Minerals of the Mt. Wrangell District. LATE EXPLORATIONS OBSERVATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. Patient Steps In the Subjugation of the Land Described?Resources of the Country Mapped. The activities of the twentieth century nre not all prosaic. There arc still" uncon quered regions of the earth that draw to them heroic souls that are the pioneers? literally the road breakers, or Bahnbrccher, as the Germans so aptly call them?for the rest of mankind. Explorers and cartogra phers are claiming and mapping new wil dernesses no less enthusiastically and much more effectively than In the days of Chris topher Columbus and Richard Hakluyt. The spirit of the age, which Is nothing If not scientific, demands that the tale of their achievements be told simply, but between the lines the sympathetic reader, who can see and judge alike the old exploits and the new. catches the shadow of the dramatic. The Mt. Wrangell District. Tt fails upon him as he turns the pages of Professional Paper No. 15, published by the United States geological survey, which concerns the mineral resources of the Mount Wrangell district. Alaska. In this paper the authors. Messrs. Walter C. Men denhall and Frank C. Schrader. have de scribed in plain language the chief topo graphic and geologic features and the min eral deposits of that district, but the thoughtful reader who carefully scans the photographs of thos* bleak regions and the topographic map that accompanies the pa per will realize the difficulties and the mag nitude of the work. This report has been Issued In advance of the contoured maps, which will accompany a later report on the general geology of th*> district. In order to place it at an early date in the hands of those Interested the topographic material has been brought together in one liachured map, which Is contldently presented as the most complete and accurate representation of the physical features of the district cen tering in Mount Wrangell that Is now avail able. Subjugation of the Land. The Impression of the need for heroic temper in work of this nature is strength ened by perusal of the short introduction that opens the paper. In it are recounted the patient steps thus far taken in the sub jugation of the land. The extent to which this conquest has progressed is most clearly indicated by the growth in populi tion find in m neral output shown by ti e statistics of Alaska in the last twenty years. Its population of 4:?<) whites in 1HN > had Increased to 3". !U'l in 1900. During the decade between 1X90 and 1900 the an nual value of Its output of precious metals rose from $772,197 to JS.2tJ5.772. Gold Discoveries. The larger part of this growth began with the discovery, late In the autumn of lSOt'i. of the placer deposits of Klondike river, in Canadian Yukon territory. An important part of the general movement to ward Alaska that followed was directed to ward Copper r.ver. the immigration there | first reaching considerable proportions la the spring of lM'.VS, Previous to this some thing of the geography and geology of the Copper river valley had been letrned through a number of explorat.ons conduct ed In 1?S4. 1SK5 and l.Ol. mainly under the auspices of the War Department. Except for these surveys nothing of consequence was done within the Copper river btsin previous to 1MW, and the Prince William sound district had been inhabited only ty natives and those whites who were en gaged in the salmon fisheries or had es tablished trading stations for carrying on fur trattle with the natives. Crossed the Mountains. During the season of 1S9S about 4.0>erlence, and are writing directions for all the world of mod ern argonauts. The particular report noted above, which was first announced some months ago. may now be obtained from the director of the geological survey. One Advsntsge of Bsrbarlsm. From the Chicago Trlhnn*. "But don't you ever throw things at new ly married couples?" asked the traveler. In surprise. "Think how "ridiculous that would be," ?aid the aboriginal Australian, "when we haven't anything to throw but boomer angs." "Necessity." remarked the man with the chronic quotation habit, "is the mother of Invention." "There's where you've got a flat wheel." ?aid the contrary person. "Invention Is the parent of necessity." "How do you figure that out?" "Well, take the telephone, for example. There was no necessity for It until after tt was Invented."?Chicago News. Nothing but praise is heard concerning the Sunday school convention, which was held the first of the week In the Congre gational Church. November 2-4. and already plans are being laid for next year. Part of the plan leading up to the convention In the fall la an Institute, to be held some | time In February by the Primary Teachers Union, at which prominent out-of-town primary workers will assist. While the Sunday School Association is not a gov ernmental body and does not enact leg islation for its constituent members, yet its utterances are considered important as voicing the sentiment of Sunday school people. One of the most Important of the resolutions adopted by the convention was one relating to the international un'iorm lesson series, now in use by more P1".1} 2r>,<>UO.OOO people of all denominations in all parts of the world. The resolution referred to is to the effect that "we recognize in the internaUona uniform lesson movement the onwaM march of real progress. The fidelity, jtidg ment and success with which the lesaon committee is performing a task of great difficulty, give occasion lorour Profound gratitude, and we believe that the same plan may safely be continued, and with growing acceptance and usefulness. "We are glad that the plan embraces the study of the whole Bible, and that e? i perlence has shown It adapted to all ages and classes. Among the results of Its adoption and use we bring testimony to th" 'First*Interest In Bible study is stim ulated among young and old by the fact that so many minds and hearts are at the same time occupied with the s*"1? t?tlh : I " 'Second. The system has called out the efforts of able and consecrated writer^un tlll our lesson help literature is marvelous 111 its amount and richness. " 'Third. It is proving a powerful instru mentality for promoting unity ami co- j operation among Christians, and we be lleve that its adoption throughout all Christendom will bring untold good to the world.' " The chapter of the Daughters of the King of St. Mark s Episcopal Church, corner of 3d and A streets southeast, has decided to take up "home department work in con- | nectlon with the Sunday school. The object will be to secure systematic study of the , Christian faith on the part of as many ot j the members of the parish as P'^siblo_ One-half hour's study a week w'll be from all those who are enrolled In the home department. One by one. it Is said, the churches of the city are taking up this phase of Sunday school work, and the action of the ot. Mark's chapter is but an example of the general movement. In many instances the necessity of calling upon large numbers of the church members has. It is claimed, im peded the movement, as visiting all has been regarded as a tedious and almost end less undertaking, but by a proper division of the lists among large staffs of "visitors,' each individual of whom is thus required to call on only ten or twenty members a month or a quarter, as the case may be, this difficulty, it is said, has been consider ably obviated. A large number of the Protestant churches in this city and in other American cities have taken up the matter, and so Important has this branch of Sunday school labors become that it has. been recognized as a distinct and essential movement by the Sunday School Associa tion of the District of Columbia to the ex tent that special sessions were devoted to a discussion of its problems at the annual convention of the association, held this week at the First Congregational Church. It is the intention of the Sunday school workers of the District to do their best to excite new interest In this matter, and it is their hope that they will meet with un precedented success. An encouraging feature of the movement, in the minds of those most interested in It, is the way in which the home students re ceive the lesson literature distributed to them by the women visitors. It 1b said that no difficulty is experienced In securing a sincere and active membership, and that many persons who cannot or will not at tend Sunday schools will study the Inter national Bible'lessons each week In' .their homes and make satisfactory reports to the visitors at stated intervals. The depart ments are, in most cases, under the direc tion of superintendents, as are the regular pchools. The whole question of Bible study in the home is awakening much Interest in church circles, and It is believed by many that.the energies of the various denominations will be bent in the direction of instituting and fostering It in the future. It may, it is sard, become one of the most Important modern religious movements. Rev. Thomas Needham. Bible evangelist, has been conducting meetings for two weeks in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, corner of R and North Capitol streets. Much interest has been manifested in the.= Miss ! active m^tsV^ o'loVin the evenLV?^ ^ ' PoXCthe%bjEt^SVOMr, ??**'? com have been duJl? t"h?naiVJn'on' in preparing L past week the Ashevnfe oatb0Xes to be Rent to Indian School Tip hn ?M Bnd the Tucson the New York' \ boxes were packed at last Wedi,?dw Presbyterian Church from 10 to r,;.VroV]wk f0er7hUrCh W3'1 open articles There reception of wearing appar?. ^ksTames^eTc'^Ther' of" twelve ^hd Twe^y" presbytery. ?f These mountains of the south I \FS the ?ftss about twenty yefrs oM year one bo>' tin nr.. a ^ oia and over six Of .mall'boys to fetr?'the^alpha^ * ^ Ef?"?relratl?naiy ChuJrh Xflng a d.rectdry'of membe^HsM w^T'jr.'Tr^;,"- ?-,5 James; secretary, Mr. Bruce Cleveland corresponding secretary. Miss M. ^Louise Sleman: treasurer. Mr. Emery Lasler df-N egate to District Christian Endeavor 1 nion. Mr. Harold Caverly; junior sud'T intendent. Miss Edith M. Fisher; assisted Theeroliellhent- M'SS Edlth T WhiUker The roll shows a membership of eighty exclusive of honorary members. elgnly' The Christian Endeavor Society of the hiHTf!" e"ijile Congregational Church held its regular business meeting Wednes day evening and elected the following offi cers for six months: President, Mr A F Beatty; vice president. Miss Blanche Ad' recording secretary. Miss Marie Smith; corresponding secretary. Miss Ka tie K Tayletir; treasurer, Mr. Z. P. Moore chorister Miss Clara Brown; pianist. Miss Ada Pmckney; delegate to the District Christian Endeavor Union, Mr. L. G Cn ney. ' The normal mission study class, organ ized by the missionary committee of the District Christian Endeavor Union, held its first session at St. Paul's English Lutheran Church last Saturday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock, under tha leadership of Mr. W. H. H. Smith. Thirty-two persons were pres ent. representing almost that many different churches., and the enrollment is now con siderably ln excess of that number. Be sides Christian Endeavorers there are in cluded ln the membership of the class mem bers of Epworth League and Baptist Young People's Unions, to whom, as well as to all persons Interested tn the study of missions, a cordial Invitation has been ex tended by the committee. The class will continue to meet Saturdays, at the same hour and place, for eight weeks, the ses sions being limited to one hour. The new officers and committee chairmen of the Christian Endeavor Society of the Western Presbyterian Church were Install ed last Sunday at the regular evening serv ice of the church. After the reading of the president's annual report the retiring offi cers and chairmen arose, and the pastor. Rev. G. A. Wilson, spoke a few words com mending them for the past year's work. The new officers and chairmen were then introduced and a charge was given to them by the pastor, after which he preached the evening sermon on the text Epheslans vl5 "Ftedeemlng the Time." The new officers nnd committee chairmen are as follows President, Mr. Howard C. Clements; vice president. Mr. Pascoe Williams: recording secretary. Mr. Joseph R. Curl; correspond ing secretary. Miss May E. Smith; treas urer. Miss F. Rena Wlllner; superintendent 1 of Junior society, Miss Lucy McKim; dele j Sate to District Union, Miss Marie E. Wet zel; chairmen of committees?Lookout, Mrs. A. L. Yachman; prayer meeting, Mr. Roy C ) Heflebower; social. Miss Elizabeth Zea* | missionary, Mr. W. H. H. Smith; music' Mr. Joseph A. Butterworth; flower, Mrs! l B. M. Glover; calling. Mrs. W. C. Wetzel; good literature. Miss Ella M. Meyer; relief,' I Miss Emma Corcoran? Christian citizenship! Mr. Arthur W. Harkness; Junior, Miss Lucy McKlm. The regular business meeting and social of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of the First Congregational Church was held last night ln the Sunday school room of the church. In the absence of the president. Mr. Ingalls, the vice presi dent, Miss Anna Hughes, presided during the business meeting, after which the social was held. Many games were played, sev eral guessing contests causing much merri ment. After some music refreshments were served. This society has recently Issued a booklet showing the officers, committees, leaders and topics for the coming year. At the Christian Endeavor prayer meeting of the Eastern Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening the intermediate society joined with the seniors as active members. The president, Mr. C. G. Morgan, welcomed them ln a few words, after which the pas tor, Dr. Easton, spoke words of welcome and advice. Mrs. Allen N. Dobson. their superintendent, also made a few remarks. The ceremony closed with the pledge in conoert and one verse qf "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." The new members are the Misses Fitxhugh. the Misses Raymond. Miss Welch. Miss Coombs, Mis* Wagner, Miss Foster, the Misses Houser. Mr. Fred Robl nette and the Messrs. Van Eaoo. The con secration service will be held tomorrow evening. The Christian Endeavor Society of Christ Baptist Church, Hynesboro' Park, recently meeting and social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Wells. at Lanham. Md. The treasurer and com mittee chairmen made report?, and three new members were elected. The society authorized the Purchase of one dozen Bibles and two dozen hymnals. New officers were elected, as follow*: President, Mr. The ophilus Bray; vice president. Mr. George N'. Wells; secretary. Mrs. George N. Wells; treasurer. Mrs.; A. D. Craven. After ad journment refreshments were served and the remainder of the evening was spent pleasantly. ' The Christian Endeavor Society of the Zlon Baptist Church has elected Mr. A. S. Howard, president. And Mr. C. B. Walker, corresponding Secretory, for one year. ft ^ . The Gurley Memorial Presbyterian En deavorers enjoyed a very pleasant Hal loween party at the church last Saturday night. Ghostly' Invitations had been sent out, written oij- black paper with white Ink and Inclosed iti black envelopes bearing a design of skull and cross bones In place of a stamp. On arriving the x-lsitors were met by several silent ghosts, who merely pointed to the room where wraps might be left. A number having come, it was announced that the company was to follow a dismal trail under the guidance of a ghost, and for their safety a rope was stretched along the route. This announcement met with an enthusias tic response, and before the party had gone very far all were made to feel that they surely must have been expected by the ghosts, who appeared from every dark cor ner. All having followed the rope to its end, the company was seated in a circle and the members were obliged to pass to each other various articles of a clammy nature without permitting them to'drop. A gloomy efTect was given to the room, the darkness being only partly dispelled by the glimmering lights from a few jack-o'-lan terns with crude faces and a occasional illuminated outline of skull and cross bones. These lanterns were heavily banked with branches of autumn leaves, and In stead of giving light they appeared only to Intensify the darkness. In one corner the fortunes of the guests were told in the light of a mysterious Same by a gipsy, who is known at other times as Miss Grace Burger. A great deal of amusement was caused by silhouettes of those present which were thrown on a sheet, is Jfitfress to "Courage, Zeal and Enthusia^tn^' which he urged the chapters to ad^ipt/a^ their standard for the coming year. .Mr. J. C. Astrado of the San Francisco local assembly was present, and on invitation gave his impressions of the convention and of tjfoe brotherhood work In California. ;jni n, .-> "I/, i.1 i.i Trinity Chapter has rented the dwelling on the northeaW corner of 4th street and New York avenue'northwest. The interior of the building has been rearranged for chapel and Sim day school purposes and will hereafteri: be; known as St. Agnes' Chapel. Beginning tomorrow, services will be held regularly" each Sunday afternoon at 3:80 a'clock. .1. it Mr. J. C. Astrado, director of Cathedral chapter. San Francisco, Cal., was a vis itor to Washington during the past week. At the convention recently held at Den ver an unusual amount oT -space on the program was aHotted to the junior chap ters. The increase in the growth of the junior chapters throughout the country. It is reported, is -quite noticeable. In Wash ington this branch of the brotherhood is moving steadily forward, and its members are anticipating increased interest during the coming year. A special service, for men only, was held under the auspices of Christ Chapter, at Christ Church, Navy Yard, last Sunday evening, at which the Rev. Henry Y. Sat terlee, bishop of Washington, delivered the address. EPWORTH LEAGUE NOTES. The topic for the devotional meeting of Epworth Leagues tomorrow Is: "The Power of a Consistent Life." References for the lesson are found In Neh., v, 9, and Romans iv, 22. Mr. George Z. Colison conducted a de votional meeting at Oorsuch Chapter last Sunday evening. Public installation services were held at Wesley Church last Sunday evening. The district officers were in attendance, and a very pleasant meeting was held. The regular Sunday evening devotional service was conducted by Mr. J. S. Barker, and the league room was comfortably filled. Dr. J. H Wester, the president, together with Mr. F. E. Woodward, Mrs. M. M. Mitchell, Mr. H. A. Ison, Miss Gertrude M. Sheldon and Mr. E. H. Pullman, in stalled the officers of the chapter as fol lows: Mr. Frank A. Woodward, president; Mi. J. S. Barker, first vice president; Miss Nettie Wallace, second vice president- Mrs. John O. Schuckers, third vice president" Miss Lulu Jleil. secretary, and Miss Sophia Kolb, treasurer. Following the in stallation exercises a consecration service was conducted by Rev. VV. M. Ferguson, the pastor of the church. The members of the District League cabi net will visit Fletcher Chapter Sunday evening and publicly install the officers of the chapter. The service will commence at 0:30 o'clock. An Epworth League mass meeting in con nection with the exercises attending the celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of Wesley Church marked the close of the celebration. Dr. J. H. Wesler, president of the DlstrfpU' League. was. presiding offi cer of the eVehinSf and a number of his associates in tfie "cabinet were in attend ance. The featur** of the evening was an address by Afty G. Wilson, assistant secretary of tHe Y! M. C. A. Music, fur nished by thejehofl- of Wesley Church in terspersed the proceedings. Rev. Charles H. Butler, pr?jdetrt of the Luther League Of the District! of .Columbia, brought the service to a c\8he hy pronouncing the bene diction. j', * Dr. Wesler 'Rnd^his associates on the District League cabinet have accepted an Invitation to publJdly install the recently elected officers' of'North Capitol Chapter the evening of' Suftday. November 15. Rev. Georg* R> Maydwell. pastor of Waugh Churoh; will Install at the regular preaching service?> tomorrow evening the recently elected officers of the chapter of that church. te - The district officers will visit Mount Pleasant League Wednesday evening next and there participate in a league confer ence. The following-named persons have been elected officers of Brookland Chapter: Presi dent, Mr. W. W. Cohen; first vice president Miss Lydia Burklin; second vice president' Miss Josephine Patten; third vice presi dent, Mrs. C. H. Hospital; fourth vice pres ident. Miss Blanche Qudgln; secretary, Hiss Mabel Wells; treasurer. Miss Corlnne Har mon, and superintendent Junior league. Miss Emily Scrivener. Dr. Wesler and his associates on the league cabinet will make a visit to Lang don, Md., Tuesday evening, November IT, and will publidly Install the lately elected officers of the Epworth League chapter there. * The regular monthly session of the board ? f^S. District League wan held last TO ednesday evening at Wesley Churoh. au ,^Vesler presided, and Miss Gertrude M. Sheldon acted as secretary. Preceding the board meeting: a session of the cabinet wan held, at which it was decided to hold the next subdlstrict meeting at Douglas Me morlal Church the evening of Friday, No vember 20. The board session opened with prayer by Mrs. E. M. Wharton, and those present were Dr. J. H. Wesler, Mrs. E. M. \\ harton, Mr. H. A. Ison. Mrs.M. M. Mltch Mr? wS a' it Sheldon- M?"- L. A. Milwtead, Mrs. W S Phelps. Mr. J. W. Dyre, Mr. F. ? f' P" A- Salmon, Mrs. Mattlng ly, Mr. Frank J. Metcolf, Mr. S. A. Terry. ?e^'ea ?' four subdlstrict meetings will be conducted in various sections of the city auring the coming winter by the District i^pworth League. These services will be ar ranged so. as to have each of the four de partments. namely, spiritual, missionary. I mercy and help, and social and literary, nave charge of one meeting. By this method or procedure each branch of the league work will be thoroughly covered during the year. The first of this series Is to be held at Douglas Chapter, the evening of Friday, November 20, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. Mr. H. A. Ison, the fourth vice president, is in im1"?8 ?f "le arrangements. The service i i along the lines of literary and so cial work. Following this meeting the other three departments will hold similar services at periods during the winter to lie decided on later. The leagues included in this meet mg are Douglas, North Capitol. Grove, ???an<*' Graee, Brightwood, Langdon and Fletcher. Two addresses bearing on the work of the social and literary department will be made by well-known speakers. The program as yet Is in a tentative form, but ruil particulars will be announced when it Is completed. Dr. Gallagher, superintend ent of the Deaconess' Home, Is to be one of the speakers at these subdlstrict meet ings. It Is understood that members of the Epworth Leagues in Washington, as well as others feeling disposed to attend, will be welcomed to the meeting to be held at Douglas and the like services which will follow. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR HOUR Conducted by GRACE LIVINGSTON HILL. (For November 8.) Topic: "Great Men of the Bible: What Elijah Tearht-s Us"?2 Kings 2: 1-12; Matthew 11: 14; James 5: 17, 18. 2 Kings: L And it came to pass, when the Lord would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2. And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry hert;, I ppay thee: for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Eiiaha said unto him. As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they went down to Bethel. 3. And the sons of the prophets that were at Bethel came forth to Elisha. and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head today? And he said,' Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace. 4. And Elijah said unto him, Elisha, tarry here I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Jericho. And he said. As the Lord liveth and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. So they came to Jericho. 5. And the sons of the prophets that "were at Jericho came to Elisha and said unto him, Knowest thou that the Lord will take away thy master from thy head today? And he answered. Yea, I know K; hold ye your oeace. 6. And Elijah said unto hlqn, Tarry, I pray thee, here; for the Lord hath sent me to Jordan. And he said. As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And they two went on. 7. And fifty men of the 90ns of the proph ets went and stood to view afar oft; and they two stood by Jordan. 8. And Elijah took his mantle and wrap ped It together and smote the waters, and they were divided hither and thither, so that they two went over on dry ground. 9. And it came to pass, when they were gone over, that Elijah said unto Elisha, Ask what I shall do for thee, before I be taken away from thee. And Elisha. said, I pray thee, let a double portion of thy spirit be upon me. 10. And he said. Thou hast asked a hard thing: nevertheless. If thou see me wlien I am taken from thee. It shall be so unto thee; but if not. it shall not be so. 11. And it came to pass, as they still went on, and talked, that, behold, there appeared a chariot of fire, and horses of fire, and parted them both asunder, and Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12. And Elisha saw it, and he cried. My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And he saw him no more; and he took hold of his own clothes, and rent them in two pieces. Matthew ii:14. And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come. James 5: 17. Elias was a man subject to lake passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and It I rained not on earth for the space of three i years and six months. 18. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. One translation of the name Elijah gives Its meanin-g as "J?hovah is my strength." Mr. Meyer says: "This gives the key to his life. God was the strength of his life; of whom should he be afraid? When the wicked, even his enemies and foes, came on bim to eat up his flesh, they stumbled and fell. Thougli an host should encamp against him, his heart should" not fear. What a revelation Is given us in this name! Oh, that It were true of each of us! Yet. why should it not be? Let us from henceforth cease from our own strength, which at the best Is weakness, and lert us appropriate God's by daily, hourly faith. This then shall be the motto of our future lives, 'In the Lord have I righteousness and strength; I can do all things through Christ which strenglheth me; ttie Lord is my strength and song, and He is become my salva tion.' " The charax-ters of the great men we have been studying for tthe past few weeks stand out from others like bright jewels of unsual size and value. We hardly class them with ourselves. They seem to have more of the divine in their natures than we have. We admire them and emulate them, but still we easily excuse ourselves if we do not follow closely all their virtues, because they seem to be something far bejind us in natural gifts. It is almost startling there fore to read that this great Elijah, God's prophet, who could do so many wonders in the name of God, and upon whom the power of God rested so fully, was a "man of like passions with ourselves." This brings Eli jah down to the possibilities of our own lives. There was a wistfulness about Elisha as he stuck to Elijah, following from point to point, longing for that double portion of his master's spirit. Would to God that more of us could so admire the saints who walk in Cod's footsteps, and so long for the same clo^ fellowship with Jesus that we would devote ourselves to watching them and fol lowing them about, trying to study out their secret and make It ours. Each one of you knows some man or woman who seems to you Elijah-like in life, doing great ser vice for God. being greatly blessed and wondrously cared for in time when others were in trouble and distress. Each one of us has wondered over these earthly saints and felt rebuked sometimes that we were not more like them, but excused ourselves with a hopeless feeling that It was Impos sible. But the trouble is when a saint does come our way, or a prophet, we are so ter ribly uncomfortable contrasting our own lives with his. that we get out of his way as much as possible for our own peace of mind. But Elisha watched the man whom he admired, and loved and took not his eyes away from him until the sight was given him of the chariot and horses of flame, sign and signet of that "double portion" that was to be his if he followed and watched faithfully. It Is worth while ask ing ourselves the question whether, if we followed more closely our master, watched more closely His prophets, we, too. might not be given a portion of the wonder-working spirit that should enable us to "remove mountains" with our faith. Applied Truth. When Wishart, the great Scotch preach er. was seized by the authorities for heresy, young John Knox wanted to go with him to suffer and die with him If need were, tn order that he might be privileged to add his testimony to that of Ms master. "No," sold Wishart, who had perceived what manner of man it waa he had for a pupil. "No, go bo me now to your bairns. God wants you to live for him, not die for him." Thus Wishart went to the ?take, and Knox went home, not to be heard of again tor years. He was ready for either life or death, as God willed. It some times takes more strength to live an Elijah life than to die or be carried away In the glory of Are. Eli jah went through some hard dark times. Just an do you and I, bat hia end was glory. May not yours and mine be also? How to Help the Leader-Tell what Inci dent In Elijah's life most interests you and seems to help you. _ ? Parallel passages: Malachl, lv:B; I Kings, xviii:18, 21, 30, 38, 46; Psalms. clv:4; Psnlms, xvitlUI2: Psalms, xxvll:l; I Kings, xvil:l-C; I Kings, xlx:10-13; II Kings, 1:4. Hints to the I>eader. Christian Endeavor hymns 15, 20, 72, 76, 11*0, 191. The Endeavor Hymnal, 16, 36, 46. 198, 2S4. Have the different points in Elijah's life brought out, to show the human side of his character. Emphasize his weaknesses, showing their parallel in our own lives. Ask the members who take up these different incidents In his Ufa to show also how his only strength was in God. For Instance, recall tho time when he sat down under a Juniper tree and requested that he might die. Show how like us sometimes. Speak of God's tenderness with him and how he was always helped otlt of any difficulty. Make your central thought that God will help us each to do great things for Him if we care to be Ills chosen ones, though it may be but an humble way In which we are to begin. Almost Human. From the Chicago News. "The porcupine may not be a desirable assoc+ate." said the coorv "yet he has his good points." "True," replied the fox, "but he is apt to be an awful flatterer." "Flatterer!" echoed the coon. "Yes," answered the fox. "he is apt to send one away with a stuck-up feeling." CHURCH NOTICES. METHODIST EPISCOPAL. WESLEY CHAPEL, CORNER 5T1I AND F STS. n.w., Rev. W. M. Ferguson, D.D., pastor.? Sunday school, 9:30; seruion by the pastor,^ 11 a.m.; subject, "Yearning for Souls," ami at 7^30 p.m., subject, "Salvation for the Worst." Ep worth League, 6:30. - Special meetings every evening at 7:30, except Saturday. It McKEXDRBB M. K. CHI BOH, 915-919 MASS. ave. n.w., E. L. Hubbard, pastor.?S. S.. 9:30; Eteaching by pastor, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; E. u, 6:30. Revival services every evening, as sisted by Mr. and Mrs. I?per, the singing evan gelistic _____ It HAM LINE. 9TH AND P N.W., DR. LUC1KX Clark, pastor.?Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Miss Louise Manning Hodgkins. editor "Missionary Friend." will addresa the Sunday school at 10:15 a.m.; preaching. 11 a.m.. by Rev. John Tearle of England; 7:30 p.m., by the pastor; Epworth League, 6:30 p.m. GRACE M. E. CHURCH. R. 9TH AND S STS. n w.?Preaching by the pastor, ltcv. Joseph E. Smith, at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Musical enter tainment on Monday and Tuesday evenings, at 8 p.m. __ It* UNION METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH. 2*?TH st. n.w. south of Pa. ave.?9:30 a.m.. Sunday school, E. S. Wescott, esq., superintendent; 11 a.m.. Rev. S. Reese Murray, D.D.; G:3;* p.m., young people's meeting; 7:30 p.m., Mrs. Badley of Lueknow, India. No collection. It TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCIL corner Seward square and 5th st. s.e.?11 a.m., Sunday school missionary anniversary; 7:30 p.m., sermon by pastor," Dr. J. C. Nicholson; 0:15 a.m., Sunday school; 6:30 p.m.. Epworth League. It MT. VERNON PLACE M. E. CHURCH SOUTH, corner ?th and K sts. n.w.. Rev. Forrest J. Prettvman, pastor.?Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.;* Sundav school, 9:30 a.m.; Junior League. 3:30 p.m.; Senior League. 6:30 p.m.; prayer meeting Thursday, 7:30 p.m. It PEOPLES MISSION.?FOURTH ANNIVERSARY w ill be held on Sunday night, Nov. 8, at Met. M. E. Church, corner 4M? and C sts., at 7:30; Rev. E. D. Bailey will preside; Dr. Bristol will deliver welcome address; Dr. Merrill E. Gates, Capt. T. H. M<*Kee and Dr. D. W. Skellenger will speak; full orchestra quartets ami solos; testimonies by converts. It WAUGH CHURCH. 3D AND A STS. N E , REV. Geo. E. Maydwell, pastor.?11 a.m., "The Divine Magnet;" 7:30 p.m., "Great Forgiveuess;" 9:15, Sunday school; 6:30, Epworth League. Revival services every night next week at 7:30 o'clock. It FOUNDRY M. e!. CHURCH. CUR. 15TH ANI> U sts. n.w.. Rev. Robt. M. Moore, pastor.?Sunday school at 9:?) a.m.; preaching by the pastor at 11 a.m.; at 7:45 p.m.. Rev. M. F. McDowell. D. D.. will preach. Epworth league at 7 p.m. Seats free. All welcome. It MHTROI-OLJTAN MEMORIAL M. E. CHURCH.? Preaching at 11 a m., by Rer. F. M. Bristol, D. D.: at 7:45 p.m.. anniversary of the People's Mis sion; Sunday school, S?:30 a.m.; Chinese school, 3:3(1 pm.; Epworth League. 6:30 p.m. It MT PLEASANT CHURCH. REV. JOSEPH DAW son. Ph. D., pastor.?Preaching ?t 11 a.m. and 7:3ft p.m. In St. Stephen's Parish Hall, 14th St. near Kenesaw: Snnday w-ltool. 12:15 p.m. It FLETCHER, CORNER 4TH ifT. AND NEW YORK ive. d.w. ?Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by the pastor; installation of Epworth League of ficers. 6 45 p.m. It* MISSIONARY RALLY -MRS. DR. BUTLER. MRS. Mary C Nlnd itnd Miss Louise Manning Hodg kins will sneak ?t a grand missionary echo meet ing at Metn polltau M. E. Church tomorrow. Sunday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. All auxiliaries urged to a 1 tend. It " METHODIST PROTESTANT. NORTH CAROLINA M. P. CHURCH. STII AND B sts. s.e.?Preaching by the pastor. Rev. A. Norman Ward. 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. C. E., 0:45 p.m. "? PRESBYTERIAN. ASSEMBLY'S, 5TH AND I STS N.W ?FltEACH- 1 lug at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Rev. Ceorge 1 . Wilson, D.D., pastor; midweek service, Thurs day evening, at 7:30 o'clock. It THE EASTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 6TH 1 st. and Maryland ave. u.e.?Rev. Dr. Easton will preach 11 am.; topic: "The Man All Are Seeking After." and at 7:30 p.m.. topic: I "Recognition of Friends in Heaven." Strangers cordially invited. It ECKINGTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Q AND NcrtU Capitol sts.?Preaching 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by the pastor. Rev. W. Taliaferro Thomp son, D.D.;"C. E., 6:30 p.m. Strangers wwlcotne. NEW YORK AVENUE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. New York ave.. H and 13th sts., Ilr. Wallace Radcllffe, pastor.?11 a.m.. public worship; 7:45 pm.. "Men of Calvinism." John Wit tier* poon; music led by quartet choir; 9:30 a.m.. Bible school; 9:40 a.m.. adult classes; 6:30 p.m.. Chris tian Endeavor Society. It FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 13T1I AND Yale sts., Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, I?.I>., pastor.? Sabbath school. 9:30 a.m.; preaching by the pastor, 11 a.m.: Mr. Ralph Wells. 7:.K> p.m.; C. E. Society. 6:30 p.m. Strangers welcome. It 7^ PITZER WILL PREACH AT CENTRAL Presbyterian Church (Southern Assembly) at 11 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. It* Ol NTON TEMPLE MEMORIAL, 14TII AND R. Rev. Asa S. Flske. D.D., pastor.?Preaching by pastor at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Strangers welcome. It IIUST PRESBYTERIAN. JOHN MARSHALL place n.w., Donald C. MacLeod. D.D.. pastor.? 11 a.m.. "Our Privileges and Responsibilities as Citizens of the National Capital;" 7:30 p.m., (?reaching service. All welcome. It METROPOLITAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 4TH and B sts. s.e.?Preaching services tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7:3ft p.m.; sermons by Rev. John L. Taylor, D.D., pastor of Presbyterian Church, An bury Park, New Jersey, and also will addresa the annual praise meeting of the Women's Missionary Society Thursday at 7:30 p.m., November 12; Sabbath school. 9:30 a.m.; X. P. S. C. E., 6:30 p.m. *t CHURCH OF THE COVENANT (PRESBYTERIAN), Connecticut ave., N and 18th sta. n.w. Rev. Ten nis S. Hamlin. D. I).. pastor, will officiate to morrow at 11 a.m. and at 4 p.m.; Sunday school at 9-30 a.m.: Junior O. E. meeting at 3; Senior and Intermediate at 5 p.m.; Thursday evening. Midweek service at 8; "Evangelism." It WESTERN CHURCH. 11 ST. BETWEEN ,lliTn and 20th n.w.. Rev. Gerhart A. Wilson. D.D., pastor.?11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., sermons by the pastor; 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 6:30 p.m., y. p. S. C. K. It WASHINGTON HEIGHTS. KALORAMA Am and Columbia road.?9:30, S. S.; 10, Bible class; 7 p.m., C. E.; 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. E. Lawrence Hunt will preach: choir leader, Mr. O. A. Phelps; Miss Ella Knight will slug. It SOUTHERN PRESBYTERIAN. SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (SOUTH ern Assembly), No. 2145 P St. n.w.?Rev. R. A. Lapsley of Staunton, Va., will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday school st 10 a.m. PTsycr service Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It LtTHERAI. CHURCH OF THE REFORMATION, PA. AVE. and 2d st. s.e.?Rev. W. E. Parson. D. D.. pas tor, preaches at 11 and 7:30: Young People st 6:45. Other services as usual. Seats free. It ST PAUL'S ENG1 ISH LUTHERAN CHURCH, l'lth and H n.w.?Rev. A. M. llellman of Shrews bury Pa., 11 a.m., "An Inspiring Thought;" 7:30 p.m., "The Exalted Name." Seats free. Strangers welcome. " GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 13TH AND COR coran ata.. Rev. J. E. A. Doermann. pastor.? Pastor will preach on "God'a Faithfulness." 11 a.m.; on "God's Voice In Nsture." T:30 n.m. Seats fro. "* LUTHER PLACE MEMORIAL CHURCH. J. G. Uutler nastor.?Birthday of Protestantism, at 11 "Luther and His Times;" 7:80, "Luther1 a Unfinished Work." Keller Memorial, C. H. But ter paator.-Servlces U and 7:30. lt?_ " INI VERBALIST. CHURCn OF OCR FATHER, 13TH AND L STS n w ?John Van Schsick, Jr., pastor, will preach at 11 a.m.. subject, "After the Psttern Showed In the Mount;* Sandsy school. 9:46 a.m.: kinder garten. 11 a.m.; Y. P. O. V.. In charge of sveaing service, at 7:30 p.m. All welcome. It gBVEWTH-PATf APVKNTIIT*. "THE THREE WO? TRUMPETS OJ REJJLA tlons," subject of st sddress by Elder Dexter of Msine, Sunday, st 7:45. st.the Seventh Dsy Ad vent 1st Church, cor. 11th and 11 sts. n.w. All are cordially Invited. It CHTTBCH NOTICES. EPISCOPAL. ki irn.?n-v cut;itca, a st. xbar 14 rn st.. . ? "fKln, D.D , rector. ?Holy co? muniou, 8 *.tn.; ottier cervices, 11 am.. 4 lid 1 p.m. All art* woloom*?. ]| PHO-CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE A9CK.V elou, l.th st. and Mass. ave. n.w.. B?v. J. H. rertor?Twooty-woond Sunday after Trinity, November 8. 1908. Holy com munion, 8 a m.; morning prayer, litany and aer luon. 11 a.m ; parish Sunday school, 3 p.m.; children a evensong, 4 pm ; Pro-CNth-drsl mis sion service and senium. 8 pm. Preacher at 11 the Bev. Clement Brown; at 4. the Rev. J. R. Blcknell; at 8, the right reverend, lbs bishop of Washington. It ST. MARCAUBTS CHURCH. OONN A\ aND Banfroft place. Rev. Herbert Scott Smith. I) D. rector.?Services. 11 a.m. and 8 p m. The rector will preach. It ST MARK'S CHURCH, SI) AND A STS. S BL*, Rev. \V. L. Devrles, Ph.D.. and Rev. G. F. leters, clergy.?November 8. 1908, 7:30 am., bo.y communion; 11 a m., morning prayer, litany and sermon; 4 p.m.. children's service and ad areas; I.-80 p m . evensong and admission of netr choristers. AU are welcome. It Tl?fcn3 S?LS' "? 81' ANI> c STS. NW. KKV. Richard P. Williams, rector--Service* at 7 :.1H and 11 a.m. and 8 p.rn All welcome. It Tm i A CHURCH. 18T11. NEAR DUPONT Circle.?Rector. C. Ernest Smith. D.D., D. C L. at 11 and 4-30. u ^"UHAEL AND ALL ANGELS'. 221) ST. Wm. R. Turner, rector.?Service*. 7.w, 9:30. 11 and 8; the rector will preach morning and evening; all seats free; take Ph. ave. cars F and O st. route. It ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, UEnHCETIHVX, O ST\ between 32d and 33d, Rev. Frederick B. How den, rector?Service* tomorrow: 7:30 am, holy communion; 11 a.m., morning prayer ami sermon: 4;30 p.m.. evening prayer (plain); 7:30 P ?.V "ellln* service with sermon. Visitors ar* cordially Invited. lt S^i- 'LV '-'8 < Ht BCH. 23D ST. N W , NKAB Washington Circle. Rev. Alfred Harding. D.D., rector.?All seat* fre*. Vested choir. Holy com munion, ? :30 and 10 a.m.; morning service and ? m ; choral evensong and aermon. 8 p.m., Sunday school. 9:SO a.m. It ST. JOHN S CHURCH. LAFAYETTE SQ.?8 A m7! holy commuuion; 11 a.m., morning pray*r anil sermon; 3 p m., Sunday school; 4:W p.m. even Ing prayer and aermon. v ,, ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, CORNER 14TH AND i rwtor Bev. J"?lah B. Perry- Serv ices. 7:30 a.m. (holy communion). 11 a.m., 7 30 p.m.; 9:30 a.m.. Sunday-school. lt? K?'nV\^!tKL riIrurn- S.E. COR. WASHINGTON! 1 ""'ore "'* ? Anacostla. Rev. W. G. Daven port, rector.?Services 11 a.m. and 7 .HO n in \ ested choir. Take 11th at. line, going south It BAPTIST. PASTOR E. HEZ SWEM EXPLAINS: "LAI'GH ullhi -?S VaU*h"rU** Fellowa." Sonday U, ? ? ???0 c',"ck: preaching. 11 a.m. Free pews, 2U Baptist Ch. Auditorium. 4th and Va -av"' *"? It ' ^e.^lYeach'lMg' U "ttnd,4T".0 AbyD RevD 0:"0 Wek^,9:!W: J""i0"' 3: C' E" 1 st- "nl- BiAP71;SJ . CH," R< H' lOTll AND N sts. n.w. J. J. Mulr.?Preaching 11 a.m "The S S (. -?. ;" T 4/? pm" "Tl"' Loyal Friend;'" wel^i^. " m-: E" 6:45 p m' Stranger. CMAaRY BAPTIST CHlRrll. 8TH AND II sts. n.w.. Rev Samuel H. Greene. D.D., pastor? Sunday scWI, 9:30 a.m., W. S. Shall..,",ger. I.flS Ar l"l .CmWOr"l'lt>,' w,th hy th? I Zl? ? ra.. evening. ?ith the choir, with T ur^vn'-",at ' ^ p'?': Teachers' Hlble Club. Ibursaay. 7 p m.; church prayer meeting 8 t> m ? Tues.^ sTm"*"*,?nn 6:30 p.in!; _?ueBday. 8 p.m. AU are cordially invited. It FCh?Tlea /U" AST) cTST8. N.w.. REV? it j 7 ? ? ?K-Mor.-Preaching 11 , m. ana 7.45 p.m., Endeavor meeting, 0 43 t> m ? Sunday .school, 9:30 a.m. All are welcome. it' MKTROPOLITAN BAPT1ST CHVRThTtmTTND am rik'u"* Compton Ball, pastor.-10 30 a.m.. Bible day exercises; 7:30 p.m.. second **r ?'?7 ..4k S of "F*ct* Worth Rememberln" " topic. The Right of Choice." ft practical ciikistianity. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PR iiTti'it ?Snnday. service* at Rauscher*. Intz ' rV i?Te" at 4 Subject, "Ooinlprea * ' , Dally no..n meeting, and Mondavs at 4 p in. for questions, at sending r-" 5,7' I'^'ne SymholUm; Light and Darkness." o,i ,, h f.or,i'a,l>' '"r'ted. Free circulating library open dally from 5 to 6 p.m. It '-nir u'"'1' ,.I6T" AND CORCORAN STS" ' "T e B,'v- f'ra"k Sewall, D.D.. pastor will a'r 11 a m' 2e,"lon request of Young '. '. o* '^'S^'ie. offering for convention's mis slon Sunday school. 12:1*- vesper*, with brief 2 " v p mri Tli m.; preaching :?t 11 a.m. Mid-week meeting Thursday. 7:30 pin. All Invited. It CONGRKUATIONAL. MT. PLEASANT CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Columbia road near 14th st. n.w.?The pastor. Rev. M. Ross Fishburn, will p.-cach at 11 a m. and 8 p.m.; evening serinou, uext In "Succesa ward" series, subject. "School Rwms and (Til lege Halls;" Sunday school at 9:30 a.m.; Junior Endeavor at 3 p.m.; Senior Endeavor at 7 p.ui.lt FIRST CONG. CHI'RCH. COIO.KR 10TII AND G sts. n.w.. Rev. S. M. Newman. D.D.. pastor.? Sunday. 11 a.m., public worship, with sermon by pastor; 8 p.m.. public Worship, Illustrated service upon "Saints and Heroes of Christian History;" music by quartet and chonts; choir led by Dr. J. W. Bischoff, organist; S. S 9*30 a.m.; C. E? 6:43 p.m. j't SPIRITUALISM. SPIRITUALISM?GERMAN LECTURE BY EM tor and U. S. A. Missionary Mai Gentxke . n !soT' 10' *' 7:30 P ?-? ? Woon'* Hall. <21 8th st. n.w. Questions answered. Messages by Mrs. A. M. Zoller. jt" SPIRITUALISM?MRS. LONG LEY WILL L?> ture for the Flr*t A*?>Hatlaa. Raus. her s Hall 1"3S Connecticut ave.; services, 11 an and 7-iii p.m.; morning subject, "OoMreration and De*e cratloo; evening "Some Spirit Homes." Maaio at evening serrfce; violin solo, "The Flow-r Song," Mr. Charles Hatch; song "Only a Thin Veil." Mr. C. P. Longley. Sunday school, 9:43 a.m. A3 welcome. It THE EDUCATIONAL SOCIBTT OT SPIRITUAL lets holds aervlee* Sanday at 7:30 p.m., S18 l'th n.w.; Mr*. Milan Edson will deliver tike lec'.ur* and give te*t, followed by Mr. Terry and Mrs. Ripple. Psychometric reading, automatically written measage*, may also be received. Musia by Prof. Huntreas. J. H. ALTEMUS WILL HOLD A MEETING SUN day evening, Nov. 8. Wonn'a Hall, 721 #th st. n.w. Miss Le Oaln, soloist. lt* OTHEM SERV1CKS. ' EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.-AT S p.m. In the lecture room at the Halls of the An cleats, on New York ave. bet. lSth and 14th sts. nw., BISHOP OLIVER O. RABIN will deliver Jk? third of a series of twelve lec tures teschlng "How to Hesl the Sick by Divine Methods." These lectures are absolutely free. This Is th* only series that will be given daring the year, and those who desire to ieara hew to heal the sick should begin st eoce and con Us us tbreach the entire coaoa. Vocal solo by the Bev. Geo. Buckler, "Th* Sweetest Story Ever Told." Experience meeting Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, at which testimonies of healings wlB be given. Hall eommodioua; surrounding* elegant. All Invited, U? COLQiUBD EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE. ?At 8 p.m. at Odd FeOews' Hall, oo M st. bet 16th and 17th sts. n.w.. Elder Roland B. Hasard wlB deliver a free lecture on the subject of "purine Healing." AH Invited. It* BEACON LIGHT GOSPEL MEETINGS AT TBI'S ?a* Hall. Itt and U sts. n.w., every it at II s.a. aad 7AO p.m. fcnsi and 14 Lewis C. Bheafe. PahWc Invited lt SECOND COMING O* OH RETT" IS THE SUB Ject of an address by D. J. Rawllnson of Tork. Pa., In the hall. 823 7th st. a.a., Sonday night. Welcome. It*