Howe.—Elvira E. Weeks was born at Painesville, Ohio, May 20, 1844. When she was three years of age, the family settled near Lowell, Mich., where she grew to womanhood. In 1864 she was married to John S. Van Deusen. To them were born three children. About the time of her marriage she embraced present truth, to which she remained faithful until her death, which occurred at Spring Valley, N. Dak., May 20, 1912. After the death of her first husband, she was married to Washington D. Howe, who, with her three children, two brothers, and three sisters, is left to mourn. E. VAN DEUSEN.
Jones.—Mary Roby was born May 6, 1834, in Allegany County, Maryland. She was married to Thomas Maxwell in Knox County, Illinois, Dec. 22, 1864. To them six children were born, four of whom survive. Mr. Maxwell having died, she was united in marriage with David N. Jones in October, 1897. Several years ago her husband died, and she spent the latter part of her life with her son, who lives in Lindsay, Cal., where she fell asleep June 11, 1912, aged 78 years. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1891. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. F. E. BROWN.
Hunter.—Elizabeth A. Blackburn was born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 14, 1858. At the age of seventeen she was married to John H. Hunter. Five years later the family came to America, locating in Johnstown, Pa. Here they resided until eight years ago, when they removed to Battle Creek, Mich. The deceased was the mother of eight children, of whom seven are living. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Battle Creek, and her life was that of a conscientious Christian. She fell asleep Sunday, May 26, aged 53 years, 6 months, and 12 days. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 1:18. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
Sultz.—Isaac Sultz was born in Steuben County, Indiana, Sept. 25, 1842, and died in the hospital at Newton, Kans., June 16, 1912, aged 69 years, 8 months, and 22 days. Brother Sultz served in the civil war from Dec. 7, 1863, to Aug. 29, 1865. He was married to Mary L. Jarvis Aug. 20, 1868. To them were born five sons and one daughter, who, with their mother, are left to mourn. The family moved to Kansas in 1876, and since that time have made their home in that State. Brother Sultz was converted at the age of fifty-four years, while attending a series of meetings, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church near Fellsburg, Kans. He loved this truth, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the local United Brethren pastor. A. S. BRINGLE.
Brown.—Mrs. Elizabeth Brown died at her home in Aberdeen, S. Dak., March 15, 1912, aged 73 years, 11 months, and 5 days. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Squire. She was born in New York State, April 21, 1838. In her girlhood days her family moved to Green Lake County, Wisconsin, and a few years later she attended a series of revival meetings at Rockhill. At that time she was converted and baptized, and united with the Methodist Church, thereafter remaining a devoted Christian. She was married to Martin Brown March 27, 1872, at Skyberg, Minn. Four children were born to them. Sister Brown accepted the truth for this time about fifty years ago. In 1906, after the death of her husband, she came to Aberdeen, S. Dak., making her home with her son and daughter. Her beautiful, unselfish life endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. A large number of friends attended the funeral services, which were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 14:13. D. P. MILLER.
Change of Address
By Editor
COMMUNICATIONS intended for M. S. Hubbell, formerly of Fort Smith, Ark., should now be addressed to Shreveport, La., R. F. D. 2, Box 38.
Publications Wanted
By Editor
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SPECIAL BIBLE MOTTOES; more new beauties just out: 20, $2.50; 100, $4.50; 300, $10. Post-Cards: 40, 20c. Also Vegetable Cooking Oil: 5 gal., $4.25; 10 gal., $8.15. Hampton Art Co., Nevada, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—College View Millinery — stock, fixtures, and good will. Established business. Ideal church and school privileges. Going West, and will sell immediately at bargain price of $350 cash. Invoice double. Address Mrs. M. A. Merritt, College View, Nebr.
COOKING OIL.—Best quality. Delicate flavor. Purely vegetable. Guaranteed. Extensively used by best cooks. Five gal., $4.15; 10 gal., $7.90; 8 1-gal. cans, $7.36; 6 5-gal. cans, $22.50; 30-gal. bbl., $21.90; 50-gal. bbl., $36. Purity Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Ten-acre ranch; good house, barn, and small orchard. Half-mile from Loveland, the garden of Colorado. Good church and conference academy near. For any one desiring to locate in Colorado for health or school, this is a bargain. Address Meade MacGuire, Loveland, Colo.
Foreign-Field Colporteurs and Watchman Circulation
By Editor
A NUMBER of strong young men have offered themselves in response to the call that the General Conference Publishing Department has been making for ten experienced colporteurs for foreign fields. But the number is not quite made up, and the department would like to hear from those, married or single, who are willing to respond, "Here am I, send me." Please read the article entitled "Success of Seminary Students," on page 17 of this issue. Whoever will give himself for service in the needy regions beyond may have equal or even greater success and blessings.
A LETTER from Brother B. N. Brown, circulation manager of the Southern Publishing Association, says of the circulation of the Watchman:
"We are breaking all records in the history of the office, reaching the high-water mark for our August Watchman. Forty-five thousand copies of this issue will be sold."
We rejoice in the prosperity attending the publishing work generally, and trust that all our readers will assist in giving the Watchman from month to month the wide circulation that its merits demand.
Forty Thousand Dollars a Month
IN the House of Representatives on July 10, Congressman William Schley Howard, of Georgia, introduced a bill providing "that from and after the passage of this act any person, firm, or corporation who shall follow their usual avocation or work of their ordinary calling on the Sabbath day, excepting works of charity and necessity, shall be punished as for a misdemeanor." This bill aims to regulate Sunday labor in the District of Columbia. According to the Washington Times of July 10, Mr. Howard is quoted as saying, in defense of this measure:—
"I saw twenty men at work on a new office building in this city on Sunday. I also passed open clothing stores and moving-picture theaters. All work of this character should be stopped in the capital of the nation on the Sabbath day. I would except from the provisions of the bill works of actual necessity, putting upon the open establishment the burden of proving the necessity. Drugs, newspapers, ice, cigars, and soft drinks are recognized as necessities of life, and the sale of these might continue under the provisions of my bill. There is no reason whatever, however, that a contractor should be permitted to employ a squad of workmen on a building on the Sabbath. If he is behind on his contract, that is the fault of the contractor, and this should not be accepted as an excuse for laboring on the Sabbath. I find there is no law directly bearing upon the subject, and shall urge the immediate consideration of my bill. I have no doubt of its ultimate passage."
This will afford further opportunity for the education of the public with reference to the evils resulting from such legislation. With an object-lesson like this before them of attempted religious legislation in the national Congress, many will read who otherwise would be indifferent to the investigation of the principles underlying this agitation. Let us take to our friends and neighbors everywhere our literature on this subject.
Forty Thousand Dollars a Month
THE urgent necessity of the appeal to the denomination by the Mission Board for the Midsummer Offering is made apparent by the diminishing receipts of the foreign mission offerings during the summer months. The work carried by the General Conference, and for which it has become obligated, calls for an expenditure of $40,000 each month. The total mission offerings received by the treasurer for the month of June were only $12,500. This is a condition that to a greater or less extent prevails throughout the summer months. The Midsummer Offering is designed to help overcome this critical situation. Should not all recognize the urgency of the appeal, and on July 27, the time appointed for the donation, appear before the Lord with offerings sufficiently liberal to meet the necessities of the Foreign Mission Board in answering the calls from the mission field? W. T. Knox.
Presidential Candidates and the Nation’s Crisis
By Editor
At least five candidates will be placed before the voters of the United States for election to the high office of President during the next few weeks. The Republican and Democratic conventions have already made their nominations. The former nominated Pres. William H. Taft for reelection. The Democratic convention placed in nomination Gov. Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey, for President. It is very probable that the bolters from the Republican convention will definitely organize soon, taking the name National Progressive Party, and placing in nomination former president Theodore Roosevelt. Doubtless the Prohibition and Socialist Parties will place representatives of their respective causes before the people for their votes. Important issues to-day confront the state as well as the church. In the crisis that is now approaching in the affairs of men, in the turmoil and unrest that exists everywhere, we need to keep our minds sane and sober, and our hearts in the peace of God.
Revised History of the Sabbath Ready
By Editor
The readers of the REVIEW have been waiting for a long time for the revised edition of the "History of the Sabbath," and we are glad to be able to announce that the book is now ready. Although the delay in its publication has been longer than we expected, yet the book is the better because of the delay. It is a very complete treatise on the Sabbath question
Midsummer Offering
By Editor
The readings for the regular Midsummer Offering service, on Sabbath, July 27, have been sent to the churches by the General Conference. The appeal states that $17,975 was given last year on this occasion, and the question is asked, "What shall it be for 1912?" We believe the churches will give a good answer. Never were the reports from the fields more earnestly appealing.
Mrs. Rogers Visits Washington
LAST week Mrs. J. C. Rogers, of the Nyassaland Mission (Africa), spent a few days in Washington, on her way westward to join Elder J. C. Rogers, on furlough. Sister Rogers was held for a time in London, seeing through the press a reader for the mission schools.
Loma Linda Medical College Graduates
By Editor
WE have received a copy of the Redlands (Cal.) Review, giving an extended account of the graduating exercises of the Loma Linda College of Medical Evangelists. Dr. A. W. Truman gave the address, setting forth the mission of those who have adopted the motto, "Not to be ministered unto, but to minister." Dr. W. A. Ruble, the president of the college, presented diplomas to thirty graduates. Twenty were graduated from the three-year nurses' course, four from the special nurses' course, one from the postgraduate nurses' course, and three from the medical evangelistic course. The college awarded to Prof. Geo. M. Price and Leroy M. Wright the degree of Bachelor of Arts.
Fulton Visits Polynesian Missions
Elder J. E. Fulton, president of the Australasian Union Conference, has been visiting our missions in the Polynesian islands.
Dr. Ruble Visits the East
DR. W. A. RUBLE, president of the Loma Linda College of Medical Evangelists, is spending some time in the East in the interest of this school. He spent several days in Washington last week.
The Rosses Pursue Postgraduate Study
Dr. and Mrs. D. C. Ross, of Fort Worth, Tex., are spending the summer in postgraduate work in the medical schools of the East. Last week they spent several days visiting the various institutions located in Washington.
Mrs. Menkel Joins Her Husband
Mrs. Menkel, wife of Dr. H. C. Menkel, with their little son, joined her husband in Washington last week. It has been arranged for Dr. Menkel to spend the next year teaching in the Foreign Mission Seminary, affording further opportunity for his wife to become thoroughly established in health before returning to the Indian mission field.