The annual meeting of the Atlantic Conference was held in Trenton, N. J., September 11-15. The meetings were held in the large tent that was being used by Elder E. E. Franke for evangelistic tent-meetings. There was a fair gathering of delegates from the different churches of the Conference, and all the regular ministers and Conference workers were present. The general workers in attendance were Elders Cottrell and Brunson and the writer.
The business meetings of the Conference were held during the day, and at night preaching services were conducted for the public. Elder Franke had been holding tent-meetings in the city for several weeks before the Conference. This, I believe, was the first series of tent-meetings ever held in Trenton by our people. From the first, the attendance was large. During the Conference the tent, which would seat about a thousand persons, was well filled with what appeared to be an intelligent and deeply interested class of people. Thirty-five persons had already been baptized, and it was estimated that fully as many more were keeping the Sabbath. As I saw the great audience listening to the truths presented, my heart rejoiced, and I could but pray that greater power might attend the preaching of this glorious message committed to us.
The business of the Conference passed off pleasantly and smoothly. The Sabbath-school work was made a department of the Conference, and the canvassing and missionary work received earnest consideration. The ten-cent-a-week plan was re-approved, a thousand dollars was voted to special mission work in New York City, and it was voted to pay a second tithe for mission fields. Elder J. E. Jayne was re-elected President of the Conference.
As already stated, the proceedings of the Conference were pleasant and harmonious from the beginning to the close. The spirit of the Master was present to give “light, breadth, and sweetness.” Not a discordant note was heard during the Conference. Many remarked to me near the close that this had been the most precious meeting they had ever attended. I sincerely pray that Christ shall be recognized as the one true Teacher and Leader of this people.
A. G. DANIELLS.
WORK IN THE .SOUTH.
By I. E. Kimball
Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Berkley, cities of Virginia, are joined as one; and Newport News is not far away. I have labored in these cities for more than four months, and am expecting to remain for months, and possibly years. My family is settled at 612 Sixth St., Portsmouth, Va.
My wife remained to give Bible readings in Wilmington, N. C., for about six weeks after I left that city. She joined me here about June 24. I have now preached in all the Baptist, Methodist, Christian, and Presbyterian churches of the colored people, distributing many hundred books. We have sold as many as one hundred in a week.
I have been preaching from six to eight times a week, and the word has been thankfully received. Many come to us with earnest testimonials of gratitude. We have much reason to thank God, and take courage. We are also using a stereopticon for night lectures on the prophecies. Our lantern works well, and we are able to throw nearly all the prophetic symbols onto the screen. Thus we are preaching the prophecies straight in all these churches, and their reception of the message is more than we expected. Preachers and people listen with rapt attention. I feel assured that this work is according to the mind of God. Sabbath-keepers and believers in the immediate second advent are springing up, and I expect to see them in the future springing as “the grass, as willows by the water courses.”
We have labored not a little in the Seventh-day Adventist churches of Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Newport News. Each of these has had severe trials. Troubles have been fermenting for years. But the Lord is giving victory, and will work out a complete salvation for them. These churches are helping us in our work all they can, and their interest in the work makes this place to me an oasis in the wild desert. I shall be excused for mentioning the Portsmouth church particularly. I have experienced nothing like their sympathy and the substantial help they have given since I began to labor especially for the colored people.
We have, the season through, been planning for colored school work at Portsmouth, and I hope we may open a night Bible school there in the near future. We hope to hold sessions nights, Sabbaths, and Sundays. The navy yard there furnishes work for many, who may thus support themselves while attending the school. Many whom I have met this season have desired to attend—some from South Carolina, some from North Carolina, and many from this place. Such a work will bring additional care and burden upon us, but I hope to see it carried through successfully. I shall divide my time in working for the school and in the churches.
I am now forty years old, and have engaged as an active laborer in the message for twenty years. I can truly say that my health is better than when I began, and my joy in the truth increases continually. I have the most perfect confidence in the ultimate triumph of the Third Angel’s Message.
I. E. KIMBALL.
AN EDUCATIONAL INCIDENT.
By W. E. Howell
A NOTEWORTHY event in the progress of the summer school at Berrien Springs, Mich., occurred Tuesday, July 30, when almost the entire camp of instructors and instructed went out on foot to the large farm recently purchased as a site and field of operation for Emmanuel Missionary College.
The object of this excursion was not for pleasure only, but for the pleasurable purpose of taking an object lesson in the application of correct principles to the cultivation of the soil, and for an inspection of the new farm. In the school, Professor Rogers had given twelve or more lessons on how to till the ground scientifically, how to secure the most practical results from the labor expended, and how to interest our children and youth in an employment which will be a part of their joy in the earth made new.
That all things might be done decently and in order, the school was divided into companies, each with a leader, and these formed into a column, two abreast. The cheerful earnestness in the hearts of all expressed itself in an occasional song as we676passed along the road to the farm, which is about two miles from town.
Halting under a group of magnificent maple trees on the slope of a gentle rise, a garden plot was staked off near by, plowed and harrowed by two young men with the college team and implements, and soon transformed into beds of various shapes and sizes, by busy rakes, hoes, and shovels, in the hands of young men and young women alike—and of some older ones, too.
Dinner, to which the college plum trees contributed a share, was served under the maples at 1:30. Following this repast, a spirited talk on foods was given by Dr. Eshelman, all of whose instruction in the summer school was highly valuable because of its intensely spiritual, simple, and practical nature. Then came the last of Elder Jones’s earnest, edifying talks in the institute and summer school, the purpose—and we trust the effect—of which, was to elevate the word of God to its rightful place in our study and in our lives. With much solicitude he endeavored, on this final occasion, to impress the truth that the faithful study of the Bible will give understanding and ability in any line of work, even when we do not have a technical knowledge of the principles and facts involved.
Our company then started on a tour of inspection over the farm, led by Professor Sutherland. Passing beyond the portion under fruit cultivation, we came to a steep descent into a ravine, or hollow, thickly set on the sides and flat with cottonwood and beech trees, and lighted up throughout its entire length by a winding, sparkling stream of clear water, which, after fulfilling its mission of cheer and beauty and refreshing glory, loses itself in the more glorious artery of life, the St. Joseph River, a little farther below.
Going a short distance up the river, whose bordering flats are planted with corn and fruit, we stood upon the site selected for the school buildings. From this point a pleasing panorama of luxuriant landscape spreads out to the north and east, embellished by the graceful curves of the river, with its heavy fringe of willows and oaks.
A little above this point, we entered “Lovers’ Lane,”—for lovers of God and His works,—skirting along the brow of a deep ravine off the river, sending down a path now and then to one of the many delightfully cool and refreshing springs of crystal water which gave to the town its name, and leading ultimately into what our leader aptly termed “a primeval forest,” composed of a pleasing variety of deciduous trees and shrubs common to Michigan and neighboring States.
Returning home with praise in our hearts and on our lips, rested in mind and body, we felt to thank God for the delightful location and for the promising outlook of Emmanuel Missionary College.
W. E. HOWELL.
OKLAHOMA
By G. G. RUPERT
ENID.—I remained at this place to develop the interest awakened by the camp-meeting. The attendance at our services has been good. Some are now rejoicing in the truth, and others are deeply considering. My courage is good. As I grow older, the truth grows brighter. It is my joy to see souls come to the faith, and be born into the kingdom of God. We think we can have our headquarters at the place of meetings about as well as at the Conference office. Thus we keep the spirit of the work in our own hearts. G. G. RUPERT.
ARKANSAS
By A. E. Field
God has blessed the work in our Conference this season. We have in the last two months organized three new churches. The first one was organized at Cline, July 20; the second at Prescott, August 31; and the third at Batesville, September 12. We praise God for adding His blessing to the effort put forth, and may His good Spirit continue to work with us.
The eastern camp-meeting was held, according to appointment, at Batesville. C. W. Hardesty and the writer arrived there August 28, and found that Brother Watts had secured a nice grove handy to town, and had the tent already for meetings; so the meeting began on time, with a fair attendance. There were about forty of our people present, besides the brethren and sisters in Batesville. As our people began to arrive, it encouraged those who were about ready to take their stand for the truth, and they felt that they would not be alone in keeping the Sabbath. Several took a stand during the meeting, and those who had already done so were strengthened. Our good social meetings had more to do in helping them to take advance steps than any other one thing. All branches of the message had some attention. W. C. Green and wife, from the Little Rock Sanitarium, were present and gave instruction. Most of those present gave their hearts to God. This meeting proved to be a great blessing to the work in that part of the State. The Sabbath-school donations were $3; First-day offerings, $1.52; donations to the Tent fund, $27.50.
Sunday, the last day of the meeting, eight were buried with their Lord in baptism. I remained with the brethren till Thursday, when we met and organized a church of fifteen members. V. B. Watts was elected and ordained elder. There were several who desired baptism, but on account of a rain the rite was postponed to be attended to by Brother Watts. Several others will soon be ready to come into the church. God has surely blessed the work of Brethren Watts and Bender. I rejoice with them in seeing a good church as a result of their summer's work.
Our local camp-meetings have been a blessing spiritually to our people, and to the work where they were held. They have also been a success financially.
A. E. FIELD.
NORTH CAROLINA.
By E. L. SANFORD
Since General Conference I have labored at Kernersville, Greensboro, and Stokesdale; I have also attended a general meeting of the Southern workers, at Graysville, Tenn., and our North Carolina camp-meeting, receiving much of the blessing of God at both of these meetings, as well as in my work. The dear Lord has given me fruit of my labor in each one of these places, and I have had the privilege of hearing many say they believed that what they had heard was the truth. Two joined the Lego church at our last quarterly meeting, and two more have been baptized, and will no doubt join the church soon. Two at Stokesdale have already taken their stand for God. I never before saw nor felt the power of God in my work as I have since our camp-meeting. To God be all the praise. Brethren, pray for the work here.
E. L. SANFORD.
The Skodsborg Sanatorium.
By W. C. Sisley
The Skodsborg Sanatorium is very pleasantly located in the beautiful and picturesque village of Skodsborg, a suburb of Copenhagen. About three years ago, after much investigation and earnest prayer, the Scandinavian Philanthropic Society purchased two good-sized houses, which were built near together on a very fine lot lying between the main drive of the town and the sea. The lot has an east frontage to the sea of about two hundred and seventy feet, and is about one hundred feet wide. One could hardly conceive of a more favorable location for a sanatorium than Skodsborg. From the grounds and the buildings a fine view can be had of the sea, the crown forest of Denmark, and the distant shores of Sweden. Great pains were taken in fitting up the buildings and supplying them with proper facilities for the most effective work.
Notwithstanding the usual trials and perplexities incident to starting an enterprise of this kind with but little capital, the institution has made rapid and substantial progress. In the start there was much prejudice on the part of both doctors and people. The patronage was small, but as the principles upon which the institution was founded became better known, by being presented and enforced by precept and example, prejudice subsided, and the attendance increased rapidly, and it soon became necessary to secure more room. This was done by the purchase of a house and a good large lot directly in front, on the opposite side of the road. On this ground have later been erected a portable house of ten rooms, and a temporary building, which is being used for a gymnasium, a chapel, and a dining-room for the helpers. There are also several tents. At the present time every room and tent is full, besides a number of rooms rented in different parts of the village. The institution is fast outgrowing present quarters and facilities. Something will soon have to be done to provide for the increasing patronage.
In establishing this institution, the management have had to encounter many difficulties. They started with practically no capital, but felt impelled to go forward in what seemed to them the opening providence of God. Friends have been raised up to assist them from time to time, some of whom have given quite large sums of money, or have loaned without interest.
We have just had the pleasure of spending a short time in the institution, and are pleased indeed with the earnestness with which all labor to free the institution from debt. The directors and helpers are of good courage. We believe they have passed through the most critical point of their experience, and feel sure that the experience gained will be of great value to them in the future. So far as we can learn from patients and others, the institution is exerting a strong influence in favor of the truth. The principles of health reform are being set forth in a way to commend themselves to all fair-minded people. The physicians of the country, who were prejudiced and opposed to the work at the start, are now recommending the institution, and sending patients to it. We believe that this institution will be, by the help of God, a powerful medium in opening the way for the work of the Third Angel's Message throughout all Scandinavia.
The Scandinavian Philanthropic Society are endeavoring to do all they can to open up the work in different parts of this field. They have already several small institutions started in different places, which are doing good work. Besides this they have quite a large work at Frederikshavn. The care of these different branches brings a heavy load on the management, especially Dr. Ottosen.
The work the Skodsborg Sanatorium is doing is far-reaching. It is fast gaining the respect and favor of the influential people of Denmark and surrounding countries, which can but help pave the way for the advancement of the message. Seeds of truth, which will bring forth fruit to the glory of God, are being sown by the faithful, earnest workers of this institution. So I say, brethren and sisters, let us rally, and do all we can to help this institution in its good work.
W. C. SISLEY.
THE NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING.
By W. W. Prescott
In addition to the usual number of large meeting tents required for various purposes, there were two hundred and fifty family tents pitched in Lincoln Park, near the city of Lincoln, in which eleven hundred persons were encamped during the Nebraska State camp-meeting. The great drought had not dried up the desires of the people for spiritual food. In addition to the regular laborers of the Conference, there were present, during a part or the whole of the time, Brethren C. W. Flaiz, W. A. Spicer, C. C. Lewis, David Paulson, L. A. Hoopes, D. W. Reavis, D. Nettleton, and W. W. Prescott. There was a spirit of freedom in the meeting from the first, and an evident longing to receive whatever message the Lord had for His people. The great drought of the summer broke on the first Sabbath of the meeting, and there were heavy rains almost every day during the week. One evening the ground was almost flooded, and the large tent was blown down; but the next day's services began with an earnest praise service; the damage was soon repaired, and the work went forward. As the experience needed for this time and work and the abundant provision made for us in the gift of Jesus were earnestly presented to the people, and opportunities were given for souls to give themselves to the service of the Lord, there was a marked response. Many who had departed from the Lord returned to their first love, and others yielded for the first time to the gracious invitation. The unfavorable weather prevented any attendance from the city, except a few on the last Sunday, but a good work was accomplished for those on the ground, and many hearts rejoiced anew in the glorious truth of the Lord's soon coming and the power of His indwelling presence now to save from sin. Eighty-seven were baptized.
From the reports rendered to the Conference the following facts are gathered: membership of the Conference, 2,500; number of churches, 65; number of churches added during the year, 2; number of workers in the employ of the Conference, 47; all the various funds, such as First-day offerings, annual offerings, etc., showed a large increase over the previous year, the donations to missions being nearly four times as large, but the tithe showed a falling off. The Conference had freed itself from debt, and was able to settle with all its workers, and still have a small surplus in hand. The donations during the meeting were liberal, the collection for the Skodsborg Sanatorium being $256.66.
It was voted in the Conference to pay a second tithe for mission work, and to encourage a more general adoption of the ten-cent-a-week plan. The work for the children and youth received special attention, both during the meetings and in the plans for the future. In addition to the usual youth's and children's meetings, special meetings were held in the interest of the church-school work and Union College, and Brother G. M. Brown was chosen as permanent superintendent of the church-school and the Sabbath-school work, and Brother Luther Warren was placed in charge of the organized work for the young people. No changes were made in the usual officers of the Conference. The meeting closed with a general feeling of hope and cheer, and thankfulness for the privileges enjoyed.
W. W. PRESCOTT.
MISSIONARY WORK IN NASHVILLE.
By C. P. Bollman
Publishing books and papers is not the only line of work that is being done here by those connected with the Southern Publishing Association.
A few weeks ago a Workers’ Mission Band was organized, composed largely of the employees of the publishing house, and all work is now done under the supervision of this band.
Cottage meetings and Bible readings are held, families are visited, reading-matter is distributed, the poor and sick are relieved as far as possible with the limited means at the disposal of the band, and public meetings are held.
The band has a thriving Sunday-school in the chapel of the publishing house, and a regular Sunday-night preaching service is maintained in West Nashville, a suburb seven miles distant.
Nashville is a city of about one hundred thousand people, and affords large opportunities for missionary work. The following report submitted, at a recent meeting of the band will give a better idea of the work being done than anything that I could possibly say:—
“Sabbath forenoon, from seven to nine o’clock, visiting the city market, where farmers and gardeners come from a radius of twenty miles around the city to sell their produce. I distribute about three hundred papers at this place each Sabbath, so they have them to read on Sunday.
“At 10 A. M. I meet with the colored Sabbath-school at 415 Woodland Street, and then for church services meet with the white people in the chapel of the publishing house on Jefferson Street.
“From this place, I go nine miles into the country, taking the street car out seven miles, and visit two plantations. One of these plantations belongs to Gen. Overton Lee, a descendant of Gen. Robt. E. Lee. At both of these plantations I leave with the employees papers for about thirty-five colored families. After this I visit a blind colored man, and read to him for about an hour.
“Sunday, 8 A. M., I distribute papers on Jefferson Street near the river, and visit the workhouse, where the chain gang is kept. I usually find about fifty there, both young and middle-aged men, and Our Little Friend meets their needs. I also visit the police station, where I find about twenty, both men and women.
“At 10 A. M. I meet with a colored Sunday-school at Jackson Temple, and teach the Bible class. After this I go to the State prison and teach a class of colored men, usually from eight to fourteen, and supply them with reading-matter. At this same time there is a Sunday-school in which about two hundred take part. At one time I supplied seventy persons with reading-matter, and on the 6th of October I gave out over twelve hundred scripture picture cards, there being that number of convicts in the prison. On this number of cards there were one hundred and twenty lessons on temperance.
“I can use Gospel Herald, Signs, Reviews, Youth’s Instructors, Little Friends, Good Healths, etc. All these are gladly accepted.
“I also visit the home for the aged women, the W. C. T. U. reading-room, and hotels. I would be glad to see the International Sunday-school lessons in the weekly Gospel Herald, as many schools in the country would then take that paper. I also hold two Bible readings each week. I find many destitute families, and a fund should be provided to meet their need the coming winter.”
“R. SAWYER.”
Those who have copies of any of our good papers which they cannot use to advantage can assist in the work here by sending either to R. Sawyer, 1025 Jefferson Street, or to the Workers’ Mission Band, at the same address.
Opportunities for doing good by the distribution of papers are increased with the coming of long evenings, as people have more time to read, and there are fewer attractions on the streets.
Let us have your prayers, sympathy, and co-operation, brethren, and we shall soon rejoice together in the kingdom of God.
C. P. BOLLMAN.
Leading Events of Week Ending October 12.
By A. J. B.
— The Bell Telephone Company's linemen threaten a general strike.
— M. Waldeck-Rousseau, Premier of France, is ill, and will spend the winter in Naples.
— It is reported that General Botha's Boer force is surrounded by British troops in Zululand.
— Charles Kendall Adams resigns the presidency of Wisconsin University, because of poor health.
— Dispatches announce that the Chinese imperial court has started on its return journey to Peking.
— In his speech at Minneapolis, President Roosevelt stated there should be laws governing great corporations or trusts.
— Marquis Ito, of Japan, stated, in an interview at St. Paul, the 8th inst., that Russia is “no longer a menace to the peace of Japan.”
— An anarchist meeting was held in London, England, the 6th inst., in which Czolgosz's act was described as a “deed of heroism.”
— Russia is circulating a paper calling for “a joint protest by the Powers, against Great Britain's conduct of the war in South Africa.”
— A mob of “whitecaps” attacked a crowd of negroes returning from a festival near Lewisburg, Tenn., the 8th inst., wounding fifteen.
— Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, held a conference on the Chinese situation with the President the 9th inst., dining at the White House.
— The temperance committee of the Presbyterian General Assembly plans a campaign to prevent the repeal of the present United States army canteen law.
— The British have been obliged to proclaim martial law in the Cape Town district, Wynberg, Simon's Town, Port Elizabeth, and East London, South Africa.
— The latest theory is that the Sultan instigated the abduction of the missionary Miss Stone, in retaliation for the recent indemnity taken from him by the United States.
— The National Purity Convention met at Chicago the 9th inst., and was in session three days. Delegates from all over the world were present, and many excellent things were said.
— Dispatches from China state that more trouble is feared at Peking. The situation is “intolerable.” The legation quarters appear like a “fortified city,” and the legation guards are said to maltreat the natives.
— M. Santos-Dumont made another attempt, the 11th inst., in Paris to navigate his dirigible balloon. But, “as he was crossing the Seine, an accident happened to the rudder, and he was compelled to return.”
— Habib Oullah Khan has just succeeded his father, Abdul Rahman Khan, as ameer of Afghanistan. The new ameer and his nobles have sworn allegiance to the British. Before his death the old ameer “warned the Afghans against the Russians.” A London dispatch of the 9th inst. states that “the mystery over the death of Abdul Rahman has not been dispelled.” The English in India have confidence in the young ruler of the Afghans.
— A special Mexico, Mo., dispatch of the 11th inst., to the Chicago Tribune, says: “The Sabbath-breaking case was disposed of this afternoon, when Judge Hughes overruled the motion for a new trial, and told the prisoner, Godfrey Wenzer, that he would parole him for one year; and if he worked again on Sunday, he would send the sheriff after him, and put him in jail. Wenzer was convicted and fined twenty dollars for whitewashing trees and scalding a hog on Sunday.” This is but a sample of what is occurring almost every day. And yet, years ago, Seventh-day Adventists were laughed to scorn for saying that such arrests would yet be made in this free country. As already stated, these arrests for Sunday desecration are now so frequent that the Sentinel of Liberty, Chicago, devotes an entire department to brief items concerning those that have occurred during the preceding week.
— About 1,200 Boer prisoners are to be sent to India immediately.
— The total number of students now attending Yale College is 2,750.
— The Chicago anarchist paper, Free Society, applies for readmission to the mails.
— Of the 453,496 foreigners who came to America last year, 130,000 were Italians.
— The Sampson-Schley controversy is still on, popular opinion favoring the latter.
— It is discovered that a Bloomington, Ill., beggar has a $25,000 fortune made by begging.
— A $500,000 fire occurred the 8th inst. in the Peabody Coal Company's Docks, Chicago.
— The universities of Russia have cut down the per cent of Jewish students who may attend.
— Ohio coal operators notify dealers of a 25-cent-per-ton advance in price of coal at the mines.
— Lorenzo Snow, President of the Mormon Church, died at Salt Lake City the 10th inst.
— Owing to the recent floods in the Yangtze Valley, China, 10,000,000 people are homeless.
— Lord Pauncefote will try to bring about a new Nicaraguan Canal treaty with the United States.
— Mark Twain (Samuel L. Clemens) will support Seth Low, the anti-Tammany candidate for mayor of New York.
— President Roosevelt favors a still greater reduction in war-revenue taxes, the amount now collected being greater than needed.
— An anarchist paper, the Agitazione, published in Rome, Italy, has been seized by the police “for publishing a defense of Czolgosz.”
— A Berlin dispatch of the 9th inst. states that Emperor William has instructed the Kiel Yacht Club to challenge for the “America's” cup.
— Herr Panzer, an anarchist editor of Berlin, Germany, will be prosecuted for utterances regarding William McKinley's assassination.
— Another public meeting “to protest against the British war of extermination in South Africa” was held in Chicago the evening of the 12th inst.
— The police and a mob of Porto Cabello, Venezuela, recently attacked a party of sailors from the German cruiser “Vineta,” wounding several.
— The London Chronicle circulates a rumor that Lord Minto, Governor-General of Canada, will resign because of disagreement with his Cabinet.
— Emperor William confers the German-Chinese war medal upon all rulers whose troops participated in the recent operations of the Powers in China.
— Testimony brought out at the Schley inquiry the 7th inst. proves that the “Brooklyn” and the “Oregon” were “almost entirely responsible for the destruction of Cervera's fleet.”
— At a meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria, the 6th inst., a resolution was adopted by the 20,000 persons present, which asked the Bulgarian government to “intervene at Constantinople for the protection of Bulgarians in Macedonia.”
— The Derby Desk Company's four-story building in Chicago was destroyed by fire the 9th inst. The alarm was not turned in until “flames were pouring out of every window,” one hour after the fire began. The policeman was not at his post.
— A Managua, Nicaragua, dispatch of the 8th inst. states that “severe seismic disturbances, probably caused by volcanic activity in the Pacific, raising the level of the ocean, occurred about nine o'clock last night. The Pacific coast of Nicaragua was flooded to a depth of eight feet, and considerable damage was done.”
— The very latest news concerning Miss Ellen M. Stone, the kidnapped missionary, is that her ransom ($110,000) must be paid at once. This country has requested the search for the abductors by Ottoman troops to be discontinued, it being feared that should they be closely pursued, the brigands would kill her. According to the London Spectator, “President Roosevelt and the Washington Cabinet maintain justly that the Sultan is responsible, as it is his misgovernment which provokes and protects brigandage, and they intend to demand reparation from the Porte. It will not be limited, we imagine, to £25,000. The Porte will be required to punish the authors of the outrage, and, as Turkey is sure to shuffle and America is tired of being played with, a naval demonstration is quite on the cards. The Sultan will, of course, yield to the first show of force.” Smaller incidents than this have often led to conflicts of considerable size. The situation, while not necessarily a grave one, is well worth watching.
— All the railroads of the United States agreed, the 7th inst., to abolish all free passes on and after Jan. 1, 1902. This action was taken in New York by a subcommittee representing all the railroads in the Trunk Line Association, the Central Traffic Association, and the Western Passenger Association. It seems that “no exceptions are to be made in the new policy. Even the presidents of the various lines, who have been accustomed to riding where they pleased without paying, will put down their money in the future, like any ordinary traveler, and submit their tickets to the conductor's punch.” This will be a great saving to the railways. A. J. B.
