p. 22 | Review and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 8. (2/20/1908)

Earlier text: Into Tibet with the Scriptures

Canvassers’ Summary for December, 1907

	AGENTS	HOURS	ORDERS	VALUE
*Atlantic Union Conference*
Western New York	11	758	141	$ 459.39
New York	4	293	110	147.95
Central New England	8	594	261	368.70
Maine	2	35	30	27.05
Vermont	5	105	66	81.65
Southern New England	1	52	1	5.15
Totals	31	1,837	609	1,089.89
*Columbia Union Conference*
Chesapeake	11	427	211	339.70
West Virginia	6	561	90	326.75
Virginia	5	178	13	100.60
West Pennsylvania	3	53	5	33.30
Eastern Pennsylvania	2	75	65	86.50
Totals	27	1,294	384	886.85
*Lake Union Conference*
Indiana	8	343	95	274.50
Southern Illinois	7	8	9	13.95
Northern Illinois	4	132	26	73.95
Wisconsin	4	83	17	45.20
North Michigan	3	61	17	54.00
West Michigan	6	88	11	405.15
Ohio	9	239	105	201.70
Totals	41	954	280	1,068.45
*Southern Union Conference*
Alabama	..	158	...	108.55
Cumberland	..	405	...	208.05
Florida	..	223	...	119.90
Georgia	..	552	...	314.35
Louisiana	..	234	...	199.55
North Carolina	..	315	...	110.00
South Carolina	..	851	...	524.85
Tennessee	..	759	...	390.75
Totals	..	3,497	...	1,976.00
*Central Union Conference*
Colorado	12	576	128	574.60
Nebraska	11	398	100	413.75
Missouri	10	640	200	610.25
Wyoming	3	166	56	220.25
Totals	36	1,780	484	1,818.85
*Southwestern Union Conference*
Oklahoma	10	784	118	444.65
Texas	5	574	64	297.20
Totals	15	1,358	182	741.85
*North Pacific Union Conference*
Upper Columbia	3	100	18	234.75
Western Oregon	2	...	...	219.50
Montana	1	25	8	25.50
Western Washington	5	82	32	135.30
Totals	11	207	58	615.05
*Pacific Union Conference*
California	..	286	...	1,020.35
*South African Union Conference*	..	...	148	952.50
*Australasian Union Conference*	..	...	...	5,791.00
*German Union Conference*	..	...	...	7,657.75
*Scandinavian Union Conference*	..	...	...	1,443.00
*Canadian Union Conference*	..	...	...	200.00
*General Summary*
Atlantic Union	31	1,837	609	1,089.89
Columbia Union	27	1,294	384	886.85
Lake Union	41	954	280	1,068.45
Southern Union	..	3,497	...	1,976.00
Central Union	36	1,780	484	1,818.85
Southwestern Union	15	1,358	182	741.85
North Pacific Union	11	207	58	615.05
Pacific Union	..	286	...	1,020.35
South African Union	..	...	148	952.50
Australasian Union	..	...	...	5,791.00
German Union Conference	..	...	...	7,657.75
Scandinavia	..	...	...	1,443.00
Canadian Union	..	...	...	200.00
Grand Totals	161	11,213	2,145	$25,261.54

Current Mention

—Five men were killed and three injured by the explosion of a mixer in a starch factory at Providence, R. I., February 12.

—Two buildings of the Standard Express Company near Vaudreuil, Quebec, were destroyed, February 11, by an explosion which killed nine workmen.

—A meteor five feet in diameter buried itself six feet in the earth near a farmhouse twelve miles from Eureka Springs, Ark., the night of February 11. The shock was sufficient to cause the belief, before the real cause was known, that an earthquake had occurred.

—A tornado struck Tyler, Tex., February 14, leaving in its wake twelve wrecked buildings, about as many persons killed, and forty others injured. On the same day three small hamlets in Jones County, Miss., were demolished by a tornado. Seven persons were killed.

—Masked and armed night riders to the number of 150, invaded Fredonia, Ky., the night of February 8. Capturing the telephone operator, they cut off all means of communication, and imprisoned several citizens in a drug-store. A large guard was left in the town while others of the riders went five miles to View, where two tobacco warehouses belonging to non-union men were burned, inflicting a loss of $10,000.

—Prominent citizens of the anthracite coal region met at Wilkesbarre, Pa., February 11, to celebrate the one hundredth anniversary of the first burning of anthracite coal by Judge Jesse Fell, who successfully conducted the experiment. Twelve years after his discovery only 365 tons were shipped from the mines in a year. The present annual output amounts to 72,000,000 tons, with a value at the mines of $166,000,000.

—The United States Circuit Court of Appeals on February 12 confirmed the decision of the circuit court, holding the captain of the ill-fated excursion steamer “General Slocum” guilty of criminal negligence, on the occasion of the burning of that vessel, June 15, 1904, when about 1,000 lives were lost. He was found guilty, and sentenced, Jan. 27, 1906, to ten years at hard labor in Sing Sing. The case was appealed, and the captain was released on $10,000 bail, waiting the decision which has just been rendered.

—Following attempts to blackmail the son of the late Senator Quay, the police of Pittsburg, Pa., arrested eight alleged members of the black hand society. The police claim that a school to train young men in extortion and in the best methods of taking human life was in session when they reached the rendezvous.

—The cabinet council of the king of Portugal has resolved not to rescind the dictatorial decrees of Premier Franco, promulgated during the last days of King Carlos’ reign, except those considered offensive to the public dignity. This unexpected action of the cabinet has caused the utmost astonishment.

—The annual flood of the rivers and small streams of western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and West Virginia has partially inundated many cities and towns in those sections. It is estimated that fully 20,000 men are out of employment as one result, and the property loss will be many millions. In the Pittsburg district alone the loss last year was $10,000,000.

—Three men connected with ice companies of Toledo, Ohio, were found guilty of conspiracy in restraint of trade, and each was sentenced to six months in the workhouse and $25,000 fine. The case was appealed, and the Supreme Court of the State has just rendered its decision of six months in jail and costs of first trial. In the numerous trust cases prosecuted in Ohio this is the first where the convicted men have been sent to jail.

—On February 12 an attempt was made to wreck the New York-Chicago express on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, near Girard, Ohio; but the obstruction was discovered by the section boss just in time to prevent disaster. Two days later dynamite was used near Thurmond, W. Va., in an attempt to wreck a fast train from New York to Cincinnati on the Chesapeake and Ohio. A slight miscalculation alone thwarted the plot, as the explosion occurred about one minute after the train had passed.

—A new arbitration treaty between the United States and France was signed February 10, by Secretary of State Root, and the French ambassador, Mr. J. J. Jusserand, and will soon be submitted to the Senate for ratification. This treaty is practically the same as the conventions which France has negotiated with several European nations,—Great Britain (October, 1904), Italy, Spain, and Holland. These treaties provide arbitration for disputes, except those affecting the vital interests, the independence, or the honor of the nations involved, or the interests of a third state, not a party to the treaty.

—A company of women on February 11, resorted to strategy in their attempt to deliver in person to the British House of Commons a resolution protesting against the “unconstitutional action of the government in refusing a vote to women tax payers.” About thirty of them were hauled to the entrance in a furniture van, but their rush for the door was intercepted by the police, who found it necessary to lock up about fifty of the most refractory members of the company. They were released on bail about midnight, but at the trial next day all but two chose the jail sentence of one month in preference to paying the fine imposed.

Trenton and Albany

By K. C. RUSSELL

Friday, January 31, Elder M. N. Campbell and the writer left Washington, D. C., for Trenton, N. J., where the New Jersey conference was in session. We reached there Friday evening in time to hear Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, the president of the Columbia Union Conference, give an interesting account of the progress of the work in England, Germany, Denmark, Scotland, Italy, and Switzerland.

Sabbath forenoon, the Lord came near in a revival service. Several made a start for the first time, and many reconsecrated themselves to the Saviour.

Those who attended the conference all through regard it as an ideal session. The business was conducted with dispatch, and the blessed spirit of Christian unity prevailed.

The meeting reached its climax with a religious liberty mass-meeting, which was held Sunday evening, February 2, the last evening of the conference session, in Taylor opera-house. This meeting was arranged by our people, because of the campaign which has been carried on for months by the clergy of Trenton.

Regardless of the intense cold wave that was prevailing at Trenton the night of the mass-meeting, there was a good-sized audience in attendance, who manifested a marked interest in the addresses given. Elder W. H. Heckman, president of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, presided as chairman of the meeting. Elder Campbell was the first speaker, and he gave an interesting address, a summary of which appeared in The True American, of Trenton. It reads as follows:—

“The speaker urged the application of the golden rule to the question at issue. He declared that the movement to compel men to act out religious requirements in which they had no faith was unchristian and anti-christian.

“He pointed out that to acknowledge the right of civil authorities to compel Sunday observance is to acknowledge their right to compel baptism, church attendance, or any other religious obligation, on the grounds that it is well known that whatever the civil law enters it dominates.

“Continuing, Mr. Campbell stated that the Scriptures prove that the Sabbath is a sign of sanctification, and only those who are in training for sanctification have a right to display a sign.”

The same report contained an outline of the address of the writer, who followed Elder Campbell. It reads as follows:—

“Many who are seeking for Sunday legislation are doubtless sincere, believing such laws to be in the interest of morality and good government. The New Jersey State Sabbath Association that was organized last Thursday is similar to the Sabbath association at Jerusalem in Christ’s time, which was composed of

the Pharisees and Herodians. In the third chapter of Mark it is recorded that Christ was watched by these representatives of the Sabbath association at Jerusalem, because he did not observe the Sabbath according to their ideas, and finally, the record continues, the Pharisees went forth and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him—Christ—that they might destroy him. In John 5:16 is recorded their second attempt to slay him, and finally he was crucified because of his loyalty to the true principles of Sabbath-keeping.

“Intolerance and persecution have always followed in the wake of every attempt to enforce a religious institution by civil enactment. Scan the history of the past, and it will be seen that from the time of Constantine, the author of the first Sunday law, untold evils have resulted from the enforcement of such laws.

“Let those who think that Sunday laws are for the interest of good government study the history of other nations that have struggled under the impediment of a union of church and state, and take warning and repudiate every effort on the part of religio-political reformers to enact new laws or enforce existing laws that now disgrace the statute-books of any State for the enforcement of Sunday. Such laws should be repealed.

“Such laws are in flagrant contradiction of the principle of the first amendment to the United States Constitution, which says: ‘Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.’ Sunday laws are religious, and only religious. One champion of Sunday legislation says that if religion is taken out of the day, the rest is taken out, so all can see that the argument for a civil sabbath is a misnomer.

“All know that on civil days, viz., the Fourth of July, Washington’s birthday, etc., people are left free to employ the day as they chose, providing they do not interfere with the natural rights of others, but it is not so with the laws for Sunday observance. They define how the day shall be observed. This movement for Sunday laws and their enforcement is not a local one, but is becoming universal. The great Inter-Church Federation movement is committed to Sunday legislation, so is the National Reform party with its various allies.”

Monday, Brother Campbell and the writer went to Albany, N. Y., reaching there late in the afternoon. The reason of our visit to the New York capital at this time was that several Sunday bills had been introduced into the New York Legislature.

We secured copies of the different Sunday bills that had been introduced, after which we interviewed the legislators who had introduced what we considered the most important of these bills. We also interviewed the chairman of the committee before whom the bills are to be considered, and arranged for a hearing on one of the bills, both before a Senate committee and before an assembly committee for Wednesday, February 26.

One of the most interesting features of our visit at the New York capital was our interview with Governor Hughes, of New York. He received us very pleasantly, and listened respectfully to what we had to say concerning the meaning of the proposed legislation for stricter Sunday observance. He promised to grant us a hearing on the bills when they are brought before him for action.

There is prospect that the New York Conference will place a man in Albany who will be in constant touch with the movements of the New York Legislature. This is a move in the right direction.

This winter is a most opportune time for our people to exert every effort in the work of opposing proposed religious legislation, by writing their respective legislators, and sending in petitions, signed by the citizens of their respective localities.

Special efforts should also be put forth to sell or otherwise place the “Memorial to Congress” issue of Liberty in the hands of neighbors and friends, especially such people as attorneys, justices of the peace, doctors, teachers, merchants, etc.

K. C. RUSSELL.

Christian Liberty

By K. C. RUSSELL; W. A. COLCORD

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL, — — — — Chairman

W. A. COLCORD, — — — — — Secretary

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FOR SALE.—Peanuts, best quality, large size, all 1907 crop; 7 cents a lb. in 100-lb. lots. Address J. F. Webster, Texmo, Okla.

FOR SALE.—A small sanitarium doing a good business; also treatment rooms. Good reasons for selling. Address 35 Church St., Newark, Ohio.

FOR SALE.—Prospect Sanitarium and Treatment Rooms. A splendid opportunity for a physician. Address F. A. Stahl, 5411 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.

WANTED.—Work by a young man of twenty-two, for a Sabbath-keeper. Has always worked on farm, but is willing to do anything. Would like steady work. Address Burton E. Stevens, R. F. D. 23, Kent City, Mich.

FOR SALE.—Ripe Olives; best we have ever had: 80, 70, and 55 cents a gallon in 5-gallon cans. All goods guaranteed. For further information, see “ad” in REVIEW of Feb. 6, 1908. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.

WANTED.—A few young men carpenters—good, all-round men. Steady work for Sabbath-keepers. Also a young man for teamster. For particulars, Address Karr Portable House Co., 603–613 Belleplaine Ave., Chicago, Ill.

FOR SALE.—A superior brand of pure Vegetable Oil for all cooking purposes: 5 gal., $4; 10 gal., $7.75. Direct from factory in St. Louis, Mo. Write for prices on larger quantities. Address Dr. A. C. Ames, College View, Neb.

FOR SALE.—Six-acre garden and fruit farm ½ mile from College View. Good new buildings, fine location, and excellent market; connected with the village by cement walk. For information, call on or address J. A. Graham, College View, Neb.

FOR SALE.—Two hundred single-comb R. I. Red Pullets, $10 per half dozen; also eggs for hatching: price, fifteen eggs for $1.25 or $6 per hundred. Address J. A. Miller, Superintendent South Lancaster Academy Poultry Farm, South Lancaster, Mass.

FOR SALE.—150-acre farm, with new 8-room house, large new barn, chicken house, corn-crib, and other buildings; excellent water; 35 acres clear, rest cord-wood. Price, including all machinery, wagons, stock, and feed, $3,500. Everything new. A bargain for some one. Good reason for selling. Address R. C. Wirth, Highland Springs, Va.

WANTED.—Middle-aged Seventh-day Adventist sister to do general housework. No washing. Good wages to competent person. Mother and wife spend time in giving treatments. One accepted expected to stay at least six months. Address Jesse Jared, Logansport, Ind.

FOR SALE.—All or part of 160 acres improved land. New 7-room house and large barn, outbuildings, family orchard, soft water, good soil, good climate; 5 miles from Moscow Seventh-day Adventist church, ½ mile from electric R. R. Address W. H. Hamilton, R. F. D. 3, Moscow, Idaho.

FOR SALE.—For a short time only, Peanut Butter 10 cents a pound; Olive-oil $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil $7.50; Vegetable Cooking Oil, 10 pounds, $1.20. Cash with order. All absolutely pure. If west of Rockies, write us. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.

The rich flavor of choice, selected Spanish peanuts is retained in Royal Peanut Butter: 50-lb. tins, 11 cents a lb. Our Extracted Southern California Honey should interest you. Send 5 cents, and we will mail package of Royal Salted Peanuts. Address Cleveland Health Food Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; crate of 8 one-gal. cans, 80 cents a gal.; 60 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 20 gal. and 50 gal. shipped direct from factory at Louisville, Ky. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Box 442, Louisville, Ky.

FOR SALE.—All or ½ interest (with entire management) of Seventh-day Adventist 16-room sanitarium; fair trade, good contracts, and paying good. A 1 legitimate reasons for selling. Investigation solicited. Best of references required. Located in city of about 10,000. Address Sanitarium, 3252 Bersford Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS.—Mrs. Pierce, of Park Rapids, Minn., sent us about thirty names, stating that these had all inquired concerning plants for spring setting, and had admired her little patch 10 x 20 feet (set to 100 of our plants), which yielded 118 quarts of sound berries during 1907. Address Geo. Jorgensen and Son, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.

WANTED.—Family with children and about two thousand dollars, who need this delightful climate and central California intermediate and church-school, to buy my home. Wages best in vacation. All work. With sunshine, soil, and water, even brethren from cities are making success raising peaches, raisins, etc. Investigate. Address J. Clark, Armona, Kings Co., Cal.

FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful Vegetable Oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: gal. can, $1; 5-gal. can, $4. Also pure virgin Olive-oil: gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrient, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 35 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.

SWEET PEAS.—One dozen choicest varieties, among them Queen Alexandra, scarlet; Countess Spencer, pink; Henry Eckford, shrimp; Sybil Eckford, apricot; Dorothy Eckford, white; Helen Lewis, crimson orange; John Ingham, carmine rose. Separate colors, 5 cents each. The twelve packets, 40 cents; ounce mixture, 25 cents. Silver or P. O. order. Address C. A. Wyman, Gaston, Ore.

Canvassers’ Institute for Ohio

By E. R. Numbers

THE canvassers’ institute for Ohio will be held at the college at Mount Vernon, April 20-30. We expect to have the assistance of Brother E. R. Palmer, of Washington, and possibly of others outside of the State. We hope that all in Ohio who have a burden for this work will send immediately to the Ohio Tract Society, Mount Vernon, Ohio, for a copy of the book they wish to sell, and will study it carefully from now till April, then come in time for the first meeting. We expect to make “Daniel and the Revelation” the principal book in Ohio this season. Those wishing to handle a health book may send for “Home and Health.”

Besides Bible study, and regular classes for the study of the books to be used, there will also be a daily class in practical canvassing, including how to gain an entrance to the home, how to make a successful delivery, and many other essential points. There are many things to be learned at an institute which the canvasser can hardly afford to miss. The advice of those who have had years of experience will be a help to all.

Meals will be served on the European plan, and arrangements have been made to refund the board expenses and the fare from the institute to the field of labor, after the canvasser has sold books amounting to one hundred and fifty dollars.

As the college is full this year, those who are planning on coming should notify the writer at Powell, Ohio, as soon as possible, so that arrangements can be made for their entertainment. Let us remember that time is short, and what we do we must do quickly. E. R. NUMBERS, Field Missionary Agent.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By W. H. ZEIDLER

Virginia Canvassers’ Institute

At our camp-meeting it was unanimously recommended that a canvassers’ institute be held this year. In accordance with the recommendation, arrangements have been made to have Brother I. D. Richardson and others conduct such an institute at Stanley, Va., beginning February 26, and holding till March 15. The instruction will consist of studies of the Testimonies, Bible, and the actual experience of workers in the field. The books that will be used will be “Great Controversy,” “Daniel and the Revelation,” “Heralds of the Morning,” and “Coming King.” We are sure of the presence of God, and invite all those to come who wish to enter actively in the work of this last message. The conference will allow five per cent extra upon all books sold, until the amount of railroad fare to place of institute and from there to field of labor is made up. Entertainment is offered by the members of the Stanley church to all who attend.

W. H. ZEIDLER.

1312 North Twenty-eighth St., Richmond, Va.

Obituaries

By J. F. Gravelle; Albert C. Anderson; J. M. Cole; F. C. Clark; J. A. Holbrook; W. A. S.; H. K. Willis; M. N. Campbell

BUTTERFIELD.—Died at the Hackley Hospital of Muskegon, Mich., Jan. 13, 1908, Hiram A. Butterfield, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 13 days. He had been a resident of Muskegon County for the last thirty-two years. From his youth he had made a profession of religion. About fifteen years ago he embraced the Adventist faith, to which he was loyal until his death. He leaves a wife, three sons, and two daughters to mourn his death. One of the sons is engaged in the work of the Lord, and the other is preparing himself to enter that work soon. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13, to a large and sympathizing audience. J. F. GRAVELLE.

SIMONSON.—Died at Lake Benton, Minn., Dec. 24, 1907, Eric Simonson. He was born at Oistrup, Denmark, Aug. 14, 1834. Mrs. Anna Simonson, his wife, died on New-year's morning one week later. She was born in June, 1838, at Gaustei, Denmark, and at the time of her death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. They were united in marriage Oct. 22, 1864, and came to America in 1882. Six children were born to them, four of whom survive them. The funeral services were conducted at the M. E. church at New Castle, Wyo., by Rev. Dumm and the writer. The remains were afterward taken to the New Castle Cemetery for interment. ALBERT C. ANDERSON.

BARNARD.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home, near Salem, Ore., Nov. 23, 1907, Mrs. Ann A. Barnard, aged 70 years, 3 months, and 21 days. Sister Barnard was a great but quiet sufferer. She was a consistent Christian for more than forty years, and when able, was always present at the services of the church. Her children miss her, but expect to see her where pain and parting will be no more. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. M. COLE.

GAY.—Ira David Gay, the son of Brother and Sister Frank Gay, of Iola, Kan., was accidentally shot and killed Dec. 23, 1907. He was 18 years, 3 months, and 1 day old. He was a favorite among his friends, who were shocked by his sudden death. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer Christmas afternoon at the Seventh-day Adventist church. The interment was made in the Iola Cemetery. F. C. CLARK.

WOODLAND.—Died at her home in Elma, Wash., of heart and lung trouble, Jan. 4, 1908, Mrs. Barbara F. Woodland, wife of Luther Woodland, in her fifty-fourth year. Brother and Sister Woodland accepted present truth about ten years ago, and have both been faithful. Sister Woodland's courage was good till the very last. She was the mother of four children, all of whom are grown. The funeral was conducted by the writer, in the Christian church, and was attended by a large number of friends and neighbors. J. A. HOLBROOK.

CLEMENTS.—Died at Washington, D. C., Oct. 7, 1907, Mrs. E. Gertrude Clements, wife of Wm. A. Clements, of the Post-office Department. Sister Clements began to keep the Sabbath in the summer of 1905. She found in this message the deeper joys in believing which made the advent truths precious to her soul. She was an active and devoted member of the Memorial Church. Her husband and six children are left to mourn, but not as those that have no hope. She was buried in the Congressional Cemetery, Washington, S. E., the service being conducted by the writer, assisted by her former pastor of the Methodist Protestant Church. W. A. S.

NICHOLS.—Died at his home near Pleasant Hill, Mo., Dec. 25, 1907, J. J. Nichols, aged 73 years. Brother Nichols was born in the State of New York, and came to Missouri in early manhood. For nearly a quarter of a century he had been the pillar in the Seventh-day Adventist church. For several years he acted as secretary of the Missouri Conference, and always took a deep interest in the cause of truth. He was a man of sterling worth, and had the courage of his convictions. His wife and five children mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. The funeral was held at his late home, a large and sympathizing audience listening to words of comfort spoken by the writer; text, Rev. 2:10, last part. H. K. WILLIS.

HOLSER.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 22, 1908, of spinal complications, Olive Lucretia Holser, aged 18 years and 4 months. Olive was born at Basel, Switzerland, where her parents, Elder and Mrs. H. P. Holser, were serving as missionaries at the time. Having breathed a missionary atmosphere all her life, she grew up devoted to the cause of the Master, for which her devout father gave the best years of his life. In company with her parents she traveled on missionary tours in Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. She spoke three languages fluently. Two years were spent in training at Emmanuel Missionary College at Berrien Springs, Mich. Her closing days were beautiful in trust and unselfish thoughtfulness of the wants of others, and she sleeps in Jesus. A mother and sister mourn the loss of this loved one. The funeral was held at the Tabernacle, Sabbath afternoon, January 25. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. M. N. CAMPBELL.

Addresses Wanted

THE address of Mrs. Florence Evers is desired by Mrs. R. M. Fried, 213 North Poplar St., Allentown, Pa.

The church at Eagle Lake, Minn., would like to hear directly or indirectly from the following non-resident members of the church: Mary Alway Sower, Brook W. Sower, Chas. Presnall, Alma Presnall, Araminta Gates, Minnie E. Johnson, Addie Alway Andrews, Grace Minett, Henry Moutner, Laura Recond, B. A. Frandenburg, and J. B. Frandenburg. Address Mrs. Lina Tanner, church clerk, Eagle Lake, Minn.

The clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Milton Junction wishes to know the address of Archie Albee. All other non-resident members are requested to report before April 1. Address Harry C. Trueman, Lima Center, Wis.

The clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Newberg, Ore., wishes to know the addresses of the following-named members of that church: John Woodruff, Jennie Woodruff, Mary Gates, and Mary Tucker; would like to know the addresses of these persons by April 1, 1908. Address Mrs. L. J. Butterfield, Newberg, Ore.

Publications Wanted

By Editor

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—Ed.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

Ray Corder, 823 Kenilworth Ave., Coshocton, Ohio, periodicals for missionary purposes.

Mrs. S. A. V. Young, Siloam Springs, Ark., Signs, Watchman, Instructor, and Little Friend, for reading-rack.

I. T. Reynolds, Pineville, La., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Liberty, and tracts, for racks at railway waiting-rooms.

Mrs. W. S. Cash, Fourth St. between B and C Sts., Lawton, Okla., Signs, Watchman, Liberty; a continuous supply desired for rack work.

Mrs. O’Del Fletcher, 114 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, W. Va., Review, Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Liberty, Instructor, and tracts.

T. J. Chambers, Grant Ave., Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., Signs, Liberty, Instructor, Life and Health, and tracts; a continuous supply desired for tract racks.

Addresses Wanted

THE address of Mrs. Florence Evers is desired by Mrs. R. M. Fried, 213 North Poplar St., Allentown, Pa.

Tamil Sabbath-Keepers and Russian Publishing

By Editor

THE report from India of that visit to the thousand Tamil Sabbath-keepers has come, and is a most interesting one. It will first be put out in the next second Sabbath missionary reading, for Sabbath, March 14, and will then be published with illustrations, in our columns, if the photographs promised come safely to hand.

WE have received from Elder J. T. Boettcher, president of the new Russian Union Conference, a copy of the constitution of the publishing depository now being established in Riga. The Lord has surely blessed in this matter, and now the society is authorized to send canvassers to any part of the empire.

Lessons from the San Francisco Disaster

By Editor

WE are often reminded that God employs agencies of his own to accomplish his will, and that his warnings are given by those who little think that they are being used for any such purpose. We are convinced that in the terrible visitation which overwhelmed San Francisco April 18, 1906, God was speaking in judgment not only to the people of that city, but to the world; but our interpretation of the event might have little weight with many persons. Nevertheless others have been moved upon to point out in a clear way the meaning of the disaster, and many have read their interpretation who could not be reached by our publications. We call special attention to these facts in this issue of the REVIEW. On page 10 appears an article which was printed in San Francisco about six months after the earthquake, and in the Editorial department we make quotations from a poem which has just recently appeared in a New York publication having a large circulation. Thus the attention of the people has twice been called to the real meaning of the terrible disaster which devastated the leading city of the Pacific Coast, and they and we and all others are left without excuse concerning it. Will the lesson be heeded, or will it be repeated in other places? Happy are those who listen to the monitory voice.

Workers Sent to Foreign Fields

IN giving the list of workers sent to the fields in 1907, we omitted two names, those of Brother H. H. Cobban and wife, who went from the General Conference Office to the West Indies. Thus the full list shows fifty-eight laborers entering fields abroad in 1907.

Report from Battle Creek

ELDER M. N. CAMPBELL, of Battle Creek, who has been spending a little time in Washington and other points eastward, in association with the workers in the Religious Liberty Department, returned last week to Michigan. He brought a cheering report of the work in Battle Creek.

South African Missions

LAST week Brother C. H. Hayton, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, gave the Takoma church a talk on South African missions, illustrated by stereopticon pictures, many of which Brother Hayton had taken himself while visiting our missions. It was a most instructive presentation of the needs of Africa. If any of the workers desire lantern slides of African views, Brother Hayton can supply a large variety, at thirty-five cents plain, and fifty cents colored, both of our missions and of general views.

Attention to the True Sabbath

THERE was probably never a time when the question of which day is the true Sabbath was receiving as much attention as at the present time. We frequently see in the secular papers column after column of argument pro and con. For instance, the Bridgeton (N. J.) Evening News of December 31 and of January 3 contains over four columns of well-written matter, ably setting forth the binding obligation of the true Sabbath, the perpetuity of God’s law, and the groundless nature of the Sunday-sabbath arguments. But this is only one of many such instances, all of which are bearing their witness to the world in behalf of the true Sabbath, and helping to finish the work of this message.

The Fund Nearing Completion

THE stars on our fund page are beginning to form an interesting constellation. In the Pacific Union three of the four conferences are star conferences; in the Southern Union, six of the ten; in the Northern Union, three of the five; in the Lake Union, four of the eight; and in the Atlantic Union, eight of the thirteen. Of the union conferences two have achieved the star, though not all the individual conferences in them have paid their apportionment. It is good to see the fund nearing its completion. This week it has passed the $130,000 mark. It has not grown as rapidly as it was hoped by those who planned it. To those laboring in the destitute fields where it was to be expended, and to those managing the needy and struggling institutions that were to be helped by it, its consummation may have seemed like that hope, which, long deferred, “maketh the heart sick;” but it has grown constantly, week by week, and soon will be finished. The slowness of the inflow has not increased any one’s riches nor hastened the coming of the kingdom. That God continues to bless in spite of our dalliance does not prove our faithful stewardship. It only proves again his patience, long-suffering, and goodness. How long will he wait on our inactivity?

Many will pay their apportionment this week. If all who have not done so will join those who do so this week, it will finish the fund. It can be done. God is waiting now on individuals for an offering to his cause. Souls are perishing, missionaries are appealing for help. How long?

“Outline of Mission Fields”

By T. E. Bowen

THERE has been such a demand for this little booklet, filled with facts concerning our missions, that the supply of the original is exhausted. In response to the letters now coming in from our educational secretaries, requesting the original “Outline,” we shall have to send the “Supplement,” covering only the past two years of our mission history. As soon as possible a new edition will be published. In the meantime, the “Supplement” can be studied, and the Mission Board will be glad to supply any of our people with this very interesting account of world-wide progress during the last two years.

T. E. BOWEN.