I HAVE just returned to my home at Grand Rapids, Mich., after an absence of about four months, during which I have had a precious experience in taking part in tent-meetings and in building up the cause among French believers, both in the Northern Michigan Peninsula and in Wisconsin.
On my way home I spent three Sabbaths among the French and those of other nationalities near Oconto, Wis., where God blessed the labors of Mrs. Bourdeau and the writer about eight years ago, granting us the privilege of seeing several of the French converted to present truth. To Mrs. Bourdeau and myself it was a cause of special rejoicing in the Lord to be once more together on this old battle ground, and to bless those of like faith and hope with more advanced truths, and with a relation of what God had wrought for his cause and people since we had had the privilege of seeing one another.
Since bestowing our first labors at this place, many of the French children of large families had grown up into manhood and womanhood. Such had not fully taken in the truths of the message when we first labored among them and their parents; and at their request, we gave them a brief course of lectures on prominent chains of prophecy, and on the way of salvation. We also helped in starting a private school among them, which will accommodate children that are too young to be sent to our academies. There is precious material for workers for the French, especially for the Belgian French. One advantage in this case is discerned in the fact that their children and youth know the Belgian dialect as well as French and English. This will give them an easier access to their people.
On my way home, I had the privilege of meeting with and speaking to the church of Charlotte, Mich.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
England
By D. A. Parsons
HULL.—I arrived in London about the fifteenth of last December, and entered the school for the purpose of receiving Bible instruction. I remained there until February, when I was invited by the British Union Conference to labor in the North England Conference, and at once entered the work in this city.
When I came, Brother and Sister Brandt were here canvassing, and laboring among the church members. The Lord greatly blessed their efforts. I at once began house-to-house work, and soon was engaged in cottage meetings every night. This developed more work than we could do, so Sister Sanders joined us for a few weeks, and as the result of her labors, souls are now rejoicing in the truth.
In view of the interest, it was thought best to have tent meetings this summer, and Elder Altman joined me for this purpose. June 7 we started meetings, Brother Brandt taking Brother Altman's place in Leeds. We were somewhat disappointed in the attendance, however we continued until about July 20. The tent was then moved to Leicester for the general meeting. Although the attendance was small, and the weather very unfavorable, four souls accepted the message.
After the Leicester meeting, mother and I returned to continue the work, and can report some interest. The Lord has blessed the efforts put forth here. Nineteen have accepted the truth, eighteen of whom are adults. One of these, Brother Wharrie, fell asleep in Jesus last week, rejoicing in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour.
Last Friday evening I baptized seven, and Sabbath twelve were received into the church. It was thought best that the remaining ones should be more thoroughly instructed in the message before taking this step.
We believe that exercise is necessary to good health, and therefore have organized the church into a working body, so arranging it that all will have a definite work to do each week, from the oldest member to the little child. We have purchased a supply of tracts dealing with this message. From one to three of these are placed in envelopes, which are numbered, and each person has at least one series of these silent messengers. The worker leaves envelope No. 1 in some house in the territory assigned to him, with the request that it be carefully read, saying that it will be called for the following week. When No. 1 is returned, it is not taken home, but passed to some one else, and envelope No. 2, accompanied with a copy of Good Health, is left, thus early introducing the principles of health. When No. 2 is needed no more, then it is also passed on to take the place of No. 1 the second time; and package No. 3 is left, and so on.
The children, after reading their copies of the Youth's Instructor and Little Friend, take them to some home where there are children, and thus seek to awaken an interest in the younger members of the family. They also have a part in the tract work.
All papers and tracts are stamped with the words “Seventh-day Adventist Mission.” This will let people know who we are, and our place of worship. As far as possible, the interest awakened will be followed up with Bible work and cottage meetings, and as the result of this work, with the blessing of God, the church expects a good harvest of souls. We are all of good courage, and rejoice in the hope of the Saviour's soon coming.
D. A. PARSONS.
Work Among the Oneida Indians
By William Covert
A MEETING for the Oneida Indians was recently held at Oneida, Wis. Representatives were there from their churches in the Ontario Conference. This meeting was held September 20-27, and was the third annual gathering of the kind. Probably not all of our people know that there are now two churches in Ontario and one in Wisconsin of this people. The total number of members in the three churches is eighty-five. Five persons were baptized on the last day of the meeting held at Oneida, and six were added to the church at that place.
The message for the present time was given to this people, and it was well received by them. Also many practical themes were presented by the speakers. I know that our people will rejoice to learn that nearly one hundred of these native Americans are now rejoicing in the precious light of the third angel's message. They are becoming much interested with the thought of giving the same truth to other tribes of their people. I am sure that every conference in the United States which has tribes or communities of this people located in its territory, should see that provision is made for giving them the truth as it is in Jesus. We find them just as ready to receive it as are the English-speaking people of the States, and they are just as happy in it, or even more so, than the average of our people to be found throughout our conferences.
The Oneidas were moved from the State of New York, to a reservation in the east center of Wisconsin, about ninety years ago. There were six hundred that came, and the number now in the reservation is about twenty-two hundred. They are, as a rule, quite civilized, and many good farmers are to be found among them. Though all of them can talk in their mother tongue, yet many of them also converse intelligently in the English language.
We find many substantial people among them, and we hope to see many others accept the truth before this message closes. Our hope in this respect is built upon the substantial evidence that is declared by this people in regard to their intentions of giving the truth to their people, and for this purpose they are becoming quite interested in educational workers that the truth may go to them in the shortest possible time.
WM. COVERT.
Australia
By R. D. Quinn
IN company with others whom the General Conference had recommended to labor in Australia, my wife and I set sail July 16 from San Francisco for Sydney. For the most part the voyage was smooth and enjoyable. When at our destination, we were given a hearty welcome by our brethren, and were entertained at our new sanitarium, located in the suburbs of Sydney.
The union conference, which was to have met soon after our arrival, was postponed for nearly a month, as Elder Irwin was unable to reach Australia from Europe until August 29. However, we found plenty of work. Our brethren here are in the midst of their work with “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and being requested to visit some of the churches, and help them all we could, we went to Wallsend, where we have a small church of twenty-two members. We spent our time laboring for the church, holding Bible readings, and canvassing. We found many honest ones who listened to the truths for this time with deep interest. The first day among the people with “Christ’s Object Lessons,” we took sixteen orders in five hours. This shows that God has opened the hearts of this people for the truth. It is indeed a blessed privilege to labor in these needy fields where the work has been20hindered for lack of workers and money. But we know that there is to be no more delay, and by the Holy Spirit’s power we shall be able to push the triumphs of the cross in Australia.
We have been holding readings and canvassing in West Wallsend, a prosperous town about eight miles from Wallsend, with a population of fifteen hundred. We found at least a score of people who seemed much interested in our work, and desired to hear more of our faith. This place is only sixteen miles from Cooranbong, the center of our educational work in the Australasian field, and still there has never been a sermon preached in this place by our people. By this you will see that there is yet a vast work to be done in Australia, as well as among the fifty million heathen who wait in the isles of the sea for God’s law.
We are going to the work full of courage and faith, relying upon that more sure word of prophecy which is saying to us, “Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” For “in the days of the voice of the seventh angel, when he is about to sound, then is finished the mystery of God.” And again, “If any delay, the character of God and his throne will be compromised.” With this tremendous issue before us, there is but one thing to do, and that is to surrender absolutely and unconditionally to a life of loving service; for “the great outpouring of the Spirit of God which lightens the whole earth with his glory, will not come until we have an enlightened people, who know by experience what it means to be laborers together with God. When we have entire, whole-hearted consecration to the service of Christ, God will recognize the fact by an outpouring of his Spirit without measure; but this will not be while the largest portion of the church are not laborers together with God.” Let us therefore seek the Lord for a real experience, and hasten to the work. R. D. QUINN.
Quebec Camp-Meeting
By W. H. Thurston
The Quebec camp-meeting was held at Ayres Flat. The camp was nicely located, the weather was fine, and the attendance was good, both of our own people and of others. Elder G. B. Thompson, of Ontario, was in attendance nearly the entire time, and rendered valuable service. Elders Watt and Farman, of Vermont, were present a few days, and took an active part in the work. The message for this time was clearly presented, and as a result some of the citizens became interested.
Dr. Lemon, of Newfoundland, gave several talks on the medical and educational work. Dr. White, of the Knowlton Sanitarium, was not able to attend the meeting on account of a pressure of work in the institution.
The baptismal service took place on Sunday, the last day of the meeting, and was a very pleasant and impressive occasion.
Quite a number of the Vermont brethren and sisters joined us in the meeting, and their presence and words of cheer were much appreciated. On the whole, the meeting was a very enjoyable and profitable one.
The Canadian Union Conference held its annual committee meeting in connection with the camp-meeting, and audited the accounts, and formulated plans for the ensuing year. It was thought by the committee that it would be advisable to hold the next session of the Canadian Union Conference in Montreal or some other large city, and make a strong effort to reach the public.
It is hoped that as a result of this good camp-meeting every man, woman, and child in the Quebec Conference will take hold with new courage in advancing the work of God. The work is to be finished, and let all work earnestly, watch carefully, and pray fervently. Let there be delay no longer on our part in doing what God would have us do.
W. H. THURSTON.
Arkansas
By V. B. Watts
GENTRY.—Meetings were begun here August 7. From the first there was a good interest, although there was strong opposition all the way through, God’s Holy Spirit was present to impress the truth upon the hearts of the people, and as the result fourteen were added to the church, and nine others are keeping the Sabbath. We trust these will soon unite with God’s commandment-keeping people. The message reached several intelligent young people, and Sabbath, October 3, a young people’s missionary society was organized for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with the truth, the field, and the work, and of carrying the truth to those who are in darkness. This is a needy field. The harvest is ripe, but the laborers are few. V. B. WATTS.
Another Word About Battle Creek College
By John Harvey Kellogg
The readers of the REVIEW have perhaps heard as much as they desire to hear in relation to the Battle Creek College, but in order that there may be no doubt left in the minds of any one respecting the situation, it may be best that a word should be added to what has already been said. The statement signed by the writer and others, which was published in the REVIEW of August 27, set forth the whole matter fully and completely so far as those concerned with the opening of the school know anything about it. As there stated, the purpose of this school is not to draw students to Battle Creek. Nothing could be more undesirable than that young men and women whose characters and purposes are not yet mature should be gathered into Battle Creek. The educational work formerly carried on by the Battle Creek College was removed to Berrien Springs at great cost, and at large expense school buildings have been erected in other places for the purpose of training and educating those who are not yet prepared to enter upon any definite line of work in connection with the cause, but there remained in Battle Creek a larger body of Seventh-day Adventist young people than is to be found in any other one place in the world, not excepting our largest educational centers.
There is always to be found at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and always will be of necessity, four or five hundred young men and women. It has always been the aim of the managers of the Sanitarium to make the work of these young people, which is necessarily more or less commonplace in character on account of the great amount of household and domestic work required in the care of six or eight hundred invalids, something better than drudgery, which it might easily be made to be, by maintaining constantly educational opportunities for all classes of helpers, so that those employed in the kitchen and dining room, even bell boys and elevator boys, may find an opportunity for improving their talents and working up to increased usefulness with their advance in age and experience. Many of the men now most useful in this cause, some who are standing at the head of large and important institutions, began in the Sanitarium as cooks and scrub boys, and in other menial capacities.
The training of hand and mind to expertness in the care of the sick, the development of the judgment and tact necessary for dealing with men and women, are not things to be accomplished in a few weeks or in a few months. Experience has shown that those men and women who are most loyal to the cause and most efficient in its service are those who have had years of training for the work in connection with our institutions. The establishment of the educational work at Berrien Springs made it necessary, as before explained, that provision should be made for the carrying forward of the educational work which has been conducted at the Battle Creek Sanitarium ever since the writer’s connection with it. For many years the Sanitarium school has numbered constantly from two to three hundred young men and women, and more or less of the time of fifteen to twenty persons has been employed in the teaching and training of these young men and women for the useful work which hundreds of them are now doing in all parts of the earth. From a human standpoint, it would be impossible to organize anywhere to-day medical missionary work of the right sort without the assistance of these missionaries who have been trained at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, or by those who have received their training there.
At first, it was supposed that there would be no difficulty in carrying on the necessary educational work in Battle Creek, as it had at one time been done, by means of private teachers and tutors, but new rules soon after made by various State boards of health and boards of regents made it necessary that a legally qualified educational institution should be organized, so that the certificates granted for the course of study completed might be recognized by medical colleges and examining boards before whom the doctors and nurses might be required to appear.
After it became evident that such a step was necessary, a circular letter was prepared setting forth all the facts and the reasons given above, and others, a copy of which was sent to the responsible head of every one of our educational and medical institutions. The whole situation was thus placed before everybody who might be interested in it. The plan which has since been carried out differs in no particular from that which was set forth in this circular, which was issued last winter some weeks before the General Conference.
Those who are responsible for the training and education of the young people connected with the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the American Medical Missionary College are doing their utmost to discharge their responsibilities in a faithful and conscientious manner, and with due regard for the interests of21other educational institutions, and the general interest of the cause. This important educational work which has been for years a recruiting agency for missionaries for the denomination has been maintained without expense to the denomination, but many thousands of dollars have been contributed by the nurses and physicians and managers of the Battle Creek Sanitarium for the support of this educational work.
The responsibilities of those in charge of this work do not extend beyond the training of medical missionaries. The training of other classes of missionaries belongs to our other educational institutions. The education of medical missionaries began at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and has been chiefly conducted there during the last twenty years, and it is of vital interest to the entire denomination that this educational work shall be continued at this point, and that it shall be conducted efficiently.
It has been made sufficiently clear in the statement above referred to, and by the several articles relating to this subject which have recently appeared in the REVIEW, that a school for general educational purposes, such as is conducted at College View, South Lancaster, and other points, should not be opened at Battle Creek, and the writer desires it to be made equally clear that such a school has not been opened, and that it has not been contemplated by any one that such a school should be opened.
At one of the earliest meetings held in relation to this matter, Thursday evening, Feb. 12, 1903, action was taken, of which Dr. George Thomason, the secretary of the meeting, furnishes the following copy from his record book, which he states reads exactly as it was recorded at the time the action was taken:—
“In regard to a preparatory school for medical students in Battle Creek, it was moved by Dr. Morse, seconded by Dr. Stewart, to recommend the organization of a scientific educational work in such a way as to secure the required recognition from State’s board for preparatory schools. The purpose of the organization would be to legalize the work which is being done at the present time.”
From this it will be evident what has been the intention of the promoters of the educational work which has been announced under the name, Battle Creek College. In the announcement made, care was taken to state that this work was intended especially for the benefit of medical missionary students, and the statement respecting the terms and expenses was so worded as to make it necessary for others to correspond with the secretary of the school before coming, and the secretary was instructed by the Board, in correspondence with such students, to direct them to our other denominational schools. So it is only to prevent a further misunderstanding, and to correct any wrong impression which any may have received, that we reiterate the fact that the educational work which is to be conducted under the name of Battle Creek College, is for the exclusive purpose of aiding in training and educating for medical missionary work the young men and women who are necessarily resident in Battle Creek through their connection with the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the American Medical Missionary College. Care was taken to intimate this fact as plainly as was thought to be necessary in the announcement of the school; at the same time the Board reserved the right to make some possible rare exception to this rule in some individual case in which such exception could not be consistently refused.
The managers of the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the American Medical Missionary College have sufficient work on their hands to look after eight hundred sick people, seven hundred doctors, nurses, and other workers, a hundred medical students, and an extremely complicated and difficult educational work in the training school for nurses and the American Medical Missionary College, without undertaking to duplicate the excellent work which is being done by our denominational schools in other places. Those who are promoting these enterprises have been among the foremost in every move looking in the direction of educational reform, and especially in the promotion of missionary education. There has been no change in either purpose or policy. The work is going forward, and will be carried forward with the same spirit and the same purpose as heretofore. J. H. KELLOGG.
First Fruits
By H. C. Carmichael
BEFORE I became acquainted with the Adventists, I began paying my tithe. A few years ago I adopted the ten-cent-a-week plan. I have faithfully carried out this plan. A few weeks ago I began to devote the profits of the first book sold each day for cash. This I have designated as “first fruits.”
I realize that I am selfish, but I am striving to be honest; and am thankful to the Lord that he is beginning to touch my heart with his own Spirit of unselfish liberality. O brethren and sisters, let us come up to the help of the Lord like true men and women, and hasten the coming of the King. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Come quickly.
H. C. CARMICHAEL.
East Michigan
By E. K. Slade
LANSING.—It was my privilege to meet with the church at Lansing, Sabbath, October 3, which was the time for the quarterly meeting. There was a large attendance on this occasion, several coming from a distance. Nearly all present joined heartily in the social meeting, expressing rejoicing in the Lord, confidence in the triumph of the message, and a determination to press forward to the end. The ordinances of the Lord’s house were celebrated with the evidences of the Lord’s presence and blessing. An opportunity was offered for those who wished to unite with the church to make it manifest. In all, eight united with the church on this occasion. At four o’clock we met on the bank of the river in a beautiful and secluded place, at which time five who had not previously belonged to any church were buried, to rise to walk in newness of life. E. K. SLADE.
The Coming Year in Emmanuel Missionary College
The Emmanuel Missionary College farm has been the scene of great activity during the past few months. The summer school was one of the most interesting terms that has ever been held. About one hundred and fifty teachers worked vigorously during the vacation months in order to be better prepared to take up their work in the schools this fall. Who can estimate the influence of these young people as they scatter through our States?
Study Hall, the main college building, is in process of erection. Fifteen or twenty young men are working early and late. No effort is being spared to have this building ready for the fall opening, October 21.
Students who attend Emmanuel Missionary College must not expect to live in luxury. The institution offers comfortable quarters for a limited number of students, but if the accommodations are plain, the expense is light, and a spirit of hearty co-operation is expected to characterize those who attend. It is a training school for Christian workers. It is a camp in which young people are prepared for pioneer work, and from this center many are supposed to go into the world to preach the coming of Christ.
We feel that the Lord has abundantly blessed by giving us means to put up the buildings. The crops have been good. The yield of grapes was large, and the Lord has opened the way for a ready sale for all our fruit.
The prospects for the fall opening are good. Young people are awakening to the fact that God wants them in the work, and it is evident that they are responding to this spirit.
Emmanuel Missionary College can train the heart and the hand to work for the Master. The institution exists for no other purpose. It does not bid for students who are afraid to sacrifice for others. The whole spirit of the institution is one of sacrifice. In the words of the principal of another school, who is preparing workers for a needy field, we can say, “We want you to go out into the world, not to have an easy time, but to make sacrifice and to help somebody else. There are those who need your help and your sacrifice. You may be called upon to sacrifice a great deal. You may have to work for small salaries. You may have to teach school in uncomfortable buildings. You may have to work in desolate places, and the surroundings may be in every way discouraging.”
Many of our students have had to meet such experiences. More will have to meet them. To those who are willing to enter this service we say, “Come thou with us, and we will do thee good.” As has already been said, the capacity is limited; for the dormitories have not yet been built. The price of board and room will be given upon application. The tuition fee is ten dollars a term. Arrangements have been made so that students in certain departments, who are preparing for active missionary work, may, by co-operating with the institution, receive their tuition practically free. The institution is not following the plans of the world, but the management feel that they have caught a glimpse of the needs of the world, and think it is their duty to train soldiers. Now is the time to make application if you wish to attend. Remember that the school opens October 21. Write for copy of the fall announcement. Address E. A. Sutherland, Berrien Springs, Mich.
The Council
The Autumn Council of the General Conference Committee opened in the church at Twelfth and M Streets, Washington, last Wednesday, at 3 P. M., according to appointment. Various causes prevented a large attendance during the first days of the meeting, but up to the time of going to press the following members of the committee have been present: A. G. Daniells, H. W. Cottrell, R. M. Kilgore, E. T. Russell, C. W. Flaiz, A. J. Read, W. T. Knox, W. H. Thurston, A. T. Jones, David Paulson, W. W. Prescott, W. A. Spicer, Frederick Griggs, and L. A. Hoopes. Quite a number of other brethren are also in attendance upon the council. It is a matter of22regret to all that Elder G. I. Butler will not be able to be present, and that Elder S. N. Haskell has been delayed several days on account of sickness.
The first meeting on Wednesday afternoon was occupied in the presentation of the various matters which would occupy the attention of the council. In the evening Brother A. G. Daniells spoke upon Our Time, Our Message, and Our Work.
On Thursday morning the following standing committees were announced:—
On Finance: W. T. Knox, C. W. Flaiz, N. P. Nelson, S. H. Lane, W. T. Bland, H. H. Burkholder, O. O. Farnsworth, J. M. Rees, R. D. Hottel, J. G. Walker.
On Home Field Work: I. H. Evans, H. W. Cottrell, J. E. Jayne, F. Griggs, L. A. Hoopes, A. T. Jones, Allen Moon, C. P. Bollman, A. E. Place, L. C. Sheafe, E. R. Palmer, F. E. Painter, A. J. Bristol, D. K. Royer.
On Foreign Work: W. H. Thurston, D. Paulson, P. F. Bicknell, William Covert, A. O. Burrill, G. B. Thompson, W. J. Stone, J. W. Watt, C. H. Edwards, C. A. Burman, A. W. George.
On Washington Work: W. W. Prescott, E. T. Russell, R. M. Kilgore, R. C. Porter, R. A. Underwood, S. N. Curtiss, J. S. Washburn, E. J. Dryer, A. P. Needham, J. R. Scott, J. H. Neall, W. A. Spicer.
The time of this session was largely occupied in considering plans for the annual week of prayer. In the afternoon the topic was the removal to Washington and the development of the work in this city. Brother Daniells read some instruction from Sister White bearing upon these matters. In the evening Brother A. T. Jones spoke upon the Cleansing of the Sanctuary.
The morning session on Friday was occupied in the consideration of the circulation of the special number of the Signs of the Times, and the missionary conventions to be held in November. The council did not meet Friday afternoon. Friday evening Brother G. B. Thompson spoke on the certainty of Christ's soon coming. Sabbath morning Brother A. T. Jones spoke at the First Church, and Brother W. W. Prescott at the Second Church.
Field Notes
A SABBATH-SCHOOL with a membership of twenty-three has been organized recently in the vicinity of Waukon, Iowa.
A CHURCH building is in process of erection at Shattuck, O. T. A church school will be conducted in the building this winter.
ON a recent Sabbath five persons united with the church at Roseburg, Ore., by baptism. A church building is in process of erection at that place.
A TENT effort at Centralia, Western Washington, which was concluded last August, resulted in bringing twenty-four souls to the acceptance of the truth.
ELDER R. C. HORTON reports three baptisms at Kalamazoo, Mich., and three at Casco, Mich. At the former place a prosperous church school is being conducted.
Current Mention
— It is expected that Congress will assemble in special session on November 9, to consider the reciprocity treaty with Cuba.
— It is believed that danger of an immediate war in the Balkans has been averted. Bulgaria is showing a decided disposition to avoid hostilities.
— Twenty-three fishermen lost their lives by the wreck of the fishing steamer “Beatrice” in a hurricane off the coast of North Carolina, September 15.
— A recent report from the Far East states that Russia has refused to evacuate Manchuria, and that China has called upon Japan for aid in view of Russia’s menacing attitude.
— Contracts for armor plate amounting to more than $7,000,000 will soon be let by Secretary-of-the-Navy Moody, the armor being intended for five new battle-ships which are to be added to the United States navy.
— The German Kaiser Wilhelm is said to possess fifty-four residences, the last one having been recently acquired at a price of $500,000.
— The towns of Hamilton and Aliceville, Kan., were swept by tornadoes on the evening of October 6, three persons being killed, and several others fatally injured. Immense damage was done to buildings and shops, the town of Aliceville being almost entirely demolished.
— The natives of Alaska are reported to be rapidly dying off from the effects of the invasion of their country by the white man, their accustomed occupations having been so seriously restricted by the whites that many are unable to keep themselves from starvation.
— A secret council of prominent men in Texas who are opposed to prohibition, among which were several State senators, was held recently in Dallas, to devise means for stopping the wave of local option which is sweeping over that State. This form of prohibition has now been adopted in about 200 counties there.
— The days of steam turbine engines on Atlantic liners seem to be rapidly approaching, the latest indication being a proposal for a Canadian fast line service to England, the ships of which shall be equipped with turbine engines, and use oil for fuel. This proposition is to be brought before the Canadian government.
— The doctrines of Christian Science were severely denounced at the Mormon annual conference in Salt Lake City, October 6, at which 10,000 Mormons from all parts of the world were assembled. Hypnotism and Spiritualism were also condemned. It appears that Christian Science has of late caused extensive defections from the Mormon ranks.
— The highest railway speed ever recorded was attained in Germany, October 6, on fourteen miles and a half of the experimental electric railway between Marienfeld and Zossen. The speed attained was 125½ miles an hour. All the passengers had previously procured special life insurance policies. No difficulty was experienced in making the run, and still higher speeds are expected to be reached.
— A report from the steam yacht “America,” which is bearing the Ziegler polar expedition northward, states that there is a strange absence of life this year in that part of the arctic regions which the expedition had reached, and numbers of dead birds were seen on the cakes of ice. An occasional stray seal was the only sign of life in a region usually filled with various living creatures, and it is believed some great disturbance of nature must have occurred there at a recent date.
— The practise of Christian Science healing has been declared legal in New Hampshire. A case which has been in the courts of that State for several years, brought by a woman to recover damages alleged to have been sustained at the hands of a Christian Science practitioner, finally came before the supreme court, which refused to sustain the charge of malpractice brought against the Christian Scientist, thus declaring in effect that Christian Science is a lawful method of treating the sick.
— A man named Welle, a criminal court official in Louisville, Ky., died after an emergency operation performed on him in a hospital there, and was restored to life by the use of oxygen, after having been dead four minutes, according to the testimony of the chief surgeon, Dr. F. E. Corrigan. Mr. Welle did not say anything about being conscious after death.
— The latest effort of the papacy to secure official recognition from the United States government is a proposition from the Vatican to make an important display at the coming St. Louis fair, the display to be in charge of a special envoy to represent the pope at the exposition, who will also be empowered to conduct negotiations regarding affairs in the Philippines. The United States government is expected to recognize the papal envoy as a diplomat in return for the display which the Vatican will make at the fair. It has been decided at the Vatican that hereafter Philippine affairs must be dealt with directly either by the pontifical secretary of state and the Washington government, or with the latter through the special envoy, recognition of whom the papacy now hopes to secure from the United States.
Notices and Appointments
Business Notices
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For Sale.—One large 8-room house with 1½ acres land, in Keene, Tex., at a bargain. Address P. G. Hobbs, Keene, Tex.
Wanted.—Men to work in woods,—cedar and hemlock,—also in mill and yard. Address L. M. Richards, Spencer, Mich.
Wanted.—Good, able-bodied man to work by month on fruit ranch. Good wages. Steady employment. References required. Address J. C. Bauer, 901 W. 17th St., Santa Ava, Cal.
For Sale.—Comb honey gathered from alfalfa, nice quality. Price, No. 1, $1; No. 2, $2.75, a case of 24 sections. We also handle extracted honey. For further particulars, address J. Q. Adams, Olney, Colo.
Honest Seventh-day Adventists can get work introducing E-Z Washing Tablets and other goods. Write us for terms. We will help you get started. All our goods are meritorious. Write us to-day. Either sex. Address Alfred Mallet, Nyack, N. Y.
We offer best, assorted, hand-picked apples by barrel or car-load. Cheap shipments in bulk. Potatoes of finest quality. Let us know your needs, and we will quote best prices. Peanuts, figs, dates, lentils, etc. Address New York Food Co., F. W. Bartle, Mgr., Oxford, N. Y.
Wanted.—To correspond with S. D. A. man, of middle age, who can do gardening, care for chickens, cook, and is willing to make himself useful about home. Address Arthur S. Allard, care of E. F. Hutchinson, Laurium, Mich., or A. S. Allard, E. Tawas, Iosco Co., Mich.
