Earlier text: Western Oregon Camp-MeetingNotes and clippings from the daily and weekly press — An official statement sent out by the Greek government from Athens states that during this present Balkan conflict their army has lost 100,000 men. They are asking for hospital help from Europe. — Physicians are hopeful over the question of the efficacy of vaccination for typhoid fever. During the first six months of 1913 only half as many cases were reported in New York City as for the corresponding period last year. — According to recent estimates, fifty persons were killed and many injured, a dozen mortally, in a fire which swept the four-story factory building of the Binghamton Clothing Company of Binghamton, N. Y., on the afternoon of July 22. The victims were chiefly women and girls. — A holy war has been declared on the sultan of the independent state of Oman, in southeastern Arabia, by rebels, who have already been victorious in several encounters with the sultan's troops, and are reported to be threatening Muscat, the capital, a seaport of about 60,000 inhabitants. British war-ships have been sent to the city to protect British interests there. — An international congress of physicians will be held in London August 6-12. It is expected that 7,000 doctors will be present from all parts of the world, including the foremost specialists engaged in medical research in universities and laboratories of every civilized country. The sessions, twenty-three in all, will be held in Albert Hall. — Buried deep in the cellar of a Greek confectionery store at Hampden, a suburb of Baltimore, Md., the police have recently found a piece of Greek sculpture, said to be priceless in value. This sculpture mysteriously disappeared from the National Museum at Athens fifteen years ago. It is the bust of a child, supposedly a girl about five years of age, and is said to be over 3,000 years old. — Kings are supposed to set the style in Europe, and if this is true the number of teetotalers should greatly increase; for King George and Queen Mary of England, King Victor Immanuel of Italy, King Alfonso of Spain, Queen Wilhelmina of Holland, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden, and Czar Ferdinand of Bulgaria are all abstainers. — A daily news report from India states that on account of the fact that butter spoils so rapidly in the warm climate of that country, government officials are planning to pack it in collapsible tin tubes with screw nozzles—like the tubes in which printing ink, oil-paints, and certain pastes are sold. Eventually, on the dining-tables of Indian hotels and restaurants, the guests may find “butter tubes,” from which each person can squeeze upon his plate as much butter as he may need. — With nearly 13,000 delegates attending from all parts of the Christianized world, the twenty-sixth International Christian Endeavor Convention opened in Los Angeles, Cal., the second week in July. A chorus of 900 voices joined in the opening service of praise. Francis E. Clark, the president and founder of the organization, presided. The convention has outlined a nation-wide campaign against the liquor traffic, the motto of the crusade being “A saloonless United States by 1920.” — Since Feb. 1, 1913, absolute prohibition of the sale of alcohol to the natives of the Kongo region has been enforced. There are heavy penalties attached to the violation of the prohibition laws made necessary on account of the ravages caused by the consumption of trade rum and gin among the natives. This liquor traffic came principally from Germany and Belgium. Other portions of the Dark Continent are sadly in need of the same prohibition. In the British colonies of southern Nigeria, the Gold Coast, and Sierra Leone, the importation of spirits rose in the six years from 1906-11 from 4,700,000 gallons to 6,800,000 gallons. — For some little time the authorities of Rome have been troubled by the insubordination of the Swiss guards at the Vatican. For fear of mutiny among these protectors of the Pope, they were disarmed July 21. According to the Washington Post, “the Italian police are ready to intervene in case of disturbances should the Vatican authorities request their assistance in the reestablishment of order. The mutinous guards today presented to Cardinal Merry del Val, papal secretary of state, a memorial relating their grievances and the conditions on which they are disposed to remain in the service. Among the conditions are: The dismissal of the commander of the Swiss guards; an increase in the Swiss guards from 80 to 100; the abolition of the prohibition against the guards frequenting stores on the right bank of the Tiber and the granting of permission to visit wine shops; a return to the original system of military instruction, with the abolition of bayonet drill, target shooting, and the climbing of roofs to protect the Vatican from imaginary assaults.” Alabama Conference Association
By A. L. Miller; Thos. E. Pavey
THE seventh annual session of the Alabama Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Montgomery, Ala., in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting, Aug. 6-14, 1913. The first meeting will be held Friday, August 8, at 10 A. M. The officers of the association will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the constituency. The first business meeting of the conference will be held Thursday, August 7, at 10 A. M. The officers of the conference are to be elected, and whatever other business may be deemed necessary will be transacted. We hope every delegate will be present at the first meeting. THOS. E. PAVEY, Secretary. ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Vermont, Montpelier ............ Aug. 21-31 CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Maritime, Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick ............ Aug. 21-31 North Missouri, Marceline .................... July 31 to Aug. 10 South Missouri, Clinton ............ Aug. 7-17 Nebraska, Seward ............ Aug. 21-31 East Kansas, Ottawa ............ Aug. 21-31 Colorado, Denver ............ Aug. 21-31 West Kansas, Lyons ....... Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 Western Colorado, Grand Junction .................... Sept. 9-19 COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
Virginia, Portsmouth ............ Aug. 14-25 Ohio, Hamilton ............ Aug. 21-31 West Pennsylvania, Corry ............ Aug. 14-24 West Virginia, Charleston ...... Sept. 4-14 Chesapeake, Chestertown, Md. ..... Sept. 18-28 East Michigan, Bay City ............ Aug. 7-17 Southern Illinois, Taylorville ...... Aug. 14-24 West Michigan, Hastings ........ Aug. 21-31 North Michigan, Gaylord .... Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 Northern Illinois ........ Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 Indiana, Hartford City .......... Sept. 4-14 NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Iowa, Cedar Rapids ...... Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Washington, Auburn .... Aug. 14-24 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Mississippi, Hattiesburg .... July 30 to Aug. 7 Alabama, Montgomery .......... Aug. 6-14 Kentucky, Nicholasville ........ Aug. 14-24 Tennessee River, Jackson, Tenn. .......... Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Georgia, Fort Valley ...... July 31 to Aug. 10 South Carolina, Laurens ........ Aug. 14-24 North Carolina, Greensboro ........ Aug. 21-31 Cumberland, Athens, Tenn. ...... Sept. 4-14 Florida ............................ Oct. 2-12 SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Texas, Terrell ....... July 31 to Aug. 10 West Texas, Clyde ........ Aug. 7-17 New Mexico, Albuquerque ........ Aug. 14-24 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City ........ Aug. 21-31 British Columbia (Coast), Coquitlam ........ Aug. 4-10 British Columbia (Eastern), Armstrong .. Aug. 18-24 Tennessee River Conference Association
By E. L. MAXWELL; F. C. VARNEY
The annual meeting of the constituents of the Tennessee River Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists, incorporated under the law of the State of Tennessee, will convene on the camp-ground at Jackson, Tenn., Monday, Sept. 1, 1913, at 10:30 A. M., for the election of the board of trustees for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the association.
E. L. MAXWELL, President;
F. C. VARNEY, Secretary. Southern Illinois Conference Association
By A. J. Clark; R. B. Craig
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Southern Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual camp-meeting and conference at Taylorville, Ill., Aug. 14-24, 1913. A board of trustees consisting of five members will be elected by the delegates, and such other business transacted as may properly come before this association. A. J. CLARK, President;
R. B. CRAIG, Secretary. Northern New England Conference
By F. W. Stray; D. K. Royer
THE fifty-first annual session of the Northern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Montpelier, Vt., Aug. 21-31, 1913, for the election of officers for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the conference at that time. The first meeting will be held at 9 A. M., August 21. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the church and to one additional delegate for every ten members. It is greatly desired that our churches be fully represented. F. W. STRAY, President;
D. K. ROYER, Secretary. West Pennsylvania Conference
By B. F. Kneeland; H. K. Hackman
THE twelfth session of the West Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held on the Corry (Pa.) fair-grounds, Aug. 14-24, 1913, in connection with the annual camp-meeting. At this meeting officers will be elected, and necessary business transacted. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for each ten members. All delegates should be present at the first business meeting, which will be held at 10:30 A. M., August 15. B. F. KNEELAND, President;
H. K. HACKMAN, Secretary. West Pennsylvania Conference Association
By B. F. Kneeland; H. K. Hackman
THE next session of the constituency of the West Pennsylvania Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Corry, Pa., Aug. 18, 1913, at 10:45 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The constituency will meet in connection with the camp-meeting to be held in Corry, August 14-24. B. F. KNEELAND, President; H. K. HACKMAN, Secretary. New Brunswick Legal Association
By J. A. Strickland
The annual meeting of the Executive Board of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in New Brunswick will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick, at ten o'clock, Monday, Aug. 25, 1913.
J. A. Strickland, Secretary. North Missouri Conference Association
By E. E. FARNSWORTH; S. N. CURTISS
The legal corporation of the North Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its annual meeting for the election of officers and the transaction of such other legal matters as may come before it, in connection with the camp-meeting to be held at Marceline, Mo., July 31 to August 10. The first meeting will be held August 4, at 10 A. M. E. E. FARNSWORTH, President;
S. N. CURTISS, Secretary. Oklahoma Conference Association
By David Voth; W. L. Adams
THE next regular session of the Oklahoma Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held on the Seventh-day Adventist camp-ground in Oklahoma City, Okla., in connection with the camp-meeting. The first meeting of the association will be held at 10 A. M., Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1913. DAVID VOTH, President;
W. L. ADAMS, Secretary. Mississippi Conference Association
By J. D. McEachern; J. A. Morrow
THE third annual session of the Mississippi Conference Association will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Hattiesburg, July 30 to August 7. The first meeting will convene August 1, at 10 A. M. All delegates to the conference are delegates to the association. J. D. McEACHERN, President;
J. A. MORROW, Secretary. North Michigan Conference Association
By J. J. Irwin; S. E. Kellman
THE eleventh annual session of the North Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Gaylord, Mich., in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting, Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, 1913. The first meeting will be called August 29, at 10 A. M., for the election of officers and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the association. All duly accredited delegates to the North Michigan Conference are delegates to this association. J. J. IRWIN, President;
S. E. KELLMAN, Secretary. The Iowa Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists
By A. R. Ogden; A. L. Bayley
THE regular meeting of the Iowa Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting of that body at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1913. This association is the legal corporation of the Iowa Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Officers will be elected and such other business transacted as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Tuesday, September 2. A. R. OGDEN, President;
A. L. BAYLEY, Secretary. The Iowa Conference
By A. R. Ogden; Flora V. Dorcas
THE annual conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1913. Conference officers will be elected and such plans and recommendations adopted as the conference may deem advisable for the furtherance of its work. Each church is earnestly requested to select and report to the conference secretary a full list of its accredited delegates. The first meeting of the conference will be held at 9 A. M., Friday, August 29. Let all delegates be present at the roll-call of the opening meeting of the conference. A. R. OGDEN, President;
FLORA V. DORCAS, Secretary. Iowa Camp-Meeting
By A. R. Ogden
THE annual camp-meeting of Iowa Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in what is known as Beaver Woods, Aug. 28 to Sept. 8, 1913. All Seventh-day Adventist believers and friends in the State of Iowa are invited to attend. Bring your friends and neighbors with you that they also may enjoy this spiritual feast. Not many more such opportunities will be offered us. Let all improve this one. As an inducement for a large attendance, the conference committee has decided to offer free tents to all who attend. The expense of the meeting will be made up by a free-will offering. In the year 1895, Ira G. Bigelow, together with his twin brother, Isaac, accepted the truth at Indianapolis. Their earnest zeal was marked from the beginning. They were compelled to give up lucrative positions in order to keep the Sabbath, which they did readily. Brother Ira Bigelow soon entered the canvassing work as a colporteur. Later he acted as field agent in the West Pennsylvania Conference, and then served in the same capacity for the Columbia Union Conference, also carrying the work of union missionary secretary and secretary of the young people's department. As an ordained minister, he was able to serve these positions in double capacity. About one year ago he was compelled to drop some of his active work on account of sickness. Pellagra soon manifested itself; and, although every attention was given by specialists and others, the disease could not be stopped. In the hope that a colder climate might be helpful, he went to Fitch Bay, Quebec, where, excepting for the company of his wife, he was entirely among strangers. Although a stranger, he found kind friends among brethren and others and everything possible was done for his comfort and relief. He died at the home of Sister Euretta Rickard, July 1, 1913, at the age of 45 years, 3 months, and 14 days. His brother Isaac was summoned, but reached the place only in time for the funeral. Elder W. J. Tanner gave the sermon. Brother Bigelow was married to Cora E. Heath in 1891. She accepted the truth soon after her husband did, and with him has led a consistent and godly life. She feels her loss, but has the assurance of seeing him again. Many friends will join in Christian sympathy with her and Brother Isaac Bigelow. L. A. HANSEN. WOODHOUSE.—Neva Minerva Adams was born at Yerba Buena Island, San Francisco, Cal., July 17, 1894. She was converted at the age of twelve years, while attending Prof. B. L. Howe's school in San Francisco, and was baptized, uniting with the church in that city. On Feb. 10, 1913, she was married to John Woodhouse at San Jose, Cal., and died June 30, 1913, at Providence Hospital, Oakland. Her companion, parents, two sisters, and one brother survive. B. E. BEDDOE. WILLIAMS.—Sarah Margaret Williams was born in Hardin County, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1846, and died in Loma Linda, Cal., June 26, 1913, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 6 days. Her home was in Ohio until 1911, when with her husband she came to California. Sister Williams was led into the light of present truth through the labors of Elder P. C. Shockey, and remained loyal to the message until her death. Although suffering much during the last six months of her life, she was always patient and thoughtful of those about her. A husband, two sons, one brother, and one sister are the surviving relatives. A lesson of comfort and assurance was drawn from Job 14:10-15. CLARENCE SAWYER. WILLIAMS.—Sarah Agness Williams, of Powder Mills, Ky., was born in Hart County, Kentucky, April 17, 1835, and died at her home June 8, 1913, aged 78 years, 1 month, and 22 days. In the winter of 1875 she attended a series of meetings conducted by Elder S. Osborn, and with her husband became convinced of present truth. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. On May 21, 1857 the deceased was united in marriage with P. A. Williams. Six children were born to them. She was a devoted mother, and a kind, affectionate wife. Although a great sufferer during her last sickness she bore all with Christian fortitude, and sleeps in Jesus until the resurrection morning. Her aged husband, three daughters, two brothers, and two sisters survive.
P. A. WILLIAMS. BISHOP.—Mary Evelyn Bishop, youngest daughter of Brother and Sister Bishop, of Asheville, N. C., died July 10, 1913, aged 3 years, 10 months, and 19 days. She suffered much during the last days of her life, but manifested the utmost patience. She was a general favorite and an obedient child, and will be missed from the Oak Grove Sabbath-school, of which she was a charter member. The parents and two sisters survive.
J. S. KILLEN. NEWTON.—Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of William and Maria Lafferty, was born near Pricetown, Ohio, Oct. 22, 1847. On Sept. 1, 1867, she was united in marriage with Thomas Newton. In 1892, she attended a series of meetings conducted by Elders J. W. and W. L. Iles and gladly accepted the light of present truth. She was an earnest Christian, and always anxious to tell others of the truth she loved. Sister Newton fell asleep in Jesus May 8, 1913, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 16 days. Six of her thirteen children, with their father, survive. The funeral service was conducted by the pastor of the Disciple Church. HATTIE MOUNT. TURNER.—J. M. TURNER was born in Barron County, Kentucky, March 26, 1835, and died June 15, 1913, aged 78 years, 2 months, and 19 days. When twenty-one years old he was united in marriage with Martha N. Nunn. To this union were born nine children, five of whom, with the wife and mother, survive. In 1883 the deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He was a man highly esteemed by all who knew him. We laid him to rest until the Life-giver comes to claim his own. Elder E. E. Farnsworth conducted the funeral service.
W. H. TURNER. DEVEREAUX.—J. W. DEVEREAUX was born at Chautauqua, N. Y., in 1831, and died at North Yakima, Wash., May 2, 1913, aged 82 years, 9 months, and 27 days. For the last few years of his life father made his home in Mountain View, Mo., but desiring to be near his children, came to Washington, arriving at our home May 1, 1913. The following day he fell asleep in Jesus. He will be remembered as a pioneer in this message. For years he lived in Minnesota and South Dakota, and his home was always open to our ministers and workers. His wife and ten children mourn the loss of a kind, loving husband and father.
MRS. A. R. STARR. North Michigan Conference
By J. J. Irwin; S. E. Kellman
THE eleventh annual session of the North Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Gaylord, Mich., Aug. 28 to Sept. 7, 1913. The first meeting of the conference will be held August 29, at 9 A. M. During this session officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business will be transacted as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for each ten members or fraction thereof. J. J. IRWIN, President;
S. E. KELLMAN, Secretary. The Maritime Conference
By M. M. Hare; Lulu Van Buskirk
The eleventh annual session of the Maritime Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the general meeting at Hopewell Cape, New Brunswick, Aug. 21-31, 1913, for the election of officers for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Friday, August 22, in the union church. M. M. HARE, President;
LULU VAN BUSKIRK, Secretary. Virginia Conference Agency
By W. J. Stone; R. D. Hottel
THE ninth annual session of the Virginia Conference Agency of Seventh-day Adventists, Incorporated, will be held in connection with the Virginia Conference camp-meeting at Portsmouth, Va., Aug. 14-24, 1913. The first meeting will be held on Monday, August 18, at 10:30 A. M. The constituency of the agency are the delegates of the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in session. W. J. STONE, President;
R. D. HOTTEL, Secretary. Missionary Correspondence
I DESIRE to come in touch with individuals or missionary societies that are willing to send the Signs of the Times to, and by correspondence do missionary work with, individuals in a new field. Please state how many names you can use. Address Elder R. T. Nash, Quincy, Fla. For SALE.—Cheap for cash, 55 acres of land, with quantity of valuable fir saw-timber; small house; land adapted to hay and fruit; clear of incumbrance. Would exchange for small alfalfa acreage or vacant lots in the West. Address C. H. Castle, South Lancaster, Mass. For SALE.—Having been called by the General Conference to take charge of the Fireside Correspondence School, I offer for sale my home, “Bide-a-Wee,” one mile west of the Pacific Union College, St. Helena, Cal. No more desirable location could be secured for a family desiring to send their children to a good school embracing all grades of work from primary to college. For particulars, address C. C. Lewis, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid, for missionary purposes:— J. D. McEachern, Ellisville, Miss. Periodicals and tracts. Anna Hughes, Lunnford, Alberta, Canada. Signs, REVIEW, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend. W. G. Ringgold, Luverne, Ala., R. F. D. 4. Particularly Signs (weekly), Protestant Magazine, Liberty, Instructor, and Little Friend. No REVIEW.