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The Morning Watch

“THY people shall be willing in the day of thy power.” Ps. 110: 3. God’s work on earth is accomplished by the power of the Holy Spirit working with and through human agencies; and there is no more hopeful sign of the progress of the advent message than the earnest desire manifested by the people to come closer to God by daily prayer and Bible study. A recent author has well said, “Systematic Bible study is as essential to spiritual growth as regularity in eating is to physical. . . . Cut off an army from the base of supplies, and there will be no more victories. We sometimes wonder why so many Christians are so easily conquered by sin. An unopened Bible will generally enter into the explanation.”

Our Morning Watch Prayer Calendar was prepared as an aid to systematic daily prayer and Bible study, and is so arranged as to cover the various steps into the fulness of Christian experience. This Calendar has met with a hearty welcome. One large edition has been exhausted, and another printed. Those who still desire it can obtain it from their conference secretary of young people’s work or from the General Conference Department at College View, Neb.; price, 6 cents. Let us pray that this little Calendar may be the means in God’s hands of helping thousands of our people, young and old, into closer relationship with God.

Current Mention

— Slight earthquake shocks were reported February 19 at Calabria, Sicily, and the Azores. No damage was done.

— The Senate, on February 19, ratified the French arbitration treaty. Several similar treaties with other nations are now in course of negotiation, with good prospect of successful completion.

— An explosion of ten tons of dynamite in the packing-house of the Hercules Powder works at Pinole, Cal., February 20, killed every one of the twenty-eight men employed in the shop at the time.

— The American battle-ship fleet entered the port of Callao, Peru, the morning of February 20, amid the cheers of thousands massed on the shore to extend a welcome. A general holiday had been proclaimed in the port and at the capital.

— A thousand unemployed foreigners, bearing red banners in their march toward the city hall of Philadelphia to demand work from the mayor, precipitated a riot in that city, February 20. Before quiet was restored, several policemen were severely injured, and fourteen of the leaders were arrested.

— Fifty terrorists were arrested in different parts of St. Petersburg, Russia, February 20. Most of these persons were heavily armed, and in resisting arrest wounded ten policemen and killed another. An entire block in the vicinity of the palace of the grand duke, Nicholas, Nicholavitch, was surrounded by gendarmes, and the 600 apartments were searched. Large stores of explosives and arms were unearthed.

— The enactment of legislation prohibiting the sale and manufacture of intoxicating liquors is still a live issue in different States. On February 14 the Virginia House passed a bill which is a codification of all existing statutes, and means total prohibition in all towns of 500 inhabitants or less. It is to be hoped that the Senate will concur. On the same day the West Virginia Senate failed by a single vote to get the two-thirds majority required to pass the amendment to the constitution forbidding the manufacture or sale of intoxicants. Four days later an amendment to establish constitutional prohibition was defeated by two votes in the House of the Mississippi Legislature.

— The past week has witnessed further depredations by the “night riders” of Kentucky. The most serious trouble occurred at Eddyville, where at one o’clock on Sunday morning, February 16, 300 masked men terrorized the town. Ten men were taken from their homes to the edge of the town and mercilessly flogged. The riders then dashed away, threatening to return later. No tobacco was destroyed, and but few of the victims are active in opposing the tobacco pool. The county judge, who had in a recent speech denounced a raid, was awakened, and warned that his immunity in the future from similar punishment depended entirely upon the attitude he showed toward the Tobacco Growers’ Association. Only respect for his age had saved him this time.

Christian Liberty

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL, — — — — — Chairman W. A. COLCORD, — — — — — Secretary

Campaigning California for a Sunday Law.

By W. A. C.

UNDER date of Feb. 3, 1907, a brother in California writes as follows:— “The agitation has already begun in California. Mr. Tufts from the North is lecturing in different parts, making a very strong appeal from his viewpoint for a Sunday law in favor of the workingman, and not as a religious law. It will certainly require all the energy we have to spare to meet the matter here. Special effort will be put forth at the next legislature, and between now and then.”

Mr. Tufts is the Pacific Coast representative of the International Reform Bureau, with headquarters in Washington, D. C. He, it seems, was largely instrumental in securing the passage of the Idaho Sunday law last year. In the June 20, 1907, number of Mr. W. F. Crafts’ Twentieth Century Quarterly appeared the following:— “The Reform Bureau of the Pacific Coast district drafted the Sunday rest bill, and was instrumental in securing its passage by the legislature of Idaho. Dr. G. L. Tufts, the district superintendent of the Bureau, gave the movement his personal attention. The bill was passed by a vote of thirty-three to fourteen in the House, and fifteen to four in the Senate. It will go into effect the second Sunday of May.”

And now this same man is touring California, working up sentiment in favor of Sunday legislation in this State that has been so long without a Sunday law, preparatory to securing such a law from the next legislature.

A Sunday bill is pending in the legislature of the new State of Oklahoma. When California and Oklahoma yield to the pressure for this kind of legislation, as they doubtless will sooner or later, every State in the Union will then have a Sunday law. The “reformers” are evidently working hard to “sweep in the whole nation.”

W. A. C.

A Living National Issue

Things Are Lively in Washington over the Question of Prohibition and Sunday Legislation

IN the Woman's National Daily of January 15, Robert M. McWade, special correspondent of that paper at Washington, writes as follows:—

“Prohibition and Sunday legislation are the two chief points toward which the good people of the national capital, headed by the Protestant and Catholic clergy, are now bending their energies. They believe that the ‘better observance of Sunday can be best brought about by inducing Congress to pass a Sunday law for the District of Columbia, and already three bills have been introduced during this session, one ‘to further protect the first day of the week as a day of rest,’ another, ‘prohibiting Sunday labor on buildings, etc.,’ and still another, introduced by Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania, ‘to prevent Sunday banking in post-offices in the handling of money-orders and registered letters in the mail service of the United States.’”

“The Religious Liberty Bureau of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists has just entered the field, and is making a strenuous Sunday-law campaign. For the purpose of enlightening Congress and the people of the country in regard to its views on the situation the Adventist bureau has prepared a statement in which, among other things, it says:—”

Then follows the bulk of a pamphlet issued by the Religious Liberty Bureau in Washington to meet the conditions now existing in that city. Nine reasons for protesting against Sunday legislation are quoted entire, copying the pamphlet verbatim. After the quotation, the article closes with the following significant paragraph [taken from the pamphlet]:—

“The demand that Congress shall pass a District Sunday law is not a mere local affair, nor does it concern simply the people of the District. It is of national significance, and concerns the people of the whole nation.”

The same paper in its issue of January 18, quotes all that portion of the same pamphlet published by the Religious Liberty Bureau, which sets forth our reasons for supporting prohibition. Since this paper goes to hundreds of thousands of readers, these articles will do a good work in setting the views of Seventh-day Adventists properly before the people of the country.—The Educational Messenger.

Conference Association Notice

By E. K. Slade; E. I. Beebe

THE first meeting of the regular annual session of the East Michigan Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists for the year 1908, will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Flint, Genesee Co., Mich., Tuesday, April 7, 1908, at 10 A. M. All regularly elected delegates to the East Michigan Conference (unincorporated) are members of the East Michigan Conference Association, and, as such, are entitled to vote on all questions coming before the meeting.

E. K. SLADE, President; E. I. BEEBE, Secretary.

Eastern Pennsylvania Institute

By G. W. Holman

The canvassers' institute which will be held in Scranton, Pa., March 15-27, will be educational in its nature. Brother I. D. Richardson, general agent for the Columbia Union Conference, will be present throughout the two weeks.

A full program for each day has been arranged, covering an interesting and profitable course in the Bible and Testimonies, also in the theory, art, and practise of canvassing. Every one who has been called to this part of God's great work, will find this course very profitable.

God has a place for every true child of his in finishing the great work of bringing this last message to the people of this generation. The question that every one should ask himself is, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”

If Moses had refused to be used of God to deliver his people, the people would have been delivered by some other appointed servant, but Moses would have been rejected.

If the Lord has called us to a certain work, and we refuse to heed his call, we shall likewise be rejected, and shall be held accountable for the souls that we might have helped.

Board, room, and tuition will be free to all who will enter the work at once as regular canvassers. Let all our regular agents attend. Others desiring to attend will be boarded at a nominal sum.

An additional five-per-cent commission on all sales will be allowed the canvassers who attend the institute, until they have received the amount of their railroad fare from home to place of institute, thence to field of labor.

Each one attending should bring a good supply of bedding, and two towels, also the following books: Bible, “Hymns and Tunes,” “Gospel Workers,” “Early Writings,” and one of the following books for which he may wish to canvass: “Great Controversy,” “Daniel and the Revelation,” “Bible Readings,” and “Heralds of the Morning.” These books will be thoroughly taught.

All desiring to attend the institute must make arrangements previously with the undersigned, whose post-office address is 150 East Lemon St., Lancaster, Pa.

G. W. HOLMAN.

Convention and Canvassers' Institute for Florida

By R. W. Parmele

A YOUNG people's and Sabbath-school convention, together with a canvassers' institute, will be held at Orlando, Fla., beginning April 2.

Orlando is located on the main route of the Atlantic Coast Line from Jacksonville to Tampa, and on a branch of the Seaboard Air Line, near the center of the State north and south, and is easily accessible from all parts of the State.

It is expected that the convention work will come first, and at its close the canvassers' institute will begin, and continue for two weeks. A series of meetings will be held in the same place, beginning early in March and running through the convention and institute. The best of help will be provided for these gatherings. The Florida Conference Committee will also meet in Orlando at that time, to plan the work for the summer.

Tents will be furnished free for the occasion for all who desire them, but furniture and bedding will have to be provided by the occupants. Meals will be served at the lowest possible cost.

Throughout the entire time, instruction will be given on healthful cookery, healthful living, and hydrotherapy by Dr. Lydia E. Parmele, our medical missionary secretary. This occasion promises to be one of special importance to our people in the Florida Conference, and there should be a large attendance. Let all come prepared to stay through the entire time.

Should any of our people from the north wish to attend this gathering, they may be assured of a hearty welcome. We have excellent territory for canvassing, and the work,

can be prosecuted successfully throughout the year.

Let us hear from all who expect to attend, that we may make preparations accordingly. The writer's address is Bartow, Fla. Will not our church elders and leaders take hold of this matter, and urge a large attendance?

R. W. PARMELE.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By E. K. SLADE; E. I. BEEBE

Annual Conference

THE first meeting of the sixth annual session of the East Michigan Conference will convene at the Seventh-day Adventist church, Flint, Mich., April 6, 1908, at 6 P. M.

E. K. SLADE, President; E. I. BEEBE, Secretary.

Literature Wanted for Indians

I wish Signs, Watchman, Liberty, Life and Health, and tracts to use among five tribes of Indians in a new, growing town where the truth is unknown; also new or second-hand bound books, pamphlets, etc., on present truth. Send well wrapped and securely tied, all post-paid; also Instructor and Little Friend for the children. Address Sumner B. Taft (Wheelwright), Kiowa Agency, Anadarko, Okla.

Notice!

By W. W. Prescott

NOTICE is hereby given that the fifth annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Review and Herald Publishing Association of Washington, D. C., will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Chicago, Ill., on Monday, March 23, 1908, at 9 A. M., for the election of officers for the coming year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

The following persons are members of this corporation: those composing the executive committees of the General Conference, the Atlantic Union Conference, the Canadian Union Conference, the Lake Union Conference, and the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists; those who compose the executive committees of the several local conferences of Seventh-day Adventists within the territory of the afore-mentioned union conferences; those who compose the board of trustees of the Review and Herald Publishing Association; and such persons as have received certificates of membership in said association. As large an attendance of the membership as possible is desired.

By order of the Board of Trustees, W. W. Prescott, President.

Obituaries

Johnson.—Died at San Jose, Cal., Dec. 4, 1907, Caroline A. Johnson, aged 62 years, 1 month, and 12 days. She was a believer in the message, and a member at one time of the church at Fish Creek, Wis. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. D. T. Fero.

Ballard.—Died at Yates Center, Kan., Jan. 12, 1908, of capillary bronchitis, Mrs. Emily H. Ballard, aged 71 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She joined the Methodist Episcopal Church when young, and remained in that church until 1872, when, under the labors of Elders R. M. Kilgore and J. H. Morrison, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which faith she died. She was a careful Bible student, and could quote much from memory. She manifested great patience in the severe suffering of her last illness. She is survived by her husband, one son, two daughters, and eighteen grandchildren. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. F. C. Clark.

Remington.—Died at Cedar Run, Mich., Jan. 31, 1908, of old age, John Wesley Remington, aged 80 years. He was born in the State of New York, and came to Michigan in his early days. He accepted present truth over twenty years ago, and had a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, one daughter, three sons, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. C. A. Hansen.

Bassett.—Died at Elwood, N. J., Jan. 8, 1908, of pneumonia, Margaret S. Bassett, aged 73 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Though a great sufferer for some time before her death, her mind was stayed upon Him who alone can keep us in perfect peace. The friends and relatives laid her to rest with the hope that she would have a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by a local minister. George W. Spies.

Farber.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 27, 1908, Brother Oswald P. Farber. The immediate cause of his death was pleuropneumonia, though he had for some time been afflicted with general tuberculosis. His demise came suddenly. He was born and reared in Lodi, Wis., where his godly mother trained him in the principles of righteousness, from which he did not depart. He loved the truth, and was loved by all who knew him. Two sisters survive him, to whom the loss is heavy. The funeral and burial were at his childhood home. Geo. C. Tenney.

Boggs.—Died at his home in Evans City, Pa., April 19, 1907, of paralysis, James Boggs, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 4 days. Father was born in Evans City, but after his marriage, removed to Columbus, Neb., where he and his family lived for almost ten years. At this place they heard and accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, under the labor of Elder Cudney. They also lived a number of years on the Pacific Coast. As the result of his efforts in the canvassing field, many heard the truth for the first time in Pennsylvania. His faith in the message remained firm to the end. Although a constant sufferer for one year and four months, he was always patient and full of courage. He died with the full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Mrs. Helen Benson.

Boggs.—Died in Butler, Pa., Nov. 7, 1907, of pneumonia, Matilda Eleanor Boggs, née McNair. Mother was born in Butler sixty-five years ago. In 1864 she was united in marriage to James Boggs, of Evans City, Pa., and with him removed to Columbus, Neb., where they both accepted the Sabbath. She was always loyal and true to the message she loved, and was a loving mother and kind neighbor. Her last words to me were, “Be of good courage; we are well able to possess the land. Our future is in the hands of the Omnipotent One.” Mother is survived by four sons and myself. She was laid to rest beside father, to await the voice of the Life-giver. Mrs. Helen Benson.

Rhorer.—Died at Mackinaw, Ill., Jan. 11, 1908, of the infirmities of old age, Mrs. Catherine Rhorer, aged 90 years and 16 days. She was reared by pious parents in the old-time Methodism in the days when the followers of Wesley were unpopular with the world. Her earnest desire through life was to know the will of God that she might walk in it. After many years, becoming convinced that immersion is the only Bible mode of baptism, she immediately requested to be re-baptized. At this time she united with the Disciple Church. In 1878 the light upon the Sabbath question and kindred truths dawned upon her, and she embraced it with all her heart, and for over thirty years, together with her daughter, Mrs. S. L. Stout, observed it alone in their family. Isa. 58:7 was fully incorporated into her life. Even in her great age her mental faculties were unimpaired. Truly a mother in Israel has fallen; but we confidently expect to meet her in the soon-coming resurrection. Mrs. Bel R. Flesher.

Business Notices

THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Display advertising, and advertisements which call for agents, will not be accepted, nor do the publishers solicit advertising of any kind for this paper.

All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send with their advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures, in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

FOR SALE.—Prospect Sanitarium and Treatment Rooms. A splendid opportunity for a physician. Address F. A. Stahl, 5411 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

FOR SALE.—A 7-room house, two lots; fruit-trees, well, cistern, and other improvements; one block from college campus; price, $1,600. Address M. E. Kern, College View, Neb.

FOR SALE.—Ripe Olives; best we have ever had: 80, 70, and 55 cents a gallon in 5-gal. cans. All goods guaranteed. For further information, see “ad.” in REVIEW of Feb. 6, 1908. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Two hundred single-comb R. I. Red Pullets, $10 per half dozen; also eggs for hatching: price, fifteen eggs for $1.25 or $6 per hundred. Address J. A. Miller, Superintendent South Lancaster Academy Poultry Farm, South Lancaster, Mass.

FOR SALE.—320 acres first-class wheat land in Trego County, Kansas; 200 acres level, 20 acres building stone. Ten miles from town, 1½ miles from public school. Church privileges near by. $12.50 an acre. Terms if desired. Address H. B. Farnsworth, Missoula, Mont.

WANTED.—Energetic young man to work on farm eight months or more. State age, experience, and wages demanded. Sabbath-keeper preferred. No milking or feeding after supper in summer. Applicants must give references of good character. Address John Baer, Rushville, Neb.

FOR SALE.—Pleasant home in the celebrated Santa Clara Valley: 3 acres; 4-room house and new barn, water piped to both; choice family orchard, rich soil; near prosperous railroad town, having Seventh-day Adventist church. Price, $1,200. Address M. H. Brown, Morganhill, Cal.

FOR SALE.—For a short time only, Peanut Butter 10 cents a pound; Olive-oil $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil $7.50; Vegetable Cooking Oil, 10 pounds, $1.20. Cash with order. All absolutely pure. If west of Rockies, write us. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.

FOR SALE.—We have just received a large number of beautiful imported Bible Cards direct from the land of art for the homes. We will mail twelve different cards to any address on receipt of $1. All have a bouquet of flowers, as well as large silver letters. Address H. A. Co., Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

MRS. KATHERINE SCHLEEF, Cottage Grove, Ore., who advertised in January for a girl, would like the name of the young lady from Columbia, Tenn., who answered her advertisement. She has lost her name.

We want your trade on cooking oil, meat substitutes, cereal products, nut foods, etc. Our “wholesale prices direct to consumer” save you money. Our foods are healthful and hygienic. Samples prepaid upon receipt of fifty cents. Address Iowa Sanitarium Food Company, Des Moines, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—Buff and White Orpington eggs, $2 for 15. A few Buff cockrels and Barred Plymouth Rock hens left, at $1 each. We have shipped successfully to all parts of the United States. Order early, or you will not be able to get eggs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address Union College Poultry Yards, College View, Neb.

WANTED.—Family with children and about two thousand dollars, who need this delightful climate and central California intermediate and church-school, to buy my home. Wages best in vacation. All work. With sunshine, soil, and water, even brethren from cities are making success raising peaches, raisins, etc. Investigate. Address J. Clark, Armona, Kings Co., Cal.

FOR SALE.—82 acres, well-improved; in foot-hills, 20 miles from San Diego; 11 acres orchard, including citrus, olive, prune, peach, pear, apple, quince, fig, almond, and walnut trees; grape-vines, etc. Two wells, reservoirs, windmills, cistern. Water piped to house, barn, and orchard. Fine place for those having throat and lung trouble. Price, $5,500. Address Box 18, Jamul, Cal.

FOR SALE.—The Patent Patches are excellent for mending hot-water bottles. For 25 cents (coin or postal-order, preferred) you will get nine patches, a wrench, and instructions. Agattie will mend agate-ware. In fact, it mends enamel-ware, tin, iron, and wood vessels. Its uses are numerous. It will please you. For 30 cents you will receive enough agattie to mend 30 to 40 holes. Instructions furnished. Six cents on each order goes to the Southern Missionary Society. If you will canvass the church, and your neighbors, we can increase the sum to go to that society. Address H. F. Phelps, Station K, Minneapolis, Minn.

Addresses

THE address of Elder and Mrs. S. N. Haskell is now Box 597, Oakland, Cal.

ANY one knowing the address of Louisa Van Hortan and Ellen C. Vernonille, is requested to send the same to Ora E. Waters, R. F. D. 1, Box 10, Crichton, Ala.

Religious Liberty Work

By Editor

THOSE of our readers who are interested in the religious liberty work will find good reading this week on the second page of this issue.

Sunday Enforcement in Italy

The movement for Sunday enforcement is heard from in all lands. Brother H. Giraldi, of Naples, Italy, sends the following paragraph from La Tribune: “The minister of agriculture on Coccu-Ortu has sent a circular for the enforcement of the Sunday law to all the prefects in charge of the provinces of the kingdom. This circular calls their attention to the dispositions about the closing up of shops, stores, and public places of any description on Sunday; and asks from the prefects a zealous and vigilant application of said law.”

Washington Churches Union Service

THE five Seventh-day Adventist churches and one company in the District of Columbia are to meet in a union service in Pythian Temple, Washington, D. C., on February 29, the services to continue through both forenoon and afternoon. The opening address by Elder K. C. Russell will deal with the origin and growth of our work, which will be followed by reports from all the Sabbath-schools in the District. An intermission of ten minutes will be followed by a sermon by Elder A. G. Daniells. The afternoon session will consist of a sermon and social meeting beginning at two o'clock. On the following day, March 1, there will be a constituency meeting of the Washington churches in the Memorial church, Twelfth and M Streets, with a forenoon and afternoon session. At this meeting there will be considered our future line of work in Washington, D. C., the distribution of our books and periodicals, and the relation of our people in the District to the work of the Foreign Mission Seminary and the Sanitarium. At the meeting on Sunday; both forenoon and afternoon sessions and time will be given to reports of work done by members of the various churches. The morning session will begin at ten o'clock and the afternoon session at half-past one.

Columbia Union Added

By Editor

WE are glad to record the fact that another union conference has been added to the list of those designated by the star on our fund page. This is the recently organized Columbia Union.

Northern Union Conference Program

By Editor

WE have received the printed program of the third biennial session of the Northern Union Conference, to be held at Minneapolis, Minn., March 5-15. Copies of this program folder can be obtained by addressing Elder A. W. Kuehl, Box 989, Minneapolis, Minn.

The Cost of Mission Work

The return to America of Mrs. T. H. Watson and son from South Africa vividly recalls to our minds the cost of our mission work in lives laid down in the field. Brother Watson gave himself for the work in Africa. Mrs. Watson is spending a short time with friends in Takoma Park.

Protest Against Sunday Legislation

THE newspapers of Washington, D. C., gave considerable space in their issues of February 20 to a forceful protest against the proposed Sunday legislation for the District of Columbia. The protest was drawn up by Judge Charles C. Holbrook, of Alamosa, Colo., and was placed in the hands of the chairman of the House District Committee by Representative Haggott, of Colorado. The Washington Herald devoted one full column to the protest, and the Post was also liberal with its space.

Deaths of Noyes and Satterlee

By Editor

Two men of this city, well known in public life, have been called to their rest during the past week — Mr. Crosby S. Noyes, the editor of the Evening Star, and Bishop Henry Y. Satterlee of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Although we did not have the privilege of a personal acquaintance with Editor Noyes, yet it is a pleasure to us to acknowledge the courteous treatment which has been extended to us by the Star under his management, and we sincerely regret the end of his useful life. While we have been compelled to take issue with Bishop Satterlee on some public questions, yet we have always found him generous in his impulses and fair in his spirit. His church and the community have sustained a distinct loss in his sudden death which will come as a shock to all within his large sphere of friends and acquaintances.

Temperance Work in Washington

THE temperance question continues to be a live issue in the District of Columbia. To quite a large extent the temperance influence of the nation has been turned toward the national capital. There has been a great amount of literature on the subject distributed throughout the District, there has been one lengthy hearing before the District Committee, temperance rallies have been held in the various churches, and petitions have been circulated among the residents of the District. In the work of distributing temperance literature and securing signers to petitions for the closing of the saloons, our people have taken an active part. A notable rally for prohibition was held in the Belasco Theater on February 16. The chief speaker on this occasion was Representative T. W. Sims, of Tennessee, who had introduced the bill for the prohibition of the sale of liquor in the District. Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, national president of the W. C. T. U., was also present, and made a strong plea for the abolition of the liquor business. On the same day the pastors of most of the churches in the District took up the question in their pulpits, and urged the necessity of prohibition. This strong campaign has naturally stirred and frightened the liquor interests, and they are doing what they can to stem the rising tide. They were ably represented at the hearing, and at that hearing filed with the Board of District Commissioners a memorial stoutly protesting against any change in the present liquor laws in the District. Later they secured the insertion of this memorial entire in the Herald and the Post as an appeal to the business men of Washington to help them in their fight against the temperance forces. It is to be regretted that they were able to quote men of such influence as Cardinal Gibbons of the Catholic Church and Bishop Satterlee of the Episcopal Church in opposition to the temperance campaign now going forward.