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Current Mention

— Three separate tornadoes tore through different parts of Louisiana on October 5. Six persons lost their lives, and buildings and crops to the amount of about $1,000,000 were destroyed.

— Sixty arrests have been made so far in connection with the race riots at Atlanta, Ga. Most of these arrests are of negroes accused of complicity in the killing of a policeman.

— After many postponements of his reception, the American ambassador to Turkey was formally received by the sultan on October 5, at which time Mr. Leishman presented his credentials as the first ambassador to Turkey from the United States.

— England is now building three great cruisers of more than 17,000 tons displacement each. These cruisers will have the effectiveness of battle-ships of the “Dreadnaught” class, and will have a speed much greater. The purpose of this construction is to enable these cruisers to overtake the ordinary cruisers and destroy them by concentrated gunfire of heavy caliber. When completed, these vessels will have cost $8,540,000 each.

— There were wild scenes in Lodz, Russian Poland, on October 10, when five terrorists were hanged and buried. The revolutionists exhumed the bodies, and forced a priest to pronounce his solemn blessing upon them. A squadron of Cossacks charged the crowd, beating them with whips, arresting a number, and compelling the remainder to rebury the exhumed bodies. Other executions are to follow. The major-general of the Sebastopol troops was wounded on October 8 by a bomb thrown by a revolutionist. A large number of extensive estates are being broken up by the government to be sold to the peasants living in the vicinity of the estates. These are being sold at a nominal price, and are helping somewhat to relieve the land hunger of the peasants.

— The new American governor-general of Cuba, Charles E. Magoon, arrived in Havana on October 9, and Governor Taft and Secretary Bacon sailed for Washington on October 13. General Funston also will return to this country on the same day, having been relieved by General Bell. A report from Havana, dated October 11, states that the Cuban revolution of 1906 has passed into history; that reports from all parts of the island indicate that the disarming of the rebels is practically complete. It is now stated that the cost of restoring peace in Cuba will be charged up against the Cuban government; that the expenses now are about $1,000,000 a month. It is stated that President Palma asked for American intervention some time before intervention was decided upon by this country, and Havana papers are much incensed against both him and his closest advisers. In a recent interview Secretary-of-State Root warned the Cuban people that the United States would never permit chaos and disorder to rule in Cuba. His words indicated to the Cubans that another insurrection would mean American occupation of the island.

— Recent floods in the southern part of Jalisco and Colima, Mexico, have resulted in great destruction of property and loss of life. The number of fatalities from drowning along the Manzanillo extension of the Mexican Central Railway is 123.

— During October 10, 11, and 12, the Middle and Eastern States were in the grip of a cold wave that has done much damage. Between forty and fifty thousand bales of cotton are destroyed in Georgia alone, and other crops have suffered as well.

— A press report from San Francisco states that there is prospect of a revival of the Vigilance Committee if the present epidemic of crime continues. It will be remembered that there was but little crime committed in San Francisco after the earthquake, during the time of the prohibition of the saloons; but with their entrance the old reign of disorder began again.

— It has been decided to let the building of the Panama Canal to contractors. It is the belief of the administration that the work will be completed in less time by this arrangement than if it should be done by the government. A number of concerns in this country and in other countries are preparing to enter bids for the undertaking. The successful bidder will be paid for the work on a percentage basis as the work is completed.

— Circulars emanating from some South American or Central American country are being circulated in New Orleans, stating that the countries of South and Central America will boycott manufacturers of the United States who vote for the principles held by President Roosevelt. With the boycott becoming of so much international importance, it is not difficult to see how it can one day become a universal weapon against the people of God in the effort to compel them to honor the Sunday institution.

— All indications point to a strenuous effort during the present year to restore the army canteen to the soldiers’ camps and barracks. At the recent encampment of the Spanish War veterans at Washington, D. C., a resolution was adopted favoring the re-establishment of the canteen. The opinions of the wives of certain prominent officers are being heralded abroad as favoring the canteen. Senator Reed Smoot is preparing a bill which he will bring before the next Congress, authorizing its re-establishment at army posts, and the liquor interests generally are laboring hard to that end.

— A rather spectacular enforcement of law took place in Hot Springs, Ark., on October 8, when 500 citizens, disgusted with the refusal of their city and county officials to enforce the law against gambling, secured a brass band, marched to the city hall, police headquarters, and court-house, and forced State, county, and city officials to raid and close the gambling houses of the place. The committee of 500 went along with the officials to see that the work was properly done. They marched the gamblers to the station, and compelled them to take the first train out of town. The report says that several hundred gamblers, cappers, and disorderly women were driven out of the town as a result of this raid,

Field Notes

Four new Sabbath-keepers are reported at Winston, Mo., where Brother C. H. Chaffee has been holding meetings in a Methodist church.

It is encouraging to know that Emmanuel Missionary College opened this year with more than double the number of students it had last year.

Six persons are now observing the Sabbath of the Lord as a result of the tent-meetings held in Petersburg, Va., which closed September 23.

The meetings at Cairo, Ill., are developing a company of believers, though the exact number who will take their stand there is not yet known.

Brother E. A. Merrill reports seventeen new Sabbath-keepers as a result of a series of meetings at Versailles, Mo., which closed on September 24.

The tent work at Mablevale, Ark., is arousing the people. The attendance has steadily increased, until at the last reporting the tent could not hold the people.

The series of meetings held at Osage, Minn., by Brethren Budd and Gilbert, has resulted in eleven persons' taking their stand for the truth, and others are expected soon to follow their example.

In spite of much opposition at Pana, Ill., Brethren Huffman and Locken report that a goodly number have been convinced that the seventh day of the week is the only true Sabbath for Christians, and in harmony with their convictions have decided to obey the truth.

A new sanitarium building is being erected in the suburbs of Little Rock, Ark., and will be ready for occupancy early in December. The purpose of the directors of this institution is “to unite all lines of work into one harmonious means of carrying the message of a soon-coming Saviour to those who sit in darkness.”

The Tennessee River Conference will operate four tents this autumn until the weather becomes too cold to hold meetings. These efforts will be conducted at Nashville, Memphis, Jackson, and Bowling Green. To forestall the increase of the conference indebtedness, the brethren and sisters of Memphis have subscribed a sufficient amount to meet all the expenses of their tent-meeting.

Of the various lines of missionary work carried on in San Francisco the only one that survived the earthquake and fire was the dispensary work conducted in the Laguna Street church. A report from the workers there indicates that more has been done in that line of work since the earthquake than was done before. The dispensary work is accompanied by house-to-house visiting, and the distribution and sale of our literature.

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.—Seventh-day Adventist lady nurse for general bath-room work, understanding massage. Address, stating wages. R. A. Lovell, 510 Walnut St., Knoxville, Tenn.

WANTED.—A Sabbath-keeping brother, thirty-four years of age, who can do almost any kind of light work, desires a position where he can keep the Sabbath. Address Edward Ertel, 111 Seminary St., Williamsport, Pa.

WANTED.—Steady work of some kind; have had 10 years’ experience in running elevator, firing, and janitor work, and some hydraulic engineering; am willing to do anything, and please the employer. Age, 25; good references. Address Christian Bergh, Dayton, Tenn.

WANTED.—Second-hand copies of the following books for a church-school (colored), from established church-schools: Nos. 1 and 2 “True Education Reading Series;” Nos. 1 and 2 “Bell’s Language Series.” Send, post-paid, to H. C. Balsbaugh, 623 N. Dunlap St., Memphis, Tenn.

WANTED AT ONCE.—Strong, able, energetic, single men to mine coal; experience not necessary; wages equal to harvest; work steady until March. Man to milk cows, do chores, and drive team; wages, $25 a month by the year. Must not use tobacco or profanity, and must keep the Sabbath. Applicants, please give age, size, and nationality. Address J. W. Ingison, Box 589, Kenmare, N. D.

FOR SALE.—Small country sanitarium within 8 miles of the famous Gunnison Tunnel in the beautiful Uncompahgre Valley, Colorado; 27 rooms, heated and lighted; water-works; 22 acres land; 6 acres of orchard; water rights; cows, horses, vehicles; more patronage than present capacity can accommodate. Valuation, $15,000. Write for terms to Riverside Sanitarium, Montrose, Colo.

FOR SALE.—At Springville, Tenn., 100 acres of land; plenty good fruit and plenty good, soft water. Price, $700 if sold at once. Address R. F. D. 22, Box 17.

WANTED.—A good hygienic cook for sanitarium. Must be consecrated Adventist. Give references, and state wages desired. Address Newark Sanitarium, 159 West Main St., Newark, Ohio.

EVERY reader should try our rancid-proof peanut butter, at 10 cents a pound. Purest cocoanut oil, 15 cents in 5-pound, 14 cents in 25-pound, and 13 cents in 50-pound lots. Samples, 10 cents. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $1; 5-gal., $4. 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.

A BARGAIN IF SOLD NOW.—Good new house and half-acre lot in Takoma Park; seven rooms and bath; hot and cold water; furnace; cemented basement. Ten to fifteen minutes’ walk from Washington Training College, Sanitarium, Review and Herald, and General Conference offices. Owner has moved away. Address B. H. Welch, Takoma Park, D. C.

FOR SALE.—Desiring to enter the self-supporting missionary field, I offer for sale my blacksmith and wagon business in Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., Cal. Over ten thousand dollars of cash business done the past 27 months, enough work for two men the year round. An exceptionally good chance, requiring only $1,500 to $2,000 to handle it. Address, for full particulars, Geo. E. Henton.

“Save the Boys”

By H. F. Phelps

I CAN not forbear to plead for the boys and girls of this generation, who, most certainly, are rushing on to eternal ruin through rum and tobacco. Have we no special effort to make in their behalf? And ought not a little of the means that Seventh-day Adventists save each year by the disuse of these things be used in the circulation of this journal? From present appearances, this journal will fail from lack of support. We do not believe this is as God would have it.

Why should not the journal receive the support of our people? A brother in renewing says that the boys and girls of Seventh-day Adventists need its instruction. Our people would do a good work by aiding in its circulation. Our churches, missionary societies, and Sabbath-schools could do a good work by taking a quantity at club rates.

Many of our people could order one or more copies, and be none the worse off in this world's goods, and gain a spiritual blessing. Shall we be content to do less? Millions are perishing, while we are not doing the thousandth part of what we should do to save them. Some of these millions may be saved. Shall we try to help them? Why not, brethren? For the sake of these millions for whom Christ died; for the sake of him who died to save us; and for the love we have for him who has forgiven our sins, I make this appeal for your help in the work that this aged pilgrim is trying to do for these millions of perishing souls. Address Save the Boys, Washburn Park, Minneapolis, Minn. H. F. PHELPS.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By A. T. Robinson

_International Publishing Association_

THE third annual meeting of the constituency of the International Publishing Association will convene in the Scandinavian chapel, Union College Building, College View, Neb., on Thursday, October 18, at 3 P. M.

This meeting will convene for the purpose of electing a board of counselors and a board of directors, and for the discussion of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

A. T. ROBINSON. Secretary of Board of Directors.

ST. HELENA SANITARIUM

Notice!

The St. Helena Sanitarium offers to our consecrated, able-bodied young men and women the privileges of its training-school in the preparation of medical missionaries for the proclamation of the third angel's message.

The advantages of the sanitarium compare favorably with any on the Pacific Coast. Among them are the following: Our climatic conditions and surroundings the entire year, thus affording an excellent opportunity for the practical demonstration of the theories of medical missionary work set forth by the faculty, which is ably headed by Dr. H. F. Rand.

We would like to correspond with at least fifty consecrated young men and women to begin with the class in October. The applicant should have a settled purpose in life to serve God. He should be of sound health, and not less than nineteen years old. He should have finished at least eight grades of studies in the common schools, and have the recommendation of the elders of the church, ministers of the conference, or other recognized brethren of good standing.

To all who have not a settled purpose as to the work they intend to follow in connection with the cause of God, we extend a cordial invitation to the above call. Be free to ask for our calendar and other information you may desire.

ST. HELENA SANITARIUM

Address

THE post-office address of Elder D. E. Lindsey is Knowlton, Quebec.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and 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. James F. Woods, 322 S. Detroit St., Warsaw, Ind., Signs and Life Boat.

Miss Leigh Barefoot, R. F. D. 6, Greensboro, N. C., Instructor and Little Friend.

Obituaries

HUGHS.—Died at his home in Escondido, Cal., Sept. 2, 1906, John D. Hughs, aged 61 years. Brother Hughs accepted present truth about forty years ago. His wife survives him, but mourns not without hope. He was laid to rest to await the coming of Him whose voice shall awaken to eternal life. I. A. CRANE.

COY.—Died at Belleville, Mich., Sept. 8, 1906, Cuyler Coy, aged 77 years, 6 months, and 3 days. About fifteen years ago Brother Coy found pardon, and entered into covenant relationship with God, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was ever a faithful and beloved servant of God. He suffered much, but his sufferings were borne with Christian fortitude. The blow came with sudden and terrible force to his beloved wife and family. M. SHEPARD.

SEDERLOF.—Died at Vancouver, Wash., Sept. 8, 1906, Edward Rosco Sederlof, aged 16 years, 4 months, and 15 days. This young brother accepted present truth at Centralia, Wash., in 1903. He was ambitious to prepare himself for some useful calling in life. While attending school, he contracted a severe cold, which developed into a lingering lung trouble. His many months of sickness only drew him closer to his Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken, by the writer, from John 11:25. T. H. WATSON.

JONES.—Died at his home near Avoca, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1906, George W. Jones, aged 96 years. Death resulted from complications incident to old age. Brother Jones accepted present truth in 1896, and became a member of the Wallace church at its organization. He was faithful in the service of the Master, ever kind and gentle in the home, and highly esteemed in the community where he lived. The blessed hope of our Lord's return was sweet to him. A wife and three children are left to mourn the loss of a dear husband and father. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. LULU WIGHTMAN.

BLANKENSHIP.—Died near Monon, Ind., Sept. 15, 1906, Eva Blankenship, the infant twin daughter of James and Minnie Blankenship, aged 1 month, 1 week, and 2 days. The parents and friends of little Eva expect to meet her again at the soon coming of our Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 18:1-5. J. M. ELLIS.

WILLIAMS.—Died near Jewella, La., Sept. 6, 1906, Carl, son of Andrew J. Williams, aged 10 years and nearly 9 months. He was loved by all who knew him. He was sick only two days, and his death was unexpected by all. We hope to meet him in the soon-coming resurrection. Elder W. J. Singelterry conducted service at the grave, where John 11 was read. ANDREW J. WILLIAMS.

DUNN.—Died at Barbers Mills, Ind., Sept. 22, 1906, of acute and complicated throat trouble, Vesta Naomia Dunn, aged 9 years and 25 days. She was the only daughter of Jesse E. and Jennie L. Dunn. Vesta was a kind, affectionate, and dutiful child. She loved her Saviour, and always took part in family worship. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JOHN W. COVERT.

PIERCE.—Died at Norfolk, Va., Sept. 13, 1906, of cancer, my beloved wife, Harriet A. Pierce, aged 40 years, 10 months, and 12 days. When about twenty years of age, she joined the Baptist Church. For the past six years she has been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Norfolk. She was a firm believer in the advent message, and died in the triumphs of faith. SOLOMON PIERCE.

WELLS.—Died in North Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 22, 1906, of heart-disease and diabetes, Brother Peter Wells, aged 70 years, 1 month, and 11 days. Brother Wells had been a firm believer in the third angel's message for many years. He leaves, to mourn their loss, a beloved wife, four sons, and three daughters. The funeral service was held in the Lutheran church, and was conducted by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15:22, 23. GEO. H. SKINNER.

CRAIG.—Died at his home in Whittemore, Mich., Aug. 23, 1906, Sylvester Amos Craig, aged 62 years. In early life he gave himself to the Lord. In his young manhood he heard and accepted the truth as held by Seventh-day Adventists, of which church he was a faithful and earnest member until the time of his death. He held the position of elder in the different churches to which he belonged during the past twenty-five years, and he fell asleep with the full assurance of a part in the resurrection of the just. A wife and five children mourn, yet not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large number of friends from John 11:25. O. MONTGOMERY.

BECKER.—Died at his home in Lehigh, Kan., July 31, 1906, George Becker, aged 51 years and 3 months. He was born in Russia, and came to America in 1876. He received his early training in the German Evangelical Lutheran Church. In 1889 he became interested in present truth, and he and his companion joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he remained an active member until his death. Sept. 3, 1904, he received a stroke of paralysis, from which he never fully recovered. During the last few weeks of his life he suffered much, but bore it all with patience, looking forward to the soon coming of his Saviour. He leaves a wife, four sons, two daughters, and three brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral sermon was preached by Elder J. Riffel, his remarks being based on Isa. 38:1, last part, and Heb. 13:14.

BOWMAN.—Died at Pittsburg, Pa., Sept. 9, 1906, Mrs. Mary Bowman, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 16 days. Sister Bowman accepted present truth a number of years ago under the labors of Elder H. M. J. Richards, and united with the Winterset church, and remained faithful unto death. She loved to talk of the second coming of Christ, and often expressed a desire to witness that happy event. While visiting the scenes of her childhood she fell and sustained a fracture of the skull. Paralysis followed, and a hemorrhage of the brain caused death a few hours later. The remains were brought back to Monroe, Iowa, for burial. The funeral service was held from the Baptist church, and words of comfort were spoken by Elder J. H. Kraft. The husband and seven children survive. W. H. COX.

BRAISTED.—Fell asleep at the Melrose (Mass.) Sanitarium, Sept. 3, 1906, Etta Braisted, of the Trenton church. Sister Braisted was converted at the age of ten. She accepted present truth five years ago. In February she entered the Melrose Sanitarium to take the nurses' course. In July she was called to Trenton, where she contracted typhoid fever, from which she was just recovering when abscesses formed on the lungs, causing her death. Etta was loved by her classmates and friends, being an earnest Christian. She leaves a mother, father, two sisters, and many friends; but we sorrow not as those who have no hope. The body was taken to the home of her parents on Staten Island, and there was laid in the family plot, to rest until the Life-giver comes. Rev. Dr. Howard had charge of the funeral service. C. S. PETTIFER.

SHAW.—Fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, Oct. 3, 1906, Mrs. Laura E. Shaw, née Kemp. Sister Shaw was born at Wyoming, Canada, Feb. 23, 1871. She was brought up in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and remained a staunch believer all her life, her faith growing stronger and brighter till the last. When she was sixteen years of age, her family moved to South Dakota, where, at the first camp-meeting they attended, she was baptized and united with the church she loved so well. Here, in 1893, she was united in marriage to William J. Shaw, and for thirteen years was the guiding star of a happy home circle whose light radiated afar. She possessed a noble Christian spirit that made its impress felt for good upon many a heart. It is indeed true of her that she rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. She was of a serene disposition, always looking at the bright side of every event, and scattering sunshine all around her. Though suffering much at times, no word of complaint was uttered; but by words of courage and kindness she sought always to cheer her friends and loved ones. She was a most devoted wife and mother, training her children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, ever sacrificing herself to promote the happiness of those she loved. While this makes the parting harder, it also insures a glad reunion when Jesus comes. For many years her home was in Battle Creek, where she was beloved by all who knew her. The family moved to Kalamazoo last spring, when Brother Shaw, who was for a number of years superintendent of the Review and Herald at Battle Creek, came here to take charge of Ihling Brothers & Everard's printing-plant. Her husband, three daughters, mother, one brother, and two sisters are left to mourn their untimely loss, but they sorrow not as those without hope, for soon the Life-giver will appear, and they will be united again in the homeland, where partings are unknown. The funeral service, which was conducted by Elder R. F. Kneeland, assisted by Brother R. A. Hart, was held at the residence, and was attended by many friends from Battle Creek, together with a large number of residents of this city. Here in the beautiful Riverside Cemetery, she was tenderly laid to rest, with her infant daughter by her side, in sure hope of a joyful resurrection when Jesus comes. W. M. HERR.

Spanish Sabbath Pamphlet and Conference Appointment

ANOTHER pamphlet on the Sabbath question has been issued in the Spanish language with this title: “El Engaño de la Era Cristiana. Cual es el verdadero dia de reposo? Un estudio crítico é historico” (The Mistake of the Christian Era. Which Is the True Day of Rest? A Critical and Historical Study). This pamphlet, written by Brother John McCarthy, contains fifty-six pages, and is a full answer to the question, Which is the Lord's day, Sunday or the Sabbath?

THE General Conference Committee has invited Brother T. E. Bowen, of New York, to come to Washington to act as home secretary in the General Conference office. Miss E. Houser, who has held this office for years with so much satisfaction to all, is relinquishing the work in order to complete a medical course in one of the Washington universities.

Missionary Conventions

By E. R. Palmer

ACCORDING to the original plans of the General Conference Publishing Department, missionary conventions should have been announced for Sabbath, October 20, and Sabbath, November 10. We understand that programs will be provided, and this arrangement carried out in all the territories supplied by the Pacific Press Publishing Company. Because of the shortness of the time, the department has advised that conventions be held only on Sabbath, November 10, wherever the original plan has not been properly announced.

Further announcements and plans will be sent out by the Review and Herald Publishing Company for the Atlantic and Lake Union Conferences, and by the Southern Publishing Association for the Southern and Southwestern Union Conferences.

We trust that each of the fall campaign committees will be able to perfect these arrangements, so that all our people will enjoy successful conventions on the days appointed.

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

Prof. J. L. Shaw Visits India

PROF. J. L. SHAW left Washington last week to visit South Lancaster Academy and other points before sailing for India.

Nelson N. Hay Returns from Europe

BROTHER NELSON N. HAY, who has just returned from a visit of three months in Europe, made a short stay in Washington last week, en route to his home in Michigan.

George F. Enoch Promotes West Indian Work

ELDER GEORGE F. ENOCH, president of the West Indian Union Conference, left Washington for the West last week, where he has appointments to speak in behalf of the West Indian work.

Song and Chorus Publication Notice

THE song and chorus which appears on the first page is published by Brother C. P. Whitford on the same sheet with the song “Homeward” printed several weeks ago. Both songs are sent, post-paid, for twenty-five cents. Address C. P. Whitford, Graysville, Tenn.

General Conference Committee Members

SEVERAL members of the General Conference Committee remained a few days after the close of the publishers' convention to join in council with the resident members, but all have now returned to their various fields of labor with the exception of Elder L. R. Conradi, who is visiting some of the largest German churches in the West.

Roman Catholic Attitude Toward Protestants

If any of our readers entertain even a lingering doubt as to the attitude of the Roman Catholic Church toward Protestants in countries where Catholics are in the control, such a doubt ought to be dispelled by reading the article by Brother Walter G. Bond which will be found on page 13. An ounce of fact is worth a pound of theory.

The Trumpet

By Editor

The trumpet is usually the signal for war, and possibly that may have suggested that the monthly missionary newsletter issued by the Review and Herald Publishing Association should be called The Trumpet. It is designed to be a record of the book work in the Atlantic and Lake Union Conferences, including notes of news and words of encouragement. We hope The Trumpet may always sound an advance.

Huntsville School Building Destroyed

The following telegram was received at the office of the General Conference last Friday morning:—

HUNTSVILLE, ALA., October 11.

A. G. Daniels, Takoma Park, D. C.

Main school building burned at seven. Total loss. One student lost life. Many students left destitute. Insurance, $2,300. W. H. WILLIAMS.

We greatly regret this calamity, and extend hearty sympathy to all connected with the institution. We shall wait with interest to hear full particulars concerning this sad affair.

Remembering the Great Disappointment

By Editor

WE remind our readers that next Monday, October 22, is the sixty-second anniversary of the great disappointment of those who looked for the second advent of our Lord on the tenth day of the seventh month (October 22), 1844. There was, however, no failure of God's Word, and that which was prophesied of, the cleansing of the sanctuary, began at that time. Soon that work will be completed, and our long-expected Lord will come for his people. “Hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”

A Special Call

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE question of providing literature for the millions of people in the United States who speak foreign languages has received much earnest attention during the last few years. In order to meet the great needs of these foreign people a small publishing house has been established at College View, Neb. This institution is known as the International Publishing Association. It is devoted entirely to the printing and circulation of literature for foreigners.

When it was first started two years ago, a special collection was taken in all our churches for the purpose of raising about six thousand dollars, which was needed to equip the plant. Only about half that amount was secured. And now arrangements have been made to take another collection for this enterprise. Sabbath, November 3, is the day set apart for this contribution. It is the earnest desire of the General Conference Committee and of the managers of the International Publishing Association that a cheerful and liberal offering be made, so that the good work which this publishing house has been created to do may be carried forward efficiently. May we not count on hearty co-operation from all ministers and church officers in this effort? A. G. DANIELLS.

A Report of the Publishers' Convention

By E. R. Palmer

ARRANGEMENTS have been made for the publication of quite a full digest of the publishers' convention which has just closed. All the leading papers, a condensed report of the addresses, and a large part of the discussions will be given. The topics discussed and the recommendations passed will be reported in full.

The General Conference has undertaken to publish this report in convenient pamphlet form, and it will be furnished to our conferences and tract societies, and to all our people, at ten cents a copy, net. This does not cover the bare cost of printing; but the General Conference has volunteered to bear the extra cost in order that our people may have the full report at a nominal price.

This will be one of the most interesting reports ever published of a department convention, and we trust that our conferences and tract societies will give it a wide distribution, and that our people everywhere will secure a copy. Order through the usual channels, from your publishing house, or tract society office.

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