ensures speedy relief to the suffering, the needy and the distressed. THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY not only furnishes relief to the distressed, but _prevents_ suffering and poverty through the prompt payment of its policies all over the world. In 1908 the Equitable distributed nearly Forty-Eight Millions of Dollars among its beneficiaries and policy holders. Practically all of this vast sum is now at work alleviating the daily wants of widows and orphans; providing support for the aged; liquidating mortgages left by homeseekers; guarding estates of capitalists; or doing good in a multitude of other ways. By no other method can you so adequately and so safely guard your loved ones, your home and your estate as by life insurance. _THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY_ of the United States PAUL MORTON President 120 BROADWAY NEW YORK * * * * * A HEALTH RESORT [Illustration: WASHINGTON SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST SANITARIUM, TAKOMA PARK, D. C. The first Sanitarium established by Seventh-Day Adventists was at Battle Creek, in 1866. Since then institutions have been started in many places. At present nearly sixty exist in various parts of the world.] Washington is known as “The City Beautiful.” Much has been written of the many beautiful and historic spots around Washington, but one which is a revelation to all who visit it is the new Washington Sanitarium, located at Takoma Park, on an elevation of 300 feet. The Washington Sanitarium has only been in operation a little over a year. It already has a splendid patronage; it is undoubtedly destined to become well known not only for its beauty and delightful surroundings, but as a health resort. During the fall and winter the climate is almost ideal; the summer climate is good—no mosquitoes or other pests are to be found. A Branch Sanitarium is conducted at Nos. 1 and 2 Iowa Circle. The Branch Sanitarium has recently been overhauled, and extensive alterations have been made. The surroundings of this health-home are also attractive and restful. Both institutions are thoroughly scientific, and employ the most modern methods in the treatment of patients. Massage, electricity in its various forms, baths of all descriptions, and special dieting are the agencies chiefly depended upon. For further information address The Washington Sanitarium TAKOMA PARK, WASHINGTON, D. C. Phone, Takoma 127 and 128 Branch Sanitarium Phone, North 1325 * * * * * Telephone, N 4372 GREAT BEAR Spring Water Fifty Cents per Case of 6 glass-stoppered bottles New Warehouse and Office 322 R Street Northeast WASHINGTON, D. C. * * * * * [Illustration: ALPHA PHOTO-ENGRAVING COMPANY. Engravings for the Printer, Merchant & Manufacturer N E Cor Howard and Fayette Streets BALTIMORE, MD.] * * * * * _What Shall the Patient Eat?_ [Illustration]