— The Russian government has appropriated $700,000 to aid starving peasants in the famine districts of Finland.
— The jaw bone and tusk of a mastodon were recently unearthed at Beecher, Ill., thirty-five miles from Chicago.
— Eight Chicago building trades are at present involved in strike disputes. Strikes are being ordered, it is said, in violation of agreements with manufacturers.
— Mount Vesuvius is again in eruption. The description states that the crater is constantly “emitting incandescent masses which explode and make a magnificent spectacle.”
— Four million persons have emigrated from Ireland since 1851, according to a parliamentary report recently issued. This is over half the entire population of that country.
— In order to stop the smoking of cigarettes by girls at the Logansport, Ind., high school, the school faculty has threatened to prosecute any person found selling cigarettes to the pupils.
— A St. Petersburg dispatch states that hundreds of people in the Russian province of Samara perished in a terrible blizzard which prevailed over that country for several days previous to March 9.
— In a note to Secretary Hay, the Argentine government has proposed an addition to the Monroe doctrine, stated as follows: “A public debt can not give rise to an armed intervention, and much less to the territorial occupation of the soil of American nations by any European power.”
— The French Senate has voted an appropriation of $605,000 to be expended in repairing the damage caused by the eruption of Mont Pelee in Martinique.
— Several deaths from cholera are believed to have occurred on the Anchor line steamship “Karamania,” now detained at quarantine in New York harbor, during her voyage from Europe.
— An exploding oil tank at Olean, N. Y., caused by fire following a freight wreck on the Erie Railway, March 9, caused the death of fourteen of the spectators and the serious injury of many others.
— The highest flood known in many years is anticipated from the present rise in the waters of the Mississippi. It is believed, however, that the levees are in good condition, and will hold the flood in check.
— A cyclone which caused several deaths and did great damage to property, leaving many people homeless, is reported in a dispatch from Brisbane, Australia, dated March 10. The village of Townsville was the scene of the disaster.
— A Vienna dispatch reports that a famine prevails in the province of Dalmatia, many of the people being driven to an effort to subsist on bark and wild herbs. A fund for the relief of the stricken district is being organized in the Austrian capital.
— A dispatch from Wellington, New Zealand, states that all the cabinet makers of Auckland have been locked out by their employers because the arbitration board raised their wages. Arbitration is compulsory in New Zealand, but it can not always be relied on to bring peace between employer and employee, as this case testifies.
— “A suicide epidemic” was the phrase used by Coroner Traeger, of Chicago, recently in referring to cases of self-murder in that city. So many cases were reported at the coroner’s office, March 8, that the coroner and his deputies were unable to keep up with their work. Carbolic acid was the means employed in the majority of cases.
— According to views expressed by the Japanese and Chinese ambassadors at London, the insurrection in China is mainly due to excessive taxation caused by China’s effort to raise the indemnity money demanded by the European powers. The Japanese ambassador says the insurrection is anarchical in character, and aims at the overthrow of the reigning Chinese dynasty. His view of the situation is pessimistic.
— A Paris dispatch of March 5 describes an alleged discovery made by Professor Peter Stein which solves the seemingly hopeless problem of restoring sight to the blind. Professor Stein has invented an apparatus which takes the place of the eye, the claim on which his discovery rests being that a person does not see with the eye, but with the brain, the eye serving only to receive the image which the optic nerve transmits to the seat of perception. He claims to have devised a way of transmitting images to the brain without the use of the eye.
— The Melbourne, Australia, correspondent of the London Times states that great excitement has been caused in Methodist religious circles there by the news that Catholic priests at Suva, the capital of the Fiji Islands, burned the Bibles and hymn books of natives of the islands whom the priests had converted from Methodism to Catholicism. The Melbourne and Adelaide Methodist conferences have passed severe condemnatory resolutions regarding the matter.
— A famine in farm help is reported from Illinois. According to a dispatch from the town of Dixon, farmers in that vicinity find it “next to impossible to hire a man to do any kind of farm work at wages higher than have prevailed for a score of years. A good farm man is now commanding twenty-five dollars, his board, washing, the private use of a horse and buggy, and the privilege of operating a riding instead of a walking plow.” Farm life is not popular in this fast, “get rich quick” period of the world’s history.
— On the subject of the prevalence of the use of narcotics, and their effect, Prof. James N. Hyde, of the University of Chicago, recently spoke these forcible words to university students: “Whole nations are breaking down under the use of narcotic poisons. They are not only breaking down through the terrible powers of these poisons, but they are disintegrating. Seventy-five per cent of the crimes which are brought to the attention of the courts are committed by men between the ages of eighteen and twenty while they have been under the influence of narcotic stimulants.”
— There is a bitter contest at Albany, N. Y., between the State board of regents and the department of public instruction over the “unification” of the State schools, which it is said “threatens to develop a religious controversy which will stir the State.” Back of the plan for “unification,” it is asserted, is a purpose to secure for the religious schools a share in the common school funds of the State. It is stated that “from religious publications, principally Catholic and Episcopalian, expressions of opinion on the right of religious or parochial schools to enjoy the benefit of a part of the public funds have been gathered, and it is asserted that they show conclusively that a plan is on foot to bring about that result. The mass of clippings is reinforced by recent utterances of prominent clergymen, among them Archbishop Farley, of New York.” Bishop Doane and the Rev. T. A. Hendrick, who is the Catholic representative on the board of regents, are also chief promoters of this plan to procure State funds for religious uses.
— According to advices sent to the State Department at Washington by Robert W. McWade, United States consul at Canton, an American doctor named Razlag, practising in Canton, has discovered a cure for the hitherto incurable disease of leprosy. Of four pronounced cases of leprosy upon which his treatment was tried, three were to all appearance cured after four months’22under his care. The fourth case was in an advanced stage of the disease, and apparently beyond the reach of any remedy. The treatment makes use of strong antiseptic drugs, combined with the constant use of sea water and exposure to sunshine. It is believed Congress will make an appropriation to aid the physician in the prosecution of his experiments, and perhaps to establish a hospital where leprosy patients may be sent for treatment.
— The supreme court of Pennsylvania gave a decision, February 23, declaring that a belief in spirits is not evidence of insanity. This decision was rendered in a case arising under the will of Alexander McIlroy, who, after bequeathing a competency to his daughter, left the remainder of his estate to an association of spiritualists. The will was contested by the daughter on the ground that her father was insane because of his belief in spirits. The court below set aside the will. The case was appealed to the supreme court by the spiritualists. Justice Potter, in upholding the will, declared that belief in ghosts, spirits, etc., is not proof of insanity.
A Success in Ontario
ONE of the librarians in the Ontario Conference, who has given the weekly offering envelopes a fair trial for three months, writes:—
We had just decided the Sabbath before the envelopes arrived to write for some. Before we began to use them, there was just one member of our church paying ten cents a week, which would have amounted to $1.30 during the quarter. By using the envelopes our offerings have increased to $10.15. Our membership is only sixteen, but every one has taken some part, even the children bringing in their pennies. We are aiming to make our offerings larger the present quarter. I believe that time is growing very short, and that the Lord expects us to sacrifice to advance his cause, which is to extend to all the world.
Obituaries
Ackley.—Died at The House of the Good Shepherd, Syracuse, N. Y., after an operation for internal cancer, Mrs. Calista E. Ackley, aged 72 years, 5 months, and 29 days. She was a patient, gentle wife, a devoted mother, and a devout Christian. L. R. Swinney.
Burdoin.—Died at White Salmon, Wash., Dec. 12, 1902, of tuberculosis, Mary Hawthorne Burdoin, aged 26 years, 9 months, and 6 days. A sorrowing husband and two children mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. She died triumphant, though a great sufferer at the last. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. A. Wyman.
Crane.—Fell asleep at her home in Roxbury, Vt., Nov. 23, 1902, my dear sister, Mrs. Della Crane, youngest daughter of Lincoln B. Lockwood. She was born in Fayston, Vt., June 10, 1866. She leaves a husband, two sons, one brother, and three sisters to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. J. W. Goffin, from Ps. 17:15. Mrs. Ellen Hadley.
Miles.—Died in Waterbury, Vt., Feb. 10, 1903, of heart failure, Creighton H. Miles, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 5 days. The remains were taken to Albany, Vt., for burial. The funeral service was held at the Methodist church in Albany. He leaves five children to mourn their loss, but not as those without hope. *23
Bitner.—Died at his home, near Fresno, Cal., Feb. 15, 1903, of pneumonia, Brother William Bitner, in his sixty-ninth year. When, in former years, he had means to give, it went freely to spread the light of truth. He was conscientious and devoted, and fell asleep with his eye upon the prize. He leaves a wife and five children. H. G. Thurston.
Lowell.—Died at Fargo, N. D., Jan. 27, 1903, Sarah M. Lowell, aged 76 years, 2 months, and 2 days. She gave her heart to the Lord early in life. Thirty-two years ago she accepted present truth, and was faithful unto death. She leaves four sons and two daughters to mourn. Funeral discourse was preached by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. Andrew Mead.
Stilwell.—Died at Ottawa, Kan., Feb. 12, 1903, of cancer, Mrs. Louisa M. H. Stilwell, in her seventieth year. She looked to the Lord for help, and loved to hear the reading of the Word and the voice of prayer. She left no near relatives, but was buried by friends who knew her wishes. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Merrell.
Ashley.—Rachel C. Ashley, the widow of Richard Ashley, of Dartmouth, Mass., died Feb. 6, 1903, at the age of 79 years and 9 months. Sister Ashley was one of the oldest Sabbath-keepers in the world, and was respected by all who knew her. She leaves a daughter and a number of grandchildren. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. R. Uchtmann.
Nelson.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Freewater, Ore., Feb. 11, 1903, Sister Mary Nelson, in the eighty-seventh year of her age. Sister Nelson was born in Denmark, July 3, 1816, and came to America in 1872. She heard and accepted the truth in 1898, and had lived a devoted life ever since. The writer attended the funeral, speaking words of comfort from Rev. 21:3. A. J. Breed.
Oliver.—Died at Garvinsville, Tex., of typhoid pneumonia, Feb. 4, 1903, Brother Elijah Oliver, aged 28 years, 1 month, and 17 days. He accepted present truth in 1895, and was a consistent Christian, loved by all with whom he came in contact. He leaves his aged parents, one sister, three brothers, and many friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by A. G. Pitman (Baptist). J. F. Craw.
Mead.—Died at Parkersburg, W. Va., Feb. 24, 1903, Nancy Ann Elliott Mead, aged 76 years and 9 days. She was converted and united with the Baptist Church at the age of eighteen. In 1888 she accepted the third angel’s message through the labors of Elder Chaffee. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer, based upon the promises of the Lord. J. W. Lair.
Garlock.—Died at Glen, Wis., Feb. 11, 1903, of cancer of the stomach, Eva Rosina Garlock, in the fifty-eighth year of her age. About thirty-two years ago she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and was faithful until death. She leaves a husband, five sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken to a large concourse of people by Elder E. R. Helms (Congregationalist), from Ps. 116:15. J. W. Blake.
Rasmussen.—Died after an illness of about four months, near St. Helena, Cal., Feb. 13, 1903, Mrs. Hannah Rasmussen, aged 65 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Sister Rasmussen was born in Denmark, and came to America in 1853. She possessed the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit. Two sons and other relatives mourn their loss, but not without hope. Funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 116:15. H. A. St. John.
Ham.—Died in Palmyra, Me., Feb. 10, 1903, Sister Olive A. Ham, aged 59 years. She had been in poor health for several years. She had been a believer in the truths of the third angel’s message for many years, and an esteemed member of the Hartland church. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, one daughter, a brother, sisters, and other relatives. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. P. B. Osborne.
Barmour.—Henry Barmour was born in New York City, Oct. 16, 1857; and died of typhoid fever, at College Place, Wash., Jan. 2, 1903. Brother Barmour accepted the truth in Nebraska, and came to College Place that his family might have the benefits of the school. Everything that kind and loving hands could do was done for him. His wife and seven children are left to mourn, but not without hope. The writer, assisted by Professor Lewis, conducted the funeral services. A. J. Breed.
Segraves.—Mrs. Ada Segraves was born near Griffin, Ga., in 1859, and fell asleep Feb. 27, 1903, after suffering for several years with asthmatic and bronchial trouble. Sister Segraves joined the M. E. Church in early life, but after a more careful study of the Bible, she with her husband accepted the Sabbath of the Lord in 1881, and was baptized in 1889. She leaves a husband, seven children, and other relatives and friends to mourn her absence. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, near Griffin. H. F. Courter.
Sleight.—Died at Jamestown, N. D., Jan. 26, 1903, of heart failure, Brother Henry Sleight, aged 79 years. He accepted the third angel’s message about six years ago, and was a source of help and strength to his church. All who knew him testify that he was a conscientious, kind-hearted Christian. He was full of the blessed hope, and gave many encouraging testimonies in the social meetings of his church. One daughter is left to mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Philipps (Congregationalist) and the writer. A. E. Doering.
Whitcomb.—Brother James Whitcomb was born Jan. 24, 1823, and died at Tampa, Fla., Feb. 21, 1903. As the result of a severe illness, he had been nearly blind since 1889. He rejoiced in the fact that the loss of his physical sight was the means of leading him to his Saviour, thereby giving him spiritual sight, which was far more precious. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Tampa in 1894, being one of its charter members. His life was an example of the saving power of Jesus, and the hope of the soon-coming Lord was ever a joy to his soul. F. W. Knight.
Kelley.—Died at Baraboo, Wis., Jan. 31, 1903, Sister Judith Moon Kelley, aged 70 years, 7 months, and 22 days. Her death was caused primarily by la grippe, secondarily by senile gangrene. She was reared in the Methodist faith, but accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith under the labors of Elder T. M. Stewart, at Portage, Wis., in 1859. She was a charter member of the Baraboo church, and was faithful in all Christian duties. She died peacefully, looking forward with joy to the glad morning when the dear children of God shall be gathered home. Her husband and one son are left to mourn. F. F. Petersen.
Chapel.—Died at her home near Volney Center, N. Y., Feb. 18, 1903, Sister Eliza Chapel, in the eighty-fifth year of her age. Taking an active part in the movement of 1843-44, she has been identified with the third angel’s message and the Adventist people since their very beginning. During all this time she stood firmly as a witness for the truth, and a wide circle of friends and acquaintances bear witness to her consistent, Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which we laid her to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Fulton, to await the resurrection morning at the coming of the Life-giver. E. A. Raymond.
Mansmith.—Died at her home in Hartley, Iowa, Feb. 14, 1903, Mrs. Amanda Mansmith, in her seventy-seventh year. Sister Mansmith was brought up by Christian parents, and at the age of fifteen gave her heart to Jesus, and united with the German Reformed Church. In 1859 she united with the M. E. Church, with which she remained until about twenty years ago, when she and her husband accepted the third angel’s message. She leaves a husband, one son, fourteen grandchildren, and six great grandchildren to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Elder L. H. Proctor, words of comfort, courage, and warning being based on 1 Cor. 15:22, 26. Chas. A. Shultz.
McClure.—Died at the home of his father, W. S. McClure, at Sand Lake, Mich., Feb. 15, 1903, Hillery D. McClure, aged 30 years and 8 days. In 1898 he joined the Seventh-day Adventists at Mesick, Mich., but became somewhat discouraged until a few weeks before his death, when he was heard in prayer for God to take him back again. He died happy, with the full assurance that his sins were forgiven. He leaves a wife and a child, his father and mother, four brothers and four sisters, besides many friends, to mourn their loss. The funeral services were largely attended, remarks being made by the writer, from Heb. 9:27. W. H. Heekman.
Carpenter.—Amanda Carpenter, née Harger, was born at Jamestown, N. Y., May 3, 1830, and died at her home near Otsego, Mich., Dec. 22, 1902. She was converted and united with the Baptist Church in 1856. After careful investigation of the Scriptures, she with her husband accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and remained with that denomination until her death. She was well known for her kindness, her home being ever open to ministers and laborers in the cause, as well as to those less fortunate than herself. Her husband and six children—three sons and three daughters—are left to mourn. Services were conducted at the family residence by the writer. A. G. Haughey.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By A. E. FIELD
To Members of Springdale (Ark.) Church
There are a large number enrolled on the Springdale (Ark.) church record from whom we have not heard for years. We ask all the members of the Springdale church to report to Sister C. A. Allen before the next quarterly meeting. At that meeting we expect to take action on the names of those from whom we do not hear. A. E. FIELD.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
The Missionary Acre
Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund
NAME
AMOUNT
H. Wilson
$ 4 00
W. A. & Mrs. Sweeney
2 00
Mrs. M. H. Honeywell
5 00
West Oregon Conference
7 10
California Conference
10 00
West Washington Conference
6 60
Mrs. A. Campbell
50
Vermont Conference
6 96
New England Conference
1 00
C. E. Paul
1 00
H. M. Hayes
1 00
D. S. & Mrs. Smith
10 00
Mrs. Julia Cady
1 00
Mrs. W. D. Sperra
2 09
Edwin Crawford
25
Mrs. Isaac Smith
4 14
Lydia M. Smith
10
Wm. Showers
1 00
Lucy Showers
1 00
Mrs. M. G. Gorham
12 50
Mrs. W. H. Parker
3 50
Samuel A. Bretz
85
Mrs. Pauline Bretz
35
O. L. Stillman
36 00
Mrs. A. A. Lauder
1 00
Mrs. Nellie Fredenburg
1 00
Esther M. Merritt
10 00
Mrs. Allred
1 00
Leonard Allred
1 00
Hattie Garton
25
Anna Stukey
1 00
Mrs. Maria J. England
5 00
Mrs. A. E. Graves
5 00
Wm. Sadan
25
J. Riffel
1 00
M. T. Moody
2 00
I. T. Reynolds
1 00
Lottie White
5 00
C. W. Miller
50
H. B. French
1 00
Martin Selzer
1 50
Celia Parsons
25
Mrs. Belle Vinson
25
Eva Dockery
10
E. J. R. Johnson
05
A. E. Stone
1 00
Elijah Taylor
27
O. Glass
1 00
Mrs. Ida Hale
1 00
E. E. Vinson
50
Elisha Taylor
1 00
A. W. Jensen
2 00
E. M. Hesland
1 00
Nannie L. Woodward
50
J. L. Spraggous
50
Betty Wood
50
Mrs. A. D. Aycock
50
S. A. Cline
55
Mrs. S. C. Harris
50
Handley (Tex.) camp-meeting
5 92
A. & Mrs. Houghtaling
3 50
Mrs. A. McClay
2 00
Mrs. M. L. Pence
5 00
Pansy, Delmer, and Alice Palmer
1 50
J. A. & Lydia B. Sweney
2 00
M. W. Blue
6 00
Hazel Haggard
30
Flossie Haggard
25
Olie Ray
45
J. W. Dorcas
6 43
Donations for the Washington (D. C.) Church
Mrs. H. E. Francisco, $2; Elgin (Ill.) church, $5; Marine City (Mich.) church, $1.35; Jno. F. Klostermyer, $1; Mrs. Mary Ann Gibson, $1; Ovilla Weaver, $1; L. Fayette, $1; A. T. Simons, .25; S. H. Carnahan, .25; Laura Gilson, $2; Union (Ore.) church, $7.84; W. Smith, .25; Mary J. Darby, .50; “Of Thine Own,” $2; A. G. Christiansen, $1; J. O. Stowell, $1; A. J. Burns, $25; Mrs. J. D. Clark, $1; Jos. Wilbur, $1; Mrs. M. Shields, $1; G. F. Haffner, $1; Mrs. Mattie A. Price, $1; Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Eagle, $1; Miss Viola Joplin, $1; Oklahoma City church, $3.10; Mrs. Emma Haffner, .50; Mrs. Ola Gilliland, $5; Mrs. E. R. Claunch, $5; Susie & Verna Gilliland, .60; Mrs. Lillie Berry, .24; Mrs. Laura Pattison, $1; Mrs. R. A. Worden, $1; Eliza Harding, $1; Wm. Harding, $1; Mrs. C. S. Hefty, $1; Dan’l Starret & family, $1.22; Mrs. Lydia M. Bliss, $5; Maud M. Affolter, $1; Mrs. Alice Devine, .50; Bessie Runniels, .50; Carrie M. Hastings, $2.50; W. Litter, $2; Mrs. F. D. Hare, $2; Sand Prairie church, $4.75; Henry Hunt, $10; James W. Weit, $5; Mrs. Jennie Graham, $1; Columbus Sanborn, $2; L. C. S. M. (a sister), $10; Oswego (Kan.) church, $2.10; Mrs. M. C. Glendening, $1; Mina Harding, .50; Bessie Harding, .50; B. J. McDowell, .50; E. J. Smith, .25; Alexander Easler, $5; Mr. & Mrs. S. J. Buck, $5; Mrs. E. A. Potter, .50; Mrs. D. L. Gulick, $1; Dr. W. T. Hartsock, $2; Pacific Press Pub. Co. (K. City, Mo.), $19.70; Mrs. J. E. Jones, $1; N. D. Conf., $4.50; Mrs. R. Branstator, .50; Mrs. J. Forsberg, .75; Harlem S. S., $1.80; W. J. Plugrath, $5; Dr. Annis & wife, $1; Jane Hill, $1.50; A. Lovell, .50; L. Corbeille, .50; Gus. Plugrath, .50; Jas. Campbell, .50; Mrs. T. Shaffenberger, .25; Ida Wangeren, $2; H. Krungel, $2; M. Buth, $4; E. Zager, $2; J. Steinel, $1; Fred. W. Chuman, $1; A. Witt, $1; A. Kuhlieh, .25; M. H. Wangurin, $1; Lottie Summitt, $1; Chas. Smith, $1; C. J. Smith, $1; Mrs. A. Neystrom, $2.50; Mr. & Mrs. T. T. Stevenson, $10; R. D. Whitney, $1.
Seventh-day Adventists in Mexico
By Editor
Notice!
Those knowing of Seventh-day Adventists in Mexico are requested to send us their names and addresses. Those having friends or acquaintances in this republic who they think could be interested in the truth are also requested to send their names and addresses, with any other information which would help us in working for them. Address Geo. M. Brown, Superintendent of Mexican Mission Field, Apartado 2229, Mexico, D. F.
Address
By E. E. Franke
My permanent address hereafter will be Villard Avenue, Hollis, L. I. If any should forget this address, letters addressed in care of Pacific Press, 11 West 20th Street, will reach me. E. E. FRANKE.
Addresses Wanted
By S. E. Wight
ANY one knowing the address of Andrew Bramhall and I. A. Chapman will do a favor to the Petoskey church by forwarding their addresses to Mrs. R. J. Carr, Petoskey, Mich. These persons, if not heard from within ninety days after the printing of this notice, will be dropped from the Petoskey church records.
S. E. WIGHT.
Business Notices
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—To correspond with woman in reference to doing general housework, and canning fruit in season. Also, a man for farm work. Address J. S. Comins, Box 1703, Battle Creek, Mich.
TO RENT.—Twenty acres of land at $35 a year. Would rent for one year, with privilege of three. Fruit—apples, cherries, grapes. House, barn, and granary. Address P. H. Nunamaker, Arbela, Mich.
WANTED.—Man who understands cutting cedar and logging, to take job of cutting and landing on R. R. and at sawmill, ten thousand cedar poles and one million feet of mixed timber. Cedar and timber must be landed before March 1, 1904. Address L. D. Harris, Box 35, Blackduck, Minn.
Publications Wanted
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Elder W. L. Bird, Hackleburg, Ala.
Sarah M. Cock, Hood, N. M., Signs, Sentinel, Life Boat, Advocate.
Michigan Central
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
SPLENDID TRAIN SERVICE
In both directions, in connection with Boston & Albany and New York Central, between CHICAGO and DETROIT, and NIAGARA FALLS, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, BOSTON, and Eastern points, with finest equipment of Through Sleeping, Dining and Buffet-Library Cars.
All day trains stop five minutes at Falls View, directly overlooking Niagara Falls. Send 4 cents postage for NIAGARA FALLS ILLUSTRATED.
Gen'l O. W. RUGGLES,
Gen'l Pass'r and Ticket Agent,
CHICAGO
The British Sanitarium
By Arthur G. Daniells
Our brethren and sisters who have given of their means to purchase a sanitarium for Great Britain will be glad to hear how the project is shaping. The ten thousand dollars was sent by the Mission Board the 14th of February. On the 25th Dr. Olsen wrote as follows:—
We received the draft for ten thousand dollars, and you can not half imagine how pleased, and how delighted, and how encouraged we all feel for this prompt remittance, and the liberal generosity of our American brethren. We feel that we are deeply indebted to them, and we do most heartily extend to the American brethren our grateful thanks, and hearty appreciation of what they have done. May God bless each worker and each person who has had a part in this gift, and may his signal blessing rest upon every dollar contributed. It is sacred. It has been given for God's work, and I want you to know that we realize its sacredness, and to some extent the responsibility that we are taking in receiving the gift. It is our highest ambition to use it in harmony with the wishes and desires of the brethren in America. Words fail me to express our deep feelings of thankfulness, not only to our friends in America, but also to our kind Heavenly Father, who has heard our call, and seen our need, and given us this opening providence.
With God's blessing attending this effort we shall enter the institution absolutely free of debt, and it is my determination to run the institution on the same basis from the very start. As far as I have any vote or any influence in determining the policy of the institution, it shall never incur a single shilling of debt for any purpose whatever. As workers, if the institution is not able to support us, we shall go into the field, and canvass or do some other work to make our living. This institution is always to be free from debt.
These words have the ring of true gratitude. The determination to keep the institution out of debt is truly refreshing.
The following resolutions were passed by the British Union Conference Committee:—
Whereas, Our American brethren have generously responded to our call for ten thousand dollars, which, with our donation of five thousand dollars, enables us to secure a well-furnished sanitarium for the British field, absolutely free of the burden of debt, therefore be it—
Resolved, That we, the members of the British Union Conference Committee, in behalf of the British Union Conference express our deep feeling of gratitude and hearty thanks to our brethren in America for their generous gift in providing two thirds of the cost of our sanitarium, and that we give praise and thanks to our kind Heavenly Father for the great blessing and encouragement and success that have followed this enterprise. And be it further—
Resolved, That we request Elder L. R. Conradi to present this resolution to the General Conference, and in our behalf express our heartiest sense of gratefulness for their kind sympathy and liberal support given to us.
The doctor promises to write a full statement regarding the final steps in paying for this property and taking possession. The transfer was to have been made March 2. A. G. DANIELLS.
Westward Bound
ON Sunday, the 15th inst., the following-named persons took their departure from this city, en route to the General Conference:— Elder A. G. Daniells and wife; Prof. W. W. Prescott and wife; Elder J. W. Collie and his mother, Mrs. Collie; Elders S. H. Lane, W. H. Thurston, H. W. Cottrell, and W. A. Spicer; Brethren W. H. Edwards, E. R. Palmer, H. E. Rogers, R. V. Ashley, H. E. Osborne; Miss Adelaide B. Cooper, Miss S. A. Hoyle, and Mrs. A. J. Bourdeau.
This company was joined in Chicago by delegates, workers, and visitors from near-by conferences, as follows:— Elders J. D. Gowell, E. K. Slade, and A. R. Sandborn, of the East Michigan Conference; Elder A. G. Haughey, of the West Michigan Conference; Elder S. E. Wight, of the North Michigan Conference; Elder R. A. Underwood, of Pennsylvania; Elder and Mrs. I. J. Hankins, of Indiana; Brother Webb, also of Indiana; and Brother R. T. Dowsett and wife, of Wisconsin.
Mrs. L. Flora Plummer, of Minneapolis, Minn., joined the party at Omaha; and Elder L. R. Conradi, of the European General Conference, at Lincoln.
From Chicago the journey was made in a special tourist sleeper, over the Burlington Route, leaving the Union Station at 10:30 P. M., Sunday, the 15th.
The early departure of this company is due to the fact that the General Conference Executive Committee will be in session during the five days preceding the opening of the General Conference on Friday, the 27th inst.
On Sunday, the 22d inst., another tourist car party will move westward from Chicago over the same route. At this writing the following names are enrolled as members of this second party:— Elders O. O. Farnsworth, J. W. Watt, G. B. Thompson, A. E. Place, and S. M. Cobb, of the Atlantic Union Conference; Elders S. M. Butler, M. B. Miller, W. C. Hebner, D. E. Lindsey, H. R. Johnson, H. H. Burkholder, E. J. Van Horn, C. H. Bliss; Elder E. R. Williams and wife, Elder R. R. Kennedy and wife, and Elder N. P. Neilsen and wife, of the Lake Union Conference; Elder G. E. Langdon, of the Canadian Union Conference; also Brother G. W. Mann, of Indiana, and Sister Georgia Manley, of Wisconsin.
Elder William Covert and H. A. Washburn, of Wisconsin, will plan to join this party at Denver and Grand Junction, Colo., respectively.
Both these parties will pass through Omaha and Lincoln to Denver, thence over the Denver and Rio Grande, the famous scenic route, to Grand Junction, Colo., the Rio Grande Western to Ogden, Utah, from which point the journey will be completed over the Southern Pacific. It is probable that both parties will spend a portion of one day in Salt Lake City, in which case Oakland will be reached Friday morning.
Brother S. H. Lane Returns
BROTHER S. H. LANE returned to Battle Creek last week after an absence of about three weeks in the field. On Sunday, March 8, he preached the sermon at the dedication of a house of worship at Connersville, Ind.
W. A. Spicer Returns from the West Indies
After spending over two months in his visit to the West Indies, Brother W. A. Spicer arrived in Battle Creek again last week. From his reports which are now appearing in the REVIEW our readers will learn of his work during his absence.
Copies of the Review Available
By Editor
COPIES of the REVIEW of March 10, containing the full report of the funeral services of Elder Uriah Smith, can be obtained at this Office. Price, four cents each, three copies for ten cents, postpaid. Address REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.
European Representatives at General Conference
THE only representatives from Europe at the coming General Conference, so far as we have been informed, are Brethren L. R. Conradi and E. J. Waggoner. Brother Conradi arrived in Battle Creek, in company with Brother H. W. Cottrell, early last week, having spent the previous Sabbath at South Lancaster, Mass. Brother Waggoner expected to sail from Liverpool on Wednesday, March 11.
