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GOOD BUSINESS MAN.
Heir TO Mackay Millions Respected
by Financiers.
Suggested Some Successful Schemes
to His FatheF-His Weakness
for Horses Has Never Be
come IA Vice.

Clarence Hungerford Mackay, who,
by the death of his father, John w.
Mackay, becomes the head of the fam
lily and of the great business inter-
ests which il controls, has for years
been familiar with the various busi-.
ness enterprises in which his father
was engaged. Up TO the present time
he has never taken active part in the
direction Of the Mackay business con-
Germs, but il is well known among the
friends of the family and among the
men who were the business associates
! Of John W. Mackay that Clarence II.
Mackay had the confidence OF his IA
ther in business matters, who gave him
credit for having suggested some of
his successful business schemes.
Clarence Ii. Mackay was born in San
Francisco April Il, 1874. With his broth
er. who died in 1895. he was taken to
Europe, and his boyhood days were
spent at NillebOn, near Paris, the beau
tiful estate now leased by ". X. VAN
derbilt, who has converted a part of
the place into a horse breeding estab-
lishment, where he keeps Halma and
other famous horses.
If ClarencesH. Mackay has a weak
ness it is for horses. He had owned a
number of good horses, but had never
become known son the turf until he
won the great international stallion
race at Paris with Sweaze. The Amer
lean colony at Paris was deeply inter-
esteo in the race, because many promi-
nent owners had entered horses. Little
was known of the animal which Mr..
Mackay had purchased at Little Sill
yer, \. j., for 81, 500. To the surprise
of the natives and the great satisfac-
tion of the Americans, Mr.. Mackay's
horse won in straight heats in 2:18
each. This was on the turf and not
on level track, and the performance
has not been equaled since that time.
Mr.. Mackay's first venture on an
American track was with Banastar,
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
A sticky Breakfast.

"Jim" Marshall, who caters to the
dry of Cumminsville. has a bunch of
friends that swarm around him like
a cloud of bees. and when he isn't
hiding in the cellar he is with them.
The other night he was very much
in their company, and became some
what inoculated with the cup that
cheers. When the morning sun was
about to make its appearance Jim
was doing a stunt with the banister.
He finally landed in the kitchen
without arOusing the people of Ham
ilton and sat down. On the stove
rested a stewpan, and Immediately a
fierce appetite came upon him. His
wife must have left something eat
able in that pan, and she did-a nice
mess of boiled rice; and it tasted
mighty good. too. until his wife
came in TO find out how much of the
back end of the building was intact.
When she saw the stewpan she
screamed: Jim, you have de
voured that starch Mary left for the
wash to-mOrrow!"-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
Butterflies and Birds.

Of all the children of the air" that
gladden. a June day, the monarch but
terfly is one of the most noticeable.
It's wings simmer like gold aIloyed
with the copper as it pursues it's lazy
fight in the sunshine. The male mon
arch is true dandy and carries on
each hind wing black saehet bag con-
tanning a strong perfume, most at
tractive TO the other sex. The mon
arch is immune from bird enemies; !;
the callOw birding that takes a bite
from it wipes his beak in disgust and
forever after connects the noisome
taste with orange wings. A too hasty
conclusion of which the Viceroy but
terfies takes advantage, and, by
donning the monarch's uniform. es-
capes seathless, although any bird
might find it a beaksome morseI.-
Country Life in America.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
TIDINESS IN THE HOME.
Make Themselves Attractive
TO Each Other.

4 great mis- take which married
women often make is that of becoming
very careless of their dress and gen
eraI appearance in the house when
company is not expected. The wives
of men with limited income are they
who are most prone to err in this re-
spect from a foolish idea that dowdi-
ness means economy, but nothing is
more fatal to the happiness of fam
lily than the unfortunate notion that
anything does when we are alone
we must keep our fnery for those oc-
casiOns when we have visitors" Many
a man is tempted to leave his home,
tired of constantly meeting shabby,
untidy wife. and to seek amusement
and gayety elsewhere. On their re-
turn from business, husbands OF
brothers like TO see their wives or sis
ters looking fresh and neat and at
tractiye. No extravaganza need be in
dulged ina blouse of some bright
color, a clean collar, bow of pretty
ribbon, and the hair neatly and be
comingly arranged, will make all the
difference in the cheerfulness and at
tractiveness of the home. A child
should be taught from an early age
to be tidy and clean 10 meet its ia
ther; and those who are old enough
TO take their meals with their parents
should never be allowed TO come 10
the table until face and hands have
been washed and hair brushed-boys
as we'll as girls. They should also be
taught that tidiness and poGteness in
their own family circle are even more
important than when in the company
of visitors or in another persons
house. The husbands also should be
careful 10 remove all traces Of the
dust and CRIME Of the office or work
shop, and pay a little attention 10
their toilet before taking their place
at the table or fireside.-N. Y.WeekIy.
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ern delegates for President Roosevelt
and will make a strenuous effort TO Sc
cure them. Booker Washington has
caused great deal of dissa lisfactiOn
among the negro politicians South and
If General ClarksUn expects 10 secure
southern delegates Booker Washing
ton had better be eliminated and soon
al that. The negro politician has no
faith or confidence in Washington and
HE BRR suggests to General Clark
son that the sooner the President
knows 1t the hetter it will be for him
This negro apOlogist doesn't care much
for his superioTS and little for his
equals. The negro politician South
would no doubt appreciate the advice
Of General Clarkson provided Booker
Washington is eliminated.
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QUEEN AMONG FLIRTS.
Grand Duchess Helene. of Russia,
Who Is to Marry Prince Nicholas,
of Greece.

The betrothed Of Grand Duchess
Heleae. daughter of Grand Duke and
Grand Duchess Vladimir, of Russia, to
Prince Nicholas. Of Greece. the third
son of King George, is the moStimPor-
tant royal engagement that has been
announced in a long time. 1t gains
Darticular interest from the fact thaI
The Russian princess and the Greek
nripce are both young, handsome ac-
complished and general favorites.
Grand Duchess Helene Vladimir
Rovpa. the only marriageable imperial
nrincess in Russia. is perhaps the most
beautiful woman of such degree II
all Europe. She is only 20 years ola
is highly accomplished, renowned 1oi
her wit. and is idolized by the nus
sian people.
Report has it that the princess has
given the mitten to many royal SUIT
or and that she has broken many
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
Lungs of the Tree.

The leaves of the trees; how very
few of the deciduous fruit growers
understand or appreciate the true
yaIue and vital functions of the foll-
age of their fruit trees, OF If they do,
how superbly Indifferent they are to
the ravages of the different fungous
pests that destroy them. The quality
of this years crop of fruit and the
quantity and quality of fruit and leaf
buds for next year depend upon the
ability of the leaves To elaborate the
crude material sent up by the root
system, and furthermore without leaf
action there can be no root action;
the leaves are to the tree what the
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
gyIDEAL EDUCATOR.
,...rss W E lot, President of Ha1-
ward University.
.,gis Grandest Achievements Is
,,- Introduction of the Elec-
,f,s system in American
seats OF Learning.

r r.r. a.. Eliot, of Harvard uni
... u..La recently been elected
....-. # The National Educational
Station has for 30 critical years
E. ... prime minister Of our eGuca-
...... realm. lie was born in Boston
.-. ... his preparatory educa-
.......- acquired at the Latin school
g.. ..r. ..E Graduating from Har-
.. .-. -..r.a-- of '1a. he became a
...-.. ....martc> i'm the university,
,.. ...- .--.-raur professor in math-
.. - r.a4.~rry. Being APP
... . r.e cIaid Of analytical
....-. .. -.r Massachusetts, msti-
,.. .....r..-y. lr-rryed until he
..... .. .H..a. life a- president of
r...- .. .. He regards the ad-
-.........r r.t ID university as a bust
r.. u. IS a.j. aS are many edu-
..-.-.. ..-t .u author or teacher,
... secondly au administrator. He
illustrates ,lr fact Of making such
r... ....... business. President Eliot
f-....r .. his work a vigorous and
sr.-... personality. distinguished
alike f.r moral and intellectual quail
.-. some one has said that the nor
mai man is ruo-thirGs will and one
r.ra intellect Perhaps the two quail
-.r. possessed by Dr. Eliot which have
done much ro make all things possible
Fl. him .r the line Of his endeavor sre
+Erv.ratrtuI strength of his Will q nd
l, absolute fearle>suesS.
The relations which a university
PRESIDENT holds are probably more nu-
urrou> and more important than
those held by the average public Off
crr he holds a relation to the stu
dents. the faculty. the various gov
tra.rg boards. the preparatory
schools and. more important still, to
thr community at large.
President Eliot has put himself in
close relation with the commonwealth
Of Massachusetts, and he has closely
Identified himself with their system Of
public school instruction. He has
pointed OUT serious defects in the
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with whom he won the Metropolitan
handicap. The Mackay stable was
gradually enlarged, and although it
is now not as large as many of the
American stables, it contains about
Is horses which, according TO an ex-
pert, have a bright future"
Clarence II. Mackay, although he is
a sportsman in everything that the
word implies, has never been a sport"
He is never seen in the places frequent
ed by the sporting fraternity; he IS a
temperate man, but not a total abb
stainer, and is not a gambler although
he occasionally sits in a friendly game
of poker. He is an all-around athlete,
but is not a big man.
Mr. Mackay married Miss Katherine
Duer in May, 1898, and a daughter was
born to them on February 5, 1900. His
home at Roslyn, Long Island, is beau
tiful place, which was completed re-
Gently at a cost of more than S1,OOO,-
600.
As TO the fortune which will come
to the young man there are no positive
figures. says the New York Tribune,
and while il has been yariOusly esti-
mated from $50, ,OOO,O TO 100000, 900,
some persons who know the value Of
the investments place il as high as
SsO,OOO,O 900, and contend that John w.
Mackay, despite his great business ca
pacity and his thorough knowledge Of
the enterprises with which he was con-
nected, did not know within S20.00J.O10
how much he was worth. He was 50
methodical and had the uncertainty Of
life so constantly before him that he
left his affairs in perfect order, and
even without his directing hand every
thing viii go on in the Mackay concerns
Just as though he were still conduct
ing them.
Among the larger concerns Of
which Clarence H. Mackay viii be-
come the head are the Mackay-Bennett
Cable company, the Postal Telegraph
companv and the Pacific Commercial
Cable company. The large sugar re-
fnerv at Yonkers, the Canadian Pa
rife railway. the Southern Pacific rail-
road and the White Knob Copper COM
pany are among the corporations in
which he viii be a prominent figure,
-
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royal heart. Certain il Is THAI she has
been sought by princes of many coun-
tries anxious 10 make alliance with
the Romanoffs and at the same time
get lovely bride.
Now Prince Nicholas soldier IN
times OF war as he proved right well
when Greece and Turkey fought, but
a litterateur of no mean ability in
the piping times of peace; young,
handsome as a Greek god, albeit. he
is merely prince; a successful dram
atist, an all-round good felIow-has
brought the haughtyprincess to terms,
and she has made a complete sur
render.
Rumor had it once that Prince Mich
Olas and little Queen Wilkelmina Of
Holland were to be married, but moth
ing came of it, and since then he has
been devoting himself to literature.
One of his plays which he wrote
anonymously, had a successful run in
Athens. 1t was only when its success
was assured -that~-the prince ac-
knowledged its authorship.
Many a story has been told of tbe
tlirtations of the grand duchess. and
she has been made food for gossip
throughout Europe, but. then, gossips
don't always speak the exact truth.
NotmanyYears ago shewaa decIal-
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betrothed to Prince MaXimilian of
Baden.
Next she was said to be engaged TO
Prince Louis Bonaparte, a general in
the Russian army.
Then rumor had it that she had
turned her attention to Grand Duke
Michel, the ears brother and heir
to the Russian throne, but the laws
of Russia forbade the marriage of
cousins, and so that was off.
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria was
the next fiance the gossips gave the
princess, but later it was explained
that she didn't like him, and broke
it off.
At still another time it was reported
that Archduke Francis of Austria was
engaged to the princess.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
Parliamentary Frontiers.

On either side of the commons
chamber of our parliament house
there is distinct line along the floor,
and any member who, when speaking,
steps outside the line on his side is
liable TO be called to order. These
lines are supposed to be scientific
frontiers, and the neutral zone be-
tween is beyond the length of a
sword thrust, and although members
no longer wear swords. except those
who are selected to move and second
addresses to the throne on certain
occasions, the old precaution still
fingers on.-Westminster Gazette.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16

DyspePsia ""u.G no longerbe the ma
tional disease in America if the people
of this country would adopt a plain
diet similar to that Of Norway and
Sweden. 'Gout is unknown among the
Swedes and Norwegians, and the rosy
cheeks and clear compilations Of the
young people Of those countries are
the result of the simple food the chill
dren eat" says a United States consul
in Norwegian city. Americans are
being forced by the high price Of pro-
visions to the same conclusioa.-Chi-
cago Post.
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uOHal AssOciauOn.)
system and has suggested practical
methods of eliminating evils. The
teaching Of elementary science in the
grammar aud high schools is due 10
dis recommendations. He believes
That IL is the duty of every educator
10 make American education of every
grade better. and il is due largely TO
Ills criticisms and directions that pub
Ag education has been organized upon
q wiser and better basis. His ideas
nave resulted in increased respect for
"r teaching profession, less unneces-
ear! labor for the student and have
sa'e- the people much unwise expend-
iru--.
an. II is iH President Eliot's relation
To public education that we touch the
A5lH0,e If his career. In reality the
success 90 his administration lies in
I7 ia.' that DE has kept himself and
.-. university in vital touch with the
...a.n.r}. lie has coordinated il
vii. ... ether social. commercial and
...a. forces Of the time. He
10 university for the men
NJ. ... .. rule affairs.
...- President EIiot's most con
work has been the introGuc-
. - .. elective system. a subject
.... . ... .-uu~~e> IN nearly every one
- reports. According to his views
.- subject. rhis system will pro-
. Concentration. individuality and
.... maI To make the largest
.n to- the betterment Of the
r. ..- chief aim is 10 adjust a col
."-.uu To- ar once the practical
Tie higher life.
NJ. reforms have all been rooted in
.- .- and purposes which are es-
mora. and religious. He has
-.-., .' whole length of the educa-
Ana ..r. oondemuing every defect
...1s.ac every form of inefi-
ana e., an injury to the community
am. crime against the individual. OF
a.-....,lty he SAYS that il should be
"'.Pai function TO train leaders
e. Nh" have the originating pow
ss,.D. G-' reach forward in all fields of
S and push beyond the beaten
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16

one person IN every 25 in Eng
land and Wales went to law during the
course of the year. These are, OF
course, average figures, based on the
fact that there were $40, $50 civil cases
begun during that year. The London
Express in explaining these figures de-
clares that "the cantakerously liti-
gious person and the tradesman who
is unfortunate in the number Of Gus
toners who will not pay their debts
bring up the average. Law Journal
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
One Gnnd Renson-

81 don't see" said the first intel
lectuaI gentleman, why people turn
their noses up at the thought of eat
ing locusts, yet devour the soft crab
with avidity."
1T is because" explained the sec
Ond individual, who was a natural
born reasoner, the locust may be
had for nothing. but the crab comes
at a dollar a dozen, and hard to get
at that. baltimore American.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
Enr frnnn IL

Girl with the Gibson Girl Neck-Fan
Billiwink has begun 10 show her age.
hasn't she?
Girl with the Julia Marlowe Dimple
u should say not. She's begun TO try
to hide it-Chicago Tribune.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
Correct Breathing for Communion.

1t is a curious fact that consumP-
ton, the scourge of civilization, is
not found within the arctic or ant
arctic circles. 1t is probable, how
ever, that this immunity from con
sumption is in large part due 10 the
fact that the clothing is so construct
ed that il does not restrict the move
ments of the body in the slightest de-
gree, and gives an opportunity for
the freest activity of the chest IN
breathing.-GOOd Health.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16

paths of habit. tradition and custom
The National Educational associa-
tion has chosen for its president man.
who stands for the highest ideals and
new and progressive methods in edu-
cational reform. In truth. a man of
light and leading" who stands for
the advancement Of real KNOWLEDGE in
contrast to mere education
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
SOUTHERN DELEGATES.
General :. s. CIarksOn After Them.
He Is an Old Time Politician and the
Negroes Friend. he Thinks Booker
Washington Ought to. Take Back
Seat.

General James s. ClArkson, Of Iowa
but now of New York is one of Presi-
dent RoCsevelt's political managers
and man well known in the South.
General Clarkson has always teen
popular among negro politicians. but
Just how much influence he can exert
n the South is a question that must
soon be tested. He wants the south
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
ARenIE EaII Into Love.

'Was il love at first sight?'
Better than that. He heard some
one at the club say: Miss Jones IS
the richest girl in Someryille.' and he
realized at once that he had fallen
in love. Town Topics.
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Her Opinion.

He-But don't you think girls often
decline proposals without sufficient
consideration?
She-Not very often. l think pro-
posals are apt to be carefully consid-
cred before they are made.-Puck.
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The Feminine Trait.

He (elated)-Then it's a bargain;
you viii be my wife?
She-Certainly. A woman is always
looking Tor bargains, you klow.-Chf
cagO Daily News.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
pnrifvinc the Atmosphere.

A few drops Of oil Of layenderpoured
into a glass Of very hot water viii
purify the air Of room almost in
stantly from cooking odors and is es-
peciaIly refreshing IN a Sick-room.
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4 WAY Ont.

Papa-Such a wedding as you want,
nv dear. will cost thousand dollars.
Daughter-Then what is to be done,
papa?
Papa-You will have to marry with
out my cOnsent.-Chicago American.
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lungs and the blood are to us, ana II
we desire the greatest and most COM
plete development of root. branch
and fruit we must religiously pre-
serve the foliage.-Los Angeles Times.
The Washington bee., 1902-08-16
No Foreign FooIIshness.

Stranger Tin far western restau-
rant)-Is it necessary to tip the wait
ers here in order to secure proper at
tentiOn?
Native-Not if yeh got a gum.
Y. Weekly.
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GreIA Ienrning.

Kind Lady. (horrifed)-My child,
hope YOU don't swear!
Small Boy-Naw. not much; but I'm
learnin, say, youse otter hear my
paw!-Ohio State journal.
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IifirnnN Inhn Rnn

As a race the English people must
be very litigious, for judicial figures
given out in recent parliamentary re
turn show that on the average, in 1900.
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Digging forIt.

'When a man is working hard, why
do they say be is digging away?'
Because, my boy, he is after the
root of all evil, and how else can he
reach it?'-Chicago Post.
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Three Kinds of Men

1t is wise man who knows when to
change his mind, a plucky man who
does IT lucky man to have one to
change
, 1902-06-28
Brotherhood Elects Officers,

Black Hills lodge No. Sc, Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen. elected
the following officers at the meeting
held yesterday afternoon. in Grand
Army hall:
Master-C. v. Mclaughlin.
Vice Master-Frank Alkire.
Secretary-J. H. Huempfner.
Treasurer. A. Anderson.
Member of Board OF Trustees-L.
Soderstrom.
Collector-George McAllister.
Medical Examiner-Dr. S. B. Miller.
Protective Board-C. V. McAllister,
chairman: Walter Brown and B. F,
Hogan.
Mr.. McAllister was elected delegate
to the grand lodge. which meets at
Chattanooga. Tenn, on the 10th of
September. and Frank Alkire was
elected alternate.
These officers and those elected by
Jewel of Sc lodge, Ladies' auxiliary. on
Wednesday will be installed at a joint
installation to be held at 2 O'Clock or
Friday. July II. at the Grand Army
hall.
, 1902-06-28

He was a very s.9-l l. and mann
ma was getting him \ for beg
She had taken OF all his clothes "}- Il
to the last littl" shirt. when tho little
boy, delighting in rs G.rvjOA4. escape
and, dressed only in the little flesh
colored suit with "h;ch nature Etl
provided him, ran !'ugh ng arourd
the room.
Come right back to mamma, deer"
said the mother rC9rUyjng}y. &C -
will not like you to do that.
"'Es he will" replied the nrC".a
with a glance at Il big picture NJ Is
the wall which had served rs unc lr-.'
for many small sermon delivered ~
him by his Caretu! parents, he Il H~
it hisse'f." And the mother. f0l'r'l-
ing t1c child's glance. had nothing to
say. for there was that iaUlOHs p!ctu'-
of the Holy Family AVID the infant
Jesus appearing in that absence 81
clothing in which children in WA.
climates revel.-NCw York Tigl";,