—A “war college” is to be built at the national capital, at a cost of 1,260,000 for buildings and grounds.
—A case of bubonic plague has been reported from a town in Lower California, near the United States border.
—Immense loss of stock on the plains of Kansas and Colorado has been caused by a recent blizzard which swept over that region.
—Slaves in the Fiji Islands have appealed to King Edward of England, asking to be freed from bondage, and submitting a list of their grievances.
—A force of enumerators numbering 8,000 has begun on a census of the Philippine Islands, which it is hoped will be completed by the end of June.
—Canadian trade is said to be at present on the top wave of prosperity; railroads are unequal to demands made upon them, and customs revenues show a notable increase.
—The New Zealand arbitration law is declared to be a failure by labor unions in that country, which say they can not recommend it for other lands. It prevents “militant unionism.”
—European dispatches of March 2 state that there is a general belief at the Hungarian capital that the break-up of Turkey is at hand, and that the end can not be delayed beyond three or four years.
—The Mexican volcano of Popocatapetl, which was owned by a Mexican general named Ochoa, has been sold to an American syndicate under Standard Oil control, for the sum of $5,000,000. The value of the mountain lies in its immense sulphur deposits.
—The long senatorial deadlock in Delaware was ended March 3 by the election of two United States senators, one of whom is a man selected by Addicks, whose determination to be senator caused the deadlock. The result is regarded as a triumph for Addicks.
—There is prospect of an unprecedented height of water in the lower Mississippi this month, according to opinions expressed in New Orleans. From Cairo to the Gulf, however, the country bordering the river is now protected by levees. The St. Francis basin in Arkansas, which heretofore has received a vast flood from the Mississippi overflows, is now closed from the river by levees, and an unusual rise of water in the river below that district has resulted.
—A wealthy African explorer named Cavendish has brought suit in London, England, to recover possession of his estate, which had passed almost wholly into the control of two spiritualists, a man and his wife, named Strutt. Mrs. Strutt, by the aid of a “planchette,” obtained messages purporting to be from the dead mother of Cavendish, advising him as to what he should do with his property; also other messages alleged to be from angels in heaven. The outcome was a deed of most of his property to the Strutts.
—The typhoid epidemic at Ithaca, N. Y., still continues in the town, though it is believed to be under control at the university. One hundred of the twelve hundred students who left have returned to their studies. More than twenty students have died.
—By a vote of forty-six to ninety-four the Maine State Legislature on March 5 rejected a proposition which had been brought before it to resubmit the question of prohibition to the decision of a popular vote in that State.
—The extra session of the Senate called by President Roosevelt convened March 5, and among the new members sworn in was Senator-elect Smoot, of Utah, to the seating of whom no senator made any objection.
—The appropriations made by the fifty-seventh Congress of the United States, just ended, aggregate $1,550,000,000. The cost of governing the country has increased fifty per cent in the last twelve years.
—Ominous rumors of a new Boxer movement continue to come from China. The latest report says it is believed that Prince Tuan designs to sweep down from the north with a vast host of fanatics, take possession of Peking, and then begin a war of extermination against all foreigners. It is said there is no power at Peking sufficient to cope with the insurrection.
—A threatened strike on the Wabash railway system, which had been planned for March 4, was prevented by an injunction obtained from a United States court by President Ramsay of the railway, enjoining all the officials of the union firemen and union trainmen in the Wabash service from ordering a strike, or in any way, directly or indirectly, inducing the men to quit their work. If the principle on which this injunction order stands is maintained, it will do much to curtail the power of labor unions.
—The present outlook in this country is darkened by the shadow of two great prospective strikes, one in the Illinois coal fields, where 40,000 miners threaten to lay down their tools unless an advance in wages is given, the other in the structural iron industry, in which, should it occur, between 300,000 and 400,000 workmen will participate. In New York it is predicted that this great building strike, a “war of national scope between labor and capital,” is certain to begin on May 1. The structural iron unions demand higher wages, which the manufacturers are unwilling to grant.
—“The worship of wealth is supplanting the worship of God,” said the Rev. Newell Dwight Hillis before a Brooklyn congregation, as reported in New York press dispatches of March 5. “Now and then,” he added, by way of comment on this assertion, “we hear of a man stealing a railroad and the public applauds him for his cleverness. There seems to be a spirit of revision in this age. There is even a new version of the ten commandments, of which the chief seems to be, ‘Honor the almighty dollar that you may have yachts and lands and a life of ease, and steal everything in sight.’” Dr. Hillis’ remarks caused a decided sensation.
Notes of Progress
Elder William Covert, president of the Wisconsin Conference, has taken the field personally with “Christ’s Object Lessons.” His plan is to hold meetings in a new field, in a town called Symo, and while there to dispose of as many of the books as possible. The people are always glad to see the leaders actually out in the work.
The Western Washington Conference has received its quota of 5,000 books, and has disposed of all but 1,200 of them. The work is being pushed with the hope of completing it by the time of the General Conference. One man in Seattle took thirteen books at a venture, but after selling these, he ordered eighty-seven more, thus becoming responsible for the sale of one hundred books.
In a recent letter Elder Santee, president of the Southern California Conference, says: “We have instituted a special effort to have all the churches finish this canvass by the time of the General Conference. We had hoped to see our quota completed by the first of the year, but as we were disappointed in this, we lengthened the time to the General Conference. We will do all we can to close up the work by that time.”22
Iowa expects to complete the sale of its entire quota of “Christ’s Object Lessons” at an early date.
The president of the Arkansas Conference reports that they are doing something in the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” but that they will need the stimulus of another cotton harvest to complete their work.
The Southern Illinois Conference still has 2,000 books to dispose of. The brethren were a little late in getting their campaign started. The State agent writes that Illinois is a splendid field for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.”
North Carolina has sold 700 of its 1,350 quota of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Brother W. L. Killen, who has charge of the work in that State, says that he has sold 257 copies, besides the number placed in the hands of our own people. The work is being pushed with earnestness, and it is hoped to complete it during the present campaign.
A letter just received gives the experience of an elderly couple, as follows: “When the call to sell ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ was first brought to our church, my wife and I thought that it did not mean us; for I was very lame, and she is blind. But when a second call came, and the brethren began to take their books, we could not stand it, so we ordered ten copies. When they came, I had my horse and buggy brought to the door. We put the books in the buggy, and when we came to a house, I would hold the horse, and tell my wife how to get to the house. We sold a book in nearly every house. We can truly say it is a blessed work.” C. W. FLAIZ.
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to Feb. 9, 1903, is $51,-471.45.
NAME
AMOUNT
E. P. Holley
$ 1 00
Nellie Higley
5 00
Mrs. N. M. Guthrie
5 00
Mrs. Hohn
1 00
R. Leitzman
5 00
Mmes. Halliday & Rogers
1 00
J. A. Bishifberger
1 00
Peter Nordstrom
1 25
Sheridan (Wyo.) church
7 25
A. & H. Ainsworth
1 00
Glenwood (Mich.) church
3 00
Anna Flora
2 00
Wm. H. Moffitt
5 00
E. A. Boggs
7 00
C. E. Alvord
50
Mrs. N. E. Lowe
5 00
Mr. & Mrs. Rue Aton
4 50
Mrs. D. T. Richardson
3 00
R. D. Shove
1 00
Jacob Gunderson
1 00
Esther Messer
50
Mrs. Ellen Moore
1 00
N. J. Griggs
5 00
A. A. Zitkoskee
5 00
A friend (Milwaukee)
1 00
Wm. Higgins
2 00
Mrs. Martha Heizerlind
5 00
J. B. Buck
1 00
A. C. Woodberry
10 00
Henry Hoover
1 50
Essie & H. Toyne
2 50
Mrs. E. Blakely
2 50
Mr. & Mrs. H. B. Weaver
2 50
Mrs. Mamie A. Howell
1 00
S. M. Bond
5 00
Gale Reynolds
50
T. D. Gipson
5 00
C. O. Rockwell
25
Mary J. Rockwell
25
Mrs. C. E. Hungerford
50
Mrs. B. F. Leutz
50
Delia Briggs
3 25
Kate Temple
50
Mrs. S. A. Furbish
50
John Nerland
1 50
Fritz Guy
7 00
L. C. Summerville
5 00
Mary Branch
1 00
Andrew Johnson
2 00
A friend
50
S. & M. Strite
1 25
Rachel Campbell
1 00
Mrs. H. L. Merrian
2 00
Jacob Johnson
5 00
Minnie Atwood
1 00
Mrs. F. L. Janes
5 00
Mr. & Mrs. Denslow
50
Mrs. Clara Shinkle
2 00
Jacob Erikson
1 00
Will Veon
1 00
Bessie Allen
1 00
A friend
2 00
John W. Gibson
10 00
David Pickering
4 00
Orpha Swingle
20
Matilda Field
30
Helping the Schools
By Wm. Covert
The interest taken in the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” has resulted in a work which will never be forgotten by our people. Its influence will continue to bless the Lord’s cause until the end.
The schools for various reasons had become so involved in debt that their very existence was endangered. Although much remains to be done, yet so much has now been accomplished that a very great change for the better has taken place. The schools that have taken hold of this work heartily are having increased prosperity. Besides this, many new schools are being planted, and the whole cause of Christian education is being greatly strengthened and enlarged.
The work of selling “Christ’s Object Lessons” is an excellent school of itself. Many hundreds in different conferences have entered it. Those who have gone into it with brave hearts to learn, have in many instances gained rich experiences, and gathered much fruit of their labor. A large per cent of these will continue to labor for the Lord. Had all our people gone to work when the call was first made, and moved in harmony with the Lord’s plan, much more might have been done. All who have been skeptical, and have criticized, have missed a great blessing which the Lord intended them to have. But is it not possible for many of those who have not yet taken hold of this work to do so now? These books are not all sold yet. Not all the people have learned of it. The debts on our schools are not all paid yet. Other schools are to be built. Quotas are not all full. Are there not many who wish to be enrolled among the workers, and unite in the jubilee song when the work is done?
This is an opportunity which none can afford to lose. While the leaders in all departments of the cause are to work, and to teach others how to labor, yet the work itself must be learned by individual application and effort. The Lord must be sought. The book must be studied. The purpose for which it has been produced and sold must be understood. The great theme upon which it treats must be made the living issue of the heart. The scope, the design, and the blessedness of Christian education, which this whole enterprise is to benefit, must be imbibed and loved in order to enjoy the work in all its fullness. A rich blessing will come into the soul of him who submits his faculties to be used by the Holy Spirit, and will shed abroad more fragrance than the odor of sweet incense. Instead of a hardship, such will count it a sacred privilege to be closely connected with Jesus in his present living ministry.
The book can be sold. Large numbers of them can be disposed of where there is a willing mind to work. There are many instances of marked success which testify to the wonderful possibilities that might be attained through the sale of this book. In the conference where I have labored since this book has been on sale (Wisconsin), persons can be counted by the score who, with no great amount of labor, have sold more than twenty books each. It is believed that less than a thousand persons have attempted to sell the book, and yet about ten thousand copies have been disposed of in this State since it was placed upon the market. This count, of course, includes all the languages in which it has been represented.
One sister, who was an octogenarian before she heard the truth of the message, and who is now more than fourscore and four years old, has sold five copies of the book in her own home to visitors. Her daughter in whose home she is staying has sold eleven to the neighbors in the village. One sister whose health has been such that she could devote only a limited portion of time to the work, had, when she reported to me a few weeks ago, sold and delivered more than one hundred copies of the book. Though she gets no commission for her work, save that of the blessedness of the Lord’s joy, yet she desires to labor on. Another sister in the same city, who is more able to work, has sold one hundred and fifty books without commission, besides one hundred on contract. This sister was not a book agent, and did not think she could sell books until after she made the effort with “Christ’s Object Lessons.” A colporteur, who handles nearly all our books, has carried “Christ’s Object Lessons” along, and has sold three hundred and sixty copies. This brother says that one copy of “Christ’s Object Lessons” sold in a neighborhood often makes a demand for more, and therefore the necessity of going over the same territory a number of times before the work is done. Going over the same ground a number of times has been tried by several workers with encouraging results. In some instances persons have gone over territory and failed to sell these books, and others who have learned of the Lord how to work have followed them, and sold many books.
Almost the whole question of success depends upon the preparation for the work, and the love for and faith in it. Had all who have started in this work had the spirit of it as some have, and could the presses have printed the books, millions of copies could have been disposed of before this time. But the chief question now is, Shall the allotted quota be disposed of in all our conferences before the 20th of March? It can be done. Each individual in all our ranks should hold himself personally responsible to see that it is done. We do not want to go to the General Conference with a remnant of this work unfinished. There are many other things waiting upon it. The good of the cause forbids that we should allow the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons” to hinder other things now demanding our attention.
Wm. Covert.
Obituaries
DAVIS.—Sister Ada Davis died Jan. 16, 1903, at Falmouth P. O., Jamaica. She accepted present truth in September, 1902, and continued faithful until death. The funeral was well attended; the discourse was given by the writer. The remains were buried in the cemetery of the Church of England at Matha Brae. JAMES H. BUCKLAND.
CRAWFORD.—Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford died at her home in Detroit, Jan. 20, 1903. Sister Crawford was brought into the truth about eight years ago through the efforts of a Bible worker, Mrs. M. B. Videto. She leaves a daughter and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. F. BUTCHER.
BATHER.—Mrs. Mary E. Bather died at her home in Detroit, Mich., Jan. 22, 1903. In 1876 Sister Bather became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jackson, Mich. Her life was one of unselfish service for the good of others. She leaves a husband, three sons, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. O. F. BUTCHER.
BREAK.—Died in Bakersfield, Cal., Jan. 23, 1903, George W. Break, aged 80 years, 10 months, and 10 days. Brother Break moved from Virginia to California at an early day. He accepted the third angel's message about twenty-five years ago, and was a charter member of the Vacaville church. His wife and four children survive him. Services were conducted by the writer. CHAS. N. MILLER.
FISHER.—Died at his home near Shannock, R. I., Jan. 30, 1903, George Edward Fisher, in the seventieth year of his age. He was an exemplary follower of the Lord Jesus and a firm believer in the third angel's message. His wife, one daughter, and one son survive him. The writer conducted the funeral service at his late home, January 31, and the remains were taken to Easton, Mass., for burial. E. A. STILLMAN.
CARR.—Died at his home in Wessington, S. D., Jan. 22, 1902, of catarrh of the bladder, Almon Carr, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Brother Carr accepted the truth under the preaching of Elder R. M. Kilgore about twenty-six years ago, and remained a faithful witness until the last. He was elder of the St. Lawrence Seventh-day Adventist church. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder Arnold, pastor of the M. E. church. C. WALTER CARR.23
ANDERSON.—Died Jan. 17, 1903, Mrs. Cora Kingsbury Anderson, at her home in northern Indiana. Sister Anderson accepted the truth when young, and until the time of her death she continued to rejoice in the bright hope of the Saviour's soon coming. She was buried at Pittsford, Mich., the home of her childhood. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4: 13. E. K. SLADE.
TERRY.—Died at her home, Rockville, Mo., Jan. 21, 1903, after a lingering illness of several months, Sister Theodocia Terry, aged 81 years, 7 months, and 14 days. She was among the first to accept the truth under the labors of Elder R. J. Lawrence in Missouri. In her death the church sustains the loss of an active missionary for the Lord. She leaves seven children and many friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Funeral services were conducted in the Baptist church by the writer. J. H. COFFMAN.
GLUNT.—Died in Eldorado Springs, Mo., Jan. 19, 1903, of dropsy, Daniel Glunt, aged 79 years, lacking one day. In his younger days he was a member of the Christian Church. In 1871 he accepted the message under the labors of Elder Butler. Though not rich in this world's goods, he put into the cause of present truth over three thousand dollars. He suffered much, but never murmured, and often expressed his faith and trust in God. When laying him to rest, remarks were based on Ps. 116: 15. T. A. HOOVER.
MAY.—Died in Alaiedon Township, Ingham Co., Mich., at the home of his son, Mr. May, Charles S. May, Jan. 25, 1903. Brother May was nearly 76 years old at the time of his death. His wife had passed away but a few months before, at a ripe old age, and Sister Winchester, Sister May's mother, was buried from the same family the day before his death. These three aged parents of Brother and Sister May have all passed away within the last few months. They feel that the hand of love has been extended to them in this trying time. Remarks were made by the undersigned, from John 10: 10. E. K. SLADE.
WINCHESTER.—Sister Sarah A. Winchester died at the home of her daughter, in Alaiedon Township, Ingham Co., Mich., Jan. 22, 1903. She believed and obeyed the truth during the last thirty-seven years of her life, and was a member of the Alaiedon church at the time of her death. She lacked but a few days of being 84 years old, and her hope was bright to the end. Those who were with her in her last sickness testify to her childlike faith and her bright hope in the resurrection so soon to take place. Words of comfort were spoken to the many friends and relatives by the writer, from John 6: 40. E. K. SLADE.
McCOURT.—James McCourt was born in Scotland, Dec. 22, 1822, and died at Escanaba, Mich., Jan. 21, 1903, being a few days past 80 years of age. He moved to America in 1854, where, in 1861, he and his wife accepted the third angel's message. They were members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Little Prairie, Wis., where they resided until about three years ago. Fifteen years ago an accident befell him which left him an invalid till the time of his death. He was a patient sufferer, and died rejoicing in the blessed hope. An aged wife and several children survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 15. E. R. WILLIAMS.
COON.—Warren Coon was born in Dryden, N. Y., April 16, 1820. His first religious association was with the Freewill Baptists. His attention was first called to the second coming of Christ in 1843, by a lecture on that subject by Charles Fitch. In 1853 the third angel's message was brought to his attention by Elder J. N. Loughborough, and with his family he began keeping the Sabbath in 1862. Eight children were born to him, three of whom died in infancy. Jan. 15, 1903, I was called to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank Armstrong, of Grand Rapids, Mich., to speak words of comfort and cheer to a number of friends who had gathered to pay their last tribute of respect to one who had lived a long life of usefulness. A. G. HAUGHEY.
ARENDS.—Died Dec. 5, 1902, near Greenup, Ill., Brother Rempt Arends, aged 41 years, 9 months, and 17 days. He was born in the province of Hanover, Germany, and with his parents came to America in 1867. At an early age he was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith and united with that church in 1887. He remained faithful to the cause he loved, and died in hope of eternal life. He leaves a companion and five children, besides other relatives and friends, to mourn. The funeral was held in the Methodist meeting-house, and was largely attended. All the ministers in the place were present. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. The Methodist minister and the church choir assisted in the services. S. H. LANE.
HAIR.—Sister Laura Alice Hair, beloved wife of Robert Hair, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Keslar, fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, at her home in Castroville, Cal., Feb. 13, 1903, aged 47 years, 7 months, and 10 days. Sister Hair was baptized at Healdsburg, Cal., several years ago, and was greatly beloved for her beautiful and excellent character. Her life was terminated by pulmonary tuberculosis, but she bore her suffering patiently. Besides husband and parents, she leaves one young son and a brother and a sister to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by Brother F. O. Oakes, of San Miguel canyon, assisted by Brother A. P. Bacon. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, but look forward to the glorious appearing of our Saviour, when our loved and lost ones will be restored to us. MRS. M. H. MCCARTHY.
ALCORN.—Alameda Druillard was born in Dubuque County, Iowa, June 21, 1837, and died in Boulder, Colo., Jan. 19, 1903, aged 65 years, 6 months, 28 days. In 1853 she was married to Jesse Shipton. Four children were born as the result of this union. Mr. Shipton died in the service of his country in 1861. Aug. 3, 1865, she was married to Isaac Alcorn, and three children were born to them. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1871, under the labors of Elder I. Sanborn. In Christian life she was courageous and hopeful. A cheery word, a pleasant, kindly smile, a cheerful salutation—it was by these simple ministries that she blessed others, and strengthened her own soul in God. During the last few years of her life her health was very poor. Death came to her as a blessed sleep in the Lord. She leaves five children, one sister, and two brothers to mourn her death. The funeral in Boulder was attended by a large concourse of sympathizing friends. FRANCIS M. WILCOX.
LEWIS.—Mrs. Even Lewis died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cora Coolidge, near Wellsboro, Pa., Jan. 17, 1903, of pneumonia. She was born in Covington Township, Aug. 6, 1833. In her early married life she consecrated her life to God, and united with the Methodist church at Cherry Flats, of which she remained a faithful member until 1890, when she, together with nearly her whole family, gladly accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventists. Her hope remained bright unto the end, and her last hours were the happiest of her life. She left seven children—four sons and three daughters—to mourn the loss of a loving and faithful mother. Her funeral was held in the Welsh church near her home, and was very largely attended. The address was delivered by the writer, from John 5: 28. W. H. SMITH.
GRAVES.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 6, 1903, Brother Leander Graves, aged 79 years, 4 months, and 20 days. He was born in Elizabethtown, Essex Co., N. Y. April 19, 1849, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth L. Herns, who still survives him. To this union were born two children, both of whom died at an early age. He and his wife moved from St. Lawrence County, New York, to Battle Creek, Mich., in the spring of 1859, and have since resided in or near the city. Brother Graves was a very quiet, modest man, of few words, but they were well chosen and seasoned with grace. At an early age he was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. He accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists in 1854, near Bucks Bridge, N. Y. In that village was built the first Seventh-day Adventist meeting-house ever erected by the denomination. He worked earnestly in its construction. He was very liberal in his donations to the cause. He labored in the erection of the Review Office, the old Sanitarium, and the College buildings, and was one of the deacons of the Battle Creek church for over twenty years. He was janitor of the school building for several years. Living near the College, in the early part of its history many young persons roomed with the family, and some boarded there. Over three hundred have shared his hospitable home. Fully one half of this number have become workers in the cause, and the influence of the family was so salutary upon these young people that they refer with pleasure to the period spent in the family. Brother Graves had been in poor health for some time, but he bore his sufferings, which at times were severe, with Christian fortitude, and with that patience which belongs only to the child of God. He and his wife have conscientiously lived the truth. In his death, the church has lost a devoted member, his wife a kind, affectionate husband, and the community a noble citizen. Besides his wife he leaves four sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn. We laid him away with sorrowful hearts, but all, especially the bereaved companion, feel assured of ere long meeting him, if we are faithful, in that better land, whose inhabitants shall never say, “I am sick,” and where sorrow, and pain, and death shall be feared and felt no more. Funeral services were held in the Tabernacle, conducted by Elder L. McCoy and the writer. S. H. LANE.
Business Notices
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.— A good farm-hand for all kinds of work. Good wages. S. D. A. preferred. Address Henry Korgan, Trumbull, Neb.
WANTED.— A girl to do general housework in a family of five. State wages expected. Address Mrs. R. H. Reid, Douglas, Mich.
WANTED.— A good S. D. A. farm-hand, young man preferred, for the season. Address E. H. Howland, R. F. D. No. 2, Lapeer, Mich.
WANTED.— A man to work on farm, to begin as soon as possible. Good wages for a man capable of going ahead with work, and willing to do what is required of him. Address L. H. Moore, Box 253, Charlotte, Mich.
WANTED.— First-class, experienced stenographer. Must have some knowledge of corporation bookkeeping. Send recommendations with first letter. Address Twin City Nut Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn.
WANTED.— Employment by man of average ability, used to country life, 28 years old, single. Vegetarian board and healthful location desired. Address L. W. Haines, 169-A, Westminster, Md.
FOR SALE.— Forty-acre farm. Log house and stable; 20 acres cleared. On bank of beautiful lake. Within ¾ mi. of Adventist school. Address C. W. Vining, Lakeview, Mich.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Editor
Addresses of Wealthy Men Wanted
We will send a marked copy of the April Life Boat to all the wealthy and influential people whose names and addresses you will send to us. We wish to place this number of The Life Boat in the hands of your influential and well-to-do neighbors, for the purpose of interesting them in this missionary work. Will you not, while the subject is fresh in your mind, send us these names and addresses, and a one-cent stamp for each? Address David Paulson, 28 Thirty-third Place, Chicago, Ill.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Missionary Acre
Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund
NAME
AMOUNT
Levi Beebe
$10 00
A. Karlson
1 00
I. Heinricksen
1 00
C. J. Rider
10 00
A friend
1 00
Mrs. F. L. White
2 00
Carrington (N. D.) camp-meeting
147 96
J. L. Kay
9 25
Mrs. H. H. Haskell
2 44
Sarah Mott
2 00
Irwin Brothers
2 50
Vergennes (Vt.) church
18 00
Walter Hyatt
10 00
Mrs. F. W. Erickson
1 50
S. E. Ransopher
1 00
Mrs. A. Carlson
5 00
Robert Miles
5 00
Mrs. Minnie Manchester
1 00
College View S. S.
9 10
Mary Northrup
5 00
Marion & Mrs. Christiansen
5 13
Martha Nelson
1 00
Grace Marvin
2 00
Allie Brown
1 00
E. A. Goss
2 50
Clara Sorensen
50
Susan Nolan
1 00
C. C. Johnson
4 11
John Halberg's children
1 25
M. Laughman
25
A. C. Allen
4 20
S. J. Nathie
60
J. M. Palmer
1 00
Mrs. Rose C. Mead (Africa)
25 00
A. P. & Mrs. Ruller
10 00
J. D. & Mrs. Grines
1 05
| Jas. & Gusie Matthews | 3 50 |
| Wis. Tract Soc. | 18 61 |
| H. C. Balsbaugh | 5 00 |
| Mrs. Alice Lawson | 5 00 |
| Mrs. L. G. Metcalf | 2 15 |
| Mrs. A. S. Wakefield | 2 00 |
| John Wahrman | 27 51 |
| Mrs. Daniel Burdick | 1 50 |
| V. L. H. Vermont | 1 00 |
| Mrs. A. C. Nichols | 10 00 |
| W. M. Adams | 1 00 |
| W. & Mary A. Brain | 1 00 |
| A. V. Pate | 25 |
| A. E. Boswick | 4 60 |
| Lydia Austin | 2 00 |
| E. L. Chapman | 2 50 |
| V. G. Bryant | 5 00 |
| Anna Dan | 1 00 |
| L. B. Cossentine | 4 10 |
| Lena Roselthal | 2 00 |
| Ray Cossentine | 60 |
| Minn. Tract Soc. | 7 17 |
| Alice M. Cook | 12 50 |
| Mrs. Mary M. Davis | 5 00 |
| Chas. G. Bellah | 65 |
| Laura A. Bellah | 20 |
| Nancy Bellah | 2 65 |
| Hulda N. Bellah | 1 50 |
| Anna Shadle | 25 |
Publications Wanted
N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Mary S. Branson, Mt. Vernon, Ill., periodicals and tracts.
T. H. Painter, Bedford City, Va., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat.
Mrs. Branch Marshall, 507 Water St., Selma, Ala., Instructor and Little Friend.
Joseph Costello, Mammoth Spring, Ark., Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts on spiritualism.
C. W. M. Reed, Beaman, Mo., Signs, Sentinel, Instructor, Little Friend, Life Boat, Good Health.
R. W. Hostetler, 366 E. 6th St., Peru, Ind., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Instructor, tracts.
