p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 39. (9/25/1913)

Earlier text: The Publishing Work and the Loud Cry

None Too Early to Begin

By N. Z. Town

An article which appeared recently in the Omaha World Herald suggests to our minds again the importance of our brethren and sisters taking hold of the sale of our home workers' books, at as early a date as possible. The article in question was headed, "Christmas Is Coming; Dealers Buying Toys." "Sweltering with heat, they buy for the season of deep snow." Then follows the article telling of the different kinds of new toys that will be on sale for the Christmas holidays. One paragraph of the article says:—

"It is only sixteen weeks until Christmas, and merchants from towns out in the territory about Omaha are coming to the city to buy holiday toys. The sight of the sweltering dealer tediously choosing Christmas dolls and toys that will be popular when the snow is deep and the winds are cold, is a common sight about the wholesale toy houses."

When business men of the world are so active in getting ready for their Christmas trade, should not Seventh-day Adventists be still more active in securing orders for the splendid books which we have, and which will be far better for the children than the "thousands upon thousands of toys" which this writer says will be on display for the "thousands and thousands of children"?

Now is the time to order the prospectus and make a beginning in this good work. Your tract society secretary will also send you a leaflet of instructions giving a description of each book and making suggestions in regard to the best way to present the books, how to report the work, order the books, etc. This leaflet explains to you how much commission you receive on each book.

"So we earnestly invite you to take hold with us in a larger circulation of these small books. Your opportunities may be limited, your field may be small, but with God's help, by making the most of the opportunities that are within your reach, you can have some part in this work."

For Young Women

By Editor

WE pass on the following report from Brother R. L. Pierce, with the hope that young women not now in the work may catch the inspiration to engage in the sale of our message-filled books:—

"A few days ago we received a report from one of our youngest and most inexperienced canvassers, a young woman about eighteen years of age. This report represents her second week's work as a regular colporteur. She is working with 'Desire of Ages.' Her report is as follows:—

Days	Hrs.	Ord.	Mor.	H-Mor.	Cloth	Value
Sun.	6	6			6	$18.00
Mon.	8	2			2	6.00
Tues.	10	20			20	60.00
Wed.	10	19	1	1	17	61.50
Thurs.	10	13	1		12	42.00
Fri.	9	14		1	13	43.50
Totals	53	74	2	2	70	$231.00

"As this work was done for the highest-priced book that we have, it is quite damaging evidence against the theory which some of us have held to the effect that our larger works could not be sold in the cities and towns. This young woman is the daughter of one of our oldest colporteurs, who Brother Eastman says is the man who first gave him an enthusiasm in the canvassing work. This good brother has also had his son with him in the field this summer, and you can therefore see that he believes in training his children in the right way."

Playing the Man Where You Are

"The situation which is exactly to our liking has not yet been discovered. Most people go in search of it, but no one finds it; and the wisest thing is to play the man in the place you are in while you are in it, until you are called to play the man in the better place."

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The President will attend the practise drill and target-practise of the Atlantic squadron of the navy on October 18.

— It is reported that the British admiralty has entered into contract with the Italian inventor Ulivi for his violet-ray apparatus, which is credited with ability to blow up war-ships, arsenals, and torpedoes by projecting these rays against the object to be attacked.

— Verily, the world furnishes strange anomalies. Canada is a province of Britain. Four hundred Japanese are allowed to immigrate to Canada if they have $50 each, and any number of Chinese who will pay $500 head tax. But the laws do not permit any Hindus to enter, and the Hindus are British subjects.

— Advices from Mexico state that nearly four hundred Americans are being held in the city of Torreon, Mexico, and refused permission to depart. This move is said to be in retaliation for the refusal of the Washington government to allow the exportation of arms to Mexico for either federal or rebel use.

— Affairs in China have of late been progressing favorably for one man, that man being Yuan Shi Kai, the provisional president of the republic. Regardless of President Yuan's nominal title, he is the strong man of China today, and British and American observers agree that he is fast coming to occupy in his country the position long successfully held in Mexico by Porfirio Diaz—that of absolute dictator. And some of the observers believe that for a time at least China will prosper under such a dictatorship, if it becomes an actuality, as Mexico prospered in the best days of Diaz.

— What is said to be the largest dam in the world was opened with a two days' celebration recently, at Keokuk, Iowa. The dam stretches nine tenths of a mile long from the bluff on the Illinois side to the power-house in Iowa, and will create a new power zone from Burlington, Iowa, to St. Louis. Its cost was $27,000,000, and it is estimated that the concrete in the work is equal to all the masonry in the great pyramid of Cheops. The total length of concrete, including power-house, lock, sea-wall, ice-fender, and dam, is two and one-half miles. Deep-water navigation will be bettered for sixty-five miles up the river.

— A recent census of Germany showed that the population of the empire was 64,925,933. It is the law in Germany that every citizen must declare his religious affiliation or declare that he has no religion. This does not mean that he must be in communion with the church of his choice, but only his personal preference. Therefore the census indicated that there were in the country 39,991,411 Protestants, or 61.59 per cent; 23,821,453 Roman Catholics, or 36.69 per cent; 283,946 other Christians, or .44 per cent; 2,114 non-Christian worshipers, 615,021 Israelites, or .95 per cent; 205,900 persons of other confessions, and 6,138 whose religious beliefs were not stated.

— Fierce rioting occurred recently in connection with a tramway strike in Dublin, Ireland, and between four and five hundred persons were injured. The strike is said to be the worst that has occurred in that city in more than thirty years, and many injuries have been received by both the strikers and the guards.

— The specifications require that the lock-gates of the Panama canal shall be made of greenheart, a tree which grows in Venezuela and Guiana. It is the strongest wood known, being sixty per cent stronger than oak. It is very hard and so durable that it is called indestructible. Under water, greenheart has remained unchanged for one hundred years.

— The czarevitch has been described as the most valuable child in the world. If he succeeds to the throne, he will be in possession of some $48,600,000, at which sum the private fortune of the Romanoffs is valued. His yearly salary as ruler of the Russian people will be $9,720,000, and he will be in absolute control of 500 estates, employing thirty thousand servants. Within a few days of his birth the infant's life was insured for a half million pounds—three hundred thousand less than the amount for which the Grand Duchess Olga, the eldest child, was insured. A banking account was opened for the baby, into which is paid every three months a government check on the National Bank of Russia which allows the child $72,900 a year.

— There is not much that is conclusive to chronicle as to the Mexican situation. There are published each day columns of conjecture, interpretation, and inference based upon rumors and reports, or the absence of reports. The impression made upon the reader who would do some interpreting for himself is that there is going on a game of waiting for developments on both sides. On each side those who are in authority are awaiting the next move of the other side. Mr. Lind continues in Mexico, apparently by desire of the Mexican government. It is also reported that "informal negotiations" have been resumed between him and the Mexican foreign office. William Bayard Hale, who has been in Mexico as an unofficial observer for the benefit of President Wilson, has reached the capital and has given his impressions of affairs. These have not been made public. The despatches from Mexico represent Huerta as showing no signs of retreat from the position he has occupied in the correspondence with the United States government. He is alternately represented as purposing to resign that he may run for president, and again as having decided that he will not run. It is believed that there will be at least a pretense of election on October 26, the time fixed by law. The cable news from Europe reports Felix Diaz, ostensibly on his way to Japan as Mexican representative, as declaring that he will be a candidate for president. There is conflicting news as to the extent to which Americans are complying with President Wilson's request that they leave Mexico. They are going out in large numbers, say some; others say that they are declining to go, and will stay and take their chances as to safety of life and property.

Massachusetts Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists

NOTICE is hereby given that the first annual session of the Massachusetts Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., in connection with the annual conference. The first meeting of the corporation will be called Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1913, at 3 P. M., for the purpose

of electing officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

H. C. HARTWELL, President; H. B. TUCKER, Secretary.

Camp-Meetings for 1913

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE Chesapeake, Chestertown, Md.....Sept. 18-28

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Arizona .......................Nov. 13-23

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE Florida, Lakeland .........Oct. 30 to Nov. 9

Southeastern Union Conference Association

THERE will be a meeting of the board of trustees of the Southeastern Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists held at the union conference office, 169 Bryan St., Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 16, 1913, at 9 A. M., for the purpose of transacting such business as may properly come before the association.

C. B. STEPHENSON, President; W. H. WILLIAMS, Secretary.

Special Session of the Central California Conference

By Editor

At a joint meeting of the Central California Conference Committee and the Armona school board it was voted "that the future policy of the Armona Academy and equipment be submitted to a special session of the conference to be called in connection with the coming camp-meeting, Oct. 30 to Nov. 9, 1913."

In harmony with the above action, a special meeting of the Central California Conference is called to convene at Laton, Cal., Oct. 30 to Nov. 9, 1913, for the transaction of the above-named business and any other business that may seem best to the regular delegates and people in conference assembled. The first session of the conference is called to meet on Monday, November 3, at 10:30 A. M.

By order of the conference committee. J. H. BEHRENS, President; G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.

Special Meeting of the Central California Conference Association

A MEETING of the Central California Conference Association is called to convene in connection with the special session of the conference at Laton, Cal. The regular delegates to the Central California Conference (unincorporated) are the constituency of the Central California Conference Association. The first meeting of the association is called for Wednesday, November 5, at 10:30 A. M.

J. H. BEHRENS, President; G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.

Massachusetts Conference

THE third annual session of the Massachusetts Conference will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 7-12, 1913, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization and to one delegate for each ten members. A full representation from each church is very much desired.

H. C. HARTWELL, President; H. B. TUCKER, Secretary.

Obituaries

ENOCH.—Harold Graham Enoch was born Aug. 5, 1913, in Bombay, India, and died August 15. Our little darling rests beside Gerald, who died two years ago. We thank God for the “blessed hope” of the resurrection. MR. AND MRS. GEO. F. ENOCH.

McKENNA.—Elizabeth Edwina, only child of D. E. and L. L. McKenna, was born at Richland, Iowa, June 7, 1901, and died suddenly at the home of her parents in Chicago, Ill., March 27, 1913. She was a member of the South Side Sabbath-school and church school. I am sure that she sleeps in Jesus. Elder M. H. Serns conducted the funeral service, after which the remains were taken to Richland, Iowa, for burial. MRS. L. L. McKENNA.

RASMUSSEN.—Mende Marie Rasmussen was born in Skien, Norway, Feb. 2, 1848, and died July 15, 1913. She was married to Martin Hanson, in Norway, and together they came to America in 1871. The year following Mr. Hanson lost his life during a storm on Lake Michigan, while pursuing his work as a sailor. For several years the widow, with three small children, a stranger in a strange land, struggled for a livelihood. On April 13, 1880, she was married to August Rasmussen. Six sons were born to them. The deceased accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, while the family was living in Chicago, Ill. She remained faithful to her Saviour until the last. Her aged companion and eight sons survive. *

MULHOLLEN.—Louise Gillespie Mulhollen was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., July 10, 1859, and died in the Blair Memorial Hospital at Huntingdon, Pa., July 25, 1913, aged 54 years and 15 days. In early life Sister Mulhollen gave her heart to the Lord, and when the truths of the third angel’s message came to her, she gladly accepted the light and remained faithful until her death. She possessed a noble, self-sacrificing spirit, was a kind, affectionate, Christian mother, and untiring in her efforts to guide her children into all truth. The funeral services were conducted by Pastor Wagner. Text, 1 Thess. 4:13. Her companion, five children, two brothers, one aunt, and many friends are left to mourn. JAMES D. MULHOLLEN.

WILLIAMS.—Agnes Williams was born in Virginia, July 20, 1833. Her early years were spent in Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. In September, 1888, she came to Leavenworth, Kans., where she lived until her death, which occurred Sept. 4, 1913. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Of her six children four survive. The deceased was in Christian service for sixty-five years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. J. W. ALLISON.

CHRISMAN.—Clarence Chrisman was born at Newark, Ohio, April 15, 1881, and died at Cocoanut Grove, Fla., Aug. 29, 1913, aged 32 years, 4 months, and 14 days. His mother died when he was a small boy, and he was reared by his grandfather, B. B. Francis, who gave him a course at the Mount Vernon Academy. Among those who mourn are his wife and child, one brother, and the grandparents. We believe that his sins were all confessed and that he was ready to meet his King. O. SOULE.

RICKEY.—Louise Leininger Rickey was born near Portsmouth, Ohio, April 22, 1844, and fell asleep at Oakland, Cal., Aug. 31, 1913. In 1861 she was united in marriage with Daniel Boone Rickey at Ione, Cal. One child was born to this union. The deceased accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists under the labors of Elders D. M. Canright and M. E. Cornell. She was baptized by the former, and became one of the charter members of the Oakland church. For thirty-two years Sister Rickey was an invalid, and during the last twenty years of her life was unable to walk. Among the mourners are her faithful companion, one daughter, one sister, and a grandson. She was laid to rest to await the coming of the One in whom she trusted. B. E. BEDDOE.

DILLON.—Edith Irene Dillon, wife of Elder Isaac Dillon, was born at Lemoore, Cal., Oct. 25, 1882, and died in eastern Arizona Aug. 20, 1913, after several years of intermittent illness and much suffering. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Bond of Healdsburg, Cal., who, with her husband, a son, a daughter, five brothers, and two sisters, survive her. Two of the brothers, Elders Walter and Frank Bond, have for some years served under the General Conference as missionaries in Spain. The deceased was a graduate of Healdsburg College, where she completed the normal course, and was known as a successful church-school teacher throughout California and Arizona. After her marriage in November, 1906, Sister Dillon assisted as a Bible worker in her husband’s evangelistic efforts. She passed away in the firm hope of ultimate immortality. GEORGE W. RINE.

GRAVES.—Elizabeth L. Herns was born in Essex County, New York, May 19, 1830. She was married to Leander Graves in 1849, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 11, 1913. They removed to Battle Creek in 1859. They received the faith cherished by Seventh-day Adventists in the earliest days of the message, and were firm and consistent in their adherence to it through life. The name of Leander Graves was familiar to readers of the REVIEW in former years because of their frequent responses to the needs of the cause in its formative period. Brother Graves died ten years ago, and during these lonely years Sister Graves has steadfastly maintained the same faithful and cheerful confession of Christ. Hundreds of young people have found in her house a Christian home, and in herself a Christian mother. Many who read these lines will bear witness to the genuineness of her religious life. Her way down into the valley of the shadow was along a gentle decline, and she walked over it in the same sweet confidence she had always manifested. The name of her Saviour was her support, and as the light went out in her natural eyes, Jesus brightened and filled her spiritual vision. “A little moment,” the indignation will be overpast, and then her eyes shall behold Him. G. C. TENNEY.

PADURSON.—Died at San Jose, Cal., Brother Peter Padurson. He was a native of the Faroe Islands, where his relatives live. About twelve years ago he accepted present truth in Santa Cruz. Later he united with the Oakland church, of which he remained a member till his death. He lived a life of self-denial, endeavoring conscientiously to follow Christ in service for others. D. E. ROBINSON.

BROCK.—Letticia House was born near Sullivan, Ind., May 1, 1830. In early childhood she went with her parents to Jasper County, Illinois, where she was married to H. L. Brock. Later they moved to Kansas, and in 1874, under the labors of Elders Cook and Joseph Lamont were led to embrace the Seventh-day Adventist faith. On April 26, 1913, Sister Brock died at her home in Stillwater, Okla. She fell asleep confident of a part in the first resurrection, and is survived by her aged husband, one daughter, and five sons. NORA A. HIATT.

SOMERS.—Robin Hunter Somers was born near Corsicana, Tex., June 2, 1887, and died near Booneville, Mo., Sept. 7, 1913. She was buried at Keene, Tex., the funeral services being held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place. Sister Somers united with the church at an early age, and remained faithful until her death. She was graduated from the Keene Industrial Academy, and afterward spent some years in Bible work in the employ of the Texas Conference. Feb. 5, 1913, she was married to Lon Somers, of Booneville, Mo., with whom she lived happily the few months of their married life. Her companion, one stepchild, an aged mother, four brothers, and many friends are left to mourn. J. I. TAYLOR.

COOK.—Lydia Jane Cook, née Buzzell, was born in Sycamore, Ill., Dec. 16, 1847, and died at Calistoga, Cal., Aug. 31, 1913. In 1866, she was married to Abraham Cook, and three years later, accepted the present truth, under the preaching of Elder T. M. Steward. Four years ago her companion was laid to rest in hope of a blessed resurrection. Seven of the ten children survive to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. For twenty-one years the family have resided in Calistoga, and a large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral services, at which the writer spoke words of comfort. The little church at Calistoga feels deeply the loss of a faithful, consistent Christian. D. E. ROBINSON.

Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute

By Percy T. Magan

THE annual meeting of the constituency of the trustees of the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute will be held in Gotzian Hall, on the institute campus, at 10 A. M., November 28. The object of the meeting will be to receive the annual reports of the president, treasurer, and secretary, and to transact such other business as shall properly come before the meeting.

P. T. MAGAN, Secretary.

Business Notice

By Editor

WANTED.—Due to the new eight-hour law in California, we are in need of additional help,—laundry men, ironers, chambermaids, storemen, desk clerks, call-boys, and a man head nurse who can lead out in gymnasium and other exercises, and who has had considerable experience. Apply to manager of the St. Helena Sanitarium, Sanitarium, Cal.

Address Wanted

Any one knowing the address of Mr. H. P. Buzzell will confer a favor by sending the same to E. M. Peebles, Route 5, Box 157, San Antonio, Tex.

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“The Promised Land”

By Editor

WE are not surprised that some Roman Catholic papers refer to the Protestant Magazine in no complimentary terms. This is to be expected. The truth hurts more than abuse and tirade. We are gratified, however, to find in different Protestant papers favorable mention of the work being done by this magazine. A German Methodist weekly, Der Christliche Apologete, in its issue of September 3, contained the following words of commendation: —

“This monthly, published in Washington, D. C., deserves thanks from all freedom-loving persons in America for the notable service it renders in the enlightenment of the people concerning the true character of Catholicism and the danger with which our country is threatened by Rome’s political program.”

The October issue of the Protestant Magazine, now ready, contains one article of great value. Under the title “The Promised Land” there are brought together in chronological order many of the utterances of the representatives of Rome for the past ten or fifteen years relating to the purpose to make America Catholic. One of the frontispieces is a reproduction of a telling cartoon upon this subject, with the same title, which appeared in Harper’s Weekly forty-three years ago. This number ought to have a very wide circulation. Any reader of the REVIEW who does not see the magazine regularly ought to send ten cents for a copy of the October issue.

Autumn Council to Meet at Takoma Park

By Editor

The autumn council of the General Conference Committee and the North American Division Committee is appointed to meet at Takoma Park, October 14.

Bible Study on Difficult Scriptures

By Editor

The Bible study by Elder W. A. Colcord in this number will be found helpful to a better understanding of several difficult scriptures. There is a beautiful harmony in Bible truth when rightly interpreted.

Takoma Park Intermediate School Opens

The Takoma Park Intermediate School opened last week. Mrs. Angelia Weber, well known in our denominational work as an educator, assisted by Miss Dorothy Harris and Mrs. L. L. Caviness, is in charge of the work.

Takoma Park Church Building Completed

The Seventh-day Adventist church building in Takoma Park has just been completed, and the first public service was held there Sabbath, September 13. The dedicatory services will be held in the course of several weeks.

A Missionary Rally

By Editor

The attention of the elders of our churches is particularly directed to the suggestions contained in the article “A Missionary Rally” printed in the Publishing department. Immediate action should be taken in making effective the suggestions therein given.

Westphal Family Returning to South America

By Editor

LAST week Elder J. W. Westphal and family arrived in Washington, on their return journey to South America. Elder Westphal has been attending meetings in the West since the General Conference. Sister Westphal’s health, we trust, has been improved by the short furlough, and she feels that it is God’s will that she return to the needy South American field. They sail this week for Argentina, by way of England.

Stahl Returning to the Indian Mission

By Editor

WE are glad to learn by letter from Brother F. A. Stahl, of the Indian mission in Peru and Bolivia, that he is returning to his field after a furlough in Argentina, fully restored to health, and rejoicing to know that other helpers are on the way to Bolivia to join in the service.

Harvest Ingathering Orders Increase

By Editor

Since the Review and Herald began sending out weekly statements of the orders received for Harvest Ingathering papers, the encouraging notice could be made each week that the orders had doubled, "twice as many being received this week as last." Certainly this is most encouraging and speaks well for the workers out in the field. For the week ending September 12, orders were received amounting to 61,402 copies. Added to this 15,444 copies were sent out to regular subscribers, making a total of 76,846 copies mailed that week. Thus far this year 184,129 Ingathering REVIEWS have been ordered. We believe this year will prove the banner year of our missionary campaigns.

Training-School Nurses’ Graduations

By Editor

WE have received an announcement of the graduating exercises of the Paradise Valley Sanitarium Training-school for Nurses, to be held September 29. Seven nurses are listed for graduation. The baccalaureate sermon will be preached by Elder E. E. Andross, and the graduation address delivered by Dr. T. J. Evans, the medical superintendent of the institution. The commencement exercises of the New England Sanitarium Training-school for Missionary Nurses will be held October 2. Elder A. G. Daniells, on his return from Europe, will give the graduation address. At this time a class of eighteen nurses will be graduated. Let us pray that as the young men and women go out from these and other training-schools they may have not only efficiency for their professional work, but also that spirit of the Master in love and labor for souls, without which their life-work must of necessity prove largely a failure.

Safety of Workers in Troublous Times

By Editor

WE have much reason for gratitude to the Father of all mercies that in the troublous times existing in several of the countries of the world our workers have been kept securely. In places serious inconvenience has been suffered, but the Lord has mercifully preserved the lives of those who are endeavoring to hold up the standard of truth. Of conditions in Mexico, Brother E. W. Thurber writes from San Luis Potosi, under date of September 1: “All is quiet here in San Luis Potosi, and the Americans are not leaving the country. Except that traveling through the country places is unsafe, on account of small roving companies of bandits, one would hardly know there was any trouble in the country. We are getting acquainted with the language and with the people, and hope soon to be able to work actively with this needy people. They have little confidence in the leaders of the Catholic Church, but think the church will save them, and dare not totally neglect it. The fact that they count themselves Christians makes it harder to reach them; but the gospel of Christ works a wonderful change in their lives, and some are ready to accept it.”

Good Courage Amid Kansas Drought

IN a letter to the Mission Board office, Elder E. T. Russell sends a good word from Kansas: "We have had excellent meetings in the Central Union, and even though the country has been visited by severe drought the brethren are of good courage, and their offerings are good. West Kansas has experienced the most severe drought of any part of our territory, but at their camp-meeting $800 was raised for missions. Although everything is still sere, being burned by the sun, and at the present no respite in sight, yet the brethren are of good courage in the Lord."

Work in the West Canadian Union

By Editor

Reporting the work in the West Canadian Union, of which he is president, Elder H. S. Shaw says: "We are of good courage out here and enjoy greatly the good old REVIEW. God is blessing our work in this field. Souls are being converted to the Lord, and taking hold of the truth." The report will be published next week.

Evans Family Returns to Washington

LAST week Elder and Mrs. I. H. Evans reached Washington from the West, Sister Evans having recently arrived in America from China, their field of labor before Elder Evans was called to the presidency of the North American Division.

Foreign Mission Seminary Opening Exercises

THE opening exercises of the Foreign Mission Seminary were held Wednesday evening, September 17. Short addresses were made by Elders W. A. Spicer, G. B. Thompson, and I. H. Evans and Prof. W. E. Howell. A goodly number of students were present to begin school work.