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Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 39.

WITHOUT EXCUSE
Earlier text: MICHIGAN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

THIS is a land of flowers, with almost perpetual sunshine, and a beautiful climate tempered by the ocean breeze during the day and the mountain zephyrs at night. The heat never becomes unbearable, and sunstroke is practically unknown. The great abundance of semitropical fruit, together with a large production of nuts, grains, and vegetables, makes it a desirable place in which to live, and especially so for those wishing to subsist upon the natural products of the soil.
Notwithstanding these natural advantages, but few of our people have come to southern California, There are many towns in which not one is found. What a blessing it would be if some of our brethren would leave the large centers and settle in these needy fields. Their own souls would be watered, as they administered the everlasting gospel to those in darkness.
Southern California is one of the most favorable places in the world for medical missionary work. Thousands come here every year from all quarters of the globe. They find the climate even and delightful the year round, as the seasons differ but little. This is a place where they can escape the cold frosts of winter, and the scorching heat of summer. A constant stream of humanity is coming and going, and we feel sad to know we are not able to care for those seeking our services. In Los Angeles only one in ten of those who ask for admission at the sanitarium can be accommodated, while in San Diego we have no place at all where we can house and feed them. We are compelled to put our patients in the Catholic hospitals, where they are deprived of the gospel, the great message for these last days. It seems too bad to see so many turned away who might be brought into the light by proper surroundings.
Only a small amount would be required to start the work, as rent is cheap, and at present there are a few suitable buildings that could be obtained very reasonably. We have doctors and nurses, and only need some one with means to give the good work a start. A better investment could not be made, for the returns will be good here, and in the end souls for the great gathering day.
Are there not some who would like to settle here and put their means into the work? We have a church of about seventy-five members, made up of active missionaries, and others are constantly coming into the fold. They are all poor in this world's goods, and mostly women, but are ready and willing to co-operate with any enterprise that has for its aim the salvation of souls.
Any one wishing further information concerning the climate or other details will receive a prompt reply by addressing T. S. Whitelock, M. D., 561 Fifth St., San Diego, Cal. Please inclose stamp to pay postage.

VISITORS TO BUFFALO, N. Y.

By A. O. Burrill

VISITORS remaining over Sabbath in the city are invited to meet with the East Buffalo Church, on the corner of High and Jefferson Streets, at 10 A. M.; on the west side, at 2:15 P. M., on the corners of Massachusetts and Shields avenues. Board can be found among Sabbath-keepers at 787 Niagara St., at reasonable rates.
A. O. BURRILL.
429 Williams St.

P. VAN DUREN

By P. Van Duren

COMMUNICATIONS for the librarian of the Paterson (N. J.) church should be sent to Miss Minnie Cobbett, 52 Jefferson St., Paterson, N. J., instead of to P. Van Duren, 106 E. Holman St., as heretofore.

P. VAN DUREN

Sabbath Sunset Calendar

“Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. “Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work. “But the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God.” Ex. 20:8–10.
“From even unto even, shall ye celebrate your Sabbath.” Lev. 23:32.
1901 OCTOBER 1901
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
L. Q. 4 NM 12 F. Q. 20 F. M. 27

The Sun Sets

Day of Month BOSTON New England, Michigan, N. Y. State, Wisconsin, N. and S. Dakota, Washington, and Oregon. N. Y. CITY Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, and Northern California. WASHINGTON Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and Central California. CHARLESTON Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California.
FRI. 4 5.38 5.39 5.39 5.42
SAB. 5 5.36 5.37 5.38 5.40
FRI. 11 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.33
SAB. 12 5.24 5.26 5.27 5.32
FRI. 18 5.15 5.17 5.18 5.26
SAB. 19 5.13 5.15 5.17 5.23
FRI. 25 5.04 5.07 5.09 5.17
SAB. 26 5.03 5.05 5.08 5.16

Camp-Meetings for 1901.

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE.

Alabama, Anniston, Sept. 20-30
Florida, Ft. Ogden (State), Nov. 1-
Florida, Orlando (local), Nov. 15-

NORTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE.

Iowa, Woodbine, Oct. 1-6

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE.

Missouri, Carthage (local), Oct. 8-13
Missouri, Poplar Bluff (local), Oct. 29 to Nov. 4

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE.

California, Northern, Red Bluff, Oct. 3-13

Opening of the Southern Training School.

By J. E. Tenney

THE fall term of the Southern Training School, at Graysville, Tenn., will begin the 25th inst. It is very desirable that all who attend the school should enter at the beginning or as soon after as possible. All who are coming from the north via Cincinnati can secure the usual clergy rate by applying to the writer. These rates can be secured from Chicago and all Wisconsin points. Let young men and women everywhere seek a speedy preparation for the Lord’s work. The school offers courses in all lines of practical missionary effort. J. E. TENNEY.

Elder R. W. Parmele's Address

Address.

THE address of Elder R. W. Parmele is 821 W. Fifth St., Topeka, Kan.

Publications Wanted.

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, and others have expressed literature when it would have been cheaper to send by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
W. L. Robinson, Green Forest, Ark., literature regularly.
J. P. Johnson, 11 S. Stevens St., Spokane, Wash., REVIEW, Signs, Little Friend.

Business Notices.

WANTED.—By a widow who has no home, a place to work. For particulars address M. A. Cummings, Waukegan, Ill.
WANTED.—Position by man aged 25, to work on farm by month for a Sabbath-keeper in Colorado. Address D. N. Stow, Big Springs, S. D.

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus

Obituaries

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus

Syphers.—Died at Patton, Cal., of a complication of diseases, Ansel E. Syphers, aged 62 years, 1 month, 10 days. He accepted present truth in 1885, and ever since had been a firm believer. Remarks at the grave were based upon Job 14.
Ditto.—Fell asleep at Enid, O. T., Sept. 7, 1901, Hilda Maria, daughter of Laura A., and J. W. Ditto, aged 1 year and 2 months. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder G. G. Rupert. Text, Jer. 31:15–17. C. Sorenson.
Merrell.—Died at Boulder, Colo., of tuberculosis, Edna Alice Merrell, wife of M. A. Merrell, aged 37 years, 4 months. She died in full faith, assured of the Lord’s acceptance. Services were conducted by the writer. The body was taken to Minnesota for burial. U. P. Long.
Archibald.—Died in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1901, of diphtheria, Deloss James, son of E. C. and Ellen Archibald, aged 6 years, 3 months, 16 days. Deloss was an earnest little Christian, and loved to pray. A short service was held at Walnut Hill Cemetery by the writer. George H. Smith.
Hicks.—Died in Reno, Nev., Aug. 29, 1901, of bloody flux, my beloved husband, Benjamin F. Hicks, aged 73 years, 10 months, 21 days. He heard the truths of the Third Angel’s Message in Waterloo, Iowa, in 1862, and loved them to the end. He leaves four children. We are sustained by the blessed hope. Harriet N. Hicks.
Sorenson.—Died July 19, 1901, in Chicago, from tuberculosis, Sister Sorenson, in the fifty-eighth year of her age. She was a native of Denmark. She has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for twenty-five years, and died loving the truth. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Joyce M. E. Church. She was tenderly laid to rest in Graceland Cemetery. L. D. Santee.
Oathout.—Died at Armada, Mich., Sept. 4, 1901, of neuralgia of the heart, Sister Nancy Elizabeth Oathout, in the forty-sixth year of her age. Sister Oathout was a devoted Christian; her only desire was to work for the Master. The day before her death she had labored hard in canvassing for the Good Health. Comforting words were addressed at her funeral by Rev. Mr. Vanameran (Congregationalist). H. M. Kenyon.
Osborne.—Died Aug. 12, 1901, at the home of his son, James M. Osborne, Galesburg, Ill., John T. Osborne, in the seventy-fourth year of his age. He had been a great sufferer for several years, being deprived of the power of speech by disease. His Christian experience covered the last forty-six years of his life. He became acquainted with the last gospel message through his son James. Words of encouragement were spoken by the writer. W. D. Curtis.
Byron.—Died at Linneus, Me., Aug. 29, 1901, after a long and painful illness, Melissa E., wife of George L. Byron, aged 60 years, 2 months, 29 days. Sister Byron accepted the truths of the Third Angel’s Message and was baptized in 1876, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Linneus at its organization. There are only three members left in the church now. Sister Byron led a consistent Christian life, and will be greatly missed by her husband, children, and many friends. But we mourn not as those without hope. She sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Remarks were based upon Rev. 14:13. J. B. Goodrich.

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The Marvel of Nations

By Uriah Smith

OUR COUNTRY; ITS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE, AND ITS PLACE IN PROPHECY.
By Elder Uriah Smith
The important element in history is the working of divine providence in the affairs of men. Nebuchadnezzar was taught that the most high God ruled in the kingdom of men; and the Jews missed the golden opportunity to prolong their national existence because they knew not the day of their visitation.
THE MARVEL OF NATIONS pictures the situation to-day, how, under the fostering care of a beneficent providence, our country has surpassed all other nations in material development, till it now stands forth the richest nation in ready money, the richest in resources, the richest in facilities for defense and conquest, of any nation on the globe.
The book contains 320 pages, and is profusely illustrated from new plates.
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160 pages; 62 lessons, with writing exercises.
Price 35 cents.

Mental Arithmetic

By Prof. E. A. Sutherland

By Prof. E. A. Sutherland.
“I am particularly pleased with the large amount of actual doing that is required of the student in connection with the mental training.”—Emma M. Long.
“The problems are practical, natural, and useful, being taken from surroundings of the child in the Christian family and school.”—Joseph H. Haughey.
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Living Fountains, or Broken Cisterns: An Educational Problem for Protestants.

By E. A. Sutherland

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The Canvasser & Gospel Worker

Testimony No. 34, VOLUME VI.

The subjects treated in this volume are of such a nature as to make the book invaluable to every believer in the Third Angel's Message at this particular stage of the work.
Among the chapters the following are of great importance, and should be carefully studied:—

The Canvasser & Gospel Worker

“Revival of the Canvassing Work.”
“Home Missionary Work.”
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MICHIGAN CENTRAL

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 9, 1901.
EAST
Station 8 1 Night Express 12 2 Detroit Accom. 6 1 Mail & Express 10 1 N. Y. & Bos. Spl. 14 1 Eastern Express 4 1 Pn-Am. Special 36 1 Atl'tic Express
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.30 pm 3.00 pm 6.00 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.45 pm 12.08 4.42 7.28 am 1.20
Niles am 12.40 10.15 1.00 6.42 8.21 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.55 9.25 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.28 9.57 4.10
Marshall 3.25 8.38 1.30 3.09 7.51 5.04
Albion 3.55 9.00 1.50 3.30 8.11 5.30
Jackson 4.45 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 11.10 5.52
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.43 11.55 6.40
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.45 1.00 7.45
Falls View am 6.44 7.19 5.09
Susp. Bridge 6.00 7.40 5.32
Niagara Falls 6.15 7.55 5.40
Buffalo am 12.20 7.05 8.45 6.30
Rochester 3.13 10.00 8.40
Syracuse 5.15 pm 12.15 10.45
Albany 9.05 4.50 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.45 7.00
Springfield 12.16 6.15 7.40
Boston 3.00 9.00 10.34
WEST
Station 7 1 Night Express 17-21 1 N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Sp. 3 1 Mail & Express 5 1 Pn-Am. Special 28 1 Western Express 13 2 Kalam. Accom. 37 1 Pacific Express
Boston pm 2.00 pm 3.30 pm 6.00
New York 4.00 4.05 am 3.15
Syracuse 11.30 am 2.00 am 10.20
Rochester am 1.20 4.05 am 10.20
Buffalo 3.20 pm 8.30 5.20 pm 12.10
Niagara Falls 9.12 6.02 8.50
Susp. Bridge 9.31 6.31 4.32
Falls View 9.39 6.31
Detroit pm 8.20 8.25 am 7.15 am 2.10 pm 12.40 5.07
Ann Arbor 9.43 9.23 8.40 3.03 1.38 5.45 11.15
Jackson 11.15 10.20 11.05 4.02 2.40 7.30 am 12.20
Battle Creek am 12.40 11.34 pm 12.25 5.04 3.50 9.08 1.35
Kalamazoo 1.40 pm 12.10 1.20 5.38 4.28 10.00 3.00
Niles 3.26 1.22 3.25 7.04 6.05 3.40
Michigan City 4.47 2.20 4.45 7.58 7.05 5.08
Chicago 6.55 4.00 6.40 9.30 8.56 7.50
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m. and 4.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.50 p. m. daily except Sunday.
G. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. R. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

TWO IMPORTANT TRACTS

The Relation of the Law to the Gospel.

BIBLE STUDENTS' LIBRARY, No. 166.
“The Law! The Gospel! The Jewish Age! The Gospel Era! The Mosaic Economy! The Reign of Grace! What is meant by these terms? The following are a few of the headings under which these subjects are clearly and conclusively treated: “Experiences of the Jewish Age;” “Two Distinct Codes of Law;” “A Statement of Eternal Principles;” “Why Given at Sinai;” “God’s Purpose in Choosing Israel;” “The Great Antitype;” “The Sabbath Law;” “The Law in Christ.” 24 pages, 1½ cents,

...Sound an Alarm...

BIBLE STUDENTS' LIBRARY, No. 167.
This tract strikes at the very root of the great labor question now being agitated by all classes of our country's inhabitants, and shows that in the great state of restlessness which is permeating all society, are signs of our Lord's return. 16 pages, illustrated, 1 cent.
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GRAND TRUNK R’Y SYSTEM.

By W. C. Cunliffe

Taking Effect June 2, 1901.

TRAINS LEAVE BATTLE CREEK.

West-Bound.

No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago — 12.15 P. M. No. 7, Limited Express, to Chicago — 7.00 A. M. No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago — 9.23 A. M. No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago — 3.50 P. M. No. 5, International Express — 2.17 A. M. No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend — 7.30 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7, daily.

East-Bound.

No. 10, Mail and Express, East and Detroit — 3.45 P. M. No. 8, Limited Express, East and Detroit — 4.50 P. M. No. 4, Lehigh Express, East and Canada — 8.22 P. M. No. 6, Atlantic Express, East and Detroit — 2.10 A. M. No. 2, Express, East and Detroit — 7.00 A. M. No. 74, Mixed (starts from Nichols yard) — 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 10 and 74, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 4, 6, 8, and 2, daily.
W. C. CUNLIFFE, Agent, BATTLE CREEK.

CAN WE KNOW?

WORDS OF TRUTH SERIES, No. 32.
A plain, positive answer to the question, “Can we know?” In which is proved the fact that from signs given in prophecy we may know when Christ’s coming is near. Price, ½ cent.
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Better Than We Expected.

In the Battle Creek Daily Moon of September 16 we find this item:—
“In a newspaper report of the proceedings of the Methodist Conference at Muskegon the following occurs: Dr. N. S. Gamble, of the True Sabbath, presented the needs of his work. He stated that the Methodist Church is annually losing from two thousand to twenty-five hundred members to the Seventh-day Adventists, and that the faith of fifty thousand more is unsettled by the literature which is scattered broadcast.”
We were not aware that any such numbers from the Methodist Church were uniting with the Seventh-day Adventists annually. But the statement is too gratifying to be rejected on any technical ground.
A REPORT is published that a private in Company H of the Fifteenth United States Cavalry, Devine by name, has been sentenced by court-martial to twenty years’ imprisonment for saying, “Served him right,” with reference to the shooting of President McKinley.

Trades Unions Enforce Sunday Observance in New York

The New York Sun mentions that there were last year in that city 496 arrests for violation of the Sunday law. And Sunday-law sentiment is not as prevalent there as in some other sections of the country, either. There is a new feature also which is to be noted in connection with this Sunday movement, and that is the stand that is being taken for Sunday enforcement by the trades unions. These unions have their own rules and codes of discipline, independent of all State or municipal law, which they enforce under penalty of fine or expulsion from the organization to which the offending firm or party belongs. Thus Sunday observance is made a rule of the union controlling any particular line of business, and an offense committed within the same can be punished not only under the State Sunday law or the city Sunday ordinance, but also by the trade union itself, under its own code, the extreme penalty in which would be expulsion from the union. And very often the discipline of the union would have more terror for the offender than would any prosecution that would be likely under the civil law. This attitude of the trades unions in favor of that institution, the enforcement of which we have so long believed on the authority of Scripture would at the last be connected with prohibitions upon freedom of trade, is very significant.

Progress Department Material Postponed to Next Week

By Editor

Considerable matter for the Progress Department has been crowded out this week; it will all appear next week.

Sending Free Sample Copies of the Review

By Editor

Let all friends of the REVIEW send for free sample copies to show their neighbors. Drop a card to the Editorial Department to-day.

Miracabsolutely Powers

“MIRACULOUS POWERS,” No. 9 of the Berean Library, is now ready. It is issued in the neat Berean Library style, and consists of 128 pages; price, 15 cents. Price of Library, yearly, 75 cents.

A Happy Mistake

Read the article in another column, entitled, “A Happy Mistake.” The book, “Great Controversy,” was handed by mistake to a dissipated man, reached his heart, and he was converted. It shows how singularly Providence sometimes works to carry the truth and rescue a soul.

Tract Advertisement: The United States as a Christian Nation

For the benefit of those who are puzzled as to whether or not the United States is a “Christian nation,” there has recently been published a little tract—Apples of Gold series—entitled “The United States as a Christian Nation.” Price, one-half cent, or fifty cents a hundred. Your tract society handles it. Call for No. 71.
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