p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 30. (7/27/1905)

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted.

All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column.

In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.

WANTED AT ONCE.—A man to run a traction-engine; will have work the year round at good wages. Only Seventh-day Adventist need apply. Address Henry Korgan, Trumbull, Neb.

WANTED.—To correspond with some one who wishes to buy a small, fruit and poultry farm; good water, and second-growth timber. Healthful location. Sabbath-school privileges. Will sell cheap. Address Thos. Olds, R. F. D. 4, Sturgis, Mich.

WAITRESS WANTED.—Vegetarian Restaurant, 11 W. 18th St., New York; also woman for light housework for family of two in country. Wages, $1 a week; no objection to widow with child. Address Restaurant, 11 W. 18th St., New York City.

ABSOLUTELY pure peanut butter, best quality, 10 cents a pound in bulk, or 12 cents in neat pound packages. Best maltose honey at same prices. Sample of either, 10 cents post-paid. Send for list of other foods. Vegetarian Meat Co., Washington, D. C.

A BARGAIN, if sold within 30 days,—or will exchange for good property,—a clean stock of goods, value about $2,500, consisting of groceries, queensware, and notions; 50 miles north of Nashville, Tenn. County seat. Good farming country. Fine people. Adventist church. Address J. H. Niehaus, Iowa, Franklin, Ky.

Obituaries

LALONE.—Died near Woodward, O. T., June 16, 1905, Eva E. LaLone, aged 43 years, 5 months, and 23 days. In 1890 she accepted present truth. Sister LaLone had been in poor health for several years; she suffered much, yet was patient and submissive. Her husband and three sons are left to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. H. B. TILDEN.

CROOK.—Died at Salmon, Idaho, June 26, 1905, our son, Lewis Edward Crook, aged 9 years, 11 months, and 7 days. The circumstances connected with his death are very sad. I was moving a heavy derrick, when a timber about thirty feet long slipped from its socket and slid down the frame very quickly, striking him just above and a little behind the left ear, causing instant death. He was kind-hearted and obedient, and was loved by all who knew him. His untimely death is mourned by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters, who hope to meet him when Jesus comes. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. M. E. Cone (Methodist Episcopal); texts, 1 Thess. 4: 13, 14; 1 Corinthians 15. J. E. CROOK.

DOWNER.—Died at South Haven, Mich., June 29, 1905, Mrs. Sarah L. Downer, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 26 days. She traced her ancestry in a direct line to the Prussian throne. Her maiden name was D'Aubigne, and her father was son of a granddaughter of King Frederick of Prussia, who married, against her father's wishes, outside the royal line, and was disowned. Thus Mrs. Downer was a great-great-granddaughter of the king. And on her mother's side she was a second cousin of Grover Cleveland. Her death, which was due to heart failure caused by old age, is mourned by five children, ten grandchildren, and twenty-one great grandchildren. In early life she was a Seventh-day Baptist, but for the last forty years had belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. On July 8, funeral services were held at Forest Home Cemetery, Oak Park, Ill., words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:51. E. B. VAN DORN.

HARE.—Peacefully fell asleep at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. N. Loper, of Fresno, Cal., July 1, 1905, our highly esteemed sister, Mary Ann Hare. She was born on the Isle of Man, May 1, 1819, and came to America with her father's family in 1822. In 1851 she was united in marriage to Jacob Hare, who died Feb. 25, 1873. She leaves one stepson and three sons,—Dr. G. A. Hare, of Washington, D. C.; Dr. J. D. Hare, of McCook, Neb.; and T. E. Hare, of Fresno,—and one daughter, with whom she has made her home since 1887. Much might be said of her religious life. Her grandmother's home on the Isle of Man was one of the stopping places of John Wesley when visiting that place. Her father and mother were his faithful followers, and at the early age of fourteen she herself was converted and joined the Methodist Church, of which she remained a devoted member for many years, until she became convinced, by a careful study of the Scriptures, that the seventh day is the Sabbath, which she conscientiously embraced. It was her constant endeavor to follow the footsteps of the Master at any cost, wherever they might lead. Her peace was made with God, and she often expressed her confidence that she would come forth in the morning of the first resurrection. Her home was always open for God's servants, and she truly spent her life in seeking, in a quiet way, to help others. The funeral service was held in our church in Fresno, July 3. She often repeated the words, during her last illness, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee,” which were chosen as the text. Her body was taken to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to rest by the grave of her husband. H. G. THURSTON.

Washington Training College

THE announcement of the Washington Training College is now ready, and can be obtained by addressing the president, Prof. J. W. Lawhead, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.

The Lord’s Day Pamphlet

THE editorial on “The Lord’s Day,” which is commented upon at some length in another part of this paper, has been reprinted in pamphlet form for free distribution, and can be obtained by addressing The Church Standard Co., 133 South Twelfth St., Philadelphia, Pa. It may serve to enlighten some candid minds concerning the origin of Sunday observance. In ordering send postage.

Elder Olsen Arrives in Washington

ELDER O. A. OLSEN and his wife arrived in Washington Friday, on their way from England to Australia, in harmony with the recommendation made at the recent General Conference. Brother Olsen spoke to the M Street church Sabbath morning and to the Takoma Park church Sabbath afternoon, giving an encouraging report of the work in the British Union Conference.

Building the Review and Herald Office

BROTHER W. E. WHALIN, of Oakland, Cal., arrived in Washington last week to take charge of the erection of the building at Takoma Park to be occupied by the Review and Herald Publishing Association. Brother Whalin is a builder of experience, and was awarded the contract for building the plant of the Pacific Press Publishing Co., at Mountain View, Cal. The work on the Review and Herald office will be pushed as rapidly as possible.

The Pope’s Tiara Inscription

By Editor

SOME time ago one of our correspondents inquired whether the inscription, Vicarius Filii Dei, was actually found upon the tiara of the pope. We then wrote to Brother Chas. T. Everson, one of our workers in Rome, asking him to give us some authoritative information upon this subject. In reply Brother Everson has sent us the article which appears on pages 10, 11. The illustrations are from photographs forwarded by Brother Everson, and may be depended upon as being absolutely reliable. It was only by an unusual combination of circumstances that he was able to obtain them, as everything pertaining to the pope's insignia of office is carefully guarded. We are sure that the article will be read with much interest.

Loredale Academy’s Continued Growth

From the “Third Annual Announcement” of Loredale Academy, Lorne Park, Ontario, we learn that “the school has been in operation only two years, and the results have been so satisfactory to the patrons and managers that they have decided to continue the school with improved facilities, and make it a permanent institution.” The courses of study include nine grades, and there is, in addition to this, a special course “for the benefit of those who are unable to take a thorough course of study through all the grades outlined in the regular courses.” Elder Eugene Leland is the principal of the academy.

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

OUR meeting on Sunday night, June 16, was, I think, the largest tent-meeting it has ever been my privilege to hold in the city of Washington. Every seat was taken, and many were standing outside. The subject was, “The Seal of the Living God—What Alone Restrains the World from Universal War?” During the week, the interest has been excellent, although the weather has been either intensely hot or very stormy. On Wednesday, June 19, an unusually heavy wind- and rain-storm swept over Washington, almost destroying the tent in which Brother Sheafe was holding his meetings, and our tent barely escaped. Our meeting that evening was excellent, the study being “The Eastern Question,” by Professor Derby. We are selling quite a number of tracts and books. One interesting case is that of an intelligent Roman Catholic lady who was educated in a nunnery, and is now a Sunday-school teacher in one of the most prominent Catholic churches in Washington. She had never held a Protestant Bible in her hand, but seemed hungry for the light and truth, and was willing to risk the strong disapproval of the priests and Catholic lay members to hear the Word. Truly, the Lord himself is working with the people in connection with these tent-meetings. The children’s services continue with large and regular attendance.

The Washington fund this week has reached $107,410.09. Nearly all of this amount above one hundred thousand dollars is gifts that have come in late for the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund. But very few donations have been made directly for the Review and Herald fund of fifteen thousand dollars. This is needed very much, and really should be sent in before the first of September. As stated in a previous article, if every subscriber to the REVIEW would send one dollar for this purpose, the fund would immediately be made up.

I am certain that these letters will prove interesting:—

“LIVINGSTON, MONT. Would I could send a thousand dollars instead of one dollar. I am old and crippled (seventy-four years of age), a shut-in. I do not have one cent of my own unless given me, a little now and then, by some kind one to get a little luxury with. The best luxury I can spend my one dollar for is to give it to the Lord’s work at Takoma Park.”

“KENSINGTON, N. H. We, the undersigned, wish to donate a small sum toward the Washington fund, or the Lord’s work as we firmly believe it is. We are very thankful to have a little to donate. We trust we shall hear of grand results in the near future from the work there at Washington. We have already heard of some. We were planning to have our kitchen painted, as it needed it badly, but thought we would rather send the money to be used in the dear Lord’s work, and help hasten our Saviour’s coming to gather in the faithful.”

“CHERRY GROVE, ONTARIO. You did well in opposing the Sunday bill; just the work the Lord would have you do. You exalted his name greatly. It puts me in mind of Daniel at Babylon. A little to the Washington fund (one dollar).”

J. S. WASHBURN.

Some New Literature

FROM far-off China there come to us four tracts printed in the strange-looking characters of the language of that country. The titles of these tracts are “Know Thy Creator,” “The Sinner’s Need of Christ,” “The True Sabbath,” and “Questions on Genesis.” In a letter accompanying these tracts Sister Anderson, the secretary of the China Mission, gives the following information concerning them:—

“Know Thy Creator,” is original matter prepared by Elder J. N. Anderson. It is an appeal to the things that are visible as proof of the existence and authority of the invisible Creator, and an exhortation to the worship of the true God. Price, $1.50 a hundred. “The Sinner’s Need of Christ,” is a translation of the chapter under this heading in “Steps to Christ.” Price, $1 a hundred. “The True Sabbath,” is original matter prepared by Brother Keh Nga Pit, who accepted the message at Amoy last year, and is a fresh, strong presentation of this truth in real native style. Price, $2.50 a hundred. “Questions and Answers on the First Sixteen Chapters of Genesis,” by Elder E. Pilquist, of Honan, is intended as an introduction to the study of this scripture in the Mandarin dialect. Price, $3 a hundred. The first three tracts mentioned are published in easy Wan-li or universal book language of Chinese characters, and may be read by Chinese and Japanese of ordinary education. The fourth is understood by persons from the northern provinces of China, and may be read by the educated class from any district.

Sister Anderson also states that the mission has no funds for the circulation of these tracts, and suggests that there may be some persons in America who would like to make donations for this purpose. Any who desire to do so may send their gifts to the Mission Board, stating the object for which they are intended.

Thus the truths of this closing message are gradually finding their way to every tongue and people. We hope that many a darkened mind may be enlightened by this literature, and be turned “from idols to serve the living and true God.”