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The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
old PAINTING
FOUND in ATTIC
Work of Dominichino Is Dis
covered In Old Castle
in Scotland.
PROVED TO BE GENUINE
Report Says P. A. B. Widener Is Anx-
ious to Add 1t to His Col
lection.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
Paris, April S.-One OF the greatest six
teenth century Italian art treasures,
DominichinOs st. Catherine Of Alex
sndria." discovered last fall in the attic
of an historic Scotch castle. has just
been authenticated by leading Paris art
cOnnoisseUrs.
The picture. regarded as Dominichino's
finest work, is the property Of the Grants
Of COrrimOny. whose present head is Sir
James Grant.
An unconfirmcd report states that p. A.
y. Widener already has been making in
quiries regarding the picture. which he
hopes To add to his collection of Italian
masterpieces.
Zampieri Dominichino. while painter to
the Pontiff. did this picture at Bologna
during tn" same period Leonardo da
NinCi painted Mona Lisa. The Pope sent
it to adorn the altar of the Spanish ca
thedral. a member OF the Grant family
purchased Il and took II TO Invernesshire.
Scotland. prior to the battle OF CullOden,
in lIi5. The painting was hung in the
Grant residence and forgotten for nearly
two centuries until last fall. when George
WiIborforcr Grant. scion ~ the house, be-
came interested in il while visiting the
historic home.
II Thoroughly Cleaned.
He found tho canvas in the attic lum-
her-room almost black, the only part Wis
iblo being the head. He brought IL to
Paris. and throughout the winter Georges
B"nne. restorer OF paintings at the
Louvre. has been busy with a powerful
msrnifving glass and fine needle dipped
in cleaning fluid He cleaned every thread
OF the canvas. and marvellous colors
have now emerged from the mist of
smoke. incense. and time.
BOnne SAYS the Odor OF incense is re-
markablv strong and has preserved both
paint and canvas perfectly.
The portrait. which is feet 5. shows
a woman Of great beauty in gorgeous ap-
parcI. tn" commissioner Of the Louvre
calls il Dominichino's finest work. while
SiEn0r Raqueni. president of the Da
Ninci Society here. reC.rested the loan
Of the work in order 10 illustrate his lee
ture on the masters lifework.
No known Copies.
There are no known copies Of st Cath
crime" in existence. DOminichino's st.
Cecilia IN the Louvre. was painted at
the same time from the same model, the
two heads bearing a striking resem-
blance.
In order to strengthen the character OF
tho portrait. the master outlined her life
upon this cOnvas. the Cherubs placed
there hcinE not only for the balance Of
decoration. but TO uphold fragments of
broken wheel to which the saint was tied
by her prosecutors. The legend goes that
when the wheel began TO revolve the
cords were cut by an invisible hand in
the form of two angels.
The ancient noble house Of Grant OF
CorrimOny goes hack TO l259 James
Grant. sixth chief of the Grant clan. took
a leading part in the battle OF Culloden
with his devoted clansmen, all OF whom
were staUnCh Jacobites and champions
Of Bonnie Prince Charlie's'' cause.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
BRITISH QUELL indian
UPRISING ON Frontier
Word of Successful Expedition Against
Raiding Tribes Is Just Received
at Delhi.
ALL OPERATIONS In SECRET

Delhi, April 1s-word has been re
ceived here OF the successful culmina-
ton of a British expedition which was
dispatched last month against the raid
ing tribes on the northwestern frontier
The entire expedition was planned with
the utmost secrecy.
Late in February news reached the
Indian government that the Bunsrwals
had descended on the village of China
on British territory. murdered eight
Hindoos. and committed other acts of
brutality Reports of other raids fol-
lowed.
Orders were given for the Malakand
movable column. consisting of one Brit
sh and three Indian battaliOns with six
mountain guns. to advance without delay
against the raiders 1t was hoped that
a perfectly secret and rapid mOvem, ri
would surprise the tribes, and would not
necessitate much fighting: but at the
same time every precautiOn had to DC
taken. 1t was known that the village to
which the murderers had fled could put at
least 1000 men into the field. and that
by the beating of drums along the noun
tain, probably 1860 tribesmen could be
collected.
The first step taken was 70 surround
every village IN British territory where
tribal spies were known to be. The
chief means of communicate being
thus cut OF, orders were given for the
force to advance and exact reparation
The movable column was forty-six miles
distant from the scene Of operations. and
had to cross most difficult mountain
country. including the Malandrai Pass
The force moved out in drenching rain
and marched all night. seizing the Mai
andrai Pass at S o'clock next morning
after some slight opposition.
The pass having been occupied. and
ii being clear that tho British strategy
was successful, and that no news of
the movement had reached the tribes
steps were taken to attack the villages
which some few miles ahead, were oc-
Curied by the tribesmen. Nothing was
known by the latter until the troops and
guns were in position. Taken Unawares.
the raiders fled. In the fighting that oc-
CURED six were killed and a number of
prisoners taken. All their cattle was
seized. The villages having been de-
stroyed. the troops turned tfeir faces
homewards, and, again reached British
territory.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
AMERICAN WINS ART FAME.
i Gable to The Washington Herald.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris, April ia brilliant exhibition
of paintings by Harry Vanderweyden
an American artist. is attracting excep.
tional attention in Paris. There are sew
enty pictures. chiefly inspired by scenes
and life in the vicinity of Etaples. Nor.
mandy, where Nanderweyden lives
Among them are score of Canvases
of capital Importance, including several
marine views. landscapes, French and
Dutch gardens in full flower and deli
cious moonlight effects. 1t is under
stood that the French government is
contemplating the purchase of one or
two of Mr.. Vanderweyden's works.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
PARIS STAGNATED.
Social Tedium Is Relieved Only by
millionaire Boys Arrival.
Gable to The washirEton Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald
Paris, April 1S.-With the Chamber Of
Deputies closed for the general election
and everybody out of Paris for the
Easter vacation. this gay city this week
broke all records for social stagnatiOn.
The few prominent Americans who have
been here have gone into the country
rntil soCiety's whirl recommF noes next
week. when the King and Queen of Eng
land will pay an official visit to Presi-
dent Poincare.
Paris. however. had one noteworthy
guest this week in the person Of a mil
lionaire boy. Master Leeds, son Of Mrs
w. B. Leeds The seven-year-old young
ster came from Scotland and Travelled
right across Europe to Rome, where he
Joined his mother. thus setting Euro
pean record for American boy million
aires. On his arrival at the Ritz young
William was deferentially received by the
full stan of the hotel He remained as
the guest of honor for several days be-
fore proceeding to Rome.
Paris friends OF Mrs. Leeds. who ex-
pressed apprehension for the boys safety,
were reassured when they learned he
was properly guarded by detectives.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
Ulster Crisis Blow
To Dublin's Season"
SOCIAL SEASON STARTS EARLY.
April witnesses Brilliant Gather
inEs at Mayfair.
n The Washington Hernld.

Special Cab1e to The Washington Herald.
London, April is.-one Of the social
signs OF the present reign is the earlier
commencement Of the London season.
Formerly 1t did not begin until May. but
this month has witnessed many brilliant
gatherings in Mayfair apart from the
official courts.
The earlier return OF society to town
Is having a considerable effect on the
resorts in the Riviera. The Southern
season practically ended for English visit
ors month earlier than usual, but
the loss to the French resorts has been
London's gain.
The West End hotels are now remark
ably full for this period of the year, and
the number OF Americans in London just
now is much above the average for the
period.
American hostesses who did very little
in the way OF entertaining last season in.
tend to make up for II this year. and
the Duchess OF Roxburghe. who was
Miss May GoeIet, OF Newport, is men
toned as ore who intends to be specially
lavish in hospitality.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
ELECTROCUTED IN BATH TUBS,

Special Cable to The Washington Herald
Paris. April 1S.-The Society of Public
Medicines has started an investigation
into electrocution in bath tubs. Two
cases of women who were found dead in
bath tubs from electroCution have been
brought to the attention of the society.
1t is said that in many of the older
houses in Paris, which were built before
the installation of electricity, the wiring
which has been installed recently is
imperfect and contact with the metal
bath is possible, thus electrocuting the
bather.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
SPERRY HOPES TO WIN
SAFETY" AERO CONTEST

Srecial Cztle to The Washington Herald.
Paris, April 1S.-Aviator Lawrence
Sperry arrived here this week and int
mediately began experimenting with the
Glenn Curtiss automatic balancing aero
plane entered for the French $50 900 COM
petition for the safest flying machine
Sperry is confident of winning the
prize for America. He intends to make a
series Of high flights across Paris when
he has the machine. properly tuned up.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
WAR TALK HITS
DUBLIN'S SEASON
Aberdeens Will Attend the
Punchestown Races, How
ever, and Elite Is Glad.
ULSTER GLOOM BLANKET
Many Heartburnings in Social Circles
Over Blow to Fetes Through
Home Rule Crisis.
ULSTER GLOOM BLANKET

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Dublin. April lS.-There have been great
hedrtburnings in DuDIin society over the
Lady Paget. who was Miss Mary Stevens
daughter of Paran Stevens. are not
to entertain during the present season.
Lady Iveagh's ball was to have been
one of the chief social events later in the
season, but gloom and anxiety now over.
shadow Unionist circles in Ireland.
Recent Viceregal balls have not been
so brilliant owing to the uncertain out
look on the political horizon and the
present season has been a complete social
fiasco.
The death of Lord Aberdeen's sister
partly accounted for this. but the chief
cause is attributable to the high state
of political feeling over the home rule
bill.
Few at Castle" Levee.
One sign OF the coming debacle was the
meager attendance at the official levee
and drawing-room reception which
opened the Castle" season, whereat
Irish Unionist aristocrats were conspIcu-
Gus by their absence. The same depres-
which followed.
The second part of the Irish season, of
which the Punchestown races are the
chief event. promises. however. to be
highly successful.
A throng of sportsmen and fashion
ables are coming from the English side
Of the channel, and all the great coun-
try seats have a big list of visitors
promised.
Resident members of the nobility. in
cluding Lord and Lady Decies. who was
Miss Vivien Gould. already have booked
a large party of guests.
Politics or no politics, Irish society is
unable to resist worshippirg at the
shrine OF sport.
Lord Aberdeen's shift.
For some time. however. this cheerful
prospect was imperilled by the view OF
Lord Lieutenant Aberdeen that lavish
expenditure was entirely out of place
during the present state of Irish politics
and his avowed determination TO give no
more important entertainments at the
Castle this season.
At the last moment, however. the sit
uation was entirely changed by a sudden
reversal on the part OF the viceroy. who
issued an official announcement that he
and Lady Aberdeen had decided to at
tend the Punchestown races in state.
which event will be followed by a state
reception in Dublin Castle during the race
week
He added that a further announcement
would follow as to the forthcoming vice
regal entertainments. This is regarded in
political circles as an augury Of the re-
laxing OF political tension and an early
agreement as TO a settlement Of the
Home Rule question.
Hence. the outlook is immensely bright
er both socially and politically, and Irish
society smiles once more.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
sUFFRAGETTES WRECK GARDEN,

SfciaI Ca,Ic to The Washington Herald
Belfast, April 1S-Lcaving behind then
scathing dCnunCiations of Sir Edward
Carson and the British government. suf.
fragettes early today invaded the Belle.
vUc Gardens. owned by the municipality
and burned n pavilion and a tearoom
and wrecked botanical exhibits.
The damage is estimated at $500
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
CANNIBALS EAT SEVEN MEN.

Sre1al Gable 70 The Washington Herald.
Sydney. April lS-The killing and eat
ing Of seven native missionaries by can
nibals is the latest horror added to tn.
grim record OF the New Hcbrides. whicf
were recently visited by a serious vol
canic eruption. The island steamer Ma,
kambo. which arrived here yesterday
brought news of unrest among the ma
tives on Malekula and other islands, cul
minating in a cannibalistic feast
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
SCOTS WIDOW MAY WED.

STs-1al CatIe n The Washington Herald.
London. April lS-There is an interest
ing rum"r going around which. by tn.
persistenry with which IL is heinG re-
peatcd. may have some grounds. II is
To- the effect that Sir James Barrie is
engaged to marry Lady Scott. widow
of Capt Robert Falcon Scott. OF ant
arctic fame.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
TO FETE YANKEE BONIFACES.
Berlin Makes Lavish Preparations
for American HoteImen.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
Berlin. April S.-Lavish preparations
are being made here for the entertain
ment Of the delegation of 9OO American
hotel keepers who are expected to arrive
here the first week in May on their Eu-
ropean tour.
The municipality of Berlin will tender
a luncheon and reception at the city hall
upon their arrival Tho Berlin Hotel
Keepers Association has arranged an
elaborate program, including dinners, the
atrical performances and tours.
The visitors will begin the German sec
ton of their tour with a trip up the
Rhine. They will remain in Berlin until
May Z.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19
BRITON SAYS j. 5.
ISN'T AMERICAN
S. K. Ratclife, of Sociological
Society, Sees Vast Change
Due to immigration.
EARLY TYPES VANISHING
Cleansing of Politics Pointed to as
Indication of Change in Our
National Character.
EARLY TYPES VANISHING
Special o.hse to The Washington Herald.

Special Gable to The Washington Herald.
London. April lS.-In an unusually
| luminous address of absorbing interest to
guished gathering at the Sociological So
ciety, S. X. Radcliffe. secretary OF the So
: ciety, who lately has returned to London
after a trip OF several months in the
! United States. told OF the vast changes
which. he declares. ARE slowly but sIrc-
/ ~ remaking, -ecOnstitUtinG the AmerI-
can State"
That there no longer exists what may
! properly be termed an American nation
is one of the startling conclusions which
Mr. Ratcliffe drew.
He told OF the many Americans OF
which. during the briefest period Of
study. the visitor becomes conscious. and
went on TO declare that during so short
tions anything like homogeneous Amer
lean nation has ceased to exist.
Real L. :. Type VanIshIng.
Through the introduction Of millions
upon millions OF alien workers the real
American type is being swamped." the
speaker asserted. In support of this con-
clusion he says:
IF earlier patches Of immigrants tend
ed to merge into the American popula-
tiOn. which is doUbtful-witness the
Pennsylvania DutCh-the process is no
longer going on now that each European
race has sent enough men and women to
form a community in America.
The separate natiOnalisms are perpetU-
ated: the chief thing the alien learns in
the United States is the conservation OF
his own natinnaIsm. America is not a
melting pot but a pot Of varnish.
The one unmistakable product of the
immigrant process is vast new prole
tariat. living in conditions which repeat
and intensity the Industrial serfdom OF
Europe"
Cleansing of Politics.
Passing from consideration of the
changes being wrought in the national
Mr.. RatCliffe went on to speak OF the
moral. Intellectual and political up-
heavaIs which are remakinG the country.
lie said that. whereas, a few years
ago. the American voter regarded all
politicians as belonging to a class dis
tinguished only for its depravity and
lack Of morality and principles OF late
the moral tone of the whole political
fabric has been raised and voters are
learning how to fight and TO overcome
the boss system. The profession Of poll
tics has been brought into greater eS-
t-"m than It has enjoyed for years.
Not tn" least factor in the intellectual.
moral and consequently. political Up.ift
Of tho nation. he declared. was the ever
growing inhucEC" and prestige Of the
University and tho university man.
The Washington herald., 1914-04-19


London, April 1S.-BUckingham
Palace is the scene of great ac-
tivity in preparation for the
French visit OF King George and
Queen Mary. who make their de-
parture for Paris next Tuesday.
This summer will be a busy one
for the King and Queen. Follow
ing their trip to Paris they go to
Welbeck Abbey next month as
guests of the Duke and Duchess OF
Portland. While there they will
visit Nottingham and other places
in the district.
On June 26 they are to open the
new docks at Hull. following which
they will make an extensive trip
to Scotland.
The Queen is looking forward to
these trips with much interest, as
she is fond of travelling, and has
had but few chances to get away
from London since the coronation
trip to India. three years ago.
Princess Mary, who has not yet
been introduced to society. will not
accompany her parents on their
visit TO Paris.
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Christmas Goodies.

Essential to real Christmas joy is
a good supply Of Candy, Cake, Fruit
and Nuts. These must be had for
the young, the middle-aged and the
old-they all enjoy them. Then,
too, you must have Fireworks for
the little fellows. All of these are
in abundance at Courtney's Ice
Cream Parlor. He has also splen-
did line of Cigars. Tobaccos and Ci-
garettes. A fresh supply of delicious
Bread and Cake every day. These
latter will reduce your Christmas
cooking to a minimum. How about
box of Guth's celebrated Candy
for your lady friend? Try meal ct
our Cafe. Oysters served in any
style.
12-17-2t P S COURTNEY.
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KNIGHTS of Py.hIas Elect Officers

At a called meeting of Kingstree
Lodge, No 81, Knights of Pythias,
held last night, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
Chancellor Commanders. Z
Clarkson.
Vice Chancellor D OBryan.
Prelate-M L Allen.
Master of Work-E c Burgess.
Keeper of R and Sc c Epps.
Master of Finance-P S Courtney.
Master of Exchequer-P H Stoll.
Master-at-Arms-B F Patrick.
Inner Guard-H Riff.
Outer Guard-H U Kinder.
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Notice.

$4,000 stock to select from, con-
sisting of fine Jewelry of every de-
scription, Diamonds, Watches, Clocks,
Silverware, Gold and Silver Handle
Umbrellas, Sterling Silver of every
description, Imported China, Sta
tionery, Cut Glass. Leather Goods,
Novelties of all kinds, and the finest
selection of Christmas Presents ever
displayed in Kingstree, to be sold at
very near wholesale cost. Come
and see my stock before you buy
and save money.
Repairing of all kinds.
Yours to please,
WATTS JEWELRY STORE,
1o.1O.tf Kingstree, S G..
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To Christmas Shoppers:

Call at once and see the beautiful
line of imported Pyrolin Christmas
Novelties at DR. Brockington's Drug
Store. Come before they are picked
over. Hair Receivers, Manicure Sets,
JeweIry Boxes, Etc. Largest line of
Infant Sets white, pink and bluel
ever seen in Kingstree, from 25c up
to $500. Christmas Cards 1c to SC.
Mr. Van Keuren will take pleasure in
showing you our line of unique
Christmas goods. 12-17-2t
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wv
our friend, Col J P Shaw, for a
veritable treat that he brought US
Tuesday morning in the shape of
brains and kidneys and other by
products of those fine. big hogs he
took advantage of this cold snap to
slay. We shall feast on these deli
cacies for several days, thanks to our
friends thoughtful kindness.
MIR Robert Blackman, travelling
agent for the Darlington Cotton Oil
Co and former manager of the
Southern Cotton Oil Company's
mill at this place, died at his home
in Darlington Monday night. Dur
ing the life of the local oil mill, Mr.
Blackman was resident of King
stree and was held in high esteem by
the citizens of the community.
William j Harris, Director of the
Census, announces the preliminary
report of cotton ginned in South
Carolina for crop of 1884, up to
December 8, as 1,230,239 bales for
1914. as compared with 1,160,725
bales up to the same date last year;
for Williamsburg county, 29, l64
bales for 1914 compared with 81 ,4S4
bales cd to the same date in 1913.
The second number of the local
lyceum course was rendered at the
school auditorium here Tuesday
night. The attraction was the ap-
pearance of the Cartwright Brothers,
of the Alkahest Lyceum System,
composed of H E and H G Cart
wright, ] E Charron and Arthur }
Boldoc, musical quartette of ex-
ceptional ability. The programme
embraced eleven selections and each
one was delightfully."- rendered. The
work of Mr. H G Cartwright with
his slice trombone was especially
enjoyable, since this is conceded to
be one of the most difficult of all
wind Instruments to play.
After much persuasion on the
part of our popular hardware deal
er. Mr. w H Carr, he has succeeded
in inducing Mr. j C Dobbin of Rich
mond, Va, brother-in-law of our
enterprising townsman, Mr. Hugh
McCutchen. to bring his famous
badger, Nero, to Kingstree. 1t has
been arranged to hold badger
fight in the cotton warehouse op-
posite the depot, on Tuesday, De-
cember %, at $50 p. m. The own
er. it is said, has standing offer Of
$4,000 to any gentleman. producing
four dogs able to whip his little ami
NAL, weighing only ID pounds, and
this offer is open to any man in
Williamsburg county.
Some of our friends seem to have
forgotten our rule that any money
making enterprise for any purpose
whatsoever is charged for at the
rate of one cent a word. For the
past few weeks we have been flood
ed with requests to run these adver-
tisements free. Just why, we do not
understand. If it were only one call
on our services, we would cheerfully
respond, but anyone who will think
for moment will readily see that
we cannot afford to contribute to
every benevolent enterprise in the
county. Our advertising department
is separate entirely from the news
columns and we cannot afford to let
the latter invade the former. The
rule is very simple: Whenever ad-
mission is charged to the entertain
ment, advertising rates are charged
for the announcement at the rate of
one cent word which barely covers
the actual cost of type-setting and
distribution.
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When you want US to change the
address of your paper it will save
lots of trouble to name the old
as well as the new postoffice. Please
bear this in mind. II
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P S COURTNEY.

He who can always correctly
gauge the cusrent of public opinion
will have no trouble in getting into
the tide of prosperity.
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christmas please bring me some
candy and some apples some nuts
and some oranges thank you for
what you brought me last christmas
| will have to close now goodbye.
Your friend JOHN
KINDER.