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Review and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 28.

The Lord's Vineyard
Earlier text: News Notes from Around the World

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected April 29, 1900.
EAST 8 12 6 10 14 20 26
1Night Express Detroit Accom. Mail & Express. 1N. Y. & Bos. Spl. 1Eastern Express. 1Jackson Accom’t 2Atl’tic Express.
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.30 3.00 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.43 pm 12.08 4.40 am 1.20
Niles pm 12.40 10.15 1.00 5.37 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.52 pm 6.00 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.28 6.43 6.05
Marshall 8.38 1.50 3.09 7.51 7.10 5.30
Albion 4.00 9.00 1.50 3.30 8.11 7.30 5.52
Jackson 4.40 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 8.15 6.50
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.43 7.46
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.45 9.15
Falls View am 5.02 pm 4.13
Susp. Bridge 5.17 4.33
Niagara Falls 5.30 4.40
Buffalo am 12.20 6.14 5.30
Rochester 3.10 10.00 8.40
Syracuse 5.15 pm 12.15 5.48
Albany 9.05 4.50 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.45 7.00
Springfield 12.15 6.15 7.40
Boston 3.00 9.00 10.34
WEST 7 17–21 8 6 23 13 37
1Night Express 1N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Sp. 1Mail & Express. 1News Express. 1Western Express. 1Kalam. Accom. 2Pacific Express.
Boston pm 2.00 pm 8.30 pm 6.00
New York 4.00 6.00 pm 12.10
Syracuse 11.30 am 2.00 pm 12.25
Rochester am 1.20 4.05 pm 2.25
Buffalo 2.20 5.20 pm 3.50
Niagara Falls 6.02 4.32
Falls View 6.34 5.05
Detroit pm 8.20 8.25 am 7.15 pm 12.40 pm 4.35 am 11.25
Ann Arbor 9.43 9.23 8.40 1.40 4.55 am 12.30
Jackson 11.15 10.20 11.05 am 3.30 2.40 7.30 1.35
Battle Creek am 12.40 11.34 12.25 4.35 3.50 9.00 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 pm 12.10 1.20 5.15 4.28 10.00 3.35
Niles 3.15 1.22 3.10 6.05 5.05
Michigan City 4.26 2.40 4.30 6.05 6.01
Chicago 6.30 4.00 6.30 8.55 7.50
Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 8.05 a. m. and 4.10 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.15 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago. R. N. R. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

1330 COPIES SOLD IN TEN DAYS!

Living Fountains

Or Broken Cisterns

An EDUCATIONAL PROBLEM for PROTESTANTS.
BY PROF. E. A. SUTHERLAND.
In this volume is considered that greatest of all problems, the education of our children and youth. It contains the history of the two systems of education, pagan and Christian.
The cause of the failure and apostasy of Israel, the early church, the Reformers, and modern Protestants, also the weakness of the remnant church, can be traced to no other source, and accounted for on no other grounds, than the pagan methods and wrong principles of education instilled into the minds and hearts of the children and youth of past ages and the present generation.
Would you know and understand the true principles of Christian Education for today? Secure at once a copy of “Living Fountains or Broken Cisterns, an Educational Problem for Protestants.” Read it, and ponder its teachings in your heart. It contains about 380 pages, printed from new type, substantially bound in cloth. Price, $1.25.
Address your tract society, or the—
REVIEW AND HERALD PUB. CO., BATTLE CREEK, MICH.
Also, PACIFIC PRESS PUB. CO., Oakland, Cal.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., May 29, 1900.
I have read the MS. of Prof. E. A. Sutherland's new book, “Living Fountains or Broken Cisterns, an Educational Problem for Protestants,” and I am convinced that it is the book for our churches and our schools.
Everyone who reads the book must be convinced that there are now two systems of education,—one Christian and the other pagan; the one leading to the knowledge of God, and the other to doubt or infidelity.
L. A. HOOPES, Sec. Gen. Conf.
Review and Herald.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., June 27, 1900.
GENTLEMEN: I have read the book which you have just issued, “Living Fountains or Broken Cisterns,” by Prof. E. A. Sutherland, president of the Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich. This book strikes out on an entirely new and, to me very refreshing, train of thought. The responsibility of the Protestant denominations in the matter of educating their children and youth for time and eternity is set forth very clearly, and the departure of the majority of the Protestant denominations from this course is ably delineated.
“The book has set me to thinking about some great problems which confront the world, to which I feel I have not given as much attention as I should. THIS BOOK OUGHT TO BE READ BY EVERY SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST; for it contains truths which are a part of the vital themes of the Third Angel's Message for this time.”
Very sincerely yours, PERCY T. MAGAN.
“Living Fountains or Broken Cisterns,” by Prof. E. A. Sutherland, president of Battle Creek College, is a history of education, from creation to the present day. It is just what has long been needed. It is especially needed by all who profess Christianity; and more especially by teachers who profess Christianity. A copy of the book should be in each family where there is a Seventh-day Adventist, to be read by him and loaned to his neighbors. A. T. JONES.
Review and Herald.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH., June 12, 1900.
DEAR SIR: When I learned that Prof. E. A. Sutherland, president of Battle Creek College, was writing a book on the history of education, I am free to admit that I had some misgivings as to what position he might take, as it had been rumored from time to time that he was a “setter forth of strange doctrines,” and when the manuscript was placed in my hands for reading, I glanced over the first few pages with some indifference, but soon gathered the fact that the positions taken in the book were well grounded and supported by the Bible, and by many leading modern educators of the day. On my discovery of that fact, I returned to the first page of the book, and re-read every page of it carefully; and in my judgment the book brings out thoughts of great value upon the subject which it treats. The volume will be especially helpful to those parents who desire to have their children educated in right lines, and it will be of equal value to the students themselves. For one, I shall be very glad to see this book widely circulated. G. W. AMADON.

THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS: ROLLING BACK THE REPROACH.

By P. T. Magan

We are now set for the relief of our schools. We are set to do this because it is right. We are, furthermore, set to do this because the doing of it is a vital part of the Third Angel’s Message itself. All who take a part in relieving these schools of their debts are telling to the world that the message of the third angel is a living thing in them. They are showing to the world a practical manifestation of its work in them. They are proclaiming, in a manner that compels the Gentiles to believe it, that when the Third Angel’s Message shall be withdrawn from the earth, and shall leave for heaven, these people expect to be withdrawn at the same time, and to leave with it.
In the Testimony of the Spirit of Prophecy, which tells us to relieve the schools, it is written: “ONLY IN THIS WAY CAN BE ROLLED BACK THE REPROACH WHICH HAS COME UPON OUR SCHOOLS ALL OVER THE LAND.”
We are all familiar with that word “reproach.” We have read it somewhere before. Let us read it again: “Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly: gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the elders, gather the children, and those that suck the breasts: let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber, and the bride out of her closet. Let the priests, the ministers of the Lord, weep between the porch and the altar, and let them say, Spare thy people, O Lord, and give not thine heritage to REPROACH, that the heathen should rule [“use a byword against them,” margin] over them: wherefore should they say among the people, Where is their God?” Joel 2:15–17.
And now the Testimony comes, saying that these debts are a reproach, and that we are to roll them away. Very good; let all the people say Amen, and let us do it.
So it is, then, that the Bible speaks of a reproach, and tells us to pray that we be not given to reproach, that the heathen should “use a byword against” us.
The debts upon our institutions have made us to be a reproach, and have caused the heathen to use a byword against us. I know this to be an actual fact. I know that leading financiers in the United States have lost confidence in Seventh-day Adventists because of these debts. I know that leading financiers have refused to help support our work by temporary loans, “because,” said they, “your people do not support your work with gifts as they used to.” This has been said by the world. It has also been said by the Testimony.
“God’s people are on trial before the heavenly universe; but the scantiness of their gifts and offerings . . . mark them as unfaithful stewards. . . . The world knows, and they know, that they have to a great degree lost the spirit of self-denial. . . . God calls for free-will offerings from those whose hearts are in the work. . . . Satan is seeking to secure means that he may bind it up. . . . Shall we be ignorant of his devices? Shall we allow him to stupefy our senses, so that we shall not discern the needs of this time?”
But God is calling upon us to pay off these debts, to roll back this reproach, and to put ourselves straight before the world. This is good, and I am glad of it, because it reveals the fact that, with all our faults and failings, God has not lost confidence in us yet. God still believes that we will set his institutions free, and thus prove the sincerity of our love to him.
Here are the names of contributors and pledge-makers. Next week watch the swelling of the list—and help swell it:—
W. O. Palmer........................................$1,000 00 G. A. Irwin..............................................100 00 Russell Hart.............................................100 00 Frederick Griggs..........................................50 00 H. W. Cottrell............................................50 00 J. N. Loughborough.......................................50 00 J. L. Locke................................................20 00 J. L. Whitney..............................................50 00 Lloyd Manful..............................................50 00 Mary Lamont...............................................50 00 Ella M. Nesmith............................................50 00 W. H. Gilmore.............................................50 00 W. T. Knox................................................50 00 C. A. Rood.................................................20 00 Greenville Holbrook........................................50 00 Alex Patton.................................................50 00 A friend of the truth, Ont................................100 00
Send money to A. G. Adams, care Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.
P. T. MAGAN.

Elder Bartlett’s Address

The address of Elder A. W. Bartlett is now Hamilton, Bermuda.

United Christians’ Party Nominates Four Preachers

THE “United Christians’ party” in Illinois nominated on its State ticket for governor, lieutenant-governor, secretary of state, and auditor, four preachers.

Life Boat for July

The Life Boat for July is certainly one of the best that was ever issued. The two articles of the “True and False Healing Series” in this number are worth more than gold to everybody.

Teachers' Institute Proceedings Bulletin

A FULL report of the proceedings of the teachers' institute being held at Battle Creek College, will be printed in bulletin form. The size of the bulletin will be five by eight inches, and will contain 300 pages. Price, 50 cents, postpaid. All desiring one or more of these reports must order not later than July 25. Send all orders to Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich.

The Peril of the Republic

Now is the time to circulate by the thousands that good book, “The Peril of the Republic of the United States,” by Prof. P. T. Magan. It has now been made a canvassing book. It sells easily, because it treats of a living issue in which all the people are interested. Recently one man made ten canvasses and sold ten copies. Every man he approached took a book. Agents are wanted everywhere. The regular discounts to agents will be allowed to all who sell the book. Retail price, $1. For particulars, write your State tract society, or the Review and Herald Pub. Co., Battle Creek, Mich.

My Mother's Life: The Evolution of a Recluse

SISTER S. M. I. HENRY, some time before her death, had written somewhat of an autobiography covering the greater part of her life. Immediately after Sister Henry's death her daughter took up the sketch and carried it to completion; and now it is printed under the title, “My Mother's Life: the Evolution of a Recluse.” The greater part of it, of course, is in the words of Sister Henry herself. All who have known Sister Henry in her blessed work will wish a copy of this book; and all who have not, ought to have a copy. It can be only a wish of unmixed good, to wish that a copy of this book may find a place in every home in the land. The book has 360 pages, with several illustrations, and the price is $1.50. All who wish to make sure of a copy of the first edition can send their orders at once to Miss Anna C. White, Battle Creek, Mich.

On the prospect of the partitioning of China just now, the Chicago Times-Herald says:—

If the Powers should start to divide China, who could determine the exact measure of the spoils? When we talk of spheres of influence, it is of something vague and very indefinite. But coming down to metes and bounds is quite another thing; and it may be taken for granted now that if a seizure of territory were attempted, the friends of to-day would be at one another’s throats to-morrow.

IN THE WORLD-PROBLEM

the plot is growing thicker and thicker. It is now certainly known that the German minister, Baron Von Ketteler, was massacred, June 18, while on the way to the Chinese Foreign Office. For a time it was hoped that an international force might reach Peking in time to rescue the others; but now that appears to be hopeless, because of the vast army and other defenses that stand in the way: an army of ninety thousand is besieging Tien-tsin, and one hundred and forty thousand block the way to Peking. The Chinese have pierced the Grand Canal, and flooded the country for miles in front of Peking. It is now recognized by the Powers that it will require a mighty army for them to make any headway at all. Japan could have furnished the army long ago, but international jealousy would not allow her, nor any other single Power, to land so great an army as was needed. But now the danger to the envoys and legations has grown so great that the other Powers have consented to let Japan have a free hand, until the forces of the other Powers can be brought to the scene of action.
On receiving the news of the death of Von Ketteler, the German emperor, in sending to China a body of marines, said to them: “Do not rest until the German flag, joined to those of the other Powers, floats triumphantly over China’s flag, and until it has been planted on the walls of Peking to indicate peace to the Chinese.”
Germany proposes to send fifty thousand troops and several war-ships; the United States has ordered a further force of over six thousand. It is certain that henceforth the Powers will have on their hands, in China, a much larger “sick man” than they have ever had in Turkey. Watch “the way of the kings of the East,” for that is the secret of it all.

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Review and Herald · Jul 10, 1900