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Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 15.

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Financial Report of the Mission Board, Dec. 31, 1902

By H. M. Mitchell

DR.

Amount
Echo Publishing Company..$ 19,401 57
Bills receivable 4,200 00
Australasian Union Conf.... 839 11
Office fixtures ........... 899 47
Library Fund ............. 69 96
South African Conference.. 97 97
Union Map Fund ............ 37 23
General Conference 2,793 84
Review and Herald (bank). 3,141 80
D. T. Jones Transfer...... 534 15
Mission and tract soc. accts.. 100,657 43
Petty accounts ........... 1,149 09
Cash in hand ............. 1,936 98
Total $135,758 60

CR.

Amount
P. P. Pub. Co., Oakland....$ 688 28
Gen. Conf. Assn. .......... 1,971 78
Mission Board Fund ........ 45,413 78
Int. Tract Soc., London.... 998 19
Ship Fund ................. 6,001 47
Institute Sanitaire, Basel.. 154 96
S. S. Dept., Gen. Conf..... 139 16
Scandinavian Relief Fund... 1,366 87
Skodsborg Sanitarium....... 37 08
Friedensau School (Ger.).. 503 89
Nyhyttan School (Sweden).. 3,258 71
Australian Fund ........... 67 57
London Medical Treatment Rooms Fund 181 72
Petty accounts ............ 649 09
Mission accounts .......... 16,745 11
Depositors ................ 1,392 29
Balance ................... 56,188 65
Total $135,758 60

RESOURCES

Amount
Echo Publishing Company ..$ 19,401 57
Bills receivable .......... 4,200 00
Australasian Union Conf.... 839 11
South African Conference... 97 97
Map Fund .................. 37 23
General Conference ........ 2,793 84
Review and Herald (bank)... 3,141 80
Accounts receivable ....... 3,952 69
Cash in hand .............. 1,936 98
Total $36,401 19

LIABILITIES

Amount
P. P. Pub. Co., Oakland....$ 688 28
General Conference Assn.... 1,971 78
Institute Sanitaire, Basel.... 154 96
Int. Tract Society, London.... 998 19
Scandinavian Relief Fund.... 1,366 87
Skodsborg Sanitarium ...... 37 08
Friedensau School (Germany) 503 89
Nyhyttan School (Sweden).. 3,258 71
Australian Fund ........... 67 57
London Medical Treatment Rooms Fund 181 72
Accounts payable .......... 1,979 50
Balance ................... 25,192 64
Total $36,401 19

RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS OF MISSION BOARD FOR TWO YEARS

1901

Amount
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1901..$ 15,594 48
Received in donations ...... 127,337 11
$142,931 59
Paid to missions for operating $110,450 01
Paid on Christiania Publishing House debt 26,444 43
Cash on hand and in bank, December 31 6,037 15
$142,931 59

1902

Amount
Cash on hand Jan. 1, 1902..$ 6,037 15
Received in donations...... 144,763 64
$150,800 79
Paid to missions for operating $121,465 37
Paid on Christiania Publishing House debt 24,256 64
Cash on hand and in bank, December 31 5,078 78
$150,800 79
H. M. MITCHELL, Treasurer.

RECEIPTS

By W. H. Edwards

Report of Treasurer of General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists for Two Years, Ending Dec. 31, 1902

RECEIPTS

Cash on hand, Jan. 1, 1901...$ 32 93
Tithes and donations received during 1901 ............ 52,494 59
Tithes and donations received during 1902 ............ 24,211 62
Received on deposit during 1901 and 1902 ............ 11,020 00
Received on Int. Tract Soc. Fund during 1901-1902.... 2,144 24
Received on I. R. L. A. Fund during 1901-1902 ........ 887 09
Received on S. S. Dept. Gen. Conference ............ 1,993 17
Received on Advocate, 1902 .... 2,247 62
Received on Mission Board... 2,793 84
Overdraft on G. C. A., Dec. 31, 1902 ................ 21,123 46
$118,948 56

EXPENDITURES

Overdraft on G. C. A., Jan. 1, 1901 ........ $11,188 76
Overdraft on R. and H., Jan. 1, 1901 ................ 2,289 52
Due Int. Tract Soc. Fund, Jan. 1, 1901 .............. 458 37
Due depositors, Jan. 1, 1901 ........................ 3,600 00
Paid laborers and expense, 1901 .................... 58,295 08
Paid laborers and expense, 1902 .................... 24,653 15
Paid depositors, 1901-1902... 6,280 00
Paid I. M. M. and Benev. Ass’n, 1901 ............... 1,632 62
Paid Int. Tract Soc. Fund, 1901-1902 ............... 562 44
Paid I. R. L. A. Fund, 1902... 44 39
Paid S. S. Dept. G. C., 1902.. 693 06
Paid on Advocate, 1902.... 2,239 10
On deposit R. and H., Jan. 1, 1903 .................. 6,508 03
On deposit Pacific Press, Oakland, Jan. 1, 1903...... 494 00
Cash on hand, Dec. 31, 1902.. 10 04
$118,948 56
Due Int. Tract Soc. Fund, Jan. 1, 1903 ........ $ 2,040 17
Due I. R. L. A. Fund, Jan. 1, 1903 .................. 843 70
Due S. S. Dept. G. C., Jan. 1, 1903 ............... 1,300 11
Due Mis. Board, Jan. 1, 1903 ........................ 2,793 84
Due depositors, Jan. 1, 1903.. 8,340 00
Due G. C. A. on overdraft.... 21,123 46
Due laborers, Jan. 1, 1903.... 4,569 98
Total ................$41,011 26
Cash on hand ............$ 10 04
R. and H. ................ 6,508 03
P. P. P. Co................ 494 00
Total ................$ 7,012 07
Deficit .................. 33,999 19
Total ................$41,011 26
Deficit, 1900 ............ $41,589 11
Deficit, 1902 ............ 33,999 19
Gain 2 years ..........$7,589 92
This is to certify that I have checked the books of the treasurer of the General Conference for the year ending Dec. 31, 1902, by receipt stubs, check stubs, deposit book, and president’s orders, and find them correctly kept, and the ledger in balance, as shown by the trial balance for Jan. 1, 1903. The cash on handagrees with the cash book, and the deposit in the bank checks with the ledger account.
W. H. EDWARDS,
Auditor.

Financial Report of the General Conference Association, Dec. 31, 1902

By H. M. Mitchell

RESOURCES

Real and personal property...$ 9,200 00 Bills receivable .......... 116,598 02 Office furn. and fixtures.... 1,000 00 General Conference ........ 21,146 01 Echo Publishing Co........ 2,230 90 Review and Herald (bank) .. 1,681 02 New Zealand Tract Soc.... 3,469 35 Mission Board ............ 9,917 53 Southern Union Conf. Assn. 10,000 00 Southwestern Union C. A... 10,000 00 Walla Walla Association... 11,000 00 Accounts receivable ....... 1,611 14 Cash in hand .............. 120 14 Deficit ................... 7,434 84
$205,408 95

LIABILITIES

Bills payable ............ $203,671 91 Accounts payable ......... 499 00 Depositors ............... 1,237 05
$205,408 95
H. M. MITCHELL, Treasurer.

Fire at the Haskell Home

By Mrs. E. H. Whitney

Doubtless many readers of the REVIEW have learned of the fire which destroyed the laundry and power-house of the Haskell Home, April 5, but a few words may be desirable to those who have not had the details of the event.
The fire originated in the dynamo room a little after 1 P. M., in the explosion of a small plumber's furnace. The engineer was engaged in making some repairs, and needing to use the furnace, carefully tested and then lighted it. The lighting was quickly followed by an explosion, which set fire to his clothing and severely burned his hands. He ran to an ash heap, in which he extinguished the flames, and in spite of his burns returned to the scene to find the dynamo room filled with fire and smoke. Of two boys who were with him, and who were also slightly burned, one ran to the house to give the alarm, and the other to get a piece of hose; but the flames sprang at once to a light floor covering the room, and through that found speedy access to other parts of the building. All the available protection at hand was turned on the fire, and the city fire department responded promptly, but they were a mile away, and the road was very soft after the recent storms. The flames had filled the building when they reached it, and were devouring the roof. After the latter fell in, the fire was confined within the brick walls, and was readily controlled.
The boilers were in the basement, and were not destroyed. The dynamo and engine were completely ruined. The first floor was occupied by the laundry, and as the weekly washing had been collected there, it was entirely consumed, together with the laundry fixtures. The second floor had several rooms which were used for quarantine in case of illness, and for the overflow from the house. The laundress, with four young children and two other persons, had rooms there. These escaped from the building, but had no time to save their belongings. The personal belongings of a number of the adult members of the house and a large number of fruit cans were stored there, and these were all lost.
The news of a fire at the Haskell Home soon reached the city, and a crowd of the citizens collected on the grounds, but were greatly relieved to find that the main building was not affected, except by the loss of the heat and lights. The barn, farmer's cottage, and canning shed were clustered about the power-house, but there was little wind, and these escaped. The Sanitarium managers at once sent a number of men to clean out and repair the boilers, and by working most of the night we were able to heat the main building the next day.
Many sympathetic offers of help to replace the lost clothing have been received from ladies of the church and the city, and a number of donations and some partly worn clothing have been received, besides valuable assistance in making garments, sheets, etc. Dr. Kellogg's house and laundry were placed freely at the disposal of the Home. The management of the Home and the family feel very grateful for the sympathy and help thus tendered, and especially for the manifestations of God's care in preventing any loss of life. The engineer is at the Sanitarium, and though he has suffered severely, he will not be permanently disabled. A temporary laundry has been fitted up in the canning shed, though its quarters are somewhat crowded.
As to rebuilding, nothing can be definitely stated at present. The boilers must be roofed over, and the laundry can use its present quarters only during the warm weather. We have already been to considerable expense, for even the simplest temporary repairs. The price of labor and building materials of all kinds is several times higher than when the Home was built. It will cost at least four thousand dollars to replace the loss.
Though cast down by this blow, we are not discouraged, but are seeking to know just what lessons God's providence has for us each. He who has thus far cared for his work will not desert it until it is accomplished.
MRS. E. H. WHITNEY.

Still Conquering Difficulties

The following paragraphs are selected from a letter recently received from the general agent of Australasia:—
“You will be pleased to learn that notwithstanding the difficulties we have had to face through the long-continued drought, the blessing of the Lord has rested upon our agents, and has not only kept our work up, but has enabled them to sell more books during the past year than at any time before in this field.
“You will think I have said a good deal in my letters from time to time about the drought in Australia. But I would not have you think that we talk drought very much here, except it be in a way to show how wonderfully God can use even the very difficulties and obstacles in our way for furthering and blessing the work in which we are engaged. I am glad indeed that the success of this work is not dependent upon surrounding circumstances. If it were, I believe our workers would have been discouraged long ago; for in many places the situation is becoming more and more serious. In New South Wales it is practically only the coast line that is not seriously affected by the long-continued dry season. We had some rain a little while ago that made things look promising, but we have not had sufficient to bring any great relief to the drought-stricken portions of the country.
“It is truly marvelous how our work has not only kept up, but the output of our literature has steadily increased. In some places it seems as if the various difficulties have caused the people to inquire, ‘What do these things mean?’ and when our books have been presented, they have been eager to obtain them.”

Progress of the Work in the Central Union Conference

By C. W. Hardesty

When God said, “Let it be so,” it was so. When he says that the canvassing work is to be revived, that is also to be true. There seems to be a general move toward a revival in the Central Union Conference.
There have been two institutes held in Colorado this winter,—one at Denver, in December, and the other at Grand Junction, in the western part of the State. Immediately after the Denver institute quite a number entered the field, and have already realized encouraging results from their faithful efforts; and the brethren write us that a good work is expected as a result of the consecration of the workers who attended the institute recently held in the western part of the State.
The Nebraska canvassers accomplished a good work through the fall and winter. There were fifteen in attendance during the institute held at College View from February 19 to March 5. The Nebraska Conference is doing much to encourage a revival of the canvassing work. The Lord’s blessing rests upon such united endeavors to place evangelistic canvassing in its proper relationship to the message.
I am now at Hutchinson, Kan., where thirty-three canvassers are taking an active part in the institute work preparatory to entering the field immediately. This causes us to believe that the old-time enthusiasm is taking hold of the workers. The revival is already taking place. Very encouraging reports of the work in Kansas have been sent in during the fall and winter. The Lord is adding his blessings to the work here.
From this place I shall go to the Missouri institute to be held in Kansas City, Mo., where I expect to meet a goodly number of our brethren who are preparing to push the book work in that conference. And so the good work isadvancing. An institute is now in session in Iowa, and two others will soon be held in that conference. We have reason to believe that a good work in the canvassing field will be accomplished there.
Brethren and sisters, now is the time to take hold of the work just where we are. If we obey the promptings of the Spirit, our hearts will enlarge to receive more of the Spirit’s power, which will enable us to do more and better work. But we should make a success of present duty, let it appear ever so small. We have been told repeatedly of our lethargy, indifference, and inaction. The Lord, in his mercy, has presented divine remedies and resources, that all may at once find their places in the work of giving the message in neglected home and foreign fields. Many are perishing out of Christ. These are our brethren, for they are the sons of God. If we deny the relationship by our inaction, we are but hirelings, and not children in the Father’s great family. The command is to let our light shine. Will you take your place in the work to-day?
C. W. HARDESTY.

Good News From Kansas

The following cheering report has been received from Elder C. McReynolds, president of the Kansas Conference:—
“I will write you something which I know will be most cheering to you. I have now been with our institute one week. We have the largest and best institute Kansas has had for ten years. Thirty-six of the best people in the State are about to enter the work. I take no praise to myself, but I did work hard. Not being able to obtain the desired results by correspondence, I went after these workers the last ten days before the institute opened. We have a large class of mature men, who have made a success in other business. They have cut loose, and are here, and the Lord is blessing us very much every day.”

The Missionary Call

HARK, the bugle call of God! Down the ages sounding, “Go ye and proclaim abroad News of grace abounding!”
Let the sacred heralds go Through the vales and mountains; Steady streams of treasure flow From the golden fountains!
Tell the news! Tell the news! Let the farthest nation Hear the sound, the world around, Tidings of salvation!
— Selected.

Silent Messengers

By Editor

Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E. R. PALMER : : : Editor

Current Mention

— The revolution in Honduras is still in progress. A dispatch from Panama, April 7, reports the capture of the town of Choluteca by the revolutionary forces.
— From present indications the wheat crop in the United States will this year be the largest ever harvested. Another month must elapse, however, before a reliable estimate can be obtained.
— Bubonic plague is reported to be raging at Hongkong, China. The disease is spreading, on account of the Chinese practice of throwing dead bodies into the streets and unoccupied areas.
— The German kaiser has recently been on a visit to the capital of Denmark, the reported purpose of which was to join Denmark with the triple alliance against the power of Russia and France.
— A labor riot at Nizhni-Novgorod, Russia, April 7, was suppressed by the authorities by the use of artillery, which was fired directly into the mob. Thirty of the latter were killed, and a hundred were wounded.
— There is almost daily fighting in San Domingo; the capital, which is in the possession of the revolutionists, being constantly attacked by the government forces. Recently the insurgents suffered a severe defeat.
— Famine is devastating Kwangsi Province, in China. Starving parents are reported to be killing their children. United States Consul McWade, at Canton, who sends this report, makes an appeal to charitable people in the United States for aid.
— Work on the construction of the Panama Canal has now been resumed, though not yet formally, under the direction of the United States government. It is estimated by Rear-Admiral Walker that 30,000 men will be needed to push the work when it is fully under way.
— Attorney-General Cunneen, of New York, has decided that Catholic parochial schools in that State are outside the jurisdiction of the State public health law, a provision of which requires students attending schools to be vaccinated. Catholics have contended that their schools should be exempt from State regulations, and this decision is a sweeping victory for their claims.
— News from Colombia by steamer reports the destruction of the village of Tiojo by an eruption of the volcano Del Tierra Firma, March 22. The loss of life is estimated at from 60 to 100 persons.
— The cyclone season has begun in the South. In White and Cleburne Counties, Arkansas, nine persons were killed and sixteen injured, four fatally, April 8; and at Hopewell, Ala., the same day, twelve persons were killed and twenty-four injured, four fatally, by cyclonic storms.
— It is reported from China that Prince Tuan has sent an ultimatum to the dowager empress demanding the deposition of the emperor, and the enthronement of Prince Tuan's son in his stead, and threatening in case of her refusal, to disrupt the empire, and make a separate kingdom out of the provinces of Shensi and Kansu.
— News from the seat of trouble in the Balkans reports a great massacre of Christians by Albanians. It is further reported by way of Constantinople that the Macedonian Revolutionary Committee intends to proclaim a general insurrection in the European provinces of Turkey about April 20, when there will be more than 100,000 men armed with rifles and dynamite bombs, in the field.
— According to Mr. S. F. Eddy, the secretary of the American legation at Constantinople, who is now in this country on leave of absence, the money raised in the United States to secure the ransom of Miss Ellen Stone, the missionary who was kidnapped by Bulgarian brigands, has been used by the Macedonian revolutionary committee to buy arms and ammunition for their adherents.
— In spite of the revelations recently made in McClure's Magazine and elsewhere, of almost incredible corruption in the city government of St. Louis, the election for members of the house of delegates, April 7, was a sweeping victory for the “ring” to which the corrupt officials belong. The latter will have full control of the lower branch of the city assembly, and boast that they will soon be in control of the whole body.
— Another great strike is looming up on the industrial horizon: the bridge and iron workers are at war with the United States Steel Corporation, and their leader, Mr. Buchanan, stated in a recent address before the Chicago Federation of Labor that a general labor war throughout the country would soon be in progress. It was, he said, his hope and expectation “that the labor organizations of the country will soon concentrate an open war against the rapidly growing combinations of capital.”
— A general strike of all classes of workingmen, including clerks, has been begun in Holland, and business in all the cities is paralyzed. As the strike affects the operation of all public utilities, such as gas, telephone, and electric power plants, sanitary and water plants, street railway employees, the resulting inconvenience and distress to the people will be very great. There is a conflict between the government and the strikers over the enforcement of laws forbidding any strike by employees of the state railways, and forbidding strikers to interfere with persons who may be employed in their places.
— From an aspect of gaiety in view of the approaching Easter festivities, the city of Rome has suddenly changed to an aspect of gloom, by reason of a general strike of mechanics which was begun in the “eternal city,” April 7. The cab lines and street-car lines were tied up, and the following day was marked by rioting and several encounters between the troops and the mob. A company of five hundred French pilgrims arriving on that date met with a discouraging reception. They left the train at a station in the outskirts of Rome, to avoid going through the city, but there were no cabs, and all kinds of wagons and carts were hired to take the pilgrims' baggage. The party arrived at Garibaldi bridge just as a detachment of cavalry charged a mob. A scene of indescribable confusion ensued. The pilgrims fled in all directions.

The Summer School for Southern Workers

By J. E. Tenney

An important school for workers in the South will be held at Graysville, Tenn., beginning May 13 and continuing six weeks.
All who are engaged in teaching in the Southern Union Conference are expected to attend this school; and all who are planning to enter the field to engage in this important work are urged to be present.
Doubtless there are those who would be glad to enter the work as teachers or laborers in other departments of the work if they knew just when, where, and how to begin. All such should plan to avail themselves of the advantages which these six weeks of training will afford.
Normal work for teachers; practical work in visiting, holding cottage meetings and Bible readings; instruction and demonstrationin healthful living and in simple treatments of diseases, will be among the important features of the school.
The great Southern field, with its fifteen millions of people, is greatly in need of laborers. Now is a favorable time to begin. Who will volunteer?
There will be no charge for room rent or tuition. Board will be furnished at the lowest price possible.
Address the Southern Training School, Graysville, Tenn., for the announcement giving full particulars, or for other information which may be desired concerning the field and its needs.
J. E. Tenney, Chairman Educational Com., S. U. Conf.

International Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association

By George Thomason

The regular annual meeting of the International Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association for the year 1903, will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist Tabernacle, in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, April 22, 1903, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting.
By order of the board of trustees.
GEORGE THOMASON, Secretary.

Annual Stockholders’ Meeting

By I. H. Evans; A. G. Daniells; W. W. Prescott; S. H. Lane; G. W. Amadon; C. D. Rhodes

The forty-third annual stockholders’ meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association (twelfth under the new charter) will be held in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, Mich., Tuesday, April 21, 1903, at 10 A. M., local time, for the election of directors, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
I. H. EVANS, A. G. DANIELLS, W. W. PRESCOTT, S. H. LANE, G. W. AMADON, C. D. RHODES, Directors.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Obituaries

Sharp.— Died in Garden Grove, Cal., Feb. 14, 1903, Sister Martha I. Sharp. She was born in Sharon Village, Essex Co., N. Y., Jan. 28, 1837. While living in Colorado in 1883, she heard the third angel’s message preached by Elder E. R. Jones, which she accepted and cherished as dear till she fell asleep with the bright hope of coming up soon in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 48:1 and 1 Thess. 4:12-18. E. H. ADAMS.
Wagoner.— Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Gravelle, in Fargo, N. D., Feb. 9, 1903, of apoplexy, Mrs. Wagoner, formerly Mrs. E. J. Bartholomew, aged nearly 63 years. She was a firm believer in the third angel’s message for about forty years, and died in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by Mr. D. W. Day, from Rev. 14:13. We sorrow not as those without hope. J. F. GRAVELLE.
Studebaker.— Mrs. Nancy Studebaker fell asleep in Jesus in her home near Philo, Cal., March 27, 1903, aged 76 years, 1 month, and 23 days. Sister Studebaker was raised a German-Baptist. She came to California in 1865. In 1884 she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. She lived a consistent Christian life, and passed away peacefully. She leaves seven children, and fourteen grandchildren. Funeral service was held by the writer. A. D. BENTON.
Underhill.— Died at her home in Canon City, Colo., March 8, 1903, Mary Underhill, aged 88 years. She was the mother of six children by her first husband, Adam Rouse, and two by her second husband, William Underhill. Sister Underhill accepted Christ when a girl, uniting with the German M. E. Church. She, with her husband, William Underhill, received the third angel’s message in 1898. The funeral service was conducted by our elder, W. A. T. Miller, from Job 14:14. H. T. RANDOLPH.
French.— Cora Ellen French died of spinal meningitis, at the Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 22, 1903, aged 31 years, 11 months, and 18 days. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in early life, and was faithful until the last. She was ever ready to sacrifice her own convenience for the benefit and happiness of others, and especially was she jealous of the rights and interests of her aged parents and of the poor and helpless. She was brought home to Mt. Pleasant for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Washburn and Heacock, from Rev. 21:4. W. P. FRENCH.
Wells.— Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Seymour, in Hesperia, Mich., March 21, 1903, Sister Helen M. Wells, aged 73 years, 8 months, 26 days. Her religious experience dated from her sixteenth year, when she was converted and united with the Christian, or Disciple, Church. Eighteen years ago, several years after her arrival in Michigan, her attention was called to the truths of the third angel’s message, and she gladly accepted them. She ever showed a missionary spirit, and labored to bring a knowledge of the truth to those around her. Four children survive her. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Hesperia. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from the text selected by the deceased, “I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” W. E. VIDETO.
Chrisman.— Died at Columbus, Ohio, March 6, 1903, of consumption, Brother Charles C. Chrisman, aged 51 years and 7 months. Brother Chrisman gave his heart to God while yet a young man, and joined the Methodist Church. About twenty-six years ago he accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. H. Waggoner at Newark, Ohio. Six years ago he became a victim of tuberculosis, and during the time of his suffering his faith and trust in God seemed complete, and many times he was heard to say, “If I only knew the Lord would come to-morrow, it would be the greatest joy of my life.” He fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, with a bright hope of the first resurrection, which was a great comfort to his family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Newark, Ohio, by Rev. H. Newton Miller, of the Disciple Church. CHAS. E. WELCH.
Stiles.— Died in Glenwood Springs, Colo., Jan. 19, 1903, of erysipelas, Mrs. Ellen Stiles. As far as can be learned, Sister Stiles was fifty-two years old. Wm. Stiles, the husband of the deceased, died only three days before the death of his wife, with the same disease. It was thought that she contracted the disease from her husband while taking care of him during his sickness, which lasted only about one week. Sister Stiles was born in Texas, and reared in slavery. She accepted of her freedom after the Rebellion. As far as known, she leaves no relatives. She accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith Nov. 18, 1899, and lived a consistent Christian life, and was respected by all who knew her. She died rejoicing in the salvation of God. Her last thoughts were to help in spreading the message of salvation, and in accordance with this thought she left a will giving all her earthly possessions, after her funeral expenses, etc., were paid, to the cause of God. Thus her last act was to lay up treasures in heaven. She was laid to rest in the Glenwood Springs Cemetery to wait only a little while until the Chief Shepherd shall appear to give her a crown of glory that fadeth not away. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not 'roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
J. H. Hill, Box 364, Lexington, Mo.
J. S. Wilson, Jasper, Ga., periodicals and tracts.
M. D. Smith, Black Rock, Ark., periodicals and tracts.
Mrs. Branch Marshall, 507 Water St., Selma, Ala., Little Friend and tracts.
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