— Concessions on both sides have averted the threatened strike of conductors and trainmen against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
— As the result of an explosion of gas in the Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre coal-mine at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., on March 12, seven men lost their lives.
— The International Paper Company at Glen Falls, N. Y., on March 14, brought an action against the 1,500 striking members of the paper-makers' union to recover $100,000 for alleged damages.
— The United States Circuit Court of Appeals at Richmond, on March 12, dismissed the appeal of the United Mine Workers of America, thereby perpetuating what had been a temporary injunction against the union mine workers, restraining them from interfering with the operation of the Hitchman Coal and Coke Company of West Virginia, or intimidating its employees.
— In St. Petersburg what is termed an epidemic of suicides is taking place. On March 17 in that city there were fifteen suicides, mostly girls, three of whom took their lives together by drinking acid.
— The president of the United Mine Workers declares that unless the mine operators agree to a new wage scale, 600,000 men employed in the coal-mines of the country will go on a strike, and that every industry dependent upon coal will be affected.
— Suit for the dissolution of the Standard Oil Company was brought some days ago before the United States Supreme Court. The argument in the case has now been completed by both sides, and the fate of the company rests with the Supreme Court.
— The Turkish government has decided to increase its navy by the expenditure of $25,000,000. These war-vessels are not to be manufactured under competitive bids, but the entire equipment to the extent of the $25,000,000 is to be furnished by Great Britain.
— In view of the fact that no compromise has yet been arranged between the Philadelphia street-car company and its striking workmen, a State-wide strike has been ordered for Monday, March 21.
— The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen have formally notified the railroads operating between Chicago and the Pacific Coast that unless the differences existing between the workmen and the companies are submitted to arbitration, a strike will be declared, involving all roads leading from Chicago to the Pacific Coast.
— One of the greatest battles that has ever taken place in the House of Representatives occurred on March 17 in the effort of the insurgent Republicans and the Democrats to force a ruling from the speaker on a certain measure. The speaker refused to make the ruling, and the session lasted through the night and until seven o'clock the following morning. On March 19 the Norris resolution was passed, removing the speaker of the House from the Rules Committee, and enlarging the committee to ten members.
Easter Signs Monthly
By Editor
An appropriate cover, with several unusually good articles on Easter, the greatest of annual religious festivals, characterizes the April number of the Signs of the Times Monthly. Doctrinal questions and heart-reaching spiritual articles also enter into its make-up.
C. L. Taylor's article, "The Easter Festival," contains this quotation: "There is no trace of the celebration of Easter as a Christian festival in the New Testament or in the writings of the apostolic fathers. The sanctity of special times or places was an idea quite alien from the early Christian mind; and neither Christ nor his apostles enjoined the keeping of this or any other festival."
"The Resurrection of Jesus the Christ; Its Supreme Place in the Gospel," by G. W. Rine; "The Power of His Resurrection and the Fellowship of His Suffering," by R. A. Underwood; and "Strength of New Life," by the editor, are full of beautiful thoughts, and they certainly give the truth on this question of the resurrection, which is so little understood.
"Astronomy" has revealed almost infinite depths to the stellar universe, stars and systems extending through space without end. The universe is vast. Its infinitude reflects the infinity of its Maker. . . . Is there a center to this vast universe? Is there some point around which the whole universe is moving? Is there some central sun, as it were, to which all worlds, stars, and systems make their obeisance?" These are the first sentences of that thoroughly interesting article by the editor, entitled "The Corridor to the Throne of Glory."
FACSIMILE OF FIRST COVER PAGE
Until recently Buddhists have placidly looked on while Christians carried on their propaganda in Buddhist countries. But this monstrous institution of error has awakened; it is establishing Young Men's Buddhist Associations, Buddhist Endeavor Societies, Buddhist Tract Societies; and they are sending out their Buddhist books and leaflets by the million. An interesting article deals with this great system of error.
H. W. Cottrell contributes an article. It is entitled "The Restoration of the Bible Sabbath." Comment is scarcely necessary for the excellence of this writer's pen productions is well known. But the publication of this article is reason enough for giving this number a wide circulation.
Other excellent articles deal with events of current interest. The magazine costs 4 cents a copy, if 50 or more are ordered; 5 cents a copy for from 5 to 50. Order early, for the edition is limited; 29,400 circulated last month. Orders should be placed with your tract society. Address Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal.
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For Sale.—A six-room house, large barn, and three lots, facing Union College campus on the east. Good well, cistern, and cellar. Plenty of fruit. Retired location, but handy to church, school, and street-car. A pleasant, quiet home. Price, $2,500. Favorable terms. Address C. C. Lewis, College View, Neb.
Wanted at Once.—Two strong young men to work by the month on a farm near Eaton, Colo., at $30 to $35 a month. Must be Sabbath-keepers. Address G. R. Williams, Eaton, Colo.
Bible Mottoes.—Size 12 x 16. 1,000,000 Beauties. Special offer. 100, $5; 200, $9. (Father and Mother, 200, $11. These are world winners.) Send stamp to Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
Wanted.—A first-class Seventh-day Adventist linotype operator, one capable of taking care of machine. References required. Address Southern Publishing Association, 2119-2123 Twenty-fourth Ave., North, Nashville, Tenn.
Hygienic Vegetable Cooking Oil.—The oil used by our people. 5 gal., $3.80; 10 gal., $7.30. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 68 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address D. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
For Sale.—Half interest in the Battle Creek Treatment-Rooms. Most centrally located and modernly equipped bath-house in Detroit. Reason for selling, sickness. Address Fred F. Johnson, 58 Madison Ave., Detroit, Mich.
For Sale.—At Loma Linda, Cal., a six-room house, including bath. The lot is planted to fruit trees, with valuable water right. Property advancing rapidly because of new medical college. Easy terms. G. M. Price, Loma Linda, Cal.
Wanted at Once.—A Sabbath-keeping woman well able to do general housework, cooking, plain sewing, fruit canning. Also a man to work on farm. Permanent work for the right persons. J. S. Comins, R. F. D. 6 (Box 64), Battle Creek, Mich.
Wanted.—To correspond with a Seventh-day Adventist sister, young or old, but able to work; or to find a man and his wife to help us. Are there not some of our old friends at liberty to come at fair salary? Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Kimball, Tappan, N. Y.
For Sale.—Farm 157 acres, 4½ miles north of Fredonia, Kan. Good 4-room house, granary, barn, cattle shed. 25 acres fenced with woven wire. Fair orchard; peaches and apples. 50 acres in cultivation. Price, $40 an acre. V. M. Kelley, Fredonia, Kan.
For Sale.—At Takoma Park, Md., nine-room house, with bath, pantry, gas connection, and all modern improvements. Lot 100 x 254 feet. On Maple Avenue, within three blocks of Review and Herald. Conveniently located to Foreign Mission Seminary, Sanitarium, and church-school. Price, $4,750; $1,000 or $1,500 cash. Easy terms on balance. Address J. B. Huguley, Salida, Cal.
For Sale.—Forty acres, ten acres cleared, fifteen-acre pasture fenced, new six-room frame house, good cellar, outbuildings, excellent soft well water, new frame barn, basement, half mile Clearwater Lake Seventh-day Adventist school, near railroad depot, near center of chain of thirty-five lakes, with forty miles of inland thoroughfare, visited by thousands of resorters yearly. Will sell for cash at sacrifice. H. W. Reed, Clearwater Lake, Wis.
Notice.—You should not fail to take advantage of our Malt Extract offer. It has awakened a wide interest. This is not only a highly concentrated food, but a food-remedy of much value. Are you giving due consideration to this eating question? Are you, in your home, actually living out this truth in the foods you eat? We are in business to help you do that—will you let us? Read “Faithfulness in Health Reform,” in “Testimonies,” Vol. IX. It will help you take a firm stand. Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.23
For Sale.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.65; 10-gal. can, $7.15; ½ bbl. (30 gals.), 69 cents a gal.; 1 bbl. (50 gals.), 68 cents a gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
For Sale.—Peanut Butter, 12c. a pound; 100 pounds, freight paid, $14. Write for special low prices on Vegetarian Meat; Cocoanut, Peanut, Olive, and Cooking Oils, Cereal Coffee, Whole-wheat Flour, etc. All guaranteed pure. Vegetarian Meat Co., Washington, D. C.
Strawberry Plants.—Price per 100: Warfield, 35c.; Senator Dunlap, Bederwood, Greenville, 40c.; Glen Mary, Parson’s Beauty, Sample, Aroma, 50c.; Marshall, Abington, 55c.; Dickey, St. Louis, Red Bird, 75c.; Highland, Cardinal, Heritage, $1; Pan American, $3; Autumn, $1.50. For price per 1,000, write Lake View Nursery, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.
Wanted.—Nurses in South Africa. J. F. Baumann, of Bellair Hydropathic Institution, Bellair, near Durban, Natal, would like to correspond with graduate nurses wishing positions; viz., 1 brother (single) and 1 sister (single), the latter for maternity work. State age, where graduated, and when. Must be Seventh-day Adventists and conscientious workers.
Poultry.—White Plymouth Rocks. Unexcelled for beauty and winter laying. Thoroughbred, Fischels, etc. First and second premiums. A Memphis physician and poultryman purchased 1,000 eggs for incubator. Highly recommends stock. Eggs (securely packed), 15, $2; 50, $5.50; 100, $10. Early hatching best. Roosters and cockerels, $1 to $3. Expressed safely anywhere; charges small. To make sure, date order ahead. Photograph beautiful flock mailed free. Forrest Washburn, 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn.
Addresses Wanted
Any one knowing the whereabouts of the following persons, Bertha Berger, Esther Jessup, Cora Krouse, Clara Fox, Blanch Pierce, Bell Pierson, Ella Thompson, F. M. Wilson, Etta Wells, Okla Winton, Lila Winton, and Jennie Randall, will confer a favor by communicating the same to Mrs. O. F. Johnson, care Colorado Sanitarium, Boulder, Colo.
Training School Class Begins April 4
Notice!
The next class in the St. Helena Sanitarium and Hospital Training School for Medical Missionary Nurses will be organized Monday, April 4, 1910.
Owing to the large number and great variety of cases that flock to this institution for relief, and the wide experience thus offered the students both in surgical and general hospital nursing, the course is especially strong from a practical missionary standpoint. In addition to the opportunities for missionary work at the sanitarium, the San Francisco Dispensary, which the institution has taken over, affords training in city mission work. The institution has also undertaken to open up mission work in China the present year, thus giving those who desire a definite foreign mission field for which to prepare and upon which to enter when their course is completed.
Twenty-five consecrated young men and women, whose desire it is to enter the work for the sake of fallen humanity and not for profit, are wanted to join this class.
There are also classes in Bible, history, and music for the regular workers.
Send for the Training School Catalogue by addressing, Dr. H. F. Rand, Supt., or Mrs. S. J. Whitney, Secretary, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.
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NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Obituaries
Green.— Louise A. Green died at her home in South Portland, Maine, March 2, 1910, of typhoid pneumonia at the age of fifty-nine years. Sister Green was baptized last summer by Elder H. C. Giles, and joined the Portland Seventh-day Adventist church. She leaves a husband and daughter to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted from the home, by the writer. Text, John 11: 25. O. Montgomery.
Iverson.— Died at the home of his parents in Falmouth, Maine, of typhoid pneumonia, after a brief illness, Emil Iverson, in the twentieth year of his age. A short time before his death Emil found peace with God, and earnestly exhorted the different members of his family and friends, who were not Christians, to give their hearts to the Lord and to be ready to meet the dear Saviour when he comes. The writer spoke to an unusually large number of friends who gathered at the funeral, from John 6: 40. The Lord helped in making an especial appeal to the many people present. He leaves a father, mother, brothers, and sisters, besides many other relatives to mourn their loss. O. Montgomery.
Dall.— Died at Jamul, Cal., Feb. 21, 1910, Mrs. William Dall, after a brief illness of la grippe. Sister Dall was a native of Indiana, born Sept. 21, 1846. Her maiden name was Katharine Priddy. She was married to William Dall in 1870. She was the mother of Guy Dall, now living in Germany, and Dr. C. F. Dall, of San Diego, Cal., Mrs. P. P. Adams, of British Columbia, and Miss Alpha Dall, of Jamul, Cal., who, with Brother Dall, are comforted in the hope of the soon coming of the Life-giver, to bring back their loved one. Sister Dall had been an exemplary member of the Adventist Church since 1876, and will be missed most by those who knew her best. Remarks by the writer, from the words of Jesus: “I have glorified thee on the earth: I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” John 17: 4.
Thurber.— Theodore Thurber was born in La Porte County, Indiana, Feb. 19, 1846, and died at Olio, Ind., Feb. 27, 1910, at the age of sixty-four years and eight days. On Nov. 11, 1880, he was married to Deliah J. Manship, and to this union one child was born, a son, living only twenty-three months. In 1895 Brother Thurber was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Noblesville, Ind. His wife and a large number of friends are left to mourn his departure. Funeral services were conducted by the writer; text, Gen. 2: 15-17. A. L. Miller.
Wesley.— Fell asleep in Jesus at West End, Rotan Bay, Central America, Feb. 24, 1910, Sister Lottie May Taylor-Wesley, wife of Brother Charles Wesley, aged 24 years, 4 months, and 20 days. She was an active worker in the church, and was beloved by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn their loss a kind and loving husband, one daughter, a baby son, father, mother, four brothers, and five sisters. Services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist chapel by Brother John R. Green, where a large number of relatives and friends were present. Mahlon Wood.
Pomeroy.— Elizabeth Pomeroy was born in Orangeville, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1831, and died March 2, 1910, aged 78 years, 4 months, and 10 days. In 1843 she, with her parents, located near Tompkins, Mich., and on Dec. 7, 1848, she was married to Chester Pomeroy, who died in 1900. To this union two children were born, who are now left to mourn the loss of a loving mother. She accepted the message when it first came to Michigan, and has remained faithful and loyal to it ever since. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of friends and relatives. D. P. Wood.
Eddy.— Died at the home of his daughter near Vandalia, Mich., Wm. B. Eddy, aged eighty-two years and ten days. The deceased was born near Ypsilanti, Mich., and when a small boy he moved to his farm a short distance from Three Rivers, where he resided until a few months previous to his death. At the time of the war he enlisted in the Thirteenth Michigan Infantry, and served during the campaign with his regiment. Brother Eddy accepted the message under my labors, and I believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves three children and other relatives to mourn their loss. Discourse by the writer; text, 2 Cor. 4: 17, 18. Interment in Morrison Cemetery. E. A. Merriam.
Dimmick.— Jane Dimmick was born in Potter County, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13, 1834, and died at Hewitt, Minn., Feb. 27, 1910. In 1901 she was married to G. M. Dimmick, having been previously married twice. She was the mother of twelve children, of whom seven are still living. She died at the age of 75 years, 6 months, and 14 days. Sister Dimmick accepted the third angel's message over fifty years ago. She lived a consistent Christian life, and was loved by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church of Hewitt, and J. Hopkins. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14: 13. S. A. Ruskjer.
Sanders.— Died in Fresno, Cal., Dec. 3, 1909, P. O. Sanders, aged twenty-nine years. More than two months before his death he received injuries by a fall, after which he had no further use of the lower part of his body. The Lord permitted him to linger for a purpose. Although for some time unconscious that he was fatally injured, it seems that he had a new experience. He belonged to the Methodist Church. He was very desirous of having his peace made with God. He was often heard in prayer to God that he and his family might be ready to meet the Lord, who he believed was soon coming. The Sabbath became a delight to him. He leaves a wife and two small children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. L. Taggart.
Atkinson.— William Atkinson was born in England, April 15, 1833, and died at Nebraska City, Neb., Feb. 18, 1910, at the age of 76 years, 10 months, and 3 days. He leaves a wife, five sons, and five daughters to mourn the loss of a husband and father, but not as those that have no hope. Brother Atkinson accepted the message of present truth thirty-six years before his death, and died in the hope of the Christian. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Peter 1: 3. W. M. Batterson.
Cramer.— Christopher Cramer was born in New York, April 10, 1830. He came to Michigan in the fall of 1863. He was married to Mary Mitchell, Oct. 6, 1860. To this union were born seven children, four sons and three daughters. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Fairgrove, Mich., in 1878. He was an earnest Christian, and loved the message for this time. His hope was centered in the one thought that the Saviour would soon come. He was respected by all who knew him. He died of pleuropneumonia Jan. 12, 1910, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 2 days. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church at Akron, Mich., the services being conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Baer. C. N. Sanders.
Reynolds.— Willis Reynolds was born Feb. 7, 1834, in Schenango County, New York. When about twenty-two years of age he moved to the State of Michigan, and settled at St. Johns, Clinton County. Later he moved to North Star, Gratiot Co., Mich., where he resided until the time of his death. In 1856 he was united in marriage with Lydia J. Neal, and four children were born to them, all of whom are living. Early in life he was converted to Christianity, and in later years he heard and embraced the special truths for the last days and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Ithaca, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He is survived by his loving companion and four children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to an interested audience at the Cemetery church, North Star. E. K. Slade.
Post.— Amy Inez Bascom was born in Guthrie County, Iowa, Nov. 4, 1878, and died at the home of her sister, Mrs. G. C. Leitzman, near Red Level, Ala., Feb. 27, 1910, aged 31 years, 3 months, and 23 days. After completing her preliminary education in the public schools of Iowa she turned her attention to the study of medicine, graduating from the American Medical Missionary College in the year 1907. She early gave her heart to the Lord, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Soon after completing her course in medicine she accepted a call to labor in the South, and connected with the Oakwood Manual Training School, at Huntsville, Ala., remaining a member of the faculty until illness compelled her to lay her work aside. She was married Jan. 12, 1910, to Leon C. Post, and leaves to mourn, besides her husband, a father, mother, three sisters, and five brothers, and also a large circle of friends and acquaintances who knew and loved her in life. She was a true Christian, and while she will be missed in the home and school, we are sure that she has joined that company of whom it can truly be said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.” She was devoted to the work in the great Southern field, and her death calls loudly for others to step in and help finish the work, so that we may all be gathered home. The funeral service was held Feb. 6, 1910, at which Prof. F. W. Halladay, of the Oakwood School, spoke to a large concourse of sympathizing friends, from a text of her own choosing—Phil. 1: 21. We laid her away in the Fairmount Cemetery at Red Level, confident that she will come forth glorified when the Life-giver shall call his sleeping saints. Leon C. Post.
Cape Colony Conference and Hamburg Cable Address
By Editor
WE shall soon have a report, doubtless, of the Cape Colony (South Africa) conference and camp-meeting. In a personal letter Elder R. C. Porter says of the special effort following the meeting: “Within one week after the close of the camp-meeting, after three discourses had been given on the Sabbath question, twenty-one signed the covenant, and others were keeping the Sabbath.”
THE manager of the Hamburg publishing house asks us to state that the cable address of that house, as well as of the European division of the General Conference, is now “Advent,” Hamburg.
Johnston Sunday Bill Hearing Finished
By K. C. Russell
At the regular meeting of the House Committee on the District of Columbia, in the House Office Building, Wednesday, March 16, the friends of the Johnston Sunday bill were given the twenty minutes of their hour which they failed to secure at the hearing on March 8.
Mr. E. Hilton Jackson, a Washington attorney, occupied the twenty minutes in behalf of the Washington Ministerial Association. His speech consisted chiefly of an attempt to prove the constitutionality of Sunday laws by citing court decisions of numerous States, and one of the Supreme Court of the United States, respecting State Sunday laws. He briefly traced the history of Sunday laws, beginning with the law of Constantine and that of Charles II, passed in 1676, stating that this was the model from which the Sunday laws of many of the American States have been taken.
Twelve members of the committee were present. The number of visitors present did not exceed twenty.
As soon as Mr. Jackson had finished his argument, for forty minutes he was asked a number of questions by the committee. The confusion caused by these questions, and by members discussing the bill at the same time, made it impossible for the stenographer to take down all that was said. One member was anxious to have the bill disposed of at once, but the committee had voted previously that a forty-eight-hour notice should be given before any vote is taken upon the bill. It is probable that no action will be taken on the bill before the next regular meeting of the District Committee, Wednesday, March 23.
