p. 112 | Review and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 7. (2/12/1901)

Gray Lithograph Company Calendar

WE have been informed that business houses are not sending out calendars this year, as formerly. That may be so. But there is one firm that we can certify is still in business, and that still sends out its calendar: that is the Gray Lithograph Company, of New York City. Their calendar for 1901 is the handsomest one we have ever seen. This is not a return compliment at all: it is the sincere and deserved truth. And yet the calendar is only a sample of the work that this lithographing house does. See for yourself that this is so. Gray Lithograph Company, Gray Building, New York City.

Executive Power Without Legislative Authority

The Philippine-American Civil Commission is framing statutes and making laws under the heading, “Be it enacted by the authority of the President of the United States.” And the president of the United States has no authority whatever to enact anything. The president of the United States is the executive, not the legislative, authority of the government of the United States. In the Philippines he has power to enact laws and whatever else he chooses, because he has an army of sixty thousand men there; but he has no authority to do it. And that is precisely the Roman system of government after the republic had failed.

Bible Text Book

HAVE you a copy of that “Bible Text Book”? It is a good help in many things. And another good thing about it is that it is so made that it easily slips into the every-day pocket, where it can always be handy. Get it. The price is only thirty cents in cloth, fifty cents in leather. Order of your tract society, or of Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich., or of Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal.

Cuba’s Constitutional Convention

THE Cuban Constitutional Convention is proceeding on the supposition that the declaration of the United States that “the people of the island of Cuba are, and of right ought to be, free and independent;” and that the United States “disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island, except for the pacification thereof,” is all true and honestly intended. And the administration is in a peck of trouble to know what to do about it!

One Hundred Thousand Copies Issued

THE eighteenth thousand of “Christ’s Object Lessons” has been issued by the Review and Herald Pub. Co.; and about twenty thousand have been issued by the Pacific Press Pub. Co. Therefore about one hundred thousand copies of that book have now been issued. That is one third of the number required to sweep away the debt on the schools. That is a good sign that the other two thirds will surely follow; and that soon, because this one third has been put through in about four months. That is good. Keep it a-going.

Michigan Congress of Religions

There was recently held, at Benton Harbor, Mich., a three-days’ convention, called the Michigan Congress of Religions. Delegates were present from “nearly all sections of the United States.” Its purpose was “to discuss plans for the consolidation of all the different religious bodies into one universal Church.” Commenting upon the convention and its work, the Christian Advocate (New York) well says: “Such schemes usually originate with persons who have private ends to serve, or are totally ignorant of human nature or the Christian religion. The moment Christians reach such a jellyfish state as this, it will be demonstrated that they hold nothing with tenacity, and can neither defend nor propagate anything with vigor. The congress was originated by a Universalist minister, and the main address of the evening was made by another Universalist minister.”

The Philippine Question and Its Solution

IN an address at Chicago University, John Barrett, who for more than two years has been a spokesman for the administration on Philippine affairs, said that the Philippine “Islands are the political and moral center for the untold millions” of Asia. “To-day we are a part of the Orient.” He said also that “the solution of the Philippine question lies in the one word—men.” Yes, that is easily enough understood; but the greater question is, How many men?

E. A. SUTHERLAND

By E. A. Sutherland

IN the REVIEW of February 4 I asked that any one who would give a home to a twelve-year-old boy, should correspond with me. It has been gratifying indeed to learn of the willingness of so many to make a home for the homeless. I am pleased to say that a home has been provided for the boy. Those who do not receive responses to their communications will therefore understand why.

E. A. SUTHERLAND

MICHIGAN, ATTENTION!

By S. M. Butler

RECENTLY the board of education met at Detroit, and carefully considered the interests of the school at Cedar Lake, Mich. It was decided to make Prof. J. G. Lamson principal and preceptor, and Mrs. Lamson preceptress, and they have entered actively upon the discharge of their duties. Professor Lamson was expected to take a position in the school when it was opened last October, but he was then employed as traveling salesman for the United Typewriter and Supplies Company, who declined to release him until the close of his contract period, which will be the 15th of May, 1901. Recently, however, the company have reconsidered their decision, and consented to an arrangement that will enable him to devote the greater portion of his time to the interests of the school. Elder H. D. Day will continue to act as the business manager, and all correspondence relating to that department of the school should be addressed to him, as heretofore. For information regarding all other matters pertaining to the school, write to Professor Lamson. S. M. BUTLER.

SPRING TERM AT CEDAR LAKE

By J. G. Lamson

THE Cedar Lake Industrial Academy offers to those who desire to obtain an elementary education a three-months' term, beginning February 21 and closing May 15. In many ways this term will be a special one, and every effort will be put forth to give those who attend just the instruction they may need. There will be classes in the fundamental branches; and even older persons, who have not had the advantages of early education, but who have a desire to improve, will find in this school just the place for study.

The academy will be in a better position this term than ever before to carry on the work for which the school was founded. The buildings are comfortable, and several different branches of work are offered the students. Several hundred dollars' worth of tents are to be made, the Field Echoes is to be published weekly, a large amount of wood is to be cut, and any amount of farm work is to be done.

The expense of attending the academy is comparatively small. By faithful labor a reasonable number of hours, the money expense may be reduced to only eight dollars a month, while one may work less and pay more if he desires.

The United Typewriter and Supplies Company, of Detroit, having consented to the writer's release, the academy board at its last meeting asked him to connect again with the academy as principal, and the action was given immediate effect. Elder H. D. Day will remain as business manager, and Mrs. J. G. Lamson will again become preceptress.

Inasmuch as the time is very short till the beginning of the new term, I would like to ask that every person interested in the welfare of the Cedar Lake School make an earnest and immediate effort to send students here. If any who read this item know of youth in Michigan who should have the advantages of a training in a Christian school, I hope they will do all in their power to get such to come. I shall be pleased to have friends of the school send the names of those who might be induced to come; and this, too, is a missionary work, in which nearly all may have a part.

Remember the date of the new term, and be quick to write. J. G. LAMSON, Principal.