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Current Mention

— In the two weeks ending August 30, the seismic instruments of the Göttingen University, Germany, recorded twenty-eight earthquakes, the largest number ever recorded.

— All the street-car lines of San Francisco, except the Geary and California Street lines, are now tied up by a strike of the conductors and motormen. They are striking for a rate of three dollars for an eight-hour day.

— A new treaty, or commercial agreement, has been entered into between the United States and Spain, to take effect the first day of September. By this agreement each country is granted preferential treatment on certain classes of goods imported from the other country.

— Federal officials who are investigating the matter of illegal rebates granted by the railroads to the Standard Oil Company have found that in shipments between St. Louis and Chicago alone during the last three years the Standard Oil Company has saved $250,000 in rebates from the railroads carrying their product.

— The Real Estate Trust Company, of Philadelphia, is now in the hands of a receiver. Through the manipulation of the firm's accounts, the president of the institution had misappropriated, or loaned on worthless security, $7,000,000. A few days before the discovery of the defalcation, the president died very suddenly. It was later ascertained that he had taken his own life.

— Secretary of Agriculture Wilson has announced that after the first of October prepared meats from packing-houses must not be carried by the railroads unless those products bear certain labels required by the government. It is expected that many of the packing-houses will be unprepared to carry out the requirements of the law, owing to their dilatoriness in beginning the work of preparing labels.

— Contrary to last week's report, the stranded Pacific Mail steamer “Manchuria” is still on the rocks in the Hawaiian Islands. She was many miles off her course when she grounded, and it was suggested that she had encountered a strong current in the ocean which was responsible for her position. Now the captain of the Oceanic liner “Sierra,” who has just arrived at Honolulu from Auckland and Sydney, reports having encountered a current which drifted his vessel out of its course thirty miles in a single day. There is probably some connection between this matter and the seismic disturbances along the Pacific coast of this hemisphere.

— The main body of the Cuban insurgents is now in close proximity to the forces of the Cuban government, and a decisive engagement is expected at any moment. Americans are manning the battery of machine and rapid-fire guns with which the Cuban government has recently equipped itself. In some sections of Cuba the insurgents have practically denuded the plantations of horses and cattle. Several minor engagements have occurred during the week. The government has given a promise of amnesty to all who will lay down their arms, and considerable numbers are taking advantage of it.

— Some months ago the Trades Labor Council of Racine, Wis., declared a boycott against Otto B. Schultze, a baker. The boycott worked much damage to the baker, and he carried the matter into court on a suit for $25,000 damages. Circuit Judge Fowler rendered a decision in the case on August 28, declaring the boycott illegal, and awarding the plaintiff $6,000 damages. He said: “An injury to one's business and trade is on the same footing as an injury to his tangible property, and the law furnishes a remedy for the one as well as for the other.”

— Conditions in Russia do not improve. Murder and incendiarism are rife, and peasant outbreaks against the landlords continue unabated. M. Stolypin, the new premier, is reported to have informed the czar that he can not improve the situation unless given a free hand, which is a virtual demand for a dictatorship. The famine is increasing and spreading to other provinces. An imperial ukase was issued August 30, authorizing the minister of finance to issue $25,000,000 in four-per-cent rentes to cover the expenses of the relief of the districts affected by the failure of the crops. The quantity of grain required in one district alone will amount to 800,000 tons. Subscriptions are being opened, and it is expected that appeals will be made to foreigners. One of the czar's aides, General Min, was shot to death by a young girl at a railway station, on August 26. On the following day, Gen. Von Liarliarski, governor of Poland, was killed while driving in the streets of Warsaw.

Camp-Meeting for the Chesapeake Conference and District of Columbia

By K. C. RUSSELL

EVERY Seventh-day Adventist knows that the Bible has foretold a famine, “not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord.” If we knew that there was a famine approaching, how earnest we would be to prepare for it by seeking to obtain a supply of food for ourselves and our loved ones. We know that the bread of life is more necessary to us than our temporal bread, for the Saviour says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.” How much more important, then, that we put forth most earnest efforts to lay up in store for ourselves and friends and loved ones a supply of the bread of life for the coming famine that is to overtake us than it would be to secure a supply of temporal food for an ordinary famine.

The camp-meeting which is to be held near Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., September 11-16, will provide a special opportunity for all to secure a supply of the bread of life for this famine. The time selected to hold this meeting is a most desirable one, as it will be at a time when the extreme heat of the summer is past, and before the fall term of our schools will open.

Let those who are hesitating in regard to attending this meeting decide at once to make a special effort to be present. People who belong to worldly associations make great efforts and sacrifices to assemble in conventions for the purpose of promoting the interests of their organizations and work. How much greater should be our zeal and interest to avail ourselves of these opportunities that involve eternal life! Suppose it does require a special effort on our part to arrange to leave our homes for a few days, should we let these temporal matters outweigh those things which involve our eternal interests?

Let it be remembered that this meeting will be for only a few days,—less than a week. Therefore there can be but little excuse for any one's not making a sacrifice to attend it.

K. C. RUSSELL, Chairman of Evangelical Committee of the District of Columbia.

Camp-Meetings for 1906

By Editor

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Chesapeake and District of Columbia, Washington, D. C. .......... Sept. 11-16

New York, Phelps (State) .......... Sept. 6-16

Central New England, Lawrence, Mass. .......... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10

Greater New York (Conference) .......... Sept. 27 to Oct. 7

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Quebec, Ayre's Cliff .......... Sept. 6-16

Maritime, Williamsdale East, N. S., Sept. 13-23

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Cumberland, Knoxville, Tenn. .......... Sept. 6-16

North Carolina, High Point .......... Sept. 7-16

Florida, Lakeland .......... Nov. 1-11

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

East Michigan, Holly .......... Sept. 27 to Oct. 8

North Michigan, East Jordan .......... Aug. 30 to Sept. 10

Northern Illinois, Galesburg .......... Sept. 13-23

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Nebraska, Gothenburg .......... Aug. 30 to Sept. 9

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

California, Sebastopol .......... Sept. 20-30

AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Union Conference session, Cooranbong, N. S. W. .......... Sept. 13-23

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any additional information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

Notice!

ANY one knowing the address of any of the following-named persons is requested to send the same to Mrs. E. M. Frederickson (the clerk of the Sioux City Seventh-day Adventist church), 1805 Palmento St., Morning Side. Sioux City, Iowa: Alfred Totten, Mrs. C. C. Totten, Mrs. Emma Barnum, Miss Lydia Harcourt, Miss Grace Harcourt, Henry Lynch, Miss Cloa Baker, Mrs. Jessie Baker, Mrs. Lydia Field, Annie Bergland, Leslie Lynch, John Lynch, Joseph Hamren, and Miss Grace Langhren.

East Michigan Conference Session

By E. K. Slade; E. I. Beebe

Notice!

THE first meeting of the fourth annual session of the East Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at the campground at Holly, Sept. 27, 1906, at 9:30 A. M.

E. K. SLADE, Pres.

E. I. BEEBE, Sec.

East Michigan Conference Annual Meeting

By E. K. Slade; J. G. Lamson

THE East Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its annual meeting for the election of officers and for the transaction of such other business as may be necessary, on the camp-ground at Holly, Mich., Sept. 27, 1906, at 10:30 A. M.

E. K. SLADE, Pres. J. G. LAMSON, Sec.

Notice!

The following names are found on the Sanitarium (Cal.) church book, but no knowledge of their whereabouts or experience can be obtained: C. M. Clay, Mable Atkins, Wm. T. Heald, Maude Heald, Bert Atkins, B. B. Allen, Mrs. Allen, M. C. Chapman, Mrs. Chapman, Bertha Lee, Thoro Thornson, H. Olson, Katty Happy, Ada Williams, Mrs. Leppe, Mrs. Larson, Clara White, Minnie Williams, Orin Startzer, Blanch Benson, Edna Masters, Brother Plummer, Wm. McCoullough, Lillie Whitbeck. The church therefore desires to hear from these individuals at once, concerning their whereabouts and standing. They are requested to address Miss Zaidie Goodrich, Sanitarium, Cal.

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.—Good Christian people of both sexes to take the nurses' course at the Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal. Write for literature.

WANTED.—Watchmaker; a Sabbath-keeper. Steady work to right man. For particulars, write to H. P. Anderson, 126 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill.

WANTED.—To correspond with a Seventh-day Adventist sister who wishes a home with family of two. A good cook desirable. May be middle aged or younger. Address H. S. Guilford, West Branch, Mich.

WANTED.—An intelligent, energetic Seventh-day Adventist who is a first-class baker, to manage new plant. Church of three hundred members in city. Address, Secretary, West India Health Food Co., Ltd., 32 Text Lane, Kingston, Jamaica, W. I.

FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $1; 5-gal., $4. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; gal., $2.75; half-gal., $1.40; quart can, 85 cents. Send for samples. Also write for prices on California ripe olives and honey. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.

FOR SALE.—Keifer pears, $1.15 a barrel (two and a quarter bushels); five barrels, five dollars. Shipped successfully last year to New York City, northern Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Tennessee. Money received when fruit is exhausted promptly returned, as last year. Send money-order immediately to Occoquan Fruit Farm, Occoquan, Va.

A Reading Course for the Youth

By M. E. Kern

WE live in an age of books. Our children are reading something. Do we give the thought, prayer, and attention to this subject that we should? A good book is a good companion; a bad book is an evil companion. “The young are in great danger. Great evil results from their light reading.”—“Testimonies,” Vol. II, page 236.

Perhaps we see this evil, and have forbidden these books and magazines. Have you placed before your children tempting good books, books adapted to their young minds and their interests? “Lead the youth to see how much there is to learn and to do; how precious are the days of youth as a preparation for the life-work. Help them to see what treasures there are in the Word of God, in the book of nature, and in the records of noble lives.”—“Education,” page 248.

Great results for good or for evil come from the course we pursue in this matter. As an aid in the choice of good books, and to create an interest in systematic and thorough reading, the Central Union Conference Young People’s Society has instituted the General Culture Course of reading for young people. This year we are to read “The Life of Elder Joseph Bates,” “Life Sketches of Elder James White and Mrs. Ellen G. White,” and “The Great Second Advent Movement.”

While reading the fascinating stories of these noble lives and this great movement, our young people will at the same time be gaining a knowledge of the third angel’s message and its great progress from its small beginning. Many we hope will be led to cast their lot with the people of God, and give their lives to the promulgation of the message, rather than “enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.”

The outlines as a guide to this work will appear in the Educational Messenger, beginning October 1. The Messenger is published by the Union College Press at fifty cents a year. The books will be read in the order named above, and will cost 35 cents, $1.25, and $1.50 respectively. Let all who desire to take this course write at once to The Central Union Conference Y. P. S. S. D. A., College View, Neb., and enroll their names. The Messenger and books can be ordered at the same time if desired. Many of our people have these books, and all should have.

Let the parents in the Central Union Conference take an interest in this movement for their children. Good mental and spiritual food for the building of character is more necessary than physical food for the development of the physical man. M. E. KERN.

East Michigan Camp-Meeting

By E. K. SLADE

THE annual conference and camp-meeting of the East Michigan Conference will be held at Holly, Mich., September 27 to October 8. This meeting is looked forward to with much interest, and the indications are that it will be largely attended by our people. Many are beginning to realize the importance of gatherings of this kind, and the present developments and indications on every hand must make us realize that it is time for us to press together, and miss no opportunity for keeping pace with the advancing message, and preparing for the great work committed to our hands and the great openings that are now before us. I wish to earnestly request our people throughout the conference to plan early to attend this meeting. We have the promise of excellent help from the General Conference and the Lake Union Conference, as well as from some of our neighboring conferences.

The Lord is waiting to bestow great blessings upon his people as they come together in this annual gathering. We especially invite the pioneers of our cause to attend. Everything possible will be done to make it comfortable for the aged men and women of our churches who have been true to this message for many years. Your presence will do much to encourage and help others. Spare no pains to have the young people and children present. You can not afford to have them miss the opportunities that this meeting will afford to them. A cordial invitation is extended to all who can possibly reach this meeting, and we hope they will come earnestly seeking God for a rich blessing at this time. E. K. SLADE, Pres.

Studies in Gospel History

This is a series of forty-five lessons on the life of Christ, by M. E. Kern, the second edition of that part of the author's “New Testament History Lessons” dealing with this subject. The questions are arranged for written answers, and the work is constructive throughout. Several half-tone reproductions of famous paintings, a good quality of calendered paper, and a substantial cloth binding, make the book quite an attractive one. These lessons were adopted by the recent educational convention for use in the ninth grade. They can be used, however, in grades below that by omitting some of the more difficult general questions. The special studies with library references make the work very valuable for students who desire to study exhaustively. These lessons have also been found valuable for private study. An effort is being made to get the book completed before the opening of the schools, but advance sheets will be furnished to those ordering, provided the entire work is not completed. Order of the Union College Press, College View, Neb., or through our publishing houses or tract societies. Price, 75 cents.

C. E. PAUL

Obituaries

CORNWELL.— Died June 22, 1906, of injuries received in a runaway the previous day in Battle Creek, Mich., Jacob W. Cornwell. The deceased was born in Ohio, Jan. 5, 1847. He was a faithful and consistent member of the Bedford church, and leaves a sad home circle, consisting of a loving wife and three little girls. The funeral service was conducted by Prof. B. E. Nicola, in the Congregational church, and interment was made in the Bedford Cemetery.

C. E. PAUL

McCLURE.— Died in Seattle, Wash., July 18, 1906, Mrs. Rebecca McClure, aged 56 years and 4 months. She became a member of the Marshalltown (Iowa) Seventh-day Adventist church about sixteen years ago. About four years ago she united with the church at Portland, Ore. Her husband, H. B. McClure, died one year ago. She leaves six children, besides brothers and sisters. She told me to tell her brothers and sisters that she died in faith, and would meet them in the resurrection. Her last wish expressed was that the Lord's work might prosper. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Snyder. Burial took place in Portland.

MRS. J. L. BEAN.

MIEL.— Died at her home in Greenville, Mich., Aug. 21, 1906, of heart-disease, Sister Cinderella Janette Miel, née Gilmore, aged 62 years, 2 months, and 15 days. Sister Miel and her husband heard and gladly accepted the third angel's message in Red Cloud, Neb., and became members of the church in that place at its organization. In 1900 they moved to Michigan, but her health, which had failed in Nebraska, did not improve in Michigan. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was held at the family residence, where a large number of relatives and friends were assembled. The remains were placed in the Sydney Center Cemetery.

C. F. HANSEN.

BEATTY.— Died at her home in Oakland, Cal., July 11, 1906, Mrs. Mary Beatty, aged 66 years and 11 days. Sister Beatty was born in Ireland, and at a very early age gave her heart to the Lord, uniting with the Presbyterian Church. About twenty-five years ago she was led to see the light of present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Oakland, in which church she ever remained a consistent and helpful member. A large number of friends and relatives regret their loss in her death. Four sons and two daughters treasure the memory of the devoted and consistent life of the mother who has been taken from them. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13.

W. T. KNOX.

ISAAC.— Died at College View, Neb., July 30, 1906, of consumption, Mrs. Mary Isaac, wife of Elder John Isaac, aged 36 years, 7 months, and 5 days. Sister Isaac accepted present truth in the winter of 1892 under the labors of Elder S. S. Shrock, in Kansas. She dearly loved this precious faith, and greatly longed for the coming of the Saviour. She was fully surrendered to the will of her Father in heaven, willing to live or die as he saw best. Her last words to her husband were, “Be sure to meet me in the morning of the first resurrection, and bring Alonzo with you,” referring to their three-year-old son. Her husband and friends are comforted with the thought that she sleeps in Jesus. On the funeral occasion words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13-17.

R. F. ANDREWS.

Harvest Ingathering Service Program

By Editor

The program for the Harvest Ingathering service, which will be found in the Youth’s Instructor of September 4, is one of the most interesting we have ever seen, and we commend it to the attention and use of all our Sabbath-schools. While the program is designed primarily as a children’s exercise, the ingathering itself should be participated in by old and young. The proceeds of these services will be used in carrying forward this message in regions that are practically or entirely unentered; namely, Madagascar, Abyssinia, and Korea. We trust there may be such a generous, hearty participation in this ingathering enterprise that the cause may be greatly advanced through its instrumentality. The date has not been set for these exercises, each locality selecting such time as may seem most propitious.

The Educational Department

By Editor

In harmony with the request made in the resolution adopted by the recent educational convention, the first number of the REVIEW in each month, beginning with this issue, will be enlarged to thirty-two pages, and the additional eight pages will be devoted to the subject of education. This department occupies pages 22-29 of this number of the REVIEW. The heading at the beginning of the department is suggestive of the scope and purpose of Christian education. With mental and moral culture is combined industrial training, and the special purpose of such an all-round education is and to train workers who shall cause the sunlight of truth to dispel the darkness of error and heathenism. This department is added to the REVIEW in order that all our people may have an intelligent sympathy with our educational work, and we invite all to give these pages consideration.

J. P. Anderson Sails for China

ON August 20, Brother J. P. Anderson, of Union College, sailed from Vancouver for China, "of the best of courage in the Lord."

A. A. Hallam Sails for Trinidad

BROTHER A. A. HALLAM sailed from New York this week for Trinidad, West Indies, to work especially among the East Indians. Having lived in India, he has already a knowledge of the Hindustani tongue.

Brother W. D. Forde Returns to the West Indies

Brother W. D. Forde, of the West Indies, who has been attending the Berrien Springs College, sailed from New York, August 24, for Barbados. He expects to engage in the work in the island of St. Lucia.

Reading Course for Young People

THE announcement concerning a reading course for our young people which appears on the thirty-first page ought not to be overlooked. The books suggested for reading will be helpful to both young and old. Parents will do well to take an interest in this matter.

Cedar Lake Academy’s Eighth Annual Calendar

At Cedar Lake, Mich., is located Cedar Lake Academy, the intermediate school of the West Michigan Conference. Its eighth annual calendar has just been issued, and will be of special interest to those within its territory. The principal is Elder S. M. Butler, who will forward announcements on application.

Benson Family Sails for Japan

From Vancouver, August 20, Brother H. F. Benson and his wife sailed for Japan. Brother Benson has been teaching in the Indiana Conference school. Friends in Iowa, who heard Japan’s appeal for this help a year ago, have made up a fund of over four hundred dollars toward transportation and support.

The Story of the Convention

HAVE you seen “The Story of the Convention, a concise account of the General Conference educational convention” recently held at College View, Neb.? It gives “a little of what was felt, the gist of what was said, and all of what was done.” Price, ten cents. Order of Union College Press, College View, Neb.

Brother Julius Paulson Visits Washington

Brother Julius Paulson, of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, has spent a week among friends in Washington, in order that he might learn by actual observation concerning the institutions and work at our headquarters. He was much gratified at what had been accomplished here, and thought the outlook for the future most encouraging.

An Enlarged Number of the Review

By Editor

THIS is an unusual number of the REVIEW. It is enlarged to thirty-two pages. It contains a section of eight pages devoted to a most important subject—education. It presents the statistics of the denomination—rather formidable in appearance, but still of much general interest. This issue has cost much painstaking work, and we hope it will give satisfaction to our readers.

International Tract Society Shows Gain

By Editor

The balance sheet of the International Tract Society, Limited, our London publishing house, shows a gain for the year ending June 30, 1906, of £1,163 9s. 7½d. or $5,664.14. We congratulate our fellow workers across the sea on their favorable showing. The weekly paper, the Present Truth, has had a splendid circulation (over twenty-one thousand copies a week), and has practically paid its way.

Hymn for the Missionary Service

On the first page will be found a hymn recommended for use in the missionary service next Sabbath. The words and music were both written by Prof. Walton C. John, the instructor in music at the Washington Training College. The sentiment expressed in the words is excellent, and the music is both simple and pleasing. Take the REVIEW to the service next Sabbath, and join in the singing of this hymn.

Southern Training-School Annual Announcement

THE Southern Training-school sends out its eleventh annual announcement, unique but attractive in appearance, and filled with information concerning the plans and work of the institution. Those who live within the limits of the Southern Union Conference should take a special interest in this school. A copy of the announcement can be obtained by addressing the president, Prof. J. E. Tenney, Graysville, Tenn.

The Growth of the Cause

By H. E. Rogers

ONLY a casual glance at Table No. 2 of the statistical summary presented in this REVIEW is necessary to note the wonderful enlargement of the work during recent years. Attention may be called to two important factors in the prosecution of this work; namely, the laborers engaged in active service, and the means for their support; and in doing so, the advantages resulting from the reorganization called for at the 1901 General Conference will become apparent.

In 1900 there was a total of 1,500 laborers devoting their time to work in behalf of the message. Five years later the number thus engaged was 2,797, a net gain of 1,297, or of 86.46 per cent. The net gain is greater than that shown by the report for the preceding twenty-three years; that is, the net gain in laborers from 1900 to 1905 was greater than the gain from 1877 to 1900.

Almost the same ratio of increase may be noted in the means given for the support of these laborers. For 1905 there is recorded a tithe of $858,014.91; for 1900, $510,258.97, the net increase being $347,755.94, a per cent of 68.15. This gain for five years is greater than that realized in the twelve years preceding 1900, or from 1888 to 1900. The same ratio of increase was practically kept up throughout the periods under comparison; for, from 1901 to 1905, there was paid in tithe a total of $3,456,240.74; while for the years 1893 to 1900, inclusive, the total tithe paid was $3,422,127.31.

H. E. ROGERS, Statistical Secretary.