THE General Conference Publishing Department office recently received in one mail the following new books and tracts from our Hamburg publishing house:—
"Mystery Unfolded," by Elder L. R. Conradi, in Bohemian and Hungarian.
"His Glorious Appearing," in Roumanian.
"Steps to Christ," in Lethonian, Polish with Latin type, and Servian.
A neat little volume of "Hymns and Tunes," without music, in Esthonian.
Booklet of hymns in Roumanian.
A collection of seventy-nine hymns in the Kavirondo.
A pamphlet on the "Second Coming," in Holland.
Also the following tracts:—
"God's Waymarks to the Holy City," "Second Coming of Christ," Bohemian.
"Are You Baptized?" Esthonian.
"God's Infallible Prophetic World Clock," "Origin of Sunday Laws," "Seven Reasons," Lettonian.
"Shadow and Substance of the Plan of Redemption," "Tobacco a Poison," Lithuanian.
"Sufferings of Christ," Hungarian.
21"God's Infallible Prophetic World Clock," "Tobacco a Poison," "Is the Collection of the Scriptures the Work of God or of Man?" "The Secret of Health," "Shadow and Substance of the Plan of Redemption," "God's Waymarks to the Holy City," Polish.
"Second Coming of Christ," "Judgment," Roumanian.
"Is the End Near?" "Deciphered Writing," "Is the Collection of the Scriptures the Work of God or of Man?" Ruthenian.
"Is the End Near?" Servian.
"Is the End Near?" Slavonian.
"Is Tobacco a Poison?" Slovakian.
Report of Missionary Work of the General Conference for Quarter Ending Sept. 30, 1913
Name
Membership
No. Reporting
Letters Written
Letters Received
Missionary Visits
Bible Readings or Cottage Meetings Held
Subscriptions Taken for Periodicals
Papers Sold
Papers Mailed, Lent, or Given Away
Books Sold
Books Lent or Given Away
Tracts Sold
Tracts Lent or Given Away
Hours of Christian Help Work
Articles of Clothing Given Away
No. of Meals Provided
Treatments Given
Signers to Temperance Pledge
Offerings to Home Missionary Work
Conversions
Atlantic Union
Maine
449
21
70
17
75
23
1
682
265
9
20
...
355
136
5
21
8
...
$28.25
...
Northern New England
536
...
87
30
110
44
8
24
645
1
49
10
576
103
90
187
2
...
9.18
4
Western New York
129
42
63
25
289
51
...
71
928
90
80
...
689
181
35
17
22
...
31.01
...
Central Union
Nebraska
2384
...
300
65
117
68
12
542
2157
...
11
11620
1953
275
91
39
...
...
176.91
...
North Pacific Union
Southern Idaho
695
26
22
4
165
44
1
410
393
75
22
...
285
72
62
18
12
...
119.36
1
Southern Oregon
652
58
66
34
255
20
60
958
948
110
95
...
1816
305
24
115
34
1009
...
...
Western Washington
223
9
14
5
39
9
10
1800
592
2
17
...
1311
51
13
24
6
...
3.81
...
Pacific Union
California
2710
300
254
90
734
335
507
2681
19343
296
101
576
22370
293
144
298
13
...
129.43
11
Northern California
1042
...
38
18
165
28
2
3
1161
13
27
...
6721
62
97
35
11
3
69.55
...
Southern California
3422
...
745
376
1076
421
193
1308
9828
294
564
...
7644
1381
464
230
242
32
...
8
European Unions
Central European Union
3280
1431
527
209
6118
3376
92
51030
17098
...
...
195221
8471
...
...
...
...
...
1738.73
...
Danube Union
1924
522
343
189
4122
5517
26
9752
4760
...
...
114458
7352
...
...
...
...
...
541.27
...
East German Union
6416
2180
1356
551
...
6723
203
40343
19347
...
...
207103
27847
...
...
...
...
...
2221.00
...
Russian Union
4494
515
242
123
898
1105
25
6342
799
...
...
138971
21344
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Siberian Union
1240
131
24
39
253
229
...
96
244
...
...
7797
11366
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
West German Union
5444
1798
998
389
4914
4811
125
38044
21934
...
...
149602
46956
...
...
...
...
...
1851.15
...
Spanish Mission Field
66
45
25
12
633
227
5
77
116
...
...
113001
115732
...
...
...
...
...
...
...
Australasian Union
4905
2700
2659
967
11126
2036
288
38360
60999
2727
2393
15540
1369516
8091
...
494
860
...
593.72
...
Miscellaneous
Bermuda
41
2
...
...
1
...
...
6
26
...
1
1
6
...
1
...
...
...
...
...
Totals
39852
9780
7833
3143
31088
25070
1858
192529
161583
3617
3383
833900
551310
11250
1046
1478
1210
1044
$7513.37
24
Note.—All European unions include pages of books and pages of tracts in one total. Pages of tracts. One church only.
Items of General Interest
— The British Museum contains over 1,750,000 books, not counting parts of works that are accumulating. The shelving of the library exceeds sixty-nine miles in length.
— A disastrous hurricane swept through the province of Kuban, southern Russia, on Saturday, March 14. Aside from an enormous property loss, at least 1,500 persons were killed in the storm.
— It is estimated that the bill of the American churches for music each year is as follows: Organs built, $10,000,000; choir salaries, $30,000,000; organists' salaries, $25,000,000. Sheet music, including hymn books, is estimated at $7,500,000.
— On March 13 the engagement of the youngest daughter of President and Mrs. Wilson, Eleanor Randolph Wilson, to Hon. William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, was announced. It is said that the wedding will take place at Easter or early in June.
— The offices of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad used last year 700,000 lead pencils, 1,000,000 pens, 23,000,000 pins, 18,000,000 envelopes, 14,000,000 sheets of carbon paper, 11,000,000 rubber bands, 570,000 blotters, and 3,300 rulers. It is believed that the proper usage of these articles will effect a reduction in cost of over 50 per cent.
— A committee of twenty-five clergymen, representing every denomination, which recently met at the call of the Religious Citizenship League in New York City, has recommended to the trustees of the churches of that city that they open their houses of worship to meet the emergency created by the demand of the poor for food and shelter. There are said to be more than 300,000 unemployed men in New York City in whose interests drastic action is necessary.
— In view of international situations, the Russian cabinet announced, on March 15, that the army of the czar will be increased by 460,000 men, making the total of the first line of defense 1,700,000 men. The extra cost to the army is estimated at $25,000,000, covering a period of three years.
— The Austin Organ Company, of Hartford, Conn., has been awarded the contract for the big organ for the Panama-Pacific Exposition at San Francisco. The organ will be the largest in America, and probably in the world, and will cost $60,000. It will be 77 feet high, 40 feet wide, and 20 feet deep.
— It is claimed that Japan and Mexico have negotiated a secret treaty that binds the two countries closely; Japanese agents have arranged for the colonization of a large section of Mexico by subjects of the mikado, and British capital is being advanced to further the aims of the Japanese in that country.
— Dr. John Bassett Moore, Counselor of the State Department at Washington for the past eleven months, has resigned his post, with the intention of resuming his duties as head of the department of international law at Columbia University. Dr. Moore is an authority on international law, having written nearly one hundred volumes on this and kindred topics.
— Col. George W. Goethals, builder of the Panama Canal, was recently presented by the New York Civic Forum with a medal for "distinguished public service." This is the first medal ever given by this institution. Colonel Goethals also received a gold medal from the National Geographic Society, the presentation being made by President Wilson.
— Owing to the recent mutilation by a militant suffragette of the famous Velasquez painting known as the Rokeby "Venus," in the National Gallery, Great Britain's art treasures have been placed under lock and key. In the coming season London visitors will be deprived of seeing much of the world's greatest art. King George has ordered Windsor Castle closed to the public for an indefinite period.
— Secretary Bryan recently informed the governing board of the Pan-American Union, composed of the representatives in Washington from all the American republics, that he had accepted the invitation of Chile, and would visit Santiago next September, at the time of the meeting there of the fifth Pan-American Conference. President Wilson has approved the plan, and Mr. Bryan expects to leave for this trip about the middle of August.
— A noted physician says that most people expend ten times the energy really necessary in almost everything they do. Many grasp a pen as if it were a crowbar, keep the muscles of the arm tense when they write, and pour out as much vital force in signing their names as an athlete would in throwing a heavyweight a great distance. Not one person in a hundred, he says, knows how to make proper use of his muscles or to relax perfectly when at rest. Yet it is chiefly through repose, or perfect rest, that we are enabled to store up energy, to stop the leaks, and to cut off all wastes.
— A movement is on foot in this country looking to the return to Great Britain of the battle flags taken in the American Revolution. It is said that about seventy-five standards were taken in various battles. A large part of these were burned in the War of 1812, when a part of the Capitol at Washington was burned. The others are now at West Point. These include some that were taken from Lord Cornwallis in the surrender of Yorktown.
— Twenty-five hundred college students are now enrolled in classes under professional leadership studying the liquor problem, with the prospect of doubling the number within the year. So reports the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association. These classes are conducted in one hundred colleges and universities, and in three fourths of these regular college credit is given for the work. At Princeton the senior class has voted to rule out beer from the class dinner.
— The election of a new president of the Swiss republic has passed almost unnoticed, for Switzerland is one of those happy countries that possess no aristocracy and no monarch, but just a chairman of a set of business men. He is changed every year, and has no uniform nor privilege as president. But Switzerland is a well-managed country, and perhaps the best democracy in the world, though few who enjoy its hospitality know who manages it from year to year. For the benefit of those who may have read of the latest Swiss election and already forgotten the president's name, it may be stated that he is Col. Dr. Arthur Hoffman, of St. Gall.
— President Yuan Shi Kai, of China, is in deep water financially, which in some respects is worse than political deep water. His arbitrary dissolution of parliament and disregard of the constitution have been strongly resented by many of the provinces, particularly in the south, where much of China's wealth lies. The provincial officers have shown their resentment by withholding revenues that in former times were sent to Peking to carry on the central government. Yuan lately issued a statement, or appeal, in which he says: "If liabilities now existing are not paid, the financial control of the country will be seized by foreigners. The ruin of Egypt and Korea should warn us that should China be partitioned through foreign intervention, all will share in the general calamity. The government actually lacks money to meet any single obligation, while the lack of funds renders it impossible to erect an efficient administration." Various expedients are being resorted to by Yuan's government to raise money. The Standard Oil Company, of New York, is reported to have received a concession for the petroleum fields of the provinces of Shen-si and Chi-li, the arrangement being a sort of partnership, under which the government is to receive a part of the profits. Chinese newspapers say that a contract has been signed in the nature of a mortgage with a Hankow Japanese syndicate for over $12,500,000 for the Tayah iron mines and allied properties. Indications are not lacking that China is to be divided up and sold piecemeal unless President Yuan changes his present policy.
Progress in Haiti
BROTHER ALBERT F. PRIEGER, superintendent of the Haitian Mission, writes that during 1913 their literature sales amounted to $736.78, as against $48.93 for 1912. This literature has been sold wholly by native canvassers. Brother Prieger is planning to develop a native young man to take charge of this branch of the work.
Obituaries
Elder Charles Thomas Adams
Elder Charles Thomas Adams was born in Iowa, near Mount Pleasant, Feb. 14, 1871. He fell asleep in Jesus at five o'clock the morning of Feb. 13, 1914. His trouble was a nervous breakdown, later being combined with tuberculosis of the bowels and tumorous obstructions of the vital nourishing channels.
During the last eight years Elder Adams made a strong struggle for life, passing through suffering little realized or known by many. Yet, notwithstanding his weak and emaciated condition, he has earnestly sought to fulfill his commission to preach the gospel.
He, with seven other young men, one of whom was his oldest brother, was ordained to the gospel ministry by Elder A. G. Daniells at Des Moines, Iowa, in June, 1901. Since then he has ever regarded his commission as sacred and as his special life work, and many souls have been brought to the Saviour through his efforts. His last efforts were made at Burbank, Cal., and as a result nine precious souls were recently baptized.
In October, 1901, he united in marriage with Mamie L. Beamen, of Knoxville, Iowa. To this union one child, a daughter, was born, Velda E., now ten years of age. His wife labored faithfully by his side, assisting him in his evangelistic efforts. In 1903 he was called to California to act as preceptor and teacher in the Fernando Academy, in which position he faithfully labored for two years, spending the vacation periods in evangelistic efforts.
Since November 27 he has been constantly confined to his bed, a patient sufferer. He never murmured nor complained. He leaves of his immediate family a wife and child, a father and mother, one sister, and four brothers and their families, all of whom were present except Elder Park P. Adams and family, who are laboring in Alberta, Canada, and Elder Elbridge M. Adams and family, missionaries in the Philippine Islands.
He fell asleep with a bright hope in God, his dying testimony being, "I have the victory, and the victory is complete."
The father of Elder Charles Adams is an ordained minister, rendering faithful and efficient service in Southern California, although advanced in years. His wife stands faithfully by his side. The four sons left are all ordained ministers, actively engaged in this blessed service. The daughter is laboring in the Bible work. The Lord has greatly blessed this dear family, and even in this affliction, he has come very near. Truly God is good to Israel, and especially to those who put their trust in him.
Elders F. M. Burg, C. Santee, and J. E. Bond were present and assisted in the funeral service. At the close of the service Elder J. W. Adams, the father, spoke very effectively of the last experience of his son, and earnestly exhorted all to be ready for death should it come, or for service till the Saviour returns.
The funeral sermon was preached by the writer from Matt. 16: 18, 19, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends.
E. E. Andross.
Bloom.—John G. Bloom died at his home near Grafton, W. Va., Feb. 11, 1914, aged forty-six years. He had been in poor health for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, two brothers, and a sister. The writer, assisted by Brother T. W. Thirlwell, conducted the services.
F. H. Robbins.
Bartlet.—Mrs. Dora Evers Bartlet was born Nov. 18, 1887, in the State of Michigan, and died at Roswell, N. Mex., Feb. 21, 1914. She was married to Brant Bartlet in January of 1911. At the age of fourteen years she was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she remained faithful until the day of her death. Her husband, one son, her father, and two brothers survive.
V. B. Watts.
Guest.—Prudie Guest fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 30, 1914, aged thirty-nine years. She was born in 1875. Her husband, four sisters, and many relatives and friends mourn her death. She lived a consistent Christian life, and served the Lord faithfully. In February of 1912 Sister Guest united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Louisville, Ky., and served as deaconess one year. The funeral services were conducted by Elder J. H. Lawrence.
Miss M. E. Rey.
Barrett.—Mrs. K. L. Barrett died March 1, 1914, at Dallas, Tex., after an illness of but seven days. She was born in Columbia, Tex., Dec. 12, 1856, and thirty-five years ago was married to J. A. Barrett. Six children were born to them, five of whom survive. Sister Barrett accepted present truth while at Galveston, sixteen years ago. From that time until her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection.
J. I. Taylor.
Stepp.—Mrs. Jane Stepp died Dec. 27, 1913, at the age of eighty-five years. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Claremore, Okla., fifteen years ago, and ever remained a faithful member. Her life was filled with good deeds, and she bore a never-failing testimony for Christ whenever opportunity offered. The words of Ps. 116: 15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints," apply to our sister. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
M. H. Gregory.
Neely.—Mrs. Mary Josephine Neely was born June 10, 1854, in the State of Ohio, and died Feb. 19, 1914. At the age of about thirty-three years she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Wichita, Kans., of which she remained a faithful member. On September 25 of last year she left Benton Harbor, Mich., for Los Angeles, Cal., hoping to recuperate her failing health through this change of climate, but it was of no avail. Her husband, one daughter, and a large circle of friends mourn their loss. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13.
F. I. Richardson.
Branson.—Mrs. Bertha Cora Branson was born in Ohio, Nov. 21, 1868, and died in Orlando, Fla., Nov. 12, 1913. Her parents moved to Illinois when she was but a small child. There she lived until two years ago, when, on account of her failing health, the family moved to Florida. When quite young, Sister Branson professed faith in Christ and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bluford, Ill. Later she united with the church at Keenville. Until her death she was an earnest, consistent Christian, a faithful companion, and a loving mother. She bore her long suffering with patience and courage. Her companion, five children, an aged father, and one brother survive.23
W. H. Heckman.
Peach.—Ethel Minnie Peach, wife of George W. Peach, was born near Walla Walla, Wash., June 30, 1872, and died at her home near La Grande, Oregon, Jan. 30, 1914. She was married March 4, 1897. Her husband, four children, four brothers, and three sisters are the near relatives who survive. She was an earnest, faithful Christian, and we feel confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection.
A. M. Dart.
Striplin.—Priscilla Hedden was born in Alton, Ill., May 14, 1832, and died Feb. 22, 1914, in Atwater, Cal. She was married to Samuel Striplin in 1852. Eight children were born to them, six of whom are living. About fifty years of her life were spent in California, and for over forty years she was a believer in the truths of the third angel's message. At the home of her son-in-law, Brother Arthur Morton, she fell asleep, rejoicing in the blessed hope.
D. T. Fero.
McClanahan.—Miss Dee McClanahan was born March 17, 1887, in the State of Tennessee, and died at the home of her sister, in Sherman, Tex., Feb. 8, 1914. She was converted and accepted present truth more than three years ago, while in Alabama, and lived a faithful, self-sacrificing life. During the last year she suffered much, but was always patient and cheerful. Three sisters and many friends mourn.
Robert W. Leach.
Washburn.—Mrs. Elida Washburn died at Rushville, N. Y., her native town, Feb. 27, 1914. She lacked but a few days of being seventy years of age. Her maiden name was Barnes. She was born in Rushville, and with the exception of one or two years, spent the whole of her life in that place. Her only son, one sister, and several brothers survive. Some years ago Sister Washburn embraced the third angel's message, and was constant in her convictions until death. The funeral services were conducted by R. C. Speer, pastor of the Congregational Church.
J. Le Roi Wilding.
Hicks.—Died at the home of her son, C. M. Hicks, near Turlock, Cal., Nov. 13, 1913, Sister Harriet Ashmore Hicks. She was born in Coles County, Ill., March 4, 1833, and was married to Benjamin F. Hicks Aug. 17, 1852. Sister Hicks became identified with this message under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell in the winter of 1862, and was ever a faithful and loyal member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until the end came. Her life of consecration was an inspiration to many. Two sons, Frank and Charles Hicks, and their families are left to mourn.
B. E. Baldwin.
Townsend.—Viola Theodora Townsend was born in Richfield, Franklin Co., Vt., Aug. 15, 1853, and died at Vancouver, Wash., Jan. 21, 1914, aged sixty years. The deceased removed to Vancouver from Ainsworth, Nebr., about three months before her death. She accepted present truth some five years ago under the labors of Elder R. C. Porter and Elder Shaw, uniting with the church at Valentine, Nebr. Her husband, four sons, and three daughters mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. Pastor Mumford of the Presbyterian Church conducted the funeral service.
C. A. Purdom.
Robinson.—William Frederick Robinson was born near Trumbull, Tenn., June 12, 1872. When twenty-one years of age he went to Texas. In 1896 he was married to Miss Hattie Spencer. Seven children were born to them, six of whom are living. The family moved to California in 1911. While at Long Beach in 1912 Brother Robinson heard and accepted present truth. He was a patient sufferer for many months. His last weeks were seasons of spiritual victory, and he was entirely reconciled to leave the outcome of his illness in the hands of the Lord. He fell asleep in the blessed hope at Loma Linda, on Feb. 27, 1914. His sorrowing companion looks forward with confidence to a reunion at the resurrection of the righteous.
Clarence Santee.
Orvis.—John Lawrence Orvis was born at Dundalk, Ontario, Canada, June 29, 1901, and was accidentally drowned at Woodside, Del., Jan. 17, 1914. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. T. Shadel. A large gathering of sympathizing relatives and friends followed the remains to the cemetery, where they will rest until the coming of the Life-giver. The bereaved parents have only recently embraced present truth, and though the trial is indeed hard, they are willing to trust in God, who doeth all things well.
Roscoe T. Baer.
Reed.—Sophronia Isabel Mayo Reed died at her home near Beaver City, Nebr., Feb. 7, 1914. She was born in Polk County, Missouri, Feb. 6, 1868. The deceased was married to B. F. Reed on Dec. 27, 1885. Two sons and one daughter were born to this union. These, with an aged father, two sisters, and four brothers, are left to mourn. Sister Reed united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1910, and fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor T. E. Smith of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
E. L. Cook.
Rulaford.—George A. Rulaford was born at Brighton, Ohio, Dec. 7, 1848. He died at College Place, Wash., Jan. 18, 1914. In 1875 Brother Rulaford moved to the Walla Walla Valley, and there lived most of the time until his death. He was married to Mattie Ford in 1880. To them were born three sons, all of whom, with the faithful wife and aged mother, are left to mourn. The deceased never made any profession of religion, but was always favorable to the truth, and his family believe that before the end came he made his peace with God. The funeral services, which were largely attended, were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Decker.
A. J. Breed.
Binder.—George J. Binder was born March 20, 1830, in Wittenberg, Germany, and died in Willow Grove, Pa., Jan. 20, 1914. He came to the United States in 1850, and lived in Trenton, N. J., until last year. In 1902 Brother Binder accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Trenton Seventh-day Adventist Church. He loved the Bible and the message it contains. He was a faithful Christian. His life was a gentle, earnest testimony for the truth, a revelation of the power of the gospel to save man from sin. He fell asleep firm in the faith, and confident of a part in the resurrection of the righteous. He is mourned by two daughters and many friends.
J. G. Hannhardt.
Presswood.—Rebecca E. Jester was born near Grandfather Mountain, N. C., Oct. 15, 1870, and died near the place of her birth Feb. 18, 1914. She was united in marriage with John Presswood Oct. 30, 1887. At the age of fifteen years she connected with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. She leaves a husband, three daughters, two sons, an aged father and mother, and other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Sister Presswood was loved by all who knew her, and she fell asleep in the full hope of seeing Jesus when he comes. The funeral services were conducted by Elder W. H. Armstrong and the writer.
W. L. Adkins.
Trautman.—George Trautman was born in France, Nov. 2, 1847. When he was seven years old, his parents came to America and settled in the State of Ohio. Later, however, they moved to Michigan, making their home in Monterey. April 21, 1879, Brother Trautman was married to Jennie Hoyer. They remained in Monterey until 1905, when they moved to the vicinity of Otsego, Mich. The deceased believed the truth for a number of years, and some little time before his death made his peace with God, and received very evident assurance of acceptance. He bore his extended illness patiently. He is survived by his wife, one son, one daughter, and one brother, besides a large circle of friends.
C. F. McVagh.
Vinten.—William Louis Vinten was born in Amsterdam, Holland, May 3, 1845, and died Feb. 4, 1914. When he was three years old, the family moved to New York City, and finally settled in Jersey City, N. J. On May 18, 1880, the deceased was married to Amanda Millward. She and one sister of Brother Vinten are left to mourn. Brother Vinten was a member of the Veteran Post, No. 436, Grand Army of the Republic, of New York, having faithfully responded to the call of his adopted country in her time of trouble. In his last days, realizing the vanity of earthly things, our brother gave his heart to God, and during a long illness was ever seeking a better knowledge of the things of God. Words of comfort were based on Luke 23: 42, 43.
W. C. Moffett.
Atkinson.—Mrs. Emma Atkinson was born in Radnorshire, Wales, Nov. 28, 1843, and died Feb. 5, 1914. When Emma Francis was eleven years old, her parents came to America and located at Albany, Wis. At the age of sixteen she was converted to God, and during the last forty years of her life was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was married to Benjamin Swancutt when eighteen years of age. Five children were born to this union, only one of whom still lives. In 1875 she was married to William Atkinson. Their five children are left to mourn the loss of a faithful, devoted mother. The family moved to Gage County, Nebraska, in 1883, and later settled in Dawson County, where she died. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
B. L. House.
Davis.—Helen Lucile, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Davis, was born near Eaton Rapids, Mich., July 30, 1909. Later the family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., and with her sister and two brothers Helen was taken to the home of an aunt in Holly, the mother being very ill. After a short sickness, Helen died Oct. 10, 1913. Two months later, Dec. 15, 1913, her twin brother, Harold Leon, died, and the brother and sister are now resting side by side awaiting the coming of the Life-giver. They loved to hear of Jesus and sing his praises, and were always delighted when the Sabbath came. They were much loved by all who knew them, and are sadly missed by their father, mother, brother, sister, and other relatives. But we mourn not as those who have no hope; for, if faithful, we will soon be together again. Brother Morrison and Professor Russell spoke words of comfort.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Davis.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Temperance Number of "Our Little Friend"
THE Temperance number of Our Little Friend, ready for circulation April 15, furnishes opportunity for hundreds more of our children to join in the great educational campaign for temperance. Its stories and pictures appeal to the boys and girls from seven to twelve years of age. Some of its features are,—
Cover.—A special drawing attractively printed in three colors.
Poems.—"Cold Water," "Temperance Birds," "House Full of Wine."
"Robin's Temperance Song"—words and music.
"Tramp, Tramp, Tramp"—a warning accompanying a full-page picture of an army of men marching from the saloon to despair, the ranks being filled with the boys.
"How Charlie Lost His Power"—by a church-school teacher.
"My First and Last Smoke."
"Sunshine Boys and Girls"—two pages—temperance lessons in pictures.
"The Crows and the Corn."
"House Robbed by a Hungry Thief"—by a church-school teacher.
"Bedtime Temperance Talk."
"A Children's Temperance Meeting"—editorial.
"A Wonderful Worker"—by Edmund C. Jaeger.
"Oliver"—a story.
Other interesting features. Many picture stories.
Our children will enthusiastically sell this paper if encouraged and helped by parents, Sabbath-school teachers, church-school teachers, and others interested in saving boys and girls. The older ones will also want a part in its circulation. Price, $2.50 a hundred; retail price, 5 cents per copy. Five or more, 2½ cents each. To Canada, price on five or more, 3 cents per copy, because of additional postage. Order through your tract society.
Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium
By H. W. Miller
Association
Notice is hereby given that the next annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association of Washington, D. C., will be held in the First Seventh-day Adventist Church, Baltimore, Md., May 4, 1914, at 4 P. M., for the election of fifteen trustees for the coming year, to take the place of those whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this meeting. The members of this corporation consist of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; the executive committees of the State conferences of Seventh-day Adventists in the Columbia Union Conference, and the board of directors of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association.
H. W. Miller, Secretary.
Opportunity for Young Men
Another class will begin work in connection with the St. Helena Sanitarium Training School for Nurses, April 1. The class is now nearly made up. There is still opportunity for a few young men to be admitted to the new class. Exceptional advantages are offered at the St. Helena Sanitarium to consecrated young people desiring a complete training for medical missionary work. Write at once for circulars and full particulars. Address George Thomason, M. D., superintendent Nurses' Training School, St. Helena Sanitarium, Sanitarium, Cal.
Lake Union Conference
NOTICE is hereby given that the seventh biennial session of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., April 14-26, 1914, for the election of the usual officers, boards, and committees, and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the conference.
ALLEN MOON, President;
A. N. ANDERSON, Secretary.
Business Notices
WANTED.—High-grade watchmaker. Salary, $20 per week. Must be Sabbath keeper. Address H. P. Anderson, 218 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill.
FOR SALE.—Six-room bungalow. Five minutes' walk from Campion Academy, Loveland, Colo. Address President Mount Vernon College, Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Temperance Number of Our Little Friend
By Editor
SPECIAL attention is directed to the notice of the Temperance number of Our Little Friend on page 22. We hope that a united effort will be made to give this number of our excellent children's paper a wide circulation.
Across the Jordan to Jerusalem
BROTHER W. C. ISING writes: "We passed over the Jordan last night on our way to Jerusalem by way of Jericho from Salt, where we located a native worker in the land of Reuben." He wrote from Jericho, February 22.
Smallpox in Shanghai
Brother R. C. Porter, writing from Shanghai February 20, says: "This letter leaves us with Brother and Sister O. A. Hall shut in with their five-month-old girl, who is suffering with a very severe attack of smallpox. We are praying for her recovery, and that the disease may not spread in the compound. Most of those living here have been vaccinated."
A Remarkable Circulation Record
By Editor
On Friday, March 20, an order was received at this office from Elder H. C. Hartwell, president of the Massachusetts Conference, for over six thousand copies of the February number of the Protestant Magazine. That conference has now used over ten thousand copies of that one issue. This is certainly a remarkable record.
A Dangerous Journey to Szechuen
THAT our missionaries, when called upon to face some special danger, believe in the prayers of their fellow believers at home, is further emphasized in a request that reached the Mission Board last week from Brother Merritt C. Warren, one of the new recruits for China. He writes: "With Brother Allum I plan to leave for Szechuen [an inland province] on March 3. Our route will be up the Yang-tze-kiang River. Steamers run to I-chang; but from there to Chung-king, four hundred miles, we must travel in a native boat. When this reaches you, we shall likely be passing through the most dangerous part of the trip. Pray for us."
A Remarkable Occurrence
FROM the province of Kiang-si, China, a missionary reports a most remarkable instance of what appears to be a divine providence in behalf of this section. A long drought had prevailed, and, added to this, the country had been devastated by brigands and robbers. The occurrence, as reported in the China Press, February 17, a newspaper published at Shanghai, is as follows:—
"KIU-KIANG, FEBRUARY 12. The following interesting story comes from a missionary friend resident in this province:—
"On the seventh of January, in the early afternoon, there fell like a snowstorm quantities of the grain known as gao liang, in some places so thickly that it could be swept up, while in others it could only be picked up grain by grain. This happened over a large area of country, from Teh An, forty miles south, and extending west as far as Wu Ling, a distance of one hundred miles. The wind was coming from the northeast at the time.
"The grain was much harder than ordinary dry grain, and as this article (gao liang) is not grown in this part of the country, the people did not recognize it, and said, 'What is it' (manna)?
"One sheng will make eight large bowls of 'red rice,' so it is very profitable, and the natives' comment was that while Yuan Shi Kai had sent soldiers down last summer to rob them and destroy their harvest, Heaven did not approve, and sent this as an expression of sympathy; and it is said that where the people lost most, the grain fell thickest. Here is a 'find' for those who wish to explain all miracles by natural sources! Did the grain come from north China, or from the volcano district in Japan? The natives say it came from Heaven; and so it did, so far as they are concerned."
Home Missionary Department Report
By Editor
WE present in this number a report from Miss E. M. Graham, of the work of the home missionary department of the church. This report should be studied by all. We rejoice in the general interest which is being awakened by this department. When our brethren and sisters in every church arouse, and do the work in the circulation of literature which it is in their power to accomplish, a wonderful impetus will be given the spread of the third angel's message. Surely he who fails to respond to the call of God in these days of opportunity, will be left without excuse.
