Earlier text: Our Plans for the next 6 Months

Earthquake Shocks in Panama

Brief despatches of October 1 say that two earthquake shocks were felt from Colon to Panama. The first disturbance was of nearly a minute's duration. The earthquake was the heaviest within memory. Great anxiety is felt for the Gatun locks in the Panama Canal, and later despatches will be anxiously looked for.

Government Aid for Moving Crops

The government is endeavoring to assist farmers in the moving of their crops, by sending out money to local banks throughout the sections where needed. Fifty millions it is proposed to use in this way, and five millions have already been sent out, principally in Washington, Baltimore, and Southern cities.

Christ and the Old Testament Scriptures

The teaching of Christ in at least one important respect was very different from the higher critics among the professed teachers of the Word to-day, for He quoted freely from some portions of the Old Testament Scriptures that they have either rejected or cast doubt upon.

A Proposed Canal Through Colombia

Some of the editors in England are devoting space to the suggestion that English capital be furnished to Colombia, thus giving her a chance to avenge herself against Panama by constructing another ocean-to-ocean canal by the way of the Atrato and Cupica rivers.

Anti-Saloon League Convention in Columbus

The Anti-Saloon League of America will hold its biennial convention in Columbus, Ohio, November 10-13. They expect 20,000 delegates, and have a large list of the most prominent temperance speakers and workers of the nation who have promised to attend and speak.

Japan’s Ultimatum to China

On September 27, the despatches announced that Japan had given China an eight-day ultimatum, during which time China must give a satisfactory answer to Japan's demands concerning the recent attacks on Japanese in Nanking.

Four Brides-to-Be Killed by Lightning

A very sad thing occurred at Budapest on September 21. Four young brides-to-be were together picking flowers to decorate the church for their weddings, when they were struck and all instantly killed by lightning.

Record September Snowfall in Northern Minnesota

Snow fell in nearly all points of Northern Minnesota on September 22. This is a record unequalled since the establishment of the Weather Bureau in 1884.

Navy Plans Battleship Every Six Months

Secretary-of-the-Navy Daniels announces that he hopes to complete one of the new, powerful, Dreadnought battle-ships regularly each six months.

First Boat Passes Through Gatun Locks

On September 26, the first boat was passed successfully through the Gatun locks in the Panama Canal.

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