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Loma Linda (Cal.) Sanitarium

By J. A. Burden

The special providences of God that led to the securing of this beautiful property, and the oft-repeated instruction from the Testimonies that southern California is to become a special field for medical missionary work, have given this institution a world-wide reputation among our people. Believing the readers of the Review would be interested in a somewhat detailed account of the development and progress of its work, we write these few lines, hoping they may strengthen faith in the gift the Lord has given this people to guide us in dark and trying times.

For many years southern California has been growing in reputation as a health resort, until now the eyes of the world are turned toward its sunny climate as offering special advantages for the sick and feeble.

Several years ago, when Sister White returned from Australia, the Lord opened before her plans for the work in this field, stating that its reputation from a health standpoint would greatly increase, also calling the attention of our people to the importance of establishing without delay a number of medical institutions. We were told that there were properties for sale at a low price which could be used for sanitariums, and were urged to secure some of these and make a beginning. A number of efforts were made to rally the people for a forward move in medical lines, but without avail, as there were no funds on hand with which to begin operations. Still the word came urging that sanitariums be established without delay. Finally a few, who were so interested to see the work go forward that they could wait no longer, secured a desirable property at Paradise Valley, near San Diego. With but little encouragement except from its promoters, the institution was soon fitted up to receive patients, and has gone steadily forward with its work until it is now a well-equipped sanitarium.

While this enterprise was developing in San Diego, an effort was being made to place the Los Angeles vegetarian café and treatment rooms in improved quarters, also to establish a sanitarium near Los Angeles. In both these enterprises the outlook seemed very dark and forbidding, and the only thing to encourage was the testimony that once more the Lord had signified that the work should be started here in Los Angeles. Those, therefore, who could not delay longer, undertook the preliminary work of securing the Glendale Sanitarium, and new quarters for the treatment rooms and vegetarian café in Los Angeles.

While at first things moved hard and slow, as we moved forward in confidence in the Testimonies that had pointed out the definite work to be done, difficulties soon vanished, and in a few months the Glendale Sanitarium, its branch treatment rooms, and the vegetarian café in Los Angeles were all in good running order, thus proving that when the Lord bids us move forward, it is not impossible to do so. Although the work had been delayed for a number of years, when the people had a mind to take hold and follow the Lord's instruction, the work was really accomplished in a short time. The first year's balance sheet of these combined enterprises showed a gain of over six thousand dollars above running expenses, besides the six thousand dollars donated to start the work.

The Glendale Sanitarium was scarcely opened when we were instructed by the Testimonies that we should look for another sanitarium near Riverside and Redlands. Three times the message was repeated, but coming at such a time as this, it was a bewilderment to the most sanguine. We could not understand it, much less see how it was possible to undertake the establishment of a fourth institution in less than a year. The last message suggested that the site waiting for us was nearer Redlands. We who had looked over the field very carefully, having a general idea of the properties for sale, were impressed at once that this new site must be Loma Linda. While we could not see any way possible to undertake another enterprise so soon, yet we dared not turn the matter aside without giving it consideration. Accordingly, a committee was appointed, and on investigation it was found that the property could be secured at about one third its original cost. As Sister White was passing through Los Angeles on her way to the General Conference, the facts concerning the property were laid before her. She instructed the committee to look the matter up very carefully and send full particulars to her at Washington.

The question of purchasing Loma Linda was then taken up more thoroughly, and a final price of forty thousand dollars was arranged for, provided everything was satisfactory. Full description of the place and terms of purchase were forwarded to Sister White at Washington, and to our surprise, an answer was telegraphed to secure the property without delay.

Although the instruction to secure the property was very definite and clear, few could rally their faith to undertake so great an enterprise, considering the other institutions already started. Arrangements were made for Sister White to return by way of southern California, and plans were laid for general meetings with the churches to consider what should be done with this new enterprise. All who visited the place were impressed that the property fully met the description given to Sister White some four years before as a sanitarium property waiting for our people, but it is by no means easy to face seeming impossibilities, even when we have definite instruction that it is just what the Lord would have us do.

At one of these meetings Elder G. A. Irwin was present and told of the way God had wonderfully worked for the Avondale School in Australia, in harmony with the light the Lord had given through Sister White, when to the brethren it seemed impossible to undertake the enterprise. The development of the Avondale School had demonstrated the wisdom of following the light the Lord gives us, whether we see wisdom in it or not.

The rehearsal of these wonderful experiences connected with the Avondale School were electric in their effect. A sister arose, her face beaming with courage, and said she had ten thousand dollars invested in the world, which, if the Lord would release, she would gladly put into Loma Linda; and she had been praying the Lord to make her a pioneer in some of these enterprises. The meeting closed with a unanimous vote to secure the property, and begin at once to raise the funds and open it as a sanitarium.

In less than a year, the entire amount of forty thousand dollars had been raised in loans and donations, a corps of workers secured, and the institution opened and doing quite a little business. Although some four months were consumed in securing workers, thus incurring quite an expense before it opened, yet at the close of the first year the institution showed less than a thousand dollars loss in its running expenses, and a prosperous outlook for the future.

From the first, we were instructed that Loma Linda was to become a special place for educating medical missionaries, and that a school should be established with a course of instruction as thorough as possible for nurses and physicians; that thousands needed to be qualified with all the ability of physicians, to work not in professional lines, but as medical missionary evangelists. Accordingly, plans were laid for this part of the work, and the Loma Linda College of Evangelists was opened October 4, with nearly forty bright young people as students. The school has been doing a good work. Those interested in medical studies would do well to send for a circular of the Loma Linda College of Evangelists.

To provide facilities for the school and treatment rooms for the sanitarium, pledges were taken amounting to twelve thousand dollars, and a large three-story building was erected.

The Loma Linda plant now consists of the following:—One hundred and ten acres of good land under cultivation, with about twenty-five acres of bearing orchard—oranges, plums, peaches, apricots, lemons, olives, figs, pears, and apples; a good artesian well and pumping plant; one hundred and sixty-five shares of water in the irrigating company; a three-story main building forty by one hundred and twenty-five feet, with an addition forty by eighty feet, containing, in all, two large treatment rooms, doctors' offices, pharmacy, operating room, parlors, dining-rooms, offices, kitchen, and pantry, and seventy rooms for guests; eight substantial cottages, supplying fifty more rooms; and a recreation building, now used for school purposes; a beautiful campus well laid out; shaded walks with graded driveways; vegetable gardens; good dairy; livery; and poultry-yard.

The Loma Linda Sanitarium is acknowledged by all to be one of the most beautifully located of all our sanitariums. Our guests are from all over the United States and Canada. All are delighted with the beauty of the place. It offers the best facilities and climate to those who are seeking health. It is just the place for our aged brethren and sisters who are able to enjoy a home in one of our institutions where they can have every comfort in their declining days. Already a number have chosen Loma Linda for their home, placing their funds at the disposal of the institution. We

shall be glad to correspond with any others who may desire to do so. The sanitarium and the Loma Linda College of Evangelists offer an excellent course of study and training for those who wish to prepare for medical missionary work. To all such, we shall be glad to forward the calendar of the Loma Linda College.

J. A. BURDEN.

Medical Missionary Department

Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference

W. A. GEORGE, M. D., - - - - Chairman

W. A. RUBLE, M. D., - - - - Secretary

Current Mention

— On March 30 the public debt, less cash in the treasury, was $909,106,566, having decreased during March $11,538,288.

— On September 5, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie held a reception for about three hundred representative laborers, capitalists, and publicists in the interests of industrial peace.

— Commander Robert E. Peary has secured $200,000 to defray the expenses of another expedition to the far north, and expects to start about the last of June. He believes he will reach his goal if the summer of 1908 is a normal arctic summer.

— Within a month two unsuccessful attempts have been made to wreck the Chicago Limited train, the former at Turtle Creek, Pa., and the latter, April 4, at Penns Station, Pa. The method employed in both instances was the same as that noted in these columns last week.

— A score of persons were killed April 5 by a tornado which swept for 300 miles across parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Parts of four towns were devastated, with damage exceeding $500,000. One of the freaks of the storm was the rolling over and over of an empty passenger-train.

— Representatives of the independent watch manufacturers of the country have memorialized the President, alleging that the Waltham and Elgin companies have violated the Sherman Anti-trust act. The Department of Justice has not completed the investigation of the so-called trust begun some months ago.

— The Cubans seem displeased with the decision of Secretary Taft to pay the Catholic Church $1,932,143 for certain property in Havana, which has been used continuously since 1901 for government purposes under lease. They believe the price much too high, and think it will injure American prestige.

— Another attempt to wreck a Pennsylvania railroad express near Tacony, a suburb of Philadelphia, on the third, was discovered by a track walker in time to prevent a disaster. On the previous day at Wingerton, Pa., a freight engineer of the Western Maryland Railroad noticed an obstruction clamped to the rails. He had sufficient time to bring his train to a stop.

— From present indications the international arbitration and peace congress to be held in Carnegie Hall, April 14, will bring together a large and representative body of lawmakers from all over the United States. Nine governors of States are serving on its legislative committee, nineteen members of the House of Representatives, and ten United States senators.

— Japanese shipyards being crowded with work, that government has decided to have built in England for her navy, the largest battle-ship in the world, at a cost of about eleven and one-fourth million dollars.

— The attitude of the Southern Pacific toward labor unions is revealed by the fact that over a year ago the general manager instructed “that no dispatcher or employee of any description could expect promotion to an official position as long as he retained his connection with a labor organization.”

— A London paper publishes the report that the czar of Russia will soon abdicate the throne, and his brother Grand Duke Michael will be appointed regent during the minority of the czarowitch. It further says that the douma will be abolished, and a military dictatorship formed, with the idea of stamping out the revolution.

— The differences between the Western railroads and the trainmen that have threatened a strike, have been adjusted by concessions from both parties. The agreement was reached mainly through the efforts of Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission, and Commissioner Neill, of the United States Bureau of Labor, who formulated the final proposition. These men then telegraphed President Roosevelt, “Complete settlement effected, result highly satisfactory, a distinct triumph for government mediation.”

— The French minister at Havana, Cuba, has informed his government that there will be no certainty of protection of property if the republic is re-established, and the Cubans are placed in control. The provisional government officials are not in accord with this view. It is also learned that certain British interests have asked the foreign office, in London, to request permission from the United States to station three British war-ships in Cuban waters when the Americans leave. Great Britain, however, is not likely to make any such request, but these two instances show the feelings of unrest, and indicate that sooner or later the American government will meet with pressure from abroad regarding the Cuban situation. Both politicians and business interests hope for a declaration of policy from Secretary Taft during his visit.

— President Bonilla of Honduras has taken refuge in Amapala, Honduras, which the Nicaraguans began to bombard. Philip I. Brown, secretary of the American legation to Honduras, secured a twenty-four-hour cessation of the attack, in the hope of securing some agreement from Bonilla. In this he was unsuccessful, but brought back word that further bombardment of the town would be considered by the Salvadoreans as a declaration of war against them by Nicaragua. This Nicaragua resents as an unwarranted interference on the part of the United States. On the sixth a conference of the ministers of the three neutral Central American states, was held with Secretary Root and the Mexican ambassador. It is believed that a few days will bring about important developments, and that either peace will be declared or a general war will follow between Nicaragua on one side and the remaining four states on the other.

Religious Liberty Notes

The following tribute was paid by a prominent man of Panoka, Alberta, to Liberty: “I am a Sunday man, but that is the straightest thing on that subject I ever read. Success to Liberty.”

The writer expects to deliver a lecture on “The Dangers of Religious Legislation,” at the Seventh-day Adventist church, Corner Fifty-first and Locust Sts., Philadelphia, Pa., Sunday evening, April 14.

The students of the South Lancaster Academy, of South Lancaster, Mass., are preparing an elaborate religious liberty program to be rendered by them at an early date. It is a satisfaction to see the interest which is being manifested on the part of our young people on the question of religious liberty.

Brother V. B. Watt gives the following item of experience in securing petitions against Sunday bills for the District of Columbia, which were introduced into the Fifty-ninth Congress: “I went to the business men of the town, and almost every man, except the Jews, was in favor not only of a District Sunday bill, but of one for the United States. One business man said, ‘A man ought to be in the penitentiary who works or opens his store on Sunday.’ When the most influential men favor such legislation, how long will it be before the image will speak? It is time for us to get ready to meet God, and warn the world of its coming doom.” These experiences are an expression of what may be expected as the result of the almost universal efforts now being exerted by the foes of religious freedom.

Extract from a letter from W. Ising: “The German Union has recently had an experience illustrating the influence and the power of our Sabbath-school lessons. It is known that in the Russian empire we have had serious difficulties in preaching the message in the past years. Since the czar’s ukase of liberty, wonderful changes have been wrought. But in some places of the large empire we have had to contend with difficulties. The revolutionary idea has been especially demonstrated in the southern part, in the Caucasus. The government was very rigorous here, and was on the watch for all publications. So, early in 1906, one number of our Russian paper Maslina (Olive-tree) was confiscated by the police and forwarded to the governor, evidently under the suspicion that it might contain revolutionary articles. One of our workers in south Russia has now informed us that this very paper contained the Sabbath-school lessons on the subject of ‘Religious Liberty, Health Reform, and Temperance,’ lesson seven dealing especially with ‘The Government, When, by Whom, and the Purpose of Its Establishment.’ When this lesson was studied by the governmental officials, they came to the conclusion that

the Seventh-day Adventist people had no connection with the revolutionists, and that they should be granted unhindered meetings throughout the Caucasus, while heretofore our brethren were compelled to gather secretly, avoiding the notice of officials. To-day they enjoy the blessings of this liberty, and large audiences at the meetings and at their baptismal services prove the great change that has taken place.”

The Workers’ Bulletin of Des Moines, Iowa, bearing date of March 26, 1907, contains the following concerning the dangers of the “unwritten law” argument concerning which there is so much said in these strenuous times: “Some people seem to forget that all just laws are to be obeyed. If, in a fit of anger, or for any other reason, he breaks a good law, the man who is loyal to law and government will submit to its penalty without resistance. And if, on the other hand, he sees fit not to comply with an evil law, he will even then not resist the law, although he seeks kindly and wisely to explain his position and show why the law should not be obeyed. Why it is that good people will excuse and even commend men who openly transgress just laws that are necessary for the protection of mankind, is more than can be explained. At least, let not Seventh-day Adventists do such a thing.”

The Pacific Union Recorder, bearing date of March 21, 1907, contains the following selected article on the subject, entitled “Power of Choice in Religion:” “ ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal.’—Declaration of Independence. Here are ten men, A, B, C, D, etc. 1. Every one of these men has a right to choose his own religion. 2. Every one of the ten has a right to refuse to make any choice. 3. As every one of the ten has a right to choose or not to choose, no one of the ten has a right to interfere or compel the choice of any of the ten. 4. No one of the ten has a right to compel any one of the ten to abide by his own choice, for this would deny a man the right to change his mind, and so interfere with the right of choice. 5. No one of the ten has a right to compel any one of the ten to act as if he had made a choice; for this would make a hypocrite of him. 6. If any one man has no right to compel any one of the ten to act as if he had made a choice, then nine of the ten can not compel the tenth to act so. 7. If a majority of the ten should crystallize their choice into law, it would give them no right to compel the minority. 8. This forever denies to civil government the right to have anything to do with religion, save to protect every man in his choice, or in his refusal to choose. 9. Every man having the right to choose his religion, neither majorities nor minorities can, of right, have anything to do by law with a man’s religion. 10. This is the civil and religious liberty conundrum in a ‘nutshell.’”

The following letter from Elder S. G. Huntington, president of the Utah Conference, appeared in the Pacific Union Recorder under date of March 7: “The Sunday question is also up before our legislature, and is waxing pretty warm. I will address the House Committee on Judiciary. The speaker of the House is a Jew, and stands with us. It is going to be a hot fight, however. The bill comes up under Sunday amusements, etc. I presented our protest to the House Judicial Committee, not all the members being present, however. The chairman indicated that we could have fifteen or twenty minutes, but detained us for a full hour. It was evident that our influence was felt. I had a talk with the speaker of the House this afternoon, and he frankly declared himself against the bill. I sent each member a personal letter, enclosing two of Elder Colcord’s leaflets, marked copies. In the morning on each of their desks the members will find a copy of the special Sunday law Signs, such as were used in California. On a little slip pasted to the paper the following was written: ‘California still stands for liberty, the proposed Sunday closing and rest amendment bill being defeated in the House, February 20, by a majority of 46 to 20. This paper tells all about the evils and unconstitutionality of Sunday laws. Take a minute to look it over.’ K. C. R.”

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

Notice to Traveling Missionaries and Visitors to New Orleans

By S. B. Horton

For at least six years it has been our privilege to assist in various ways—in obtaining transportation rates, etc.—our brethren and sisters who have passed through New Orleans to and from their fields of labor. We are glad to continue this work, and wish to call attention to some points which should be borne in mind:—

1. Our Southern Union and State conferences have conjointly established suitable headquarters in New Orleans, our new address being 810 Jackson Avenue, a locality easily accessible to railroad and steamship business.

2. Persons desiring to stop over in New Orleans for transportation rates, etc., will facilitate matters by writing me as far in advance of their coming as possible, giving date of probable arrival, name of railroad or steamer upon which they will come, and full information as to what is desired.

3. In writing or telegraphing, address the undersigned at 810 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, and prompt attention will be given by our office.

S. B. HORTON.

BIRDIE CONWAY,

By Birdie Conway

Notice!

ANY one knowing of Sabbath-keepers coming into Saskatchewan, Canada, in the last few months or year, will please send me their address as soon as possible, so I can come in touch with them, and acquaint them with the work of the new mission field, and of the headquarters of our work in this province. My address is Box 666, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.

BIRDIE CONWAY,

Sec. and Treas. of Saskatchewan Mis. Field.

California-Nevada Camp-Meeting

By W. T. Knox

A GENERAL camp-meeting for the California-Nevada Conference is to be held at Merced, Cal., May 23 to June 2. Merced is to all intents a new field, as but little, if any, work has ever been done in this town in presenting the truth. A good attendance of our members is urged.

Local camp-meetings will be held in the vicinity of St. Helena, June 20-30, and in Humboldt County in July or August. Definite announcements will be made later.

W. T. KNOX.

St. Helena Sanitarium Training-School

THE next class for training missionary nurses begins April 1, 1907, and offers a very thorough course in this line of work, and extraordinary advantages in the way of practical experience. We shall be pleased to correspond with all interested persons who desire to devote their lives to this branch of the Master's work. For circulars and full information, address St. Helena Sanitarium, or H. F. Rand, Sanitarium (Napa Co.), Cal.

Special Notice

WE would be glad to correspond with any graduate nurses who would be open for an engagement to connect with the Nashville Sanitarium, also if any who are thinking of taking the nurses’ course would write us, we would be glad to send them catalogue, and full information in regard to the matter.

If those who know of suitable young men and women would advise them to come or send us their names, it would be greatly appreciated by us.

It is expected that the new class will begin the middle of April. Address all communications to Dr. F. A. Washburn, Nashville Sanitarium, Nashville, Tenn.

Canvassers’ Convention at College View, Neb.

By E. R. Palmer

A GENERAL canvassers’ convention for the Central Union Conference will be held at College View, Neb., May 3-21, 1907. This convention has been designed particularly for the college students. Others, however, who desire to receive the benefits of this convention will be welcome, provided satisfactory arrangements are made with the local conferences in which such prospective agents wish to labor.

The principal books to be studied at this convention will be “Heralds of the Morning,” “Great Controversy,” and “Home and Health.”

The principal of Union College, Prof. C. C. Lewis, writes that there is a remarkable interest in the canvassing work in the college.

All persons wishing to attend this convention should communicate with the president or field missionary agent of their local conferences.

E. R. PALMER, Sec. Gen. Conf. Publishing Dept.

Notices and Appointments

By Editor

Camp-Meetings for 1907

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

West Pennsylvania, Oil City .... June 13-23

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Arkansas ........................ July 18-28 Texas ........................... Aug. 1-11 Oklahoma ......................... Aug. 22 to Sept. 2

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

California-Nevada, Merced, Cal. ........ May 23 to June 2 California-Nevada, St. Helena, Cal. ........ June 20-30 Montana .......................... June 20-30 Upper Columbia, Walla Walla, Wash. ........ May 30 to June 10 Western Washington, Kent, Wash., May 16-26

MEETINGS IN EUROPE

Gen. Conf. Com. with British Com., England .................... April 16-22 Gen. Conf. Com. with Scand. Com., and Danish Conf., Aalborg .... April 24-30 Gen. Conf. Com. with German Union Committee ................... May 3-7 Gen. Conf. Com. with Latin Union, Gland ........................ May 10-25 Norway ......................................................... June 5-9 Finland ....................................................... June 14-18 Sweden, Södertälje, near Stockholm ........................... June 19-24 German-Swiss .................................................. July 3-7 French Swiss .................................................. July 10-14 German Union, Friedensau ..................................... July 18-28 British Union ................................................ August 2-11 Holland ...................................................... August 15-18

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

Obituaries

Hurd.—Died Feb. 20, 1907, of heart-disease, Mrs. Amos Hurd, aged 69 years. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, three sons, and three daughters, but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. Mrs. F. M. Porritt.

Orr.—Died Jan. 2, 1907, of heart trouble, Nathan Orr, husband of our dear sister Fannie Orr, and one of the oldest residents of Wausau, Wis., aged 72 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Mr. Orr was a kind-hearted, hospitable man, and although making no profession of religion, never made any objections to his wife's living up to her belief. He is survived by his wife and two sons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. J. Herrman.

Quick.—Died in Peru, Ind., Dec. 12, 1906, after an illness of four years, Mrs. Sarah E. Quick, wife of Jacob Quick. She was born Sept. 15, 1840, and accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1875 under the labors of Elder A. W. Bartlett. It was her comfort to minister to those in need, and also to tell of the blessed hope which sustained her. She fell asleep in confidence of the soon coming of the Life-giver. A husband and five children survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in Denver, Ind. W. A. Young.

Eastman.—Died at Gothenburg, Neb., Jan. 3, 1907, of consumption, Mrs. Mintie Eastman, née Thompson, aged 35 years, 7 months, and 13 days. Sister Eastman was converted when a child. She accepted the third angel's message, and united with the church at Russell, Iowa, in the fall of 1897, and died in full assurance of the Christian's hope. A devoted husband, three children, a mother, two sisters, and five brothers are left to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer in the M. E. church. Wm. Batterson.

Trumble.—Died Jan. 11, 1907, of tuberculosis of the brain, Alice Louise Trumble, oldest daughter of Fred W. and Mable F. Trumble. She was born in Emporia, Kan., May 7, 1896. Alice possessed a simple, trusting faith in Jesus, and loved her Bible and the Sabbath-school. Besides her father and mother, she leaves two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives and friends. The funeral service, held at the home of her grandmother, where she died, was conducted by Brother J. V. Moore. She was laid to rest at Toledo, Kan., there to await the call of her Saviour. Wm. H. Mills.

Samuel.—Died in Salida, Colo., Jan. 7, 1907, after an illness of ten days of complicated diseases terminating in pneumonia, Edward Oscar Samuel, only child of W. C. and Omega Samuel, aged 5 months and 13 days. The little one was a joy and comfort in the home circle. The body was brought to Emporia, where a short service was held at the home of the grandparents, Brother and Sister E. S. Laughlin, after which the remains were taken to Toledo, Kan., for interment, the funeral service being held in the Methodist church. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. R. Ogden, assisted by the Methodist minister. Wm. H. Mills.

George.—Died at the Friedensau (Germany) Sanitarium, Feb. 13, 1907, Arthur Wittman George. He was born July 13, 1872, at Belding, Mich., and was brought up in the truth. He studied medicine in Battle Creek and Chicago, and received the doctors' degree in 1900. He was married in June, 1905, to Miss Johanna Adomeit, and he now rests in our quiet little cemetery at Friedensau, with other faithful missionaries, awaiting the glad day of the resurrection. He was a faithful worker unto the end, and we know that he sleeps in Jesus. We can assure his relatives and friends in the States, and his faithful wife here, that a crown of glory awaits him. L. R. Conradi.

Smith.—Died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, Cal., Jan. 4, 1907, Brother Lex Smith, aged 45 years. In 1898 he received present truth, and his faith in it was firm until the time of his death. He leaves a wife and four children, besides other relatives and friends, but theirs is the blessed assurance that he will live again when the Life-giver comes with his reward. J. G. Mendenhall.

Young.—Died at her home near Unionville, Ind., Feb. 8, 1907, of cerebro-spinal meningitis, Harriet Elizabeth Young, aged 7 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Little Lizzie was a sweet Christian child, and was uncommonly bright for one of her years. Her death brought great sorrow to her parents and brothers and sisters, but they should not grieve as those who have no hope. John F. Steele.

Marian.—Died at her home, in Enterprise, Pa., Jan. 30, 1907, of la grippe, Mrs. Clara Marian, in the seventy-eighth year of her age. She was always ready to visit the sick and suffering, and to give a home to those who needed one. She leaves a husband, three sons, one daughter, and many friends to mourn their loss. The house was well filled with the friends of the deceased on the day of the funeral, and the discourse was well received by all present. J. W. Watt.

Hamilton.—Died at Rochester, Minn., Jan. 18, 1907, Goin Hamilton, aged 73 years and 8 months. He was born in Ireland in 1823, and came to America in 1843. The remains were taken to Eden Valley, Minn., his old home, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which he was laid beside his wife in the little country cemetery four and one-half miles from the village. He leaves three daughters to mourn their loss. Because of his confidence in his Saviour his friends hope to meet him in the resurrection day. F. A. Detamore.

Simms.—Died at Russellville, Ark., Jan. 13, 1907, Sister Dona B. Simms. She was born June 4, 1872, and at the age of twenty-six united with the C. M. E. Church, of which she was a faithful member until she accepted present truth two years ago. About two months before her death she felt especially impressed that her home town must be warned of danger attending disobedience to God's law, and to this end she labored faithfully until forced to take to her bed. She died as she had lived, a consistent Christian. She leaves her husband, mother, two brothers, and seven sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. Dancer.

Flint.—Died at his home in Cleveland, County, Okla., Jan. 30, 1907, Horace R. Flint, aged 64 years, 9 months, and 15 days. He loved to study his Bible, and was always ready to give every one a reason for the hope he cherished. He embraced present truth through the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore at Denison, Tex., in the spring of 1879. He leaves a wife, a son, a daughter, and grandchildren, besides other relatives. As no minister of our faith could be secured to conduct the funeral, a Methodist brother held a short service at the grave, offering prayer, and making a few remarks based on Job 19: 25, 26. E. L. Maxwell.

Hicks.—Died at the home of his oldest daughter, Mrs. Celia Shaw, wife of Elder H. S. Shaw, at Sauk Center, Minn., Jan. 9, 1907, of heart failure, Marcena Anderson Hicks, aged 82 years, 6 months, and 14 days. At an early age Brother Hicks was converted and joined the Methodist Church. He accepted the Adventist faith under the William Miller movement, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1876. He remained a faithful member of this church until his death. His wife, four children, and many other relatives and friends mourn their loss, but they look forward to a glad reunion at the resurrection of the just. The remains were brought to Proctor, Ill., and the funeral service, which was held at the residence of his son, George M. Hicks, was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Tim. 4: 7, 8. W. D. Parkhurst.

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