p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 16. (4/16/1908)

Earlier text: Loma Linda (Cal.) Sanitarium

Margaret J. Bilz Baptized

MISS MARGARET J. BILZ, national lecturer of the Medical Department of the W. C. T. U., was baptized Sabbath, April 4, by Elder G. A. Irwin in the waters of the picturesque Sligo stream, near the Washington Sanitarium at Takoma Park. A large number from the various Washington churches, the Foreign Mission Seminary, and the Sanitarium were present to witness the administration of this solemn ordinance. Sister Bilz accepted present truth about three years ago while at our sanitarium in Grand Rapids, Mich., after a series of Bible studies given her by Dr. Patience Bourdeau Sisco, who was in charge of the institution at that time.

Elder Olsen Reaches London

Elder O. A. Olsen and wife reached London safely March 30, from Australia. Brother Olsen expected to leave England last Wednesday for New York, on his way to general meetings in the Pacific Islands. He will be able to attend the General Conference Committee Council, on his way through Washington.

China Party Reaches Yokohama

In a letter posted at Yokohama, Japan, Dr. H. W. Miller reports a prosperous journey of the China party to that point. The recent Shanghai meeting having recommended some changes in the plans for the publishing work, Dr. Miller asks that correspondents note that his address, and also that of B. A. Roberts and wife, and Mrs. B. Moultrup will be Shanghai, China, care of U. S. Post-office.

The Falls of the Zambesi

The beautiful waterfall of which a glimpse is given on our first page is the falls of the Zambesi in South Africa, the greatest waterfall in the world. The width of the river at the brink of the cataract is 1,936 yards, considerably more than a mile. The water falls 420 feet, rushing through a narrowing gorge with fearful speed. The workers going to and from our Barotseland Mission cross the Zambesi near these falls.

General Conference Committee Spring Council

By Editor

The spring council of the General Conference Committee is this week in session at Takoma Park. We go to press too early to announce the opening of the council, which is set for April 14. Most of the members of the Committee in this country are expected, and from abroad Elders L. R. Conradi, O. A. Olsen, and E. E. Andross are to be present. A number of conference presidents from near-by States will also attend. In future issues we shall give a report of the work of the council.

Naval Edition of the Signs of the Times

By Editor

A DETAILED description of the Naval Edition of the Signs of the Times will be found on page 22 of this issue. That special number will bear date of May 13, and those who wish extra copies for their friends, or who intend to take up its sale, should make their arrangements with the publishers without delay. We can state that this number will be an attractive one in cover designs, in illustrations, and general make-up, and believe that its contents will be worthy of the most extensive circulation that our people can give it.

Elder Starr to Lead Chesapeake Conference

ELDER L. F. STARR, formerly president of the Iowa Conference, arrived in Washington last week. His family will be located at Takoma Park. Elder Starr will take the presidency of the Chesapeake Conference made vacant by the resignation of Elder Morris Lukens.

The Latest Sunday Bill

On Tuesday, April 7, Senator Johnston, of Alabama, introduced another District Sunday bill (S. 6535) which, it is understood, will be substituted for the one formerly introduced by the same senator. The bill is given in full below:—

A BILL

For the proper observance of Sunday as a day of rest in the District of Columbia

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That it shall be unlawful for any person or corporation in the District of Columbia to labor at any trade or calling, or employ or cause to be employed his apprentice or servant in any labor or business; except in household work or other work of necessity or charity, and except also public service corporations in the necessary supplying of service to the people of the District.

SEC. 2. That it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in fishing, hunting, horse racing, or other public sports, exercises, or shows, or in any theatrical, equestrian, circus, or other performance for pay: Provided, That the provisions of this Act shall not be construed so as to prohibit the performance of works of necessity on the first day of the week so performed as not to interfere with the repose and religious liberty of the community, or to the sale and delivery of articles of food at any time before ten o’clock in the morning, or to the sale of meats or milk, fruits, ice, soda and mineral waters, newspapers, cigars, drugs, or to carrying on of the business of bootblacks or barber shops before ten o’clock in the forenoon of said day, nor to the operation of street-cars or other public conveyances or to the conduct of livery stables.

SEC. 3. That any person or corporation who shall violate the provisions of this Act shall, on conviction thereof, be punished with a fine of not more than fifty dollars or by imprisonment in the jail of the District of Columbia of not more than three months, or by both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the court.

SEC. 4. That all prosecutions for violations of this Act shall be in the police court of the District of Columbia and in the name of the District.

A hearing on this bill was announced for Wednesday, April 15, at 3 P. M., at which brethren in attendance upon the General Conference Committee Council were to be present and take part in the protest against this proposed legislation.