I BEGAN to hold meetings at Sassafras Pond schoolhouse, about thirty miles north of Van Buren, on the top of Boston Mount, the latter part of September. The interest was fair. We had two all-day meetings, with dinner on the grounds. Some of the best families there have begun to keep the Sabbath, and a goodly number are interested.
After closing the meetings at that place, I began meetings about four miles south of Sassafras Pond. I visit the people on the mountain and give them Bible readings, working from house to house. The interest is good here, and there are urgent calls for preaching at several places near by. Quite a number of the people from Porter, two miles north of here, come nearly every night. A few evenings ago, as the weather had been bad all day, I concluded not to ring the bell; but shortly after dark I saw a light coming around the curve toward Porter, and while I was getting ready to start, eight more lanterns came in sight; and before I reached the house, several persons were there, ringing the bell, lighting lamps, and making the fire. There were about twenty-five. They are very anxious for meetings to be held at Porter.
My wife sent me about one hundred copies of our periodicals, and they were eagerly taken. Many more could have been used to good advantage.
The ascent from here to Sassafras Pond (four miles) is over seven hundred feet. The average grade from Porter to Winslow (five miles) is one hundred and twenty feet to the mile, and one mile has a grade of one hundred and sixty feet. I am in these mountains to hunt the lost sheep, and I thank the Lord for success; to him be all the praise. I expect to spend the winter in this part of the field, except a visit with my family on Christmas. Pray for the Lord's work here.
H. CLAY GRIFFIN.
The Ontario Indian Camp-Meeting
By A. O. Burrill
THIS meeting was held at the Indian church known as Kenyengeh. The Indian brethren had come from east and west, so there was quite a nice little congregation. This is the residence of Dr. Hill, the Indian chief. On his farm was a small grove, in which the meeting tent was pitched; but the weather was so cold that it could be used for only a few services. However, we had a good church building to which to go. This, at times, was packed to its utmost capacity. There are two Seventh-day Adventist Indian churches on this reservation, and both have good church buildings.
There are about four thousand five hundred Indians on this reservation. Their land is most excellent, and considering the short period of time since they began to adopt civilized methods for obtaining a livelihood, they have made remarkable progress. This land was once heavily covered with the best of timber, but it has nearly all been cut away, so that they are now driven to the cultivation of the soil, which is a most excellent thing. The reservation is about twelve miles long and eight miles wide.
Elder A. L. Miller and Brethren Noftsger and T. H. Robinson attended the meeting a portion or all the time. There were a number who could not understand English, so it was necessary to have an interpreter. Brother A. G. Smith, one of the Indians, was able to act in this capacity in a very satisfactory manner. The meeting continued for ten days. On the last Sunday six received baptism by the hand of Elder Miller. Most of the preaching was upon the coming of the Lord and the necessary preparation for it, and was well received both by our people and by the public. The social meetings were characterized by a good spirit. As they spoke in their native tongue, the writer could not understand their testimonies, but could see that the Spirit of the Lord was greatly moving the hearts of this simple people. It was voted that the next annual meeting should be held with the Oneida church, near Southwold, in the month of September.
At the close of the meeting at this place, in company with Elder Miller, I went to the east end of the reservation, and held meetings for nearly a week. At the latter place a full corps of church officers was elected. The subject of church-schools was dwelt upon, and if the plans carry, two church-schools will soon be in operation. Quite a number of orders were taken for “Christ’s Object Lessons.” We left the Indian brethren much encouraged. If they will all be faithful in paying their tithes and supporting their church-schools, we shall see a marked change for the better among this people.
A. O. BURRILL.
Ecuador
By THOS. H. DAVIS.
GUAYAQUIL.—We arrived at this place two weeks ago (about August 30), after a very pleasant voyage. We are waiting here for some of our freight. As soon as it comes, we shall go to Quito, a three days’ trip from this place.
The climate of Guayaquil is quite pleasant at this time of the year—the dry season. We sleep quite comfortably with a blanket over us nearly all night. They tell me that the thermometer never goes above ninety-five degrees, and generally stands from eighty to eighty-five degrees. The town would be much more healthful if they had good sanitary arrangements. Guayaquil has almost doubled in size the last few years, and promises to be a prosperous place in the near future.
While waiting, I have been out canvassing for our books, and found some quite interested in the truth. One young man, who keeps a small fruit stand under our apartments, asked me if I had a good book to prepare him for confession. I told him that I had one of the very best for that purpose—“The Life of Christ.” He gave me his order, and since then has taken the book, and likes it very much. He says one of his friends wants one, also. What a great field this is for work, with the people around one like bees, without God and without hope in the world. They are more liberal-minded here than farther south, so we have a good field to work. Now is just the time to labor here. Many more might be doing a good work, if they were here.
While out with the books one Sunday, I saw the police hurrying about, commanding all stores to be closed at 12 M. So we are not entirely free from the Sunday law here.
THOS. H. DAVIS.
The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund
AMOUNT previously reported. $47,344 25
Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Patton.. 50 00
West Michigan Conference.. 36 13
Emma Tapson (South Africa) 11 69
Samuel Booth ............ 10 00
M. C. Sturdevant ........ 10 00
August and Albert Glatt .... 10 00
Peter Anderson .......... 10 00
Mrs. Anna M. Rice ....... 10 00
Eugene Taileur .......... 10 00
Gustav Getzlass .......... 9 00
Cecil H. Pretyman (South Africa) ............ 8 16
Plymouth church (England) ........ 7 55
Second Jersey City (N. J.) church ............... 7 50
C. F. Morse .............. 6 00
FIVE DOLLARS EACH
M. M. Fry, Mrs. M. L. Fry, D. M. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Robinson, Mrs. H. R. Johnson, A. W. Bunnell, a Sabbath-keeper, Mrs. A. E. Daniels, Charles L. and Beatrice J. Koelsche, Walter J. Crandall, Anna Elder, a friend, Mrs. L. C. Jarnagin, Zac Kelley, Mrs. Ella Sylvester, John Gee, Julius Christensen, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Barker, Daniel Wilcox, Mrs. Anna McLene, Mrs. Ida Sigrist, Myldred Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Satterlee, J. A. Anthony, Mrs. M. K. Richard, Mrs. M. J. Kay, Mrs. David Richard, a friend in Oregon.
$4.87 EACH
Samuel Joyce (England), Mrs. F. H. Sisley (England), W. C. Sisley (England), Elder and Mrs. O. A. Olsen (England), H. R. Salisbury (England), Mrs. McPherson (England.)
Merton B. Ashley, $4; G. R. Drew (England), $3.66; G. T. Fero and family, $3.25; Mrs. Harrows, $3.05; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jacobus, $3; Central Union Conference, $2.75; A. C. Fry, $2.70; an Oregon sister, $2.50.
$2.44 EACH
M. E. Olsen (England), Mrs. Elizabeth Wink (England), W. T. Bartlett (England), Mrs. A. Howell (England), W. A. Spicer.
TWO DOLLARS EACH
A. F. Eckstrom, Mrs. Morey and son, Mary C. Miller, Dr. J. L. Dean, B. H. Tally, Mrs. Morse, D. S. Wheeler, Mrs. Johanna Jensen, Mrs. Nancie Paul.
North Warren (Pa.) church, $2.05; C. Rasmussen, $1.85; North England Conference, $1.83; Sarah Ballard, $1.82; Southwestern Union Conference, $1.50.
$1.22 EACH
A friend (England), S. S. Barnard (England), J. Gillatt (England), S. G. Haughey (England), Mr. Webb (England), I. W. Tellgate (South Africa), W. H. Tapson (South Africa).
ONE DOLLAR EACH
Mrs. White, N. H. Keizer, Susan Isenberg, Mary M. Guisel, Carrie Tyock, Lydia Williams, Flora Ortiz, Johnson Ortley, F. C. Myers, Mrs. L. B. Smith, Mrs. Lee Adams, Mabel Cone, Henrietta Oden, Carrie Reid, Mrs. Minnie Light, Sarah E. Elder, Ella Nixon, A. F. Grant, George W. Blair, S. A. Cole, Rachel Straw, Mrs. Elma Warner, T. J. Blake, Eva Morse, Mrs. Charles Glazier, Mrs. Nelson Purdy, Beman Taylor, Mrs. Frank Carpenter, Mrs. T. A. Irwin, L. A. Corey, Mrs. A. D. Aycock, Mrs. Cora Harris, Mrs. A. A. Jones, Lottie Wallace, D. E. Powell, May Atkins,21Mrs. Joseph Leininger, Sister A. W. Mavity, Mrs. C. Quackenbush, Dr. A. M. Wilkins, donation, W. J. Hackett.
Friends, $.75; a friend (South Africa), $.73; a friend (England) $.73; Miss I. Bell (England), $.73; W. S. Ware, $.40; D. Pegg (England), $.37; Juniata (Ala.) church, $.31; Julius Pope, $.30; Jane Adair, $.20; Leatha Cook, $.20; Roger and Lealand Corey, $.20; John Oden, $.15; John Bond, $.14; E. J. Bryans (England), $.12; a friend (England), $.12; Mrs. Witman, $.11; Jane Hackett, $.11; Maxie Adair, $.07.
SIXTY-ONE CENTS EACH
A friend (South Africa), L. Cloete (South Africa), D. Walters (South Africa), L. G. K. (South Africa), E. M. Gudie (South Africa), Peebles (South Africa), J. M. Barry (South Africa), J. G. Tarr (South Africa), J. W. Brown (South Africa), I. W. P. (South Africa), C. A. W. (South Africa), I. Steward (England), Mrs. Simpson (England), Miss Simpson (England), J. W. McCord (England), H. Spencer (England), E. D. (England).
FIFTY CENTS EACH
Mrs. Ellen Neff, Mrs. Ethel Deen, Charles Peden, Alice Isenberg, Jennie Thompson, Lucy Thompson, G. S. Honeywell, Nellie Honeywell, Ann Maria Morriss, Lizzie Milner, Fred Haub, I. M. Hess, Nettie Snook, Mrs. Beman Taylor, Ralph Taylor, Mrs. Henry King, Howard Glazier, I. V. Corey, Ellen Hackett, Maud Hackett, John G. Witman, Lizzie K. Light.
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH
A friend, Mary Jones, Beulah Morriss, Mamie Taylor, Mrs. Joseph Walker, a friend, Cass Wilson, Mrs. Frank Miner, Mrs. Edith Doty, Hetty Jackson, Mrs. A. Elliot, E. A. Corey, H. L. Corey, Herbert Corey, Chester Corey, James Hackett, Georgina Hackett.
TWENTY-FOUR CENTS EACH
J. Richardson (England), I. J. Bell (England), A. H. Bryans (England), C. Green (England), George Vallance (England).
TEN CENTS EACH
Parlee Richards, Josie Adair, Garrett Morriss, Ralph Corey, Mrs. Long.
FIVE CENTS EACH
Maydell Morriss, Albert Richards, Lyman Richards.
A. C. Long ...............$ 1 00
Jessie Waite ............. 3 00
Mattie B. Turner and family 4 00
Mrs. S. R. Snider, collector.. 5 00
Mrs. L. Wilson ........... 5 11
Blauda Youngquest ........ 7 00
L. F. Burdoin ............ 25 00
Friends of the cause in Oregon 30 00
Total reported ..........$47,937 52
A further list will follow.
Send all donations to W. T. Bland,
222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.
An Interesting Letter
By Washington Morse
DEAR BRETHREN AND SISTERS: I wish to add my testimony to the truth which I have just read in the REVIEW of Oct. 6, 1904, under the heading “Some Fundamental Principles in This Message,” as I was one who dealt with these facts, and have listened to the preaching of William Miller, J. V. Himes, George Storrs, Brother Hutchinson, of Montreal, and many others who proclaimed that time message. It seems as though our brother who gave the discourse must have passed through that momentous time, and been imbued with the spirit that was manifest all through those twelve years when that message was proclaimed. Our message then was, “Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come.”
The time was the moving principle, and that is the foundation of all these glorious truths. This is what makes us a separate people. This began to be manifest in the spring of 1844. About April 20 God called from fifty to one hundred thousand from the nominal churches. Right there we lost our reckoning, and fell asleep while the Bridegroom tarried; and it was the time that we went to sleep on, and it was the time that woke us up.
About the middle of July we discovered the discrepancy of our reckoning. The event given in Daniel 9 which marked the beginning of the seventy weeks was the going forth of the commandment to restore and build Jerusalem. That commandment went forth in the year 457 B. C., as recorded in Ezra 7. We had dated from the beginning of 457, but we discovered by reading Ezra 7:9, that six months of that year had passed away before the decree took effect; hence the twenty-three hundred full years would run over six months into the year of 1844. There the midnight cry began. Then all those virgins arose, and went forth to meet the Bridegroom on the tenth day of the seventh month.
In the tenth chapter of Revelation we see that the angel that comes with this message is clothed with a cloud. Thus it was we did not understand the work to be done in the judgment as we now learn by the sanctuary question. Neither did we understand that we were to meet with such a disappointment. Truly our eyes were holden as were the disciples of Christ. We did proclaim, with all the positiveness of Revelation 10:6, that time should be no longer; and prophetic time did end just as we preached, but we believed it was probationary time.
We are met with this saying from many, “Why did not you see the third angel’s message then?”—We were not to see it then, if we had, we never could have preached the first. The third angel could not get his message until the temple of God was opened in heaven (Rev. 11:19), at the end of the twenty-three hundred days of Dan. 8:14. By faith we then saw the ark of his testament, and some saw the light on the Sabbath, and began to keep it.
In Heb. 10:36 it is said: “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” We did the will of God in preaching that time message, but we did not receive the promise. In Heb. 10:32 we are told to call to remembrance the former days. This is a very blessed thing to me. I am happy to live to see the sixtieth anniversary of the judgment. To me it is glorious to call to mind the former days, and, step by step, I can see how God has led this people. There can be no doubt but this truth will triumph gloriously in the near future, and I am one who hopes to triumph with it through the all-atoning blood of Jesus Christ.
WASHINGTON MORSE.
The Just Shall Live by Faith
“Now the just shall live by faith; but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.”
Field Notes
A SABBATH-SCHOOL of thirty members was recently organized at Dresden, Ohio.
THE Welcome Visitor reports that “there are now six Sabbath-keepers in Chicago, Ohio.”
ELDER J. W. WATT reports the recent addition of four members to the church at Sutton, Vt.
FOUR persons were recently added to the membership of the church at Blaine, Kan.
SISTER MARY B. CRAIG reports the recent baptism of eight persons at Decatur, Ill.
BROTHER H. B. TUCKER reports the recent baptism of three persons at South Lancaster, Mass.
NINE persons recently united with the Cherryflats church, in eastern Pennsylvania, eight of these being by baptism.
ELDER M. S. BABCOCK reports seven new Sabbath-keepers at Roanoke, Va.; also the organization at that place of a Sabbath-school of seventeen members.
IN a report from Caribou, Maine, Elder P. F. Bicknell says: “Twelve are now keeping the Sabbath who were not when the tent was pitched at this place.”
SIX persons signed the covenant to keep God’s commandments, at Lenora, O. T., as the outcome of meetings held in a schoolhouse by Brother and Sister L. P. Syp.
A SABBATH-SCHOOL of about twenty members now convenes each Sabbath in Westerly, Rhode Island. There is a newly organized church of twelve members at that place.
REPORTING from District No. 1, Missouri, Brother W. T. Millman says: “Thirteen have accepted the truth since the camp-meeting. We find it impossible to fill all the calls for meetings.”
TEN have been baptized, and about eight others will be baptized, as a result of the tent-meetings held at 51st and Race Sts., Philadelphia, Pa., the past summer, by Elder Morris Lukens.
REPORTING from southeast Missouri, Brother G. Phillips says: “As a result of the labors of faithful canvassers there are about twenty honest souls who acknowledge the truth, and some are now obeying it.”
ELDER LEWIS JOHNSON reports having recently organized a church of six members at Valley, Neb., baptized five at Tekamah and three at Omaha, and organized a Scandinavian church of twenty-four members in the latter city.
SPEAKING of the result of a course of meetings at Rockwood, Tenn., Brother G. W. Wells says: “Many friends were made for the truth, and a small company of believers in the third angel’s message was brought out. Brother J. W. Franklin remains to follow up the work.”
BROTHER V. P. WATTS, who has been holding meetings in Decatur, Ark., reports: “There were twenty-three in the Sabbath-school last Sabbath. I am sure there will be several more next Sabbath. Several have taken their stand on the side of truth. Others are almost persuaded to take their stand. Pray for them. I intend to organize a church here soon.”
BROTHER E. B. HOPKINS reports from Cusseta, Tex.: “I spent a few days with the Cusseta church, where two were baptized. The brethren are building a very nice, comfortable church for worship and school purposes.”
IN a recent report from Roanoke, Va., Brother H. J. Parman says: “Several persons are keeping the Sabbath, and meet regularly for Sabbath worship, and others are much interested. October 31 it was my privilege to bury two willing souls in baptism with their Lord. Elder M. S. Babcock and wife and Sister M. A. Baker are continuing the work.”
SISTER E. M. PEEBLES says in a report of the work in Lincoln, Neb.: “Several persons have lately begun the observance of the Sabbath, and expect soon to unite with the commandment-keeping people of God. Three have recently been taken into full church-membership. Others are deeply interested, and are free to acknowledge that this is the truth. We feel encouraged over the outlook for the work here.”
Fall Term of Emmanuel Missionary College
By N. W. Kauble
EMMANUEL MISSIONARY COLLEGE, as the name signifies, is a school for the training of Christian workers. It is the aim of the church to evangelize the world, and the church must look to its training-schools for qualified laborers. As Horace Mann has said, “The schools will be found to be the way that God has chosen for the regeneration of the world.”
For some time things at Emmanuel Missionary College were in rather an unsettled condition, owing to the resignation of Professors Sutherland and Magan, and the sickness of Professor Washburn. However, the school is started, and is well under way; and while the attendance is not so large as we would like to see it, yet we are all of good courage, and hope that by the beginning of the winter term we shall have a larger number of young men and women who are ready to take a brief training, preparatory to entering the wide harvest-field. We believe it is better to have a few students, and have them thoroughly consecrated, than to have a larger number who do not feel called to make sacrifices to enter the work.
There have been a few changes made in the plan of work in Emmanuel Missionary College. Instead of having the one-study plan, as heretofore, the three-study plan has been adopted; that is, instead of a student's carrying just one intellectual class, he may carry three intellectual classes and one industrial class. No student is excused from taking Bible. It is the object of the school to develop symmetrically the intellectual, the physical, and the spiritual natures of its students.
Great stress is laid on industrial work, and in addition to agriculture, horticulture,22carpentry, and gardening, a broom factory has been started.
The young people have also organized what is known as a Young People's Society, for the purpose of becoming better acquainted with mission fields, and for the distribution of our literature among those not of our faith.
N. W. KAUBLE.
Christian Education
By L. A. Hoopes; Frederick Griggs
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. HOOPES, Chairman;
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary.
***Constitution and Composition***
By A. W. Spaulding
THERE is a physical basis of good language. We do not expect a stoop-shouldered, thin-chested man to speak with a resonant voice. We go further, and trace the nasal twang, the muffled tone, sometimes the hesitating delivery, to bad physical habits or defects. The teacher of elocution tries his best to wipe out these habits and overcome these defects, and by building up the weak points, to restore what was at first a natural heritage. But the home might have more easily attained better results by preventing the evil.
All children, almost without exception, have at first clear voices. They spoil their voices through indulging evil passions,—anger, sullenness, peevishness,—and by contracting diseases through neglect of the body. Moreover, the evil traits of character which spoil the voice are often induced, and always aggravated, by wrong physical habits, so that all bad voice may, in a measure, be referred to bad living.
The dirty boy and the slovenly girl have little regard for the beauties of language. Physical dirt and disorder are kin with moral grime. Bad grammar and bad diction may have some of their cause in clogged liver, impure blood, and fevered brain.
With all our efforts, if we fail to produce a happy condition of mind because we neglect the health of our children, we shall have our labor lost. Depressing physical conditions induce fretful expression of feelings, while a state of health gives natural fruit in outward happiness. It is imperative that the child be given its rights in natural life. Sunshine, fresh air, sleep, bodily cleanliness, good food at proper times, occupation,—these are the prerequisites of health.
And cheerfulness, the fruit of all these conditions, has much more to do with the faculty of speech than many think. A clear brain and quiet, steady nerves enable their possessor, whether man or boy, to keep control of thought and word. The restraint and choice of expression which the cultured literary man exercises, is possible only through control of the nerve-centers, whose equilibrium is so easily overthrown by adverse physical conditions. An undigested meal, a dirty skin, a blood-supply uncleaned by copious drafts of oxygen,—any one of these is enough to upset the ordinary child's good nature, and to make him fretful, peevish, and uncontrollable. In nervous children it may often be noticed that the postponement of the daily nap for even an hour brings on an attack of reckless mischievousness and a boisterousness which can not be controlled. Again, a lack of occupation often induces a vandalism generally expressed in action, but having its counterpart in words.
To begin with the baby, there is often laid in infancy the foundation for future disability. Every normal baby breathes through its nose, and will continue to do so if it does not contract a cold. The clogging of the nasal passages makes the child breathe through his mouth, and starts those troubles in the throat and the nasal cavity which result later in huskiness or nasality of tone, and in imperfection of enunciation. Colds should be wholly avoided from babyhood through childhood, and always. Many persons, however, invite colds for the baby in trying to guard against them, and with wraps and avoidance of fresh air and infrequency of bathing, make him most susceptible. Barefootedness and bareheadedness and thin clothing are considered dangerous things; and so they are if the baby has been living in a hothouse.
As the child grows, his greater independence somewhat emancipates him from this evil bondage, and betrays him into another. The baby gets his daily bath; the five-to-ten-year-old boy and girl, except perhaps in summer, wait a week. Every child should regularly have his morning bath, or rub at least, his exercise with the tooth-brush, and a filling of the lungs with fresh air, either by a run or by breathing exercises. Trouble, indeed, it is, until it becomes a habit, to give such close attention; but the child, from the time he is three or four years old, may be taught to do the work for himself. The consciousness of absolute cleanliness which the treatment gives has more influence upon the thought and the speech than most parents imagine. It quiets and strengthens the nerves, and invigorates the mind, making them able to resist the assaults of passion to which otherwise they would surely succumb.
A non-stimulating diet and regularity of eating have great effect upon speech. The absence of irritating substances in the system which the one favors, and the self-control and system which the other teaches, have their effect upon the life, which is reflected in the speech. Difference of natural temperament in children first makes advantage or disadvantage; but given equality in this, it will be observed that the boy who feeds at home upon pickles, preserves, and cakes, loves the role of slangy swaggerer, while his seat-mate who was spared these abominations is able to see some beauty in the life of Isaac. The girl who brings lunches to school because her mother says she is still too young to fast from breakfast till dinner, and who finds many a stray penny to spend at the candy store, is the girl who finds it too hard to study her grammar, or to take note of the good example of her teacher's language.
We may grant it to be true that healthful living is not the greatest factor in the teaching of language, but the fact that its powerful aid is not even recognized by many teachers and parents is cause enough for emphasis to be laid upon it here. Thus we may say that we need not expect our children to learn to speak with the gentleness and the power of Jesus, before knowing the conditions of the life which he has taught, and embracing them for ourselves and our children, cultivating self-control, self-denial, and self-sacrifice.
A. W. SPAULDING.
Current Mention
—Fire in the business section of Cincinnati, Ohio, November 20, caused a loss of $700,000.
—It is reported that the pope's physicians feel much anxiety concerning the pontiff's health, on account of his liability to attacks of heart failure.
—Fire, in a tenement district of Brooklyn borough, New York City, November 20, caused twelve deaths among Italian tenants, though the property loss did not exceed $10,000.
—Reports of unprecedented cold and stormy weather for the month of November come from various parts of Great Britain, with tales of great suffering and some deaths from exposure. Organized relief has been provided by the local authorities in some districts.
—The following telegram from Colon, dated November 8, gives an idea of the weather conditions which prevail along the route of the Panama Canal during some portions of the year: “Torrential rains are prevailing here. There has been a fall of over thirteen inches in the last thirty-five hours.”
—Sunday enforcement has become a prominent feature of the city government in East Liverpool, Ohio, as an outcome of the recent elections in that city. A press report says: “Mayor Weaver, the only Prohibition mayor in the State, has issued an order against the transaction of any kind of business in the city on Sunday. He will permit only eating-houses and drug stores to be open. There is much opposition to the edict, and a strenuous endeavor will be made to have the chief executive rescind his order.”
—Recent reports from St. Petersburg have described an important movement in the direction of securing a more liberal government in Russia, under the leadership of the zemstvos, or local assemblies. At a gathering held in a private house in the Russian capital, at which about one hundred members of the zemstvos were present, with the consent of Prince Mirsky, successor to the recently assassinated DePlehve, demands for local self-government and the recognition of civil and religious rights were drawn up in writing for presentation to the czar. The latter, according to report, has refused to accede to them.
—The progress of the Sunday enforcement movement in Europe, reports of which have recently come from Spain and other countries, is further indicated by the following dispatch from Paris, dated November 20: “The Sunday rest movement is assuming a practical phase by the vote of the superior council of the ministry of public works recommending Parliament to enact a rigid law providing for one compulsory day's rest weekly. The council also recommended that Sunday be the prescribed day of rest unless the nature of a person's occupation compels it to be otherwise. The movement is the result of the growing disregard of Sunday observance, it now being customary in Paris and throughout France for building operations, shop trade, and most other branches of industry to continue Sundays the same as other days.”
Obituaries
GRIFFIN.— Died on Cliff Island, Maine, of consumption, Nov. 17, 1904, David Henry Griffin, aged 77 years, 3 months, and 2 days. Brother Griffin was formerly a member of the Methodist Church; but when his attention was called to the truths of the third angel's message, he investigated them, and before hearing a discourse, he began to observe the Lord's Sabbath. This was about twenty-eight years ago, and he was faithful in keeping the commandments until his death. He leaves a companion, three children, three brothers, and one sister, and a large number of more distant relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Matt. 16:27.
S. J. HERSUM.
TALMAGE.— Died at her home near Chesterville, Ohio, Nov. 2, 1904, Mrs. Sophia (nee Alverson) Talmage, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 29 days. She was laid to her final rest on her sixty-eighth birthday. Sister Talmage had been in ill health for several years. She frequently expressed a sense of weakness; and her oft-repeated wish that if her work was done, she might be given rest, at last was granted, and like a weary child, without a struggle, she fell asleep. On Oct. 7, 1856, she was united in marriage to J. N. Talmage, thus sharing with him the joys and sorrows of this life for forty-eight years. This union was blessed with five children, two sons and three daughters, all of whom were present at the funeral. At the age of sixteen she was converted, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, continuing in that faith until 1873, when she and her husband identified themselves with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Waterford at its organization, remaining steadfast in the faith of this people till the time of her death. She was a devoted wife, an affectionate mother, an earnest Christian, and a kind neighbor, loved and respected by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, five children, eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two sisters, and one brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service was largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13-18.
H. H. BURKHOLDER.
A Faithful Worker Fallen
SISTER MARIAN DAVIS, for many years an efficient laborer in the literary departments of our work, fell asleep in Jesus at St. Helena, Cal., Oct. 25, 1904. Sister Davis was born in North Berwick, Maine, Aug. 21, 1847. When she was three years of age, her father came to California in search of gold. A year later, and while he was still in California, her mother accepted the Adventist faith. Soon after his return to Maine, a year later, her father also accepted the blessed hope of the Saviour's personal second coming for the gathering of his people. Marian was an earnest, conscientious child, and at an early age she became a member of the church. In 1868 she went with her parents, two sisters, and a brother, to Battle Creek, Mich., where the father and mother and one sister died in the faith, and where a brother, Mr. W. Davis, and a sister, Mrs. W. K. Kellogg, still reside. Soon after coming to Michigan, Sister Davis undertook the teaching of a country school. The work was too hard for her, and resulted in a complete breakdown in health. A year of sickness followed, from which she was raised up in answer to prayer. After this she worked for several years as a proof-reader in the Review and Herald printing-office. In 1879 she entered the employ of Mrs. E. G. White, and she was a faithful, devoted, and very efficient helper until the time of her recent illness. With Mrs. White she has shared many experiences of travel and labor, accompanying her in pioneer experiences in Texas, Indian Territory, and Kansas in 1879, going with her to California in 1881, to Europe in 1885, again to California in 1887, to Michigan in 1889, to Australia in 1891, and again to California in 1900. During the past twenty-five years Sister Davis has been a most efficient and trusted worker, preparing for the press tracts, pamphlets, and books, and articles for our numerous periodicals. In May, 1903, while attending the General Conference in Oakland, Sister Davis, with many others, visited the Chabot Observatory to study the wonders of the starry heavens. While there, she caught a severe cold, which settled upon her lungs, and brought her very low. Slowly recovering in the autumn, she labored during the winter and spring with her old-time energy. About the middle of the summer her strength began to fail, and she wasted away until she fell asleep peacefully Tuesday afternoon, October 25. In August her sister, Mrs. W. K. Kellogg, and her niece, Miss Beth Kellogg, came from Michigan to visit her, and were with her at the time of her death. Always of a sensitive and modest disposition, Sister Davis sometimes, during her sickness, mourned because of the imperfections of her work and experience, but at the last she grasped the firm promises of God, and found peace and rest and joy in the Lord. The funeral was held in the St. Helena church. A large number of friends were present from the sanitarium and its neighborhood, and from St. Helena. Elder H. A. St. John spoke words of comfort and hope to the bereaved sister and niece, and to the many personal friends present. Sister Davis will be greatly missed by her collaborers in the work to which she gave so many years of her life. But we sorrow not as those who have no hope. She is sleeping in Jesus, and in the resurrection morning she will hear his voice, and will come forth to glorious immortality. Of her it can indeed be said, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.”
W. C. WHITE.
WANTED.—S. D. A. man and family with children that can milk cows and run cream separator, and do farming. Address, Dr. G. R. Pegg, Bird City, Kan.
WANTED.—To rent a farm, by a S. D. A., where church privileges among Adventist people may be had. Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, or Michigan preferred. Can give good references. Address I. T. Babcock, Jackson Center, Ohio.
A GENERAL, all-round workman, especially one who understands something about painting, paper hanging, and carpenter work, can obtain permanent employment in connection with the Hinsdale Sanitarium, Hinsdale, Ill. Write, giving full particulars.
WANTED.—Partner in new foundry. Splendid chance for good moulder with small amount of capital. Excellent opportunity in the trade and fine chance for missionary work. Must be a S. D. A. For particulars, address Taylor & Griffin, 214 Fourth Ave., Ardmore, I. T.
FOR SALE.—Due to failure of the Hammond Food Co., of Bay City, Mich., I am in a position to quote unsalted, pure peanut butter, made from No. 1 Spanish shelled peanuts, at 10 cts. per lb. in 50-pound lots or more. Cash with order. Address J. B. Schindler, Bay City, Mich.
FOR SALE.—New olives; fine quality, good size; 70 cts. per gal. Have 500 gal. last year's, at 40 to 50 cts.; also olive oil, oranges and lemons; a small amount of extracted honey. Freight on olives to N. Y., $1.25 per 100 lbs., providing there are 180 lbs. or more. Order early, of W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Riverside Co., Cal.
THE Colorado Sanitarium of Boulder, Colo., desires to secure the services of a Seventh-day Adventist man or woman who is competent to take charge of and operate a steam laundry. Applicant must present references, and accept position upon three months' trial. State age, experience, and all necessary information. Address Francis M. Wilcox as above.
FOR SALE.—The Triumph Food Co., Ltd., of Menominee, Mich., is making a fine line of health foods, which are offered at very low prices. A large Family Box containing a $5 assortment of these foods for $3 cash with order. Special discounts to church societies, schools, and sanitariums. Write for samples and price-list.
FOR SALE.—A beautiful home in Modesto, the center of the prosperous irrigation district of the San Joaquin Valley. Corner lot, 50 x 100 ft., improved with trees and flowers, in best residence part of city. Shade trees in front and about the house. Fine six-room house, in good condition, and furnished throughout with good hardwood furniture. Carpets in all the rooms in good condition. Cook-stove, also heating stove, and a full supply of dishes and cooking utensils. House and lot and furniture at a bargain. Modesto is one of the finest towns in California, as to climate, health, and natural advantages; has a population of about 3,000, and is rapidly growing. Plenty of work in almost every line. Also S. D. A. church privileges. Address M. H. St. John, Modesto, Cal.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Chas. S. Potts
Notice!
NOTICE is hereby given that the fourth annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Publishing Association will be held at the offices of the association, Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1905, at 11 A. M., to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as is connected with the association.
CHAS. S. POTTS, Secretary.
The Washington Training School for Nurses
THE Washington Sanitarium Association will open a Training School for Nurses Jan. 3, 1905. The course, which will cover a period of two years, has been arranged with especial reference to the needs of our young people who desire to secure the best training possible in two years' time.
Applicants must have good health, satisfactory recommendations, and a common school education, such as would include the eighth grade of a grammar school. Persons who desire to take this course should make application at once, enclosing recommendations, or sending them as quickly as they can be secured. Address Washington Sanitarium, Nos. 1 and 2 Iowa Circle, Washington, D. C.