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Earlier text: Conference Resolutions and Recommendations

66. We also approve of the steps being taken in the publication of the Signs of the Times Leaflets, to furnish our ministers and people with an inexpensive literature for general circulation.

Organization

67. We recommend, That the General Conference Committee appoint a missionary campaign committee to co-operate with conference officers in the carrying out of these recommendations.

Sharing Truth

“We get a thought by giving it away. We secure our hold on it by letting it go. We never really know a truth until we have told it to another.”

Bearing Responsibilities

“Do not refuse to bear responsibilities because you have a sense of your weakness and inefficiency. God can give you strength and wisdom if you are consecrated to him and keep humble. Let none through slothfulness refuse to work; and let none rush ahead, urging his service when not wanted.”

Business Notices

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

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

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

WANTED.—For general housework on farm, neat Seventh-day Adventist woman, able to care for child of five years, my work calling me from home six hours a day. Widow with daughter of twelve to fourteen would

not be objected to. Steady employment for right person. Address Mrs. Louise B. Middaugh, Ames, Neb.

WANTED.—Two ladies and two gentleman who have had or desire to have experience in a small up-to-date sanitarium. Also a good cook. Must be Seventh-day Adventists. Address Walnut Hills Hygienic Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio.

FOR SALE.—Absolutely pure, unsalted peanut butter, steamed or roasted, 12 cents a pound in 50-pound lots and upward; cash with order. We pay freight on lots of 100 pounds or over, east of Rocky Mountains. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.

Fruitfulness of Good Deeds

Good deeds are very fruitful. Out of one good action of ours, God produces a thousand, the harvest whereof is perpetual.—Bishop Hall.

The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund

$4.50 EACH

Olive Larson, Tiffin (Ohio) Sabbath-school, Hickory (N. C.) church.

J. E. Powery (West Indies), $4.70; Punta Gorda (Fla.) company, $4.26; Mrs. W. A. Johnson, $4.25; Ariel (Pa.) church, $4.25; Levi (Tex.) church, $3.93; Austrian Mission Field, $3.27; Mary A. Terry, $3.25; Mrs. Sarah Gates, $3.05; J. W. Keniston, $2.45; Henry, Harry Campbell, $2.30; W. F. Martin, $2.30; Mrs. Davison, $2.25; collection, $2.15.

FOUR DOLLARS EACH

Mrs. T. A. Cooper, Eva A. Wood, a friend, John Dickie, E. Warden.

$3.50 EACH

S. A. Martin, J. W. Shields, Parthenia Handley, F. A. Ellwell.

THREE DOLLARS EACH

C. Flora, a friend, Loe Sutter, C. H. Reimers and friends, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Stevens, J. G. Miller, Elliott Leonard, L. E. Morris and family, O. Lund, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Crandall, Mrs. Della Woodruff, L. S. Bristol, E. Max Trummer, James Rodney, David Rodney, Mr. and Mrs. Layton Davis, M. C. Israel, R. F. Warden, A. and M. D. Greenman, Mamie Hanson, M. J. Camp, R. H. Peck, P. F. S.

$2.50 EACH

Solomon Wiles, G. Holbrook and wife, John D. Hildreth, S. A. Twing and family, O. A. Prieger, Adele Prieger, G. W. Dodd, Mrs. J. C. Cannon, Alice I. Teeple, Mrs. E. L. Mason, D. C. Horlacher, W. H. Michael, J. P. Raney, M. A. Raney, George E. Burch, W. J. Singleton.

TWO DOLLARS EACH

Mrs. Belle Witte, Central New England Conference, G. W. Mays, Nattie Boulden, W. J. Keeney, Mr. and Mrs. Tilden, Mark Perdue, Mrs. Sawyer, Elizabeth Taylor, Mrs. Mary E. Lowry, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Glasier, a friend, Eva L. Cope, Mrs. S. A. Buchanan, C. H. Alger, Mary E. Alger, Mrs. H. A. Campbell, E. N. Shepherd, George J. Sharff, James W. Branstater, A. W. Nourse, Mary Turner, Mrs. Mary Gibson, Mrs. A. M. Dean, Mrs. A. C. Tinkey, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Wakeman, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kiehnhoff, Carolyn Kiehnhoff, Sarah Carlson, Belle Carver, Flora A. Walton, Herbert L. Robbins, Mrs. Nora Rhodes, Mrs. Peter S. Brown, Mrs. Charles M. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Lucas, B. R. Wirt, Anninta Wirt, Ethel I. Wirt, Leon Wirt, Mable Wirt, Lelia Hawkins, Reese Maxwell, Clarissa M. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wright, Mrs. Clara J. Lewis, Mrs. Frances Pratt, Silas Pike, Emma Gregory, Ann Key, Mrs. A. B. Graham, Mrs. A. D. Morse, J. E. Hansen, Mrs. C. E. Jones, R. M. Laymie, Mrs. C. S. Cowles, H. J. K. S., a brother, Mrs. Caroline Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hare, Mr. and Mrs. Derickson, Mrs. Mary Miller, W. D. Bowen, Ida Rankin.

[NOTE.—The donations are coming in so rapidly, and our columns are so crowded, that we are able to print only a small part of the list now in hand. Besides the money received at the conference, the list furnished to us carries the grand total to $90,814.07.—ED.]

A further list will follow.

Send all donations to W. T. Bland, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.

North Carolina Conference

By T. H. Jeys

THE fourth annual session of the North Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Newton, N. C., July 7-16, 1905. Officers will be elected for the ensuing conference year, and plans laid for aggressive work.

Believers throughout the field are earnestly urged to begin at once to plan to attend this important gathering. All Seventh-day Adventists in good and regular standing in any church of North Carolina are delegates.

There are also isolated believers scattered throughout the field. These are invited to participate with us in the work of the conference. T. H. Jeys, Pres.

Eastern Pennsylvania Conference

By W. J. FITZGERALD

Notice is hereby given that the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will hold its second annual session in connection with the camp-meeting in the city of Lancaster, June 15-25. Officers will be elected, and other important business will be transacted.

Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for each ten members. A church of ten members should send two delegates; one of twenty members should send three delegates, etc. Let all the churches plan to send full delegations. We trust also that all members who possibly can will attend.

Able ministers of the Word will be provided by the General Conference. Everything will be planned to the end of making this conference and camp-meeting a real spiritual refreshing for all who may attend.

Will all intending to come be so kind as to inform V. H. Cook, 1809 Wallace St., Philadelphia, whether they desire to tent on the grounds or to occupy rooms? Those who send to office for card orders will be enabled to procure reduced rates on the railroads. When applying for card orders, state how many are desired.

The usual dining and grocery tents will be operated. Expenses will be made as low as possible. W. J. FITZGERALD, Pres.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By O. O. Farnsworth

Notice!

THE sixth annual session of the Chesapeake Conference will be held in Rock Hall, Md., June 20-27. Delegates should be elected in all the churches. We hope there will be a full attendance. O. O. FARNSWORTH, Pres.

Obituaries

Kivett.—Died at the home of her parents, near Cedar Grove, Tenn., April 18, 1905, of consumption, Sister Lee Kivett, wife of J. D. Kivett, and daughter of John and Josie Kelly, aged 23 years and 3 months. Sister Kivett accepted the third angel’s message under Brother Hagle’s labors. She left a babe four months old. Wm. J. Keele.

McGee.—Died in Beaverton, Ore., May 6, 1905, of a complication of diseases, James M. McGee, aged 69 years, 2 months, and 5 days. Brother McGee was a devoted husband, a good neighbor, a strict Sabbath-keeper, and looked gladly for the near approach of our coming King. He died in full hope of a glorious resurrection. He leaves no kindred but a loving and sorrowing wife, who is also looking for the consolation of Israel and a happy reunion. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. D. Benham.

Kloss.—Died at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., of whooping-cough, May 14, 1905, Paul, infant son of Brother and Sister J. Kloss. Little Paul was only four weeks old when the last enemy, death, claimed him, and the little life ceased. Although he was so young, a great loss is felt in the home and hearts of the parents. Words of comfort and hope were spoken from Jer. 31:15-17. W. S. Hyatt.

Wood.—Died at Edgar, Neb., May 9, 1905, Sister Sharlott Wood, aged 82 years, 7 months, and 25 days. When young, she was a member of the M. E. Church. Last summer she accepted present truth under the labors of O. E. Jones and O. A. Hall. Her faith was strong when she fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by the writer at the home; text, 2 Tim. 4:6-8. Geo. H. Smith.

Hathaway.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Allen, near Black Creek, N. Y., May 10, 1905, of heart failure, Brother John Hathaway, aged 70 years. He had been a firm believer in the soon coming of our Saviour for the last fifteen years, and his heart and home were always open to those of like precious faith. We miss him, but he sleeps in Jesus. Funeral sermon was preached by Rev. L. D. Cook (M. E. Church); text, John 11:25. H. L. Newman.

Nickel.—Died at Santa Ana, Cal., April 7, 1905, of appendicitis, T. A. Nickel, aged 39 years and 5 months. Brother Nickel united with the Adventist Church in his youth, remaining a member until his death. A wife and seven children are left to mourn. A large company of neighbors and friends attended the funeral services, at which the writer presented the evidence and value of the faith and hope that sustained Brother Nickel till the last moment of his life. W. M. Healey.

Gilbert.—Died in Tulsa, I. T., March 31, 1905, U. C. Gilbert, aged 52 years, 8 months, and 16 days. In his early years he united with the Christian Church. About one year ago he became interested in the coming of the Lord, and in September, 1904, he was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Oklahoma City, where the funeral service was held April 2. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14. He died in full hope of the soon-coming Lord. A. E. Field.

Carr.—Died at his home in North Calais, Vt., April 28, 1905, Brother Jewett Carr, aged 71 years and 8 months. Brother Carr was converted in early life, and became a preacher among the First-day Adventists, continuing with them until twelve years ago, when he embraced the Sabbath and kindred truths, and with rejoicing did what he could to hold up the light of truth before others. He leaves three brothers, one sister, and two children to mourn his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. Watt.

Craig.—Died March 27, 1905, of pneumonia, Marilla S. Craig, aged 71 years. For nearly thirty years Sister Craig had been a member of the Parma, N. Y., Seventh-day Adventist church, and, with her husband, who died one year ago, had been actively engaged in whatever pertained to its interests. The prosperity of the cause of present truth was her joy; its enlargement her hope. An only son, Dr. C. S. Craig, is left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Longwell (Baptist); text, Rev. 14:13. E. M. P.

Johnson.—Peacefully fell asleep at Boulder, Colo., April 3, 1905, my dear sister, Selma Johnson, on her twenty-fifth birthday. Alone we came from Sweden to America in 1896, aged ten and twelve years respectively. We were converted, began to observe the Sabbath, were baptized, and joined the church in Youngsville, Pa., and later canvassed together for “Prophecies of Jesus.” In the summer of 1897 we went to Battle Creek, to enter the nurses’ course. Being so young, she could not join the class until 1900, when, after remaining a member of the class for seven months, her health failed. She was fully resigned to the Lord’s will. Her parents, three sisters, and five brothers long for the time when we shall meet her “in a better land.” Mrs. Aug. Anderson.

Wilds.—Died at his home in College View, Neb., May 5, 1905, Joseph Warren Wilds, aged 63 years and 4 months. He came to the Nebraska Sanitarium at College View, three years ago, very ill and feeble. He was greatly improved in health, and was converted to God. He fully embraced the third angel’s message, was baptized and united with the College View church. He leaves a wife, two daughters, and three sons. He now sleeps at Anok, Kan. The funeral sermon was delivered by the writer; text, Job 3:17. Daniel Nettleton.

Seal.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Verndale, Minn., May 6, 1905, my dear mother, Helen Frances Seal, aged 63 years, 3 months, and 22 days. She became a Christian under the labors of Elders Curtis and Cady, and joined the church Sept. 2, 1889. At the time of her death she was superintendent of the Sabbath-school, also mission secretary for the church. She leaves a husband, three sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Rev. Parmeter (Methodist) spoke words of comfort at the funeral. Mrs. Mabel Merrill.

Harper.—George Harper was born in Erie County, Ohio, in July, 1836, and died near Laingsburg, Mich., April 30, 1905, of paralysis. In 1873 he was united in marriage to Alice M. Avery, who survives her husband. Mr. Harper, though making no open profession of religion, had great respect for the truth, for God and his Word, and in turn was highly respected by all who knew him. He was dearly loved by a large circle of relatives, to whom his death came as a shock. Two faithful sons are left to support their mother in her feeble health. G. C. Tenney.

Flint.—Died at her home in Long Beach, Cal., April 22, 1905, Jennie C. Flint, aged 47 years and 27 days. Sister Flint embraced the Sabbath and kindred truths when a young girl, and lived a devoted life, loved and esteemed by all who knew her. Her death was very sudden, supposed to be the result of heart-disease. She leaves a husband, two grown daughters, and a boy of twelve years to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held in the Methodist Church. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 14:14, showing that the resurrection is the only hope for those who fall asleep in Jesus. J. F. Ballenger.

Fletcher.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tilden, Syracuse, N. Y., May 13, 1905, Harriett C., wife of Jas. R. Fletcher, aged 82 years. Her religious experience was mostly with the Adventist people, her hope being in the return of the Lord and the resurrection through him. She was ever thoughtful of the wants and comfort of others. Her death was caused by an asthmatic affection, resulting in great discomfort. At her funeral a small company of invited friends gave marked attention to a presentation of the hope of life. She is survived by a husband, children, and other relatives. S. B. Whitney.

Jones.—Died suddenly at Otsego, Mich., March 17, 1905, of heart failure, Harriet Jones, aged 78 years, 5 months, and 7 days. Sister Jones was born in New York, and came to Michigan with her parents when quite young, and settled where Detroit now stands. About 1854 she was converted, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Jackson, Mich. In 1869 she came to Otsego, uniting with the Otsego church, and becoming one of its most honored burden-bearers. Four children survive her death. We laid her to rest March 19, after speaking words of comfort to those who are left to mourn. M. S. Burnham.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them.—Ed.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid.

Susan S. Ward, Claremore, I. T., periodicals and tracts.

G. H. A. Reevman, Green Lake, Wash., periodicals and tracts.

Miss Belle Young, R. F. D. 3, Paducah, Ky., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Life and Health, and tracts.

Arthur C. Logan, Box 448, Fresno, Cal., Good Health, Life and Health, and tracts, especially those upon the Sabbath question.

J. C. Musselman, 7022 Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, Ill., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.

Pennsylvania Sanitarium

By W. J. FITZGERALD

NOTICE is hereby given that the first annual session of the Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held at 9:30 A. M., Thursday, June 22, 1905, upon the Seventh-day Adventist camp-ground in Lancaster, Pa.

Officers will be elected, and other business will be transacted. Changes in the by-laws will be considered.

The constituency of the association is composed of the Atlantic Union and Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference executive committees, the ordained ministers of the Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference, and twelve persons to be elected by the delegates of the Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference in session.

W. J. FITZGERALD, Pres. Board of Trustees.

Officers of the General Conference

By Editor

INASMUCH as the members of the executive committee of the General Conference were not elected at one time, and therefore do not all appear in one place in the minutes, we give below a list of the officers and the members of the executive committee of the conference, made up from the several partial reports of the nominating committee:—

President, A. G. Daniells.

Vice-Presidents, L. R. Conradi and G. A. Irwin.

Secretary, W. A. Spicer.

Treasurer, I. H. Evans.

Executive Committee. A. G. Daniells, L. R. Conradi, G. A. Irwin, H. W. Cottrell, G. I. Butler, Allen Moon, R. A. Underwood, E. T. Russell, N. P. Nelson, W. B. White, W. H. Thurston, O. A. Olsen, P. A. Hansen, W. S. Hyatt, E. E. Andross, J. W. Westphal, W. H. Wakeham, W. A. Spicer, I. H. Evans, W. W. Prescott, W. C. White, W. C. Sisley, S. N. Haskell, Frederick Griggs, W. A. George, G. B. Thompson, K. C. Russell, G. F. Haffner, H. R. Salisbury, J. E. Froom, C. H. Jones.

We have some plans for the REVIEW which we think will add to its value, and which we hope to be able to announce very shortly. We urge those whose subscriptions may expire soon to renew promptly. So far as we have heard, the plan to report the General Conference in the REVIEW has worked out to the satisfaction of our readers, and we venture to hope that the large number of new readers of the paper will decide to become permanent members of the REVIEW family.

Labor Distribution and Special Funds

In studying the recommendations adopted by the conference for the distribution of laborers, it should be remembered that each union conference arranges the transfer of workers within its own borders, and that the General Conference takes action only when the transfer is from one union conference to another. This is in harmony with the general plan of organization according to which local organizations take charge of local administration.

On the closing day of the conference the treasurer, Brother I. H. Evans, reported concerning special funds as follows: Received on the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund, $96,703.79; received for the Mission Board treasury since May 1, $10,637.68; received on the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund since May 1, $27,486.35. This report was received with much satisfaction.

Camp-Meeting Season

THE camp-meeting season is again here, and some of the early meetings are now in progress. We have the promise of good reports from all these meetings.

Association Adjourns

At the last meeting of the Review and Herald Publishing Association no further business was presented, and the association adjourned sine die without taking further action.

Conference Proceedings Report

THE regular report of the conference proceedings is completed in this issue, but reports from some of the union conferences and addresses by Sister White will appear later.

Conversions Amid Rioting

IN his report for Europe Elder Conradi added the latest information from St. Petersburg, to the effect that, during the very time of rioting and bloodshed, eight souls gave their hearts to the Lord in our meetings.

Board of Trustees Organized

THE Board of Trustees of the Review and Herald Publishing Association has been organized as follows: President, W. W. Prescott; Vice-President, I. H. Evans; Secretary, W. B. Walters; Treasurer and Manager, S. N. Curtiss.

General Conference Resolutions and Recommendations

This number of the Review will be especially valuable for reference, as it contains all the resolutions and recommendations adopted at the recent General Conference, and the complete report of the committee on distribution of labor.

The Sabbath Message in Bermuda

From copies of the Bermuda Colonist, published at Hamilton, Bermuda, we learn of letters written by Brother M. Enoch and printed in that paper setting forth the truth concerning the seventh-day Sabbath. This is another instance of the use of the public press in reaching the people with this message.

Mount Vernon College Annual Calendar

We have received the “Thirteenth Annual Calendar of Mount Vernon College (Formerly Mount Vernon Academy) for Year 1905-06.” Several changes and additions have been made in the faculty. Elder M. C. Kirkendall is the instructor in the English Bible; D. D. Rees, formerly of Union College, has charge of the English department; and B. E. Crawford, formerly of Emmanuel Missionary College, is teacher of history, civil government, and commercial law. The usual information is given in the calendar, which may be obtained by addressing the president, Norris W. Lawrence.

After the General Conference

NEARLY all the delegates and visitors left Washington immediately after the close of the conference, but a few remained over Sabbath and Sunday. On Sabbath morning Sister White spoke to the Takoma Park church, and Elder S. N. Haskell to the M Street church, and Elder E. E. Andross held a service at the M Street church on Sunday evening. The General Conference Committee has met each day since the conference, and has been fully occupied with the many matters which demand attention at such a time. Some of the actions of general interest will be reported in a later issue.

The Midsummer Offering

By I. H. EVANS

THE midsummer offering for foreign missions is to be taken July 1. Readings will be provided, envelopes will be sent out, and we hope for a good attendance of the members of the respective churches.

We believe it will prove a great blessing to have this day set apart for prayer in behalf of our workers in foreign lands.

God has greatly blessed our efforts in nearly every land, and many souls have come to rejoice in the third angel's message. The work never was more successful than now.

An interesting program will be arranged, and we believe the day will be profitable to all, both old and young.

Will not every church-member plan for this meeting? Do not forget the date, July 1. We shall hope for a general rally.

The donation on this occasion will be for the support of our mission fields. Let each of us plan to bring an offering on this occasion: nor should our offering be the only blessing to be realized, but let us all seek God for a deep spiritual blessing to rest upon his cause everywhere.

I. H. EVANS.

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

The gifts for the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund are still coming in so rapidly that we are unable to publish the list in full, but May 31 our list stood at $90,814.07. However, owing to the press of other matters, the whole amount could not be regularly entered in our list. A statement read to the General Conference by Elder I. H. Evans, the treasurer, on Tuesday afternoon, May 30, was that up to that time the amount received on this fund was $96,703.79, leaving a little more than three thousand dollars to be supplied before we should reach the one-hundred-thousand-dollar mark.

We feel assured that some one will be anxious to supply the last thousand dollars, and we can but think that a number of others have waited with hundred-dollar donations until we should have nearly reached the amount of one hundred thousand dollars. Can not this amount be reached within the next week? The Lord, whose providences have so gloriously led his people during the last two years, will abundantly reward those who have so cheerfully and willingly given to build up memorials for the third angel's message in this great center of influence.

J. S. WASHBURN.

EMANCIPATION MONUMENT, LINCOLN PARK, WASHINGTON