— The city of Chicago has won its legal battle for the right to own and control its street railroads.
— President Roosevelt has extended the eight-hour law to apply to all public work under supervision of any department of the government.
— The forces of the Dominican republic have been beaten in an engagement with the rebels, in which the government forces are said to have suffered heavily.
— The election of the “black pope,” head of the Jesuits, was held at Rome on September 8. The place had been vacant since the death of Father Martin, last May. The present leader of the order is Francis Xavier Wernz, a German. The election of a German is understood to be a compliment paid by the Jesuits to the emperor of Germany.
— About 10,000 Christian Indians, mostly of the Sioux tribe, are now gathered in convention on the Santee Indian Reservation in Nebraska. Many warriors whose names formerly carried terror to the frontier towns are taking part in the convocation. It is said to be the largest gathering of Christian Indians ever known, and is held under the auspices of the Episcopal Church.
— The big Pacific liner “Mongolia” ran upon the reef surrounding Midway Island, on September 16. Her passengers were safely landed on the island; but the vessel is reported in a dangerous position. Government officials at Washington have received a cablegram from Midway Island, asking that a ship carrying provisions be dispatched at once to that island from Honolulu, as the 500 passengers of the stranded steamer can not long be provided for on the little island.
— The steamship “Empress of China,” which arrived at Yokohama on September 16, reports that considerable changes have occurred in Pacific Ocean currents, which accounts for the recent stranding of a number of large ships in various parts of the Pacific. The Kobe Observatory reports that a great earthquake occurred in the Pacific Ocean a few hours before the great earthquake in South America. This has evidently changed the bed of the ocean sufficiently to cause the change in the ocean currents.
— Signs which point to China’s awakening are seen in the following: More than 5,000 primary and secondary schools have been established recently in Chili Province, in order to prepare the young people of that province for the new government educational requirements. These new requirements make it necessary that the students shall have a certain amount of Western learning if they are to receive government positions. The dowager empress, having been informed that her decree advising the cessation of foot binding was having no effect, has ordered that hereafter no man shall be taken into government employ whose wife or daughters have their feet bound. One of the Chinese viceroys has issued an order that in the Chinese schools the New Testament be taught alongside the Confucian classics. Following the bad example of some “Christian nations,” it is reported that an imperial decree has been published in behalf of the Sunday institution.
— The past week has recorded a number of disasters. Ten men propelling a hand-car ran into an open draw on the railroad bridge at Toledo, Ohio, on September 14, falling sixty feet to the river below. All were drowned. On September 16 a cloudburst occurred at Jackson, Neb., drowning much live stock, and destroying property to the amount of $100,000. Floods in the Tepic district of Mexico have resulted in the drowning of fifty-one persons, and 500 are rendered homeless. A Rock Island passenger-train ran through a bridge at Dover, O. T., on September 18, resulting in the death of eight persons and the injuring of twenty, while quite a number are missing. Ten persons were killed and sixteen injured in a train wreck at Grantham, England, on September 20.
— A disastrous typhoon occurred in the vicinity of Hongkong, China, on September 18, in which it is estimated that 5,000 persons lost their lives. Twelve ships were sunk, twenty-four stranded, and half the native craft in the port were destroyed. Shipping at that port is said now to be practically paralyzed. The storm came suddenly and without warning. The weather observatory had predicted moderate winds. Half an hour later the storm was at its height. The force of the wind and waves was such that many vessels were stranded nearly high and dry. Many valuable steel lighters were lost, and channels will have to be dug to permit the refloating of some of the stranded vessels. It was at first reported that 1,000 lives had been lost; but later reports have been swelling the figures to a much greater number.
— On September 13 a company of 120 United States marines was landed at Havana, Cuba, with the consent of the Cuban government. Washington officials immediately ordered the withdrawal of the marines. Bluejackets were also landed at Cienfuegos, where American interests were threatened by the besieging rebels. On September 15 a battle occurred between loyalists and rebels within a short distance of Havana, both sides claiming the victory. On the previous day, at a special session of the Cuban Congress, the Cuban president was given power to take whatever steps were necessary to prosecute the war to a successful issue. On September 14 President Roosevelt issued an impassioned appeal to all Cubans to sink their differences and unite to rescue the island from the anarchy of civil war. The appeal sets before the Cubans the danger of the loss of their independence through continued strife among themselves. Secretary-of-War Taft and Acting Secretary-of-State Bacon were appointed by the President to go to Cuba and seek to bring about a reconciliation between the two parties. They are now in the island, and have taken up their work. The Cuban government is making earnest efforts to bring about conditions that will forestall American intervention. A truce has been declared in the hope of reaching an agreement with the rebels.
Field Notes
SIX converts to the faith are reported at St. Paul, Minn., by Brother F. A. Detamore.
FOLLOWING the camp-meeting at Seymour, Ind., several have decided to obey the truth.
FOUR have accepted the truth as a result of the meetings held at Millington, Md., by Brethren Jones and Vanzant.
SUCCESS is attending the meetings being held at Claremont, Va. A number are keeping the Sabbath, and others are interested.
THIRTEEN have begun the observance of the Sabbath as a result of the work among the German population of Pittsburg, Pa.
BROTHER O. O. BERNSTEIN reports that seven new accessions to the faith have resulted from the meeting held at St. Cloud, Minn., which closed September 2.
THE church at Delta, Colo., has recently increased its membership by the addition of fourteen new names. Five of these are young people making their first profession, and all are faithful and conscientious workers for the truth.
BROTHER CHARLES BELGRAVE, of Ohio, has decided to give his life to work among the Hindustani children in the West Indies. The young people of Ohio are raising means to help equip Brother Belgrave for his chosen work.
THE State of Maine has been divided into districts, with a director over each, in order to facilitate the work of distributing our literature in the homes of all the people. The plan suggested for supplying the literature is that after the tithe is paid, one or two cents on the dollar be set aside to create a fund to pay for the literature needed.
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A Blow at the Boycott by a Wisconsin Court
By W. A. COLCORD
BOYCOTTING on the part of union labor was dealt a heavy blow by the decision of Circuit Court Judge Chester A. Fowler, of Fond du Lac, Wis., rendered Aug. 28, 1906, in the boycott suit for twenty-five thousand dollars damages brought by Otto B. Shultze, a Racine baker, against the Trades Labor Council, Benjamin D. Ressen, and others. Referring to this decision, a report in the Washington Post of August 29 says:—
“The decision holds illegal the contract exacted from the boss bakers by the union men, in an effort to enforce the closed shop. The Trades Council and the individual members are enjoined from using the ‘unfair list.’ The boycott is declared an actionable conspiracy to accomplish a criminal or unlawful purpose; Shultze is allowed to recover damages of twenty-five hundred dollars for the loss of profits from the time of the commencement of the boycotting acts up to the time of the trial, and thirty-five hundred dollars in damages for the amount of injury to his business and property in relation to its selling value.”
The decision, in part, is as follows:— “The plaintiff has suffered a permanent and all but destructive injury to his business, which has been caused by the combined acts and the attitude of organized labor.
“And injury to one's business and trade is on the same footing as an injury to his tangible property, and the law furnishes a remedy for one as well as the other.
“The acts complained of are, in my views, plainly in violation of section 466a, Wisconsin Statutes of 1898, as construed by the Supreme Court. This statute makes any two or more persons who shall combine, associate, mutually undertake, or concert together for the purpose of wilfully or maliciously injuring another in his trade or business, by any means whatsoever, or for the purpose of maliciously compelling another to do or perform any act against his will, guilty of an offense punishable by fine and imprisonment.”
The court declares that the contract the union sought to force on the boss bakers “was in itself an illegal contract; in that it would by its terms obligate the plaintiff to employ union labor only as distinguished from non-union labor; and it would obligate him to maintain a ‘closed’ as distinguished from an ‘open shop.’”
In our religious liberty work it will be well to remember these court decisions in which boycotting is held to be “illegal,” “an actionable conspiracy,” and deserving of punishment by “fine and imprisonment” when carried on by organized labor; for, in fulfilment of the sure word of prophecy (Rev. 13:16, 17), the time has come,—and the future is to reveal more of it,—when organized religion advocates and practises boycotting for religious ends, especially in the matter of coercing men into Sunday observance.
In 1893 a “colossal boycott” was not only urged, but actually carried into effect, against the Chicago World's Fair by prominent church leaders and church organizations in this country, because the directors of the fair did not see fit to close the fair gates, after the first two weeks, on Sunday.
Thus Dr. French, about the time of the opening of the fair, speaking at the Wesley church, at Minneapolis, on June 11, 1893, said:—
“We do not yet know what the outcome may be, but if the gates are opened, we should like to join and help push forward a colossal boycott of the fair.”—Minneapolis Tribune, June 12, 1893.
The report of the regular weekly conference of Baptist Ministers of Chicago, held June 26, stated that,—
“Dr. Henson was in favor of a strict boycott's being declared against the exposition. The Rev. Dr. Haynes urged the adoption of a stronger protest against the action of the directory, to be circulated among the Baptists of the country, whom he claimed numbered five million, and containing a provision binding Baptists everywhere to remain away from the fair.”—Chicago Times, June 27, 1893.
About the same time the following item appeared in the New York Mail and Express:—
“The executive committee of the Ohio societies [of Christian Endeavor] is now in session in Cincinnati, and on Monday morning will receive a telegram from Chicago informing them if the gates have been opened on the previous day. Every Christian Endeavor Society in the world will be notified, and efforts will be made at once to carry the boycott into effect. This will extend not only to the several million young people in the society, but to all persons whom these members can influence. This will doubtless seriously affect the World's Fair gate receipts.”
A more deliberate or more extensive boycott was perhaps never planned. For months, in consequence largely of this boycott no doubt, the fair did not pay running expenses.
And not only did these people advocate boycotting the fair, but insisted that the troops should be called out to enforce the unconstitutional Sunday-closing measure which they had obtained from Congress, and forcibly close the fair on Sunday. This is the spirit that is working in the Sunday-law movement.
If boycotting on the part of organized labor is wrong and deserving of legal suppression and court condemnation, surely church boycotting must be doubly so.
W. A. COLCORD.
Religious Freedom in Spain
A LETTER from Rome to the Boston Transcript reports: “The Vatican authorities are much concerned over the bill recently submitted to Parliament by the Spanish premier, M. Moret, adopting religious freedom in the kingdom and the recognition of every religious denomination. Up to the present time the erection of non-Catholic churches in Spain has been forbidden by law, and it was only through great diplomatic effort that a Protestant Episcopal church was built a few years ago in Barcelona. If the proposed law is passed, it will enable all Protestant bodies to obtain a footing in Spain. However, the Moret ministry which proposed the law has just fallen, and a new ministry headed by Senor Caballeros has just been formed. The Vatican authorities now wonder how far the new cabinet will support the policy of the old.” The papacy has always been concerned where there was a possibility that religious liberty would be granted.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Notice!
THE Paradise Valley Sanitarium Training-school for Nurses will open Nov. 1, 1906. Any who wish to engage in this branch of the work at this place will be furnished with particulars on application. Address Paradise Valley Sanitarium Training-school, National City, Cal.
Young People, Attention!
By M. E. Kern
THROUGH the kindness of the Southern Publishing Association we are permitted to offer to all our young people taking the General Culture Course the book “The Great Second Advent Movement,” for $1.25. To get this reduction it will be necessary to send the orders direct to Central Union Conference Y. P. S. S. D. A., College View, Neb. This makes the cost of the Reading Course as follows: “Life of Bates,” 35 cents; “Life Sketches of Elder and Mrs. White,” $1.25; and “The Great Second Advent Movement,” $1.25; and the Educational Messenger, 50 cents.
Let all our young people improve this opportunity of pursuing a systematic course of reading concerning the beginning and remarkable progress of the third angel’s message. We can not afford to spend our time reading that which is not profitable, but harmful, when we can obtain these very interesting and profitable books at the prices named.
M. E. KERN.
New England Sanitarium Training School
Notice!
There is still opportunity for a few young men and young women of the right stamp to enter the fall class in the New England Sanitarium Training-school for Missionary Nurses. Any one who would be interested in an illustrated circular and announcement of the school may obtain one by addressing the superintendent, Miss Winifred W. Frederick, Melrose, Mass.
Obituaries
FOSTER.—Died at his home near Medford, O. T., John Foster, aged 73 years. He was converted to the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1868, under the labor of Elder E. B. Lane. He leaves a wife and eight children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken in the Mennonite church by H. Hirems. MRS. M. FOSTER.
REMPHER.—Died in South Lancaster, Mass., Lizzie M. Rempher, wife of Brother A. Rempher, aged 49 years, 3 months, and 11 days. She began to serve the Lord while young, and was faithful in living out the truth. She canvassed some in the city of Portland, with good success. May God bless the husband, who is left to mourn his loss. Funeral service was held in Portland. Remarks were made by the writer from John 11:23. J. B. GOODRICH.
EGAN.—Died suddenly at Cottonwood Grove, S. D., Sept. 10, 1906, Mrs. Linda Egan, aged 39 years and 2 months. She was an earnest worker in the Seventh-day Adventist church, a loving and devoted wife and mother. A husband, three children, an aged father and mother, two sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted in the Adventist church in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing friends, by the writer, assisted by Elder J. W. Christian. R. E. HARTER.
CRAM.—Died at Roxbury, Vt., Aug. 29, 1906, of dropsy and heart trouble, Emery P. Cram, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 4 days. Brother Cram was a devoted member of the Northfield church and an esteemed neighbor and citizen of wide acquaintance. After over fifty-eight years' companionship, his aged wife survives, with one son to minister to her needs. Rev. 14:13 was the text from which the writer drew thoughts of comfort and hope; it is also an expression of the hope possessed by him who now sleeps in Jesus. F. M. DANA.
BLISS.—Died at her home near Lovington, Ill., Sept. 13, 1906, of cancer, Sarah E. Bliss, wife of Elder C. H. Bliss, aged 54 years, 10 months, and 10 days. Miss Sarah E. Huffington was born in Marion County, Indiana, Dec. 3, 1851, and was married to Elder C. H. Bliss, June 9, 1871. Five children were born to them, two of whom have fallen asleep. The surviving children are Mrs. A. R. Melton, of Springfield, Ill.; Burt F. Bliss, of St. Paul, Minn.; and George, the youngest son, who has been staying with his father through the latter part of his mother's illness. About three years ago it was discovered that Sister Bliss had cancer. Three surgical operations were performed for its removal, and it was supposed to be wholly eradicated; but last November she was taken ill with liver complaint, and at the same time the cancer again appeared and grew rapidly. From this time her health declined, and the last six months of her life she was confined to her bed. One remarkable circumstance connected with her long illness was the fact that she suffered but little, and often expressed herself as feeling quite well. When young, Sister Bliss gave her heart to God and united with the Christian Church. A short time before her marriage she embraced the doctrines taught by the Seventh-day Adventists, and since then has been connected with the church of that denomination. Being of a social, genial nature, and always ready to sympathize with those in distress, she made many friends. Her life was full of little acts of kindness and deeds of mercy. The end was peaceful, and she sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the coming of the Life-giver, who will reward “every man according as his work shall be.” Besides her husband and children, she leaves two brothers, two sisters, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, John 14:1-3. W. D. PARKHURST.
REID.—Died at her home in Flint, Mich., Aug. 1, 1906, Mrs. Anna Reid, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Three years ago a series of lectures was given by Elder M. D. and myself, at which time she fully identified herself with the commandment-keeping people. She lived the truth until the day of her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. B. F. STUREMAN.
WARREN.—Died at her home in Cleburne County, Alabama, Sept. 12, 1906, Martha Elizabeth Warren, wife of Brother Henry C. Warren, aged 37 years and 7 days. Sister Warren was an affectionate wife and an earnest Christian. Her sickness was of long duration, and was borne with great patience. She talked much about the goodness of God. She leaves a husband, father, mother, brothers, and sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Elder Hugh W. Jones, to a large congregation. DAY CONKLIN.
MUNGER.—Died at his home in Huber, Mich., Aug. 3, 1906, James Munger, in his seventy-third year. For a number of years Brother Munger had been a great sufferer with rheumatism. His final sickness was of only three days' duration, his death being caused by a complication of troubles. He accepted present truth about thirty years ago at Cedar Springs, Mich. Since that time he has been a firm believer in the third angel's message. We laid him to rest in the quiet little cemetery back of the Huber church, to await the call of the Life-giver. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. CHAS. A. MERRIAM.
JENSON.—Died at the Portland Sanitarium, Mt. Tabor, Ore., Aug. 31, 1906, Bessie Jenson, aged 19 years and 10 months. Her parents live at Newberg, Ore. She was a member of a large family, five brothers and four sisters being made sad by her death. But Bessie sleeps in Jesus. She was converted and baptized when she was fourteen years of age. She was a great sufferer for several days before her death, but was much comforted by the good promises of God and the seasons of prayer we had with her. Her funeral was held at Newberg, a large congregation listening to words of instruction and comfort from Mark 5:39. DANIEL NETTLETON.
SEES.—Died at the home of his cousin, Mr. Thrasher, near Monrovia, Cal., Sept. 4, 1906, of consumption, Denton Sees, aged 38 years, 1 month, and 4 days. He was the last of a family of ten children to succumb to that dread disease. About ten years ago Brother Sees united with the Methodist Church, and two years later he accepted the third angel's message, and with his wife joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Norwalk, Cal., of which he remained an earnest and faithful member until his death. He leaves a devoted wife to mourn her loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. T. Hare, and Elder Sprinkle, a Methodist minister under whose labors Brother Sees was converted. J. W. ADAMS.
BELKNAP.—Died at his home in Grand Island, Neb., Sept. 9, 1906, of bronchitis, Charles Wesley Belknap, aged 76 years, 5 months, and 18 days. Brother Belknap was converted at the age of fourteen, and united with the Methodist Church. While he was yet a young man, he was impressed by the Spirit of God that he should preach the gospel, and this he did to the best of his ability for about twenty-five years. In 1889 he and his wife accepted the views held by the Seventh-day Adventists, and united with that denomination. Brother Belknap rendered good service to the church, and at the time of his death was its deacon. He leaves a son and a feeble wife to mourn the loss of a faithful, loving father and a good husband. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation, from Heb. 11:13-16. The remains were laid in the Grand Island Cemetery. L. JOHNSON.
“Save the Boys”
By Editor
THERE will be four special numbers of this journal during the next volume. These will have twenty-four pages each, and will be illustrated. They will be largely devoted to “Experiences of a Pioneer” in the great reform of medical treatment without drugs, which have led to a simple course of self-treatment for tuberculosis, surrounded by home comforts, which gives every promise of ultimate success. It is the hope of the publisher that these experiences will serve to awaken and increase the faith of many in the remedies of nature. He feels that these specials should have a wide circulation.
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Death of Sister Sarah Young
Through Dr. F. E. Braucht, we learn of the death in Samoa of Sister Sarah Young, a nurse, formerly of Pitcairn Island. Dr. Braucht says: “In the death of this sister, the work has sustained a great loss. She was loved by all who knew her, and was peculiarly adapted to the island work, as she knew how to ingratiate herself into the hearts of the native people. The cause of her death was pneumonia. She had labored in the island since 1894, with the exception of three years spent in Australia, while taking her nurses’ course.” Thus another of our island fields is marked by a missionary grave.
Missionaries in Disaster-Stricken Regions
This cause is now so widely spread out that wherever disaster is reported by cable, we wait with interest to hear from our own missionaries who are upon the spot. We shall doubtless soon hear from our workers in Valparaiso as to the terrible earthquake in that city, where our Chilean publishing and mission headquarters was located. Now comes the news of the hurricane in Hong Kong, China, where we have missionary interests.
Elder A. G. Daniells in New York City
ELDER A. G. DANIELLS spent last Sabbath and Sunday in New York City, attending the session of the Greater New York Conference.
Offering for the Pacific Press Rebuilding Fund
When the news of the loss sustained by the Pacific Press reached Japan, the believers there took up an offering in the various little companies, and have sent $30.98 for the rebuilding fund.
Nurses Arrive in Kobe
WE learn from Japan of the safe arrival of Brother John Herboltzheimer and his wife, both nurses from the Boulder Sanitarium, whose coming has brought satisfaction to the busy workers at Kobe.
Takoma Park Supports Missionary in China
THE Takoma Park Young People's Society last week decided to devote their missionary funds to sustain a worker in China. The Mission Board has arranged to assign them the support of Pastor Keh, of Amoy, China.
Brother J. C. Brower Sails for Porto Rico
BROTHER J. C. BROWER and his wife passed through Washington last week, and sailed September 21 for Porto Rico. The West Michigan Conference, in releasing them, also appropriated eight hundred dollars for the Porto Rican work.
Dr. H. J. Williams Sails for Britain
DR. H. J. WILLIAMS and his wife were booked to sail yesterday from New York for Great Britain, where he will qualify, doubtless in Edinburgh, for medical practise in the African colonies. Dr. Williams spent some days in Washington arranging for his future work.
Annual Collection for the Colored Work
The regular annual collection, authorized by the General Conference, in behalf of the work for the colored people of the South, will be taken in all the churches in this country on Sabbath, October 6. Notice of this collection should be given at the regular services next Sabbath.
General Conference Council Convenes
The resident members of the General Conference Committee have been much scattered during the summer, attending the camp-meetings in various parts of this country, but all have now returned to Washington, and will be present at the opening of the council which convenes this week.
Help Establish Loma Linda Educational Work
An opportunity is offered for helping to establish the educational work at Loma Linda, Cal., by giving a little time and effort. Read Elder Haskell’s article on the twentieth page for full particulars, and then join in the good work. On this plan the truth will be disseminated and the institution will be helped at the same time.
Missionaries Returning to Cuba
BROTHER I. E. MOORE and his wife, of Cuba, spent a few days in Washington last week. As nurses and general missionaries, they pioneered the way for our work in Havana, laboring on a self-supporting basis. After a furlough in Iowa, to get the benefits of cool, frosty air, they expect to return to their Cuban home.
Laurelwood Industrial Academy Announcement
The Laurelwood Industrial Academy is located “in a fertile valley three and one-half miles southeast of Gaston, . . . thirty-five miles southwest of Portland,” Ore. The annual announcement of this institution for 1906-07, containing the usual information, has just been issued, and can be obtained by addressing the principal, R. W. Airey.
General Conference Committee Council
A COUNCIL of the General Conference Committee will be held at Takoma Park beginning Thursday, September 27, to be followed by a meeting of the Publication Committee of the General Conference which is appointed for October 3-10. Matters of much importance are to be considered at this gathering of brethren connected with the general work.
The Last Message to Every Nation
BEFORE the overthrow of Babylon of old, God called upon his servants to set “up a standard in the land,” and “blow the trumpet among the nations.” Jer. 51:27. That is the work which God is calling now upon his people to perform, in this day when the overthrow of the great antitypical Babylon is close at hand. That call, that message, must ring through the earth till every nation and every island has heard the sound. The proclamation of this message to the people of this world in this generation is the most momentous undertaking of the age. It is the climax of gospel work in the earth. It must be carried by consecrated hearts and heads and hands. God’s power must be with it and in it; his glory must be in the message, and the light of his countenance shining clear upon the messengers. Courage born of strong conviction and unfaltering trust will mark the witness borne by these faithful messengers; but clothed in the armor of God, with the light of God’s truth shining out in their lives, they will go to every nation and kindred and tongue and people, bearing the last message of the gospel dispensation. It is a glorious work, and who would not have a part in it?
The Next Thing to Do
By Arthur G. Daniells
ON Sabbath, October 6, let us respond all together, and with a will, to the call for help for the work among the colored people of the South. Brethren Butler, Evans, and others have been setting the facts before us. The need itself is the mighty appeal. We all know these things—the vast populations, the darkness, the times, the only message for this last hour, the need of hastening forward the good work already begun. The results accomplished appeal earnestly. Workers are being trained, and churches and schools are increasing. This work counts, and we must help our brethren to greatly multiply their efforts. Our work can never be finished in the North with the work in the South unfinished.
Last year in this collection over twelve thousand dollars was raised. Who has felt the poorer? God has made it up in richer gifts, and many souls have been saved as the result. We appeal to every church elder to announce next Sabbath that on the following Sabbath, October 6, this offering for the work among the colored people will be gathered in all our churches. And let us pray that God may help us to make the gift all that it should be, in view of the need, the time, and the message we have committed to us.