Earlier text: The East Michigan Camp-MeetingSecond Annual Meeting of the International Publishing Association
At the meeting of the International Publishing Association and the Foreign Department of the General Conference, held at College View September 5-7, the following were among those present: G. A. Irwin, E. T. Russell, I. H. Evans, R. A. Underwood, H. Shultz, Lewis Johnson, B. G. Wilkinson, C. M. Everest, H. S. Shaw, G. F. Haffner, C. A. Burman, L. F. Starr, S. F. Svensson, James Cochran, J. J. Graf, P. E. Berthelsen, A. T. Robinson, A. Swedberg, C. A. Thorp, J. F. Anderson, S. Mortensen, A. A. Meyer, T. Valentiner, Jacob Riffel, J. G. Hanhardt, R. M. Rockey, J. Staby, G. A. Grauer, R. C. Porter, Carl Svenson, J. H. Morrison, August Anderson, Valentine Leer, C. C. Lewis, D. R. Callahan, T. Berthelson, C. A. Beeson, and Brethren Reiswig and Ewert. Following the reading of the minutes of the last annual meeting, Elder Irwin, chairman of the Foreign Department of the General Conference, briefly addressed the meeting. He emphasized the importance of the present meeting at College View, and urged an earnest seeking of the Lord for guidance in all our deliberations. Elder Russell, chairman of the board of trustees, presented a memorial, in which he rehearsed the steps which had led to the formation of the International Publishing Association, and spoke briefly concerning the work of the institution during the past year. Most of the time of two meetings was occupied by Elder Irwin in reading Testimonies from Sister White, relating to the work of the International Publishing Association. These Testimonies had recently been written, and reached College View just in time to be received by Elder Irwin the day of the meeting. The reading of these Testimonies brought light into the counsels of the brethren assembled. Much of the instruction came directly across the ideas and plans of some who had been connected with the work of the institution during the past year. By special request two of these Testimonies were read the second time, and the way they were received by many was expressed in one testimony as follows: “By the reading of these Testimonies last night my mind was affected, but on hearing them read this morning my heart is affected. I fully accept this counsel as coming from heaven, and although it cuts across cherished plans and ideas, I purpose in the future to follow the light given.” After remarks by Elder R. A. Underwood, he presented the following resolution:— “I move that we express our gratitude20 to God for the light and the counsel that has come to us by the spirit of prophecy, and that we accept this counsel, and seek to act unitedly in building up the work of the International Publishing Association, and extending its mission.” This motion was carried by a nearly unanimous rising vote. Among important recommendations presented by the committee on plans and finances were the following:— “1. Resolved, That we request all the Seventh-day Adventist publishing houses to recognize the International Publishing Association as a sister institution, and that it be granted publishers’ rates on all denominational literature. “2. That we request the Foreign Department of the General Conference and the International Publishing Association to jointly appoint a committee of five each, of the German, Swedish, and Danish-Norwegian languages, to supervise the bringing out of literature in these respective languages. “3. That we recommend and earnestly solicit that every State conference co-operate with the management of the International Publishing Association to greatly extend the circulation of the periodicals in their respective territories,— “(a) By soliciting yearly subscriptions in all parts of their territory where these respective languages are spoken. “(b) By our American brethren, as well as the respective nationalities, taking clubs of these periodicals for missionary distribution. “(c) By organized effort to sell these publications from house to house. “(d) That whenever we have special issues of our foreign periodicals, all ministers, workers, and churches do all they can to give these issues a wide circulation. “4. (a) That our conferences containing large populations of these various nationalities endeavor to place canvassers in the field who shall devote their time to the sale of literature in the German and Scandinavian languages. “(b) That the respective conferences supply these canvassers with tracts on present truth for free distribution. “(c) That we encourage all our ministers and workers to do all they can in distributing this literature by selling the same wherever possible and encouraging others to do likewise. “5. That we earnestly request the conferences having a large element of these various nationalities in their midst to plan at the earliest possible date for workers to enter their fields and take up work for these various nationalities. “Whereas, The General Conference Committee has seen fit to create what is known as the Foreign Department of the General Conference, and,— “Whereas, Said committee has appointed certain men to lead out in the work among the German and Scandinavian people in the United States and Canada, therefore,— “6. Resolved, That we request the men who have been selected to work upon this foreign committee, with the American brethren, to give their most earnest efforts to building up the third angel’s message among the people whom they represent. “Whereas, There are large numbers of various nationalities in the United States and Canada, outside the Germans and Scandinavians, among whom we have no worker proclaiming the third angel’s message, therefore,— “7. Resolved, That we recommend that earnest efforts be made to secure consecrated workers who have ability to acquire languages to take up the study of some of these languages with the view of qualifying themselves for work among these people. “8. Resolved, That we recommend our young people who belong to these various nationalities to qualify themselves to work for those of their respective native tongues, rather than enter the work for the English-speaking people. “9. Resolved, That we request Union College to strengthen its foreign departments, and in every possible way to give the respective nationalities every advantage to educate and qualify their children for work among their people. “Whereas, We have no place of safety in which to keep our many plates, books, and tracts, therefore,— “10. Resolved, That our board of trustees be instructed to provide a suitable vault in which to store these plates and other valuables. “Whereas, The General Conference a little more than a year ago endeavored to raise a donation for the assistance of the International Publishing Association, and,— “Whereas, There was realized from this donation only about half the amount which the General Conference had anticipated would be raised, therefore,— “11. Resolved, That we petition the General Conference Committee to assist the International Publishing Association in raising five thousand dollars to cover obligations already contracted in equipping the International Publishing Association. “12. That said International Publishing Association pledges itself to co-operate with the General Conference in every possible way to secure said fund.” The following-named persons were elected as Board of Trustees: E. T. Russell, A. T. Robinson, N. P. Nelson, J. J. Graf, August Anderson, G. A. Grauer, and R. M. Rockey. E. T. RUSSELL, President,
A. T. ROBINSON, Secretary. Southern New England Camp-Meeting
By H. W. COTTRELL
THE Southern New England Conference held its camp-meeting and annual business session the first ten days of September. Willimantic, Conn., a city of about twelve thousand, was the place of encampment. An elevated plot of ground had been secured, which proved to be admirably adapted to our use, as we had several days of constant rain. However, no one to my knowledge became ill as a result of the inclemency of the weather while encamped upon the ground. The place of meeting was easy of access for the city people, and the attendance was good. The truths of the message were presented with clearness, and were well received by the people who heard. A revival service was held each Sabbath, and was witnessed to in a remarkable way by the quiet working of the Lord's Spirit. Backsliders were reclaimed, and a goodly number of young people accepted the Saviour for the first time, which brought much joy into their hearts as well as into the camp. There were twenty-two baptized; these united with the various churches nearest them. The brethren and sisters expressed themselves as greatly pleased with the camp-meeting and its results, and returned to their homes filled with greater courage in God and with a renewed determination to press the work forward each in his own locality. Five hundred dollars was raised to assist in developing certain kinds of local work, and sixty-five dollars was secured for the Southern work. Plans were laid for the advancement of the various interests of conference work. One thousand copies of the Bible Training School were taken to sell in the interest of returning Brother and Sister Burgess to India as missionaries. The regular ministers present, together with the laborers from abroad, were W. A. Colcord, F. Griggs, Smith Sharp, W. A. Westworth, J. C. Stevens, F. E. Painter, and the writer. There was not a discordant note sounded throughout the business, and thus these meetings were as spiritual as an ordinary praise service, all to the praise of God. Elder W. A. Westworth was elected president of the conference, and Miss Irene J. Cady secretary and treasurer. The outlook for successful, aggressive work in the conference is most encouraging. May the Lord add to their numbers daily such as shall be saved.
H. W. COTTRELL. Despondency as a Bad Habit
“Of all bad habits, despondency is among the least respectable.” The Washington Training College
By J. W. LAWHEAD
THIS institution opened on Wednesday, September 20, according to appointment, with a fair number of students in attendance. As this school has been established with reference to training young men and women, the constant effort has been to draw an older and more mature class of students, the result being a company of young men and women above the average both in age and in literary training. Some are preparing themselves for the ministry, and others for teaching, others for medical missionary work, and a few are undecided as to just what their life-work may be, but are seeking an education with the thought of preparation for some kind of Christian work. It was very encouraging to the managers to meet so superior a class of young people, and to feel that the purpose in establishing the school was so near its realization in the persons of these young men and women. We were favored with the presence of quite a number of visitors, among whom were Elders Daniells, Spicer, Thompson, and Russell, all of whom spoke very earnestly, offering words of counsel and wisdom which were appreciated by all who were present. Elder Daniells related something of his experiences in connection with our European schools which he has recently visited, and his words were listened to with the keenest interest by every one present. The thought primarily emphasized was the necessity of putting the whole heart and soul into the work, depending on the power of God to develop mind and character, rather than leaning on worldly wisdom and knowledge gained in technical study. While this latter is valuable and of great assistance to the future worker, yet the main dependence is on spirituality and communion with God, which can be obtained only by giving the whole heart, soul, and mind to the proclamation of the gospel. The other brethren emphasized points of practical value to the students, so that the opening hour was one long to be remembered by every one who was present. It is with much gratitude and thanksgiving to God that we take up the work of another year, and our hearts are greatly rejoiced in the fact that another institution is in existence and actively at work in carrying forward the message of love and mercy to which the denomination stands pledged. As the servant of the Lord has spoken definitely concerning this institution, and has mapped out particular lines of work which must be done by it, we believe it will accomplish much in advancing the interests of the closing message. With the blessing of God which has thus far prospered this work, and to which we look for success in coming days, we can see no reason why this institution should not accomplish all that the Lord intended in its establishment; and that this privilege may be the experience of the school, we most earnestly ask the united prayers of our brethren throughout the field, being confident that the Lord is able to finish as well as begin his work, and feeling certain that those who have so liberally contributed of their means for the upbuilding of the college will be interested in its prosperity and advancement now that its work is beginning. J. W. LAWHEAD. Religious Liberty Notes
By K. C. Russell
The Wisconsin Reporter states that Elder H. W. Reed attended the meeting of the Anti-Saloon League at Stevens Point, and will also attend the convention of the Sunday Rest Day Association, at Sparta. The president of the Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Elder C. McReynolds, reports that a campaign has been begun in Wisconsin in the interest of Sunday legislation, by two National Reformers, who are going from town to town on a lecture tour. It has been planned to supply these places with religious liberty leaflets. The Literary Digest of September 30, in speaking of the great conference for religious co-operation, which is to begin in New York City November 15, says that it will have representatives of more21 than seventeen million church-members, and twenty-six different communions. One of the chief topics to be discussed will be sabbath (Sunday) desecration. The September number of the Christian Statesman says, “This nation is moving steadily and surely toward the understanding and the acknowledgment of the Christian principle of civil government.” This statement from the National Reform organ, which stands for a union of church and state, is an admission that this country is departing from the principle of a total separation of church and state upon which it was founded. Elder A. T. Robinson, president of the Nebraska Conference, writes that a Sunday observance campaign started by the ministers was to begin the 3d inst. in Lincoln, Neb. The evening before the campaign opens, Professor Kern, with a company of volunteer students, was to place an envelope containing the set of four religious liberty leaflets in every home in the city. The following pertinent words are printed in red on each envelope: “The movement is on in Lincoln. Are you in favor of better Sabbath observance, enforced by a civil authority? Please study the principles presented in the enclosed leaflet.” We are grateful to our people for acting so promptly in an issue like this. Christian Education
By F. G.
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman,
C. C. LEWIS, Secretary. Our Summer Schools and Conventions
In accordance with the action of the General Conference Committee, I spent a number of weeks this past summer in visiting our schools and teachers in their conventions. It may be of interest to our educational workers and those connected with our schools for me to speak concerning my visit to these schools. I first went to the Southern Union Conference, visiting the summer school at Graysville, Tenn. Prof. P. T. Magan and Miss M. Bessie DeGraw, together with other teachers of the regular staff of the Southern Training-school, were instructors in this summer school. I was much pleased with the work which I saw done here, as I was with all the schools and conventions which I visited. The work in the church-schools throughout the Southern Union Conference will certainly be advanced by the good instruction and the helpful spirit which was manifested throughout the summer school. I had never visited the Southern Training-school, and was much interested in looking over its property. It has need of help in various lines. This has been spoken of in recent articles in the REVIEW and Watchman by Professor Tenney and Elder Butler. Our people who have not read these articles should look them up and read them. From Graysville I visited the Oakwood Manual Training-school at Huntsville, Ala. The regular work of this school was being carried on. I visited this school about two years ago. I was much pleased to note the advancement made since then in so many ways in the school. The buildings, fences, and general appearance of the grounds are much improved. The crops on the farm were looking good. The ladies' dormitory was being repaired and put in good condition for occupancy. Here, as with the Graysville school, there is need of much assistance in order to make the school what it ought to be for the great work which it has to do. The time when these schools in this Southern field can carry forward their work is limited, and every effort should be made to put them on the very best vantage-ground for the important work which they are to do in the closing work of the message. From Huntsville I went to the Southern publishing house, at Nashville. Here I had a very pleasant visit with Elder Butler and others, managers and workers in the institution. From there I went to Madison, which is near Nashville, to see the new school established by Brethren Sutherland and Magan. The description of their school property given by Mrs. N. H. Druillard in the REVIEW of April 6 is, I think, quite a fair representation of the property which they have for their school. It seems to me that in the plans which these brethren have for advancing the educational work among the poor whites, they will be quite well equipped for this important work. Leaving Madison, I next went to Lees Summit, Mo. Here I met a company of very earnest teachers. The work was in charge of Brother B. E. Huffman, the educational secretary of the Central Union Conference. There were associated with him as instructors, Miss Fannie M. Dickerson, editor of The Youth's Instructor, and others who are connected with the educational work in the Missouri and Kansas Conferences. This convention was held in connection with a tent effort conducted under the charge of Elder R. C. Porter. The teachers assisted in every way possible in the carrying forward of the tent effort. This was a good experience, an education in itself; for our teachers should, first of all, be missionaries, and to work in connection with an effort of this kind would naturally be of much help. On my way to the conferences being held on the Pacific Coast, I went to Keene, Tex., and visited our academy there. The principal, Prof. C. B. Hughes, was at home, and I had every opportunity given me to become acquainted with the location and work of the school. A meeting of the school board was held, and several important matters pertaining to the interests of the school were considered. One very encouraging feature regarding the work of this institution is the removal of its indebtedness. It is certainly gratifying to become acquainted with the workings of one of our schools that is not in debt. The same effort which has been put forth to pay debts, may now be put forth to increase the efficiency and working power of the school. We long for the time when this may be true of all our schools of all grades, for then it would seem that the truth which is taught in these schools might have, if possible, greater effect upon the lives of those who are taught. Opening of South Lancaster Academy
By Frederick Griggs
THE twenty-fourth year of South Lancaster Academy began Wednesday morning, September 20. There were present about fifteen more students than last year. There were more than this number in the Home above that of last year, consequently, as far as numbers are concerned, the outlook is good. We have, however, been somewhat hindered in the beginning of our work, owing to the fact that the one whom we had hoped to have for our preceptor and teacher of science, was unable to be with us. Accordingly, Prof. Harmon Lindsay has been secured for this work. Professor Lindsay has had considerable experience in connection with the school work in South Africa. We have also secured the services of Prof. W. A. Wilbur as teacher of stenography. Professor Wilbur has had many years' experience as a teacher of this subject, and brings to the school an experience and ability which, we believe, will be highly valued by our patrons. We had very pleasant chapel exercises at the opening. A goodly number of teachers and students spoke in thankfulness for the privilege of again beginning a year's work, and the importance of the school and its work in the closing of this world's history.22 There seems to be a very helpful spirit on the part of all connected with the school. The classes have been organized, and the work has begun in earnest, so we now look for a very prosperous year. FREDERICK GRIGGS. FIVE persons received baptism at Omaha, Neb., September 25. TWO adults have been added recently to the church at Elk City, O. T. FOUR new members have been recently gained by the Clarksburg, W. Va., church, and six others at that place are keeping the Sabbath, and are expected to unite soon. THE tent company at Lucas, Iowa, has moved to Liberty Center. A report from Lucas states that a number have accepted the truth at that place, and there are hopes for others who are interested. FOUR persons who have recently accepted the message at Falls City, Neb., were baptized at the conclusion of the tent effort there, following which a church of eleven members was organized. BRETHREN W. W. RUBLE and A. C. Gilbert, who have been holding meetings at Herman, Minn., report: “Five precious souls have recently accepted the truth, and several wish to be baptized soon. Others are almost ready to yield.” BRETHREN N. T. SUTTON and Dan E. Huffman report from Leon, Kan., where prejudice has been very strong, that some have taken a more favorable attitude as the result of a discussion with the local pastor on the subjects of the Sabbath and the nature of man. They state that “six have taken their stand for the truth, and several others are on the point of decision,” also that “there are five families which we have reason to hope will take their stand for the truth soon.” — Four hundred people were left homeless at Rhinelander, Wis., by a fire which visited that place October 4. — It is rumored at Peking that China is preparing for a forcible expulsion of the Germans from Shantung Province. — A St. Petersburg dispatch states that bubonic plague threatens the Trans-Baikal district of Russia. The disease has appeared also in Portuguese East Africa. — It is stated that during Secretary Taft's recent visit to Japan the Japanese government made an explicit disavowal of any designs on the Philippine Islands. — The St. Petersburg correspondent of the London Telegraph says the police privately state they have received alarming information from Finland warranting the fear of grave events. — The four beef packers who recently entered a plea of guilty to the indictment presented by the federal grand jury at Chicago, have been sentenced to pay fines of $5,000 each, excepting one who is fined $10,000. — A Chicago telegram states that John Alexander Dowie, head of the “Zion” church in Illinois, has suffered a stroke of paralysis while on a journey to Mexico, and has chosen his successor, whose name, however, is not to be revealed until after Dowie's death. — There appears to be almost an epidemic of terrible murders in this country, and in the worst cases the police have been unable to apprehend the criminals. — An epidemic of typhoid fever prevails in Nanticoke, Pa., 400 cases, with twenty-eight deaths, having been reported in the past six weeks. Protestant church ministers of the place recently united in a prayer service for relief. — A Constantinople dispatch states that the Porte declines to yield to the note of the European powers regarding control of Macedonian finances. It remains to be seen what pressure will be brought to bear on Turkey by the powers. — The loss of life and property from the recent typhoon in the Philippines is found to be much greater than at first reported. In the hemp-growing district the property loss is over $5,000,000. The beach at Tycao Island was found to be strewn with dead bodies. — President Mitchell, of the coal miners' union, says that as the result of his organizing tour through the mining regions, 50,000 men have been added to the union in the last three months. He is quoted as saying that he does not anticipate a coal strike next April. — There are indications that President Castro of Venezuela is getting ready for war. According to a Caracas dispatch, the Venezuelan government has ordered from the Creusot Works, France, thirty batteries of field artillery and twelve batteries of mountain guns of seventy millimeters caliber. — The scandals which have come to light in the investigation of the life insurance companies of New York City by the legislative insurance committee are to be brought by District Attorney Jerome before a special grand jury, and it seems probable that some prosecutions will be the result. — President Roosevelt is going on a trip to the South, and will visit New Orleans, where he will be shown through the yellow fever hospital, which, though it is filled with patients, is pronounced by the physicians to be the only place in New Orleans where it is absolutely impossible to take the disease. — A dark picture of life in Hankow, China, is drawn by the American consul at that place, Mr. G. L. Dobson. He says: “This is the filthiest city on earth. Hundreds of Chinese dropped dead on the streets this summer from sunstroke. Hundreds more died of cholera. One night at midnight the thermometer stood at ninety-five.” Mr. Dobson has resigned his position. — A petition to permit anarchy is the latest development of the spirit of lawlessness that has become so marked in this country. A Houston, Tex., dispatch says: “A petition from a number of citizens, headed by G. W. Knight, of San Marcos, has been presented to Governor Lanham, asking that the State permit mobs to punish negroes guilty of criminal assault.” — A great step in the interest of temperance has been taken by an order from the commissioner of internal revenue at Washington imposing a license tax upon all manufacturers of patent medicines containing alcohol. It is stated that hundreds of samples of such medicines are being analyzed by the government, and that the information thus gathered will be given to the public in a circular. — W. J. Ghent, in Watson's Magazine, makes the following statements: There were killed and wounded at Gettysburg, 32,400 persons; at Chickamauga, 27,100; at Chancellorsville, 22,765; in the three battles 12,857 were killed and 69,408 wounded. By the interstate railroads last year in this country 12,299 were killed, and 137,916 were wounded. To this must be added the numberless butcheries of trolley-cars that are mowing down the people constantly. — The so-called Cuban republic is in a state of very unstable equilibrium at the present time according to recent reports, and the indications are that the fiction of its political independence may soon be terminated by action of the United States, which, although its troops were withdrawn from the island, has exercised a virtual protectorate over it. Gen. Jose Miguel Gomez, candidate of the Liberal party for the presidency, says it is time for the United States to intervene in Cuba to secure honest elections. — The United States has expended $200,000,000 in the Philippine Islands since the battle of Manila Bay, and still the demand continues for a vast expenditure of money in the new colonial possessions. The Army and Navy Journal declares: “Things must be done in the Philippines to convince capitalists that the American occupation of the islands is a permanency, that we mean business, and that money invested there will be fully protected. No modern nation ever acquired a territory approaching the Philippines in value, and so persistently neglected to provide it with needful defenses as we have neglected these islands.” The Texas Institute
By Mrs. Ella E. Hughes
FRIDAY, September 15, the Texas teachers' institute closed. Twelve took part in the closing exercises. Miss Lottie Farrell and Miss Ida Nelson assisted during two weeks of the institute. Professors Hughes and Curtis were with us the last two weeks. Professor French, Miss Ada Phillips, and myself were here all the time. An earnest spirit of work was manifested by all present, and we trust that the enthusiasm shown at the institute will be a blessing to the conference this year through good schools taught by the teachers. The attendance was not what it should have been, considering the expense and the effort that was made by the conference to forward the church-school work. Those who were here testified that they had been blessed. They wished to thank the conference for what had been done for them. If there are any churches still desiring church-schools, I should be glad to hear from them. There are several teachers yet unemployed. Let us not be discouraged in the good way, but follow out the plan laid down by the Lord in the education of our children.—Mrs. Ella E. Hughes, Supt. Texas Church-schools, in Southwestern Union Recorder. NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By H. W. Cottrell
THE annual session of the South Lancaster Academy corporation of 1903, is in recess, but will re-convene according to vote, Nov. 7, 1903, at 10 A. M., at the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass. H. W. COTTRELL, President. THE regular annual session of the South Lancaster Academy corporation is hereby called to convene at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 8, 1905, at 9 A. M., to elect a board of trustees, and to transact such other business as may legally come before the constituency. By order of the Board of Trustees,
H. W. COTTRELL, President. The Madison Sanitarium Nurses’ Training-school is thoroughly organized, and has already graduated one class of nurses who are doing practical work in the field, and another class of ten graduates this fall. The course extends over three years, and every facility for all kinds of nursing is given, together with thorough theoretical instruction. Young men and women of firm character and Christian experience are wanted to take up this work. Those desiring to enter the Madison Sanitarium Training-school may send in their applications to Dr. C. P. Farnsworth, Madison, Wis., at once. Ruiter.—Died at Scio, Ore., Sept. 15, 1905, of typhoid pneumonia, Flossie, infant daughter of V. L. Ruiter, aged 3 months and 1 day. Words of comfort were spoken to a well-filled house, from Jer. 31:15-17, by the writer.
C. J. Cole. Peterson.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 27, 1905, Ewald Peterson, aged 27 years. Brother Peterson was born in Germany, but came to America five years ago. He embraced the Adventist faith in this city about three years ago. He died in the triumphs of the Christian's hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14:14.
L. McCoy. Smith.—Died at Wichita, Kan., Sept. 23, 1905, James T. Smith. The deceased was born in Holmes County, Miss., Dec. 31, 1869. He came to Winfield, Kan., in 1893, where two years later he accepted present truth under the labors of Elder M. H. Gregory and others. Since that time he has been a faithful member of the church in that place. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss. Funeral and interment took place at Winfield. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15:19-23.
Isaac A. Crane. Moody and Haynes.—Sherbourn Lee Moody, of Aberdeen, Wash., son of Brother John F. Moody, was drowned recently in Tanana River, Alaska; and Donald E. Haynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Haynes, is missing, and his many relatives and friends fear that he has also perished. These young men started for Alaska in June last, with bright hopes. Just how this sad accident took place is not as yet fully known. The boys were loved by all who knew them, each having a kind and pleasing disposition; and we trust that during their closing moments the anchor of faith in Christ as their Saviour held firm.
T. H. Watson. White.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. H. Botsford, of Fonda, N. Y., Sept. 18, 1905, Sarah A. White, aged 56 years, widow of the late Lester W. White, of Fultonville, N. Y. She lived only six weeks after the death of her husband, her last sickness, as well as his, beginning with bowel trouble, which was followed in each case with complications. At the time of her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jamaica, Vt., at which place she and her husband accepted the truth under the labors of Elder Orcutt in 1877. She leaves three daughters besides other relatives.
Mrs. J. H. Botsford. Hodge.—Fell asleep in the blessed hope, Miss Clara Hodge, aged 20 years and 3 months. She was born in Utah, was baptized in 1903 at Cambridge, Idaho, where she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church. Soon after uniting with the church, she went to the Spokane Sanitarium, to take the nurses' course. After the burning of that institution she went to Boulder, Colo., to finish her course. She contracted tuberculosis, and returned home March 15, 1905. She now rests in the Cambridge Cemetery, waiting the call of the Life-giver. Her friends and loved ones are comforted with the hope of seeing her when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Cor. 4:17.
Arthur Moon. Truax.—Died at Ogden, Utah, Sept. 17, 1905, of cancer of the stomach, Sister L. W. Truax, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Although she knew the truth for many years, it was not until during her last painful and lingering illness that she seemed fully to cast her soul upon a Saviour's mercy. She leaves a husband, four sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 17:15.
W. A. Alway. Braxton.—Died at Marion, Ind., Sept. 15, 1905, of consumption, Fae Elizabeth Braxton, nee Carson, aged 27 years, 4 months, and 13 days. A few days before her death she gave her heart to the Lord, and obtained much comfort from the twenty-third Psalm. This chapter was chosen by her as the theme of remarks at her funeral. While her beloved companion, father, mother, one brother, and three sisters are left to mourn, they are comforted with the hope that in the near future she will answer the call of Jesus when he comes to awaken those who sleep in the dust. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
J. C. Harris. Harris.—Died at her home near Omer, Mich., of diabetes, Elizabeth Elner Harris, aged 53 years. Sister Harris was converted and accepted the truths of the third angel's message about eight years ago, uniting with the Omer church at the time of its organization five years later. Her Christian life was one of sweet confidence and trust in God, being marked by meekness, patience, and strong fidelity to God and his truth. Truly it can be said of her, “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” She leaves a husband, one son, and an adopted daughter to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort and hope were spoken at the funeral to a very large company of friends and neighbors, from John 11:25, by the writer.
O. Montgomery. McCord.—Died at Creswell, Ore., Sept. 24, 1905, of hemorrhage of the lungs, Johannes McCord, aged 70 years, 8 months, and 25 days. Brother McCord embraced present truth in Ohio under the labors of Elder H. A. St. John, and was faithful until death. He was in usual health on the morning of September 24, but when only a few rods from his home, while on his way to a store near by to obtain an article which would complete his canvassing outfit, he was taken with hemorrhage of the lungs, and in ten minutes life was extinct. He was buried in Creswell Cemetery beside his wife, there to await the call of the Life-giver. He leaves two sons and seven grandchildren besides many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 17:15.
H. W. Babcock. Burleigh.—Died in Chicago, Ill., Sept. 13, 1905, of consumption, Edwin S. Burleigh. Brother Burleigh accepted the Saviour fifteen or twenty years ago in Nebraska, and spent several years in missionary work. About three years ago he went to Colorado for his health, having been compelled for the same reason to leave the American Medical Missionary College in Chicago a short time before graduation. The family of a gentleman whom Brother Burleigh nursed several years ago during his last illness, esteemed it a pleasure to care for Brother Burleigh during his last illness. One of these Christian friends says of him, “He was very sweet and patient during his sickness, and his presence has been a benediction in the home.” Dr. David Paulson conducted the funeral service, preaching from Rev. 14:13, after which he was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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[SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them.—ED.] The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:— D. D. Ames, Avoca, Ark., REVIEW, Signs, and tracts. Susan S. Ward, Claremore, I. T., periodicals and tracts. Miss Ruth Wightman, Hemlock, N. Y., denominational literature, especially Signs. Mrs. J. J. Strode, Enid, O. T., Signs, Life Boat, Watchman, Instructor, Good Health, and tracts. T. C. Chambers, Bennings, D. C., Signs and other publications, for distribution at Washington Navy Yard. Belle Waterman-Findlay, Box 481, Ashland, Ore., Good Health, Life and Health, Life Boat, Instructor, and literature on temperance and purity. The second biennial session of the Atlantic Union Conference is herein called to be held Nov. 1-9, 1905, at South Lancaster, Mass. All members of the Atlantic Union Conference Executive Committee are delegates ex officio, and local conferences are entitled to one delegate for conference organization, and an additional one for each two hundred and fifty of conference membership. The president of the General Conference will be present, besides other General Conference help. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M. In behalf of the committee,
H. W. COTTRELL, President. FIRST-CLASS fruit and ornamental stock at reasonable prices. Best early bearing varieties a specialty. Surplus of apple-trees, grapevines, and ornamentals. Catalogue for 1905 sent on application. Agents wanted. Address Emmanuel Missionary College Nurseries, Berrien Springs, Mich.