ARTHUR W. SPAULDING
SHALL wipe all tears! his hand shall wipe all tears!
How sweet the promise in the mourner's ears!
Sin-cursed and sorrow-drenched, the old Earth cries,
In wonder from the couch whereon she lies:
' Ah, life! ah, love! my fainting spirit hears,
' God's hand, his hand, shall wipe away all tears!' '
All tears? Those tears of pain the corded brow
Wrings forth despite the hero's fiercest vow?
Tears that are sweat-drops of o'erlaboring life?
That ooze from blow of bludgeon or of knife?
Shall there be surcease of the pain-swept years?
E'en so! for God shall wipe away all tears.
All tears? The tears of anguish none can miss:
That mock the suffering mother's loving kiss?
That shriek their farewell on the fateful seas?
That smite to prostrate forms the bended knees?
Yea, these: the awesome and the gladsome epoch nears,
When God, our God, shall wipe away all tears.
God's hand shall wipe the tears! O gracious touch!
We who have nothing shall receive so much!
Stooped from the throne to heed our tearful prayers,
He lifts us where unknown are tears and cares.
The hand that guides the stars and shapes the spheres,
Our Father's hand, shall wipe away our tears.
Attalla, Ala.
WILSON.—Georgia Alfred, infant son of Brother and Sister Elmer Wilson, of Cedar Springs, Mich., was born Dec. 28, 1911, and died April 9, 1912. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which we laid the little one to rest, in the hope of meeting him again on the resurrection morning.
E. G. BENTON.
MARSA.—Elizabeth Fowler was born in London, Canada, Aug. 26, 1842. There she met and married Samuel Hopkins, who died a year later. One child was born to this union. Some years later she was married to Mathias Marsa, and to them seven children were born, six of whom survive. Sister Marsa was among the pioneers who settled in Huron County, Michigan. Early in life she gave her heart to the Saviour, and joined the Baptist Church. Later she accepted the third angel's message, in which she died on March 29, 1912. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
CHANCY WOOD.
BELL.—Died at Oceanpark, Cal., April 14, 1912, Franklin Bell, aged 66 years. Brother Bell was born in Mississippi, and came to California in 1873. He was married to Clara A. Morrell in 1883, and resided in Vernon District, Los Angeles, for twenty-five years. He accepted present truth in 1884, and was a faithful member of the Los Angeles church until his death. He served as elder of the church for a number of years. Brother Bell was a very quiet, unassuming, faithful Christian, highly esteemed by all who knew him. He sleeps in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. H. Adams, assisted by the writer.
R. S. OWEN.
KIMBLE.—Died near West Salamanca, N. Y., April 24, 1912, at the home of her parents, Delight M. Kimble, aged 24 years, 8 months, and 11 days. Sister Kimble was laboring as teacher and preceptress in the Tunesassa Intermediate School when sickness called her from her post of duty. She had previously served as secretary and treasurer and Missionary Volunteer secretary of the Western New York Conference. She had been an earnest Christian from a child. Her death is mourned by all who knew her. She rests from her labors, and her works do follow her.
H. W. CARR.
MOORE.—Another pioneer has fallen. Brother Edwin Moore fell asleep in Hollister, Cal., April 3, 1912, at the ripe old age of 85 years, 3 months, and 20 days. He was born in Clinton County, New York, Dec. 13, 1826. The family moved to Grand Rapids, Mich., in 1830. Twenty-two years later Brother Moore crossed the plains to California, using ox-teams for the journey. He was married to Catherine Ann Salter in 1846, and four children were born to them. Sister Moore died in 1873, and some time later he was united in marriage with Eliza Spaulding, who, with three sons and two daughters, is left to mourn. Brother Moore accepted present truth in August of 1868, under the labors of Pastors J. N. Loughborough and D. T. Bourdeau. He died in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, and we laid him to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Texts, Rev. 14:13 and 2 Tim. 4:6-8.
E. H. ADAMS.
BAKER.—Died at the home of her son, William Baker, in Nevada, Iowa, April 14, 1912, Rosetta Baker, wife of Geo. W. Baker, in her seventy-fourth year. She was born in New York State, and in early childhood moved with her parents to Wisconsin. While her husband was in the civil war, she was working just as truly for her country in caring for their five small children. During that time Elders Grant and Morse held meetings in their town, and on her husband's return they both listened to the truths of the third angel's message, which she accepted, and to which she remained faithful till her death. She leaves a husband, five sons, one daughter, and a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. The services were held at the Seventh-day Adventist church, and were conducted by Prof. J. G. Lamson, who spoke words of hope and comfort from 1 Cor. 15:22 and other texts. She was laid to rest in the Nevada cemetery to await the call of the Lifegiver. *
STOCKTON.—E. A. Stockton was born in St. John, New Brunswick, Sept. 21, 1844, and died at the Glendale Sanitarium, near Los Angeles, Cal., March 12, 1912, in his sixty-eighth year. Brother Stockton moved to San Francisco in 1868. In 1871 he accepted present truth through the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough, and became a charter member of the San Francisco Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was married to Miss Rachel B. Wilkinson in 1872. They removed to Healdsburg in 1891 that their children might have the benefits of a Christian education. Brother Stockton was a man of intense purposes, a conscientious, faithful Christian, and an earnest Bible student. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and a son to cherish his memory. The funeral services were conducted by Elder B. E. Baldwin.
G. D. BALLOU.
ROSS.—Joel Isaac Ross, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. P. Ross, died in San Diego, Cal., March 16, 1912, aged 31 years, 2 months, and 21 days. He was a native of California, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He was a kind brother and dutiful son.
W. M. HEALEY.
BUCKNER.—My son, Leonard W. Buckner, was born at Brunswick, Miss., Jan. 21, 1886, and died at Kansas City, Mo., April 7, 1912, aged 26 years, 2 months, and 16 days. He was married to Buena Henry, of Prattville, Ala. Leonard was reared in a Seventh-day Adventist home, and was a bright, ambitious boy. The funeral was held at Prattville, words of comfort being spoken by a Baptist minister, from John 11:25.
T. B. BUCKNER.
RILEY.—Brother Riley died at Walworth, Wis., March 30, 1912, aged 72 years. He was born at Roscoe, Ill., Jan. 21, 1840, where he resided until November, 1861, when he enlisted in the army. Although born of Adventist parents, he did not fully identify himself with our people until June, 1911. At that time he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Beloit, Wis. His beloved companion and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
L. E. WELLMAN.
ENGLAND.—Sarah Ann England was born Sept. 28, 1856, in Bristol, England, and died at Philadelphia, Pa., April 23, 1912. She was married Aug. 16, 1882, and was the mother of two sons and one daughter. Present truth was brought to her through the labors of Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, and she withdrew from the Baptist Church and united with the North Philadelphia Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sister England was a loyal, faithful Christian, always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need. We believe that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Her husband, two sons, and many friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7.
C. S. WIEST.
PEARSON.—Charlotte Eleanor Pearson was born Oct. 12, 1858, at San Francisco, Cal. Her early life was spent in Napa, where she received her education. Her father and mother were prominent members of the Zion Church of San Francisco, but she embraced present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of fourteen. On Aug. 13, 1876, she was married to Thomas Pearson. She was much interested in philanthropic work, and founded the Old Peoples' Home at Beulah Heights, Alameda Co., Cal. She and her husband came to Chicago in 1905, and here she continued the same line of work, and was loyal to the truth until her death, which occurred April 30, 1912. A faithful and devoted husband, a sister, and many friends mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral service.
W. D. FORDE.
REID.—Blondinette Fero-Reid died April 10, 1912, at her home in Mountain View, Cal. She was a great sufferer for three or four years, and but few who are called upon to suffer manifested greater patience and Christian fortitude than did she. She was the daughter of Elder and Mrs. D. T. Fero, one of our oldest ministers, who is now the Bible teacher in our school at Lodi, Cal. Sister Reid was born at North Liberty, Ind., Aug. 7, 1868. She spent her early life in New York, where she was converted and baptized. She received a greater part of her education at the South Lancaster Academy, Prof. G. H. Bell being one of her teachers. In 1887 she, with her parents, moved to the State of Washington. After remaining there several years, they came to California, where on Nov. 7, 1902, she married O. G. Reid. Brother Reid at the present time is one of the employees of the Pacific Press. Previous to coming to the Pacific Press he had been engaged in canvassing and in other lines of missionary work. The funeral services were conducted by the undersigned in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mountain View, on April 12.23A. O. TAIT.
FACE.—Mabel Minnie Garlock was born May 12, 1891, and died at Shelby, Mich., May 9, 1912. When eighteen years of age she gave her heart to God, and from that time until her death was a consistent Christian. She was married to Harrison Face in March, 1911. Her husband, an infant son, her mother, brother, and foster-parents, Brother and Sister Elwood, of Flint, Mich., are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from James 4:14.
W. REEFMAN.
ALLEN.—Sister Eva Allen, of Davenport, Iowa, died at the age of 16 years. She suffered intensely during her illness, but bore all with patience and fortitude. Her father, mother, three brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn. Eva's beautiful character endeared her to all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed in the church and Sabbath-school. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, and the large attendance of friends and neighbors witnessed to their deep sympathy. Text, 1 Cor. 15:49.
L. D. SANTEE.
KING.—Died at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., April 29, 1912, Martin L. King, aged 22 years, 1 month, and 22 days. Martin was born in Obion County, Tennessee, and was a son of Brother R. M. King, known to many of our people as having passed through a term of imprisonment in Tennessee because of Sunday labor. For the last twelve years Brother King's home was in Battle Creek. Several weeks before his death he gave his heart to the Saviour, and became fully reconciled to the divine will. His widowed mother, two brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. We laid him to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery until the Life-giver comes to awake his sleeping children.
CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
HOVEY.—Brother Lafayette Hovey, of East Randolph, N. Y., died May 8, 1912, of apoplexy, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. S. Eastman, of Falconer, N. Y. Brother Hovey lived to the advanced age of 81 years, 1 month, and 23 days. He embraced the third angel's message in 1882 under the labors of Elders J. E. Robinson and F. Peabody. He was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Steamburg, N. Y., where he continued as a member until his death. He leaves three children to mourn his death, Mr. Fernando Hovey, Mrs. W. S. Eastman, and Mrs. K. C. Russell, the wife of the writer, besides five grandchildren and numerous other friends and relatives. Before Brother Hovey lost consciousness, he asked one of his daughters to read some of the beautiful promises in the Bible. His dying testimony was to the effect that he had confessed all his sins, and believed they were forgiven. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15:51.
K. C. RUSSELL.
HANSON.—On the evening of April 27, 1912, the home of Elder P. A. Hanson, the president of the Upper Columbia Conference, was destroyed by fire, occasioned by the explosion of a kerosene lamp. Although desperate efforts were made to get all the family out of the house, next to the youngest child, Orlando Webster Hanson, aged 6 years, 8 months, and 2 days, perished in the flames. Though of such tender years, Orlando had given evidence that he loved God's ways, and was especially interested in Sabbath-school attendance. Elder and Mrs. Hanson are sustained by their hope in the Master, and this dreadful calamity that has come to them but makes more precious to them the faith in the soon-coming Master. We laid the poor charred remains to rest in the College Place cemetery, there to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31:16 before a large concourse of friends. The incident was the more impressive because of the fact that the preacher had passed through a similar experience just eight months before, at the same place.
W. A. WESTWORTH.
WARNER.—Mary E. Warner was born March 4, 1831, and fell asleep April 26, 1912, aged 81 years, 1 month, and 22 days. She was converted at the age of sixteen and united with the Methodist Church, remaining a faithful member until about ten years ago, when she heard and accepted present truth. Her death was peaceful and triumphant. One daughter, several grandchildren, a sister, and a brother are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, Ps. 17:15.
J. W. ADAMS.
EVANS.—Died at Chicago, Ill., April 28, 1912, H. Clifton Evans, aged 32 years. In his early youth the deceased was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Monroe, Iowa. Later he drifted away from the truth, but just before his death he returned to the Father's house, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His faithful wife and two small children, together with his mother, two brothers, and one sister, are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Methodist church at Monroe, and a large attendance witnessed the high esteem in which Brother Evans was held.
M. N. CAMPBELL.
NELSON.—Fred E. Nelson was born in Denmark, Feb. 15, 1883, and died at Otsego, Mich., April 9, 1912. When quite young he became acquainted with the truths of the third angel's message, and some time later decided to obey the commandments of God. Though meeting with bitter opposition from relatives and friends, he remained firm in his decision for the right. Brother Nelson was a thoughtful, earnest Christian, and loved by all who knew him for his kind and gentle manner. We believe that he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a wife, father, mother, and brother, who mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 115:16; Rev. 14:13.
W. C. HEBNER.
WALLS.—Ernest C. Walls was born in Wyandotte, Tex., March 24, 1878. His early life was spent on the farm, but at the age of fourteen he took up the study and practise of telegraphy, and held numerous and important positions in and near St. Louis, Mo. About five years ago typhoid fever left him an invalid, but though a constant sufferer he was always hopeful, amiable, and cheerful. March 31, 1910, he was united in marriage with Miss Jessie M. Cookston, at Indianapolis, Ind. Last October Mr. and Mrs. Walls accepted the truths of the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Indianapolis. About two months ago they moved to Sapulpa, Okla. Here on April 8, 1912, he fell asleep, at the age of 34 years and 19 days. The remains were brought to West Liberty, Ohio, where the writer conducted the funeral service. The confidence of the deceased in the soon coming of Christ, and the sincerity of his life, give us reason to believe that he will come forth in the first resurrection.
O. F. BUTCHER.
KIEHNHOFF.—Elizabeth Edwardson Kiehnhoff was born near Stavanger, Norway, Sept. 29, 1849, and died at Magnolia Springs, Ala., April 15, 1912, aged 62 years, 6 months, and 16 days. When seventeen years old she came to America, making her home in Chicago for a number of years, where she accepted present truth. She attended Battle Creek College in 1881. Later she went to Doniphan County, Kansas, where in 1884 she was united in marriage with August M. Kiehnhoff. Six years ago they came to Alabama, and established a comfortable home near Magnolia Springs. Her husband, two sons, one stepson, one stepdaughter, and three brothers are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Sister Kiehnhoff was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty-seven years, and though many times severely tried, remained steadfast unto the end. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke words of comfort from Ps. 116:15.
E. G. HAYES.
STEVENS.—Mrs. Barbara A. Stevens was born Sept. 25, 1836, in Scranton, Pa. She came to Ottawa, Ill., when a young woman, and resided there until her death, which occurred April 19, 1912. Sister Stevens accepted present truth about twenty years ago. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of comfort and hope to the sorrowing, from Isa. 26:19-21.
J. C. HARRIS.
NICHOLS.—Emma E. Bliss was born at Fredonia, N. Y., Jan. 21, 1849. In 1854 the family moved to Ashtabula, Ohio. She was married to John E. Nichols April 5, 1877. To this union were born two children. For some time Mrs. Nichols had been failing in health, and she passed quietly away at her home in Steuben, Ohio, April 22, 1912, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 1 day. She was converted when sixteen years old, and about four years ago accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, in which faith she continued a firm believer until her death. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.
O. F. BUTCHER.
SMITH.—Elder Charles A. Smith was born Feb. 11, 1840. His mother died when he was only six years of age. At the beginning of the civil war Brother Smith was among the first volunteers in the Eighth Wisconsin regiment. He served four years in the army, and was promoted to the position of first lieutenant. After the close of the war, he returned to Wisconsin, where he resided until seventeen years ago, when he came to Ohio. At the time of his death, which occurred May 16, 1912, he was 72 years, 3 months, and 5 days of age. His oldest daughter, Mrs. Harriett Brasier, of Wisconsin, preceded him in death only five days. He leaves a wife, one daughter, two sisters, and many friends to mourn their loss. When only a young man Elder Smith was converted and united with the Baptist Church, in which denomination his father was a minister; but when he listened to the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, as presented by Elder H. W. Decker in Wisconsin, he, with Elder A. J. Breed, began the observance of the Sabbath, and a little later entered the ministry in this denomination, in which he continued for eight years after coming to Ohio. Elder Smith was always active in missionary endeavor, and he looked forward with strong faith to the second coming of Christ, at which time we believe he will come forth in the first resurrection.
O. F. BUTCHER.
Rangoon Meetings and Western Canadian Tidings
Brother J. M. Comer is having some very interesting meetings in Rangoon, Burma. From one hundred to one hundred fifty attend services each Sunday evening, and several are deeply interested in the truth. The secretary of the Y. M. C. A. has begun keeping the Sabbath. Three other young men from the association are engaged in Bible study. Brother Comer says: "I can see now with the eye of faith a strong mission work started at Madras by some of these men with whom I am working."
The latest addition to union conference papers is the Western Canadian Tidings, representing the Western Canadian Union Conference. It is a neat four-page paper, published at Regina, Saskatchewan, at fifty cents a year. Brother A. H. Brigham is the editor.
War and the Temple of Peace
By Editor
JUDGING from the world's record, the completion of the Temple of Peace at The Hague will not be marked by the beginning of international disarmament and arbitration. The Washington Post gives the following summary of international difficulties since the beginning of the peace temple: "As Andrew Carnegie's cherished building, the Temple of Peace at The Hague, progresses, it becomes more and more a record of war-like deeds. When it was decided to build it, the Anglo-Boer war broke out. With the adoption of the plans came the Russo-Japanese war. The first stone was laid on the day Kaiser William started out for Tangier, and inaugurated the Morocco-European complications, the end of which is not yet in sight. Austria emphasized the completion of the first story of the Temple of Peace by grabbing Bosnia and Herzegovina. The finishing of the second story found France and Germany making faces at each other. As the roof is being put on, Italy wages war with Turkey."
CORRESPONDENTS of the various departments of the General Conference should be particular in seeing that their mail is correctly addressed. For instance, mail designed for the Educational Department of the General Conference comes addressed only Educational Department, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. There are several schools located within Takoma Park, and it is difficult for the postmaster to know to which of such schools mail thus addressed belongs. Properly this communication should be addressed to the Educational Department of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
Town Visits Minnesota and South Dakota
Elder N. Z. Town left Washington last Thursday to attend the camp-meetings in Minnesota and South Dakota.
Lucas in the East for Loma Linda
Elder V. H. Lucas has been spending several weeks in the East in the interests of the Loma Linda Sanitarium. He was in Washington a few days last week.
Death of Mrs. B. G. Wilkinson
SUNDAY evening, June 2, Elder B. G. Wilkinson, the president of the Columbia Union Conference, was called to College View, Nebr., by a telegram announcing the sad and unexpected death of his wife.
Camp-Meeting Visits in Western Conferences
By Editor
LEAVING Washington last week, Elder G. B. Thompson will attend the camp-meetings in the British Columbia and Alberta Conferences, and later the camp-meetings in the conferences of the Central Union.
Return of Workers from South Africa
By Editor
We were pleased to greet last week Elder and Mrs. I. J. Hankins, of South Africa. They have been absent from this country for twelve years, and will spend the summer months visiting various sections, planning to return to their field of labor in the autumn.
Southern Idaho Conference Headquarters
By Editor
A letter from Elder T. L. Copeland, secretary and treasurer of the Southern Idaho Conference, informs us that their conference headquarters have been permanently located at Nampa, Idaho. This will be the address of the conference and tract society from this time forward, and all correspondence should be sent to that place.
Exemption from Military Training
AN effort has recently been made in South Africa to get a bill through parliament making it compulsory for all young men to take military training. Our brethren have been working diligently to oppose this measure, and have circulated freely a little leaflet entitled "Should Christians Bear Arms?" Prof. H. Elffers reports that after visiting members of the select committee in charge of the bill, and as a result of the efforts of all, an exemption clause was agreed to, as follows: "That any young man whose religious convictions conscientiously forbid him to carry arms, shall be exempted from the operation of this law, provided always he may be called upon to perform ambulance service."
Progress of the Karen Work
ON returning from a visit out in the jungles among the Karens, Brother H. H. Votaw writes as follows:
“I arrived home this morning from the Karen country to the north of Moulmein. The trip was one of the most enjoyable that I have ever made in Burma, and that is saying a great deal. I found that the man whom I baptized last year had remained firm through the whole year all alone, and that through his influence another man is keeping the Sabbath. This second man I baptized. In some ways he is the most progressive Karen that I have ever met in the jungle. There is a good interest there now, and Brethren Hpo Hla and Chit Hla are remaining for a week or so to follow it up. I fully expect others will accept the truth.”
A Self-Denial Week for Missions
There are many excellent ways of advancing the interests of the Lord's work. A willing mind will find many methods by which money can be saved for the missionary cause. One sister whose heart is burdened for the gospel cause in the regions beyond writes: "Suppose we were to set apart a self-denial week and the whole great body of Seventh-day Adventists act faithfully and conscientiously to work to cut down every item of expense to the barest necessities. Would not this sacrifice bring in a harvest of nickels, dimes, and even dollars to gladden the hearts of these weary workers? What a glorious thing it would be to thus rise up as one man to the finishing of the Lord's work."
The Work in Sasebo, Japan
A recent letter from Elder W. L. Foster, of Japan, speaks of the work he is seeking to carry forward in Sasebo:
"Brother S. Miyake began work here during the summer. The city has a population of eighty thousand, and is Japan's largest naval port. Our tent-meetings still continue, with a fair attendance. Several are convinced of the truth; but when one begins to keep all the commandments in Japan, it means much more than in America. However, we hope that some will soon take their stand. A number have invited us to visit their homes, and are anxious to receive special instruction."
Solusi Mission Reaches Self-Supporting Goal
By Editor
THE good news comes from South Africa that the Solusi Mission (our oldest African mission), with its twelve out-schools, will join the Barotseland Mission in reaching the self-supporting goal for 1912. Although an appropriation was voted them for this year, they will return it, and through the good hand of God upon them, be able to maintain their work from this on without using mission funds from America. For this evidence of prosperity all will unite with our brethren in Africa in thanking the Lord.
Fiji Laborer Alipati Dies
Fiji mourns the loss of one of her native laborers, Alipati. He was a faithful and efficient worker, and his death is a severe loss to this island field. He was the stepfather of Bennie’s wife, who just recently returned with her husband to New Guinea, where Bennie has been engaged in the work for the last two years. Alipati died of fever.
Workers Depart for Cuba
Brethren R. T. E. Colthurst and Henry S. Brown left Washington last week for Cuba, where they will engage in the sale of Spanish books for the summer. Both plan to return to the Seminary in the autumn.