Long Beach, N.Y: Rear Admiral Robert E. Peary, discoverer of the North Pole, rides in aeroplane with Aviator Burnside which falls 1,200 feet and does not know of danger until after the birdman spirals safely to the water. San Francisco: U.S. troopers participate in Roman race before crowd at Exposition, then hold contest in setting up and firing machine guns. Boston: Sea sled designed for government to be used to rescue aviators is tested in Boston harbor. It makes 40 miles per hour and steers like an auto. New York: Keel is laid on the super dreadnought California, which when completed will have the greatest tonnage of any warship in the world. Arlington, Va: President Wilson lays cornerstone at memorial amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery as tribute to nation’s heroes. New York: Recruits for coming demonstration are sought by ardent contenders for the ballot as they leave Wall Street headquarters. Newport, R.I: Newest model of submarines, G-type, are gathered for practice at sea to test cruising strength. New York: Motion Picture Board of Trade is organized by filmland heads to protect and advance the interests of the “movies.” New York: City employees who have done the best work in their respective departments throughout the year are presented with prizes by Mayor Mitchell. Fort Sheridan, Ill: U.S. Naval Reserve cadets are repulsed in invasion on “rookies,” who are entrenched on bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, and take to their boats en route to Lake Bluff station.