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The Washington times., 1908-08-22
Special Notices.
StockhoIders' Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given to all stock
holders OF the Washington. Alexandria
and Mt. Vernon Railway Company that.
pursuant TO a call TO that effect by ths
Board Of Directors, q meeting OF tina
stockholders Of said Company will be
held at the COmpany's Office at Nj
Vernon, Virginia, on Tuesday, the 25tn
day OF August, 1908, al o'clock IN the
afternoon, for the purpose, among other
things, OF considering and taking the
action essential and proper 10 so amend
the Company charter as 10 obtain as
part thereof all the powers which.
under ths general Incorporation laws OF
the Commonwealth Of Virginia, may be
obtained by railroad corporations or
ganized Hereunder.
JOHN W, PITTOCK, Secretary.
aufO-Isr
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Positions For All Competent Pupils.
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ST. JOHNS COLLEGE
I225 Vermont ave. n. ",

English. Scientific, Commercial and Preparz-
tory Courses. Conducted By the Brothers of
.Ar Christian Scao0I- Studies resumed Tues
day September g. au1y-S0t
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OPEN OCTOBER 1st. 1908
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Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

Is this doctrine Of the cross that has
been the basis Of the triumphs Of Chris
tianity? The harvest of souls that has
come in every generation as a reward
10 the faithful preacher has been won
by that doctrine and no other, and we
therefore 90 forth 10 preach the same
doctrine, assured that we shall have
the same success.
But there is another cause which has
been the means OF making the spiritual
harvests white for the reapers, and
that is separation Of the church from
the state There has been ever since
Jesus came to the earth an incurable
tendency to build up an earthly king
dom on his divine name rather than a
spiritual one They attempted It even
in his life, trying to take him by force
and make him a king Time and again
In succeeding ages the attempt to unite
the power of the state with that of the !
church was renewed. Constantine and |
other potentates sought to make the
,hurch a civil power. But ChTst's
words proved true My kingdom is not
# this world" Whenever the church
las accepted alliance with the state 1t
las become feeble and corrupt and has
allied OF its spiritual purpose. Her
trength now, as IN former ages,
Omes as God declared, mot by might
or by power, but by my spirit saith
10 [ ord "
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
EHQM EARTH TO SUN.
II Is s2,s76.7s5 Miles. With a Possible
Error Of 5e.cco Rifles.

II Is s2,s76.7e5 Miles, With a Possible
Error Of 5e.cco Rifles.
For a long time astronomers have
been trying to measure accurately the
distance from the earth to the sun.
Once ascertained. this would serve as
a unit Of measure in exploring the
starry realms. The Supplying pre-
cisiUn with which these learned men
announce the goings and the comings
Of celestial bodies seems TO indicate
that an error of few million miles
more or less in the measuremeEt Of
distances makes little difference III the
perfection of their calculations.
In the method OF direct measure.
ment the center OF the sun is sighted
from two points as far apart as posi-
bic. This gives the baseN and two an
giles of triangle, the apex OF which is
the center of the sun. and it is only a
simple calculation ia trigonOmetry to |
obtain the third angle and the height |
But this measuring process is very in |
exact, for in such a vast distance an !
infnitesimal error in measuring one Of
the angles would produce an enormous
error In the result
Kepler showed that II we could meas
ure the exact distance from the earth
to one other planet it would give US
data enough from which to calculate
the distance from the sun TO all other
bodies Of the solar system, and since
his day this indirect method Of meas
1rement has been employed. the dis
tances from the earth to Mars and
Venus. the nearest planets, being the
principal objects of the attention Of as
ronomers. The results obtained until
few years ago left a possible error
II about 100000 miles.
In 1898 Professor Witt Of the Berlin
discovered the planet Eros.
which at certain times is only q few
nilliOn miles from us. Fifty-eight as
at once took concerted meas
rements, and the Able Moreux has
lst published the first results Of this
igantic work. which represents about
5000 observations through the tele-
cope and 10000 with a camera. all at
le expense of the French government.
The distance from the earth to the
IN is proved by the time of these OBJ
rvations TO be 92S7G.795 miles. with
possible error of about $4,000 miles.
hich error, comments the reverend
tronomer. is insignificant. for It is -
st In the proportion of one in 1850.
he able promises US that when all ~
e observations on Eros shall have
en- tabulated the possible error WIN
reduced to about 5000 miles.-New
lrk World
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

According to the Medical Record
turkeys climate is productive of great
longevity, or at least has that reputa-
ton In Keni Baghtcha presumably in
turkey there is said to be now living
at the advanced age Of 1874 years o
government bookbinder whose father
was l42 years old when be died.
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24
An Intsrsatinn Pronhsev.

ain my papers a few days ago ran
across an extremely interesting proph-
ecy.' said John Smith of 1917 West
Twelfth street, "and which possesses
genuine interest in view Of the fact
that, according to its terms. the end Of
the world is fast approaching. This
prophecy was in the hands Of William
Miner eight years ago. He was a cous-
in Of David G. Phillips of Louisville.
KY who gave the prophecy to the
public. 1t relates that in 1924 there
lived in Louisville a Presbyterian min
lister named Baden. who prophesied
that in 1916 and 1S47 there would be a
three years war in the United States
and another war in 1861 to 1865: that
In 1871 there would be war in Europe.
In 1887 TO 1898 the greatest destruction
of property ever known and in 1913 or
1914 would come the final dissolution
Of all things. All but the last Of the
have been fulfilled"
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

Brown Stallion, foaled 1904, Sire, Moko,
Dam, Vincera, by Wilkes Boy. Roqueford has
the breeding, color, size conformation, and speed
What more can you ask When l saw he has
the speed, l mean it, and can show it right now.
If you have good mare, breed to him this
season, as barring accidents his stud fee next
year will be doubled He is limited TO 20 mares
Can book only more Good mares only, booked
Milford chronicle., 1908-04-24

DO you believe that Jesus was in
very truth the only begotten Son of
God and that he came into this world
TO save us By his life and shameful
death from our sins? This is the vital
place where all true Christians and
false believers separate. l am not TO.
day asking you one Of the interesting
cut unessential questions I might ask.
q am trying to find out where you are
IN the great foundation truths. The
center right, the circumference Of your
spiritual faith. will be right What is
your answer in reference to the blood
the divine bloOd-shed for the remission |
81 sinsg Can you not perceive that Il
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24

There Is dignity In toil-in toll o:
the hand as well as toll of the head
in toll TO provide for the bodily
wants Of an individual life, as well
as In toll to promote some enterprise
OF world-w ide fame. All labor that
tends 10 supply mans wants, TO in
crease mans happiness, TO elevate
mans nature-in a word, all labor that
is honest-is honorable, too. Labor
clears the forest, and drains the
motass, and makes the wilderness
rejoice and blossom as the rose La
Dor drives the pillow, and scatters the
seeds. and reaps the harvest, and
grinds the corn, and converts II into
bread, the stan OF life. Labor, tend
: ing the pastures and sweeping the
waters as well as cultiyating the soil.
provides with daily sustenance the
nine hundred millions of the family or
man Labor gathers the gossamer web
of the caterpillar. the cotton from the
field and the fleece from the flock,
and weaves IL into raiment soft ana
warm and beautiful. the purple roSe or
the prince and the gray gown or the
peasant being alike its handiwork.
Labor molds the brick. and splits the
slate, and Quarries the stone, and
shapes the column, and rears not only
the humble cottage, but the gorgeous
palace. and the tapering spire, and the
stately dome. Labor, diving deep into
the solid earth. brings up its long
hidden stores OF coal to feed ten thous-
and furnaces, and In millions OF homes
10 defy the winters cold.
I,hnr avplprad tho rich VaiuQ Of
deeply buried rocks, extracting the
gold and silver, the copper and tin.
Labor smelts the iron, and molds IL
into a thousand shapes for use and
ornament, from the massive pillar to
the tiniest needle. from the ponderous
anchor to the wire gauze. from the
mighty flywheel OF the steam engine.
10 the polished purse ring or the gilt
tering bead. Labor hews down the
gnarled oak, and shapes the timber,
and builds the ship. and guides II over
the deep. ploughing through the bill
lows. and wrestling with the tempest,
TO bear 10 our shores the produce OF
every cline.
Labor. laughing at difficulties, spans
majestic rivers, carries viaducts oyer
marshy swamps, suspends bridges
over deep rav,nes, pierces the solid
mountain with its dark tunnel, blast
ing rocks and filling hollows. and
while linking together with. its iron
but loving grasp all nations OF the
earth verifying. in a literal sense, the
ancient prophecy: Every valley shall
be exalted. and every mountain and
hill shall be brought low" labor draws
forth its delicate iron ~ ead and
stretching IL from city to tity. from
province to province. through noun
tains and beneath the sea, realizes
more than fancy ever tabled, while It
a chariot in which speech
may Cutstrip the wind. and compete
with the lightning. for the telegraph
flies as rapidly as thought Itself
Labor. a mighty magician, walks
forth into region uninhab!ted and
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
BY MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN.

! WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-One
would think from editorials and re-
ports in the newspapers and the
| speeches OF politicians that the cleo
! tion OF either OF the candidates or the
! political parties would be fatal 10 the
/ Republic. Each party charges cerrup-
ton. lack OF craftsmanship, and every
thing requisite for the administration
of the affairs of this great government.
We can scarcely remember presiden-
tial campaign when these prophecies
were not made, but thus far no presi.
dent who has ever been elected by
the people as the president. has jeop-
ardized. the government which was
made for the people and by the peo-
/ Pile"
| We have had some very unfortun-
ate experiences with presidents who
have been promoted by the death or
the chief magistrate. but II Is not pos
sible for any individual to destroy
! this great Republic, the founders OF
which were wise enough 10 provide
! for the=re restraint OF the reckless and
| irrational. and there will never come
time when through their overween-
ing ambition, indiscretion, and false
| Judgment. a president OF these United
States will overthrow our republican
form OF government. as the people VIII
/ always interfere through their repre-
sentatives in the congress of the ma
ton. to stay the hand OF the ruthless.
! IL would be impossible for any man
TO secure the nomination OF any par
! " who would be wholly incompetent
TO administer the affairs OF the Ameri-
can nation. Our constitution provides
! for a cabinet, which is another safe
guard for our institutions. Ii would
! be difficult to find eight men who
would be at all likely to be chosen as
cabinet ministers. all of whom would
prove TO be incapable or INSCRIPTIONS
| in the management OF national affairs.
| Demagogues may succeed In control
| ling public opinion for time, but Mr..
| I.incoln's graphic description of this
class. when he said, Men may sue
coed in fooling part OF the people
sometimes, but they cannot succeed
in fooling all of the people all of the
time" has been peculiarly emphasized
| In the present campaign.
II is a matter of deep regret that
the present campaign has been char
acterized by personal vituperation and
mismanagement on the part Of the
campaign managers OF all parties. In
the absence OF real issues, both par
ties have resorted to INSCRIPTIONS at
tacks upon the candidates and desper-
ate efforts to prove the unfitness OF
rival candidates to administer the af-
fairs of our great nation. Two, at
least. have filed exalted positions In
the executive or legislative councils
OF the nation. They have both trav-
eled extensively and had TO do with
most important affairs; neither be-
lieves the other dishonest but are Will
ing TO stand behind the accusers in
both parties in their desperate efforts
to gain the prize at stake. Party lines
have been gradually giving away and
II has become more and more mat
ter OF personal preference or rather
which nominee has a majority of per-
sonal supporters for the presidency
than a question Of principles that are
likely to govern the man. or the poll
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
Washington Letter

! cies that he may undertake To adopt
I or cause to be adopted
The administration rapidly drawing
/ to close is a perfect illustration or
the impossibility OF any man being
able To force his personal policies and
opinions upon the people without the
support OF congress- Out Of the multi
plicity of suggestions and demands or
the president but an insignificant num-
Der have been sustained, notwithstand-
ing the fact that both houses OF con-
gress are dominated by the party
which elected him and his undisputed
personal following by the people. This
! fact presents "A curious anomaly. An
oyerwhelnffn majority OF the people
have clamored for his denomination
and continuance in power. AT the
same time the people have sustained
congress in the rejection of his num-
erous messages and persistent de-
mands that his wishes govern legisla-
| ton. His violent accusations against
| individuals have borne little fruit In
the direction OF conviction OF these
men of the crimes OF which they were
accused. And yet his name has tall
ismanic influence over the masses.
Ii is no wonder that foreigners can
| not understand american pOullCS De-
cause of the personal abuse of candi-
dates for the presidency. They claim
that il Americans will make such at
tacks as they do upon the character
of men who are prominent enough to
secure nominations OF any political
party they should not expect Euro
pean governments to respect the CHIEF
magistrate OF the United States. IL
Is incomprehensible to them that men
OF such despicable characters as can
didates are represented In the cam
paigns to be should be nominated by
any party. II is amazing and equally
mystical TO them that after the cleo
ton is over. the press and the people
are just as enthusiastic and demon
strative in attributing TO the president
all the virtues In the decalogue until
he nears the end OF the four years
term for which he was elected.
II would be expecting too much to
hope to have presidential campaign
conducted on high principles. As
many men are of many minds. it is
impossible with our theory OF self
government for any party to keep the
vicious element from being conspicu-
Gus in political affairs or from follow
ing their natural inclinatons for in
dulging in turbulence and revolution.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24

waste. he looks earnestly AT the scene
SO quiet in its desolation; then wav.
ing his woodworking wand, those
dreary valleys smile with golden har.
vests; those barren mountain slopes
are clothed with foliage. the furnace
hlazes, the anvil rings, the busy wheel
wairis round. the town appears. the
mart OF commerce, the hall OF science.
the temple OF religion, rear high their
lofty fronts, forest OF masts, gay
with varied pennons. rises from the
harbor. representatives OF far-off reg
ions make II their resort, science en-
lists the elements OF earth and heaven
In It's service; art awakening, clothes
its strength with beauty: civilization
smiles. liberty is glad, humanity re
josces, piety exults, for the voice OF
industry and gladness is heard on
very side.
Workingmen. walk worthy of your
vocation You have a noble escut-
chcon. disgrace ii not. There is moth
Ing really mean and low but sin.
Stoop not from your lofty throne to
defle yourselves by contamination
with intemperance. Righteousness. or
any form OF evil. Labor. allied with
virtue, may look up TO heaven and not
blush. while all worldly dignities, pros
tituted TO vice, will leave their owner
without corner OF the universe in
which 10 hide his shame. You will
most successfully prove the honor OF
toll by illustrating In your own per.
sors its alliance with a sober, right
eous, and, cody life. Be We sure OF
this, that the man OF toll. who works
in spirit OF obedient, loving homage
70 God, does no less than cherubim
and seraphim in their loftiest flights
aCd holiest songs
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
Johnny Couldn't Help Il.

The teacher Of one of the rooms in
a school in the suburbs had been
training her pupils in anticipation OF
visit from the school inspector At
last he came. and the classes were
called out TO show their attainments.
The arithmetic class was the first
called. and in order TO make a good
impression the teacher put the first
question TO Johnny Smith. the star pu-
pill.
Johnny, II coal is selling at IS a
ton. ana you pay the coal dealer $50.
how many tons of coal will he bring
you?"
Three" was the prompt reply from
Johnny.
The teacher. much embarrassed
said, why. Johnny, that isn't right. %
20, ! know 1t amt, but they do it..
miss. "-Tit.B Bits.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
Who Is a Christian
BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

Who Is a Christian In this Christian land
OF many churches and Of lofty spires?
Not he who sits In soft upholstered pews
Bought by the profits of unholy greed,
And looks devotion while he thinks of gain.
Not he who sends petitions from the lips
That lie tomorrow In the street and mart
Not he who fattens another's toll,
And filings his uneamed riches to the poor.
Or aids the heather with a lessened wage,
And builds cathedrals with an increased rent.
Christ. with Thy great. sweet simple creed or Love,
How Thou weary of Earh's Christian clans
Who preach salvation through Thy saving blood
While planning slaughter OF their fellow men
Who is a Christian? II is whose life
Is built love. kindness and on faith;
Who holds his brother his other self;
Who tolls for justice, equity and Peace
And hides aim purpose In his heart
That will not chord with universal good
Though he be pagan, hereto jew
That man Is Christian and beloved OF Christ,
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
The New Secretary of the
Navy.

Truman II. Newberry. who Will sue
coed Victor H. Metcalf rs secretary OF
the navy, Is young man who began
life with more money than Is good Tor
any young man to have, and by oil
igent effort has succeeded in over
coming this handicap. lis interest In
the navy department is not assumed,
but genuine He has had excellent
training in handling large business al
fairs. He does not know enough
about practical politics to carry his
own precinct at a primary. and he
ought to make one OF the best secre-
taries OF the navy the country has
had In many years.-New York World.
Mr. Newberry the new secretary, Is
the first man who has had the benefit
OF any technical naval training TO Do
at the head of the department. in many
years. He has been interested In
naval affairs for several years, and
was an enthusiastic member OF the
Michigan Naval Reserves OF his state.
developed through his fondness for
Yachting Mr. Newberry has had 4
successful business career. and is now
connected as director with IA number
Of large corporations. including banks,
iron and steel concerns and elevators.
His appointment gives general salts
faction in the navy, where he has had
the unusual fortune in his three years
service as assistant secretary 10 win
the approval and support OF both line
and staff officers. II is believed that
his administration of the department
will tend TO restrain the friction grow
ing between lire and stan officers THAI
has come close TO the proportions OF q
scandal in the last few months.-New
York Times
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24

away carried away" she explained
do you understand? Well. and which
little boy can now give me sentence
with the world 'eloped' In it," II can.
MISS answered a small boy at the
back OF the classroom. "Mr. Green's
dog has eloped with my farver's din.
ner."--Dundse Advertiser.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24

As the teacher read out to her class
~ portion of Sir Walter SCOTS Ivan
hoe" she came upon the word "elop-
a." Now, which little boy" she ask
"a. "can tell me what the word 'elop-
o6' nienines7" A dead silence follow
~. shs explained. 1T means ran
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
Tks Trrfb No Matter
Wbem II Helps or Hurts.

We do not wish to disturb the
serene and prideful satisfaction
which the Descendants of the
Mavfiower derive from their an
cestral record. but the cold truth
is that the landing of the Pilgrims
upon that stern and rockbouno
coast 2s8I years ago was :
RETREAT.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24

About the Size Of IT,
Hyker-Money is conundrum.
Pyker-Whats the answer?
Hyker-Everybody has TO give 1t up.
Chicago News.
The Detroit times., 1908-11-24
Famous Gems Of Prose
THE DIGNITY OF LABOR
BY NEWMAN HALL.
Congregational Clergyman, Late Of London.

From address February 1855 Exeter hail. London
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-17

Feb 22-Mr and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing academy. Washington birth day dance.
 Feb 26-City hall. Second annual dance given by the Alpine Social club.
 Feb 26-Leayenworth hall-Firs' annual dance given by Department 26, Waterbury Clock Co.
 Feb 27 - Third Congregational church. Mems supper.
 Feb 2T-Leavenworth hall. Recep- ton and dance given by senior and junior girls of Crosby high school.
 Feb. 27-City hall, seventeenth annual concert and sociable given by R. J. Costello lodge, No 423, B. of R. R. T.
 Feb 2s-Muslc hall, Citizens Bank building. Sociable and dance given by the Owl Social club.
 Feb 2S-City nall. Leap year whist party under auspices of Young La- dies sodality of St Thomas's church.
 Feb 29-New hall, A Green street, grand ball for benefit of Theo- dore Sabaleuckays.
 Feb 29-Music hall. Citizens Bank building. Private leap year dance by the Waterbury dancing academy.
 March 1-Jaacques opera house, fifth annual concert given by the James Meagher branch of the Gaelic league.
 March 2-City hall. Banquet by the Patrick Sarsfield club.
 March 2-Red Mems hall, Nauga- tuck. Masquerade ball. given by MT and Mrs John F. Kicks dancing class.
 March 3-Leavenworth hall. An nual dance given by the Tribune So- cial club.
 March s-Fifth Annual Feast O the Workmen's Circle. Branch 26.
 March 15-Catholic women's as. soeiation concert a. Jacques theater
 March 1T-The Buckingham. An nual soclable and dance given by the Washington Hill Athletic club.
 March 17-City hall. the powerful Irish drama. Daniel o'Connell." un, der the auspices of Ladies auxiliary division 5. A. O. H.
 April 24-Eagles' hall-Dance b! Amateur Polo league.