CAUTION by Editor

Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 20, 1880

CAUTION.

By Editor

WE some time since received a line from Bro. A. T. Jones, of Oregon, to be published in the SIGNS, warning the brethren in California against one W. E. Pearson, who goes round among our people professing to be a Seventh-day Adventist, but who does great injury to the cause wherever he goes. We refused to publish it because no particulars were stated. In answer to our refusal Bro. Jones has sent us a statement of facts, and references to reliable brethren, some of whom we know, which fully justify his caution. We do not wish to publish such unpleasant facts, and shall not unless compelled by duty, but feel it our duty now to state this much, that our brethren in California may not be imposed upon, as the individual intends to come to this State.

And we wish to say here, to all our brethren: If any one comes along professing to be a Seventh-day Adventist, ask to see his church recommendation. Our churches furnish letters to all their members who wish to travel, and if they neglect to obtain them they cannot complain if they are not heartily received as full members. Our people have so often been imposed upon by unworthy persons that it is the duty of all to observe order, and save the cause and the brethren from reproach and trouble.