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Obituaries

GRANT.—Died at the home of her son, Paul Sweet, of Hallowell, Kan., Jan. 2, 1905, Margaret Sweet Grant, aged about 79 years. Funeral sermon was preached by Elder King (Christian) to a large audience of relatives and friends. M. W. NEAL.

SAIN.—Died Feb. 17, 1905, Sister Mary Jane Smith Sain, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 15 days. In 1881 she and her husband became Seventh-day Adventists. At the time of her death she was a member of the Grangeville (Cal.) church. She died in the full assurance of the Saviour’s soon return. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the Hanford house of worship. J. W. BAGBY.

THAYER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edgar Baldwin, of Wilson, N. Y., Feb. 11, 1905, Mrs. Elizabeth Thayer. About thirty years ago the deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Arbela, Mich. Her belief in the doctrines of that denomination continued firm, although for the last twelve years she lived where there was no church of that faith. Three daughters and many friends are left to mourn the loss of a wise and loving mother and counselor. E. J. THOMPSON.

MABLEY.—Died at his home in West Roseburg, Ore., Feb. 9, 1905, John T. Mabley, aged 69 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Brother Mabley accepted the truth six years ago under the labors of Elder and Mrs. B. C. Tabor. He was faithful to the truths he held so dear, and his courage was good till the last. He leaves a wife, three children, a father and a mother, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Westrup, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18; 5:14-25. MRS. MINNIE MABLEY.

RICH.—Died at his home in Wyman, Mich., Feb. 8, 1905, Brother Hiram J. Rich. The deceased was born June 14, 1831, in Potsdam, N. Y. At the age of twenty-two he went to Wisconsin, where he first heard the views held by Seventh-day Adventists proclaimed by Elders Waggoner and Sperry. Later, after hearing a course of lectures by M. E. Cornell at Otsego, Mich., he fully accepted that faith. His companion, one daughter, and an only sister survive him. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; text, Num. 23:10. FRED BRINK.

COON.—Died at Palouse, Wash., Jan. 3, 1905, Denver Mead Coon, aged 6 years, 4 months, and 9 days. Although so young, he enjoyed a remarkable Christian experience; and the words that were so dear to him, “Though I walk through the valley, of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil,” were a reality to him. Father, mother, and one sister mourn the loss of their darling. Diphtheria being the cause of his death, no public service could be held, but a service of prayer was held in the home. MEAD C. AND ADA M. COON.

McLANE.—Died in Fall River, Mass., Feb. 27, 1905, after an illness of only six days, Sarah Alden, wife of William McLane. Sister McLane was born in Needham in 1841, and was the daughter of Francis and Mary Alden, being a direct descendant of John Alden of the “Mayflower.” She went to New Bedford in 1868, where she resided till the time of her death. In early life Sister McLane became a member of the Methodist Church. Twelve years ago, through reading and correspondence chiefly, she was led to accept the Sabbath and kindred truths, and ever after the third angel’s message was dear and precious to her heart. She leaves a husband, a son, a brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. She was a sincere Christian, a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, a true and loving friend. I hope to meet this dear sister, with all the redeemed, on the resurrection morn. AUGUSTA W. HEALD.

HAUGHEY.—John Andrew Haughey peacefully departed this life at the home of his son, Elder A. G. Haughey, in Otsego, Mich., Jan. 15, 1905, aged 81 years, 9 months, and 18 days. He was born in Clinton County, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1823. Oct. 24, 1850, he was married to Christianna E. Thorp. In a few years this Christian wife and mother was taken by death from her husband and two sons. In 1859 he was married to Ann Bentley, and enjoyed a happy home for more than forty years. In early life Brother Haughey started in the Christian life, and joined the Christian Church. He remained a faithful member many years. In 1867 he heard the third angel’s message presented by Elders J. H. Waggoner and I. D. VanHorn at a tent-meeting held in Bowersville, Green Co., Ohio. This led him to a diligent study of the Bible, which, in a short time, caused him and his companion to begin keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, and soon to unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Some years after, the family moved to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, in order to better educate their younger children and consecrate them to the Lord’s service. The Saviour blessed them in this move, and they were permitted to see the object they desired. By the loss of this wife in 1904, his home in Ohio was broken up, and he went to Michigan, to the home of his son. Here he gained a new experience, which fully ripened him to that Christian standard that enabled him to say, “I am ready to be offered.” His earnest prayer the last few days of his life was that the Saviour would let him fall peacefully asleep in Christ. With his confidence in the Christian’s hope, he exclaimed in the language of the psalmist, “I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” His mind was clear to the last, and he quietly went to sleep. His remains were taken to Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where funeral services were conducted in the Mt. Vernon Academy chapel. Five, out of eight children, who survive him, accompanied by many friends, followed him to his last resting-place by the side of their mother, who was laid in the tomb ten months before. The sons and daughters mourn, “yet not without hope.” Thoughts of comfort were drawn from Isa. 61:1-3. N. W. LAWRENCE.

Business Notices

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IN the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.

WANTED.— An industrious, healthy Seventh-day Adventist young lady as helper about housework. Excellent opportunity for learning hygienic cookery, and if proficient, treatment work later on. Fair wages from start. Address Mrs. T. O. McCutchan, 3356 Fifth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa.

WANTED.— A girl to do general housework in a small family. Address Mrs. P. E. Gros, 272 Champion St., Battle Creek, Mich.

WANTED AT ONCE.— A capable, active man to work on stock farm for nine months. No harvesting or threshing. Address, stating wages expected, Jewett Brothers, Geddes, S. D.

NOTICE.— We wish to say to those who have not yet sent for a steam cooker, do so at once, as you take no risk. They are fully warranted. Enclose stamp for leaflet. Address G. Stricker, Laura, Ohio.

WANTED.— Your name and address, provided you would like to use the very best vegetable shortening America affords. Olive-oiline is the hygienic shortening of to-day. Send stamp for circulars to Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tenn.

WANTED.— Work on the farm by the month, or the privilege of working a farm on shares. Would like to be with Sabbath-keepers. West Pennsylvania, West Virginia, or Ohio preferred. Family consists of wife and two children. Address E. E. Peters, 154 Wirick Ave., Washington, Pa.

FOR SALE.— Health food store and vegetarian restaurant combined, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Splendid chance for right persons with about $3,000 to invest. Ample opportunity for missionary work. Present management and half owner must leave, owing to failing health. For particulars, address Sanitarium Food Company, Sanitarium, Cal.

Western Pennsylvania Conference Meeting

By E. J. Dryer

THE second annual session of the Western Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Pittsburg, April 19-23, in Lohr's Hall, Wilkinsburg, a suburb of Pittsburg. The time is not far away, so let every church see to the appointment of its delegates. We trust that each church will plan to send at least one delegate.

We have secured excursion rates on all the railroads east of Pittsburg, and all those who expect to attend the meeting are requested to write to A. V. Williams for cards, which, on presentation to the ticket agent where the ticket is bought, will entitle the purchaser to the rates. There will be no rates on the roads west of Pittsburg and Erie, as their rules require one hundred delegates traveling their roads, which makes it impossible for us to get rates over those lines.

Later we will give definite instructions about reaching the place of meeting, and also concerning the accommodations for the delegates. Let all those expecting to attend this meeting write to Brother A. V. Williams, so we can ascertain the number to be accommodated.

E. J. DRYER, Pres. Western Pa. Conf.

Change of Address

By Jas. Cochran

THE Kansas City Branch of the Pacific Press Publishing Co. has been removed from 18 West 5th Street, where it has been located since it was established in 1893, to 1109 East 12th St., Kansas City, Mo. The condition of the building on Fifth Street and the general surroundings necessitated making the change. We are now located in a nice new building near one of the best corners in the city. Hereafter all communications should be addressed to the number as given above.

JAS. COCHRAN,

Manager Pacific Press Publishing Co.

Notice to Tract Societies and Canvassers

WANTED.— Spanish ‘Patriarchs and Prophets.’ State number, style binding, prices, etc. Also Spanish “Steps” and “Christ Our Saviour.” Write at once to Walter Harper, Bisbee, Ariz.

The Review as a Missionary Worker

By Editor

WE learn from Elder A. J. Breed, president of the Upper Columbia Conference, that five hundred and sixty copies of the REVIEW are taken in that conference of fourteen hundred Sabbath-keepers. This is a most excellent showing, and we judge from it that the REVIEW visits almost every family within the limits of the conference. It is plain that some good missionary work has been done in that field by those who believe that the reading of the REVIEW will be a means of strengthening and encouraging believers in this message.

Of his own experience Brother Breed writes as follows:—

I have taken the REVIEW ever since I was a Sabbath-keeper, and that has been about thirty years; and if I am where I can not get it to read every week, it seems to me that I have sustained a great loss. I wish all our people could realize the worth of the REVIEW in the family and in the church.

Such a testimony as this—the result of an experience of thirty years—ought to have weight with the younger workers in this cause.

The publishers of the Australasian Signs of the Times are making an earnest effort to increase the circulation of that paper to twenty thousand copies a week. We are glad to see that from month to month they are able to report encouraging progress in this direction. The Australasian Signs is filled from week to week with articles which ought to reach a wide circle of readers. We hope our fellow-workers in that field may soon realize their desires concerning the circulation of their paper.

The Missionary Enterprise and The Watchman

By Editor

An interesting little paper is The Missionary Enterprise, published at Hector, Minn., by Rex Strom, a boy fifteen years of age, of a Sabbath-keeping family. This little journal is “devoted to the interests of home missionary work,” and is now entering upon its second volume. We extend our congratulations to the young editor, and encourage him to continue his good work. His paper is more worthy of a good circulation than is many a more pretentious sheet.

The publishers of The Southern Watchman have decided to omit the word “Southern” from the name of the paper, thus giving it the more general name of The Watchman.

Railway Rates to the General Conference

An important notice concerning railway rates to the General Conference is printed on the twenty-second page. Further information will be given later. All who have any expectation of attending the conference should give this matter careful attention.

Collection for the Haskell and James White Homes

THE regular semiannual collection for the benefit of the Haskell Home for Orphans and the James White Memorial Home will be taken on Sabbath, April 1. Attention is called to this matter in an article by Elder A. G. Daniells, which appears in another part of this paper.

Renew Your Review Subscription

By Editor

LET every reader of the REVIEW whose subscription expires soon, be sure to renew it, so that he may not miss the complete reports of the coming General Conference. Just now is a most excellent time to push with vigor the campaign to place the REVIEW in every Sabbath-keeping family in this country.

Seventh Annual Announcement of Bethel Industrial Academy

THE “Seventh Annual Announcement of Bethel Industrial Academy,” of Bethel, Wis., has just been issued. This school is in session throughout the whole year, the first term beginning April 5, 1905, and the last term closing March 27, 1906, without any vacations. A copy of the announcement can be obtained by addressing the Principal, A. W. Hallock.

Appeal to Clergy in Foreign Papers

FROM the International Publishing Association, College View, Neb., there comes the encouraging news that there has been such a demand for the foreign papers containing the “Appeal to Clergy,” that it will doubtless be necessary to reprint this letter in all three of the foreign papers. We are glad to note the practical interest thus manifested to bring the Sabbath truth to the different nationalities among us.

Sanitarium Work in Montrose

IN the Montrose (Colo.) Press of February 24, there appeared an article written by Brother E. R. Hartman, which gives quite a full account of the establishment of the sanitarium at that place, and their experience in developing the work and clearing the institution of debt. The article closes as follows:

“Whatever success has attended the efforts of the sanitarium, it is not due to any man’s capability, but to the simple following of right principle. The praise thereof is not man’s, but God’s, who is the author of life and its laws.”

Religious Instruction in District Schools

By Editor

CONSIDERABLE space is occupied in this issue with the question of the introduction of religious instruction into the public schools of the District of Columbia. While in a certain sense this is a local matter, yet to those who know what is involved in it, it becomes a question of national interest. While reading the matter pertaining to this movement, which emphasizes the wisdom of the counsel which guided in the establishment of the headquarters in Washington, we invite our brethren and sisters to consider very seriously the appeal made by Sister White, which will be found on the eighth page. A united effort on the part of all would render it possible for us to make a proper representation of our work here without further delay.

Christ Our Saviour

The March issue of the Caribbean Watchman, published at Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, is a most interesting number. It is the first of a series of special numbers which will be devoted to the different phases of this gospel message. The general theme of this number is Christ Our Saviour. It also contains the first part of the leaflet recently issued by the General Conference on “The Worldwide Progress of the Advent Message and the Finishing of the Work.” We are glad to note a steady improvement both in the quality and in the appearance of the Watchman.

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

THE address by Elder W. W. Prescott on the subject of religion in the public schools, given in Lafayette Opera House on Sunday evening, March 12, was listened to by a large congregation with manifest interest. Some of the religious leaders, and men of prominence and experience in public work, were present. Nearly all present accepted, apparently with pleasure, the strong arguments made and the unanswerable conclusions that were drawn by the speaker.

The writer was present by invitation at the last conference of the religious leaders on this question. This was a remarkable experience. Several Baptist ministers were present, and other gentlemen, who opposed the evil principle of enforced religious teaching in the public schools very strongly. Wonderful power accompanied the presentation of the truth at this meeting. See complete reports on other pages of this paper.

As will be seen by the list on page 20, we have received, on the Washington building fund up to date, $60,802.03. I call attention to a few words taken from an article recently written by Sister White, which will be found in full on the eighth page:—

“Send in your offerings for the buildings to be erected at Takoma Park. We are praying that the money buried in lands and houses may now be called in, because it is the Lord’s money, and he needs it. It is to our honor to send in large and small sums, so that, when the next General Conference shall assemble, we can say that the fund needed has been raised.

“We call upon those who have invested money in worldly interests to withdraw it, and place it in the Lord’s cause, where it is now greatly needed. Show your gratitude to God by the liberality of your offerings. Thus you may give evidence that you appreciate the mercies of the gospel.”

J. S. WASHBURN.

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