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Review and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 16.

Life and Health
Earlier text: The Situation in Washington

Field Notes

Elder W. M. Cubley reports two additional converts to the truth at Clyde, Tex., who will unite with the Buffalo Gap church.
A church of thirteen members was recently organized at Oakland, Iowa. Some others are keeping the Sabbath, and may unite with this company soon.
A church of nine members was organized at Decatur, Ark., March 18. It is expected that several young people in the Sabbath-school will be ready for baptism soon.
Five persons have accepted the truth at Shavertown, a suburb of Wilkesbarre, Pa. A Sabbath-school has been organized, with an attendance of over twenty.
Plans have been laid for conducting four tent companies in the East Michigan Conference this summer. A fifth company may be organized before the time of tent season.
A report from Prattville, Mich., where Brother C. P. Hayward is holding meetings, says: “Some have begun to obey the truth, and others have promised that they will obey in the near future.”
The Southwestern Union Record of April 4 says: “Some time ago Elder French organized a Sabbath-school of sixteen members at Thornton. Elder Miller now reports an addition of five to it through his efforts. He expects to return there soon and organize a German Sabbath-school.”
Elder F. M. Roberts reports five additions to the church at Olivet Chapel, Ind.
Brother Isaac Baker reports the acceptance of the truth by seven persons at Ashland, I. T.
A report from Senjen, Minn., says: “Another whole family, consisting of two old people with their grandson, are keeping the Sabbath; also a mother in another family, and her husband is deeply stirred. Others are in the valley of decision.”
Reporting from Sutherland, Iowa, Brother C. W. Hollingsworth says: “We have been greatly encouraged by seeing a few precious souls walk out and obey God.” A Sabbath-school of fourteen members, seven of whom are adults, has been organized.
Elder H. J. Farman writes of the work at Lynchburg, Va., under date of April 6: “Last Sabbath was a good day for us. Our quarterly meeting was attended with much of the blessing of God. Four were baptized and added to the church here; others will be soon, we hope.”
Elder John F. Jones, who is holding meetings in Cumberland, Md., reports: “At this stage of the meeting some souls are keeping the Sabbath. If all who have expressed their convictions obey, we may reasonably expect five or six to be added to this company in the near future.”
Writing under date of March 31, Brother Eugene A. Brown, of Phoenix, Ariz., says: “A largely signed petition to the city council of Phoenix for a Sunday ordinance, a few months ago, was ignored by that body, several of whom have sound ideas on the separation of church and state. The recent legislature was also lobbied in favor of religious legislation, but would not yield to the pressure.”
Elder Byron Hagle says in a recent report from North Liberty, Ind.: “The quarterly meeting was well attended, some taking part that had not for years, and others for the first time. A sister who had been suffering for years asked to be prayed for; the Lord heard, and she was healed immediately. Two persons were baptized, and two more are awaiting baptism. Eight souls were added to the church. Two thousand tracts were ordered, and four subscriptions taken for the REVIEW.”
The church at Hazleton, Mich., has been greatly benefited by a recent revival effort conducted by Elder Stureman. A report of the meeting says: “Souls have been converted, and backsliders have been reclaimed. The meeting Sabbath, April 1, was a very precious season, and the Lord came in with great power, and nearly the whole church consecrated themselves anew to the service of God. Two dear souls gave their hearts to God for the first time, and two that had left their Father’s house returned. In all, four or five wanderers have returned to the fold.”

A Model Garden

WE have tried to give to every child below the eighth grade some piece of ground which should be entirely his for this summer. He has chosen what he wanted to plant, has himself done the entire work of planting, will have the entire care of it during school, and will get all the products to dispose of as he likes. By this means he reaps the result of his own labors as directly and immediately as if he were making something in wood; only in this case his product depends not upon his own efforts alone, but also upon the closeness with which he makes them conform to the laws of nature.
Besides these individual beds, each grade has a large bed of some product upon which the class works together. The object of these class beds, is, first, to furnish an illustration of the growth of the staple products of the country; second, to make experiments in their cultivation. The planting is generally preceded by some study of the best method to use. A careful record is made of what is done, and the results obtained in the fall are noted and recorded. Sometimes two ways of doing a thing are tried, and their results compared. We hope that the records thus made will prove of value to future classes in showing the best procedure for our particular soil.
We use all or most of the products of these beds in our school work. Last year, for instance, the third grade grew tomatoes, and in the fall made them into pickles. The kindergarten grew popcorn, which was used at Christmas. The fifth grade grew flax, which they rotted and hackled and prepared for spinning. It had got too brittle, however, to be spun, probably because it was too old when cut. They have another bed of it this year.
The sixth grade grew sugar-beets, and tried to extract and refine the sugar. Now, the extraction of sugar from sugar-beets is a matter of some difficulty. Slicing the beets, soaking in water, and boiling down is easy enough, thus making a molasses, sweet but black and ill-smelling, and tasting disagreeably of the beet. For two years we have experimented in getting rid of these undesirable qualities. We have not succeeded yet, but our hopes were never higher. This year we have planted more sugar-beets than ever before, and while we are not taking orders for sugar, we expect to obtain some which will be edible, if not marketable.—Selected.

Maps

By Gottfried

PERHAPS this is old to some of us; to me it is new, and very successful. Too often we read or hear of some new device, and pass it by because it does not sound successful. Try this one, and you will not be disappointed.
Mimeograph or hectograph an outline of the United States, or Europe, or whatever you are studying. Put in the rivers, but nothing else; no States, countries, or political divisions of any sort. If you are economical, use both sides of the paper. Ordinary foolscap does very well. Now give one to every member of the class, and tell him to draw in the States, having his book open before him. The rivers will be of considerable assistance to him in this, and he will be encouraged to find what a presentable map he can make.
These can now be used in any number of ways. Have him close the book, and write in the names of the States from memory. Areas may be shaded to show population, wheat area, coal area, cotton, sugar, stock, and so on. Rainfall may also be shown. Cities may be located, also mountains, lakes, railroads. Capes and bays may be named; in fact, the exercises are endless. When one map is entirely filled, turn over and fill the other. Then give out a fresh set, and work on something else. The labor of hectographing takes half an hour, and there the work for the teacher ends.
By working in this way, the children learn more than from all the traced maps they could make, and they enjoy it too.—Gottfried.

Two Errors in Bible Study

Two opposite errors beset the student of the Scriptures,—the tendency to take everything at second hand from others, and the refusal to take anything from others.—Spurgeon.

Christian Education

By L. A. Hoopes; Frederick Griggs

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference. L. A. HOOPES, Chairman, FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary.

A Mutual Aid Society

By F. G.

THE Educational Department of the REVIEW should do something more for our schools than simply to enunciate the principles of Christian education. These are, of course, of prime importance, and there can be no effective work done without a thorough understanding of them. A constant discussion of these principles is necessary to their understanding, but we need also to have the principles applied before we can fully understand them, or at least before they are of any practical benefit. So we believe that more attention should be given to the consideration of the practical application of the principles of Christian education. To this end it seems that a union of effort in the nature of a mutual aid society might be most beneficial.
We have several hundred teachers who have been and are wrestling with the problems which the principles of Christian education present, and who have worked out to quite an extent a successful solution. We shall be pleased to present questions asked by those who feel a need of help in a definite direction, and the answers which others might give to these questions. Besides these questions and answers, many of the teachers could write short suggestive articles of a most helpful nature. In these articles the actual experience could be told. As an illustration of these articles, attention is called to the following selected articles: “A Model Garden” and “Maps.” Two other similar articles will appear later. Articles of similar nature and length which have a distinct bearing upon our peculiar problems will, it seems to us, be of much benefit. If all will be willing to give as well as to take, our whole educational work may resolve itself into “A Mutual Aid Society.”
F. G.

Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association

By H. W. Cottrell

THE first meeting of the members of the corporation known as the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association are called to convene at 11 A. M., Wednesday, May 10, 1905, in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., for the transaction of business pertaining to said corporation.
The members of this corporation consist of the executive committees of the following-named conferences: General Conference, Atlantic Union, Chesapeake, Virginia, West Virginia; the Board of Management of the evangelical work in the District of Columbia, and the Board of Trustees of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association.
By order of the trustees,
H. W. COTTRELL, President.

Notice to Those Expecting to Attend the General Conference

By I. H. Evans

ALL persons who desire to be furnished with accommodations during the coming General Conference to be held at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., from May 11 to 30, who have not already done so, should write to J. S. Washburn, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C., at once. Accommodations will be supplied to all who write. Those who fail to comply with this request must not be disappointed if they are not provided with accommodations.
Tents will be furnished at the following rates:—
A 12-x-14-ft. tent, with two cots, two pillows, two comfortables, or a thin mattress and one comfortable, tin wash-basin, cup, water pail, and two chairs, will cost $9. The same with four cots, four pillows, four comfortables, four chairs, etc., will cost $11.
Rooms will be furnished for some at the same rates. All rooms engaged in private houses will be paid for by those occupying the same, and will cost from two dollars to five dollars a week, according to the accommodations.
All persons should bring sheets, pillow-cases, all extra blankets wanted, toilet soap, towels, curtains for partitioning the tents, etc.
Board will be furnished at twenty-five cents a meal for breakfast and dinner; evening lunches will be served on the European plan.
A lunch-counter will also serve lunches during each meal hour, on the European plan.
All those who will require fire in their tents are requested to bring oil-stoves if convenient, or they can be supplied here at user's expense, if the committee is notified in advance.
Any one occupying a tent can board himself if he chooses. Those occupying rooms will not be expected to do any cooking in their rooms.
A store will be opened where breadstuffs, fruits, nuts, vegetables, etc., can be secured at market prices.
Baggage will be transported to or from the grounds at the following rates each way:— Trunks to or from Washington........$.50 Hand-bags to or from Washington.....25 Trunks to or from Takoma Park Station .15 Hand-bags to or from Takoma Park Station .................... .10
All will be allowed to take their hand-baggage on the street-cars.
Let every delegate read and preserve this notice.
In behalf of the committee, I. H. EVANS.

Current Mention

— Two earthquake shocks were felt at Avellino, Italy, about thirty miles from Naples, April 9, 10. At Nyons, France, a shock occurred April 11. All were of considerable severity.
— Reports from the section of northern India visited by the recent earthquake, state that the loss of life by the catastrophe reaches the number of 20,000.
— According to news received at St. Petersburg, dispatches from Manchuria indicate that the belief prevails there that a revolt will soon occur against the Chinese dynasty, and that it is being promoted by Chinese liberals.
— Traffic in the Simplon Tunnel, the longest bore in the world, was inaugurated on April 2, when from the Swiss and Italian sides the first trains passed through, meeting at the center, where was an iron door, originally designed to prevent the overflow of a torrent of hot water, and which on the occasion of the celebration was opened for the first time. The Italian train was lighted part of the way by miners carrying lanterns. The door was finally knocked down amid frantic applause, and cries of “Long live Switzerland!” and “Long live Italy!” The Italian bishop, Noveara, embraced the Swiss bishop, Sion. The latter then preached a short sermon, and blessed the tunnel.
— The expected naval battle between the fleets of the Russian and Japanese admirals off the Chinese coast is not yet reported to have taken place, though the news of such an encounter is daily expected by the civilized powers, who are watching the outcome of the contest for the mastery on the sea with intense interest. It is believed the coming battle will be the greatest naval battle in the world’s history, and one of the most momentous in its results. The fleets are believed to be about evenly matched in point of strength, though the advantage appears to be with Admiral Togo on account of the superior speed of his ships, the Russian ships having been so long at sea as to be retarded by the accumulation of barnacles under the water-line. The Russian fleet preponderates in battle-ships, while the Japanese excels in armored cruisers, which are but little inferior to battle-ships in general efficiency. The personnel of the Japanese navy is no doubt considerably superior to that of the Russian navy. Should the Russian admiral win the battle and obtain command of the sea between Japan and the Asiatic mainland, the whole aspect of the war derived from the unbroken Japanese successes would be changed, and the prospect of ultimate victory in the struggle would shift to the Russian standard. Should Japan win, on the other hand, all prospect of Russian success would vanish, and peace, concluded on Japan’s terms, would probably not be long delayed. The Russian land forces are reported to have been heavily re-enforced, and in condition for another battle, which may occur soon. Vladivostock, the only remaining Russian fortress on the Asiatic coast, is being heavily garrisoned, fortified, and provisioned in preparation for a siege.

General Conference Association

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE delegates composing the thirty-sixth session of the General Conference are called to convene at 9:30 A. M., Monday, May 15, 1905, in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., for the transaction of business pertaining to the election of trustees for the General Conference Association, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Michigan, and the transaction of such other business pertaining to the General Conference Association as may come before the meeting.
By order of the trustees, A. G. DANIELLS, President.

Washington Training College

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE first meeting of the members of the Washington Training College is called to convene at 4 P. M., Wednesday, May 10, 1905, for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the meeting.
The members of this corporation consist of the executive committees of the following-named conferences: General Conference, Atlantic Union, Chesapeake, Virginia, West Virginia; the Board of Management of the evangelical work in the District of Columbia, and the Board of Trustees of the Washington Training College.
By order of the trustees, A. G. DANIELLS, President.

Special Meeting of the International Publishing Association

By E. T. Russell; John F. Staby

A SPECIAL meeting of the International Publishing Association will be held at Washington, D. C., during the biennial session of the General Conference. The first meeting will be held May 18, 1905, at 2:30 P. M., and the sessions will continue as long as necessary to transact the business that may be presented at this time. Important plans and propositions pertaining to the future development of the foreign publishing work will be considered. The constituency of the association, and especially the Board of Trustees and Counselors, should be well represented.
E. T. RUSSELL, President, JOHN F. STABY, Secretary.

Review and Herald Publishing Association

By W. W. Prescott

THE members of the Review and Herald Publishing Association are hereby called to convene at 9 A. M., Wednesday, May 10, 1905, in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., for the transaction of such business as may come before the corporation.
The members of this corporation are the Board of Trustees of the corporation; the executive committees of the following-named conferences: General Conference, Atlantic Union, Canadian Union, Lake Union, Northern Union; the executive committees of the local conferences composing the above-named union conferences; and the stockholders of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, a corporation of Battle Creek, Mich., who have duly transferred their membership to the Review and Herald Publishing Association, of Washington, D. C.
By order of the trustees,
W. W. PRESCOTT, President.

_Annual Meeting of the Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association_

By Emma A. Perrine

NOTICE is hereby given that a legal meeting of the constituency of the Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, June 12, 1905, at 3 P. M., in connection with the annual camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists, for the purpose of electing members of the Board of Trustees, and transacting such other business as may legally come before it.
IOWA SANITARIUM AND BENEVOLENT ASSN., Emma A. Perrine, Sec.

General Conference Corporation

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE members constituting the General Conference Corporation are hereby called to convene in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., at 10 A. M., Monday, May 15, 1905, for the transaction of whatever business may come before the meeting.
The members of this corporation are the members of the executive committee of the General Conference, and all other accredited delegates to the General Conference.
By order of the trustees,
A. G. DANIELLS, President.

Obituaries

SOULE.—Died near Owosso, Mich., March 18, 1905, Hiram D. Soule, aged 56 years, 3 months, and 3 days. He was a loving husband and father, and his life was one of self-sacrifice for the good of others. MARY SOULE.
MORTON.—Born at Wray, Colo., Jan. 12, 1905; died Feb. 25, 1905, our daughter, Alice Mildred Morton. Father, mother, and two sisters are left to mourn the loss of their dear one, but not without hope. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder Foreman (Christian) from John 5. URIAS AND FONTINE MORTON.
GILL.—Died at Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 23, 1905, of consumption, Roy Lemaster-Gill in the twenty-first year of his age. About three weeks before his death he gave his heart to the Lord, and gave the clearest evidence of genuine conversion. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Sam. 14:14. R. W. PARMELE.
LINDSAY.—Died at Woodstock, New Brunswick, Feb. 13, 1905, Mrs. Margaret Lindsay, aged 100 years, 4 months, and 13 days. She accepted the third angel's message in the State of Maine several years ago. After the death of her husband she came to Woodstock to live with her sister, whom she outlived. Her nephew and nieces carefully provided for her till the last. She greatly loved the precious truth. It was my privilege to visit her about three months before her death. Although suffering intensely, her mind was quite clear, and her trust in God was great. We believe Rev. 14:13 to be true of her. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Kearney (First-day Adventist). W. R. ANDREWS.
DOWNS.—Died at the home of his parents, E. C. and J. G. Downs, of Muskogee, I. T., Paul Ballinger Downs, aged 9 months. If faithful, the bereaved parents will meet their loved one at Jesus' soon coming. F. H. CONWAY.
WELLS.—Died Sept. 26, 1905, Brother Asa Wells. The deceased was a faithful member of the Muskogee, I. T. church. Having witnessed the falling of the stars, he often spoke of that glorious scene and of the blessed hope. F. H. CONWAY.
CHRISTIANSEN.—Died at Cheyenne, Wyo., Feb. 18, 1905, Andrew Christiansen, aged 53 years, 1 month, and 20 days. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Matteson, and labored in the cause of God for several years. His wife, an aged father, and three sisters are left to mourn his death. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Knopf (Congregational). ED. SORENSEN.
TRUMAN.—Died at her home in Lima, Wis., March 19, 1905, after three years of suffering, Mina E. Truman, aged 37 years and 5 days. She was converted and baptized at the age of fourteen years, and became a member of the Milton Junction church. The funeral service was held in the United Brethren church, words of comfort being spoken by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. F. STEBBEDS.
FARLAND.—Died in Moosup, Conn., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Louise Vassar, March 20, 1905, Sister Harriett Farland, in her seventy-seventh year. Sister Farland accepted the third angel's message about eighteen years ago. At that time she was a member of the Baptist Church. She leaves eight children and a number of grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. A. J. CLARK.
CHAPMAN.—Died at Meadow, Neb., March 15, 1905, Brother W. D. Chapman, aged 51 years. Brother Chapman, in company with his sons, was cutting down trees for the sawmill when a broken limb fell and struck him on the head, killing him instantly. He leaves a wife and nine children. The funeral was held at the home, words of comfort being spoken by the writer to a large company of neighbors and friends. The bereaved family hope to meet their beloved one in the new earth. DANIEL NETTLETON.
LAMBERTON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Marshfield, Vt., Feb. 28, 1905, my dear great aunt, Mrs. Cyrena Lamberton, aged 82 years and 11 days. She became a devoted Christian in early life, and only a plain “Thus saith the Lord” was needed to convince her of the Sabbath and kindred truths, which she gladly accepted under the labors of the late Elder A. S. Hutchins and Elder D. T. Bourdeau, about the year 1861. For about seventeen years she stood alone for the truth, then Elder Hutchins and his colaborers held meetings in both Cabot and Marshfield, and her heart was made glad as a goodly number then joined her in keeping all the commandments of God. Ever after she became a Seventh-day Adventist, she had the REVIEW AND HERALD, and always rejoiced at the progress of the work, as it brought the Lord’s coming so much nearer. She used to long to live to see that day, but after the accident three years ago which made her a cripple, she often expressed a wish to rest in the grave for a little season. Through a life of more than ordinary trials and afflictions, she kept her trust in God, and stood firmly for the truth, and we are comforted with the hope that she will have a part in the resurrection of the just. Rev. Mr. Buck (Methodist) spoke words of comfort at the funeral from Isa. 3:10. ALMA M. CASE.

Upper Columbia Camp-Meeting

By A. J. Breed

The next annual camp-meeting of the Upper Columbia Conference will be held May 25 to June 4, at Moscow, Idaho. This camp-meeting is intended to accommodate all the churches in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Later in the season there will be another camp-meeting, which will accommodate the churches of eastern Oregon and southern Idaho. The meeting at Moscow will be held in the city park, near the business part of the city.
We hope to see a large gathering of our people from this part of the conference. There will be no business during the meeting, and the whole time can be given to the spiritual interests of the work. Those having the matter in charge will spare no pains to make the meeting both interesting and profitable to all. A dining tent will be run on the grounds, where meals can be served at a reasonable rate. Hay, feed, and pasture will be provided for teams. Brethren, let no excuse keep you away. Try as far as possible to arrange the work so that the young people and children can have the benefits of the meeting. We expect reduced rates for all those who attend.
We would like to have the churches in the vicinity of Moscow send a few persons to help on the grounds, in pitching the tents and getting ready for the meeting. Watch the papers carefully to see what dates tickets are on sale, and be ready to take advantage of whatever favors the railroad companies may grant. Those wishing tents should write to T. L. Copeland, College Place, Wash. The rent for tents will be the same as it has been in the past.
The O. R. & N. and Northern Pacific Railways both run to Moscow. Those living on either line can purchase tickets direct to the meeting. Ask the agent, wherever you buy your ticket, for a certificate, which will be signed by the secretary on the grounds, and will entitle you to return at the reduced rate. Those failing to secure the certificate will be obliged to pay full fare in returning. Further particulars will be given later.
A. J. BREED.

Notice!

By R. D. Hottel

THE twenty-third annual session of the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Washington, D. C., in connection with the General Conference, May 15-21, 1905. The first meeting will be held May 15, at 8 A. M. All delegates should be present at the first meeting.
R. D. HOTTEL, President.

Notice!

By R. D. Hottel

THE first meeting of the membership of the “Virginia Conference Agency of Seventh-day Adventists, Incorporated,” will be held at 116 South Saint Asaph St., Alexandria, Va., May 18, 1905, at 3 P. M., for the election of trustees, and the transaction of any other business that may come before them. The delegates of the Virginia Conference, in session, compose the membership.
R. D. HOTTEL, President.

Address

UNTIL further notice, the address of Elder D. T. Bourdeau, and that of his wife, Mrs. M. E. Bourdeau, will be 224 Prospect St., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Business Notices

WANTED.—A position as cook, by one who has had many years’ experience in this work. References given. Address W. L. Byes, 115 Hulet St., Fort Scott, Kan.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—Sabbath-keeping man; must be able to haul stone, sand, and gravel. Wages, two dollars a day for the season, probably till November. Church handy. Address G. R. Earl, Milbank, S. D.
FOR SALE.—40-acre farm—35 acres improved, good house, barn, well and windmill, 40 fruit-trees—situated 2½ miles from town. Adventist church and school ¼ mile. Price, $1,000, terms to satisfy purchaser. Address A. L. Gleason, Copemish, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Absolutely pure, unsalted peanut butter, steamed or roasted, 12 cts. a pound in 50-pound lots and upward; cash with order. We pay freight on lots of 100 pounds or over, east of Rocky Mountains. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
WANTED.—A Sabbath-keeping woman wishes position in Seventh-day Adventist home as housekeeper, or companion to invalid or aged, where she can keep her little boy, eight years old. Would prefer place near church-school. Address Mrs. Belle Jones, Ragan, Neb.
FOR SALE.—Turkish bath and treatment rooms in Waterloo, Iowa. Good trade established. Good location for trained nurse or Seventh-day Adventist doctor. Only Turkish bath in city. Present owners desire change of climate. Address 606 Commercial St., Waterloo, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—Two-story 8-room house, with 1½ acres joining school home in Hildebran, N. C.; house has been built only four or five years. A well of good soft water and a spring on place, also a barn. Will give time on half of purchase money if desired. Price, $700. Address, D. T. Shireman, Hildebran, N. C.

Review Subscription Rates

By Editor

We again call attention to the change in the price for three months' subscriptions to the Review to new subscribers, and also to the omission of the two months' rate from April 1 to June 30.
These changes were made on account of the extra expense incurred in enlarging the Review during the General Conference. The rates, therefore, from April 1 to June 30 are as follows: Twelve months, $1.50; eight months, $1; six months, 75 cents; three months, 50 cents.

Spreading the Sabbath Truth

THE agitation of the Sabbath question, growing out of the publication of the “Open Letter” to the ministers of Washington, is still being continued. In its issue of April 1 The Pathfinder, a weekly paper published in this city, has what it calls “a symposium of arguments, pro and con, on the interesting question whether Sunday is the true Sabbath.” In favor of the seventh-day Sabbath it gives “the main points advanced on this side of the question as gleaned from voluminous articles in the Washington Post by Seventh-day Adventist ministers, and from other sources.” It then prints quite full extracts from the “Appeal to Clergy.” As upholding the Sunday institution it quotes a large portion of Bishop Satterlee’s reply to the “Open Letter,” and brief extracts from other writers.
In its editorial on the subject the Pathfinder says: “According to the Old Testament and the commandments, the Seventh-day Adventists and others who contend that Saturday is the Sabbath clearly have the butt of the argument, and it is hard to see how any one who believes in the infallibility of the verbal text of the Bible can justify the substitution of Sunday.” In the face of this admission, however, it proceeds to argue in favor of the present custom of Sunday-keeping, employing some of the usual inconsequential arguments, and closing with the suggestion that Adventists and Jews should take a trip around the world, journeying westward, in order to come into harmony with Sunday-keepers.
Thus the question of the true Sabbath is brought to the attention of many who may not have seriously thought upon the matter, and honest seekers after the truth will note the difference between the plain testimony of the Scriptures and human speculation. We have evidently reached the time when all the people must be brought face to face with the Sabbath issue; and the Lord is employing many agencies to accomplish this result.

Sabbath-School Convention

A SABBATH-SCHOOL convention was held in the M Street church in this city last Sabbath. We hope to give a full report of the meeting in a later issue.

Elder Jones Returns to Battle Creek

ON account of sickness in his family, Elder A. T. Jones requested to be released from further work in Washington, and returned to Battle Creek, Mich., last week.

Upper Columbia Supports Missionary Campaign

THE Upper Columbia Conference bids the missionary campaign Godspeed by appropriating five hundred dollars from its funds for the Mission Board, and by offering one of its laborers for mission fields, the support to be continued.

Our Lord’s Teaching about Money

AMONG the articles in the April number of The Missionary Review of the World is one on “Our Lord’s Teaching about Money.” This is a careful and stimulating study of Christ’s teaching in regard to the use and abuse of money, by Rev. Arthur T. Pierson, D. D.

Philadelphia Sanitarium Developments

IN an article on page fourteen Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, the president of the Board of Trustees, gives the facts concerning recent developments in the sanitarium work in Philadelphia. We are pleased to publish a correct statement concerning so important an undertaking.

Religion in Public Schools

The question of religion in the public schools receives special attention in The Signs of the Times of April 12, and articles upon this issue occupy between two and three pages of the paper. The importance of the principles involved in this movement justifies the Signs in giving so much attention to it.

Bible Training School Special Number

An edition of fifty-five thousand copies of the special double number of The Bible Training School, of which mention was made last week, will be issued. The cover will be printed in two colors, and the price of this special number will be ten cents a copy. Correspondence relating to this publication should be addressed to The Bible Training School, South Lancaster, Mass.

Leaflet on Takoma Park Institutions

By Editor

A LEAFLET of forty-eight pages with cover has just been issued by the General Conference Committee in the interest of the institutions now being established at Takoma Park. This leaflet contains articles of much interest prepared by Mrs. E. G. White, Brethren A. G. Daniells, W. A. Spicer, J. W. Lawhead, G. B. Thompson, Luther Warren, W. A. Colcord, W. C. White, and J. S. Washburn, and Dr. G. A. Hare. Nearly all the articles are quite brief and pointed, dealing with various experiences in removing our headquarters and re-establishing the work here. There are also a few letters of much interest from contributors to the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund. The design of this leaflet is to give to our people such information as will make them intelligent concerning the recent developments in the history of our work, and to present to them an earnest appeal to furnish the means required for the establishment of the institutions to be built here. We hope our people will give serious attention to the matter contained in this leaflet, and that there will be a prompt and hearty response to the call for means. It would be a source of great satisfaction if the amount designated for institutional work here could all be raised by the time of the coming conference. The time now is so short that a united effort throughout the field will be necessary in order to accomplish this. We shall await the result with interest.
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