Earlier text: The Swedes, and the Gospel Among ThemA CHURCH of nineteen members has just been organized at Shattuck, Okla. ELDER CLARENCE SANTEE reports the baptism of six at Lone Star, Tex. OCTOBER 14 eight persons were baptized at Pleasantville, N. J., and will join the Atlantic City church. THERE is now a company of ten Sabbath-keepers at Willow Lake, S. D., who are rejoicing in the message. THE East Michigan Conference is planning to hold general meetings in from six to ten different places during the winter. SEVERAL have decided to join the commandment-keeping people at Rollins, Mont., after earnest efforts in tent and cottage meetings. ELDER SEENEY, who is laboring for the colored people of Baltimore, reports the baptism of six persons, with others soon to be baptized. SEVEN persons were baptized and united with the church at South Lancaster, Mass., on October 20, six of whom were academy students. THE series of tent-meetings conducted by Brother Rees at Kokomo, Ind., led a number to take their stand for the truth and unite with the church there. ON October 6 eight persons were baptized at Flagstaff, Ariz., and joined the church at that place. It is expected that about as many more will soon follow their Lord in this sacred rite. THE church in Denver, Colo., is planning for systematic house-to-house work with tracts and invitations. They are putting a copy of the tract “How Esther Read Her Bible” in every house in Denver. BROTHER J. G. HANHARDT, who had charge of the tent effort for the Germans at Jersey City, N. J., reports that four have taken their stand for the truth there, instead of two as reported in the REVIEW of October 25. As a result of the tent-meetings at Webb City, Mo., nine persons have signed the covenant. Others are keeping the Sabbath. Brother Scoles states that among these who have accepted the truth are a Holiness preacher and his wife. Ten persons were baptized at the close of the camp-meeting at this place. A LETTER from Brother Anderson, of Amoy, China, states that September 22 had been set as the date upon which they were to organize the first church in Fu-kien Province. Five were recently baptized, and ten others are now keeping the Sabbath as the result of reading one tract upon the Sabbath question. He states that the Spirit of the Lord is working upon the hearts of the people, and men are throwing away their tobacco and pipes rather than lose the blessing of heaven that comes by obedience. West Africa
By D. C. Babcock
FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE.— One of our boys who has been with us ever since we began work on the mission building, was called home about two months ago, on account of the death of his brother. He lives about one hundred miles back from Freetown, and we feared he would not return. He was learning to read, and we hoped to see him develop into a worker for the Lord among his people, the Mendies. He is the one I spoke of in a letter some time ago, the son of a late king. He is very bright, and when he went home, he said that he would take his book, and read for his mother. We gave him “Gospel Primer.” Last Monday whom should we see but Famboy returning, and his older brother with him! We soon found that he had studied his book since he left us, and had made some advancement. He was very happy to get back. His brother is as bright as he is. Several other Mendi boys are anxious to come to our school, so they can learn to read. They take their lessons at night, as they work during the day to meet their expenses. Mrs. Babcock has a little school started by the request of an Austrian, who has been in the colony for more than fourteen years. They are Catholics; but he says that he would rather have his children under our instruction than to send them to the Catholic school. By January 1 we hope to open a good school at the mission home. If we get the control of these Mendi boys, it will cost us something. In some way we must provide enough work for them to pay their way. We are now building a fence around the mission property, and the boys that work for us work at twelve shillings a month—about $2.88—and board themselves. Just as soon as we get the property enclosed, and all fitted up, I will try two or three of them in cultivating the soil, and at the same time teach them to read, and instruct them in the message we have for the world. I find we must bear long with their defects, and be very patient with them. Sometimes it is very trying. Lying and stealing is their nature. So far, we have gotten back everything they have stolen from us. Some days ago they took a steel crowbar, worth about five shillings. They said it was lost. I told them that it was not lost, and that they must not come back to work in the afternoon until they got it. In a little while the crowbar was at hand. These things look very discouraging. But when I think of the great light we have had, and compare it with what these poor heathen have received, and of our own sinful lives, I am ashamed. A canvasser can do well in this field. For more than one thousand miles up and down this coast, there are excellent places for a good one. We are planning for a strong effort to be made for the public, as soon as we get a tent. A Call For a Sunday Observance Amendment
By W. A. Colcord
For many years the National Reformers have been laboring to secure a “religious amendment” to the Constitution of the United States, in order that all “Christian customs, laws, and usages” may be placed upon “an undeniable legal basis in the fundamental law of the land.” We have known all along, of course, that one of the chief reasons for desiring such an amendment has been to secure a legal or constitutional basis for Sunday legislation. But the advocates of such legislation in California are now calling for a straight “Sunday observance amendment,” it seems, to the State constitution of that State. From a letter just received from Elder Isaac Morrison, written from Sacramento, Cal., we quote the following:— “In the California legislature this winter there is to be introduced a Sunday observance amendment to the State constitution. One of the leading workers in that cause, Rev. G. E. Swan, in an Episcopal convention here October 4, said: ‘There is no question of so much importance as this. We may have a Sunday law in time, but the first thing is a constitutional amendment. If we should pass a Sunday law, it might be declared unconstitutional.’ “The Sunday law was made a political issue in California in the campaign of 1882; and the Sunday law that the State then had was soon after repealed. The Democratic convention in San Jose in 1882 put a plank in its platform to repeal the Sunday law; and the Republican convention in Sacramento put a plank in its platform sustaining the Sunday law. The Republican party had usually carried the State by a large majority; but that year the Democratic party carried the State by a large majority, and the Sunday law was repealed. Since then the legislators have been afraid to have anything to do with the Sunday law. “Some months ago the Methodist presiding elder of this district, Dr. McReary, who began the agitation of the proposed Sunday observance amendment to the State constitution, in reading a paper before the Pastors’ Union, of Sacramento, remarked that they could not hope to get a Sunday law passed by the present legislators, but that they would likely be willing to let the responsibility fall on the people, in allowing them to vote on the proposed Sunday amendment to the constitution. “I heard the proposed amendment read by Rev. G. E. Swan before an Episcopal convention here, October 4, and before the Pastors’ Union, October 8. It makes no reference to religion except in the exemption clause in behalf of Seventh-day observers. Said Rev. Swan:— “‘We shall never be able to get it religiously. If we are going to get a day of rest, it will be simply as a day of rest.’ ‘Now this movement on the face of it is not a religious movement. So if we can not get a day on religious grounds, let us get a day of rest on grounds that are not religious.’ ‘This constitutional amendment must be devoid of everything religious.’ ‘It is impossible for the State to legislate on this subject on any other basis.’ “Yet in his remarks he also said: ‘I believe that you believe that back of empty pews is this lack of a day of rest.’ ‘You have got to get into this thing if you are going to save souls, if you are going to save the church, if you are going to save the State.’ ‘It is at the bottom to a large extent of our empty pews. It is no wonder that on Sunday our churches are empty.’ ‘It is not simply a matter of the preservation of our churches, but of our civilization.’ ‘The northern part of the State is going back to heathenism, and this is the only thing to save it.’ “And again he said: ‘The first difficulty is the Jews and the Seventh-day Adventists. The very first thing you are going to do is to come up against that.’ “And referring to the exemption clause in favor of seventh-day observers, he said: ‘I disbelieve in any such concession to the Jews or Seventh-day Adventists.’ “At the Pastors’ Union last Monday, after the reading of the proposed amendment to the constitution, and remarks by Rev. Mr. Swan, the pastors’ union voted that they were not in favor of the exemption clause in behalf of seventh-day observers. Speaking of the exemption clause, Mr. Swan remarked: ‘It imparts into this thing a religious flavor, and brings in the matter of religion.’ “The proposed amendment has in it provisions that empower every county to enforce Sunday regulation that it may choose to adopt. Grove L. Johnson, an eminent lawyer of Sacramento, is to bring the matter before the legislature. The Sunday law is being agitated in other parts of the State also.” This is another evidence of the tide that is rising all over the world for enforced Sunday rest. The Annual Convention of the New York State Sabbath Association
By K. C. Russell
The New York State Branch of the American Sabbath Observance Association held a convention in Elmira, N. Y., October 28-31. The attendance was large in the main, and the speakers were enthusiastic and zealous in their so-called reform movement. At the first mass-meeting on Sunday evening, October 28, Rev. J. Milton Thompson, D. D., of Troy, spoke. In his address he extolled the law of God and emphasized its perpetuity. He quoted Gen. 2: 2, 3, as a basis of his talk, and there followed in his remarks such a commingling of truth with error that the ordinary hearer would be confused by the arguments presented. In proving the first day of the week to be the Sabbath, he assumed that the seventh day upon which the Lord rested in the beginning was Adam’s first day; therefore, the first day, Sunday, is now really the original seventh-day Sabbath. It seems incredible that such arguments in behalf of Sunday observance would have any weight on the minds of intelligent and thoughtful people. The language of the New Testament states the distinction between the seventh and first days of the22 week, for we read in Luke 23: 56 concerning the holy women after the crucifixion of Christ: “And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the Sabbath day according to the commandment;” and all know that the fourth commandment of the decalogue is the day on which God rested in the beginning, thus we see that the very day of the week upon which God rested was called the seventh day in the days of Christ, and in Luke 24: 1 the first day of the week is spoken of in contrast with the seventh. After producing these arguments in proof of the Sunday sabbath, he then proceeded to show the necessity for a law to enforce its observance, and concluded his remarks by saying, “Remember to keep holy the choice heritage of the sabbath (Sunday), the couch of toil, the truce of care, the sunshine of the home, poverty’s birthright, the golden chain let down from heaven to link men with angels and with God.” At the second mass-meeting, Monday evening, October 29, Rev. Frederick J. Stanley, D. D., general secretary of the American Sabbath Union and secretary of the New York State Sabbath Association, spoke on “New Japan.” He told of many interesting things concerning his visit in Japan, but the burden of his talk was to impress his audience with the great moral influence which has been and is being exerted by this country upon other nations. One significant remark which he made to show our nation’s position was: “America is to be the arbiter and destiny of nations.” He recited how this country through Secretary Hay, the great diplomat, brought peace in the time of the Boxer outrages in China; how this nation did not insist on indemnity from China except in cases where houses of our citizens were burned, and said that our example had an influence on other nations, and that they, too, did not demand indemnities; how China and Japan looked in vain for help and justice under other flags, but under the stars and stripes had found satisfaction. He spoke of the peace arbitration at Portsmouth, N. H., through the good offices of President Roosevelt in bringing peace between Russia and Japan. After emphasizing again and again the wide-spread and universal influence of our country upon other nations, he did not fail to make the application of his argument by showing the influence that our Sabbath laws were producing upon other nations. The large map of the United States, designed by Dr. Wiley, showed the States which have no Sabbath law in black, the States in white that have the most rigid laws, and those in gray or dark that have less rigid laws. This reminds us of the text of Scripture which speaks of some who “put darkness for light, and light for darkness.” This map occupied a very conspicuous place in their meetings. Dr. Stanley also spoke at the mass-meeting on Tuesday evening. His subject was, “A White Flag with a Blue Cross.” He read as a basis of his theme Isa. 58: 13, 14; Rev. 1:10; and Eze. 20:20, but dwelt more upon the latter text, “My Sabbaths shall be a sign.” He told how the United States naval vessels each have a white flag with a blue cross, which is run up on the masts above all other flags every Sunday. In carrying out his illustration he compared the disregard of Sabbath laws to the grievous offense of pulling down the stars and stripes, which would be regarded as an act of treason. It is not difficult to see the logical conclusion of these arguments. To be a traitor to God’s government by refusing to keep the sabbath (Sunday) would be a much more grievous offense than to be a traitor to one’s country. Dr. Stanley referred to the work of the Religious Liberty Bureaus with great vehemence, speaking of them as “your little societies that are crying out against uniting church and state.” He said, “We do not want to unite church and state, but religion and the state.” In speaking of these societies, he showed the contempt he had for those who differed with him. It certainly has been demonstrated thus far in this convention that it will be a serious thing for the minority to oppose the work of these reformers if they should obtain control of the lawmaking powers. May heaven help every loyal citizen to awaken to the demands of the hour. The St. Helena Sanitarium offers to our consecrated, able-bodied young men and women the privileges of its training-school in the preparation of medical missionaries for the proclamation of the third angel's message. The advantages of the sanitarium compare favorably with any on the Pacific Coast. Among them are the following: Our climatic conditions and surroundings the entire year, thus affording an excellent opportunity for the practical demonstration of the theories of medical missionary work set forth by the faculty, which is ably headed by Dr. H. F. Rand. We would like to correspond with at least fifty consecrated young men and women to begin with the October class. The applicant should have a settled purpose in life to serve God. He should be sound of health, and not less than nineteen years old. He should have finished at least eight grades of studies in the common schools, and have the recommendation of the elders of the church, ministers of the conference, or other recognized brethren of good standing. To all who have not a settled purpose as to the work they intend to follow in connection with the cause of God, we extend a cordial invitation to the above call. Be free to ask for our calendar and other information you may desire. [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:— Mrs. Mollie Miller, Gastonia, N. C., Instructor and Little Friend.23 E. J. Harvey, 114 South Jackson St., Montgomery, Ala., REVIEW, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend. W. C. Moffett, 248 Grant St., Troy, Ohio, REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Bible Training School, Life and Health. D. C. Bartshe, R. F. D. 1, Box 529, Long Beach, Cal., Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts, etc. R. A. Lovell, 510 Walnut St., Knoxville, Tenn., Signs, Life and Health, Watchman, Little Friend, Life Boat. Mrs. A. E. Gibson, 1512 North Ninth Ave., Columbus, Miss., Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Liberty, Life and Health, Little Friend. The End of the World in This Generation
THIS is the title of a special issue of the Watchman which will be ready to mail about the middle of November. Its mission will be to show the strikingly unusual and momentous character of the period of time covered by the present generation, as indicated by recent movements in the religious world, and by the awful disasters which are becoming so frequent on every hand. These events, foretold by prophecy, show that the generation of people now living will witness the end of the world. Events of political, social, and religious natures are so shaping the courses of nations and the universal trend of thought that the prophecies relating to the last days are being rapidly fulfilled. These are the most solemn times in which men ever lived; yet frivolity, intemperance, covetousness, and the long and horrible list of human sins are flourishing as never before, being shamelessly practised in the face of God's call to repentance. Shall not those to whom has been committed the message of warning be unceasingly active in their efforts to save their fellow men from the impending doom? In 1904 a man bought a copy of the Special Signs number of the Watchman; he read this paper through three times the same day. As a result of the Watchman agent's effort in placing the special in that man's hands, the man, his wife, his mother, and two sisters are rejoicing in the truth, and three others are regularly attending Sabbath-school. Do you want a part in a like blessed work? Then order a quantity of the coming Watchman special, and go out among your friends and neighbors, on the streets in your city and in other towns, and in every way, at every opportunity, place this paper in the hands of those who, intentionally or otherwise, are violating the law of God and going carelessly on to eternal ruin. The cover page of this number will have an appropriate two-color illustration of Christ on the Mount of Olives, saying, “Verily I say unto you, this generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled.” Two panels will also appear on this page, showing the fulfilment of Christ's words. The paper will be well illustrated, and will be printed in three colors. Its twenty pages will be very attractive, so that interest will be quickly aroused in the good articles published. Besides the editors, Mrs. E. G. White, K. C. Russell, J. S. Washburn, Geo. B. Thompson, C. P. Bollman, and Dr. Frank Washburn have contributed articles to this special. The following is a partial list of the subjects considered: Christ's Return at Hand; Last Day Delusions; Signs of the End; This Gospel of the Kingdom; God's Warning; The Coming Conflict; The Increase of Lawlessness; The Increase of Intemperance; The Sabbath and the Lord's Day; Without Hope and Without God in the World; The Coming Crisis; Having the Promise of the Life Which Now Is, and of the Life Which Is to Come. This special Watchman will be ready to mail about November 19, but will bear date as the regular issue for Christmas day, and will be appropriate for distribution for many months. Order at once; go out with the papers as they come fresh from the press, and asking God to be your helper, you will be surprised to see how easily you can sell three hundred, five hundred, or one thousand or more papers. Think of the good accomplished by such a work! MISSIONARY CAMPAIGN PRICES
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WANTED.— To correspond with a church-school teacher; one of experience, whose life is consecrated to church-school work. Reference required. Address Daniel Starrett, Genesee, Idaho. WANTED.— Two single people, or married couple without children, to work on farm not less than one year; must both be first-class help and Sabbath-keepers. Address W. F. Jenkins, R. F. D. 1, Arcadia, Neb. FOR SALE.— Ripe olives, 60 cents for 1 gal. can; qts. also; 1 doz. to box. Pure extracted mountain honey, 6½ to 7½ cents a lb. White cooking oil, corn oil, olive-oil; English walnuts. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal. FOR SALE.— Improved grain land (160 acres) in fine position for stock; close to G. T. P. and C. P. R.; buildings and well close to wood; with or without stock and implements. Great bargain. Apply to Alva A. Stewart, Miniota, Manitoba. WANTED.— An intelligent, energetic Seventh-day Adventist who is a first-class baker, to manage new plant. Church of three hundred members in city. Address Secretary West Indian Health Food Co. Ltd., 32 Text Lane, Kingston, Jamaica, W. I. FOR SALE.— Ranch, 320 acres, or to be worked on shares for Seventh-day Adventist family. About 70 acres under cultivation. Pleasant community. Could give employment to hand part of year, also to young lady teacher. Address A. M. Davis, Jolon, Cal. SINGLE-COMB BUFF ORPINGTONS.— We breed nothing else; for we believe them to be the best. Hens, pullets, and cockerels, $2 each. Trio, $5. Eggs in season, $1.50 per fifteen. Satisfaction guaranteed. Union College Poultry Yards, College View, Neb. FOR SALE.— Cereola, fresh made, in barrels, direct from Battle Creek, 6 cents a pound. Send cash with order. Barrels of 175 and 250 pounds. Do not wait. Help yourself and help others in this deal. Write for prices of B. gluten flour, cooking oils, malt honey, canned corn, figs, apples, maple sirup, etc., to New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y. FOR SALE.— Small country sanitarium within 8 miles of the famous Gunnison Tunnel in the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley, Colorado; 27 rooms, heated and lighted; waterworks; 22 acres land; 6 acres of orchard; water rights; cows, horses, vehicles; more patronage than present capacity can accommodate. Valuation, $15,000. Write for terms to Riverside Sanitarium, Montrose, Colo. WANTED.— If you are a brother or sister out of employment, I want to help you to an independent business,—honest, honorable, safe, and sure. Sabbath-keepers sometimes find difficulty in working for the world, but you can earn $1 to $4 a day weaving carpets and rugs. I have been manufacturing looms for over quarter of a century, and will help you to get started. Address, for catalogue and full information, W. H. Kynett, 14 Clyde St., Battle Creek, Mich. PARTNER WANTED.— Seventh-day Adventist with $6,000 cash to take half interest in manufacturing plant on its merits. Party must be competent to take charge of sales department and travel about eight or nine months a year. Staple articles, good profits. Must considerably increase manufacturing capacity at once, as have more orders than can fill. Business been running since 1898. Employ thirty hands steadily. Give church and bank references. J. W. Barnhurst, Buchanan, Mich. DAY.—Died Sept. 21, 1906, Louella Day, aged 4 months and 9 days. The writer spoke words of comfort from the life of Christ to a full house, after which the little one was laid to rest in the Omer (Mich.) Cemetery. THEO. G. LEWIS. CLARK.—Died at the home of his son-in-law, Elder W. R. Matthews, in Wetzell, Mich., Sept. 30, 1906, William Clark, aged 87 years, 10 months, and 28 days. On the funeral occasion the writer spoke of the two resurrections, and the blessedness of those who have part in the first resurrection. The remains were laid to rest in the Mancelona burying-ground. THEO. G. LEWIS. McKEE.—Died at Elgin, Ill., July 22, 1906, of cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Mattie E. McKee, aged 63 years. Sister McKee identified herself with the church at Battle Creek, Mich., some thirty years ago. She was active and faithful in proclaiming the third angel's message wherever she had opportunity, and is now asleep in Jesus, awaiting the first resurrection. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by Elder E. W. Shepard, of the Advent Christian Church. M. A. PETERSON. GREEN.—Died suddenly at her late home in South Wales, N. Y., March 19, 1906, Sister Nellie Green. She had been employed at the Havens Home in East Aurora for several years, and was highly respected by all who knew her. Sister Green was born in Berne, Switzerland, Dec. 18, 1846, and came to this country when a child. She accepted present truth under the efforts of Elders Warren and Bristol several years ago, after a faithful study of her Bible, but never united with any church. E. M. CORNWALL. ROBINSON.—Died at Kanawha Station, W. Va., Oct. 10, 1906, Brother Emory Robinson, aged 54 years and 6 months. He was sick but a few days, and his death was a severe shock to his family and friends. Brother Robinson was one of the first to embrace the Sabbath and kindred truths in this part of the State, a number of years ago, under the labors of Elder Chaffee. He leaves a wife, one son, three daughters, and many relatives and friends to mourn, but with the blessed hope of meeting him again. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Sam. 20: 3, 18. B. F. PURDHAM. EDWARDS.—Died at Cadosia, N. Y., April 19, 1906, Mrs. Nancy Quick Edwards, wife of Benajah Edwards, aged 62 years, 6 months, and 19 days. Her death was caused by sciatica, but she had been an invalid for a number of years, suffering with liver difficulty. Sister Edwards became an Adventist three years ago. She was a sincere Christian, and it was with a bright hope of immortality that she fell asleep. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters, who greatly mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, the theme of the discourse being the resurrection, its certainty, its necessity, and its glory. A large number of neighbors and friends were in attendance. The interment was at Hancock, N. Y. L. T. NICOLA. ROBIE.—Died at his home at Kensington, N. H., Sept. 23, 1906, N. L. Robie, aged 73 years. Brother Robie had been a faithful Christian since his conversion in the Methodist Church at the age of eighteen, and when in 1854 light came upon the nearness of Christ's coming, he accepted it. About twenty-five years later he saw the clearer light from the heavenly sanctuary, and began to walk in all God's commandments. He was a true pillar in the church, always studying the strictest economy that he might help and support the cause which he loved. He was a stalwart man of God, esteemed in his community, and loved by his brethren and family. His wife, two sons, and one daughter are comforted by the blessed hope of a united family in the heavenly kingdom. The funeral sermon, from Job 19: 25-27, was preached by the writer, assisted by the Congregationalist pastor. LEE S. WHEELER. EDWARDS.—Died at the home of her son, W. H. Edwards, at Indianapolis, Ind., Dorcas Pray Edwards, aged 85 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Sister Edwards was born in Shapleigh, Maine. At the age of eighteen she was converted and joined the Baptist Church. In 1850 she was married to Wm. H. Edwards, of Danvers, Mass., and about that time she joined the Second Congregational church of that place, of which she was a member until 1877, when Elders D. M. Canright and C. W. Stone, assisted by F. L. Meade and Drusilla Lamson, conducted a series of meetings in Danvers. There was a great interest awakened by the presentation of the truths of the third angel's message, and Brother and Sister Edwards were among the first to take a stand for the truth. For years her home was open to all our ministers and others, and they were more than welcome, as she was a woman of unusual hospitality. She would share the last of everything with any one in need. Sister Edwards was very active in mind and body. Although quite deaf, she kept abreast of the times by her perusal of the church publications and daily papers. It was refreshing to call upon her and converse upon the fast fulfilment of prophecy. One morning a short time before her death, she was feeling somewhat depressed, but with her thoughts lifted heavenward she composed the following prayer:— “Dear Lord, I come before thee now;
Humbly at thy feet I bow,
Asking thee for grace divine,
To subdue this heart of mine.
“I am weak, but thou art strong,
And for thee my soul doth long;
Give me of thy strength supreme,
Sanctify and make me clean.”
These stanzas show the trend of her mind, and something of her deep Christian experience. She leaves two sons, one brother, three sisters, and other relatives to mourn their loss. The service at Indianapolis was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Moon; text, Rev. 14: 13. Truly she rests from her labors, but her works still live. She was laid beside her husband at Beverly, Mass., the services at the grave being conducted by Elder H. E. Robinson, chaplain of the Melrose (Mass.) Sanitarium. W. J. STONE. Renew Your Review Subscription
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A FULL statement of the plans for a special number of The Watchman will be found on the twenty-second page. We hope it will have a large circulation. J. G. Smalley Returns to Central America
AFTER a short furlough, Brother J. G. Smalley, of Michigan, returns to Central America to resume his school work. He planned to sail for Honduras from one of our southern ports in the latter part of October. Publishers’ Convention Report
THE report of the publishers' convention is now ready for distribution. Orders already received will be filled at once, and other orders are solicited. The price is ten cents a copy, and it may be obtained through the usual channels. F. F. Byington Moves to College View
BROTHER F. F. BYINGTON, of Oakland, who for a number of years was connected with the Pacific Press Publishing Company as estimator and solicitor, has moved his family to College View, Neb., where he has accepted a position with the International Publishing Association. Money-Orders Payable at Washington
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WILL all who remit for any of our periodicals or books by post-office money-order please note that the order should be made payable at Washington, D. C., not Takoma Park Station? We are receiving orders made payable at a great variety of places. These make trouble, delay, and confusion. Make your money-orders payable at Washington, D. C., only. Russell on the American Sabbath Union
ON Wednesday evening of last week Elder K. C. Russell, the chairman of the Religious Liberty Bureau, spoke at Elmira, N. Y., on “The American Sabbath Union Versus Civil and Religious Liberty.” The purpose of this address was to make clear to the people the inevitable outcome of the triumph of the principles of the American Sabbath Union, then holding its annual meeting in the same city. A partial report of this annual gathering will be found on the twenty-first page. Elder Russell went from Elmira to Grand Rapids, Mich., to take part in a Sunday campaign there. Young Men Sail for China Mission
We learn that two young men of Ohio, O. J. Gibson and Esta Miller, the latter a brother of Dr. H. W. Miller, of Honan, sailed from Seattle for China in October. They went out under the support of personal friends to join Dr. Miller at the Honan Mission printing station. Brother J. S. James Released
IN response to India's call, the Northern Union Conference released Brother J. S. James, in charge of their book work, and Brother James and his family were booked to sail November 7, from New York. They hope to join Elder J. L. Shaw's party in London, sailing for Bombay November 23. Advertising Payment Requirements
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WILL our readers who wish to insert advertising in the “Business Notices” column please remember to send cash with their order each time? We do not open accounts for advertising. Note also the other conditions mentioned on page 23, and thus save delay and possible disappointment. NEXT Sabbath is the day on which it has been recommended that a missionary convention should be held in each church in this country. Suggestions and readings for a profitable program have already been furnished to church officers. Let the occasion be full of an inspiring missionary spirit, the beginning of an earnest fall and winter campaign. Earthquakes Opening Doors to the Message
EARTHQUAKES seem to shake open the doors which have hitherto been closed against this message. The California earthquake made many people willing to listen to the true explanation of the meaning of the terrible disasters which are coming upon the earth, and now Brother F. H. Westphal, in his report printed elsewhere in this issue, tells of similar experiences in connection with the earthquake in Chile. Elder Thompson to Visit India
By action of the recent General Conference Council, Elder George B. Thompson, chairman of the Sabbath-School Department, was appointed as representative of the committee to attend the general meeting in India in January, and to visit various centers of the work in the East. He was booked to sail from New York, November 7. Our readers will surely pray that Elder Thompson's labors may be a blessing and an encouragement to the Eastern field, which has long been calling for such a visit. Special Thanksgiving Number of The Signs of the Times
By Editor
Just as we were going to press with this issue of the REVIEW, we received a telegram from the Pacific Press requesting us to announce a special Thanksgiving number of The Signs of the Times, and stating that the size and price would be the same as the regular issues. Further particulars will be given next week, but in the meantime our readers may be planning to order a supply of this special issue. Jensen Mission to Abyssinia
ELDER C. C. JENSEN and his wife spent a few days in Washington last week. After four years of evangelistic service in London, they are returning for a short time to Iowa, preparatory to setting out for Abyssinia. Only Scandinavian missionaries have thus far succeeded in entering Abyssinia. This fact led our Scandinavian Union to start a fund to open a mission there, and to invite each of these workers to go.