p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 13. (3/29/1906)

Earlier text: Brusque (S. A.) General Meeting

Maplewood Academy

By X.

MAPLEWOOD ACADEMY is situated two miles and a half southeast of Maple Plain, a small town on the Great Northern Railway, about twenty-two miles from the city of Minneapolis, Minn.

A farm was purchased in connection with the academy in 1902. This farm consists of ninety acres of land, fifty of which are cleared, and the remaining forty are covered with timber, mostly maple trees, hence the name Maplewood. Of the fifty acres of cleared land there are seven acres of raspberries, four acres of strawberries, and ten acres of hay meadow. The object of the farm is to raise such produce as the academy may use, and eventually to furnish employment in the summer to students who wish to earn their way through school. South of the farm, and bordering on it, is a small lake called Rice Lake, which furnishes a nice skating pond for the students in the winter.

The main school building is situated in the southern part of the grove, where a good view is had of the lake. It is a frame building, forty by forty-four feet, two and one-half stories above the basement. The building is finished inside with Georgia pine, and is heated by a hot-water plant. In the basement are the dining-room and kitchen; the first floor is being used for dormitory purposes, and on the second and third floors are the chapel and recitation rooms.

The new dormitory erected in 1905 is also a frame building, and contains twenty-six rooms, besides the laundry and the furnace room in the basement. It is finished inside with hard pine, and is heated by the hot-water system.

The faculty is composed of seven members,—five instructors, the matron, and the farm superintendent.

The purpose of this institution is to give to students a thorough course in the branches studied, and a training that will help to fit them for life's duties. The studies are those that are necessary to secure a first-grade teachers' certificate.

Each student is required to do two hours' manual work every day, Sabbaths excepted, and thus help to lessen expenses. The price, ten dollars a month for tuition and board, is the lowest of any institution of like character.

Everything is done systematically and in order. The training received here by students, teaches them to be faithful in the discharge of their duties, thorough and punctual in all their work. This helps them to form characteristics that are invaluable to them in after-life.

“X.”

Suggestive Drill in Language for Third Grade

By Vina M. Sherwood

NOTICING the repeated calls for suggestions in the Educational department of the REVIEW, I make bold to offer a few upon English drill. I find the story form does not grow so monotonous; for the children are interested in watching the story develop. One writer, in speaking of this method, says, “It is really the game of English to be learned like the multiplication table.” The drill has given good results thus far. I find that after children have had incorrect forms drilled into their minds from babyhood at home, nothing but a drill in correct forms will ever counterbalance.

Sometimes objects are used; as to-day, in our class each child held and used a pair of scissors, while the words “has” and “have” were used. At first the incorrect forms, “It is me who has the scissors,” or, “It is I who has the scissors,” were given by several.

In many localities during the month of March the robin returns. Have the children watching for him. When he is first discovered, give this drill:—

Lesson I

“SAW” AND “SEEN,” TO AVOID “SAWN” AND “I SEEN”

I saw the first robin to-day.

I see a robin on a post.

In March I saw the first robin.

Class: We have seen other robins on posts.

One Pupil: I have seen other robins on posts.

Ask the class to give oral sentences, the teacher writing them on the board. Have the pupils pass to the board and write these verb forms in sentences; the teacher giving suggestive words, as, Write a sentence containing the words “we” and “robin.” Allow them to exchange places and correct.

Lesson II

THE WORDS “AMONG” AND “BETWEEN”

The robin is up among the branches. Between the forks of a limb she will build her nest.

God helped her to choose the place between the forks.

The tree is between the house and the barn. We are between the tree and the house.

Jane is hiding among the tall weeds near the tree.

The robin is tugging at a rag between the tree and the barnyard fence.

Now Jane is in the barnyard among the gentle cows.

Robin flies away among the trees in the orchard.

Now we may pass between the tree and the fence to the barnyard gate.

Blackboard drill, etc.

Lesson III

“AMONG” AND “BETWEEN”

Between Dan and Jane is a white calf. Between him and her stands the old cow.

There are two cows between Jane and me.

Here comes Rover among the cattle.

Rover tries to run between Dan and the white calf.

Now there is no white calf between Dan and her (Jane).

The old cow stands between her calf and him (the dog).

Call Rover between you and me.

There, Rover has gone between you and her again.

We will all run out from among the cows.

Lesson IV

“HEAR” AND “HEARD”

I hear a robin singing.

Jane heard a robin sing.

Robin hears the bird.

I hear birds singing sweetly.

I heard the birds sing at daybreak.

I hear mother calling us to dinner.

“Come, Jane and Dan, you heard mother calling.

When we hear her call, we should obey promptly.

VINA M. SHERWOOD.

A Church-School Library

ONE of Nebraska's successful church-school teachers sends us the following interesting account of his success in starting a library for his school: “Having told you of my plan for a school library, and having received your request for a statement of my success in this effort, I submit the following: While our library is small, we have made a beginning. I laid my plan before the pupils, told them about it, and then wanted to know how it appealed to them. A hearty response being received, we began work. We ordered fifty copies of the Life Boat, and in one afternoon the papers disappeared. A supply of Life and Health was ordered, and disappeared likewise. A small fund was thus raised, with which we have purchased one copy each of the following-named books: ‘Geographical Reader of South America,’ ‘Jack the Conqueror,’ ‘Left with the Trust,’ ‘Martin Luther,’ ‘Life on the Congo,’ ‘Little Will,’ ‘Bible Reader,’ ‘Life of Bates,’ ‘Among the Northern Icebergs,’ ‘Calendar Stories,’ ‘Nature Stories for Little Folks,’ and one packet of drawing cards. Several other books have been given us by pupils and friends. Among them are ‘Children’s Ocean,’ ‘Life of Elder Hill,’ ‘A Transformed Life,’ an Elementary United States History, one set of ‘Golden Grains.’ A cracker box was fitted up for our bookcase, and now many calls are made for books to read.”

Business Notices

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

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

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

WANTED.— A first-class health food baker. Address Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal.

WANTED.— I can use a few farm-hands at reasonable wages. Address Oliver Chamberlin, Grass Creek, Ind.

FOR SALE.— Upright electric-light bath cabinet, electro-vibratory massage apparatus, two crescent hot-water thermometers, and spray apparatus. Bargain if taken immediately. For particulars address H. V. Weaver, Onarga, Ill.

WANTED.— An industrial school in a good grain, grass, and stock country. Good water; wood and coal. Very healthful, and best of soil. Good homesteads and other land for sale cheap. Address J. F. Christy, Manville, Alberta, Canada.

FOR SALE.— A nice home; 4 1-2 acres, 2 in strawberries (this second crop in nice condition); young plum and cherry trees. Joins town. Price, $2,800; half down, rest on long time at 6 per cent. For particulars address J. F. Lewis, Blair, Neb.

WANTED.— I desire copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” to sell to aid the Cumberland Industrial School. A successful canvasser will canvass for them. I will pay freight on shipments of 15 copies or more

for distances of not over 600 miles. Those willing to help this good work, may ship by freight to C. G. Howell, McMinnville, Tenn.

EVERY reader should try our absolutely pure and rancid-proof peanut butter, only 10 cents a pound. We pay freight on 100 pounds or more east of Rocky Mountains, at 12 cents a pound. Agents wanted. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, 309 Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

FOR SALE.— Two-story 12-room house; barn, workshop, other buildings; 10 lots (more lots if desired); apple- and plum-bearing orchard. Within city limits. Good high school, good water; 7 miles from Adventist church. “Cheap.” For terms address Mrs. L. S. Howard, Thorp, Wis.

FOR SALE.— At Borden Springs, Ala., a farm of about fifty acres, on R. F. D. route, two miles from the village, two miles from S. D. A. church, S. D. A. neighbors; good water; healthful location. Reason for selling, to engage more actively in the cause. Price, $250. Terms: $150 cash, rest on time. Address L. Pasebois, 600 Powder Spring St., Marietta, Ga.

FOR SALE.— Flower and vegetable seeds, at one-half price: No. 1, fresh seeds, 50 packets for $1, post-paid. For five cents in stamps we will send one pkt. each of Spark’s Earlianna and Livingston’s New Dwarf Stone Tomatoes, and catalogue giving useful information on raising flowers, and describing leading flowers and vegetables. Address H. F. Lamb, Glencoe, Iowa.

FOR SALE.— Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $.90; 5-gal., $3.50. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; gal. can, $.50; half gal., $1.35; quart can, $.75. Send for samples. Also finest whole-wheat flour in U. S. A. Will deliver free in Greater New York. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.

Current Mention

— The German war with the Hereros in German Southwest Africa has cost $150,000,000, and the last campaign against the Hereros has proved a failure.

— The smoking habit has increased to such an extent among English women that a special smoking compartment is now reserved for women smokers on some English trains.

— From Fairmont, W. Va., comes news of another terrible mining disaster caused by an explosion of gas, March 22, resulting in great loss of life, the exact number of victims having not yet been ascertained.

— The island of Formosa was recently visited by a very severe earthquake, the shocks being almost continuous for many hours. Several thousands of the inhabitants lost their lives, and the damage to property is believed to be above $40,000,000.

— The famine situation in Japan is said to be worse than has previously been reported, and it is stated that no less than 1,000,000 persons are affected by it. The American National Red Cross Society states that $16,000,000 is needed to save the victims from starvation.

— There is serious dissension in the camp of Methodism on account of the decisive stand taken by the Methodist Book Concern in favor of the open shop. Some pastors in whose charges union labor is strong are seriously opposed to the attitude of the denominational publishing house.

— The aged Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria is reported to be in a precarious condition of health, which creates a probability of his sudden demise at an early date. It has long been predicted that his death would be the signal for an upheaval among the discordant factions composing the Austrian kingdom.

— There is said to be a prospect for the formation of a new political party to represent organized labor. The American Federation of Labor has presented certain demands to the present Congress, and if these are not heeded, as it now appears likely they will not be, the federation will, it is thought, seek to gain its ends by going directly into politics.

— Ambassador Bellamy Storer, who has represented the United States at the Austrian court, has been recalled because his wife, who is an ardent Catholic, tried to induce President Roosevelt to request the pope that Archbishop Ireland be made a cardinal, and represented at the Austrian court that the President had undertaken such a mission.

— The lynching of a negro at Chattanooga, Tenn., March 20, has brought the participants into conflict with the federal government. The negro had been convicted of murder, but a stay of execution had been granted by the United States Supreme Court. The negro was lynched in defiance of the mandate of this high tribunal, and the participants will, if apprehended, be punished for contempt of court.

— Newspaper reports state that the United States is to emulate Great Britain in the construction of powerful battleships, and will construct two great naval fighting machines, each equal in fighting capacity to the famous “Dreadnaught,” which is the latest addition to the British navy, and the largest and most powerful battle-ship afloat. It is probable that Germany and France, Japan and Russia, will not be long in following suit.

— The representatives of the meat trust who were on trial in the federal court at Chicago have won on their plea of immunity claimed to have been promised them by the United States Commissioner of Corporations, and will thus personally escape punishment for having violated the law, though it is stated that the corporations which they represent will not be granted immunity. Just how men are to be granted immunity as individuals and at the same time be held liable as officials of a corporation is not explained.

— The Moroccan controversy is announced as having been definitely settled on a basis of neutral supervision of the country by French and Spanish police. By the original agreement between France, England, Italy, and Spain, France was to have a paramount interest in Morocco, which would in a short time have converted the country into a French Egypt. Germany has successfully opposed this plan, but her attitude at the conference called forth expressions of sympathy with France on the part of both Russia and Austria.

— There will be no probing of the Standard Oil trust by Congress. The House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce has handed down a unanimous decision that the Constitution does not confer upon Congress the power to regulate or control State corporations operating within the States, except so far as they may be engaged in interstate commerce. Going beyond its decision on insurance companies, the committee extends its argument to all corporations. The effect is to nullify the present Standard Oil and other corporation investigations by the Department of Commerce and Labor.

Notes

Brother E. E. Gardner, in charge of the Williamsdale Academy, writes that the work in this new school has been progressing during the winter in a most pleasant and profitable fashion, and that the outlook for the school in the future is most encouraging.

Brother Homer W. Carr, the superintendent of the church-schools of the New York Conference, reports an encouraging progress in the schools now being conducted. One or two new schools are soon to be opened. It is planned to open two intermediate schools before long. We trust that this good work may continue.

Brother Otto Graf, a graduate of Union College, now attending the University of Nebraska, was chosen as educational secretary of the Northern Union Conference at the recent meeting of that conference. We hope that Brother Graf may have the hearty support of all the teachers in the Northern Union Conference, and that the educational work may be greatly prospered in his hands.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

“Save the Boys”

“BLESSED are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.” “And there shall in no wise enter into it anything that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie.”

Of all people, Seventh-day Adventists should teach and lead their children in lives of purity. But silence in regard to the mysteries of life will lead to an utter failure. And because of this silence many a dear boy and girl will be unprepared for the coming of the Lord. It is not enough to teach the children from nature alone. The Bible should be the foundation in all instruction pertaining to a life of purity in thought, word, and act. Thus the mighty truths of God's Word will be a safeguard to our little ones, not only against outward impurity, but atheism as well, which defiles the very soul.

If the Lord will, this journal will be found helpful in these lines. It should be in the home of every one who is preparing for the coming of the Lord. And all these should seek to place it in the homes of their neighbors.

The journal has sixteen pages, and is illustrated. Price, 40 cents a year. Sample copies, 5 cents. In clubs of five or more to one address, 30 cents. Any one can secure names enough for a club in every Sabbath-school. Address Save the Boys, Washburn Park, Minneapolis, Minn.

Obituaries

FLOREA.—Died near Republic, Kan., Feb. 20, 1906, of tuberculosis; John W. Florea, aged 55 years, 1 month, and 3 days. He leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. MRS. JOHN W. FLOREA.

ARNOLD.—Died at Mifflintown, Pa., Feb. 22, 1906, of appendicitis, Grant Arnold, aged 32 years, 7 months, and 4 days. Brother Arnold was a postal clerk for many years. He leaves a wife and three children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. H. SMITH.

SILVIUS.—Died at Center Point, Ind., Feb. 19, 1906, Mariah Oberholtzer Silvius, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She heard the joyful sound of the third angel's message when it was preached for the first time in Indiana at Patricksburg by Elders S. H. and E. B. Lane. She lived a life of faithful obedience. The funeral was held at the Mennonite church twelve miles distant. We laid her to rest in firm hope of meeting her again in the first resurrection. A. W. BARTLETT.

SIMMONS.—Died at Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 10, 1906, Mrs. Phoebe Simmons, wife of Wm. Simmons, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 29 days. She accepted present truth about thirty-five years ago, in Midland, Mich., and from that time till her death she was a faithful, consistent Christian. There are left of the family a husband, one son (Dr. W. R. Simmons), and a daughter. While they feel deeply their loss, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; texts, Heb. 9:27; Isa. 61:1-3. W. F. MARTIN.

GLEASON.—Died Feb. 18, 1906, Mrs. J. C. Gleason, a beloved and faithful member of the Detroit (Mich.) church. She was nearly eighty years of age, but her mind was clear and keen to the last. Much of her time was spent in doing missionary work. She loved to study and talk of the fulfilment of prophecy, and would explain the order and nature of events to take place in the closing scenes of this earth's history with an accuracy and clearness which many of us might covet. She quietly rests, awaiting a part in the first resurrection. O. F. BUTCHER.

MOORE.—Died in Ottawa, Ill., Sister Tamer Moore, aged 64 years. She was caught by the cars while crossing the track, and her death was instantaneous. For many years she and her husband, Brother Craig Moore, had been leading members in the Ottawa church, and her loss will be keenly felt. Her husband, one daughter, two sisters, and one brother, survive. A large congregation attended her funeral at the Baptist church. The service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder E. A. Curtis; text, 1 Cor. 15:49. We laid her in God's quiet acre, there to await the morning of the resurrection. L. D. SANTEE.

BURNHAM.—Died at Frankfort, Mich., Jan. 30, 1906, Mrs. Emily Burnham, aged 93 years and 3 months. She was converted to the Baptist faith at the age of eighteen, and remained a faithful member of that church until about thirty-five years ago, when she and her husband accepted the third angel's message under the preaching of Elder J. O. Corliss at Clare, Mich. She was a devoted Christian, and loved her Bible. The Saviour's promises were very precious to her. The funeral service was held at the home, Elder Lewis (Methodist) officiating. The remains were taken to Clare and buried beside her husband, who died in the faith seventeen years ago. MRS. ELVA REYNOLDS.

JUDD.—Died at Parma, Idaho, Jan. 29, 1906, Sister Judd, aged 83 years. In early life she was converted and joined the Seventh-day Baptists. Soon after, her attention being called to the peculiar views held by Adventists, she accepted them. In passing from a daughter's in Portland, Ore., to her home in South Dakota, Sister Judd stopped at Parma to visit a son and a daughter. She contracted a hard cold, which resulted in her death after an illness of five weeks. Her husband was James M. Judd, and to them were born five sons and seven daughters, ten of whom survive her. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Willoughby, assisted by Brother Arthur Moon. Words of cheer and comfort were spoken to sorrowing relatives and friends from 1 Cor. 15:26. MRS. MARY KELSEY.

LEWIS.—Departed this life on the morning of Jan. 20, 1906, at Battle Creek, Mich., Sister Elenor Lewis, wife of Theodore B. Lewis, aged 66 years, 5 months, and 10 days. At a tender age Sister Lewis was converted, and from that time she was an earnest, consistent Christian. Some forty years have passed since she became acquainted with the faith of Seventh-day Adventists, and all through this long period she never swerved from that belief. Her life was an exemplification of the truth she loved so well. She united in marriage with Brother Lewis in the year 1864, and was the mother of six children, four of whom, with the father, are left to mourn their loss. One son is Elder T. G. Lewis, who is now laboring in the North Michigan Conference. Besides the family, a large circle of relatives and friends mourn, as Sister Lewis possessed such a winning disposition that all who became acquainted with her respected and loved her for her works of love. All the children, except one son, were present at her decease. The funeral, which was held in the Tabernacle, was largely attended, not only by our own church, but by many not of our faith. The services were solemn, and all seemed impressed that we were to lay one away who would soon live again, in the better resurrection. Although tears unbidden flowed, yet we sorrowed not as those who are without hope. Sister Lewis was an affectionate wife, an indulgent mother, an obliging neighbor, and an earnest church-member. Her loss falls heavily upon all. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. We bade her farewell for time, but not for eternity. S. H. LANE.

VOLLMER.—Died at Milton, Wis., Feb. 15, 1906, Alfred Martin Vollmer, 30 years of age lacking only eight days. He attended public school until he reached the high-school grades, then went to Union College one year. He completed his preliminary education in Milton College, being graduated from the English literary course in 1898. Believing the medical missionary work to be the entering wedge for the third angel's message, he took up the study of medicine, and was graduated from the American Medical Missionary College in 1902. Of this class, one half were at one time in foreign lands, and two were laid to rest before his death. For one year, Dr. Vollmer was in private practise at Superior, Wis. Then, receiving a call from the General Conference to take up the work in Samoa, he, with his wife, Maude Otis-Vollmer, a member of the same class, left in October, 1903, for Samoa. He loved the work in that field, and when he was compelled to leave on account of his health, it was with the deepest regret. He was in Samoa only two years. On the steamer returning to America he was very sick; but the Lord was merciful, and spared his life to reach his home. He suffered a great deal the last few weeks of his life. He was very patient, and would say, “My Father in heaven knows all about it, and why I must suffer so.” Life to him was dear, for he had but begun his work, and he wished to live for the sake of his wife and little daughter and for the cause so dear to his heart. But he knew that whatever came to him was for the very best, and he wanted the Lord's will to be done. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Olds and Professor Shaw, the latter one of his instructors in the Seventh-day Baptist church. He was laid to rest in Milton, his old home, to await the glad resurrection morning. *

Publications Wanted

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

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

Mrs. Gertie Bergman, Mina, Ark., periodicals and tracts.

W. E. Caldwell, 915 S. Franklin St., Kirksville, Mo., Signs.

Miss Mildred M. Wright, 4712 Greenwood Ave., Chicago, Ill., Signs, Watchman, and tracts.

Miss Jessie Waters, Box 114, Coalgate, I. T., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, Instructor.

Violet Jennings, R. F. D. 1, Box 95, San Antonio, Tex., Signs, Instructor, and message-filled tracts.

Mrs. Mary Cool, R. F. D. 2, Murdocksville, Pa., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Life and Health, Life Boat, Bible Training School.

Address

The post-office address of Elder E. E. Franke is 1929 Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa.

Nursery Stock

STRAWBERRY, raspberry, and blackberry plants, grape-vines, fruit-trees, and ornamental trees and shrubs. A fine lot of early bearing apple-trees of the best varieties. Prices reasonable. Your order, whether large or small, will be appreciated. Send for catalogue. Address Emmanuel Missionary College Nurseries, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Removal of the Publishing Work

Nearly three years have passed since the stockholders of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association at a meeting held in Battle Creek, Mich., on Wednesday, April 29, 1903, adopted resolutions providing for the removal of the publishing work to some location in the East, and the final step in the removal is now being taken. The transfer of the personal property was begun last week by sending forward from Battle Creek two cars loaded with signatures and paper stock. Other shipments will follow in due course until the whole plant has been removed to Washington. In the meantime the building at Takoma Park will be made ready, and the machinery will be installed as soon as it is received.

Restricting Abuse of the Franking Privilege

REFERENCE has been made in these columns to the abuse of the franking privilege by the head of the “Christian Lobby” in sending out his documents under a senatorial frank. It is evident that Congress proposes to prevent further efforts to reform the country at the country’s expense. This is indicated by the following paragraph from the Washington Post of March 20:—

In the report of the Committee on Post-offices and Post-roads on the post-office appropriation bill, submitted to the House yesterday, such legislation is recommended as will restrict the use of the franking privilege, so that no one entitled to it under the law may lend it. This provision is especially aimed at Wilbur F. Crafts, head of the International Reform Bureau, who has been sending out campaign material for the measures advocated by his bureau under the franks of representatives. The new provision in the bill states: “Hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person entitled, under the law, to the use of a frank, to lend said frank, or permit its use by any committee, organization, association, or person for the benefit or use of any committee, organization, or association.”

The Words of That Advent Hymn

By Editor

WE thank the friends who have responded so promptly to our request for the words of that advent hymn. It will not be necessary for others to take the trouble to copy and send them.

Collection for Haskell Home

THIS note is designed to remind our readers of the collection appointed to be taken for “the Haskell Home and similar institutions.” The date for this collection is Sabbath, April 7. An article which presents a brief review of the past year’s experience at the Haskell Home will be found on the nineteenth page.

Conference Leadership Changes

ELDER O. O. FARNSWORTH and family left Takoma Park last week for their new location in Sharon, Vt. Elder Farnsworth will enter at once upon his work as president of the Vermont Conference. Elder Morris Lukens, of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, who is now president of the Chesapeake Conference, has removed with his family to Takoma Park.

Central Union Conference Bulletin

The last issue of the Central Union Conference Bulletin contains the official report of the proceedings of the second biennial session of the Central Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, held at Kansas City, Mo., January 18-29, including the report of the bookmen's convention. This issue consists of one hundred and sixty-eight pages, and contains various papers read at the conference.

The Uncompahgre Valley and the Gunnison Tunnel

The desire to make known the advantages of different localities of the great West has led to the publication of many books. Among these is “The Uncompahgre Valley and the Gunnison Tunnel,” by Burton W. Marsh. This book is fully illustrated, and contains a description of the scenery, natural resources, products, industries, etc., of the Uncompahgre Valley. The price is sixty-five cents, and it may be ordered of the author, at Montrose, Colo.

Opposition to Sunday Legislation

There was printed in the Washington Post of Monday, March 19, a full and well-written abstract of an address on Sunday legislation delivered in South-east Washington the previous evening by Elder K. C. Russell, the chairman of the Religious Liberty Bureau. The closing paragraph of this report reads as follows:—

We desire the moral and spiritual reformation of society, and would, therefore, appeal to the conscience and to the throne of the Most High, and not to Congress; therefore we are uncompromisingly opposed to all efforts to ask Congress to re-enact the old Sunday blue-laws of colonial times in the District of Columbia.

The Trouble with Sunday Laws

COMMENTING on the decision of the Massachusetts Supreme Court sustaining the conviction by the lower court of a man charged with breaking the Sunday law because he had picked cranberries on Sunday, the New York Christian Advocate says:—

If a society with good sense could be formed to promote the prosecution of violations of the Sunday law, it would be a good thing. By good sense is meant judgment enough to direct their entire efforts to real abuses.

Any law which rightfully has a place on the statute-books does not call for “a society with good sense” in order to decide when to enforce it and when not to enforce it. The trouble with Sunday laws is fundamental. There is no good sense in having them on the statute-books.

Hebrews Protest the Lord’s Day Act

A strong deputation of leading Hebrews recently waited upon Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the Canadian premier, to protest against the passage of the Lord's day act. We quote from the report of this visit:—

They presented their case to Sir Wilfrid Laurier, which, in brief, is that if compelled to observe the Christian sabbath, as well as observing the Jewish sabbath and holy days, they would be idle one hundred and seventeen days in the year. Sir Wilfrid admitted that the argument was a strong one, but said that if the required exception were granted, it would be incumbent upon the Hebrew community not to cause scandal by desecrating the Lord's day.

The real purpose of all Sunday legislation, as plainly shown in this reply, is to exalt a religious institution, and not merely to secure a day of rest for the working man. Even those who already rest on another day must not “cause scandal by desecrating the Lord's day”! In all this there is the purpose of the enemy of truth that the Sabbath of the Lord shall not be recognized, while enforced honor shall be paid to its rival, the so-called Lord's day.

Circulate the First Issue of Liberty

By Editor

The first issue of the new magazine, Liberty, is one that should be given a very wide circulation. This issue deals with the fundamental principles separating the spheres of religion and the state, concerning which the people everywhere need to be educated. It contains nothing of merely local interest, or that will quickly be out of date, but is filled with matter that will be suitable for circulation everywhere for months to come. Is there any good reason why this issue should not be circulated by the tens of thousands during this time? The issue is here: Congress and the legislatures are being pressed to enact religious laws destructive of our liberties; the camp of the forces of intolerance is all astir; the people will be educated, if not upon the right side, then upon the wrong side of this vital question. Shall we see that their education is on the side of truth? Shall we rise to the tremendous opportunity that is before us? or shall we let the enemy seize it and shape it to his purposes? The magazine sells readily even here in Washington, where the people have free access to every class of literature. It will certainly sell in other places. It is the best means with which to meet the issue everywhere. There should be no difficulty in making good use of a large number in every place.