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Review and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 11.

The Fruit of His Love
Earlier text: The Shanghai Meeting

Current Mention

— China has ordered a complete census of the empire, this to include Chinese abroad as well as in the home land. The returns for families are to be completed by 1910 and for individuals by 1912.
— The steamer “Empress of China,” which arrived at Vancouver, B. C., on March 13, brought the news that three villages were destroyed recently in Java by the top of Mount Kedtj ana falling off.
— After eight years of cruising, the battle-ship “Illinois” has been ordered into the naval station at Charlestown, Mass., for extensive repairs, the cost for which will be about two million dollars.
— Coal operators and the representatives of the hard-coal miners met at Philadelphia on March 11, when the demands of the coal-miners were presented to the operators. The latter refused absolutely to yield to the demands of the men.
— Complete arrangements have been made for the construction of a railway in Chile, twelve hundred miles long, from Arica to La Ligua, near Santiago. The projector of this enterprise is Judge E. P. Coyn, of New York, but the funds are subscribed principally by English and German financial houses.
— In urging before the New York Assembly the creation of a commission to investigate the question of the unemployed, it was declared that in New York City alone there were two hundred thousand men and women out of employment. Seventy per cent of these were farm laborers who had drifted in from the country.
— The first step toward effecting a change in the date of presidential inaugurations was taken in Congress on March 6, when Senator Depew introduced a resolution providing for the submission of a Constitutional amendment to the various States, fixing the date of future inaugurations as the last Wednesday in April.
— A tornado practically wrecked the city of Brinkley, Ark., on the night of March 8. Thirty persons were killed, and sixty injured, and property to the extent of about one million dollars was destroyed. On the night of March 9 a tornado visited the town of Cuthbert, Ga., wrecking many houses, and killing seven persons.
— The two steamers, “H. F. Dimock,” of New York, and “Horatio Hall,” of Maine, collided off Cape Cod, Mass., on March 10. The “Hall” went down within half an hour, and the “Dimock,” with the “Hall’s” passengers on board, was beached when it was seen that she could not keep afloat. No lives were lost.
— As a result of the work of the Russian parliament, the government has decided to abate as far as possible the trial of cases by martial law in ordinary times. By the orders now issued all cases that can be tried in the civil courts will be turned over to them by the military courts, and the death penalty will be inflicted in the most serious cases only and after careful consideration of all the evidence.
— More than one hundred persons were poisoned by meat eaten at a banquet at Vincennes, Ind., last week.
— President Taft has called Congress to convene in extra session on March 15. It is understood that this extra session is called for the purpose of revising the tariff.
— There is to be erected in Washington, D. C., a tower six hundred feet high, for the sending and receiving of wireless telegraph messages. The contract for its construction requires that the apparatus with which the tower is to be equipped must be able to send messages three thousand miles. The tower and apparatus will cost the government one hundred eighty-two thousand six hundred dollars.
— In spite of denials from the presidents of Nicaragua and Salvador that a state of war exists between those countries, reports from Mexico City state that a battle has taken place on the sea between a Salvadoran gunboat and three gunboats belonging to Nicaragua. In case it is determined that a state of war exists, both Mexico and the United States will intervene, in harmony with the provisions of the treaty of peace signed in Washington by the representatives of the Central American governments.
— There are continued developments in the line of flying-machines. At Baddeck, Nova Scotia, the aerodrome “Silver Dart” is making successful flights over a frozen lake. The Wright brothers are still making successful flights in France. Mr. W. J. Richardson, of Dayton, Ohio, the home of the Wright brothers, has constructed a flying-machine, which, on its first trial, mounted from the ground to a height of about three hundred feet, and remained in the air for thirty-eight minutes. The inventor of this new flying-machine claims that it is structurally perfect, and that he can remain in the air with it twenty-four hours. Count Zeppelin’s great dirigible balloon is making successful flights at Friedrichshafen, Germany.
— The Standard Oil Company has won in the famous twenty-nine-million-dollar fine case, which was finally decided in the Federal Court at Chicago, on March 10. Because of the ruling of Judge Anderson in this case, the government has decided to drop five other suits of a similar nature against the oil company. It is the opinion of the federal attorneys that the decision will render it impossible to convict shippers for violation of class tariff regulations. This decision does not indicate that the oil company did not do the thing it was charged with doing, that is, accepting from the railroad companies on oil shipments the rebate of a portion of the freight charges while other shippers were compelled to pay the common rate. The purpose of the Elkins law was to prohibit transactions of that kind; but through legal technicalities the purpose of the lawmakers has been frustrated, and the law which was designed to guarantee equality of service to all has been rendered null and void. Concerning this decision a prominent law officer of the government says: “An attorney who could not protect a client from the charge of rebating if those decisions are sustained, would not be worthy of his hire.” In this view of the matter the Elkins law is practically nil.

Serious Questions Propounded

By K. C. R.

The following serious questions were propounded by Prof. Francis G. Peabody, in his presidential address to the Religious Educational Association, recently held in Chicago, and reported in the Weekly Inter-Ocean and Farmer of Feb. 12:—
“Where is the place for personal piety among these pressing demands for social service? The situation is certainly not without gravity when many circumstances of the time conspire to transform the Christian church into a charity bureau, or a lecture platform, or a recreation ground, or a medical clinic. Is the Christian church to teach an industrial revolution instead of a spiritual? Are the economists, sociologists, philanthropists, or revolutionists to represent all that is left of Christian faith? Are we to be so busy in doing good that we have no time to be good? Is the old issue between faith and works to be revived, and must another Paul preach again the vanity of unspiritualized conduct and the power of the risen life?”
The condition thus outlined by Professor Peabody contains elements of truth that should cause every minister of the gospel, and others who are laboring for the promotion of Christianity in the world, to pause and seriously ask themselves the question. Am I substituting good works for personal piety?
While we would not depreciate in the slightest degree the value of genuine “Christian help work,” yet it should be the fruit that proceeds from a consecrated life, instead of a substitute for real consecration and genuine piety.
The apostle Paul shows the utter worthlessness of the most excellent gifts without the love of God indwelling in the soul, when he says: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing. And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.” 1 Cor. 13: 1-3.
K. C. R.

Power in Prayer

A SISTER in North Dakota, writing to our Religious Liberty Bureau, closes her letter with these words: “Wishing success to your department, and assuring you of our prayers as we kneel at morning and evening and often during the day.” There is power in prayer. The Lord’s work in every department should be remembered by all our people in their petitions to the throne of grace.

Christian Liberty

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL . . . . . Chairman
W. A. COLCORD . . . . . Secretary

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

“Signs of the Times Monthly”

FOR APRIL, 1909

The Signs of the Times Monthly for April will present a veritable “feast of good things.” One of the special themes will be The Resurrection. The cover design is in harmony with this theme, it being a reproduction of one of Plockhorst’s masterpieces, entitled “The Morning of the Resurrection,” showing Mary kneeling at the feet of Jesus on that memorable morning before his ascension to his Father.
Following are the titles and a brief description of some of the leading articles:—
1. The Resurrection. Elder S. N. Haskell presents an illustration in this article of the Word of God passing through the dust of the earth like a magnet, and attracting all his sleeping saints to that word, and bringing them forth in immortality.
2. Elder J. O. Corliss has a carefully prepared Bible Study on the Resurrection.
3. A Momentous Present-Day Movement; or, Optimistic Mysticism, by Prof. Geo. W. Rine. This article deals with the tendency of this time to imbibe Oriental mysticism rather than take the simple Word of God.
4. The Great Sabbath Gift, by Elder C. L. Taylor.
5. True Divine Healing, by Dr. D. H. Kress. This is the first of a series of articles intended to meet the mass of errors in the various healing crazes that are sweeping over the country, and to show the truth of the Word of God upon this important subject.
6. A Laymen’s Great Missionary Conference was recently held in Minneapolis, in which a movement was launched for the purpose of uniting the laymen of the nation in giving the gospel to all the world in this generation. Elder R. A. Underwood attended the meeting, and will have a report of it in the Current Topics department of the April City issue.
7. In addition to this report of the Laymen’s Conference, Elder R. A. Underwood will have an article on the subject of The Three Worlds brought to view in the Bible.
8. The Sermon on the Mount is the title of the next article in the series that is being furnished by Mrs. White.
9. Creation as a Proof of Inspiration, by George McCready Price.
10. Elder E. J. Hibbard continues his Studies in the Prophecies.
11. Elder George A. Snyder will begin, in the April number, a series of studies on the Revival of the Papacy; and What It Means to This Generation.
The foregoing outline should cause the believer in present truth to see that the April Signs Monthly will be a most timely and important document.

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Special Meeting of the British Columbia Association

By W. M. ADAMS

NOTICE is hereby given that a special meeting of the members of the British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the office of the association, at Port Hammond, B. C., April 13, 1909, at 11 A. M., to take into consideration the advisability of selling the lands of the association hereinafter described, upon the terms and for the price hereinafter set forth, and if thought advisable, to pass the following resolution:—
Resolved, That it is expedient for the association to sell and to dispose of fifty (50) acres, more or less, being and lying on the west part of the east half of section thirty-five (35); also lots nine (9) and ten (10), subdivision of section thirty-six (36); also all of lot eleven (11), except one acre on the southeast corner of said lot, which is to be reserved for a church building. Also lots (to be surveyed) facing the road, lying on the east part of section thirty-six (36). Said lands to be sold for the price of one hundred dollars ($100) an acre, some more and some less, and upon such terms as the executive committee may determine.
At this time trustees will be elected for the ensuing year.
W. M. ADAMS,
President of Association.

To “Review” Subscribers

By D. D. FITCH

IN visiting our people I have found two classes: First, those who would like to read our good church paper, the REVIEW, but feel they can not afford the necessary outlay of means; second, those who have the REVIEW, and would be glad, after reading it, to send it to some of the first-named class, if they only knew of such ones. It is the object of this notice to bring these two classes into touch with each other. This would be a good work in which our young people might engage. If you would like to begin in this kind of missionary work, drop me a card, and I will be glad to send you one of the many names I have of such worthy persons who are unable to pay for the paper. My address is 224 Jackson St., Glendale, Cal.
D. D. FITCH.

Students Wanted

THE Hillcrest School Farm, a training-school for colored people, wishes to announce that it will be able to receive five or six more students at any time now. For information, address Floyd Bralliar, Principal, East Station, R. F. D. 3, Nashville, Tenn.

Address

THE address of Elder L. D. Santee is Tri-City Sanitarium, Moline, Ill.

Notice!

By W. F. Martin

Any one who knows the addresses of the following-named persons, members of the Portland (Ore.) church, or who can give any information regarding them, will please write to the undersigned at 80 East Sixty-first St., N., Portland, Ore.: Chas. Edward Frederickson, A. H. Trickey, M. McGregor, Lucinda Decker Coulee, A. W. Kendall, Mrs. Olive Kendall, T. C. Coltrin, Ogda Malm, Mrs. Samuel Colton, Kate Bitting, Annie Johnson, Ella B. Nelson, and Harry Thorp.
W. F. MARTIN, Pastor E. Portland Church.

Obituaries

By A. Atkinson; D. E. Robinson; F. D. Starr; Geo. A. Snyder; B. F. Sturman; Cordelia K. Kirby; L. E. Cunningham; Roscoe T. Baer

Atkinson.— Mrs. H. L. Atkinson died at her home in South Rock Island, Ill., Feb. 24, 1909, aged sixty-two years, after six years of illness from heart trouble. A. Atkinson.
Brownell.— Died at Sanitarium, Cal., Feb. 12, 1909, Mrs. Gertrude M. Chambers-Brownell. The deceased was born in San Francisco, Dec. 23, 1877. Early in life she was converted, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a devoted Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. In 1895 she was married to Ralph Brownell. For a number of years she has been a great sufferer, but bore her sufferings with patience and remarkable cheerfulness. Her last days seemed to be the brightest in her Christian experience. She submitted cheerfully to God's will. The funeral was held at Napa. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. D. E. Robinson.
Badger.— Died in Clarkston, Wash., Feb. 4, 1909, Brother N. L. Badger, in the eighty-first year of his age. It was my privilege to baptize Brother Badger and his wife over four years ago. She was taken away by death less than a year ago. He had been a soldier in the Civil War, and in recent years, we trust, a good soldier of the cross. The burial took place in Clarkston. F. D. Starr.
Greenwood.— Jessie B. Greenwood died Nov. 2, 1908, at Oakland, Cal., aged thirty-two years. A complication of diseases made necessary a surgical operation, from which she had not sufficient vitality to rally. She leaves a husband and a nine-year-old son, who, in their sorrow, find comfort in the hope of the resurrection of the just. Services were conducted by the writer. Geo. A. Snyder.
Day.— Died near Grand Blanc, Mich., Feb. 26, 1909, of heart failure, Robert M. Day, aged seventy-three years and fourteen days. Brother Day was born in Pembrooke, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1836. He accepted the third angel's message about forty-two years ago, and lived it until the day of his death. He was laid to rest by the side of his wife, who died eight years ago. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation, from John 11:11, 23-25. B. F. Sturman.
Kirby.— John Kirby was born at Hampton, Va., June 11, 1851, and died at his home in Norfolk, Va., Dec. 29, 1908, of Bright's disease, aged 57 years, 6 months, and 18 days. He accepted the third angel's message about eight years ago. He was a kind and loving husband and a consistent Christian. His funeral, which was attended by a large number of friends, was conducted by Elder Leslie Munce. He leaves a wife, a brother, and a sister, and many friends to mourn their loss. Cordelia K. Kirby.
Martin.— Minnie A. Martin died Jan. 22, 1909, at Napa, Cal., aged forty-two years. Besides her husband and aged mother, she leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. Sister Martin has been a successful Bible worker for many years, and had just returned from the Southern States, where she and her husband had been laboring for some time. She sleeps in Jesus with those who “rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Geo. A. Snyder.
Williams.— John Williams died in Gainesville, Fla., Jan. 2, 1909, aged about thirty-three years. At an early age he joined the Methodist Church, and about eight years ago, through the labor of Brother J. W. Manns, he accepted present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Windsor, Fla. He died in the triumphs of a living faith. His wife, five children, father, mother, brothers, and sister are left to mourn deeply their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the elder of the church. L. E. Cunningham.
Gilbert.— Died in San Fernando, Cal., of heart failure, our beloved brother in Christ, Park P. Gilbert, aged 60 years, 9 months, and 28 days. Brother Gilbert was born in Van Buren County, Iowa, April 3, 1848. Dec. 28, 1870, he was married to Miss Samantha McCollough. In 1887 he moved with his family to Harding, S. D., where, a few years later, he met with an accident, resulting in the loss of one eye. Still later the other eye became affected, and he lost it also. Brother Gilbert became a Christian in early life, uniting with the Methodist Church. In 1905 he became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Belle Fourche, S. D. He considered his affliction a blessing, and patiently looked forward to a home in the new earth. He leaves a wife, four sons, and one daughter, besides many other relatives and friends, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home in Belle Fourche, February 9. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. Roscoe T. Baer.
Cushman.— Sidney E. Cushman was born in Wellington, Vt., July 5, 1827. In 1849 he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Quinn. In 1861 they moved to Gilmanton, Wis., where they lived until the year 1881, when they moved to St. Paul, Minn. In 1883 Brother Cushman heard and accepted the third angel's message, which he loved until his death. He was an earnest, faithful Christian. He died of old age, Jan. 27, 1909, being 81 years, 6 months, and 22 days old. He leaves three children, two sons and one daughter. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. M. Comer.
Nickel.— After a short illness, which the doctor at first pronounced not serious, Sister Mary Nickel died, Feb. 17, 1909, at her home near Morden, Manitoba, aged fifty-one years. She was born in Russia, Nov. 18, 1857; came to Canada in 1874, and was married to John Nickel, a farmer near Morden, where both died. They were blessed with twelve children, of whom ten are living. The father died nine years ago, in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Sister Nickel accepted the truth twelve years ago, and was a faithful member of the Morden church until her death. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. J. Fritz.
Kenyon.— Died at Frankfort, Mich., Feb. 20, 1909, Mrs. Lillian M. Kenyon, aged thirty-eight years and twenty-seven days. She was the daughter of Brother and Sister Jas. A. Conklin. While preparing dinner she accidentally fell down the cellar stairs, and died within two hours. She leaves a husband and five children, who deeply mourn their loss. Sister Kenyon possessed a kind and loving disposition. She accepted present truth about six years ago under the labors of Elder C. A. Hansen. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation, from Rev. 21:4. M. C. Guild.
Hunt.— Mr. George Hunt, who had lived for more than fifty years in Dartmouth, across the harbor from Halifax, Nova Scotia, died Feb. 16, 1909, and was buried in the Dartmouth Cemetery. Mr. Hunt had never been a church-going man, yet during his last illness he expressed a desire to Elder W. H. Thurston, who visited him, to meet his Saviour in peace. Sister Hunt and the three boys are now alone. Mr. Hunt had reached the age of seventy-seven years. A large company of ship-builders paid their respects to a departed comrade of the same occupation. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister of that place. J. O. Miller.
Scott.— Mrs. Cathrine Scott died in Belize, British Honduras, Feb. 5, 1909. Sister Scott was born in May, 1882. She was a member of the church at Belize, and leaves a husband, and a daughter of three years, who, with Sister Scott's parents, Brother and Sister Joseph Meighan, find comfort in the assurance of her acceptance with the Saviour. Her words were, “Christ will save me.” She trusted the Lord's promise, found in Heb. 7:25, that he is able to save them to the uttermost who come unto God by him. She urged her friends to be prepared to meet her at the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. I. Brindly (Methodist). C. E. Morgan.
Hardy.— Died at the home of her daughter, at St. Johns, Ore., July 2, 1908, Mrs. Robert Hardy, aged ninety-five years. Mrs. Hardy had enjoyed excellent health until the death of her husband, less than a month before. They had lived together for more than seventy-five years, and upon being separated, she sank into a decline, and was soon sleeping beside him. Brother and Sister Hardy were born and married in New Jersey. Thirteen children were born to them, five of whom are still living. They saw the falling of the stars in 1833, received with joy the advent message in 1840, experienced the disappointment of 1844, and later received the light upon the sanctuary question. Lately the truth has seemed clearer than ever, and they are now waiting the call to the blessed hope. C. W. Flaiz.
Triplett.— Joshua D. Triplett was born in Summit County, Ohio, July 29, 1832, and died in Manton, Mich., Jan. 13, 1909, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 14 days. He was united in marriage to Esther Ingham, of Hillsdale, in 1854. Seven children were born to them, six of whom survive. Mrs. Triplett died in 1874, and later he was married to Mrs. C. Denny, who, with three children, survive him. The deceased enlisted in the Eleventh Michigan Cavalry of the Union Army in 1864, and was discharged the following year, not having been assigned to his regiment, but was detailed to do carpenter work. Brother Triplett united with the Seventh-day Adventists more than thirty years ago, and was a firm believer in the faith until his death. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, and interment was made at Manton. E. A. Bristol.
Magoon.— Plummer Magoon was born at Stanstead, Canada, in 1830, and died at Santa Ana, Cal., Jan. 14, 1909. In 1849 he moved to West Derby, where in 1852 he was married to Mandana M. Hammond. In 1856 he located in Girard, Ill., and Aug. 10, 1862, enlisted in the One Hundred Twenty-Second Illinois Infantry, where he served as sergeant of Company H. He was honorably discharged July 15, 1865. Since 1886 he has resided at Santa Ana, Cal. In 1893 he was baptized by the writer, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a most faithful member till his death. In his death his wife, who alone of his family survives him, has lost a faithful and an affectionate companion, and the church one of its most efficient workers. He fell asleep with the same bright hope that had made him strong in life. A large concourse of friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. E. E. Andross.
Hills.— Truman Hills was born in Chautauqua County, New York, May 3, 1833; and died in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Jan. 28, 1909. Father Hills spent about thirty-three years in Nebraska and Colorado, and about three years ago he and his wife arranged to spend their declining days with their daughter, Mrs. J. W. Boynton, of Ponoka, Alberta. January 27, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Boynton, they took the train for western Colorado, to visit their son. Father was feeling well at starting, but in a few hours complained of pain in his head. At Macleod, while waiting for a train, he lay down till it came, then arose and boarded the train without help, but in a few moments he became unconscious, and was removed to the hospital at Lethbridge, where he died two hours later. We buried him in the cemetery there, asking God to give his angels charge concerning him. The cause of death was cerebral hemorrhage. Father Hills accepted present truth a few years ago, and was baptized at the last camp-meeting in Lacombe, Alberta. He leaves a wife, one son, one daughter, and one adopted daughter to mourn their loss. The words of Jesus in John 5:20-25, and of Paul in 1 Thess. 4:14-18, were read to comfort the sorrowing ones. J. W. Boynton.
Stych.— Willie Edward Stych was born April 7, 1880, in Kirk Christ, Rushen, Isle of Man; and died Jan. 28, 1909, in Bahia Honda, Cuba, of tuberculosis. When two years of age, his parents moved to Muskegon, Mich., where they accepted the truth, and fourteen years later moved to Miami, Fla. The deceased was raised an Adventist, and attended the Graysville school for three years. In later years he drifted into the world. June 20, 1906, he was married to Miss Mabel Randolph, of Daytona, Fla. Nearly two years ago he was stricken with typhoid fever, which developed into consumption. He endured much suffering, and to the end his patience was remarkable. Soon after his affliction he gave his heart to the Lord, and was baptized at Orlando by Elder R. W. Parmele, uniting with the church at that place. His Bible was his constant friend during his long illness, and he died rejoicing in the truth. He availed himself of every opportunity to present the truth to others. The funeral and interment took place at the present home of the parents, in Bahia Honda, Cuba. Words of comfort were spoken by a Presbyterian minister, no one of our faith being present. His favorite text (Jas. 4:10) and hymn (“Dare to Be a Daniel”) were used in the service. He leaves a wife, parents, brother, and sister to mourn his death. L. T. Crisler.
Heisley.— Died at Walla Walla, Wash., Feb. 15, 1909, of diphtheria, Beryle Etta Heisley, aged 1 year, 7 months, and 1 day. Beryle was the only child of Drs. O. F. and S. Etta Heisley. She was taken ill during her father's absence of a few days, and was buried in less than one week. During Beryle's sickness Mrs. Heisley contracted the same dread disease, but was healed by prayer. Beryle's parents are much comforted by the words in “Great Controversy,” page 645: “Little children are borne by holy angels to their mothers' arms. Friends long separated by death are united, nevermore to part, and with songs of gladness ascend together to the city of God.” U. A. Johnson.
Ross.— John C. Ross was born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1839. He was married in his twenty-fourth year to Isabelle McKenzie, of Aberdeen, Scotland. With his family he came to America in 1862. After making his home in San Francisco for some years, he moved to Ashland, Ore., where he embraced present truth under the labors of Elder Isaac Morrison about ten years ago. He came to Petaluma, Cal., about two years ago, and was an esteemed and faithful member of the Petaluma church until his death, Dec. 20, 1908, in the seventieth year of his age. He leaves a family of six daughters to mourn the loss of a kind and faithful father. Services were held at Petaluma by the writer, and later at Ashland, Ore., by Elder Black, where our dear brother was laid to rest. A. G. Wilbur.
Prickitt.— Mrs. E. T. Prickitt was born May 13, 1841, near Sandusky, Ohio; and died Jan. 21, 1909, at the Loma Linda (Cal.) Sanitarium, being nearly sixty-eight years of age. She early gave her heart to Jesus, and united with the Christian Church. She was joined in marriage to A. E. Axtell, March 5, 1863. The joy of this union was short, but was blessed with one son, who still survives. In 1869 she was united in marriage to Jas. H. Prickitt, and this union was blessed with one son and one daughter. In the year 1884 mother accepted the light of present truth. She always led a faithful and earnest life, looking for the consummation of the Christian's hope. She leaves a husband, and three children with their families, to mourn the loss of a most faithful and devoted wife and mother. She was a great sufferer, but we expect to meet her soon, in the freshness of immortal youth. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Shepherd, of the Christian Church, a friend of mother's girlhood, and Elder Luther Warren, of Loma Linda. E. A. Prickitt.
Rupert.— Florence Luther Rupert was born in Shelby County, Indiana, Jan. 29, 1864, and died at Choctaw, Okla., Feb. 7, 1909, aged forty-five years and eight days. She was married to Elder G. G. Rupert in June, 1895. She has been a constant companion in his work of the ministry, and an invaluable aid in the study of the Bible. She was converted in early life, and united with the Methodist Church. Eighteen years ago she became connected with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained a faithful member until her death. Early in life a heavy burden rested upon her in behalf of the poor, afflicted, and unfortunate, and her work for God absorbed every other ambition. Her last hours were spent in exhortation to faithfulness, mentioning her relatives and many friends by name. She leaves, to mourn their loss, her husband, four sisters, four brothers (three of whom were present), besides many relatives and friends. The funeral service at Choctaw was conducted by the writer, and despite the unpleasant weather the house was well filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors. The business men closed their places of business during the service. Her body was taken to Indianapolis, Ind., for burial. E. L. Neff.

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Wanted.—A first-class vegetarian cook for sanitarium. Address Arizona Sanitarium, Phoenix, Ariz.
Having sold many watches to Adventists by mail, without one complaint, I am sure I can please you. Send for catalogue. Sabbath-keeping jeweler. W. H. Merrill, Washington, N. J.
Wanted.—A strong young single man to do our general work, such as taking care of furnaces, garden, and lawn, etc. Must be strict Seventh-day Adventist. Write at once to Tri-City Sanitarium, Moline, Ill.
For Sale.—40 or 80 acres in Oneida County, Wisconsin, ¼ mile from Clear Water School. 15 acres cleared, 10 plowed and mostly stumped. Small frame house. Will sell with or without personal property. Address H. Wheeler, Kempster, Wis.
Wanted.—To correspond with a man who would like to locate in Cuba and work land on shares. Good house, team, and implements furnished. Will make a good proposition to the right man. Address, at once, T. A. Zoller, San Claudio, Cabanas, Cuba.
For Rent.—Beautiful 25-acre fruit, berry, truck, and poultry farm, near Newark, Ohio. Rent per year, $60, and a little labor (wire fencing). Fine spring and creek water; everything convenient. Address C. T. K., 364 Hamilton Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
Wanted.—On farm near Cleveland, where other Adventists are employed, farmer and working housekeeper in widower’s family. Married couple preferred. Excellent place for right parties. State wages desired, and time you can report. Address W. S. Dunscomb, Twinsburg, Ohio.
For Sale.—54-acre farm in South Bolton, Quebec,—25 acres cleared, balance forest. Two houses and one barn. Near depot. Scenery grand. One mile from Potton Sulphur Springs. Seventh-day Adventist church privileges. Price, $500. Address A. G. Taylor, College View, Neb.
Kansas City Sanitarium Vegetable Cooking Oil, and Whole-Wheat Flour. Oil, 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal., $7; ½ bbl., 62 cents a gal.; bbl., 60 cents a gal. Write for prices on flour. Directions for use with each shipment of oil. Dr. G. A. Droll, 2301 East Fourteenth St., Kansas City, Mo.
For Sale.—In Bethel, Wis., 20 acres—3 plowed, about 3 in hay; good buildings; blacksmith and wagon shop, with necessary tools; ½ mile from church and store, on main road. Also 33 acres timber land partly improved. Will sell separately, or in part. Address John Lamprecht, Bethel, Wis.
Kansas Land.—640 acres, Trego County; near Union and Missouri Pacific railroads. Elder C. A. Washburn’s family estate; value increasing, but deaths in family, etc., cause us to offer whole section, $10 an acre. Splendid farming land. Climate excellent. Purchaser’s fare paid. Address J. S. Washburn, 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn.
For Sale.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 62 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
For Sale.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound. Gallon Olive Oil, $2.50; 6 cans (60 pounds) Vegetable Cooking Oil, prepaid, $6.50; Cereal Coffee, 100 pounds, $8. Prices specially low on other foods. Write to Vegetarian Meat Co., Bond Bldg., Washington, D. C.
Why not order highest grade Wesson’s vegetable cooking-oil, to sell to your neighbors? Do them a kindness by saving them money. 51 gallons, $28.50; 32 gallons, $18.25; 8 gallons, $5.60 at Chicago; 10 gallons, $7; 5 gallons, $3.60. Samples Ban-nana Nuts, cereal, oil, etc., 15 cents. Price-list free. Address Ethan A. Brown (Nut Food Specialist), Des Moines, Iowa.
Buff Orpingtons.—All our spare stock was sold; but we have just bought a fine flock, so that we can now offer a few singles at $2; six pullets and a male, $10; eleven pullets and a male, $16; five Barred Plymouth Rock pullets and male, $6. Eggs, $1.50 a dozen. Incubators, brooders, and poultry supplies. Satisfaction guaranteed. Address Union College Poultry Yards, College View, Neb.
Home-Grown Seeds.—Mrs. P. A. Halbert, of Taylor, Cortland Co., N. Y., offers again, this season, seeds as follows: Beet, parsnip, carrot, cucumber, tomato (early and late), lettuce, radish, ground-cherry, garden huckleberry, sweet corn, pepper, pie pumpkin, muskmelon—each, 4 cents a packet; 7 packets, 20 cents. Flower seeds: Mixed colors; fine varieties. Aster, petunia, phlox, balsam, morning-glory, nasturtium, poppy, gaillardia, pink, candytuft, linnaea, marygold—three cents a packet; 10 packets, 25 cents. Pansy and sweet peas, each 5 cents a packet. Extra fine, early Lima bean, 15 cents. Address as above.
For Sale.—400,000 new mottoes, all of foreign design, 12 x 16 inches. The most beautiful mottoes you ever looked at. Two have these words: “What is Home Without a Father?” (the first “father” motto ever issued), and, “What is Home Without a Mother?” Both have beautiful roses, with nice border. These two mottoes are companion pieces, and will be sent to any address for 50 cents. The world is ready for these two beauties as well as for our ten other new designs. (We have about 75 old designs in stock). Prices: Father and Mother mottoes, per 100, $8; per 200, $15; 12 new designs, assorted, per 100, $6; per 200, $11. Special rates in 5,000 lots. Over 25,000 sold since January 5. We guarantee our goods. Write us if you mean business. Address Hampton Art Company, Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

New England Sanitarium Association Meeting

THE annual meeting of the New England Sanitarium Association was held at Melrose, Mass., last week, and was attended by Elder A. G. Daniells. Brother Daniells also visited other places in Massachusetts on this trip.

Outgoing Missionaries to Syria

We learn that the list of outgoing missionaries in 1908, printed in our first number for this year, omitted the names of Elder W. C. Ising and wife, and Brother L. Krug, who left Europe for Syria in April, the former for Beirut, the latter for Jerusalem.

Pacific Press Worker Returns

AMONG the recent visitors in Washington were Brother W. R. Beatty and wife, who spent several days in this city. Brother Beatty has been, for nearly two years, connected with the branch office of the Pacific Press at Kansas City, but returns now to Mountain View, Cal., to connect again with the main office of the association.

Dr. Larsen Sails for Denmark

On the twenty-seventh of February, Dr. A. H. Larsen sailed from New York for Denmark, to join the staff of workers in the Skodsborg Sanitarium.
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