THREE have been added to the company at Hartford, Conn., in spite of strong opposition.
A CHURCH of thirteen members was organized at Roanoke, Va., on September 23. Eight of these were new in the faith.
FOUR converts to the faith were baptized at Newark, N. J., recently, making twenty in all since the beginning of the effort there.
As a result of the tent-meetings at Bath, Maine, a number have taken their stand for the truth, and the brethren there are raising a fund for a church building.
AT Claremont, Va., fifteen have signed the covenant to keep all the commandments of God. This is the result of the tent effort begun in Claremont, August 17.
THE little company at Sebeka, Minn., has been encouraged by the addition of three precious souls to their number as a result of a series of meetings just closed at that place.
A CHURCH of twelve members was organized at Alexandria, Va., on September 30, and there is much interest among the people of that place in the truths which have been presented.
THE series of meetings being held at Niles, Mich., bids fair to be productive of great good. There is a good, steady attendance, and the people are anxious to hear. Some have already accepted the truth.
THE German tent work in Jersey City, N. J., has closed. Though the results were not so satisfactory as were hoped for, the effort has not been in vain. Two honest souls have taken their stand for the truth.
THE work in Rochester, N. Y., is progressing well. Seven have united with the church since the camp-meeting. This is mostly the result of faithful Bible work. Six others are expected soon to take their stand as a result of the same work.
EACH of the camp-meetings in the Canadian Union Conference this year is being followed by ministerial labor with good results. The ministerial force in this union conference has been strengthened, and those in charge of the work are of the best of courage.
A CHURCH of nine members was organized at Atlantic City, N. J., on September 29. Others will join soon. At the close of the tent effort there forty persons signified their belief in the binding obligation of the Sabbath. Just how many of these will take their stand for the truth is not yet known.
In Behalf of Religious Freedom
The Southwestern Union Record, the official organ of the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, of September 25, contains the following, which is a copy of a petition that is being circulated by our people before the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention convenes to frame a constitution for the new State of Oklahoma:—
“To the Honorable, the Chairman and Members of the Oklahoma Constitutional Convention Assembled:—
“We, the undersigned adult residents of —, believing that the church and state should be kept entirely and forever separate; that religious legislation is subversive of good government, contrary to the principles of sound religion, and can result only in religious persecution and political corruption, hereby humbly, but most earnestly, petition your honorable body to safeguard the future well-being of the great commonwealth of Oklahoma,—
“First, by omitting from both the preamble and body of the Constitution any religious declaration or recognition which might be taken as a basis of religious legislation.
“Second, by a clearly stated prohibition, similar to the first amendment of the United States Constitution, barring the State legislature from ever making any law which shall establish any rite or observance, or abridge religious freedom.” K. C. RUSSELL.
Religious Liberty Notes
By K. C. Russell
AT the recent session of the Colorado Conference, Elder F. M. Wilcox, of Boulder, Colo., was elected religious liberty secretary of the Colorado Conference.
Elder C. P. Bollman, who has had much experience in the religious liberty work, has been elected the religious liberty secretary of the Tennessee River Conference.
A lively interest was manifested in the religious liberty work at the recent session of the Greater New York Conference. Brother Amos Mitchell was chosen as the secretary of this department in that conference.
An enthusiastic meeting of the Lord's Day Alliance is reported to have been held in Paris, Ontario, October 12, at which the speaker of the evening boasted of their recent victory in securing a Sunday law in Canada without any exemption clause for seventh-day observers. In speaking of the opposition to their recent Sunday bill, the speaker said: “The Seventh-day Adventist people, numbering in all Canada only about two thousand, put up a very hard and bold fight.” Again he said, “The Lord's Day Alliance controls Canada.” He further stated that France and the Argentine republic have just secured Sunday laws, that China, by an edict from the emperor, has adopted Sunday as a day of rest for the empire, and that Japan, about thirty years ago, by an edict directed all the better classes to rest on Sunday, and now a move is on foot to provide that all the people of Japan should rest on Sunday. In the face of the almost world-wide movement for Sunday legislation one can but exclaim in the language of John on the isle of Patmos, “And all the world wondered after the beast.”
At a joint meeting of the Eastern and Western New York Conferences, the following preamble and resolution was passed concerning the religious liberty work for those conferences: “Whereas, The religious liberty work has always been a highly important branch of our denominational work, and,—Whereas, Church federation of both Protestant and Catholic societies is rapidly making long strides toward the ultimate goal of religious intolerance and bitter persecution for those who ‘keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus,’ and,—Whereas, The Testimonies have plainly warned us of a coming crisis such as the world has never before seen, that we have a gigantic work to do in defense of our inalienable rights, that we have no time to lose, therefore,—Resolved, That we shall unitedly take hold to lift the religious liberty work to a higher plane, that we shall give encouragement to the brethren engaged in this particular line of work, that we shall extend to them substantial, material aid, and take real and earnest steps to, in every possible way, enlarge and extend the borders and power of this work, and that immediate and intelligent action be taken in this joint conference to secure these desirable ends.”
The Workers' Bulletin (Iowa) of September 25, contains the following concerning the proposed Sunday legislation and the next general assembly: “It will be remembered that an effort was made last winter to influence the State to legislate in favor of Sunday by prohibiting Sunday theaters and baseball; but, while it seemed that the bill would become law, for some reason it failed to pass. However, the sentiment in favor of such legislation was not killed, and a similar effort will be made this winter. At the recent session of the Methodist conference held in Des Moines, a recommendation was passed commending the action of the Des Moines ministerial union in its efforts in behalf of the bill, and a committee was appointed ‘to lobby for the bill at the next general assembly.’ These things are straws; and when the wind begins to blow, we should be ready for the storm. Let us now pray God to give us wisdom and tact for the duties that will devolve upon us this fall and winter. And while we pray, let us study and do all we can to prepare ourselves. God will especially help those who help themselves.”
K. C. RUSSELL.
Current Mention
—Governor Higgins of New York sent a force of deputy sheriffs to New York City on October 12, and closed all the gambling places in what is known as the “tenderloin.” The city officials had no part whatever in bringing about the closing of the houses of chance.
—An explosion of gasoline in a store at Celina, Ohio, on October 17, resulted in the death of four persons, the injury of about one hundred, and the wrecking of ten buildings. Fire followed the explosion, and the amount of damage caused by the two agencies is placed at $100,000.
—The Russian premier has instituted prosecution against each member of the Finnish congress who signed the Wiborg manifesto, which means that none of them will be eligible as candidates at the next election of the Douma. A Trans-Siberian railway train was recently held up and robbed of 241,000 rubles.
—Sam Jones, the well-known evangelist, died on a train near Perry, Ark., on October 15.
—The rebels of Santo Domingo have finally refused to abide by the agreement by which peace was to be established, and the government has ordered active operations against them to begin at once.
—The State of Kansas has brought suit against the International Harvester Company of America, a trust, for unlawful combination with the International Harvester Company of New Jersey for the purpose of preventing competition and establishing a monopoly in agricultural implements.
—Mrs. Jefferson Davis, widow of the president of the Confederacy, died at New York on October 16. The body was taken to Richmond, Va., where funeral services were held. The governors of all the States which made up the Confederacy were expected to be present at the obsequies. Gen. Stephen D. Lee, of Mississippi, commander-in-chief of the United Confederate Veterans, acted as chief marshal on the occasion. He issued an order that all the living Confederate generals meet at Richmond on the day of the funeral, October 19.
—One of the most terrible storms in the history of the country was that which swept up from Cuba on Thursday, October 18, and devastated a large section of the coast of Florida. The damage to property in one city of Cuba is placed at $600,000. It is estimated that 100,000 tons of sugar were destroyed in that island. The storm found its greatest number of victims along the coast of Florida. Ten barges, each bearing 150 men, were swept from their moorings, and most of them carried out to sea, where they were broken up, and their crews lost. The estimate of the total loss of life is placed at 1,600. Homeless persons are thronging the villas along the coast, government lighthouses have been damaged, and vessels along the coast and searching parties along the shore are picking up the bodies of those who lost their lives.
—The nations of the world have entered upon another great battle-ship race. England’s “Dreadnaught,” with a displacement of 17,900 tons, set the pace, and startled naval constructors all over the world, for this great vessel carries ten twelve-inch guns, besides batteries of smaller caliber, and she has reached the speed of many of the best class of cruisers. The other nations have taken up the matter. Japan is also building large vessels. The American government provided for the construction of a battle-ship of twenty-thousand tons’ displacement. Now the matter of building three others to keep her company is under consideration. England is now building three great cruisers, each of which is to carry eight twelve-inch guns, and their displacement is only a little less than that of the battle-ship “Dreadnaught.” Now Russia has determined to build a battle-ship of the “Dreadnaught” type. It is not at all likely that France, Germany, and Italy will allow themselves to lag behind in this race for universal peace on a battle-ship basis.22
—The constitution and parliament of Persia are now accomplished facts. The shah in his opening speech declared that he believed his people ready for self-government, and expressed the hope that the constitution would be maintained. His speech was acclaimed with great enthusiasm, and Teheran was brilliantly illuminated on the occasion.
—An anomaly in industrial strikes was reported from Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 12, when all but thirty of the 300 men working on the big dams below that city struck for a longer day. It being government work, the contractors were compelled to institute the eight-hour day. The men preferred to labor ten hours for the extra pay, as the amount of their wages depended upon the number of hours worked.
—On October 16 a French submarine boat, the “Lutin,” was submerged at Tunis, and failed to come to the surface. Divers have been unable to reach the boat because of its great depth, and English grapplers from Malta were hurried to the scene. All hope of saving the crew of sixteen men has been abandoned. This is the second France has lost, and England has lost three. From these five vessels only one man escaped alive.
—The Standard Oil Company of Indiana has been indicted in the District Court at Jackson, Tenn., on 1,524 separate counts of violating the law against discrimination in rates of oil transportation. The maximum penalty for each violation is $20,000, and the minimum penalty $1,000. The maximum total fine would amount to $30,480,000, and the minimum to $1,524,000. What the amount of the fine will be, if any, on each count has not been determined.
—Reports from Cuba indicate that the work of restoring peace and confidence is going on in the main satisfactorily. In the interior and remote parts of Cuba it is stated that there is some hesitancy in the matter of surrendering arms, and in some places open hostility, on the part of the natives. The Fifteenth Cavalry has been ordered to Santa Clara Province to quell threatened disturbances there. The distribution of American troops throughout the island is being carried out gradually. A severe hurricane swept the island on October 18, doing a great amount of damage, and destroying telegraphic communication both on the island and with the outside world.
—Since the reopening of the saloons in San Francisco, crime has increased to such an extent that a mass-meeting of citizens was held in Union Square on October 13 to consider the matter. Provision was made for the organization of a committee of 100 citizens, representing different industrial bodies, whose duty it should be to restore order in the city. The acting mayor was at the meeting, and advised that the citizens relinquish their plans, as nothing could be done legally except through the city’s regularly constituted authorities. His advice was not accepted, as the regularly constituted authorities had been unable to insure the public safety. The committee is determined to go ahead with its plans, and it is expected that soon this new “Vigilance Committee” will be in operation.
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.—A good hygienic cook for sanitarium. Must be consecrated Adventist. Give references, and state wages desired. Address Newark Sanitarium, 159 West Main St., Newark, Ohio.23
WANTED.—Two copies of the little work entitled “Complete Testimony of the Fathers for the First Three Centuries, on the Sabbath,” by J. N. Andrews. Address Elder A. Ritchie, 19 Moorland View, Plympton, Devonshire, England.
FOR SALE.—Five acres of good garden land within city limits of Charlotte, Mich.; near church and church-school; comfortable, 6-room house; small barn; well, cistern, hen house, and fruit. For particulars address F. M. Busk, Charlotte, Mich.
WANTED.—To correspond with widow, Sabbath-keeper, without children, who would do housework for small family, no children; one who understands healthful cooking preferred. References required and given. Address H. Boram, 414 Michigan Ave., South Bend, Ind.
FOR SALE.—Pure extracted mountain honey, 5 to 7 cents a pound; ripe olives in gallon and quart cans at 60 cents; English walnuts, olive-oil, corn oil; also an excellent, nearly water-white vegetable cooking oil; peanuts. Small sample vials sent. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $1; 5-gal., $4. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; gal., $2.75; half-gal., $1.40; quart can, 85 cents. Send for samples. Also write for prices on California ripe olives and honey. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
FOR SALE.—Desiring to enter the self-supporting missionary work, I offer for sale my blacksmith and wagon business in Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., Cal. Over ten thousand dollars of cash business done the past 27 months, enough work for two men the year round. An exceptionally good chance, requiring only $1,500 to $2,000 to handle it. Address, for free particulars, Geo. E. Henton.
FOR SALE.—Small country sanitarium within 8 miles of the famous Gunnison Tunnel in the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley, Colorado; 27 rooms, heated and lighted; water-works; 22 acres land; 6 acres of orchard; water rights; cows, horses, vehicles; more patronage than present capacity can accommodate. Valuation, $15,000. Write for terms to Riverside Sanitarium, Montrose, Colo.
The Special Numbers of Our Foreign Papers
By Editor
Now is the time for all to plan to scatter our good papers and tracts among their friends and neighbors. Our special numbers give a larger selection of topics that will appeal to the general reader, while the regular issues present special lines of truth. These special numbers are just what our people need to scatter among those who know not the message for these times.
The articles will be contributed by many of our leading workers, among whom are Elders W. A. Spicer, R. A. Underwood, R. C. Porter, Mrs. E. G. White, Elders E. T. Russell, A. T. Robinson, H. Schultz, and others, who will write the following articles, respectively: The Fields Are Now Ripe for the Harvest, The Sanctuary, The Coming of Christ, The Signs of the End, Religious Liberty, Eastern Question, Capital and Labor, etc. Many other interesting subjects will be considered by our contributors.
The special number of our German paper (Hausfreund) will be issued the latter part of October. The Danish-Norwegian (Sendebud) and the Swedish (Vaktare) specials will follow about the last of November.
We will have a beautiful cover design for the specials, and a larger number of illustrations than we have ever used before. As this year has been one of great disaster, we have obtained many good views of the San Francisco fire, with some from Mt. Vesuvius, Valparaiso, etc. These papers will certainly be good sellers. Price, 5 cents each; 10 or more, 3 cents each. Order of your State tract society or of the International Publishing Association, College View, Neb.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Notice!
The St. Helena Sanitarium offers to our consecrated, able-bodied young men and women the privileges of its training-school in the preparation of medical missionaries for the proclamation of the third angel’s message.
The advantages of the sanitarium compare favorably with any on the Pacific Coast. Among them are the following: Our climatic conditions and surroundings the entire year, thus affording an excellent opportunity for the practical demonstration of the theories of medical missionary work set forth by the faculty, which is ably headed by Dr. H. F. Rand.
We would like to correspond with at least fifty consecrated young men and women to begin with the class in October. The applicant should have a settled purpose in life to serve God. He should be of sound health, and not less than nineteen years old. He should have finished at least eight grades of studies in the common schools, and have the recommendation of the elders of the church, ministers of the conference, or other recognized brethren of good standing.
To all who have not a settled purpose as to the work they intend to follow in connection with the cause of God, we extend a cordial invitation to the above call. Be free to ask for our calendar and other information you may desire.
ST. HELENA SANITARIUM.
A Favorable Offer
THE Southern California Conference offers to all our ministers, physicians, Bible workers, and members of our college or academy faculties throughout the United States, the opportunity of securing Prof. Geo. McCready Price’s latest and best book, entitled “Illogical Geology the Weakest Point in the Evolution Theory,” for the cost of mailing, which will be five cents. A limited number will be supplied to the above classes of workers at this price. The retail price is twenty-five cents.
Brother Price has received good testimonials for his book from prominent university men on both sides of the Atlantic. The pamphlet should be in the hands of every worker in the denomination. Address Southern California Tract Society, 257 South Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal.
Stockholders of South Lancaster Academy
By WILLIAM J. FITZGERALD; EUGENE W. FARNSWORTH; HERMAN F. KETRING; FREDERICK GRIGGS; HARMON W. LINDSAY; E. EDGAR MILES; WM. A. WESTWORTH; CHARLES H. EDWARDS
NOTICE is hereby given that the first meeting of the twenty-third annual session of the stockholders of the South Lancaster Academy Corporation will convene on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1906, at 9 A. M., at the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., for the purpose of considering the amending of the by-laws to provide for a change in the constituency of the corporation, and of transacting any other business which may properly come before the meeting.
WILLIAM J. FITZGERALD,
EUGENE W. FARNSWORTH,
HERMAN F. KETRING,
FREDERICK GRIGGS,
HARMON W. LINDSAY,
E. EDGAR MILES,
WM. A. WESTWORTH,
CHARLES H. EDWARDS,
J. EDWARD JAYNE,
CHARLES F. McVAUGH,
ORVILLE O. FARNSWORTH,
Trustees.
To Whom It May Concern
By F. E. Belden
CHICAGO, ILL., Oct. 12, 1906.
EDITOR REVIEW: Brother Covell has just arrived from Washington, D. C., on his way West. He says my name is one of a committee to investigate Battle Creek Sanitarium for general standing, theology, finance, etc., so published in the REVIEW. You may say that I never knew of such a committee's being appointed, nor was I ever asked if I would serve. I have been here about six weeks; have never seen a notice of the committee appointment or its work. I decline to serve. Who appointed the committee? Please publish this. Yours, F. E. BELDEN.
Addresses
The post-office address of Elder W. Woodford is Graysville, Tenn.
The post-office address of Elder S. G. Haughey is 128 Ledard Road, Langside, Glasgow, Scotland.
Obituaries
GARDNER.— Died in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 15, 1906, of gastritis, Lavetta E. Gardner, only child of Drs. W. L. and Eva M. Gardner, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 1 day. Little Lavetta was a sweet, affectionate child. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 9:24.
S. G. HUNTINGTON.
LONGACRE.— Died at Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 19, 1906, of pneumonia, our darling baby, Clarence Hughes Longacre, aged 2 years, 4 months, and 18 days. Though our hearts are very sad as we miss his bright smile, his baby prattle and the sweet songs of praise to Jesus he had learned to sing, yet we look forward with glad anticipation to the great resurrection day when we shall meet him and ever be with him in the presence of our Lord. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder J. W. Watt.
MR. AND MRS. C. S. LONGACRE.
HOLTON.— Died at McIntosh, Minn., Sept. 16, 1906, of cholera morbus, Jennie Holton, aged 28 years, 1 month, and 7 days. She embraced this blessed truth in 1894 during the tent effort by Brethren Flaiz and Bernstein at Red Wing. Since then she has been a faithful soldier of the cross, her chief desire being to bring others to a saving knowledge of the third angel's message. She fell asleep in full confidence of awakening when the Life-giver comes. The funeral service was held from the Congregational church, Rev. Harris officiating.
J. A. HOLTON.
(Sendebud and Northern Union Reaper, please copy.)
MANGO.— Died at her home, three miles north of St. Petersburg, Fla., Sept. 18, 1906, after a protracted illness, resulting in Bright’s disease and nervous exhaustion, Mrs. Julia M. Mango, aged 59 years. Although a great sufferer for a long period, she was cheerful, and endeared herself to many. She, with her husband, accepted the third angel’s message under the teaching of Elder Wood, of Whittemore, Mich., in 1902. She leaves a husband, a son, and three sisters, also many friends who sadly feel their loss; yet they “sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.” The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Myron Bird.
MRS. G. W. HANLON.
ADAIR.— Died at his home in Rock Falls, Ill., Sept. 6, 1906, George Adair. Brother Adair was born in Canada, May 2, 1827, and was married to Martha Simkins in 1850. He accepted present truth about forty-seven years ago under the labors of Elders Ingershark and Sanders. It was my privilege to visit our brother a number of times during his illness, and hear his expressions of hope in the soon-coming Saviour. He was the father of ten children. The funeral took place at the home, and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14.
WM. YATES LLOYD.
THOMAS.— Died at New London, Wis., Aug. 17, 1906, of malignant abdominal tumor, H. O. Thomas, aged 67 years and 8 months. In 1883 he became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was conference treasurer for two years and librarian of his home missionary society for twenty-three years. For many years his home has been styled “The Adventist Hotel,” where the traveling brother has found a hearty, homelike welcome. His wife, three married daughters, and seven grandchildren mourn his death. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder H. W. Reed; text, Rev. 2:10.
MRS. MYRTIE CADY.
RICH.— Died at Wyman, Mich., Sept. 25, 1906, Mrs. Cornelia C. Rich, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 20 days. Sister Rich accepted the truths of the third angel’s message through the reading of our literature nearly half a century ago, and rejoiced in it until her death. She had passed through the trials that attend an invalid’s life for nearly eighteen years, suffering with patience through it all, and died in the hope of a resurrection when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. A daughter and many friends are left to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and the remains were placed in the cemetery at Edmore, Mich.
C. J. TOLF.
JOHNSON.— Died near Dixie, Wash., Sept. 8, 1906, of old age, my dear mother, Huldah M. Johnson, aged 84 years, 9 months, and 20 days. When a little girl, she gave her heart to the Saviour, uniting with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. In 1839 she was married to my father, Zenas Andrews, soon after which they joined the Freewill Baptists, with whom they remained until they accepted the third angel’s message in 1854. Mother was left a widow in 1874. In 1876 she was united in marriage with Amos Johnson, of Alma, Mich., who died in 1894. Since then her home has been with her youngest son. She remembered distinctly the falling stars in 1833, and often spoke of the event as one of the way-marks. Since coming to the State of Washington, she has been separated almost entirely from those of like faith, yet she remained firm until her death. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Chancey (Christian), of Dixie.
T. Z. ANDREWS.
KIDWELL.— Died in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 24, 1906, of cancer, Sarah Ann Kidwell, née Harper, aged 64 years, 9 months, and 25 days. Although a great sufferer for many months prior to her death, she bore her affliction with patience. Her entire life was one of devotion to her Saviour and her friends. She accepted the hope of the coming King and the truths of the third angel’s message of Revelation 14, and was faithful unto death. She leaves a husband, five sons, two daughters and their families, one sister, a brother, and many friends, but all these can rejoice, as she rejoiced, in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 17:15.
V. H. LUCAS.
SILVER.— Fell peacefully asleep in Jesus at his home in College View, Neb., Aug. 8, 1906, Brother Richard Silver. He was born in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, Oct. 13, 1827. In 1853 he was married to Miss Mary Hand in Warren County, Illinois. He soon came to Nebraska, settling on a farm near Tamosa, where he lived till the death of his companion. His health failing, he came to the sanitarium at College View. Here he read Elder W. B. Hill’s book “Pioneer Experiences,” and accepted the third angel’s message. He was a witness of the falling stars in 1833. His second wife, whom he had married after coming to College View, tenderly cared for him during his last illness. The funeral was held at Tamosa, his old home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
C. R. KITE.
PALMER.— Died at his home, at Barton Landing, Vt., July 23, 1906, Ruben G. M. Palmer, in his sixty-ninth year. Brother Palmer was an esteemed citizen and neighbor; he was a lover of music, was interested in the temperance work, and was ever loyal to the third angel’s message, which gave him hope of the first resurrection. After a companionship of over forty-three years, he leaves his wife to the affectionate care of two sons,—Edwin R., Secretary General Conference Publishing Department, and Delmer,—and three daughters, Mrs. Carrie Boyd, Mrs. Bertha Pike, and Miss Nellie, recently with the Review and Herald, but now at home with her mother,—also Brother Norman Strawn, who has been with them since a little boy. This bereaved family hope to meet their loved one when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. Elder Waldon (Freewill Baptist) conducted the funeral service.
F. M. DANA.
BINGHAM.— Died Oct. 13, 1906, of consumption, Gilbert W. Bingham, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 16 days. When about twenty years of age Brother Bingham joined the Methodist Church, and afterward became a member of the United Brethren Church, with whom he remained until 1885. While attending a camp-meeting in Farmersburg, Ind., he united with the Seventh-day Adventists, having previously accepted the faith through reading literature published by this people. He was a most earnest and devoted Christian, the one object of his life being to disseminate a knowledge of the soon-coming Saviour and his gospel of salvation. For the last twenty years, until compelled to cease work on account of failing health, he had canvassed for the books and periodicals containing present truth. At the time of his death he was a member of the church at Princeton, Ind. The writer visited him some time before his death, and found him rejoicing in the truths of the third angel’s message which he loved so well. The funeral service was held at the home of his niece, Mrs. Richard Riggs. Not being able to get word to a minister of his faith, Wm. S. Biddle, pastor of the Methodist Church, conducted the service. His remarks were based upon Psalms 116 and 107:28-30. Burial took place in the Archer Cemetery.
MRS. LOTTIE REESE.
Elder Irwin’s Visit to South Africa
At the recent council of the General Conference Committee it was recommended that Elder G. A. Irwin should attend the session of the South African Union Conference to be held in January, 1907, and afterward visit some of the mission stations in that field. Elder Irwin decided to go to South Africa via Australia, and to stop a few weeks in Australia. He left Washington last week with the expectation of attending the annual meeting of the International Publishing Association at College View, Neb., on his way to San Francisco, from which port he will sail for Australia on Thursday, the 25th inst. Brother Irwin will probably attend the council of the General Conference Committee in Europe in the spring of 1907 before returning to America, and will, therefore, be gone from this country eight or nine months.
The Fire at Huntsville, Ala.
Further information has been received since our last issue concerning the burning of the main building of the Oakwood School at Huntsville, Ala. From a circular letter dated October 12, sent out by the Business Manager, Brother O. R. Staines, we take the following paragraphs:—
It is with sadness that we tell you of the great loss that came to our institution and to our family last night. At seven o’clock, just as we assembled in the chapel of our Study Hall, which is our main school building, one of our students noticed a light shining from the basement windows. We found the basement already in flames, it evidently having started from the furnace in some unknown way. Every one got out safely. For a time we attempted to fight the fire as best we could, but soon saw it was of no avail, as in less than five minutes the building, from top to bottom, was a mass of seething flames.
About this time we learned to our sorrow that one of our older boys, Will Willingham, had, against the earnest entreaties of other of our boys, gone to his room for some things, and that he was now missing. For any one to enter the building then meant certain death, and after the building had fallen in, and the woodwork was practically all consumed, his charred remains could be seen lying in the ruins.
A new student, John Green, who had just arrived during the afternoon, was asleep on the third floor. One of our boys went up the fire escape and awoke him, and got him out in his underclothes. In his excitement he jumped from the second floor, but is not seriously injured.
Prof. F. W. Halladay and family and all our boys have absolutely nothing left but the clothes on their backs. The work of the fire demon was so rapid that nothing but our typewriter and one chair were gotten out. The building and contents are a total loss, and were insured for two thousand dollars. We believe the insurance companies will pay this in full; but it is only a small part of the loss.
The basement of this building contained our newly equipped bath-rooms, our broom-making machinery, our carpenter’s tools, carpet loom, and about forty tons of coal. The first floor was taken up with our chapel, recitation rooms, and stenographer’s office. Here were our files, addresses, and office supplies. Professor Halladay’s family lived on the second floor, and the rest of this floor and the third were our boys’ dormitories.
The board of trustees of the institution met at Huntsville last week, and definite plans for the future have doubtless been made. We hope these plans will be reported through the REVIEW at an early date.
New School Readers Delayed
By Editor
WE invite special attention to the announcements on the second page, and ask those connected with our school work to note that the new school readers will not be ready until Jan. 1, 1907.
Elders Daniells and Evans Visit Battle Creek
Elders A. G. Daniells and I. H. Evans went to Battle Creek, Mich., last week, and will join Elder J. N. Loughborough in the work there. Elder Daniells will probably go to Wisconsin, and Elder Evans will be likely to attend the council of the Lake Union Conference Committee, before they return to Washington.
Proposed Missionary Conventions
ANNOUNCEMENT was made of the proposed missionary conventions in the last issue of the REVIEW. In the territory where arrangements had already been perfected for two conventions, the dates selected were October 20 and November 10. In the remainder of the field one convention only will be held, and the time is November 10. Church officers should plan accordingly.
Missionaries Sailing for India
A PARTY of missionaries for India were booked to sail October 24 from New York, including J. L. Shaw and his wife, who are returning after a furlough, R. R. Cook and family, of the Boulder Sanitarium, Miss Bertha King, of New York City, Mrs. L. L. McCamley and her niece, Miss Rachel Johnson, of Boulder, Colo., and Mrs. E. Ruoff, of California. The last three pay their own transportation to India, whose need has appealed to their hearts.
Religious Liberty Literature in Elmira
ELDER JOHN S. WIGHTMAN, the religious liberty secretary of the Eastern New York Conference, with a company of workers, will circulate religious liberty literature in the city of Elmira, N. Y., at the time of the meeting of the New York State Sabbath Association, October 28–31. Brother Wightman could use a large quantity of such literature and recent copies of The Signs of the Times. Address J. S. Wightman, 507 Herrick St., Elmira, N. Y.
Foreign Publications Catalogue
The International Publishing Association of College View, Neb., has issued an English catalogue of its foreign publications, which will be sent free on request. This catalogue lists publications in the following languages: German, Danish, Swedish, Holland, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Finnish, and Rumanian. The Association has also translated and printed the San Francisco earthquake booklet in the German, Danish-Norwegian, and Swedish languages. In this book of forty pages there are nearly fifty illustrations. It sells for twenty-five cents, with a liberal discount to agents.