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Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 27.

THE WORK AND THE WORKERS
Earlier text: The Orange Free State Conference, South Africa

Religious Liberty Department

By S. B. Horton

C. S. LONGACRE                   N. Am. Div. Secretary

Important Hearing Before Congress

On June 12 a hearing was granted on the one-day-of-rest-in-seven bill, which was introduced March 21 in the House by Representative Buchanan of Illinois and in the Senate by Senator Hughes, of New Jersey. This bill reads as follow:—
“(H. R. 14894, Sixty-third Congress, second session)
“A Bill to grant all employees in the District of Columbia one day of rest in each seven days of employment.
“Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all persons employed by any manufacturing, mechanical, or mercantile establishment, laundry, hotel, restaurant, telegraph or telephone company, express or transportation company, or by any other establishment or person who may employ labor in the District of Columbia, including the employees of the District of Columbia government, shall have one day of rest of twenty-four continuous hours in each seven days of employment.
“Section 2. That the inspectors authorized, under the act of April twenty-first, nineteen hundred and thirteen, entitled ‘An Act to regulate the hours of employment and safeguard the health of females employed in the District of Columbia,’ shall see that the provisions of this act are rigidly enforced, and they shall report all violations to the commissioners of the District, who shall instruct the corporation counsel to prosecute all such offenders.
“Sec. 3. That any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate or does not comply with the provisions of this act shall, upon conviction, be punished for a first offense by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $100; for a second offense by a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $300; and for a third offense not less than three months in jail nor more than two years, with a fine of not less than $500.
“Sec. 4. That this act shall become enforceable upon its passage.”
The measure had been referred to the committees of both houses. On the above-mentioned date the hearing was conducted by the subcommittee on labor of the House District Committee, and occupied about two and one-half hours’ time. The subcommittee was composed of Representatives A. C. Hart, Denis O’Leary, Chas. P. Coady, Geo. E. Gorman, Wyatt Aiken, Wm. J. Cary, and A. H. Walters. Several representatives of various orders and organizations appeared to speak either for or against the measure.
Mr. Colpoys, representing the Central Labor Union, who favored the bill, said that the measure has become necessary “because of the conditions of street railway employees and the employees of the Washington Terminal Company, who had no way of protecting themselves, as would be the case if they were organized into a labor union.” He claimed
that the railway employees were not favored with given rest days, but this was denied by both street railway company representatives in their remarks.
Mr. Bowen, secretary of the Washington Railway and Electric Company, said that “the bill is impracticable because it does not recognize emergencies, and that it also fails to recognize the fact that in many cases in public service corporations there are men who have to be subject to the call of duty all the time. In the case of storm or wreck or a great and unexpected rush of traffic, where would a railway company be if it were a crime to call on its men to meet the emergency?” He also said the bill affects interstate commerce, as every railway, steamboat line, and electric railway running out of the District would be hampered by the bill.
Mr. Bowen further called attention to the possibility that legislation of this character might lead to the old-time Puritanical Sabbath regulation, when it was “unlawful for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday.” He showed that the present Maryland Sunday statute is a work of the old Puritanical days, and cannot be enforced at the present time.
The proprietor of the Congress Hall Hotel said that it would be almost impossible to operate the hotel and close one day out of the seven. He also said that if the bill were to pass and become a law the same as the female labor law, he could not figure on how the hotel could be operated.
Other railway and hotel men occupied practically the same position as the foregoing speakers.
Owing to the unavoidable absence of Elder Longacre, secretary of the North American Division of the Religious Liberty Association, the writer appeared before the committee, and said:—
“It will have to be determined by the reading of my paper as to the attitude we assume. Our position relates itself to the advisability of this kind of legislation. Considering the question of a weekly rest day from the standpoint of a toiler, we should favor any legitimate and proper agency by which results are to be attained. But whether such a measure as H. R. 14894 comes within the purview of ‘legitimate and proper agency,’ is a matter upon which there may be legitimately a difference of opinion. And, while we are not inclined to oppose the measure under consideration, we would simply raise the question at this time as to whether or not legislation of this character does not partake of the principle of paternalism. To explain: Was the American government organized to take away the independence of its citizenship, and thus invite the people to lay all the burdens upon the government?
“This measure is designed to guarantee to toilers by civil law one day’s rest in seven in the District of Columbia. We favor this rather than any measure which may be designed to specify by civil law a particular day of the week upon which everybody shall be compelled to rest at the same time. However, in the light of a present experience we see another possibility in this kind of legislation; namely, an open door through which to conserve by civil law the ecclesiastical interests of the church. You will permit me in explanation of this statement to refer to the history ofrest-day legislation in the State of California, where they have the following rest-day law, which was approved Feb. 27, 1893, and reads as follows:—
“‘Section 1. Every person employed in any occupation of labor shall be entitled to one day’s rest therefrom in seven, and it shall be unlawful for any employer of labor to cause his employees, or any of them, to work more than six days in seven; provided, however, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to any case of emergency.
“‘Sec. 2. For the purposes of this act, the term “day’s rest” shall mean and apply to all cases, whether the employee is engaged by the day, week, month, or year, and whether the work performed is done in the day or night time.
“‘Sec. 3. Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor.
“‘Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and be in force thirty days from and after its passage.’—Statutes, 1893, page 54, Penal Code, page 722.
“But, despite the fact that the requirements of the toiler in California are subserved by the law referred to, Sunday-law advocates are not satisfied, and they are now carrying on a campaign in that State looking to the supplanting of the rest-day law by a straight Sunday enactment.
“You will pardon my intrusion upon your valuable time in referring to the California experience, my object in presenting it being to raise a note of warning in behalf of keeping intact the provisions of this bill. For, in the light of the agitation being carried on before Congress for many years, we have the right to anticipate that friends of compulsory Sunday observance legislation are ever ready to seize an opportunity to subserve the propagation of the religious observance of Sunday.
“It may be rightly asked, Why do you protest against Sunday observance legislation so tenaciously? My answer is. There is but one great Sabbath law, that enacted by the Almighty at Sinai, provision for which had been made at creation, when he sanctified and hallowed the seventh day of the week as his rest day. But we do not contend for, nor would we be in favor of, any civil legislation looking to the enforced observance of the seventh day of the week. There are many thousands of Christians in this and other lands who observe the day designated in the fourth commandment as their rest day who, according to the principles upon which this government was established, should be protected in exercising this right. But if the government should designate another day of the week upon which to rest from toil, the Sabbath keeper would be deprived of his right to six days of labor. Enforcement of a Sunday law, therefore, would be tantamount to confiscating property, which the right to labor is recognized to be. It would be also a dispossession of property without due process of law.
“We have in the District of Columbia a large number of seventh-day observers. They are interested in manufacturing plants, which would not be affected by the provisions of the measure now before this honorable committee, but which would be seriously affected if the provisions of the bill should be compromised by an amendment later on.
“The danger of legislation of this character does not come from the provisions of the bill in its present state, but from the purpose of those who are urging this character of legislation. The bill as it now stands does not meet the purposes of many of those who are asking for its enactment, but is brought forward as an entering wedge to the accomplishment of their real purpose at a later date. This has been demonstrated in the State of California, and has been cautiously admitted by some of the advocates of this kind of legislation. A purpose of the promoters of such bills as the one now being considered is to bring about ultimately the enforcement of a day of rest upon all people, and that that day shall be Sunday. I thank you for this privilege.”
S. B. HORTON.

British North Borneo

By F. A. DETAMORE

A young Chinese colporteur went from Singapore to British North Borneo to sell Bibles. His heart was full of love, and he rejoiced in telling God's message of salvation. Several became interested, and called for our Chinese evangelist at Singapore. He visited them, and a goodly number decided to obey God's commandments. Long and earnestly they called for some one to come and baptize them, and at last Elder Montgomery and wife went to teach them more fully, and to baptize them. It was my privilege to accompany them, and it took us eight days to reach Sandakan from Singapore.
We rejoiced to find these earnest souls, and our joy was made greater as others became interested. My stay was a short one, but I shall never forget the impressions made upon my heart as we talked to some of those who had given up everything for the sake of serving God. Others are uniting with us, and we see bright prospects for a great work in this field. But why should we not see many workers, instead of one man and his wife, ready to go to these needy people who are calling for the gospel of salvation? F. A. DETAMORE.

Field Notes

A CHURCH of thirty-five members has been organized at Bison, Kans.
AT Richmond, Vt., six new members have been received into the church.
FIVE new converts have presented themselves for membership in the church at Red Level, Ala. Two were baptized.
THE NEW HAVEN (Conn.) church has purchased a good lot, and will proceed at once to erect a church building with accommodations for a church school.

Camp Meetings

ATLANTIC UNION

Maine, Camden .......... June 25 to July 5
Northern New England, Claremont, N. H. .......... Aug. 20-30
Southern New England, New Haven, Conn. .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

CENTRAL UNION

Colorado, Rocky Mt. Lake Park, Denver .......... Aug. 13-23
East Kansas } Newton .......... Aug. 20-30 West Kansas }
North Missouri } Clinton, Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 South Missouri }
West Colorado, Montrose .......... Sept. 8-15

COLUMBIA UNION

New Jersey, Camden ..... June 25 to July 5
Ohio, Mount Vernon .......... Aug. 13-23
Virginia, Lynchburg .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Chesapeake .......... Sept. 24 to Oct. 1
West Virginia, Parkersburg .......... Aug. 20-30

EASTERN CANADIAN UNION

Ontario, Oshawa .......... June 25 to July 5

LAKE UNION

Indiana, Logansport .......... Aug. 6-16
West Michigan, Charlotte .......... Aug. 13-23
North Michigan, Mount Pleasant .......... Aug. 20-30
Southern Illinois, Altamont, Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Northern Illinois .......... Sept. 3-13

PACIFIC UNION

California, Oakland .......... June 23 to July 5
Southern California, Alhambra .......... Aug. 3-16
Western Washington, Auburn .......... Aug. 20-30
Utah .......... Sept. 7-13
Arizona .......... Oct. 8-18

SOUTHEASTERN UNION

South Carolina, Greenwood, July 30 to Aug. 9
North Carolina, Greensboro .......... Aug. 13-23
Georgia, Macon .......... Aug. 20-30
Georgia, Macon (colored) .......... Aug. 20-30
Cumberland, Lenoir City, Tenn. .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

SOUTHERN UNION

Tennessee River, Jackson .. Aug. 28 to Sept. 7
Mississippi, Jackson .......... July 23 to Aug. 2
Louisiana, New Orleans .......... July 30 to Aug. 9
Louisiana, New Orleans (colored) .......... July 30 to Aug. 9
Alabama, Montgomery .......... Aug. 7-17
Kentucky, Nicholasville .......... Aug. 20-30

SOUTHWESTERN UNION

South Texas, Houston ...... July 23 to Aug. 3
West Texas, Abilene .......... Aug. 6-16
Arkansas, Hot Springs .......... Aug. 13-23
Oklahoma, Guthrie .......... Aug. 20-30

WESTERN CANADIAN UNION

Saskatchewan, Regina ...... June 25 to July 5
Manitoba, Morden .......... July 2-12

Work in Vancouver

If you have a friend in the city of Vancouver and wish to have him called upon and if possible interested in the message, send his name and address, with any particulars, to Elder A. O. Burrill, 2056 Forty-second Ave., South Vancouver, British Columbia.

Old Volumes of “Review”

For sale, the first eight volumes of the REVIEW AND HERALD. Bound in five books. Price, $10. Address Martha D. Amadon, St. Joseph, Mich.

Bookkeeper Wanted

WANTED.— At once, a fairly competent bookkeeper. Lady preferred. Send references with application. Address Hinsdale Sanitarium, Hinsdale, Ill.

Changes of Address

J. L. JOHNSON wishes to have attention called to his present address, which is 440 Fifty-seventh St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Those writing Elder O. E. Reinke will please address him: St. Petersburg-Udjel­naja, 1 Lidinskaja No. 12, W. 6, Russia.

Requests for Prayer

An afflicted sister in Illinois, who would like to work in the Lord's vineyard until he comes, requests the earnest prayers of God's people.
A sister in California, suffering with tuberculosis, desires prayer for healing if it be the Lord's will, and for grace to live out the truth.

West Texas Conference

By C. J. Buhalts; J. S. McMullen

THE sixth annual session of the West Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting, at Abilene, Tex., Aug. 6-16, 1914, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may be the pleasure of the delegates. The first preaching service will be Thursday night, and the first meeting of the conference will be held Friday morning, August 7, at 9 A. M.
C. J. BUHALTS, President; J. S. McMULLEN, Secretary.

Louisiana Conference

By R. W. Parmele; C. B. Caldwell

THE fourteenth annual session of the Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting in New Orleans, La., on St. Charles Avenue, opposite Audubon Park, July 30 to Aug. 9, 1914, for the election of officers and the transaction of other conference business. The first business meeting of the session will be called at ten o'clock, Friday, July 31. Each church is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and to one additional delegate for each fifteen members or fractional majority thereof. The churches should elect their delegates at once, and forward their credentials to C. B. Caldwell, 810 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, La.
R. W. PARMELE, President; C. B. CALDWELL, Secretary.

Louisiana Conference Association

By R. W. Parmele; O. R. Godsmark

IN harmony with the charter of the Louisiana Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a board of seven trustees will be elected for the association by the Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated) at its fourteenth annual meeting.
R. W. PARMELE, President; O. R. GODSMARK, Secretary.

Obituaries

By Edward A. Piper; R. W. Parmele; P. W. Province; R. S.; J. J. Irwin; Emanuel Lovold; Mrs. Phillip Knox; W. H. Clark

Remley.—Hazel, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Remley, died at the home of her grandmother, in Alpena, Mich., May 16, 1914, aged 3 years. The parents find comfort in the hope of the resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Edward A. Piper.
Boden.—It is with sadness that we learn of the death of Sister Boden, of Lena, La., which occurred early in the morning of May 5. It being impossible to secure one of our ministers in time, Brother and Sister I. J. Reed conducted a short funeral service, and a memorial service will be held later. R. W. Parmele.
Webster.—Mrs. Willmina Webster was born May 4, 1846, in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, and died May 13, 1914, at the home of her daughter, in Leavenworth, Wash. Her health began to fail about eight months ago, and death came as a sweet relief from pain. She accepted present truth eight years ago, and died in the blessed hope of the resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Sam. 14:14. Four children are left to mourn their loss, but they sorrow in hope. P. W. Province.
Sanasac.—Merle Cyril Sanasac was born Oct. 31, 1898, near Mankato, Minn. He died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, Wis., May 4, 1914, of acute appendicitis. Services were held in the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Eau Claire, Brother P. M. Hanson, of Chippewa Falls, officiating. Three brothers, three sisters, father and mother, aged grandmother, and other relatives are left to mourn. R. S.
House.—Allen H. House was born in Haven, Reno Co., Kans., April 14, 1886. When he was but a child his parents moved to Michigan, and there heard and accepted the Sabbath truth. A few years ago the deceased went to Colorado, and on May 15, 1914, was accidentally killed while working in the mines at Oak Creek. His body was brought to Copemish, Mich., and the funeral services were held May 24. He leaves a father, mother, and three sisters. J. J. Irwin.
Andrus.—Troman Andrus fell asleep in Jesus May 10, 1914, at the home of his daughter, near Lemmon, S. Dak. He was born in New York State Aug. 15, 1838. His marriage to Clarissa B. Lull took place in 1873. Of their seven children six survive. The deceased embraced present truth twenty years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained a faithful member until his death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Emanuel Lovold.
Roberts.—Died at her home in Marthaville, La., Sept. 28, 1913, Sister Letha Ann Roberts, aged 27 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Sister Roberts was a resident of Louisiana all her life, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Marthaville from the time of its organization. She leaves her husband, one son, one daughter, three grandchildren, and a large circle of friends to mourn her death. The funeral service was conducted by Elder O. F. Frank and the writer. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14. R. W. Parmele.
Patten.—Lucinda E. Patten was born in Akron, Ohio, Feb. 28, 1838. She was married to C. J. Patten Oct. 6, 1856. The deceased accepted the third angel’s message in 1892 at Mount Vernon, Wash., and at the time of her death was a member of the Norwalk (Cal.) church. She was a devoted wife and mother. Her cheerful, hopeful nature, and the simple faith of her Christian life endeared her to all who knew her. She died April 2, 1914. Two children are left to mourn. Mrs. Phillip Knox.
Nichols.—Ogias D. Nichols was born near Glasgow, Ky., Feb. 26, 1835, and died at Pomona, Kans., March 20, 1914. When but a boy he went with his parents to Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Margaret Schilling, and seven of their ten children are left to mourn. Brother Nichols moved his family to Kansas in 1882. He spent six years in Oklahoma, but later returned to Kansas and spent the last eighteen years of his life at Pomona. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and, true to his profession, worked earnestly for the cause of God. W. H. Clark.
McCart.—Fell asleep at Weyerhaeuser, Wis., March 28, 1914, Eunice Wells McCart, in her seventy-second year. In her girlhood she gave her heart to Christ, and united with the Baptists. In 1862 she was married in Walworth County, Wisconsin, to Jesse V. McCart. The following year they moved to Hutchinson, Minn., where they accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder D. M. Canright. She never wavered in her faith, but was a happy, loving Christian to the end, though a great sufferer for years. Four children were born to them, of whom three, with the faithful husband, are left to mourn their loss. Our sister was laid to rest at Appollonia, Wis., to await the voice that will awaken all the righteous dead. The church sustains the loss of a faithful member, and the home a faithful wife and mother. J. B. Scott.
Benson.—O. Wm. Benson was born April 14, 1825, and died May 19, 1914, at his home in Litchfield, Minn. He leaves three daughters and one son to mourn. Brother Benson accepted present truth nearly forty years ago. He fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. W. Kuehl.
Whitney.—Fannie E. Wells was born at Vera, Ind., Jan. 17, 1849, and died at Topeka, Kans., April 23, 1914. She was married to D. H. Whitney at Dover, Mo., May 25, 1867. Six of their eight children are left to mourn. About twenty-nine years ago the family moved to Topeka, and there the deceased spent the greater part of her later years. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, a devoted Christian, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Aside from her immediate family, three brothers and three sisters survive. W. H. Clark.
Shelden.—Louise M. Rogers Shelden was born in Lake County, Ohio, Aug. 11, 1839, and died in Madison, Wis., May 11, 1914. She was married to George W. Shelden in Dodge County, Wisconsin, March 29, 1860. Sister Shelden embraced Christianity early in life, and before her marriage began keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. Even unto death she remained faithful to the truth she loved, and was anxious to impart it to others. She was highly respected by all who knew her. Her companion, a number of relatives, and many friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. W. H. Thurston.
Whetsel.—Minnie L. Cartmill, oldest daughter of F. J. and Ellen Cartmill, was born in Mason County, West Virginia, Sept. 8, 1871, and died at Lapel, Ind., June 1, 1914. At the age of fourteen she came with her parents to Indiana and settled at Lapel, where she had since resided. She was married to Charles S. Whetsel March 25, 1891. To this union were born seven boys and three girls. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1894, under the labors of Elder F. M. Roberts, and has been a faithful follower of her Lord. She was an earnest worker in circulating the literature containing the message for this time. Her life was one of unselfish effort to help others, and we laid her to rest, assured that she will arise in the resurrection morning. She is survived by her husband and seven children. The writer was assisted in the services by Brother G. W. Rader, of the Anderson Seventh-day Adventist Church, and L. A. Huddleston, pastor of the United Brethren Church. C. N. Sanders.

South Texas Conference Association

By J. A. Leland; E. L. Neff

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the South Texas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held on the camp ground, in connection with the conference and camp meeting, at Houston, July 23 to Aug. 3, 1914. The first meeting of the association will be at 10 A. M., July 27.
J. A. Leland, President; E. L. Neff, Secretary.

Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By GEORGE E. JUDD

The seventeenth annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, on North Washington Avenue, Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, July 1, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
By order of the board of trustees.
GEORGE E. JUDD, Secretary.

Arkansas Conference Association

By W. E. BAXTER; C. J. DART

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Arkansas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference meeting, Aug. 13-23, 1914, on the camp ground at Hot Springs, Ark. The first meeting will be called at 9:30 A. M., August 17, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and of transacting such other business as may come before the association. All delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.
W. E. BAXTER, President; C. J. DART, Secretary.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—
Kate Taylor, 8102 Platt Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.
Edward Quinn, Jr., 20 Hickory Ave., Takoma Park, D. C. Signs (weekly and monthly) and Watchman.
J. H. Downes, Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C. Large and continuous supply of Signs, Life and Health, Watchman, Little Friend, and miscellaneous Seventh-day Adventist literature.

The Hand of God in History

By W. A. SPICER

By W. A. SPICER
No other line of study outside of the Bible itself so increases one's usefulness in presenting Bible truths as does the study of history. When the record of historical events is placed side by side with Bible prophecies, a combination is secured which makes the study both convincing and entertaining. In the new book “The Hand of God in History,” this plan has been followed in a manner which renders the book invaluable to Bible students. A few who have read the book speak of it as follows:—
“Elder Spicer has taken much pains in collecting important data and statistics that will be of value, especially to our ministry.” — Elder I. H. Evans, president of the North American Division Conference.
“This interesting book is a veritable mine of information concerning the working of God’s providence as revealed in the study of human history, which is shown to have fulfilled the prediction of the prophet throughout the ages.” — G. H. Heald, M. D., editor Life and Health.
“The book ‘The Hand of God in History’ is a most valuable collection of Bible facts concerning the prophecy of Daniel, and one that will be appreciated by every Bible student.” — S. E. Wight, president Southern Union Conference.
If you have an indefinite idea of the relation of ancient and medieval history to the Scriptures, or wish to better qualify yourself for teaching others, secure a copy and make a thorough study of this important subject. 183 pages. Paper, 25c; cloth, 50c.
Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D. C.
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