Earlier text: IMPRESSIONS AT BATTLE CREEK.— PUBLISHING HOUSETHE SOUTH.
By Dudley Marvin Canright
June 21, I came to Carolina Co., on the east shore of Maryland, across the Chesapeake bay from Baltimore. Five families of Sabbath-keepers have lately moved here, most of them from New York. They held their Sabbath meetings, and took the lead in the Sunday-school of the district, Bro. Stubbins being chosen superintendent. He also spoke in the school-house a few times. The people appeared friendly and willing to hear. We organized a church of eleven members, and Bro. W. W. Stubbins was elected and ordained elder. Then we celebrated the ordinances, this being the first time some of them had had that privilege for five years, though living in an organized church, regularly visited many times by the President of the Conference and by different ministers. It seems to me that it must be displeasing to God and an injury to the church to have this divinely appointed ordinance so slighted and neglected. We organized Systematic Benevolence amounting to $93, which will be paid to the General Conference. We also organized a T. & M. Society. They wish to join the New England Society. As there was a school-house near by, and no other meetings, I began lectures there the same evening I came, and continued eleven days, speaking fifteen times. It happened to be the very busiest week in all the year, as it was in the midst of harvest, corn plowing, berry-picking, etc. The evenings were very short, and the weather very hot. Yet I had a good turnout, the house being full every night except one, when it rained. Some walked three miles carrying their children. Sundays the house would not hold the people. We took out the door and all the windows, and carriages were placed round the house for seats, while many stood up wherever they could see. Under these circumstances, the heat made it very uncomfortable. Sometimes I was nearly as wet as though I had been immersed. I could not ask for better order and attention. The people are very respectful and quiet. All, old and young, both professors and non-professors, always kneel at prayer. This is so wherever I have been in this State. I think it is highly commendable. One drawback here, as in all the South, is the inability of the people to read. About one-half, as nearly as I can judge, are not able to read, and most of the others read but little. Hence books go slowly. Besides, the people are afraid to act upon what clearly appears to be the truth, for fear that they are being deceived. Yet, on the whole, they receive the truth as readily as at the North, if not more so. At my last meeting, I called a vote to see how many believed that the seventh day was the Sabbath, when over half the audience arose. Then I asked how many would keep it, when about a dozen arose besides our brethren. But Satan rules here as elsewhere. Some became very mad, and threatened terrible things to the members of their families who want to obey God. Others call us false prophets; others say we do not preach Christ, we have come to make division, to get up another sect, etc. One man is said to be crazy. So, on the whole, we have made quite a stir among the people. Bro. Stubbins will follow up the interest as far as possible. I would ask no better field for a mission than upon this peninsula. A tent would stir things here greatly. The people are quiet, very moral, and know nothing whatever of the truth. They have comfortable homes and plenty to eat, though mostly in very moderate circumstances. There is little moving here. The Methodist is about the only church here. The climate is warm and the soil mostly sand and the timber pine. Yet with proper cultivation, heavy crops of wheat, corn, and hay are raised. As to fruit, I never saw the like. Cherries are so abundant that they are public property, and of all kinds of berries there is no end. Whoever buys canned peaches will remember that most of them come from this vicinity. There could not well be a better soil for gardening. Of course the winters are very short and mild. This peninsula, comprising Delaware, East Maryland, and a part of Virginia, is bounded on the west by Chesapeake bay, and on the east by the Atlantic Ocean. It has short and easy communication, both by land and water, with all the great cities of this coast from Boston to Richmond. We now have two organized churches in Maryland, with about $250 s. b. per year pledged to the General Conference. They earnestly desire help here as soon as consistent. TO S. D. A. MINISTERS IN OHIO.
By H. A. St. John
“ARTICLE III. Section 5. It shall be the duty of ministers to report to the secretary at the end of each quarter the amount they have received and expended during such quarter, and at the end of each year they shall make a written report to the regular meetings of the Conference of the entire amount of their receipts and expenditures during such Conference year.” “ARTICLE VI. Section 1. It shall be the duty of the ministers of this Conference to make a written report to each annual meeting thereof, of their labors each week during the Conference year.”—Constitution of the Ohio Conference. TO S. D. A. CHURCHES IN OHIO.
“ARTICLE VII. Section 1. The delegates to this Conference shall be elected according to the following ratio: Each church to the number of twenty members, or under, shall be entitled to one delegate, and one delegate for every additional fifteen members.”—Constitution of the Ohio Conference. Credentials furnished on application. SHORTSIGHTED
By Uriah Smith
It is in some quarters urged as an objection to the views we hold respecting the future enactment of a Sunday law, &c., that the opposition to it is now among some classes quite strong and active. They point to the formation of the National Liberal League, to the spiritualists, the German element, &c., and consider this sufficient evidence that the movement will never carry, and that, consequently, all our teaching upon this point is vain and foolish. This is the most shortsighted view of the matter that could be taken. Do not these objectors see that this very opposition is to be the strength of the Sunday movement? The ultra ground taken and sweeping demands made by the infidel element, as embodied in the Liberal League, shows to all thinking people that one of two things must follow: Either they must give up all the forms and features of religion now connected with the government, and let the Constitution become wholly irreligious and infidel, or they must throw around them additional safeguards in the Constitution. This issue pressed upon them will arouse all professedly Christian people, and all whose sympathies are on that side, to exert their utmost power to maintain what they already hold by the addition of new guarantees. And this class unquestionably hold the balance of power. Thus the infidels are simply precipitating the crisis, and hastening the adoption of laws which they wish to avoid. And the opposition now manifested greatly strengthens, instead of weakening, the position we hold. U. S. A VAIN TRICK.
By Uriah Smith
Our opponents, for the purpose of conjuring up that strongest of weapons against the truth, prejudice, are continually representing that we claim that the observance of Sunday is to be enforced under the penalty of death. We do not so teach. And if our friends would cease to manufacture positions for us, it would be more agreeable to us, and in the end infinitely better for themselves. In United States in Prophecy, p. 113, our views are set forth on this point as follows:— “The acts ascribed to the image are speaking and enforcing the worship of itself under the penalty of death; and this is the only enactment which the prophecy mentions as enforced under the death penalty. Just what will constitute this worship, it will perhaps be impossible to determine till the image itself shall have an existence.” In relation to the mark, which is Sunday-keeping, we quote again from the same page as follows:— “The mark of the beast is enforced by the two-horned beast either directly or through the image. The penalty attached to a refusal to receive this mark, is a forfeiture of all social privileges, a deprivation of the right to buy and sell.” This the prophecy says; and there we leave it. There is no excuse for any to place us in the false light above referred to. U. S. AT IT AGAIN.
By Uriah Smith
A RECENT issue of the N. Y. Sun notices a meeting held in Cooper Union, N. Y. city by the Second Adventists, at which a Mr. Jerrie fixed the time for the coming of the Lord in the present year. This folly of setting time can never cease with them so long as they hold the fundamentally erroneous position that any of the prophetic periods reach to the coming of Christ. U. S. District No. 3, Vermont Tract and Missionary Society
By F. T. Wales
DIST. NO. 3, VT. T. & M. SOCIETY.
Dear Brethren and Sisters: We expect a general gathering at our soon-coming quarterly meeting. I need not repeat that I have confidence in this district, that the people will faithfully do their duty in laboring to keep up the interest of our quarterly T. & M. meetings. I trust we will labor with a love unbounded, and with a desire to glorify God and to save perishing souls. Judging from the interest you have manifested in this work of missionary labor during the past two quarters, and the zeal for the prosperity of the cause of God in your district that you have manifested, I think there need be but little anxiety manifested on the part of the director, but that you will be at your post, ready to carry out the plans that have been laid for the salvation of our fellow-men. Therefore, it will be expected that every member will make out a report of labor, commencing with the last time he reported, and forward to his church librarian in good season, and the librarians will be prompt to forward the same to the director, as there is no district secretary at present. Dear brethren, let there be an increased effort on the part of every one for the upbuilding and advancement of the cause of God in our midst. I trust the members of Dist. No. 3 will show themselves good soldiers in this glorious war, and that the result will be certain victory. God has manifested himself to us in love the past year, for which we will be thankful and give him praise; but we want an increase of earnestness and true devotion, and of a zeal which is according to knowledge, that we may enjoy more of his blessing and see others converted and saved in the kingdom of God. TO BRETHREN IN THE SOUTH.
By Orlando Soule
I READ the article addressed to the brethren in Kentucky and Tennessee with the deepest interest; and I believe this appeal is timely—meat in due season. The evidences of the love our Northern brethren bear to the cause here are unquestionable. It is not (as some have said) our money they seek, but our lasting good. To those who are fearful lest there may be money expended to no purpose, let me say, Expand your minds so as to take in the vastness of the work of warning the world; then read the plain description Bro. Osborn gives of the system upon which this whole work is conducted, and be not faithless, but believing. But the home mission is of special interest now. Here are vast regions of country yet unvisited by the message—multitudes of people who are longing for the light of present truth. Do we love the truth? It was brought to us by the self-denial and hard labor of others, without cost on our part; now shall we not prove our love to God and to our fellow-men, and our gratitude for this, by spending our time and means to get it before others? No doubt the Lord will raise up several efficient laborers to carry on the work; but they cannot do it all, every one must bear a part. The T. & M. Society meets this demand exactly. The weakest can find some one that is interested and give him a tract; and then, bowing meekly before God, implore his blessing upon the effort. Seed thus sown will sometime bear fruit. I remember once sending some books to a dear friend; then I prayed, waited, and watched, to see the fruit of my labor, and, finally, gave it up as lost; but a little later the books were lent to another man, and immediately three persons were brought into the truth by them. The Lord’s hand is in this work, and it must triumph. Now is our time to work; let us be zealous and labor with all humility and patience, then we shall triumph with it. Bee Creek, Bledsoe Co., Tenn., June 22, 1876. The St. Paul Pioneer-Press and Tribune, of June 25, 1876, has the following significant item relative to the situation of affairs in Turkey:— “The Turkish situation has again suddenly become critical. Servia and Bulgaria are on the verge of active participation in the rebellion, while a new outbreak at Constantinople is imminent. The fact is the new ruler does not give satisfaction, and is likely to speedily follow his late uncle into retirement. The elements which placed him in power are already sick of their bargain, and openly threaten that unless some change for the better is accomplished soon Murad will be forced to step down. Meantime the powers seem to have decided to stand aloof, and let the rotten concern rend itself in fragments if it will.” So says the prophecy: “None shall help him.” The Christian at Work, also remarks:— “A few days will determine whether there is to be war between Servia and Turkey or not. The matter would be an insignificant one but for the overwhelming importance of the Eastern question, involving the dismemberment of Turkey and the dominance of Russia in the East. Turkey is a very sick man; if only the surgeons could agree as to what parts of his body each should have for dissection, he would be quickly dispatched. But here is where the trouble comes in, and so all agree to let him live as long as possible.” The Christian Statesman says:— “An important item of news is just added to the tidings from the East. Servia has ordered her whole army to be mobilized, and Prince Milan is expected to take the field in person. This will add immense strength to the insurgent forces, and, unless other powers should interfere, will render almost certain the expulsion of the Turks from Europe. But Servia will not be alone. She is assured, unquestionably, before taking this step, of the active support of Russia. The course of the other European powers can hardly be conjectured. A week may render certain a general war, and great changes on the map of Europe will surely follow.” CANADA
By A. C. Bourdeau; R. S. Owen
Three families have recently embraced the truth in South Stukely. Hold weekly meetings there on Friday evenings, and speak in English and in French. Hold weekly Sabbath meetings also two miles from there in a stone school-house in West Bolton. The new friends of the cause were happy to see Bro. A. S. Hutchins in their midst Sabbath and first-day, June 24 and 25. Speaking of his visit in West Bolton, the Waterloo Advertiser says:— “Eld. A. S. Hutchins, President of the Vermont and Canada East Seventh-day Adventist Conference, joined Eld. A. C. Bourdeau at this place and held meetings on Saturday and Sunday last. He was happy to find twenty heads of families converted to the faith as the result of Eld. Bourdeau’s labors in this section during the past winter. It is expected that ten or twelve candidates for baptism will be immersed by Eld. Bourdeau in a few days.” We are now in Waterloo, P. Q., a village of nearly four thousand inhabitants—two-thirds of whom are Catholics. Have pitched our tent near the park. Have advertised our meetings in the Advertiser, and circulated upwards of three hundred hand-bills. There is an increasing interest to hear the truth. Several have invited us to visit them already. We feel that without the Lord we can do nothing. He has greatly helped us thus far. Pray that we may be wise as serpents and harmless as doves. Our post-office address till the first of October next will be Waterloo, P. Q. A. C. Bourdeau,
R. S. Owen. Waterloo, P. Q., July 3, 1876. INDIANA
By S. H. Lane; James Harvey
At the time of our last report, we were holding meetings at Valparaiso, Porter Co. As stated in that report, there is a Normal School located at that place. The attendance last term was about twelve hundred. At first the students turned out well; but as the school was about to close, and the busy season came on, several hundreds returned home. We remained three weeks. Our meetings were held under very discouraging circumstances, as it was very wet, the rain often breaking up our meetings altogether; it interfered with nearly every meeting we held, and kept away many who otherwise would have attended. Nevertheless, several became interested, and many of the students, who returned home to all parts of the State, were favorably impressed in regard to the truth. They purchased books quite freely. Sold during our three weeks' stay twenty dollars' worth. Although our stay was short, we are glad we made the attempt, from the fact that through the students, and the publications they purchased, the truth has been extensively advertised throughout the State. Our tent is now pitched at Marion, the county seat of Grant Co., a town of about three thousand inhabitants. Have given, thus far, seven discourses. The congregations are large and very attentive, and preserve the best of order. The people are very kind to us. Books are selling freely. The leading paper of the county, the Chronicle, printed at this place, in its last issue, speaks of our meetings under the heading “The Tent Meetings,” as follows:— “Elds. S. H. Lane and J. Harvey, the Seventh-day Adventists, of Battle Creek, Michigan, who are holding a series of meetings in a tent on McClure Street, are having a large attendance and creating deep interest in the subjects discussed. Eld. Lane, so far, has delivered the discourses. The subjects discussed, are the prophecy of Daniel, and that of John in the book of Revelation. To say the least, the interpretations the reverend gentleman gives of these apparently unfathomable writings are reasonable and consistent, if not absolutely convincing. Last evening a congregation of nearly a thousand persons was present. “Various other subjects will be discussed before the close of the meetings. Admission free, and all are invited.” We hope, through the blessing of the Lord, many may be led to embrace the truth. S. H. LANE,
JAMES HARVEY. SHELDON, ILLINOIS.
By G. W. Colcord
Bro. B. F. Merritt commenced tent-meetings here the eve of the 19th inst. I joined him the 21st. We have delivered twelve lectures. Although we have had very rainy weather, the interest has appeared to gradually increase. Last Sunday eve two hundred and thirty were present, perhaps more were present last evening. We are now selling publications and visiting. Address us here. “Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.” IOWA AND NEB. T. & M. SOCIETY.
By H. Nicola; C. G. Johnston
The seventh general quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska Tract and Missionary Society convened at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., Iowa, June 10, 1876, on the camp-ground. Meeting called to order by the President, Eld. H. Nicola; opened with prayer by Eld. Mitchell. Minutes of last quarterly meeting called for, read, and approved. Upon call of the President, a report of the financial condition of the Society was read. On motion, A Committee on Nominations was appointed by the President, consisting of Elds. R. M. Kilgore, J. T. Mitchell, and Bro. F. H. Chapman. On motion, Meeting adjourned to call of the President. The second session was called by the President, June 11, 1876, and opened with prayer by Bro. Morrison. Report of labor during the last quarter was called for, and read by the Secretary; it is condensed as follows:— Families visited, 218; letters written, 234; new subscribers for REVIEW, 6; INSTRUCTOR, 10; REFORMER, 4; TIDENDE 14; HAROLD, 8; SIGNS, 9. Distribution of reading matter: Periodicals, 1,715; almanacs, 90; pages of tracts and pamphlets, 100,495. Money received:
On memberships, $12.50
Donations, 44.85
Book sales, $53.76
For widows and orphans, 7.10
New subscribers, 19.25
Total, $137.46 Committee on Nominations reported as follows:— For President, Geo. I. Butler; Vice President, H. Nicola; Secretary, C. G. Johnston; Treasurer, L. McCoy; Directors: Dist. No. 1, F. H. Chapman, West Union, Fayette Co., Iowa; No. 2, J. T. Mitchell, Lisbon, Linn Co., Iowa; No. 3, J. W. Adams, Richmond, Washington Co., Iowa; No. 4, W. Andrews, Mt. Pleasant, Henry Co., Iowa; No. 5, R. A. Hart, Caloma, Marion Co., Iowa; No. 6, Jacob Shively, Woodburn, Clark Co., Iowa; No. 7, A. J. Stiffer, Winterset, Madison Co., Iowa; No. 8, J. C. Middaugh, Timberville, Dodge Co., Neb.; No. 9, W. B. Everhart, Hook’s Point, Hamilton Co., Iowa; No. 10, S. M. Holly, State Center, Marshall Co., Iowa; No. 11, C. J. Barber, Smithland, Woodbury Co., Iowa; No. 12, E. D. Hurlburt, Valparaiso, Saunders Co., Neb.; No. 13, J. F. Hanson, Elk Horn, Shelby Co., Iowa; No. 14, J. W. Clark, Nebraska City, Neb. Committee recommended that the following churches be added to the different districts, as follows:— To No. 8, Harper; No. 9, Ft. Dodge and Fonda; No. 10, Marshalltown, Nevada, and Iowa Center. They further recommended that Dist. No. 12 be extended so as to embrace the following churches: Valparaiso, David City, Stromsburg, Farmer’s Valley, Blue Valley, and Seward, in Nebraska; No. 4 to embrace Nebraska City, Salem, and Lynden, in Iowa. On motion, Report of Committee was accepted, and the nominees elected en masse, for the ensuing year. WISCONSIN CONFERENCE.
By O. A. Olsen; A. S. Osborn
This Conference held its sixth annual session at Sparta, Monroe Co., Wis., in connection with the camp-meeting, June 15-19, 1876. The Conference convened at 9 o’clock A. M., June 16, the President, O. A. Olsen, in the chair; prayer by Bro. U. Smith. Credentials were called for, when it was found that twenty-nine churches were represented by delegates and one by letter; eight were not represented. Minutes of last Conference were read and approved. Applications from new churches for admittance into the Conference23were received, as follows: Fish Creek, Sturgeon Bay, Fort Howard, Hixton, and La Grange. The Ashwaubenon church desired to disband and unite with the Fort Howard church. Their request was granted. On motion, Bro. and sister White, and Bro. U. Smith, were invited to participate in the deliberations of the Conference. Voted, That the Chair appoint the usual committees. The committees appointed were as follows:—Nominating Committee, John Atkinson, I. Sanborn, and S. S. Smith. Auditing Committee, A. Patton, O. Burr, E. O. Hammond, O. A. Hegg, Eli Osborn, and A. Tenney. On Credentials and Licenses, J. G. Matteson, H. W. Decker, John Atkinson. On Resolutions, U. Smith, J. G. Matteson, and I. Sanborn. Adjourned to call of Chair. Conference called at 5 o’clock P. M., June 18; prayer by Eld. Matteson. Five additional churches were represented by delegates. Committee on Nominations reported as follows:—For President, H. W. Decker, Fort Howard, Wis., Executive Committee, H. W. Decker, Geo. C. Tenney, and O. A. Olsen; Secretary, A. S. Osborn, Bloomington, Grant Co., Wis.; Treasurer, Wm. Kerr, Monroe, Green Co., Wis. The report was accepted, and the persons named were unanimously elected. Committee on Credentials and Licenses reported to renew credentials of Isaac Sanborn, H. W. Decker, John Atkinson, John G. Matteson, and O. A. Olsen; Geo. C. Tenney was recommended for ordination and credentials. The following were reported to receive license: Andrew Johnson, O. A. Hegg, S. S. Smith, Andrew D. Olsen, E. M. Crandall, and J. P. Jesperson. Report of Committee on Resolutions called for, which is as follows:— Resolved, That we feel thankful for the aid rendered us in this camp-meeting by the General Conference, and for the goodness of God in granting life and strength to Bro. and sister White to help and encourage us in the work. Resolved, That although the constant wet weather has made our stay on this camp-ground unpleasant, and hindered the outside attendance, yet we feel well paid for coming here, on account of the nearness of the Lord, and the cheering influence of his Spirit in our meetings, which lift us above all earthly troubles. Resolved, That the rapid extension of the work of spreading the truth in this and other countries is a matter of great encouragement to us, and that we hail it with joy as the strongest evidence of the nearness of the advent of our Lord. Report accepted and adopted. Eld. White introduced the following resolutions, which were unanimously adopted:— Resolved, That it is the sense of this Conference that ministers laboring in this Conference should counsel with the Executive Committee in all important labor, such as tent-meetings and taking journeys of considerable length; and in case they neglect to seek and follow the counsel of the Committee, we recommend that the Auditing Committee do not take into the account their traveling expenses or their time of labor. Resolved, That in the opinion of this Conference, the Camp-meeting Committee should feel free to hire help to fit up the camp-ground, and that they should also feel free to call on young brethren to go of errands and do general service during the time of camp-meeting. Resolved, That the accounts of the Camp-meeting Committee be audited by a committee of three appointed by the Conference. Voted, That we have a camp-meeting committee composed of brethren outside of the ministry, to advise and counsel with the Executive Committee. Adjourned to call of the Chair. Conference convened at 9 A. M., June 19; prayer by Bro. White. The Lyons church requested the name of their church changed to Baraboo; the Plum Creek church requested their name changed to Whitehall. The Fremont church wished to retain a part of their Systematic Benevolence for the coming year, to assist in completing their house of worship. On motion being made, they were allowed to retain all of their S. B. for the coming year; and Bro. White donated ten dollars toward the completion of the house. The following churches requested the Conference to send an American laborer among them: Neenah, La Grange, Fish Lake, and Whitehall. Committee on Licenses further reported that they recommend Bro. C. W. Olds to receive ordination and credentials; also Bro. T. D. Waller, of Victory, and Rufus Baker, of Mackford, to receive license. Report accepted and committee discharged. Adjourned to call of the Chair. After adjourning, all assembled in the large tent to witness one of the most solemn and impressive scenes it is ever our privilege to enjoy, the ordination of Brn. Tenney and Olds. Called at 8 P. M., June 19; prayer by Bro. Decker. The following-named persons were appointed by the Chair as a Camp-meeting Committee: N. M. Jordan, T. B. Snow, and E. O. Hammond. Voted, That the President act as delegate to attend the General Conference. The treasurer’s report being called for, was given as follows:— Cash on hand at beginning of the year, $66.63 Rec’d during the year, $2906.95 Paid out on orders to date, $1667.90 On hand to balance, $1305.68 The Secretary’s report is incomplete, as there were five churches not represented. The following is as near as we can give the report:—No. of members for Conference year 1875, 933; No. of members for Conference year 1876, 1048; S. B. for 1875, $3,422.00; S. B. for 1876, $3,863.35; No. of ordained ministers in Conference, 8; No. of licensed ministers, 8. On motion, $200 were voted to the General Conference fund. Met June 20, 3:30 A. M.; prayer by Bro. Matteson. On motion being made that the proceedings of this Conference be published in REVIEW AND HERALD, the secretary was instructed to furnish a copy of the same for publication. Voted, To renew credentials of Bro. D. Downer. Voted, That the subject of S. B. be referred to the Executive Committee, with the request that they take measures for the collection of arrearages, and for united action by all in this Conference in coming up to the figures adopted. At the close of the session, Eld. White made a few remarks which were full of instruction and encouragement to all. Faith is a rare and precious gem,
How few the prize possess!
How few experience its power
To comfort, strengthen, bless! A breastplate to protect the heart
From Satan’s shafts it is;
The Christian who this breastplate hath
Finds ample safety his. Substance of things for which we hope,
Essence of things not seen,
The gift of God, the Spirit’s fruits,
May we abound therein! Yet faith with works must be combined,
For so ’tis perfect made;
So Abraham, by faith impelled,
The Lord’s command obeyed. Author and finisher of our faith,
Help us to trust in thee,
And tread the appointed path, although
The end we cannot see. HASTINGS, MICH.
By H. M. Kenyon; M. B. Miller
Our meetings at this place still continue, with some interest. Have, up to the present time, given twenty-one discourses. Our meetings have been broken up several times by rain, which has hindered some. Our regular attendance is about one hundred. We now have the subjects of the coming of the Lord and the Sabbath fully before the people; some appear deeply interested. As yet, but little interest is manifested to read; but few books have been taken. We purpose to remain at this place as long as we can see any evidence that good may be accomplished. H. M. KENYON, M. B. MILLER.