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Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 39.

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Northern Illinois Camp-Meeting

By William Covert

THE annual camp-meeting and conference for Northern Illinois was held at Streator, Aug. 20-30, 1903. A beautiful campground well shaded with oaks was secured for this purpose on the street-car line in the northeast suburbs of the city. The location was indeed convenient, and the people were well pleased with it. The spirit which generally prevailed in the gathering was good, and the meeting was regarded as a blessing to those who attended.
Elder J. M. Rees, president of the Southern Illinois Conference, was in attendance during the first four or five days of the meeting, and preached a number of acceptable sermons. Elders Smith Sharp, of Graysville, Tenn., was also present during the first week, and among other services rendered presented the needs of the cause in the Southern field. In response to his plea, about two hundred dollars was raised at the meeting. There was also about twice as much raised to assist the work in the Northern Illinois Conference.
Elder Sharp had previously secured some funds in this conference for the Southern field; so that the entire amount which he received was about four hundred dollars.
Probably there were three hundred campers. A fair attendance was present from the city evenings. Twenty-nine persons were examined for baptism, and most of these received the rite, a few preferring to be baptized after returning home.
Elder Spicer was present, and rendered valuable service during the last six days of the meeting. His untiring work for the unconverted was a blessed help in the meeting. Considerable attention was given to the study of the canvassing work, especially by Brother Edwardson, who was elected to the office of State agent. A healthy interest was maintained in the subject of Christian education, and the school work in the conference promises to be of real value to the Lord's cause in the conference during the year to come.
Elder Allen Moon was re-elected to the office of conference president, to serve for the ensuing year. The financial condition is quite good. A very encouraging occasion was the ordination of two Swedish brethren to the gospel ministry at the eight o'clock service on Sabbath morning. Just before the ordination, prayer was offered. The congregation arose and sang, “Where are the reapers?” After the ministerial charge the song, “Bringing in the sheaves,” was sung, with impressive effect. When the writer left the grounds, Sunday, at 5 P. M., the people were gathering to consider the sale of “Christ's Object Lessons.” It is hoped that this service did much to advance the good cause which it was designed to represent.
Some things about these annual gatherings have been very precious this year. They are certainly increasing in interest and power. The Lord is making the testimony of many of the ministers and people very sweet indeed. The preaching of the Word on all themes of the truth is witnessed with more fervor and power than it has been during years of the recent past. It is surely high time that every sleeper be aroused, and that all comprehend the truth as it is, and know the voice of the true Shepherd.
WM. COVERT.

The Indiana Conference

By W. A. Young

THE thirty-first annual session of the Indiana Conference was held on the camp-ground at Peru, Ind., July 29 to August 9. Six meetings were held. Eighteen recommendations were adopted, covering the evangelistic, Sabbath-school, canvassing, industrial school, and other work. A spirit of unity was apparent in all the meetings.
Credentials were granted to the following-named persons: W. J. Stone, I. J. Hankins, R. S. Donnell, C. H. Bliss, J. C. Harris, S. S. Davis, W. D. Curtis, W. A. Ebert, A. W. Bartlett, F. M. Roberts, J. S. Shrock, Dr. Wm. Hill, J. W. Covert, W. A. Young; ministerial licenses to R. H. Sparks, J. E. Collins, U. S. Anderson, J. E. Dunn, J. F. Cummings, Frank Steele, E. C. Swartz, H. S. Browning, and J. J. Fellows; and missionary licenses to J. Theresa Thompson, Mrs. Florence Niehaus, Mrs. R. W. McMahan, Clara Lecklider, and Mary Huntzinger.
The following-named persons were chosen as officers for the ensuing year: President, W. J. Stone; Vice-President, W. D. Curtis; Secretary, W. A. Young; Treasurer, W. C. McCuaig; Auditor, W. H. Edwards; Executive Committee, W. J. Stone, W. D. Curtis, Martin Dunn, J. C. Harris, W. A. Young; Missionary Department, Field Secretary, J. E. Dunn; Recording Secretary, W. C. McCuaig; Educational and Sabbath-school Department Superintendent, W. D. Curtis; Secretary, Mrs. R. W. McMahan; Educational Board, W. J. Stone, W. D. Curtis, B. F. Machlan, Wm. Applegate, T. E. Johnston.
The general offices of the conference are located at 626 East Eleventh St., Indianapolis, Ind. Elders A. G. Daniells and Wm. Covert acted as chairmen of the meetings.
W. A. Young. Secretary pro tem.

Three Accept the Truth at Peru

THREE persons, one of them an Episcopal minister, have recently accepted the truth at Peru, Ind.

South Lancaster Academy

By E. R. Palmer

On Wednesday, September 16, our academy at South Lancaster, Mass., opened its doors for the beginning of its twenty-second year's work. After an absence of nearly twelve years, it was a great privilege to walk again through the halls and rooms of this quiet, home-like school.
Many interesting changes have taken place in the school and neighborhood during the past twelve years. The academy building has been enlarged, and the rooms and chapel rearranged, so as to give additional room and better conveniences. The students' home is now being enlarged, in fact, it is being more than doubled in size, so as to accommodate all the boarding students.
The faculty has largely changed, though Mrs. S. J. Hall and Miss Fannie M. Dickerson are still at their old posts of duty, where they have stood since the school was founded. The old students have gone away, and new ones have taken their places, except a few young men and women of the advanced department whom I remember as children just entering the primary department when I went away; but notwithstanding these various changes, the dear old school still carries the same air of thoroughness, solidity, homelikeness, and good cheer, which has marked its work since the beginning, and has endeared the school to all who have attended it.
On the opening day the enrolment was one hundred and twenty-five, an increase of twenty-five per cent above last year. I was especially pleased with the good deportment and earnestness of all, and the definite purpose of many, if not all, was evident to a marked degree. Among them are three good students contributed by far-away Australia, who, having heard of the fame of this little Eastern school, came ten thousand miles to attend it.
The keynote for the year's work, as sounded by the principal, Professor Griggs, in his opening remarks, is the second coming of our Lord; and he expressed his earnest desire, and the desire of the whole faculty whom he represented, that the work of this year shall contribute mightily toward hastening the glad day of the coming of the Prince of Peace. The readers of the REVIEW will respond with a hearty Amen; and they will, we trust, earnestly pray that this may be the watchword of all our schools. That the Lord will abundantly bless the members of the faculty and every student in the school at South Lancaster shall be our constant prayer.
E. R. PALMER.

The Memorial Church, Washington, D.C.

By J. S. Washburn

ON September 23 a payment of one thousand three hundred dollars was made on the Memorial church, and only twelve hundred now remains to be paid. This church was purchased Nov. 1, 1902, for $12,900. Now that more than nine tenths of the entire amount has been paid, we feel sure that all who have not yet given, as well as those who have, will unite in one last effort to close up this account before Nov. 1, 1903.
Every State and Territory in the United States, also Canada, British Columbia, the Hawaiian Islands, the West Indies, and England have contributed toward this Memorial church. Now let us unite to “finish the work” immediately. Surely a year ought to be long enough in which to establish in the capital city this first memorial of the last message, that the way may be clear for the building of greater memorials of the same work—the Review and Herald Publishing Office, the offices of the headquarters of the General Conference, a school, and a sanitarium.
There may be some one who reads this appeal who may be able and anxious to send the whole amount still due at once. It may be that there are twelve readers of this paper who will send us one hundred dollars each, but probably the larger part of the amount still due will be sent in, in smaller sums, by the many friends interested.
To those who fear that more than enough will be sent for this purpose I will say that any surplus above the needs of the Memorial church building will be turned over to the Review and Herald Publishing Association, the Washington Seventh-day Adventist sanitarium, etc. Once more I plead that this first work be finished at once, preparatory to the complete establishment of our work in the nation's capital, a step which by the light of the spirit of prophecy we know to be the beginning of the end, the immediate forerunner of the pouring out of the Holy Spirit in the latter rain, the finishing of the work, and the coming of the King. O, let us hasten! for we are even now many years behind in this work.
All money in the hands of tract society or conference treasurers, as well as personal donations, should be sent at once to the office of this paper, or to J. S. Washburn, 1728 Fourteenth Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C.
In a Testimony written July 5, 1903, are these words:—
“Our brethren in Washington have been favored in finding properties suitable to use in carrying on various lines. This is a fulfilment of the light given me, that in different sections of the country we should be able to secure, at low prices, properties that could be utilized for our institutional work. In Washington a few months ago a meeting-house, in good condition, and admirably adapted to the needs of our work, was offered for sale at a price much below its first cost, and was purchased by our people there. I am glad that this church is so nearly paid for.”
“What a work might have been accomplished, if we had done our duty years ago! Can we stand clear in the sight of God, if we now fail of understanding our duty? The Lord calls on us to awake to a realization of the opportunities presented before us to let our light shine in the city of Washington, by establishing there memorials that will hasten forward the proclamation of the third angel’s message to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.”
“Let us take hold of the arm of infinite power. Let us walk humbly before God, but let us be giants in meeting discouragement and difficulty. We must have increased faith. Let us praise God. He is our strength, our shield, and our defense, our front-guard and our rearward.”
J. S. WASHBURN.

Twenty-Sixth Annual Session of the Nebraska Conference

By A. T. Robinson; C. H. Miller

The twenty-sixth annual session of the Nebraska Conference was held at Grand Island, in connection with the camp-meeting, September 3-13, with Elder A. T. Robinson in the chair.
About one hundred and forty delegates were present. Two churches were admitted to the conference, one at McCook, consisting of sixteen members, and one at Tekamah, of eight members.
A committee of twenty persons selected the following committees for the session: Committee on Licenses and Credentials, N. P. Nelson, R. F. Anderson, J. J. Graf, A. T. Robinson, W. B. Hill; Committee on Plans and Recommendations, C. H. Miller, J. H. Wheeler, C. R. Kite, W. F. Surber, Ida Nelson; Committee on Distribution of Labor, members of conference committee.
The following resolutions were adopted, showing the plans for work:—
1. We recommend, That the ten-cent-a-week plan be urged very strongly upon our churches, and that each church use the envelopes prepared by the General Conference.
2. Resolved, That we approve of the plan of district work adopted in our conference, and we recommend the superintendent of each district to prepare an annual report embodying the number of churches, the membership of each church, and the territory included in the district. Furthermore, we recommend that each superintendent, as far as practicable, locate in his own district.
3. Resolved, That our librarians in dealing with individual members of their churches conduct their business, as far as practicable, on a strictly cash basis, thirty days being considered the limit; and, furthermore, that the librarians, as far as possible, remit to the State tract society the first of each month. No account will be carried by the tract society longer than three months, unless by special arrangement.
Whereas, The Spirit of God has said that the canvassing work, properly conducted, is missionary work of the highest order; that it is as successful a method as can be employed for placing before the people the important truths for this time; therefore,—
4. We recommend, That all our ministers be urged to show both by precept and by example that they believe these words to be true, and that they urge the members of our churches to devote as much as possible of their time to the canvassing work.
5. We recommend, (a) That the needs of the mission fields be kept before our Sabbath-schools as an incentive to liberal contributions; (b) that our Sabbath-schools set apart the contributions of one or more Sabbaths in each quarter as may be necessary, for the expenses of the school, the contributions of the remaining Sabbaths to be given to missions (it is understood that this does not affect the established plan to give to the Orphan's Home two yearly donations); (c) that Sabbath-school contributions be not used for local church or church-school expenses.
Whereas, The spirit of prophecy has said that the Sabbath-school is the nursery of the church; and,—
Whereas, There are many isolated ones who can not attend, therefore,—
6. Resolved, (a) That we as a conference approve of the plan of the Home Department, and that we encourage our local Sabbath-schools to adopt this plan; (b) that the Sabbath-school secretary encourage the isolated ones to adopt this plan also.
Whereas, There should be more home news in the Central Advance; and,—
Whereas, The Central Advance can not furnish this news unless our laborers and brethren report; therefore,—
7. Resolved, That we as a conference request our laborers and individual members to furnish good, live reports frequently.
8. Resolved, (a) That the conference establish a fund which shall be disbursed by the conference treasurer in aiding such churches as are unable to support their schools; (b) that this fund be created by requesting each member of the conference to pay at least twenty-five cents each quarter (this fund shall be used to supplement the amount raised by the church in payment on the teacher's salary, and is not intended to relieve the members of the church from individual responsibility in the matter of educating their children); (c) that this fund shall be disbursed at the discretion of the president of the conference, the church-school superintendent, and the conference committee; (d) that our schools be supported by contributions, tuition, or second tithe; and that our brethren everywhere be requested to study the subject of the second tithe.
9. Resolved, That the Nebraska Conference assembled, recommend the most hearty co-operation on the part of the churches and of our people in the great work for suffering humanity being carried forward by the Nebraska Sanitarium.
10. Resolved, That persons in all our churches be encouraged to take up the work of resident canvassers, encouraging especially the sale of our smaller books, and giving them as wide a circulation as possible in their respective localities.
11. Resolved, That all our people be advised to purchase the book “Education,” and that resident canvassers be encouraged to take up the sale of this book and the recent volumes of the Testimonies among our people.
Whereas, The sale of the book “Christ's Object Lessons” has been a blessing to those who have cheerfully engaged in it, and has already accomplished the lifting of nearly two thirds of the large indebtedness resting upon Union College; and,—
Whereas, in Nebraska we have a large number of these books unsold; therefore,—
12. Resolved, That we reconsecrate ourselves to the work, and sell this excellent book for the benefit of Union College.
Whereas, The special course for workers at Union College during the winter has been helpful in encouraging workers already enlisted, and also in enlisting workers; therefore,—
13. Resolved, That we request the managers to arrange a similar course for the coming winter.
Whereas, The need of more God-fearing and efficient school-teachers is great, we therefore,—
14. Recommend, That our churches encourage, in a substantial way, suitable young men and women in their respective communities to take a training that will fit them for family and church-school work.
Whereas, There is need of concerted action in the establishment of the church-school work in our churches, such as appointing school boards, providing schoolrooms and the necessary equipments; therefore,—
15. Resolved, That this question receive due attention at the spring quarterly meeting of the church.
Whereas, The plan of doing the conference auditing work in connection with the camp-meeting throws a large amount of work upon the officers of the conference at the time when their services should be devoted to the spiritual interests of the meeting; therefore,—
16. We recommend, That the conference committee arrange to have the auditing done early in July.
17. Resolved, That the conference books be held open until about July 10 to admit of all conference business belonging to the year ending June 30, to appear in the annual report of the treasurer.
The following is a petition from the Missouri Conference: “Resolved, That in view of the importance of the World's Fair at St. Louis next year, and the opportunities which will be offered to make the people acquainted with the truth, we authorize the conference committee to make such calls for contributions as may be deemed necessary to provide literature, and to arrange for the proper presentation of our denominational work. Also that we invite the General Conference, the union conferences of the United States, and especially the Central Union Conference, to unite with us in this work, and press upon these organizations the great importance of their co-operation.”
18. Resolved, That we approve of this petition, and that we authorize our conference committee to take the matter into favorable consideration, and make such arrangements as may seem best.
19. Resolved, That we recommend that the third Sabbath in November, and the Sunday following, be set apart as days for simultaneous missionary meetings in all our churches, and that our conference officers be requested to plan for an active missionary campaign to follow these meetings.
20. We recommend, That on the third Sabbath in October a collection be taken in each of our churches to provide a building, a new press, and other facilities for our publishing work to be established at College View.
Whereas, The Review and Herald and the Pacific Press have made large donations to our missionary and educational work; and,—
Whereas, The changes going forward in the organization and work of these publishing associations call for our hearty approval, sympathy, and support,—
21. Resolved, That we cheerfully return to the plan of paying the regular price for the trade and popular books issued by our publishing houses, thus making it less difficult for them and our State tract societies to make expenses and enlarge their work.
The following-named officers were elected for the coming year:— President, A. T. Robinson; Vice-President, J. J. Graf; Secretary and Treasurer, C. H. Miller; State Canvassing Agent, F. H. Hahn; Sabbath-school Secretary, Alice Teeple; Nebraska Conference Association, A. T. Robinson, J. Sutherland, G. Mathiesen, Thomas McAlpine, D. R. Callahan; Conference Committee, A. T. Robinson, J. J. Graf, A. C. Anderson, L. E. Johnson, J. H. Wheeler; Delegates to Central Union Conference, A. T. Robinson, J. J. Graf, A. C. Anderson, G. W. Berry, Educational Secretary, E. L. Cook, Sabbath-school Secretary, F. H. Hahn, Physician in charge of Nebraska Sanitarium.
Credentials were granted to A. T. Robinson, W. B. Hill, J. H. Wheeler, R. F. Andrews, P. P. Gaede, L. E. Johnson, C. R. Kite, A. C. Anderson, G. W. Berry, J. J. Graf, W. D. MacLay, and Daniel Nettleton; ministerial licenses to G. A. Kirkle, O. A. Hall, O. E. Jones, N. C. Nelson, W. H. Shroeder, B. M. Garton, Chas. Svenson, E. L. Cook, J. W. Beams, W. H. Campbell, F. H. Hahn; missionary licenses to C. H. Miller, Albert Anderson, Geo. Huenegardt, Wm. Batterson, Esther Smith, Maggie Warnock, Lena Frederickson, Pearl West, Sarah Grobe, Mrs. E. A. Cushman, Mrs. E. B. MacLay, Walter Rich; and colporteur licenses to W. J. Wilson, G. P. Loy, J. B. Mourer, Robert Ryan, W. F. Surber, C. S. Wilbur, L. B. Porter, P. O. Johnson, Jacob Kroeker, Ernest Mathwig, Peter Lindahl, Chas. W. Graves.
From the financial report it appeared that the total tithe received during the year was $22,379.86, and that the amount disbursed was $26,603.57. The deficit was met by the surplus of the previous year, and there was still a balance of $3,570.34 in the treasury.
A. T. ROBINSON, President, C. H. MILLER, Secretary.

Membership in Mexican Churches

THE reports for the quarter ending June 30, 1903, show the membership of the Guadalajara (Mexico) church to be thirty-eight, and that of the Mexico City church fourteen, making a total membership of fifty-two in the republic. Three new members were received into the Mexico City church recently.

Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund

The total cash received on the Missionary Acre Fund up to July 15, 1903, is $4,022.95.
NAME AMOUNT
Thomas Herald $10 00
Florence Livingston 15
Frank Cary 2 00
Lelah M. Reynolds 25
Margaret Stephens 1 00
S. C. Osborne 1 00
Harold Mathew 50
W. P. Henderson 2 00
Emil Peterson 25
Ethel Baker 50
Olga Bingham 25
Winnie Smith 25
Beth Everts 25
Cora Rice 1 00
Geo. Beermann 50
August Beermann 50
Lela May King 1 00
Walter Owen 2 50
Mattie Bailey 1 00
Jane Workman 50
Ethel Boles 50
Bell Winegar 50
Paulina Anthony 25
S. C. Bond 1 00
Pearl Peterson 25
Mrs. J. L. Adams 20
S. McElhany 50
Mrs. E. J. Allen 50
Mrs. M. E. Rosenquist 50
Mrs. Carrie King 5 00
Miss Emily McCoy 1 50
Amelia Heald 1 00
Mrs. Phebe Press 5 00
Mrs. W. C. Granger 1 00
Mrs. A. L. Palmer 1 50
M. Work 1 00
Miss Gertrude Granger 1 00
Mrs. T. C. Howell 50
Miss P. D. Palmer 1 50
Raymond Palmer 1 50
J. H. Hodge 25
Adolph H. Johnston 1 00

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By S. D. Hartwell

To Whom It May Concern
PLEASE be advised of the following changes in the officers of the Quebec Conference, Tract Society, and Sabbath-school Association: President, H. E. Rickard, Fitch Bay, Quebec; Secretary and Treasurer, S. D. Hartwell, 4230 St. Catherine St., Montreal, Quebec. Executive Committee, H. E. Rickard, S. A. Farnsworth, South Stukely; Harvey McClary, South Stukely; G. A. Cushing, Dixville; W. H. White, Knowlton, Quebec.
S. D. HARTWELL, Secretary, Canadian U. C.

Current Mention

— There is a crisis in Servia. The Servian cabinet has resigned by request of King Peter.
— It is reported that a second American cardinal for the United States is soon to be appointed by Pope Pius X.
— A farmers’ anti-automobile association has been organized near Evanston, Ill., where numerous accidents due to carelessness have recently occurred.
— It is reported that an agreement is likely to be reached between Turkey and Bulgaria over the Macedonian situation which will result in averting war for the present.
— The island of Cozumel, situated off the coast of Yucatan, suffered heavily from the recent hurricane, most of the houses being blown down, leaving 5,000 of the inhabitants homeless.
— Bubonic plague has appeared recently at two towns in Mexico in the vicinity of Mazatlan, where there was an epidemic of the disease last year. The plague still lingers in San Francisco, the latest reported case there having appeared on August 9.
— Experiments to test the possibilities of the electrical railway as a means of transportation are being conducted with much success in Germany. On the Marienfeld military road, September 21, a speed of 114 miles an hour was reached, and maintained for two consecutive miles.
— The Panama Canal treaty between the United States and Colombia is dead, owing to the failure of the Colombian Congress to approve of the treaty within the time limit set for its acceptance. This leaves the question of the route of the proposed canal unsettled, the probabilities being, however, that the Panama route will finally be chosen.
— It is estimated that between 30,000 and 50,000 Bulgarian inhabitants of the vilayet of Monastir, in Macedonia, have been massacred by the Turks, and every Bulgarian village in the vilayet has been destroyed. It is computed further that 150,000 women, children, and old men are starving to death in the forests to which they fled to escape from the Turks.
— At Gomel, Russia, an anti-Semite riot similar to that at Kishineff was started September 11, and was continued for several days, resulting in the death of ten and the wounding of fifty Jews, together with the destruction of many Jewish residences. The rioters were aided in their work by the Russian troops in the place, who used their power only to prevent the Jews from offering any resistance to the mob’s attack.
— Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, British secretary for the Colonies and the most conspicuous figure in British politics, has resigned from the cabinet, and King Edward is actively engaged in supervising the formation of a new cabinet. Mr. Chamberlain’s resignation is due to lack of support of a protective policy advocated by him for English manufactures, which he believed would unite the English colonies more closely with the mother country, and also enable England to contend more successfully with other countries, especially Germany and the United States, for financial and commercial supremacy.
— The following statement of facts given by the New York Sun shows how the prediction made by Marshall Field, the noted Chicago merchant prince, that under the present policy of the labor unions the industrial prosperity of the country would soon be brought to an end, is having its fulfilment. An annex to the Williamsburg Savings Bank in New York City was begun some time ago, the cost of which was to be $350,000. “Soon after the excavating was begun, last spring, the Italian laborers went on strike. When this was settled, and work had gone forward to some extent, trouble was made by other trades. Just before the iron work was to be erected, the contractors had trouble with the House-smiths and Bridgemen’s Union, and there was another strike. When new men were engaged, members of the union resorted to violence to compel them to quit work. It became necessary to have policemen on guard all the time. Under the terms of the contract the annex was to be completed next May. The contractors came to the conclusion that it would be impossible to finish the work in the specified time in the present unsettled state of affairs in labor unions, and they conferred with the directors of the bank. It was decided that the contract should be canceled, and work on the new building stopped indefinitely.”

Donors to the Relief of the Schools

The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to July 15, 1903, is $55,144.65.
NAME　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　AMOUNT J. L. DeGraw　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　$ 1 00 Leota DeGraw　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 50 Mrs. Platt French　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 1 25 Per Minnesota Tract Society　　　　　　　　　 7 96 M. W. Kerns　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 3 75 W. J. Barnes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 10 00 S. E. Wood　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 2 00 J. A. Gregory　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 25 00 Mrs. M. A. Eldridge　　　　　　　　　　　　　 5 00 Mrs. C. J. Uttin　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 2 00 Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Gustin　　　　　　　　　　 5 00 Alma Gustin　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 5 00 Arthur and Edith McClintock　　　　　　　　　 5 00 Electa Miller　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 1 00 Chas. Waters　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 2 00 A. P. Lazer　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 1 00 Mrs. Asenith Logan　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 25 Mrs. Nellie Jamison　　　　　　　　　　　　　1 00 Mrs. W. L. Montgomery　　　　　　　　　　　　 28 G. F. Peck　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　1 00 A. A. Loomis　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 1 00 Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Chinnock　　　　　　　　　25 00 Mrs. Alice Anderson　　　　　　　　　　　　 1 00 Per Pacific Union Conference　　　　　　　　 98 80

Atlantic Union Conference Session

By H. W. Cottrell

NOTICE is hereby given that the second biennial session of the Atlantic Union Conference will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., beginning Nov. 4, 1903. The first meeting will be at 10 A. M. Local conferences are entitled to one delegate for the organization, and one additional delegate for each two hundred and fifty of their conference membership. H. W. COTTRELL.

Notice!

By H. W. Cottrell; W. A. Wilcox; A. E. Place; D. R. Parmelee; C. C. Nicola; Frederick Griggs; G. W. Palmer

THE first meeting of the second biennial session of the Atlantic Union Conference Association will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., at 9 A. M., Nov. 6, 1903. This meeting is called for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such other business as may legally come before the association.
H. W. COTTRELL, W. A. WILCOX, A. E. PLACE, D. B. PARMELEE, C. C. NICOLA, FREDERICK GRIGGS, G. W. PALMER, Trustees.

Obituaries

Counter.—Died at Hamilton, Mont., June 1, 1903, of pneumonia, William Vernon, son of Sister Clara Counter, aged 5 months and 19 days. Comforting thoughts were presented from Jer. 31:15-17, by Elder W. B. White. C. F. Keeling.
Horning.—Died at Frankfort, Ky., May 6, 1903, of typhoid fever and mumps, Brother Gottlieb Horning, aged 20 years, 3 months, and 12 days. Brother Horning had been canvassing for some time, with good success. He was very earnest in his work, full of faith and courage. E. L. Sanford.
Morrison.—Died at Beatrice, Neb., July 16, 1903, of cancer, Ellen Morrison, aged 56 years. Sister Morrison was converted and accepted the Adventist faith ten years ago. Her life was a living testimony of the truth she loved. A husband and four children mourn the loss of a loving wife and mother. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Geo. W. Barry.
Kistler.—Died in Arago, Ore., Jan. 25, 1903, of dropsy and heart disease, Mrs. Anna Kistler. The deceased was born in Hancock, Ohio, Nov. 11, 1834, and accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1879, under the labors of Elder Van Horn. Mother had been a reader of the REVIEW for many years, and thought she could not do without it. Hers was a true Christian life. Mrs. D. P. Strang.
Foltz.—Died near Stanleyton, Va., July 30, 1903, Maggie Lura Foltz, youngest daughter of Philip Foltz, aged 16 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Maggie had a sweet disposition, and was loved by all who knew her. We believe she will come up in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Eccl. 12:1, to a large and sympathizing congregation. B. F. Purdham.
Weimer.—Died at his home in Mineral, Kan., July 30, 1903, Joseph Weimer, aged 51 years, 11 months, and 14 days. Brother Weimer gave his heart to God at an early age. In July, 1899, he united with the Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a faithful member till the day of his death. By his request 1 Thess. 5:10 was used as the basis of remarks at the funeral, which was held in the M. E. Church. J. W. Norwood.
Alway.—Died at Traer, Iowa, July 11, 1903, of rheumatism and heart trouble, Brother Alway, in his seventy-third year. He suffered patiently for many years. He leaves a wife, four sisters, and three brothers to mourn their loss, not without hope. Funeral services were held in the presence of tried and loving friends, who laid him away in West Union Cemetery, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Paulina M. A. Anderson.
Bailey.—Died near Norway, Kan., Feb. 20, 1903, of Bright's disease, Moses J. Bailey, aged 51 years, 10 months, and 6 days. He received present truth in northwestern Nebraska in 1887. During his last sickness his sufferings were great, but the hope of soon seeing Jesus and having part in the first resurrection sustained him. He leaves a wife and two small children, who deeply mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother B. W. Brown. J. C. Thorp.
Jensen.—Died at Baraboo, Wis., June 23, 1903, of tuberculosis, Bessie A. Jensen, aged 14 years, 4 months, 18 days. Bessie bore her sufferings patiently. During her last few weeks she had a most precious experience. She spent most of her time in prayer, and often asked me to pray with her. She frequently expressed her feelings in words like these: Auntie, that is such a comfort! The dear Lord is so good! Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by T. B. Snow, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Anna M. Jenson.
Downs.—Died at the home of her father, Brother John Downs, near Weston, Ore., July 11, 1903, of spinal meningitis, Anna J. Downs, aged 30 years, 10 months, and 26 days. Although she was never rugged, Anna had always been a caretaker, and thoughtful for others. Since her fourteenth year she had been a consistent Christian, and we believe she died as she had lived, with a living faith in a risen Saviour. Funeral services were held by the writer at the home of the parents. R. W. Brown.
Gifford.—Died at Newaygo, Mich., July 14, 1903, Nettie Gifford. The deceased was born in Jackson County, Mich., Sept. 1, 1860. At the age of eighteen she was converted, and a few years later learned the truths of the third angel's message, and identified herself with the Seventh-day Adventists. She spent several years in the city missions at Grand Rapids, Saginaw, etc. She had a long experience in public-school work, and spent the last three years of her life in church-school work. She passed peacefully away, leaving a mother, sister, and two brothers to mourn. A Fellow Teacher.
Porter.—Carrie Emma Porter, daughter of F. S. and Nellie A. Porter, of Jamaica, Vt., died June 25, 1903, of consumption, at the age of 19 years, 11 months, and 25 days. She gave her heart to the Lord when only ten years of age, and was a loving, earnest, consistent Christian, held in high esteem by all who knew her. A short service was conducted in the home of her parents by Rev. E. A. Hartwell, after which the remains were taken to Northfield, Vt., where the funeral service was held in the Universalist church by the writer. A large gathering of friends, relatives, classmates, and acquaintances sympathized with the parents in their loss. H. J. Farman.
Craw.—Mrs. Hannah Armitage Craw died at her home, in Sadorus, Ill., July 29, 1903, aged 73 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Sister Craw was born near Barnsley, England, and came to this country with her parents when she was nine years old. Dec. 24, 1850, she was united in marriage to Alvah Craw. Nine children were born to this union, six of whom are now living, and were present at the funeral of their mother. The father died nearly two years ago. Sister Craw's Christian experience dates from an early period of her life, and was always marked by deep piety, strong faith, and active zeal. Nearly thirty years ago Brother and Sister Craw united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and were ever afterward zealous and liberal supporters of the cause of present truth. They fell asleep in the triumphs of Christian faith, and rest in hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service of Sister Craw was held at the Baptist church, and was conducted by the writer, assisted by the M. E. minister of the place, Rev. Wehmer; text Ps. 127:2, last clause. G. W. Morse.
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