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Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 44.

MRS. E. G. WHITE
Earlier text: PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

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

Obituaries

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

LEA.—Died at her home in Pulaski, N. Y., Sept. 1, 1901, of paralysis, Mrs. L. Cordelia Foster Lea, in the seventy-sixth year of her age. She was the mother of four children, and also leaves two sisters and one brother. The funeral was held at the house, and was conducted by the writer. D. A. Ball.
SLUSSER.—Died at her home near Fort Collins, Colo., Jan. 11, 1901, of tumor of the stomach, after an illness of about three months, Sister H. D. Slusser, aged about 60 years. She has lived the belief of the Third Angel’s Message since 1886. Her chief desire was for the salvation of her family. Elder Watson Ziegler conducted the funeral service. James Poteet.
HOWARD.—Died at his residence, 350 Pomeroy St., N. W. Washington, D. C., Oct. 3, 1901, John Howard, aged 71 years, 2 months, 29 days. The deceased was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Washington, D. C., and died with strong hope and assurance of eternal life. The funeral sermon was delivered by Elder W. A. Westworth, October 5. J. H. Howard.
ARMSTRONG.—Died in Brome, Quebec, Aug. 21, 1901, Sister Urana Armstrong, aged 38 years, 28 days. For several years Sister Armstrong had been in poor health, but during her entire illness she was happy and hopeful in God, and now rests as one who died in the truth of the Third Angel’s Message. A husband, one daughter, and other relatives mourn their loss. Services were conducted by the writer. W. J. Blake.
MECHAN.—James Mechan was born in Lycoming Co., Pa., July 25, 1831, and departed this life in Primrose, Ohio, by a stroke of apoplexy, Sept. 12, 1901, aged 70 years, 1 month, and 17 days. He entered upon a Christian life and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in May, 1887. He died fully trusting in his Saviour and in the faith and hope of the soon coming of Christ to raise His people from the dead and to gather His jewels into the paradise of God. The funeral was held September 15 in the Dunkard church, and was largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors. I. D. Van Horn.
BARNETT.—Died at St. Albans, Vt., Sept. 26, 1901, of Bright’s disease, Leafy May Barnett, née Dow, wife of Daniel M. Barnett, aged 20 years, 7 months, 9 days. She rests in hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at East Richford. H. E. Rickard.
TOMPKINS.—Died Jan. 27, 1901, Brother F. A. Tompkins, aged about 40 years. He was a native of London, England, and came to America when about twelve years of age. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. Wyley, of Evans, Colo. James Poteet.
SKINNER.—Died at the Sanford House, Sanford, Fla., on the 19th of August, 1901, Dr. S. W. Skinner, after a lingering illness. Dr. Skinner was born in Darlington, S. C., in 1833; in 1863 was married to Caroline A. Michel, in Charleston, S. C.; in 1865 moved to Jacksonville, Fla., and practiced dentistry for several years. He will be remembered by the oldest residents of Jacksonville as one of the pioneer dentists. His health failing him, he moved to Orange County in 1876, and raised one of the finest orange groves in this section. The great freeze of 1894–95 killed the grove, and the financial crisis brought on paralysis, from which he was a sufferer for five years, during which time he lived in Atlanta, Ga., with his daughter, Mrs. L. K. Levison. Four months before his death, they moved to Sanford on account of Mrs. Skinner’s health. Dr. and Mrs. Skinner have been Adventists for sixteen years or more, members of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Atlanta, Ga. The immediate cause of Dr. Skinner’s death was abdominal tumor. He passed away in great faith of the resurrection and the life to come. Interment in the Sanford Cemetery. Services by Revs. Blocker and Bell. His widow, Mrs. C. A. Skinner, a daughter, Mrs. Lula K. Levison, and grandson, Shelton, survive him.
DAY.—Died at Fairgrove, Mich., Sept. 9, 1901, of cancer of the liver, Elder Homer D. Day, aged 51 years, 1 month, and 16 days. The deceased was a native of Ohio, but came to Michigan in 1881, where he resided until the time of his death. The early days of his life in this State were spent in farming and teaching school, in both of which occupations he was successful. When present truth came to him, it found him ready to accept it, and he continued a firm believer until the time of his death. More than twelve years ago he accepted the call of God to the gospel ministry, and up to the time of the attack of the dread disease which was destined to destroy his life, he continued to advocate the principles which are held dear by the Seventh-day Adventist people. Always mild in manner and conservative in judgment, he won the respect of all who knew him. The large concourse of people who assembled in the Presbyterian church on the day of the funeral testified to the universal esteem in which he was held in the community in which he had lived so long and was intimately known. Of him it may truly be said that “he, being dead, yet speaketh.” The near relatives who survive him are a wife, six children, and one brother. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders Ostrander and Wight, the pastor of the church in which the funeral was held, and Brethren Beebe and Cornell. We laid him to rest with the full assurance that he will come up in the first resurrection. S. M. Butler.
JONES.—Elder Dan. T. Jones, of Kingsville, Mo., was born March 25, 1855. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1876 under the labors of Elder Levi Long. He soon became an active member of the church, and later was ordained to the gospel ministry. The next year he was elected president of the Missouri Conference. He filled this position with more than ordinary ability, until called by the General Conference to act upon the General Conference Committee and other boards, and as secretary of the General Conference. He was married to Clara E. Lowe, Aug. 28, 1888.
The duties of the official work laid upon him by the General Conference necessitated his removal to Battle Creek, Mich. His efficiency as General Conference secretary was much appreciated, and it was with deep regrets upon the part of his associates that failing health made it necessary for him to remove to the West. Taking charge of District 6, he still continued his labor as a member of the General Conference and other committees until his bronchial difficulty required absolute rest and retirement in the more congenial climate of Colorado.
After a period of rest, under the advice of Dr. Kellogg he removed with his family to Guadalajara, Mexico, to open up medical missionary work among the Spanish-speaking people of that country. He spent nearly eight years of continuous labor in that field, under many difficulties, and had the satisfaction of seeing the work permanently established in that country, and a sanitarium in operation upon a good financial basis.
Returning recently from Mexico to avoid the rainy season, he was unexpectedly taken ill, and went to the Battle Creek Sanitarium for treatment. He there learned that Bright’s disease had set in, and that there was no hope of his recovery. He at once telegraphed his family to meet him at his home in Kingsville, Mo., where, after a two days’ visit with them, during which time he experienced much suffering, surrounded by sympathizing friends he fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 24, 1901, in the forty-seventh year of his age.
He had closed up all his business, reviewed his life, acknowledged his mistakes, and with a firm faith and bright hope, as a weary soldier laid off the armor, saying, “My work is done, and I am ready to go.”
He had chosen 2 Tim. 4:6–8 as the text for the funeral occasion, which was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Stephens of the Methodist Church. The funeral was largely attended by neighbors and friends who mourned the loss of a friend and brother from their midst. He was buried in the family burying ground in the Methodist churchyard near his home.
He rests from his labors until the trump of God awakes the dead to immortality. He leaves a wife and daughter, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. His wife and daughter will return to Mexico to assist in forwarding the work where his weary hands laid down the burden. R. C. Porter.

Opening of Keene Academy.

By C. C. Lewis

The fall term of Keene Academy begins Wednesday, November 6, two weeks later than usual, thus giving the students more time to earn money for their expenses. It is important that every student be present the first day, as an effort will be made to accomplish, by hard work and diligence, in seven months what has taken eight months to perform heretofore. Do not put off your entrance a single day if you can avoid it.
There are several reasons why the coming year is expected to be the best the academy has ever enjoyed:—
1. The missionary spirit is stirring the hearts of teachers and students. Eight students have gone to foreign fields since the close of school last year.
2. The department for training church-school teachers, although excellent for several years, will be much improved. Besides a thorough and practical course of study, teachers will have opportunity for observation and practice in a Model Church school, organized after the plan of the new “Church-school Manual,” and presided over by Mrs. Flora H. Williams, assisted by two competent, critic teachers.
3. The Medical Preparatory Course of study will be strengthened by the addition of two years in German, taught by Prof. A. Kunze, well-known throughout the denomination, thus meeting the new requirements of the American Medical Missionary College, of Battle Creek and Chicago. The work of the Lone Star Sanitarium, now in successful operation under the management of Dr. D. E. Garvin, who also teaches physiology, hygiene, nursing, and sanitary science in the academy, will render this department even more efficient than in the past.
4. The recommendation of the last General Conference that each school make a specialty of studying the language of some missionary field near it has been met by securing the services of Prof. J. B. Fitch, of El Paso, Tex., to whom the Spanish language is native, and who has taught the language six years in the University of California and several years in El Paso. This is a rare opportunity to study Spanish under a teacher who speaks the language as his native tongue.
5. In the Commercial Department the services of an efficient teacher of shorthand and typewriting have been secured. In typewriting the “touch system” will be employed, which leaves the eyes free to give undivided attention to the copy. Gardner’s new “card system” of bookkeeping will be introduced, a great improvement over other systems.
6. The Ministers’ Course has been strengthened and otherwise improved. It embraces three years of study upon those subjects most practical for preparing the student to engage in Bible work or the ministry.
7. The Music Department will maintain the high standard which it has already attained. It will be under the management of a graduate pupil of Professor Barnes, highly recommended by himself and Professor Sutherland.
8. Most of the old teachers are retained, and all are persons of age and experience in teaching and in the message. The home will remain under the same management as during the last four years. The Business Manager, Brother T. T. Stevenson, is well known to all our people in the Southwest, having been secretary of the Texas Tract Society for ten years or more. These conditions give stability to the work, and will command the confidence of the people.
9. The rates are moderate, one hundred dollars covering all expenses for the academy and the home during the school year; and ten hours of required work each week, at from five to eight cents per hour, will enable the student to reduce this amount by from fourteen dollars to twenty-two dollars.
For calendars, giving full particulars, address Keene Industrial Academy, Keene Tex. C. C. LEWIS, Principal.

Notice of Eastern Union Conference Session at South Lancaster

By H. W. Cottrell

Notice!

THE first business session of the Eastern Union Conference will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 27 to Dec. 5, 1901, at which time the officers of the Conference will be elected for the biennial term. The South Lancaster church has voted to provide for the accredited delegates free. Elder Daniells, President of the General Conference, and Professor Prescott will be in attendance.
Let each come bringing the Saviour with him.
H. W. COTTRELL, Pres.

Teachers of the N. W. and S. W. Union Conferences.

By C. C. Lewis

If any of the church-school superintendents of the Northwestern and Southwestern Union Conferences desire teachers, I have the addresses of a few teachers whom I can recommend. If schools are unable to open for want of teachers, and desire to avoid delay by writing directly to me, their requests will receive prompt attention. If any know of good teachers unemployed, let them or the teachers themselves send me their addresses with testimonials, and statements as to age, preparation, experience, etc. The season is well advanced, and we should bestir ourselves to bring together teachers and schools that need each other. Address as below. C. C. LEWIS.
Keene, Tex.

Publications Wanted.

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, and others have expressed literature when it would have been cheaper to send by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Grant Priddy, Lindsay, Ontario, Signs, tracts.
R. T. Harrod, M. D., Checotah, I. T., papers and tracts.
Mrs. A. McKinnon, Fort Payne, Ala., REVIEW, Signs, Little Friend.
D. B. Voorheis, Baldwin, Mich., periodicals and tracts for depot reading rack.
J. W. Buckland, Box 236, Great Bend, Kan., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend.
Mrs. Carrie S. Hammond, 551 W. Fifth St., Fremont, Neb., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts.
B. F. Barefoot, Greensboro, N. C., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, tracts on Coming of the Lord, “What Think Ye?” “Miracles and Delusions” by A. O. Tait.

AMONG THE BEST.

THE REVIEW AND HERALD has received interesting testimonials from many of our people in response to the question, “How did the truth come to you?” The majority of those replying received the truth by reading our publications, but “Daniel and the Revelation” brought more into the truth than any other one book mentioned.
At this time Daniel and Revelation are the most important books in the Bible. A careful study of these books usually results in favorably impressing the reader with the principal truths of the Third Angel’s Message; and the book “Daniel and the Revelation,” being a critical verse-by-verse study of these books, is of great value in the study of these important prophetic scriptures.
This work naturally follows the “Marvel of Nations” in a systematic canvass. There should be a large force of workers on this book at the present time. Price ranges, according to binding, from $1.00 to $4.50. Prospectus, 95 cts., postpaid.
Order all books of the State tract society.

SOUND AN ALARM.

Now is the time for our churches to place No. 167 of the Bible Students’ Library in the homes of the laboring people. This tract deals with the great labor question, and shows that the restless condition of society at this time is a sign of the coming of the Lord. The price is only one cent. Sixteen pages.

MIRACLES AND DELUSIONS

Is the title of a new and up-to-date pamphlet of 100 pages. This is an age when mankind seems inclined to turn to the mysterious and miraculous. This little work, at the cost of only 15 cts., is quite sufficient to check an erring life and to reveal the true source of all power.

NEEDED NOW.

“THE GREAT CONTROVERSY” is a book that the people should have, especially at this time. In this book is represented the severe contest between truth and error, and the tenacity with which Satan holds to his claims. The warning this book contains, and the dangers pointed out, are what the people need now. It is published in the English, Danish, Swedish, German, and French languages, and sells for from $2.25 to $4.50, according to style of binding.

WORTHY OF IMITATION.

THE life of Daniel the prophet as portrayed in the new book, “The Story of Daniel the Prophet,” is worthy of imitation; and, as we become changed by beholding, we are doing a noble work when we place this excellent book in the homes of the people, where it will serve as a mirror, revealing a righteous life associated with a clear and forcible exposition of the prophecies. We ought to have workers in every church who will sell this book between now and the holidays. It is the cheapest book we publish, being only 75 cts.

EVANGELISTIC WORK.

How to reach the masses; how to secure attendance in our churches; how to present the message; how to build houses of worship; how to organize and run church schools; how to conduct the temperance work now; how to labor for souls; and various other subjects, are treated, under the heading of “Evangelistic Work,” in “Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI. No Seventh-day Adventist family should be without this volume of the Testimonies.
Cloth binding, $1.00; library, $1.50.

SELF - GOVERNMENT

Is a short, concise treatise on the fundamental principles of good government, and it is especially good for general circulation. Every church should see to it that this pamphlet is thoroughly circulated in their vicinity, especially before there is any discussion upon Sabbath observance. Its cost being only two cents per copy places it within the reach of all churches. It is also a good pamphlet to sell.
The people need to acquire a knowledge of the principles of self-government in times of peace that they may be intelligently guided in times of agitation. The contents of this pamphlet is sufficient to give the people the primary principles of good government and to prepare them to defend these principles.
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NOW READY.

“MARVEL OF NATIONS” is now ready for delivery, and the publishers will be able to supply all demands promptly. This book, instead of being an exaltation of this country, is the plain and simple exposition of the Third Angel’s Message; and it is an entering wedge for other publications. It ever leaves the reader desiring further study of the prophecies. It creates a demand for “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.” While the historical past and present of this nation are of great interest to the American people, and easily attract their attention, the principal object of this book is to call their attention to the Scriptural future of this nation, and through it, to the final termination of all earthly governments, and the setting up of the kingdom of God.
Every church should have at least one representative in the field canvassing for this important book. Now is the time of the year to solicit orders for our subscription books. The long evenings will soon be upon us, and people are selecting their reading-matter for the winter. The fact that this book is attractive in appearance, and contains matter of interest to the people, renders it very easy to sell.
Persons who have never canvassed find little difficulty in selling this book. Many letters are received by the publishers, recording the success of inexperienced canvassers in placing this book in the homes of the people. We want a large number of agents to sell this book NOW. Let all who can engage in the circulation of this important work send to their State tract society for a prospectus, and begin to work without delay. Fifty per cent discount is allowed on this book. Bound in two styles of binding, with plain and gilt edges. Plain edges, $1.25; gilt edges, $1.50.

NOW IS THE TIME.

By Editor

THE long evenings have returned, and the great majority of people spend them reading. This is the time of the year when books are most generally selected. It is the best time to sell all kinds of books. Book agents are not unwelcome to a large class of people at this season of the year. They are a convenience in the selection of books.
We have a large list of books from which one may select suitable reading for all classes in all places. All these books contain vital truths for this time, and they can be placed in the homes of the people with a little effort, and afford a fair remuneration for the services of the solicitor. The Lord has promised to supply the qualifications necessary to success in the circulation of books containing the message for this time, and He has clearly stated that the placing of these books rapidly before the public is the very work He would have His people do at this time.
We suggest that every member in every church in every Conference arrange for immediate missionary book work. If we can spend only one hour per week on the smallest and cheapest books, let us plan definitely to do that now. Let the people—the whole people—begin now to do the very work the Lord would have them do, and there will spring up a great and a mighty revival in the work in all its departments. The greatest need the cause has to-day is for a people with “a mind to work.”

HOME AND CHURCH SCHOOLS.

A need long felt has been supplied in the publication of the “Mothers’ and Teacher’s Manual for Home and Church Schools.” This manual comes before the public approved by the General Conference Editorial Committee. Its mission is to furnish a basis of organization upon which parents in the home and teachers in the schools may build.
Beginning with the general principles of Christian education and their application to the home training in the education of the children until they are of school age, it provides a course of study for church and intermediate schools, with definite instructions upon the application of the principles. It contains hints and helps for teachers, and solves many of the practical problems in our church-school work.
Every mother and teacher should have a copy of this manual. In paper and cloth covers; price, 35 and 50 cts.
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HERALDS OF THE MORNING

Takes up the marvelous record of the nineteenth century—the wonderful advances in science and art, and the development of natural resources; the prevalence of crime; the perfection of death-dealing instruments of war, and the pent-up anger of nations; together with the disturbed condition of the elements—and points out to the reader the fact that in this are signs that declare the coming of the Son of man. 280 pages, 109 illustrations. Price $1.25 and $1.50. Order of your tract societies.

GOOD EMPLOYMENT.

By Editor

ONE of the best papers for young people is the Youth’s Instructor. It is an illustrated eight-page weekly, set for the education of the youth. While it is lively and interesting, it is entirely free from cheap, exciting stories so common in books and papers designed for the youth.
Parents who desire to have the minds of their children fed in pure and elevating channels of thought should supply them with the Youth’s Instructor.
The boys and girls can do nothing better than to interest their associates, and even strangers, in the Youth’s Instructor. We put the full value of the subscription price in the paper itself, yet we offer a nice Bible as a premium for six new subscriptions at 75 cts. each. The retail price of the Bible is $4.00. It is 6 x 8 inches in size, and is a self-pronouncing Sabbath-school Teacher’s Reference Bible, with Tuck edges, linen lining, round corners, and full gilt edges. It will be a nice holiday present, and can be secured by a little effort in soliciting for the Youth’s Instructor.

GRAND TRUNK R'Y SYSTEM.

By W. C. Cunliffe

Taking Effect June 2, 1901.

TRAINS LEAVE BATTLE CREEK.

West-Bound.

No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago ............... 12.15 P. M. No. 7, Limited Express, to Chicago ................ 7.00 P. M. No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago ................ 9.23 A. M. No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago .......... 8.50 P. M. No. 5, International Express ..................... 8.15 A. M. No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend ...................... 7.30 A. M. Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 1, 3, 5, and 7, daily.

East-Bound.

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

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

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

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 9, 1901.
EAST 8 * 12 † 6 † 10 * 14 * 4 * 86 *
Night Express. †Detroit Accom. †Mail & Express. N.Y. & Bos. Spl. Eastern Express. Pn. Am. Special. Atlantic Express.
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.30 pm 3.00 pm 6.00 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.48 pm 12.08 4.42 7.28 am 1.20
Niles am 12.40 10.15 1.00 5.42 8.21 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.55 9.25 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.28 9.57 5.04
Marshall 3.28 8.38 1.30 3.09 7.51 5.46
Albion 3.55 9.00 1.50 3.50 8.11 6.25
Jackson 4.45 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 11.10 7.40
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.43 11.59 7.46
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.45 am 1.00 9.15
Falls View am 5.44 7.19 9.00
Susp. Bridge 6.00 7.40 5.32
Niagara Falls 6.15 7.55 5.40
Buffalo am 12.20 7.05 8.45 8.30
Rochester 8.13 10.00 9.40
Syracuse pm 5.15 12.15 10.45
Albany 9.05 4.50 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.45 5.00
Springfield 12.16 6.15 7.40
Boston 3.00 9.00 10.34
WEST 7 * 17-21 * 8 † 5 * 23 * 13 † 37 *
Night Express. N.Y., Bos. & Chi. Spl. †Mail & Express. Pn. Am. Special. Western Express. †Kalam. Accom. Pacific Express.
Boston pm 2.00 pm 3.30 pm 6.00
New York 4.00 6.00 am 8.15
Syracuse 11.30 am 2.00 am 10.20
Rochester am 1.20 4.05 pm 12.10
Buffalo 3.20 pm 8.30 5.20 pm 8.50
Niagara Falls 9.12 6.02 4.32
Susp. Bridge 9.31
Falls View 9.39 6.31 5.07
Detroit pm 8.20 8.25 am 7.15 am 2.10 pm 12.40 am 4.35 11.15
Ann Arbor 9.43 9.25 8.40 3.05 1.38 5.45 pm 12.20
Jackson 11.15 10.20 11.05 4.02 2.40 7.30 1.35
Battle Creek am 12.40 11.94 pm 12.25 5.04 3.50 9.08 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 12.10 1.20 5.88 4.28 10.00 3.40
Niles 3.25 1.22 3.25 7.04 6.05 5.08
Michigan City 4.47 2.20 4.45 7.58 7.05 6.08
Chicago 6.55 4.00 6.40 9.30 8.55 7.56
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m. and 4.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.00 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago. R. N. R. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

Missionary Magazine November Issue Reports Worldwide Mission Work

IN the November issue of the Missionary Magazine, just out, we note field reports of the work from Argentina, Brazil, Porto Rico, Rhodesia (South Africa), Raratonga (Pacific Islands), Prussia, West Indies, Bay Islands, besides reports from the Mission in Iceland, and the medical mission in Jaffa, Palestine. The truth is going to “all nations,” and “then shall the end come.”
DR. R. H. HABENICHT and family sail the 30th inst., for Argentina, South America.

Applying Principles with Wisdom and the Holy Spirit

It is one thing to perceive principles, and quite another thing to apply them. Truths of the highest importance are often made ridiculous, and even turned into a lie, by strained and extravagant applications of them made by those whose judgment does not balance their zeal. The principles of truth are the same under all circumstances, but “circumstances alter cases,” and altered cases alter the demands of propriety. There is policy, as well as principle, in Christianity; and policy is all right, and very essential, so long as it does not sacrifice principle. So when a person points out principles, he does not assume to mark out the exact line of human conduct to be followed under all circumstances.
We must not depend too much on principles alone. No matter how well you know general principles, or how logically you can reason, you will often be at fault in your procedure unless your mind is in a condition to be illuminated and directed by the Holy Spirit. That agency alone can guide each individual correctly; and make just the right application of Christian principles upon all occasions.

Prof. F. W. Field Sails for Japan

PROF. F. W. FIELD sailed the 23d inst., for Japan, to take the superintendency of that field. The Ohio Conference retains him on its pay roll.

Teasdale Invited to Assist Work in Sumatra

THE MISSION Board have invited Elder George Teasdale and wife, of Australia, to go to Sumatra to assist Elder Munson in his work there.

Fall Council of the General Conference Committee

THE fall Council of the Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist General Conference is now in session in this place. The committee began its work Wednesday, the 23d.

Chicago Tribune Reports Conspiracy Arrests on Leyte

The Chicago Tribune of the 26th states that “the discovery of a conspiracy against the civil rule of the United States on the Island of Leyte resulted in arrests of many leading Filipino officials on the island.”

Wireless Contact Between Lucania and Campania at Sea

The Christian Endeavor World observes: “The feat of the ‘Lucania’ and ‘Campania’ in holding wireless communication in mid-ocean for more than six hours, while traveling in opposite directions, is one that would have defied Marconi among the ancients. But under Christianity men are mightier than the reputed gods of paganism.”

Christ the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

Elder H. W. Cottrell, of the Eastern Union Conference, occupied the Tabernacle pulpit, Sabbath, Oct. 26, 1901. The text was Heb. 13:8: “Jesus, Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and forever.” The object was to lift up “Christ as the unchangeable Saviour” before the congregation. What He has been is already in the past. This the text refers to in the word “yesterday.” Then to determine what He is to us to-day, we must look at what He has been; for He is the same now; and when He says, “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world,” it is a declaration that the same Christ will be our companion all the journey through. The great commission He has given to His people is, to preach the gospel. To enable them to do this, He goes with them always, even till the world shall end. But we cannot present the gospel effectually; we cannot present Christ to the people, live Him before the people, without acquainting ourselves vitally with Him. People must see Him in us; then our lives and our efforts will be effectual.

Abrogating Religious Laws: Sunday Legislation Debated

“EVERY law now existing that rests on religious grounds should be abrogated,” says a New York City clergyman, and a writer in Harper’s Weekly adds: “That seems to be a sound conclusion. It would leave plenty of Sunday laws based, not on religion, but on reasons of economic expediency and public interest.”

Religious Versus Secular Grounds for Sunday Laws

public interest.”
To arrest a man for working on Sunday, on religious grounds, would be a great injustice to him; but to treat him in precisely the same way, for the same act, on secular grounds, is highly proper, say the advocates of Sunday laws. They assume a great distinction between these two grounds of action, but they do not explain how any difference is realized by the victim of Sunday legislation. To a man who is being hanged it makes no perceptible difference whether the rope around his neck is a religious rope or a secular rope.

The Question of Dismembering Turkey

The recent friction between France and Turkey has brought up once more for discussion the question of the dismemberment of Turkey. According to the Minneapolis Journal, “the Turk is one of the things that must go, as an obstruction to civilization.” The same paper further expresses “the hope that Abdul Hamid may be the last sultan at Constantinople.” The St. Louis Globe-Democrat says: “Turkey is staggering under loads of debts which are becoming heavier and heavier each year. Even if the Sultan had the disposition to meet his obligations, he lacks the power. His crimes, as shown by the massacres which are periodically reported from Armenia and other portions of his domain, still continue without material interruption. Nothing except the asinine jealousies and rivalries of the great nations prevents the settlement of the Turkish question in the only way that it ever can be settled, and that is by driving the Turk into his Asiatic dominions, and keeping him there. . . . His hand is against every man among his neighbors, and every man’s hand ought to be against him. In the present era of good feeling among the great nations of Europe the removal of the Turk ought not to be beyond the powers of peaceful diplomacy. It should be possible in 1901 to correct the mistake made by Alexander at Tilsit in 1807, and to pack the Turk back into Asia.” These statements, together with many others of like nature, are indeed significant.

Efforts to Break Tammany Hall Rule in New York

A DETERMINED effort is being made in New York City to throw off the yoke of the corrupt “boss” rule of “Tammany Hall.” The corruption and misrule of the organization which has for some years had control of the city have been set forth in unsparing terms in public addresses and through the press, until it would seem that no voter in the metropolis could be ignorant of them; yet it appears from the bets that are being made that the chances favor the election of the “Tammany” candidate. Certainly the outlook is not favorable for the coming of a time when the saints will be able anywhere in this world to outvote the sinners.

Foreign Mission Contributions for the Quarter

THE sum total of contributions for foreign missions for the quarter ending September 30 was $32,315.

A New Call.

By E. E. Miles

EVERY new book issued from our presses is a call to service, a call for new workers. The revised edition of “Marvel of Nations” is a handsome volume; yes, it is! It will sell. It is selling. The regular subscription prices are $1.25 and $1.50. One dollar and ten cents sent to your State tract society will bring you a copy in best binding for examination. Sixty cents pays for a full-book prospectus in best binding, with pages ruled for subscribers’ names. This full-book prospectus is for those only who will canvass some definite territory.
As is the case with “Christ’s Object Lessons,” “Best Stories from the Best Book,” etc., so with “Marvel of Nations,” it is a book that should be sold by the rank and file of our people right now, while gift books are most in demand, and territory should be thoroughly worked. This is a book that carries present truth, straight, plain, and pointed, and it will take with religious people, and with those who are not religious. It is hoped that many of our people will engage in this work, leaving our old canvassers free to go on with the books they now have in hand, and with which they are getting a valuable experience. Who will send for a copy of “Marvel of Nations” at once, or a prospectus, and get to work without delay?
E. E. MILES, Pub. Agt. E. U. Conf.

Sunset Times for November 1 Across US Regions

FRIDAY, November 1, the sun will set at 4:54 P. M. for Boston, New England, Michigan, New York State, Wisconsin, North and South Dakota, Washington, and Oregon. It will set at 4:57 P. M. for New York City, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska, and Northern California. On the same day it will set at 5:00 P. M. for Washington City, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, and Central California; and at 5:10 P. M. for the city of Charleston, Ga., Alabama, Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arizona, and southern California. The Sabbath Sunset Calendar for November will appear in the REVIEW dated Tuesday, November 5.
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