BESIDES several municipal Sunday laws relating to different classes, barbers, saloonists, gamblers, etc., passed years ago as municipal regulations and now in force in Washington, D. C., or in certain sections of the city, there is already a general Sunday law in the District of Columbia prohibiting “work” or doing “any bodily labor on the Lord’s day commonly called Sunday,”—the old Maryland Sunday law of 1723,—though it is a question whether this law is really valid, operative, and in force here now.
Last July there was brought in the police court of the District what appears to be a test case under this old law, which, along with other Maryland laws, was incorporated, by Act of Congress in 1801, as a part of the laws of the District of Columbia.
The first section of this old Act of 1723, of which Section 10 is the Sunday law referred to, is a law against blasphemy, including the denial of “the holy Trinity,” and “the unity of the Godhead,” the first offense against which is punishable by the offender’s being “bored through the tongue and fined twenty pounds sterling,” or in case the fine can not be collected, “suffer six months’ imprisonment without bail;” for the second offense, to be “stigmatized by burning in the forehead with the letter B and fined forty pounds sterling,” or in default of the fine, “suffer twelve months’ imprisonment without bail;” and for the third offense, “suffer death without the benefit of the clergy.”
The fine, under Section 10 of this Act, for working on Sunday is a forfeiture of “two hundred pounds of tobacco, to be levied and applied as aforesaid.” The “as aforesaid” refers to provisions in previous sections of the Act. Section 4 provides that where the fines referred to in this Act are not paid immediately, it shall be lawful for the magistrates or other specified officers to order the offender, unless “a freeholder, or other reputable person,” to “be whipped, or put in the stocks.” And Section 5 provides that “no offender shall receive above thirty-nine lashes, or be kept in the stocks above three hours, upon any one conviction.”
Congress did not, of course, formulate and pass the various sections of this old religious and intolerant Act, and probably few if any of the members of Congress who took action back in 1801 were aware that they were incorporating such laws into laws for the District of Columbia; but whether aware of the fact or not, this is what they did.
The case under this law, now in the District courts, to which reference has been made, was not against any of our brethren, but against a driver of a dirt cart, a Mr. Robinson, who was employed by a District contractor. The work was performed on Sunday, July 21, 1907. Complaint was made by Gen. John A. Wilson, who served in the Civil War.
November 5, when the case was argued in the police court, Judge Mullowny decided that the law was obsolete on account of its long disuse, and inoperative and unnecessary because its leading provisions, he said, had been covered by other and later legislation; whereupon, the defendant was dismissed. But the case was at once appealed to the Court of Appeals, the highest court of the District, and came up before the three judges of this court on Friday, January 10. On January 21 the Court of Appeals rendered its decision sustaining the action of the lower court. We think it hardly probable that this case will be appealed to the United States Supreme Court.
We interviewed the lawyer for the defense, Mr. E. S. Duvall, several times, and supplied him with a quantity of religious liberty literature. He made a good argument before the Court of Appeals, reading the greater portion of this old Maryland Act of 1723, and showing up the inconsistencies and unconstitutionality of this ancient piece of colonial legislation.
It is significant that this old Sunday law should be dug up, its character exposed, and its validity tested, just now when so many Sunday bills are being introduced into Congress. The question of Sunday enforcement is certainly being pressed to the front as never before. We hope that our people will comprehend what this means, and do the work that needs to be done to enlighten people as to the significance of these things at this time.
W. A. C.
Behind the Bars for Conscience's Sake
By J. S. Washburn
As we near the end of the earth's history and the conclusion of the mighty work of the third angel's message, the religious liberty issue will become more and more acute, and the conflict more and more intense and terrible. It is certainly right and opportune at this time that a religious liberty program should be sent out to all our people to be carried out in all our churches on Sabbath, February 1, at which time the collection for the religious liberty work will be taken. There is in this country a mighty current toward paternal and religious legislation. Here in the South especially, however, this is a living issue. A great temperance tide is flooding this part of our country, and there is no question of the sincere motives of many of the noble men and women working in the temperance cause, but unfortunately closely associated with it, and in many places directly following it, there comes the false issue of Sunday and other religious legislation. To many, these seem identical, and, in fact, one great issue.
Recently the writer visited a dark prison cell where the air was stifling and poisonous; here, for quiet Sunday work, one of our brethren, a missionary worker, was confined with criminals. Brethren and sisters, there is no mere sentiment that can sustain a man in such a position. He was placed in the prison cell and suffered the penalty of the civil law simply because of his religious belief; and this shows us something of the effort that the enemy is making to destroy freedom of thought and worship.
These issues mean much to the intelligent and leading men of this nation, and they give us the opportunity of reaching the governors and rulers of the land as we can do in no other way. Shall we not rally at this time and make a liberal donation to the religious liberty work? We believe there will be kings and senators, judges and men of leading influence, in the kingdom as the result of the religious liberty work, some perhaps by the generous help which will be given on Sabbath, February 1.
J. S. WASHBURN.
An Important Decision
By K. C. R.
An important decision has recently been handed down by Judge W. H. Pike, at Winnemucca, Nev., in the case of Leslie M. Burwell, a Salvation Army captain, who was arrested and fined for conducting religious services on the streets of Reno, Nev. The decision is in part as follows:—
“In the exercise of their police power, the city council may without doubt regulate open-air public meetings, provided they do so in a reasonable manner, and to a reasonable extent; but they can not prohibit or suppress them either directly or indirectly, and as it is another well-settled rule of law that one can not do indirectly that which the law forbids him to do directly, it is clear that the city council of the city of Reno can not say to all the citizens of Reno and vicinity: ‘You must hold all of your open-air public meetings of whatever kind or character, and for whatever purpose held, on that certain piece of land described in the ordinance and known as the “Plaza,”’ for that is virtually saying, and for all practical purposes does say, that the citizens of Reno and vicinity can not hold any open-air public meetings within the city of Reno. This is unfair, unjust, and unreasonable. It is22offensive to all well-established ideas of civil and religious liberty, and it is plain for the reason herein stated that the said ordinance is illegal and void, and for that reason the judgment of the municipal court is reversed; the defendants are exonerated of their bonds, and they are discharged.
“Let the judgment be entered in accordance herewith.
“Dated at Winnemucca, Nev., Dec. 17, 1907. W. H. A. Pike, District Judge.”
This decision is certainly in accord with the principles of religious freedom guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States, and one that does honor to the State of Nevada. K. C. R.
A Hearing on the District Sunday Bills Called For
By W. A. C.
WHEN bills are introduced into either house of Congress, relating to matters in the District of Columbia, they are usually referred to the District Committee of each of the respective houses, and it is quite customary for these committees to again refer these bills to the three District Commissioners, who are appointed by Congress to take the general oversight of matters in the District of Columbia. Mr. Henry B. Macfarland is the chairman of the Board of Commissioners. In the Washington Post of January 21 appeared the following:—
“Commissioner Macfarland has recommended to the Board of Commissioners that a public hearing be given on the several bills which have been referred to the Board, providing for Sunday-closing laws.
“None of the bills which have thus far been referred to the Board corresponds with the bill several times reported upon favorably by the Commissioners in former Congresses, and requiring certain retail establishments to be closed on Sunday. In view of the fact that the bills are practically all new propositions, Mr. Macfarland has recommended the hearing.”
W. A. C.
Christian Liberty
Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
R. C. RUSSELL, - - - - - Chairman
W. A. COLCORD, - - - - - Secretary
Montana, Notice!
By W. F. MARTIN
THE next annual session of the Montana Conference will be held in Missoula, Feb. 25 to March 1, 1908. The meeting is called for the purpose of electing officers for the year to come, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the conference.
W. F. MARTIN, President.
Northern Illinois Conference
By Wm. Covert
THE fifth annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is hereby appointed to be held Feb. 6-10, 1908, in Forty-sixth Street church, Chicago, Ill., for the purpose of electing conference officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the assembled delegates.
The officers to be elected are: a president, secretary, treasurer, missionary secretary, missionary field secretary, educational superintendent, Sabbath-school secretary, religious liberty secretary, an executive committee of seven members, and a board of education to consist of five members.
The delegates to the conference will consist of the executive committee, the accredited laborers of the conference as delegates at large, and delegates to be elected by churches upon the basis of one delegate for each church, and one additional delegate for every fifteen members. The first meeting of this session is to be opened at 10:30, A. M., Thursday, Feb. 6, 1908.
Wm. Covert, President.
The Chesapeake Institute
By G. H. Clark.
THE Chesapeake Conference will conduct a canvassers’ institute on Chappell St., in Baltimore, Md., Feb. 15–29, 1908. A thorough course of instruction has been planned, covering the two weeks. Bible, Testimony, and book study will be taken up, also the art, theory, and practise of successful canvassing.
Brother I. D. Richardson, general agent for the Columbia Union Conference, will have charge. He will be pleased to have all our old canvassers present, as well as the new ones.
Board, room, and tuition will be furnished free to all who canvass within our borders. Traveling expenses to and from the institute will be met by the conference, by allowing extra percentage on books until the amount is refunded, or paid.
Bring Bible, “Hymns and Tunes,” “Early Writings,” “Gospel Workers,” “Ministry of Healing,” and any one of the following books for which you wish to canvass: “Great Controversy,” “Daniel and the Revelation,” “Bible Readings,” “Heralds of the Morning,” and “Coming King.” All who wish to attend the institute should correspond with the undersigned, at 1900 Landsdown St., Baltimore, Md., at least ten days before the institute begins, in order that arrangements may be made for their entertainment.
G. H. Clark.
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WANTED.—A competent and reliable young man (single) for fireman and general work. Must be Seventh-day Adventist. Send references when writing. Address Tri-City Sanitarium, Moline, Ill.
Montana Conference, Attention!
By W. F. Martin; A. E. Everett
THE next annual meeting of the Montana Conference Association will be held in connection with the Montana conference in Missoula, Mont. The first meeting will be held Friday, February 28, at 10 A. M. A board of trustees will be elected at this time, and other business transacted that may come before the meeting.
W. F. MARTIN, President;
A. E. EVERETT, Secretary.
Annual Meeting of the Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association
By Wm. Covert
THE Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association will hold its next annual session at the Seventh-day Adventist church, Forty-sixth Street, in the city of Chicago, Ill., at 9:30 A. M., Monday, Feb. 10, 1908.
The legal business to be transacted at this meeting will be the election of three directors to act for a term of three years as members of the board of the Tri-City Sanitarium, of Moline, Ill.
The legal voters of this meeting will be the accredited delegates to the Northern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, to be held at that time and place.
Wm. COVERT, Chairman.
Clothing for the Needy
IN this department, on January 16, appeared a call for clothing for the needy. The address given was not the address to which the clothing should be sent. Any one answering the advertisement should send to Mrs. Wm. J. Keele, Huntingdon, Tenn.
Annual Meeting of Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists
By Wm. COVERT
THE Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is hereby appointed to convene in annual session at 2 P. M., Friday, Feb. 7, 1908, at the Forty-sixth Street church of Seventh-day Adventists, in the city of Chicago, Ill. The legal voters of this association are the accredited delegates from the churches in the Northern Illinois Conference, the executive committee of the conference, and such other persons as may be delegates in attendance at the annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference to be convened at that time, for the purpose of electing a president, a vice-president, a secretary, a treasurer, an auditor, and two councilmen to serve for the period of one year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before delegates in annual session. Wm. COVERT, President.
Southwestern Union Conference, Notice!
By R. C. PORTER; C. N. WOODWARD
AFTER counsel with the conference presidents, it has been decided to change the date for holding the next session of the Southwestern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists from February 4-11 to February 7-16. The first meeting will be held in Keene, Tex., Friday evening, February 7, and all delegates are requested to be there to enter into this service. The first session of the conference will be held at nine o'clock Sunday morning, February 9.
By this arrangement we are promised the presence and help of Elder A. G. Daniels, president of the General Conference, as well as that of Elder G. A. Irwin, and possibly others. Let all take notice of this change of the date of the meeting.
It will be seen that the conference will continue over two Sabbaths, and it is desired that all who can do so will be there at the beginning to join in a spiritual feast on the first Sabbath.
R. C. PORTER, President;
C. N. WOODWARD, Secretary.
Northern Union Conference, Attention!
By R. A. Underwood
The third biennial session of the Northern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at the Seventh-day Adventist church on Fourth Ave. S., and Lake St., Minneapolis, Minn., March 5-15, 1908. Aside from the regular biennial business, election of officers, and such other business as will naturally come before the conference, it is expected that this will be emphatically a missionary conference. Arrangements have been made by the four conferences now constituting the Northern Union,—Iowa, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota,—to have all their laborers attend this gathering. We expect a number of the members of the General Conference Committee to be present, from among these, Elder G. A. Irwin, W. A. Spicer, W. B. White, L. H. Christian, S. Mortenson, and G. F. Haffner. Hence it will be seen that we shall have a strong force of laborers and instructors in attendance, aside from the laborers in the union.
The representation of the conference as delegates will consist of the executive committee of the Northern Union Conference, such members of the General Conference Committee as may be present, and each conference is entitled to one delegate at large, and one additional delegate for every one hundred fifty of its membership.
The meeting will open Thursday evening, March 5. The first meeting for prayer and Bible study will open at 8:45 A. M., March 6. The organization of the conference will follow in the forenoon. It is desired that the delegates should all be present at the opening of the conference.
A program outlining the work of the conference has been prepared. If any laborer in the Northern Union Conference fails to receive a copy of this program, he should write to T. D. Gibson, 2718 Third Ave. S., Minneapolis, Minn., and he will be supplied.
Important Bible studies will be conducted throughout the entire conference. It is requested that all who expect to attend shall notify Elder A. W. Kuehl, Box 989, Minneapolis, Minn., at least two weeks prior to the opening of the meeting, so that full arrangements can be made for their comfort. The brethren in Minnesota who will have the burden of caring for the delegates will give full notice in the Northern Union Reaper and in the Iowa Bulletin of what may be expected of those in attendance.
In behalf of the Executive Committee,
R. A. UNDERWOOD, President.
Obituaries
Holbrook.—Died at the home of his sister, in Dayton, Tenn., Dec. 24, 1907, Brother Roland Holbrook. He was born in Boston, Mass., May 25, 1887. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Lexington, Ky., for nearly six years, and died in hope of meeting his Saviour when he comes. B. T. Walker.
Morrison.—Died at Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 4, 1907, of cancer of the bowels, Jerry L. Morrison, aged 58 years, 11 months, and 15 days. Brother Morrison was a native of Pennsylvania, but had lived in Wisconsin and Iowa and for the last twenty-five years made his home in Nebraska. He was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist faith about fifteen years ago, and became a member of the Beatrice church at its organization. He had suffered much for a year, but was confined to his bed only two months. He was of good courage in the Lord. He leaves a wife, a son, and three daughters, an aged mother, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. We miss our brother much, but we expect to meet him when Jesus comes. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. A. Curtis.
Burke.—Died at Brainard, Minn., Dec. 16, 1907, of internal injuries resulting from a fall about two weeks previously, Mrs. Emma Burke. We laid her to rest beside her husband, who had been buried just two weeks before, in the Henry Cemetery, near Red Lodge, Mont. Two children are left to mourn the loss of both parents. J. C. Foster.
Hundley.—Died at Red Lodge, Mont., Dec. 25, 1907, Mrs. Jennie Hundley. Sister Hundley united with the church at Battle Creek, Mich., about thirteen years ago and has remained faithful until death. For some years she has not been strong but labored on and did all that a loving mother could do to keep her children together and bring them up in the fear of the Lord. J. C. Foster.
Parks.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Flint, Mich., Nov. 14, 1907, Catherine Parks, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 29 days. She was buried at Otter Lake, Mich., where she had lived for the last thirty years. She was a quiet, devoted Christian, beloved by all who knew her. In her death the church has lost a faithful member. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 6:63, a text chosen by the deceased. B. F. Stureman.
Kinney.—Died at his home in Natchez, Wash., Nov. 17, 1907, Brother D. F. Kinney, aged 62 years. At the age of seventeen he started in the Christian life, and ever since has been a faithful follower of the Lord. All who knew him mourn the loss of one who ever stood ready to help in the time of need. We believe that he will awake in the first resurrection. A wife, one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, five brothers, and one sister survive him. E. W. Catlin.
Bodden.—Died in Utila, Spanish Honduras, Dec. 14, 1907, after an illness of three days, Sadie, daughter of Brother and Sister J. A. Bodden, aged fourteen years. She was loved by all who knew her, and was a great help in the home to her semi-invalid mother. Knowing that she was soon to pass away, she asked for prayer. Brother Bodden was among those who accepted the truth here years ago, and is one of the few who have remained faithful. Funeral service was held in the Methodist church, where words of comfort were spoken. C. E. Morgan.
Lamberton.—Died at his home in Marshfield, Vt., Oct. 13, 1907, Henry C. Lamberton, aged 61 years. He accepted present truth in 1878 under the labors of Elder A. S. Hutchins and co-laborers, and lived a consistent Christian life up to the time of his death. During the last few weeks of his illness he was often heard repeating the twenty-third psalm, or portions of it, which seemed especially comforting to him. He was loved and respected by many relatives and friends. Our loved one is laid away to rest until the resurrection of the just, when we believe he will come forth to receive the reward of the faithful. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Fiske (Congregationalist). *
Steiner.—Died at his home in Bedford County, near Bedford City, Va., Dec. 26, 1907, of ulcer of the liver, Brother Rudolph Steiner. He was born in Quilebach, Switzerland, in 1867, and came to this country in 1896. Here he learned of the third angel’s message, and in 1901 took a firm stand for the truth, of which he continued to be a staunch supporter until death. He leaves a wife and three small children, and other relatives here and in Switzerland. A large congregation assembled in the M. E. church to pay respects to one they believed to be a true child of God. We confidently expect to meet our brother when the voice of Christ awakens the sleeping saints. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13. L. L. French.
Farm Worker Wanted
WANTED.—Man to work—garden, fruit, bees, general farming. Must do work well; not need to be told every time, but find work that needs doing, if I'm away. State experience and wages. Address R. C. Clary, Ft. Morgan, Colo.
Farm for Sale
For SALE.—Eighty-one acres, 12 acres cleared; 7-room house, small barn, hen-house; good well; some fruit-trees: 1¼ mile to church and church-school; 3 miles to town. Will sell cheap if taken before first of March. Address L. Macomber, Omer, Mich.
Vegetarian Foods for Sale
FOR SALE.—For a short time only, Peanut Butter 10 cents a pound; Olive-oil, $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7.50; Vegetable Cooking Oil, 10 pounds, $1.20. Cash with order. All absolutely pure. If west of Rockies, write us. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
Royal Peanut Butter and Health Foods
For SALE.—Royal Peanut Butter, 11 cents a lb. We also prepare Royal Salted Peanuts, Royal Celery Salt, and we make a specialty of Pure Extracted Honey. Our products are guaranteed under the Food and Drug Act, June 30, 1906. Write us. Address Cleveland Health Food Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
For Sale: Sanitarium Cooking Oil
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; crate of 8 one-gal. cans, 80 cents a gal.; 60 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. shipped direct from factory at Louisville, Ky. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Box 442, Louisville, Ky.
Strawberry Plants
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.—Last season some failed to send postage for the 25 plants allowed for names; if those persons will send us the postage (10 cents), they can have same in the spring in express-orders. The plants will be allowed free if mentioned in order. Catalogue free. Address Geo. Jorgensen and Son, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.
For Sale: Vegetable and Olive Oils
FOR SALE.— Purest, most healthful Vegetable Oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 1-gal. can, $1; 5-gal. can, $4. Also pure virgin Olive-oil: gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrena, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 35 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
Adventist Home Wanted
WANTED.—Correspondence solicited with Adventists only, in reference to at least a temporary home, preferably in New York State. American, 35 years; good milker, good gardener, etc. Christian association chiefly desired, combined with healthful living. Particulars on request. References exchanged. Address H. Hunt, Care of Owen Green, 19 State St., Watertown, N. Y.
Patent Patches for Leaky Bottles
State St., Watertown, N. Y.
If you will send 25 cents, you will receive 9 patent patches, with which to mend your leaky hot-water bottles, and graniteware. Of special value to restore the hot-water bottle to usefulness. Perfectly satisfactory. Six cents on each order will be devoted to the work of the Southern Missionary Society, that boys of the Southland may be saved. Address “Save the Boys,” Washburn Park, Minneapolis, Minn.
For Sale: Mountain View Home
FOR SALE.—Beautiful home in Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., Cal., consisting of a new, modern, 9-room house; all rooms large and well ventilated, large lighted closets, solar heater for heating bath and laundry water, one-acre corner lot wire fenced, family orchard of over sixty trees, beautiful hedge of roses on two front sides; fifty minutes' ride from San Francisco, eleven miles from San Jose. Price, $4,000. The climate of Mountain View is difficult to surpass in point of healthfulness. San Francisco Bay is in plain view on the north, and the mountains of the coast range on east, south, and west. Address Review and Herald, Editorial Department, Takoma Park, D. C.
Publications Wanted
[SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—Ed.]
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
Requests for Publications
copies of our publications, post-paid? —
J. K. Lane, Heber, Ark., papers and tracts.
H. Mitchell, Norfolk Island, Pacific Ocean, Signs.
Request for Periodicals
J. P. Sample, Tampa, Fla., periodicals; a continuous supply desired.
Signs, Watchman, and Tracts Wanted
M. W. De L'horbe, Box 82, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Signs, Watchman, and tracts.
Periodicals and Tracts Wanted
J. S. Killen, 183 Flint St., Asheville, N. C., periodicals and tracts; a large supply desired.
Signs, Watchman, Review, and Tracts Wanted
Miss Birdie Cruzan, 1213 W. Ninth St., Joplin, Mo., Signs, Watchman, REVIEW, and tracts.
Periodicals and Tracts for Depot Racks
C. R. Magoon, 257 Palace St., Aurora, Ill., Watchman, Signs, Life and Health, Liberty, and tracts, for distribution in depot reading racks.
Periodicals and Tracts for Missionary Work
Jennie Williams, Mill Valley, Cal., Signs, Life and Health, Instructor, Bible Training School, tracts on soon coming of Christ and signs of the times.
Periodicals and Tracts in Several Languages
Wm. A. Hicks, Cresskill, N. J., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, and Seventh-day Adventist tracts and papers in German, Danish-Norwegian, and French.
Clean Periodicals and Tracts Wanted
William Stirling, Ogden, Utah (Gen. Delivery), desires clean copies of the REVIEW, Signs, and Instructor, and tracts in English, Dutch, and Scandinavian, for missionary work.
Young People’s Society Wants Periodicals
The Young People's Missionary Volunteer Society of Louisville, Ky., desires clean copies of the Signs, Watchman, Liberty, and Little Friend, post-paid. Address Miss Annie Hornung, 1756 Wilson St., Louisville, Ky.
Addresses
THE present address of Brother A. R. Bell is 829 North St., Harrisburg, Pa.
Whereabouts of Henry Gibbons
Any one knowing the whereabouts of Henry Gibbons, please inform Mrs. H. W. Vincent (church clerk), Red Cloud, Neb.
Seeking Addresses of Spencer Members
The clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Spencer, Iowa, wishes to know the addresses of the following-named members of that church: Mr. James Lodahl, Mr. Henry Dyke, and Mrs. Alma Dyke. We desire to learn the addresses of these persons by the first of April, 1908. Address Mrs. Eva M. Wayne, Spencer, Iowa.
Encouraging Developments in South America
Recently the Argentine government selected a Mr. Wilson, of Oregon, to come to South America in the interests of their fisheries. The wife of Mr. Wilson is an earnest Seventh-day Adventist. This sister visited our Argentine Conference office, giving the workers there a glad surprise. Mr. Wilson will be located in one of the remote territories, where as yet the truth has not entered. We feel thankful that the Lord has provided for himself a light in this new region in the person of Sister Wilson.
The first camp-meeting in our work in the Mexican Gulf region is to be held in the Bay Islands, in March. We have over two hundred fifty members in that part of Central America.
A Splendid Number
By Editor
Liberty for the first quarter of 1908 is now being printed, and will be ready by the time this paper reaches its readers. It is full of stirring articles that meet the issues of the present day.
A “Memorial!” to Congress, prepared by the General Conference Committee, presents in most forcible, yet dignified language the position of Seventh-day Adventists as true Protestants, and gives our reasons for opposing all religious legislation.
Articles on prohibition and Sunday legislation, specially prepared for use in a campaign now in progress in the District of Columbia, also appear in this number.
Three striking full-page illustrations, representing the “Opening Session of the Sixtieth Congress,” a photograph of royalty showing in one group five queens and three kings, and the “Roosevelt Cabinet,” are in themselves worth the price of the magazine. But besides these, it contains over forty pages of the truth and message for this time.
A new cover design makes the outside attractive, and our people everywhere ought to give this issue the wide circulation which its contents merit.
Single copy, ten cents. Twenty-five or more copies of this number to one address, four cents each.
Address Liberty, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.
Methodist Foreign Mission Fund
The general mission board of the Methodist denomination proposes to raise during the year 1908 the sum of $1,400,000 for the support of its foreign mission work. This, they say, “will barely support the work already established.”
South Caribbean Conference Meeting
A LETTER from Brother S. A. Wellman, of Trinidad, W. I., in reference to the recent South Caribbean Conference meeting, says: “We had good times together, and were very glad indeed to have Elder I. H. Evans with us during the latter part of the meeting. We are all of good courage, and are looking forward to a year that will bring many blessings to us all.”
Progress of the Work in Russia
By Editor
WHEN reading the article in our World-wide Field department concerning the progress of our work in Russia, we are prompted to exclaim, “What hath God wrought!” Without his overruling providence and direct guidance, no such report of progress would be possible. It is encouraging to note the more rapid progress of the last two years in accessions to the faith, in means contributed for the advancement of the work, and in the number of workers who are giving themselves to the promulgation of the message.