Earlier text: Western Pennsylvania Camp-MeetingHow a School Was Started
By Clifford G. Howell
In the spring of 1887 I gave my heart to God, and my life to hastening the coming of his Son. In the fall of the same year, I went to Battle Creek College to prepare for the warfare from which there is no discharge. When I reached the college, I found I had but twenty dollars, so expected to remain but a few weeks, and then go forth into the harvest-field. Providence permitted me to remain for three years, and it was so ordered that in those years wave after wave of blessing swept over the college and sanitarium; and the impulse of those precious seasons sends a thrill of thankfulness even now. Every one of the class which finished when I did volunteered for service. In 1893 God gave me a helpmate, who had been for years a teacher, and in 1898 we went forth from Battle Creek with the educational work, of which the Lord had spoken so much, strong upon our hearts. In 1902 I gave up my position with the Michigan Conference in response to the many appeals for help from the Southern field, and told my Master I would go forth at his call to labor for him; and he has not failed nor forsaken me. In leaving the Northland, I had so fully surrendered my plans of life-work that I hardly expected ever to connect directly with the school work again, but rather to remain in the ministry. When a brother spoke to me, desiring that his place should become connected with the cause of God, I thought such a healthful location should have a sanitarium, and I would try to get a doctor to come and start one. The fleece had to be spread many times in various ways before I undertook the establishment of a school, even in this needy field. But it is in moments of self-surrender that God can speak to us; and when with open Bible, and uncovered head, in view of the open heavens, I knelt upon the land offered for the Master’s service, and the ninety-first Psalm spread its divine protection around me, my confidence grew strong that God had chosen this place, and connected me with his choice, and I would not draw back. Having girded on the armor, I have tried to stand close to the line of battle, through years of waiting for the accomplishment of our Commander’s plans. The money I had earned in the cause had gone into the cause again, so my work must be of faith. The last wage kindly sent me by the Michigan Conference went toward paying for a mule. I hired another, which died, and the live one went to pay for the dead one. Most of my first summer’s crop went up in smoke, partly, at least, to remind me not to get more interested in crops than in souls. Our first building was a little schoolhouse, twenty-two by thirty-two feet, on the school land. A week ago we moved into our second building, a dwelling partly finished, located in the woods. It is to this we have sent out the invitation to devoted young persons to come and join us in raising up a memorial for the Lord in this part of his vineyard. I have heard from a number, and believe there are others whose hearts will stir them up to come and unite with the work here. It has been my hope from the first to have a school where young persons could train for service, and at the same time pay their way in work. A number of earnest families have moved here. We had twenty accessions to our church on one Sabbath, and others since. These are interested in helping the school. There are so many calls for help that I hesitate to ask for donations; yet if there are stewards of the Master’s goods who feel that he would be pleased to have them trust us with a portion, we will thank both him and them. Such donations may be sent to our treasurer, Brother O. E. Offerle, R. F. D. 2, Daylight, Tenn. I have sold a number of copies of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ and if there are those who have copies through which they would like to speak to souls here, they may send them by mail as above, or by freight to McMinnville, Tenn. Our work is among the whites. There are no colored people within a number of miles of us. I have taught each year since coming, at first among outside pupils; but we have some bright young people of our own preparing for service. We have no barn yet for team or cow. Our carpenter, Brother Watt, is faithfully working on the house, not alone that it may be finished, but that, when finished, it may be a means of helping to finish the building of the Lord, his perfect church, which has been rising so slowly through the ages. Our present term of school began Wednesday, June 6, and we offer room, board, light, and tuition for six to eight hours’ work a day. I know there are many who have not had advantages, or means to attend our better-equipped schools; and I hope to help this class. Since the preceding was written, I have received the following:— “Brother Howell, I know Jesus is soon coming, and I want a speedy preparation to carry this last warning message to the world, even in this generation. My heart is burdened for souls. . . . Is it possible in your neighborhood to do missionary work, such as holding Bible readings, canvassing, caring for the sick, and the like?”
This is the kind of inquiry I delight to answer. There are opportunities for all this kind of work. Seven persons have begun to keep the Sabbath since we came here, and our little schoolhouse is filled each Sunday night with listeners to the truth. The meetings should be followed with readings, literature, and Christian Help work. If any of this appeals to you, let me hear from you. My post-office address is R. F. D. 2, Daylight, Warren Co., Tenn. — An epidemic of cholera is raging at Manila, P. I. — About 80,000 former residents of San Francisco are still drawing upon the relief stores there for food or clothing. — The Wellman expedition in search of the north pole sailed from Tromso, Norway, July 5. Mr. Wellman will repeat the attempt of the unfortunate Andre to reach the pole in a balloon; but he will be able to direct his course in the air, by means of a motor and rudders, and he will be in other ways better equipped than was Andre. — The terrorist secret organization at Warsaw is waging a war of extermination on the police, and so many of the latter have been killed that the remaining members of the force have been withdrawn from the streets. Many policemen received notices that they would be killed unless they resigned on or before July 3, and when a number did resign on that date, they were arrested by the authorities. — Reports of fourth-of-July casualties received the day following the celebration show a total of thirty-eight persons killed and nearly three thousand wounded. Later reports, when tetanus has developed from injuries sustained, will materially swell the total of deaths. This is equivalent to the loss sustained in a small-sized pitched battle; it is the same as if such a battle were fought in this country yearly. The property loss amounted to $66,000. — Mutinous outbreaks on the part of subjects of the czar are reported from Samara, Odessa, Sebastopol, and Vladivostok. Dispatches received at St. Petersburg, July 5, from Samara state that two regiments garrisoning that important provincial capital had mutinied and presented a series of political and service demands. The officers promised to satisfy the service demands if the mutineers would return to duty, but the men replied that they would be satisfied only with compliance with all their demands. The mutineers still command the situation, but are not indulging in excesses. The situation is complicated by the fact that in Samara the revolutionists are pushing a movement to proclaim a republic in case a general strike is declared, and may seize the present opportunity to further their aims. A commission appointed by the Douma to investigate the massacre at Bialystock has made a report stating that the evidence secured shows the following facts: (1) that no religious race prejudice existed to warrant the measure; (2) that the rioting was deliberately prepared by accusing the Jews of being revolutionists; (3) that the day of the riot was announced in advance by the authorities; (4) that the administration and the troops acted lawlessly in permitting the systematic killing of peaceful Jews, including women and children, under the guise of suppressing a revolution, and that six of the military and civil authorities not only assisted, but participated, in murders, tortures, and robbery. The commission recommended that steps be taken to punish the guilty civil and military officials. BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted. All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column. 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.— Position in a sanitarium; have two years' experience in sanitarium work. Married man with small family. Also opportunity for young lady to take nurses' course. Address Box 8, Milaca, Minn. FOR SALE.— A good Remington typewriter which has been used but a short time and is in good repair. Owner will sell at a very reasonable price. Address Battle Creek Tract Society, 271 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich. WANTED.— A Seventh-day Adventist man to work our farm in Blue Ridge Mt., Va. Healthful climate. Pure water. Health reform practised. Small family. Steady employment. Wages, $10 a month; board and washing. Address Fred Nydell, Faber, Va. FOR SALE.— Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $1; 5-gal., $3.75. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart can, 85 cents. Send for samples. Also write for prices on California ripe olives and honey. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.20 Every reader should try our rancid-proof peanut-butter, at 10 cents a pound. Purest cocoanut oil, 15 cents in 5-pound, 14 cents in 25-pound, and 13 cents in 50-pound lots. Samples, 10 cents. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C. FOR SALE.— On account of change of location I offer my home in College View, Neb., with five lots (150 x 250 feet), for sale. Two-story house, eight rooms, bath-room with hot and cold water connections, large closets. Basement with kitchen, wash kitchen, fruit cellar. Very convenient for re-renting. Fine new barn, new chicken houses, fruit-trees, small fruit. One block from college campus, half block from church-school. Very profitable investment. Address Theodore Valentiner, College View, Neb. FOR SALE.— 40 acres improved land; one 5-room house; one 20-room house; one 36 x 66 barn, 18 ft. post; 1 granary, 16 x 26, 16 ft. high; 1 tool shed, 18 x 48, 8 ft. high; 1 chicken-coop 16 x 48, 6 ft. high; windmill; good bearing orchard,—all situated in the corporation of the village of Mesick. There are 40 village lots plotted on this land, which are selling from $50 to $100 apiece. Buildings will rent for 30 dollars a month. On account of poor health, I offer all the above property for $4,000. Address H. Mesick, Mesick, Mich. [SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and we urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.— Ed.] The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:— Ella Marie Leach, 819 Eastern Ave., Connersville, Ind., Signs, Watchman, Bible Training School, Instructor, Little Friend, Life and Health, Liberty, and tracts. Mrs. Libbie J. Fay, 42 Libbie St., Cleveland, Ohio, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, REVIEW. Mrs. Minnie Drown, R. F. D. 2, Onawa, Iowa, REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Liberty, Life and Health. D. E. Blake, 126 North Dean St., Spartanburg, S. C., periodicals and tracts, to keep reading racks supplied. Mrs. Margaret Wright, Haines Falls, N. Y., periodicals and tracts, to distribute in connection with tent-meetings. Maggie Warnock, Springfield, Mo., Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Liberty, Life and Health, Bible Training School, and Educational Messenger. E. W. Bretz, 625 North Grant St., Springfield, Mo., tracts on the Sabbath question and religious liberty, such as “An Appeal to the Clergy,” “Candid Admissions,” R. L. L. Nos. 14, 18; B. S. L. Nos. 26, 115; A. G. L. No. 51, and others. Persons sending literature to Mrs. A. T. Squires will please change the address from Hildebran, N. C., to R. F. D. 4, Hickory, N. C. ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Virginia, Petersburg........July 26 to Aug. 5
New Jersey.......................Aug. 2-12
West Virginia....................Aug. 16-26
New York (State).........Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Vermont................Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Central New England....Aug. 31 to Sept. 10
Greater New York........Sept. 23— CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Ontario........................Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Quebec..........................Sept. 6-16 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana, Lake Arthur ....July 26 to Aug. 5
Georgia........................Aug. 2-12
South Carolina, Cowpens........Aug. 9-19
Alabama, Albertville........Aug. 16-26
Tennessee River, Nashville,........Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Cumberland......................Sept. 6-16
North Carolina, High Point......Sept. 7-16
Florida, Lakeland...............Nov. 1-11 Indiana, South Bend.....July 25 to Aug. 2
Indiana, Seymour........Aug. 8-16
Southern Illinois, Pana........Aug. 2-12
West Michigan, Hastings........Aug. 9-19
Ohio...........................Aug. 16-25
Wisconsin, Stevens Point..Aug. 22 to Sept. 3
East Michigan, Holly...Sept. 27 to Oct. 8
Northern Michigan, East Jordan........Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Northern Illinois................Sept. 5-15 NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Alberta, Red Deer................July 10-17 Nebraska, Aurora.................July 19-29
Nebraska, Fremont................Aug. 3-12
Nebraska, Beatrice...............Aug. 17-26
Nebraska, Lexington.............Aug. 30 to Sept. 9
Colorado, Boulder........Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Missouri, Versailles.............Aug. 2-12
Kansas, Salina...................Aug. 9-19 SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Texas, Alvarado..................Aug. 2-12
Texas, Buffalo Gap...............Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Arkansas, Winslow................Aug. 16-26
Oklahoma, Clinton................July 17-23
Oklahoma, Kingfisher.............Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 California, Eureka...............Aug. 16-26
California, Oakland..............July 19-29
Southern California, Los Angeles, Aug. 16-26 AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Union Conference session, Cooranbong, N. S. W................Sept. 13-23 German Union, Friedensau, Germany, ........July 19-29
British Union, near Birmingham...Aug. 3-12
Holland.........................Aug. 16-19
France..........................Aug. 21-26 The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any additional 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. The Virginia Conference Agency
By R. D. Hottel
THE second annual meeting of the membership of the Virginia Conference Agency of Seventh-day Adventists, Incorporated, will be held in connection with the annual camp-meeting of the Virginia Conference, at Petersburg, Va., July 26 to Aug. 5, 1906. The first meeting will be held on Monday, July 30, at 4 P. M. The delegates in session of the Virginia Conference compose the membership of the agency. R. D. HOTTEL, Pres. The Virginia Annual Conference
By R. D. Hottel
THE twenty-third annual session of the Virginia Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Petersburg, Va., July 26 to Aug. 5, 1906. The first meeting will be held on Friday, July 27, at 3 P. M. All delegates should be present at the first meeting. R. D. HOTTEL, Pres. Alabama Conference and Camp-Meeting
By A. J. Haysmer
It has been decided to hold the Alabama Conference and camp-meeting at Albertville, Marshall Co., Ala. This is as central a location as we can secure for our people living at Birmingham, Sylacauga, Anniston, Oak Level, Attalla, Fort Payne, Bridgeport, Elkwood, Huntsville, Decatur, Cullman, New Castle, Cardiff, etc. Those living in the southern part of the State will have farther to go, but we hope that all who possibly can will be present. We have secured a beautiful grove about one fourth of a mile from the village. The first meeting will be held Thursday night at 7:45, August 16. The first session of the Conference will convene Friday morning at 9:30. Let all our churches in the Alabama Conference elect their full number of delegates,—one for each organization, and one for each fifteen members. We desire a full delegation, as there are important matters to be considered. Tents will be furnished at the following prices: 10 x 12, $1.50; 12 x 14, $2. It has been thought best not to run a dining tent. Let all come prepared to care for themselves. Provisions can be secured close by. Let all who want tents or further information write to me at Elkwood, Ala. A. J. Haysmer. Louisiana Camp-Meeting
By SANFORD B. HORTON
THE Louisiana Conference will hold a camp-meeting at Lake Arthur, July 26 to August 5. The regular annual meeting for the election of officers, etc., will not be held before the end of the year. We were deprived last year of the privileges of a camp-meeting because of quarantine regulations. This year will not witness the same conditions, and our churches will doubtless take advantage of this year's meeting to attend in full force. Lake Arthur is situated twelve miles south of Jennings, a town one hundred and eighty-five miles west of New Orleans, on the Southern Pacific Railroad. Our camp will be pitched in a beautiful grove near the lake, and provision will be made to tent and board all who may attend, at nominal expense. Those going via New Orleans will take Southern Pacific train leaving at 6:40 A. M. and 11:55 A. M., purchasing tickets for Jennings. Arriving there in the afternoon, a stage will convey them to Lake Arthur, passing through the great rice-fields, at fifty cents each. As we can make no guarantee about the number who will come by rail, we can not arrange for reduced railroad fares. Those going to Lake Arthur via Lake Charles will change cars, as there is a road running from Lake Charles to Lake Arthur. It will be necessary to bring bedding and mattress tick and such other paraphernalia. For further information address the undersigned at New Orleans, La., Box 415. THE address of Elder Willard H. Saxby is 1307 N. Eleventh St., Boise, Idaho. The Seventh-day Adventist church of Springfield, Mo., desires to know the address of Brother and Sister Brundt, who passed through Springfield eight or nine years ago on their way to California. Address Mrs. J. E. Ingalls, Cor. Locust and Boulevard, Springfield, Mo. HALL.—Died at the home of her grandparents in Oyer, St. Clair Co., Mo., Dec. 28, 1905, Viola Claire Hall, only child of Wayne and Leora Hall, aged 2 years, 5 months, and 5 days. The hope of meeting her in the first resurrection consoles us in this hour of affliction.
MRS. A. H. DESBRO. BABCOCK.—Died at the home of her daughter, Sister M. F. Ramey, near Guthrie, O. T., June 13, 1906, Amelia Babcock, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 9 days. Grandma Babcock accepted the Sabbath under the labors of I. Sanborn years ago. She leaves a husband, a sister, two sons, and a daughter to mourn their loss.
F. W. PHELPS. SAUNDERS.—Died in Allegan, Mich., June 18, 1906, Hattie May Saunders, nee Perkins, aged 22 years, 1 month, and 11 days. At the age of fifteen she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Allegan. She had been married but a few months, and was the first one that death claimed in her parents' family. Some thoughts were presented at the funeral from Mark 5: 41.
M. B. MILLER. RUDOLPH.—Died in Oakland, Cal., June 4, 1906, of heart-disease with complications, Mrs. Annie Marie Rudolph, aged 62 years. She was born in Norway, June 22, 1844. She embraced present truth about twenty-five years ago. Having been a great sufferer for several months, she welcomed rest till the Life-giver shall call his own. She leaves three grown sons. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
J. D. RICE. FRISBIE.—Died suddenly of heart failure, in Oakland, Cal., May 13, 1906, Orin Burchard Frisbie, in his forty-eight year. Since the great earthquake Brother Frisbie gave clear evidence that he had returned in heart unto the Lord. The Saviour's soon coming was his theme of conversation. He leaves a wife and other relatives who sorrow, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
J. D. RICE. FENTON.—Died May 16, 1906, Mrs. Mary Jane Fenton. Sister Fenton was born at Bridgetown, Barbados, W. I., in the year 1829. She accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder Van Deusen, and remained faithful until death released her from suffering, which she had patiently borne for many years. She fell asleep with a strong hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
O. E. DAVIS. JOHNSON.—Fell asleep at Tacoma, Wash., June 5, 1906, Geo. M. Johnson, aged 85 years and 3 days. Jaundice was the immediate cause of his death. The last sixteen years of his life were spent in loving service for the Master in the third angel's message. He leaves a faithful companion, two sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. At the funeral words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4: 13-18.
J. A. HOLBROOK. WAUGH.—Died May 6, 1906, of pneumonia, Mary A. Waugh, nee Railsbeck, aged 59 years, 1 month, and 6 days. Twelve years ago she was converted and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and three years later she accepted present truth at Sumner, Iowa. She lived a faithful Christian life. Eight years ago she came West. Three children survive to mourn their mother's death. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer.
H. J. SCHNEPPER. PEARSALL.—Died at the home of her granddaughter at Grand Haven, Mich., June 17, 1906, of fatty degeneration of the heart, Mrs. Adalign Pearsall, aged 85 years, 3 months, and 13 days. Sister Pearsall had been connected with this message since the 1844 movement, having observed the Bible Sabbath over fifty years. Interment took place at Grand Rapids, where the writer conducted the funeral service; text, Num. 23: 10.
M. N. CAMPBELL. WORTH.—Run over and killed by a train, near Elmira, Cal., May 8, 1906, Charles Worth and his little son Charles, aged respectively 27 years and 4 years and 6 months. Brother Worth had studied present truth with his wife, had forsaken Catholicism, and was trusting in Jesus for salvation. He leaves a wife and little daughter who hope to meet their loved ones at the soon coming of the Saviour. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer.
CORA A. RICE. OLESON.—Died at San Pasqual, Cal., June 3, 1906, of bowel trouble, Marie Oleson, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 17 days. She accepted present truth about thirty years ago, at Fonda, Iowa, and was an earnest, devoted Christian. She leaves a husband, two sons (Henry and Lawrence Johnson), one daughter (Dr. Sophia Judson), and nine grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted at the grave in the San Pasqual cemetery by the writer.
I. A. CRANE. SNYDER.—Died June 25, 1906, James M. Snyder, aged 51 years, 6 months, and 22 days. Brother Snyder was brought up in the Lutheran Church, and in later years became a member of the Progressive Brethren Church, to which he adhered until the truth reached him in 1893. At the time of his death he was a member of the Prattville (Mich.) church. His wife and children sustain a great loss in his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. N. Sanders.
E. K. SLADE. BARKER.—Died at Winfred, S. D., June 25, 1906, Mrs. Hannah Barker, in her seventy-fourth year. Sister Barker accepted present truth twenty years ago, and has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Madison for nineteen years. She leaves two daughters and one son to mourn their loss. She fell asleep with the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral service was held in the Adventist church in Madison. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 19: 25-27, by the writer.
C. M. CLARK. HILLIARD.—Died at her home near Otsego, Mich., May 10, 1906, of paralysis, Phebe J. Hilliard, wife of Seymour Hilliard, aged 60 years and 6 days. At an early age she experienced conversion and united with the Methodist Church. She was an earnest Christian. Some twenty years ago, after a careful examination of the truths of the third angel's message, she embraced them, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Otsego, Mich. Assisted by Elder M. S. Burnham, the writer conducted the funeral service, using Heb. 9: 27 as a foundation for the thoughts presented.
M. B. MILLER. PALMER.—Died at her home at Tuscola, Mich., May 31, 1906, Sister Betsey Palmer, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 21 days. Sister Palmer and her husband had been Seventh-day Adventists for more than forty years. They embraced the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Van Horn and Canright. Sister Palmer's faith and confidence in God's truth was unshaken till the end. Her husband, and six of their eight children survive her. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister in whose church the services were held; text, John 14: 1-3.
W. OSTRANDER. CAMPBELL.—Died at her home in Leavings, Alberta, of lobar pneumonia, Mrs. Catherine Campbell. Sister Campbell was born in Cape Breton, May 24, 1866. For eleven years she had been a widow, struggling to care for a family of six children, two sons and four daughters, all of whom survive her. She was an earnest Christian from her youth, and a few years ago was led to embrace present truth through reading The Signs of the Times. She did all she could to advance the message she had learned to love so much. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14: 13 by the writer, assisted by Elder J. C. Christenson.
J. W. BOYNTON. HALL.—Died near Turner, Ore., May 13, 1906, Judith Page Hall, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. Grandma and Grandpa Hall began keeping the Sabbath fifty or more years ago, being among the pioneer commandment-keepers in Wisconsin. Their only son, Elder C. A. Hall, died at Graysville, Tenn., a few months ago. H. H. Hall, of the Pacific Press, is a grandson. Two daughters also survive their mother's death. We miss grandma much as she made her home with us during the last years of her life. She rests in hope of the first resurrection. Words of comfort, based on the last few verses of 1 Corinthians 15, were spoken at the funeral by Elder J. M. Cole. Interment took place in the Twin Oaks Cemetery.
N. J. BOWERS.
E. E. BOWERS. MILLER.—Died in Seattle, Wash., May 6, 1906, of acute Bright's disease, Mrs. George Rynd Miller, nee Laura Loveland Fisk, aged twenty-five years. Mrs. Miller was for a number of years a student at Walla Walla College, and served some time as a teacher in that institution. Later she entered the American Medical Missionary College in Battle Creek, Mich., and was a member of the class of 1906. She was always ready to assist others in the hour of affliction and need, and her cheerfulness and sunny disposition made her many friends. Her last days gave evidence of her faith in Christ. The blow falls heavily upon her afflicted parents. The funeral service was conducted by the pastors of the First Presbyterian church, of which Mr. Miller was a member.
W. B. WHITE. SHARP.—Died at the home of her son, Elder Smith Sharp, in Graysville, Tenn., June 24, 1906, Mary Sharp, aged 91 years, 7 months, and 1 day. In early life she became a Christian and joined the Disciple Church. In 1861 she heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message under the preaching of Moses Hull and B. F. Snook, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Through the storms and tempests of doubt and apostasy, she ever stood firm and unmoved upon the “commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.” The last year or more of her life she was deprived of eyesight, and her hearing became impaired. Her children spared no pains or means to add to her comfort, the burden of care falling most heavily upon her daughter, Mary Morrison, who was very devoted to her mother. Words of comfort were spoken on the funeral occasion by the writer, in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends.
R. M. KILGORE. Earthquake and Fire Special
By Editor
THE Earthquake and Fire Special of The Signs of the Times, the Souvenir Edition, has come to hand, telling the "complete story of the great calamity by eye-witnesses." We can assure the readers of the REVIEW that in no other journal issued have the results of the California earthquake and San Francisco fire been so faithfully depicted by pen and picture. This issue of the Signs contains twenty-four pages with cover and insert printed in colors. In addition to telling the story of the great catastrophe, it contains a large amount of useful information in reference to the increase of earthquakes, tornadoes, and fires; disasters of the present year; contributions by States and countries to the earthquake sufferers; curious things the earthquake did, etc. This Souvenir Edition will be purchased by many who have had the other editions, and will be preserved for reference in whatever home it enters. This makes for the truth an entering wedge, and for our workers generally a splendid opportunity. The price is six cents a copy for lots of less than five hundred copies; over five hundred, five cents each. The retail price is ten cents a copy. Let there be a zealous taking hold of the circulation of this paper on the part of our people. Mission Work in the Pacific Islands
The Islands of the Pacific are given first place in The Missionary Review of the World for July. Rev. Francis M. Price writes of the difficulties and encouragements connected with “Mission Work in Guam,” the new territory of the United States in the Central Pacific. Rev. J. C. Goodrich contributes another illustrated article on “Bible Work in the Philippines”—another important field with great possibilities and great dangers. “The Turk and the Missionaries” is the subject chosen by the managing editor to describe some of the interesting facts learned on a recent trip in the Orient. Dr. Francis E. Clark writes on “Christian Endeavor on the Mission Fields,” and George Sherwood Eddy on India’s “National Missionary Society.” The Review is filled with immediate information of work in all parts of the globe. Elder Evans Arrives at Trinidad
A LETTER from Elder I. H. Evans announces his arrival at Trinidad. He is deeply impressed with the need and importance of the field, and realizes that his stay will necessarily be a short one. The Second Number of Liberty
By Editor
The second number of Liberty is being printed this week. It will be full of good matter suitable to follow the first number. Read notice of the number on the second page of Liberty. Encouraging Reports from Nashville
THE reports of the meetings at Nashville, Tenn., are encouraging. Elder Butler writes: “It is very evident that Nashville was never before so thoroughly stirred by the present truth. Both of the leading papers of the city have accepted articles concerning the meetings, the morning paper having some notice nearly every day.” Dr. Froom Appointed Medical Superintendent
On the urgent request of the management of the Portland (Ore.) Sanitarium, the General Conference Committee has released Dr. J. E. Froom from his work as secretary of the Medical Council, in order that he may act as medical superintendent of that institution, succeeding Dr. W. R. Simmons, who has resigned. Dr. Froom has already entered upon his new duties. Mount Vernon College Calendar
The fourteenth annual calendar of Mount Vernon (Ohio) College has just been issued. It consists of fifty pages, illustrated, and contains the information desired by prospective students. Prof. N. W. Lawrence, who has been president of the college for two years, has accepted an invitation to take charge of the school at Harvey, N. D., and his place at Mt. Vernon is filled by Prof. J. B. Clymer. Elk Point Industrial Academy Announcement
The fifth annual announcement of Elk Point Industrial Academy, S. D., is a neatly printed booklet giving information concerning the advantages offered to students at this educational institution, requirements, expenses, etc. Persons in that section of the country desirous of improving a good educational opportunity would do well to send for an announcement of this school. The fall term begins September 26. Important Points About Periodical Orders
LET all remember the following important points in connection with periodical orders: Make orders for each periodical on a separate sheet of paper; always give the old address together with the new one when ordering a change of address, or when making an order for a renewal with the address changed; give the order for change in exactly the same name to which the paper has been coming; be careful to write the name and address very plainly. General Conference Committee at Educational Convention
The General Conference Committee has been well represented at the educational convention at College View, Neb. The members present during a part or the whole of the convention were: A. G. Daniells, G. A. Irwin, G. B. Thompson, W. W. Prescott, E. W. Farnsworth, Allen Moon, W. A. George, F. Griggs, H. R. Salisbury, E. T. Russell, and K. C. Russell. Meetings of the committee were held from time to time for the consideration of conference business. A DIFFERENT experience is to come to the remnant church in this day from any that has come to the Christian denominations preceding it. The history of these denominations shows in each case a falling away from the faith, and a substitution of human wisdom and human authority in the place of the wisdom and authority of God—the word of man in the place of the Word of God, and a man-made gospel in the place of the gospel of God—until the denomination had so far disconnected itself from the providence of God that it was necessary for him to call out another people to carry forward his work. Now we have come to the time of the last message which is to finish the proclamation of the everlasting gospel, and to the church which has this message to give to the world, to make ready a people for the second coming of Christ. What is to save this church from following in the way of other churches before it, in falling away from the faith? Answer, the shaking. When influences become powerful in this church which would lead it out of the right pathway, God brings a shaking, and those who are exerting this influence are shaken out. It is stated in “Early Writings” that this church is “mightily shaken” before the end is reached. This casts out everything that would make the church corrupt. This is why the remnant church will remain pure and no necessity will arise for another people to come after it. We are already in the shaking time.