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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
SEEKS THE ToRYADo'S SECRET.
Coptemplates 1000 Aerial Trips, Including
One Across The Atlantic.

IT want to get there-right there, into
the business end of the storm where the
tornado IS generated want the tor
nado's secret. its agent. and God helping
me / shall have It, II electricity theI. we
may be able 10 dissipate Jove's most aw-
ful wrath and relieve our great cities Of
their worst nightmare. their ncst insid-
ious and most inplacable foes" TO a re-
porter for the Philadelphia Press.
The man who made this bold and strik-
ing remark is Professor Henry Allen
Hazen. expert meteorologist Of the United
States weather bureau, who has nearly
completed arrane nents for a series of
not less than 1909 high altitude balloon
ascensions 10 be made as often as three
times q day. under a new and original
principle Of gas conservation, with new
scientific instruments made in England
expressly for the purpose. The PROPOSE
ton is now before the Board Of Advisers,
who may be expected TO report on the APP
plicai0n as soon as Professor Langley
secretary Of the Smithsonian, shall re-
turn to his post. Professor Langley him
self is much interested i'm the subject
of free air observation, especially in an
idea he has of sending up sef-registering
instruments to the highest possible alt-
tudes without risking the presence OF
human DelUE IN a bdlloou IIoit1SOI Id
zen, however, regards this method as only
supplementary TO the work Of personal
observation and instrument readings
which he has I'm view. Aerial transit
across the Atlantic ocean is the ultimate
object toward which Professor HaZen's
plans are tending He states unreserved-
" that he will make the trip if he lives.
He is already looking forward to the con-
struction Of a balloon basket in the form
of a completely equipped open boat with
alright compartments. In this vehicle
st jred with food and drink for many
DAYS, the professor will set out without a
qualm of fear. The only apparent diff
Guilty that has ever beset the problem
has been the inability Of the aeronauts
to keep the balloon on a steady horizontal
plane. The rising and falling of the bal
loon can be regulated by an original de-
vice Of Professor Hazens lie Will carry
n bucket at the end Of a long rope, and
water drawn from the ocean will consu-
tute the necessary ballast whenever his
balloon seems TO get more buoyant The
water will be poured out again when
the balloon needs buOyancy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
SUICIDES IN o1D- goRLD ARMIEs
The Largest Number are Officers and the
TAXnrlie SIC hod I. Nv -hooiing.

The Largest Number are Officers and the
Favorita Ste bod Is by shooting.
Startling are the official statistics that
have just been published in Germany
concerning the number Of suicides ia va
rious armies Of the old world, and they
are regarded by the Omaha Bee as a
striking Illustration Of the unpOpularity
Of obligatory military service. 1t seems
that in Austria the average rate for the
year is ~ per 10000 men. The French
come reXt, with ninety-two suicides per
annum for each 100000 men. The German
government gives its rate at siXty-eight,
but these figures are generally believed
TO be below the actual number, as the
impression prevails In military circles
throughout Europe that the suicides In
the German army are more frequent even
than In that OF Austria ltalys quota
IS given at forty-hye, whhe lhat OF
Russia does not exceed twenty, hgure
mat is obviously far below the truth
Belgium gives its rate at twenty-lour'
Spain at fourteen and England AT twenty
three. most of the suicides In the brush
army occurring out in India. reiharha-
bic fact is that. Notwithstanding the ma
iority of suicides are popularly DeHeFeu
10 be attributable to tyranny on the part
of the officers, yet Il is precisely among
the officers that the largest number OF
self-inhicted victims is 10 be found.
The favorite method Of suicide Is by
shooting, either with rifle or revoiver.
Next comes drowning and after tnat
hanging, while of late large hummer
of officers and men have taken thelf
lives by throwing themselves IN front
OF railway trains. II has also been hotea
that. whereas the smallest number OF
suicides takes place I'm the winter the
LARGEST number occurs in the broillng
hot months Of July and August
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
SOME RELIGIOUS NOTES
Regarding the General News In the
Churches.

Regarding the General News in the
Churches.
The annual Convention Of Christians at
work IN the United States and Canada
viii be held under the auspices OF the
International Christian Workers Associa-
uon this year In Atlanta, Ga, for seven
Gays, November 9-l5.
The growth of Methodism in Europe
appears IN the fact that nearly $50 Metho-
dist Episcopal preachers received their
appointments from Bishop Vincent for
their years work.
The revocation OF the Edict Of Nantes
was commemmorated last week by
conference of Nomen's Huguenot AUX
iliaries of he Franco-American Evan
gellzatiOn Society in the Marble Col
legiate Church of New York. Addresses
were delivered by Drs. John Hail and
ID. j. BurrelL
The meeting Of the Missionary Council
OF the Protestant Episcopal Church, when
was 10 have been held IN San Francisco
this fell. was held instead In Chicago last
week Delegates from every diocese IN
the country and all but two Of the bishops
were present a number OF papers OF
special interest were read, ana the as
rucgIOnS were NAAudblfs A'inAA'f " ehANN-f
of North Dakota. in discussing missions
ina cities said that rescue missions with
their billiard rooms and tables. etc. might
be very well. but God forbid that the
Church saloon should be approved. IT
lis said that these words received a very
warm response.
Announcement is made that the fifteenth
Episcopal Church Congress Will be held
at Chickering Hall, New York, November
14th-17th. At the request Of the Bishop
of New York, Bishop Dudley, OF Kentucky
will preside Among the questions for
discussion are: What Shall be Done With
the Salooni upon which Dr. Rainsford
and Or. McKim are TO write and Robert
Graham and others are to speak; Moral
and Religious Education in the Episcopal
Schools, TO be opened by Drs Robert 5.
Barrett and John G. Bacchus, with Pro-
fessor Boyesen and Mr.. Hamilton W.
Maybe among the speakers; Use and
Abuse of Ritual; the Ethics Of Doctrinal
Subscription: the Doctrine OF the Suf-
nciency Of the Bible and What it Involves,
TO be opened by Drs. j. /. Peters. G.. If.
S. WalpOle and Leighton Parks; The
Duty Of the Anglican Churches Towards
Roman Catholic Countries, TO be opened
by the Rev. Hall Harrison and Thomas
Richie, ID. j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
The Mnrld's Progress.

NJ. Oillot. a Partisan telegrapher, has
over come the difficulties In the way OF
long distance telephoning under the water.
and il is said that with his invention tele-
phoning between Paris and New York
viii be easily accomplished.
At the Photographic Exhibition in Pail
Mall g. tontrlvance for showing stereos-
coplc views on the screen has attracted
some attention. Ii Is the invention OF
Mr.. Anderton. A biennial lantern Is en-
ployed, with polarizer fitted TO each OBJ
iectlve the two being at right angles 20
one another The spectator looks at the
pictures through a double eyepiece having
polarizers placed at right angles TO each
other, and the effect IS that the eyes zee
separate pictures, which combine 70 pro-
duce the stereoscopic effect. Mr.. Andcr-
ton uses a screen Of silver foil. The effect
Il said TO be very interesting, as the pie
lures when examined by naked eye have
every line doublei and are blurred; but
khen examined with the eyepieces the OBJ
jects are seen clearly with the stereo-
scopic eftect.-Engiish Mechanic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
snllniers cnnsrd by LIehlnIng.

In the forest Of Nemours a tree was
once struck two pieces were rent from
us trunk The smaller was tossed
10 distance OF fifty feet and the larger,
which eighteen men could not move 10 a
distance OF twenty feet or so in an op-
posite tack. an 1898 the topgaIlant mast
OF H. NJ. $. Rodney was hit by Hash
and literally cut up into chips, the sea
being strewn with the fragments as II
the carpenter had been sweeping their
shavings overheard. Shortly before the
topmasts Of a. NJ. $ Hyaciuthe had suf-
iered Ia similar manner, and when the
THIGHS underwent a like visitation I'm Rio
herbOr Captain titzroy described the
ioretop mast as "a mere collection OF
,ons spiinters almost like reeds.-Cham-
bers Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
RsLIe1o, or FAcr

,.,...i.o Of Allegiance in Practical
Lie.
,..-. "A, divided into two parts the one
..raari and one eternal; one seen and
..r.- unseen. the one practical and
.. ut.r tns spiritual; and in this great
u...ag az che practical and spiritual
r... mus. be a profound ana earnest
.lr-sI1u of how the practical and
......l can Doe turned into the spiritual.
r.... can be no such thing as body
-.. soul. ttere is soul I'm the body. There
ro such thing as matter and
.... here can be spirit In body, and
t- tIe revelation Of God you cannot
.a Son of God and man; 10 is the
e NJ God iu man: so there cannot be
division of allegiance in mans pracu-
... lIfe There is no contradiction ana
...acnnism between what men call faith
I'D work missions and money between
..s daily occupation with his hdhus
and Intelligence and mans silent occupa-
.. with the invisible Cod one - put
Odd. .,,rrseiou and outcome Of the other.
.. fe Cnc's business 30 understand that
..r..tiauitv rs q religion Of iact' that
r.H.ion illustrates, realizes the prac-
..- Incarnation which is presented 10
.r in an the divine love which haunts
.. flir chambers OF mans Imagination.
believe there rests a profound respon-
...tr upon us an this generation TO
.. mon the real relationship which
...sts between outward things In their
.... life and the inward and spiritual
blinds which seek thus TO express them
....- through the avenues of matter.
.r .t.r relationship between the outward
..1 Visible things and the inward and
..r-ral things IL may De that men or
..a world to-day, the great body OF ousl-
...s men who are Christian themselves
..r. of an should understand that these
...r-s fn which they make their money,
..r that all these accumulated means,
.-+ these things are not all in all OF
.arsnIves. that they cannot be inah-
... that human commerce is not made
.. the ability. nor for the possibility,
..t men may gather something from
....r feflow-men, but that they may give
..-..fhinr. that commerce is the Oppor-
t.r.ty Given 10 men TO realize that great
t.t and principle Of universal interde-
rar1.rce. 1t SIS the duty Of the hour ana
#. privileged opportunity Of all Chils-
liam teachers. by personal and direct
...rte 10 set. forth the great principle
.-..t fine mere possession OF resources
..4 sr.cogs i'm business are not suihcient
t. n christian life, and that these are
,.r-frv means Tor marking this eternal
.......rebfp iu man. and that the agEre-
t.I ..f formulated results OF time
In. rift of God for the privileged
r-,yy,oss Of building up the spiritual ana
pnssen things that are eterna' -0lshop
fegsuns.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12

Soothing is harder than to forgive q
malicious wrong. a harm done us IN
matter where we know we were right.
Sin EIIey Wimot was an English
U.r.uet widely known az leader in
t..a' fa and a man Of great personal
dignity and force of character. Having
l... distinguished chief justice Of the
Count 0f Common Pleas, he was often
consulted by frIeLds as to perpieung
f.. questions.
.u one occasion a statesman came TO
.n Ono great excitement over an injury
just inflicted on him. He told the story
with warmth. and used strong epithets
.1 describing the malice which had in
Ictel the wrong
"Is not my indignation righteous? ne
...I impcuously "Wil DO not be manly
sent such an injury
I." was tue calm reply. ut viii
le manly 90 resent it,; but it Will be
.e to forgive it,
+.. answer was so unexpected and
t' Convincing that the statesman had
H' a.H.1er word 10 say. He afterwards
confessed TO a friend that Sir Eeadley's
caused bis anger 10 suddenly
leaving him different and a
.r man.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12

Bishop Warren, in a talk at the Genesee
conference wednesday night, told the
following story:
once asked a man in Colorado to give
me some money for church WORK he
said that he could not; that ne "ahteu
the money TO buy some more lana'
What for?" ] asked.
ITO raise more corn.
What for?"
ITO fatten more hogs
What for?"
ITO get more money.
what forg'
ITO buy more land.
what forg'
'To raise more corn
What for?'
ITO fatten more
But that is the story-land, corn, hogs
land. corn, hogs.-Bufaio Courier.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
EVERY NAN 4 FIGHTER.
The Metabeles, Who Have Risen Against
English ColOnists in Africa.


English Colonisls in Africa.
About three years ago the %arlike and
intelligent Metabeles, OF Mashonaland,
threatened a war upon the English colo
nists in that country, but, listening 10 the
cOuusels of their king, the wise LOben-
eula. the trouble was warded off. But
the grumblings of the fighting men con-
tuued. They partially believed Loben-
gula's EXPLANATION of the course he was
pursuing. He had told them that his
ambassadors TO England said that for
every droD Of English blood shed, fresh
Englshman would spring into being. The
medicine men said, Let us kill these here
and see If what they say VIII happen,
but Lobengula's cOunsels prevailed. The
FESTIVE feeling finally grew beyond that
sable monarch's control and now the ca
bic brings news Il at the young men have
risen and are marching upon Forts Veto
ria, Salisbury. Tul and the others. COM
prising the foreign military system In that
country II the uprising Is not speedily
suppressed England has serious job on
hand. The Metabeles are Of the same
stock as the Zulus Their military or
ganzatlon Is almost perfect. The popula-
ti0n Of Matabeleland proper Is about 200.-
90. The standing army rs said by the
Pittsburg Dispatch 90 number 1900 divid-
ca into ferals or regiments and command
ed by Indunas What Is more. these fell
lows can fight. They are born soldiers,
and as the troops are almost as thorough
~ organized as the British they will
make quite struggle. The favorite
weapon is the assegai or spear, but many
are e0lYpped with good guns and know
enough 20 pick out their men TO shoot at
when doing battle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
Lnnlslana q Lnmher stnte.

Louisiana. according to one who has
Investigated th.. subject. g. entitled %
rank as great lumber state, having
within her bounds 5000 900 feet Of excel
lent timber ard the prediction is maze
that before many years pass sugar as the
leading industry OF the state will give
way to lumber. In cypress Louisiana Is
eepecially rieh. This wood is durable and
mach ir demand for interior decorations.
Nine million feet OF cypress alone VIII
h. used in New orleans and CHER bust
ness centers Of the State this year. The
long-leaf pine is anolher tree tha'
furnishes useful wood.-New York Even
ing Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12

..Hans as such ought TO have q
e 90 see man perfected I'm
H1 s1u no see "a human being
'F otefWork on lack of food. or
Hed arl bloatcd by SIM ought
'.. blow. lt IS "a wrong lnhlct-
..e race. against which every mem
.. Has right % protest. Many
.rr their own bodies, saying II
gaze iao consequences" But the mat
lat end there. He who wrongs
body has no monopoly OF the
r. Every sin against the body
' if ever 10 become a parent
t,eF the race which postpones
M ,... Dr. perfection. and so prolongs
h., '' %, SIN and suffering. The New
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12

ur. Individual and with the nation
o.a HHa ln the simple truth that
f..t lr f0r a man or a nation.
ta. lI. "Ie-impslse has been given
$780,. Fus touch from that ont.
"a $500. haad Of God which Is never
are 49,, from us-in this simple truth
for 100 49,. ~ che possibilities II that life
ln 49, .,iAfdual. for The nation. which
n,os..,...'' Gwen environment and in the given
accom-. % Time shall unfold itself i'm
n-eee W.i1 the plan OF Him who
he No. ga from the beginning In
Ian pst,,.i christian men and OF Christ
ana eyb5t,,' God embodies his own truth.
'-'''0''s his own thought OF what is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
essential for the life OF those sons Of God
who are the sons OF men.
Sinndfnsines.

"Be ye steadfast" in your con-
wctions aud pronounced in heir defense
even though men count you narrow
obstinate. etc.--"be We steadfast. unmova-
bie"--not the slaves OF the world, not UNI
stable as water, not labering TO shape
yourself as the world or fashion, or the
like would have YOU to be, and always
aboundlrg in the work Of the Lord, for
asmuch as We know that your labor Is
not In vain In the Lord DIR. John Han.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-12
rooD FOR REFLECTION.

FOOD FOR REFLECTION.
ryrRrp From rHs RELIGIOUS
AND erSEsAl PRESS
,,,,.5.u, on Religious and Moral
s,n,,e,. which are worthy A''"-
,.on from the Thoughtful
TnfliinG Love.
. .-. % Lord. OF tenderness
.rae.s and Che might 800.
.. b.. born where soiI""S i'0'''
..hnuc.s in night
..... but change IS not Of Ihee'
... remaiu'st me same
... ... infinite consiah,y'
,.t rHmm SIS Shy name'
c.... ..r beloved iaintng is'
.... be- she very strong
-... INCEST up her weaknesses
..I f.arcst Der aiong'
-.5 rsnst nos laia piNniF
r. goodness and in grace
....s ....rs cannot alter tae''
r cycles cannot alter IN.' 10
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-09
Veteran Firemen,s Association.


A meeting of the Veteran Firemen's
Association was held last evening, Vice
President Plaisted in the chair.
Jabez NJ. Stevens, of Washington
Hooks and Josiah W. Baker of Eagle
Hooks were elected members
The association will meet at 537 Con-
gress street. Sunday, at a. M, with
badge, to attend memorial service. J.
W. Plaisted, G. II. Leighton and B. A.
Norton were appointed a uniform com
mittee.
A. j. Cummings was appointed a COM
mittee of one to meet the Fourth of Ju-
ly committee. ~a3
These donatios were received and
thanks extended:
Portrait Of George and Martha Washington
from Charles Ell. Lowell.
Copies of the Ulster County Gazette, 1900,
and Massachusetts, Seminal, 1888, from Abb
on P. Waite.
Copy Of Portland Daily Advert ser, July 6,
1866, from L. M. Blake.
Picture of Eagle engine No. 8, Bangor, Me-,
from Casco Engine Company No. 5.
Enginemen fire hats, from E. A. Miles.
Picture of life net from w. j. Sylvester.
Flag of Washington Hook and Ladder Com
pany, from G. P. C0yell
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-09
PERSONAL.

Sheriff Cram and Deputy Plummer are
fishing at Bethel.
State Treasurer Beal was at the Fal-
mouth yesterday.
G. W. 7. Cooling has gone to Chicago.
He will return next Tuesday.
National Bank Examiner Charles P.
Hatch, of Buckfeld, was at the Falmouth
yesterday,
Mr.. George A. Harmon, with party
of friends, is trying his luck as an angler
on the Megalloway.
Marshal Trickey yesterday put John
W. Ball on as special policeman. He
will make good one.
Deputy Sheriff G.. M. Wormell, of
Bethel, is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W.
F. Stone, for a few days.
Miss Frances NJ. Jenkins has accepted
the clerkship to the city assessors and
will assume the office July LIST.
W. A. R. Boothby of Wateryille, Col.
!. S. Bangs of Waterville and Geo. F.
Thompson of Lewiston were at the Fal-
mouth yesterday, III
Mr.. David M. Yeomans has resigned
as President and General Manager of
the Maine Automatic Lighting Company
and has gone West on matters connected
with the light in Ohio.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-09
Board of Health.

The Board of Health is abating the
nuisance in the vicinity of Smith street,
where the deaths in the Farr family oc-
CURED from diphtheria. The vault in
the adjoining Sargent building has been
condemned and orders given for the
thorough draining of all vaults in the
neighborhood. The board will ascertain
whether the water closets in : the Farr
house drain into the public sewer or
not. The flats at the foot of Mechanic
street are said to be poisoned by private
drains. If that is SO those drains should
be attended to.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-09
The Reform School Cottage.

The new cottage at the Reform School
was formally opened Wednesday evening
in the presence of large number of in
vited guests from this city and else
where. A short tour of inspection was
made about the building and all joined
in praise of it's beauty and attractiveness
as home for the boys who are to occu-
Ply it. The party then passed to the
school room, where after singing by the
boys, Supt. Harrington stated briefly the
purpose of the establishment of the cot
tage and expressed the satisfaction
which should be felt by all friends of the
school that this goal of their ambition
toward which they had SO long striven
had at last been reached. @r
Hon. Fred Atwood of the executive
council congratulated the boys and the
school on the possession of SO pleasant a
home and assured them of the constant
! interest which was maintained in their
welfare by the Governor and council.
Mr.. Y. r. Foss made motion which
was seconded by Mr.. j. "A. King and
unanimously agreed to the effect that the
new building should bear sign with the
| words Harrington Cottage inscribed
| upon it as a fitting recognition of the
untiring zeal and faithfulness with
which the present superintendent has
sought to advance the welfare of the
boys.
Other congratulatory remarks were
made by Mrs. Annie M. S. Halves, DR..
Alfred King, Mrs. L P. Warren and Mr..
G. P. Trickey.
Letters of regret were received from
Gov. Cleaves, Councillor King, Hon. W.
W. Bolster of Auburn and others. Miss
Griffin of New Gloucester sang charming
ly several selections which added much
to the enjoymentsof the evening. After
the closing exercises, refreshments were
served and the guests departed feeling
that the state has done its duty we'll in
providing such a home for its youthful
| wards.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-09
The Scottish Rite.

The Scottish Rite bodies gathered at
the Asylum yesterday afternoon. A
number of candidates were initiated in
Yates Lodge, and the 9TH to 18th degrees
worked. Portland Council worked the
18th and 18th degrees. A fine supper
was served, and in the evening candi-
dates were admitted to Dunlap Chapter
and the 18th and 18th degrees worked.
Today the Maine Council and Maine Con-
sistory will hold meetings, and ban
quet will be served at o'clock.
The Portland daily press., 1893-06-09
Widening Forest Avenue.

The county commissioners yesterday
forenoon held an informal hearing on
the question of damages to be caused by
the proposed widening of Forest avenue.
The following appeared at the hearing;
Captain Harmon for himself.
L. NJ. Webb for Miss Abbie Jones.
E. G. Jordan for Samuel Jordan heirs and
Miss Mary Cook.
Daniel H. Reed for himself.
F. P. Sp0sedo for himself.
F. v. Matthews for the Odd Fellows
John Scanlon for himself.
Dennis TOlan for himself.
All those owning land at Woodfords
agreed that they should want to get fifty
cents foot for all that is taken, though
they admitted that they would object to
having the assessors place that value on
it.
Mr.. Chas. S. Foss said his land is
worth twenty cents foot. 81
Other parties made no figures as to the
value of their property.
The commissioners will make their de-
cision later.