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The Washington times., 1904-05-23
BIG PASSENGER STEAMSHIP
ASHORE NEAR QUEBEC

QUEBEC, May 23.-The Dominion Line
steamer Vancouver, bound from Liver
pool for Montreal. ran ashore last night
at Matane Bank No danger 10 the YES
sci or passengers is anticipated.
The Vancouver is d vessel OF g. IA tons
net register. and is commanded BY Cap
tain 1aDha-
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
C0RC0RAN SCHOOL AWARDS
TO BE MADE MAY 26

The authorities OF the Corcoran Art
Gallery have issued Invitations for the
presentations OF the gold medal and
other awards of merit annually bestowed
on pupils OF the Corcoran School of Art.
The exercis IS are to occur Thursday
evening, May % and viii include the
opening of the schools annual exhibit
ton. Admission will be by card for the
first night only. Thereafter the exhibit
viii be open to the public
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

There seems to be a curious sub
history in the Perdicaris case. The
brigand Raisouli has, it is. reported,
seized the subjects of two powerful
governments in order TO bring such
pressure upon tie Sultan Of Morocco
that certain political concessions may
be secured, and, incidentally, a sub
stantial ransom obtained While
this is comforting in one way. since
it removes all fear that the captives
may be killed, it is anything but an
agreeable piece OF news in another
If British and American subjects
travelling in Morocco and elsewhere
are TO be kidnapped to serve as
hostages in political games, the dis
position of the Traveller to risk such
captivity viii decrease Who wants
to be Dawned for the benefit Of a
dirty turbaned brigand, in order that
he may get his lawful ruler to give
him something which he might not
otherwise be able to get2
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
Same plan in Ohio.

1t is not improbable that n somewhat
similar plan may be followed in Ohio.
IN case the Hearst men are unable 10
control the State convention, which
meets tomorrow. and It is not likely that
they Will, It is highly probable they may
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

The Canton and Hankow Railroad
viii hereafter be treated as an Amer
lean corporation and protected ac-
cordingly. This simple statement
leads up to a most interesting chap
ter in the history OF the present war,
according to recent interpretations.
It seems that John Ferguson. grand
secretary of the imperial Chinese
railway administration, and Sir
Chentung Liang-Cheng. the Chinese
minister. explained TO the state De
partment that the government at
Pekin is very much afraid Of being
forced into the war, and that the
seizure of this railroad would be a
practicable means to this end. Tn
der the pretext Of protecting the rail-
road, Russian troops could be scat
tered from one end Of China to the
ether, and it would be Manehuria
over again. With America guarding
the line south OF Hankow and the
British government protecting the
toad north OF Pekin. Russia could not
garry out such a plan without having
81 fuss with two powerful nations on
Eher hands, and il is not believed that
Ishe would see ft 70 embroil herself
in that way. Secretary Hay was not
slow 70 see the reasonableness OF
this, and agreed TO protect the line,
which is now in course Of construc-
ton by New Jersey corporation, al
though a Belgian syndicate has con-
troll of IT.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
TwO THOUSAND CYCLISTS.

CLEVELAND. May 23.-For the first |
time in hve years 1000 men. women. and |
children made up a bicycle party for
run to Gordon Park yesterday morn |
inG. !
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
4o.ooo woRDs on A poSTAL cARD.

KANSAS CITY. NO. May PA Mon
nett. No, man has written sO.OS8 words
on postal card. and is now one Of the
principal personages in the town.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
WASHINGTONIANS
UPON THE MOVE

Mrs. Clayton. wife OF the American
ambassador TO Mexico. arrived in Wash
ington this morning. for a prolonged
visit 10 her daughter. Baroness Mon
cheur wife Of the Belgian minister. Miss
Clayton, who was the guest Of her sister
for some time, has returned 10 the City
Of Mexico to remain with her father.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Hay
returned TO Washington yesterday from
ST. Louis, where they went to attend
the Exposition.
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassa-
dor, IS expected to return to Washington
today from an over-sunday "trip 70 At
lantic City.
Charles c. Wauters, first secretary Of
the Belgian legation. who was recently
appointed first secretary Of the Belgian
legation at The Hague, win leave Wash
ipgton tomorrow for New York and sail
on Saturday for n short vacation in
Europe before taking up his new duties.
Pol lie Teller viii act as first secretary
until the arrival of the newiy-appointed
attache 10 iii Mr.. Wauters' place. who
arrives I'm the fan. Mr.. Wauters has
been in Washington for several years.
and is one Of the most popular and ac-
complished diplomats in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Preston Gibson, who
have been the guests for month past
Of the lattor's mother Mrs Thomas
Nelson Page. viii return to their home
Ia Chicago tomorrow
MIR. and Mrs. George Lathrop Brad
ley. who have been entertaining Miss
Bradley q niece of the former, will
close their Washington house this week
and 90 70 Pomfort. Conn.
Capt and Mrs. Warren Beach. who
closed their II Street house several weeks
ago. are now at their home on Fifth
Avenue, New York where they Will re-
main until they make their annual visit
20 Saratoga
DR.. s. Weir Mitchell, Of Philadelphia.
who wis in Washington last week. has
returned to his home in the Quaker
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
Ghost Stories.
The Proper Conditions in Which ID
Read Them.


Read Them.
The New York Times" has fin
ished its discussion of the question
whether you all" is a phrase in
common use in the South, and is now
taking up the ghost story. One Of its
correspondents AYERS that a ghost
story ought to be read alone, down
stairs, when the family has gone to
bed, and the reader has promised to
lock the doors and put the cat out.
The company Of the cat, even, should
be dispensed with.
Now, there is a point on which we
beg leave to make a suggestion.
Nothing is more conducive to q truly
spooky feeling when reading ghost
stories than the company of a cat.
The animals very character is mys-
terious and weird. Never quite
asleep. seldom thoroughly awake, her
yellow eyes seem to see things be-
yond the veil of sense. You may be
sitting quietly in front of the fire,
with pussy curied up on the rug,
when the story is begun, bat about
the time you reach the climax you
viii see her sitting upright, gazing
intently at something just behind
your left shoulder, or following about
the room with those. uncanny eyes of
hers something which you cannot see,
She is as likely as not, little later,
to spring up in your lap and put her
paws on your shoulders, and gaze
into your face inquiringly, or hump
her bach and utter a short. warning
~miaow." She sees something invis-
ible to mortal eyes, that is clear
What more appropriate companion
I for a ghost story could be found?
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

Dr. s. Weir Mitchell, Of Philadelphia.
who wis in Washington last week. has
returned to his home in the Quaker
City.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23
A Diplomatic Wedding.

The. wedding is of particular interest
70 social cfF1is-s-, IS it Is the first diplo-
l0matic wedding I'm Washington since
that Of the daughter Of Lord and Lady
Pauncefote. with the exception OF the
wedding at the Russian embassy when
Mile. de Planges and Alexander Paw
low, Russian miniser 20 Korea were
married, and the later wedding II Miss
HOY and Mr.. Rogestvensky of the Rus
sian embassy.
g The groom Of tomorrow is the second
son Of Count and Countess Louis Ferdi-
nand de Lafajole, who belongs 70 the
oldest nobility of France. Miss Lang-
ham Is the third daughter of the late
Charles Langham. who died IN Cali
fornia several months ago. and Mrs.
Langham. a native of South Carolina.
Since making her debut here last au-
tumn. Miss Langham has become a
great favorite and quite leader in the
social set OF the National Capital she
met Niscount de Faramond on the day
Of their debut. and their engagement
took place about a month later Sha
is a tall. handsome young woman. OF
most stylish appearance. with dark eyes
and light brown hair.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

There is said 70 be political danger for
Russia in the disafection Of unemployed
ironworkers ia Warsaw kosciusko'
ghost would rejoice II he could hear
rHrr
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs Preston Gibson, who
have been the guests for a month past
of the lattcI's mother. Mrs. Thomas
Nelson Page. win return TO their home
Ia Chicago tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

There arc a lot OF people out at Cal
laudet College who do not see why any
body should think Judge Parker is so
remarkable mere because he does not
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

II the change OF the name Of Co
lumbar University 10 that Of George
University means that the
students VIII be taught never TO tell a
lie. there are many young men who
will think twice about going there.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

Mr. and Mrs. George Lathrop Brad
ley who have been entertaining Miss
Bradley, q niece of the former, will
close their Washington house this week
and 90 TO Pomfort. Conn
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

Invitations have been received here
from Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Nash Nor
gan 10 the marriage OF their daughter
Hiss Mary Huntington Morgan. to
Daniel Edwards Brinsmade. OF THURS
day. June 9. at St Paurs Church
Huntington. Conn.
Miss Morgan. who has hosts Of
friends in Washington, made her debut
here during the closing days OF The sec
ond Cleveland Administration. when
her father was United States Treasurer
and with his family resided It the Nor
mandie. Mr. Brinsmade Is resident
of Shelton. Conn. where he has a hand
some home IN readiness for his bride.
Mrs. Clara CampbeH-Manning wishes
TO correct the notice IN Su.,Gay morn
ing's paper. and announces the can
collation. Of the engagement OF Lucille
MISUNDERSTANDING and DR.. Paul Tonnel
Dessez. L. S. n.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kahnweiler. Of
Chicago. announce the engagement OF
their daughter, Rose. to Alfred G.
Loeb, formerly of this city.
= TIE marriage Of Miss Bella Ormsbee
Sherman and William Bolton Farnham.
OF Rochester, n. y, win take place
wednesday, June /, at the home OF the
brides parents. only the Immediate
family Will be present.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

remarkable mere because he does not
talk
There is said 10 be political danger for
Russia in the disaffection Of unemployed
irouworkers ia Warsaw. KosciuskO' 8
ghost would rejoice II he could hear
that
Thirty young Brooklyn men have form
ed an association 70 unhaunt haunted
houses 10y living in them until the
spooks move out for good. We shall have
nothing romantic left in this country If
such things cOrsinue.
Ii is now suggested that sailors in the
United States navy ought all to be
taught 70 swim. Tie time may come
when we shall have 10 establish schools
to teach DOS TO bark and babies 20 cry.
The philadelphia Times" asks, when
is "a man properly drun6?' The Times
viii get the Woman's Christian Tenn
perauce Union after it If it undertakes
to answer that question.
some people in Anddletown. y. Y,
found their summer home fun Of snakes
when they came 20 open IL the other
day. 1t is a good thing that the man
of the household had not been keeping
/ bachelors hall in the place. or his do
nestle happiness might have suffered.
Some innocent person is now asking
for definition OF tip. The chief end
/ OF n walters being.
Japan Is said 20 have solved the SER
/ Want problem We have believed much
/ concerning Japan's progress. but there
are such things as fish stories.
| The Hit boom is said to have reached
/ the button stage. Ii is to be hoped thal
/ IL viii not be a case Of buttonlole poll
/ tics.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

Some innocent person is now asking
for a definition Of tip. The chief end
OF a walters being.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

Japan Is said 20 have solved the SER
want problem. We have believed much
concerning Japan's progress. but there
are such things as fish stories.
The Washington times., 1904-05-23

The Hit boom is said to have reached
the button stage 1t is to be hoped thar
IL viii not be a case Of buttonhole poll
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
Reduction of Southern Representa-
tiOn.

Following in the wake OF the Republican
platform, Senator Platt OF New York has in
troduced a bill In the United States Senate.
proposing to reduce Southern representation.
This bill was prepared by a Republican
Club in New York City. It proposes to cut
of nineteen Southern Representa- yes,
and two OF the nineteen will be taken from
South Carolina.
To what extent Senator Plat endorses tn Q
bill is uncertain. rs he could not do less THAI
Introduce 1t at the request Of his constituents.
That 1t has the endorsement Of Republican
members generally is very doubtful. It Ia 80
manifestly unnecessary, to say nothing of
the injustice OF its provisions, that it will
surely not be given serious consideration by
Congress.
. The Republicans do not desire q greater
majority In either branch OF Congress. They
vote as one man, and they have now an over.
whelming majority. While 1t is doubtful II
this measure will ever pass, and while it is
almost certain that in the present short ses
sion nothing will be done for its furtheranc.
the spleen so manifest in it Is fully under.
STOOD and deprecated by the Southern people.
Whatever may be said of the enforcement
Of election laws say in South Carolina, the
theory is upon a high plane and has been
declared constitutional by the Supreme
Court Of the United States. The qualiaca
lions In this State are such as any good citi-
zen may conform to. AS the South has no
disposition to intermeddle with the affairs Of
Northern and Western States in their deal
ings with the lower strata of the foreign
element, she recognises no right, save such as
the oppressor may always assert, to wit
right Of might" in this unjust and uncalled
for interference in her internal affairs,
All that this State asks Is to be given the
same privileges that are accorded TO Massa-
chusetts and New York. These States admit
to suffrage only those white or colored who
can conform to reasonable qualifications.
The mere possibility OF losing two repre-
sentatives need not nor does it throw us into
Mysteries. Ifit would give Us peace and a
fair divide in the good things of government,
our people wonld accept the changed condi-
lions. 1t is not SO much the result that is
objected TO, but the injustice OF the measure,
and the untriendly vindictive spirit in which
II Is offered.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

We have a limited number Of
$1,000 suits, beauties, bought late
In the season, we are selling for
$3.50. This is $3.50 saved for
you. "A hint to the wise, etc.,
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

II you want low prices and superior good
90 10 Po,iakoff. When PoliakoI1 sells q man
once be expects to sell MIN again and for That
reason he tries to satisfy bis patrons. Polla-
kotf is selling more goods than ever oeloie.
See ad. In this issue.
For quick sale list your Real Estate ! with
Robt. s. Link.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

Boys clothing---knee pants
suits. We are unquestionably
headquarters for children sclothing.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
The Peoples Savings Bank,
ABBEVILLE, s. G.
l., ". Whites Local.

L.. W. Whites Local.
L.. w. White has just returned from the
Northern Market where he went TO replenlsn
his stock for the Christmas trade.
L.. w. White has q great many articles
suitable for q Christmas present among
which may be mentioned.
A Rus from the smallest size to one large
enough 10 cover the center Of a room.
An Art square.
A PAIR OF all wool blankets.
A cloak fora lady or an over coat Tor q
gentleman.
A fur Collarette.
A nice dinner set.
A pretty toilet se1-
A pair of handsome Vases.
A dozen China cups and sanesrs-
A dozen fancy China piatss@
A pair Of decorated China Steak Dishes.
A pair Of China Salad Dishes.
A nice ladies Hand Bag or Satehel.
Hem-stiched and Embroidered Handker
chiefs.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

Compare our Sc, z. and 10 over
coats with any other at the same
prices.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
OFFICERS.
s. G.. THOMSON, President.
G. A. NEUFFER, Vice-President.
R. E. COX, Cashier.
See our line of trunks, suit
cases and telescopes. We can
save you money on these
goods. Thomson BROS.

Go to A. M. Smith & Co., for
Blankets, Lap Robes, Car
pet remnants, and rugs and
you will be sure to get the
best goods for the least mon
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14
The Ladies' Friend.

"For $500, $780,, $500 we Of
fer you clothing at an immense
bargain. These goods are all
marked down at lowest prices,
and above all were bought right
which enables us to sell at these
small prices.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

One car load Barb wire and
nails Thought oheap-:--Can save
you money on those items.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1904-12-14

80 doz. pair mems pants to Sc
leot from ST. to 6 per pair.
P. Rosenberg & Go.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-16
BRIEF MENTION.

The old street car track is being torn
up from Main street,
Tyler Overpcck, Of Pierre, is visiting
his parents this week.
Mrs. w. T. Coad and daughters are
Chicago visitors this week.
The Misses Gantz returned from
their eastern trip last week.
j. p. McElroy Jr., and family are now
residents OF the Harvey hotel.
The weather turned suddenly chilly
Tuesday of this week and truck"
gardens suffered small amount of dam
age.
Miss blanche chase left Monday to at
tend Pelmont College at Nashville,
Tenn.
Oscar Dahl OF the Union force is at
Yankton OH visit to his father and
brothers.
G. II. Belknap was in town on bust
ness this week and made this Office a
pleasant call.
Misses Lottie and Sarah HALEY left
last Monday for Sioux Falls to attend
the All Saints school.
Pete Mosier suffered the loss Of s
tooth this week, resulting from COLI
sion with q playmate at school.
Prof. John McLearie and Prof. II. S
McLaury have returned to take up Their
years work in the School OF Mines.
S. Carlis is in the east purchasing
goods for his store in the Harvey block
Of which Maurice Flayin has charge.
The Union is informed by reliable
and Interested party that the supreme
courts railroad decision will be handed
down by Oct. !,
G. d. Matteson is all ready for bust
ness in his new store on Main street, al
the store building formerly occupied
by the bowling alley,
Mrs. Dan Ferguson and daughter
Callie, left Monday for st. Paul where
they will visit for some time with ;
sister Of Mrs. Ferguson.
A. X. Gardner returned from bust
Il ness trip to the coast last week. He
reports the coast people as taking very
little interest In politics.
Mr., and Mrs. Jesse Borland, Mr.
Robert Holcomb and Miss Beatrice
Clemens were passengers for ST. Loui'
Monday to visit the exposition.
Mrs. c. NJ. Dilger left for Chicago last
Saturday to attend the dressmakers
convention and to purchase new sup
piles for her dressmaking parlols.
When he bought the store building
or Main street, formerly occupied BY
Bucks grocery G. D. Matteson secured
4 the best building and site for a drug
storein the city.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-09-16
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Americus times-recorder., 1904-04-23
Cures Blood Poison. Cancer. Ulcers,
Eczema, Carbuncles, Etc.
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Robert Ward, Maxey's, Ca, says: ST
suffered from blood poison, my head,
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Americus times-recorder., 1904-04-23
SECOND PLACE Is IMPORTANT

The sele ction of able men for second
place, on the presidential ticket, by
both Democrats and Republicans, is
most important, and should receive
careful consideration. Had this been
done at Chicago four years ago the
nation would have escaped the dan
gerous era through which it is now
passing. The Montgomery Advertis er
calls attention to the fact that five
Vice Presidents have become Presi
dents by the death of the Presidents,
which should make both parties care
ful in selecting a man for second place
on the ticket. It should no longer be
regarded as an insignificant place to
be filed by any man who can bring
votes to the ticket. The country is
now suffering under an atfiictlon caus-
ed by that mistaken notion.