— The Socialist national convention has nominated Eugene V. Debs for president of the United States.
— Since May 6 the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church has been in session in Baltimore, Md., in which city it held its first session one hundred years ago. The address of the bishops reports the largest gain in the number of communicants during the last four years of any quadrennium for sixteen years. Bishops will be chosen at this conference to take the places of those who have died since the last general conference.
— Disaster overtook the aeronauts Wilbur and Orville Wright, last Thursday, during the longest and fastest test of their 950-pound aeroplane, a mistake in touching a lever bringing the airship with a crash to earth, smashing it into an almost unrecognizable mass of machinery. The navigator escaped with a few scratches. When the accident happened the airship had covered eight miles in seven minutes and forty seconds, and had been under perfect control of the navigator. The trouble was caused by unfamiliarity with new steering gear that was recently installed. The navigator wished to send the airship to a higher altitude, but he pressed the wrong lever, and the machine shot earthward at terrific speed, and was crushed like an eggshell when it struck.
— An attack upon the Roman Catholic Church was made at the Methodist Conference last week, when Bishop Neely criticized the record of that church in South America, and accused it of mingling in the politics of this country, declaring that its influence is felt in the State and municipal governments and at Washington.
— Never before in the history of the United States has there been assembled at one time such a representative gathering of men as that which met at the White House last week, when the governors of forty-one States assembled on invitation of President Roosevelt, to devise plans for the conservation of the country’s natural resources. Among the other well-known men present were Andrew Carnegie, J. J. Hill, and William J. Bryan.
— The British government has shown a disposition to co-operate with China in her effort to suppress opium-smoking. The House of Commons unanimously adopted a resolution urging the speedy abolition of the system of licensing opium dens in the crown provinces of Hongkong, Straits Settlement, and Ceylon. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs said that it was the policy of the Indian government to reduce the exportation of opium with a view to its eventual abolition.
— Since the panic in Wall Street last October, twenty-eight suicides have taken place which have been caused directly or indirectly by it. Among these men who took their own lives because of ruinous-finance are five prominent brokers, five bank cashiers, and seven bank presidents. The total list of those who have committed suicide since the first of January because of business misfortunes of various kinds is sixty-seven, and some of these cases also probably were due to the October panic. How many more will appear in the records, time will show.
— Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, in a recent hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, said that there are two million unemployed working men and women in the United States; and, speaking of the Supreme Court decision against the boycott of the Danbury hatters, said that “there is more intense feeling among organized laborers of this country to-day on account of that decision by the United States Supreme Court than ever before since I have had any knowledge of the affairs of organized labor. The American laborers are not going out of business. They are not going to surrender their right of association. They are not going to be driven out of existence by being forced to surrender the privilege of doing the lawful things that other people are privileged to do, and exercise individual rights that have been recognized as lawful since Magna Charta. If they are not allowed to do these lawful things openly, in full public view, then I imagine, I predict, they will do the next best thing—or<no-break>ganize secretly.”22
— Twenty-five spiritualist meetings were advertised for a recent Sunday in Boston.
— Three stamp-vending machines that have been on trial in the general post-office of New York City the past month have given such good satisfaction that the report of the postmaster concerning them may result in the adoption of the invention by the government for general use.
— The experiment of receiving wireless messages about three thousand feet above the earth was made with great success last week by several officers who went up in an army balloon from Washington, D. C. The balloon was equipped with a wireless receiver, and numerous messages were taken from the government station at Annapolis, Md. The experiment has never been attempted before by the officials.
— The troops have been called out in some of the southern counties of Ohio to protect the farmers against the “night riders.” Members of this organization have crossed from Kentucky, and the troops fired upon a number of men, believed to be “night riders,” as they were attempting to cross the Ohio River. One volley was exchanged. There has been some more bloodshed in Kentucky where the work of destroying the tobacco beds was going on.
— The anti-gambling bill that passed the Senate some weeks ago was passed by the House, May 12, without a dissenting vote. By its terms “it shall be unlawful for any person or association of persons to bet, gamble, or make books, or pools, on the result of any trotting or running race of horses, or boat race, or race of any kind, or any election, or any contest of any kind, or game of baseball,” in the District of Columbia. The Senate also passed the bill restoring the motto “In God We Trust” on coins of the United States.
— During the recent visits of Secretary Taft to Panama, conferences were held with leading officials of Panama in reference to the treaties which it is desired to negotiate between Colombia, the United States, and Panama. Among these Colombia’s recent seizure of the town of Jurado, involved in the general question of the boundary between the two countries, was fully considered. The Panaman government has agreed to the suggestion of Mr. Taft to withhold all action until the secretary has had opportunity to confer with President Roosevelt and Secretary Root.
— Because it was deemed that the resolutions of the last peace congress did not go far enough, Secretary Root took up the work inaugurated by Secretary Hay of inducing all the powers of the world to enter into special arbitration treaties with the United States. Eleven of the powers have thus far assented. Germany, whose emperor has never been particularly friendly toward an arrangement for the settlement of international differences by arbitration, has signified her unwillingness to make a treaty of this character. The authorities do not believe that Germany will stand out in its opposition if treaties of arbitration are arranged with all other nations. So Secretary Root will continue his negotiations with other nations, and hopes to win Germany last of all.
Findings
SOUTH AMERICA makes an urgent appeal for another medical worker in Argentina.
Dr. Mary W. Paulson and her mother, Mrs. Wild, were callers at the Washington Sanitarium and the Washington Branch Sanitarium last week.
Brother Harmon Lindsay, who has recently returned from South Africa, has taken the management of the Paradise Valley (Cal.) Sanitarium. The institution is having a very encouraging patronage.
Dr. Leota Holland has lately accepted a call to connect with the Kansas sanitarium at Wichita. She spent several months with the sanitarium at Philadelphia, where her services were much appreciated.
Calls still come from foreign lands for medical missionaries. A cablegram has just been received from Elder J. L. Shaw, of India, asking that two nurses be sent immediately. This is the second cablegram received from India within two months for nurses. Who will say, “Send me”?
Dr. A. J. Hetherington, superintendent of the Graysville Sanitarium, writes: “We are in need of other workers for this field, and trust that you will do what you can to help in supplying them for us. We have not gotten so far along that we can supply workers in the field for all our needs.”
Brother J. J. Wessels, manager of a Paradise Valley (Cal.) Sanitarium, and his family have moved to Glendale, Cal., he having undertaken the management of the Glendale Sanitarium. The patronage of the sanitarium is rather light at present, but the manager is expecting an increased patronage in the near future.
We quote the following from the Indiana Reporter: “New patients are constantly arriving at the Wabash Valley Sanitarium, and others are making applications. We now have more patients than at any time since the institution was started. Every room on the second floor of the new building is occupied by patients, and it is believed that every room in the institution will be filled before the first of June.”
Resolutions Relating to the Medical Work
At the late council of the General Conference Committee the following resolutions were passed:—
“1. That our conferences be encouraged to make arrangements for attendance and instruction from our medical workers at the camp-meetings, and to provide suitable tents and facilities for their work.
“2. That a committee of seven be appointed by the chair, himself to be one member, to take under advisement the matter of making the best possible provision for giving our young people a medical education, the committee to make the best provision they can for this work during the coming year, and to report on the matter at the next General Conference.”
The support of the sick poor in our institutions was discussed, and the question of maintaining free beds in our sanitariums was left for the Medical Department to work up with local and union conferences.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1908
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Greater New York, White Plains, June 4-14
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Kansas, Ottawa ............ August 13-23
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
East Pennsylvania, Scranton .... June 11-21
West Pennsylvania, Oil City .... June 18-28
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
West Michigan ............ August 13-23
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Washington, Seattle .... May 21-30
Western Oregon, St. Johns, May 28 to June 7
Upper Columbia, Spokane ........ June 4-14
Montana, Great Falls ........ June 18-28
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Minnesota, Minneapolis ........ June 4-14
North Dakota, Velva .......... June 22-29
South Dakota, Woonsocket ..... June 11-21
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
California, Oakland (Melrose) .... June 4-14
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana, Lake Charles ....... August 6-16
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made in either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Fernando Academy Calendar for 1908-9
By H. G. LUCAS
FERNANDO ACADEMY has had unparalleled prosperity in every way for the last three years. It has had a marked increase in attendance each year. It enjoys the sympathy and confidence of the people. This year its graduates from all courses number more than twenty, which is twice the number of those for any previous year. The students live in a strong spiritual atmosphere, and an excellent missionary spirit prevails.
Four of our students are now on their way to mission stations in Africa. Arrangements have been made to extend our work during the coming year, and to make each department more effective.
Our normal department is becoming an important factor of the school. About twenty students are taking up work in this department this year. We are increasing the number of normal instructors each year. For the coming year four persons will endeavor to carry forward the work in a strong way.
We have arranged with a physician to connect with the school to give medical missionary training to the students in attendance, while they are carrying on their other work.
Our calendar, which is now ready to send out, outlines nine distinct courses. If you wish to obtain a copy, or desire information concerning the school, please send a postal to the undersigned, at San Fernando, Cal.
H. G. LUCAS, Principal.
Upper Columbia Camp-Meeting
By G. E. LANGDON
The twenty-ninth annual session of the Upper Columbia Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, June 4-15, in Spokane, one block west of Corbin Park. The usual rates of one and one-third fare may be had over the railways, provided that one hundred persons come over the lines at full fare. Get certificates when you purchase your tickets. Those coming to the O. R. and N. or the Great Northern stations will walk one block west to Howard Street, and board the north-bound Corbin Park cars, and get off on the grounds, at Park Place. Five-cent fare. From the North Pacific depot, walk one block west to Washington Street, board the north-bound Corbin Park cars, get off at Cleveland Avenue, and walk two blocks east to the grounds. Five-cent fare. Bring trunk checks to the camp, and we will get your trunks.
The camp is located in a beautiful pine grove with dry gravel soil. No flooring will be needed in tents. Bed-springs and baled straw may be had on the grounds. Bring your bedding. There will be a dining tent. Bring a few dishes, and buy your food ready to eat at the cook’s tent. Family tents, 12 x 16 feet, may be rented for $3; new 12 x 14 foot tents, $2.75; used, $2.50; 10 x 12 foot tents, $2. Order now, from T. G. Johnson, Box 20, College Place, Wash.
Besides our conference ministers there will be present, Elder W. A. Colcord and one other General Conference laborer; Elders W. B. White, H. W. Decker, A. J. Breed, and Lewis Johnson, and Prof. M. E. Cady and others from the college. Meetings will23be conducted in the German and Scandinavian languages. Come, praying God’s blessing upon this important gathering.
G. E. LANGDON, President.
Western Oregon Conference
By F. S. Bunch
The seventh annual session of the Western Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 9 A. M., Friday, May 29, 1908, at St. Johns, Ore., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the conference.
F. S. BUNCH, President.
Notice!
By J. R. Eyman
NOTICE is hereby given to non-resident members of the Claremore (Okla.) church of Seventh-day Adventists from whom no word has been received for several years, and to whom letters have been written with no response, of which the church has quite a membership, that their names will be dropped from the church records unless a report is received by the time of the next regular quarterly meeting, to be held June 27, 1908. Providence permitting.
J. R. EYMAN, Church Elder.
Glendale Sanitarium Training-School
THE next training class will begin June 1. There are vacancies for a limited number of applicants. This institution offers special facilities to persons of promise who are anxious to fit themselves as missionary nurses. Liberal monthly allowances are made for the first, second, and third years, to cover incidentals, so as to enable worthy individuals to get such training. Write for new calendar. Address Dr. Etta Gray, or Miss Nora Lacey, Head Nurse, Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.
Notice!
By W. H. HECKMAN
THE Eastern Pennsylvania annual camp-meeting will be held in Scranton, June 11–21, preceded by a four-days’ workers’ meeting. In many ways this will be the most important camp-meeting ever held in eastern Pennsylvania, and nothing of a trivial character should hinder our attendance. Three times annually did ancient Israel appear before the Lord in general gatherings. How earnestly are we admonished by the New Testament apostle not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together,—and so much the more as we see the day (Christ’s coming) approaching. We must awake, seek the Lord, and find the blessing which will prepare us for life’s duties, and save us from the snares and deceptions of the devil.
We expect some help from the General Conference. Our own force of workers will be present, and the presentation of the progress of the work, its needs, and the exposition of prophetic fulfilment, will make the meeting a beneficial and interesting one.
We hope to secure railroad rates on all the principal roads. Decide now to attend, and send your orders for tents to A. L. Bayley, 4910 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Come praying that we may receive copious showers of the latter rain.
W. H. HECKMAN, President.
Business Notices
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Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following —
Conditions
Display advertising, and advertisements which call for agents, will not be accepted, nor do the publishers solicit advertising of any kind for this paper.
Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
WANTED.—An experienced hygienic cook. State salary wanted, and give references. Address Nebraska Sanitarium, College View, Neb.
WANTED.—First-class cook and assistant. Good place and good pay. Write for particulars to Dr. Maxson, 470 Twenty-eighth Street, Oakland, Cal.
WANTED.—A man with some experience to work on farm. Good wages for the season. Address Wm. Rowse, The Bonvern Farm, Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
WANTED.—A copy of Wylie's “History of the Waldenses.” Any one willing to sell his copy will please notify Miss Martha Wade, 22 Upper Mountain Ave., Montclair, N. J.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; Olive-oil, $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7; Vegetable Cooking Oil, 10 pounds, $1.10; 60 pounds, $6. Cash with order. All absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—“Footsteps That Never Come,” and “Homeward,” two excellent songs (solo or chorus). Some are going “homeward,” but there are “footsteps that never come.” Both songs for 25 cents coin. Not sold separately. The Beddoe Music Co., St. Helena, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Forty acres of land. House with six small rooms; three outbuildings; good soft water; good orchard in bearing. Twenty rods to Seventh-day Adventist church and school. Price, $550. Good place for church-school teacher. Address Frank Parker, Springville, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—In offering watches through this paper, I endeavor to sell at a lower price than you can buy elsewhere, and will give 20% of all profits to the New Jersey Conference. Let me know what you need in this line. Address W. H. Merrill, Watchmaker, Washington, N. J.
REMEMBER!—All orders for lantern slides at 20 cents each, plain, and 30 cents colored, must be in by June 15. Slides apply to message. Clear and nicely colored. Time limit not to apply to missionaries. Write stating needs. Lists furnished. Address H. N. Tolton, 1314 E. Seventeenth Ave., Spokane, Wash.
WANTED.—A thoroughly competent graduate lady nurse, one who has had a good surgical experience, and is capable of taking complete charge of the operating room. Preference will be given to one of good education and mature experience. Give references. State age and qualifications. Forty dollars a month, board, and room. Address Dr. F. M. Rossiter, care North Yakima Sanitarium, North Yakima, Wash.
FOR SALE.—Relinquishment of desert claim of 160 acres 6½ miles from Carr, Colo. May be entered by homesteader. Excellent land for dry farming, with good prospects for irrigation. Land well fenced. No other improvements. Water near surface. Price, $400. Address Fred H. Weber, Carr, Colo.
FOR SALE.—Beautiful Imported Bible Cardboard Mottoes; all have flowers with silver letters. Cord furnished to hang mottoes with. Special for 60 days: 5 for 50 cents; 12, $1; 25, $1.75; 50, $3; 100, $5. More you buy, the cheaper they are. All sent by mail. Address Hampton Art Company, Hampton, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; crate of 8 one-gal. cans, 80 cents a gal.; 64 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. shipped direct from factory at Louisville, Ky. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Box 442, Louisville, Ky.
FOR SALE.—Until July 15 we will prepay freight on $5 orders for Battle Creek health foods to any railroad point east of the Mississippi River; west of that point will allow one dollar in foods on freight. Complete fresh stock, quick shipments. Catalogues free. Granola, odorless, tasteless, colorless, very rich, purely vegetable, best for cooking, five one-gallon buckets, $3.65; ten, $7. Bottle powdered Sweetina, equal to eight pounds of sugar, 25 cents, post-paid. Purest sweet known; used wherever sugar is used. Address Sanitarium Supply Co., Nashville, Tenn.
BUY A HOME.—Where?—In the valley of the Rio Grande, in the most southern part of Texas. Buy where the soil, when watered by the largest and best private canal in the United States, laden with silt, makes the land produce three crops of garden truck, two crops of corn, and alfalfa is cut seven or eight times. Sugar-cane is grown with greater profit than in Louisiana. Grapes, figs, oranges, and lemons ripen earlier than in California. Avoid lands without water, also those with artesian wells, and give no attention to many agents along the way. Lands are selling fast, and prices advancing rapidly. Take advantage of cheap rates, and come and see for yourselves. Those who are interested in this new country should address Andrew Hansen, Mercedes, Texas.
Obituaries
OLIVER.—Died in Union City, Mich., April 6, 1908, of a complication of diseases, Brother Charles Oliver, aged 49 years, 3 months, and 16 days. Brother Oliver accepted the third angel’s message about fifteen years ago, and died expecting soon to meet his dear Saviour in peace. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. C. Bourdeau and Brother J. E. Hanson. The remains were taken to Ontario for interment. W. C. HENNER.
HOWES.—Died at Fulton, N. Y., Nov. 27, 1907, Mrs. Harriet H. Howes. Sister Howes was born June 9, 1830, in Manlius, N. Y. With her husband, she began the observance of the Sabbath from reading the Bible, over forty years ago. She had been in failing health for the past three years, and confined to her bed for the last three months. The funeral was held in the Congregational church, the pastor kindly assisting. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. F. H. DEVINNEY.
RENTFRO.—Died March 14, 1908, at Sigourney, Iowa, James A. Rentfro, aged 73 years, 2 months, and 4 days. In 1878 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sigourney. He was the father of ten children, seven of whom are now living. Clarence is a missionary in Portugal, and a daughter is the wife of Winford Hankins in China. The other five are fitting themselves for service in mission fields. The funeral service was conducted by Mr. Byram, pastor of the Baptist church, who was also a comrade in arms. H. U. J.
WILLIAMS.—Died at the home of her mother, at Kansas City, Mo., April 24, 1908, Virgie Frye Williams, aged 25 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Sister Williams was converted at the age of twelve, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which she was a member until June, 1907, when she heard and accepted the third angel’s message. In July, 1907, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was in harmony with all the truths of this message, often expressing a desire to know more of God and his Word. The funeral service was held in the Adventist church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14. J. MARION CAMPBELL.
TRUMAN.—Died at Dover, Colo., April 14, 1908, of cancer, Sarah Annie Jones Truman, aged 50 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Father and mother came to Kansas in 1882, and in 1886 mother identified herself with the Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elders Rogers and Smith. She was an earnest Christian, and worked faithfully for the cause she loved. Two whole churches were organized through her labors, and others accepted the advent message as the result of her work. During her last illness she suffered greatly, but was patient through it all. Her husband, six children, and many relatives and friends mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by Frank Washburn, M. D. LUELLA TRUMAN.
NOWLEN.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Belize, British Honduras, Central America, April 16, 1908, our precious little daughter, Marjorie Ruth Nowlen, aged eight years and 5 weeks. We had just returned from attending the first camp-meeting held in Central America when she was taken sick. She died after a few days’ illness. Although so young, Marjorie loved the truth, and had distributed many pages of the Family Bible Teacher among the colored people here. Just before she died, she said, “I know Jesus loves me, and will make me better soon.” As her father and our own minister were both away, the Wesleyan minister kindly conducted the funeral service. We look forward to that joyful day when, if faithful, we shall hold her in our arms again. MRS. C. A. NOWLEN.
Address
The address of Elder George F. Enoch is Satara, India.
Publications Wanted
By Editor
[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-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
Mrs. Katy Taylor, 6503 Cedar Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, papers for use in racks.
Mrs. Annie L. Gallian, Arapaho, Okla., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Instructor.
Albert Carey, R. F. D. 5, Hickory, N. C., Little Friend, Life and Health, Instructor, Signs of the Times, etc.
James W. Johns, Guymon, Okla., desires to thank those who have sent him literature for distribution. A good supply has been received and used to excellent advantage.
Mrs. F. R. May, Box 189, Ochelata, Okla., desires to thank those who have responded to her request for literature for free distribution, and to say that on account of change of location she will not need a further supply.
Elder Daniells Visits Southern New England
Elder A. G. Daniells left Washington last Friday to spend a day or two at the annual session of the Southern New England conference, and to make a short stay at the South Lancaster (Mass.) Academy. He planned to return this week.
Fitzgerald Family Bound for England
ELDER W. J. FITZGERALD and family made a short stay in Washington last week on their way to their new field of labor in England. They expected to sail on the steamship “Cedric” on Thursday of this week. Brother Fitzgerald will not be a stranger in Great Britain, as he spent a year in the British field nine years ago, and we are sure that he will receive a hearty welcome from the believers in the British Union Conference.
Correction Regarding Virginia Sabbathkeepers
By Editor
In the report from Virginia in the REVIEW of May 7, it was stated that “during the past five months more than twenty persons have decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord.” It should have read, “During the past five weeks,” etc. We are pleased to make a correction which gives so much more encouraging news from that conference.
H. T. LaBonte Joins Boulder Sanitarium
BROTHER H. T. LABONTE, who has been an assistant in the treasury department of the General Conference office for several years, has accepted an invitation to connect with the business office of the Boulder (Colo.) Sanitarium, and has entered upon his new duties. Brother LaBonte has won the esteem of his associates by the faithful performance of his work here, and has their best wishes for his success in the work which he has now undertaken.
The Naval Number of the Signs
By Editor
THE Naval Number of the Signs of the Times, previously announced in these columns, is now off the press and being mailed to subscribers and agents. This issue of the Signs bristles with truth even more than it does with the pictured guns of the great fleet whose coming to the Pacific Coast has furnished the occasion for the issuing of this special number. Its articles are timely and convincing, and this issue is peculiarly adapted to missionary purposes just now. It is to be hoped that our people will send in large orders for this number, and use it liberally among those unacquainted with the third angel’s message. This number contains sixteen pages with cover printed in colors, and retails at ten cents. Liberal discounts are allowed on clubs.
The Message Enters Shanghai
From a personal letter recently received from Dr. H. W. Miller, written at Shanghai, we take the following: “We have now made arrangements for temporary quarters in a Chinese house in which to conduct our printing work. We have just received word that our first shipment of freight from New York has arrived. We were obliged to rent a house for the eight workers located here. House rent is very high in Shanghai, even higher, I think, than in Takoma Park, although I believe living is somewhat cheaper. We are not in as close contact with the Chinese as we hope to be a little later on. It certainly will be to our advantage to secure a building location early, for prices are going up rapidly, but we must get well acquainted with the ground before purchasing.” This is the first company of our workers to be stationed at Shanghai, and we are indeed glad to know that the message has now entered this most important commercial center of the far East.
A Pleasing Incident
By I. H. Evans
The friends of the third angel’s message are continually making sacrifices for the cause of God. Many of them are giving the widow’s mite, and Heaven must indeed be pleased with the sacrifices they are making.
The One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar Fund is not yet complete. About ten thousand dollars is still lacking, and this could be made up in a single month if every one would make a little donation. Why should this fund linger on month after month? Would it not be better for us to close it at once?
We received a note the other day, signed “A Friend,” which reads as follows:—
I feel that I must tell you of a little incident. An aged sister who is cared for by our church came into the office the other day, and said (handing out the money), “Here is my share of the One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollar Fund. The Lord has helped me in selling my papers, and I now have it all.” I believe this sister is singing the “Song of Jubilee.” Would that more who are better able would do the same.
This sister sold Life and Health so that she could pay her portion. This has been a great blessing to her spiritually, and her example has proved a source of encouragement to her friends. Many others could do likewise.
