Earlier text: Costa RicaFifteen new members have been baptized at St. Paul, Minn., during the past year. The result of a six weeks' tent-meeting recently held at Grand Junction, Colo., by Brethren W. F. Kennedy and E. H. Curtis was the addition of eight members to the church. The interest in the tent-meetings at Longdale, Okla., is still very good. Although there is some opposition, six persons have accepted the truth presented, and seven have been baptized. Brethren W. M. Cubley and W. L. Brandon have been holding meetings at Rockport, Tex. The attendance and interest have been excellent. Ten have already begun to keep the Sabbath, and quite a number of others give promise of so doing. From Ohio comes the word that six persons were recently baptized at Columbus, by Brother H. H. Burkholder, and a like number by Brother C. T. Redfield at Mansfield. The German church at Cleveland also received four new members, and Brother G. P. Gaede reports several other very interesting cases among his Bible readers. After exhausting all the usual means of getting an audience, at Wapello, Iowa, and meeting with practical failure, Brother G. R. Hawkins, assisted by Brother and Sister Wolfe, advertised to tell why they were Seventh-day Adventists, and presented Daniel 7. The people came, and have continued to come with increasing interest during the presentation of the testing truths of the message. Four persons have already taken their stand to obey God. At the time of the quarterly meeting three more Spaniards and an American decided for the truth at Alamogordo, N. M. The church at Muskegon, Mich., is at work, Brother C. M. Whitmarsh setting the example. Ten have recently been baptized, and four others have since requested the rite. Eight persons were baptized at Fiskdale, Mass., July 6, and the next day they, with four others, were organized into a church by Brethren H. F. Ketring and H. C. Hartwell. A church of eleven members was organized at Ruby, I. T., July 11, by Brethren Andrew Nelson and V. O. Cole. The most of these new converts were the fruit of Brother Claude McDonald's recent labors among them. The addition of six members to the church at Altoona, Pa., at the time of the quarterly meeting, is reported by Brother W. F. Schwartz. He is now engaged in a tent effort at Lock Haven, Pa., with a good interest. Brother E. A. Merrell recently held a four weeks' tent-meeting at St. Joseph, Mo. Ten persons were baptized during the time, and still others are keeping the Sabbath. Some of these are persons with whom Brother Shraeder labored. Brother J. W. Watt reports the baptism of two more of the students at the school located at Indiana, Pa. He is conducting a tent-meeting at Homer City, with a fair interest, among people who have never before heard present truth. There is increasing interest in the meetings being held at Milo, Maine, by Brother H. C. Giles. Just as he was beginning to present the Sabbath question, one sister began to obey, and several others said they would keep the next Sabbath. Despite three interruptions of one week each, due to storm and floods, the tent company at Jersey Shore, Pa., are of good courage. They have begun to see fruit of their labor, as eight have decided to obey the truth. Brethren I. M. Martin and Robert Beckner are conducting the meetings. The whole town of Tripp, S. D., is stirred over the things presented at the tent by Brethren Daniel Wall, C. K. Reiswig, and A. F. Schmidt. One of the pastors of the town, who has been attending the meeting, refused the request of his people to debate with the brethren, saying that he had heard nothing but the truth, and could say nothing against it. Brother Morris Lukens, assisted by two young men from the Washington Training College, H. S. Prener and E. C. Townsend, has been holding meetings in a suburb of Baltimore, Md., since the camp-meeting. He says, “It has been a long time, if ever, since I have been connected with a tent effort so encouraging: the attendance, the deep interest, the literature sold so readily, and best of all, the number already beginning to live out the truth,—all this has been more than we hoped for.” The Work in Washington, D. C.
By Ellen G. White
Sanitarium, Cal., May 30, 1907. I have a message to bear to our people throughout the field. There is a decided and thorough work to be done in Washington, D. C. The time is long past that should have seen this field faithfully worked. The last message of warning must be carried to those who need the truth. Men of God who have this message in their hearts should be chosen to carry it to the people of Washington and neighboring towns. One of authority was represented to me as standing before our people, and pleading that workers be sent to Washington; and I was instructed to urge this subject upon the minds of our laborers. Brethren and sisters, God has given to every man his work. He calls upon church-members in every place to dedicate themselves to the Lord and to his service. Let us go forth, and present the truth from house to house, to souls who are starving for the bread of life. We must come into line. “Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth laborers into his harvest.” These words teach us how the field is to be supplied with workers who will labor for the salvation of souls. When church-members bring the precepts of Christ into the life practise; when they confess their sins to one another, and offer up prayers to God, he will graciously manifest his power through them. In every possible way, humble efforts should be made to win souls to the truth. The third angel’s message is to be proclaimed all through the suburbs of Washington. The people living in these suburbs are precious to God. Those who believe the truth for this time must now arouse, and earnestly take hold of the work that needs to be done. We must be wide awake to the needs of the situation, and perform the work with wisdom. There should be no cramping of the sanitarium work at Takoma Park. I have been shown that the national capital should have every advantage. The workers there are to bring the truth before the ruling powers, and means must flow into that field in order that the work there shall make a presentation that will commend it to those who are accustomed to refinement and plenty. No mean impression must be given to these statesmen, whose only knowledge, perhaps, of this people and the third angel’s message, may be received through the sanitarium work. It will be very essential that the means expended for the work in Washington shall be economically handled. We need to realize that we are living in critical times. There is no time to be lost if we would make the right impression regarding the work. Satan is making every effort possible to undermine the confidence of men in the law of God, causing them to regard it as of little importance. But men should remember that the God of heaven proclaimed his law from Mount Sinai with his own voice, that men might realize its importance. The Lord does not want the people who stand for his law in the earth, and who are to accomplish his closing work in the world, to represent that law and that work in a cheap manner. God’s purposes in guiding us to Washington, the capital of our nation, was that we might represent his work there in a sensible way. In connection with his work he would not have anything of a cheap and faulty character. It would also be a great mistake to close up the work of the branch sanitarium we have operated in Washington. Some have thought that when our institution at Takoma Park should be in running order, we might do this. But instruction regarding this matter has been given me by higher authority than that of man; and I have been shown that to close up the work of the first institution would be a grievous mistake. There are men holding positions of responsibility in the world who are patronizing our treatment rooms there, and we must not cut off from them this opportunity of gaining a knowledge of the truth for this time. A branch sanitarium in the city will lead to an acquaintance with the larger institution at Takoma Park. Through these institutions the light of truth is to shine forth to counselors and statesmen. From the light the Lord has given me, I know there is a great work to be accomplished in Washington, and every laggard power must be aroused to act its part. A special work should also be done in this city in the establishing of schools, that the people may be educated along Christian lines. In our schools established in this city, the Word of God is to be exalted as the study book, and the law of God is to be honored and obeyed. The discipline of our schools is to be of the highest type. God calls for us to advance step by step in the building up of his work. We are now doing what should have been done twenty years ago. Some have thought that we as a people were unable to stem the current of inquiry and criticism. But I have been shown that if we had advanced in the way of reform as the light came to us, we would have a very different showing than now appears. In following the instruction of our Great Leader, difficulties would have been overcome; the consciousness of the approval of God would have made our ministers and physicians and the teachers in our schools valiant men of God. In the fullest sense of the word, they would have been laborers together with God. We must individually learn the lesson that the treasures of knowledge are with the Most High. The discourses of the men who profess to honor and reverence the law of God must be earnest, sincere, and solemn, as befits the time in which they live. Their appeals for temperance must speak powerfully to the senses of men. The love of God is to be expressed in word and action. Those who are engaged in the work for these last days must identify themselves with Christ. They must become partakers of the divine nature, and thus escape the corruption that is in the world through lust. I appeal to my brethren and sisters throughout the American field. See that the work in Washington is not delayed for want of means. It is very important22 that the Sanitarium be fully equipped for its work. Let the cause of truth in Washington triumph gloriously. These words were spoken regarding the work in Washington: “The work at the heart of the nation is not to be handicapped. The Sanitarium must do its part in convincing the influential men of America of the importance of the third angel’s message. And our books must be handled in a way that will secure their largest circulation.” In the completion of the Washington Sanitarium, let simplicity and good taste prevail. This institution is to do an important work for the people of Washington. Through its influence inquiries will be made concerning our faith, and information will be given that will find a lodgment in some minds. One is standing back of the cause of present truth in Washington who will be a present help in every emergency. Hold firmly to the principles of truth. Guard the soul vigilantly, that you may not be found warring against the Spirit of God. Gird on the armor of Christ’s righteousness. Be strong; yea, be strong. Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference W. A. GEORGE, M. D., Chairman W. A. RUBLE, M.D., Secretary Holmes.—Died at the home of her niece, Mrs. N. W. Baker, in Springfield, N. Y., Mrs. L. L. Holmes, aged 81 years and 14 days. She had been a firm believer in the third angel's message for over thirty-five years. She survived her husband, Elder Benj. Holmes, a little less than six months. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Wemet (Methodist). True.—Died at his home near Knightstown, Ind., June 16, 1907, Albert F. True, aged 34 years, 3 months, and 29 days. He was converted under the labors of the writer, baptized, and united with the Kennard church at its organization in 1892, being a charter member. He lived an upright, faithful life. A mother, four brothers, and three sisters mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14 to a large gathering. J. M. Rees. Livingston.—Died at Old Bank, Panama, July 6, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sarah Livingston, aged 21 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Sister Livingston accepted present truth at a tent effort last year at the above place. Very shortly after, she was taken ill, but her piety and unwavering faith shone so brightly that those in attendance at her bedside were impressed and cheered, especially as she has stood alone in the family. We are confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer. J. Augustus Reid.23 Barnhart.—Died at Great Bend, Kan., July 22, 1907, Omer Audley Barnhart, one of the little twins of Lemuel and Norah Barnhart, aged 10 months and 25 days. The little one was tenderly loved, and will be greatly missed. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. E. Hopkins. H. R. Godfrey. Gould.—Died at Molusk, Va., July 5, 1907, of heart failure, Ada M. Gould, wife of Kenneth L. Gould, aged 21 years, 3 months, and 11 days. She was a firm believer in the third angel's message, and her desire was to obey the Lord in all things. We hope to meet her in a world free from pain and care. Mrs. J. H. Gould. Sanders.—Died at Woodburn, Ore., July 24, 1907, of paralysis, Sister Eliza E. Sanders, aged 52 years, 1 month, and 25 days. She had been a faithful Christian and a Seventh-day Adventist for seventeen years. Even in the affliction which caused her death, she rejoiced in Jesus. Words of comfort, based on Ps. 31:5, were spoken by the writer. T. L. Thuember. Davis.—Died in Walden, Vt., July 17, 1907, of gastritis enteritis, Miss Lillian I. Davis, aged 28 years and 8 months. Brought up in the truth, she had always manifested a remarkable degree of consecration to service. During her late illness of nearly three months not a murmur, although she suffered severely at times, escaped her lips. She sleeps in Jesus, leaving her parents and three sisters to remember her labor of love. By request, 2 Tim. 4:6-8 was used by the writer as the basis of the remarks at the funeral. F. M. Dana. Foster.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Skowhegan, Maine, July 22, 1907, Mrs. Margaret Foster, widow of Geo. Foster, aged 80 years. In her girlhood days she bore the name of Vigne. Sister Foster accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder J. B. Goodrich thirty years ago, and the testimony is borne that she was a kind, Christian mother. Over fifty years ago she came to Maine with her husband, from St. George, Canada. She has been the mother of fourteen children, only one of whom, a son, survives her. She has one surviving sister, and many grandchildren, several of whom were present at her funeral. Remarks were made by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. C. W. Kenniston. Clark.—Died in Gardena, Cal., July 5, 1907, of heart failure, R. Grace Clark, aged 14 years, 10 months, and 16 days. The deceased had been a Christian from a very early age, and was baptized about six years ago. Her young life was one of active Christian service. The mother, Sister Mattie E. H. Clark, five sisters, and many relatives and friends mourn the loss occasioned by her death. We laid her beside her father, Brother Austin A. Clark, who died Feb. 9, 1900. As we stood by the open grave and reviewed the words of comfort found in 1 Thess. 4:13-18, we truly sorrowed not as others who have no hope; for we are assured that Grace sleeps in Jesus, soon to be awakened for the glad reunion. H. E. Osborne. Blocher.—Died at College View, Neb., Sept. 20, 1906, David Blocher, aged nearly threescore years and ten. He possessed a cheerful disposition, and was given to hospitality. Those who knew him best loved him most. He believed the truths of the third angel's message, and his desire was to live them out. In 1869 he went to Sedalia, Mo., where he engaged in the agricultural implement business. He was a man who made many friends, and in 1876 was elected mayor of Sedalia. He was also president of the school board for years. He was stricken with apoplexy March 19, 1906, but rallied, and three months later went to visit his daughter, Mrs. Hodges, at College View, Neb., where he peacefully fell asleep. His wife and two daughters mourn the loss of a tender husband and loving father. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. H. Morrison, assisted by Elder R. F. Andrews and the writer. C. C. Lewis. Hulwick.—Died at Springville, Tenn., July 10, 1907, of bowel trouble, youngest son of Jesse A. and Leora Hulwick, aged 4 years and 23 days. The father, mother, and two brothers greatly mourn the loss of one whose innocent, simple faith led him nearly every day of his life to ask, “When will Jesus come to take us to the home he went to make for us?” Words of comfort were read by the writer. F. S. Parker. Boardman.—Died at Bozeman, Mont., June 14, 1907, Florence Jessie Boardman, aged 6 years and 5 months. Her parents being in the truth, little Florence was taught to love her Saviour. She was very patient in her last illness, and with the Christian's hope we laid her away till the Life-giver comes. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother S. H. Kime from various portions of the Scriptures. Mrs. Jessie Boardman Everett. Gebauer.—Died at her home in Montrose, Colo., June 20, 1907, of pulmonary tuberculosis, Sister Barbara Gebauer. She was born in Spire, Bavaria, Aug. 26, 1851. At the age of nine she came with her parents to this country, and settled in Wisconsin, where she lived till about three years ago, when she with her family moved to Colorado for her health. She accepted present truth some twenty-five years ago under the labors of Elders A. J. Breed and H. R. Johnson, and died in the hope of soon meeting the coming King. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. R. Hartman. Woodward.—Died at Aspen, Colo., July 17, 1907, after an illness of nearly two months, Mrs. Emma Patton Woodward, wife of H. E. Woodward. She was born in 1859, and from girlhood lived a consistent Christian life. In 1894, when a tent-meeting was held in Aspen, both she and her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place, and both have been earnest, active workers since that time. Her sufferings were intense, yet she was cheerful and patient, leaning upon the Lord and trusting his promises. Two sons by her first husband mourn the loss of their mother. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Watson Ziegler. Frost.—Died at St. Augustine, Fla., June 23, 1907, of rheumatism, Albert Frost, in his sixty-seventh year. Brother Frost was baptized into the message at the first camp-meeting ever held by our people at Wright, Mich. After several hours' labor with him by Sister E. G. White, the Lord enabled him to grasp the thought that God could and would forgive his sins. The thought that he could not be forgiven had caused him to live in almost abject despair for several years. His life was one of self-denial. He bore his sufferings with great patience. Many times he praised the Lord aloud in his last affliction. He leaves a wife, two children, two stepchildren, and three grandchildren to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 138:2, last part. L. H. Crisler. Hanson.—Died at Monitor, Ore., June 24, 1907, of old age, Hans Erick Hanson, aged 83 years, 6 months, and 1 day. Father was born in Denmark, where he also spent nearly forty years of his life. In the early sixties he came to this country, residing in Wisconsin, and later in Minnesota. About eight years ago he came to Oregon. He was converted in early life, during the time of the first angel's message. Later he joined the Baptist Church, in which he labored as a minister for a number of years. More than thirty years ago he accepted present truth under the labors of Elders John F. Hanson and J. G. Matteson. This truth grew dearer to him, and his hope became brighter, until he calmly went to sleep. Mother, who feels keenly the loss of her companion, with whom she had walked life's journey for nearly seventy-five years, and two sons, a daughter, a foster-daughter, and nine grandchildren, rest calmly on the promise of reunion when Jesus comes. The funeral was conducted by Elders C. Johnson and J. M. Cole. P. A. Hanson. Garloff.—Died at Santa Rosa, Cal., July 12, 1907, of internal abscess, Miss Minnie Garloff, aged 19 years. Sister Minnie was converted and united with the church two years ago. She led a consistent Christian life, and just before falling asleep prayed earnestly for her family. She was one of fourteen children, nine of whom, with their parents, are still living. She was greatly loved by all who knew her. Isa. 11:25 was used as the basis of remarks. N. C. McClure. Zipf.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. Tucker, of Lawton, Okla., July 18, 1907, of diabetes, Sister B. Zipf. She was born in Germany in 1839, and embraced the third angel's message twenty years ago, and rejoiced in the hope that she might live to see her Saviour come. She leaves three daughters to mourn the loss of a loving mother. The funeral was held at Norman, Okla., where she was laid to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. The Methodists kindly gave us the use of their church, and their choir conducted the singing. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Andrew Nelson. Wheelock.—Died at her home near Edinboro, Pa., July 15, 1907, Sister Fannie Wheelock, aged 90 years, 3 months, and 17 days. Sister Wheelock accepted the third angel's message about eight years ago. Twelve years ago she had the misfortune to fall and fracture her hip and shoulder bones, one hand and an arm also receiving injuries; from that time she was a continual sufferer till death relieved her. One son and two daughters survive her. There were five generations represented at the funeral, which was conducted in the First Seventh-day Adventist church of Edinboro; text, chosen by Sister Wheelock, Num. 23:10. C. S. Longacre. Manchester.—Died at Kilbourn, Wis., July 9, 1907, of fibroid tumor, Mrs. Sarah F. Manchester, wife of Albert Manchester, aged 47 years and 21 days. Under the labors of Elder B. J. Cady Sister Manchester was baptized, and soon after united with the Oxford church, continuing a faithful member until her death. Her delight was in making others happy. She was quick to discern their needs, and responded with willing heart and helpful hands. The last months of our sister's life were months of intense suffering. A son by a former marriage, Harold Stewart, and her husband are the immediate relatives left to mourn their loss. Funeral was conducted by the writer. R. T. Dowsett. Carman.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Skinner, of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, July 10, 1907, of inflammatory rheumatism, Sister Alice Irene Carman, aged 66 years, 7 months, and 11 days. Sister Carman gave her heart to God when very young, and united with the M. E. Church. About twelve years ago she accepted present truth by reading, and remained a faithful Christian to the end. She was the mother of eight children, five of whom are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. The remains were sent to Selby, S. D., for interment in the family burying-ground at Bangor, to rest beside her husband and three children until the glorious resurrection morn. Payne.—Died at the home of her eldest son, in Rainbow, Cal., July 25, 1907, Sister Payne, grandmother of Elder Luther Warren, aged 90 years, 7 months, and 18 days. Sister Payne accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1858 under the labors of Elders Loughborough and Cornell in the first Seventh-day Adventist tent effort, and remained faithful till the day of her death. She manifested an interest in all good work, spent her life in serving others, and her last words were about Jesus. She saw the stars fall in 1833, therefore belonged to the generation of which it is said, “This generation shall not pass away, till all be fulfilled;” but she sleeps in Jesus, awaiting his voice that will awaken the sleeping saints. A son and daughter survive. The writer conducted the funeral service. E. M. Adams. BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. 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WANTED.—Position in dental office with Sabbath-keepers, by Seventh-day Adventist dentist of seven years’ experience. References furnished and required. Address Dentist, 3200 West Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kan. WANTED.—To secure the services of a competent stenographer, practical second baker. Also desire to correspond with graduate nurses who desire to take up institutional work. Address L. M. Bowen, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal. FOR SALE.—30 acres good land, good 8-room house, cellar, wood-house, barn with shed and corn-crib at each end, hay barn and cow stable, two orchards—one bearing; also grapes and other small fruit: ¼ mile from good church-school, 1 mile from Seventh-day Adventist church at Wolf Lake. Address J. W. Moore, R. F. D. 2, Albion, Ind. ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ............ Aug. 27 to Sept. 1
Maine, Milo ............ Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
New York, Herkimer ............ Sept. 5-16
Vermont, Waterbury ............ Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
Virginia, Hampton ............ Aug. 13-20
Western New York, Rochester ............ Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
West Virginia, Pennsboro ............ Sept. 12-22 CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Quebec, Knowlton ............ Sept. 5-15
Maritime, St. John, New Brunswick ............ Aug. 22 to Sept. 2
Ontario, Niagara Falls ............ Aug. 15-25 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Alabama, Birmingham ............ Oct. 3-13
Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn. ............ Aug. 22 to Sept. 1
Florida, Tampa ............ Oct. 10-20
Georgia, Atlanta (West End) ............ Aug. 29 to Sept. 8
Mississippi, Aberdeen ............ Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
North Carolina, Thomasville ............ Aug. 15-25
South Carolina, Spartanburg ............ Aug. 8-18 East Michigan, Pontiac ............ Aug. 29 to Sept. 8
Indiana ............ Sept. 5-15
Northern Illinois, Aurora ............ Sept. 5-15
West Michigan, Hastings ............ Aug. 15-26
North Mich., East Jordan, Aug. 29 to Sept. 9
Ohio, Marion ............ Aug. 9-19
Wisconsin, Grand Rapids (State) ............ Aug. 21 to Sept. 2 Colorado, Denver (Argyle Park) ............ Aug. 22 to Sept. 2
Kansas, Wichita (State) ............ Aug. 15-25
Iowa, Ute ............ Aug. 20-25
Iowa, Diagonal ............ Aug. 20 to Sept. 1
Missouri, Eldon ............ Aug. 8-18
Nebraska, Hastings (Prospect Park) ............ Sept. 5-15 SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Oklahoma, El Reno (State) ............ Aug. 22 to Sept. 2
Texas, Coleman (local) ............ Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 Utah, Salt Lake City ............ Oct.
Southern California, Los Angeles ............ Aug. 15 to Sept. 2 NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Oregon, Cottage Grove ............ Aug. 23 to Sept. 1 Western Oregon, Roseburg ............ Sept. 13-22
Western Washington, Mt. Vernon, Aug. 20-25
Western Washington, Centralia ............ Aug. 27 to Sept. 1
Montana, Kalispell ............ Sept. 10-15
British Columbia, Cumberland ............ Aug. 16-18
Upper Columbia, North Yakima ............ Sept. 3-8 The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once. Maine, Attention!
By E. C. Taylor
THE ninth annual meeting of the Benevolent Association of Seventh-day Adventists of Maine will be held at Milo, Maine, Aug. 27, 1907, at 5 P. M., for the purpose of electing officers and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. To Our Brethren in Maine
By S. J. Hersum
Your attention has been called to the fact that our camp-meeting is to be held this month, in Milo, Maine. Those going over the Maine Central Railroad will purchase tickets at the following-named stations: Portland, Lewiston (upper station), Skowhegan, Shawmut, Fairfield, Waterville, Brunswick, Richmond, Augusta, Pittsfield, and Corinna. Those coming from Bangor will purchase tickets over the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad. Portland and Richmond are the only stations where tickets can be purchased through to Milo and return. At all the other stations the tickets will be sold to the Northern Maine Junction at the rate of 1¾ cents a mile each way. Do not fail to mention the fact that you want a camp-meeting ticket when you ask for your ticket. There will be no grocery tent on the ground. A grocery team, a baker’s cart, and a milk cart will come on the grounds. Come prepared to care for yourselves. Do not fail to bring your winter clothing, and bedding enough to keep you warm nights. Remember you are going to camp-meeting, and not going to a church. We shall try to have plenty of straw on the grounds with which to fill the beds. If you have a tent, bring it with you. Come prepared to care for yourselves as far as possible. There will be a boarding tent for the visiting ministers. The camp is about ten minutes’ walk from Milo station. There will be teams for transferring the baggage from the station to the ground. All delegates should be on the ground Monday, August 19. Take the train that leaves Portland at 11:05 A. M., via Lewiston. At Richmond, take the 11:42 A. M. train, and change at Waterville for the Northern Maine Junction. [SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—Ed.] The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:— Rosa Robinson, Vinta, I. T., periodicals. Jacob Skadsheim, Local, Minn., tracts and papers in different languages. Mrs. S. G. Jackson, 1308 Dak. Ave., Grand Forks, N. D., temperance tracts and papers. C. W. M. Reed, Signs, Liberty, Life and Health, and tracts; could use about fifty copies a week. D. C. Bartshe, 707 Central Ave., Lexington, Ky., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Liberty, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts. Miss Tillie Stiller, 1700a North Pendleton Ave., St. Louis, Mo., Signs, Liberty, Watchman, Life and Health, Life Boat, tracts, also papers and tracts in foreign languages. Brother M. C. Sturdevant, who has been connected with the Solusi Mission for some time, recently made a trip into the interior, in search of a location for a new mission. He found a splendid site at Mwombashi, about two hundred miles north of Brother Anderson's mission. He reports that the people pleaded with him to remain with them, not going back at all. One boy was so desirous of being with him that he would not leave him, but accompanied him on foot many miles to the railroad station, then invested all he had in a ticket for Solusi. His earnest pleas so touched Brother Anderson's heart that he paid the remainder of his fare. Africa pleads for help. Must these people plead in vain? Express Companies and Prohibition Laws
An indication of the obstacles with which the temperance forces of this country have to contend is seen in the following: The United States Supreme Court decided May 16 that express companies may conduct a business which amounts to the vending of liquor in counties of Kentucky which have local option. Incidentally the decision will have an important effect on the liquor traffic in Iowa, Kansas, and other States that are trying to suppress the traffic. The decision was on an appeal of the Adams Express Company against the State of Kentucky in cases where the company had been defeated in the State courts. The suits originated in Knox and Laurel Counties, where a determined effort was being made to bar the sale of liquors. The company brought liquor from Cincinnati, consigned to no one in particular, and dispensed it to any one who would pay the cost and charges. The State claimed that this was merely conducting a saloon; but the company alleged that the goods had been shipped C. O. D., and that it was bound to deliver them. The Supreme Court of the United States held that any interference of the local authorities with this business, which was clearly against the laws of the State, would be interference with interstate traffic. Justice Harlan dissented. This decision permits the express companies to practically nullify the prohibition laws of the various States. The liquor business is being driven to desperate straits in some parts of the country, and periodicals devoted to the liquor trade have openly expressed their fears of the growing prohibition sentiment, especially in the Southern States; but it is desperately clinging to every hold it has ever gained upon the American people. Elder Walleker’s New Address
The address of Elder H. C. J. Walleker in his new field will be Charlotte Amalia, St. Thomas, Danish West Indies. Baptisms and Sabbath Converts in India
THREE more were recently baptized at the hill station at Mussoorie, India. Also three or four have already accepted the Sabbath truth at Bangalore, southern India, where Brother James is laboring. These last are from among English-speaking people. Dr. Edib Recovers for Mission Work
THE good word has been received from Europe that Dr. Edib, under appointment for the Levant Mission field, has so far recovered that his physician states he can go on to his work. In all this experience, Dr. Edib recognizes the hand of God, and is rejoicing in his love. ELDER J. E. FULTON reports an excellent general meeting just held in Fiji. While Fiji is not yet organized into a conference, still they proceeded in about the same manner as if it had been, appointing delegates, and holding regular business sessions. There were thirty-seven regularly elected delegates present, and enough others to bring the attendance up to one hundred and forty-two. God came near his dear believing ones in Fiji, and poured them out a full blessing. Brother Hinckley Goes to Peru
ELDER J. W. WESTPHAL writes that he was very agreeably surprised, on coming down from Ecuador on the boat, to meet Brother Frank E. Hinckley, of Boston, on his way to Arequipa, Peru, where he goes to connect with the observatory there as photographer. Brother Hinckley will unite with the little church at that place, study the language, and help all he can to advance the truth. He will be the only representative of the message in all Peru, outside of a few native believers. Washington Seminary Announcement
By Editor
The Announcement of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary for 1907-08 is now ready. The management desires to supply all who wish to inform themselves regarding the purpose of this school, the course of study, etc., with the Announcement. They are sending copies to conference officers, also to many in charge of various lines of work in the different conferences. Those who have any thought of attending this school, or who have friends whom they would like to assist to attend it, should send for a copy. Our busy brethren who receive copies of this Announcement without solicitation should read it through. It is not long, and it will not be found tedious. But the entire statement of purpose and courses of study should be read in order to obtain a clear, comprehensive view of what this school proposes to do for those who feel it their duty to devote their lives to the advancement of the third angel’s message. All who desire a copy of this Announcement should apply at once to Prof. H. R. Salisbury, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.