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Current Mention

— A detailed statement of the financial affairs of Zion City, the headquarters of Dowieism, shows an indebtedness of $5,000,000. It is proposed to pay this off by mortgaging the city’s industries for a long term of years.

— The New York grand jury has dismissed the charge against the New York ice companies. It failed to find any criminal conspiracy to increase the price of ice, and lays the blame for the present shortage upon an unfavorable year for ice harvest.

— The hot wave which rolled over the Atlantic States on August 5, 6, and 7, found a number of victims in the large cities. In New York City the torrid weather was held responsible for twenty deaths. Philadelphia, Baltimore, Pittsburg, and Washington also suffered; but the number of heat prostrations in these cities was not so great.

— About three million acres of public land have recently been withdrawn from entry, until government engineers have examined them for traces of coal. Such as is found to be coal-bearing will be sold at from ten to twenty dollars an acre, and the remainder will be again thrown open to public entry. These lands are located in Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, Washington, Oregon, and New Mexico.

— An indictment charging the Standard Oil Company with receiving rebates in the form of non-payment of storage charges to certain railroad companies was issued at Chicago, August 8, by the Federal Grand Jury. This was the case investigated at Cleveland, Ohio, a few days ago, where it was found that the grand jury had no jurisdiction. The testimony taken there was transferred to Chicago, identified by the witnesses, and acted upon at once.

— President Roosevelt has ordered the Ellis Island Immigrant Station to be opened for the reception of immigrants on Sunday. Sunday, August 5, the station was closed by order of the Department of Commerce and Labor. The result was that many hundreds of immigrants were put to the inconvenience of remaining on the ships from Saturday night till Monday morning. The discomfort of the passengers after their long voyage caused the President to interfere with the Sunday closing program of the department.

— The new English education bill providing for the nationalization of the public schools and the suppression of government appropriations for denominational teaching in them has passed the House of Commons on its third reading, by a majority of 192. Strong opposition was made to the passage of the bill, both inside the House and in public, but no amendments save some of minor importance were allowed. The bill will now go to the House of Lords, where opposition to it will be renewed by the adherents of the established church. There is no doubt that the confiscation of property and the imprisonment of Christian people have greatly strengthened the “passive resistance movement.” It is to be hoped that the House of Lords will follow the example of the House of Commons in passing the new bill, and thus repudiate that much of a union of church and state.

— Because of the failure of Congress to enact legislation which would be more satisfactory to Germany in the matter of trade with this country, the German government is threatening a tariff war against the United States. In the matter of trade relations, Germany agreed to place the United States in the class of “most favored nations” until the close of the last session of Congress, claiming to have been assured that the desired legislation would be enacted before adjournment.

— The Italian steamer “Sirio” was wrecked off Cape Palos, Spain, on the night of August 4. She was carrying about eight hundred passengers, of whom it is estimated that three hundred and twenty-five were drowned. There were fearful scenes on board after the vessel struck. Members of the crew, armed with knives, fought their way to the boats, trampling upon women and children. Fishermen in the vicinity hurried to the rescue, and rendered invaluable assistance in saving life, some of them losing their own lives in the effort to save others.

— There is much excitement among the people of Salisbury, N. C., due to the outgrowth of a recent lynching which took place there. A number of negroes were on trial for complicity in the murder of several members of a white family. The jail was stormed by a mob, and practically wrecked, and three of the suspects were taken out and hanged, their bodies afterward being riddled with bullets. Some of the leaders of the mob have been arrested, and will be tried for their lives. Companies of militia are guarding the prisoners, and the local judge has announced his determination to keep court in session all summer, if necessary, to effect the punishment of the guilty persons. The newspaper reports indicate that the public sentiment of the place is with the mob rather than with the judge. The governor has offered the whole power of the State, if necessary, to punish the lynchers. Gatling guns have been posted at points of vantage, and the city is under a semblance of martial law.

— The Russian government, by its vigorous repressive measures, continues to hold back the threatened revolution. The general strike has been prevented thus far. The extensive arrests of labor leaders seems to have disconcerted the labor element, and they are lacking a head. The railroad men, who held the key to the situation, refused to strike. Because of this, the unions are threatening the wholesale destruction of roads and bridges by dynamite. There continue to be incipient mutinies on board ships and mutinies of companies in the army. These are promptly suppressed, and the revolutionists make no gain thereby. The government is adopting a policy of seeking to appease the people direct by arranging for the relief of famine sufferers, and for the distribution of land, without waiting for the legislation of the Douma to be convened next March. In the Caucasia district fighting has been resumed between the Armenians and Tartars, and the casualties are placed at seven hundred.

The Finishing of the Work

By F. G.

“For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.” Rom. 9:28.

We are certainly living in the time foretold in this scripture. There are to be revealed in these days the greatest works of saving grace which the universe has ever seen. Angels themselves are to be astonished at the changes in character which are to be effected by the Holy Spirit. Satan has come in great power, but the Lord our God, who is mightier than he, has also come, and the results of his might and power are to be seen in the righteous lives of those who believe in and trust that power.

This finishing of the work of salvation is to be accomplished only by the fiercest conflict of all the ages, and in this conflict we each must act a part. We are bound to be enlisted on one side or the other; there is no neutral ground for a living person. It is given us to choose upon which side we shall place ourselves.

In the finishing of this work young men and women in the very prime of strength and health are to act a most important part. Never before in the history of the gospel has there been such a display of intellect as is to be involved in this final conflict. On the one side, genius, knowledge, and skill are consecrated to the forces of wrong; on the other, the same gifts are consecrated to those of right. Every talent and ability which one has is to be brought into play.

What then, in view of this, is the duty of our young men and women? Clearly it is to prepare themselves for a part on the side of right in this conflict. God calls as never before for strong men and women, those of education and refinement. That the work is being “cut short” is witnessed to by the fact that within the last few years this message of the end has gone to every nation under heaven. It is also witnessed to in a striking manner by the recent move on the part of our educators to fill our schools with earnest students to be trained for places of usefulness and prominence in the work.

The word of the Lord will not return to him void, but it will accomplish the work to which he sent it. God will finish the work now. To secure the preparation necessary for a part in this finishing work will mean, in many instances, severe sacrifices. But it will pay. Right is to triumph, and wrong is to be forever removed from the throne. No uncertainties exist in this matter. Will not parents and children deny themselves of those things that will hinder in securing the education necessary to be effective soldiers in this last great battle? “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.” God has established our schools to provide our young people with these mighty weapons. Not only the salvation of others, but their own as well, depends upon their securing the training necessary for this work, and

then doing the work. There are enough men and women in our ranks to fill twice the present number of our training schools. This coming year should see every one of our schools filled to its utmost capacity. This filling will result if all will appreciate the truth that the Lord has really set his hand to the final work, and appreciating this, will sacrifice to secure the speedy preparation necessary to act a noble part. F. G.

Christian Education

By FREDERICK GRIGGS; C. C. LEWIS

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.

FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman, C. C. LEWIS, Secretary.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and we urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.— En.]

THE following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

E. B. Winslow, Myrics, Mass., states that he is well supplied with the REVIEW and Signs.

Geo. E. Kingman, 900 Division St., Stevens Point, Wis., Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend.

J. A. Skinner, Newton, Iowa, Signs, Watchman, Liberty, Life and Health, and like tracts.

Paul Curtis, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Bible Training School, etc., tracts.

M. Davis Smith, R. F. D. 2, Box 55, Daylight, Tenn., a continual supply of periodicals and tracts.

Raymond Lovell, 8 Fulton St., Asheville, N. C., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend.

C. S. Bassett, 711 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, N. J., literature in Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. Donations will be received by the Mission Board, Takoma Park, D. C., to purchase such literature for this brother, who is working among the nationalities mentioned above.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By Editor

Camp-Meetings for 1906

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Chesapeake and District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. .......... Sept. 11-16 West Virginia, Pennsboro .......... Aug. 16-26 New York, Phelps (State) .......... Sept. 6-16 Vermont, Windsor .......... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3 Central New England, Lawrence .......... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 Greater New York (Conference) .......... Sept. 27 to Oct. 7

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Ontario, Paris .......... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 Quebec, Ayre's Cliff .......... Sept. 6-16 Maritime, Williamsdale East, N. S., Sept. 13-23

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Alabama, Attalla .......... Aug. 16-26 Tennessee River, Nashville .......... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 North Carolina, High Point .......... Sept. 7-16 Florida, Lakeland .......... Nov. 1-11

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

Ohio, Troy .......... Aug. 16-26 Wisconsin, Stevens Point .......... Aug. 22 to Sept. 3 East Michigan, Holly .......... Sept. 27 to Oct. 8 North Michigan, East Jordan .......... Aug. 30 to Sept. 10 Northern Illinois, Galesburg, Sept. 26 to Oct. 7

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Nebraska, Beatrice .......... Aug. 17-26 Nebraska, Gothenburg .......... Aug. 30 to Sept. 9 Colorado, Boulder .......... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas, Buffalo Gap (local) .......... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3 Arkansas, Winslow .......... Aug. 16-26 Oklahoma, Kingfisher .......... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

California, Eureka .......... Aug. 16-26 Southern California, Los Angeles .......... Aug. 16-26

AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Union Conference session, Cooranbong, N. S. W. .......... Sept. 13-23

EUROPEAN MEETINGS

Holland .......... Aug. 16-19 France .......... Aug. 21-26

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any additional information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

The Church’s Duty to Educate Its Young

THE church is asleep, and does not realize the magnitude of this matter of educating the children and youth. “Why,” one says, “what is the need of being so particular to thoroughly educate our youth? It seems to me that if you take a few who have decided to follow some literary calling, or some other calling that requires a certain discipline, and give due attention to them, that is all that is necessary. It is not required that the whole mass of our youth should be so well trained. Will not this answer every essential requirement?”—No, I answer, most decidedly not. What selection would we be able to make out of the numbers of our youth? How could we tell who would be the most promising, who would render the best service to God? In our human judgment we might do as did Samuel when he was sent to find the anointed of the Lord, and look upon the outward appearance.

Who can determine which one of a family will prove to be efficient in the work of God? There should be general education of all its members, and all our youth should be permitted to have the blessings and privileges of an education at our schools, that they may be inspired to become laborers together with God. They all need an education that they may be fitted for usefulness in this life, qualified for places of responsibility both in private and in public life. There is a great necessity of making plans that there may be a large number of competent workers, and many should fit themselves as teachers, that others may be trained and disciplined for the great work of the future. The church should take in the situation, and by their influence and means seek to bring about this much-desired end. Let a fund be created by generous contributions for the establishment of schools for the advancement of educational work. We need men well trained, well educated, to work in the interests of the churches. They should present the fact that we can not trust our youth to go to seminaries and colleges established by other denominations, but must gather them in where their religious training will not be neglected. God would not have us in any sense behind in educational work; our colleges should be far in advance in the highest kind of education.—“Education.”

The Central Union Conference Summer School

By B. A. Wolcott

THE summer school for the church-school teachers of the Central Union Conference was held at College View, Neb., May 29 to July 9. About fifty of our teachers took advantage of the school to study the principles of Christian education, and to prepare for more efficient work by reviewing those subjects in which they were deficient.

Much interest was manifested in the daily Bible study conducted by Elder Mattson, in which we studied the relation of the Bible to the common branches, and how it can be made the foundation of all.

It was made clear that Christian education demands methods, as well as subject-matter, differing widely from those used in the public schools. As these principles were made plain to us, we saw that God calls upon us as teachers to come up to his standard in our school work. We felt our unfitness for so great a work, but found assurance in the promises of guidance and assistance in the work.

A spirit of consecration to the Lord and this work characterized the school. This, together with a willingness to do as requested, made the school one of pleasure to all. Our family worship each evening was one of the most profitable exercises of the day, for the Great Teacher came near, and gave us much of his Spirit.

The educational convention coming during the last ten days of the school, our regular class work ceased, and examinations were given before the convention opened, and all our teachers enjoyed its sessions.

As the work of the school closed, the teachers returned to their homes, full of courage in the thought that their Master had empowered them to take souls into the kingdom with them. Much good work will surely be done by these teachers, as a result of our summer school.

B. A. WOLCOTT.

Annual Meeting of the Maine Benevolent Association

By E. C. Taylor

THE eighth annual meeting of the Benevolent Association of Seventh-day Adventists of Maine will be held at Bath, Maine, Aug. 28, 1906, at 5 P. M., for the purpose of electing officers and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. E. C. Taylor, Clerk.

New York Conference and Conference Association

By S. H. Lane

THE next annual session of the New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Phelps, N. Y., September 6-16, for the election of officers and the transaction of such business as may properly come before it. The second annual session of the New York Conference Association will be held at Phelps, N. Y.; first meeting at 9 A. M., Sept. 10, 1906. S. H. LANE, President.

Annual Meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By GEO. E. JUDD

THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1906 will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, on North Washington Avenue, Battle Creek, Mich., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 1906, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. By order of the Board of Trustees, GEO. E. JUDD, Secretary.

Chesapeake Conference and District of Columbia, Notice !

By Morris Lukens

It has been arranged to hold a union camp-meeting for the Chesapeake Conference and the District of Columbia, at Washington, D. C., September 11-16. Ministerial help will be provided by the General Conference, and I am sure this will be an opportunity that all will want to take advantage of. As there will be no business to transact, all the time will be given to spiritual meetings. We know the Lord Jesus and his holy angels will be there to assist in the work of saving souls. The price of tents, etc., will be announced next week.

MORRIS LUKENS, Chairman of Committee.

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted.

All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column.

In the case of poor persons who wish employment the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.

WANTED.—A sister with boy (five) would like to help with work for a home; farm preferred. Address Mrs. A. M. Taylor, 72 West 109 St., New York City.

WANTED.—Ladies to take nurses' course in private sanitarium near Chicago. Arrangements will be made for them to attend medical college lectures and hospital clinics in Chicago. State age, size, and education. Address Wm. Lee Secor, M. D., La Grange, Ill.

THERE will be opportunity for a limited number of young men and women to enter the Iowa Sanitarium training class for missionary nurses, beginning Oct. 1, 1906. Address the Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa.

ALL persons interested in healthful living and the supplying of good foods at low prices to our people, please write us at once. We have something to tell you. We offer a bargain in canned corn to-day. Address New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.

WANTED AT ONCE.—Young, able-bodied, single or married man, for general farm work in middle Tennessee; must be good, steady worker the year round, and be well recommended. Address A. M. Pollock, R. F. D. 2, Ashland City, Tenn.

WANTED.—First-class engineer and electrician; must also have some practical knowledge of plumbing. Also nurses and help for domestic departments. Good wages and permanent engagement. References required. Address St. Helena Sanitarium, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.

WANTED.—A strong, healthy, and reliable person, with experience in cooking, capable of operating a boarding-house. An excellent opportunity for the right person. Must be Seventh-day Adventist, well recommended. For particulars, address Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tenn.

FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor: keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $1; 5-gal., $4. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; gal., $2.75; half-gal., $1.40; quart can, 85 cents. Send for samples. Also write for prices on California ripe olives and honey. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.

Obituaries

LOVELL.—Died at Knoxville, Tenn., May 27, 1906, of acute dysentery, Ellen Bernice Lovell, daughter of Brother and Sister R. A. Lovell, aged 8 months. The parents look forward with hope to the resurrection morning. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17. J. F. POGUE.

WILSON.—Died in Russellville, Ky., July 16, 1906, Amelia J. Wilson, of Wichita, Kan. She lived with her son, John Wilson, in Wichita, and had been from home only two weeks when she died. She accepted present truth in 1886, and loved to talk of Christ's soon coming. She was a devoted mother, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus. She leaves only two children, the son in Kansas, and the writer at Jackson, Tenn. MRS. L. H. HENDERSON.

POMEROY.—Died at Pendleton, Ore., July 23, 1906, Sister M. L. Pomeroy, in the forty-sixth year of her age. About twelve years ago she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and has been faithful and conscientious in living the truth. Although a great sufferer for the last two years of her life, she calmly looked forward to the approaching end. She leaves a husband, one daughter, and two sons to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13 by the writer. OSCAR HILL.

CROSS.—Died at her home, two miles and a half from Arcadia, Neb., July 10, 1906, Mrs. Nellie Ellen Cross, wife of Philip Cross, aged 35 years, 9 months, and 28 days. Sister Cross was a kind wife and mother, and will be greatly missed in her family, and also in the church. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder Johnson, of Broken Bow; text, Eccl. 7:1-5. We laid her in the Arcadia Cemetery to await the coming of the Master to call his loved ones home. M. A. P.

PALMER.—Died at his home in Bethel, Wis., July 8, 1906, Andrew B. Palmer, aged 51 years. Brother Palmer accepted present truth while living in Minnesota, but at the time of his death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mill Creek, Wis. For the last two years he suffered much from stomach trouble, but was patient. He died in the full assurance of faith and the pardoning love of God. He leaves a kind, loving companion, eight children, a mother, and a brother, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted at Milton Junction, Wis., by the writer. C. W. OLDS.

NICKELL.—Died suddenly at his home in Twisp, Wash., July 24, 1906, of angina pectoris, J. W. Nickell, in his fifty-sixth year. Brother Nickell accepted the third angel's message about three years ago. He was baptized while he and his wife were attending the camp-meeting at Milton, Ore., in May, and from that time his faith was strong and his hope brighter than ever before. He leaves a wife and a number of other relatives to sorrow. Words of comfort were spoken by J. L. Fulton (Christian). He was laid to rest in the Beaver Creek Cemetery until the Life-giver shall call his own. MRS. LEOLA STOVE.

BUSH.—Died at his home in Honolulu, H. I., June 28, 1906, John Edward Bush. Brother Bush was a native of the islands, and under the reign of kings took quite an active part in the government. At one time he was secretary of finance and secretary of the interior, was appointed minister to Samoa, and also for some time was governor of one of the islands. Since the islands have been annexed to the United States, he has been court interpreter in Honolulu. He accepted the advent message many years ago, and was one of the original members of the Honolulu church, which was organized in 1888. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. D. M. WILLIAMS.

REID.—Died at his home near Douglas, Mich., July 16, 1906, Robert Reid, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 24 days. At the early age of sixteen he began sailing on the high seas, and later became captain of a vessel. This position was finally given up for the purpose of obeying the truths of the third angel's message. In 1873 he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Douglas, Mich. For some time he was its deacon, and for years its elder. The large attendance at the funeral gave evidence of the high esteem in which he was held. Assisted by the Congregational minister of Douglas, the writer conducted the funeral, using Heb. 2:9 as the foundation of his remarks. The bereaved family and friends feel their loss keenly, but sorrow not without hope. M. B. MILLER.

Important Notice to “Little Friend” Subscribers

By Editor

If you are a subscriber to Our Little Friend, please fill out the following blank and mail it to Pacific Press Publishing Co. A portion of our subscription list was burned, and we need this information immediately. Address Pacific Press Publishing Company, Mountain View, Cal.

................................, 1906.

To the Pacific Press Pub. Co.,—

I have been taking ........................ copies of OUR LITTLE FRIEND. My address is ........................................ The subscription was paid to ........................ ...................................................... Yours very truly,

Prophetic and Law Charts

THE Southern Missionary Society publishes two charts,—one illustrating the prophetic symbols of Daniel and Revelation, the other containing the law of God as given on Mount Sinai. These charts are twenty by twenty-nine inches in size, printed in beautiful colors on a fine quality of cloth-lined paper, making them attractive, legible, and durable. They are particularly desirable for the home, and a set should be owned by every family, and hung in a convenient place for reference and study. These charts will be sent to any address in the postal union for 50 cents each, or $1 a set. Address Southern Missionary Society, North Station, Nashville, Tenn.

Addresses Wanted

Any one knowing the addresses of Hattie E. Smith (went to Columbus, Ohio, last heard from); Grace Moore (went to California); J. Bolster, Wm. O. Hadley, Emma Wright, Lena Herald, Mary E. Phelps, John Westra, Mary McCormick, and H. Gillispie, is requested to send the same to Mrs. Della Johnson, 1101 Twenty-ninth Ave., Seattle, Wash.

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Price, 40 cents a year. Monthly. Illustrated. Five cents for two sample copies. One-cent postage-stamps accepted. Address Save the Boys, Washburn Park, Minneapolis, Minn.

Action on the Educational Statement

By Editor

The statement adopted by the educational convention at College View, Neb., has been printed in a large proportion of the denominational publications in this country, and was made the basis of the principal reading in all the churches last Sabbath. This brings it fully before our people. The essential thing now is action. The brief report from Prof. C. C. Lewis, received just in time to find a place on this page, sounds an encouraging note from the field. We hope the same inspiration is being experienced in many other meetings.

An Eighty-One-Year Reader Renews the Review

THE following is the way many of the oldest readers of the REVIEW write when they send in their orders for renewal:—

DEAR BRETHREN: Please find enclosed $1.50 to pay my subscription for another year. This is the forty-sixth year I have taken the REVIEW, with the exception of a break of three months at one time when I could not raise the money. How I do love the good old paper! I can not see how any one who loves the message can think of being without it. It cheers my heart to hear of the progress of the last message that is going to the world. I am about eighty-one years of age, and when I look back and see what great advancement the message has made since I embraced it, I think it wonderful. It gladdens my heart to hear of the advancement of the glorious cause. What a glorious hope is ours who keep all the commandments, and who look for our blessed Saviour to receive us from this sin-cursed earth! I hope we shall all labor and pray for the cause to advance. I want to do all I can with what means God has put in my hands to advance the cause. Let us all work and pray together.

Elder Farnsworth in Washington

Elder E. W. Farnsworth and his wife were in Washington over Sabbath and Sunday after attending the Virginia camp-meeting. Brother Farnsworth spoke to the M Street church Sabbath morning.

Maine Conference Location Correction

WE learn by a note from Elder S. J. Hersum that the place of the Maine Conference is Bath, instead of Richmond as stated in the notice last week. The time remains the same. Let those interested note this correction.

Elders Daniells and Evans Attend Camp-Meetings

ELDERS A. G. DANIELLS and I. H. Evans left Washington last week to attend some of the camp-meetings in the Central and Lake Union Conferences. They will probably be away from headquarters five or six weeks.

American Federation of Catholic Societies

By Editor

THE annual meeting of the American Federation of Catholic Societies was recently held in Buffalo, N. Y. A special correspondent of the REVIEW attended this meeting, and his report, illustrated, together with other matter of interest pertaining to this movement, will appear in our next issue.

The Pacific Press Disaster

By Editor

QUITE a full report of the way in which the disaster to the Pacific Press was dealt with at the Oakland (Cal.) camp-meeting will be found on page 15. In an article in the Editorial Department Elder H. W. Cottrell discusses the same general subject. We are sure that both of these articles will be read with interest.

Beechwood Manual Training Academy Announcement

The Beechwood Manual Training Academy, located near Boggstown, Ind., has sent out its fifth annual announcement, the product of its own printing department. In this announcement a full statement is made concerning the purpose and plan of work of the institution. Those who desire a copy should address the principal, B. F. Machlan, R. F. D. 1, Fairland, Ind.

Articles in the Missionary Review

SOME articles of force and interest are found in the August number of the Missionary Review of the World. One is by Dr. C. C. Vinton, of Korea, who tells graphically of the great work that is in progress “To-day in Korea Missions.” It is a new chapter in the romance and reality of modern missions. Another graphic account is given of “An Experiment in Colonization in Malaysia.” Dr. Luering tells how this was done, and how it was made successful from every point of view. “A Jungle Trip in Shan-land,” by Rev. M. B. Kirkpatrick, describes a unique experience in pioneer work in Further India. One of the articles of most permanent value is that by Dr. George C. Doolittle on those peculiar people—“The Druses of Mount Lebanon, Syria.” It is illustrated and readable, but scholarly. Articles on China, Arabia, French Protestants, The Mormons, Sicily, and India give a world-wide survey of the field.

Praise for Illogical Geology

We have already made favorable mention of Geo. McCready Price’s latest book, “Illogical Geology.” This work is commanding the attention of thinking men, as the following note will show:—

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, July 30, 1906.

MY DEAR MR. PRICE: I have just read your book, “Illogical Geology.” It is a remarkable piece of logical reasoning. I am not sufficiently acquainted with geology to know whether or not a valid reply could be made; but it does not seem possible. I shall be keenly interested to see what the geologists will have to say about it. You are a cogent writer, and I am glad that we have you on the side of “primal orthodoxy.” It seems to me that you reduce geology to its lowest terms.

Sincerely yours,

(Signed) Franklin Johnson.

(Professor of Church History and Homiletics, University of Chicago, since 1892.)

Pacific Press Printing Begins

The following paragraph from the Pacific Union Recorder tells the latest news concerning the situation at Mountain View:—

The Press bicycle shed, which formerly stood near the large tank-house, has been moved onto the tennis court south of the boarding hall to serve as the backbone to the Pacific Press limited. The roof was raised about four feet, and a sixteen-foot extension placed on each side, the whole being enclosed with rough lumber. This makes a floor space of about fifty by fifty feet, and printing work will be begun at once. A linotype and a job-press have already been received, and set in position in this room, and other machinery is expected at once. Among that which has been ordered are two cylinder presses, one of which is large enough to print the Signs, a stitcher, a paper-cutter, and a mailing-machine. The presses will no doubt be on the ground next week. Plans are being laid to run full time on the machines, and no doubt two, and possibly three, shifts of operators will keep the linotype and presses going day and night. Thus extra machinery will be dispensed with as far as possible, at least for the present. It is expected that a tent will be pitched to serve as a folding room for a time. It is almost like starting anew in the printing work on the Coast, but the laborers are willing, and the Lord is ready to bless the faithful efforts put forth in getting the truth before the people at this time. The safe was opened the latter part of last week, and the contents were found perfectly intact. Only a few envelopes in one corner were a little scorched, but all books and papers were in the best of condition.

An Inspiring Meeting

By C. C. Lewis

I ARRIVED at the Versailles, Mo., camp-ground, August 9, in time to attend a canvassers' meeting, which was a great inspiration as showing what may result when the educational missionary movement gains full headway. Here were nine Union College students relating their experiences. All were full of courage and enthusiasm. They had received the most precious lessons of their lives. The missionary idea was uppermost in their minds, as they told the experiences through which they had been blessed. They regarded their financial success as secondary. Nearly all were working for scholarships, which they will receive for delivering two hundred and fifty dollars' worth of books. The time engaged and the value of their orders are as follows: No. 1, five weeks, $146.25; No. 2, four weeks, $204; No. 3, six weeks, $245.75; No. 4, six weeks, $325.80; No. 6, seven weeks, $400; No. 7, nine weeks, $446.25; No. 8, eight weeks, $387.50; No. 9, eight weeks, $778; No. 10, fourteen weeks, $1014. C. C. LEWIS.

LA SAGRADA FAMILIA (THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY FAMILY),
BARCELONA, SPAIN
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