The Use of Stimulants a Cause of Physical Degeneracy
By Daniel H. Kress
(Continued)
STIMULANTS are not foods. Any substance to be a food must build up new tissue or repair the old, and through oxidation supply heat and energy in the body.
The term “food” can not be applied to every substance that satisfies or arrests the appetite, although real food does both. The savage, in the absence of food, quiets his craving and arrests his appetite by swallowing lumps of clay; but clay is not a food. The more civilized man often satisfies his desires for food by substances equally indigestible, and even more harmful.
We frequently hear of men and women breaking down from what is designated physical or mental overwork. When inquiry is made, we are surprised at the small amount of work that they have actually done. Others doing double the amount of work, remain in health, and are always cheerful and happy, experiencing no mental or physical depression or fatigue. The fact is, most of these break-downs are due to the inferior structure of brain, nerves, and muscles, resulting from errors in eating.
Foods that are wholesome in themselves are often washed into the stomach without proper mouth preparation. The fermentation resulting from these indigestible messes in the alimentary canal produces alcohol and other poisons, which, when carried by the blood to the brain, poison and benumb the moral and mental sensibilities, causing drowsiness, headache, and general physical debility, and often general depravity. The little energy that is derived from the food has to be used by the body in its efforts to throw off these impurities. Consequently, no energy is available for muscle or brain work. The will power is weakened, the thoughts are confused, and exhaustion, mental and physical, results from the least exertion. This craving for food is satisfied by means of stimulants. Thus it is that dietetic errors are largely responsible for the free use of stimulants. The poor drunkard who was admonished to be a man and give up drink, replied, “You good people have a great deal to say about my drink, but have nothing to say about my thirst.”
To be successful in our effort as temperance workers, we must do more than deprive the drunkard of his drink; we must aid him to get rid of his unquenchable thirst. Should we succeed in closing up every dram-shop, and in stopping entirely the sale of alcoholic drinks, we would accomplish great good, but this would not remove the thirst of the drunkard. It is a craving for a narcotic or stimulant, and nothing but such a poison can satisfy it. The one in whom this craving exists will, if deprived of alcohol, resort to other stimulants, cocaine, morphin, or tobacco, and if nothing more satisfying can be obtained, tea or coffee will answer.
By many meat is considered an indispensable food, yet the nutritive value of meat is only about one third that of cereals, nuts, or dried sweet fruits. This erroneous estimate of meat as a force producer is due to the fact that meat contains uric acid or other acid wastes or poisons which produce stimulation. The weakness experienced by discontinuing its use is the same that is felt by the user of other stimulants when attempting to abandon their use. Meat eating undoubtedly creates a craving for more powerful stimulants, and is therefore largely responsible for the use of alcohol.
So long as man continues to subsist upon stimulating foods, the craving for stimulating drinks will continue to exist. The success of temperance reform depends, therefore, upon food reform, and lies in the hands of women.
It is a noticeable fact that in countries where flesh foods and highly seasoned foods are freely used, alcoholic beverages are consumed in proportionally large quantities. That flesh food creates a craving for alcohol is recognized by saloon-keepers everywhere. The free lunch-counter frequently connected with these places is not there to benefit the drinker, but to increase the profits of the saloon-keeper. Let us take an inventory of this table. What do we find on it? Apples, peaches, plums, and other fruits?—No. It is laden with pigs’ feet, ham, salt fish, sausages, liver, and other highly seasoned animal foods. Experience has taught the proprietor that such foods create a craving for a stimulant, and therefore lead directly to the bar for a drink.
It is a sad fact that many a wife and mother, through improper food provided for her household, is partly responsible for a drunken husband or son. The man who eats right craves pure water, not alcohol, to quench his thirst. The fact is, as stated by one author, “Our tables are generally prepared in a manner to make drunkards.” Dr. Brunton says, using “Cookery is not only a powerful moral agent as regards individuals, but it may be of great service in regenerating a nation. I believe that schools of cookery for the wives of working men in this country will do more to abolish drinking habits than any number of teetotal societies.”
It is impossible for any drunkard to live exclusively upon oranges, pears, peaches, or grapes, for one entire week, without losing the desire for alcoholic stimulants. From the beginning, it has been the Creator’s design that man should subsist largely upon fruits. Man was placed originally in a garden, surrounded with trees pleasant to the sight and good for food; and lest he should at any time neglect the use of these foods, God said, “Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat.” It is practically impossible to cultivate a desire for fruit and a desire for stimulants at the same time.
Food Must Be Relished in Order to Nourish
When food is masticated and introduced into the stomach unconsciously, or eaten mechanically, its mere presence creates a flow of saliva and stomach juice; but the juices secreted are of an inferior quality. In order to have good digestion, it is necessary to relish and enjoy what is eaten. The mere sight, smell, or thought of food we relish causes a copious flow of saliva. This secretion is not confined to the mouth; but could we obtain a glimpse of the stomach, we would see the gastric juice trickling down its walls, for the whole digestive apparatus is getting ready for the reception and digestion of the expected food. Disappointment may produce indigestion, for it has been discovered that the secreted juices are especially adapted for the digestion of the food thought of, and not so well adapted for the digestion of any other food. The juices produced by the stimulation of appetite, known as appetite juices, have many times the digestive power possessed by juices formed when food is eaten mechanically, without a special relish for it.
In the past much ignorance has existed regarding the wholesomeness and nutritive value of foods. The only thing consulted was the appetite. Our forefathers ate only what they relished. They required no delicacies to stimulate the appetite. Hard outdoor work gave them a relish for simple foods, and fortunately, poverty made simple foods and few varieties a necessity. The digestive fluids were always of a superior quality, and consequently they seldom suffered from indigestion. Later, luxury, confinement, and inactivity came in; the simple foods were no longer relished, and nature said in language too plain to be misunderstood, “He that will not work shall not eat,” and wisely removed the appetite. But this led to another evil. Delicacies, complicated dishes, and a variety of spices and highly seasoned foods were invented to tempt the appetite; this naturally resulted in indigestion and disease.
The prevalence of disease and physical degeneracy has forced upon us the need of making reform in our manner of living, and of studying the nutritive value, the wholesomeness, and the combination of foods. With this increase in knowledge we would naturally expect digestive troubles speedily to disappear, but many, after eating foods more wholesome, and using greater care in the combinations, have not realized therefrom all the benefits they desired or expected. This is due to the fact that the food, although more wholesome and better combined, is really more difficult to digest because of the absence of the much-needed appetite juice. This has sometimes led those who have made partial reforms which they felt were right, to abandon them, and return to their former habits, with apparently good results. While we would encourage all to make a study of foods, and eat that which is wholesome, it is unwise to ignore this important factor in digestion—the stimulation of the appetite. The glutton eats the most unwholesome foods, and often digests double the quantity he actually needs, because he eats what appeals to the palate, and thus creates a copious flow of the appetite juice, which is capable of digesting almost anything. He puts on adipose tissue, and looks the picture of health; but is later cut off suddenly, and that without remedy. Such a course is not to be recommended, for it wears out the digestion, and results in inferior tissue, and shortens life. On the other hand, the need of having foods that are appetizing can not be ignored.22
It will be observed that the ordinary meal taken by those who pay no attention to diet begins with some pasty highly seasoned soup, and ends with a sweet in the form of a pudding or some kind of pastry. The meal begins and ends with pleasurable experiences, all of which stimulate the appetite centers, and cause a copious flow of appetite juice. While it is unwise to use highly seasoned foods, we are forced to recognize the need of providing suitable and wholesome substitutes that are pleasing both to the eye and to the palate. A person may sit down to a meal without any appetite; a spoonful of something that is relished, will often create an appetite which will give enjoyment to the entire meal. There can be no harm in taking a little innocent relish to improve the appetite. Of course the danger exists in making the exception the rule. Soups were at first employed merely as a relish. Only two or three spoonfuls were taken at the beginning of the meal. To such a practise we can raise no objection. At present these liquids are used too freely, and are a cause of disease.
D. H. KRESS, M. D.
(To be concluded)
Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
W. A. GEORGE, M. D., - - - - Chairman
W. A. RUBLE, M. D., - - - - Secretary
Camp-Meetings for 1907
By Editor
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia(?) .................Aug. 27 to Sept. 1
Maine ........................Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
New York, Herkimer ..........Sept. 5-16
Vermont, Waterbury ..........Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
Virginia, Hampton ............Aug. 13-20
Western New York, Rochester
....................Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
West Virginia, Pensboro ......Sept. 5-15
CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Maritime, St. John, New Brunswick
....................Aug. 22 to Sept. 2
Ontario, Niagara Falls .......Aug. 15-25
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Alabama, Birmingham ..........Oct. 3-13
Cumberland, Louisville, Ky....July 18-28
Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn.
....................Aug. 22 to Sept. 1
Florida, Tampa ...............Oct. 10-20
Georgia, Atlanta .............July 25 to Aug. 4
Louisiana, Boyce .............July 19-28
Mississippi, Aberdeen ........Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
North Carolina, Lexington ....Aug. 15-25
South Carolina, Spartanburg ..Aug. 8-18
Tennessee River Conference, Waverly,
Tenn. .........................Aug. 2-10
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
East Michigan, Pontiac ......Aug. 29 to Sept. 8
Indiana ........................Sept. 5-15
Northern Illinois, Aurora ....Sept. 5-15
Northern Indiana, Lafayette
....................July 25 to Aug. 4
West Michigan ................Aug. 13-26
North Mich., East Jordan, Aug. 29 to Sept. 8
Ohio, Marion .................Aug. 9-19
Southern Illinois, Pana ......Aug. 1-11
Wisconsin, Grand Rapids (State)
....................Aug. 21 to Sept. 2
German-Union, Friedensau ......July 18-28
British Union, Coventry, England, Aug. 2-11
Holland ........................Aug. 15-18
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any 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.
Notice!
By Editor
AFTER making all efforts possible to locate the following-named persons, who are members of the College View (Neb.) Seventh-day Adventist church, we appeal to the readers of the REVIEW as a last resort. If any of the persons mentioned herein read this notice, or if others reading it can tell the whereabouts of any one mentioned here, will they please correspond with Mrs. Libbie Collins, Clerk, College View, Neb. Names of unlocated members are as follows:— A. E. Hornell and wife, Sister Hanson, Lizzie Hamell, A. C. McNealy, B. F. Carricker, Anna Thermanson, Cornelius Unruh, E. H. and Ella Lewis, S. H. Logan, James D. Maddock, Laura Mills, Myron Maker, Hans Peter Jensen Michaelson, G. M. Burns, Hattie Burns, Mary Buon, Sister Dirkey, Hannah Duke, George Ebel, Catherine Ebel, Marwell Fulton, Evon Frank, Nora Gardner, J. Gerrish, Wm. Niehaus, Flava Barnett, John Wess, Louis Chapman, C. R. Ross and wife, Robert Masters, Miss Nina Little, Thos. E. Hiatt, Amelia Yoker, Joseph Kilgore, G. W. Newton, Mrs. Lydia Davis, D. L. A. O. Paxton, M. A. Paxton, Clara Stewart, Duane Smith, May Simon, Charles M. Swan, F. C. Hollingsworth, Mrs. F. C. Hollingsworth, Frank McMasters, Mary Talbot, Olive Nelson, A. W. Peterson, Anna Peterson, Olof Peterson, Alfred Oleson, Clara Stewart, Mary Hanson, Carrie Shipley, Clara McLellan, Isabell McClellen, Edith Barbee, W. J. Keel, Mary Keel, Nancy Masters.
Virginia, Notice!
By R. D. Hottel
THE twenty-fourth annual session of the Virginia Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Hampton, Va., Aug. 13-20, 1907. The first meeting of the session will be called on Wednesday, August 14, at 9 A. M. All delegates should be present at this first meeting.
R. D. HOTTEL, President.
Notice!
By J. Kloss
THE Minnesota Sanitarium, at St. Peter, Minn., has been sold. It will now be completed and opened up for work as soon as possible. One thousand dollars has been donated to help establish its work, and all who are interested in this institution may now have the privilege of helping this grand work. J. Kloss.
Virginia, Notice!
By R. D. Hottel
THE third session of the Virginia Conference Agency of Seventh-day Adventists, Incorporated, will be held at Hampton, Va., in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 13–20, 1907. The first meeting of the session will be called on Thursday, August 15, at 4 P. M. The delegates in session of the Virginia Conference form the constituency of the agency.
R. D. HOTTEL, President.
Settlers Wanted
By D. H. Day
We have a small church at Cusseta, in the northern part of Cass Co., Tex. We have had a church-school here for the past three years, but it seems almost impossible to have one the coming school year unless more families move to this place.
This is a good farming country, with plenty of land to sell or rent. I will gladly give any information I can to any one wishing to learn more about the country. My address is R. F. D. 2, Marietta, Tex.
D. H. DAY.
Publications Wanted
By Editor
[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and 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. —ED.]
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By Editor
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WANTED.—Male nurse at the Riverside Sanitarium, Montrose, Colo. For further information, address E. R. Hartman, Riverside Sanitarium, Montrose, Colo.
WANTED.—A position as stenographer, by a lady twenty-three years of age; good appearance, and a college graduate. Address Telitha C. Brewer, Jefferson St., Winchester, Ky.
WANTED.—On my truck-farm, at once, man or boy; one who understands the work preferred; board or house rent free. Wages, $15 to $35 a month. Address P. T. Vogle, Box 91, Parkersburg, Pa.
SPECIAL COOKER SALE.—As hot weather is coming, you will want a cooker. We have what you want. Under our special sale we will allow one dollar off list. Send stamp for leaflet. Address Rapid Steam Cooker Co., Laura, Ohio.
WANTED.—A graduate gentleman nurse of experience; one who understands hydrotherapy, massage, surgical and general nursing. State qualifications, salary wanted, and give recommendations. A splendid opening for the right person. Address Lock Box 148, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.
WANTED AT ONCE.—Thoroughly qualified young physician, single, to be resident physician in United States Reclamation camps, 500 to 700 men. Sixty-five dollars a month, board and room. A very practical experience. Write or telegraph, and give references. Dr. F. M. Rossiter, North Yakima, Wash.
WANTED.—Position by Seventh-day Adventist, aged 30; wife and two children. Cook by trade. Have held positions as head chef in first-class hotels. On account of keeping the Sabbath can get no work in this line. Will work at anything in order to earn a living for self and family. Will go to city or country. Worked in a factory several years ago. Any one needing a man to work, or who knows where work can be obtained, please address Herman Ermshar, 3440 Park Ave. (Cor. 167th St.), New York City.
Obituaries
RAUH.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Chicago, Ill., Sister Stephanie Rauh, aged 57 years. She was a faithful member of the West Side church. Her sufferings were borne with patience, and she died with a bright hope of immortality. Words of comfort were based upon 1 Cor. 15:49, and interment took place in Beautiful Forest Home, nine miles west of the city.
L. D. SANTEE.
HUNTLEY.—Died in Denver, Colo., June 10, 1907, Mrs. Sarah M. Huntley, aged 92 years. She loved the truth, and was a faithful member of the Denver church. She leaves three daughters and one son to mourn their loss. Two years before her death she selected Ps. 17:15 for her funeral text. The funeral service was conducted at the home, by the writer, in the presence of many sympathizing relatives and friends.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
BLISS.—Died at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, April 25, 1907, Abner Bliss, aged 79 years. He accepted the third angel’s message in 1860, under the labors of Elders Sanborn and Ingram, and remained firm to the end. He sleeps in Jesus. Eight children were born to him, seven of whom are still living. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder E. G. Olsen, after which the remains were taken to Princeville, Ill., and laid beside his companion, where both await the call of the Life-giver.
S. B. KEPHART.
BERRY.—Died at the home of one of his sons, in St. Louis, Mo., Brother J. H. Berry, aged 65 years, 3 months, and 5 days. He had been a believer in the third angel’s message since 1875, and was true to the faith. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful husband and father. The remains were brought to Mancelona, Mich., the former home of the deceased, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14, May 28, 1907.
W. R. MATTHEWS.
WALKER.—Died at Canon City, Colo., May 25, 1907, James Walker, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 13 days. He loved the blessed truths of the third angel’s message, and taught them to his fellow men as he had opportunity, in his earlier years preaching them from the sacred desk. Twelve years ago he sustained injuries from which he apparently recovered, but which finally resulted in his death. He leaves a wife, four sons, two brothers, and three sisters to carry on the battles of life from which he now rests. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, based on Heb. 9:27; Rev. 14:13.
L. A. SPRING.
LASELL.—Died at Boulder, Colo., June 23, 1907, of peritonitis, W. D. Lasell, aged 62 years. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
G. P. LONG.
HARREL.—Died at Paris, Tex., Nov. 12, 1906, from abscess of the liver, Hugh Harrel, aged 66 years. He was resigned to the will of God, and expected to come forth at the resurrection of the just.
MRS. L. HARREL.
VANDERMARK.—Died in Denver, Colo., June 21, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Jane Vandermark, née Jones. Sister Vandermark was born in Canada in the year 1843. Her death is the first break in the family circle, which has been complete for forty-five years. A husband and seven children, six daughters and one son, are left to mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. The funeral service was conducted at the home by the writer; a large number of friends and neighbors were present. We laid our sister to rest in the beautiful Fairmount Cemetery.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
BEATTY.—Died near Washougal, Wash., June 20, 1907, William Beatty, aged 81 years. Brother Beatty was converted and united with the M. E. Church when a young man. In 1877 he heard the third angel’s message preached by Elders Boyd and Shultz, and accepted it. He was a faithful, devoted man, and a firm believer in the advent message. He was the father of nine children, six of whom are still living. The mother and children mourn the loss of their husband and father. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. Our brother sleeps in a beautiful place not far from the majestic Columbia River.
DANIEL NETTLETON.
MEAD.—Died in the Kalamazoo Hospital, Kalamazoo, Mich., of paralysis, May 2, 1907, Emma Mead, née Stilson, aged 49 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Thirty years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Hastings, Mich., and has ever since rejoiced in the hope of seeing Jesus soon. Though Sister Mead has passed through many years of suffering, she has shown a most patient Christian spirit, always willing to say, “Not my will, but Thine be done.” She leaves a husband, a step-mother, three sisters, two brothers, and many relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, using Job 14:14 as the basis of comforting thoughts.
B. F. KNEELAND.
SWINDLE.—Died at the home of her only son, George McDonald, at Fort Jones, Cal., June 4, 1907, Mrs. Sarah Swindle, aged 81 years. She was an estimable Christian woman. Her death was as a child going to sleep. She told the writer that she knew she would have a part in the first resurrection, and requested him to preach her funeral sermon from the text, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord.” She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination; but as there is but one church at this place, she attended my church, and I visited her during her illness. Loving relatives and friends laid her body in the cemetery, and her works do follow her.
G. M. MEESE,
Pastor Methodist Episcopal Church.
GEROULD.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., June 19, 1907, of heart-disease, Garrett Gerould, aged 59 years, 5 months, and 10 days. At the age of fifteen Brother Gerould accepted the third angel’s message under the preaching of Elder Joseph Bates, and has since been an earnest and faithful servant of the Lord. For about twenty years he has been engaged in mercantile business in Battle Creek. He served five years on the city council as an alderman. At the time of his death he was a deacon and trustee of the Battle Creek church. He was a Seventh-day Adventist in every sense of the term, and stood firmly against every encroachment of the rising tide of apostasy. A devoted wife, a son, and a daughter remain to mourn. The writer offered words of consolation from Rev. 14:13 to the largest funeral gathering held in the Tabernacle since the burial of Elder James White.
M. N. CAMPBELL.
GARTMAN.—Died in Denver, Colo., May 2, 1907, of heart failure, Franklin Harford Gartman. He was born in Ottawa, Ill., March 8, 1857. Death came very suddenly while he was sitting in his easy-chair. He had just embraced the truth, and with his companion was expecting to be baptized at the first opportunity. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. The deceased leaves a wife, formerly Miss Adah M. Washam, one brother, and two sisters. We believe that our brother sleeps in Jesus.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
WALTER.—Adelia Elizabeth Walter, née Clarke, was born Oct. 8, 1839, in La Salle, Mich., and at the time of her death was 67 years, 8 months, and 14 days old. In 1857 she was married to Conrad Walter. The following year she and her husband moved to Watson, which was then an almost unbroken wilderness. In 1859 they united with the Adventists, and with that people she lived a consistent Christian until her death. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom are still living. On the funeral occasion Brother Haughey spoke from Rev. 14:13, a text previously selected by Sister Walter. *
DENNIS.—Died June 13, 1907, of acute pneumonia, Joseph D. Dennis, Jr., son of Dr. J. D. and Alzina J. Dennis. He was born at Watrousville, Mich., May 16, 1876. He moved to Williamston, and later to Grand Rapids, living with his parents at 80 Scribner St. He was converted to the Seventh-day Adventist faith in early life, and was a devoted Christian for many years. Feeling obliged to work every day in the week, he drifted from the Sabbath. But before his death he gave his heart to God, and died in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral discourse was preached by Elder W. H. Heckman. *
GILBERT.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Mattawan, Mich., April 19, 1907, Sarah M. Gilbert, née Miller, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 15 days. Sister Gilbert gave her heart to God in early life. In 1875, while at the Health Institute for treatment, she promised to keep the Sabbath if the Lord would spare her life. She has faithfully kept her pledge, having been a charter member of the Marshall and Kalamazoo Seventh-day Adventist churches. Though a great sufferer at times, she bore the cross patiently, and by her unselfish ministrations to others won a permanent and loving remembrance in the hearts of all who knew her. A husband, three children, twelve grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren survive her. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Almena and in the Kalamazoo Seventh-day Adventist church.
B. F. KNEELAND.
WOODRUFF.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in Bauer, Mich., June 13, 1907, Bessie June Woodruff, beloved daughter of Brother and Sister George Woodruff, aged 18 years, 11 months, and 24 days. At the age of ten years Sister Bessie gave her heart to God, was baptized, and united with the Bauer church, and was a faithful, earnest Christian until death. Her health was delicate for a number of years, but she bore her suffering with Christian patience. After being confined to her bed for many weeks, sometimes being unable to take any nourishment for eight or ten days at a time, April 24, in answer to earnest prayer, she was healed. She gained strength very rapidly, and in three weeks her weight increased thirteen pounds. She planted a missionary garden with her own hands, and was anxious to work for the Lord in every way possible. Surely her death was not the result of her long-continued illness from which she had been healed. One evening while visiting a friend who was ill, she took a severe cold, which resulted in her death after a short illness of four or five days. She leaves to mourn their loss, a father, mother, two brothers, three sisters, and many friends. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the Bauer church; text, Mark 14:8, first clause.
R. C. HORTON.
Address
THE post-office address of Elder B. F. Purdham is Oil City, Pa.
Requests for Publications
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
C. F. Volz, R. F. D. 3, Lexington, Ind., Signs and tracts.
P. Hafenmayr, 120 Mozart Ave., Norfolk, Va., periodicals.
E. L. Weeks, Regina, Saskatchewan, periodicals; a continuous supply desired.
G. F. Rhone, Diamond, N. D., an abundant and continual supply of periodicals and tracts.
Mrs. Jane E. Harris, 330 Plain St., Columbia, S. C., Signs, Review, Life Boat, Life and Health.
Mrs. D. A. Fitch, Glendale, Cal., periodicals and tracts for reading-rack; a continuous supply desired.
Peter Davids, 2124 Cherokee St., St. Louis, Mo., Signs, Life Boat, Life and Health, Watchman, also periodicals in foreign languages; a continuous supply desired for distribution in city institutions.
Spanish Literature and Religious Liberty
A VERY encouraging feature of the publishing work is found in the demand for Spanish literature. It has been impossible to keep up with the demand. Recently a good-sized edition of "Coming King" was printed by the Pacific Press in Spanish, and by the time the books were ready, orders had taken up more than one half of the books printed. Another helpful feature is the excellent rates from San Francisco to Spanish ports in South America and the Philippines. These rates enable the putting down of books in these ports at about the same cost as to local points in the United States, and, in some instances, for less. This is surely an opportune time for extending the message in all lands.
DURING the next two months at least, every Seventh-day Adventist, every believer in religious liberty and the rights of conscience, should be circulating the July number of Liberty, the Christian Endeavor number. It is full of the very instruction which the people need just now. Every State conference should see to it that each member of its respective legislature is supplied with a copy of that issue, that oppressive religious legislation may be held back until, if possible, our work is finished. Let none of us pass by the obligation that rests upon us all in this matter. We all have neighbors who need the instruction which that magazine contains, and we can do no better missionary work just now than placing this journal in their hands.
_Depositing Means with Our Institutions_
By Arthur G. Daniells
FROM the beginning of our work our people have, to a greater or less extent, deposited their means with our conferences and institutions for the purpose of helping to provide them with a working capital. This is certainly a reasonable and consistent thing to do.
The message of light, life, and hope we have received from the Lord, must be given by us to all the people of the world. This can not be done without money. It requires means to support workers, to travel to the ends of the earth, to erect buildings, to equip them with working facilities, and to carry on the work for which the buildings are necessary.
This money is provided in a number of ways—tithing, gifts, and loans. Our people are now paying into this cause a million dollars a year to support workers who are proclaiming this message in all parts of the world. They are giving many thousands annually for various necessities. And they keep many thousands more on deposit with our conferences and institutions to aid them in carrying on their work. As our cause enlarges and extends over the world, more men and women are called upon to give their lives to its advancement, and more means in tithes, gifts, and loans are required to meet expenses and carry on the work.
It is a great help to our institutions to secure deposits and loans from our people. This provides them with a working capital for carrying on a large volume of business. When our people place their means in our institutions at a low rate of interest, or without interest when they are able to do so, this money is constantly used to good advantage in advancing the cause. And this is the safest place in this world to deposit our means. Not one of our conferences or institutions owned and managed by our conference organizations has ever failed to return money our people have loaned to it.
In view of these considerations we appeal to our people to remember our institutions and deposit their surplus funds with them. Our brethren in the South are now completing their sanitarium. They need more funds. It would be a great help to them if our brethren who have means to loan would place it with them. They are pulling hard against wind and tide. They are endeavoring to manage wisely, and operate on safe lines. Will not our brethren aid them with loans at this time? Careful inquiry can and should be made regarding the standing and management of our institutions when loaning to them.
In the case of the Nashville Sanitarium, correspond with Elder Geo. I. Butler, president of the Southern Union Conference, and also chairman of the Nashville Sanitarium Board.
The cause in the South is making encouraging progress. It is becoming stronger and more substantial every year. It is taking its place with our Northern conferences. We are truly grateful for the bright outlook before that part of the field.
A. G. DANIELLS.
Foreign Mission School
LET none overlook Elder Daniells' article in the Editorial department on our foreign mission school.
E. R. Palmer Directs Work from Washington
Brother E. R. Palmer and family arrived in Washington last week. The work which he has been directing from Mountain View, Cal., will now be directed from Takoma Park, D. C.
Elk Point Industrial Academy Calendar
THE Elk Point Industrial Academy, of Elk Point, S. D., has issued a neat calendar for 1907-08, which may be obtained by addressing the principal, R. B. Thurber, at the above address.
Life and Health Sold Out
By Editor
THE large edition of the July number of Life and Health was sold out by the twelfth of the month. It was an excellent number, but the August number is just as good. Send five cents for a copy, or better, send fifty cents for a year's subscription.
Elders Attend Ohio Convention
ELDERS DANIELLS, Irwin, Spicer, Thompson, and Russell left Washington last week for the young people's and Sabbath-school convention at Mount Vernon, Ohio. From there they go to different parts of the home fields, attending camp-meetings.
South Lancaster Academy Announcement
THE twenty-sixth annual announcement of South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Mass., will be sent on application, to any one interested in the work of the institution or desirous of availing himself of its educational advantages. Address the principal, B. F. Machlan, at the above address.
Spartanburg, S. C.
By R. T. Nash
A Brief Statement of the Present Status of the Spartanburg Church Enterprise
THE first $200 note is paid, and about $100 is in the treasury toward the next note, which is due August 8. Of the $600 called for, about $100 has been received. Five hundred more is needed, and we hope to get $200 of this in the next two weeks, so as to be able to do the repair work needed before our camp-meeting. May the Lord put it into the hearts of his people to help us just now.
Spartanburg church is lifting nobly, and we can not express the gratitude we feel toward those who are helping us from abroad. R. T. NASH.