—For the second time this season floods in southern France have been doing much damage, and a mountain near Montpellier is reported to be changing its position, having been undermined by the floods.
—The Central American Peace Conference is in session at Washington; but its meetings are secret, so no definite knowledge of the progress being made is obtainable. The general impression prevails, however, that some satisfactory agreement will be reached.
—Severe earthquake shocks were again experienced in the province of Calabria, Italy, on November 18. Many of the people who had summoned courage to return to their homes after the shocks of October 27 again became panic-stricken and fled to the country. The inclement weather added to their sufferings.
—Following the reading of the proclamation of President Roosevelt admitting Oklahoma to statehood, the newly elected officers were inaugurated November 16. The constitution adopted by the new State has been the subject of much comment, on account of its novel features, which include the prohibition of the liquor traffic.
—The captain of a whaling vessel which recently arrived from the Arctic, reports that a terrific earthquake occurred at Unalaska about a month ago, and that Mount McCulloch, which was created by an earthquake nearly a year ago, and extended 3,400 feet above the sea, has dwindled to almost nothing, as a result of submarine disturbances.
—In hope of relieving the financial stringency, the Treasury Department offered to the public, on November 18, $50,000,000 of the bonds of the Panama Canal loan, payable in from ten to thirty years at two per cent interest; and certificates of indebtedness for $100,000,000, payable in one year at three per cent interest. These issues are authorized by former acts of Congress, and are generally regarded by financiers as a solution of the present difficulties.
—A great solar disturbance was noticed November 15. A huge spot called a solar cyclone and estimated to cover an area of over 2,000,000,000 square miles could be seen with the naked eye toward sunset. The director of Radcliffe Observatory, Oxford, England, reports having observed at 11:45 on this day a flame suddenly leaping up from the sun at the rate of 10,000 miles a minute until it reached the height of 325,000 miles, when it broke into fragments and disappeared.
—The passage by the Alabama Legislature of a prohibition bill has been accomplished. The people have taken a great interest in the matter, and many delegations have waited upon the legislators. The principal opposition to the bill seems to have come from Mobile, where all the money from licenses is used in the interest of education. Five thousand women, said to be from the best classes of society, signed a petition to the senate not to pass the bill. By compromise the law will not become operative until Jan. 1, 1909. The bill now waits the governor's signature.
The Canvassing Work in Georgia
By Arthur L. Manous
A Self-Supporting Work
JUDGING from some of the good letters which I have been receiving, there are some of our people in other States who think that the canvassing work is not self-supporting in the South, and especially in Georgia.
Now I wish to say from a personal experience of some six or eight years in the canvassing work, that this work is self-supporting in the South, and in Georgia, too. Mrs. Manous and I have canvassed in Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia, and the Lord has blessed our work, and enabled us to meet all our bills.
Allow me to present for your consideration two canvassing records which were made the past summer by inexperienced canvassers. These records show the first canvassing that these two canvassers ever did.
The first one was made by a little schoolboy in knee trousers during vacation. It is as follows:—
Hours worked ................ 319
Orders taken ................. 273
Value of books delivered ...... $191.50
Profit on books delivered ...... 95.75
Profit for each hour ........... .30
Rate per day of 10 hours....... 3.00
This record shows what was actually done by a young boy without any experience. And it was done in the city of Atlanta, a city that is looked upon by some as a hard place for a canvasser.
The second record also was made in the city of Atlanta, and by one who had not had any experience in canvassing. It runs as follows:—
Hours worked ................ 241
Orders taken, including helps,
about ..................... 400
Value of orders ............... $449.75
Books delivered, about ........ 300
Value of books delivered...... $289.50
Profit on books delivered, about 144.00
Profit for each hour .......... .59
Rate per day of 10 hours, about 5.90
Now I am persuaded that any one can see from these two records that the canvassing work is self-supporting in Georgia. We have plenty of good territory, about ninety-eight counties that have not been entered with any of our books. What we need is one hundred good, consecrated, God-fearing canvassers, with a love for souls and the work burning deep in their hearts.
In conclusion, let me ask any one who may be interested in the canvassing work here to read Matt. 21:28; 20:1-7; 9:37, 38, and then write us regarding this important work in this field. We shall be glad to hear from all who have any burden for this needy but fruitful field. My address is 602 Capitol Ave., Atlanta, Ga.
ARTHUR L. MANOUS,
Field Agent.
Field Notes and Gleanings
THERE were four persons baptized by Brother M. C. Kirkendall in the South Side Church (Chicago, Ill.), October 26.
Twelve Added at Rockford
THERE is rejoicing among the believers at Rockford, Ill., because of the addition of twelve members to the small company there on Sabbath, October 26. Some of these came in on profession of faith. Others will unite by baptism later.
Baptism and Church Organization
From Lock Haven, Pa., Brother W. F. Schwartz writes: “On October 19 I had the privilege of baptizing three grown persons. We then organized a church of seventeen Sabbath-keepers. After the organization, they all took part in the ordinances of the Lord’s house.”
Baptisms in Appleton
WRITING from Appleton, Wis., Brother Theo. G. Lewis says that “five have been baptized and joined the different churches where meetings have been held. Some others are keeping the Sabbath, and some have spoken about baptism. We are enjoying the Lord’s blessing.”
Baptisms at Fayetteville
In writing of his visits to some of the churches of Arkansas, Brother V. B. Watts mentions the baptism of four at Fayetteville, where he “held meetings over Sabbath and Sunday. God is moving upon the hearts of our young people, and many are responding to the call.”
Young People Bound for Loma Linda
BROTHER LUTHER WARREN and forty-eight young people from College View and Des Moines spent Sabbath, November 2, with the church at Colorado Springs. They were on their way to Loma Linda, Cal., where these young people are to take a short preparatory course before entering the work.
Work Among Nebraska Germans
The work among the Germans of Nebraska is going forward encouragingly. Brother J. H. Kraft, who has recently held meetings at several places, says that at Germantown the Lord came very near to those who attended the meetings, and four gave their hearts to the Lord, and were baptized November 3.
Meetings at Camino
BROTHER JAS. A. STEVENS and Brother and Sister C. H. Moler held meetings at Camino, Cal., from August 11 to September 29. “Six persons decided to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, and several others are convinced, some of whom we believe will yet obey.” This tent company is now located in Folsom, where they see evidence of the Lord’s opening the way.
Condensed Minutes of the Medical Convention at Loma Linda, Cal., Oct. 28-31, 1907
By W. A. R.
The program for the time of meeting was as follows:— Devotional meeting, 6:00 to 7:30 A. M. Morning sessions, 9:30 to 11:00 and 11:30 to 1:00 P. M. Afternoon session, 3:30 to 5:30 P. M. Evening session, 7:00 to 9:00 P. M.
The time of the devotional meeting was occupied each morning by Mrs. E. G. White.
The first paper was by Dr. H. W. Miller, of the Honan Mission, China. The subject was Medical Missionary Training for the Foreign Fields. Dr. Miller emphasized the necessity of each worker's receiving a missionary education in order to be rightly prepared for the work. It is not necessary for every medical missionary to receive a full and complete medical education, but he should receive sufficient training to enable him to treat intelligently the simple ailments of the native people, and to preserve his own health. On account of the millions to be warned in the continent of Asia, an army of people should receive this special training as gospel medical missionaries.
The discussion of this paper was opened by Dr. S. A. Lockwood, now of the Portland Sanitarium, formerly of the Kobe Sanitarium, Japan. Others took part in the discussion of the paper.
Elder F. M. Wilcox, chaplain of the Boulder Sanitarium, was the writer of the second paper. The Biblical training was classified under Head Knowledge of the Bible, and Heart Knowledge; while head knowledge is essential, it is weak and powerless unless it is strengthened and fortified and vivified by heart knowledge, which is the more important of the two.
The Object of Our Sanitarium Training-schools was presented in an able paper by Dr. Julia White, of the Loma Linda Sanitarium. Briefly outlined their object is to train workers for God,—ministers, Bible workers, church-school teachers, canvassers,—all of whom should have the scientific training that will enable them to care for the afflicted by rational methods.
The Spheres and Influences of Sanitarium Training-schools was outlined briefly by Elder H. W. Cottrell. He called particular attention to the fact that these schools should embrace the world, and that their influence should be measured by the consecration and devotion of both the teacher and the student to the cause of God in this last message of mercy to a perishing world still in darkness.
A Plea for the First Principles in Our Medical Missionary Work was the subject of the fifth paper presented. Special stress was laid upon the idea of not depending upon our institutions to do a special work in medical lines, but that all the members of the denomination should22co-operate to their utmost in carrying out the principles of medical missionary work. While professional proficiency is desired, yet the idea that we are all missionaries for God must ever be the uppermost thought in our minds at all times, or our work will be a failure from the standpoint of a medical missionary.
The sixth paper was entitled The Training of Workers at Our Sanitariums, and was written by Dr. D. H. Kress, medical superintendent of the Washington Sanitarium. The writer pointed out how our sanitariums and the training-schools at our sanitariums should be operated in order to train workers for all departments of the work. When such a plan is carried out, our medical and evangelistic work will be blended as the Lord intended they should be. Then each department of the work will be equally interested in the success and perfect working of all the other departments; and the workers will come and go with one ambition, and that to carry the gospel message to the world.
The discussion of this paper was opened by Elder G. A. Irwin, followed by Elders J. A. Burden, Drs. Ida S. Herr, R. S. Cummings, and B. E. Fullmer.
The seventh paper, entitled Who Should Study Medicine? and What Counsel Do They Need? was written by Dr. W. A. George, of the Nebraska Sanitarium, College View, Neb. It was stated that, first, those who apply should be thoroughly grounded in the truth that we as a people hold; second, they should be young people who can carry the heavy scientific work that is required of medical students; fourth, there is a field for lady physicians that has not been fully supplied as yet.
The next paper, entitled The Needs of the Medical Missionary Cause, was presented by Dr. W. A. Ruble. These needs are concisely stated as, first, consecrated and energetic workers who may be used in our large cities and in carrying forward aggressive medical missionary work at our camp-meetings, in our churches and our homes; second, the acceptance of health principles by every Seventh-day Adventist; third, thorough systematic teaching in our sanitariums with sufficient field experience to prepare young people to go out in any capacity as medical missionary workers.
How to Keep Sanitarium Patients Contented, was the subject of the ninth paper, presented by Dr. M. M. Kay, of the Glendale Sanitarium. He pointed out in detail the many avenues that should not be overlooked when persons come to our sanitariums for treatment, providing we wish them to be at all times contented.
Dr. G. H. Heald, editor of Life and Health, described in a paper a self-supporting work that is being carried forward by people in different parts of the country in selling from month to month, single copies of the Life and Health magazine. These workers began in a small way at first, but many of them are now using large clubs regularly each month.
Field Training and Medical Missionary Work was the eleventh paper, by Dr. G. H. Heald, of Washington. The writer outlined the actual needs that have existed among many of our workers sent forth from our institutions to foreign lands, and the necessity of each one's being an all-round worker.
Dr. W. B. Holden, of Portland, Ore., was the author of the twelfth paper, entitled Conservative Surgery. Besides calling attention to some of the evils that are attending the work of the surgeon in some sections, the doctor gave his views of conservative surgery and the attendant results.
The discussion of this paper was opened by Dr. H. F. Rand, of the St. Helena Sanitarium. He emphasized the thought that surgery at our institutions was simply the means of last resort to be used in order to save life. The great principles that God has given to promulgate to the world are those that we must consider as uppermost, hence a constant system of education should be followed at these institutions for the benefit of the patients.
Elder W. C. White presented the next subject, Organized Medical Missionary Work: What It Should Give and What It Should Receive from the Church. In outlining his theme briefly, it might be stated that the organized work should have the prayers, influence, co-operation, funds, such as donations and loans; and the young people and the church should receive in return the same tender care that an individual physician would give his friend.
The Care of the Sick Poor was the subject of Elder W. M. Healey's paper. He stated that the care of the poor, and especially the sick poor, is a matter that has perplexed the good and generous of all civilized lands in all ages. While many methods have been tried, yet it was evident from the writer's presentation that a more perfect or satisfactory system can yet be devised than has been used in the past.
Dr. H. F. Rand presented a paper on Sanitarium Training as a Foundation for Medical Study and Field Work. In this the doctor pointed out that better results can be obtained when students take a course of study, because they then receive the proper foundation on which to build the structure they expect to erect.
Dr. Lillis Starr, of the Loma Linda Sanitarium, gave, as the sixteenth paper, an outline of the field work done during the past two months in the vicinity of Loma Linda. She recounted how the openings for public labor had multiplied as the importance of our health principles became known, and that many are adopting these principles as fast as they are unfolded. Dr. Cummings and Dr. Abbott, who have been associated with Dr. Starr in a portion of this field work, spoke of its importance and the grand opening before us for a more extensive campaign.
The Relation of the Minister Who Is a Physician to the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination and Message, was the subject of the seventeenth paper, by Dr. C. A. Hansen, of Denver, Colo. In this paper the writer outlined the method he was following in his ministerial-medical work. As he was employed by the conference as a minister, he requested his Seventh-day Adventist patients to make an offering to the church for medical services rendered.
The seventh meeting was called at 7 P. M., Oct. 30, 1907. After prayer, the entire period was given to Elder A. G. Daniells, who spoke upon World-Wide Missions, calling particular attention to the rapid progress our work is making in the regions beyond.
The subject, The Work of Our Colleges, Academies, and Intermediate Schools in the Training of Medical Missionaries, was discussed by Prof. H. G. Lucas, of Fernando Academy. In this paper, the writer showed that it was the duty of the principal to keep constantly before his pupils the fact that they are there to train for service in God's work.
Elder G. W. Reaser presented the twentieth paper, entitled The Imperative Needs of Medical Missionary Work in Evangelizing the World.
The twenty-first subject, The Popular Christian Science and How to Meet It, was presented by Dr. Fullmer.
Elder R. S. Owen presented the subject of True Christian Science and Co-operation of the Human with the Divine.
Dr. W. L. Gardner, of Salt Lake City, presented his observations in using a fruit diet in the treatment of typhoid fever. Extensive remarks on the subject were made by Drs. Rand, Froom, White, Paulding, Whitelock, and Abbott, and by Elder Irwin. W. A. R.
Christian Liberty
By E. C. Russell; W. A. Colcord
Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
E. C. RUSSELL, Chairman
W. A. COLCORD, Secretary
Liberty
By M. Macintosh
I AM in receipt of a letter from Washington regarding the circulation of the magazine, Liberty. Brother Colcord states that this journal is to be increased in size and in retail price, but that the Review and Herald Publishing Association has decided not to raise the subscription price, nor the price when supplied by conferences or local missionary societies to legislators or other important classes of individuals. While it will be a forty-eight-page magazine, and will sell at ten cents a copy, the subscription price will remain at twenty-five cents a year, and when furnished to legislators, only fifteen cents per annum will be charged.
At our camp-meeting in Denver we voted to send the magazine to legislators and district judges, and I am informed that it is now going to those individuals. In some conferences, however, the churches have taken the matter up and are sending the journal to all the influential men in their territory. It seems to me that this is one splendid way in which to meet the issue before us. Think of it! Any church can select one hundred of the most prominent men in the neighborhood, and send them the truth on this great question of religious liberty for the paltry sum of fifteen dollars.
We have been called of God to enlighten the world on this great question. No man can preach the third angel’s message without explaining where Caesar’s authority ends and where God’s begins. Many who learn these principles to-day will undoubtedly be used of God to assist us in the conflict that is closing in upon us. Then let us rally round the blood-stained banner of Immanuel, and show by our actions that we appreciate the liberty so dearly bought for us.
Again, there are many scores among us, old and young, who can take a forty-eight-page magazine on liberty and sell it readily at ten cents a copy, thus spreading the truth and making good wages at the same time. Many who can not successfully handle our large books can take up this work and make a grand success. This is pre-eminently a magazine age, and when so many are looking for something new, the simple title of the journal will sell it, especially now that the National Reformers are spreading their literature, and the strife between the classes is the topic everywhere.
Permit me to mention briefly one other plan; namely, the taking of subscriptions. Who could not take a copy of the journal and get subscriptions for it at the rate of twenty-five cents per annum? Who could not get twenty-five subscriptions between now and Christmas? Think of it, brethren, fifty thousand readers of Liberty in Colorado not simply a possibility—but easy! Who will send in the first list of names?—M. Macintosh, in Echoes from the Field (Colorado).
Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
W. A. GEORGE, M. D. - - - Chairman
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - - Secretary
Religious Liberty Notes
The following notice appeared in the Washington Times, bearing date of Nov. 11, 1907: “In order that the people of the District may be given an opportunity to express their sentiments on prohibition, the Good Templars have begun a movement for an open vote on the question. The Star of Hope Lodge, Independent Order of Good Templars, at its meeting, was for pushing this matter and bringing it to the attention of Congress, so that, with the majority of the country discussing the liquor question, the capital may not be backward.”
The Pleasant Hill (Mo.) Times of Nov. 1, 1907, contains a first-page article covering over a column and a half of space on the theme, “The Logic of Sunday Laws,” by Brother H. K. Willis, who is a resident of the place, from which we quote the following: “Let the state enforce the civil law, adjusting all differences between man and man within her jurisdiction, and let the church enforce the divine law upon all who choose to remain within her borders. Let the preacher and the politician both study these principles in the light of past history, and speak out as God may give utterance. The best way for you to get hold of these principles is for you to imagine yourself sadly in the minority, and that the civil power, urged on by the church, is about to force you to accept and practise a religious rite that in your heart you do not believe, and which, if practised, would be sin to you, thus bringing you into condemnation before God, and causing you to lose your own soul.”
The Washington Post of Oct. 23, 1907, contains the following: “Rev. John L. Scudder, pastor of the First Congregational Church, Jersey City, presided at a Republican mass-meeting in that city last night. He made a warm speech in advocacy of the re-election of Mayor Fagan. The minister prefaced his remarks as follows: ‘The minister of the twentieth century is something more than the pious bric-à-brac or a dear, old dominie, with no mind of his own, and just about fitted to say sweet nothings to the ladies at an afternoon tea. He is a prophet of God to denounce sin in high places and to stand up for the right, no matter what the consequences may be. I am a person, and in the pulpit it is my business to preach the gospel, but I am also a citizen in free America, and on the platform I reserve the right to speak my mind and fight openly for righteousness and decent government.’” This statement is in accord with an utterance from the same minister on a former occasion, as follows: “The church is going into politics, and it is going there to stay. Furthermore, the church is to become a powerful political factor, and will act as a unit on all great moral questions. I do not take it that the churches are to form a separate political party; on the contrary, they will stand outside all parties, but they will co-operate, and as one prodigious organization, make their demands upon existing parties, and have their wishes fulfilled.” These things would not seem so serious if they were confined to an individual, but there is reason for alarm when the same ideas are prevailing to such an extent throughout the professed church of Christ.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By E. L. STEWART
Notice!
A MEETING of the British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called at 9 A. M., in Manson Industrial Academy, Port Hammond, British Columbia, Dec. 31, 1907, for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may come before it. E. L. STEWART, President.
Business Notices
By Editor
THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—
Conditions
Display advertising, and advertisements23which call for agents, will not be accepted, nor do the publishers solicit advertising of any kind for this paper.
All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send with their advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures, in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
WANTED.—Men to work in a shingle mill and in woods in Missaukee County, Michigan. Steady work for several years. Address L. M. Richards.
We offer choice dates at $2.65 per box; 5 box lots from New York at $2.40 per box. Holly or Pteris ferns, 15 cents, or 2 for 25 cents, post-paid. Apples, flours, cooking oils. Write New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.
WANTED.—Competent graduate male nurse to assist in sanitarium, and also to care for men in the United States Reclamation Camps. Forty-five dollars a month, board, and room. References required. Will pay half transportation. Address Dr. F. M. Rossiter, North Yakima, Wash.
FOR SALE.—Absolutely pure peanut butter, made by a scientific process from selected sterilized peanuts, and guaranteed pure under the National Pure Food Law, only 12 cents a pound. Purest coconut oil, 15 cents in 50-pound lots. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—Kornoil—the pure oil extracted mechanically from grains of corn. It's a natural human food oil, highly nutritious, and highly recommended for all cooking purposes. Requires one third less than other oils. Five gallons, $4; 10 gallons, $7.50. Low freight rates. We do not sell cottonseed oil. Address Sanitarium Supply Co., Nashville, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Fifteen acres good pine land, near Moultrie, Fla. Some cleared. Good grape arbor, fine large grapes; peach, pear, plum, and Japan persimmon trees bearing on place. Comfortable three-room house. Good well of water, and other improvements. Price, $500; $250 down, rest 2 years; 8% int. Address Felix Capman, New Augustine, Fla.
WANTED.—Employment in connection with one of our American sanitariums or treatment rooms, by a Seventh-day Adventist Swedish masseur of four years' experience. Understands hydrotherapy. Formerly connected with Skodsborg Sanitarium. Best of recommendations furnished. Address M. N. Campbell, 271 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful vegetable oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 1 gal. can, $1.15; 5-gal. can, $4.50. Also pure virgin olive-oil: gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrena, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 35 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
FOR SALE.—A small interest in a large sheep ranch. Pays from 20% to 40% per annum. Sheep multiply rapidly, almost double their numbers each year. Watson Ziegler says, “I do not believe there is any stock business so sure of large returns for the money invested as is the handling of sheep. . . . I do not care to say to what extent profit has accrued to us in the handling of sheep, as it looks like boasting, but it has made for us more than we had hoped when we began the enterprise.” Only Sabbath-keepers need apply. Address L. A. Spring, Canon City, Colo.
Chesapeake Conference, Notice!
By Morris Lukens; Thomas M. Bradford
THE annual meeting of the Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the church used by Seventh-day Adventists on North King St., Wilmington, Del., at 7 P. M. Monday, Dec. 2, 1907. This meeting is called for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such other business as may legally come before the association.
MORRIS LUKENS, President,
THOMAS M. BRADFORD, Secretary.
Canvassing in North Carolina
By Horace G. Miller
A CANVASSERS' institute will be held at Hildebrand, N. C., beginning Dec. 17 and lasting till Jan. 12, 1908. To this institute we earnestly and cordially invite any to come who have an interest in seeing the canvassing work advance in North Carolina. To you it will be important not only as an opportunity of getting better acquainted with the Word and work, but an opportunity to learn the peculiar needs, conditions, and difficulties of this field. The expense of attending this institute will be very light. Bring bedding and your very best books.
If you are planning to enter the work here in 1908, by all means attend this institute. We are greatly in need of consecrated workers, men and women, of push and staying qualities. To these we extend a most cordial invitation. I shall be glad to correspond with any who desire further information. My address is Gastonia, N. C.
HORACE G. MILLER, State Agent.
Obituaries
TODD.—Died in Placerville, Cal., Oct. 21, 1907, Henry Theodore Todd, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 19 days. At the age of forty he united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, and in later life learned to love present truth. In his last days, he spoke often of his hope in Christ. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer.
C. H. MOLER.
FREEMAN.—Died in Clear Lake, Wis., Nov. 1, 1907, Sister Josephine Freeman, daughter of Elder D. C. Birch, formerly of Dundas, Minn., aged 24 years. There is left to mourn, her husband, father, mother, a brother, and two sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation of sympathizing friends and neighbors. We laid her to rest until the voice of the Archangel shall call the sleeping dead.
G. W. SAMSON.
HOUTZ.—Died at the Williamsport (Pa.) Hospital, Nov. 7, 1907, from injuries received from a fall, Jacob L. Houtz, of Mifflinburg, Pa., aged 74 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Although separated from those of like precious faith, Brother Houtz was true to the message, and was always ready to witness for it. He leaves a wife, two sons, and four daughters to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the Reformed Presbyterian minister.
W. W. LEADER.
HAWPE.—Died at the home of her son, C. B. Hawpe, near Cement, O. T., Nov. 9, 1907, of neuralgia of the heart, Sister Eliza Hawpe, aged 74 years, 9 months, and 15 days. She was converted at the age of thirteen, and was a member of the Methodist Church until ten years ago, when she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elder Burrow. She leaves three daughters and two sons to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13.
U. B. DAKE.
DAVIS.—Died at Litchfield, Ill., Nov. 5, 1907, of the effects of a fall three weeks previously, Absalom Davis. He was born Oct. 14, 1843. During the first part of his life he made no profession of Christianity, but in 1872 he accepted the last gospel message under the labors of Elder Robert Andrews, and united with the remnant church at Woodburn, Ill. Our brother was a faithful, consistent Christian and an earnest Bible student, having read the Scriptures through thirty-five times. The funeral service was conducted from the Christian church; text. 1 Cor. 12: 23.
J. B. LOCKEN.
GATH.—Died at Snohomish, Wash., Nov. 5, 1907, of consumption, Sister Nancy Whitcom Gath, in her eighty-sixth year. Sister Gath experienced religion when she was eight years of age and joined the Baptist Church. Twenty years ago she embraced the third angel's message, and became an earnest advocate of the truth wherever she resided. In the last few days of her life she would say: “The Lord knows me, and I know him,” and “O, what a blessed hope this is!” Her end was peaceful. She leaves three children, fourteen grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13.
WM. J. BOYNTON.
McKYES.—Died at her home in Spring Valley, N. Y., Oct. 31, 1907, of apoplexy, Mary B. McKyes, wife of H. S. McKyes, aged 53 years. Being early nurtured in the Presbyterian faith, and closely and affectionately bound by family ties, her conflict was severe when the present truth first appealed to her heart, but her latter years were marked by loyalty and devotion to the last saving message. Her purity of heart and speech, her refinement, gentleness, and affection were as heavenly incense in her home. The funeral service was conducted by Dr. McManniman (Congregationalist). She was laid to rest beside her mother in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N. Y.
H. S. McKYES.
LUNT.—Died at Veve, Mo., Nov. 2, 1907, Angelina Frances Lunt, née Benjamin. She was born in Somerset County, Maine, June 15, 1843. When twenty-six years old, she united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church, of which she was a consistent member until she was converted to the doctrine taught by Seventh-day Adventists, about fifteen years ago. In connection with this denomination she took an active part in Sabbath-school work, until in her declining years, failing health prevented. She was the mother of eight children, six sons and two daughters, of whom three sons and one daughter survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
JAS. H. SMITH.
McCULLOCH.—Died in La Rivera, Vera Cruz, Mexico, Sept. 24, 1907, of shock caused by a snake-bite, John A. McCulloch, aged 65 years, 8 months, and 12 days. He served his country in the Civil War over four years, and in 1876 enlisted in the ranks of the Seventh-day Adventists and served his Master as a good soldier. He was ready to go; and although he suffered much during the last night, his last words were, “It will not be long. I am only waiting.” He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters, but we do not mourn as those who have no hope. A short service was held by Brother Rose, and we laid him to rest until the Life-giver comes.
MRS. M. C. McCULLOCH.
SIMPSON.—Died at Tropico, Cal., Aug. 2, 1907, of strangulation of the intestines, William Wayne Simpson, aged 14 months. Surely Sister Simpson's cup of affliction has been full the past few months. March 2 death entered the family circle by calling her mother to rest, April 28 her husband fell asleep in Jesus, and now the only son is taken; but in the midst of it all the light of the blessed hope is undimmed; and in the glorious day so soon to dawn, mother, husband, and baby boy, and faithful living ones will be reunited. Services were conducted by the writer at the home in Tropico, and now “baby brother” sleeps in the same mound with his father, both in the keeping of their Elder Brother.
R. S. OWEN.
BLACK.—Died at the home of friends at Bauer, Mich., May 16, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sister Emma Vivian Black. She was born in New York City over twenty years ago, and being left an orphan at an early age, was placed in a foundling asylum. She afterward lived with a family in Illinois, and was later cared for by Sister Thekla Black. After Sister Black went as a missionary to India, Emma found a home with friends in Battle Creek, Berrien Springs, and several other places, where she obtained a very good education. Fortunately she made friends wherever she went, and often expressed her confidence in her Saviour, and especially was this true during her last days. Though penniless and homeless, yet friends came nobly to the rescue, and cared for her in her last sickness. Elder S. M. Butler, her former teacher, conducted the funeral service at the Bauer church.
BENSON.—Died at the home of her daughter, May Babcock, at Clyde, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1907, of consumption, Sister Helien M. Benson, aged 70 years and 23 days. She began teaching school at the early age of fourteen, and followed it as an occupation, more or less constantly, until her marriage to Benjamin Benson, who died Nov. 31, 1880. She was converted and joined the First-day Adventist Church about 1869; and early in 1880, under the labors of Elder H. A. St. John, she saw the Sabbath truth and became a member of the Norwalk Seventh-day Adventist church at its organization, and remained one of its pillars, loyal and true, till the day of her death. Sister Benson was the mother of four daughters,—two of whom, with several grandchildren, are left to mourn their loss. She was an earnest worker in the church, and a true mother. She sleeps in Jesus, awaiting his coming to gather his ransomed ones home. The funeral was held at the home of her daughter in Norwalk, and the burial took place, by the side of her husband, in the East Norwalk Cemetery.
J. N. WATROS.
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News from Spain and Chile
The few believers in Spain are called upon to suffer the loss of one of their beloved number, the wife of Joaquín Matas, who died of typhoid fever, September 25. She died with the words, “My hope is in the Lord,” upon her lips. Her husband, one of their faithful canvassers, is resolutely pressing forward in helping to carry this “gospel of the kingdom” to his own people. Let us remember the believers in Spain in our prayers.
We learn from Chile, South America, that a canvassers’ institute had just closed in that conference, sending twelve workers into the field with our literature.