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His Reason.
From Life.

From Lie.
"And so you refuse even to make tho
effort to enter into socfety?"
In response 70 his friends protest the
tall, handsome man bowed in silent as
sent.
"It is too much to ask. !" he said IT have
spent a life in hard work and 1 need the
rest" &c
His friend laughed. Nonsense" he re-
Piled. You are in the prime of life, have
accumulated millions and are just the man.
What is the particular thing that makes
you hesitate?"
III you must KNOW" said the other, ut
is this: don't know whether to wear a
Tuxedo coat with a white tie or whether a
black waistcoat should ever be worn with
full dress or not. Is 1t proper to wear a
black tie with a dress coat, or a white tie
with a white waistcoat, a black tie with
a black waistcoat? Shall say 'waistcoat'
or vest and shall say full dress or
evening dressr Do want velvet or a
silk collar on my coat, and when shall I
wear an opera hat and when a silk hat /?
Would 1t be proper to wear an opera hat
with q sweater or silk hat with flannel
shirt. II 1t right to wear a frock coat be-
fore breakfast, and how many studs shall
I have In my shirt bosom? Again, shall
my shirt cuffs be round OF square? Some
say round, some say square. These are
questions that torture me. No, no, my
friend, I cannot take up this burden
And his friend shook his hand in silent
sympathy. He understood at last.
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OUR BIRD ARCHITECTS.
Wire, Hairpins and Other Odd Material
Sometimes Used.

From the Philadelphia Record.
Four or five years ago a pigeons nest
was found on the roof of the Crystal Pal
ace which was full of hairpins and bits of
wire. But pigeon is always one of the
most careless of all nest builders, and it's
spring residence is generally made up Of
the toughest bits of stick piled together so
carelessy that it is often possible to see
the eggs through the bottom of the rude
platform. Wire by itself would seem to
be of little use for a nest built on any
place where a firm foundation was not
easily obtainable, yet there is a nest in
London museum which, though built origi-
naly on masthead, is almost entirely
composed of steel wire. This is a cormo-
rants nest, which was found on the mast
head of the British warship Syblle. The
Sybille, 1t may be remembered, was wrecked
off Lambert's bay, in the Cape Colony,
about two years ago. The nest was found
last year by party of men and officers
from one of the Ships the South African
station. The center is of sea weed, but the
whole framework OF the nest is of steel
wire from the rigging, together with few
strands of rope. How the bird managed
to wrench the stout wire off the rigging is
a puzzle.
Another wire nest is in the museum at
Brisbane. 1t came from the station of Mr.
George Taylor at Merino Downs, near
Roma. This gentleman had a pet magpe
winch uSeu 10 go OH INTO the WOODS TO
build coming home again after it's nesting
duties were over. Wanting a young mag
pie for a friend, the birds owner followed
his pet and found it's nest in a lofty gum
tree A boy was sent up the tree. He came
down with a bird and reported that the
nest was all made of wire. His assertion
being laughed at, he went up again, cut
the branch off and brought the nest down
to prove his words. What he had said
was perfectly true. The nest almost
entirely constructed of bits of fine wire
ingeniously twisted together. small
piece of fine wire netting served for a mat
tress at the bottom of the nest, and over
this was laid straw.
Our British magpie has a bad character
as a shocking thief Ordinarily these evil
traits only appear when the bird is in cap
tivity, but occasionally a wild maybe is
guilty of larceny. lady living near Ep-
ping went for a picnic in the forest. After
lunch the party wandered away and when
the lady came back her lace handkerchief
which she had left on the ground, was gone
No one could imagine where 1t had disap-
peared to. Some weeks later a boy. plumber
ing magpie's nest near the scene of the
luncheon discovered the missing handker-
chief roughly woven into the fabric of the
nest.
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By Rail to Athens.
rom the New York Evening Post.


Athens, the only capital in Europe which
cannot be reached by the main trunk lines
is separated by several hundred miles from
the European main railway system, OF
which Brindisi. Salonica and Constantinople
may be regarded as the three southern ter
mini. There is now projected line from
Athens to Salonica. which will put the
Greek metropolis in direct connection with
the whole continent. 1t Is to have the
standard continental gauge Of four feet
eight inches. and when it Is completed 1t
will be possible to run through carriages
from Calais to Athens. The Greek capital
will then be within three days of London
At present the quickest route between the
two cities. by way Of Brindisi and Patras,
occupies five days. and involves a sea voy-
age almost as long as that between Brin-
dist and Egypt. Hitherto Athens has been
the only European capital to which there
is not q daily mail from Great Britain, q
privilege enjoyed even by Tangier, in that
semi-civiiixed country Morocco. That re-
proach Will cease with the opening Of the
new line. which will enable tourists to
reach the classic ground moro rapidly, more
conveniently and more cheaply.
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UNCLE SANS OLDEST CITY.
Santa Fe, N. M, Antedates jamestown
and Plymouth.

From the Santa Fe New Mexican.
The Villa Real de Santa Fe de San Fran
cisco de Assist, to give its full Spanish
name, is the historic city of Santa Fe, the
seat of the government of the territory of
New Mexico. well a county seat and
the see of archbishop of the Roman
Catholic Church. and enjoys the distinction
of being the Oldest town and the Oldest
capital within the United States. Its per-
manent settlement by Europeans antedates
the founding of jamestown, and also the
landing of the Pilgrim fathers at Plymouth
more than twenty years.
The thrilling and romantic incidents COM
posing it's story, the protracted and
bloody struggles with hordes of savage In
dams, the capture and pillage by hostile
Pueblos in 1850, the general massacre of
missionaries and explorers and fight of the
governor and a few followers in the night
to Ell P2So, the reSarvlnS of some of the
handsomest maidenS for wives of favored
warriors the Dissertation and destruction
of the Christian churches and the restora-
ton of the worship of snakes and stone
idols the rcconquest of Diego de Vargas
twelve years later, the terrible punishment
visited upon the rebellious Pueblos, the
change from Spanish rule to the rule of the
triumphant republic of Mexico, the capture
by the United States forces under General
kearny and the building of old Fort Marcy
In 1915, the stirring scenes accompanying
the distribution of the immense traffic of
the Santa Fee trail, the wild deeds of des-
peradoes and the fabulous hazards at cards
in the days before the advent of the rail-
road afford the material for an epic poem
of deep interest.
The governors palace surpasses in his
toric interest and value any other place or
object in the United States. 1t antedates
the settlement of jamestown by nine years
and that of Plymouth by twenty-five, and
has stood during the 800 years since ito
erection N
with no claim upon the interest of human
thing of historic Importance in the south
ity except Ole bare fact of it's continued
existence. but as the living center of ev-
erything Of historic Importance in the
southwest. Through all that long period
whether under the control of Spain the
Pueblos. Mexico or the United States, it
has been the seat of power and authority
whether the ruler was called viceroy, cap
tain general, political chief. department
commander or governor, and whether he
presided over kingdom, province a de-
partment or a territory, that has been his
official residence.
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CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.

The close of the contest for new members
in the Christian Endeavor Society of the
Gurley Memorial Presbyterian Church was
the occasion last Wednesday evening for
celebration which it is thought will long be
remembered by the participants. The con-
test was held during the months of March,
April and the early part of May, and re-
suited in victory for the Greens The
celebration took the form of a banquet.
Shortly after o'clock Miss Ada Powell
played a march and the leader of the win
ming side, escorted by the president, led the
way into the lecture room of the church,
where the table WAS laid for seventy guests.
The pastor, Rev. J. Russell Nerbrycke, ana
his wife. the officers and members of the
society followed. Arriving at their places
all remained standing while the pastor said
grace.
A bountiful supper had been prepared
by the social committee. under the direc-
ton of Mrs. II. Z. Doyle with the assist
ance of Mrs. Butler, president of the
Ladies Aid Society. and several other ladies
of the church. The table extended along
the north side of the room, having a wing
at either end, and was tastefully decorated
with ferns, vines and vases of flowers. The
flower committee. under Miss Helen Gray.
had charge of the decorations and placed
at each plate a pink carnation. In addition
to this each guest found card bearing
his or her name. and a souvenir in the form
OF nutshell, both tied with the colorS OF
the winning side green"
Near the close of the supper the toast
master. Mr.. Fred. F. Reisner was intro
duced by the president. The first toast
was responded to by Miss Meta Roeben, in
honor Of the Green's" and she was followed
by her friendly rival. Miss Grace Burger,
leader of the Blues" The new members
were then represented by Miss Anna An
derson, one of their number. Looking
Backward was the next toast to which
DIR. E. NJ. Finch, one of the charter men,
bers, responded. He spoke of the work OF
the society in the past
The president of the society then followed
with Looking Forward as his subject.
He presented the society with volume
Gently revised, and copy of the original
constitution. The pastor then spoke of
The Endeavorer Outside the Society,"" and
Mr.. Hermon c. Metcalf, secretary OF the
District Union, responded to the toast, "Our
Union"
The speakers were heartily appIauded
throughout their remarks. and at the close
program had been arranged the first num-
Der of which was piano solo by Miss
Mabel Thomson. Mr.. Metcalf related sew
eral amusing incidents. and Miss Ellen 1.
King rendered a vocal solo. Two humor
Gus recitations were given by Miss Edith
Thomson, and as a closing feature Mr.. A.
H. DeRiemer sang a comic song. MT L. I.
Doyle also sang a song.
After vote of thanks had been extended
to the ladies for their assistance the rest
OF the evening was spent In social inter-
course.
A large number of Christian Endeayorers
from the First Baptist Church took g. troll
ley ride to Rockville Wednesday evening,
.ta N II
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with @. q. flags, borrowed from union
headquarters for the occasion. The pastor
of the church, Rev. Chas. F. Winbagler. ana
Mrs. Winbigler accompanied the party. On
arrival at Rockville ice cream and cake
were served by a caterer, and after An
hour or more spent in strolling around tho
town the party returned to the city.
A pleasant evening was spent recently by
the young people Of Union M. q. Church q.
the home Of Miss Bessie E. Taylor, presi-
dent Of the Christian Endeavor Society:
Several guessing games were played ana
musical selections were rendered by Misses
Alice Lee Roche, Sadie Clokey. Elsie Roche,
Blanche Clokey, Augusta Swan. Mabel
King and Mr.. John Eiker. A brief talk
was given by Rev. Dr. Murray, the new
pastor of the church.
At the meeting of the Christian Endeavor
Society of Calvary Baptist Church last
Tuesday evening Mr.. T. c. Cross delivered
his lecture on Sowing the Wind" with
original chart drawings illustrating the ex'
periences of a young man VINO left ms couh-
try home and took up his residence In the
city. At the close of the lecture Mrs. T..
H. Brockway sang a solo in an effective
manner.
The Christian Endeavor topic for tomor-
row is Gold. or God?" The Scripture les
son is to be found at Luke, 1S:1S-3O.
+ President Owen P. kellar of the District
tan Endeavor meeting at the Fourth Pres
byterian Church last Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Looms of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society of Calvary Baptist
Church have gone to Tucson, Ariz, for the
benefit Of the health of Mrs. Loomis.
The Christian Endeavor meeting at the
First Methodist Protestant Church last
Sunday evening was led by Mr.. Irving p.
Tade, chairman of the union lookout COM
mittee.
Miss Rosa P. Mertz of 1850 Sth street
northwest has been elected corresponding
secretary of Memorial Baptist c. f. So
ciety, to fill the vacancy caused by the res
ignation of Miss Marie l.. Warn. who has
returned to her former home at gainesville,
Ohio.
The Christian Endeavor Society of West
Street Presbyterian Church was visited
last Sunday evening by Mr.. J. M. Pickens
and Mr.. H. c. Metcalf, first vice presi-
dent and recording secretary, respectively,
, of the District Union.
The Christian Endeavor Society of Yer
mont Avenue Christian Church gave a
pleasant lawn party and strawberry festi-
val at the home of Mr.. George w. Stose,
sol Quincy street, recently. The lawn was
prettily decorated with lanterns.
At the annual business meeting of the
Y. p. S. c. E. of the New York Avenue
Church the following officers were elected
to serve for the coming year: President,
Mr.. HOLLYWOOD G. Johnson; vice president.
Miss Edith Simonson: recording secretary,
Miss Katherine Baird; corresponding sec
rotary, Mrs Edw. Tarring; treasurer, Miss
Amelia Wurdeman; missionary treasurer,
Miss Lille Musser. The society has recent
ly assumed the partial support of an Alas
kan lad now about to enter Park College,
Missouri. preparatory to future work in
his native country.
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}D7MEaE@ben e.l

Alphonsa Kendrick as leader. Virginia
Boulger of the intermediate department
gave a motion exercise to the accompani.
ment Of My Faith Looks Up to Thee,
which was sung by Miss Larcomb.
In addition to the above exercises there
were recitations by Edward Cabell of the
intermediate department.; Five Little Be-
ginners," by Helen Shanahan, Rebecca
Henderson, Estelle Cummings, Ella Wat
kins and Ruth St. Clair of the primary
department, and Wallace Kimban. Leroy
Wolf and Richard Gessford of the primary
department, and several songs by the
school. The invocation was by the pastor,
Rev. E. Hez Sven. and the scripture read
ing by the superintendent, Mr.. r. " Hen
derson. Miss Mabel Simpson presided at
the piano The collection, which was Tor
missions amounted to $50
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Not a Repeater.

From the Chicago News.
These old proverbs make me weary"
sighed the professor.
whats the matter nowf" queried tho
other half of the sketch.
Here's one that says History repeats
ITSELF replied the learned person, and
any schoolboy knows that isn't true.
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Lucky Inspiration.

From the Chicago Tribune
Young Bride Cooking over the new house,
why, Herbert, do you call this little pig
eonhole shoe closet?"
Young Husband-"My love. that will hold
a hundred pairs of shoes of the size you
wear"
Young Bride-'Well, perhaps you are
right It's neat and coy, anyway
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The Australian colonies have q greater
railway M1eAGe, in proportion to popula-
don, than any other part OF the world.
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BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.

meeting of the Junior Local Assembly
was held at ST. Johns parish hall last Mon
day evening. Addresses were delivered by
Rev. w. G. Davenport of Emmanuel
Church. Anacostia and Mr. George w.
Salter of st. Johns Chapter. The meeting
was made an echo meeting of the tri-
diocesan convention which was held at
Centerville. Md. last month.
Arrangements are being made by some of
the Washington brotherhood chapters for
sending their delegates to the next national
brotherhood convention, which meets at
Denver Col, during October.
The executive committee of the local as
sembly will hold an Important meeting
next Monday evening in the rector's study
of St Johns Church, corner of 10th and H
streets northwest.
Mr. William B. Everett ir. of Grace
Chapter, this city, has recently been ap-
pointed member of the national executive
committee of Junior Brotherhood CHAPTERS
and Will have direct supervision of the ill.,
Nor chapters of the diocese of Washing
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A large number of Christian Endeavorers
from the First Baptist Church took q troll
ley ride to Rockville Wednesday evening,
starting from 18th and F streets at !
o'clock. The cas Was prettily decorated
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Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Loomis of the Chris
tian Endeavor Society of Calvary Baptist
Church have gone to Tucson, Ariz., for the
benefit Of the health of Mrs. Loomis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

The Christian Endeavor meeting at the
First Methodist Protestant Church last
Sunday evening was led by Mr.. Irving L.
Tade, chairman of the union lookout COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

President Owen p Kellar of the District
Christian Endeavor Union led the Chris
tan Endeavor meeting at the Fourth Pres
byterian Church last Sunday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

Miss Rosa P Mertz of 1850 Sth street
northwest has been elected corresponding
secretary of Memorial Baptist c. E. So
ciety, to fill the vacancy caused by the res
ignation of Miss Marie l.. Warn, who has
returned to her former home at gainesville,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

A measuring sociable was given by North
Capitol Epworth League recently in I'll:
lecture room of the church. There was a
large attendance and the occasion proved
success both socially and financially. At
the regular monthly business meeting of
the North Capitol Chapter. last Monday
night. Miss Hester r. Bunch first vice
president. was elected delegate to the I'e
troit convention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

The Christian Endeavor topic for tomor-
row is Gold or God?" The Scripture les
son is to be found at Luke, 1880.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

The Christian Endeavor Society of West
Street Presbyterian Church was visited
last Sunday evening by Mr.. J. M. Pickens
and Mr.. H. c. Metcalf first vice presi-
dent and recording secretary, respectively,
of the District Union
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13

IIi.S, I'd nv tho onthnr and o,har arti.ts New
YnrI. Funk & Waenaiis cnmpany ave"
ms Is ra,nef uehIa.e ,opi: :, anu IA INC
man MI Hiih'n Id. i'a'iuieu - ueHoa'e,s.
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'ei. " TIC III" mo .. W me INC a,lu'een.'
Oh ai's arc NV ai,oee.ne. nNo .,ose m,non
are III 'oeue openiS 'l o'io. e'e@'
are certain h.a''eis III e'iuehee III INC
french capi.ai "licn spring from .ne
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with g. e. flags. borrowed from union
headquarters for the occasion. The pastor
of the church, Rev. Chas. F. Winbigler. and
Mrs. Winbigler accompanied the party. On
arrival at Rockville ice cream and cake
were served by a caterer, and after An
town the party returned to the city.
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him back to her ends in a serious crisis.
which separates them forever. 1t is the
inevitable conflict and, perhaps, the newt
able end.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-02-17

the local railroad service has been tied
up almost comp ely.
seochest ter. n. " Feb 17-There is 10
in hes of snow on the grO57nd and the
blizzard is stih raging.
PiEtsburg. Pa, Feb. IL aiftsburg is
in the grip of a cold wave. ncavy snow
aud flood Luckily the high water
missed tire danger point and beyond
flooai1g fie lowlands and causing in
cCnvci nee to owners of plants along
the river from no damage was dOne.
During the night a fierce snow and wind
storm developed and today there is a
weather prevails. Street car service has
been seriously impeded and all trains
east and west are from two to four
hours late
Philadelphia, Feb. IA storm savor-
ing of blizzard which reached this city
last evening and ragged with unremitting
force during the greater part of the
night still prevails today, but in a some
what milder degree. During the night
snow fell to depth OF six inches and
the temperature dropped to 20 degrees
at o'clock this morning.
Railroad and street railway traffic is
badly handicapped and telegraph and
telephone service is crippled.
This is municipal election day
throughout the state and one effect of
the storm has been to lessen the vote.
Milwaukee. Wis, Feb. 13.-Ther-
mometers la this city registered from
10 to is below zero this morning. the
coolest of the season. Low tempera-
lures are general throughout the state
West Superior, Wis, Feb 17.-Yes-
terday's low temperature mark which
was the record for this winter was re-
duced one degree this morning, the Off
uial observation at $40 O'Clock showing
"A below zero.
ST. Paul. Feb. 17-Twenty below was
the coolest of the temperature in this
city during the night, gain of four
degrees in "A hours. Higher tempera-
lures are general throughout the north
west indicating the breaking of the
cold wave
Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 1.-THE snow
fan which was quite heavy in this sec
ton during the night did not material
ly affect the running of railroad trains.
Columbus. o.. Feb. 1.-THE mercury
was . degrees below zero this morning
with prospects of very little moderation
during the day. Three inches of snow
fell last night
Chicago. Feb 17.-Chicago is shivering
today in the COldest weather of the sea-
son. The cold wave which descended
upon the city yesterday increased in Sc
verify throughout the night and sent the
mercury down to a point VarlOuSly re-
ported at from Q degrees to Is degrees
below zero. The latter temperature is
reported unOfficially from exposed sub
urbs which felt the full force of the
fierce northwest wind. The intense cold
practically cut the city off from tele-
graphic communication with the outside
world during the early part of the day.
in every direction and only intermittent
service could be maintained.
Indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 1.-THE tenn
perature at a. m. was eight degrees
below. After that hour it began to
rise slowly, but the forecaster prom
ises extremely cold weather for two
days. All trains are from one to sew
eral hours late