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into the lower right hand pocket Of the
vest, meanwhile waving the hand over the
left ear to distract attention.
Mr.. Stevens went on to explain that In
1888 there will be a tremendous earthquake.
In that year, he said, will occur the rails
ing of the dead and the coming of the
Savior. The earth will keep swinging back
into place faster and faster from now on.
and in 1882 there will be shaking up and
destruction of the whole world. and what
is left after the shaking will be destroyed
by hail.
: 1T will be just like 1t was in the days of
Noah," said the prophet. He said he didn't
know of any earthquake then. but they
would be on hand in 1882 all right But
after the earth is all smashed up and
'busts through 1t won't be good even then.
1t will strike plumb In the year 1000. but
it will swing back and forth like pendu-
lum until about 3144, when everything Will
all be made over and there will be q new
world and new heaven throughout.
All this information the prophet got from
the Bible and from his calculations. which
he invented out all by himself, and he has
charts to prove the correctness of his cal
culations. SO we can't look for fair weather
until S144, or few months later, and even
then it may not be the kind Of weather
whats the answer to all this?" asked
the reporter.
II beg pardon" said the prophet.
How can we help all this; how can we
escape IT."
I'VE can't help it or escape it." was the
cheerful answer. Mr.. Stevens don't seem
to mind it at all. and he knows it's coming.
so everybody might as well be happy.
Discovered the Secret Of the Universe.
Mr.. Stevens said that the first creation
was 11.278.2 37 years ago. Noted scientists
have stated 1t at about II, 900 900 years ago.
Mr.. Stevens said the scientists committed
a parachronism, whatever that is. o. yes.
and he said further that he has '.grasped
this sorry scheme Of things entire" that
Omar Khyyam wrote about in despair. He
has discovered by his own self the combi-
nation OF how to measure years. no mat
ter how far back or how far ahead: he has
the combination on the safe Of time.
II have discovered the secret OF the uni
verse which has baffled scientific men for
all time. there is no doubt about that, con-
fidently, yet withal modestly. declared Mr..
Stevens. II don't boast when I say this,
but just have. and that IL an." But the
reporter did not have time to walt for the
explanation. for the lights were already
lit. and he was already full OF misgivtngs
for the future.
Before leaving Mr.. Stevens pressed into
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larger proportion are coming from the west
and south. while especially in the west the
pastors supplying the smaller churches are
being drawn by necessity nom other de-
nominations, Bible training schools. etc.
many Of them. II not most. having little or
no adequate training or preparation for
their work. There is need for many trained
ministers.
Zone reason OF the present scarcity OF
ministers Is the loss OF prestige and infiu-
no reputation In the university. The Y. M.
G. A. has magnffied at the expense of the
ministry as furnishing a broader and freer
field for Christian service The number OF
professions and occupations furnishing
openings for educated men have been multi
piled, and the printed word Is commanding
ever increasing advantages In its compe-
tition with uttered speech All this has
reacted unfavorably upon the attractive
ness Of the ministry"
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And besides he was all but loquacious
when asked to talk.
Il am from The Star, and would like
to get some more Information about this
earthquake business" announced the re-
porter timidly.
"Ah! yes" assented the prophet, I'VE
Will go upstairs to the light
Getting Next to the Light.
That was just what the visitor was after,
light; SO, the elevator being permanently
suspended. the earthquake seer and the
philstine climbed three flights to the for
mers apartment. The room was almost
full OF charts-big charts, little charts and
medium-sized charts-all made, SO 1t was
learned afterward, by Mr.. Stevens. When
earthquake man said he produced a chart
and settled it.
"You must be running a chart class"
ventured the reporter In an attempt to be
at once facetious and set himself at ease
The prophet did not throw his visitor out
Instead he picked up large book, weigh
Ing about three pounds, and placed 1t in
the philistines hand.
Il get all my information from that"
said the prophet
The visitor was not misled. He had once
been member OF a Sunday school and he
recognized the book.
Now, here" said Mr.. Stevens, indi-
eating a big chart spread out on a table,
lis most interesting thing. This shows
the life Of the world from the beginning Of
time. Here at the top we have the gates
Of hell and the gates Of heaven. The gates
Of heaven are always OPEN"
How about the gates OF hedF" inter-
rupted the reporter.
They are not always open, they only
| open to let sinners in. Here are the prison
| house. the grave and hell, they are all
| synonymous-meaning the same thing-and
here Is Jacobs ladder, which was the earli-
| est vision Of heaven of which we have rec
| ord. do not speak Of he'll as place where
birthstone Is burning, but 1t IL the state of
| remorse Of conscience"
II beg pardon" again interrupted the re-
porter, but what has this got to do with
earthQuakesr
"Oh, nothing. nothing at all. this chart.
| will get to the earthquakes"
The afternoon was warm and the re-
porter received permission to remove his
coat and a pair OF meanwhile cuffs he had
| worn in anticipation OF freeze.
/ Fatefnl Story Of the Triangles.
Mr.. Stevens then got out map prepared
by the United States government which
showed the world all iattened out Mr.
Stevens pointed out 20 that even . child
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Consul General Kent Married.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
WINCHESTER. Va. August 25.-Capt
William p Kent Of wythevine, Va, who
was recently appointed consul general to
Guatemala by President Roosevelt and
Miss Annie Hendron Patrick OF Stanton
Va, were married this morning In Trinity
p. e. Church, at Stauuton. They left at
once for New York, and in a few days
will sail for Capt. Kent's new post Of duty
in Guatemala. During, the Spanish-Ameri-
can war Capt. Kent commanded a company
in the ID Virginia Regiment. and last fall
tenant governor OF Virginia, making a host
of friends during the campaign by his
geniality and handsome appearance. His
father, stanch democrat, was formerly
lieutenant governor of Virginia.
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municated to The Star late yesterday after
noon, after all but few of the hands had
decided to call it half days work and
had gone home or some other place Out
wardly the communication presented the
harmless appearance of base ball score
or a society item contributed. But inside
it was bursting with dire portents. A live
bomb with its time for business operations
thirty seconds OF would probably have
caused greater CONSERVATION. The text OF
the communication was as follows:
CAUSE OF EARTHQUAKES.-Th earth
is out of her place. or upright position. 1t
Is gradually resuming It, Whenever there
Is an accelerated or faster motion. then, In
that period. earthquakes occur. We are
Pelee 1900. to 1915. Again from 1925 to
19481a; again from 1855 to 1000 A. D.
I'm 1882 the earthquake is Of such extent
that ALL the cities Of all the nations fall.
From 2035 to 3144 A. D. the earth Is in con-
tinual perturbation. and in the latter year
settles to it's UPRIGHT position. This
brings In the New Heaven and New Earth.
Qsigned EDMUND g. STEVENS"
A Search After knowledge.
While this information was sufficiently
exciting, 1t was considered hardly suf1-
GENTLY explicit. so a reporter was immedi-
ately dispatched to the address given by
the writer to ascertain the source Of his
inside knowledge of the future. The near
enlightened newspaper persons heart was
tnrODplng softly Win apprehension as ne
approached the house on New Jersey ave-
nue. northwest where Mr.. Stevens lives.
CHANGING timidly into the open window as
he went up the front steps the visitor OBJ
served a gentleman with his hat on sitting
in the parlor. He was evidently preparing
to go put. The reporters nervousness may
be Imagined when 1t is stated that he jerked
the handle on the end of the bell-cord clean
out of the front door frame when he rang. A
pretty young lady answered the bell just
as the reporter was about to cut and run
for 1t to escape answering charges for
breaking the ringer.
Upon Inquiry the seeker after knowledge
learned that the man in the parior with
| his hat on was Mr.. Stevens. He was called.
The reporter extended his hand. which Mr..
Stevens took, shook and gave back to him.
Mr.. Stevens did not look the part the In
terviewer had picked out for him. He was
not one Of those highly organised, extreme
/ ly sensitive high-brows who throw bou-
Quets at themselves and refuse to talk to
| the philistine of the press unless they get
4 space rates for what he writes. On the con-
| trary, Mr.. Stevens was OF slender build
and his somewhat youthful, benevolent.
looking face and broad forehead was sci
on BY wssath Of hong. wavy white locks
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the philistine's hand a little folder which
told of the "prophetical chronological his
torical chart" and gave the authors name
as Edmund Scribner Stevens, Phi. D., the
great Bible scholar and chronologist." Mr..
Stevens said he is not a scientist and that
he is not a professor, but only a printer.
The 'Ph D." therefore probably stands for
doctor OF prophecy" The folder also shows
that the earthquake prophet and chronol-
ogfst was some time resident Of Lebanon,
Pennsylvania.
Prepare for shocks!
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Indiana Guards, Camp Healthy.

FORT BENJAMIN HARRISON, Ind,
August MISUNDERSTANDING the severe
maneuvers OF the regulars and troops of
the I'd Illinois Regiment yesterday and to-
day. there has not been a case of serious
Illness on account of the heat. Today's
movements were the solution OF q problem
Of contact with an enemy.
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Capt. Nathan Appleton Dead.

BOSTON. August 5.-Capt. Nathan Apple
ton. the well-known author and traveller.
died at the Hotel Nottingham. in this city.
today. He had been i'll for two weeks He
was sixty-three years of age.
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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-13

best oeu OF HoWeis kePl " Wy oAs AsS'A- - - g
al
In Knoxville Tenn the pastor of ofthe churches
nut page tad in one Of the papers to increase the
attendance at the young meH's Bible class. He was
astonished at the result. The attendance increased
third in week and is still growing You see the
point-advertsing is necessary sell even the best
goods.
The controversy between Mr.. Curtis and William
BIIen White didn't prevent the passage Of the Five
Tribes bill.
Dowie and yesuvius have been furnishing big
copy for the papers bnt both seem to be cooling
down
Who i going to offer the prizes for the prettiest
yards in Chickasha?
Mayor veuable will Write book on the troubles
of a statesman.
The Easter bonnet is about ready to burst into
full bloom.
From all quarters come reports Of fine wheat
prospects.
Have YOU cleaned up the front yard and the back
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1906-04-13
PROBING THE HYDRANT DEAL

The council has shown disposition to enter INTO
thorough investigation Of the hydrant deal and Mr.
Early and his attorney say they desire
it They are ready for any kink of investigation
that the council names and want it complete and
searching This is the only proper spirit in which to
take hold Of the matter.
AS tothe method proposed, il will be seriously
questioned whether it will prove effective and
satisfying to the public.
1t is not likely that any Of the folks who have
been talking so much will have the nerve to assume
the responsibility of making charges their own
signatures even after they have been cordially invited
to do so, neither will they condescend ever to hold
their peace Especially IS this true since Mr. Colby and
Mr. Peyton to whom the charges generally at
tributed have Doth made statements to the council
SAYING they had no cL4sges to make It IS that
these gentlemen made no statements under oath but
that their statements would be different under oath
for no honest man need Be placed uuder oath
dition for telling the TRUTH
The procedure suggested by Mr. Mills, statutory
impeachment would seem 10 be the strictly legal meth
Cd The council would simply instruct the city at
torney to draw up the proper affidavit and proceed
with the trial of the case in the prescribed by
the statute However it is difficult to see how the
council could see its way clear take this action up
onthe evidence that has been brought before, this
evidence thus far having been sufficient to convince
that body that Mr. Early is innocent, indicated by
the action taken Tuesday
We are not informed as to the extent of the
authority conferred upon city council in this terri
tory in the matter Of instituting a Lexow commit
tee but would appear that the only other proce-
due that ccnd be adopted would be to appoint in
vestgating committee with authority to examine wit
nesses under OATH the city attorney conducting ths
examination in behalf the city and evidence broueh
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out In. suck manner is sufficient then impeachment
proceedings can be instituted. The people who know
so much would then be given opportunity to swear
to all they know and the entire matter could be sfed
to the bottom.
tits justice to Mr. Early. to the council and to
the public that such an investigation should be made
600
Here is hint to club women generally In Osa-
watomie the clubwomen are not trying to settle any
ponderous issues of government and have quit trying
to find out what Mrs. Browning was driving at
They are engaged in something more practical and
useful They are offering prizes for the best kept lawn
ceanesr alley neatest back yard best growth OF vines
best bsd Of tea roses pettes sweet peas best bed Of
panses best variety of old fashioned flowers, incest
garden most attractive back yard and the
best bed OF flowers kept by boy Or.grl.-K. C. Journ-
al.
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AN ORPHEUS OF
THE SHOWS
Continued from page 6


thinks the teacher likes him. Some day
she will want a man. That IS how they
talk nowadays"
All this caused Little" Stepan's eyes
to blaze with fire. Hot and bitter were
the words that rushed to his lips, though
with the reserve of a clever man he con-
trolled them, saying: Whoever the
teacher may want at sometime, Mltrtch,
she will get. She does not want an oat-
Eth? What is that you say to mef
Nor will she desire a man who cannot
write his name"
The face of Mitritch grew heavy with
rage That is a nasty slur INTO my
facet" he cried savagely.
do YOU not deserve it? replied the
other quietly, but with a firm courage
Il have heard your taunts for years,
Mitritch God favored you with strength
You used to say he denied me every
thing. Ny fancies were useless, idle,
the tricks of child. You were wrong IN
that, and you so wronged me. man
NAV go through lifes drill without a
horses strength, and yet be considered
man by life"
Mitritch gasped and stammered, his
rage was so great He choked out:
III break you across my knee, you"
That is all you have learned from
your forest, Mitritch.'
He did not shrink from the threat, and
Mitritch did not relish the breaking of
courageous men; 50 he returned to the
taunt you think she loves yOu-you,
who cannot make copeck.
l., u, | Ill
tell me who paid for my school? In the
cities strong men sweat raising the tenn
ples-weak men design them. Strong
men are the horses, weak men the driv-
ers. Do you hear
Il tell you, weak or strong, YOU can
not have her without reckoning with
me
Il do not want your Katya,' SAID
Stepan coolly, pretending to misinter-
pref this last
The face of Mitritch grew red He
looked at Stepan keenly, searchingly,
The devil run away with Katyai" he
blurted out. You know | meant this
this school-teacher. this Watch YOU
| know how to deal with school-teachers
and YOU people who know much. There
are strong men who do not like so much
Of this book business. Oh. | know theml
You sec
And turning shortly about, Mitritch
went his way down the village street
His whole form reflected the stubborn
rage that burned within him. For the
first time IN his life he had been
defeated. The man who could so easily
fell a tree, a forest monarch which had
detied a century's storms, could not
pluck for himself this wee flower of his
desire He could not see the justice of
it. a child thwarted would not have
yielded to greater paroXysms of passion.
Sensitive animal-lke, he sought the
forest silence to be convulsed to the
fullest extent. Then he began to scheme
to crafty this hatred. Moody, sullen,
he went about muttcring
X
Meanwhile. Little" Stepan regretted
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Meanwhile, Little" Stepan regretted
this quarrel with his brother He knew
the foolish idleness of insult and threat.
And as Mitritch sought the dense thickets
of the forest for solace, so he sought the
quiet school. When he entered, it was
nearing the time to send home those
children who lived close by. A number
remained with the teacher from one
month to another, their homes being at
a distance and the long stretches of
snow forbidding the journeys. a COW
sitting room for the teacher was apart
from the large study. Stepan knew she
would be there. a desire to know his
full power swayed him as he paused in
the open door and heard her permission
to enter
Stepan's heart beat quickly as he
stepped into the room His face was
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