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CURRENT TOPICS. ' The hew world of the twentieth cen- "fury is Canada's fertile northland on the .- mrctic slope, The Canadian prairie prov- 3nees of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberla have nearly reached the 100,000, 000 bushel mark of annual wheal pro- duction, and there js also being pro- duced nearly a million bushels of other grains annually. The tract of country Ircm which this enormous yield of grain is beng produced is practically confined to what has been known in past years as the fertle belt, Theo lim- it of product on in this arca is far f.om being reached. In the country north of] this is a great clay Lelt cstima'ed to con- fain at least 10,000 square miles, where all the ordinary vegelables and hardier grains can be grown. There are other Bources of wealth here, About eleven years age there was bored <n the Atha- baska, 170 miles north of Edmonton, a prospect hole looking for natural gas. The gas came in such force as to stop the operations, and this gas well, the largest known in (he world, has been burning continually ever since. Up and down the Athabaska, above and below this point, are remarkable dep sts of tr sands, es they are called, whch, if utilized, would furnish paving material in abundance. Moreover, there is Indisputable evi- dence of enormous wealth in petroleum, which in oozing out as it has done through centuries has caused thease strange deposits. In the vicinity of the tor sands, along the Athabasca, also are extensive dep-sits of salt, where it can ke taken from the surface in great masses, pure while. Along the banks <f the lower Mackenzie for many miles are great arcas of burning coal. When the discoverer of this river, Sir Alexan- der Mackenzie, passel down about 1789 the same coal was burning, and it never has stopped since. The oountry is so large and so little known that no one could cay what hidden sources of wealth there may be. In view of the develop- ment of Cobalt, from an unmarked spot in the wilderness scven years ago to the greatest silver mining district in the world it is difficult to predict the possi- Lb.lities of this great unexpected ccuniry ncrth of the Saskatchewan. Last w nlcr in Oltawa the statement was made be- fore a commitlee of the senate that in the lonl north of Edmonton, extend'ng _ dewn the Peace river as far as wheat production is possible, there is a tract of counlry fit for settlement as great as that now settled west of Winnipeg. ------ eee Slat'stics deal directly with facts, but the fats may ve differently interpreted and probably there will be much diver- 8i'y in the r.asoning on the stalis'ics of suicide that are presen'ed by George Kennan in an article in McClure's Ma- gazine. There will be general agree- ment with the author, however, upon certain points that he emphasizes and general inlerest in the figures, slate- ments and explanations that he offers {or consideration, Rt Mr. Kennan finds that suicide is spe- cially prevalent belween tle fifticth and filty-fifth parallels of north latitud:, the number within these parallels being 172 t the million, and the largest number outside being ninety-three to the mil- Lon. The annual number of cu'cdes 's ebout 10,000 in the United States and atout 70,000 in all Europe, It ig increas _ ing rapidly everywhere, and in the Unit ed Slales it has increased from twelve in the million in 1881 to 126 in the mil lion in 1907. Climale, Mr. Kennan says, tas little or nothing to do with it, but Beason and weather a great deal, Con- trary to the general impression, suicides are least numerous in December and most numerous in June, and far more numerous in the clear and beaut ful days of June than in ils wet or cloudy days. ---- The suicide rate is always reduced by any great and absorbing public calam. ily or excitement. This is universallf true of wars, but was just as marked in 'connection with the destryction of San Francisco. The suicidal impulse increases oe Jopidly from childhood to old ige. I is much higher among the gf As and soldiers or sailors of rons and navies than among any olher peo- "ple. The rate is higher among physiei- ens, lawyers, journalists, teachers and al professional men except clergymen among other 'classes, There are suicides by ma of he north of ine | 1 ind wi Kennan far among women { GOD'S FIGHT IS OUR F i The Lord and Man Are Joined Together in the Battle of Life ~~ The sword of the Lord and of Gid- ecn.--Judges vii, 20, It is the peculiar battle cry of that ell more peculiar rattle of long ago. G.deon had becm busy thrashing wheat for his father when suddenly he heard the voice of the Lord saying: "Go, and thou shalt save Israel." He fell very small and ins'gnificant ahd held back. Finally he realized that, although he was only Gidcon, yet with the Lord of Hosls as his might and his power the weakness of man might be turned in'o strength if the cause le righteous and the ambition. unselfish. So Gideon obeyed, for the Midianit s were threat- ening God's people, and he blew a trumpet and callad togeter all the mighly men of valor, and lo cach of the 0 fearlss and alert soldiers who stood h's st he handed, not a shin'ng sword, not a glitlering spear, NOR EVEN A BOW AND ARROW, tut a trumpel and empty pit h-r and a lamp, S {tly but fl:mly they (rept into Lhe enemy's camp, and at the proper signal th<ty smashed their pitchers and waved their lamps and shouted through ther trumpets: "The sward of the Lord and of G.deon!' And the Midianites, terrifled beyond measure, fled in wild confusion. But why was not the battle cry mere'y "Th> sword of the Lord?" Why should be add. d or even considered in the same connection the phrase "and of Gidecn?" Was not that rather presumptuous? No. The 10st part of that bet 1a <ry not only ind cates no va'n arrogance, but it is arsolulely essential to. the victory. Gid- eon in pulpit or pew, in his offic of hs home, whalever his calling may be, bus ness, profession or domestic, is not only tolerated by Ged, but is vitally necessary to God's plans. When God wishes to accomplish things among men, he uses men for the work. The struggle of God and of Gideon in the world is one and the same siruggle for r.ghteous advancement. As sjon es we realize this, making God's fight our fight, real'z ng that our viclories are His v.clories and OUR DEFEATS HIS DEFEATS, rel'g'on becomes something active and insp rng and our daily labors become moule. And as we go [0.th to Life's bat- tle, deeming it more than worth while if in our small way we can overcome even one of God's enemies, behold, we find that our armor is a plain business sult covering a character determined and brave and thoughtful, and the sword of the Lord is no glittering or gieaming weapon, but a common lamp or pilcher or such tools as we use in our home or our office or our shop every day. And the greatness and goodness of life depends upon whether we look won all we possess as all our own alone or as our own for Him to be w:ekled by us in His batlle. May His shield of love be over our Leads In temptation, and may His sword, which is the living sword, never have ils edge turned in our hands by vanily or fear or neglect. GEORGE DANIEL HADLEY. INTERNATIONAL LESSON, JUNE 28. Lesson XIII. Temperance Lesson. Golden Text, Eph. 5. 18. THE LESSON WORD STUDIES. (Based on the text of the Revised Version.) } Tho Epistle to the Ephesians.--This epistle is one of a group of epistles writ- tn by the apostle Paul during his im- prisonment at Rome, near its close, in the year A.D. 63, or possibly 64. The Epistle to the Colossians and the Epistle lo the Philippians are companion letlers written by the apostle from Rome dur- ing this same geriod of imprisonment. Though bearing the title "To the Ephe- sians," the letler seems to have been rather a circular one, addressed to sev- eral of the churches in Asia Minor. This seems to be indicated by thé fact that some ancient manuscripts of the epistie omit the words "at Ephesus' found in verso 1 of our present texts, while in seme inslances the words "at Laodl- cea" seem fo have been substituted. It is not unlikely that the letter was re ceived and read not only in the church- ¢3 of Ephesus and Laodicca, but in other Christian communities in Asia Minor also. Like several of the apos- tle's other letters, this one also falls naturally into two parts, of which the first part is devoted to a doctrinal dis cussion, and the second to more prac- tical admonitions. It is unlike most of the apostle"s other epistles, however, in the absence of the spirit of controversy. It is rather an epistle of meditation, which Coleridge regarded as "One of the divinest compositions of man"; and of which the same author says: "It em- braces every doctrine of Christianity; first, those docirines peculiar to Chris- tianity, and then those precepts com- mon to it with natural religion." The central thought of the apostle's argu- ment is the mystical union of Christ ond his church. Beginning with the usual apostolic salutation, the apostle expresses his great joy over the blessed- ness of redemption, which. he prays that his readers may have in a fuller measure, though he recognizes with thanksgiving the fact that faith, love, and good works already abound among them, He calls the attention of his readers to their past experience of God's grace and mercy, manifest in the fact that They who were at one time aliens are now "fellow-citizens with the saints. and of the household of God, being built upon the foundations of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself be- ing the chief corner stone." As fcllow- citizens they are also become "fellow- heirs, and. fellow-members of the body, and fellow-parlakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel." In this is manifested "the love of Christ which passelh knowledge," and with this love the apostle desires 'that they may be filled until they shall reach the "stature of the fullness of Christ" (Eph. 1. 1--4. 16) - But the Christians of Ephesus 'ans of Asfa Minar, "having formerly been norance, the ond fhe result enism, and' the oceds 10 nore THE SUNDAY SCHOOL fnterefere with the higher and more serious purpose of life. Let no man deceive you--The speci- fic relcrence is to the idolairous neigh- tors 1» whom the Christians addressed in the ¢nistle are thought of as being surrounded. Empty words--Words lacking the substance of {ruth and fact. Because of these things--The sins of impurity, idolatry, and covelousness, which the apostle has just enumerated in the preceding verses. p Sons of disobed'ence--Those who are habitually disobedient to the higher laws of life and of God. 8 Ye were once darkness--So utter- ly encompassed by darkness as to be Inst in it, and themselves a part of iu. Children of light--Again not merely children who are in the light, butsuch whom the divine light of truth and holi- ness has so penetrated that they have become in a sense the embodiment of that light, which now radiates out from them to others. 9. For the fruit of the light is--The statement of this verse gives in paren- thesis the apostles reason for exhorting hs readers to walk as children of light. 10. Proving--Not simply examining and testing, but also demonsiarting to others by their example what is well pleasing unto the Lord. 11. Have no fellowship--This verse continues the thought of verse 7 above. Unfruitful works of darkness--Works destitute of any good results, and con- tributing nothing to the fullliiment of life's intended purpose or ils upbuilding, Reprove them--Not only shall the Christian silently abstain from partici pating in forms of wickedness with which he is surrounded, but, rather, as opportunity affords, shall he seek to improve and correct the lives of olhers. The word "reprove" in classical usa always has the argumentative sense fn the original. 12. A shame even to speak of -- The meaning of the enlire verse in relation tc what precedes and immediately fol- lcws (verse 13) is, probably, as suggest ed by Abbott, as follows: "Have no par- 'ticipation with the works of darkness, nay, rather expose them, for the things they do secretly it is a shame even 1g lention; but all these things when ex- posed by the light are made manifest in their true character." 14. Wherefore--Introducing the rea- Son for the entire preceding exhorta- 1. He salth--We note that the pronoun is omitted in the original, as {to italics; in the text indicate. It would be per- missible, therefore, to translate, "if is said," instead of "he saith." What follows seems to be intended by the apostle as an exacl quotation, the cated. 15. Look therefore--The more general by the apostle at this oint, af . has warned his R Aller ue readers fo avoid, and 'good, those who dwell in darkness a; siy soit them, 16. Redecming the time--Greek; "Bi ing up "the" opportunity.' The days 'ave evil--Environment "Beneral conditions 'are Bot favorab making he Pest use of life, or for complishing the most. The apostle dently had in view the o diffe dies of he ime tn which: hia read a :| ent, and : re & | Kican | ful affections which humani ivf is ev called upon fo endure, Fortunately it | Tot 'a very common affection, it not always so painful, I knows when it may become so; hence the occurrence of one attack, however mild, is a danger-signal which the sul- ferer will do well 10 heed, The pain is due fo the passage of a al-stone through the bile duct towand he intestine, and varies from mare dis- comfort to intense agony, according to the size of the stone. The pain usually begins suddenly, when the stone enters the duct leading from the gell-bladder to the intestine, and ceases with equal [denness when the offending body drops out of tke bile duct into the intes- lie. The pain is sharp, usually con- tnuous, but occasionally A 'ermittent, and may last from a few hours {0 sev- eral days. If the attack continues a long time, it is accompamied by vomiting and signs ol collapse--pinched features, cold, clammy sweat, cxtreme restlessness, pallor or blueness of the skin, hiccough, rapid and feebks pulse, and chills. Jaundice is not uncommon, but is net always present, } There may be only one attack, but as a rule there is a succession of them, some mild, others severe. The treat. ment is therefore iwofold--relief of the immediate pain and prevention of future atlacks, The sufferer' should keep as quiet as possible, lying on the back with hips elevated, Sometimes a firm bandage en- circling the abdomen affords great re- lief. The patient should take no food, Tol even milk, as long as the attack lasts, Fasting even for two or three cays will do no harm. The popular fear of loss of strength from starvation in such cases is groundless, Walter, preferably hot, may be taken, urless, as sometimes happens, it in- creases the pain, Olive-oil In generous amount often seems to give rel'ef and shorten the attack, although the belief that it dissolves the gall-stones is pro- bably erroneous. ° : The bowe!s should be freely moved, preferably by an injection. Hot cloths laid over tha reglom of the liver are usu- ally grateful, snd sometimes a hot bath acts well by relieving the spasm. RY simple remedies do not bring re- lief, more powerful, or even a surgical cperation, may be necessary. After th> s'one has passd, trealment should be instituted to prevent a return il possible, The patient should live chiefly on fruits, fresh vegetables, and a moderate amount of farinaceous fcods, avoiding meat, especially fat meat, and high'y seasoned foods of all kinds. A course of treatment by such mineral waters as Vichy or Carisbad is highly beneficial, and abundant exerc'sa in the 1g to the quantity of our fords SOUT | | cai 'well-being maintained, and no of course, can by means ties is not to be recommended during very ho Besides bility, of course; it is not so digestible as in the winter, as it cannot usually be | what the bulcher calls "well hung." relieved by drinking a' teaspconful 'of glycerine in a wine-glassful of hot milk. b: your nose and the hot water and rub it until it smarts. Rest for a short time, end relief will usually follow. ed wrap soft cloths around the handles ol brooms, mop, carpet sweeper, and fuls of cream of tartar and paur upon it one pint of boiling water. Sweeten to taste. Drink Irequently in small quan- tive sight when threading with white thread should hold it over somethin with black thread hold it over something machine needle. causes of sleeplessness is an overabund- ance of blood in the head. Relief can neck and placing a hot water bag at na several hours, one even teaspoonful of Abdul Ghani of Moradabad, were des- k 'one 'bé réally happy without , healthy body, so we sexk this 1s of whit we eat. : Buicher's meat in very large quanti of weather. its unsuita- HOME CURES. For Indigestion--Try the beaten whita |' of an eg directly in a wine-glassful of water r meals, . 'A severe spasm of coughing may be It a speck or a splinter gets into the simply Mt Diner & and blow ticle is forced out, y:-Bethe head 'with with lemon juice Headache To prevent hands from being callous- iron handles. pe For Prickly Heat.--Take two t¢aspoon- tities. For Weak Eyes.--Persons with defec- the needle black and when threading white. It also applies lo thread'ng the Insomnia Cure,--One of the main be obtained by placing a cloth wrung cul of cold water on the back of the the feet. The feet may be placed pail of hot water, if this is preferred. physi. | 88 ever with a shirt waist or The long coat is called 4 The prettiest variation of it Two silver quills, caught wit rosetle of tulle, can be arranged in different ways in the bair. "~ One of the smartest fashions of the summer is the long, hali-loose, ornate. coat worn over thin r ns, The noisy waistcoat hat are worn with (he quietest and neatest of suits, In fine black or navy or pray herring bone serge. ged) The turn over collar is as onab 'waist suit, but it does not belong to the jumper, : ; BA, The guimpe for summer dresscs Ww he preity made of embroidcred filet nel of embroidered batiste or swiss, 0 sheer Jawn wilh a lace finish, Driving gloves of gray suede' Soft brown leather. are useful. The leas ther palm is stitched to prevent the reins from wearing out the gloves, It was natural that as soom as aH the coral iones Lecame the ultra-lashion, the revival of coral jewelry would begin; it is now in full force. ; & The new conventional sailors a Hi» tle higher in crown than formerly, bub the brim is about the same. The new ribbon is a special feature, Sis Narrow silk caravats, with long fringe ed ends of small silk covered acorns ane frequently the magnet to altract the eye: to a modish confection of net and lace. Some of the hats have such balloon, bomb, tymbal and cone-shaped erowns ol such enormous dimensions that the: brims look dwarfish in comparison witl Try for Cold.--A sever cold often is| {hem the result of an acid--condition of the stomach and may be cured by taking twice or three times, -at intervals of blearbonate of-soda in a glass of hot water, The effect is promptly felt, as the soda acts as a stimulant and disin- fectant to the system. tp eerie STRUGGLE WITH A TIGER. The Strange Story of a Homeric Contest From India. Two brothers, Khuda Bakhs and Shaikh open air will assist greatly in the treat. ment.--Youth's Companion, HINTS ON HOT-WEATHER DIET. Fresh green vegetables and fruits may br eaten as freely as one likes. Pure water is excellent in the summer provided it is not taken when the body is overheated; it is really a food. Sugars, starches, fats and oi's, which ing of the margin, take the sentence to mean simply an enrichment of the spiritual life, the result of that filingor that enrichment, as set forth in the next verse, will be the same, | ger's throat, making it release his brother's source of which, how&ver, is not indi : exhortation to holy living is resumed} yet at the same time: lo influence for] 19. Speaking one to another--Or, "To yourselves." ' 20. Giving thanks always--The natural result of a thoughtful, reflective life on th» part of a Christian disciple neces- sarily involves meditation on the good- ness and mercy of the heavenly Father, and consequently leads naturally to a spirit of appreciation and 'thankfulness fo: all things. 21. Subjacting yourselves one. to an: olher--An exhortation to "Christian hu- milty, "In honor preferring one an- other." ' sent Khuda Bakhs to the state dispensary palched recently to Rampur on an er- rand, and while entering a grove at Khadpura a tiger sprang upon Khuda Bakhs, who, being an athlete, warded off the blow, aimed at him wilh his right hand and caught one of the paws with tha other and maintained his hold, though the tiger was mauling the other hand, says the Indian Dally Telegraph. Abdul Ghani now rushed up with- a stout stick, which he forced down the ti- hand, when Khuda Bakhs seized another paw with his wounded hand, forcing both the paws back. He wrestled with the] tiger, keeping it down by sheer force, while Abdul Ghani belabored it with his lathi and killed it. The tiger was.carried by the brothers to his Highness the Nawab of Rampur, "who kept the skin as & momento and for treatment." AGREED. ~~ "It's hard, sald the sentimental land- lady, at the dinner, "to think that this poor. little lamb should be destroyed in is youth fust fo cater to our appetites." "Yes," Teplied the smart boarder, strug- gling with his portion, "it is tough." The college colors in stripes have dis~ appeared and a ribbon (he widlh of the crown has a plain foundation with the culors woven in a - design mot unlike: those scen in Japanese matting. y There seems to be a good many .mis- taken ideas about the materials used for guimpes, They are made of silks, china: or taffeta, or embroi cashmere, of tucked lansdowne or lined net. ; The hat itself need mot be the same color as the coal, bul it should have ritbon to correspond. As many of the mew straw hats are faced with colo sutin, this idea is used to carry oul color scheme. : : All over lace or wide lace inseértiof are uscd as gu'mpes for handsomd. lin- en jumper frocks worn in the afternoon, but even then the guimpe is mare siil able and really preftier when made-of lace, inserted with muslin, i 3 * There is a rivalry between fluffy and soft trimmings, with regard to. 1 : madels, with a tendency towards ot ter, such as wings, birds' breasls, gol- den pheasants, parrots' ails, and quills, This is true of hats of the simpler iy The fine, smooth herringbone serge ¢ which the grain is so flue thal one cans. not distinguish the warp and the weft are being made up by the smartest lail- ors; it is impossible to havé anything n.cer for the tailored suit than faced cloth for the frock, nd coat and flowery hat are prefly et Trosks aro delightful] : S are 2 attractive. Sensible' wor a a practice of always having one cctton net frock for summer wears fo the tub like Duslin, Is and when" watn With' colored Lelt is prefty enough Aor any occasion, Fi