p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 40. (10/6/1904)

Earlier text: The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund

Obituaries

FAIRCHILDS.—Died at Oakdale, Neb., Sept. 17, 1904, Mrs. A. M. Fairchilds, wife of S. C. Fairchilds, aged 54 years, 7 months, and 6 days. The deceased was converted and united with the M. E. Church when eighteen years of age. At the time of her death she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was the mother of nine children, seven of whom are still living. Our sister died in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. D. NETTLETON.

LEWIS.—Died at Rich Valley, near Emporium, Pa., Gordon Lewis, son of Sister Nettie Lockwood, aged 27 years. While going to his work in the lumber woods, he stumbled and fell, the sharp point of a file in his inside coat pocket penetrating his right lung. He was a vigorous young man, and for some time made light of the wound, which after about three weeks caused death in spite of all that medical skill could do. The funeral was held Sept. 17, 1904, and was largely attended. The writer spoke from 1 Cor. 15:21, 22. C. F. McVAUGH.

LANE.—Died in Charlotte, Mich., Sept. 18, 1904, of long-continued and painful sciatic rheumatism and heart trouble, Elder Luther N. Lane, aged 61 years, 5 months, and 2 days. His first Christian experience was in Ohio, when, in 1867, he became connected with the United Brethren Church. After moving to Michigan in 1870, he accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, with whom he remained a faithful member until his death. For eighteen years while with his people, he was a zealous and successful worker in the ministry. He leaves his wife, two daughters, and one son to mourn their loss, yet not without hope of meeting again in the kingdom of glory. The funeral was held at his late home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. D. VAN HORN.

Dr. G. A. Hare Goes to St. Louis

DR. G. A. HARE has gone to St. Louis, having been appointed by the governor of California as a delegate from that State to a medical congress which has been in session this week. Dr. Hare will spend a short time in California before returning to Washington.

Emmanuel Missionary College Fall Announcement

THE Fall Announcement of Emmanuel Missionary College, at Berrien Springs, Mich., gives a brief history of the institution, its aims, and the studies which may be pursued there. The fall term opens this week. Copies of the announcement may be obtained by addressing the president.

Correction Regarding Haskell Home Offering Date

IN the article by Elder Daniells in the REVIEW of September 22, setting forth the needs of the Haskell Home, and mentioning the semiannual offering for this institution, the time for the offering was given as Sabbath, October 3, instead of Sabbath, October 1. If any were confused by this mistake in the date, and have not yet taken the offering, they should do so without further delay, and forward the proceeds through the usual channels.

Washington Brethren Return from Council

THE brethren from Washington who attended the council of the General Conference Committee at College View, Neb., have now returned. Elders Daniells and Prescott spent one day at Battle Creek, Mich., on their way home, and held a public meeting in the Tabernacle. A large number were present, and listened with evident interest to a presentation of the progress of the message in all lands and the encouraging outlook for speedily finishing the work. Brother W. C. White and Sister E. G. White, who were in Battle Creek at the same time, remained over the following Sabbath, expecting to hold several public meetings.

Death of J. G. Teschner

WHEN it was learned last winter that the health of our faithful medical missionaries in Palestine was failing, the German Union offered one of its nurses, graduated at Friedensau, J. G. Teschner. He willingly accepted the call, reaching Joppa the first of January. After doing successful work there, he was called, in March, to take charge of the Jerusalem health home, and the Lord blessed his labor there. Even as late as June 30 he wrote: “Thus far we are all well, although many die from fever at present.” July 26 he was stricken down, and within forty-eight hours succumbed. He was only thirty years old, and very strong physically. He now rests from his arduous labors, in the German cemetery on Zions Hill, and soon the brightest hope of his life will be realized — meeting his blessed Lord.

A Growing Interest in the Work

By A. G. Daniells

We are continually receiving fresh evidence of the fullest confidence of our people everywhere in the wisdom of establishing the headquarters of our cause at Washington, D. C.; and more than this, we have fresh and increasing evidence of a growing, widening interest in the development of the work here.

On returning to my office from the College View Council, I found letters on my desk that filled my heart with gladness. These letters are from brethren and sisters in New Zealand, who accepted this message under my labors sixteen and seventeen years ago. I will take the liberty to make public portions of these letters, to let all our people know how the hearts of our brethren and sisters in distant lands are moved upon by the work we are doing in Washington. Sister M. Caro, of Napier, New Zealand, writes as follows:—

When your circular letter arrived with the other matter enclosed, I just said, “Lord, what shall I do?” And I at once felt impressed to borrow five hundred dollars and send it by this mail. I had not a pound of my own at command; so I tested the Lord as to his mind regarding the matter of borrowing; and it come out on his side; so my five hundred dollars goes with my son’s, and if you are as glad as we are, you will be happy; and I am sure you will be.

Her son wrote by the same mail the following thoughtful instruction:—

For a long time I have wanted to send something to our Washington work, and your printed appeals sent to my mother and others have intensified that desire. Having only a few pounds to put my hands upon at present, I have prayed much about the matter, and I have been led to borrow one hundred pounds to send you. A draft on the Bank of England is enclosed,—five hundred dollars from my mother, and the same amount from myself, and $2.50 from Mrs. S. Berry. Our church elder, Brother Smith, will have some small amounts to send soon from other church-members. One hundred pounds would not give an even five hundred dollars, so I have added more to make the even amount in each case. I have reckoned the pounds at $4.87; that is the amount the United States post-office gives all the year round. The exchange rate on a draft depends, I know, upon the state of the money market. I hope and pray that the market will be favorable when you are cashing this draft, and so God’s work get the most possible. Should, however, there be any shortage to make the even one thousand dollars, will you kindly make it up, and I will remit the same.

These are but samples of the excellent communications that are pouring into our office from all parts of this world. Do not such letters show a growing interest in the development of the work at Washington? And should not this cheer all our hearts, and lead to prompt, liberal giving on the part of our people in America?

A. G. DANIELLS.

The Special Watchman in the Fall Campaign

We learn from the publishers of The Southern Watchman that already there has been a much larger number of copies sold of their special “1904 Signs Number” than was expected. After printing all that was thought would be required, it was found necessary to print another large edition. We understand that all of this extra edition has now been sent out; and as orders continue to be received in nearly every mail, an additional run of ten thousand copies has just been printed to meet immediate demands.

The General Conference Committee, at its late session held in College View, recommended that this number of the Watchman be given particular prominence in the “mighty missionary campaign” to be inaugurated this fall. Preparations are being made for printing more editions, so that all orders for use in the coming campaign may be filled as soon as received. The price in lots of twenty-five or more to one address is three cents a copy. Orders may be sent to the State tract societies, or directly to the Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tenn.

How You Can Help

By Editor

DURING the month of October a world-wide effort is to be made to get the REVIEW into the home of every Sabbath-keeper.

Our ministers and Bible workers can very greatly assist in this work, if they will make it their business to secure subscriptions from all new converts, and from every family of our people they visit who are not now subscribers. This used to be considered a very important part of the minister's work. Is it not time to return to this good old custom?

Because this has not been so faithfully done in recent years, the circulation of the REVIEW has not increased in proportion to the denominational growth.

All who wish to keep informed of the progress of the work in home and foreign fields, all who wish to be apprised of the plans and actions of the General Conference Committee, all who desire the important counsel from Sister White concerning present dangers and present needs, and finally, all who are interested in the Fall Missionary Campaign, and who wish to keep in touch with the plans for its prosecution and the reports of its success, need—must have—the REVIEW.

No call has yet been made for means to assist in establishing the publishing association in Washington. All the donations to the Washington fund are for the sanitarium and school enterprises. But many have expressed their desire to assist the REVIEW in securing its new home.

Here is an opportunity for all our friends to help us. Secure a subscription for the REVIEW from every Seventh-day Adventist who does not now take it. This will help the REVIEW; and will also be rendering the people who will thus have the weekly visits of the paper the greatest favor. Such work is doubly helpful. Will you not help in this way?

Address Circulation Department, Review and Herald, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.