In connection with the tent meetings now being held in Washington, D. C., by Elder R. E. Harter, medical talks are given every Monday night. The circumstances attending the securing of the tent location and the opening of the meetings were such as to give the effort a wide publicity. The attendance has been good. As is usually the case, the largest attendance is on Sunday nights, and Monday nights the attendance is comparatively small. Notwithstanding this, an audience of nearly five hundred persons was present at the last medical lecture. Among this number were government officials and other persons of influence. Close attention and a good interest are always shown.
These medical lectures are given by Dr. H. W. Miller, superintendent of the Washington Sanitarium. They have covered subjects of current interest, and have been given in a way to fit in nicely with the subjects of the other evenings. A brief outline of the ground covered may be of interest.
The lecture on “The Relation of Health to Morals” showed the vital association of correct physical habits with spiritual uprightness. The obligation of right physical habits was shown to be a God-given one. God has also made full provision for healthful living. Transgression of physical law means a violation of God’s law, and brings a sure penalty. Indulgence in intemperate habits brings not only physical degeneration, but moral decline. Both scientific and Scriptural proof was given in abundance.
“Race Degeneracy” was the subject of a lecture that gave the physiologic signs of the times, showing that, while the average of life is now longer than it has been at times, the proportion of long lives is less. Infant mortality is reduced because of protection by health laws. While sanitation and hygiene in general have served to prolong the average length of life, improper living has brought disease into the homes, and has increased the death rate from chronic diseases.
“Natural Defenses of the Body” explained the immunity of the body to infectious and contagious diseases, showing that the body is naturally a fighter capable of developing increasing immunity. This immunity may first be recognized in the ability of the body to produce antitoxin against drugs so that the habitual opium user may be able to use fifteen to twenty times the amount required to kill a man. The body also is able to resist chemical poisons of bacteria, and parasites, so that we recover from certain diseases and are protected from future attacks. Vaccination is based on this principle of the power of the body to produce antitoxin.
“Vegetarianism Defended From the Standpoint of Science” gave a clear outline of the rational dietary. It was represented that man and beast were originally given a vegetarian diet. There were no animals created in the carnivorous state. The carnivorous appetite is a developed one. In the new earth there will be no death, and no carnivorous animals. The20tree of life will be for food. The same God that created man prescribed his diet and made provision for him accordingly. Vegetable foods are the primary source of life. Disease and imperfection in vegetable foods may be easily detected. This is not the case with animal food, where even the microscope may fail to reveal the presence of disease. Vegetarianism is economical, requiring less time for digestion, and giving two or three times the nourishment of flesh foods, pound for pound. Experiences in Oriental fields were cited, proving that physical and mental endurance are greater on a vegetarian diet. L. A. H.
Teacher Wanted
By W. E. H.
It is not our custom to print notices like the following in the Review, except now and then in a case of special urgency. These matters can usually be attended to through local papers or by correspondence. If any of our superintendents or secretaries can give assistance in this needy case, please do so promptly.
WANTED.—A mature, consecrated lady teacher with the missionary spirit, to teach a church school in the mountains of eastern Tennessee: can pay only fifteen dollars a month and board. Please give reference. Address C. R. Callicott, Educational Superintendent Cumberland Conference, Graysville, Tenn.
W. E. H.
Field Notes
FIVE Portuguese adults were baptized by Elder H. C. Hartwell in Taunton, Mass., recently.
ELDER HAYSMER recently baptized sixteen at Georgetown, British Guiana. Others in different parts of the colony are awaiting baptism.
JUST before leaving India on furlough Elder G. F. Enoch baptized a number of new believers. Elder G. W. Pettit reports two families as accepting the truth, and ten new members added to the church in Bombay. Elder H. R. Salisbury recently baptized eight persons in Bengal, his first baptism in India. About thirteen or fourteen families have accepted the truth in East Bengal during the last few months. This result has been accomplished by distributing our papers and tracts.
Medical Missionary Department
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. . . . General Secretary
L. A. HANSEN . . . . Assistant Secretary
H. W. MILLER, M. D. . . . . N. Am. Div. Secretary
North Missouri Conference Association
THE North Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its annual business meeting in connection with the camp meeting, at Clinton, Mo., Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, 1914. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., August 31.
E. E. FARNSWORTH, President; W. D. PARKHURST, Secretary.21
Southern Illinois Conference Association
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Southern Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting at Altamont, Ill., Aug. 27 to Sept. 6, 1914. The first meeting of the association will be called at 9:30 A. M., Monday, Aug. 31, 1914, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come before the association. The regular accredited delegates of the conference are delegates of the conference association.
A. J. CLARK, President; R. B. CRAIG, Secretary.
Results Following the Church in Politics
By S. B. Horton
In the Baltimore Catholic Review of July 25, reference is made to conditions in France in connection with the Roman Catholic Church, asserting that France has caused the Catholic Church to suffer because of the interference of the civil power in religious affairs. The bishops make the following demands:—
“First, the abolition of all the laws, sectarian and school regulations, as well as the others that violate the rights of God, of the church, and of the family.
“Second, full liberty for Catholic worship and religious societies.
“Third, the legal right of parents to religious teaching in the public school.
“Fourth, the reopening of diplomatic relations between France and the Holy See for the common good of the church and the fatherland.”
In consequence of these demands the bishops threaten,—
“First, we shall refuse our votes to him who will support the laws known as ‘lay’ and ‘intangible.’
“Second, we shall vote without hesitation for every candidate, Catholic, Republican, Royalist, or Imperialist, who will accept our formula as given above.
“Third, in the absence of a Catholic candidate we shall give our aid to the candidates who will engage themselves to sustain in parliament this program of ours.”
It is also stated that in various parts of France “novenas are being made to the Holy Spirit, praying for success of the candidates mentioned in this pastoral; so both spiritual and material weapons at the disposal of the Catholic portion of France are being brought to bear upon the enemies of the church.”
This is certainly going into politics in a definite way. It was the dabbling in politics by the church which led the republic of France to curtail the questionable work of the church by separating the church and the state.
A very interesting item of news comes from Mexico in connection with the approaching assumption of power by the Constitutionalists, who have succeeded in driving Huerta from the country. The Associated Press on July 26 sent out the following matter:—
“TAMPICO, JULY 26, VIA LAREDO, TEX., JULY 27.—A decree limiting the scope of the Roman Catholic Church in the state of Nuevo Leon, on the ground of ‘public health, morality, and justice,’ was issued upon the same day by Antonio I. Villarael, governor and military commander. He said:—
“‘During the life of the nation the church has been a pernicious factor in disruption and discord, and has entirely forgotten its spiritual mission.’
“‘The most drastic feature of the decree is the prohibition of confession. Villarael gives as his reason for this the charge that the confessional and the sacristy in Mexico have become a menace to morality.’
All Foreign Clergy Expelled
“The decree, issued at Monterey, makes the following orders for government of Catholic schools and churches:—
“‘1. All foreign Catholic priests and Jesuits, of whatever nationality, will be expelled from the state of Nuevo Leon.
“‘2. Of the remaining Catholic priests, those who cannot prove their complete abstention from politics will be expelled.
“‘3. Churches will remain open daily from six in the morning until one in the afternoon. Only priests having permission to do so will be permitted to officiate.
“‘4. Confession is prohibited.
“‘5. The public is prohibited from entering the sacristy.
“‘6. Church bells shall ring only to celebrate fiestas in honor of the country or for triumphs of the Constitutionalist arms.’”
Stringent Rules for Colleges
“‘7. All Catholic colleges shall be closed which do not obey the programs and texts ordered by officials, and which do not have at their head some professor who is a graduate of the normal schools of the country, who will be responsible to the government for any infraction of the rules.
“‘8. Any infraction of these laws will be punishable by a fine of $100 to $500, and arrest and imprisonment from two to four months, or both fine and imprisonment.’”
It will be remembered that when the decision of Huerta to leave was made, Catholic officials in Mexico pleaded with representatives of the Constitutionalists to intercede with General Carranza in behalf of the safety and security of the Catholic clergy and church work, promising that they would “keep out of politics,” indicating a confession of guilt in times past.
It may be claimed by some that the decree limiting the scope of the Roman Catholic Church in the state of Nuevo Leon was an interference with religious liberty principles. But this is not necessarily so. When the church, when any church, goes into politics and casts its lot with a faction, it must expect that the state will treat it as any other organized body of civilians, especially when it takes such active part as has the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico, and countries from which it has been driven. The governor made the following statement, which it would be well for those Protestant churches engaged in attempts to secure religious legislation to take notice of: “During the life of the nation the church has been a pernicious factor in disruption and discord, and has entirely forgotten its spiritual mission.”
It is not generally believed that the Mexican people will interfere with any religious body that is strictly minding its own business; but this cannot be said to have been the attitude of the Catholic Church in that unfortunate republic.
S. B. HORTON.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp Meetings
ATLANTIC UNION
Northern New England, Claremont, N. H. ........ Aug. 20-30
Southern New England, New Haven, Conn. ........ Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
CENTRAL UNION
North Missouri
South Missouri } Clinton, Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
East Kansas
West Kansas } Wichita ............ Sept. 3-13
West Colorado, Montrose ........ Sept. 15-22
COLUMBIA UNION
West Virginia, Parkersburg ........ Aug. 20-30
Chesapeake .................... Oct. 4-11
LAKE UNION
North Michigan, Mount Pleasant .. Aug. 20-30
Southern Illinois, Altamont .. Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Northern Illinois, Downers Grove ... Sept. 3-13
PACIFIC UNION
Western Washington, Auburn ...... Aug. 20-30
Utah, Kaysville ................ Sept. 7-13
Arizona ........................ Oct. 8-18
SOUTHEASTERN UNION
Georgia, Macon .................. Aug. 20-30
Georgia, Macon (colored) ........ Aug. 20-30
Cumberland, Lenoir City, Tenn. ........ Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Florida ........................ Oct. 8-18
SOUTHERN UNION
Kentucky, Nicholasville .......... Aug. 20-30
Tennessee River, Jackson, Tenn. ..........
........................ Aug. 28 to Sept. 7
SOUTHWESTERN UNION
North Texas, Jefferson (local) .... Aug. 20-30
Oklahoma, Guthrie ................. Aug. 20-30
New Mexico, Roswell ........ Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Northern Illinois Conference
THE twelfth annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference will be held in connection with the camp meeting at Downers Grove, Ill., Sept. 3-13, 1914. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business will be transacted as may properly come before the delegates. According to the constitution the accredited laborers of the conference are delegates at large. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and to an additional delegate for every fifteen members. The first meeting of the conference will convene at 9 A. M., Monday, September 7.
Northern Illinois Conference
By G. E. Langdon; H. E. Moon
The twelfth annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference will be held in connection with the camp meeting at Downers Grove, Ill., Sept. 3-13, 1914. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business will be transacted as may properly come before the delegates. According to the constitution the accredited laborers of the conference are delegates at large. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and to an additional delegate for every fifteen members. The first meeting of the conference will convene at 9 A. M., Monday, September 7.
G. E. LANGDON, President;
H. E. MOON, Secretary.
Illinois Conference Association
By G. E. Langdon; H. E. Moon
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual conference and camp meeting at Downers Grove, Ill., Sept. 3–13, 1914. The first meeting of the association will convene at 10 A. M., Monday, September 7. A board of trustees will be elected, and such other business will be transacted as may properly come before this meeting.
G. E. LANGDON, President;
H. E. MOON, Secretary.
Men Who Stand Upon Their Dignity
“MEN who stand upon their dignity have not, as a rule, much else to stand upon.”
Religious Liberty Department
By C. S. Longacre
C. S. LONGACRE - N. Am. Div. Secretary
The European War
By J. L. McConaughey
“A SITUATION has arisen in Europe which is claiming the attention of the whole civilized world, almost to the exclusion of every other topic. The greatest war known in all the ages since time began is now fairly under way, and no words can describe nor mind conceive what such a conflict means to the interests of mankind politically, economically, or socially. We could not well let this sudden and awful development in the political world pass unnoticed until another issue of the Watchman should be ready; hence, we have delayed our September issue a day or two, in order to make this terrible European war a leading theme in this issue while the attention of the people is so earnestly concentrated upon it.
“Our leading article is from the pen of Professor Magan, who has given long and earnest study to this great subject. He has taken special pains to secure information from European sources, and is prepared to set before the reader matter of the most interesting and instructive nature regarding the causes leading up to the present situation in the Old World. He presents this situation in its true light as being another development in the solution of the Eastern Question, which is finally to eliminate Turkey from Europe.
“There will also be an article by the editor calling attention to the nature and meaning of such a war as this which has now begun, and pointing out the hollow and illusive character of the peace talk which has been so much heard, of late, in this and other countries.”
The above is our editor's own description of a portion of the contents of the September Watchman. On the cover is a relief map of Europe, with the names of the various capitals, and The Hague, above which hovers an impressive representation of Europe's war cloud encircling the figure of death. We feel sure that all our brethren and sisters will be anxious to come before the people with something special on this great war situation just at this time; hence, we expect that large orders will be received from them for this number.
J. L. McCONAUGHEY.
Obituaries
CADY.—Nancy Jane Hall was born in Ohio, July 16, 1834. She died in College Place, Wash., July 5, 1914. Had she lived eleven days longer she would have been eighty years of age. In early life with her father's family she moved to Wisconsin, where she was married to Philander H. Cady in March, 1854. To them were born eleven children, of whom six are now living. These are Dr. M. P. Cady, Elder B. J. Cady, Mrs. Mary E. Jorgensen, Prof. M. E. Cady, Prof. U. T. Cady, and Mrs. V. J. Farnsworth. Besides these there are seven grandchildren. Father and mother accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1857, when its friends and advocates were few. For a time they were the only Sabbath keepers in Poy Sippi, Waushara Co., Wis., where they long resided. Their hospitable home was open wide to all laborers in the message. Their early and middle life was devoted to the rearing of their children, their greatest anxiety being that they might adorn the truth they all professed in early years. Their money was cheerfully given to every good work; and when their children were grown, they gave them also to the service of the Lord. After this, mother joined father in his public labor in the Wisconsin Conference. This continued until his death, in 1897, after which she resided with her oldest son till she came to College Place, Wash., about four years ago. Here she endeared herself to many by her cheerfulness and faithfulness in service. Her health was good until last September, after which she was feeble, and at times suffered much. She fell asleep the evening of July 5, her last words being, “I am so tired.” She came to her end “in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season.” During all her life she proved her God to be one of mercy and love, and completely confided in him. In her life it could truly be said of her, “She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.” She was large-hearted and sympathetic, and those who went to her in any trouble found a friend and comforter. She ever represented the highest ideals as a wife and mother in the Christian home; and, reaching beyond her own circle, was a helper of those in need. In many hearts a monument of love has been erected to her memory never to be destroyed. In her later years she carried on a large missionary correspondence, and then peacefully went to rest after a day of social converse with many who visited her. The funeral services were conducted by Elders A. J. Breed and H. W. Decker, who had long been intimate friends, and who bore eloquent testimony to her hospitality, her untiring labor for others, and her finished work. She was laid to rest beside her son George, who sleeps in the College Place cemetery. In our sorrow we find comfort in the blessed hope that those “which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.” “Her children arise up, and call her blessed.” VESTA J. FARNSWORTH.
ROBERTS.—Charles Roberts was born at Keokuk, Iowa, April 19, 1839, and died at College View, Nebr., June 28, 1914. He served his country during a part of the Civil War, and received an honorable discharge at its close. At the age of sixteen, he, with his father's family, moved from the State of Iowa to Unionville, Mo., where he resided until 1868. Oct. 16, 1864, he was married to Miss Malinda Hall. To this union were born four daughters, all of whom survive their parents, Sister Roberts having died in College View, Nebr., Dec. 15, 1912. The family moved to the State of Nebraska in 1868, and to College View in the summer of 1892. Brother and Sister Roberts accepted present truth in 1885 under the labors of Elder A. J. Cudney, and rejoiced to the end in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Brother Roberts was much interested in the spread of the truth, which he dearly loved. He distributed our literature among his neighbors and friends. Those who knew him best learned to love him most. We feel sure that he sleeps in Jesus, and that if we are faithful, we shall meet him in the resurrection morning, where disease and death will never separate. W. F. KENNEDY.
OXLEY.—Mary King Oxley was born Nov. 5, 1826, in Clinton County, Ohio, and died June 27, 1914, in Battle Creek, Mich. In 1860 she was united in marriage with Alfred T. Oxley, who passed away fourteen years ago. Sister Oxley, with her husband, accepted the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the fall of 1867. To her vows she was ever faithful. Her Bible was her daily companion, and she could repeat many portions from memory. She was a devoted and loving mother, always kind and patient, forgetful of self for the comfort of those around her. Four sons, three daughters, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren sorrow because of their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer from Ps. 73: 26. C. F. McVAGH.
SAGE.—Robert Fiske Sage, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sage, died at the home of his parents, in Jamestown, N. Y., July 2, 1914, aged 1 year, 9 months, and 14 days. He will be greatly missed in the home, but these sorrowing parents find comfort in the hope of the resurrection. H. L. SHOUP.22
PEARSON.—Walter Pearson, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pearson, of Lander, Wyo., was born Dec. 19, 1912, and died July 10, 1914. With hope in the resurrection the bereaved parents laid him away to await the soon coming of the Life-giver. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. S. F. McCULLY.
HENRY.—Marvin Ray Henry was born Dec. 15, 1895, and died July 15, 1914. He manifested an uncomplaining spirit and great patience during his suffering. There was a marked change in his experience during the last few weeks of his life, although he did not definitely profess faith in Christ. He is survived by his mother, three sisters, and one brother. A. M. DART.
MARCHUS.—Died in Loma Linda, Cal., July 2, 1914, Anton Marchus. He was born in Denmark Dec. 11, 1843, and was married to Johannah Olsen in 1868. Two years later they came to America, and while living in North Dakota heard and accepted present truth. During the last ten years of his life the family home was in San Pasqual, Cal. The wife and children, who are left to mourn, sorrow not as do others who have no hope. The funeral service was largely attended. R. S. OWEN.
BONNEY.—Jeanette Arabell Howard was born in New Haven, Oswego County, N. Y., March 16, 1853. May 4, 1876, she was united in marriage with Moses Bonney, in Yale, Mich. Three daughters were born to them, all of whom survive. Sister Bonney united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1894, having accepted the faith under the labors of Elders W. R. Mathews and William Simpson. For years she was an invalid, but through all her suffering was resigned to her Heavenly Father's will. She fell asleep at the home of her daughter July 7, 1914. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. S. E. KILAMAY.
WILLIAMS.—Maggie Williams was born in Ohio in the year 1843, and died at her home in El Paso, Tex., June 26, 1914. Twenty-two years ago she was married to J. E. Williams in Montana. Her first husband was named Campbell, and to this union were born two children, who are living. The deceased was a Christian nearly all her life, and a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for nineteen years. She was especially interested in circulating literature containing the message for this time. Her life was an unselfish effort to help others, and we laid her to rest, assured that she will arise in the resurrection morning. She is survived by her companion and two children. M. R. PROCTOR.
BALL.—Henry G. Ball, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Ball, was born at Sylvia, Kans., July 12, 1887, and died at Fortis, Kans., June 25, 1914. He was converted at the age of sixteen, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful, active member until his death. Brother Ball was drowned in the north fork of the Solomon River. The river had risen and washed out the place where he had been accustomed to go in bathing, and as he could not swim, having got into deep water, he was unable to reach the bank. He was united in marriage to Miss Estella Almina Dixon just four weeks before his death. His wife, with his father, mother, sister, three brothers, and other relatives and friends, mourn his untimely death. He sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of the Life-giver to a glorious immortality. N. T. SUTTON.
SAUNDERS.—Egbert Benton Saunders was born in West Gaines, N. Y., March 5, 1834, and died in Lodi, Cal., June 6, 1914. Brother Saunders accepted the advent message at an early age, and began preaching when twenty-three years old. He was acquainted with many of our pioneer ministers, but labored principally as a self-supporting worker. He was in California a number of years, and spent considerable time in visiting isolated families and small churches, and in preaching to them. A number of his last years were spent in Sheridan, Oregon, where he served as elder of the church. He is survived by a wife and three children. Brother Saunders was loyal to the message, and his life was a testimony to the power of the truth, which has been the guiding star of so many during years of patient waiting. D. T. FORD.
“Signs” Magazine for October
By Editor
It can hardly be called a War number, but the great conflict of arms now waging in Europe is given prominence, and will really be the big selling feature of the October Signs Magazine.
A mere reading of the following titles will give an idea of the scope of the “European Crisis” series which will cover about ten pages: “The Nations of Europe in Prophetic Survey;” “Will Russia Lead the Nations in War?” “The Last Decisive Battle in the History of the World;” “The Eastern Question and This War.” It cost us considerable to secure some of the photos reproduced in this leading series of articles, but the expense was secondary to furnishing our friends and workers with the best that careful thought and money could produce.
Forgetting this feature for the moment, let us consider some other things to appear in the October number. Sister White writes under the heading “The Law and the Gospel.” Elder Daniells also favors us, writing an article entitled “The Power of a Message.” He needs no introduction to our people. The very announcement that there will be something by him is sufficient for those who have read the products of his pen. The same might be said of Elder M. C. Wilcox, who contributes to its pages under the title “Appetite and Greed.”
“The Future Religious Boycott,” “The Law of Love,” “The Future Eternal Home,” “The Blasphemy of the Antichrist,” “The Source of Immortal Life”—these are others, but not all, that will appear in this “one better” number.
The best picture of Emperor William of Germany we ever saw will embellish the front cover of the magazine. This will be printed in colors, and doubtless many will wish to frame it.
It is hoped that our people will give wide circulation to this number of the Signs Magazine. Order early, for a large sale is anticipated, and there is quite a chance that the edition will be sold out.
Regular prices as follows: 5-40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more copies, 4 cents each. Your tract society will forward orders to the publishers promptly.
Utah Corporation
By W. M. Adams; J. F. Gaster
THE next annual session of the Utah Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at Kaysville, Utah, in a tent on the school grounds Sept. 8, 1914, at 10 A. M. All business pertaining to the corporation will be transacted, and the officers for the coming year will be elected. Each local church will be represented by its regular delegates to the conference.
W. M. ADAMS, President;
J. F. GASTER, Secretary.
Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association
By GEO. E. LANGDON; W. C. FOREMAN
NOTICE is hereby given that the ninth annual session of the Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association will be held in connection with the Northern Illinois conference and camp meeting, at Downers Grove, Ill., Sept. 3-13, 1914, for the purpose of electing three trustees to serve for a term of three years, presenting reports, and transacting any other business that may properly come before the association. Duly accredited delegates to the conference will be the voting constituency. The meeting will be called to order at 9 A. M., September 9.
GEO. E. LANGDON, President;
W. C. FOREMAN, Secretary.
Business Notice
A GOOD opportunity is offered a girl fifteen years old or over, to secure an education. Required to assist in general housework. Good home, private instruction, small salary. Address Prof. G. R. Lehman, 125 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, D. C.
Nurses Wanted
THE Wabash Valley Sanitarium Training School for Nurses offers splendid opportunity for our young men and women to prepare themselves for more efficient service in the cause of Christ and humanity. A class will begin September 15, and those desiring to join will please send for application blank and booklet. None under nineteen years of age need apply. Address Wabash Valley Sanitarium, La Fayette, Ind.
The War Extra
By Editor
Answering the World's Universal Question, “What Do These Things Mean?”
THE following prominent notice of the REVIEW Extra and of the Washington tent meetings was published in the Washington Times of August 15; and as this announcement was being run in the city papers without being known by our people, the churches in Washington, in a few minutes during the Sabbath services, provided for the purchase and the circulation of 25,000 copies of the REVIEW Extra.
Can We Do Less?
In view of the prevailing intense interest in the present European crisis, and the important bearing the entire present situation has upon the signs of the end and of the coming of the Lord, and in view of the fact that the people in their perplexity naturally and justly turn to us for our interpretation of the meaning of these things, what less can we do than give a prompt answer through the literal sowing of the strong, yet inexpensive REVIEW Extra?
The time for prompt action has come. The world is ready seriously to consider. The golden opportunity is at our door; and if we use it, blessings and added light will follow. If we fail, our present light may be turned into darkness.
Some Ways to Begin
1. Pray that God will set you on fire with a missionary zeal, and will help you to open up ways for successful and effective work.
2. Make a definite, faith-exhibiting beginning by ordering a generous supply of the Extra at once.
3. While the papers are being sent to you, arrange your personal affairs so you can have some immediate time in which to circulate the papers.
4. If you are isolated and in the country, load up a buggy, a horse, a bicycle, a motor cycle, or an automobile, and travel through the country, leaving a paper in every mail box on the road you are able to cover. If you are in a town or city, put a paper in all the homes in your immediate vicinity, and place a copy in all vehicles of small towns, and present a copy to all persons you can reach in the business sections.
5. In places where there is a company of our people, or a church, a careful and thorough division of territory should be arranged for and definite parts to be worked promptly and thoroughly should be assigned to individuals. The workers of the churches in Washington met at the tent, each person received his papers, with a slip giving the territory to be worked, and the entire city was practically covered in one day. A decisive, sudden, and united effort was made. There seems to be an added power accompanying a concerted action of this kind. It has a swing, an inspiration, and a momentum that is irresistible.
6. In places where there are conference tract societies, the churches can do a large work through mailing the Extra at small expense, the tract societies being able to mail the papers at pound rates. In other places perhaps arrangements may be made with the tract societies for a reasonable allowance for addressing wraps to send the Extra at pound rates to lists of names supplied. The papers are 50 cents per 100; pound rate postage and addressing wraps to plainly written addresses, 35 cents per 100, making a total of 85 cents per 100. If any of the conference tract societies cannot accommodate the churches in this way, the publishers can and will at the above rates.
7. The Lord's way to begin and his way to finish a good work of this kind, under all conditions and varying circumstances, is the best and most successful of all ways, and he will reveal it to every one “whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it.”
WILL PREACH UPON CRASH OF EMPIRES
Evangelist Will Interpret Events in Europe in Light of Bible Prophecies.
“The Crash of the Empires” is the topic upon which Evangelist R. E. Harter will preach at a meeting to be held in the “big tent,” First street and Randolph place northwest, tomorrow evening at 7:30 o’clock. Dr. Harter announces that his sermon will be based upon the prophetic outline of the History of the world and the signs connected therewith.
An elaborate musical program will be rendered by the “big tent” chorus, under the direction of Henry De Fluiter, of Denver.
The Review and Herald Publishing Company, of Washington, is working night and day printing a war extra of the Review and Herald Magazine.
The first issue will consist of 500,000 copies, of which 25,000 will be used by the “big tent” for free distribution throughout the District during the latter part of next week. This move was enacted by the officials of the Seventh Day Adventist denomination, and is being almost exclusively financed by the “big tent.” The war extra will be used on the present European conflict, and will call attention to Biblical passages which it interprets as meaning that the war in Europe is the sign of the second coming of Christ and the end of the world.