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The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1906-10-18

Some of our leading orchardists are
looking back into ancient history TO
learn what they can about the new
seedless apple. Isn't that queer-look-
ing into ancient history for new things:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
Miles Up in a Balloon.

From the New York World.
To cross the Alps in the air, as did the
italian aeronauts Sunday on the Milano
was a new feat in ballooning. The altitude
attained by the voyagers-2s,9 $50 feet-falls
considerably short of being a new record
Two English aeronauts, Messrs. Coxwell
and Glaisher assembled $1,000 feet In 1852
about seven miles, and in 1875 NJ Tissan-
der, a Frenchman, rose more than five
miles, with a companion. who died on the
way. One of tie English adventures be-
came unconscious at an elevation Of FIVE
and half miles.
These figures of height have been equal
ed, II at ALL only in the case of self
registering balloon which was sent UP from
Paris in 1893. and on examination after
its descent appeared to have reached an
altitude of 81 400 feet. 1t Is claimed that
the registering ink froZe at 1890 feet and
was thawed higher up by the suns ra-
diation. There is of course no possible
verification of any claims concerning this
balloon.
The voyagers with the Milano had the
advantage over the high sailers of 1862 and
1875 of being equipped with tubes of oxygen
for breathing in the rarefied upper air.
Modern Observation-Disclosures have found
oxygen of use also. and the portable gas
holders may serve some day to help ex-
plorers to the summit of earth's highest
peak. At present the climbers record for
altitude rests at %. 1894 feet. almost 6,O0O
feet short of Mount Everest's summit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW

An international committee for the in
ternattonal brotherhood convention, to be
held in this city during September Of next
year, has been appointed, consisting of six
representatives from the United States.
three from Canada, two from England.
two from Scotland. two from the West
Indies. and one each from the other ma
ton Of sending representatives to the
The United States representatives on the
Chicago, H. D. w. English of Pittsburg.
Robert H. Gardiner Of Gardiner, Me-; HUI
bert Carleton Of Boston, Mahlon N Kline
Of Phllads1phia n and Bert Amos Of
have charge Of the preparation Of the pro-
gram, and 1t Is expected that meeting
will be held shortly in New York city for
line of thought for the convention.
Church recently lost a valuable member
in the death OF Dr. Samuel r. Watts, who
had been actively Connected with the or
ganization Of ST. Mary's Chapel for a num-
Der Of years.
The Junior Brotherhood chapters Of the
hold their annual meeting next Monday
evening. in st. Johns parish hall
In the two departments, the senior and
Junior Of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew
in this country. there Is now total Of
bers; also seyenty-four probationary chap
issued. and seventy-two dormant chapters
In process OF reorganization.
The Brotherhood chapter Of Trinity mar
ish has elected the following officers for
the ensuing year; George s. Whitmore,
tor; william L. Newhall, secretary; Ledru
r. Miller. treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
The Water Way Commission.

The international waterways commission.
consisting Of eminent engineers of the
United States and Canada, which has the
Niagara Falls problem under consideration.
Is now making thorough investigation OF
the Chicago drainage canal in all its bear
ings and will submit a report to Congress
shortly after the holidays. Mr.. Rudolph
Hearing and Mr.. George w. Fuller two OF
the most eminent sanitary engineers in the
world, are now on the line of the canal
and In Chicago, studying the problem in
order to give an expert opinion upon the
various questions that are involved. Mr..
Hearing was chairman Of the original COM
mission which planned the canal in 1887.
and has been familiar with it's history to
the present day.
There are various aspects In which the
drainage canal is considered by the water
ways commission and sooned or later all
OF them will come I'D for treatment and
legislation by Congress. In the first place,
and, what is more important than anything
else, the interests of navigation and the
commercial future of the various lake ports
must be considered, because it is possible
for the drainage canal to demoralize
and even ruin lake navigation. 1t
would be easy for it to destroy the
has been devoted to deepening channels
and harbors for the benefit Of commerce.
The waterways commission is convinced
that some definite understanding should be
reached at once concerning the amount OF
water that may safely be taken from the
lakes through the canal as 1t stands at
present, and also through any other chan
mel that may hereafter be dug between
the Calumet river and deep water.
The canal Is now carrying off about
5000 cubic feet of water per second, al
though only 400 feet are allowed by the
international waterways commission, and
10000 cubic feet per second is considered
the limit of safety under present conditions.
The commission is under the impression
that the withdrawal of any larger amount
of water Would be injurious to navigation.
The drainage canal commissioners demand
1900 feet per second and estimate that
they will need 10000 feet per second by the
time Chicago has population of 10000
or 100000 people. The international COM
mission desires to protect the interests OF
navigation, as well as to promote the OBJ
jects for which the canal was dug, and the
investigations now going on are to deter
mine how both purposes can be accom-
plished without interference.
Another important point is the develop
ment of the canal as freight carrier. An
allowance Of 10000 cubic feet of water per
second will permit Of fourteen feet of
navtgable channel, SO that barges of less
than that draught can be floated between
Chicago and st. Louis The canal commits
sioners are ambitious to provide channel
Of twenty two feet and that is another
question which the commission is trying to
solve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
BUILDING COMPLETE
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTISTS oC-
CUPY TAKoMA PARK HOME.
Located Near Publishing House
Work Of Denomination All Over
World Directed From Here.

rhe general conference administration
Takoma Park has been completed and Ia
now being occupied by the various Of
ficials.
The building is located in the northern
part of the District in Takoma Park. about
fifty feet from the Maryland tne. II
stands in the center of block $50 feet
square.
The structure was planned and erected
by the officers Of the general conference
for the purpose Of carrying on the admins
tative affairs of the denomination at its
headquarters. It is forty-four by ffty-eight
feet, with a full basement and three stories.
The treasury department occupies the
rooms on the left Of the main hall on the
first floor. The home and foreign missions
department and the stenographer's room
are located on the right side Of the hall
on the same floor. The Offices Of the presi-
dent, vice president and Sabbath school
department are located on the right side
Of the hall on the second floor. On the
left Of the hall on the second floor are the
Office Of the statistical secretary, the IL
brary, the vault and the stenographers'
room. The offices Of the religious liberty,
educational, medical and publishing depart
ments are located on the third floor. On
this floor is also the assembly room, in
which the general conference committee
holds its councils. and in which meetings
for prayer and devotion are held each day
by all who work in the building.
The valuable documents, records and files
kept at headquarters will be deposited in
two strong vaults, which are constructed
in the building. The building Is planned
for good light, good ventilation and the
rapid and efficient dispatch Of the great
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
Thief Behind q Portrait.
From the London Daily Mail.


A Russian official named NJ Loktieff on
returning home with his wife about 2
o'clock in the morning was attracted by a
strange noise in the drawing room, as II
chair was being pushed. An examination
by candle light revealed nothing amss, and
a search in the other rooms had the same
result.
They returned to the drawing room, where
a large portrait Of Nine. Loktieffs grand
father, in the uniform of Uhlan officer,
was standing against the wall. The young
wife glanced at the portrait, and uttering q
scream, rushed out of the room.
Whats the matter?" asked her hus-
band, greatly surprised.
II just thought the portrait was looking
at me with real eyes," answered his wife.
who was trembling violently.
Her husband laughed at her childish fears.
Half an hour passed before Mime. Loktien
came to herself, and then remembering
that she had left her purse in the drawing
room with e. in it she took a candle and
bravely entered the room in her search for
1t. A wild shrek followed. Her husband
rushed in and found his wife lying in dead
carried his wife to bed. While he was
nursing her he told the cook to search the
room carefully but she did not find any
thing suspicious.
The next morning M. Loktieff. looking
more closely at the portrait. found that
the eyes had been cut out and the portrait
had been moved a little from the wall. Fur
Their investigation showed that many valu-
ables were missing. The thief had hidden
himself, 1t seems, behind the portrait and
was watching the couple all the time
through the eyeholes Of the portrait.
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all officers for the information of the
boards which have the responsibility Of
making the elimination.
1t Is provided that ensigns, midshipmen,
lieutenants shall spend per cent of their
time at sea before they are entitled to pro-
motion; and captains. commanders and
lieutenant commanders must spend so per
cent of their time at sea before they can be
promoted to a higher grade.
The board submits tables showing the
numbers of each rank at present, and the
number Of officers tnat will be available
under the new plan with their ages for each
year until 1914. The table for the next
fiscal years Is as follows:
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volume Of work that comes to the head
quarters from all parts Of the world.
Constructed Of cement, with the upper
floors OF frame, the building presents a
plain but substantial appearance. It was
erected at cost Of approximately $13 600.
It was paid for by contributions from all
Of the countries Of the world in which the
work Is being carried on. The officers of
gratiied over the new building. which is
considered a most creditable and suitable
one for the headquarters Of the Seventh
Day Adventist denomination.
In Foreign Lands.
At the present time there are a large
number OF the officers of the general con-
ference committee travelling in foreign
lands in the interest of the denomination.
During the early part Of the present year
Mr.. w. A. Spicer. secretary Of the general
conference COMMITTEES, visited South Africa
and Europe. At the same time Mr.. I. H.
Evans, treasurer OF the committee. visited
the West Indies. Mfr. g. A. Irwin. vice
president Of the general conference COM
mittee, is now in Australia. en- route to
Africa; Mr.. q. B. Thompson, chairman Of
the Sabbath school department, Is on his
way to India; Prof w. w. Prescott. edi-
tor of the Review and Herald and men,
Der of the committee, Is en- route to Japan
and China. and Mr.. w. A. Spicer is in Mex
ico It Is expected that in the near future
Mr.. A. g. Daniels president of the general
conference committee, will visit Portugal,
Spain and Italy. After these extended Wis
its to all Of these countries the general
conference committee will meet in Swift
zerland next May for a council, with a fund
Of information that will enable them to do
intelligent. practical work in behalf Of these
great fields.
Donations Received.
Donations to the $4,000 fund are rapid
ly coming in, and, according to the report
Of the treasurer, the total amount received
amounts to $3,31S.2s The amounts re-
ceived from the various conferences are as
follows: Atlantic Union, $4,000; Canadian
Union, 50; Central Union. $2e4.35: District
Of Columbia. s235.35; Lake Union, $678.2S;
North Pacific Union, .$27s; Northern Union.
$519N; Pacific Union, $3.50; Southern
Union, $27; Southwestern Union. SIS. 81:
foreign, $432.86 The money will be used in
carrying on the work in the field, both in
this country and abroad. The quarterly re-
port of the treasurer Of the general con-
ference committee, just issued, shows re-
ceipts amounting to $S2 ,3S4.S7 and expendi-
lures Of SIS, 2O667; leaving q cash balance
on hand of 81, 1890.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
Existing law.o Proposed plan
Totals ......1 900

1t will thus be seen that, II the proposed
law Is enacted an officer may become o
vice admiral at f1fty-seven years of age,
and have seven years to serve In that rank;
and rear admiral will have eight years.
experience In command of a fleet which
Will qualify HIM for that responsibility in
case of war. An officer will become a cap
tain at forty-three. and may have the ex-
perience of eleven years in command OF
battleships and cruisers before he is In
trusted with the responsibility of a feet
command.
A calculation Of the pay-table under the
proposed plan shows a net annual de-
crease in the pay of the navy for every
year a follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

Of glory He was attended BY beings from
That other world. At the birth, at the bap-
tism, at the temptation and on other occa-
the women. The Lord a Of Light. victorious
over death. begins His work with messages
deIvered to women. by them to be borne to
dfSheartened men. Who could hope for
great results with such feeble instruments?
But when woman speaks out Of her faith
and love her word will endure 8. The SOL
diers and the chief priests. Trembling men
Of war. heather keepers OF the tomb, telling
the wondrous story to proud ecclesiastical
since, employed to defeat the mission Of the
Risen One! Faisehood, ridiculously absurd.
exposing itself and the impotence Of its
trainers.
Questions Answered.
Any person may send any biblical ques-
tion to DR.. Gilbert 1903 r street north
west, this city, and receive answer in The
Star.
1ss Who divided the Bible books into
chapters and verses?
Answer; The whole Bible was divided
Cavo, a Spaniard- The New Testament
was divided into verses A.Q. 1851 by Robert
Stephens an English printer. The Old
Testament was divided into verses AID.
1861 by Athias, a Jewish printer.
1se. What was the origin Of the septua-
g1nt?
Answer. This is translation Of the Old
Testament from Hebrew into Greek. Its
origin is involved in considerable obscurity.
Sufficient occasion for the work may be
found in the fact that after the return from
captivity the Hebrew language passed out
OF common use. 1t is generally believed
to have been made for the Jews at Alex
andrta about the year 2S5 BIC. 1t has been
received with much favor by both Jews
and Christians It is more frequently
quoted In the New Testament than the
Hebrew, and was in general use in the
second century Of this era In the syna-
gogues and in the Christian churches.
100. What Is known Of the geography Of
the antedeluvian world?
Answer. Almost nothing. Five countries
are mentioned-Eden, Havilah, Ethiopia,
Assyria and Nod-none of which can now
be exactly located. Five rivers are men,
tfoned-that of Eden, not named: Pison,
Gfhon, Hiddikel and Euphrates, the last
only known to US. One city only Is men
tionazEnoch, Of which nothing is known.
Gods judgments for general wickedness
swept into oblivion nearly every trace of
the people who lived in those far-away
ages a warning to all after generations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

40 well huOWu tHlS CITY, mas just COIIl-
pleted a forty-day tour of the country. ex-
tending his trip to the Pacific coast.
Lloyd 6. Quincy. assistant secretary of
the local union, il taking vacation trip
through the New England states.
The regular business meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor Society of New York
Avenue Church was held last evening. 1t
adjourned early and the members present
went In body to the conference Of the
Presbyterial Missionary Union, held at the
First Presbyterian Church.
The Intermediate Society Of Christian
Endeavor of the Church Of the Covenant
held a social at the home of Miss Enid
Holden. 1907 10th street, one evening last
week. Guessing contests and games were
enjoyed and refreshments were served.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of the
First Congregational Church held a Christ
mas work social Wednesday evening. Dolls
were dressed and ornaments for Christmas
trees made. The committee, in charge of
Mrs. J. o. BelE, is providing clothes, food
and presents for six needy families.
A largely attended and enthusiastic
fellowship meeting under the auspices
OF the Christian Endeavor conference COM
mittee of the colored societies was held
at Nineteenth Street Baptist Church Tues
day evening. Many of the societies. with
their pastors. attended in a body The
church was decorated with variety Of
flags and bunting and an elaborate pro-
gram consisting of Rotations and vocal
and instrumental solos, was carried out,
After a service of song, conducted by Mr.,
William Anderson, the Scripture lesson
was read by Mr.. A. L. Perkins president
OF Nineteenth Street Christian Endeavor
society; the program also included in
vocation. Rev. Sterling N. Brown; address
Of welcome, Rev. W. H. Brooks, pastor of
the church.
Rev. D. F. Rivers. pastor of Berean Bap-
tist C, Church; delivered the PRINCIPAL address
OF the evening on the subject: '4The Power
OF Christian Influence" A brief address
was made by Mr.. Charles w. Jordan on
the subject Of Harmony and Religious
Activity Between the Old and Young
Members Of the Church." Love in the
Home" was the subject of a paper by
Miss Katie West. The program concIud-
ed with an original poem by Rev. James
D. Carrothers Of Michigan, and a number
OF short talks by visiting pastors Mr.
Joseph II. Lee, president of the conferences
committee. presided.
A business meeting of the Y. P. s. C. E.,
OF the Northminster Presbyterian Church
was held Thursday evening, the vice presi-
dent Miss Grace Miller, presiding. The
session was short, but owing to the bust
nesslike- manner In which the meeting wal
conducted a bulk Of business was transact
ed. Very encouraging reports were sub
mitted by the secretary, Miss Buredorpb
the treasurer, Miss G. Murphy, and the
chairman Of the lookout committee. Miss
M. Schmidt. Among those contributing to
the success Of the meeting were the Misses
Miller, G. Murphy, s. Murphy, Burgdornh.
Schmidt Countryman. Ingalls,, Lawrence,
Murphy, Hall, FURNACE, Wilson and Coun.
tryman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

Net decrease FOR seven years.. <2,3S4. 600
There will be decrease OF $5,OS5 O22 ID
the retired pay ast during the same period.
which shows a balance of ST. 467 622 on the
side Of economy as well as promoting the
efficiency of the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
He Knew Pop.

From the Yonkers Statesman.
Teacher: "Can you tell me anything
about\the frontier, Tommie?"
Tommie: "Yes'm. That's where pop sits
when he goes to the theater alone"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
rExisting law, -Proposed plan. :

The following table will show the condi.
ton OF the personnel of the service I'm the
year 1914, II the recommendations OF the
board are adopted by Congress:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

Honey and Sore Spots.
From the Yonkers Statesman.
Teacher-''What II II that bees make,
Tommie p
Tommie-""sore spots. ma'am."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

Calvary Intermediate Christian Endeav-
or Society held an anniversary service last
Sunday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
for SUNDAY Scbools.
STAR LESSON FOR DECEMBER 16,
By Rev. J. E. Gilbert, DID,,

SECRETARY AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RELIGIOUS EDU ATOM
.JEsUs RISEN FROM THE DEAD" Matthew xviii LIS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

Edward Tarring, president Of the Dis
trict Union, is to address the Christian
Endeavor Society Of ~Riverdale tomorrow
Sunday evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR NOTES.

A large map Of the United States and
southern part Of Canada, upon which is
laid out by ribbon the route to be fol-
lowed by the excursion of the District
Endeavorers to Seattle, is one Of the dec
orations of Union headquarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

William Shaw, treasurer Of the United
Society of Christian Endeavor, and who
is well known in this city, has Just COM
pleted forty-day tour Of the country, ex-
tending his trip to the Pacific coast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

! was wandering and weary,
When the Savior came unto me;
For the paths of sin were dreary,
And the world had ceased to WOO me;
And thought l heard Him say,
As He came along the way,
Wandering souls. o do come near Me;
My sheep should never fear me;
j am the Shepherd true.'
thought His love would weaken
AS more and more He knew me,
But 1t burnett like a beacon
And its light and heat go through me;
And ever hear Him say,
As He goes along His way,
Wandering souls. o do come near Me;
My sheep should never fear me;
am the Shepherd true"
-FABER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

Lloyd G. Quincy. assistant secretary of
the local union, Is taking a vacation trip
through the New England states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-15

The regular business meeting Of the
Christian Endeavor Society of New York
Avenue Church was held last evening. 1t
adjourned early and the members present
went In a body to the conference Of the
Presbyterial Missionary Union, held at the
First Presbyterian Church.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1906-04-18
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL.

DR.. Fl. w. Harris, DR.. J. Fl. Will
ford and DR.. H. A. Wall left Monday
night to attend the annual convention
of the State Medical Association.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Mercer and
Mrs. j. M. Bell left yesterday on a
trip to Hot Springs. They were
joined by Capt. P. E. Boyd of Leary.
Mrs. Gussie Thompson, of Jack
son, Ca, is visiting her relatives, Mrs.
J. B. Perry and Mr.. w. S. Tedder,
in and near Dawson.
Miss Ruby Newman, who has been
a guest at the home of Mr.. G. r.
Cannon, has returned to her home in
Stewart county.
Misses Julia and Annette Toombs,
who were guests of Miss Helen Pat
terson, have returned to their home
in Cuthbert.
DR.. j. G. Dean is in Birm' ngham
attending the annual convention of
Central railroad surgeons.
Mrs. D. S. Farguson of Americas
has spent several days in Dawson
with relatives and friends.
MT. w u hImOEOuSn Vi CdGOubOu
spent Sunday in Dawson visiting his
sister, Mrs. j. H. Davis.
Colonel H. E. Bowden, prominent
attorney of Jacksonville, Fla, was in
Dawson Saturday.
Mrs. A. J. Carver has returned
from visit to Mrs. E. A. Emmermann
in Albany.
Mrs. M. L. Jordan of Leesburg is
visiting friends in Dawson.
Miss Jessie Parkins of Atlanta is
visiting Mrs. Alice Collier.
Mr.. Smith D. Pickett of Atlanta
spent Sunday in Dawson.
Mr.. G. w. Dozier is spending a
week at Indian Spring.
Mrs. NJ. M. Lowrey is visiting rel
atives in Perry.
Mrs. J. G. Parks has returned from
New Orleans.
Mrs. A. r. McCollum is visiting in
Smithville.