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Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 29.

Precious Promises
Earlier text: Western Oregon Camp-Meeting

Field Notes

FOURTEEN adults have taken their stand for the truth at Alpena Pass, Ark., and a Sabbath-school of thirty members has been organized there by M. H. Gregory, who is conducting a tent-meeting in that place.
THE report of the South Dakota Conference and camp-meeting at Woonsocket, June 7-17, states that “many were converted, and all felt refreshed, and went to their homes to live the message of truth more faithfully in their daily lives.” South Dakota will have five tent companies in the field this season.
THE Northern Union Reaper reports the baptism of sixteen persons at the close of the Rock Lake, N. D., camp-meeting, several of whom took their stand for the first time at that meeting. One of the general laborers stated that he had never attended a meeting where there was such a manifest seeking after God. The camp-meeting came at the close of a tent effort, and helped many to decide.
A PLAN of work which seems to promise good success has been adopted by Brethren Sims and Mogle at Willows, Cal. The attendance at the tent being small, and feeling that there were many in that place who should hear the message, they began publishing a little paper twice a week, containing synopses of the sermons. These were distributed free to the homes of the people, the expense of the enterprise being borne by advertising secured from the merchants of the place. Considerable interest is thus being awakened.
AMONG the resolutions adopted by the South Dakota Conference at its session in Woonsocket, were five devoted to the new journal Liberty. They contained the following recommendations: That a religious liberty collection be taken up on July 7 throughout the conference for the purpose of furnishing Liberty to each member of the legislature, and otherwise to promulgate the principles of liberty as the State interests may demand; that the various churches in the conference appoint religious liberty secretaries to look after local interests in religious liberty lines; that as far as possible the churches place copies of Liberty in the hands of county and municipal officers and other persons of influence; that the delegates take up the work of seeing that every family in each church becomes a subscriber to Liberty; and that suitable persons be encouraged to take up the work of selling Liberty and securing yearly subscriptions.

Christian Education

By Frederick Griggs; C. C. Lewis

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman, C. C. LEWIS, Secretary.

“Congress Refuses to Forbid Sunday Toll in the National Capital”

By W. A. Colcord

Under the above heading, the Cornerstone of June 27, the official organ of the Prohibition party of the State of Ohio, published at Marblehead, Ohio, says:—
“The Congressional Record for June 11 (page 8518), should be studied by Christian citizens. The national capital having no Sunday law, and Christian business men having been appealed to for twenty years in vain to urge Congress to bring the capital into civilization in this respect, the clerks of the Washington meat shops, a hundred or so, hired a lawyer to lobby for Sunday rest for provision stores only. By making a labor movement of it, he carried the District Commissioners, the House District Committee, and has now carried the House, and will probably get it through the Senate later.”
“But Commissioners and Committee and Congress in the House have all refused to add a prohibition of Sunday work on railroads and buildings, although it has been shown that the hardest form of Sunday toil—digging in the mud upon and driving dirt carts—was common about new government buildings and other public and private works. The explanation is that the Sunday workers did not ask Sunday rest, nor anybody for them, except the preachers. The debate shows that twenty millions of church-members in this country have had less influence upon Congress in this matter because they have neglected to express themselves, though often urged, than twenty thousand Seventh-day Adventists, who believe the United States government is to become by Sunday legislation ‘the third beast’ of Revelation, the successor of Nero and the Inquisition in persecution, and have therefore sent more petitions against a District Sunday law than all the ninety-nine and nine-tenths per cent of the people who are not Saturdayans. There is yet a chance to influence the Senate.”
The earmarks of the International Reform Bureau, “the first ‘Christian lobby’ established at our national capital to speak to the government in behalf of all denominations,” are quite discernible here. The term “Saturdarians” is the familiar epithet by which the founder of this “Christian lobby” has for years designated the observers of the Bible Sabbath. The comparison of the work done by twenty thousand Seventh-day Adventists with that not done by twenty million Sunday-keepers is also familiar, as is also the complaint about driving “dirt carts” on Sunday in the District of Columbia.
Four things, however, are worthy of note in this report:—
1. The national capital having no Sunday law, for twenty years some one has been appealing to the business men here to urge Congress to pass a Sunday law, and thus bring this nation within the realm of “civilization.” Hitherto, not having such a law, it has been a barbarous and “uncivilized” nation.
2. The appeal to the business men having proved a failure, another plan was tried. The clerks of the Washington meat shops were by some means stirred up to “hire a lawyer to lobby for Sunday rest.” By making a “labor movement” of what is in reality a religious movement, the effort has proved partially successful. It carried with the District Commissioners, in the House District Committee, and in the House (June 11), “and will probably get through the Senate later.” If so, this “meat shop” Sunday law will have the honor of being the first straight Sunday law Congress has ever passed, and will, according to its promoters, we suppose, mark the beginning of our national “civilization.”
3. But while the Commissioners, the Committee, and the House dealt thus generously with the “meat men,” they refused to give any relief to other Sunday toilers. And why? The reason given is because “the Sunday workers did not ask Sunday rest, nor anybody for them, except the preachers.” They never fail to ask for Sunday laws. Were it not for “the preachers,” we presume there would be no Sunday laws. Inthe Christian Statesman of July 3, 1890, the present superintendent and manager of the International Reform Bureau said: “During nearly all our American history the churches have influenced the States to make and improve Sabbath laws.” And in the same paper, under date of April 11, 1889, explaining why a national Sunday law was desired, he said: “The national law is needed to make the State laws complete and effective.” It seems a pity that this business of “civilizing” States and nations by means of Sunday laws, and compelling the people to be religious by Sunday enforcement, is left so largely to the “preachers” and the “churches”.
4. The reference to the influence which twenty thousand seventh-day observers who believe the prophecies of the book of Revelation, have exerted in preventing unjust legislation desired by twenty millions of church-members, reminds one of the story of Gideon’s army, and of the promise made by God to his people, that ‘one shall chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight.’ We make no boasts, and take no glory or credit to ourselves; but we know that God, by his Holy Spirit, and through humble means, has been at work to stay the incoming tide of evil until the truth for this time shall have been more fully proclaimed. For this we are truly thankful. We hope our brethren will make note of this, and take courage, and remember that in their religious liberty work their labor is not in vain.
W. A. COLCORD.

“A Practical Union of Church and State”

By W. A. Colcord

THE majority report of the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections, in the case of Senator Reed Smoot, rendered in the Senate June 11, giving reasons why Mr. Smoot is “not entitled to a seat as a senator of the United States from the State of Utah,” presented the following, taken from the Congressional Record of that day:—
“A Practical Union of Church and State.—The fact that the adherents of the Mormon Church hold the balance of power in politics in some of the States enables the first presidency of the twelve apostles to control the political affairs of those States to any extent they may desire. Thus a complete union of church and state is formed.”
If this is correct reasoning, then the following must also be correct: The fact that the adherents of those churches which observe Sunday as the Sabbath are seeking to gain the balance of power in politics in all the States, and thus in the nation, and so enable the leaders of these churches to control the political affairs of these States and of the nation to any extent they may desire, especially in the matter of enforcing Sunday observance by law, is proof that they are seeking to form in this country a complete union of church and state. We can see no good reason for singling out the Mormon Church in this matter, when nearly all the other churches in the country are equally guilty in spirit and effort.
W. A. COLCORD.

Current Mention

— It is stated that many fire insurance companies will be forced to “go to the wall” because of the San Francisco fire.
— Severe earthquake shocks were felt at Sorocco, a town seventy-five miles south of Albuquerque, N. M., July 3. Twenty distinct shocks were felt in eight hours' time.
— Governor Hoch of Kansas has made an appeal for 8,000 men to help gather the Kansas grain crop. It is reported that the prospect for securing the needed help is poor.
— There continue to be occasional clashes between Turkish troops and Bulgarian bands. A report from Saloniki gives details of such an engagement in which ninety-two Bulgarians and twenty Turks lost their lives.
— Inventor Edison is quoted as saying that through the discovery of large deposits of cobalt in Tennessee and North Carolina he will be able to reduce the weight of storage batteries one half and revolutionize electrical traffic.
— The monster floating drydock “Dewey,” which has been followed by press reports from the Atlantic coast through the Suez Canal and the Indian Ocean, arrived at Manila July 10, having been towed the entire distance without serious mishap.
— Reports from Guatemala indicate that the threatened clash between that country and Salvador has come at last. Troops of both states have been massed for some time near the border, but had refrained from hostilities pending a proposed settlement by arbitration.
— It will require some months, probably nearly a year, for the adoption of a constitution and the formation of a State government for the newly admitted State comprising Oklahoma and Indian Territory, hence some length of time will elapse before the forty-sixth star can be added in the American flag.
— A revolution has been in progress for some months in the State of Matto Grasso, Brazil, and has now terminated in the overthrow of the State government and the murder of the State president. The rebels took over the affairs of the government after the defeat of the federal troops at Cuyaba.
— The census report shows that there are 163,176 persons now inmates of the poorhouses of the United States. The report indicates a considerable decrease in pauperism in this country. In 1880 the ratio was 132 per 100,000 of population, while this last report indicates a decrease to 101 per 100,000.
— There is at least some prospect of the granting of religious freedom in Spain, according to the following telegram dated at Madrid, July 4: “Prime Minister Moret has submitted to King Alfonso a remarkably radical democratic program, including, among other important reforms, religious freedom and reform of the Senate. Senor Moret has asked the king to dissolve the Cortes to enable a national pronouncement on the program. His Majesty consulted leading politicians, and found them opposed to dissolution, but in favor of Senor Moret's retention in power. Their views will probably be adopted.”
— The brewers of Kansas City, Kan., have admitted defeat in their efforts to operate saloons in Kansas City in defiance of the law. Buildings and fixtures have been seized by the authorities. In order to secure the return of their property, the brewers agree to give bond as a guarantee that they will obey the law.
— A sensational speech was made in the British Parliament recently by Earl Grey on the situation in Egypt, which he says is at present very critical. Recent attacks made by natives on British officers were, he says, not accidental, but part of a deliberate plan, which foreshadows an outbreak of fanaticism that may call for severe measures on the part of the British government.
— The Interstate Commerce Commission is to begin at once an investigation into the association of Western railroads with grain elevator companies. It is charged that a great amount of discrimination is practised by the railroads in favor of certain companies. This investigation promises to be as important and far-reaching as that of the ownership of coal properties by the railroads.
— The grand jury which is investigating alleged violations of the interstate commerce and anti-rebate laws, continues its examination of employees and officers of the Standard Oil Company at Cleveland, Ohio. Subpoenas have been issued for some of the prominent officials of the company, such as the treasurer and auditor of the company for Ohio, the cashier of the Cleveland office, and the vice-president of the company in that State. It is also reported that a warrant has been issued for the arrest of John D. Rockefeller at Findlay, Ohio, on the charge of violating the anti-trust laws in organizing and maintaining a monopoly of the oil business.
— A French historian, who is an authority on Russian affairs, and who recently made a trip through certain portions of Russia, declares that the Russian revolution is now on; that the nation is in the midst of a vast and complete transition, the culmination of which may not come for several years. The mutinous condition of many of the regiments has made it necessary to transfer them from one place to another. The garrison of the Batum Fortress is still in mutiny, and reports from Sebastopol state that two of the war-ships at that place have joined the mutineers. Both the infantry and the Cossacks sent to subdue the mutineers at Tambof refused to fire upon them. On July 11, however, these mutineers surrendered. Street demonstrations and rioting in Moscow and St. Petersburg are increasing. A plot was discovered at Odessa for the massacre of the Jews in no less than fourteen different cities, all to occur on the same day. A state of siege has been proclaimed in the province to prevent the execution of the plot. Admiral Chouknin, commander of the Black Sea fleet, was killed on July 11, while walking in his garden. Several previous attempts had been made upon his life because of his activity in suppressing various mutinies.

Religious Liberty Notes

None of the Sunday bills introduced during the past session of Congress succeeded in passing. The only thing of the kind which did pass was the Sunday-closing rider attached to the appropriation to the Jamestown Exposition. This had the precedent of like provisions to appropriations made to the Chicago, St. Louis, and Portland Expositions in former years. The Wadsworth Sunday bill passed the house June 11, but got no further.
After the adjournment of Congress, Saturday, June 30, President and Mrs. Roosevelt left Washington for their summer home at Oyster Bay, arriving there Sunday, July 1. Knowing their aversion to having their pictures made on Sunday, the men composing the President’s secret service body-guard endeavored to protect them from men with a camera. But in spite of all their vigilance and remonstrances, one man, a photographer employed by a New York paper, succeeded in getting a snap-shot of the President and his wife. When expostulated with by one of the secret service men for taking it, the photographer, it is said, laughed tauntingly at him, and called him a “bluffer,” whereupon the guard struck the photographer in the face. For this the guard was a few days later fined ten dollars. While courtesy would suggest a due respect for the known wishes and religious scruples of others, there is, of course, no law against taking snap-shots on Sunday. If men without law, and contrary to law, will do such things as this in behalf of Sunday observance, what may be expected when rigorous laws are secured from Congress for the compulsory observance of the day?

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted.
All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column.
In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.
WANTED.—An able-bodied man, of good morals, willing to work on a farm. Address L. D. Harris, Simpson, Minn.
WANTED.—Agents to sell Marsh's matchless, adjustable-handle dust-pan. Full instructions for use furnished. For terms, address Henry Marsh, Frankfort, N. Y.
WANTED.—Capable man on a dairy and vegetable farm. Steady position and good wages to an efficient Sabbath-keeper. Address Melvin O. Bradford, Acushnet, Mass.
WANTED.—I would like to correspond with some sister who, like myself, is alone in the world and would like to share my home. Address Mrs. M. M. Ward, R. F. D. 4, Hickory, N. C.
FOR SALE.—Fertile land, near New York City, at half price to Sabbath-keepers. Lots within 12 miles. Acres within 30 miles. Near stations. Commutation 9 and 20 cents. Address Box 113, Spring Valley, N. Y.
WANTED.—A brother with some means to aid in the work of the New York Industrial Home and Bible School (Incorporated). Must be a man true to the truth. Correspondence solicited. Address I. E. Kimball, Tappan, N. Y.
WANTED.—All the brethren who need a cheap home or place of worship to write for our new catalogue. Ready-made portable houses set up anywhere. Iron frame and roof. Address Karr Portable House Co., 603 Bellplaine Ave., Chicago, Ill.
FOR SALE.—Farm, 70 acres. Good buildings. Much fruit. Plenty of water. Handy to Seventh-day Adventist church and church-school; 1½ miles from railroad station. Rural mail service. Price, $1,050. Address, or call on, Geo. Gerver, Springville, Tenn.
$350 CASH buys the Vegetarian Cafe and Pure Food Store without stock of provisions and health foods. Will sell with or without stock. The stock will invoice from $150 to $200. Excellent opportunity for vegetarian cook. This has been put down below cost, as I must sell within a month. For particulars, address at once Geo. H. Scott, Prop., 1205 Fourth St., San Diego, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Eighty acres; large square house, barn, hen-house, sheds; some fruit; nice creek running through farm; 4 miles from Greenville and church, 5 from Belding. Address H. J. Drier, R. F. D. 2, Greenville, Mich.
WANTED.—Man and wife by next fall on 1906, truck-farm, for wages or on shares, house furnished. Also an all-round man at once, wages satisfactory. Must be Hollander or German. Address Jacob Klooster, Seventy-fifth and Vincennes Ave., Chicago, Ill.
WANTED.—By Chicago physician and his daughter, vegetarians, an educated, intelligent young or middle-aged woman as housekeeper. Splendid home, educational facilities. Must furnish good reference. Address Dr. A. B. Yudelson, 2974 South Park Ave., Chicago, Ill.
FOR SALE.—Hygienic cooking oil, cocoanut oil; whole-wheat, gluten, and graham flour; olive-oil and ripe olives; peanut butter, barley crystals, gluten grits. Write for prices, circulars, and information concerning many foods. Address The Blue Ribbon Pure Food Co., Flint, Mich.
WANTED.—Gentleman and lady nurses, man and wife, to take charge of established treatment rooms and food store. A good opening for the right persons. We would sell a controlling interest to manager very reasonable. Address Walnut Hills Treatment Parlors, 1029 E. McMillan St., Cincinnati, Ohio.
FOR SALE.—Six-room house on 1-acre lot, opposite academy grounds. Lawn, considerable fruit, asparagus bed, fine well, chicken and cow accommodations; summer kitchen, wash-house, cellar underneath. Excellent location. For particulars write to C. H. Moyers, Graysville, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $1; 5-gal., $3.75. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; gal., $2.75; half-gal., $1.40; quart can, 85 cents. Send for samples. Also write for prices on California ripe olives and honey. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
THE Otter Lake (Mich.) Medical and Surgical Sanitarium was opened nearly two years ago, and has enjoyed a good patronage. Every surgical operation has been a success, and although we have one of the best surgeons in this part of the country, we have never charged more than fifty dollars for any operation. Our rates are ten dollars a week, which covers room, board, and medical treatment. We make a specialty of surgical work, and the treatment of rheumatism, stomach trouble, and the care and treatment of nervous and mental cases. We have a quiet country sanitarium, and we are in a position to make a home for aged and infirm persons. Address Otter Lake Medical and Surgical Sanitarium, Otter Lake, Mich.

How to Get to the Alabama Camp-Meeting

By A. J. Haysmer

SOME are writing me that they will not be able to attend our camp-meeting and conference in August, as the distance is so great, and they do not have the money. Let me suggest to all such a plan that would carry them around the world, with money left when they returned home. It has been tried, and it proved successful. Young ladies have crossed this continent more than once by this very plan. Send at once to our conference secretary, Miss Helen McKinnon, Fort Payne, Ala., and order a quantity of the Souvenir Edition of the Earthquake and Fire Special of The Signs of the Times, which will cost you only six cents a copy, and will sell almost at sight for ten cents. Start with your home town, and earn enough to carry you to the next place, and so on to the place of meeting. This will do your own soul good, and enable you to attend the meeting, besides doing an untold amount of good to those who buy the paper. Try it; and be at this important gathering.
A. J. HAYSMER.

Prophetic and Law Charts

The prophetic and law charts printed in colors and sold by the Southern Missionary Society, the profits going to the support of mission schools in the South, are giving good satisfaction. One brother writes:—
“I received the charts all right, and am more than pleased with them. I saw the stars fall in 1833. I saw the chart of 1844, and have the large chart, but these beat them all.”
Another purchaser says:—
“The charts were received in good condition. I thank you kindly for them. I showed them to our Sabbath-school, and, as a result, got orders for two sets. Enclosed find two dollars for two sets, which please send to my address.”
These charts are 20 x 29 inches, printed in colors and neatly mounted. Price, 50 cents each, or $1 a set of two, carriage prepaid. Address Southern Missionary Society, North Station, Nashville, Tenn.

The Nebraska Camp-Meetings

By C. A. Beeson

The time has come for us to begin to plan to attend the camp-meetings. The first one is the Aurora meeting, and the time has almost arrived. Remember the time, July 19-29. This will be the meeting for all our people living in the central portion of the State, and we trust that the Spirit of God will cause us all to feel the need of the blessings that may be obtained by being present at these meetings. There is much to be done for us before we are prepared for the last great conflict that awaits us; and unless we keep up a continual battle against the evil spirit of this degenerate age, we shall drift with the tide, and share the fate of this wicked world. We must not allow the busy rush and whirl of business to keep us from these meetings, thus causing us to lose the means of grace that God has so graciously brought within our reach. We can well afford to lose a few dollars, if necessary, to get the blessings that God has in store for us by attending these annual gatherings of his people.
The second meeting will be at Fremont, August 3-12. This will be the meeting for all our people who live in the northeastern part of the State. The third meeting will be held at Beatrice, August 17-26. This will be the meeting for all living in the southeastern part of the State. The fourth and last meeting of the season will be held in the west central portion of the State.
These meetings have been planned and located for the purpose of bringing them within the reach of all our people, so that all may have a chance to attend at least one of them. My dear brethren, God is doing all that can possibly be done for our salvation; he has brought help within our reach. Let us appreciate it, and come to the feast and gain the strength that we so much need. We must ever keep in mind that the spirit of this age is deceptive, and it will take all the power of resistance that we have, connected with the power of God, to overcome this evil time. May the Lord give us all a realizing sense of the situation. Dear reader, God wants you to attend one or more of these meetings; do not disappoint him. General Conference men and ministers from our home State will be present to help us find the way of God more perfectly. Come and bring the family.
C. A. BEESON.

Texas Conference Annual Session

By CLARENCE SANTEE

Notice!

The twenty-ninth annual session of the Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Alvarado, Tex., Aug. 2-12. The first meeting of the conference will be called Friday, August 3, at 9 A. M. The election of officers will be held, and all other business for the conference will be transacted, at that time. All delegates elected should be present at this first meeting, as usually much of the result of the whole session depends upon the division of work in the first meeting.
CLARENCE SANTEE, Pres.

Addresses Wanted for Missionary Work

The Boulder Missionary Society is sending out a large club of Signs weekly. The work is much hindered by lack of addresses. Addresses are desired from the South, from the West Indies and South America, or other foreign countries. Send addresses of those only who can read English. Address Mrs. Julia E. Zener, Boulder, Colo.

Obituaries

THWEATT.—Died at Dallas, Tex., June 13, 1906, of cholera infantum, James Leslie, son of J. A. and Zella Thweatt, aged 1 year, 3 months, and 8 days. The funeral service was conducted at the residence by the writer. Brother and Sister Thweatt sorrow not as do those who have no hope. W. A. McCUTCHEN.
BUTCHER.—Died at Alaiedon, Mich., June 23, 1906, Sister Dorcas C. Butcher, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 6 days. Sister Butcher received the truth through the labors of Elder Matteson. Three sons are left to mourn a devoted Christian mother. Funeral sermon was preached from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE.
SANDBORN.—Died at Lansing, Mich., May 24, 1906, our dear brother in Christ, Harry Sandborn, aged 16 years and 5 months. Brother Harry won the esteem of all who knew him for his Christian integrity. The funeral discourse was preached by the writer, assisted by Elder A. R. Sandborn, uncle of the deceased. L. G. MOORE.
REID.—Died at Glendale, Cal., June 25, 1906, of stomach trouble, Miss Margaret Reid, in her thirty-sixth year. Sister Reid was converted nearly seven years ago and became a missionary nurse. Those who knew her best have confidence from her consistent life that she sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. She leaves a mother, one sister, and three brothers to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. G. W. REASER.
WOODS.—Died at New Market, Va., May 30, 1906, Silas R. Woods, aged 77 years, 1 month, and 19 days. About three years ago he became very seriously ill, and felt at that time that he was not prepared to die. Soon after this he asked for baptism, but he never fully united with the remnant people. He is survived by his companion and two children, one daughter and one son. The funeral was conducted by the writer; text, Rom. 1:23. R. D. HOTTEL.
BOLLMAN.—Died at the home of the writer, near Edgefield, Tenn., June 30, 1906, my beloved mother, Mrs. H. M. Bollman, aged nearly 79 years. Mother had been a Sabbath-keeper for nearly a quarter of a century. Her mind was affected for months before her death to such an extent that at times she was violently insane, but until the last hours of her life she recognized and loved our good papers, the REVIEW, Signs, and Watchman, during her more tranquil periods. C. P. BOLLMAN.
KNAPP.—Died at his home near Corydon, Pa., June 15, 1906, Wm. Knapp, aged 76 years. Brother Knapp had lived the truth in his quiet valley home for thirty-four years. He had been diligent in scattering literature and in proclaiming the truth. He and his faithful wife had shared their home with dependent children, whom they have trained for God. One son, one daughter, the mother, and many friends sorrow, but not without hope. Funeral service was held in the Methodist church at Corydon; discourse by the writer. H. W. CARR.
MARTIN.—Died in Denver, Colo., May 17, 1906, of heart failure, Sister Daisy Lees Martin. Sister Martin had just a few days before her death returned from her home in California, and was visiting her mother and sister. She was an earnest, active, and consistent Christian, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Denver. She leaves a husband, a well-known conductor on the Colorado Central Railroad, mother, one brother, one sister, and many relatives, who greatly miss their loved one. The funeral service was conducted at the old home residence by the writer, assisted by Elder L. A. Spring, many sympathizing friends and neighbors being present. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
BRADBURY.—Died at his home in Rice Lake, Wis., June 19, 1906, of paralysis and dropsy, Benjamin F. Bradbury, aged 81 years. Brother Bradbury heard and accepted the advent message in the early sixties, and was a firm believer in it when he died. Four daughters and a son are left to mourn the loss of a father, but not without hope. The funeral took place at Lebanon, Neb., his former home. The service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the M. E. church, Rev. Gardner. CHAS. THOMPSON.
SWITZER.—Died at her home near Ottawa, Ontario, July 3, 1906, of multiple abscess, Sister Ruhamah Switzer, aged 61 years. Sister Switzer embraced present truth several years ago, and was loyal to the cause she loved. She suffered much during the last months of her sickness, but endured it patiently. She quietly fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves several relatives and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. H. THURSTON.
HARE.—Died in Waltham, Vt., June 7, 1906, of old age, Sister Fanny B. Hare, aged 81 years, 1 month, and 3 days. Sister Hare was a member of the First-day Adventist church at Addison, Vt., and had been looking for the Saviour's coming for many years. Twenty-five years ago she joyfully embraced the third angel's message, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Rutland, Vt. She died in full faith of a resurrection among the righteous. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. T. H. PURDON.
GREEN.—Died at the home of her daughter in Buffalo, N. Y., of paralysis, Mrs. Melissa Green, aged 75 years and 8 days. Early in childhood Sister Green became a Christian, and about twenty-five years ago became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jamestown. She lived for others. Trusting in Jesus fully, she passed away like one falling into tranquil repose. She leaves a husband, an only child, and two grandsons to mourn. The funeral service was conducted in the M. E. church at Kennedy, N. Y., June 20. LULU WIGHTMAN.
RANDALL.—Died at Weyauwega, Wis., June 7, 1906, Wm. G. Randall, aged 57 years, 1 month, and 15 days. In 1879 he embraced the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, but soon became indifferent to his vows. He made a second start for the kingdom about the year 1893, and from that time until his death he continued to grow in grace and in the knowledge of the blessed Lord. He died with a bright hope in God. His wife, eight children, and twelve grandchildren survive him. Funeral text, Rev. 14:13. J. S. SHROCK.
FALL.—Died near Rosebush, Isabella Co., Mich., June 18, 1906, Mrs. Rose A. Fall, née Cooley. She was born in Morrow County, Ohio, Jan. 13, 1848. About twenty years ago Sister Fall accepted Christ as her personal Saviour, and rejoiced to know that he would soon come again. She united with the Reese (Mich.) church of Seventh-day Adventists. In her last moments she expressed the assurance that she had made her calling and election sure. A husband and four children survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. FRED BRINK.
GRAVES.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Eliza Graves, aged 59 years, 4 months, and 7 days. Early in life she gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Church. About the year 1885 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member until death. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom are still living. During her illness her attendants were impressed with the fact that she was indeed a Christian, and on her death-bed she had the joy of seeing her children surrender themselves anew to the Lord. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and we urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—Ed.]
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
Mrs. Margaret Wright, 323 West Morris St., Bath, N. Y., periodicals and tracts.
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Preliminary Announcement of Loma Linda College

A PRELIMINARY announcement of the Loma Linda (Cal.) College of Evangelists has just been issued and sent out "to give those who are interested a general understanding of the nature and scope of the work to be done, and to invite correspondence from all who wish further information." The name, "College of Evangelists," has been chosen; "since the distinctive work of this school is to qualify workers with the ability of physicians, and to qualify the same persons and others as evangelists, and since this calls for much of the work usually given in an advanced or collegiate course." Four courses of study are offered in harmony with the general purpose of the school, namely, evangelistic-medical, collegiate, nurses', and gospel workers'. The opening of this institution is a decided step in advance in meeting the demand for places where medical workers can be and trained without losing their confidence in, and love for, the third angel's message. Further information can be obtained by addressing W. E. Howell, Loma Linda, via Redlands, Cal.

Worldwide Progress of the Message

An esteemed brother who fills a responsible position "in the regions beyond" writes, in a personal letter to the editor, the following words of encouragement: "The REVIEW is a most welcome visitor each week. Its reports are becoming more and more world wide in character. These are the best tokens we have that the work will soon triumph." The past ten years have made a marked change in the extent of territory covered by the weekly reports in the REVIEW. There is hardly a principal country in the world where the third angel's message has not obtained a foothold, and from which we do not receive at one time or another a report of the progress of the work. This is a substantial testimony to the advancement of the message.

Liberty Examines Sunday Laws

The second number of Liberty will meet the arguments usually made in behalf of Sunday laws as being essential to good government. It exposes this fallacy, and reveals the true and really essential principles of good government sacrificed through the making and enforcing of Sunday laws.

The Missionary Idea in Education

By Editor

THE article in our Editorial Department which deals with the missionary idea at the recent educational convention is rather long, but the subject is an important one, and the action adopted is most significant. We hope all our readers may have their courage renewed by reading this article.

Praise for Liberty

UPON receiving a copy of Liberty and other religious liberty literature from our local religious liberty secretary at Baltimore, Md., an attorney of that city writes: “Literature on the Sunday question received, for which kindly accept my thanks. Liberty is a very creditable and neatly gotten up publication. I wish it every success.”

Michigan Home for Girls

IN a recent issue of the Grand Rapids (Mich.) Press, there appeared an illustrated article descriptive of the Michigan Home for Girls conducted by Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McKee. The writer of the article was favorably impressed with the work of the institution, as is shown by the following quotation: “A visit to the Michigan Home for Girls can not fail to be an inspiration to any one the least inclined to interest in works of philanthropy and reform, for not only is the place situated in the midst of beautiful country views, but there is an atmosphere of love, patience, and kindliness which stirs the finer sentiments.”

Pennsylvania Training-School for Nurses Graduates

The Pennsylvania Training-school for Nurses held its first graduating exercises on July 5, in the parlor of the Pennsylvania Sanitarium at 1929 Girard Ave., Philadelphia. The following program was rendered: Music by the orchestra; invocation, Elder W. J. Fitzgerald; music; graduating address, Elder J. E. Jayne; music; remarks, Elder W. J. Fitzgerald; representing the class, Edna M. Jayne; music; presentation of diplomas, Dr. H. B. Knapp. The class consisted of the following persons: Edna M. Jayne, Florence A. Hughes, Alice T. MacLatchy, Eva M. Evans. A large number of friends and relatives were present to congratulate the graduates.
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