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Review and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 10.

The Law of God
Earlier text: Annual Conferences in Montana and Upper Columbia

American Bible Science Association

By B. E. Crawford

An organization known as the American Bible Science Association has recently been formed at Emmanuel Missionary College, the objects of which, as stated in the constitution, are “the study of scientific truth in its relation to the Bible, taking the latter as the basis or standard of authority, and the dissemination of this truth through the press and otherwise.”
At the first regular meeting of the association the president, B. E. Crawford, spoke briefly with reference to the mission of the American Bible Science Association. Among other things, he said:—
“The organization, of which this is the first regular meeting, is unique in character, and a most important addition to the instrumentalities which are being used for the advancement of truth.
“There probably never was a time when science absorbed more of the world’s attention than it does to-day. During recent years great light has been shed upon the world in both science and art. Rapid progress has been made in every department of research. Many important and wonderful facts have been discovered, and placed in printed form before the people. The mysteries of plant and animal life, the composition and structure of soils and rocks, the phenomena of chemistry and physics, the character and movements of the heavenly bodies, and the nature, causes, prevention, and treatment of disease have all had their votaries who have been lifelong students of their chosen subjects.
“With all this earnest search, the truth has come to us mixed with error. This has been due largely to the fact that the Word of God has not been received as the highest authority on every subject with reference to which it speaks. Many of the facts of science are of such a nature that with careful study they can not be mistaken, but these facts have too often been placed together in such a way as to give wrong ideas and erroneous views of the Creator’s wonderful works.
“It was God’s design that the flood of light shining upon the world at the present time should establish faith in the Bible record; but this light, which was given to be a blessing, men have turned into a curse to themselves by rejecting the plain statements of the Scriptures, and interpreting natural phenomena according to a system of their own devising.
“Almost the entire world has accepted the fables of infidelity, though there are here and there bright lights shining steadily through the midnight darkness to guide the anxious, weary traveler on his homeward journey. These lights must be increased in number and brilliancy. Where there is now one, there should be many. It is for this purpose that this organization was formed. That is why we meet together here to study various scientific subjects in the light of the Word of God.
“Before we can give the truth to others, we must know it for ourselves. We have therefore arranged to meet once each month for the careful and prayerful study of one or more subjects. After a thorough consideration and a free discussion of the thoughts presented by the one who has been chosen to lead out in the study, the paper should be written up in good form, and placed before the public through the medium of some suitable publication. Later these papers may be made the basis of text-books on science, or for publication by the association.
“Some arrangements should be made for placing the truth before the children, not only those of our own denomination, but the children of the world at large. The greater number of the nature study books used in the public schools are ingeniously devised fables that lead the mind into skepticism and infidelity. The children and the youth are reading these books with no knowledge of the poison they contain, which is slowly but surely doing its work. In many cases the poisoning process is continued until antidotes are powerless to cure. The old adage, ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,’ is true here as elsewhere.”
Following the president’s address, a paper was read by Frank Wright on “The Creation of Plants.” An interesting discussion followed, and the paper was then referred to the executive committee and the writer of the paper, for thorough revision preparatory to publication.
B. E. CRAWFORD.

Why Not Call Our Schools “Agricultural”?

By H. A. Washburn

THIS query is made with special reference to our intermediate schools, which are generally called “industrial schools” or “industrial academies.”
The writer has learned that in many localities misconceptions of the work and character of our schools have been occasioned by the term “industrial schools.” These misunderstandings have become so pronounced that they have led to the writing of this article.
Among the common penal institutions of our States, there are provided reformatories for criminal boys and young men under legal age. These institutions are frequently designated as “industrial schools.” They correspond to the penitentiaries for men. They are very important, and, in many respects, valuable institutions. Effort is made to have these institutions educational in character, especially in teaching trades.
When our “industrial” schools are mentioned, the impression is often given to those outside our denomination that they are reformatories similar to those established by the States. Consequently parents who would be pleased to secure for their children such training as our schools afford, could they understand their real character, often fail to become interested in our work unless they have very unruly children.
It has been for some time the impression of the writer that a more correct name to be applied to our intermediate schools would be “agricultural schools.” This might have an influence in properly molding the work in the school, as well as convey a more correct impression to the public. We have been pleased to notice the change in the name of the Indiana school from “Boggstown Industrial Academy” to “Boggstown Manual Training Academy.”
It is a fact that there is developing in the United States a wide-spread interest in agricultural schools of secondary grade. There is an increasing call for instruction in the principles of agriculture in the elementary schools, and the establishment of agricultural high schools. Several of these schools have recently been established in some of the States, very much akin to our own intermediate schools. There is truth in the statement of the United States Secretary of Agriculture that “we are, without doubt, in this country just on the edge of a great popular movement” for the establishment of these secondary agricultural schools. God has given his people great light and wonderful principles, which will place our schools at the very head if we follow the light, and we should endeavor to give the world a correct understanding of the character of our work.
H. A. WASHBURN.

Christian Education

By L. A. Hoops; Frederick Griggs

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

Current Mention

—A serious insurrection against Turkish rule is in progress in Arabia, which has in view the establishment of an autonomous Arab state. The insurgents have gained several victories over the Turkish troops.
—The Tageblatt, a Vienna journal, reports an anti-Jewish riot at Theodosia, on the southeast coast of the Crimea, resembling in many respects the Jewish massacre at Kishineff. Forty-seven Jews were killed, and many were injured.
—Judge Charles Swayne, the Florida jurist who was tried before the United States Senate on impeachment charges, was acquitted by that body on every count in the indictment against him, the vote in each instance being almost wholly a party vote. It is a serious symptom if justice in such cases has come to be measured upon party lines.
—Another great general battle is in progress between the Russian and Japanese armies near Mukden, the advantage in which appears to be mainly with the Japanese. Heavy losses on both sides are reported. The Russian commander has been forced to abandon several positions, and is believed to be in a very critical position. A general exodus from Mukden is in progress. The armies occupy fortified positions extending along a front of many miles, and artillery duels are in constant progress. General Nogi, the Japanese commander at Port Arthur, has joined Field Marshal Oyama, and the Russian fortifications, including Putiloff hill, are subjected to the fire of his eleven-inch guns which wrought such havoc at the Russian fortress lately surrendered. General Kuroki is executing a turning movement around the left wing of the Russian army, which, if successful, will oblige the latter to fall back.
—The widow of Senator Leland Stanford, of California, who, with her husband, founded Stanford University at Palo Alto, in that State, and after her husband's death constituted the main financial support of the institution, met death by poisoning in a Honolulu, H. T., hotel, February 28. Mrs. Stanford is said to have gone to Honolulu from San Francisco because of a former attempt upon her life made in January, last, when strychnin was put into some mineral water which Mrs. Stanford drank. The same poison was used in the successful attempt, the medium of its administration to the victim being a bottle of bicarbonate of soda, which Mrs. Stanford was taking as a medicine. It is stated that strychnin and bicarbonate of soda resemble each other sufficiently to be difficult of identification in the form in which the poison was administered. The identity of the murderer is unknown.
—Francis Kossuth, the leader of the Independence party in the Hungarian Parliament, was received February 12 by Emperor Francis Joseph, and granted an interview on the subject of Hungarian independence. He discussed with the emperor the political situation and cabinet crisis in Hungary arising from the coalition of the various minority parties in Hungary with the Independence party and the sweeping victory at the polls in Hungary on January 26, which has resulted in the united opposition parties' being placed in control of the lower house of the Hungarian Parliament. Herr Kossuth declares that it is impossible to govern Hungary now without the help of this united party, or against its wishes. In substance, the Independence party's program is the complete independence of Hungary from Austria as a nation, but Hungary's continuance under the personal sovereignty of the head of the House of Hapsburg and mutual protective unity between the two nations.
—The internal disturbances in Russia appear to be growing daily more serious, and a condition of affairs bordering on actual revolution now exists. The police and military authorities appear utterly impotent to cope with the Terrorist organization, which posts placards, sends letters, and circulates leaflets with impunity. Notices stating that “the sentence of death passed on Sergius Alexandrovitch was executed February 17” were scattered in public places in St. Petersburg. The notices were neatly printed, showing the use of a printing-press, whereas formerly the Terrorists dared only use copying machines. Since “Red Sunday” the Grand Duke Vladimir has not only been showered with threats and warnings, but has twice received from abroad formal letters signed by different groups, informing him of his sentence to death, and of the assignment of men to execute it. It is reported that Grand Duke Vladimir is now a complete physical wreck, due in great measure to the nerve strain to which he has been subjected. The proscribed members of the royal family are virtual prisoners, not daring to venture beyond the walls of the fortresses in which they have taken refuge. Meanwhile an era of political liberty in Russia seems to be steadily drawing near. Recently the first free meeting of workmen ever held in St. Petersburg assembled in the Russian capital, and formulated demands for the release of imprisoned workingmen, absolute freedom of speech, and the abolition of the censorship. A dispatch from St. Petersburg states also that “the committee of ministers, after discussing the status of religious dissenters and considering measures to remove the grievances of that class, has decided in favor of repealing all regulations of a vexatious character proposed by the minister of the interior within three months, and to order the abolition of all measures interfering with religious belief, except such as may be considered indispensable, which should receive the sanction of the emperor. The committee,” the dispatch says further, “has also decided to direct the minister of the interior to forbid the enforcement of regulations dealing with protection, or state or police surveillance of religious matters. The committee of ministers also calls upon the heads of ministerial departments and the procurator general of the Holy Synod to present reports to the emperor, and requests that all sentences of exile and imprisonment for religious errors should be quashed.” The industrial situation in St. Petersburg and other Russian centers is becoming more serious. It is stated that “the strike at Moscow has been resumed on a large scale; anarchy reigns in the Caucasus; and at St. Petersburg the measures which the government advanced to quiet discontent and restore good relations between masters and men appear to have failed, with the probability of causing the storm to break anew.” A St. Petersburg dispatch dated March 2 states: “The strike already has assumed large proportions here, about 50,000 men being out. Among those who struck to-day are the employees of the St. Petersburg shops of the Warsaw Railway. The strike has not yet extended to the trainmen, but the leaders may decide to order them out, in order to paralyze one of the most important railroads in Russia.” It was anticipated that a great demonstration would take place on Saturday, March 4. The czar is said to be undecided as to what measures of reform he will grant. Maxim Gorky, the author, has been released from prison on bail, but is banished to Riga. In Poland the peasants are joining the uprising, which hitherto has been confined to the workingmen. The peasants number 7,000,000 out of a total of 10,000,000 population.
AND THE REDEEMER SHALL COME TO ZION, AND TURN AWAY TRANSGRESSION IN JACOB, SAITH JEHOVAH. Isaiah 59:20. Hebrew Translation.
AND THE REDEEMER SHALL COME TO ZION, AND TURN AWAY TRANSGRESSION IN JACOB, SAITH JEHOVAH. Isaiah 59:20. Hebrew Translation.
THIS is a facsimile of the first page of a tract written and published by Elder F. C. Gilbert, of the Central New England Conference, designed for use among the Jews. The tract is issued in two forms: in modern Hebrew, or “Yiddish,” and also in that language on each right-hand page, with an English translation on each left-hand page. Its purpose is to show that the prophecy printed on the first page has been fulfilled, that the Redeemer “has really been in person to this earth once; and according to his word, he will come again in a little while.” Any who feel an interest in the work among the Jews, and who desire copies of the tract, or wish to assist in its circulation, should address Elder F. C. Gilbert, South Lancaster, Mass.

The Field of a Church-School Teacher

By Lulu I. Tarbell

THE teacher in the church-school work has a wide field in which to work, wider than I think some of us realize,—a field in which many and varied opportunities exert an influence for good.
School work should occupy the first place in importance; but it is doubtful if it should absorb all the teacher’s time and attention. The church, and the Sabbath-school each offer their important opportunities for work to the person who is willing to put forth a little effort to help if his assistance is needed, and this kind of person generally finds his work much appreciated. It matters not where the teacher’s work is located, whether in city, country, or town, his field for missionary work is to be found wherever he may be. If he fully senses the fact that “time is short,” and has a sincere burden for souls, he will endeavor to let no work of this nature go undone that he can possibly do without neglecting school work.
“Direct your energies to the fitting of living stones for the building of God’s temple.” As we are to “be in the world, and yet not of the world,” our aim must necessarily be very different from the aim of the teacher in the worldly schools. What grander aim could we ask for than character building?
Second only in importance to the chief aim is that of helping our pupils to fit and prepare themselves to engage in definite denominational work. As we see the many lines of work delayed on account of a lack of workers, and especially our own work,—church-schools not being able to open because there are no teachers,—it should cause us to use our influence to encourage the young men and young women of ability to enter our training-schools.
LULU I. TARBELL.

Education Means More

“EDUCATION means more than taking a certain course of study.”

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb

ELDER A. E. PLACE, president of the Central New England Conference, has written a tract with the title, “The Marriage Supper of the Lamb,” which has rapidly gone through its first edition. The new edition is just out, and is printed large on thinner paper, which lessens the cost of postage. The subject-matter is a presentation in a new setting of the great “breakfast,” “dinner,” and “supper” calls to this world during the day of probation; the folly of making excuses, and the awful results that must come to the “excused” soul; and the infinite joy and reward to him who accepts the message, as he, with Christ, patriarchs, apostles, and martyrs of Jesus Christ, sits down to the marriage supper of the Lamb. The price of this tract is two cents a copy, or $1.50 for one hundred copies, and it can be obtained from your tract society.

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted.
All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column.
In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.
WANTED AT ONCE.—A good hygienic cook; Sabbath-keeper. Good position for right person. Address J. H. Niehaus, Mgr. Fayette Sanitarium, Connersville, Ind.
WANTED.—Young man to work on farm for Seventh-day Adventists. Applicants must state age, experience, and wages demanded. Address John Bear, Box 91, Rushville, Neb.
FOR SALE.—A good farm on Walden Ridge, near Graysville, Tenn.; 55 acres woodland, 30 acres improved. Good timber, fine water, extra fine orchard, and good, comfortable buildings. Address John Witt, Brayton, Tenn.
WANTED.—Your name and address, provided you would like to use the very best vegetable shortening America affords. Olive-oiline is the hygienic shortening of to-day. Send stamp for circular to Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tenn.
WANTED.—A good Seventh-day Adventist woman for general housework in our Emmanuel Children's Home. Must be strong, neat, and orderly. Permanent position for right person. For further particulars, address Mrs. A. C. Ames, Mountain Grove, Mo.
FOR SALE.—Health food store and vegetarian restaurant combined, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Splendid chance for right persons with about $3,000 to invest. Ample opportunity for missionary work. Present management and half owner must leave, owing to failing health. For particulars, address Sanitarium Food Company, Sanitarium, Cal.
WANTED.—An experienced, healthy, Christian housekeeper for Seventh-day Adventist family. A good position, and good wages will be paid to the right person. Address T. O. McCutchan, 3356 5th Ave., Pittsburg, Pa.
WANTED.—A good colored boy from sixteen to twenty, who can come well recommended, to work on the farm. To one who would like to fit himself for some branch of the work we will give board and clothing and free scholarship. Address Superintendent Juniata Industrial School, Sylacauga, Ala.
FOR SALE AT A BARGAIN.—Eight miles from Nashville, Tenn., 10 acres rich level land, well suited for gardening, fruit, and poultry. Good house,—5 rooms, pantry, closets, and cellar,—barn, cabin, and outbuildings. Bearing peach and pear orchard. Splendid water. Good market; hard pike road to city. Joins grove containing Seventh-day Adventist church and school building. Also near new agricultural and normal school conducted by Professor Sutherland. One mile from railroad station. Conveniently situated, healthful, and desirable. Price, $1,500, 1-3 down. This is less than cost of buildings. Address R. L. Pierce, 204 W. 12th St., Fort Worth, Tex.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By I. H. Evans

_Important Notice_

THE committee of arrangements for the General Conference to be held at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., May 11-30, 1905, desires to secure at once the following information from those who plan to attend this meeting:—
1. Give your full name and address. If you are a delegate, state the fact.
2. Do you wish the committee to provide you with a tent? or must you have a room?
3. If you wish to tent or to room with any particular person, please state your choice.
4. Do you prefer to board yourself? or will you expect the committee to arrange for your board?
Accommodations will be provided for all those who reply to these inquiries prior to March 15, but it is necessary for the committee to receive the information by that time in order to be able to make the necessary arrangements. Tents will have to be secured from distant conferences, and it is therefore necessary to learn as early as possible the number who will require accommodations.
Address all communications concerning this matter to J. S. Washburn, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.
In behalf of the committee, I. H. EVANS.

Education: A School on a Farm

In the December number of Maxwell's Talisman, a monthly paper published in Chicago, there appeared an article with the title “Education. A school on a Farm. Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich.” This article was “by E. A. Sutherland,” and was accompanied by a group of views of the various buildings of the institution, occupying a full page. In this contribution Professor Sutherland gives a brief account of the removal of Battle Creek College from Battle Creek, Mich., to Berrien Springs, stating the reasons which led to this change, and then presents the principles upon which the institution was re-established under its new name, and their practical working in erecting the buildings and conducting the actual work. The closing paragraphs run as follows:—
“It is natural that after such a training young people should go from the college as teachers of the children, for Emmanuel Missionary College is a training-school having many affiliated schools for the youth, in which the fundamental principles are country life for the young, and ‘learning by doing.’
“The land for Emmanuel Missionary College cost something over $19,000. The school started with $12,000 in cash. The farm, with buildings and improvements, has cost nearly $75,000. During three years $60,000 has been accumulated as the result of the interest of the students and their friends in this system of industrial training. The experience proves the possibility of starting schools on a self-supporting basis when the principles of industrial education are adhered to.
“Recently a farm of four hundred acres has been purchased nine miles from the city of Nashville, Tenn., and there, under still freer management, the founders of the Emmanuel Missionary College are establishing another college, to be known as the Nashville Agricultural and Normal School. This new institution will in its start have the benefit of the experience gained at Emmanuel Missionary College. Its workers are those who have grown into the principles of industrial education, and in that favorable location on the banks of the Cumberland River, the principles of hand, head, and heart education will be still further developed.”
We are informed that “there were forty thousand of the Talisman distributed to all the principal educators in the land.” Thus the attention of the public has again been called to one of our educational institutions, and to the principles of education for which it stands.

Obituaries

POTTER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Eden, Mich., Jan. 20, 1905, Audry R. Potter, aged 11 years, 11 months, and 17 days. She gave her heart to Christ about six months before her sickness, and at the time of her death was anxiously waiting an opportunity for baptism. We laid her to rest with the blessed hope of meeting her in the glad morning of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 John 4:8. C. N. SANDERS.
DUSTIN.—Died at her home, near Fitch Bay, Quebec, Feb. 13, 1905, of paralysis, Huldah Matilda Dustin, nee Welch, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 15 days. Sister Dustin accepted the third angel's message twenty-five or thirty years ago, while at the Battle Creek Sanitarium for treatment, and died a firm believer in the faith. Although the messenger of death came to her very suddenly, yet her relatives and friends have every reason to believe that she was fully prepared for the solemn event. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. E. RICKARD.
CRAWFORD.—Died in Wilmington, Del., Dec. 13, 1904, Sister Anna Crawford, aged 74 years. Sister Crawford accepted the third angel's message in the year 1892, during a series of meetings held by Elder S. J. Hersum. She was a mother in Israel, and was loved by all who knew her. A husband and six children mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Hosea 13:14. JOHN F. JONES.
PETERSON.—We laid our dear Brother Nels Peterson to rest at Lake City, Minn., Dec. 20, 1904, aged 73 years. Brother Peterson came to this country about thirty-six years ago, and had been a loyal believer in the third angel's message for thirty years. He had been elder of the church at Lake City for many years. He leaves a devoted wife and a daughter to mourn their loss. At the funeral words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from James 4:14. R. A. UNDERWOOD.
PARRY.—Died in Burnside, Chicago, Ill., Jan. 24, 1905, of paralysis, Sister Charlotte Parry, aged 64 years. She, with her husband, Joseph Parry, and a daughter and her husband, accepted the truths of the third angel's message about eight years ago through Bible studies given by the writer. During the last few months of her life she consecrated herself more fully to the Lord's service. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Luke 23:27, 28. J. TABOR.
MORTENSEN.—Died at Milton, Ore., Nov. 27, 1904, of cancer, Andrea Marie Mortensen, aged 56 years and 10 days. Sister Mortensen was born in Denmark, and soon after coming to America, she united with the Methodist Church. In 1876 she heard and accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson. She loved the Sabbath, and reared her children to honor God by faithful obedience to his Word. She is survived by a husband, one daughter, and three sons, two of whom are physicians. The writer spoke words of comfort at the funeral. A. J. BREED.
MOORE.—Died at Fowler, Mich., Jan. 23, 1905, of neuralgia of the heart, Mrs. Electa Elizabeth Moore, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 11 days. Early in life Sister Moore gave her heart to God. She accepted the truths of the third angel's message under the preaching of Elders A. O. Burrill and L. A. Kellogg in 1876, and united with the church at Matherton. Her husband, two sons, a daughter, and other relatives are left to mourn. The aged husband rejoices in the thought of a soon-coming Saviour, confident in the belief that his wife was ready for the great change. The funeral was held in the Methodist church at Fowler. J. G. LAMSON.
PEABODY.—Our beloved sister, Susan N. Peabody, peacefully and trustingly fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in Bradford, Mass., Jan. 23, 1905, aged 63 years and 28 days. In 1869 she was married to Francis Peabody. Previous to her marriage she had united with the Methodist Church. Being a seeker for truth, she studied diligently the principles and truths set forth in the third angel's message, to which she became a faithful adherent. She was baptized at Ballard Vale, Mass., and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Haverhill, Sept. 2, 1878, in which she was ever after an earnest laborer. Here her death is deeply mourned, but her friends look forward to the glorious reunion at the first resurrection. Her husband and one sister survive her. Funeral service was conducted by E. W. Stone, reading from Job 14, and comforting us with well-chosen remarks. The writer thanks our Father for the privilege of attending this dear sister during the last five months of her life, and for the many seasons of prayer we had together. Her often-expressed words of comfort and faith, and love for all, will long be fondly cherished. EMMA E. ORR.
BEDFORD.—Died in Chambers, N. Y., at the home of her brother-in-law, Nelson Sturdevant, Jan. 14, 1905, Mrs. Elizabeth Bedford, in her eighty-fourth year. Sister Bedford joined the Baptist church in early life, but about forty years ago united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Catlin, N. Y., and was a faithful and loyal member until her death. Though sadly afflicted with rheumatism for the past eighteen years, she bore her sufferings with patience and fortitude. The remains were laid to rest in Moreland Cemetery, where sleep husband and children, father, mother, sisters, and brother. Remarks were made at the funeral by Rev. W. A. Stackhouse (Methodist), based on 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. WM. D. KIMBLE.
SLAYTON.—Died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Watts, in Stowe, Vt., Jan. 27, 1905, Mrs. Sabrina (White) Slayton, in her eighty-third year. Sister Slayton accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Hutchins and Sprague nearly fifty years ago. She possessed superior intellectual gifts, and took a keen interest in the life of those about her; and all who met her felt the force of her sincere Christian character. She leaves two daughters and five grandchildren to mourn the loss of a kind and over-helpful mother and grandmother. The funeral service was conducted by C. H. Drown, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church. A short sermon was given from 2 Tim. 4:7. Thus the work of another standard-bearer of the truth is over, and the light which has burned so brightly and so long has gone out, yet its influence still lives. C. H. DROWN.
HAYTON.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 26, 1905, Henry Hayton, aged 60 years, 4 months, and 10 days. At an early age Brother Hayton accepted the Saviour, and united with the Episcopal Church, with which he remained until about seventeen years ago, when Elder Joel Robinson came to the city of Brooklyn and presented the truths of the third angel's message as held by Seventh-day Adventists. Our brother soon accepted these glorious truths, was baptized, and united with the Brooklyn church. He fell asleep with strong faith in his soon-coming Lord. He leaves a devoted companion, six loving children, two of whom are at Cape Town, South Africa, and other relatives and friends, who laid him away with sorrowing hearts, yet comforted with the hope of soon meeting him again. The funeral was held at the family residence, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from Num. 23:10, last clause. W. C. HERNER.
HAYES.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 18, 1905, at Bedford, Mich., of heart failure, my beloved sister, Hortense E. Hayes, aged 58 years. Sister was converted at an early age, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Battle Creek, and has since belonged to the Charlotte, Potterville, and Bedford (Mich.) churches. She was always faithful in her Christian and church duties, and had been a constant observer of the true Sabbath nearly all her life, as our parents embraced present truth nearly fifty-one years ago. She leaves a son, a daughter, the wife of Elder Sherman E. Wight, a granddaughter, a sister, a brother, and a half brother, Elder O. C. Godsmark, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not without hope, as she died fully believing and trusting in the Saviour. The funeral was held in the Congregational meeting-house at Bedford, near Battle Creek. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. T. Jones to a large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors. Sister sleeps in time to awaken in eternity. S. H. LANE.

Change of Addresses

The address of O. C. Godsmark is Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tenn., instead of Louisville, Ky., as formerly.
The address of T. C. Park is 2326 Lawrence Ave., Toledo, Ohio, not 1823 Dorr St., as formerly.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
[SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them—ED.]
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
H. J. Peters, New Home, N. D., REVIEW, Signs.
Allen Manry, Tunesassa, N. Y., periodicals and tracts.
C. S. Bassett, Hotel Wallingford, Atlantic City, N. J., back numbers of all our periodicals (I am preparing a full set of the Signs for the last two years for our public library), also health magazines and tracts.

Several

SEVERAL articles immediately attract the readers of The Missionary Review of the World for March. There is an editorial on the “Welsh Pentecost,” which is now so widely heralded. The writer was one who helped lay the foundations. “A War Correspondent’s Work for Missions” tells the romantic story of Sir Henry M. Stanley and his relation to Christian evangelization of Africa. Several other articles bring the story of the Uganda Mission up to date. The articles on Japan are timely. Dr. Geo. Wm. Knox, Dr. Wm. E. Griffis, and Dr. Sidney L. Gulick, all write on important phases of the Japanese need of Christianity. Other articles deal with India, China, Central America, etc.
AN article of interest by Prof. M. E. Kern relating to the Home Improvement Reading Course will be found on the eighteenth page.

Religion in the Public Schools

By Editor

The movement for the introduction of religious instruction into the public schools of this city has aroused considerable public interest. On Sunday evening, February 26, Archbishop Keane, of Dubuque, Iowa, preached upon this subject in Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, and the same evening Dr. R. H. McKim, rector of the Church of the Epiphany, preached upon the same subject to his congregation.
The Washington Post of Monday, February 27, in addition to a full report of Archbishop Keane’s sermon, printed four letters dealing with this movement. One of these letters characterized it as follows:—
This movement is simply a part of the wide-spread clerical conspiracy, the headquarters of which is right here in Washington, to bind church and state more closely together—to deny the American principle of equal rights in religion.
The committee of fifteen, mentioned in our last issue, has held two quite lengthy sessions, but has not yet submitted a report. Those connected with our work here feel that this situation calls for a presentation of the true principles of religious liberty as related to the school question, and have therefore arranged for a meeting to be held in the Lafayette Opera House, Sunday evening, March 12, at which the editor of the REVIEW AND HERALD will deliver an address upon the following subject:—
Religion in the Public Schools—A Menace to Religious Freedom—Shall We Have a State Theology?—What Is the Proper Remedy for the Increase of Crime?
We hope to be able to give the report of the committee of fifteen and other interesting matter upon this subject in our next issue.

Jamaica Record Issued

The Jamaica Conference has issued the first number of a very small monthly paper, called the Jamaica Record, for communication with workers and churches.

Adventist Work in Cuba

A NUMBER of our people are locating in Cuba, and Brother I. E. Moore, of Havana, is looking them up with a view to organizing the first Seventh-day Adventist church in that island.

Return from South Africa

Miss Ellen I. Burrill, eldest daughter of Elder A. O. Burrill, president of the Ontario Conference, has returned to America after spending seven years in the educational work in South Africa.

Progress in the East Caribbean

WRITING from the East Caribbean Conference headquarters in Barbados, Elder Enoch reports that the annual offerings in the conference were double those of the year before. There were one hundred and fourteen baptized in the field during the year.

Sunday Law Bills Defeated

The fifty-eighth Congress came to a close on March 4 without passing either of the pending bills enacting a Sunday law for the District of Columbia, and these bills are therefore dead. Any further move in this direction will require the introduction of new bills. We are confident that the large number of petitions against these bills sent in by our people has had a strong influence in checking this legislation. It is, of course, unnecessary to forward any more petitions, as Congress is no longer in session.
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