiism, says Prof.
Maciean Is wOoing the Celts away from
their native strongholhs. and the separate
units get absorbed in the common ma
tional iifo aai the common civilization.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
FRANK A. WUNSEY
M UNSEY.

in Peru has within the last few
months swamped the copper market
is absurd
\ single statement by the engineer
referred TO shows that the story as
a whole has but little to support it.
He says that within twelve months
the company owning the mine viii be
able 10 deliver copper at Valparaiso.
the chief port of Chile. At seven cents
pound. The truth is that the Anal
gamated Company controls mines in
Montana which can do as wen now.
There is nothing extraordinary at all
in the production of copper at the
cost named.
In a nutshell the supply Of copper
simply outran the demand for il, and
the company was compelled TO both
cut the price and close some of its
mines. with the result that the divi-
denj had to be reduced. These are
the surface facts. although, of course.
there may be other causes al work OF
which the public is not apprised.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
n.riprocit, Child of Protection.

Boston Jolrnal-Some people profess
surprise over President Rooscvelts dee
laraiion that reciprocity must be the
handmaindcn OF protection" But what
would they have? Reciprocity Is not only
The handmaiden OF protoction. bat Is I'M
possible without protective tarin as a
basis. II is only shallow thnl crs who
confound reciprocity with flcc trade.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
FOREIGN TOPICS.
Prince LubomirsLi's Ride.

Pi incc I.nbomirski, one Of the Russians
most popular in Paris. is about to ride.
rs the result Of a wager, from Spa to
Nice on one horse. aud bring the animal
TO the Riviera in perfect condition. This
is a difficult task at this season on ac-
count Of the snow on the mountains Of The
Vosges. Jnfa. and The Alps
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
r,rsin,. rni-nncd Mntcr..

At recent meeting Of the Royal Geo
graphical Society. Major =. NJ. Sykes gave
ga account of his journey through Persia.
Once he saw on the barren coast Of the
Gulf OF Persia place where some subtoT-
ranoan sulphurous eruption had so
poisoned JnE wafer that hundreds OF FISH
had flung themselves cut on the shore
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
wouldn't Help Tamn.an,-. pcnrt.

Savannah News-A woman Christian
Scientist is trying 10 cure lame Tiger
iu the ZOO at Lincoln Pa-T, Chicago. In
Neg York some time .!ace a Christian
Scientist cisimes. % haps r,'red q sick
rubber plant by ccnte1nl .stioa and prayer
II that could be accomplished. th,re Is no
reason why the cure" should not be tried
on an aged and decrepit tiKer.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Several newspapers have hcconl"
excited because Reginald Vanderbilt,
did not claim the seven millions 10
which he fell heir on Friday last. By
some it may he attributed to the pop
ular impression that riches have
wings, but those OF the NandcrbiIts
are usually attached TO an anchor
with considerable avoirdupuis.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
rrcnchinE aud Practice.

Galveston NcWs-For staic in which
many politicians make the burden OF their
song The nnholy corPor; tons. Texas
las done pretty well. During ho year il
has blown the breath OF life into .as3 cor
poiations, which have a capital of S-77,-
ass GeO
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
Oldest Club in the world.

Not long ago | happened to stay in
Queenstown for day. and while there
was the guest of the ROYAL Cork Yacht
Club" said Mr.. T NJ Emery. OF Detroit,
al the Raleigh. The club enjoys the dis
tinc.ion OF being the Oldest in the world.
Although it was granted charter by the
English King in l720 it is still! flourish
ing, and bids fair to endure for future
centuries.
Ii is the only club in the British Isles
permitted TO give its chief officer the title
of admiral. King Edward himself is mere
ly commodore OF the Royal Yacht squad
ron. which has its castle home in the
Isle of Wight: and the members OF the
Royal Cork Yacht Club at Queenstown
have the privilege of flying the regsla-
lion white cross red Union Jack of the
Royal Navy. The old and picturesque
house OF this club. the walls of which
fern part of the seawall at Queenstown.
has been observed by thousands of Ameri
can travellers, who admired it for its rare
and impressive architecture"
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
CURRENT PRESS COMM ENT
The Country for Gr.a, Thing.

Baltimore Hcrald-with N rcoui re
roiying wireless telcsrapi,c message
across the ocean. and a private citizen
pondcring The question as to whether he
shall give the Federal Government So
ogOoo0 or $25,o0o.Coo ibc country can fee.
,hat il is entering upon the days Of great
npe
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Paris is TO illuminate her morgne
and turn il into a sightseeing place
for the public. This is not quite SO
bad as making the guillotine popu-
lar spectacle. but il is bad enough to
shock civilization where refinement is
more than clothes deep.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

There is an impression that down
deep in his heart Mr.. Bryan continues
10 believe that he is really several
sizes too large for the State Of Ne
hra-l,a.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

The cable announces that the min
isterial crisis in Bulgaria mas ended.
The crisis Is so much an Institution
in that country that they probably
won't know how 10 get along with
ont one.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Washington motormen continue 20
work without protection from The
freezing blast and large part of the
local travelling public continne TO ride
in cold-storage trailers. We may get
around TO yestibules and heated cars
by June.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
A had Leak.

Butte Inter Mountain Each y,ar sou
Geo 900 are paid TO foreign ship owners
for carrying American products upon thc
sea This IS cnc Of the leaks that viii
bc plugged up as soon a. a suitable ship
subsidy bill can be put in operation.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

President Castro evidently has yet
to learn hat The man " bo goes about
hooking Sor trouble sometimes humps
up against ii Unexpectedly.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Except for the red flag and hatred
uf successful men. ihc anarchist
Christmas tree Is lilrly to br rs
empty as ever.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Our English cousins seem 10 have
decided to put the South African war
skeleton in the woodshcd during the
Christmas festivities.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Ii is TO hc hoped that the dcstruc-
ton of Marconi's masts by a storm
win not deludc that cable company
into the belief that the Lord is on
its side.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
Like snow Under the sun.

pcs Moines Leadcr-f Mr.. Carnegie
really wants to die poor he hGuld let
Congress get one good ahacl, 90 his banl.
aCC0uut
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

DR.. and Mrs. Clinton Cushing enter
tRned at dinner Saturday night at their
home. on | Street. Their guests were the
Persian Minister. Gen. Isaac Khan: Mr..
Stevens. Councillor of the japanese I.e-
cation: Senator and Mrs. Burrows, DR.. and
Mrs. Rixey, Mr.. and Mrs. John Blair. Dir.
and Mrs. Magruder, Mrs. Charles Ayres.
and Mrs. Andrews. of Plymouth. Mass.
the house guest of DR.. and Mrs Cushing
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

There seems to be an excellent pros
pect that Venezuela Will get a revolu-
lion in her Christmas stocking.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Chile and Argentina continue to
shake their fists ut each other. and il
is lucky that South American fists
are NOT alMaNs loaded.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Sir Percy Sauderson. British Consul
General at New York. with his sister.
Miss Sanderscn. is the guest Of Lord and
Lady Paunoefote for the holidays. \ large
dinner .arty was given them at the Brit
ish Embassy last night.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
PERSONAL.
when TeSn. sent ont Her ENJOYS.

Il saw two beautiful young girls walk
ing on F Street the other day whose
grandfather was a notable figure in Wash
ington more than half a century ago.
said Mr.. Lee Chalmers. of Texas. to n
reporter for The Times the Riggs last
night. These young ladies are Misses
Warner Beall AMI Virginia Van Zandt. Of
Forth Worth Texas. They are here fin
ishing their education. Their grand
father was Isaac Van Zandt Minister
Plenipotentiary from the Republic Of
Texas to Washington in the forties. He
was a man OF high character, the trusted
friend of Houston and Lamar. and helped
them achieve the Independence OF Texas
in the struggle against the despotic power
OF Mexico great many well-informed
reople hardly remember the fact that for
nine years Texas was an independent
Government. and sent her enyOys TO all
ne PRINCIPAL capitals Of the world.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Having vigorously attacked the
British at Langherg. General De Wet
may be said 10 he conyalcsceni.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

y large number of Tammany men
are ready to agree that Mr.. Croker
needs permanent change of climate.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23
r-rrLirg th- .r~"rd.

Z, ,tssisr Ve N--.s aid t'u.i-I.i
The I;esrgia Lsglsiaturc Is is ao;t1i. bas
hre II II the .rcycrJ IN Que par'icuiar 1T
did not introduce 4 deg law.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

DR. \. Conan Doyle might be able 10
prescribe for the National Capital po-
lice.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

The Misses POTTER, of New York, who
are at school at Chevy Chase, have gone
home for the holidays
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

II is to be hoped that Congress vii;
not come back with bad case of in
digestion.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Mrs Deering and Miss Deeriug will sail
for Europe January S. to spend the next
six months in foreign travel. They will
reach London in time for the fashionable
spring season
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Mr.. Victor Mapcs. author Of Don
Caesars Return. is in Washington the
guest OF his wife's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
William u. Hoekc. Mrs Mapes is i'll in
New York and was unable to accompany
her husband 20 Washington.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

MIR. John Jay Washburn. who has had
charge of the Office OF Gen. c. +. Hum
phrey. Chief Quartermaster. during four
years OF field duty in Cuba. Porto Rico.
China. and the Philippines. is At his resi-
dence on Nineteenth Street enjoying a
well-earned leave Of absence. He has had 4
varied and interesting experience in a po-
sition OF great responsibility. and has been
commended both abroad and at home.
for his distinguished and valuable SER
vices
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

The First Assistant Postmaster General
and Mrs. Johnson. who are spending the
winter at the Arlington. have gone to
their New Jersey home to remain until
after Christmas. Mrs johnson viii re-
ceiye on Mondays in January.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Mrs. Willard Herring. formerly Miss
Jessie Eddy. VIII arrive in Washington
next week on visit to her mother and
brother Mr. and Mrs Herring were mar
f.c.ti IN Colgate. l. T.. last July.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Rear Admiral B. J. Cromwell United
Ststes Navy, commanding the European
squadron. arrived in New York Saturday
on the steamer Furst Bismarck on short
leave OF absence TO attend the marriage
OF his daughter in this city on January 1.
lie lett the fleet at Nice temporarily in
b1ny
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Miss Miriam Ullman. OF Warrenton
Va, who has many frierds in this city.
and Mr.. Nose Levy. OF Norfolk. Va. were
married at the home OF the bride Tues :
day evening. December H..
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

The Dean of the School OF Graduate
Studies of the Columbian University aud
Mrs. Munroe have issued cards for a re-
ception in honor OF the Federation OF
Graduate Clubs of the United States at
the New Willard on Friday evening. De-
cember "a
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

The course of drawing room lectures
being given by Prof \. Wisner has been
interrupted by his illness. but will be re-
suned Thursday. January 9. On that date
he viii speak at he Russian Embassy.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Mr.. Irwin II. Linton. son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Irwin b. Linton, OF 1925 Second
Street northeast, is home for iIrr Christ
mas holidays from Erskine College at Due
West. s c. The literary society OF which
he is a member a few days ago elected
him one OF its chamDicns from the junior
class to participate in a public debate in
February next
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

The first of the series OF Cabinet din
ners in honor OF the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt will be given saturday, Janu-
airy II. by the Secretary OF War and Mrs.
Root
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Mr.. and Mrs Larz Anderson. who have
been at Brookliue. their home. near Bos-
ton, VIII spend he holidays with the
formers mother. Mrs. Nieholas anderson.
The Washington times., 1901-12-23

Miss Juanita Wheeler principal OF the
Presbyterian Mission Normal School OF
oaltillo. Mexico. and Miss Anne Maury
Lennon, of Piedmont. Va. are visiting
Mrs. James l., Slaydcu. 1891 L Street.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1901-03-20
Waco Items.

Nothing of importance, Mr.. Editor,
since You heard of last news.
The farmers arc very busy now rs it
has cleared Off once more.
We can say, Mr.. Editor, and say it
truthfully, that we have tho best and
most accommodating mail carrier of
any section and that is Mr.. T.: NJ.
Browne.
1t was much to our delight that few
friends were called in last Thursday
night at Mr.. and Mrs. =. II. Browns to
IL little play. All was done by Mr..
Browns family that any ono could ex-
pect, to make us enjoy ourselves.
Music was furnished on the organ by
Mr.. George Baker and Mr.. Mordic
Smith on his violin. SO you may rest
assured we enjoyed it, with Miss Lois
and her brother to entertain us.
Mrs. Will Thompson, we are GLAD to
note, is better. We hope she will soon
recover.
Our school is in fiourishing condi-
Tion under the management Of the kind
hands OF Mr.. Baker.
AS the correspondent at lola eaid last
week we arc all happy as mocking
We sincerely hope the month will be
pleasant from now on, as our trees arc
abont in bloom.
We arg so Siai tc sec tho faco uff our
young friend air. Willie Bolt once
more. UNCLE Tom.
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Midway Communications.

We were glad to welcome Mr.. Mortie
smith and MIR. Harrison Shirley as Wis
ltors to our Sunday school.
Miss Olive Brown, of Anderson. has
been spending few days with the
family Of Mr.. Harrison Anderson, and
If reports are true, one of our young
men truly regrets her departure.
We regret to say our neighbor, MI.
Ferdinand Wenski. is quite ill, but
seems to be improving now.
We were all delighted to SEQ Mrs.
Will. Maddox, the wife of our efficient
superintendent, at Sunday school.
Her bright face was truly welcome.
Mr. Van Buren Martin and mir.
Reuben James Vandiver are erecting q
commodious dwelling on Mr.. Martins
plantation; but owing to Mr.. Vandlyer
receiving n painful accident in the way
of saving his hand, the work has been
somewhat delayed.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles Vandiver, of
Williamston. have been the guests of
Mr.. William Vandiver.
Midway fears the permanent loss of
one of her yonng men, as Anderson
holds his heart and without it he can
not live.
Miss Gretchen Rhody is spending
awhile in Anderson. We miss her
greatly in the community.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Nandivcr Wis
tied their daughter, Mrs. Vernon Wat
son, Mt l'endlcton recently.
Miss Julia ll.cwis. our accomplished
organist, was absent last Sabbath. She
was greatly missed.
We hope as the sunny days of Spring
approach the people of the community
Will come regularly to our Sunday
school and uphold the hands of our
earnest young superintendent.
Our school is in tlonrishing condi-
ton. WE THREE.
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Lowndesyiiie Locals.

Mr.. Chas. NJ. Horton arrived Monday
night from Savannah. Ga. where he
occupies position of trust and re-
spOnsibility in the niliccsof the Central
of Ga. Railway and mas been with
friends and relatives here since. To-
day (Monday) Mr. Horton end MIR. B.
G.. Kay drove to AbbcvIllc ON business.
Miss Anna Watson, Of Anderson, has
been visiting the family of Mr.. B.
Berry Allen for several weeks.
Mrs. Berry Allen left Wednesday on
the evening train for Gaff'ncy. She
will spend some time with her dau1h-
tcrs, Miss Meta and Miss Vera, who
are students az Cooper Limestone Col
lcgc.
Mr.. Lewis &. Bell went to Chester
Monday 10 enter on his duties as clerk
i'll one of the leading hotels. with which
he has accepted position.
Mr.. X. l.. Charping, of whose recent
bereavement told in my letter of two
weeks ago, spent several days of the
past week at the home of his son. Mr..
willis Charping, across Savannah
River, opposite Crafts Ferry. lie is
now at home and ready for work.
Mr. BOlin Allen was called to Ander-
son on business "Wednesday.
MIR. j. q. fiuckaDcc and air. r.. j.
Huckabcc were in Anderson several
days last week.
The Wednesday aftcrnon prayer
meetings at the Methodist Church are
being well attcnded-in fact the atten-
dance is better than it has been for
several years. More men are in owl
dence than Of old, but the ladies still
have Il large majority.
Mrs. John i. Blake, jr, wife of the
County Treasurer, and sister in law
to Mrs. Henry Tenant and Miss Lcena
Blake, died ut her home in Abbevillc
Thursday night, March it!,. Mrs. Ten
nant and Miss Blake, who have been
visiting Mrs. Tenant, left on the next
train for Abbcville The body was
carried to Greenwood for burial. Be
fore her marriage Mrs. Blake was Miss
johnson, and lived near i.owndesvillc.
The surviving husband and sons, all
the bercavcd ones. have the greatest
sympathy Ofevery one who knew them.
Mrs. Blakcs sweet, earnest character
and life OF corresponding gcntlcncss
and nscfulncs cndearet her to all who
came under her influence.
The Rev Mr.. Paisley, Of Columbia,
preached at the Presbyterian church
on Sunday, at II IL III. and ut u. m.,
speaking on both occasions to good
congregations.
Among those whom thcirfricnds will
be sorry to hear are confined to their
homes by illness are Mrs. l.. W. liar
per and Mr.. John Carlisle.
MCDAyID Horror.