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Review and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 28.

A NEW REVISED BIBLE
Earlier text: Lepers' Gift to the Bible Society in India

Mission School and Farm Work in Mississippi

By Parker Atwood; Julia Luccock Atwood

Mississippi

GITANO.—As we read in the REVIEW of the good work being done in other places, and how the Lord is blessing the work and workers, it makes us rejoice, and greatly encourages us in our work.
We are located in a settlement about five miles from Gitano, which is our post office. We accepted a call to come here the first of last November, and conduct a mission school and farm. This settlement was originally given over to drinking and carousing, but the Lord converted a young woman who lived here, Sister Anna Knight, now in India as a Bible worker and nurse, and through her started a good work. This settlement now is quiet and orderly, but the adjoining one is Satan’s stronghold.
The day school began the first Monday of last November, and ended the last of March. It will be in session during July. With the exception of one man, the people are too poor to pay money for tuition, so we let them pay in such things as we need or work it out at one dollar a month. There are some drawbacks, as we do not always get the work when we need it. It is not financially profitable, but the Lord has given us the use of a few acres, and given us health and strength to work; and as we are working for souls, we would be glad to teach the school for nothing, if it was necessary. The school, of course, is conducted on Bible principles, the Scriptures themselves being the most prominent study. Next to the study of the Bible is the study of physiology. Part of the recess is given to industrial work.
The Sabbath school is composed of six members, ourselves included. The Sunday school is quite well attended even in this hot, dry weather. The people seem really interested, and we hear them continually before the Lord.
The soil is productive. We are having a hard drought, however, just now. The crops on our little farm were in a fine condition before the drought. We have a missionary half acre of cowpeas, for which we are specially anxious. If any of those who have plenty of fruit should see fit to send us some dried fruit next fall, we believe we can use it to God’s glory. Any one doing so, please prepay freight. We have some goods at the freight depot now which have waited several weeks for freight charges.
We have built a neat, one-story, four-room house since coming here. The Southern Missionary Society gave us one hundred dollars toward it. It is not finished yet. We have been in the house since the third of April, and have just been able to get our two outside doors; of the eight windows, six have wooden shutters, and two are open holes.
While there are many pleasant conditions here, still we find, as the Testimony says, that “the South is a hard field to work.” We had an experience which makes us long for the coming of our Saviour, and for that home where “the meek . . . shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.” Sunday night, June 8, about midnight some men fired into our house with shotgun, pistols, and a rifle. We were wakened from a sound sleep by the cannon-like report of a heavily loaded shotgun, followed with pistols and a thirty-eight caliber rifle. It sounded dreadfully to hear the bullets crashing round us as we lay on the floor, praying for protection. We praise the dear Lord for his loving care over us. Brethren, pray for us.
There is a large field here for canvassing, but with our school and farm duties, we are not able to canvass much. If a consecrated Christian brother will come here about the latter part of September to canvass at least all winter, we will give free room and board. Who can come? May God lay this work upon the right one!
We wish to thank all those who have helped us to get started. May God bless them. We still have need, and any who feel disposed to help can do so, but there are so many great calls before our people that we do not feel like saying much about our own needs.
PARKER ATWOOD, JULIA LUCCOCK ATWOOD.

Called to Africa

By T. H. Branch; Mrs. T. H. Branch

WHILE earnestly engaged in missionary work for the Lord in Pueblo, Colo., the call came for us to answer the Macedonian cry from Africa. Immediately taking leave of brethren and fellow laborers, and of those for whom we labored, we went to Denver, our former home, to make ready for the journey.
The Lord commands us to go into all the world and preach the gospel; accordingly we packed a few necessary articles, and bidding our friends good-by, we left for Chicago. Elder Spicer met us there, and gave us all needed instructions for our journey.
At New York we were met at the pier by Brother Woods, who took us to the mission, where we were heartily received by the mission family. Next morning the mission family services were conducted by Brother Luther Warren. The lesson was on the importance of meeting the requirements of God: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus,” to do his Father's will. The Lord came very near by his Spirit.
Wednesday morning, June 4, we set sail for London, England, arriving there June 12. We spent our first Sabbath in London at the Duncombe Hall church. We were given a hearty welcome by all the brethren. This scripture was impressed upon our minds: “Lo, I am with you alway.” Taking the Lord at his promise, we go forward in his name to do his will.
MR. AND MRS. T. H. BRANCH.

Grave on Thy Heart Each Red-Letter Day

By Frances Havergal

GRAVE on thy heart each past red-letter day, Forget not all the sunshine of the way By which the Lord has led thee,—answered prayers, And joys unasked, strange blessings, lifted cares, Grand promise-echoes! Thus thy life shall be One record of his love and faithfulness, to thee. — Frances Havergal.

Donors to the Relief of the Schools

The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to July 8, 1902, is $44,458.68.
NAME AMOUNT
A friend (Benton Harbor) $15 00
Friend Edgecomb 10 00
Lillie Adams 5 00
Mrs. A. J. Smith 1 00
Santa Cruz church 10 00
E. J. Gregory 5 00
Delila McNeely 1 00
G. H. Schepler and mother 10 00
Mary A. McArdle 1 00
A. W. Judson 1 00
Mrs. S. D. Stone 50
Amanda M. Fenshaw 2 00
Mrs. Etta Adams 1 00
Mrs. Marian Smith 2 00
Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Lee 10 00
Mrs. J. C. Graves 1 00
Martin McFarran 1 00
Mrs. F. Burdick 1 00
Mrs. H. B. Smith 1 00
Mrs. J. J. O'Harrow 1 00
Nancy I. McManus 2 00
Mrs. Emma G. Hopper 1 50
Mr. & Mrs. W. G. Thompson 1 25
D. E. Lindsey 10 00
Virginia Swope 1 00
Thomas McKee 2 00
M. A. E. Beyerle 5 00
Mrs. Carey Brown 5 00
Jackson, Mich. 2 00
Mamie C. Hanson 2 00
Mrs. A. E. Erving 5 00
Mrs. Mary J. Jones 3 00
E. L. Sanford 1 00
Mrs. Wm. Ford 5 00
Beulah Soper 1 00
Mrs. M. D. Utt 08
Mary N. Cassell 5 00
Mrs. Susan C. Bryant 7 50
Mrs. W. C. Ong 2 00
J. J. & L. H. Gardiner 2 00
Fritz Guy 7 00
Mrs. M. F. Brown 45
J. Warren Wright 10 00
E. S. Ballenger 5 00
B. W. Brown 50
Lesta Seaward 25
H. B. King 2 50
Rue Aton 50
Hattie Countryman 1 25
Ira Woodruff 10 00
F. S. Miller 1 00
H. R. Johnson 1 00
Mrs. E. C. Williams 25
Mrs. M. Krepp 5 00
J. W. Strickland 50
Friend (Lewis, Kan.) 25
A. M. Pearce 1 00
Mrs. A. M. Kilgore 1 00
Harriet S. Morris 1 00
Mrs. M. D. Utt 1 00
Litchfield, Minn. 1 00
Mrs. Anna McLaughlin 1 00
Honolulu church 40 00
Alex. Marshall 1 00
Adda Black 1 50
A. A. Zipf 1 25
Clara E. Walker 50
Jacob Barry 2 00
Sister Koecher 50
John Wendland 50
J. J. Graf 2 00
Mrs. A. Engelbert 25
C. H. Hinchey 2 00
Robert Corids 5 00
Oklahoma 25
Mr. & Mrs. T. D. Wallar 2 00
Mrs. L. G. Maranville 1 00
G. H. Matthews 10 00
Lillian Lutz 1 00
Electa More 1 00
Mr. & Mrs. G. H. Gibson 3 00
Phebe Cash 3 00
Mr. & Mrs. C. W. Keniston 1 00

Current Mention

— Two volcanoes in Nicaragua, situated close to Lake Nicaragua, are reported to be in active eruption.
— It is announced from Port Arthur, China, that cholera is spreading in the province of Manchuria, and that the plague is attended with great mortality.
— The British native troops in Borneo recently made a successful expedition against the Borneo “head hunters,” but over 1,000 members of the expedition died of cholera on the route.
— Snowstorms were reported in sections of Colorado, July 6, in some places being quite heavy. In Utah also the weather has of late been unseasonably cold.
— Violent earthquake shocks are reported from Salonika, Turkey, driving the people from their homes to the open fields, where they are camping in tents. A number were killed by falling buildings.
— There is some uncertainty about the date of King Edward’s coronation, but it is reported that the king himself insists on being crowned next month, contrary to the judgment of his doctors and others, who think next October would be a more fitting time.
— General Fitzhugh Lee, who served in Cuba during the late war with Spain, predicts that “anarchy and annexation” will be the speedy outcome of existing conditions in that country unless confidence in the financial stability of the government is quickly assured.
— The strike of freight handlers in Chicago, which it was hoped would be averted by an adjustment of the difficulties between them and the railway companies, began July 7, about 9,000 men being called out. Both sides appear to be confident of a speedy victory.
— A history of the South African war is to be written by General Louis Botha, assisted by General De Wet and others. It is announced also that Generals Botha, De Wet, and Delarey are coming to America to solicit funds for Boer widows and orphans and others who were ruined by the war.
— The “New York Sabbath Society” of New York City is attempting to suppress Sunday baseball playing by amateur ball clubs on open grounds in the upper part of that city. The society has appealed to the police, and recently the managers of two such clubs were arrested as a game was about to begin, before an assembled crowd of three thousand people. After the arrest the game proceeded as usual.
— A state of bitter discontent is reported as existing in the Polish provinces of Prussia, owing to the coercion put in effect by the Prussian government, an instance of this being the punishment of pupils in the schools for refusing to accept religious instruction in the German language. Prominent Polish officials have agreed to ignore the approaching visit of Emperor William to witness the army maneuvers in that district.
— The following announcement comes from Washington, under date of July 3: “The president has formally declared the restoration of peace in the Philippine Archipelago; he has placed the islands under complete civil control, and has extended general amnesty to the Filipinos who have been in rebellion. These three things, marking one of the most important chapters in Philippine history, were accomplished through the issue of three separate orders and proclamations, one by the president over his own signature, extending amnesty; one through Secretary Root, by the president’s order, relieving General Chaffee from his duties as military governor; and a third, which takes the shape of a general order addressed to the entire army of the United States.”
— Great loss from floods, amounting to several hundred thousand dollars, is reported from western New York.
— William Clark, the noted thread manufacturer of Newark, N. J., and Largs, Scotland, died at Portland, England, July 7, aged sixty-two years.
— Venezuelan revolutionists appear to be getting the advantage of the government troops, and President Castro has gone to take personal command of his forces. A decisive battle is expected.
— Regard for Sunday rest was made a minor consideration by thousands of farmers in central Kansas on July 6, in the face of an opportunity to improve a pleasant day in harvesting their wheat crops.
— In Zapata County, Texas, no rain has fallen for months, and there being in consequence an entire absence of any growing crops, many residents are reduced to want, and an appeal for help has been made to Governor Sayers.
— A prominent agricultural expert of Europe, Professor Lenz, has made a very pessimistic report on the condition of Russian agriculture, his conclusion being that the irrational system of farming at present practiced by the majority of Russian farmers is likely to lead to the total exhaustion of the soil.
— The Hague peace tribunal is now appealed to for the settlement of two international disputes, one relating to the sale of the Danish island of St. Thomas to the United States, and the other relating to a difference between Holland and Germany over a matter of submarine cables. This is the first time the signatory powers which participated in the peace conference have sought the aid of the tribunal which was there established.
— Storms in Nebraska and Iowa July 9 damaged property to the extent of over a million dollars. The downpour of rain was almost unprecedented. In Nebraska many miles of railway track and hundreds of bridges were washed away, and many houses moved from their foundations. Every stream throughout Iowa was at flood tide, the situation at Des Moines being particularly serious, hundreds of families being obliged to abandon their homes.
— The Vatican’s reply to the propositions for the disposition of the Philippine friars and their property made by the United States through Governor Taft, has been received by the government, and in it the pope says he cannot order the removal of the friars from the islands, as this would be an act of hostility to Spain. It is stated that while Governor Taft has been conducting the negotiations, he has sent 20,000 words by cable to the Washington authorities.
— Anti-clerical measures are being put into effect in both France and Spain. King Alfonso has signed a decree which aims at curtailing the church teaching establishments, and in the French Chamber of Deputies the premier has declared that the government will rigidly enforce the new law against the Catholic associations, and is determined to break down all clerical resistance. “We have firmly resolved,” he is quoted, “to assure the supremacy of civil society over monastic obedience.” His speech on this occasion is to be posted throughout France.
— Late reports from Russia state that rioting continues in some of the southern provinces. There have been conflicts between rioters and soldiers, and many of the former have been killed or wounded. The leaders of the mobs are described as a fanatical set who preach the destruction of all machinery which reduces the number of laborers.

The “Blessed Result.”

By W. A. Gosmer

It was written concerning the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons,” that “when the trial has been fully made, there will be a blessed result.”
We have realized the special help of God in disposing of our quota in Butte, Mont. And we are beginning to see some of the blessedness which the Lord has promised. Already, as a direct result of this work, two persons have taken their stand for the truth.
Our prayer has been, “O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years.” In this work we have experienced the truthfulness of the fact that it is not ability to sell books, nor yet the presentation of the arguments of this last message, but it is the ministration of the hosts above, it is the outworking of the Holy Spirit through the absolutely surrendered life, that brings success. To God be all glory and praise forever.
W. A. GOSMER.

The First Work

By Geo. M. Brown

JUST now the work that should engage our immediate attention is that of disposing of the four copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” which every one is to sell for Union College.
In a recent Testimony concerning the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons,” Sister White writes, “This is a work which is to be a blessing to all who engage in it. The more you do this work, the less weary and perplexed you will be.” In confirmation of this fact one worker writes, “I begin to feel some of the joy that comes to one who is an active member of Christ’s body.”
Some think that, because of the busy season of the year, this is not a favorable time to work; and while this is true from one standpoint, from another it is not true. I am sure that this is the most favorable time we shall have, for God is going before. Shall we not follow him? God led Israel through Jordan at what might be regarded an unfavorable time of the year; for Jordan was overflowing all its banks at the time. Still the thing was easy for God to do, and the seemingly unfavorable circumstances only made the power and glory of God more manifest. So it will be in this work. When we began, it required much faith; for the State was suffering from a severe drought, and the prospects for crops were very poor. How changed it all is now! The Lord in mercy has sent us abundant rain, and we expect to have good crops. Now, just now, is the time to push the work. God expects every one to do his duty. Brethren and sisters, let us not disappoint our loving Heavenly Father. GEO. M. BROWN.

The Good Work Is Progressing

By S. H. Lane

The list of pledges to the Missionary Acre Fund as published in the REVIEW is read with increasing interest in all parts of the country, and many are rejoicing that such a large number are farming and donating for the advancement of the cause. No institution belonging to our people is claiming the attention of the public as is the Sanitarium and its branches. Hundreds are constantly receiving treatment in our nearly one hundred sanitariums and treatment rooms. As a rule the treatments are successful, and many of the cures are marvelous. Individuals are benefited, and leave these institutions enthusiastically proclaiming the principles of dietetic reform. They are favorably impressed with the people who founded and are carrying on these institutions. They are ready to grant favors, and are often anxious to investigate the truth which has made us a peculiar people.
I have just attended a camp meeting in a Western State. When quite a large quantity of lumber was required, the lumber dealer said, “Take what you want, use it, and return it, free of charge.” When thanked, he replied, “I took my wife to the Sanitarium, and she was fully cured. I owe something to the people who teach and maintain the principles of health and temperance as you do.”
In order to have physicians and nurses to carry on the work in all our sanitariums and treatment rooms in the large cities in this and other countries, young men and women must be educated and graduated as doctors and nurses. In order to accomplish this, they must attend a medical school, and for this purpose the American Medical Missionary College has been organized and incorporated. In order to accomplish its work, a college building must be furnished. For several years the college classes have been held in a part of the Battle Creek College building. The Battle Creek College, as a school, has removed to southwestern Michigan. Through the Missionary Acre Fund the debts on the old college property are to be paid. The buildings will be used by the American Medical Missionary College for the education of young men and women as medical missionaries, that they may labor in our sanitariums and treatment rooms already established, and plant others in every clime.
These trained physicians and nurses, if fully consecrated, and none others, should be encouraged to engage in the work. They can enter many homes which no other class of laborers can enter, as they can care for the sick and unfortunate as others cannot; and this class are to be found among the wealthy as well as among the poor. Our sanitariums are reaching a wealthy class. Our Sanatorium at Skodsborg, Denmark, has recently been visited by the king of Denmark, the queen of England, and the empress of Russia. As these persons belong to the royalty of Europe, the papers have noticed their visits and the fact that they were pleased with the institution, and said many kind words for its work. Thus the sanatorium has been advertised all over Europe. That institution now has more patients than it can accommodate with rooms. Many of those who are conducting that institution were trained at the Battle Creek Sanitarium and the medical college.
Reader, many more should be trained for that and like institutions. Among them may be your own dear son or daughter; and every acre, every garden, and every dollar, more or less, donated, aids in educating and training young men and women for this great work. Have you decided to aid in this matter? If so, send your pledge to P. T. Magan, Berrien Springs, Mich. If you desire to send money which has been pledged, or that which has not been pledged, or the proceeds of that which you have raised and sold, please send the same to H. M. Mitchell, Battle Creek, Mich., treasurer of the General Conference, and simply state that the money is for the Missionary Acre Fund. All money will be received in the REVIEW ere long. We are very thankful for the money and pledges we have received. Who will aid now?
S. H. LANE.

List of Missionary Acre Pledges

NAME NATURE OF PLEDGE
G. H. Green $1.
E. W. Stratton 1 acre of oats.
Ira Dobson $5.
Albert Tucker $5.
David O. Latten $1.
Lars Madsen 1 acre of corn.
N. J. Runland $5.
Minta Conrei $5.
A believer the tenth of a field of wheat.
Mary A. Terrell $2.
Mrs. Pricilla Spencer proceeds of 2 hens and chickens.
Mrs. O. A. Fredrickson 1 acre of corn.
Lars Hansen $10.
M. K. Thrall 1 acre of corn.
A. E. Axtell 1 row potatoes, 50 rods long.
Mrs. J. M. Shanks ½ week's profit.
Mrs. J. H. Miller $2.
M. M. Compton $4.
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Isaac $5.
Mrs. G. W. Baker proceeds of hen and chickens and milk for 1 week.
W. J. Fisher 1 acre of grass.
Caroline Dergranger & children 3 rows of potatoes.
Ellen Fredericks 1 acre of oats.
L., Iles & Lester Fred Fredricks 1 row of sweet potatoes and 2 hens and chickens.
Rachael Fisher 50 cts.
Rodolph Fisher 1 acre of corn.
C. H. Punches & family 1 acre of corn.
D. D. Punches & family 30 shocks of corn.
Louisa Punches 50 cts.
Catharine Rhiner $1.
Ellen M. Town proceeds of small garden.
M. A. P. Lewis eggs gathered on Sabbath.
Jessie Burman 24 tomato plants.
Laura B. Weller wages earned on 1st and 3d Wednesdays of each month, for 1 year.
Mrs. Carrie Johnson proceeds of 1 week's work.
Rodger Holland 1 acre of corn.
W. A. Bappi proceeds of 1 acre of flax.
Belle Twining $5.
W. B. Payne $1.
Wm. Vinnard $1.
D. H. Hilton $2.
J. R. Johnson $5.
M. M. Rinter $5.
A. B. Baker $10.
Isaac I. Lewis $2.50.
Mrs. Mary Atkins 1 bushel each of corn, beans, wheat, oats, and potatoes, and 1 ton of hay.
May Urich 12½ per cent of turkey crop.
Mrs. Nancy D. Jones eggs laid on Sabbath.
Hazel B. Urich 1 turkey.
E. J. Hammond $1.
C. J. Overton $5.

Pretended Virgin Mary Apparition Draws Crowds in Italy

— The manner in which the credulity of adherents of the Roman Catholic Church is imposed on by pretended apparitions of the Virgin Mary and sundry miraculous events frequently mentioned in Catholic journals, is illustrated by the following, which is printed in the London Pall Mall Gazette, to which it was sent from Milan, Italy, under date of June 11:—
“For the last twenty days great excitement has reigned in the Marches of Ancona. It was asserted, with every appearance of probability, by several people, that the Virgin Mary had appeared to a young shepherdess on the Mountain of Strega, near Ancona, and had bidden her to have a church built and dedicated on the top of the mountain.
“It was not long before the news had spread through the surrounding country, and was implicitly accepted as true. Several thousand country women started on a pilgrimage to the mountain. The halt, the lame, and the blind were dragged by their relatives along the steep slope, it being confidently hoped that the sufferers would be miraculously cured of their several complaints and infirmities.
“The scenes witnessed reminded one of what takes place at the Madonna’s shrine at Lourdes. All work in the neighborhood was suspended, and the crowd of devout believers grew so enormous that the authorities became seriously preoccupied. Every worshiper brought money, goods of value, or candles to lay at the feet of the holy apparition.
“There seemed to be no reason to doubt the reality of the visions. At night a number of little flames sparkled on the mountain, and an image of Our Lady really appeared again and again.
“The authorities knowing that there must be something more than the supernatural at work, contented themselves in the beginning with keeping more or less order, hoping that something would turn up. However, at last things assumed such proportions as to become a public menace, and it was decided to take energetic measures. With great secrecy a detective, accompanied by six carabineers, went to Mount Strega, where the miracles took place, and surprised three men in the very act of working on the credulity of a large multitude. They were immediately arrested, and all the tools of their trade found in their hands, principally a large hoop covered with white paper, attached to a long pole, and adorned with colored ribbons, and innumerable rosaries, crosses, and pictures of the saints, which were sold at fabulous prices.
“The rage of the pious dupes far exceeded the rules laid down by their revered saints, and the carabineers had some trouble in protecting the miracle workers, who, however, will not ply their trade for some time to come. Mount Strega has returned to her usual tranquillity.”

"I am the resurrection and the life."—Jesus

Obituaries

"I am the resurrection and the life."—Jesus

COLE.—Died at his home in Jefferson, Mich., May 11, 1902, after a lingering illness, Morgan Cole, aged 83 years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. E. HARTER.
CREIGHTON.—Died near Polo, O. T., after six weeks of intense suffering, John M. Creighton, aged 61 years. He had been a believer in present truth since 1881. His wife and two sons survive him. Services were conducted by Rev. Little (Baptist). MRS. M. B. CLINGLER.
GIBBS.—Died July 1, 1902, at the home of her parents, in Hartford, Mich., Edith Irena Gibbs, aged 22 years, 1 month, and 20 days. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Covert, Mich., and was a true and faithful Christian. She leaves a father, mother, and one brother. The funeral was held in the Methodist church, and words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. E. HARTER.
WADDELL.—Died at her home near Baraboo, Wis., June 29, 1902, Mrs. Selena C. Waddell, wife of Henry Waddell. She was born in Virginia, Oct. 9, 1840. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Baraboo, Wis., about twenty-five years ago, which faith she held dear until death. She died trusting God. A husband and nine children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Hosea 13:14. F. F. PETERSEN.
WARREN.—Died at De Smet, S. D., May 13, 1902, Josiah Hix Warren. He was born at Chateaugay, N. Y., April 27, 1825. In 1862 he moved with his family to South Dakota, where he resided until the time of his death. The deceased joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church early in the history of the denomination, and was a consistent follower until the time of his death, passing away in the firm hope of eternal life. Funeral services were held in the Congregational church, Rev. Martin officiating, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Hammond cemetery. W. H. W.
RAMSEY.—Lillian Gilbert was born in Barton, Md., June 28, 1875, and died at Boulder, Colo., May 25, 1902. Dec. 28, 1896, she was married to A. H. Ramsey. Failing health compelled her last January to seek relief in Colorado. Her experience was like that of thousands of others,—her condition improved for a little time, owing to the stimulus of the climate, only to yield finally to the ravages of consumption. In early life she gave her heart to God, uniting first with the Methodist Church, and about two years ago with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She died in the hope of a resurrection at the coming of the Lord. She leaves a husband and two children, besides other relatives. F. M. WILCOX.
BEAR.—Died at Phœnix, Ariz., May 19, 1902, of consumption, Leon Clarence Bear, aged 20 years, 8 months, and 23 days. Three years ago he decided to give his life to the work of the gospel, and went to Mt. Vernon Academy for a preparation. Here he experienced a decided change in his life, and applied himself diligently to his studies until it was found that that dread disease had fastened itself upon him. Immediately he came to Arizona in hope of being benefited, but had to give up the battle after two years of patient suffering. In his last days he was comforted by the unerring, tender care of his mother. The writer spoke comforting words from Prov. 14:32. He was taken to his home in Milwaukee, Wis., where he was laid away to rest until the Life-giver comes. E. W. WEBSTER.

Notice of Name and Office Change for Western Oregon Conference

By F. M. Burg

Notice!

What were formerly known as the North Pacific Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the North Pacific Missionary Society are now known as the Western Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists and the Western Oregon Missionary Society. The office address has been changed from the old stand at 508 E. Everett St., Portland, Ore., to 201 Second St., Portland, Ore. All official communications should be addressed accordingly.
The officers of the Western Oregon Conference are as follows: President, F. M. Burg; Secretary and Treasurer, H. E. Hoyt. The officers of the Western Oregon Missionary Society are as follows: President, F. M. Burg; Secretary and Treasurer, George W. Pettit.
This change in the name of the conference and the tract society is occasioned by the division of the North Pacific Conference at its last session held during the camp meeting in Portland.
F. M. BURG, President.

South Lancaster Academy

By Frederick Griggs

The management of the academy have planned a commercial course this coming year, which they believe will be very profitable. They have arranged for thorough practical work as well as for theoretical study. The sanitarium, Atlantic Union Conference, New England Tract Society, and the academy are to open their offices for our students to carry forward their study, thus giving them practical experience in bookkeeping in important branches of our denominational work. The school is also planning to give a course of theoretical study in all departments of commercial work; which will be equal to that given by any commercial college in the country. Courses of instruction in shorthand and typewriting on the same general principles are included in the work of the department.
The management of the academy have felt moved to put forth earnest efforts in this direction in view of what has been said through the spirit of prophecy to this people of late in regard to the necessity of educating and training men to carry forward the commercial interests of the denomination. To take a course of instruction such as has been spoken of would not, of course, make a business man, and yet every one who is to be a successful business man needs just such instruction, and the very best way for one to become a good business man is to take such instruction as will enable him to understand the principles of business. It is necessary for our institutions of learning to have these courses of study; for the application of the principles involved in commercial work by Christians should differ radically from that of the world; and in our work we shall consider the matter of application as well as the laws of business. I trust that all our people in the Atlantic Union Conference will concern themselves in this matter, and will search out those young people who should enter upon this work, and encourage them to attend the school.
While, as I have already said, the course is as thorough as can be secured in any commercial school in the country, it can be obtained at less expense. Our catalogue for this year gives full information regarding this and other courses of instruction. It will be sent upon application.
FREDERICK GRIGGS.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected Nov. 3, 1901.

EAST

Station 8 *Night Express 19 *Detroit Accommodation 6 Mail & Express 10 N.Y. & Boston Special 14 *Kankakee Express N.Y. & St. Louis Express 36 *Alpine Express
Chicago 9.35 6.45 10.50 3.00 5.50 11.45
Michigan City 11.28 8.43 12.20 4.39 7.00
Niles 12.40 1.05 10.15 1.00 6.35 7.55
Kalamazoo 2.10 7.30 12.10 2.10 6.45 8.03
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.17 9.07
Marshall 3.38 8.38 1.50 3.09 7.43 9.38
Albion 3.55 9.00 1.50 3.34 8.03 10.00
Jackson 4.50 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.40 10.50
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.30 11.10
Detroit 7.25 12.25 5.30 8.00 10.00 12.20
Falls View
Suspension Bridge
Niagara Falls 12.25 7.00 7.50
Buffalo 1.13 9.00 10.00
Rochester 1.45 10.55 12.10
Syracuse 3.05 12.30 4.05
Albany 9.05 2.30 6.45
New York 12.30 6.00 8.45
Springfield 1.45 6.10 8.55
Boston 3.00 9.00 11.50

WEST

Station 7 *Night Express 17–21 N.Y. & Chicago Special 5 Mail & Express 8 *St. Louis Mail 23 *N.Y. Express 18 *Kalamazoo 27 *Toledo Express
Boston 12.00 4.15 6.00
New York 2.00 8.45 6.00 8.15
Syracuse 11.50 2.00 10.30
Rochester 1.20 4.05 11.10
Buffalo 3.20 8.25 5.20
Niagara Falls 6.00
Suspension Bridge 6.02
Falls View 6.31
Detroit 6.20 8.25 7.15 12.30 12.40 4.35 11.10
Ann Arbor 9.38 9.38 8.40 1.20 1.38 5.45 11.35
Jackson 11.20 10.20 10.05 2.20 2.40 6.25 1.00
Battle Creek 12.40 11.10 12.25 3.30 3.60 9.00 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 12.10 1.20 4.05 4.78 10.00 3.15
Niles 3.25 1.20 3.35 5.28 8.05 5.00
Michigan City 4.47 2.20 4.45 6.28 7.05 6.00
Chicago 6.55 4.00 6.10 7.45 8.55 7.50
  • Daily. † Daily except Sunday.
† Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m. and 4.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.10 p. m. and 10.15 p. m. Daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

GRAND TRUNK R’Y SYSTEM.

By O. W. Vaux; W. C. Gunliffe

EAST 8 4 6 2 10 76
Chicago AM 1.03 PM 3.09 PM 8.15 AM 7.32
Valparaiso PM 12.49 4.55 10.25 10.05
South Bend 2.08 6.10 11.52 11.05 AM 1.38
Battle Creek 4.14 8.15 AM 2.00 AM 7.00 PM 2.00 PM 8.00
Lansing 5.20 9.25 3.20 8.30 5.25
Durand 6.00 10.15 5.25 9.50 6.30
Saginaw 8.10 11.05 8.10
Bay City 8.45 11.40 8.45
Detroit 8.00 7.30 11.50 9.20
Flint 10.40 4.54 10.21 7.38
Port Huron 9.40 AM 12.30 7.00 PM 12.20 9.30
London AM 12.32 3.27 10.10
Hamilton 2.10 5.24 PM 12.45
Suspension Bridge 3.40 7.02 1.05 8.50 AM 3.10
Buffalo 8.05 8.05 10.00 5.15
Philadelphia PM 3.47 PM 7.20 AM 5.50 AM 8.56 PM 3.42
New York 4.33 8.21 8.23 8.33 4.33
Toronto AM 7.10 PM 1.30 PM 7.40
Montreal PM 7.00 AM 7.30
Boston AM 8.15 PM 7.05
Portland 6.00 6.50
WEST 3 5 7 9 11 76
Portland AM 8.15 PM 6.00 AM 10.30
Boston 11.30 7.30
Montreal PM 10.40 AM 9.00
Toronto PM 7.00 PM 1.00 PM 5.25 AM 8.30
New York PM 6.10 3.00 AM 10.00
Philadelphia 7.00 8.45
Buffalo PM 6.15 AM 8.00 PM 9.30
Suspension Bridge 7.00 PM 2.00 11.15
Hamilton 8.45
London 11.05
Port Huron PM 12.00 9.00 AM 7.30 AM 6.50 PM 3.50
Flint PM 1.15 11.07 4.54 8.45 5.45
Bay City 7.25 4.00
Saginaw 8.00 4.25
Detroit AM 11.30 10.00 8.00 PM 12.15 PM 4.30
Durand PM 2.02 AM 12.05 5.22 9.30 4.30
Lansing 2.45 19.67 9.05 10.50 7.55
Battle Creek 3.50 2.17 7.40 PM 12.15 2.10
South Bend 5.35 4.08 8.55 2.05 4.30
Valparaiso 6.31 5.25 10.05 3.57 5.57
Chicago 8.45 7.20 11.55 6.15
Nos. 2-4-6-8-9 Daily Nos. 10-12 Daily ex’t Sunday O. W. VAUX, A. G. P. & T. A., Chicago.
Nos. 3-5-7-9 Daily Nos. 2-11-12 Daily ex’t Sunday W. C. GUNLIFFE, Agent, Battle Creek.

Notices and Appointments

Addresses

THE address of Elder J. S. Washburn is 1738 Fourteenth St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
THE address of Elder J. W. Collie, Helen Mc Kinnon, Ontario Tract Society, and Ontario Messenger is changed from 15 Churchill Ave., to 571 Yonge St., Toronto, Ont.
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