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News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— A recent invention is the bulletless gun. It shoots a gas which temporarily blinds and chokes the victim. The gun, which resembles a double-action revolver, holds five cartridges. The weapon has been adopted for use in the United States Secret Service.

— An ingenious housekeeper tells an exchange that an easy way to knead dough is to run it through a meat-chopper, with which nearly all households are supplied. “If a stiff biscuit dough is run through this three or four times,” she says, “it is well worked.”

— On November 16, Pres.-elect Woodrow Wilson sailed for Bermuda. He plans to spend a month on the island, and before leaving New York announced that an extra session of Congress would be called not later than April 15, for the consideration of tariff revision.

— Lee McClung, treasurer of the United States, resigned from the government service last week. His resignation was accepted by the President, to take effect upon the qualification of his successor. Carmi Thompson, of Ohio, now secretary to the President, will be appointed to the vacancy.

— The strike situation in West Virginia is still serious. Though martial law is in effect and several battalions of militia on duty at Cabin Creek, a condition bordering on anarchy is said to exist in the Kanawha strike zone. Hundreds of armed miners are in complete control of a number of isolated districts, recognizing no law except that of force.

— The Russian naval court has sentenced 17 sailors to death and 106 to imprisonment at hard labor for from four to eight years for instigating mutinies in the Russian fleet.

— A light metal shield, claimed to be capable of rendering infantry practically invulnerable against rifle bullets, is said to have been invented by a German engineer named Schaumann.

— Twenty-eight persons were injured, one fatally, in a wreck on the Frisco Railroad near Sinton, Tex., a few days ago, when an engine, baggage-car, smoker, and day-coach jumped the track.

— Jose Canalejas y Mendes, the prime minister of Spain, who has been regarded as one of the greatest statesmen of the present day, was shot and instantly killed in Madrid, November 12, by a young anarchist named Manuel Pardinas.

— Eighteen persons are dead, and twenty-eight injured, some seriously, as the result of a collision that occurred near Indianapolis, Ind., on November 14, between a freight- and a passenger-train on the Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton Railroad.

— Several sailing vessels with refugees from various parts of the coast were wrecked in a great storm on Monday night of last week, says a Constantinople despatch to the Chronicle (London). One vessel foundered off Haidarpasha, on the Asiatic coast, with a loss of more than 200 lives. The few survivors tell terrible stories of hardships suffered before the wreck. Many died of hunger and thirst, and their bodies were thrown overboard.

— An understanding whereby a modus vivendi will be established between the United States and Russia to prevent a complete rupture of commercial relations on January 1 next, when the American abrogation of the commercial treaty of 1832 becomes effective, has been reached by Secretary of State Knox and Russian Ambassador Bakhmeteff. The exact details of the understanding have not been made public, but it is said that an adjustment has been made which will prove satisfactory to both countries.

— There are reported to be more than 1,000 cases of cholera daily in and around Constantinople, and the death-rate has reached fifty per cent. The authorities are powerless to cope with the situation. At Derkos Lake, the chief source of Constantinople’s water-supply, there was a guard of soldiers. Twelve of these died and fifteen others were stricken with cholera in one night. There is great fear that the whole watershed will be contaminated, involving Constantinople in the gravest danger.

— A heavy movement of Chinese troops is in progress toward Mongolia, which Russia is accused of having undertaken to seize. A delegation of Mongolian dignitaries, who came to Peking recently to repudiate the declaration of independence, issued some time ago at the Mongolian town of Urga, on the ground that its authors were in the pay of Russia, formally requested the assistance of China in expelling the Russian troops that have of late made their appearance on Mongolian territory near the border. It is believed that hostilities between Russia and China are imminent.

— It is reported that the Japanese government, foiled in its first attempt to procure a basis for naval operations on the eastern shore of the Pacific Ocean by purchase of land for a coaling station on Magdalena Bay, Lower California, has been, for two months, busy with secret negotiations looking to the purchase of 500 acres of land on the shores of Manzanillo Harbor, the most important port of Mexico’s Pacific mainland coast.

— Affairs in Morocco still continue serious, although the party that is under siege in the city of Morocco has been relieved by a French force. This force has found the country in such a condition, however, that it is fearful of its own position, and reenforcements are now on the way to it. Morocco is far from an easy conquest now that the French have a free hand, and bids fair to become to France what Tripoli is to Italy.

— The following report comes from Kingston, Jamaica, under date of November 17: Although the terrific storm that has prevailed over the islands since last Friday has in a measure abated, rain continues to fall in torrents. Telegraph and telephone communication is completely disorganized. There has been considerable damage on the north side of the island, mainly to planters. The railroad companies are also heavy losers from numerous washouts.

Special Courses for Christian Workers

THE Washington Foreign Mission Seminary has arranged for a special course for ministers and Bible workers to be held Feb. 19 to May 13, 1913. Work is offered in advanced Bible study, history, homiletics, elementary nursing, public speaking, New Testament Greek, Bible work, English, and music.

Aside from the excellent opportunities offered by the regular Seminary faculty along the lines of evangelical training, the president of the General Conference, and other General Conference men, will conduct a line of work especially adapted to those who have had some experience in the field, and who perhaps have attended one of the ministerial institutes.

Coming, as it does, just before the next session of the General Conference, this course offers a fine opportunity to young workers for a few weeks of systematic self-improvement, and to obtain the help and inspiration of this great gathering of the advent people from all parts of the world. For full information, address M. E. Kern, Takoma Park, D. C.

Obituaries

Finch.— Died at Springville, Tenn., Nov. 3, 1912, Lucile Finch, little daughter of Brother and Sister J. W. Finch, aged 3 years, 6 months, and 6 days. She was a dear little girl, and will be sadly missed in the home, but we hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. The writer conducted the funeral service. W. R. Elliott.

Boyd.— Eliza Boyd was born at Bath, Canada, Jan. 3, 1833, and died Sept. 22, 1912. She was a faithful and earnest Christian, a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about forty-four years. She leaves her husband and one son. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 5:4. B. Hagle.

Flora.— Mrs. Emma Flora, wife of Columbus Flora, of Rockbridge, Mo., died Sept. 11, 1912, at the age of 74 years. Mother embraced this truth in 1873, under the labors of Brother Madison. She was a firm believer until her death. Carrie Flora Baker.

Redmand.— Frances M. Redmand was born July 27, 1892, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 12, 1912, aged 20 years and 25 days. She was an earnest Christian, and always exerted an influence for the right among her companions. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. S. Booth. J. W. Adams.

Brigham.— Mrs. Nannie Evalyn Brigham was born April 27, 1856, and died Oct. 21, 1912, at the age of 56 years, 5 months, and 24 days. She accepted present truth years ago, under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore, and united with the Springville (Tenn.) Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she has ever since been a faithful member. Her companion and seven children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. W. R. Elliott.

Jordan.— Myron Eugene Jordan was born in Lodi, Wis., Jan. 6, 1868, and died at Algona, Iowa, Oct. 20, 1912. At the age of twenty-one the deceased settled in Kossuth County, Iowa, and later located on a farm near Ringsted. He was united in marriage to L. Blanche Youngman May 24, 1900. For the last ten years of his life Brother Jordan was a constant sufferer, but he was always patient and cheerful, and spent much time repeating the promises of God. His companion, one child, one brother, and two sisters mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. The funeral was conducted by the writer. George R. E. McNay.

Barrett.— A. Judson Barrett was born in Ridgeway, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1833, and died in Edmore, Mich., Oct. 17, 1912. He was married to Eliza Dilree June 6, 1852, who, with three daughters, is left to mourn. One brother and one sister also survive. The deceased faithfully served his country during the civil war. He was a member of the Edmore Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, having accepted present truth under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Reverend Traver (Methodist) and Reverend Gray (Congregationalist). Texts: Job 14:14; 2 Cor. 9:15. Roscoe U. Garrett.

Cross.— Merrill Niles Cross was born in Sutton, province of Quebec, Dec. 11, 1842, and died at South Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 21, 1912. At the age of eighteen he accepted present truth at Sutton, under the labors of Elders Hutchens, Sperry, and D. T. Bourdeau. Forty-eight years ago he moved to Bordoville, Enosburg Township, Vermont, and was made treasurer of the Vermont Conference. In 1877 he removed to Battle Creek, Mich., soon connecting with the State school for the blind at Lansing, Mich., as one of the instructors, which position he held for years. For seven years he was manager of the Battle Creek College broom-shop. At this time the South Lancaster Academy was in need of some one to develop the broom-shop industry, so Brother Cross was invited to come to South Lancaster, and was manager of this industry until last July, when his health completely failed. He had been suffering with creeping paralysis for five years, and it was a wonder to many how he bore up so cheerfully under his great affliction. He lived a quiet, consistent Christian life, and association with him has inspired many young men to higher Christian life and active connection with this closing work. He is survived by a wife, two sons, and two daughters, who mourn, but not as those who have no hope. On account of a contagious epidemic pervading South Lancaster, the funeral was restricted to a few relatives and friends, and was held at the family home. Remarks were made by Elders W. B. White and F. C. Gilbert, and the writer. P. F. Bicknell.

Potter.— Our beloved brother, Allen Potter, departed this life Oct. 20, 1912, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 8 days. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church about forty-eight years ago, and fell asleep in Jesus. We believe that he will have a part in the first resurrection. His wife, one son, one brother, three sisters, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. Byron Hagle.

Ketchum.— After an illness of about five months, Fannie Ketchum died at the home of her parents in Healdsburg, Cal. Had she lived until the twenty-fourth of November, she would have been thirty-five years of age. The deceased was born in Salinas, Monterey Co., Cal., and came to Healdsburg with her parents about thirty years ago. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a young woman of most estimable character. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. H. Hinchey.

Wilson.— Rosa Amy Wilson was born at Milton, Oregon, May 30, 1880. In 1897 she was married to Francis Marion Wilson. Her death occurred Oct. 3, 1912, resulting from injuries received in an automobile accident. At the age of fifteen she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Willamina, Oregon. Three sons, her mother, and one brother are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from John 11:20-27. T. H. Starbuck.

Delware.— Catherine Sinder was born in Germany seventy-five years ago. She came to the United States and was married to S. Delware in 1854. For forty years the family resided in Oconto, Wis. The deceased was the mother of eighteen children, eight of whom survive her. Eight years ago she embraced present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Lena, Wis. She fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her son in Marinette, Wis., Oct. 29, 1912. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 14:1-3. E. E. Trowbridge.

Forsythe.— Dean Rudeo Forsythe was born near Freewater, Oregon, March 16, 1887, and died Oct. 9, 1912. Early in life Dean united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but the attractions of the world drew him away from God. After his marriage to Miss Eva Shackleford, Nov. 29, 1911, he began to earnestly study the Bible, and during his last illness gave evidence of having made his peace with God. His companion, father, mother, one brother, and two sisters are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Milton H. St. John. W. W. Steward.

Sakert.— Jacob Sakert was born in Michigan in 1840, and died at Los Angeles, Cal., Oct. 13, 1912. He was a veteran of the civil war. The deceased accepted present truth about four years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a loving and devoted father, as well as an earnest Christian, and will be greatly missed. His companion, three sons, and three daughters are left to mourn. Brother Sakert was a great sufferer during the last two years of his life, but was patient, and fell asleep with a bright hope of a glorious awakening when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. James Taphouse.

Herrick.— Brother Geo. Herrick was born Sept. 14, 1855, and died in Chicago, Ill., Oct. 5, 1912. The larger portion of his life was spent in the States. For quite a time he lived near Madison, S. Dak., from which place he moved to Panoкe, Alberta, Canada, where the family resided until ill health made it necessary for him to seek medical help in Chicago. One son, three daughters, and two brothers are left to mourn. Brother Herrick was converted in October, 1911. During the last year of his life God's promises were very precious to him, and he fell asleep expecting to see the soon-coming Master in peace. C. A. Burman.

Skinner.— Jane Katherine Skinner was born in Missouri, July 22, 1836, and died at Alameda, Cal., Oct. 26, 1912. She accepted this truth about fifteen years ago under the labors of Elder H. F. Courter, and was one of the charter members of the Alameda church. One daughter and four sons survive her. The remains were taken to Petaluma, Cal., for interment. B. E. Beddoe.

Jones.— Esther Fry Jones was born near Leach, Tenn., Sept. 17, 1876, and died Oct. 9, 1912. Early in life she accepted Jesus as her Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thirteen years ago she was married to Elder A. H. Jones. She greatly desired, if it was the Lord's will, to be spared for the sake of her four children, who, with their father, are left to mourn, but was resigned to be laid away if that were best. We believe that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. J. S. Washburn.

Harmon.— Oct. 6, 1912, Sister Eva Belle Harmon fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her parents, in Fallon, Nev. She was born in Mason, Nev., Dec. 8, 1876. June 16, sixteen years ago, she was married to G. M. Harmon, and three years later consecrated her all to the service of God. Her consistent life bore strong evidence of union with Christ, and she fell asleep in the bright hope of a life beyond the grave. The husband mourns the loss of a devoted wife, six children miss a self-sacrificing mother, her parents have lost a cherished and dutiful daughter, and two sisters and five brothers an esteemed and loving sister. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. B. E. Baldwin.

Burleigh.— Phoebe Cunnington was born March 4, 1833, in London, England. She came to New York in 1844, and in the same year was married to Samuel W. Broadley. Two children were born to them, one of whom is still living. In 1850 Mr. Broadley died, and seven years later she was married to Ambrose H. Burleigh, who died in 1899. Of the eight children born to this union, five are left to mourn. About seven years ago, while on a visit to Memphis, Tenn., she was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a consistent Christian, loving, compassionate, and kind to all, always preferring others to herself. She died in Memphis, Aug. 27, 1912. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 5:16. J. S. Washburn.

Publications Wanted

Mrs. C. V. Achenbach, 2332 Park St., Columbia, S. C., will appreciate papers and tracts for free distribution.

The Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute

By P. T. Magan

The adjourned meeting of the constituency of the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute will be held on the institute campus at Madison, Tenn., at 3 P. M., Nov. 29, 1912; at which time all matters proper to be considered by the constituency will be taken up, and the annual report of the officers of the corporation read. P. T. Magan, Secretary Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute.

Books for the Danish-Norwegian Seminary

By L. H. Christian

OUR American brethren have helped us greatly in establishing the Danish-Norwegian Seminary at Hutchinson, Minn. We are very grateful for this. The Lord is blessing the school. There is a good attendance of bright, promising students. Nearly all of these are preparing for mission work at home or in the regions beyond.

We are very much in need of books for our library, especially old volumes of the REVIEW, Signs, “Spirit of Prophecy,” and General Conference Bulletin. If any have these or other good books that they will donate or sell to the seminary, we shall be glad to hear from them. The question of secret societies is one of peculiar interest among the Danes and Norwegians. Books on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Address me at 1315 East Twenty-eighth Street, Minneapolis, Minn.

L. H. CHRISTIAN, Superintendent Danish-Norwegian Department.

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1001 Questions Answered

In the Current Issue of “Liberty” Magazine

Few other magazines have been so much “in the public eye” during the past few months. Scores of daily newspapers and religious weeklies have spoken in its defense or against it.

Note the one-and-one-half-column editorial in the October 19 issue of the Jesuit weekly “America,” a part of which is reproduced on this page.

A glance at the table of contents of the current “Catholic Federation” and “Sunday Mails” number will furnish you with the secret of its popularity.

Taking Liberties with History

We receive from time to time a publication called Liberty. Whether it is the mouthpiece of the “Guardians” we know not, but like that body it invites the exclamation: “O Liberty, what bigotry is uttered in thy name!” The chief foe of American liberties is, of course, the Catholic Church; and any activity of Catholics in public affairs is a deadly menace. The latest dangerous manifestation is the prominence of the Knights of Columbus at the “Columbus Memorial” unveiling, and that Judge Dowling should make the speech and America pronounce the same “pregnant with Catholic thought” aggravates the danger. But there is one passage amusing

American Federation of Catholic Societies

In Session at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 18-21, 1912

The convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies held in Louisville, Ky., was the eleventh annual convention. Protestants and other non-Catholics. A resident of Louisville, who knew by experience, told the writer that the business

Putting the Church Over the State

A Warning for the United States

The following appeared in El Comer of Quito, Ecuador, Jan. 9, 1912, under the heading “Colombia.”

Divine Prophecy and Human History

W. A. SPICER The testimony of history to the fulfillment of prophecy affords sure and certain evidence that the Bible is of divine origin, and the records of Cyrus and of the battle of Babylon.

Sunday Laws Viewed From the Standpoint of Citizenship

Do They Rest on the True Basis of Civil Law?

Rome and the Prohibition Party Platform

A Shameful Surrender of American Protestant Principles

J. SAXBY BOURDEAU The National Prohibition Convention was held at Atlantic City, N. J., July

Un-American, Unequal, Unconstitutional

A Study of the Sunday Law Proposed for California

J. F. BLUNT Judge Cooley, that prominent authority on legal and constitutional questions, affecting large classes by labor, by means of which special privileges are proposed.

Religious Liberty in China

One of the great questions in the new republic of China is, Shall China have a state religion, and what shall it be? One would personally believe China will only become a strong nation as she becomes a Christian nation.

American Principles in the Balance

SANFORD B. HORTON Reference has been made in these columns to the Post-office Appropriation and does not permit one man to secure mail with denying it to others.

If you wish a clear-cut answer to the 1001 perplexing questions that have arisen in your mind in connection with the great subject of RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, do not fail to read this number.

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Special Course at Washington Seminary

READ on page 21 the announcement of the special course at the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary.

Elder Steiner Sails for Abyssinia

‘THE last of October Elder H. Steiner, of Germany, sailed from Europe for Italian East Africa, under appointment to the Abyssinian Mission.

Workers Arrive for Calcutta Meeting

WORD from Calcutta, India, where the annual meeting is now in progress, reports the arrival there of Brethren M. D. Wood and V. E. Peugh, and their families.

Mrs. Myers to Work in Fiji

AUSTRALIA reports the departure in October, of Mrs. E. M. Myers to engage in work among the East Indians of the Fiji Islands. Sister Myers formerly lived in India, and is acquainted with the Hindustani language.

Workers Sail for China

ON November 23, from San Francisco, Brother Kenneth H. and Mrs. Wood, of the Southern California Conference, sailed for Shanghai, to join the staff of workers in China. In the great need of more laborers in China, we thank God as these strong young workers go to the field.

General Meeting in Beirut

By post-card, Elder Guy Dail reports a good general meeting in Beirut, Syria, with twenty-three laborers in attendance, including workers from Egypt, Syria, and Constantinople. Brethren Conradi and Dail are doubtless this week in British East Africa, visiting mission stations on the Victoria Nyanza.

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A Mother’s Blessing for Missionary Service

As we chronicle the departure of young missionaries to the far fields from month to month, we think of parents at home who are making precious gifts to the cause of Christ in the mission fields. The other day Miss Murphy, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, sent word to her parents that she had been asked to go to South America. The mother answered from the Ohio home: “Our hearts go with you to the new field. We may never meet here again, but if faithful to the end, we shall meet again with joy. I would not for the world discourage you. This is the work and the time for which we have been trying to help you to prepare. Our prayers go with and will follow you.” Truly it is a time that calls for the dedication of lives and children and means and all to the spread of the closing gospel message to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people.

Harvest Ingathering Signs Distributed

LAST week Wednesday the brethren at Mountain View had sent out 475,000 Harvest Ingathering Signs, which used up all the stock on hand. A fourth small edition was soon to be ready to fill the orders still being received. Good reports continue to come in. “One sister went out with six papers and brought in ten dollars;” “One young lady mailed a copy to a friend and received five dollars,” are samples of what is being done. This is a golden opportunity to help hasten the message both at home and in the fields afar. Let us improve it.

Greetings From West Russia

THIS greeting for the week of prayer comes from West Russia, close to the scenes of unrest in the Balkans. Elder H. J. Loebsack says: “The churches of this mission field send word that we are one with you in the message. The dark clouds on the political horizon only cause the bright stars from that better world to shine with increased splendor. We see the fulfilment of what we preach. We are hastening home, for our Master is coming. This gives us courage to work for souls. To the Lord of the harvest we give all the praise.”

Week of Prayer Readings Distributed

The first of last week the last of the Week of Prayer REVIEW containing the readings were sent out. All subscribers to the REVIEW will thus have the readings. In addition to these, the Mission Board mailed a copy to each church elder and leader, and one to every isolated Sabbath-keeper and every conference worker. A small supply has been sent conference offices for supplying any church or isolated member that may fail for any cause to receive the readings.

Invisible Spiritual Officers of the Government

By Editor

The article by Brother A. J. S. Bourdeau on page 3, entitled “Invisible Spiritual Officers of the Government,” contains some interesting data with reference to the latest claims of the Catholic Church. This article will afford our workers valuable facts for future use.

Nebraska Sanitarium Reports Excellent Patronage

A LETTER from Dr. J. D. Shively, the medical superintendent of the Nebraska Sanitarium, reports an excellent patronage at that institution, and the blessing of God attending the labors of himself and his wife, Dr. Eva Shively, who is associated with him in the work.

The Work Is One

THE work is one. It is good to see how one field loves to help another far away. In a recent letter from Elder H. J. Edmed, president of the Natal-Transvaal Conference, South Africa, is the following: “One of our little companies felt an impassioned interest in China last Sabbath, when we took up the collections for home, for our China missionaries. The following is an extract from a letter just received: ‘We had a good service to-day. The program sent us by the union conference Sabbath-school secretary did not reach us until after the Sabbath-school was over, but we had arranged one for ourselves. Mrs. Mary Baumann read a paper on China, and our collection for the China Mission homes fund was £6, 2s., 9½d. It was suggested that it be made up to £7, and the amount was increased to £7, 16s., 9½d. (or about $38, I believe). We are now seeing absent members, hoping to make the amount £10 ($50).’ As this came from one of our small schools, at Durban, Natal, I felt it showed a spirit of liberality that was very commendable.”

Adventist Work in South America

IN sending greetings from Santiago, the capital of Chile, Elder F. H. Westphal suggests how important it is to push the work now in Roman Catholic South America, where just over three thousand believers face an unwarned continent: “The bishop of Santiago is becoming aroused. He lately published an article in the Mercurio inviting Catholics to spy out the places where Protestants are holding their meetings, where they live, and what books they are introducing into the country, in order that effectual opposition may be made. We know what that means. All the predictions in ‘Great Controversy’ will be fulfilled. We need to get ready for that crisis. A little later another article appeared in the same paper, and Seventh-day Adventists were first in the list of Protestant agencies mentioned. Our books are making an impression on the country, and we need to work while times are still favorable. May the Lord bless in raising money for the cause of the Master, and in developing workers to go into the fields.”

Death of Elder G. K. Owen

FURTHER particulars have been received regarding the death of Elder G. K. Owen, of India, in a letter from Elder J. L. Shaw, the superintendent of that field. Brother Owen had been failing for six months. He largely lost his power of digestion and assimilation, and this, with an acute digestive trouble together with his advanced years (74), hastened the end. Brother Owen went out to the mission field eleven years ago. During all this time he never took a vacation from his work, notwithstanding the fact that the Mission Board offered to pay his way back to America. During nearly all the years he spent in India, he labored as a self-supporting missionary; and his humble, peaceful, quiet life exerted an influence for good wherever he worked. He came down to his end prepared to meet his God, and as a shock of grain fully ripened for the harvest. Surely the sympathies of all will go out to Brother and Sister Shaw in their affliction, and to the other mourning relatives and friends in different parts of the world.