—The Ninth United States Infantry reached Taku, China, July 7.
—The steamship “Rolasia” has reached Seattle, Wash., with $600,000 in Klondike gold aboard.
—The transport “Lennow” sailed from Portland, Ore., with 500 mules and horses for United States troops at Chinese ports.
—The inventory of the personal estate of the late United States Vice-President Hobart, filed in Paterson, N. J., amounts to $2,638,941.
—The China Merchants’ Company has transferred fifteen of its steamers to the British flag, five to the American, and three to the German.
—The Mexican government has named October 22 as the date for the convention, in the City of Mexico, of the International Congress of American Republics.
—Emperor William of Germany telegraphed the commander of the German squadron and viceroys, offering 1,000 taels—$750—to anyone delivering a foreigner of any nationality from Peking. He also offered to pay for the publication of this offer in Peking.
—Twenty-seven deaths from heat occurred in one week in Chicago.
—It is reported that at Kumassi 30,000 Ashantis await the British troops.
—Governor-General Allen, of Porto Rico, arrived in New York City, July 7.
—The British House of Lords has passed the Australian Commonwealth bill.
—Another steamer has left New Orleans, with 1,000 mules for the British army.
—The Chinese army is said to number 1,725,000 men. They have about 900,000 Mauser rifles.
—President Kruger has moved his headquarters to Nelspruit, on the Delagoa Bay Railroad.
—The Kansas wheat crop this year is the largest on record, 37,000,000 bushels having been gathered from ten counties.
—The Silver Republican Convention, in session at Kansas City, Mo., also indorse the nomination of Bryan and Stevenson.
—The czar of Russia has recently signed a decree providing in a large measure for the abolition of banishment to Siberia.
—Dr. Charles F. McDonald, United States consul at Hamilton, Ontario, who died July 10, was the deviser of the postal-money order.
—The British War Office reports the casualties in South Africa since the beginning of the war, exclusive of sick and wounded, to have been 29,706.
—Henry Barnard, one of America’s pioneer educators, and United States Commissioner of Education from 1867-70, died July 6. He was born in Hartford, Conn., Jan. 24, 1811.
—According to London dispatches, Lord Roberts “does not believe the Boer war has ended, and has put a stop to the return of civilians, and ordered mining men back to Bloemfontein.”
—Thirty-five persons were killed, and eighteen injured (nine fatally), by the recent wrecking of a trolley car at Tacoma, Wash. The car left the track on a curve, at full speed, rolling down an embankment.
—It is said that “the sultan of Turkey will this summer celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of his accession to the throne. The occasion will be ‘an official jubilee, and the European sovereigns are already being sounded on the subject.’”
—The Finnish Senate has addressed a memorial to the czar of Russia, “declaring its inability to promulgate the imperial rescript regarding the Russian language in Finland, the limitation of the right of public meeting, and granting the right of Russians to carry on trades prohibited to the Finns.”
—A Chicago man by the name of Peter Nissen successfully went through the whirlpool rapids of the Niagara, July 11, in a boat of his own construction, called the “Foolkiller.” His boat was twenty feet long, four feet deep, and four feet wide. He narrowly escaped being engulfed by the furious waters of the rapids.
—Salvage claims have been filed in the United States District Court of New York, against the steamship “Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse,” for $900,000, for towing her from the burning piers, June 30. What a vast difference between these claims and the small amount that it really did cost to tow the steamer to safety!
—London dispatches report “a considerable Boer success eighteen miles from Pretoria, the capture of a squadron of the Scots Greys and a part of five companies of the Lincolnshire Regiment, and two guns.” This occurred at Nitral’s Nek. Lord Roberts’ dispatch says: “A list of the casualties has not been received, but I fear they are heavy.”
—The ceremonies in connection with the unveiling of the statue to the memory of the Marquis de Lafayette were held in the Garden of the Tuileries, at Paris, July 4. The statue is the gift of the school children of the United States. It was presented to the French nation by Ferdinand W. Peck, and was accepted by M. Loubet, president of the French Republic. Archbishop Ireland also delivered an oration upon the occasion.
—The new Hamburg-American liner “Deutschland,” a few feet shorter than the “Oceanic,” the largest steamer afloat, broke the record on her maiden trip. She crossed from Plymouth to New York in five days, fifteen hours, and forty-six minutes, a record-breaking average of 22.42 knots an hour. She arrived in New York, July 12. The fastest trip hitherto was made by the “Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse” (Cherbourg to New York), in five days, seventeen hours, and twenty-four minutes.
—William J. Bryan was unanimously nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis, Mo., July 5. The platform adopted by the convention “declares imperialism to be the paramount issue; it also declares for the free coinage of silver at the ratio of sixteen to one, and that the Constitution follows the flag; condemns gold-standard legislation, private monopolies, the Dingley tariff, Republican policy in dealing with the new possessions of the country; expresses sympathy with the Boers; calls for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people; demands reduction of war taxes,” etc. The following day Adlai E. Stevenson was nominated for vice-president, by the Democratic convention.462
—The United States battle-ship “Oregon” is successfully floated, and will be docked and repaired in the Japanese port of Kure.
—In 1899 there were built in the United States 2,196 railway locomotives, valued at about $25,000,000; and 480 of them were shipped to foreign countries.
—United States exports to Asia, Japan, Australasia and other islands of the Pacific, in the fiscal year ending June 30, will exceed $100,000,000. In 1893 they were only $27,421,000.
—In the recent religious census of Toronto, “only four persons out of 143,000 wished to be enrolled as freethinkers, two as infidels, five as atheists, and one as a Universalist.”
—According to Bradstreet, the number of failures in business in this country, during the first six months of the present year, was the smallest of any recorded in a corresponding period for eighteen years.
—It is feared that the rye crop in Germany will be almost a total failure this season, and also that the yield will be poor in Austria-Hungary. Last year the rye crop of the two empires was 376,000,000 bushels, and the wheat crop was 288,000,000 bushels.
—A New York weekly says that “as the result of the lynching in Darien, Ga., last summer, twenty-seven negroes are now in the chain-gang, but not one white man; and the town has greatly decayed in population and business, and is not likely to recover for many years.”
—June 30 the public debt of the United States, less cash in the Treasury, amounted to $1,107,711,258, a decrease for the month of $14,897,553. The annual statement of the receipts and expenditures of the United States, for the fiscal year ending June 30, shows receipts of $568,988,948.21, and expenditures of $487,759,171.98.
—The Associated Jewish Charities of Chicago have decided to abolish henceforth all balls, fairs, and charity bazaars, as methods of swelling their funds. They “have resolved to give of their means according to their ability, and promise that their already magnificent philanthropies shall not suffer by the change.” That is both religion and sense.
Owosso Church School Completes Successful First Year
By H. A. Washburn
Owosso.—The church school at Owosso has finished a successful year's work. This was the first effort of the brethren here to establish such a school, and the marked blessing of God attending the work has infused much life into the entire church. Believing that God's work should be placed upon a substantial footing, the brethren built and furnished a good schoolhouse, twenty by thirty feet in size, and employed two teachers. A room for the smaller children was rented in a private building.
These brethren are no better off in this world's goods than are those of the average church. God set his seal of approval upon their spirit of sacrifice and labor of love by converting all their children. Every child in the school took a stand for the Lord upon the first day of the week of prayer, causing the brethren to feel that what they saw on that day was a gracious reward for their efforts. Of the thirty-two children who were in attendance during the year, not one failed to take a stand for Christ, although seven of the children were from families outside the faith. Before the school closed, every child over nine years of age was able to conduct an original Bible reading before the school, upon the important truths of the Third Angel's Message.
The work for the children reacted in blessing upon the church. Many times were brethren and sisters heard to tell of the blessings coming into their own lives and homes from the school. As an important result of the work, the brethren decided to build an addition to their building, more than doubling its capacity; and this addition is already well under process of construction. Many families from neighboring counties, who are without church school privileges, have had the privilege of sending their children to this school, and have written their hearty appreciation of what was done for them.
Surely God's hand is at work, and we shall soon see “a whole army of missionaries raised up to work for God” from among our precious children and youth. Happy is the church that now steps out by faith. H. A. WASHBURN.
Baptisms at Glenwood and Tent Meetings at Centerville
By B. Hagle
Michigan
GLENWOOD AND CENTERVILLE.— May 19 I came to Glenwood to hold a few days' meeting. On Sabbath there was a good attendance, and nearly all the brethren and sisters from the Decatur church were present. Elder Hebner spoke on the importance of baptism. At the close of the sermon, all those who wished to be baptized were invited forward. Eleven persons responded. To our surprise, one sister who had attended our meetings during the winter, but who did not unite with us at that time, was the first one to respond to the call. At the close of the meeting we went to the bank of a beautiful lake, where Elder Hebner buried the candidates with their Lord in baptism. It was a scene long to be remembered on account of the hallowed influence of the Spirit of God. All who were baptized united with the church in Decatur, as there is no organized church at Glenwood. One other sister, who had been baptized previously to this time, united with them.
I next went to Centerville, and held several street meetings. June 4 the tent was pitched. The first week was cold and stormy, so not much was accomplished in the evening services; but we went from house to house, searching out the honest ones; and becoming interested, they began to come to the tent. At present our congregations range from fifteen to seventy-five. During the week the attendance is not large, but Sabbath and Sunday we have a good attendance. One feature of our work is that persons come who are interested. We have a Bible study every afternoon in the tent, and the people come and take part with us. Some have decided to obey the Lord, and keep his commandments. We believe that God has jewels in this place, and we expect to present the message to them until the work is finished.
My wife and daughter and Brother J. C. Brower are helping in the work. We are all of good courage in the Lord. B. HAGLE.
JULY STUDY OF THE FIELD: PART IV.
“In the Land of Honduras;” “How We Can Best Help Porto Rico.”
July 22-28, 1900.
(Text-book, July Magazine.)
DESCRIBE the homes of the poorer classes in Honduras.
Name the capital of this republic.
What can you say of the churchgoers?
Mention some of the products of this country.
What resources have brought Honduras to the attention of American investors?
What gems more valuable than these should lead some to consecrate themselves to labor in this field?
Locate Porto Rico, and give its area.
What are some of its products?
Describe briefly “the people.” What is their idea of true religion?
What is the status of education in this island?
Mention some methods of labor suggested as a means of helping the Porto Ricans.
Obituaries.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
RANSOM.—Died in Spokane, Wash., June 21, 1900, Mrs. Susan Ransom, aged 73 years, 6 months, 19 days. Words of consolation were offered from 1 Cor. 15: 19-26. J. G. SMITH.
CRONKRITE.—Died of old age, June 13, 1900, at Oakland, Cal., John William Cronkrite, in his eighty-fifth year. He was one of the earliest Sabbath-keepers in California, a zealous missionary worker, and one who was always rejoicing in “the blessed hope.” He once had relatives in or near Rouse Point, N. Y., and Medford, Ont. Special memorial services were held at the church in Oakland, June 23. M. C. W.
BOND.—James W. Bond was born in Caldwell, Ohio, March 23, 1840, and died at Healdsburg, Cal., May 22, 1900. Until immediately preceding his death, he had never known a sick day, but quickly succumbed to congestion of the brain. A brief period of respite during his illness was fully improved by him in confession of all sin, and he died with a bright hope. Brother Bond was one of Healdsburg’s pioneers, and a large concourse of citizens assembled at the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer. O. L. TAYLOR.
UNDERWOOD.—Sister Mary Ellen Underwood, wife of Elder R. A. Underwood, fell asleep in Jesus at eight o’clock, on the evening of July 2, 1900, in the sixty-fourth year of her age. Until within two weeks of her death, none of her friends had a thought that the end of her unselfish life was so near. A cancerous condition, which by judicious living and treatment had been held in check for many years, gained the ascendency, and manifested itself in a most relentless manner until death brought relief. Sister Underwood accepted the Saviour in early childhood. In 1864 she heard the great Advent message proclaimed by Elder J. H. Waggoner. Convinced that it was light from God, and true to her characteristic integrity, she at once accepted the message, and has ever remained most loyal to the cause of present truth. She served five years as secretary and treasurer of the Ohio Tract and Missionary Society. In October, 1874, she was united in marriage with Rufus A. Underwood. Just before she became unconscious, she gave most positive and cheering evidence of having a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Elder Underwood, his daughter, and other bereaved ones are glad to know that they will be remembered before the throne of grace by all the members of the great REVIEW family who read this notice. During this trying season they have experienced a most remarkable fulfillment of God’s promises. The writer, who, when a boy, for four years enjoyed the motherly influence and Christian example of our deceased sister, sought to gain and give comfort at the funeral, by speaking the words of Rev. 14:13. W. J. FITZGERALD.
FIFTEEN YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WANTED.
By Francis M. Wilcox
The training class for nurses will begin in the Colorado Sanitarium at Boulder, Colo., Aug. 1, 1900. Fifteen young men and women are wanted to take up this work. The nurses' training school in the Colorado Sanitarium has now been in successful operation for five years. This will be the fifth class received into the school. The course includes a study of two years. First year's work: domestic economy, Bible, hydrotherapy, massage, physiology, gymnastics, general nursing, application of electricity. Second year's work: Bible, surgical nursing, special massage, manual Swedish, diseases and their treatment.
For the first year the nurse is required to give sixty-three hours' work each week, receiving therefor board, room, books, uniform, and instruction. The second year the same amount of time is required from the nurse. In return the institution provides room, board, instruction, and a remuneration of ten dollars a month, and upward according to the value of the nurse's services. The second year the nurse furnishes his own books and uniform.
Those who apply for admission to this school must conform to the following requirements:—
Be devoted to the work of God, and have an earnest desire and purpose to succeed.
Must have good health. None should apply with the hope of making this a means of coming to Colorado for their health. Only those who have rugged health should enter upon the nurses' course.
It has been found that those succeed best as nurses who enter the course between the ages of twenty and thirty-five. This age-limit will be observed.
All must be members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in good and regular standing, and must accompany their application with letters of recommendation from the church elder, or from some accredited Seventh-day Adventist minister.
All will be required to make a deposit of twenty-five dollars, as a fund to be drawn from in emergencies, or for meeting necessary personal expenses.
Let none come to take this course without corresponding with us, and making arrangements. Each one will be required to undergo a satisfactory physical examination, and will be received one month on trial.
Let it be observed that this class opens Aug. 1, 1900; hence any who may desire to enter upon the work should make their application at once. Time will be saved if the items mentioned in this notice are given in the letter, and information furnished regarding the same. Address all correspondence relative to this to the undersigned, care of the Colorado Sanitarium, Boulder, Colo. Francis M. Wilcox.
Wanted: Names of Adventists Not Taking the Review
WANTED, the name and address of every Seventh-day Adventist in your church who does not take the REVIEW. Address the editors.
Postage Rates for Mail to Brethren Farman and Giles
BRETHREN H. J. Farman and H. C. Giles wish those writing to them from the United States to remember that postage on mail sent to them from the United States is five cents for every half-ounce and double that rate for all over half an ounce. Many times they have had to pay fines of from six to twenty-two cents in order to get letters from friends or from our offices. They love their friends, but not their fines.
KEENE ACADEMY CALENDAR.
The seventh annual calendar of Keene Academy is now ready for distribution, and will be sent free to all who will send their address to C. C. Lewis, Keene, Tex. Students, especially, who went away before the calendar was ready, are invited to write for as many copies as they can use to good advantage. As each calendar marks in its changes the progress of a school, many will be interested to see a copy of this number.
ANOTHER EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY.
Do you know that the Sanitarium Medical Missionary Training-School has for nearly two years had a correspondence department connected with it, and sends out lessons weekly to students who are unable to take a regular course at one of our sanitariums? We shall organize a new class this month, and would like to hear from those who are interested. A descriptive circular giving full particulars of the course, also testimonials from those who are taking it, will be furnished, free, on application. Address Correspondence Department, Medical Missionary Training-School, Battle Creek, Mich.
DEMORALIZATION OF AMERICAN YOUNG MEN.
By A. O. Tait
W. S. Sadler, who is connected with the Chicago Medical Mission, and is well known to most of the readers of the REVIEW, is furnishing a series of articles for the Signs of the Times, on the general subject of “The Demoralization of American Young Men.” These articles are exceedingly interesting, and are profitable for everyone to have in these times. Are you using the Signs in your missionary work? If not, these very articles might furnish you an opportunity to interest persons whom you could not reach otherwise. Write to the undersigned, Oakland, Cal., for full particulars concerning them. The best particulars can be had by subscribing for the paper—$1 a year. If you can not take it for a year, take it for six months at 50 cents, or three months at 25 cents.
A. O. Tait.
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1900.
By L. A. Hoopes
DISTRICT ONE.
Virginia, Richmond, Aug. 9-20
Vermont, St. Johnsbury, Aug. 16-27
Maine, Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
New York, Lyons, Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
West Virginia, Sept. 13-24
DISTRICT TWO.
Mississippi, Columbus, July 24-31
Carolinas (local), Greensboro, N. C., July 19-29
Alabama, Fruithurst, Aug. 2-12
Georgia, Norcross, Aug. 10-19
Carolinas, Asheville, N. C., Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Tennessee River, Sept. 6-16
Cumberland Mission, Harriman, Tenn., Sept. 14-23
DISTRICT THREE.
Michigan, Ionia, Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Ohio, Dayton, Aug. 15-27
Illinois, Kankakee, Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Indiana, Sullivan, July 19-29
Indiana, La Fayette, Aug. 16-26
Indiana, Muncie, Sept. 13-23
DISTRICT FOUR.
Nebraska (local), Oxford, Aug. 28 to Sept. 2
Nebraska (State), Seward, Sept. 18-23
DISTRICT FIVE.
Texas (State), Dallas, Aug. 2-12
Kansas (local), Stockton, July 26 to Aug. 5
Kansas (local), Clay Center, Aug. 9-19
Kansas (State), Emporia, Sept. 20-30
Arkansas, Booneville, Aug. 9-20
Missouri, Kansas City, Aug. 16-27
Oklahoma (State), Oklahoma City, O. T., Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Colorado (State), Denver, Sept. 6-17
Colorado (local), Grand Junction, July 26 to Aug. 1
DISTRICT SIX.
California, Long Beach, Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Montana (local), Red Lodge, Aug. 16-26
Montana (local), Bitter Root, Woodside, Aug. 30 to Sept. 9
Upper Columbia (local), North Yakima, Wash., Aug. 9-19
Utah, Salt Lake City, Aug. 15-22
Announcement of later meetings will be published in due time. Particulars as to the time and place of holding State and local camp-meetings should be sent to the undersigned as soon as definitely planned. L. A. HOOPES, Sec. Gen. Conf.
Illinois Conference Annual Meeting at Kankakee Camp-Meeting
By N. W. Kauble
THE annual meeting of the Illinois Conference will be held in connection with the State camp-meeting, at Kankakee, Ill., August 28 to September 2. Delegates should be present August 28. N. W. KAUBLE.
MISSOURI CAMP-MEETING.
By W. A. Hennig
For several years there has been a call for a camp-meeting in Kansas City. The two main reasons why the annual meeting has not been held there within the last five years, were the situation and the lack of a good location in the city. This year we have secured a good location, and hope for good railroad rates. Kansas City, being the center of thirty-eight railroads, is one of the most accessible cities in the State. The expense in reaching the grounds will not be as much to our people as it was last year. There are many reasons why we should hold the meeting there this year, not the least among which is the fact that now is the time to warn the large cities. All should plan to attend, to receive good and do good.
W. A. Hennig, Pres. Conf.
ILLINOIS, NOTICE!
By N. W. Kauble
The Illinois Conference has made arrangements to hold its annual meeting in Electric Park, Kankakee, Ill. The grounds are interspersed with beautiful shade trees, and have an excellent sod. Street-car lines from the depots carry passengers to the grounds for one fare. Reduced rates on the certificate plan have been granted on all the railroads of both the Central and the Western associations.
The grounds are lighted with electricity. Everything is being done that can consistently be done for the comfort of the people and the success of the meeting.
From the General Conference, Elders Irwin, Breed, and Haskell will be present to counsel and assist in the meetings. This meeting means much to the Illinois Conference, and God calls upon his people to come up to this annual feast. Plan to attend, brethren and sisters, even if it requires a sacrifice.
N. W. KAUBLE.
AN IMPERATIVE NEED.
By N. W. Allen
AT this very time we have a few aged and infirm brethren of most worthy character, who have had misfortune befall them, and are now reduced to the most needy condition. Application has been made to have them placed in the Old People's Home at Battle Creek. But that institution seems to have many more applications than it can supply. We have a very worthy family of three, consisting of an aged father, whose health and mind are impaired by age and adversity; a mother, of gentle and sweet disposition, of deep Christian experience, but feeble in health; a middle-aged daughter, broken in health, but intelligent and cultured. These children of our Lord are now in one of the large cities of our District, reduced to abject want, and their lives appeal to the sympathies of those more favorably situated.
Is there a home in some family where these can be cared for at reasonable cost, or until some permanent home can be provided? A farm with comfortable buildings is needed in this District for a home for this class of our brethren.
Has some one the land, others the money, others horses, implements, and other needed supplies, to make these unfortunate brethren and sisters comfortable during their remaining days? I shall be glad to hear from those who are kindly disposed toward making a home of this kind. Meanwhile, these persons will need to be cared for; and any sum, however large or small, will be gladly received, and judiciously used in caring for these whose distress calls so strongly for aid. All contributions should be sent to J. A. Ford, 243 South Boulevard, Atlanta, Ga. N. W. ALLEN.
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The Nations Are Moving.
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