Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press
— A Cornell student has shown that he can live on eighty-five cents a week and thrive, his diet being butter, eggs, milk, and vegetables.
— In an address in New York City, Professor Parker, of Johns Hopkins, said there were now in various institutions in the United States 200,000 insane and feeble-minded persons, and the expense of caring for them is $80,000,000.
— Babies in the United States die at the rate of 300,000 a year, according to Dr. Cressey L. Wilbur, chief statistician for the vital statistics of the United States Census Bureau. This means that one baby out of every eight dies before it is a year old.
— Upon his return from Panama, Chairman Fitzgerald, of the House Committee on Appropriations, announces that the first ship will pass through the completed Panama Canal on Sept. 25, 1913, the four-hundredth anniversary of the day when Balboa and his intrepid comrades discovered the Pacific.
— Young Thorpe, the Indian in the Carlisle school who at the Olympic games in Stockholm proved himself the champion all-round athlete of the world, and who has made a similar record at football and other sports in this country, has quit athletics altogether because of his utter abhorrence of the large amount of notoriety he has received.
— The Pope has established a new bureau of administration and supervision. It has its offices at the Vatican, and its business is to instruct Italians who are immigrating to America, where they will find churches in the new land, and prevent their becoming indifferent to or estranged from the church. There are agents at the points of departure who keep in touch with the emigrants and give them instruction.
— On January 1, 7,052 visitors paid their formal farewell to President and Mrs. Taft at the annual New-year’s reception held at the White House.
— On Friday, January 3, the most destructive storm of the season swept the Atlantic coast, causing great property loss, and destroying a number of lives.
— The oil-tank steamship “Rosecrans,” from Monterey, Cal., bound for Portland, Oregon, ran aground on Peacock Spit, while crossing the Columbia River, early on the morning of January 7, and was lost with thirty-one members of her crew of thirty-five.
— Statistics compiled by the Interstate Commerce Commission show that 772 persons were killed in train accidents throughout the United States during 1912, as compared with 795 in 1911, 773 in 1910, and 606 in 1909. There were 13,698 collisions and derailments, and the damage caused reached a total of $11,527,000.
— Secretary MacVeagh, of the Treasury Department, has ordered that the common towel be abolished from railroad cars, vessels, all other interstate vehicles, and from railroad stations, in an amendment to the interstate quarantine regulation. This action follows closely the abolition of the common drinking-cup from use on interstate carriers. Towels may be used again only after having been sterilized in boiling water.
— President Taft recently pardoned Capt. William H. Van Schaick, who commanded the steamboat “General Slocum,” which was burned in the East River, off New York City, in 1904, with a loss of 1,030 lives. Captain Van Schaick was sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment for criminal negligence in not having sufficient life-saving equipment aboard his vessel. He is seventy-three years of age, and was paroled last August.
— Suffragists soon will publish in New York the first woman’s newspaper devoted exclusively to politics. The editorial staff has been assembled, and the first copy of the paper will soon be for sale on the streets, at five cents each. The editor-in-chief is Mrs. Harriet Stanton Blatch, leader of the Woman’s Political Union, and the associate editors are Mrs. Nora Blatch De Forest and Miss Beatrice Brown. The paper, which will appear weekly, is to be called The Woman’s Political World. Its aim is to obtain for women the franchise in New York in 1915.
— Queen Olga, of Greece, intends to visit the twenty-one monasteries on Mt. Athos, eight miles to the southeast of Salonica, thus breaking the rule prohibiting women visiting the sacred mountain, which has been strictly observed for 1,500 years. On many occasions the monks on the mountain have refused to permit royal ladies to visit them, always excusing themselves behind the legend that the Virgin Mary with her infant Christ visited the mountain, and that no woman had been allowed to do so since. “But now that the Greeks have conquered the territory, and the king and queen have proposed a visit to the mountain, the monks have summoned their council and decided that they have no course but to rescind the rule.”
— The first annual convention of the Woman’s National Democratic League convened in Washington, D. C., January 7.
— North Dakota farmers to the number of 513 entered a corn-growing contest last spring. The winner is the youngest farmer on the list—Harper Brush, aged twelve. On a four-acre plot he grew an average of 71.7 bushels of corn to the acre, for which feat he receives a prize of fifty dollars in gold.
— Although but a month has elapsed since Dr. Friedrich Franz Friedmann, of Germany, announced the discovery of a cure for tuberculosis, it has received more attention than any other alleged discovery in medicine during the past twenty-five years. Patients are taken to him in all stages of the disease, weak, emaciated, supported, borne on stretchers, and all are said to receive the same benefits. Dr. Friedmann takes Roentgen-ray photographs of all, in order that his assertions will not lack scientific proof. The cures are effected by means of the injection of turtle serum. It is to be hoped that a specific cure has been found for this terrible malady; however, it will be wise to reserve judgment for a season.
— Bavaria is determined to have a real king. An amendment to its constitution will be submitted to the diet in January, so as to permit dethroning mad King Otto, and crowning Prince Ludwig in his stead. King Otto occupies a unique position among the monarchs of the world in that he does not know he is king, although the crown of the ancient state of Bavaria has been his for twenty-five years, and every official act of the government has been done in his name. He is in his sixty-fourth year and entirely devoid of reason. He is always dressed in black; has a long beard, which he will allow no one to trim; and although he often washes his hands and face, can seldom be persuaded to take a bath. He is an inveterate smoker of cigarettes. His gaze is generally fixed on vacancy, and he does not appear to recognize even his servants, his malady having taken the form of stupor. Prince Luitpold, who was regent for twenty-five years, and who died recently, has been succeeded in that post by his son Ludwig.
— During the first moments of the new year Postmaster-General Hitchcock sent out from the Washington, D. C., post-office the first package to be entrusted to the domestic parcel-post service. This package contained a silver loving-cup addressed to the postmaster of New York City. This cup will be placed in the National Museum at Washington. A few words concerning parcel-post rates may be of interest. The country is divided into eight zones for the fixing of rates. The first zone covers a distance of fifty miles from the mailing point, and the charges are five cents for the first pound, and three cents for every additional pound within that zone. Beyond that the postage increases for each successive zone through which the package goes. The maximum rate is twelve cents a pound, which will carry a package across the continent, or even to Alaska or the Philippines. A parcel may be insured for ten cents, and if such a package is lost the government pays its value to the amount of fifty dollars, but not in excess of that amount.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By F. M. WILCOX
The Review and Herald Publishing Association
Notice is hereby given that the tenth annual meeting of the members of the constituency of Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D. C., will be held in the chapel of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, Md., Feb. 12, 1913, at 10 A. M., for the election of four trustees for the coming year, to take the place of those whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
The following persons are members of this corporation: those composing the executive committees of the General Conference, the Atlantic Union Conference, the Canadian Union Conference, the Lake Union Conference, and the Columbia Union Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists; those who compose the executive committees of the several local conferences of the Seventh-day Adventists within the territory of the aforementioned union conferences; those who compose the board of trustees of Review and Herald Publishing Association; and such persons as have received certificates of membership in said association.
By order of the trustees.
F. M. WILCOX, President.
The “Watchman” for February
By Editor
The outlook for the Watchman for the coming year is very bright. The first edition (January) was not only quickly exhausted, but went ahead by 5,000 copies of the same month last year. The subscription list passed the highest previous point by 500. It now stands at high-water mark, 7,000. Truly the Lord is doing an effective work through the agency of our good magazines.
The following are some of the excellent features of the February Watchman:—
A report of the Federated Council of Churches, by the editor. This is the second quadrennial session of an important organization which is quietly but steadily forging ahead in this country, looking toward the eradication of all denominational differences and the consolidation into one ecclesiastical empire of all the churches for the more effective working out of certain reforms. While this federation is composed of sincere and able men, they do not recognize the dangers of religious legislation and other evils incident to the movement. Now is the time to spread the true principles of religious liberty by the circulation of this issue.
Hon. Thomas R. Marshall, the Vice-President elect of the United States, gave a very able address before the above-mentioned council. This will appear in its entirety in this issue under the caption “The Church and the Forces of Reform.” Mr. Marshall has a very clear conception of the true functions of church and state, and his ideas should be heartily indorsed, and this article widely circulated.
Our readers will be glad to know that Prof. P. T. Magan will continue his important Eastern Question series, his contributions being entitled “The Fear and Dread of Europe.”
“The Jews Misled From the Christian Religion,” the second of Elder F. C. Gilbert’s splendid series, will be a prominent feature. The Lord is using Elder Gilbert in doing a distinctive work among a class who are difficult to reach. All will appreciate the beauty in the simplicity of Christianity when freed from human tradition.
Elder Clarence Santee will give a very clear account of “The Prince of This World.” In these last days of increasing wickedness some may seriously question the existence of an evil one. To this class Elder Santee bears a special message.
The call of the hour is to “work the cities.” Inasmuch as “the final movements will be rapid ones,” and in view of the fact that we are living in a literary age, it behooves us to circulate widely our good magazines with the truth they contain.
If our new President selects as a member of his Cabinet a Postmaster-General actively opposed to the circulation of true Protestant literature, we may know that our present unbounded privilege of circulating our good magazines may be restricted.
Start the new year right, and subscribe at once for the Watchman. Secure two yearly subscriptions at $1 each from two neighbors, and send to your local tract society, and receive your own subscription free for one year.
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The February "Signs Magazine"
By Editor
“The Future of Turkey in Prophecy,” by L. A. Reed. The events in the fulfilment of the prophecy are traced out clearly, definitely, and interestingly. A strong, convincing setting showing the importance of these times.
“Lack of Faith a Sign,” by the editor. An article that clearly shows the particular conditions to-day as a sign of the times, and turns the minds of the readers to serious thought.
“The Advent Message in Europe,” by Mrs. E. G. White. Another timely article in this important series. Real foundation builders.
“The Movement With Which Seventh-Day Adventists Are Identified, as Foretold in the Scriptures, No. 2,” by T. E. Bowen. These articles, without question, are of the utmost importance, presenting the rise and progress of this great movement in just the way that will interest the unacquainted reader. Genuine, converting, missionary articles.
“Light on Life’s Path,” the new department, but one of wide interest and helpfulness.
“Like as a Father,” by Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle. Another of those sympathetic home articles for our Home department.
“Glimpses of China,” by F. E. Stafford. “Gardens” is the subject presented in this number.
“Bible and Science, Evolution in Prophecy.” Another sign of the times. World-wide fulfilment. A brief unanswerable presentation.
“Replenished From the East.” The heathenism of the East supplanting Christianity, a sign of the times.
“Signs of the End” in earthquake, famine, and sword.
Readers of the REVIEW will easily recognize this February number of the Signs Magazine as being one of the most timely that has yet been produced.
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Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association
By W. T. KNOX; H. N. SISCO
NOTICE is hereby given that the next annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association of Washington, D. C., will be held at the Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, Md., Feb. 13, 1913, at 10 A. M., for the election of nine trustees for the coming year, to take the place of those whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this meeting. The members of this corporation consist of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Chesapeake Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the West Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the board of management of the evangelical work of the Seventh-day Adventists of the District of Columbia and Takoma Park, Md., and the board of trustees of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association.
By order of the trustees,
W. T. KNOX, President;
H. N. SISCO, Secretary.
West Pennsylvania Association
By B. F. Kneeland; H. K. Hackman
THE annual session of the West Pennsylvania Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the regular session of the conference to be held in the First Altoona Seventh-day Adventist church, Sixth and Union Avenues, Altoona, Pa., Feb. 4-9, 1913. The first meeting of the association will open at 9:30 A. M., Thursday, February 6. At this session members of the constituency of the association are to be elected, and any other business transacted which may come before the association.
B. F. KNEELAND, President; H. K. HACKMAN, Secretary.
West Pennsylvania Conference
By B. F. Kneeland; H. K. Hackman
The eleventh annual session of the West Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the First Altoona Seventh-day Adventist church, Sixth and Union Avenues, Altoona, Pa., Feb. 4-9, 1913, for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business pertaining to the work of the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate, and an additional delegate for each ten members of the church. The delegates' credentials should be sent at once to the conference office. All who plan to attend the meeting should send their names at once to Elder W. F. Schwartz, 521 Union St., Hollidaysburg, Pa., that arrangements may be made for their accommodation.
In connection with the conference session there will be held a church workers' convention. This will be a special feature of the meeting, and we trust that all who possibly can will avail themselves of this opportunity to get hold of good ideas and plans which will help to make our work more effectual. As the time for work is so short, we must take time to improve our methods. Among the lines of work that will be given special attention will be the work of church officers, Sabbath-school, educational, and young people's work.
The opening meeting will be held at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, February 4. The first business meeting will be held at 9:30 A. M., February 6. Those coming on the Pennsylvania Railroad can take the Eldorado car at the station, get off at Twenty-fifth Street, and walk one block to the left.
This will be a very important meeting, and as we shall have splendid help from the General and union conferences, we trust that all will make a special effort to attend.
B. F. KNEELAND, President; H. K. HACKMAN, Secretary.
Obituaries
HAFFORD.— Rollin G. Hafford was born Oct. 2, 1879, in the State of Ohio, and died at Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 2, 1912, aged 33 years and 2 months. His wife and three small children, together with his father, three brothers, and two sisters, are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. W. Adams. Mrs. W. A. Runnels.
BOGUE.— Nettie M. Bogue was born in Madison County, New York, Feb. 13, 1846. In early youth she was converted to Christ, and twenty-eight years ago identified herself with this denomination. She remained faithful to her belief in the third angel's message until her death, which occurred Dec. 13, 1912. Her husband and two daughters are left to mourn. I. D. Richardson.
WERTENBAKER.— Mary Elizabeth Malcolm Wertenbaker was born in Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 29, 1843, and died in Parkersburg, W. Va., Dec. 19, 1912. There are left to mourn their loss, her companion, four sons, and two daughters. During her declining years she was led to accept present truth, and died in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. I. D. Richardson.
OSBORNE.— Suzana Osborne, née Wise, was born in New York State Nov. 30, 1840, and passed away Dec. 12, 1912. In 1866 she was married to Leonard Osborne. Two years later they came to Michigan and settled on a farm near Meridian, where she died. The deceased accepted this truth in 1869, under the labors of Elder John Matteson, and became a charter member of the Alledon Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was an earnest Christian till the last. One son and three sisters, together with many other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. D. P. Wood.
WALKER.— Died in Fairhaven, Mass., Nov. 20, 1912, Lewis Theo. Paul Walker, son of Elder and Mrs. S. W. Walker, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 4 days. For some months the little one had been ailing, and in spite of all that thoughtful care and medical skill could do, he quietly fell asleep to await the call of the Life-giver. The writer spoke words of comfort from Jer. 31:15, 16. J. E. Jayne.
BIRCH.— Edward Birch was born in Dover, England, June 22, 1844, and died Nov. 27, 1912. The family moved to this country when he was three years old, and settled in Illinois. There he grew to manhood. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1879, and until his death was a consistent Christian. His wife, one son, and two stepchildren are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:51. Geo. G. Sims.
HENRY.— Died in Winchester, Va., Nov. 16, 1912, Mrs. Margaret Catherine Henry, in the eighty-ninth year of her age. Sister Henry was for many years a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and she fell asleep in the triumph of a living faith in the Saviour who will soon come to take his faithful people unto himself. In the absence of a minister of her own faith, the funeral services were conducted by Pastor J. H. Lacy (Presbyterian). B. F. Purdham.
COOPER.— Mary Jane Adams was born in Tennessee, April 24, 1827. She was converted and baptized at the age of sixteen, and continued faithful till the last. It was her great joy to talk of the Saviour's soon coming. In the year 1846 she was married to Thomas Cooper, and to this union were born fifteen children. This mother in Israel fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her daughter, in Lazear, Colo., Nov. 27, 1912. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. M. Andress.
GORTON.— William Gorton was born May 24, 1859, in Horning, N. Y. He accepted this truth in 1885, in Detroit, Mich., and engaged in the sale of our publications. In 1891 he was married to Miss Florence Gridley. In 1901 the family moved from Grand Rapids, Mich., to Oregon, where they have since resided. The deceased was a patient sufferer, and fell asleep in the hope of meeting his Saviour at the first resurrection. His death occurred Nov. 12, 1912, at Taft, Oregon. Three sons and three daughters are left to mourn. Myrtle P. Lockwood.
CONNERS.— John Connors died at College View, Nebr., Dec. 14, 1912. He was born in Askeaton, Ireland, April 16, 1828, and came to this country when fourteen years of age. For some years he attended school in Quebec, Canada, and finished his education in the city of Ottawa. Later, he spent several years in Ottawa engaged in the lumber business. The deceased was married to Mary Rowe in 1863. To this union were born ten children, nine of whom are left to mourn. The family moved to South Dakota in 1879, and settled on a homestead near Parker, where they lived until three years ago. Our brother accepted present truth in 1880, and from that time until his death lived an earnest Christian life. J. W. Christian.
MILLER.— Mrs. Annie Miller was born Dec. 24, 1888, in Jamaica, British West Indies, and died at the Oakwood Sanitarium, Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 24, 1912. In the year 1904 the light of present truth came to her, and she joyfully accepted it. The same year she came to the United States, working in New York City for two years. In 1907 she attended the Oakwood Manual Training-school, and was graduated from the nurses' course Sept. 22, 1909. One year later she was married to J. C. Miller. They taught in a mission school for some time, and later engaged in tent work in Meridian, Miss., and in Memphis, Tenn. Our sister fell asleep in the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her companion is left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Elder N. B. King and the writer. G. E. Peters.
RAKESTRAW.— Eliza Schram Rakestraw, wife of Simion Rakestraw, was born near St. Catherines, Ontario, Oct. 10, 1842. She was converted about five years ago, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Waldron, Ill. Her aged companion, three daughters and two sons with their families, and one stepson are left to mourn. Sister Rakestraw will be greatly missed by the church as well as in the family circle. The writer spoke words of consolation from Luke 19:10. G. E. Langdon.
RANDALL.— Died at his home in Norwich, N. Y., Dec. 26, 1912, John A. Randall, on his ninety-third birthday. For many years he was elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Norwich, having accepted present truth in 1894 through the labors of Elder D. A. Ball. Like a tired warrior, he fell asleep to await the call of the Life-giver. His wife and three children survive. The writer, assisted by the Congregational minister, conducted the funeral services. B. M. Garton.
ST. JOHN.— James Irwin St. John was born in Ohio, Sept. 26, 1832, and died at Moneta, near Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 18, 1912. His early life was spent in Iowa. He served his country faithfully during the civil war, being a member of the Forty-seventh Iowa Infantry. Before the war he was married to Martha J. McMurry. In 1904 the family came to California. Of their seven children, three survive. During the last three years of his life, Brother St. John rejoiced in a knowledge of this blessed truth. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer. C. F. Marvin.
ROBERTS.— Malinda Sophia Hall was born July 24, 1844, near Little Orleans, Ind. At an early age she moved with her parents to Illinois, and later to Missouri. Oct. 16, 1862, she was united in marriage to Charles Roberts. For six years they made their home at Unionville, Mo., but in 1868 came to Nebraska, settling on a homestead near Bennett. After proving up their claim, they came to Lincoln, where they accepted the third angel's message. This was their first experience in Christian service. They became charter members of the Lincoln church, of whom only a few remain to witness for God. In 1892 they moved to College View, Nebr., where they have since made their home. Sister Roberts was a patient, earnest Christian, and found her delight in making others happy. Her aged companion and four daughters are left to mourn. J. W. Christian.
Homes Needed for Four Boys
A BROTHER whose wife recently died leaving four boys, aged from six to ten years, and a baby only a few weeks old, desires to find a place for the little ones in some good Seventh-day Adventist home or institution where they can have a Christian education and manual training. He is willing to pay for their support. Any one interested should communicate with Roy L. Benton, Farmington, N. Mex.
Publications Wanted
The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications sent post-paid:—
Periodicals for missionary purposes are desired by Mrs. G. H. Watson, Mitchell, S. Dak., Box 190.
James Harvey, 1729 Grove St., Oakland, Cal., requests denominational tracts and papers for use in missionary work.
Copies of Liberty, the Protestant Magazine, and other periodicals and tracts on present truth are requested by H. L. Plant, Sand Springs, Okla.
Children's papers and literature suitable for jail and mission work will be appreciated by Miss E. D. Van Rensselaer, 43 Wicopee St., Matteawan, N. Y.
Mrs. H. Heody, Montgomery City, Mo., will be glad to receive for free distribution tracts or papers containing the third angel's message. Just now she especially desires literature on the Eastern question.
Addresses Wanted
MRS. H. J. HAGEN, clerk of the Fargo (N. Dak.) church, desires the addresses of Frank and Edna Raize, Lovicy White, and Mrs. E. R. Kelsey. Please send this information to her at 1101 Fourth Ave. S., Fargo, N. Dak.
The Richmond church is anxious to get the address of Mrs. Phebe Waldo. If any one can give this or any information regarding this sister, it will be much appreciated. Address Dr. Olive P. Ingersoll, 210 E. Grace St., Richmond, Va.
