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Another necessity to the average man is a vest-pocket dictionary. Not some paper or cloth covered collection of miscellaneous words, but a strongly bound, neatly printed book containing 45,800 words, or about five times as many words as the average English-speaking person uses in his lifetime.
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LITERARY NOTICES.
By Editor
"MORTON'S ELEMENTARY GEOGRAPHY." By Eliza H. Morton, Portland, Me., member of National Geographical Society. Butler, Sheldon & Co., New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston. The above text-book is nearer to our ideal of what a geography should be than any that has come to our notice. Its introductory lessons are simple, easy, natural, and progressive. The story is interesting, the language clear, pure, and the word illustrations comprehensive and apropos. It does not attempt to teach geology, dealing with the surface of the earth and not its elements and their changes. The illustrations are not from cheap, hackneyed old-fashioned wood-cuts; they are neat, clean half-tones, and are well printed. The type is admirably clear and beautiful. It has a pronouncing index of counties, towns, rivers, seas, etc., with usual tables. This elementary text-book will prove a delight to the teacher, the interested parent, and the pupil.
"SEED THOUGHTS FOR PUBLIC SPEAKERS." By Arthur T. Pierson, D.D. 12mo, buckram, 361 pp. Price, $1.50. New York and London: Funk & Wagnalls Co. Six hundred and fifty forceful paragraphs of bright illustrations chiefly for the use of preachers and other writers and public speakers on religious topics, are conveniently arranged in this new book. Many of these illustrations will be found to contain ready aids to speakers and writers on secular topics. There is a pleasing variety of wit, humor, historical fact, anecdote, and wise sayings. A copious index is provided at the end of the volume, by consulting which any of the contents, and its topical bearing, as also the author or source of any quotation the origin of which is known, may be quickly found. This index is at once simple, complete, and analytical.
"MYTHS AND BIBLE," by Olof A. Toffteen. A pamphlet of 58 pages, in which the author traces a resemblance to Biblical history from creation to the destruction of Sodom in the Scandinavian myths, and in which the author sees great confirmation of the truthfulness of the Bible. Price, paper cover, 50 cents. Published by the author, 1812 Fifth Street, South, Minneapolis, Minn.
"TRAFFIC" is the name of a stirring pamphlet by Mrs. Charlton Edholm. Its fuller and former title is "Traffic in Girls, and Work of Rescue Missions." It warns, in chaste language, of the many traps and snares laid by Satan and his agents for the purpose of destroying not only giddy and thoughtless girls, but young and beautiful womanhood everywhere. Forewarned is often forearmed; but the grace of God is the only enemy for these evils, and hiding in God the one way to escape them. But one can get a more vivid idea of the evils by reading Mrs. Edholm's book. It has been greatly helped in its revision. Price, paper covers, 30 cents. Address, Sierra Printing Co., Oakland, Cal.
"COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE-BOOK TO NATURAL HYGIENIC AND HUMANE DIET." By Sidney H. Breed. Published by the Order of the Golden Age, Ilfracombe, England. 104 pp. Price, 1 shilling (25 cents); illustrated in art canvas, 1 shilling 6 pence. While we do not agree with all the theories and reasons for a reform diet advanced in this little book, we are in harmony with the results aimed at, namely, an ideal food, simplicity of diet, moderation in eating, and hence greater clearness of mind, health of body, and increase of spirituality. We need not say that the book advocates a diet of fruits, grains, vegetables, and nuts. It gives excellent hints as to artistic cooking, what to do when traveling, food for invalids, substitutes for animal food, savory dishes, luncheon dishes, summer and winter drinks, how to cook vegetables, food values, and 136 various recipes. May the little book be prospered on its mission to bring back to a humane diet and better diet the humans who are wandering.
"THE BETTER LIFE, AND HOW TO FIND IT." By Edward Payson Hammond, M.A. 25 Atwood Street, Hartford, Conn. Paper covers, 118 pp., 30 cents. This little book of six chapters,—The Temple, Cheerful Christians, The Shining Path, Why Not Enter the Shining Path? "Looking unto Jesus," Forgiveness,—tells in a winning way, with illustrative fact and anecdote, the simple story of the cross. Illustrated and adapted to children, youth, and young men and women, among whom Mr. Hammond has had great success.
THERE have just come to our table two songs in one binding,—"The Broken Pane," and "The Dream of the Judgment,"—words and music arranged by D. E. Scoles. The first is a temperance song, describing a drunkard's home and its unfortunate ending; the second is described by its title. Price of the two together, 40 cents. Address D. E. Scoles Publishing Co., Washburn, Mo.
We have just received a pretty and touching song, entitled, "If You Love Them, Tell Them So"—solo and chorus. The first stanza gives the thought:—
"When the cares of life are many, and its burdens heavy grow
For the ones who walk beside you in the pathway here below,
What in thought of little value has a worth you do not know,—
Gentle words are like the sunshine; if you love them, tell them so."
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HOW TO FIND IT WHEN IT'S LOST
HOW TO KEEP IT WHEN IT'S FOUND
By B. FRANKLIN RICHARDS
After showing from reliable statistics the appalling fact that we are fast becoming an eyeless, toothless, and stomachless race, the author considers the details of such practical every-day questions as good foods, food combinations, influence of stimulants, advantages of vegetarianism, how to avoid consumption, care of the teeth, office of the skin, value and proper use of the bath, home remedies, etc.
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Says the August HEALTH CULTURE of this volume:—
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NOTE.—We wish those who ask questions to take particular notice: (1) Only such questions will be answered here as we believe to be of general interest and information. (2) We can not undertake to explain from four to a dozen scriptures, as in one sentence we are often requested to do. (3) Do not ask to "explain" a certain text or passage. State clearly the point in question. (4) Give full name and address, not for publication unless desired, but as evidence of good faith, and to give us the privilege of replying by letter if deemed best. (5) Unsigned communications of any kind find the quickest way to the waste-basket. (6) It is always well to inclose stamp. (7) "Foolish and unlearned questions avoid," also those that minister to mere curiosity. (8) Study the Scriptures yourselves.
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April 24, 1900
Gentlemen: We have had ten of the New Century machines since last October, and thus far they have proved very satisfactory. They have required very little attention, and their special features make them attractive to the pupils.
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The Danger of Sunday-Closing Agitations
The danger to the liberties of the people that lurk in these Sunday-closing agitations, which crop out with every public exposition enterprise that is proposed in this country, is well set forth in the Sentinel of Liberty of date December 6. Altogether it is a paper setting forth fundamental principles of great importance, and showing how these principles have been and are now being ignored by the attempts of churchmen to control public institutions and to influence legislation. This class of clergymen, and all whom they can call to their aid, are losing no opportunity to become dominant in the secular affairs of the public. If their schemes are allowed to carry, they will one day exercise the same influence in the United States that the clergymen do in countries where Rome has full sway. This is apparently their aim. Get the Sentinel for December 6, and circulate it. It also contains illustrations of the coming Pan-American Exposition buildings at Buffalo, N. Y. Price, $1.00 per hundred. Address 324 Dearborn Street, Chicago, Ill.
He who truly appreciates the gift of God in His Son will open his heart and hand toward God's poor and needy.
Inconsistent
By G.
Inconsistent.—At a recent meeting of the Ministers' Association of the M. E. Church in Buffalo, N. Y., at which Rev. W. F. Crafts, of Washington, D. C., was present, a resolution was adopted asking that the Pan-American Exposition, to be held in that city, be closed on Sundays. The inconsistency shown in the document is its own condemnation. The preamble says that the directors of the Chicago Exposition confessed that their opening on Sunday "caused loss, because of the great number who refused to attend, by way of protest against that trampling on an American Christian institution." Then the resolution, predicated upon this preamble, asks that the Buffalo Exposition be closed on that day lest it should result in "bringing vast throngs of people, and so making the day one of toil, traffic, and turmoil." We have seen a great many propositions for enforcing Sunday observance upon the people, but we have never seen one that was consistent with itself; and we do not believe it possible for one to be framed—excepting from the standpoint of the Roman Church. Rome set up the Sunday-sabbath institution by adopting the Sunday holiday of the pagans, and Rome believes in enforcing her religion, wherever she has the power; therefore it is consistent for Rome to advocate enforced Sunday observance. But professed Protestants never can observe Roman institutions, or attempt the enforcement of their observance upon others, and be consistent. G.
CONTAINED IN THIS NUMBER.
By Editor
Poetry.
I'm for the Lord, T. R. WILLIAMSON . . . . . 2
"Lo, Is It Peace?" FRED T. ELKIN . . . . . 8
He Understands, MARGARET ANDERSON . . . . . 10
God's Watchmen, LOUISE BIDWELL . . . . . 12
General.
The Israel of God, J. J. HUGHES . . . . . 1
Outlook, Outlook, Outlook, H. A. ST. JOHN . . . . . 2
Why Was Not Satan Destroyed at Once? WM. PENNIMAN . . . . . 3
"Lord, Open His Eyes That He May See," J. WESTRUP . . . . . 4
Prejudice, JESSE B. SMOCK . . . . . 5
The Eternal Sabbath, E. J. WAGGONER . . . . . 5
Editorial.
The Closing Year . . . . . 6
The Gospel vs. Persecution . . . . . 6
Faith vs. Sight . . . . . 6
Why? and How? . . . . . 7
Outlook.—The Craze for Gambling—Civilizing Influences—
A Sign of His Work . . . . . 8, 9
Question Corner.—Nos. 1097-1102. . . . . 9
The Home.—The Social Duties of Husbands, MARIETTE C.
DuBOIS—Alcohol; Its History, and Its Effects upon Society,
W. H. RILEY, M.D.—The "Crowned Year"—Hezekiah's
Prayer, DAVID PAULSON, M.D. . . . . 10, 11
Missions.—Notes from Hawaii, W. B. SCOTT—Workers
Together with God, G. H. HEALD, M.D.—A Mission Story
from Assam . . . . . 12, 13
Publishers . . . . . 14, 15
New Year Greetings
By Editor
We wish all our many readers the compliments of the season, and such a happy New Year as only God in the richness of His grace can bestow.
Next General Conference Location and Dates
By Editor
According to latest advices, the next General Conference will be held in Battle Creek, Mich., April 2 to 23, 1901. This change, after careful consideration of various interests, seemed advisable.
