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Earlier text: Progress of the Work Among the Jews—No. 2

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The financial backers of the British suffragettes, Mr. and Mrs. Pethick Lawrence, have left the suffragette organization because of their opposition to its extreme militant measures.

— One of the latest patents issued by the German government is for a process producing a substance said to be a perfect substitute for leather. This substitute is prepared from a special mildew or fungus grown on gelatin or a similar substance.

— The total amount disbursed of the British “Titanic” fund is $2,066,000. Five hundred seventeen claims have been settled for all time at a cost of $143,135. There remain 733 cases, which receive periodical payments at a cost of $105,000 yearly.

— More than 400,000 men have joined in the manhood suffrage strike which is now in progress in Belgium. Many of the largest industrial concerns have been forced to close down, owing to fuel shortage, and newspapers have suspended publication indefinitely.

— A patient in a Philadelphia hospital has been there, as an incurable, since 1854, a newspaper paragraph asserts. Going in when twenty-one years old, she has just celebrated her eightieth birthday. This is thought to be the longest sojourn in a hospital ever recorded.

— As a part of his policy to give the enlisted men of the navy a liberal education, Secretary Daniels has announced that the entire Atlantic battle-ship fleet will make a three months’ cruise in the Mediterranean next winter. The itinerary of the fleet will be so arranged as to give every man shore leave in all the principal ports of the countries visited.

— The Young Women’s Christian Association is considering the posting in railway stations and street-cars of a warning to young women travelers. The chief emphasis is put on avoiding the advances of strangers, “even when the strangers wear the dress of sisters or nuns or are in clerical attire,” or are dressed as hospital nurses; for these disguises are common among the emissaries of the underworld who seek to entrap girls traveling alone.

— The officials of the Department of Agriculture have just issued their report on agricultural training for girls. In this report they affirm that girls are more of a success as practical farmers than boys. More than twenty-five thousand girls are enrolled in the clubs of the department. The girls have been specially instructed in the art of raising tomatoes and in the art of canning them. A group of girl students in the River Falls (Wis.) normal school are earning their way by digging potatoes, splitting wood, washing windows, doing family washings, putting in order the yards of prominent homes, and working in restaurants.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1913

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE South Texas ................. June 26 to July 6 North Texas ................. July 10-20 Arkansas .................... July 17-27 West Texas .................. July 31 to Aug. 10 New Mexico .................. Aug. 7-17 Oklahoma .................... Aug. 21-31

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE Georgia ...................... July 31 to Aug. 10 South Carolina .............. Aug. 14-24 North Carolina .............. Aug. 21-31 Cumberland ................... Sept. 4-14 Florida ...................... Oct. 2-12

The General Conference

By W. T. Knox

Important Notice!

THE next session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., from May 15 to June 8, 1913. The opening meeting will be held Thursday morning, May 15, at 10:30 o’clock. Every delegate should be present at the opening meeting.

Concessions in railroad fares have been obtained from the following associations:—

The Southeastern Passenger Association, roads operating in Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida.

The New England Passenger Association, roads operating in the New England States.

The Trunk Line Association, roads operating in the States of New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and West Virginia, and in the District of Columbia.

On roads in the Southeastern Association territory, certificate receipts will be issued, and tickets sold May 12-17, inclusive. Return certificates will be honored at Washington up to June 11. The reduced fare returning will apply to Cairo, Ill., and to all States and territory south of the Ohio and Potomac and east of the Mississippi Rivers, except on the line of the Georgia and Florida Railway.

Lines in the New England Passenger Association territory, except the Bangor and Aroostook Railroad and the Eastern Steamship Corporation, have authorized one and one-half first-class limited fare for round trip; tickets to be sold to Washington, D. C., only, and good going May 13-15, and returning not later than June 11. In order that those purchasing tickets over these lines may be saved the trouble of rechecking baggage at Washington to Takoma Park, arrangements have been made with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to have a representative meet all delegates on their trains at Baltimore to sell tickets and recheck baggage from Washington to Takoma Park.

Roads in the Trunk Line Association territory have authorized one and one-half first-class limited fare for round-trip tickets, going and returning via same route only; tickets to be sold to Takoma Park or Washington, D. C., and good going May 13-15, and returning to reach original starting-point not later than June 11.

The Central Passenger Association, covering roads operating in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and southern Illinois, will issue first-class limited round-trip tickets to Takoma Park, D. C., at the rate of two cents a mile in each direction from selling station in their territory, added to the one and one-half fare over roads in the Trunk Line Association territory. Tickets good going May 12-14, inclusive, with final return limit to reach original starting-point not later than midnight of June 12.

In purchasing tickets from points in the Southeastern Passenger Association territory, purchasers must not fail to secure certificates from ticket agents. Otherwise, no reduction can be obtained on return ticket. Full fare going will be charged, and half fare returning to those holding certificates.

All trains run into the Union Station, Washington. The Baltimore and Ohio only passes through Takoma Park, and has arranged to stop all trains at Takoma Park May 13-16. All coming over the Baltimore and Ohio, should check baggage to Takoma Park. Those entering Washington over other roads than the Baltimore and Ohio, should buy ticket and recheck baggage from Washington to Takoma Park at a cost of twenty cents. There will be a frequent train service between Washington and Takoma Park.

Delegates and attendants will be met at the Takoma Park station of the Baltimore and Ohio and at street-car terminal by representatives of the General Conference, who will assist them in reaching the grounds or their rooms, and attend to the transfer of baggage.

Conveyances will be provided for transfer of both passengers and baggage to the encampment. Transportation to the grounds from Takoma Park will be provided at the following prices:— Passengers ............ 10 cents Trunks ................ 15 cents Hand-baggage .......... 5 cents

Passengers desiring their baggage transferred to the quarters assigned them, should surrender their checks for baggage to the Reception Committee, paying for the transfer of the same, and receiving in return a claim check.

Accommodations for lodging will be provided for delegates and visitors in tents or in buildings.

All tents will be floored and furnished with cots, mattresses, pillows, chairs, a small table, pail, tin wash-basin, and cups. All other articles required—bedding, curtains for dividing the tents, linen, towels, soap, mirrors, etc.—must be furnished by the occupants. An abundance of bedding should be brought, as there may be cold nights during the meeting.

The tents will be located on the Seminary grounds where the Conference will be held, the grounds being well supplied with substantial walks.

The General Conference Office building and the Takoma Park church-school building, located about one mile from the Seminary grounds, will be open for the accommodation of guests. Rooms in these buildings will be supplied with cots, mattresses, pillows, and chairs. All other requisites must be supplied by those who occupy the rooms.

A charge will be made for accommodations in tents and rooms in the above-mentioned buildings at the following rates:—

Tent and Room Rent

Two persons in tent or room......$5.50 each Three persons in tent or room.... 4.50 each Four persons in tent or room...... 4.00 each Five or more persons in tent or room 3.50 each

These rates will be the same whether the tent or room is occupied by the renter a portion or the whole of the time of the General Conference session.

A limited number of furnished private rooms can be secured in Takoma Park. The rental for such rooms will range from $2 to $4 a week for one person, an additional charge generally being made when two persons occupy the same room.

Delegates from foreign fields will receive entertainment free, and will be lodged in the Seminary dormitories.

Board

A commodious dining-tent, with ample accommodations to care for those attending, will be conducted on the cafeteria plan. A lunch-counter will also be operated. Thus all can be speedily served, and with as great a degree of economy as the individual may desire.

Those occupying tents may board themselves, if they prefer, but no cooking will be allowed in the rooms.

There will be a store on the grounds, at which breakfasts, fruits, nuts, and vegetables can be secured at market prices.

It is anticipated that there will be a large attendance at the coming General Conference session, hence it will be absolutely necessary for the Committee on Arrangements to know beforehand for whom accommodations must be provided.

Delegates and all visiting brethren who expect to be supplied with accommodations in tents or rooms and board, or in private homes, should write at once to L. A. Hansen, Takoma Park, D. C., stating their requirements and preferences.

All orders should be in the hands of the Committee on Arrangements without further delay. Those failing to write early must not be disappointed if on arrival they do not find provision made for their needs.

Do not forget that the General Conference will not have bedding to sell or rent, nor will they supply any articles except those mentioned above, nor can they guarantee any lodging accommodations to those who do not order in advance. All expecting to attend are therefore urged to write immediately.

For the committee, W. T. KNOX.

Review and Herald Publishing Association

By Francis McLellan Wilcox; I. A. Ford

NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a special meeting of the members of the constituency of the Review and Herald Publishing Association of Washington, D. C., in the chapel of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, Md., May 27, 1913, at 5 P. M.

This special meeting is called in order that the constituency of the association may be prepared to consider any questions, plans, or recommendations which may seem necessary and desirable in consequence of the action of the General Conference.

The following persons are members of this corporation:—

The executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of each local conference of Seventh-day Adventists within the territory of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the general agents of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the field agents and tract society secretaries within the territory of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the editors of periodicals published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, the managers of the publishing house departments and branch offices, and such persons as have received certificates of membership in the association.

By order of the board of trustees. F. M. WILCOX, President; I. A. FORD, Secretary.

Ontario Conference

By M. C. Kirkendall; W. J. Blake

NOTICE is hereby given that there will be a meeting of the Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists held at Oshawa, Ontario, in connection with the annual camp-meeting, from the nineteenth to the twenty-ninth of June, 1913. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference at its annual session. The first meeting will convene Friday, June 20, 1913, at 10 A. M. All members in good and regular standing belonging to any Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ontario who may be in attendance at these meetings are delegates, and are therefore entitled to all the privileges belonging to such upon these occasions.

M. C. KIRKENDALL, President;

W. J. BLAKE, Secretary.

Obituaries

Zenke.—Florence Zenke was born in Chicago, Oct. 10, 1909, and died March 24, 1913. Florence was loved by all who knew her, and always enjoyed singing the songs of Jesus and his love. We laid her to rest in the Winfall Cemetery, at Tekonsha, Mich., to await the call of the Life-giver. D. P. Wood.

Rew.—Marian C. Rew died in Yakima, Wash., aged 64 years, 4 months, and 3 days. She was united in marriage with F. E. Rew in January of 1867. To this union were born four children, of whom only one daughter survives. The deceased was reared in a Seventh-day Adventist home, and from 1870 until her death was an earnest and faithful member of that church. During the last twenty-three years of her life Sister Rew, in company with her husband, devoted her entire time to the spreading of the third angel's message. Judging from the visible fruits of her labor, her reward will be great in the kingdom of heaven. E. W. Catlin.

Weathington.—J. F. Weathington was born in Jones County, North Carolina, July 17, 1871, and died March 14, 1913. In 1889 the family moved to Louisiana, where he spent the greater part of his life. The deceased was led to accept the truths of the third angel's message about nine years ago. Shortly after he took his stand on the side of Christ, a series of meetings was held in that community, at the close of which a little church was organized, with Brother Weathington as elder. He was faithful to God until the last. His parents, companion, eleven children, three brothers, and three sisters are living. H. H. Battle.

Stock.—Lena Rivers Stock was born May 5, 1878, at Hastings, Nebr., and died Feb. 26, 1913. She accepted present truth in 1908, and in September of that year united with the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a consistent, God-fearing member until her death. Oct. 1, 1912, she joined the nurses' class at the Nebraska Sanitarium, and the family there feel the loss deeply. She sleeps in Jesus, and is survived by her father, mother, and two brothers. Elder J. W. Christian conducted the funeral service. Text, Rom. 14:7, 8. G. A. Williams.

Hatton.—Erastus Hatton was born in Iowa seventy years ago, and spent the early part of his life in St. Louis and Kansas City. He finally came to Ohio and settled in Columbus, where his wife died four years ago. Since that time he has lived in the home of an Adventist, and learned of the soon-coming Saviour. He often spoke of his confidence in God and thanked him for deliverance. While about his work, he was suddenly seized with heart trouble and died on March 10, 1913. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; burial took place in Union Cemetery. John Francis Olmsted.

Wright.—Minnie Wright was born at Hart, Mich., July 13, 1874, and died March 29, 1913. She became a Seventh-day Adventist about four years before her death, and united with the church at Shelby, Mich. She remained a faithful and consistent Christian till her death. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer at the home of her father, Mr. Lacy, near Hart, and a large number of friends and relatives were present. Our brethren came also from Crystal Valley, where she lived, and furnished the singing, which was appreciated by all. E. L. Stewart.

Mueller.—Mary Virginia Mueller was born in Virginia Dec. 18, 1841, and died March 25, 1913. Mrs. Mueller has lived in Columbus for twenty-five years, and at the time of the flood was living with her daughter on Lorain Avenue, which was swept and destroyed when the levees broke. This blind and aged mother was drowned when the house was swept away. Her daughter, who is rejoicing in the third angel's message, had read to her about present truth, which had brought new light to her heart. The community has lost a mother in Israel, and her nine children and eleven grandchildren mourn her sudden and unexpected death. John Francis Olmsted.

Holobough.—Anna Fern Holobough was born in Pike County, Ohio, Oct. 1, 1884, and was drowned in Columbus March 25, 1913. Paul Deverl Holobough, infant son of S. S. and Anna F. Holobough, aged 1 month and 29 days, was drowned with his mother when the home was washed away in the raging flood that swept West Columbus and brought death and destruction to many homes. Sister Holobough had been connected with our work for a number of years, having taught church-school eight years, and during part of the time she was teaching the Columbus school she served as superintendent of the Sabbath-school. At the close of her school year in Springfield, Brother and Sister Holobough were united in marriage by the writer, May 21, 1911, and they lived in Columbus till our sister and her innocent babe were snatched away. Like every devoted Christian mother, she longed to have a closer walk with God, and live to see her son a worker for Christ. Her life was linked to her husband and babe; and as a church we feel that we have suffered irreparable loss. Our hearts burn with sympathy for Brother Holobough, her parents, three brothers, and two sisters in their sad bereavement. But God is ever near in moments of distress, and we can only commit ourselves to his care and keeping, believing that in his own time and way he will turn our deepest sorrows into everlasting joy. John Francis Olmsted.

Field.—F. C. Field, Jr., was born near Greenville, Tex., March 10, 1895, and fell asleep in Jesus on March 28, 1913. At the age of twelve he was converted, baptized, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bynum, N. Mex. Later the family moved back to Texas, settled near Abilene, and the deceased joined the church at that place, of which he was a faithful member until his death. His parents, six sisters, and two brothers, together with many friends, hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. N. J. Etheredge.

Truesdale.—Rosa Nellie Truesdale was born in Calhoun County, Michigan, July 1, 1871, and died at McBain, Mich., March 24, 1913. At the age of twenty-one she was united in marriage to Garret Truesdale, of Mount Pleasant, Mich. Two children were born to this union. About ten years ago Sister Truesdale gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church of Mount Pleasant, and remained a consistent member until the knowledge of the soon coming of the Saviour brightened her Christian experience. She soon after united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a faithful member until her death. Her husband, two children, and aged mother survive. The Baptist church was filled with friends who came to pay their last sad rites to one they had learned to love. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13; 2 Cor. 9:15. R. U. Garrett.

Pittson.—Beulah V. Pittson, only daughter of Elder C. M. and Mrs. Gardner, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 15, 1891, and died at Turlock, Cal., Feb. 16, 1913. The greater part of her life was spent in traveling with her parents from place to place in the gospel work; she was of a pleasant and cheerful disposition, holding no ill will toward any, and penitent for any wrong done; she earnestly sought God for pardon and peace, and fully believed that he had accepted her as his child. Her illness was of about nine months' duration. She was married to S. F. Pittson, in Santa Ana, Cal., five months before her death. She is survived by a husband, father, mother, and two brothers, as well as more distant relatives and many friends. We laid her to rest in the Turlock cemetery to await the call of the great Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. L. Taggart.

Meeting of the General Conference Corporation

By Arthur G. Daniells

NOTICE is hereby given that a regular meeting of the members of the General Conference Corporation is called to convene on the grounds of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, Md., on Wednesday, May 21, 1913, at 5 P. M., to receive the report of the trustees and for the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. The members consist of all accredited delegates to the General Conference. By order of the board of trustees.

A. G. DANIELLS, President.

Business Notices!

WANTED.— To purchase or rent treatment-rooms or small sanitarium. Address Post-office Box 24, Kidder, Mo.

WANTED.— Strong man or woman to learn hygienic cooking. Good wages from the beginning. Address Wabash Valley Sanitarium, La Fayette, Ind.

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WANTED AT ONCE.— A good man who is willing to work on fruit farm in western Colorado. A good place and steady work for the right man. References given and required. If you want employment let me hear from you at once. Good wages and church privileges. M. A. Douglas, R. F. D. 3, Grand Junction, Colo.

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Frontispiece Cartoon: “Turning to Caesar” World’s Christian Citizenship Conference Civil and Christian Citizenship Religious Legislation in Disguise Fifty-Three Religious Measures in New York and New England Religious Liberty Survey of the World Federal Council of Churches and President Wilson Mayor Gaynor on the Sabbath Rome Backing Protestant Federation Sunday Law Defeat of Religious Legislation on Pacific Coast Pictures of President Wilson in Inaugural Procession, the Balkan-Turkish Peace Plenipotentiaries, the President and His Cabinet, Etc.

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General Conference Camp Arrangements

The committee in charge of the construction of the General Conference camp at Takoma Park are: S. E. Wight, Chas. Thompson, H. S. Shaw, R. T. Baer, H. W. Carr, J. W. Christian, F. H. Robbins, W. H. Branson, G. C. Quillin, O. K. Butler, assisted by Seminary students, missionaries on furlough, and other workers.

By invitation of the General Conference Committee, Brother E. G. Fulton, of Los Angeles, Cal., will have charge of the dining arrangements for the General Conference. He arrived in Washington some days ago, accompanied by Mrs. Fulton.

The Hope of Immortality

THE basis of this hope is found in the revelation of God to man. The patriarch Job, while suffering with what appeared to be an incurable malady, with apparently nothing but death awaiting him, inquires, “If man die, shall he live again?” and he responds to the question to which his fears give rise, “All the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come. Thou shalt call, and I will answer thee: thou wilt have a desire to the work of thine hands.” Similarly is this hope of blessed immortality expressed by the psalmist. Turning from the destruction of the ungodly, which he was contemplating, he declares with respect to the hope which cheered his heart, “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” In a similar strain speak Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, and other prophets of old. The Lord Jesus and his disciples testified of their faith in the life beyond. We deal in this life with things transitory in their character. We look beyond for the real, the true, the enduring. Soon faith shall be swallowed up in sight. The Lord will come, bringing life and immortality to his faithful, waiting children.

The General Conference

By W. T. Knox

THE attention of those expecting to attend the coming General Conference is called to the revised “Important Notice,” appearing on another page. The railroad fares and forms of tickets to be used on all lines in the New England, Trunk Line, and Central Passenger Associations, have been changed. On all these lines, round-trip first-class limited tickets will be sold, instead of on the certificate plan, as formerly announced, the Southeastern Passenger Association lines being the only ones that will use the certificate plan.

It has been found necessary to change the price for handling trunks from ten to fifteen cents, as it is impossible to arrange for handling trunks at the price formerly announced. W. T. KNOX.

Dr. Law Keem Returns to China

On April 15 Dr. Law Keem and family, who have been in this country on furlough, sailed from Seattle for Hongkong, to unite again with the south China staff.

Elder R. C. Porter in Washington

WE were glad to greet last week Elder R. C. Porter, president of the South African Union Conference. He will remain in Washington until after the General Conference.

Interest in Calcutta Meetings

A LETTER from India reports an encouraging interest in the meetings that were being held in Calcutta by Elder J. M. Comer and associate workers. Over twenty persons had signified their decision to obey the truth.

Sturdevants Return from Rhodesia

After eleven years in Rhodesia, South Africa, Elder M. C. and Mrs. Sturdevant have come to America on furlough, and will attend the General Conference. On arriving in Washington, they received word of the critical illness of Elder Sturdevant’s aged mother, and left at once for Illinois.

Australasian Union Week of Prayer

OUR brethren in the Australasian Union Conference will hold their week of prayer services from May 10 to 17. The month of December, when we in these northern climes hold this prayer season, is midsummer in the Australasian fields, and therefore the brethren there can not well observe the same time.

T. E. Bowen Mourns Family Losses

T. E. BOWEN returned to his office from western New York last week. His visit to his old home was a sad one, as during the several days he was there he was called to mourn the death of his aged father and mother and an older brother. We long for the time when sickness, sorrow, death, and mourning will be forever past.

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St. Helena Sanitarium Graduating Exercises

The graduating exercises of the 1913 class of missionary nurses from the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium training-school were held April 8. Elder M. C. Wilcox gave the commencement address, the class motto, “Through Christ We Triumph,” forming a basis for his remarks. Beautiful floral decorations and appropriate musical selections contributed toward making the occasion an enjoyable one. Those who received diplomas were: Mr. and Mrs. Ira Wessner, Oklahoma; Misses Florence Lillard and Grace Van Horn, California; Floyd Harris, Washington; Karl Murphy, New Jersey; Alfred Sargent, Isle of Wight, England; Miss Margaret Gunn, Scotland; Alfred Fowler, Australia; Miss Inga Larsen, Norway; Charles Lindbloom, Sweden.

Preparation for the General Conference

ACTIVE work has been going forward on the Seminary grounds during the last few days in preparation for the coming General Conference. At this writing, April 24, nearly three hundred tents have been pitched. A temporary wooden structure for the culinary department has been erected, and the ground prepared for the pitching of the large dining-tent. Everything bids fair to be in full readiness for the opening of the meeting. May God grant that the most needful preparation of all may not be neglected,—the necessary preparation of heart on the part of his people for the reception of heaven’s blessing. The coming Conference will be the most important gathering ever held by this people. That the Lord may direct in the consideration of the varied and important questions that will be brought before it, and above all that he may clothe his ministering servants with his Spirit and power, should be the prayer of every reader.

A Good Word from Urumia, Persia

A GOOD word comes from Urumia, Persia. Brother F. F. Oster writes: "Since New-year one family has been keeping the Sabbath with us. The husband is a music director in the Russian army. There is also a Russian Cossack, an under officer, who is a Sabbath-keeper. He was such before he came here. We have our little Sabbath gathering every week. Am also having an entrance to the Jews. Liberty is granted me to speak in three of their synagogues, which I usually do on the Sabbath. Many greetings from Persia."

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