Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press
— Washington recently entertained the governors of twelve States and the personal representatives of two others.
— Mrs. Tom Thumb, the smallest woman in the world, called at the White House recently, and was introduced to President Taft. She is about 70 years old, and only two feet high.
— A Great Northern Railway train, known as the “Oregonian,” was wrecked four miles west of Finley, N. Dak., with a loss of at least six lives and the injury of thirteen persons. The wreck was due to a broken rail.
— On New-year’s day, according to the ancient custom, President and Mrs. Taft threw open the White House doors for the annual reception. An official count placed the number of citizens who shook hands with the President at 8,092.
— At the auction sale of packages from the dead-letter office recently, 813 of the 10,000 packages were sold at an average price of $1.25 each. Almost every known article was listed, from wearing apparel to musical instruments.
— A decline in the death-rate in seven of the eight cities of the United States having a population above 500,000, and a generally low death-rate throughout the United States, are shown in the preliminary mortality figures for 1911, given out Jan. 1, 1912, by the Census Bureau.
— Robert S. Smith, a clock dealer, who came to this country 31 years ago with $6 and no friends, will soon get a check for $1,000,000 in payment for the plot of ground at the northwest corner of Thirty-fourth Street and Broadway, New York City. The purchase price is at the rate of $866.55 a square foot.
— On Christmas day, 1911, Loring M. Hewen and John F. King discovered an iron chest of buried gold and silver coins, valued at between $100,000 and $150,000, on Fanning Island near the mouth of the St. John River. The coins are apparently of Spanish origin, and the iron chest in which they are hidden is thought to be some two hundred years old.
— The present administration of the Post-office Department will probably go down in history as the most constructive of the generation. Not only has the immense deficit, which amounted to $17,479,770.47 in 1909, been wiped out and replaced by a surplus of $219,118.12, but while this economy work has been going on, there has been great development in the postal service, and higher compensation for the employees has been brought about.
— With the new year there went into effect throughout Connecticut a law putting a ban on public drinking-cups, and as a result no one could get a drink in any public institution January 1, unless he had his individual cup. The common towel also comes under the ban of the new law. At the last session of the Connecticut legislature, a law was passed ordering all boards of health to do away with the common cups and towels, hence the changed conditions.
— The expense of running the United States government in the fiscal year 1913 will be $21,283,921.43 less than it was in the preceding fiscal year if Congress adopts without change the recommendations for appropriations which were submitted to it by Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh. The Secretary estimates that all the ordinary government expenses can be covered by an appropriation of $745,834,563. This amount does not include appropriations for the Post-office Department, which is expected to be self-sustaining. The total amount appropriated last year was $767,218,485.
— Money to the amount of over $14,500,000 was spent in antituberculosis work during the year 1911, according to the third annual statement of expenditures in the war against consumption, issued by the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis.
— The peace conference being held at Shanghai between the representatives of the Peking government and the revolutionary party, agreed on Dec. 29, 1911, that the form of government to be ultimately adopted for China should be decided by a national convention, whose determination should be binding on both parties. It also was agreed that, pending the decision of the national convention, the Manchu government was neither to accept nor to attempt to obtain foreign loans.
— From England comes this word: The decision of the Cotton Spinners’ Federation to place their operatives on half-time went into effect in most of the spinning-mills in the county of Lancashire Dec. 30, 1911. The number of unemployed in the cotton trade has increased to 250,000, comprising both spinners and weavers. The operatives are determined to maintain their fight with the employers, which began owing to their demand for the dismissal of non-union workers from the Helene mills at Accrington. The conflict will continue as long as the funds of the operatives’ trade-unions last, and it is estimated that this will be about three or four weeks.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Address Wanted
WILL Mrs. Prescott, formerly Miss Nina Wood, or any one knowing her address, please communicate with the clerk of the church of Aurora, Ill., Miss Anna Frazier, 290 Hardin Street?
Nashville Sanitarium Association
By C. F. McVAGH; C. H. MOYERS
NOTICE is hereby given that the sixth annual session of the Nashville Sanitarium Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held Jan. 18, 1912, at 9 A. M., at the Seventh-day Adventist church-school building on Twenty-third Avenue North and Seifried Street, Nashville, Tenn., for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. A full attendance of the constituency and qualified voters is desired.
C. F. McVAGH, President;
C. H. MOYERS, Secretary.
Publications Wanted
The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid:—
A continuous supply of our denominational papers and tracts, especially Week of Prayer Readings, is desired by James Harvey, 1373 Grove St., Oakland, Cal.
Nellie M. Butler, 2825 Fifth St., Boulder, Colo., would appreciate clean copies of the Youth's Instructor, Life and Health, and Signs weekly to use in Bible work.
Tracts dealing with the Sabbath question and the second coming of the Lord, are wanted for free distribution by Mrs. Dora Wilson, 3511 Thirteenth St., Meridian, Miss.
Late copies of Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, Watchman, and the health journals, for free distribution, are desired by Jas. M. Johnston, R. F. D. 5, Box 27, Hickory, N. C.
The Washington-Lincoln Number of the "Signs of the Times"
By Editor
As February is the month when both Washington and Lincoln were born, and as their birthdays are national holidays, it is especially fitting that the magazine contain some articles with reference to these great men, and the mighty work that was accomplished, in a measure, through their influence and efforts.
The cover design presents a picture of Washington and his wife at Mount Vernon. The old colonial building is shown in the background, flanked by trees. At the right on the lawn, in a shadow of one of the trees, sits Martha Washington. Near her, and a little in front, is a relative. To the left, advancing, hat in hand, is George Washington. He is carrying a spray of flowers, which he holds out to Eleanor Parke Custis, his adopted child.
A Partial List of Contents
“Washington and Religious Liberty,” by M. C. Wilcox, is an article of historical and practical interest. It gives George Washington’s attitude toward those in his day who observed the seventh-day Sabbath. His letter to the Ephrata community of Seventh-day Christians is given, and it well supports the practically universal belief in the greatness of Washington. It may be said to be Washington’s “declaration of religious liberty.”
“Lincoln and Liberty,” by A. O. Tait. Another great man and the principles that go for genuine greatness. Let us remember, with the man, the principles for which he stands.
“A Witness of the Stars,” by Frank S. Weston. Not following the beaten path. Startlingly new facts and reasonings.
“Death Abolished by Life,” by J. O. Corliss. The closing article of this series from the pen of Mr. Corliss. It is worth your time.
“How to Keep From Falling,” by George B. Starr. A good practical article on how to sustain one’s Christian experience.
“The Redemption of the Earth,” by William Covert. God’s plan for our world. Worthy of your study. The main principles briefly outlined.
“The Second Coming of Christ, Bringing Life and Immortality,” by George W. Rine. The second of this series. Commended to the most careful attention of our readers.
There are others, with the usual good line of current topics.
Well illustrated.
This number is sure to take well with the people, and is an unusually good one to work with.
Foreign Magazines
By Editor
Our readers will be pleased with the cover design of the Swedish magazine for the first quarter of 1912, shown herewith. This beautiful cover has been neatly printed in four colors, the same design being used also for the German and Danish-Norwegian magazines.
Among the leading subjects considered in Die Zeichen der Zeit, the German magazine, may be mentioned socialism, and the war preparations among the nations.
TIDENS TECKEN
The Swedish magazine, Tidens Tecken, is a health and temperance number, giving prominence also to the subject of socialism.
In the Danish-Norwegian magazine, Lys over Landet, will be found valuable instruction along the lines of health and temperance, and proper food combinations.
We still have on hand about 2,000 copies of the excellent French magazine that was recently issued, which should be placed in the hands of our French neighbors.
All these magazines are published by the International Publishing Association, of College View, Nebr., but should be ordered through the State tract societies.
Central California Conference
By J. H. Behrens; S. G. White
The first annual session of the Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Hanford, Cal., Feb. 1-5, 1912. This session is called for the purpose of electing officers of the conference for the ensuing year, and for the transacting of such other conference business as may properly come before the meeting.
There are some matters of special importance to come before the delegation.
All churches in the conference are entitled to a delegate representation at this session on the following basis: One delegate to represent the organization, and one additional delegate for each twenty church-members. Unorganized companies will be represented by the delegates at large.
J. H. BEHRENS, President;
S. G. WHITE, Secretary.
Northern Union Conference
By R. A. Underwood; S. E. Jackson
Owing to the legal requirements of the Northern Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, incorporated, it is necessary that we call a meeting of the Northern Union Conference, embracing the States of Iowa, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota, with their delegates, to meet at Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 5, 1912, at 10 A. M., in the Seventh-day Adventist church of that city, to transact such business as may be necessary in the selection of trustees or other business that may come before the Northern Union Conference in its legal capacity. As president and secretary of the legal corporation we hereby request all delegates of the different conferences to bear this in mind.
We will be on our way back from the ministerial institute to be held at College View, Nebr., Jan. 16 to Feb. 4, 1912, and as all matters that will require legal action at this time can be informally acted upon at College View, it will not require the full attendance of all the delegates.
The constitution does not require us to have more than ten delegates, but it will be necessary, in addition to the delegates from Iowa to the union conference, that the union conference committee stop over one day in Iowa on their return, to finish up the business.
R. A. Underwood, President;
S. E. Jackson, Secretary.
Iowa Conference
By M. N. Campbell; Flora V. Dorcas
NOTICE is hereby given that the forty-eighth annual session of the Iowa Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 5-9, 1912, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this body. The first meeting is called for February 5, at 7:30 P. M.
M. N. Campbell, President;
Flora V. Dorcas, Secretary.
Southwestern Union Conference Association
By G. F. Watson; C. E. Smith
The Southwestern Union Conference, Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation organized under the laws of the Territory of Oklahoma, with its principal office at Keene, Tex., will hold its biennial meeting in connection with the Southwestern Union Conference at Keene, Tex., Feb. 1–14, 1912.
The first meeting of the association will be called at 10 A. M., Monday, Feb. 5, 1912. Association officers will be elected at this meeting and such other business transacted as may properly come before the association.
G. F. Watson, President;
C. E. Smith, Secretary.
Central Union Conference Association
By E. T. Russell; F. F. Byington
The next regular biennial session of the Central Union Conference Association (incorporated) will be held in College View, Nebr., in connection with the biennial session of the Central Union Conference, Jan. 16-31, 1912. The first meeting of the legal association will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1912, at 5:15 P. M.
E. T. RUSSELL, President;
F. F. BYINGTON, Secretary.
Central Union Conference
By E. T. Russell; Mettie E. Cornell
THE FIFTH BIENNIAL SESSION OF THE CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS WILL BE HELD IN COLLEGE VIEW, NEBR., JAN. 16–31, 1912, FOR THE ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF MANAGEMENT OF THE VARIOUS INSTITUTIONS AND CORPORATIONS CONNECTED WITH THE CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE, AND THE TRANSACTION OF ALL BUSINESS PROPERLY COMING BEFORE SAID CONFERENCE.
E. T. RUSSELL, President;
METTIE E. CORNELL, Secretary.
Southern Union Conference Association
By C. F. McVagh; W. A. Wilcox
NOTICE is hereby given that the third biennial session of the constituency of the Southern Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the church-school building, Twenty-third Avenue North and Seifried Street, Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1912, at 9 A. M., for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing biennial term, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
C. F. McVagh, President;
W. A. Wilcox, Secretary.
Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium
By Chas. E. Rice
THE constituency of the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium Association will hold its first biennial session at College View, Nebr., in connection with the fifth biennial session of the Central Union Conference Association, Jan. 16-31, 1912. The first meeting of the session of said Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium Association will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 1912, at five o'clock in the afternoon. The election of a board of trustees for the ensuing term and all other business pertaining to the association which should properly come before such meeting will be attended to.
CHAS. E. RICE,
Secretary Board of Trustees.
The Clinton German Seminary
By E. T. RUSSELL
The Clinton German Seminary, a legal association formed under the laws of the State of Missouri, will hold its first constituency meeting in connection with the Central Union Conference, to be held at College View, Nebr., beginning January 16, 1912, for the purpose of electing officers and doing other necessary business in the interest of the corporation. The first meeting will be held in the College View Seventh-day Adventist church, 5:15 P. M., Jan. 18, 1912.
E. T. RUSSELL. President.
Business Notices
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Conditions
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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of two dollars 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.— Copies of “True Christian Readers,” either new or second-hand, to use in missionary school work among the mountaineers of North Carolina. W. E. Videto, Leatherman, N. C.
SANITARIUM COOKING OIL. Noted for quality. Free from animal fat. Eight 1-gallon cans, $6.60; 5-gallon can, $3.90; two 5-gallon cans, $7.60; 30-gallon barrel, 66 cents a gallon. Cash with order. Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
COOKING OIL direct from refinery; pure, healthful, delicious. Barrel (50 gallons), at 58 cents; 30 gallons, at 59 cents; 5-gallon can, $3.25; 10 gallons, $6.25; 8 1-gallon cans, $5.90. Cash with order. Lookout Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE.— Good 640-acre relinquishment, partially improved, adjoining irrigable lands. Have telephone. Church-school, two miles; rural route, one mile. Will exchange for partially improved Missouri farm, hundred miles Kansas City. John L. Burgess, Minatare, Nebr.
HELP WANTED.— The sanitarium at Chamberlain, S. Dak., plans to have all domestic work done by help hired for that purpose. Women from twenty-five to forty-five years of age, who are Seventh-day Adventists, able to work, and with no children accompanying them, will be paid from $12 to $20 a month in addition to board, room, and plain laundry. Also position in men's bath-room for married man. Send references with application. Address Dr. Anna B. Farnsworth, Chamberlain, S. Dak.
AN APOLOGY.— We have had such an unusually heavy run on orders since we improved Nutfoda that although we increased our force and worked nights, we were unable to keep up with shipments, and so a large number were more or less delayed. We are making every effort to clean up all the orders by Jan. 1, 1912, and think we can safely promise prompt shipments right along after that. After completing our new warehouse, making our total floor space about 10,000 square feet, we will have room to carry several car-loads of raw material, which will be a great help. We thank our friends for the hearty support accorded the factory during 1911. Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
CALIFORNIA DRIED FRUIT.— Full line, extra quality, prunes, peaches, pears, apricots, black figs, and raisins, unadulterated, non-processed. Better fruit than you have been getting at better prices. Write for special spring offer. Address St. Helena Home Fruit Co., Sanitarium, Cal.
Obituaries
PECK.—Lucian Peck was born in Van Buren, Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1839. About 1855 he settled in Windsor Township, Eaton Co., Mich., where he died Dec. 16, 1911, leaving an aged wife, one daughter, and a brother to mourn their loss. A large number of friends and neighbors attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. Words of comfort were spoken concerning the Christian's hope.
E. W. WEBSTER.
JONES.—Lindley Buchanan Jones was born in Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 8, 1906, and died Dec. 15, 1911, aged 5 years, 2 months, and 7 days. He was a sturdy, manly little boy, bright beyond his years, and especially interested in sacred things. To him God was real, and the coming of our Saviour an event certain and near at hand. His father and mother are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:15-17.
J. S. WASHBURN.
FALWELL.—Mary Falwell was born in Noble County, Ohio, July 16, 1818, and died at St. Helena, Cal., Dec. 10, 1911. This dear sister long cherished the blessed hope of the Saviour's coming, and though almost deaf and partially deprived of sight, she found great comfort in committing to memory large portions of the Scriptures. She leaves one son and two daughters to mourn. Interment was made in the St. Helena cemetery. Services were conducted by the writer.
C. L. TAYLOR.
WHITE.—William M. White was born seventy-six years ago near Grove City, Ohio, and died at the home of his daughter near Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1911. One son, two daughters, and two sisters are left to mourn. Brother White was baptized by the writer one year ago last October, and joined the Columbus Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a conscientious Christian, always kind and courteous. He fell asleep with a prayer on his lips; and we trust that he will come forth glorified in the resurrection of the righteous.
JOHN FRANCIS OLMSTED.
NUDING.—Elizabeth Gochenour was born in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Nov. 24, 1837, and fell asleep in Jesus at Elwood, Ind., Dec. 7, 1911. In 1857 she was united in marriage to Jacob Nuding. Nine children were born to them, five sons and four daughters, seven of whom are still living. Sister Nuding loved the Bible and the service of God, and did all she could by her prayers and means to advance God's kingdom in the earth, so that the coming of her Saviour might be hastened. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the M. P. Church of Elwood. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14 to a large congregation of relatives and friends.
O. MONTGOMERY.
SLAWSON.—Erastus Corning Slawson was born in New York City in 1841, and died at the home of his son, Dr. B. E. C. Slawson, in Rolla, Mo., Nov. 28, 1911. In the year 1875, under the preaching of Elder Geo. L. Butler, Brother Slawson became a Seventh-day Adventist, and was faithful for many years. After becoming discouraged, he gave up the Sabbath; but about two years ago he again began its observance. In August, 1910, he attended the camp-meeting held in Springfield, Mo., where he reconsecrated himself to the service of God, and was rebaptized by Elder D. U. Hale. He died in sweet peace, fully trusting in the atoning blood of his precious Saviour. Funeral services were conducted by Reverend Hurst (Methodist).
MRS. ELLEN SLAWSON.
RENO.—Died at Wabash, Ind., Nov. 29, 1911, Scott Reno, aged 59 years. Brother Reno accepted the truth of the third angel's message twenty-five years ago, and died, as he had lived, rejoicing in the blessed hope of eternal life. His wife and six sons survive. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort from John 14:14.
W. Y. LLOYD.
TERWILLIGER.—Cora Belle Lane was born Aug. 21, 1867, in Montcalm County, Michigan. Her parents were believers in present truth, and from early childhood she was a Christian. In 1881 she was united in marriage with Charles Terwilliger. To them were born five children, four of whom, with the husband, survive. Sister Terwilliger died at Brookfield, Mich., Dec. 7, 1911. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke words of comfort from Titus 2:13, 14.
E. W. WEBSTER.
HUNTER.—Birdie Winifred Hunter was born in Nevada, Mo. When she was nine years of age, her parents moved to California, where she lived until 1901. After spending some time in Battle Creek, Mich., she was compelled to come West on account of her health. Her last year was spent in Salt Lake City as secretary of the Utah Conference. She died in Denver, Colo., Sept. 11, 1911, and was buried in Nevada, Mo., funeral services being conducted by the Christian minister of that place. One brother and two sisters survive. We are comforted by the thought that our sister sleeps in Jesus, and that she will come forth with the glorified ones.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
MAXWELL.—Flavius Josephus Maxwell was born at Chester, Ill., Feb. 28, 1840, and died at Meeker, Okla., Oct. 11, 1911. In 1871 he was married to Miss Rebecca Cooper, of Carrollton, Ill., who died nine years ago. At an early age he was converted and united with the Methodist Church, where, during forty years, he filled such positions as Sunday-school superintendent, class-leader, and local preacher. In 1898 he became a Seventh-day Adventist, and in that faith he died, his last words being those of Paul in 2 Tim. 4:6-9. He leaves four children, the oldest of whom is Elder E. L. Maxwell, of Hammond, La., president of the Louisiana Conference. Services were conducted at the grave, by the pastor of the Meeker Baptist Church, and he was laid to rest by the side of his companion, to await the consummation of his hope in the resurrection. *
Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By M. N. CAMPBELL; W. D. PARKHURST
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 6-9, 1912, for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may be necessary. The first meeting is called for 10 A. M., Feb. 6, 1912.
M. N. CAMPBELL, President;
W. D. PARKHURST, Secretary.
Mission Work and Sunday Legislation
THERE IS progress over in Australasia. Elder J. E. Fulton writes:—
“We are starting work among the aborigines in Queensland. I had an interview with the chief protector of the aborigines while I was in Queensland at the recent camp-meeting, and received a good deal of encouragement. The way is open for us, and Brother P. B. Rudge and wife are taking up work at the Barambah settlement. Some work has already been done by Sister Cozens, our church-school teacher at Murgon, and very encouraging results have followed. This work has long been neglected by us, and I am glad to tell you that the union conference has now taken on this line of missionary effort.”
In replying to a memorial protesting against Sunday legislation, a prominent Congressman writes as follows: “I am thoroughly in sympathy with you in your views on the subject that the government should not take a hand in religious matters, and that each man should follow the dictates of his own conscience.” Let the protests against the Sunday bills now pending in Congress, continue to come in.
Canvassers' Special in the Pacific Union
THE Pacific Union Recorder issued Dec. 28, 1911, a Canvassers' Special devoted to the interests of the book work in the Pacific Union Conference. This is certain to aid this department of the work in that field.
Elders Attend Atlantic Union Conference
ELDER A. G. DANIELLS left Washington last week to confer with the brethren in Boston, and later to attend the Atlantic Union Conference in Brooklyn, N. Y. Elders G. B. Thompson and W. W. Prescott also will attend this meeting.
Religious Liberty Workers in Ohio
LAST week Elders K. C. Russell and S. B. Horton of the Religious Liberty Department, went to Columbus, Ohio, to assist in a special effort at that place. Later Brother Russell will go South, to attend the Southeastern Union Conference. This conference will likewise be attended by Elder W. T. Knox, who for this purpose left Washington this week.
Press Bureau Work
By Editor
As previously announced, Brother W. L. Burgan and Elder C. B. Haynes plan to attend the union conferences in the interests of the Press Bureau work.
These brethren have prepared an excellent series of lessons for study in this department of work. We hope that a hearty reception will be accorded them at all our union conferences, and that our workers generally will avail themselves of the excellent instruction which these brethren are prepared to give. In the past we have lost many opportunities to bring the message before the public by failing to utilize the various avenues open to us through the weekly and daily press. We should well improve this means of spreading the truth in the future.
Progress of the Work in Basutoland
A CHIEF and another candidate went forward in baptism in Basutoland, South Africa, early in November, 1911, and ten others were preparing to take the same step in December. So writes Brother M. E. Emmerson. There are now three stations in Basutoland, with prospect that two others will be opened in the near future.
Arrival at the Canary Islands
IN a letter dated Dec. 13, 1911, Brother B. B. Aldrich tells of the safe arrival of himself and family at Las Palmas, Canary Islands. They experienced a rough sea out from London, but at the time of writing he reported his wife and baby well, while he himself was prospecting for a healthful location on the mountainside, away from the heat and unhealthful conditions along the coast.
South American Party Arrives in Brazil
WORD was received last Thursday, announcing the safe arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, of our South American party, consisting of Brethren F. L. Perry and H. E. Meyer and their families and Miss Cassie Wilson. Brazil will be Brother Meyer's field; but the rest of the company, after holding services with the Rio church, took ship the same evening for Argentina, which meant for them another week at sea.
Pardon for Sabbath Conscientious Objector
BROTHER GUY DAIL sends the good report from Europe that one of our brethren who had been condemned to seven and a half years' imprisonment for refusing service in the army on the Sabbath day, has been granted his freedom. This was brought about through the personal application of the prison inspector to the emperor himself. By this pardon from the emperor, our brother has escaped two and a half years' confinement, having already for conscience served five long years.
Week of Prayer Readings Exhausted
The Mission Board has sent out all the extra copies of the Week of Prayer Readings that were printed, so that it is impossible to supply the later requests which have been received. State secretaries will please note this, and inform their correspondents accordingly. Usually there is a supply left, but although an extra edition was printed, the demand has been so great this year that even these are now all gone. A splendid interest was manifested this year in the week of prayer.
Sunday Legislation in Ohio
A CONVENTION is soon to be held in Columbus, Ohio, for the purpose of changing the constitution of that State. Delegates will be in attendance from every county. One of the most significant features of this convention will be an effort on the part of religious leaders to have incorporated into the new constitution a clause demanding the strict observance of Sunday. This movement on the part of the champions of Sunday legislation should be to every lover of religious freedom in the State of Ohio, a signal of alarm to arouse to action, vigorously protesting against the evil proposition.
A Small Company’s Week of Prayer Work
HERE is an encouraging letter from a brother in Zanesville, Ohio, illustrating what a small company of believers, devoting a little time to working for God, can accomplish:—
“The Lord is most wonderfully blessing our little company of believers here. During the week of prayer we made a special effort to gather in means for our missions. Daily we took a bundle of the Harvest Ingathering Signs and went out among our neighbors and business men. We found them ready to respond. It was encouraging indeed to have them say when we would turn to go, ‘Come again.’ Our little company has only about twenty active members, but during the week of prayer we raised $70. We are trying to raise $30 more, to make it an even $100, and I think we shall do it.”
