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Review and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 7.

PRIDE ABASED
Earlier text: THE ROYAL SEED IS PLANTED IN BABYLON

A PEACEFUL CONQUEST.

By F. D. Starr

The readers of the REVIEW AND HERALD will remember that for some time—about a year, I believe—this paper contained weekly the Saviour's invitation, “Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” For several weeks this line of thought connected with this message, seemed to me dark, incomprehensible, and rather unwelcome.
Then the power of the ever-living Word began to take effect upon my mind. The statement, in Rom. 12:3, “For I say . . . to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think,” was in my mind by day and by night for many days. It was impressed upon me as the very scripture applicable to my case. I knew it was for me; for it says it is for every man.
Gradually I could see more and more clearly that I had been doing the very thing forbidden in this text. I had been thinking myself worthy of more honor than I was receiving. Day by day self became more and more abhorrent, till I felt myself unworthy of any position in the cause of God, and self was about all emptied out.
Next came the admonition: “The Holy Spirit must be received and recognized.” I must be ready to recognize the Spirit in whomsoever it may be working. The Spirit of God can not oppose itself. That Spirit is working with some whom I may not have been willing to recognize as Christians. My attitude had been like that of the disciples who forbade one to cast out devils because “he followeth not with us.” Luke 9:49. It had been enough for me to know, in order to decide that a person could not be enjoying the leadings of God's Spirit, that “he followeth not with us.”
Is it not noteworthy that the same chapter that tells of the disciples' forbidding the man to cast out devils for this reason, also tells of their inability to cast out a devil? Was there not a reason for this? Could it be the Spirit of God in them that would oppose the working of the Spirit in the other man? The Spirit must be recognized. If I will not recognize that Spirit as manifested in others, can that same Spirit come in and dwell in me? The conclusion is obvious.
Now I can acknowledge the presence and workings of the Spirit in those who have not received all the light of present truth, but whom the Lord is leading toward it. After having my mind emptied of self, and expanded so as to have more Christian regard for others, there came the gentle, satisfying influence described in John 3:8 and 1 Kings 19:11-13, the still, small voice. Whence came it? Who can tell? But its presence and operations were real. It seemed as if a battle had been fought and won. Not won by myself,—no, indeed!—but won by the mighty Conqueror, the Prince of Peace, not by the power of arms, but by the power of love.
A peaceful conquest indeed! My heart was but the battle-ground. It was at the time that General Dewey won his great victory at Manila. Men were everywhere praising the great hero. But it seemed strange that that event should be so much celebrated when I knew of another victory that was still more remarkable. The hero of Manila entered into the harbor by shedding the blood of many of his enemies. But the Captain of our salvation entered in by the shedding of no blood whatever except his own. “By his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.” Heb. 9:12. By that blood his own Spirit entered into my heart, took possession, and proclaimed peace.
What wrought this change?—Some one was praying for me. This I knew, and it was the same One who prayed for Peter; for he said, “I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter . . . the Spirit of truth.” The evidence that this is the genuine Spirit is that he testifies of Jesus, and keeps the mind dwelling upon him. “He shall testify of me,” is the promise. I am thankful that before the message, “Receive ye the Holy Ghost,” passes forever from the pages of the REVIEW, and from the sanctuary above, the tidings have become welcome to me. F. D. STARR.

SOUTH CAROLINA.

By B. F. Gowdy

The work in South Carolina seems to be progressing slowly but surely. Those who believe the truth are settling upon the firm foundation of “faith which worketh by love.” During the last summer and fall my work has been mostly in the section known as Shaw’s Fork, three miles and a half from Oakwood, in Aiken County. There is a good interest here to study God’s word for the purpose of knowing “what is truth.” At the first there was some opposition; but as the people became better acquainted with me, prejudice and opposition disappeared; and the longer I remain, the firmer is the tie of sympathy and friendship between us.
Recently I have been holding meetings at my home, Sunday nights. The people come out well, sometimes filling the house to overflowing. They give close attention to the unfolding of the truth of God from his precious word. Sister Julia Luccock, from the sanitarium, who has been laboring for the last three years in Alabama, is here, assisting in the work. She and Mrs. Gowdy are continuing the Sunday night meetings, holding Bible readings, etc., during my absence.
Leaving home Thursday, December 21, I spent the week of prayer with the churches at Spartanburg and Chick Springs. The interest was good at both places, and the Spirit of God was present to seal the truth to the hearts of those who attended the meetings. Owing to the removal of all the brethren, except one family, it became necessary to disband the organization at Chick Springs. The members were recommended to apply for membership elsewhere, as location and circumstances favor. Sunday morning I closed the meetings with the brethren at Chick Springs, and Sunday night found me at the home of Brother I. A. Ford, in Atlanta, Ga. New Year’s day was spent here, talking over the various phases of the work. Taking the train Monday night, Tuesday morning, January 2, found me in the hospitable home of Elder N. W. Allee, at Graysville, Tenn., awaiting the opening of the District Conference. The watchword for South Carolina is Phil. 3:13, 14.
My courage is good in the Lord, and I expect great things of him. B. F. GOWDY.

MANITOBA

By Mr. J. F. Gravelle; Mrs. J. F. Gravelle

KILLARNEY.—We came to Killarney, May 21, 1899. The Wakopa church had been doing missionary work at this place, and some interest had been awakened. We secured a hall in a good part of the town, and began meetings, holding five services each week. We also visited from house to house, held Bible readings, and distributed reading-matter. We met strong opposition, but the Lord was with us, and blessed the work. Late in the fall, before cold weather, several persons were buried with their Lord in baptism.
Elders Nelson and Dirksen, of Manitoba, have made us a visit. A church of sixteen members has been organized, and officers ordained. Our Sabbath-school has an enrollment of twenty-three, and all are regular in attendance.
The church has bought Sister White's writings,—about fifteen books,—and are reading and studying them with the Bible. We have sold nine hymn-books, seven Bibles, and are taking eight copies of the Signs of the Times, ten copies of the REVIEW AND HERALD, seven of the Little Friend, six of the Missionary Magazine, one of the Good Health, and twelve of the Sabbath-School Worker.
Truly the Lord has done the work here. May he still bless and guide.
The Lord willing, we will move to Morden, Manitoba, about eighty miles east of Killarney; and begin work there. Brethren, pray for the work in this field; for we need help.
MR. AND MRS. J. F. GRAVELLE.

REPORT OF LABOR.

By E. L. Sanford

DANVILLE, RICHMOND, FREDERICKSBURG, ALEXANDRIA, VA.—At the General Conference it was recommended that I make Virginia my field of labor. Accordingly last April I left Alabama for that field. After visiting Danville and Richmond, Brother T. H. Painter and I held a tent-meeting at Fredericksburg, which resulted in removing prejudice. At first but few persons attended our meetings; but after the people became acquainted with us, we had good audiences. However, on account of fire, we were obliged to take our tent down, after which we went to Alexandria, to prepare for the camp-meeting. I hope the brethren will feel free to hold another series of meetings in Fredericksburg soon.
At Alexandria we held two short series of tent-meetings, and a small company was brought out, organized, and instructed in the things of God. Brother T. H. Painter assisted me in one tent-meeting, and Brother A. J. Strickland in the other. God gave the increase. To him be all the praise.
I am of good courage in the Lord. Pray for the work in this field. E. L. SANFORD.

MICHIGAN

By Alice Lewins

OLA.—Our school began Nov. 13, 1899, with nine pupils. The Lord is blessing the work here. Although we meet with daily trials, yet we know they are only to make us stronger.
The children take great interest in their studies, and it is encouraging to see their minds filled with the grace and knowledge of their Saviour. I have one pupil who is not an Adventist, and whose parents can not compel her to attend the public school. Her mother said that she wished I would whip the child every day, so she would not wish to come to our school.
Last Saturday evening we started a Christian Help band, which I know will interest the children. When the children become interested, the parents awake out of their slumber. ALICE LEWINS.

PENNSYLVANIA

By W. F. Schwartz

PHILADELPHIA.—Our Gospel Help Mission is doing what it finds to do. We have access to the boats that leave this wharf, and also to the prisons. When I think of the twenty boats that leave this shore daily with none of our papers on them, it makes me long for papers. Brethren, if you have any good, clean copies to spare, send them to me, and I will see that they are put in good places to be read.
The mission has paid its way thus far; and at present is keeping eighty-five men each night. It is also serving about six hundred lunches each day, and the meeting-room is nearly filled at each meeting. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

RECEIPTS FOR PRESENT TRUTH FUND.

Formerly reported........................................ $26 50

OUR SOUTHERN WORK.

By N. W. Allee

To our brethren of the Southern field, and all others who are interested in the work here, we wish to say that Elder S. N. Haskell will have published in the Southern Review his lessons on the three messages of Revelation 14, as presented in his morning talks at our recent District Conference at Graysville, Tenn. These lessons need no commendation from us, as all who heard them can testify of their value in making plain the foundation principles of the work of the people of God for this time. Sister Haskell will also furnish a series of lessons on Bible study. We know our brethren and sisters will be glad for these lessons, as they were a real feast during the Conference. Every one interested in the Bible work, as indeed all others, will desire these helpful studies.
In addition to these, Sister Irving Keck, of Florida, is furnishing a series of lessons on healthful cookery, especially adapted to the conditions of the Southern housekeeper, giving directions how to prepare in a healthful manner the products of the South.
We are expecting active work in this field the coming season. Several more camp-meetings than were held last year are being planned for this year, as well as more aggressive work in all the message. Reports of the progress of the work in this field, and other information, will be published in the Southern Review. Many more people should read the paper; and this will be so, if our friends will aid in securing subscriptions.
The Southern Review is published in the interests of the message in the Southern field. It is an eight-page paper issued every two weeks, at 243 South Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga., at thirty-five cents a year. Those desiring the lessons of Brother and Sister Haskell and Sister Keck, also the general information concerning the work of the South, will please send in their orders, as above. N. W. ALLEE.

SANITARIUM FARMS FOR SALE.

The undersigned offer for sale the following described property:—
AUSTIN FARM.—Forty-five acres adjoining the Haskell Home on the north, forty rods from city limits. Improved as follows: 15 acres raspberries, 4 acres strawberries, 6 acres grapes; all bearing; two hundred apple trees, three years old; good house with fifteen rooms, heated with furnace; suitable outbuildings.
GOGUAC FARM.—Three miles from city limits. Two hundred and two acres. Farm contains 7 acres of timber; 20 acres of apple orchard—848 trees, all of good variety, four years old, and in good condition.
SPRING LAKE FARM.—One hundred and fifty acres, one mile from city limits. Seven acres of muck land, 3 acres of timber. Ten hundred and fifty plum trees, 1,500 peach trees, 175 pear trees, 117 apple trees, and 225 cherry trees. Four acres strawberries and 6 acres raspberries.
Having decided to discontinue our farming operations, these farms are for sale. For further information, address the undersigned. The farms can be sold with or without stock, and favorable terms for payment will be made to right parties.
BATTLE CREEK SANITARIUM.

ADDRESS

The address of the Manitoba Mission Field and Tract Society, and of Elder Andrew Nelson, director of mission field, is 332 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba.

NOTICES

FOR SALE CHEAP.—On long time at low interest, 5-room house with good cellar; store building, 22 x 38 ft., 4 dwelling rooms above; good frame barn; ½-acre lot; plenty of fruit; 3 blocks from S. D. A. church, 2 blocks from village school; healthful, elevated location in Watrousville, Mich. Two large sugar beet refineries within 8 miles. Address L. N. Bartholomew, 43 Hanover St., Battle Creek, Mich.

RECEIPTS FOR FRENCH TRACT FUND.

Formerly reported................................................ $188 95

Review Subscribers Wanted

WANTED, at once, the name and address of every Seventh-day Adventist in your church who does not take the Review. Address the editors.

Obituaries.

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
SHELDON.—Died at Owosso, Mich., Jan. 22, 1900, Lena, daughter of Brother and Sister John Sheldon. J. I. SNOW.
RITZ.—Died at Linville, Va., Jan. 2, 1900, Martha, infant daughter of Gottlieb and Mary Ritz, aged 23 days. Words of comfort were spoken from Jer. 31:15–17. E. D. HOTTEL.
BARRETT.—Died Oct. 20, 1899, of membranous croup, Helen Grace, infant daughter of John M. and Annie Barrett, aged 2 years, 7 months, 27 days. Brother T. L. Waters spoke from John 11:25. ANNIE BARRETT.
PHILMON.—Died at Gainesville, Ga., Dec. 3, 1899, Stanley R. Philmon, eldest son of Brother and Sister J. W. Philmon, aged 16 years. Comforting words were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:18, by the writer. T. L. WATERS.
SMITH.—Died at Denver, Mich., Jan. 2, 1900, Brother L. D. Smith. Thirty-five years ago he accepted the Adventist faith, of which he was a faithful adherent until the time of his death. Words of comfort were spoken from Hosea 13:14. J. D. COWELL.
NEWCOMB.—Died at Peninsular, Ore., Dec. 25, 1899, Wm. E. Newcomb, aged 74 years. He was converted in early life, and accepted the truth at Leeds Center, Wis., under the labors of Elder Isaac Sanborn in 1860. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. W. T. HENTON.
NASH.—Died at Vicksburg, Miss., Dec. 9, 1899, Mrs. Louvenia Nash, aged 55 years. Sister Nash was among the first to accept the truth among the colored people of Vicksburg. She always had a ringing testimony. We expect to meet her in the first resurrection. F. W. HALLADAY.
BARSTOW.—Died at Reedsville, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1900, Horace Barstow, aged 88 years. He was a Christian the greater part of his life, and accepted present truth through reading the REVIEW. It is thought his days were prolonged by his temperate life and health principles. W. E. ARNETT.
ANNIS.—Died Jan. 10, 1900, at Brookfield, Mich., William Annis, aged 57 years. He left no near relatives. We laid him to rest in the Battle Creek cemetery by the side of his companion, who preceded him less than one year ago. Funeral discourse was given from Rev. 20:6. L. N. LANE.
CAMPBELL.—Bruce H. Campbell, son of Sister Wm. Campbell, died of pneumonia, Dec. 11, 1899, at Fond du Lac, Wis. The funeral took place in Milwaukee, December 14, at which place the interment also was made. His experience in the divine life was short but promising. The services were conducted by the writer. J. N. ANDERSON.
BROOKS.—Died Nov. 22, 1899, at Milwaukee, Mich., of cancer, Sister Ann Brooks. She accepted the Third Angel’s Message several years ago, under the labors of Brethren Lamson and Basney, and was a consistent follower of Christ from that time till her decease. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. H. FALCONER.
JONES.—Died at Herkimer, N. Y., Dec. 17, 1899, of paralytic heart lesion, Sister Ellen E. Jones. She had been feeble for a year and a half. Her sufferings were great, especially at the last, but they were patiently borne, and she met death calmly and with hope. She was the eldest of a family of seven children, the rest of whom all survive her. S. B. WHITNEY.
HARE.—Died at Alamosa, Colo., Nov. 11, 1899, of dropsy, Miss Nettie E. Hare, in the twentieth year of her age. Sister Nettie was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in 1895. She was a consistent Christian, and died rejoicing in her Saviour. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother O. O. Holbrook. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
SHEPARD.—Died at Marine City, Mich., Dec. 1, 1899, of valvular trouble of the heart and typhoid fever, James Ernest, the only son of Melzar and Amy Shepard, aged 11 years, 10 months, 26 days. Ernest was baptized at the Ionia camp-meeting, and was a faithful boy. Nearly his last words were, “It will not be long till Jesus comes, then we shall all meet.”
WAKEMAN.—Died at the home of his son, T. H. Wakeman, of Palermo, Kan., Dec. 13, 1899, of general disability, Brother Charles B. Wakeman. He was in his eighty-second year, and had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church for more than twenty years. We laid him away to await the coming of the Life-giver. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. W. PARMELE.
HALLOCK.—Died at Wells, Minn., Jan. 20, 1900, Samuel A. Hallock, aged 79 years. For twenty-eight years he loved and obeyed the truths of the Third Angel’s Message, and up to the last his mind was filled with the promises of the blessed hope. His aged wife, two sons, and one daughter survive him, the latter being the wife of Elder E. A. Curtis, of Illinois. Sermon delivered by the writer at the funeral. H. A. SWEANY.
JENSEN.—Peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 7, 1900, J. V. Jensen, aged 32 years. He was born in Denmark in 1868, and came to this country in 1882. He became an Adventist through reading the Gospel Messenger (Danish). He was attending school at College View, Neb., when stricken with Bright’s disease, but died at the home of his parents at Pontiac, Kan. The peace of God reigned supreme in his heart until the last. J. W. SHIDLER.
MEREDITH.—Died at Berea, W. Va., Nov. 6, 1899, of neuralgia of the stomach, my mother, Mary A. Meredith, aged 79 years, 2 months, 15 days. She gave her heart to God in early youth, and joined the M. E. Church; later she united with the Seventh-day Baptists, and since was received into fellowship of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We hope in the near future she will be numbered with the church triumphant. D. N. M.
FIELD.—Died Jan. 7, 1900, at Oxford Mills, Iowa, George Field, aged 74 years. Brother Field heard the message in 1844, and has ever since looked for “that blessed hope.” For over thirty years he has added to this the keeping of “the commandments of God.” Though called to suffer much at the last, his moments of relief were spent in cheering his family and talking of his hope. Funeral was conducted by the writer. -B. E. FULLMER.

THE 1900 COLLECTION

CHRIST IN SONG HYMNAL,

For SABBATH-SCHOOLS and GOSPEL MEETINGS,
contains 414 pages, with over 700 hymns set to music, embracing nearly all the old favorites and many new ones. It stands first among sacred song collections for children, youth, and adults in (1) Devotional Spirit, (2) Excellence of Hymnology, (3) Melodious Songs, (4) Variety of Themes, (5) Number of Contributors, (6) Topical Arrangement, (7) Durability of Bindings, (8) Low Prices.
The Songs are Classified in Four Departments.
Part I. Invitation and Repentance. “ II. Consecration and Praise. “ III. Work and Trust. “ IV. Home and Heaven.
Compiled from the writings of 135 of the best hymnologists and composers,
by F. E. BELDEN,
Author of Illustrated Object Lessons and Songs on the Life of Christ, for the Bible Kindergarten in the Home and School; The Gospel Song Sheaf; Echoes of Liberty; Christ in Art; Songs of Freedom; etc.
Notwithstanding, “Christ in Song” contains over twice as many hymns and songs as are found in the average Sabbath-school song book, it is bound more securely, and sells at the following low prices—one or more copies—post-paid:—
In heavy flexible cloth, wire stapled through all, $ .35 In paper-covered boards, beautiful ink design, red edges, heavy canvas back, stapled through all, .40 In canvas-covered boards, aluminum title, red edges, stapled through all, .50 In half morocco, gold title, securely hinged, 1.00 Abridged Edition, 90 pages, flexible cloth, .15

REVIEW AND HERALD PUB. CO.,

BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
Toronto, Ont.  Chicago, Ill.  Atlanta, Ga.

CHRIST IN SONG HYMNAL.

“Christ in Song Hymnal” is the best book that I have seen for Sabbath-schools, church schools, and general religious use. Its 400 pages and 700 numbers embrace an abundant variety for persons of all ages. In addition to about 250 songs of the grade most popular in the Sabbath-school and gospel meeting, the book contains about 350 of the best standard hymns and tunes, among which are some excellent arrangements of themes from the masters. It is really two books at the price of one, the elements of a church hymnal adding greatly to its value as a collection for the Sabbath-school and the gospel meeting. EDWIN BARNES, A. C. M. (Battle Creek College.)
Its wearing qualities, inside and outside, are unequalled. It is highly devotional rather than sensational, and for this reason commends itself to all who are aiming at lasting results while working for others in school or field. Medical missionaries can not find a better book as an aid in their work. I will buy nine copies of the 50c binding for use in our home. J. H. KELLOGG, M. D.
I do not hesitate to say that the new book, “Christ in Song,” is the best singing book, for all kinds of religious services, ever published, being admirably adapted for the Sabbath and prayer meetings, for Sabbath-schools and tent meetings, for missionary meetings, for the old and for the young. The small price brings it within the reach of all. ELDER L. A. HOOPES. (Sec. S. D. A. Gen. Conf.)
We have carefully examined the new song book, and are much pleased with it. We shall use it in our school work, and have already sold a large number of copies to the students. We have also carefully examined it with reference to its helpfulness in church schools, and find that it contains many excellent hymns and songs specially adapted to children and youth. Shall recommend it to all our church schools as the best book obtainable for our use, and encourage its circulation elsewhere as far as our influence goes. It is just what we have been needing for a long time,—a cheap book with a good variety of hymns and songs. PROF. E. A. SUTHERLAND. (Pres. Battle Creek College.)
We can certify that in every respect it is really an excellent work. It has more than seven hundred hymns and songs, including all the old favorites, and most of the new favorites. No one can have any difficulty in finding in this book words and music to please him at any time. In binding, the book is remarkably perfect as to durability; for it is wire-stitched through cover and all. It simply can’t come apart; the leaves can’t come out unless they are torn out. We do not know how the book could be bettered in any way. ELDER A. T. JONES. (Editor Review and Herald.)

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM.

Time Card in Effect November 19, 1899.
C. & G. T. DIVISION.

WEST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.

LEAVE. No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago................ 12.15 P. M. No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago.................. 9.00 A. M. No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago........... 3.40 P. M. No. 5, Pacific Express, to Chicago, with sleeper.... 1.10 A. M. No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend........................ 8.20 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday.     Nos. 1, 3, and 5, daily.

EAST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.

No. 8, Mail & Exp., to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit........ 3.45 P. M. No. 4, Lehigh Express, to Pt. Huron and East............... 8.27 P. M. No. 6, Atlantic Exp., to Pt. Huron, East, & Detroit......... 2.25 A. M. No. 2, Lehigh Express, to Saginaw, Bay City, Pt. Huron, and East... 6.50 A. M. No. 74, Mixed, to Durand (Starts at Nichols)................ 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 8 and 74, daily, except Sunday.     Nos. 4, 6, and 2, daily.
A. S. PARKER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

By O. W. Ruggles; R. N. R. Wheeler

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected Nov. 19, 1899.
EAST 13 Night Express. 12 Detroit Accom. 6 Mail & Express. 10 1N. Y. & Bos. Spl. 14 1Eastern Express. 20 Jackson Ac’m’n. 36 Atlantic Express.
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 pm 10.30 3.00 am 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.43 pm 12.08 4.40 am 1.20
Niles am 12.40 10.55 1.00 5.37 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.52 pm 6.00 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.10 6.49 5.05
Marshall 8.38 1.30 3.09 7.51 7.10 6.50
Albion 3.50 8.57 1.50 3.30 8.11 7.30 5.52
Jackson 4.40 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 8.15 6.40
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.48 7.48
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.20 5.30 6.00 10.45 9.15
Falls View am 5.02 pm 4.13
Susp. Bridge 5.17 4.33
Niagara Falls 5.30 4.40
Buffalo am 12.20 6.14 5.30
Rochester 3.13 9.50 8.40
Syracuse 5.15 11.50 10.45
Albany 9.05 4.15 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.15 7.00
Springfield 12.26 6.29 7.40
Boston 3.00 9.05 10.34
WEST 7 1Night Express. 15 N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Sp. 3 T. & Express. 5 1News Express. 23 1Western Express. 13 Kalam. Accom. 37 1Pacific Express.
Boston am 10.30 pm 3.00 pm 6.00
New York pm 1.00 6.00 am 12.10
Syracuse 8.10 am 2.00 pm 12.25
Rochester 10.00 4.05 pm 2.25
Buffalo am 12.06 5.20 pm 3.50
Niagara Falls 6.02 4.32
Falls View 6.34 5.05
Detroit pm 8.20 am 7.20 am 8.25 pm 12.40 4.55 11.25
Ann Arbor 9.43 8.18 9.40 1.38 5.45 11.30
Jackson 11.15 9.20 11.05 am 3.20 2.40 7.30 1.35
Battle Creek am 12.40 10.30 pm 12.25 4.35 3.50 9.08 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 11.50 2.55 5.15 4.28 10.00 3.35
Niles 3.15 pm 12.25 2.55 6.05 5.05
Michigan City 4.26 1.20 4.10 7.05 6.01
Chicago 6.30 3.00 6.05 8.55 7.50
Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 8.05 a. m. and 4.10 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.10 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES. General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. R. WHEELER. Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

Good Form ...AND... Christian Etiquette

MRS. S. M. I. HENRY'S LAST BOOK, treats good manners as related to society rules in gospel work. A most helpful book for old or young, laity or clergy, all who are “earnestly looking for the best means of serving God and humanity.”
Of this excellent little work Mrs. Henry says:—
“Let no one suppose that I have been ‘laying down a lot of rules.’ The most I have attempted to do is to point out some of those regulations which the experience of thoughtful men and women of the world has found necessary to good social order, as well as some of those things that a long experience in work for the unfortunate has discovered as requisite to the prevention of scandals, and consequent ostracism.”
It has been said that—

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE MOST LASTING!

It is equally true that—

HABITS DETERMINE FIRST IMPRESSIONS!

Therefore your habits are worth looking after if souls are worth looking after; for the acceptance or rejection of your message depends largely upon the acceptance or rejection of yourself. The reproach of the gospel is inevitable; but this should not be augmented by reproach for violation of what good society understands to be good manners. Every Christian needs to know how to avoid the appearance of evil, “giving no offense in anything, that the ministry be not blamed.”
One hundred and fifty pages, felt paper cover, 15c.; flexible cloth, gilt top, 25c.
REVIEW AND HERALD PUB. CO.,
BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
Toronto, Ont.  Chicago, Ill.  Atlanta, Ga.

Literature Hinders Sunday Legislation

By Editor

In the Religious Telescope of Jan. 17, 1900, Bishop Mills, of the church of United Brethren, says that “a national law” requiring Sunday observance, “is the only satisfactory prevention of Sabbath desecration” known to him. But he says that the diligence and activity of the seventh-day observers in “putting their literature free into the homes of our land” is one of the principal things that “hinders such legislation.” Indeed, it would seem that he regards this the greatest of all hindrances to the enactment of such a Sunday law; for he says that “these Saturdarians . . . must be answered from pulpit and press before the law needed can be obtained.” Good. We are glad our literature is so effective. The Bishop says this literature is already being circulated by the “millions of pieces.” And well since we are told that it is so effective, let the literature be circulated more and more abundantly. The time is ripe for it everywhere.
That bill providing for the increase of the German navy contemplates the building of sixty-five cruisers and thirty-eight battle-ships, besides a “large number of torpedo-boats and gunboats,” at a “main cost” of four hundred forty-seven million six hundred and forty thousand dollars. And it is expected to have the work accomplished “not later than 1916.”

Book Sales and Flexible Subscriptions

By Editor

THAT timely book, “The Peril of the Republic,” is selling readily. The first edition was all sold before it was fairly off the presses, and others are following rapidly. It can be had now at the Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal., and at the Review and Herald, Battle Creek, as well as at Revell’s, Chicago, Toronto, and New York City. If you haven’t it yet, you ought to have it now. Send a dollar to any of these houses and get it.
A GREAT many people have somehow imbibed the queer notion that if they can not subscribe for a paper for a whole year at once, they can not subscribe at all. Therefore because they do not have at once the full price of a year’s subscription, they do not subscribe even when they would really like to have the paper. Now this is all a deception. We do not believe there is in the world a paper that will not accept a subscription for any length of time that any person may choose. And we positively know that the REVIEW AND HERALD will gladly receive subscriptions for any length of time that any person may choose. True, the full yearly subscriptions are the handier; but we do not stand on that: a subscription for a single month (15 cents) is entirely acceptable. So if you have not the amount of a yearly subscription ($1.50), and do have less, and wish the paper, send along what money you can send, and you will receive the paper for it. The paper is printed for people to read, and the more who will read it, the better we are pleased. We know that there are persons who do not have a dollar and a half at one time to send, in a whole year, but who do have smaller sums, such as fifteen or twenty-five cents, that they can send. Now anybody who will send the littles that he may have from time to time, can easily keep up his subscription all the time, and so have the benefit of the paper all the time. Do it, and you will be a great gainer.

France to Strengthen Her Navy

FRANCE is now to strengthen her navy to the extent of one expenditure of nearly a hundred million dollars.

Gibraltar, the Strongest Fortress

BRITAIN has made Gibraltar the strongest fortress in the world, is still strengthening it, and has it provisioned to withstand a siege of four years.

Educational Work Special Day

SABBATH, March 17, is to be a special day for the consideration of the educational work in the school district of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Full information will be given.

India’s Severe Famine

The viceroy of India has announced that the famine in India this year will certainly be far greater than was that of three years ago. About one fifth of the whole country, containing about thirty million persons, is stricken.

Elder Collie Assists Battle Creek College

IT being essential to the successful conducting of the business of Battle Creek College that Professor Magan should spend considerable time in the field, Elder J. W. Collie has been called to assist in the college work, and to be business manager in the institution.

British Losses in South Africa

It is singular what a deep stir and an intense sensation have been made over the “British losses” in South Africa, when the sober truth is that from the beginning until now the British losses altogether have not been as great as, in the American Civil War, were the losses on the Union side in the single battle of Shiloh.

Harper Publications Under Rome

The whole influence of what used to be the house of Harper Brothers seems now to be dominated and directed by Rome. Near the end of last year Harper’s Weekly fell under the direction of a Catholic editor; and now Harper’s Bazar falls to the editorial direction of a lady who was educated at “the convent of Notre Dame,” where “she won the cross of honor, which carries with it numerous privileges.”

The Spirit of Sunday Enforcement

CHICAGO, Boston, and Baltimore are all afflicted just now with the epidemic of enforcement of Sunday observance. At a meeting of the Sabbath Protective League, held in Park Street church, Boston, Sunday evening, January 28, as reported in the Boston Globe the 29th, “Rev. Dr.” John Galbraith declared that “the government can not be perpetuated by this Sabbath-breaking spirit,” and that “lawlessness toward God leads to lawlessness toward man.” This being true, what is the attitude and responsibility of these leaders in the supreme lawlessness of banishing from God’s own law his own appointed Sabbath, and exalting a false one in its stead, and compelling men by all earthly power to accept the false one with no liberty to accept the true? The “Rev.” Reuen Thomas declared: “I had rather have a benevolent despotism than a demoralized democracy; for you can cut off the head of a despot, but you can’t decapitate the democracy.” But what kind of Christianity is it that would wish to cut off anybody’s head, either despot’s or democracy’s? Yet that, in very truth, is, and has ever been, the spirit of Sunday enforcement.

The Oregonian’s Foreign Policy Program

THE Oregonian has drawn up the following program of what the United States may be required to carry out. And bear in mind that the Oregonian is heartily in favor of it all:—
If England and Japan are attacked in Asia, we may have to help them out.
If Germany pursues her designs on Brazil, we may have to repel her with words or war-ships.
If the Filipinos continue obstreperous, we may have to keep a considerable force there.
If we build an isthmian canal, we shall have to police it.
If France proceeds to occupy Santo Domingo, we shall have to put her out.
If Russia closes her Asiatic ports to us, we shall have to remonstrate.
Some show of force may yet be necessary to secure our Alaska miners their rights, or to collect our bills from Turkey.
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