Albany, N.Y: Governor Whitman, of New York, is inaugurated for a second term. Washington, D.C: Thomas W. Lawson, Boston author and financier, visits Washington to tell what he knows of alleged “leaks” to Wall Street. Hempstead Plains, L.I: Army aviators flying 165 miles from here to Philadelphia and return to qualify, make the return journey in one hour and twenty-six minutes. Seattle, Wash: Breeding and training carrier pigeons for use as message bearers in the European war zones, has become a profitable business venture. New York. N.Y: Notable figures in the world of science gather at the Scientists’ Convention. Mt. Holley, N.J: Several persons are killed and many are injured when the acetylene gas plant in a hotel explodes and fires the building. Rockland, Me: While undergoing official trials here, the Allen, U.S. torpedo boat destroyer, speeds along at thirty-five miles an hour. Seattle, Wash: With 15 feet of snow in the Cascade Mountains, the boy scouts do their hiking on snow shoes. Brooklyn, N.Y: Thousands enjoy the sport of skating on the smooth ice in Prospect Park. Omaha, Neb: High school cadets stage a snappy exhibition for the Selig-Tribune representative. New Orleans, La: Under the auspices of the Business Men’s Racing Association, the midwinter racing season opens.