it. Although this school, like all others, has its hard problems, it has been doing a good work. It was our privilege to meet at the Nashville Conference a number of colored students from this school. They are earnest, intelligent, promising young people, from whom we are to secure our best workers to carry this blessed message to their race. To those who are conducting this school, and also to those who have given of their means for its establishment and support, we would speak words of courage. The school has already done good work, and we believe that it is destined to do much for the salvation of the colored people.
During the Conference at Nashville, important recommendations were passed to make that school more nearly self-supporting than it has been hitherto. The recommendations read as follows:—
“We recommend that the financial basis of the Oakwood Industrial School be so changed as to make it more nearly a self-supporting institution; and to accomplish this, we further recommend,—
“(1) That as far as possible tuition be secured in whole or in part from students.
“(2) That appeals be made to friends of the colored race throughout the world for contributions to a fund for the payment of tuition of worthy and promising students who have not the means for securing tuition for themselves.
“We also recommend that the managers of the school make request from its friends for the following:—
“(1) Five hundred dollars for a cottage for the principal.
“(2) Two hundred and fifty dollars for the enlargement of the orchard and equipments for the culture and preservation of fruit.
“(3) One thousand dollars for the material with which to build a girls’ dormitory.
“That an effort be made to arrange some plan by which a few white families, of good judgment and influence, may be encouraged to settle in Huntsville or near the school, that their influence and counsel may help to build up that institution.”
The land, buildings, live stock, the crops just gathered, and farming implements are valued at $18,281.68; but the school is owing on the original purchase price, $6,000. This makes the actual present worth about $12,281. It will be necessary not only to lift the indebtedness of the school, but to provide more buildings and better facilities for making the school all that it should be as an industrial institution. Whatever help any of our brethren can render this school will be thankfully received.
Besides these two leading schools, quite a number of church schools are being operated among both white and colored, in various parts of the South. Some of these are under the supervision of the Southern Missionary Society, and others are under the care of the Educational Department. The report of the Field Secretary of this department contains the following interesting statements:—
“We now have in the entire Conference about thirty-five schools, of all grades, employing about fifty teachers, giving instruction to nearly six hundred students. There is required for teachers’ wages about one thousand dollars a month.
“Omitting the training-schools and others conducted under officially appointed boards, as they will be reported in detail by their respective officers, we will note some statistics of home, church, and mission schools, which, though necessarily incomplete, may be of interest just at this point:—
Number of schools reported
27
Mission schools
9
Church schools
18
For colored children
8
For white children
19
Total enrollment
68
Children from non-Sabbath-keeping parents
50
Seventh-day Adventist teachers reported
41
Colored
15
White
15
Number in public schools
8
Range of ages of students, in years
5-21
“All these figures would be increased more or less had complete reports been possible. But the organization of some Conferences is of so recent date that the secretaries have been unable to obtain exact information.”
There is no more important work being carried on by our people in the South than this educational work. We are glad that so many of our brethren and sisters have felt the importance of this work, and have offered both their lives and their means for its promotion. No part of the United States stands in greater need of this feature of our work than does the South. As the Union Conference continues its systematic, organized efforts, we believe that the educational work will be more fully developed, and become a stronger factor in the salvation of the people. The aim is to give every child and youth that can be placed in the schools a true Christian education. This means the conversion and regeneration of those who enter the schools.
A. G. DANIELLS.
CORTEZ, SPANISH HONDURAS.
By H. C. Goodrich
From Mission Board Correspondence.
I came here to assist the brethren in their efforts to build a little meeting-house. A fisherman took me in his dory eighteen miles to Livingston, and from there I went twelve miles in a little coasting steamer to Port Barrios, and then took the mail steamer for this place. At Livingston I found a man who was anxious to hear the truth, who will receive reading matter.
We have a nice lot here, graded, and the posts on which to set the meeting-house are on the ground, with money at hand to buy the lumber. Last evening three young men called on me. I told them of heaven, of the earth made new, and of the New76Jerusalem, then had a season of prayer with them. One, who a few days ago laughed at a companion for praying, was weeping. We hope to see two of them with us soon.
When I see sin as it is stamped on the people of this land, and then see the glory, the joy, and the wonderful beauty of the world to come, I cannot understand how any one can choose this present world. I pray that the Lord may give me much of His wisdom and grace and power, that many precious souls may be brought to Jesus. We have engaged a house at Monkey River, where we expect to locate and hold meetings as soon as I can return to Punta Gorda. H. C. Goodrich.
THE SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE.
The Southern Union Conference was organized during the progress of the last General Conference. Nine States were taken into the union, with a population of fifteen million, among which were about two thousand Sabbath-keepers. Although there were but three State Conferences organized, the different lines of work were being carried on in various parts of the South. Two quite important schools and many church schools were in operation; the medical work was being carried forward in different places; something was being done in the line of publishing, and more or less evangelical work was being done in all the States. Those who organized the Union Conference endeavored to make the organization as thorough and complete as possible at the time.
Since its organization, five State Conferences have been organized, making eight Conferences in the nine States. The work in each State has been placed on a self-governing basis. This naturally leads to economy in management. In nearly all cases that have come under my observation, it results in more thorough work and larger local receipts. I was pleased to observe a strong disposition on the part of the Conference presidents in the Southern field to make the work not only self-governing, but self-supporting as well. While it will not be possible to do this in all the States at once, there is no doubt that this will be done in time, and in most of the States it will be accomplished in the near future.
But the question of economy is not the most important one connected with this work of reorganization. The training and development of talent for Conference management is of greater value to the cause than economical management.
From the reports presented by the presidents of the Conferences to the Union Conferences just held, I was glad to see that in most of the States all the prominent lines or departments of our cause are represented on the Conference Committee. An effort has been made in each State to place on the committee men who especially represent either the educational, medical, or publishing work. This will naturally lead to broad Conference management. It should also insure the fostering care of the Conference over all the interests of the cause.
At the time of its organization, the Union Conference set an example by making its executive committee large, and placing on it the leading workers in the different branches. In addition to this, they have since appointed strong committees to take charge of such important departments as the educational and medical work, and have appointed special secretaries to look after less important features.
With this sort of organization everything is focused, and every department of the work will, if the plan is carried out thoroughly, receive its proper share of attention. Of course the form of organization will be nothing unless those who are operating it are vitalized by the life of God. If they are, sure and rapid progress will attend the efforts of the workers and the expenditure of the means.
The educational work in the South is probably receiving as thorough consideration as any department connected with the Conference. The Southern Training School, located at Graysville, stands at the head of that work in the South. Prof. J. E. Tenney has charge of this school. The attendance this winter is, I am informed, as large as ever before in the history of the school. I was pleased to observe among the students many who seemed to be thoroughly in earnest, and who give promise of making valuable workers. After my recent visit to Graysville, I felt devoutly thankful that we have such an institution in the South for the training of missionary workers. Our brethren in that part of the country should appreciate the advantages of the Southern Training School, and do all in their power to place their sons and daughters in the school, to fit them as soon as possible to join God’s messengers in giving the last warning to the world.
At Huntsville, Ala., Brother S. M. Jacobs, assisted by Prof. B. E. Nicola and other faithful, self-sacrificing teachers, is conducting a school for the colored people of the South. This is an industrial school, and an earnest effort is being made to train the heart, the head, and the hand of those who attend
BARBADOS, WEST INDIES.
By W. A. Sweany
From Mission Board Correspondence.
It will soon be seven months since we arrived here. We enjoy the best of health, and have increased in strength and weight since coming. From the very first we saw opportunities for work, and so have been, and are still, very busy. Pastoral work here is an absolute necessity, very different from what it is in the States. Caring for the sick and poor might very easily occupy all our time. The sickness, suffering, poverty, want, and woe that prevail here are dreadful, and cannot be described. We are doing all we can to relieve the situation, but this is only as a drop in the bucket, when compared with the needs. The conditions here are well calculated to open hearts and pocketbooks. Could our dear people everywhere know the needs of these people, they would freely pour out their plenty; and what they could share even in their penury would relieve many in need.
There are three companies out in the country that hold regular Sabbath and midweek services, and they all need help. Some of these people are interested and are accepting the truth. I am trying to visit these companies regularly, spending one Sabbath in the month with each. Mrs. Sweany and Sister Honeywell have charge of the meetings in Bridgetown during my absence. I baptized six at the last quarterly meeting, and eight or ten more have asked for this rite. There are many interested ones, and some are under conviction, and almost persuaded to yield to the Lord.
Mrs. Sweany has been conducting a school, with excellent results. We are greatly handicapped for books and other facilities, but are doing the best we can. The tuition is only five cents a week, and many are unable to pay it. We expect that this, and a great deal more, will be needed for the necessary expenses. Everything here is different from what we have been accustomed to; only God and His righteousness, and human nature and sin,—these we find to be the same, though manifested under different conditions.
We have learned to like most of the native fruits, vegetables, etc. We are living on a purely vegetarian diet of two meals a day. The people are astonished at the way we have stood the change of climate. We have never worked harder than since we came here, and we actually stand the heat better than many of the natives do.
We are teaching scrubbing, sweeping, cooking, and sewing in the school; for we have found many mothers and sisters who cannot sweep or scrub their own floors, or make a child’s garment. But now a keen interest is being shown in these things, and great advancement is being made.
We are glad we are here, because we are needed, and because we can do good. We know no such thing as homesickness or fear, although we realize our danger as our fellow workers fall about us. We feel sure the Lord has brought us to this place, so we hope to live and labor until the work closes in triumph; but if we fall, we want to be at the front with the armor on. W. A. SWEANY.
IOWA
By L. F. Starr
We praise the Lord for the opportunity of speaking a few words in regard to the work in Iowa. Since our last Conference meeting, although many changes have occurred among us, we can say that the work in Iowa is onward. For a long while it was felt that a change must take place among this people. In “Testimony for the Church,” No. 32, page 64, is a statement which reads as follows: “This church will never prosper until the members commence the work of reform in their own hearts.” We believe that this has been true for a long while with this people, and we hail with delight this work of reform. When every Seventh-day Adventist will reform heart and soul, the work of God will move onward as we have never seen it go. While we are living in days of peril, when men’s hearts are failing them for fear, “and for looking after those things which are coming upon the earth;” while iniquity abounds on every hand, and the love of many is waxing cold, God calls upon His people to awake, put on the whole armor, and give the message that is meat in due season to the household of God. Our work is to be an earnest one. We are to be filled with the same spirit and earnestness that those possessed who carried the heavy burdens in the early history of our work. They were men and women who were not afraid to sacrifice for the cause of God. This has been true of all reformers.
During the fall, we held four camp-meetings. At these meetings the message that was due for these last days was set before the people. Many of the fathers and mothers in Israel rejoiced to hear the message preached that Jesus is coming in this generation. They said the preaching of the word had the ring to it that was in the work in the early days of the proclamation of the Advent message. One hundred and thirty-five, who were bound in sin, came forward to enlist in the army of the Lord, and twenty-eight were baptized. Since then, we have held three general meetings, besides visiting among the churches. One hundred and four young people have given their hearts to the Lord for the first time, and twenty-one backslidden ones have made a start once more to go through with God’s people to the kingdom. Thirteen were baptized. Wherever we go among the churches, we find the people willing to take a definite stand in favor of reorganization.
We have no discouraging word to offer as we see the work from day to day. While we are not satisfied with the past, we want to press onward, and be ready for the soon-coming King. If the truth which we profess to believe is the truth of God and the last warning message, it is necessary that God’s people show it in their lives. The world and worldly principles have been creeping in, but we believe that there are better days before us.
The church-school work is making advancement, and the fathers and mothers are getting interested in the education of their children.
May God help us all to be ready for the soon coming of our blessed Lord. L. F. STARR.
HELP NEEDED IN TRENTON, N. J.
By H. W. Cottrell
The testimony to the church militant, written in 1856, is: “I saw that when the message shall increase greatly in power, then the providence of God will open and prepare the way in the East for much more to be accomplished than can be at the present time. God will then send some of His servants in power to visit places where little or nothing can now be done; and some who are now indifferent will be aroused, and will take hold of the truth.” — “Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. I, page 149.
Many people are watching every omen to see a literal fulfillment of this word. Simple, trusting faith that the message will return to the densely populated East with heavenly power, rejoices hearts, and solves many a difficult problem. One problem ever pressing for solution is, How will the busy multitudes in our great cities hear the special message of reform? When the servants of the Lord are willing to let the Lord work, then it will be with power. We can hear the “sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees,” so we are sure the Lord has gone out before us.
The work that has been done, and that is still being carried forward, in New York City, through Elders Franke and Haskell and their co-laborers, is certain evidence of the leading hand of the Lord. Seventy or seventy-five persons took their stand for the truth under the labors of Elder E. E. Franke, at Trenton, N. J., during the summer of 1901, and they have been organized into a church. Elders Daniells, White, Brunson, and Sister White, also the writer, have visited them, and found them to be a noble company. In the early days of the Church, when the Lord was accomplishing a great work for the people, Satan began waging a warfare of persecution against the advocates of unpopular truth. So it is to-day. There appears to be a determined effort on the part of many in Trenton to crowd out or crush out, and, if possible, destroy the hold present truth has on the people of that city. No hall of sufficient size to accommodate the people who desire to hear the message can be secured for either influence or money. At present the company have the use of a small hall, scarcely sufficient to accommodate our own people for Sabbath services; and as I understand, they cannot secure even this hall for any other day. So you see they are entirely shut out from doing aggressive work. This appears sad when so many people are anxious to know the truth. They have possession of the present hall under written lease, but are holding it under strong protest. The lease expires in the spring, and they have already been assured that they cannot hire it longer. The question naturally arises, What will they then do, even for a place for Sabbath service sufficiently large to accommodate their present membership? This question was considered and quite thoroughly discussed at the recent Conference held in New York City, when the following proposition was indorsed by the Conference: “That Elder H. W. Cottrell make an appeal through the REVIEW AND HERALD for donations to the amount of seven thousand dollars, to be used for building a church in Trenton, N. J.” So I need offer no apology for this article.
The condition of affairs at Trenton, with seventy or seventy-five persons who have recently come to the faith, and have united with us as a people, and with prejudice so strong, that money will not induce hall-owners to let their halls, must appeal to the hearts of all. The better judgment of all lovers of the message must certainly respond to the plea that money be secured at once, and a church edifice erected there by the time the expiration of their lease excludes them permanently from their halls. Are there not persons scattered here and there throughout the United States who would esteem it a privilege to donate five hundred or one thousand dollars each toward this proposed enterprise, which will be of great aid in permanently establishing the work of reform in the densely populated eastern part of the United States?
The message must return East with power. The teeming multitudes here know but little of the special message of reform and of the soon coming of Christ. In the near future, money will not be worth a great deal to those who are now laying it by. Let us hear from those who are ready to assist in raising this specified sum of money. Send the one hundreds, fifties, twenty-fives,—any sum the Lord tells you to send,—and enough of them will accomplish the work. Money should be remitted by check, draft, post-office or express money order to George W. Palmer, treasurer of the Atlantic Union Conference, South Lancaster, Mass., who will forward you a receipt for your money, and we will see that it is applied as already mentioned.
H. W. COTTRELL,
President of the Atlantic Union Conference.
From Canada to California: Missionary Travels and Health
By A. C. Bourdeau
FROM CANADA TO CALIFORNIA.
When I reported last, I was in Montreal, Quebec. Eleven had been baptized and a church of twenty-two members had been organized. Mrs. Bourdeau and her daughter, Miss S. P. Andrews, were earnestly and zealously aiding in the work. A good foundation was being laid in the advancement of the cause of truth. Some were deciding to obey, and several were drawing near to us. Nevertheless, it was evident that the cold winters and the severe exposures that we endured were having a deleterious effect upon our health. But a severe fall that Mrs. Bourdeau received in the night while caring for the sick, injured her seriously, and helped to fasten fatal disease upon her. My strength was also failing and my lungs seemed to be in a precarious condition; hence we concluded to return home before another cold winter would fully set in. I began to do manual labor and to exercise in the open air, which seemed to benefit me healthwise. I also tried to do errands for the Master, as the way opened; and Mrs. Bourdeau availed herself of the sanitary means that she had at hand in Battle Creek, Mich. At the same time she was heartily and practically engaged in doing missionary work—writing letters and sending literature to interested persons, caring for the needy, and waiting upon the sick and dying—until the last day that she was upon her feet.
After her decease I decided to spend some time in California, trying to do what I can, under the blessing of God, for the restoration of my health, and come up to the help of the Lord against the mighty in always casting my influence on the side of77Lord and of His glorious cause. My trust is in the ROCK OF AGES, and I am of good courage in the Lord. A. C. BOURDEAU.
TRINIDAD, WEST INDIES.
We take from the Mirror, a daily paper published at Trinidad, West Indies, the following account of an event of great interest and satisfaction to the little company which the Third Angel’s Message has called out in that place. It is printed under date of January 13:—
“Thursday last was a red-letter day for the Adventists of this district, the occasion being the laying of the foundation-stone of their chapel in Jubilee Street. In the absence of Elder A. J. Haysmer, superintendent of the Adventist mission in the West Indies (who has not yet arrived, owing to his being quarantined), Elder W. G. Kneeland, of San Fernando, assisted by Elder Enoch, conducted the ceremony. There was a large number of persons present, including every denomination in the district. A large party of Adventists from the city and other places attended the ceremony. Among those present were Mrs. and Miss Crowther (family of the deceased Elder Crowther), Mrs. Kneeland, Mrs. Enoch, Brethren Adamson Matthews, Grimshaw, Garnes, Greenidge, and Dasent; Mrs. Chase, Mrs. Briggs, Mrs. Grimshaw, Mrs. and Miss LeGan, etc.
“Shortly after 2:30 P. M. the ceremony began with the rendering of songs by the choir, Miss Crowther presiding at the organ. After the songs Brother Matthews offered a prayer, imploring God’s assistance in the work which they had so faithfully begun. Then followed some Scripture reading by Elder Enoch, after which the choir again rendered more songs. Elder Kneeland, in the course of an address, alluded to the object of their meeting, expressing regret on account of the unavoidable absence of Elder Haysmer, and the absence of the clergy of other denominations, who were invited to attend. He next stated that their object in coming to this district was not to wage war against other churches, but against their common enemy, the devil. The objects of the Adventists were then explained, and the elder replied to those persons who are wont to call the Adventists ‘Pennyites’ and ‘Saturday-Sundayites.’ He then spoke of the work of the Adventists in the district, and concluded by referring in glowing terms to the late Elder Crowther, who was in charge of it.
“Next followed an address by Elder Enoch, who sketched the history of the Adventists and their work in Jamaica, where they now had fourteen churches. A few songs were sung, and the stone was laid by Mrs. Crowther, widow of the deceased elder, as a fitting memorial of the self-sacrificing work of her husband. Elder Kneeland again addressed the congregation, his principal subject being a eulogy of the late Elder Crowther. The Doxology brought the ceremony to a close. A group of the principal members around the stone was photographed by Mrs. Crowther.”
ST. KITT'S, WEST INDIES.
By Sterrie A. Wellman
From Mission Board Correspondence.
I RECENTLY went over to Antigua for two days. In returning, I took deck passage on one of the Quebec line boats. I sat down to read “The Story of Daniel the Prophet,” but had hardly begun when the chief engineer came by, and stopping, asked me about the book. I gave him the title, and he became interested, and began asking questions about the prophecies. As we were going over the points in Daniel, others of the officers and passengers joined us. Seeing this, the chief engineer invited me to come down to his room with those who were interested. Not one remained behind, and when we had settled ourselves, I took them through many of the prophecies and other points of Scripture truth, they asking questions meanwhile. Our voyage lasted five and one-half hours, and almost this entire time was spent in the conversation. Of course all were not really interested, but one or two of the number followed me through the entire study, and were anxious to learn more. I promised them some reading-matter for their return voyage. I am sure God has among them some faithful ones.
Our work in Basse Terre is now doing nicely. Our Sabbath-school has doubled, and also our Sunday evening service. The members of the church are doing missionary work among the people.
STERRIE A. WELLMAN.
NEWS AND NOTES
By A. J. B.
Leading Events, Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
— A crusade against “docked” horses is being carried on in Maryland.
— The steel trust now has orders enough on hand to keep its mills busy one year.
— Blizzards in Oklahoma and Nebraska injure the cattle interests in those parts.
— The House of Representatives passes a bill providing for a permanent Census Bureau.
— The Germans are still angry over British efforts to prejudice Americans against Germany.
— A $70,000,000 trust is formed by the consolidation of the glucose and starch firms of the country.
— A railroad will be built between Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland, the trains to run 117 miles an hour.
— The newspapers continue to print what they do not know regarding Miss Stone, the captured missionary.
— The sway of the Dowager Empress of China seems to be complete, the young Emperor submitting to her desires.
— A debate in British Parliament brings out the fact that the Boer war so far has cost England 620,350,000 pounds sterling.
— Since the return of the royal court to Peking, China, $98,000,000 worth of gold and silver bullion have been dug up in that city.
— The ground plans of the St. Louis Exposition grounds are completed. There will be “eight main buildings, arranged in two rows a mile long.”
— The United States will buy the lands now held by the friars in the Philippines, and then “sell the lands at cost to the actual settlers in the islands.”
— Rear-Admiral Sampson will be retired from the naval service, under the age limit, the 9th inst., which happens to be his birthday. He will be sixty-two years of age.
— A Peking, China, report states that “the American missionaries intend to ask President Roosevelt for permission to erect a church on the grounds of the United States Legation.”
— Denmark will not ask the inhabitants of her West India Islands to vote upon the ceding of the same to the United States, until the U. S. Senate ratifies the treaty recently signed.
— J. Pierpont Morgan received a fee of $90,000,000 (in stock) for organizing the great billion-dollar steel trust. During the past year he made $8,000,000 each month, $275,000 each day, $11,500 each hour, or $200 each minute.
— A dispatch of the 30th ult., from Vienna, states that the News Wiener Tageblatt “asserts that negotiations are in progress for the sale of the Philippine Islands to Germany, and that the visit of Admiral Prince Henry to the United States is preliminary to the announcement of this sale.” What next?
— Professor Pearson, of Northwestern University, Chicago, announces his intention of leaving the Methodist Church. Besides disbelieving the infallibility of the word of God, he now states he does not believe in the divinity of Christ. He will join the Unitarians. What a man does not believe will never save him.
— Reports state that, owing to the execution by the British of Scheepers the Boer commandant, “the Boer rebellion in Cape Colony is steadily increasing.” Scheepers was executed January 18, “instead of January 25, as the American press erroneously stated he would be. The resolutions introduced by Mr. Teller in the Senate to the effect that ‘this is a case which certainly calls for intervention of the United States or some other government,’ was four days late.”
— Mrs. Ruth Carney, of Philadelphia, died the 26th ult., aged 108 years.
— Eighty-two new cases of smallpox were reported in London the 31st ult.
— Secretary of War Root approves of enlarging the Chicago River to a width of 200 feet.
— General Viljoen of the Boer army, is captured by the British, near Lydenburg, South Africa.
— Senator Morgan states that the French cannot give a clear title to the Panama Canal property.
— A furious gale on the Japanese coast brings disaster to a fishing fleet, and 200 men are missing.
— The President of the United States will be given full authority by Congress to select the canal route.
— Paderewski arrived at New York on the “Oceanic” the 30th ult., to make an American tour.
— The U. S. cutter “McCulloch” receives orders to join in the search for the lost British cruiser “Condor.”
— The city of Panama, Colombia, rejoices at the possibility of this country’s purchasing the Panama Canal property.
— The seals of the Dowager Empress, looted in Peking, China, were sold at auction in London, the 31st ult., for $1,930.
— Representatives of the Chicago American interview Marconi, by wireless telegraphy, while the latter is eighty miles out at sea.
— The British laugh at the proposition of Holland to end the Boer war. They say that propositions for peace must come from the Boers who are fighting.
— Bishop Coppin, of the African Methodist Church, just returned from Cape Town, South Africa, declares that “the Boers are being exterminated.”
— Two Lake Michigan steamers, the “Atlanta” and “Iowa,” of the Goodrich line, were caught in the floating ice eight miles off Chicago, the 30th ult., and held fast.
— Governor Taft states that within one year the United States army in the Philippines can safely be reduced to 15,000 men. But residents of Manila dispute this assertion.
— Von Alten, the famous German general, is appointed instructor of the Turkish army, by the Sultan. He was considered one of the best-educated officers of the Prussian army.
— The Prince of Wales visited the German Chancellor and the Ambassadors at Berlin, the 26th ult., but “was shown little civility by the public.” He reviewed the Royal Dragoons.
— All of the leading transatlantic steamship lines signed an agreement the 31st ult., “to increase rates fifty per cent on three of the principal articles of export—grain, flour, and produce.”
— A London dispatch of the 30th ult. states that “the reporters at the wireless stations at the Lizard and the Isle of Wight interviewed Marconi, while the steamer ‘Philadelphia’ was ten hours’ distant, 120 miles away. This is claimed to be the record distance.”
— An exchange states that “of the 500 inmates of the Jeffersonville, Ind., reformatory, all young men between the ages of sixteen and thirty, . . . fifty-seven per cent had never attended Sunday-school; eighty-one per cent had no trade, 312 used liquor, and 404 used tobacco in some form.”
— The French Commission to investigate the depopulation of France, held its first session at Paris, the 29th ult., Premier Waldeck-Rousseau being in the chair. The latter stated that “the task was to combat the great infantile mortality, and to increase the number of births, which latter was the most obscure and difficult side of the question.”
— A dispatch from Rome, Italy, dated the 15th ult., appears in the Chicago Tribune of January 27: “The present Pontificate, the Roman policy, France, the United States, and Christian democracy have lost in Prof. Xavier Kraus of Fribourg, in Breisgau, their bitterest and most sagacious adversary.” The lengthy dispatch is written by Kraus’s enemy, and signed “Innominato.” Kraus, it seemed, had his plans well laid to sway the next conclave of cardinals into electing a German cardinal. “Innominato” concludes by saying that his death “takes from the German party an immense force. Nobody knew his subject as he did. His fingering covered every keyboard; his learning was almost unbounded; and as he had a warm heart, an indomitable will, and skilled tact, he was a power. He died an excoriated Quirinalist and a beaten Hohenzollern.” Yet he was a Catholic priest. A. J. B.
NEW ENGLAND SANITARIUM.
We understand that during the year ending Nov. 1, 1901, the total enrollment of patients at the South Lancaster (Mass.) Sanitarium was five hundred and ten. They came “from twenty-two States, besides Canada, and Jamaica, West Indies. Fifteen students at the academy are paying their expenses by working in the sanitarium. During the past year they have been forty-eight major surgical operations, and, including others, eighty-five operations, with not a single death. As high as sixty or seventy patients have been in the sanitarium at one time, and it has been necessary to find accommodations for them in the village.”
