Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 46.
Thou Knowest, LordPage 1
Earlier text: Beginning a New MissionPanama Mission Report
By J. Augustus Reid
BOCAS DEL TORO.—Viewing the increased interest in this field, as I move along from one part of the lagoons to another, especially in the new localities that are just entered, I am filled with fresh courage; for never in my four-years' experience in the canvassing work have I met with such urgent demands for Bibles and our literature as within the past few months. On the new railroad between Cedar Creek and Changuinola hundreds of men are employed, and though there was an apparently impassable pathway before me, I at last reached the first camp, where not only is the call for our literature urgent, but an earnest appeal was made for Bible readings and meetings. After spending two days in this vicinity, I returned to Banana River, where I made arrangements for a meeting the Sunday following. Despite the inclement weather, and the distance to be traveled, we reached there at the time appointed, and were warmly greeted by our old acquaintances. The Lord drew very near to us as we studied the words of truth. Very earnest appeals were made for another discourse the same evening, but this was impossible at that time. Leaving there with a promise to return within a few days, we traversed a track line of about a mile and three quarters to reach the riverside. One mile more, and we were out on the ocean. Contending with high waves, and driven by a mighty wind,21we reached home at a late bedtime. Our new company also at Old Bank is making rapid progress, not only in preparing materials for the church building, but in rising to “walk in newness of life.” Three precious souls have recently been buried with the Lord by baptism. The baptismal service held in August, and this one in October, have caused a great movement among the people. Many who have witnessed the ceremony for the first time have been deeply touched by its solemnity. At Bethel we are reaping the result of the seed sowing of the past, in that three dear souls are now preparing for baptism. J. AUGUSTUS REID. W. H. GRANGER
By W. H. Granger
MINNEAPOLIS.—The past summer has witnessed a vigorous effort to place the truth before the people of this city, both with the voice and with the printed page. Two series of meetings were held, and, considering the circumstances, these were well attended. As usual, the local ministers warned the people against us, which no doubt had its influence on many who might have attended. However, faithful work was done in the vicinity of the meetings by Brother F. E. Rew and others, so that all were given a chance to know the truths that were being presented at the tent. Owing to failing health, I was compelled to cease work for a time shortly after we began the second series of meetings, and Elders Underwood and Alway finished the series. Although the results thus far have not been all that we had hoped for, yet several have taken their stand for the truth. There are about forty others who are interested, with whom personal work is being carried on. We have reason to believe that a goodly number of these will yet take their stand for the message. We are now conducting Sunday night services in the church, which are being well attended by an interested company. We solicit the prayers of God's people for the work in these large cities, where the enemy has made it so hard for people to obey the truth for this time. More Sunday-Law Enforcement
By K. C. R.
THE clergy and churches of Topeka, Kan., have recently been besieging the mayor and city council to enforce the Sunday-closing ordinance of the city. As the result of the agitation upon this question, the judiciary committee announced a public hearing, at which there was a free discussion of the Sunday-closing issue. We also held a mass-meeting in the city auditorium on the same evening, October 14. The Lord blessed in presenting the true principles of religious liberty both at the mass-meeting and at the hearing. A report of these meetings appeared in the Topeka Daily Capital and the Topeka Daily State Journal, the two leading papers of the city. Our brethren who spoke at the hearing showed plainly that the movement was one which had been brought about by the church element of the city, and that it was this element that was seeking to have the Sunday ordinance enforced. They further showed that all Sunday laws are a species of religious legislation. It was also shown by one of our brethren who spoke at the hearing that if the people were not attracted to the church services by the preaching of the gospel, it would be useless to seek to get them there through compulsory religious laws; that a more desirable way to safeguard our children against questionable amusements was by means of home training, instead of depending upon some city ordinance to restrain them from attending these places. In our lecture at the mass-meeting, we stated that in our protest against the enforcement of Sunday laws we were in no way allied with the saloons or theaters, but that we are uncompromisingly opposed to the liquor traffic on all days of the week, and that we in no way favor Christians attending places of questionable amusements on any day. We admitted that many who were strenuously seeking for the Sunday closing of the saloon and theater were doing so with the best of motives. They behold the tremendous increase of corruption and crime that is filling the land, and have been told that the enforcement of Sunday laws would correct all these great evils. Little do they realize that this supposed remedy — Sunday laws — would be a greater curse in the end than the evils they are trying to correct. It seemed providential that we had the opportunity to present the principles of religious liberty to the citizens of Topeka, as the great champion of Sunday legislation, Mr. Wilbur F. Crafts, was billed to speak in this city a few days subsequent to our meeting. Our people living in Topeka are placing religious liberty literature in the hands of as many of the citizens of the place as possible, and have also addressed an open letter to the mayor. We hope that our people everywhere22will be alert to embrace every opportunity of this kind to present the principles of the third angel's message to the public. K. C. R. — One of Germany’s greatest manufacturing firms has decided to make a business of building military air-ships and selling them, just as the Krupps supply cannon to various countries of the world. — Late last week the commercial telegraphers’ strike was called off in New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and Washington, by vote of the local unions in the various cities. The strikers claim that material concessions have been promised them. — The relations between Uruguay and Argentina are somewhat strained on account of the retention by the Argentine authorities of a Uruguayan steam vessel which was seized at a small island in the River Plate. The ownership of the island is in dispute, but it has been held for a century by Argentina. — Serious mishaps seem to have befallen some of the large sailing vessels carrying coal for the war-ship fleet that is to be sent to the Pacific. Two vessels leaving Baltimore, Md., March 25, for San Francisco, have recently been heard from, one in Melbourne, Australia, whither she had been driven by adverse winds, and the other is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the second time for repairs. But now the wreck of a four-masted sailing vessel believed to be another coal boat has been discovered near the Straits of Magellan. There are evidences that the crew landed on a near-by island, but as it is inhabited by cannibals, no search was made inland. It is feared that those of the crew of forty men who may have escaped to this island were eaten by the savages. — A violent earthquake is reported from the province of Huesca, Spain, in which the earth opened, leaving great fissures, and the disturbance was accompanied by subterranean rumblings, which caused a panic among the people. Many houses were shaken down, but the number of fatalities is not known. — Although the earliest reports of the landslide at Karatagh, Turkestan, which followed the earthquake of October 21, gave an exaggerated estimate of the number of lives lost, 15,000 being reported, it seems that the number was later reduced altogether too much. Latest advices report that only seventy persons escaped and 3,400 perished, instead of 200 as given in these columns last week. — Negotiations were opened last summer between the State Department and Ambassador Jusserand, of France, for a commercial agreement by which France was to receive the benefit of a twenty-per-cent reduction of tariff on wines in return for preferential rates upon a list of about 100 articles, including shoes, tools, and machinery, but no definite results have as yet been obtained. A recent action of the French government, which virtually prevents any further commercial arrangements until parliament passes upon the proposed revision of the tariff of 1892, seems to preclude any chance of agreement between the representatives of the two governments. France regards the concessions asked of her as disproportionate to what is offered. — November 1 Japan began entrusting the transportation of the Japan-Peking mails to the care of the Chinese posts, which is an outcome of China’s coercive action in refusing Japan the use of the imperial railways for her mail couriers. China’s action was induced by Japan’s postal aggressions, her independent post-office service in China having been trebled in two years, and also to France’s attempted re-establishment of couriers from Yunnan, where the Indo-China post has been operated since 1901. It is yet uncertain if France will withdraw her Indo-China post couriers, who have been operating for a fortnight. The Chinese are sincerely alarmed at the undeviating, correlated aggressions of Japan and her allies, and many Chinese are forming a distinct idea that Japan is China’s prime menace. — The temperance issue seems to be coming to the front in different places in the country. At the recent election in Illinois sixteen counties voted for prohibition at the first test of the new local option law. In Mississippi, Edmond F. Noel, who is pledged to the prohibition cause, was elected governor; and so many of the counties of Tennessee have voted for prohibition under the local option law, that it is no longer necessary to maintain such a large force of revenue collectors. The two revenue districts are to be consolidated, and there will be a reduction of from twenty-five to forty per cent in the working force. The temperance issue made the recent election in Delaware the most exciting ever held. Women and children crowded around the polls, and tried to induce the men to vote for no license. About half the State voted this way. Northern Michigan
By Isabella B. Campbell
I HAVE given many readings in Laurium. Some of my readers will soon decide for or against the truth. One lady has had only four readings, but comes to Sabbath-school every Sabbath, and seems hungry for the truth. She read the Signs this summer. Others of the Signs readers are much interested. The way seems to be opened among the Finns. Tuesday night, October 22, I gave a Bible reading to a houseful, and Brother Evans (a Finn) interpreted, and later Brother Montgomery gave a reading to a houseful, and a girl about sixteen years old interpreted. She did well. We are having quite interesting experiences here, and some of my Signs readers seem very hungry for the truth. Christian Liberty
By K. 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 K. C. RUSSELL, — — — — Chairman W. A. COLCORD, — — — — Secretary Messages Concerning the “Signs” Campaign
From Elder G. F. Watson, president of the Colorado Conference:— “I have briefly looked over the Missions number of the Signs of the Times, and wish to say that it is far the best ever gotten out. Elder Geo. B. Thompson is right when he says, ‘If we as a people stop short of circulating a million copies of this Missions number of the Signs, we shall be remiss in our duty.’ May God bless the dear old Signs.” From Elder F. M. Burg, president of Western Washington Conference:— “I wish to express my appreciation of the splendid effort that has been put forth in the make-up of the Missions number of the Signs of the Times. I hope that when the churches receive their first instalment and become acquainted with the merits of the paper, they will double their subscriptions and greatly enlarge their plans to this end. We will do all we can in this conference to enlist the people in a vigorous campaign in circulating this special number, and also arouse a new enthusiasm in the churches to increase the circulation of the regular weekly issue of the Signs.” From Elder Wm. Covert, president of the Northern Illinois Conference:— “I am greatly pleased with the Signs of the Times, and know full well that it contains some of the very best matter that comes from our presses. We are planning to put in another laborer in behalf of the circulation department of our periodical work and23our small literature. I feel quite sure that there is much latent energy represented in our people that ought to be in harness in order that this great work be carried forward without tugging so much. Certainly we have reached important times in this work, and it behooves every one to be up early and to work constantly every hour while the sun shines.” From Elder A. T. Robinson, president of the Nebraska Conference:— “A copy of the Missions number of the Signs of the Times has come to hand. I think this excels every previous attempt in getting out a special. I certainly agree with the statement quoted in your letter that ‘a million copies of this paper ought to be circulated.’ The only question in my mind is, Are we sufficiently organized to accomplish this work? Organization is the one thing necessary.” “We have been very much broken up this summer on account of building, moving, etc., but we hope soon to be all harnessed, ready for aggressive work.” ELDER R. E. HARTER, of Chamberlain, S. D., has been elected religious liberty secretary of the South Dakota Conference. We are glad to learn that he is planning for aggressive work in that conference. Brother Frank E. Hinkley, writing from the Harvard College Observatory, Arequipa, Peru, under date of Sept. 21, 1907, says that the foreigners in Peru think that all foreigners should pay homage to the religion of the country, and are not pleased with those who fail to do so. The following interesting item appeared in the American Citizen of Boston, Mass., under date of Oct. 12, 1907: “In Denver, Colo., a Romanist priest is building what he calls ‘a Catholic church for Protestants.’ He says that so many Protestants come to him to find out about Roman Catholic doctrine, that he ‘loses much valuable time,’ and therefore he is building a church for these inquirers.” The Kansas Worker of Oct. 30, 1907, contains an article from the pen of Brother J. M. Fletcher, secretary and treasurer of the Kansas Conference, from which we select the following: “We can already hear the roar of the coming storm which is soon to break upon the world. The fires of persecution are being kindled in this land which we have learned to love. The angels are still holding the four winds until the servants of God are sealed; but soon the angel of mercy will take her flight never to return. We know this truth. We are aware of what is just before us. Shall we remain silent and let the day of the Lord come as a thief upon our neighbors and friends? If we fail to warn them of what is coming, their blood will be upon our garments. Brethren and sisters who love this truth, shall we not rally at this time and do all within our power, by the help of the Lord, to snatch some souls from the awful doom before them?” Elder O. A. Olsen, president of the Australasian Union Conference, in a communication bearing date of Sept. 15, 1907, writes concerning the religious liberty work, as follows: “We are doing considerable in the religious liberty work. Brother Hennig is giving all his time to it. He is free to go anywhere and everywhere as the work may demand. He is doing considerable in preparing literature for circulation, especially in the way of small tracts. He is also doing considerable in visiting members of parliament and in corresponding with them. This educational work is of the greatest importance. At the present time the various governments stand quite clearly and definitely on right principles; but of course the leaven is working, and we know what will be the outcome of it. We bring the matter very prominently before all our people at the general meetings, and also on special occasions, preparing studies for our churches and isolated people. There is a good degree of interest manifested.” Tract Societies, Depositories, and Canvassers, Notice!
WILL those having new copies of “Patriarchs and Prophets” in English to sell, write at once, stating number of copies in each style of binding? I do not want foreign editions. Books must be new or clean and in good condition to sell. Address Walter Harper, care Pacific Press, Mountain View, Cal. Eastern Pennsylvania Conference Session
By W. J. Fitzgerald
The fourth annual session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Fifty-first and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, November 21-27. The first meeting will convene at 3:30 P. M., Thursday, November 21. At this session the conference will elect officers and transact such other business as may be deemed important to the carrying forward of the work in eastern Pennsylvania and the general field. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, without respect to numbers, and to one additional delegate for each ten members. It is earnestly desired that each church be well represented. Let the churches therefore attend at once to the election of delegates. W. J. FITZGERALD, President. Pennsylvania Sanitarium Annual Meeting
By W. J. Fitzgerald
THE constituency of the Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association is hereby notified that the third annual meeting of said corporation will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Fifty-first and Locust Streets, Philadelphia, Tuesday, November 26, at 10 A. M. The membership of the constituency is composed of the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee and ordained ministers of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the physicians in the employ of the corporation, and the twelve persons elected for the purpose at the last session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference. Officers will be elected, and such other business as may properly come before this meeting will be transacted. W. J. FITZGERALD, President. North Carolina Canvassers' Institute
By T. H. Jeys
BEGINNING Dec. 17 and closing Jan. 13, 1908, there will be held a canvassers' institute at Hildebran, N. C. All who will canvass in North Carolina three months or more will be boarded free of charge. Our State agent, Brother H. G. Miller, of Gastonia, N. C., will be in charge. There will be efficient help, and it is confidently expected that we shall have the best institute ever held in North Carolina, and, as some of our old canvassers know, that is saying much. All who plan to attend should correspond with Brother Miller soon, that he may know how many to plan for. The canvassing work is onward in our field. Last year our book sales more than doubled the record of the previous year. This year we hope to double the figures again. The field is open and ripe. There are over thirty counties where no recorded work has ever been done. People willingly, gladly, yes, eagerly, buy our books when opportunity is given. Who will come to this institute, get a brief preparation, and go out into the overripe harvest? All interested should correspond with our State agent, Brother H. G. Miller, Gastonia, N. C. T. H. Jeys, Pres. N. C. Conf. THERE are many persons who would like to give their friends and neighbors a series of Bible readings on present truth who do not feel capable or can not spare the time to do so. The Bible Readings series of the Signs of the Times furnishes a splendid opportunity for all such to carry out their desires. The next twenty-four numbers, beginning November 13, will contain a course of Bible readings covering all the main points of the message. These studies will be taken up in the form of questions and answers. The answers in the main will be in the exact words of the Scripture,—a plain “Thus saith the Lord.” The texts will be quoted and references given, thus making the subjects plain and impressive. We hear on every side what man says; let us now hear what God says. These Bible readings alone will be worth the price of the paper for six months, but in addition to these readings all the other departments of the paper will be kept up the same as usual. All who subscribe now, or during the month of November, will be entitled to the World's Missions Double Number, which is really a part of the series. Missions Special—Double Number Single copy (retail price) ............ $ .10 25-75 to one name and address, each ... .07 100-400 to one name and address, each ... .05 500 or over, one name and address, each ... .04 5 or more mailed direct from the Signs office to names and addresses furnished, per copy ... .08 Bible Readings Series—25 Numbers 25 numbers (6 months) including the Missions Double number, to one address ................................. .75 5 or more to one address, for 6 months, each ... .50 5 or more (new subscriptions) mailed direct to single names and addresses when furnished by one person, 6 months, each ... .50 Single copy, one year, including all special numbers ... 1.50 To foreign countries, including Canada 1.75 Address Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal. TAYLOR.—Died at Corsicana, Tex., Aug. 20, 1907, of diphtheria, S. J. Taylor, son of S. J. and Etta Taylor, aged 2 years, 1 month, and 10 days. He was tenderly loved, and will be greatly missed. He was laid to rest in the Oakwood Cemetery to wait until the glorious resurrection morning. There was no one to speak words of comfort at the grave, but three earnest prayers were offered. ELISHA AND ELLA TAYLOR. WINKLER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Hundred-mile Grove, Wis., June 14, 1907, Sister Anna Winkler. Grandma Winkler was born in Switzerland, Nov. 29, 1816. In 1852 she and her husband, Jacob Winkler, came to America. Soon after this they crossed the plains to California. Upon the death of her husband, she went to live with a son, who, also dying, left her to the care of the daughter-in-law. Late in life she embraced the blessed hope, and lived a noble, patient, Christian life. She left many friends who will remember her kind and motherly ways. She looked forward to the soon coming of her Lord. In the little church near where she died, the writer spoke words of comfort. J. B. SCOTT. CRANDELL.—Died Oct. 11, 1907, Pansy Blossom Crandell, aged 7 years, 1 month, and 25 days. Pansy had a mild temper and affectionate disposition. In Sabbath-school she always had her lessons, and attracted the attention of her teachers in her recitations, both by statements and apt illustrations. The funeral service was conducted by Elder W. J. Stone, assisted by the writer. J. W. COVERT. TRAVILLIAN.—Died at the home of his daughter in San Francisco, Cal., Sept. 19, 1907, Francis Travillian, aged 71 years and 10 months. He was born at Camborne, Cornwall, England, and embraced present truth twenty-five years ago under the labors of Elder E. A. Briggs, and was zealous to the end. He was buried in Grass Valley, Cal., September 22. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. ISAAC MORRISON. BURGESS.—Died at her home in Onaway, Mich., Oct. 10, 1907, after months of suffering, Alice Eva (Van Horn) Burgess, aged 44 years. She was brought up a Seventh-day Adventist, and fell asleep with the hope of coming up in the special resurrection. She leaves a father, mother, and husband, four children, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral was attended by a large number of faithful friends. Remarks were made by the writer from Hosea 13:14. S. E. WIGHT. GUSTIN.—Died at South Stukely, Quebec, Oct. 2, 1907, Mary McClary Gustin, aged 33 years, 4 months, and 4 days. The deceased was born of Sabbath-keeping parents, and in June, 1894, was baptized and united with the South Stukely church. She was a faithful Christian, a good wife and mother, and leaves a sorely bereaved husband and daughter. Our house of worship was filled with sympathizing friends and neighbors as the writer read words of comfort from Holy Writ. D. E. LINDSEY. LAWRENCE.—Died at the academy Home, Harvey, N. D., Oct. 19, 1907, of convulsions, Delmer, infant son of Prof. N. W. and Mrs. Lawrence, aged 16 months. His illness was of short duration, only about twenty-four hours. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the academy chapel, and afterward the casket was carried by its bearers to the cemetery a little distance from the school, where the little one was laid to rest until the Life-giver shall come. J. G. WALKER. SERVEN.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 18, 1907, of pneumonia, Mrs. Jennie Serven, aged 28 years. Sister Serven was born in Battle Creek, and lived here the greater part of her life. Under the preaching of Elder Luther Warren she gave her heart to the Lord about four years ago, and united with the church at this place. She leaves a little girl, two brothers, a sister, mother, and grandmother to mourn. Words of consolation were offered by the writer from John 14:1-3. M. N. CAMPBELL. HAINER.—Died at the home of her son in Duplain, Clinton Co., Mich., Oct. 31, 1907, Mrs. Mary Ann Hainer, aged nearly 77 years. She was formerly a member of the Disciple Church, but several years ago embraced the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was a member of the Greenbush church at the time of her death. During her recent sickness she suffered much, but was able to bear it with that fortitude and patience which comes to those who have a living connection with their Saviour. She leaves three sons, three daughters, and many friends and relatives, who feel keenly the loss they sustain in her death. The funeral service was held in the Disciple church in Duplain, by the writer, assisted by the Disciple pastor. E. K. SLADE. 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— Display advertising, and advertisements which 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.—Ministers, workers, teachers, pupils, and others to send stamp for my Winner stylographic fountain pen. Try it five days. If perfectly satisfactory, send me $1; if not, return pen. Address B. H. Patterson, Station A, Wichita, Kan. FOR RENT OR SALE.—160 acres of prairie land,—140 acres in grain, rest hay land,—large barn, large house, large granary, large hen-house, machine shed, two milk-houses. Near Seventh-day Adventist church. For further particulars, address R. Nelson, R. F. D. 4, Brooten, Minn. FOR SALE.—Outfit for printing-office, in excellent condition. A good supply of new type, some of which has never been inked. Excellent opportunity for a school or other institution desiring such a plant. Terms reasonable. Address Homer Le Fevre, 60 South Limestone St., Springfield, Ohio. 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 cocoanut oil, 15 cents in 50-pound lots. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C. FOR SALE.—Kornoil, the pure oil of corn, extracted mechanically from grains of corn. No chemicals used. Corn being an important human food, the oil is a natural food oil. Requires one third less than of other cooking oils. One gallon, $1; five gallons, $4; ten gallons, a hundred-pound shipment, $7.50. We do not sell cottonseed oil. Quick shipments of Battle Creek health foods, rubber goods, and general sanitarium supplies. Address Sanitarium Supply Co., Nashville, Tenn. If you want to secure a farm home, the land in northeastern part of Finney County, Kansas, offers a good opportunity. Land is still within reach of the man of small means. If further information is desired, address Earle Dixon, Essex, Kan. 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: 1 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 reply. Address L. A. Spring, Canon City, Colo. [SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—ED.] The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:— A. Stenberg, R. F. D. 1, Bronson, Iowa, Signs, Watchman, etc. Lizzie Andrew, Crawfordville, Fla., Signs and other literature on the third angel's message. Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, Neosho, Mo., wishes to thank those who have been sending her reading-matter, and says she wishes a continual supply for the reading-rack in the depot. J. H. Downes, Y. M. C. A., Sydney, Australia, Signs, Instructor, Life and Health, Little Friend, tracts on Christ's second coming, and other literature on present truth; can use a large supply. (Be sure to prepay postage at the foreign postal rate.) The post-office address of Elder George W. Wells, president of the Georgia Conference, is now 77 Beecher St., Atlanta, Ga., instead of Alpharetta, Ga. WHEN the teaching of the apostles had a noticeable effect upon the people, and many were being won to believe the truth which they presented, the chief priests became greatly stirred, and said, “Ye have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and intend to bring this man's blood upon us.” We are reminded of this experience by reading a half-page advertisement in a prominent magazine, beginning with these words, in large type: “Warning to Pastors. Seventh-day Adventists are making inroads upon your congregations.” This is followed by the announcement of a book which, it is declared, will enable the pastors “to defend the flock” against the teachers of this message. In the early days of this movement it was either ignored or ridiculed by the representatives of the influential denominations, but now that this truth is laying hold of the people in all lands, the feeling begins to prevail that “Seventh-day Adventism” is a factor in the religious world which must be reckoned with. There is a meaning in these facts which should not be overlooked. We may now expect that the truths of this message will be assailed in a more effective manner than ever before, and that some well-trained minds will be employed in the attempt to disprove them. This will call for a more close and more discriminating study of every feature of this message, especially of the prophecies and the subject of the sanctuary, as a preparation for the experience which is sure to come. Such an advertisement as the one to which we have referred will give publicity to this people and their work in many quarters, and will doubtless help to precipitate the great struggle between truth and error. Now is a good time for our workers to act upon the exhortation of the psalmist: “Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.” The more carefully the message for this time is studied, the more clear will its truths appear. Elder Flaiz Resumes Evangelistic Work
WE are glad to learn through the Northern Union Reaper that Elder C. W. Flaiz is able once again, after long illness, to resume work in the evangelistic field. He is called to labor in Oregon. Dr. Cave Returns to Barbados
This week Dr. Charles Cave and wife are to sail for Barbados, West Indies. Dr. Cave, whose home is in Barbados, has completed his medical course, and returns to engage in medical missionary work in the West Indies. Six Cubans Baptized in Havana
We hear from Elder E. W. Snyder, superintendent of the work in Cuba, of the baptism of six Cubans, who were received into the church in Havana. It is cheering to note the progress of the message in this island field. Washington Delegates Attend Bookmen’s Convention
SEVERAL from Washington are attending the bookmen’s convention at Philadelphia this week. Brethren S. N. Curtiss, D. W. Reavis, and S. W. Curtiss from the Review and Herald Office, Brethren E. R. Palmer and W. A. Spicer from the General Conference Office, and Brother I. D. Richardson are among the number. Death of Brother E. H. Hall
WE have received the sad news of the death of Brother E. H. Hall, of New York City, who died Thursday, November 7. Brother Hall was for some time the secretary and treasurer of the Greater New York Conference. His health has been failing for some weeks, and he was obliged for this reason to give up his conference work. We sympathize with the family in their bereavement. Encouragement for the $150,000 Fund
A good brother sends a donation for the $150,000 fund, accompanied by these earnest words: “I praise God for the untiring zeal and faithfulness of our dear brethren of the faith in their efforts for the completion of the $150,000 fund. I heartily join them in this, and pray that the Lord will open the hearts of all to do the best they can before the close of the year, and while there is opportunity, for the end is near.” Such a message is very encouraging to those who are doing their utmost to close up this fund before the opening of the new year. We hope that the spirit which prompted it will move many to the same unselfish co-operation in accomplishing this much-to-be-desired result. Organization of the West Canadian Conference
By Editor
IN our Field Department is printed a report of the organization of another union conference—the West Canadian. Every such step in advance is a source of encouragement to those who are constantly praying for the hastening of the work which prepares the way for our Lord’s return. May much blessing attend the work in this new conference. Farewell to Brother J. R. Scott
By Editor
Our cordial good wishes go with her: Brother J. R. Scott and family, whose departure from Washington we much regret. Brother Scott’s faithfulness in service and his Christian courtesy have won the esteem of those who appreciate such qualities of character, and we are exceedingly sorry for the combination of circumstances which seemed to compel him to withdraw from the work here. The Double Missions Number
By Editor
The double Missions number of the Signs of the Times is warmly commended on all sides, and over one hundred thousand copies had been sent out from the office of publication before the first of this month. What some of the workers in the field think about this number is stated on the twenty-second page, and is well worth reading. A further announcement concerning the Bible Reading series of the Signs will be found in the same department. The Week-of-Prayer Readings
By T. E. BOWEN
IN the next issue of the REVIEW will appear the week-of-prayer readings. It is very desirable that all isolated believers be supplied. The Mission Board, so far as addresses have been furnished by the conference secretaries, will send direct from its office to isolated Sabbath-keepers and churches. But some of these revised lists reached us too late to be corrected, as the addressing must begin quite early so that the large amount of matter would be ready for mailing as soon as the issue of the REVIEW is off the press. It may occur, therefore, that the new church elders or isolated families lately changing their addresses, will fail to get the readings. We therefore request the former elders, where recent changes have been made, to see that the papers and envelopes reach the present officers. If necessary, write to the tract society secretary for supplies. This issue of the REVIEW will be mailed to all regular subscribers. The readings are important, and the occasion of seeking the Lord is a solemn one. Much depends upon how we relate ourselves to God at this time of specially seeking him for grace and power that we may be prepared for the trials and responsibilities of the near future. Is it too early to begin now to prepare our hearts and free-will offerings for the coming week-of-prayer occasion? T. E. BOWEN.