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A Letter

By ROXETTE LANDIS, M. D.

“AND Jesus said, Somebody hath touched me: for I perceive that virtue is gone out of me.” Luke 8:46. Christ, the great physician, ministered to the physical and spiritual needs of his patients. He made them every whit whole.

How many patients come to us sin-sick! We as physicians ought to live close to the Great Healer to diagnose such cases. We always have the specific remedy for these—the Word.

I gave this remedy to a patient who needed such medicine. She took it home with her, and still uses it, and here is what she says:—

“Thank you for your words of comfort. They mean so much to me. I really think I am slowly learning the lesson of trust and patience; for I do not worry as I did.” And inquiring about another patient, she says: “She so needed faith and trust in our Father. She did not seem to know how to ask for help in that way, nor did she want it.”

Dear comrades, let us take Him with us in our office, in the sick-room, or wherever he leads, and follow the example of the Son of man, who “went about doing good,” and healing all manner of disease. Acts 10:38; Matt. 10:1.

ROXETTE LANDIS, M. D.

Medical Missionary Department

Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference

W. A. GEORGE, M. D., - - - - Chairman

W. A. RUBLE, M. D., - - - - Secretary

Medical Registration Abroad

By W. A. R.

Thinking that our medical people, especially those who are preparing for practise in countries outside of the United States, might be interested in the requirements of the British Council, I quote the following from a letter received from the Registrar of the General Council of Medical Education and Registration of the United Kingdom, dated Jan. 22, 1907:—

“The following American institutions are recognized by this Board as ones at which the curriculum of medical education may be completed, so that it is only necessary for their diplomates to sit for the final examination: New York University and Bellevue Hospital Medical College; Columbia University (College of Physicians and Surgeons); Cornell University; Pennsylvania University; Jefferson College; Harvard University; Rush Medical College; Northwestern University, Chicago; Michigan University; Cooper Medical College, San Francisco; University of California; Yale University; Buffalo University; Minneapolis University, Minnesota; Cincinnati University; Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore.”

This does not mean that medical studies can not be pursued in other colleges for a part of the course, but that a degree from any one of these colleges will be accepted as evidence of preliminary and professional education preparatory to the final examination in Great Britain.

W. A. R.

Remember the Sabbath and Its Enemies

By W. A. C.

In urging that a good collection be taken up this year for the religious liberty work, Elder C. S. Longacre, writing to the Atlantic Union Gleaner, says:—

“Remember the Sabbath and its enemies. The best way to do this, is to remember the collection for the Religious Liberty Department, appointed by the General Conference Committee, which will be taken this year on Sabbath, February 2.

“The year 1907 promises to be the most eventful year yet seen along the line of religious legislation and ‘blue-law’ enforcement. The secret forces which have hitherto worked in the dark are about ready to launch out into the open field with glaring banners. They have been molding public sentiment in favor of Sunday laws, and never has the enemy of the true Sabbath been so active as at the present.

“The Sunday advocates, hitherto, usually waited to enforce the Sunday laws until the summer resorts opened,—the soda-fountains, ice-cream stands, etc.,—but this year they are starting the crusades in the middle of the winter. The city of Boston is just now passing through a Sunday-closing spasm, so is Willimantic, Conn., and California is about to enter the arena of religious legislation. Pittsburg, Pa., which has for years been the hotbed of National Reformism, and the battle-field of many a conflict between the advocates of the true Sabbath and the false, is again waging a war in defense of Sunday. Last Saturday evening the police of the east end of Pittsburg, issued a notice that the first newsboy who should cry the sale of Sunday papers would get his mouth muzzled, and would be marched off to the police station. The steam-engines passing through the city were forbidden to blow their whistles, and ‘no noise of any character would be allowed save that of the church bells calling the faithful to church.’

“Are not such people in need of enlightenment? No doubt many of them are sincere. There is no better, nor more effectual, way to enlighten these people than through the mediumship of our excellent little paper, Liberty. Satan will soon blind these men to the extent of taking steps to kill every opposer of Sunday laws, and will make them think that they are doing God service.

“Shall we not take up a good collection to carry forward the work for this year? Remember that this is the only general collection which is taken for the support of this important line of work, and the department has no other resources by which to carry on its work.”

W. A. C.

Notice!

By WM. COVERT

THE fourth annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference is appointed to be held at the South Side church in Chicago, on Forty-sixth Street, between Wabash and Michigan Avenues, Feb. 20-26, 1907. The first meeting of this session is to convene Wednesday at 10 A. M. All Seventh-day Adventist churches in this conference are requested to elect delegates to attend the same. Elect one delegate for the organization, and one for each fifteen members belonging to the church. The ordained ministers of the conference are delegates at large.

The officers to be elected are as follows: conference president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, missionary field secretary, Sabbath-school and educational secretary, religious liberty secretary, a conference committee of seven members, school board of five members for the Fox River Academy. Also officers for the Illinois Conference Association are to be elected—president, vice-president, secretary, auditor, councilmen; also the medical department is to elect three members of the board of nine trustees, and these nine trustees are to organize themselves at a later meeting after the election.

In selecting delegates, please choose persons who can attend the conference during the entire period of the session, and these persons should be individuals who are supposed to have a good understanding of what the conference work should be. Please make the selection as soon as consistent, and send delegates’ certificates to the conference secretary

in due time, so that he may understand who is entitled to a seat in this conference.

WM. COVERT, President Northern Illinois Conf.

Notice to Deaf Mutes

By C. C. Lewis

Two of our sisters in College View are interested in helping deaf mutes who may be connected with our denomination. In order that they may obtain a list of the addresses of such persons, our brethren and sisters who have deaf children are requested to send them their addresses at once. Write to Mrs. LeRoy Johnson or to Miss Agatha Kroeker, College View, Neb. C. C. LEWIS.

Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association

By Wm. COVERT

THE second annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association will be held in the Forty-sixth Street church of Seventh-day Adventists, Chicago, Ill., Friday, Feb. 22, 1907, at 11 A. M., standard time, to elect three trustees to serve for a term of three years, and to transact such other business as may legally come before the meeting.

Wm. COVERT, President.

St. Helena Sanitarium Training-School

THE next class for training missionary nurses begins April 1, 1907, and offers a very thorough course in this line of work, and extraordinary advantages in the way of practical experience. We shall be pleased to correspond with all interested persons who desire to devote their lives to this branch of the Master's work. For circulars and full information, address St. Helena Sanitarium, or Dr. H. F. Rand, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.

Current Mention

—A disastrous explosion occurred in a coal-mine at Thomas, W. Va., on February 4, and thirty men are dead as a result.

—The tomb and mummy of the famous Egyptian Queen Teie have been discovered at Luxor (ancient Thebes), Egypt.

—Governor Magoon has issued a decree prescribing the organization of the new Cuban army, by the terms of which, in addition to the 10,000 rural guard and 2,000 artillery now to be known as “the armed force of the republic,” every able-bodied male between twenty-one and forty-five years of age shall belong to the militia; the latter is liable only in case of emergency.

—The General Education Board of New York City has received from John D. Rockefeller “for general education purposes throughout the country” securities whose market value is $32,000,000, the largest single sum ever handed out for such a cause. One third of this amount is to be added to the permanent endowment fund, and the remainder is to be used for such specific objects within the purposes of the Board as the donor or his son may specify.

—Only the presence of the police prevented serious trouble during the service attending the inauguration of the French Apostolic Catholic church in Paris on the 3d inst. About seventy-five persons were ejected from the building during the service, and the thousands outside waiting to make trouble were dispersed before the close of the service. The minister of public instruction and worship proposes to the mayors that they lease church property without rent to common law associations or pastors, for a period not exceeding eighteen years. This proposal the pope rejects, inasmuch as it does not recognize the hierarchy.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Change of Address

The address of L. A. Hansen is now Graysville, Tenn., instead of Nashville, Tenn. Mail intended for the Nashville Sanitarium should be addressed to the sanitarium. Business for the Sanitarium Supply Company should be sent as heretofore. Matter pertaining to the general medical work in the South should be addressed as above, to Graysville.

Christian Liberty

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL, - - - - - Chairman

W. A. COLCORD, - - - - - Secretary

Sunday-Closing Crusade in Torrington, Conn

By W. R. Andrews

ANOTHER local Sunday-closing crusade has developed in Torrington, Conn., where Brother H. L. Shoup is at present laboring. Elder Westworth and the writer are to conduct a rally in the opera-house there next Sunday evening. The situation is getting intensely interesting. The ministers of Torrington have been to the editors of the local papers, and influenced them not to print any announcements of our meeting. This develops a new phase in the restriction of religious liberty in this State. The agitation is increasing all over this commonwealth. It is an item of daily publication in the papers. Hartford, through its ministerial association, has begun a campaign in this city.

We must, as a people, face this issue in this State as we have never done before. It is our desire to circulate religious liberty tracts and publications by the thousand. Brethren and sisters, we must do this. Such an opportunity has never come to us before for presenting the great principles of this message.—Let us one and all fall into line, and push the principles of religious freedom with vigor.—W. R. Andrews, in Atlantic Union Gleaner.

Obituaries

PORRITT.—Died at Marlette, Mich., Nov. 12, 1906, of inflammation of the bowels and cholera infantum, Delmer Cecil, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porritt, aged 7 months. Though my heart is sad and lonely, I have full assurance of meeting our darling again. MRS. F. PORRITT.

RANSOM.—Died at his home near Sabetha, Kan., Jan. 7, 1907, of spinal trouble, Charles Nelson Ransom, aged 72 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Brother Ransom rejoiced in the truths of the third angel’s message for over thirty years. He lived an honest Christian life that endeared him to all his friends; and, although in his last illness he was helpless for almost a year and suffered much pain, he never complained of his lot, but fell asleep with full confidence in that “blessed hope” of a part in the first resurrection. A wife, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. C. CLARK.

GOODSELL.—Died in the Memorial Hospital, Worcester, Mass., of appendicitis, Jan. 3, 1907, Mrs. Theresa Herrick Goodsell, aged 58 years, 2 months, and 18 days. Sister Goodsell was born in Enosburg, Vt. After peculiar and trying experiences during her early life, she embraced present truth about thirty-two years ago. She afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rutland, Vt., where she was employed by the Vermont Conference in church work. Later she was engaged in mission work in Boston and Worcester under the direction of the New England Conference, also as matron of the South Lancaster Academy. But failing health prevented her from continuing in her chosen lifework, for which she seemed to be peculiarly fitted in many ways, especially because of her devotion to, and love for, the interests of fallen humanity. Her kind, earnest, and faithful admonitions and exhortations are a precious heritage to her loved ones and to all who knew her. A daughter, son-in-law, granddaughter, an aged father, and other near relatives grieve for the separation. They sorrow, but with the blessed assurance that she will live again when the Life-giver comes with his reward. The funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Rutland, after which she was taken by a lone sorrowing loved one to her resting-place in North Fairfield, Vt. Funeral discourse was delivered by the writer from John 11:25. T. H. PURDON.

PETERSON.—Died at his home near Albaton, Iowa, of cancer of the stomach, John Peterson, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 24 days. Brother Peterson accepted present truth and became a member of the Albaton church sixteen years ago, and his life has ever been a living witness for the faith he professed. He was a kind husband and loving father; and a wife, three sons, and four daughters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Lewis and Elder McClintock, from Rev. 14:13. L. R. HOUFF.

KINNIBURGH.—Died at his home in Detroit, Mich., Dec. 8, 1906, after eighteen years’ suffering, Brother John Kinniburgh, aged 55 years. He was born in Scotland, where he lived until 1880, at which time he, with his family, moved to Kansas, and a year later to Detroit, where they have resided ever since. In 1894 he received the message of present truth, and his faith in it was firm until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and four daughters. While Brother Kinniburgh’s death was a sad blow to the family, yet they mourn not as others who have no hope. Words of comfort based upon Prov. 22:3 were spoken by the writer. E. K. SLADE.

VAUGHN.—Died at her home in Natural Bridge, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1907, Matilda L. Vaughn, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Sister Vaughn was converted early in life. Twenty-one years ago, while at Sauk Center, Minn., she heard present truth presented, and immediately accepted it. Ever since she has been a faithful and consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Gentle and unassuming in her manners, always implicitly trusting the Master, the influence of her life was ever helpful, and the church at Natural Bridge, of which she was one of the mainstays, will miss her cheering presence and tactful helpfulness. She leaves two sons and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JOHN S. WIGHTMAN.

SNOW.—Died at his home in Bethel, Wis., Dec. 23, 1906, Elder T. B. Snow, aged 63 years, 4 months, and 4 days. He was born at Readsboro, Vt., and was a direct descendant of Stephen Hopkins, who, to secure religious liberty for himself and others crossed the ocean in the “Mayflower.” In early life Brother Snow connected with the Congregational Church, and was a close student of the Bible. In 1875, under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, the light of present truth dawned upon his mind. There was a hearty response in clear thinking and careful study until he felt called to give himself to the work of preaching the last message of mercy to a fallen world. In 1877, in company with the writer, a tent-meeting was held at Cataract, Wis., which was the beginning of his public labors. And there has always been between us a pleasant bond of love and harmony. In his death I have lost a dear friend. He was active in the work until compelled to close his labors on account of sickness. He was deeply interested in the Bethel Academy, chopping the first trees to clear the land for the school grounds. His was the first dwelling to be erected at Bethel, and he was always ready to lend his influence to help the school, being instrumental in getting young people to obtain an education, and to have a place in the Lord’s work. Everything that could be done, was done to restore him to health, but after spending several months at the Madison Sanitarium he was finally told there was no hope of recovery. He then studied his motives, and labors of the past, and wished to live only that he might accomplish more in the work of the message. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son to mourn, but not without hope. A. J. BREED.

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FOR SALE.— 63-acre fruit farm, 2 miles from Graysville, Tenn.,—3,000 peach, 2,500 pear, 150 apple, bearing. Spring, timber, corn ground. If sold by March 10, $2,500. Last two years, 2,000 bushels fruit sold. Address C. H. Moyers, Graysville, Tenn.

WANTED.— To correspond with a blacksmith who wishes a good location, with a view to his connecting with our industrial school. Also a sister, young or middle-aged, who needs a home, to do general housework. Address D. T. Shireman, Toluca, N. C.

FOR SALE.— Good farming land. Close to church-school. Very reasonable. Will hire four good men this coming season at good wages. Part or all wages thus earned can be turned on the land purchased. Address A. C. Woodbury, Madison, Wis., Care of Sanitarium.

BUFF ORPINGTONS.— To answer questions called forth by former notice we have prepared a brief account of the origin, history, description, and excellences of this popular breed of fowls. Send for it; it's free. Address Union College Poultry Yards, College View, Neb.

FOR SALE.— Strawberry plants, also Plymouth Rock eggs for hatching. Send the names and addresses of five or more persons interested in the above, and we will give 25 Warfield strawberry plants (not prepaid). Price-list free. Address Geo. Jorgensen & Son, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.

FOR SALE.— Desirable residence properties fronting on Graysville school campus. Also fifty-acre peach farm two miles from Graysville, part of the trees bearing excellent quality of peaches. Would exchange for desirable Florida property. Address at once, Smith Sharp, Graysville, Tenn.

WANTED.— To correspond with Seventh-day Adventist brother who wishes position on farm this coming season. Must be experienced. Address A. B. Cleveland, 427 Garfield Blvd., Chicago, Ill.

WANTED.— A conscientious, consecrated, trained lady nurse (must be Seventh-day Adventist), for a small sanitarium in California. Cool climate all the year. For particulars, address C. F. Dail, M. D., Eureka, Cal.

WANTED.— A strong young man for roustabout, handy with tools and horse; $20 a month and board. Also country girl to do housework; $12 a month. Address Karr Portable House Co., 603 Belleplaine Ave., Chicago, Ill.

EVERY reader should try our rancid-proof peanut butter, at 12 cents a pound. Purest coconut oil, 13 cents in 50-pound lots. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

WANTED AT ONCE.— Two thoroughly consecrated Seventh-day Adventist nurses, lady and gentleman. Would prefer those who have had experience in surgical nursing. Address, with reference, W. F. Schuster, 1941 Virginia Ave., Connersville, Ind.

FOR SALE.— Purest, most healthful vegetable oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: gal. can, $1; 5-gal. can, $4.50. Also pure virgin olive-oil: gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrena, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 35 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and 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:—

D. E. Blake, Spartanburg, S. C., periodicals for two reading racks.

E. N. Vaughan, Hickory, Catawba Co., N. C., thanks those who have sent him papers and tracts for free distribution, and can make use of any quantity of reading-matter on present truth. Note change of address from Hildebran, N. C.

Robert Sawyer, S. E. Cor. Fifth and San Antonio Sts., Pomona, Cal., writes that he has all the papers he can use at present.

Support the Mission to the Jews

THOSE desirous of helping our mission to the Jews will be more than repaid for the help they give by sending in twenty-five cents for a year's subscription to the journal published by the mission. Every subscription will encourage the mission workers and help them to extend their work. The work among the Jews is a part of the proclamation of the gospel of the kingdom to "every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people." The gospel of the kingdom will not have borne its witness in all the world until the Jews have heard it. There is probably no more difficult field in the world than the Jewish field, and none more needy. Send your subscriptions to Good Tidings of the Messiah, 105-107 Stanford St., Boston, Mass.

There Will Be an Overflow

By J. S. WASHBURN.

WE have heard a few prophecies that it would be next to impossible to raise $150,000 at this time, but the recent history certainly demonstrates that this is not true. When the $100,000 was raised, an overflow of more than $15,000 proved that our people had become willing in this the day of the Lord’s power, to do that which would hasten his kingdom and his coming in glory. As in the days of ancient Israel, when there was a call for offerings for the sanctuary, the people had to be restrained from giving. There was more than enough.

This was true in the matter of the Washington church, which was the forerunner of the Washington fund; there was more than enough; the people had to be restrained. Then in the fund previously mentioned there was the same, but a proportionately larger overflow.

We are confident that our people will not only quickly supply the $150,000 called for by the General Conference, but that there will be an overflow. The willingness of our people to give is an evidence that we are in the day of the Lord’s power. May this consummation quickly be reached, and may every call sanctioned of God for funds needed to push the triumphs of the message to every part of this world, at present the kingdom of Satan, be increasingly successful, and be mightily hastened. Will you have a part, my dear brother, my dear sister, in this work now?

J. S. WASHBURN.

Elder T. B. Snow’s Obituary

By Editor

ONE of our faithful Wisconsin laborers has fallen at his post—Elder T. B. Snow, who for many years has labored zealously in the cause of truth in that State. His obituary will be found in this issue of the REVIEW. We extend sympathy to the surviving members of the bereaved family.

Literature for the Newfoundland Fleet

By Editor

WE wish to call special attention to Brother Keslake’s request for literature for the Newfoundland seal-fishing fleet. It will be found in his article in the Field Work Department. The call is an urgent one, and there is no doubt the literature furnished will be a great help to the advancement of the truth in that region.

Luther Warren Leaves the Work

A LETTER from Elder William Covert informs us that Elder Luther Warren has been compelled to leave the work on account of the poor health of himself and wife. He will go to Colorado, where it is hoped the drier climate will prove beneficial. We are certain that the REVIEW family will be glad to unite in prayer for their recovery and his return to the work we love.

Two New Songs

By Editor

WE are in receipt of two new songs, “O Where Are the Sowers?” and “The Same Old Story,” published by Brother C. P. Whitford, of Ft. Ogden, Fla., which are very pleasing, both in music and in sentiment. It will be remembered that Brother Whitford compiled the book “Songs for Service in Church and Home.” For four years he has been an invalid, and is now devoting considerable time and attention to new music. We believe that you would not regret sending for these two songs, or for “Footsteps That Never Come” and “Homeward,” either two of which may be had for 25 cents.

A Request to All Church and Conference Treasurers

By A. G. Daniells

WE are all cheered by the reports from the conferences, telling of the earnest efforts being made everywhere to raise the $150,000 fund. We are also cheered by the good response they all tell us that our brethren and sisters are making to the call for this fund.

Now, we earnestly request all church and conference treasurers who receive the money contributed to this fund, to hasten the money on to the General Conference treasury. The enterprises for which it is being raised are in very pressing need of it. It is a thousand times better to have this money doing its work in behalf of the institutions for which it is contributed than to be lying idle in our church and conference treasuries. There must be many thousands of dollars being held at this time. Will not every one who reads this request, assist in hastening on these funds to their destination? The work we are doing demands haste now as never before.

A. G. DANIELLS.

Christians and the World

A SUBSCRIBER asks if it would be right for a Seventh-day Adventist to join the farmers' union or any other union, or to take shares in a worldly factory.

1. He who joins a union agrees to submit to the rules which govern the union. He agrees to its principles, and they become his rule of action. The union becomes his master. Now, no man can have two masters. The Christian has but one rule of conduct—the principles enunciated in the Word of God. He has one Master, even Jesus Christ. When he accepts another, he by that act turns his back upon Jesus Christ. The principles that govern the struggles of the labor unions are not the principles of the Man of Calvary. They are not the principles of the golden rule. The unions are “fighting for their rights.” But Christ told his followers that if a man demanded their cloak, they should give him their coat also. There was no “standing up for rights” in his teaching, no demanding of things not freely granted, no combinations to boycott those who did not grant demands. But the unions do those things; therefore they who join the unions, adhering to the principles they are governed by, are necessarily abandoning the principles laid down by our Lord; and when they abandon his principles, they abandon him as their Master. If it is our chief purpose as laboring men to protect our rights against any and all, we shall probably think it expedient to join the unions. But if it is our chief purpose to exemplify Jesus Christ in our life and teaching, we can not join any such organizations. The two things are opposed to each other; they are founded on different rocks. The one is the rock of self-service, self-seeking, selfishness; the other is the rock of self-effacement, self-sacrifice.

2. The Christian is God's steward, entrusted with funds sacred to the cause of Christ. When he puts those funds into worldly enterprises to make money for himself, he turns them out of their proper channel; he opposes the purpose God had in putting them into his hands. So far as increase for the cause of God is concerned, he buries his talent in a napkin; and he is never sure in thus burying it that he will be able to find it again. The chances are largely against his ever doing so.