Washington Sanitarium Medical Missionary Training Class
NEARLY a year has passed since the Washington Sanitarium at Takoma Park was opened to receive patients. During the year the work has been greatly blessed. The Sanitarium has enjoyed a very good patronage for the first year.
God has given us a devoted class of young men and women who entered the Sanitarium training-school for the sole purpose of becoming more efficient in ministering to the needs of others, and thus better equipped for carrying the last message of mercy to the world. Those who are receiving training here stand ready to go wherever they may be sent.
While the course of training covers a period of three years, at any time during this period the General Conference Committee feels free to select and send out those who have given evidence of being capable and reliable home missionaries. A good home missionary is the only one that will make a good foreign missionary, for a foreign missionary is merely a home missionary in a foreign field. During the year two of our students were sent to China; for while they had not completed their course, they gave evidence of that faithfulness which will make their work a success in that field.
The medical missionary work is to be carried forward in the future with an earnestness that has not characterized it in the past,—not as something apart from the gospel ministry but in connection with it.
To the wise, intelligent, and well-trained medical missionary worker, doors will open, and access will be found to hearts. Many will be reached in this way who otherwise would never have had an opportunity to hear the gospel message.
The medical missionary training work, when properly conducted, will not take men from the ministry, but will place them in the field under the direction of our local and union conferences and the General Conference. There is but one commission given to the disciples of Christ, “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” “teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you.” This must be the burden of every worker. But combined with this work of education, these workers will lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
We are informed that “from our sanitariums trained workers are to go forth into places where the truth has never been proclaimed, and do missionary work for the Master, claiming the promise, ‘Lo I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.’”
Sanitarium workers have the satisfaction of knowing that while they are
Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
W. A. GEORGE, M. D. - - - Chairman
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - - Secretary
Current Mention
— In a rear-end collision near Melbourne, Australia, April 19, forty-one persons were killed, and sixty injured. The wreckage took fire and was almost entirely consumed.
— Governor Hughes has decided to call an extra session of the New York legislature. It is thought the bill against race-track gambling will be one of the principal measures for consideration, and the friends of the measure are quite hopeful of its passage.
— The Belgian Chamber of Deputies has defeated the Kongo propositions which sought to secure the direct expression of the people at the coming elections. This will delay action on the bill before the chamber which favors the annexation of the Kongo Independent State.
— Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, who, on account of failing health, resigned the office of premier of Great Britain on April 5, died at his home April 22. As Liberal leader he had held the office of prime minister only since December, 1905, but was greatly beloved by the common people; and his successor in office, Mr. H. H. Asquith, K. C., says no man “has ever laid down the highest office under the crown more universally and deservedly beloved.”
— A storm which developed many tornadoes covered a wide range in the South, April 24. It swept across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia, killing about five hundred people, injuring fatally one hundred more, besides painfully injuring hundreds of others, and doing property damage that is estimated at millions of dollars. Some small towns were practically obliterated. Mississippi seems to have suffered the most.
— After public hearings on different bills to prohibit the sale of liquor in the District of Columbia, the District Commissioners have recommended to the Senate legislation that will, if enacted, result in closing more than two hundred of the five hundred twenty-two saloons in Washington. They recommend among other things that the license fee be raised from $800 to $1,600, that the number of saloons be limited to one for every one thousand persons, and that no license be granted except on consent of all property owners and residents not only of the square in which the saloon is located, but also of the four squares fronting that square.
— The worst snow-storm ever known in Great Britain at this season of the year occurred in England and Scotland April 23, 24. In the eastern part of the island snow fell to the depth of fifteen inches, an unusual occurrence at any time of the year. Railroad traffic was delayed, and much damage to crops is feared. The American line steamship “St. Paul,” which left Southampton on her regular voyage in a snow-storm on the twenty-fifth, ran into and sank the British cruiser “Gladiator” off the Isle of Wight. None of the liner’s passengers were injured, but three of the cruiser’s crew are known to be dead, and a few are still missing.
— Five Japanese cruisers and several destroyers are about to visit Amoy, Foo Chow, Canton, and other southern Chinese ports. Their purpose is supposed to be to stop the boycott against Japanese goods.
— Korea is waking up to the necessity of protecting its remaining forests, and replanting denuded tracts on important watersheds. Japan is furnishing the inspiration which will produce the change from the old order of things to the new. A school for training Korean foresters has already been put in operation.
— In the war upon anarchists, two Chicago judges have revoked the naturalization papers of one hundred fifty-four foreigners; fifty-five were suspected of having anarchistic affiliations, and the other ninety-nine had failed to take an oath that they were not connected with any society seeking the overthrow of the government. In this connection it is interesting to note that the United States assistant attorneys are having a series of conferences with the officials of the Department of Justice respecting naturalization. The purpose of these conferences is to secure uniformity in the construction of the law, and in all matters pertaining to naturalization cases brought to the attention of the authorities.
— The attitude of the American Federation of Labor in seeking to defeat the election of every officer antagonistic to organized labor, was indorsed at a mass-meeting in Washington, April 19, by Senator Dick, of Ohio. Six Representatives also made speeches indorsing the following demands of the Federation upon Congress: “1. To amend the Sherman anti-trust law so that it will not include labor unions. 2. To adopt a bill to regulate and limit the issuance of injunctions. 3. That a general employers’ liability bill be adopted. 4. By an amendment, to extend the application of the eight-hour law to all government employees, and those employed upon work for the government, whether contractors or subcontractors.” President Gompers says: “The representatives of the American Federation of Labor propose to question every candidate for Congress, every man who is a candidate for a legislative or executive office, be it President of the United States, as to his attitude, and the votes of the labor unions of the country shall be cast for those who evince friendliness to the measures.” On the same day the Citizens’ Industrial Association of America transmitted to the presiding officers of both houses of Congress a protest against the “insistent ‘demand’ by the managers of the American Federation of Labor, that your honorable body pass measures of class legislation intended to favor members of organized labor,” and called attention to the things mentioned above. The petition concludes with a prayer that Congress “decline to enact into law any measure intended to benefit the few at the expense of the many, or any law under which certain favored citizens may, under the shelter of that law, oppress others, prevent men from working, or from transacting business, or which will operate in any manner to restrain trade and commerce, or circumscribe the constitutional rights and liberties of the people.”
Findings
THE Washington Sanitarium, at Walla Walla, Wash., has called Dr. Willis Warner to connect with that institution. Dr. Warner for the past year has been located at Moline, Ill., but on account of the urgent call for help at Walla Walla, he has gone there to take charge of the sanitarium.
Dr. W. E. Bliss, who has for the past year been connected with the Wisconsin Sanitarium at Madison, has lately accepted a position in the New England Sanitarium, Melrose, Mass. He passed through Washington a short time ago, visiting the various institutions here and his many friends. We wish the doctor success in his new field of labor.
The following interesting items come from Dr. Geo. Thomason, of Plumstead, South Africa: “During the first year of the little sanitarium at Plumstead we had a gain of over £400. We have put up an addition to the main building and a four-room cottage. We have excellent bath-room facilities and a nice little operating room, and the building is well but plainly furnished throughout. We seldom have a vacant room for more than a few hours, or at most a few days. During the past few weeks we have had more patients under treatment than at any time since we started. During the past year, owing to the financial depression, we have had to make discounts more frequently, but in spite of this our report shows a gain of over £60, and charity work to the amount of £500. We feel indeed grateful for this, and it gives us renewed courage to believe that no matter how strenuous the times, if we humbly seek to do the work to which God has called us, he will see to it that we do not lack any necessary thing. Mr. and Mrs. Baumann have opened up medical missionary work in Durban, Natal. They are getting nicely started, and will be able to do an excellent work in that center. I believe in a little while there will be a call in that city for one of our physicians. Brother and Sister Armer, who are located at Maritzberg, have been carrying on a very successful medical missionary enterprise in that city for the past five years. They are calling loudly for similar work to be started in Port Elizabeth. A physician could do well in connection with each of these little establishments, provided he develops an outside practise, which he could easily do.”
The Law Page from the Special Watchman
THOSE who have seen the recent special issue of the Watchman, entitled, “The Morning Cometh,” have noted the beautiful page which presents the law of God beneath a three-color cut of Mt. Sinai and the camp of Israel, with appropriate texts and a quotation from the Rev. George Elliot in the margins.
The publishers of the Watchman have reprinted this page on heavy paper, suitable size for framing, in answer to numerous requests from those who desire to place it on the walls of their homes. Neatly framed and properly hung, this attractive page will serve to call attention to the principles of God’s law, and may often open the way for conversation along lines of scriptural truth. It will also be a means of helping young and old to become familiar with the precepts of God.
The publishers have already received numerous orders, some of which are from agents who are handling large quantities. Sample copies, 10 cents each; 5 or more copies to one address, each 5 cents. Orders may be sent through the tract society, or direct to the Watchman, Nashville, Tenn.
Business Notices
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Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—
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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
FOR SALE.—Gladiolus Bulbs, blooming size, 12 cents dozen; larger, 18 cents dozen; extra large, 25 cents dozen, mixed colors. Single Hyacinths or Tube Roses, 3 cents a bulb; Tulips, 3 cents a bulb; Narcissus and Jonquils, 2 cents a bulb. Lists free. Oxford Floral Co., Oxford, N. Y.
FOR SALE.—7-room cottage. Bath-room and water in house. Two blocks from interurban depot. Good well. Lot 4 x 8 rods; 4 cherry, 2 pear, 2 plum, and 2 apple-trees; grapes, currants, and gooseberries. Barn, woodshed, and chicken-house. Price, $1,300. Address Melvin Knight, P. B. 117, Berrien Springs, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful Vegetable Oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: gal. can, $1; 5-gal. can, $4. Also pure virgin Olive-oil: gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrena, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 25 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
WANTED.—A copy of “Sketches from the Life of Paul,” by Mrs. E. G. White. Any one wishing to sell, please notify Miss Martha Wade, 22 Upper Mountain Ave., Montclair, N. J.
WANTED.—A middle-aged sister to live with us, as companion to me and to help my mother with her work, one who could read and write for us. I am an invalid. For terms address Miss Sarah Drummond, Butler, Mo.
WANTED.—A practical brick and tile maker, Sabbath-keeper, to take interest in plant, or work for wages; good place for the right man. Church and school privileges. Address Hazel Brick and Tile Works, Hazel, Ky.
WANTED.—An able and faithful farm hand for the season or the year. One preferred who has had experience in raising and making sorghum. A Sabbath-keeper also preferred. Address J. C. Kraushaar, R. F. D. 1, Alden, Minn.
FOR SALE.—Finest Maple Sirup and Sugar, Comb Honey, Cooking Oil. Write for prices. New Dates, $2.85 box. New Figs, 10 cents pound. Our B. Gluten and Honest Graham Flours please. Send for lists. New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; Olive-oil, $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7; Vegetable Cooking Oil, 10 pounds, $1.10; 60 pounds, $6. Cash with order. All absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—Practically new house and barn; two blocks from business part of town; three blocks from church and church-school. Also good rural grocery business. Well adapted to Sabbath-keeper. Address F. E. Thomas, 208 Warren Ave., Charlotte, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Ripe olives, freight prepaid to any part of the United States (except northwestern and south Atlantic States) at 67, 82, and 92 cents a gal., in 5-gal. cans, with directions for keeping. New California honey, sage and orange, 7 cents, cash. W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.
ROYAL PEANUT BUTTER is all that we claim for it. Made only from No. 1 Spanish peanuts, carefully selected, and everything objectionable removed. Southern California Extracted Honey in convenient packages. Write for prices. Address Cleveland Health Food Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
FOR SALE.—Strawberry plants by the hundred. Warfields, 30 cents; Senator Dunlap, 35 cents; Bederwood, 35 cents; Pride of Michigan, 60 cents; Sample, 40 cents; Parsons's Beauty, 45 cents. One dollar for 500 Warfields. Send for free catalogue. Geo. Jorgensen & Son, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.
FOR SALE.—Beautiful Imported Bible Cardboard Mottoes; all have flowers with silver letters. Cord furnished to hang mottoes with. Special for 60 days; 5 for 50 cents; 12, $1; 25, $1.75; 50, $3; 100, $5. More you buy, the cheaper they are. All sent by mail. Address Hampton Art Company, Hampton, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; crate of 8 one-gal. cans, 80 cents a gal.; 64 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. shipped direct from factory at Louisville, Ky. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Box 442, Louisville, Ky.
A Call from the South
We have a good new church building here at Decatur, Ark., and a membership of twenty, but most of them are children and women. There are but two men in the church, and one of them is away nearly all the time. We had a good church-school this winter. Now we desire that some of our people who want to come South shall give us a call, those who have a missionary spirit and are coming for the good of the cause. This is in the fruit belt of Arkansas, and there is plenty of good land for sale, good water, no malaria, and good openings for missionary work.
For further information write to J. M. Collins, Decatur, Ark., or V. B. Watts, Gentry, Ark.
Union College Summer School
UNION College, with the co-operation of the Central and Northern union conferences, has decided to establish a permanent summer school, whose objects are to train church-school teachers, to help students prepare for college, and to give opportunity to review studies or make up work. The managing board consists of C. C. Lewis, president of Union College; B. E. Huffman, Educational Secretary of the Central Union Conference; C. L. Benson, Educational Secretary of the Northern Union Conference; and Miss Sarah E. Peck, Director of the Normal Department of Union College. The first session of the school will be held at Union College, June 23 to August 4, 1908. The expenses are two dollars a week for board, room, heat, light, bath, and laundry, with a tuition of six dollars for the term. By arrangement with the Central Union Conference this tuition will be remitted to all accredited teachers. The announcement, containing full description of courses of study, is now ready, and will be sent to all desiring it. Students should enrol before June 15. All correspondence should be addressed to Union College Summer School, College View, Neb.
Notice!
By W. W. Steward
THE first annual session of the Southern Idaho Conference will be held on the camp-ground at Caldwell, Idaho, May 13-20, 1908, for the election of officers, the transaction of business, and such other matters as may come before the conference. The churches in the conference will please make a note of this, and elect delegates to this conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and one delegate for each ten members.
The matter of tent rent will be as usual, 10 x 12 foot tents, $2; 12 x 14 foot, $2.50. Pasture will be provided for those who may desire to come by team, and such other accommodations will be furnished on the ground as are usually required at such gatherings.
Besides our local talent we expect help from abroad. The children and young people will be given special attention. We hope all our brethren and sisters will be able to attend this meeting. Let none fail to come who can reasonably be present. We shall need much wisdom, counsel, and consecration to lay broad plans for the advancement of God's work. Come to this feast of tabernacles, bringing the Spirit of the Lord with you.
W. W. STEWARD, President.
Publications Wanted
The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid :—
I. T. Reynolds, Pineville, La., Signs, Watchman, and Liberty
Mrs. Anna Hall, 1638 Dandridge Pike, Knoxville, Tenn., periodicals and tracts.
C. R. Magoon, 257 Palace St., Aurora, Ill., Signs, Watchman, and other periodicals.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1908
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
West Pennsylvania, Oil City ... June 18-28
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Southern Idaho, Caldwell ........ May 13-20
Western Washington, Seattle .... May 21-30
Western Oregon, St. Johns, May 28 to June 7
Upper Columbia ................. June 4-14
Montana, Great Falls ........... June 18-28
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.
Obituaries
GODDARD.—Died March 5, 1908, Myrtle Belle Goddard, infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Lige Goddard, of Holyoke, Colo. She was brought to Chase, Neb., for interment, where the funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder F. B. Garton.
H. A. JENKINS.
MCHENRY.—Died at the home of her parents at Hinsdale, N. Y., Feb. 13, 1908, Vesta Margaret, daughter of Brother and Sister C. C. McHenry. Vesta was an exceptionally attractive child, the light of the family, and seemed to live to be loved. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
H. W. CARR.
RACE.—Died at St. Paul, Minn., March 12, 1908, of paralysis, Thomas Race, aged 51 years, 2 months, and 23 days. One daughter, the only relative in America, survives him. A large circle of friends were present at the funeral service, after which our brother was laid to rest in the Oakland Cemetery.
F. A. DETAMORE.
GRIFFIN.—Died at Portland, Maine, March 3, 1908, Charles Henry Griffin, aged 66 years and 9 months. Brother Griffin accepted the message about twenty-five years ago. A wife and three children mourn the loss of a kind father and faithful husband. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
JOHN WILSON.
DODGE.—Died in Madison, Wis., March 8, 1908, Mrs. Annette E. Dodge, aged 87 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Twenty years ago Sister Dodge accepted the message, and remained a faithful and active member until her death. Three sons and two daughters survive her. Funeral service was conducted by Elder J. B. Scott, assisted by the writer.
R. T. DOWSETT.
LONG.—Died in the insane hospital at Watertown, Ill., Jan. 18, 1908, Mrs. Effie Long, aged 37 years, 7 months, and 3 days. She was baptized into the St. Paul church thirteen years ago, and remained a faithful member. Her husband, three children, her parents, four brothers, and two sisters live to mourn. Memorial service was held in St. Paul, Sabbath, February 22.
F. A. DETAMORE.
DAVIS.—Died at Weir City, Kan., March 12, 1908, Mrs. Lucinda Davis. She was born Oct. 20, 1825, and united with the Baptist Church at the age of thirteen. In 1885 she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, which have since been the joy of her life. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. H. Leyburn, of the Calvary Baptist church, assisted by the writer and Elder Taylor of the M. E. church.
W. V. DAVIS.
ERBST.—Died at St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 22, 1908, of apoplexy, Wm. Erbst, aged 58 years and 7 days. With his wife he accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths a year ago. He had expressed his desire to unite with the church soon. He was taken with his last illness Sabbath morning, and died the same evening, having been unconscious most of the day. Funeral services were held in St. Paul, after which the remains were taken to Stillwater for burial.
F. A. DETAMORE.
HIBBEN.—Died Feb. 27, 1908, at the age of 24 years, 8 months, and 3 days, Albion Dale Hibben, son of Wm. T. and Alma J. Hibben. It can be said of him that from a child he had known the Holy Scriptures. At the age of twelve he was baptized by Elder L. D. Santee and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ottawa, Ill. His life has been consistent with his profession. His father, mother, two sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn his untimely death. A short discourse was given upon the Christian's hope, the services being held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sheridan.
WM. COVERT.
CUMMINGS.—Died at College View, Neb., March 5, 1908, of Bright's disease, Martha VanDoran Cummings, aged 67 years, 11 months, 24 days. She accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith when a girl, and was a devoted Christian and earnest in the faith until the time of her death.
E. T. RUSSELL.
ALCHIN.—Died at his home in Bushnell, Montcalm Co., Mich., March 4, 1908, Stephen Alchin, aged 78 years, 11 months, and 22 days. He fell from a load of hay, striking his head on the ground and breaking his neck. Brother Alchin accepted the Adventist faith forty-two years ago, and was the elder of the church in Bushnell. His loss is mourned by a large circle of relatives and friends. The funeral service was held at the Bushnell church, March 7, conducted by the writer.
J. M. WILBUR.
STIMPSON.—Died at his home in Stewardson, Ill., March 27, 1908, Hiland Stimpson, aged 75 years, 4 months, and 8 days. Brother Stimpson began a Christian life in 1870, under the labors of Elders T. M. Steward and R. F. Andrews. During the last six years he has been almost totally blind. He leaves a wife, one son, and one daughter. The funeral service was held in the M. E. church at Gibson City, Ill., his former home, the writer speaking from Rev. 22:12.
C. H. BLISS.
BOOTH.—Died at Farnham, Quebec, March 9, 1908, of meningitis, Jessie Rosepha Booth, née Brown, aged 21 years, 10 months, and 21 days. She accepted her Saviour early in life, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church of South Stukely, Quebec, and remained true to the faith until death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-14. On March 29, just twenty days after the death of her mother, little Constance, the only child of Brother and Sister Booth, died of pneumonia. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing friends from Jer. 31:15-17.
GEO. H. SKINNER.
WETMORE.—Died at her home near Port Allegany, Pa., Feb. 13, 1908, of pneumonia, Mrs. Charlotte Wetmore, aged 75 years, 9 months, and 5 days. Her husband, Stuman S. Wetmore, died Feb. 2, 1908. Grandma fell asleep with a firm faith in the soon-coming Saviour. She had been a Sabbath-keeper for about fifty years. Her exemplary Christian life endeared her to all who knew her. She leaves three daughters, three sons, twenty grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral was largely attended, and words of comfort were spoken by Elder C. F. McVagh, from Ps. 17:15.
FRED L. WETMORE.
MARTIN.—Died in Woodland, Cal., March 6, 1908, of blood anemia and disease of the heart, Mrs. Mary E. Martin, wife of Geo. C. Martin, at the age of 64 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Sister Martin embraced the advent faith in 1873, and has ever since been a devoted member of that church. She was the mother of five children, four of whom, with her husband, survive her. Sister Martin was a devoted wife, an ideal mother, and an earnest, aggressive Christian worker. The funeral service was attended by many more of her neighbors and acquaintances than the church building could accommodate.
GEO. W. RINE.
ALLEN.—Died at College Place, Wash., March 16, 1908, of pneumonia, after an illness of only two days, Sister Adelia Allen, wife of James T. Allen, in her seventy-fourth year. Sister Allen was first married to William Dobson, who lost his life in a sinking boat in the Mississippi River. To this union was born one son. In 1862 she was married to James Allen of Wisconsin. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom, with their aged father, mourn their loss. The Bible was our sister's daily companion and hourly meditation. Her last words to her family were, “Make sure work for the kingdom.” Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders W. B. White and A. J. Breed.
G. E. LANGDON.
YOULL.—Died at the home of his son, at Butte, Neb., Feb. 5, 1908, Brother James Youll, aged eighty-four years. He had been ailing for a number of months, but was confined to his bed only three days. Four children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder Hensel.
MRS. M. M. BILL.
KRUM.—Died at her home in Reading, Pa., March 13, 1908, Mary Ann Krum, aged 68 years, 1 month, and 2 days. Three sons and one daughter are left to mourn their loss. In her last months she gave evidence of her acceptance with God, much of her time being spent in prayer. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
W. H. HECKMAN.
LEECH.—Died at Sheridan, Wyo., March 20, 1908, of tuberculosis, Hattie M. Leech, aged 54 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Sister Leech was brought up as an Adventist, and when quite young gave her heart to God, and was baptized. All through her life she has loved the truth; she died with a bright hope of soon seeing Jesus. Her husband, three children, three sisters, and a host of friends are left to mourn.
J. C. FOSTER.
GREENE.—Died at Wadena, Minn., March 14, 1908, of cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Lucinda Greene. She was born in Rock County, Wis., May 8, 1846, and was married to Defares Greene, Jan. 24, 1867. To them were born eight children, of whom five are living. She sleeps in Jesus, with a bright hope of eternal life. In all her suffering she manifested patience and resignation to the will of Him who doeth all things well.
ANDREW MEAD.
MOORE.—Died at Springfield, Ohio, March 29, 1908, of a complication of chronic diseases, Daisy Hellena Moore, née Wightman, aged 34 years and 4 months. Sister Moore bore her afflictions with patience. She leaves a husband, one son, an aged mother, two brothers, and many friends, to mourn their loss. We believe she sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder F. M. Fairchild.
J. G. WOOD.
BLODGETT.—Died at Fort Calhoun, Neb., March 12, 1908, of pneumonia, Sarah T. Blodgett, née Olsen, aged 62 years, 3 months, and 26 days. In 1881 Sister Blodgett and her husband accepted present truth. She was the mother of five children, four of whom are still living,—one, Mrs. L. V. Finister in Hobart, Tasmania; another, Mrs. O. O. Fortner, in Cape Town, South Africa. While her husband and children mourn their loss, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. She died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour.
C. H. MILLER.
CAMPBELL.—Died at the home of her son, near Utica, Mo., March 22, 1908, Mrs. Mary R. Campbell, aged 82 years and 8 months. Three sons and two daughters survive to mourn the loss of a true mother in Israel. Sister Campbell was born in Claridon, Ohio, July 21, 1825. About thirteen years ago she heard and accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Willow Springs, Mo., remaining true and faithful till death. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13.
F. P. MCCLELLAN.
POND.—Died at St. Helena, Cal., March 28, 1908, of acute Bright's disease, J. W. Pond, of Morgan Hill, Cal., aged nearly seventy-one years. His wife heard and accepted present truth under the labors of Elder T. J. Butler at Antioch, Ohio, in 1876. He was a member of the Disciple Church, and absorbed in worldly business. Last June he attended a Seventh-day Adventist camp-meeting at St. Helena, at which time he surrendered all to the Lord, and had a marvelous conversion. He united with the Morgan Hill church, and was faithful unto death. His widow and six children, besides other friends, mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. L. Taylor.
H. W. COTTRELL.
The Annual Committee Council
By Editor
As we go to press, the council has not finished its work. Problems of mission finance, of institutional development at home and abroad, of the extension of the work in scores of lands, of the growing Educational, Medical, and Young People's departments, of arrangements for the year's meetings and the next General Conference, have kept the council engaged from early morning till late at night. Again and again have we been impressed anew with the rapid development of this cause. The interests of all the fields, and all the departments of work, are so interwoven and so interdependent that these annual committee councils are necessary and most profitable factors in hastening onward the world-wide work. Never was there a fuller measure of the spirit of love and courage manifested in a council.
We have received, too late for insertion in this week's paper, notice that the annual session of the Southern New England Conference will be held at Hartford, Conn., May 12-17 inclusive. Full particulars will be given in the next paper.
Ordination at the Foreign Mission Seminary
After the morning sermon by Elder L. R. Conradi at the Foreign Mission Seminary last Sabbath, Brethren E. R. Palmer and M. E. Kern were ordained to the work of the gospel ministry. The prayer was offered by Elder O. A. Olsen, the charge was given by Elder A. G. Daniells, and the welcome to the ministry was extended by Elder G. A. Irwin. These brethren have given abundant evidence of their fitness for the work to which they have now been set apart, and by the manifest presence of his Holy Spirit the Lord of the harvest set the seal of his approval upon their ordination, and gave evidence of their acceptance as laborers together with him.
Book Work Institute at Mount Vernon
ELDERS E. R. Palmer and Morris Lukens left Washington, Sunday evening, to attend an institute in the interests of the book work, to be held at Mount Vernon, Ohio.
West Indian Union Matters
The president of the West Indian Union Conference, Elder U. Bender, came in from Jamaica last week to lay before the council matters in connection with the union school in Jamaica, and the proposed transfer of the publishing work from Trinidad to Colon.
Arguments on Pending Sunday Bills Printed
ALL the arguments recently made before the United States Senate Committee relating to the pending Sunday bills, together with other papers submitted by those who did not have time to speak, have now been printed as a Senate Document, making a pamphlet of forty-two pages.
Senate Committee Favors Sunday Bill
At its meeting on Friday, April 24, the Senate Committee on the District of Columbia ordered a favorable report to be made to the Senate on a Sunday bill drawn by Senator Johnston, of Alabama, as a substitute for the two other Sunday observance bills introduced by him. This bill requires a general observance of Sunday, with certain exceptions, and prohibits sports and amusements. An exemption clause provides that persons who are members of a religious society which observes as a sabbath any other day in the week than Sunday, shall not be liable to the penalties prescribed in the act, if they observe one day in each week as a sabbath, as provided in the bill. This whole matter will be more fully dealt with in next week’s REVIEW.
The Current Issue of Liberty
The current issue of Liberty, the number for the second quarter of 1908 which is now ready for circulation, maintains the high standard set by previous numbers both in quality of the matter and in its attractive features. Its leading articles are Garrison's Plea for Religious Liberty in 1848, Another Memorial to Congress Concerning Religious Legislation, An Argument before a United States Senate Committee against Pending Sunday Bills, and An Address on Prohibition. In addition to these there is a large variety of matter, both editorial and contributed, dealing with the different phases of the vital issue of religious liberty. This number is well illustrated, including a full-page group of the Senators in the present Congress and a full-page group of the Diplomatic Corps in Washington. These two pictures alone ought to make the magazine sell at sight. Orders for nearly ten thousand copies of this number of Liberty were received before it went to press, and the prospect is excellent for a very large edition. Orders for any quantity can now be filled promptly.
One of the Little Ones
Under date of April 16, Sister E. T. Nowlen, secretary of the Central American Conference, wrote from Belize, British Honduras:—
My precious little Marjorie fell asleep in Jesus this morning, after an attack of fever. Mr. Nowlen and Elder Cardey were both away in Guatemala. O, how I need your prayers!
We know these stricken parents will have the prayers of all in this sad loss, as they are battling for the truth in a dark and unhealthful region. The message came during the General Conference Committee Council, and a resolution of sympathy was sent on to Brother and Sister Nowlen. Marjorie, their only child, save two by adoption, was at the recent camp-meeting in the Bay Islands, a bright, happy little girl of seven or eight, who loved her Saviour. We thank God for the presence of the children in the mission fields, and we count little Marjorie as among that faithful band of missionaries who have fallen in the work of carrying this message to all the world. May God comfort the father and mother. We must continually give of our means to carry the message to other lands; but what are money gifts compared with the price that must be paid in lives laid down in service?
