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Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 44.

A Book for Everybody
Earlier text: A Glimpse of Darjeeling

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

FROM the present outlook, October 29, 4 P. M., it does not seem probable that we shall be able to make the final payment on the church, as we had hoped, on Saturday evening, October 31, without borrowing. We should be very sorry to do this. We shall be greatly disappointed not to be able to close up this account in a year from the date of purchase for $12,900, Nov. 1, 1902. At the present time the debt stands at $535.
After the church debt is paid, we must put in a baptistery, and make some necessary alterations and repairs in the church and the rooms adjoining. To do this work in a neat and creditable way, suitable to the situation and needs of the Memorial church, will make an additional expense of several hundred dollars. We have waited at considerable inconvenience for a whole year for these alterations, feeling that the church debt should first be paid. When these alterations have been effected, and the church put in suitable condition, we shall appoint the time for rededication. Remember that as this church has been paid for by all our people, it will always be the property of the General Conference.
When it is thought by the General Conference officers located here, and the trustees of the church, that the church is in suitable condition, if by any good providence there is a surplus in this fund, the surplus will be devoted to the establishing of our publishing house, General Conference offices, sanitarium, and school, which are now in immediate need of help.
These explanations are given that those who have desired to give to the church fund and have been hindered from so doing until the present time, will not be kept from doing so now, from fear of being too late. Not one cent will be lost.
The prospect for the work here is brighter than ever before. We are entering the final death struggle of sin, short but fearful in its intensity, with victory, sudden victory, yet glorious and eternal, to the faithful soldier of Christ.
God is saying to his people: “Ye have dwelt long enough in this mount. . . . Behold, I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the Lord sware unto your fathers.” “Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able.”
Those who desire to help finish, or perfect, this work can send contributions to the office of this paper, or directly to J. S. Washburn, 1728 14th St., Northwest, Washington, D. C.
Below is given a partial list of donations since June 1, sent directly to the writer, and not previously reported in the REVIEW:—
Previously reported ............ $4,293 79 Carl G. Young .................. 10 00 Mary A. Nourse ................. 3 00 W. A. Wilcox, Treas. ........... 19 00 John Loveday, Kettering, Eng. .. 14 61 C. F. Schwarz .................. 2 00 Geo. L. McCarty ................. 10 00 Jacob I. Bringle ................ 2 00 Mrs. A. T. L. ................... 1 00 Frank Yeaman ................... 20 00 Mrs. H. S. Ackerly ............. 1 00 Mrs. J. E. Buck ................. 10 00 J. L. & E. H. Locke ............. 2 00 C. E. Dunlop .................... 1 00 H. W. Rupert .................... 1 00 Mrs. Eliza Fay .................. 2 00 Mrs. Nannie C. Jones ........... 75 John C. Mackin .................. 10 00 H. C. Carmichael ............... 1 00 A friend ........................ 2 00 J. N. Berry ..................... 5 00 A friend ........................ 1 00 J. H. Fields .................... 1 25 E. Holcomb ...................... 10 00 W. A. Wilcox, Treas. ........... 19 62 Mrs. N. M. Staff ............... 10 00 Mr. & Mrs. Pfender ............. 10 00 Hans Larsen ..................... 10 00 Geo. & Tillie Houck ............ 15 00 C. C. Holbrook .................. 10 00 Mrs. M. J. Husk ................. 10 00 H. Thackray ..................... 20 00 A. H. Cook, Treas. ............. 28 08 E. I. Beebe, Treas. ............ 33 67 Hattie H. Weller ............... 100 00 J. J. Ireland, Treas. .......... 164 45 Total reported ................. $4,854 22
J. S. WASHBURN.

Some Reasons Why Our Periodical Work Should be Followed by Personal Efforts

By A. D. Gilbert

The distribution of literature containing present truth has always seemed to me a sacred work. From my first experience in the canvassing field about fourteen years ago, I have always felt it to be wrong to pass by a family, or even a person, without giving them the opportunity of receiving the truth from my hand; therefore I have often stopped individuals in the street to canvass them. It occurred to me that they might never pass that way again, and possibly the Lord had impressed them to go down that very road on purpose to receive the truth from my hand. Should they be passed by unheeded, the opportunity of saving their souls might be lost forever. I still feel that no such opportunity should be slighted. In our efforts to win souls to Christ and his kingdom, not one cottage, however humble, should be passed by, not one open door left unentered.
To me it seems very important that the sale of a periodical be followed with personal calls and labor if possible. Those purchasing the paper may become interested in its message, and perhaps would like further reading-matter; but should the worker be careless or indifferent, and fail to call on these interested persons, then those who might be won to the truth would be passed by, and their interest lost.
Personal experience has taught me to follow up carefully by weekly visits every effort put forth with our pioneer missionary papers, The Signs of the Times and Present Truth. Many a time I have walked two miles or more to deliver a single copy. The receiver was reading it with great interest, and gradually becoming a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus. By following up such an interest with personal visits from week to week, many will become thoroughly established in the truth, and the worker will thus maintain a standing weekly list of readers. When making future calls, little trouble, if any, will be experienced in finding the place if a record is kept of work done when making the first call. If you fail to put down the name of the street and the number of the house, some interested reader may be passed by.
God is very particular as to how the work is done; therefore we can ill afford to be less than very careful. Many will look for your weekly calls with considerable interest. Your hopeful words and cheerful countenance may make a lasting impression on their lives. Many a heart has been won to Jesus by some short spiritual conversation. As we go from door to door, our words should be few and well chosen.
Do not let a timid feeling get the better of you; but pray as you go, and the Lord will stand by your side to strengthen and help you. When you approach a person, do so with confidence; believe that he will purchase your goods. Faith is your victory.
Saturday night is a good time to sell our periodicals on the street, in public thoroughfares, in saloons or shops, and at private houses. When calling at a private house, simply say something like this: “I have called to see if you would like one of our missionary papers to read to-morrow. It contains interesting short Bible stories, suitable for both old and young.” Hand it to the one you are addressing, and say: “Just have a look at it by the light.” In this way many papers may be sold after dark.
It has always been my plan when selling periodicals at private houses, to say, “I will call when passing this way. You may like another copy.” I shall then be expected.
Just now is a good time in which to begin working more energetically with our periodicals. The evenings are getting longer; people will now do more reading than during the hot, sultry days of summer.
Our publications should be scattered broadcast like the leaves of autumn. Let every one who loves the Lord and believesthat this message should go to the world in this generation come forward now and begin work. Give your order to the librarian of your church, and when the Signs come, begin to “hunt” for precious souls (Jer. 16:16), and “lend” the third angel’s message “to many nations” (Deut. 15:6) by carrying it to them in our periodicals.
If you have not yet tasted the joys experienced in carrying the message to others, come and taste now. The special Harvest number of the Signs will soon be off the press, and ready for distribution. May every Seventh-day Adventist in America have a burden to dispose of at least twenty copies of this special number. Many will do much more than that; but I think we should average at least twenty-five copies each. May each one follow up his work by personally calling again with the next number of the Signs. In this way a definite work may be accomplished by this special effort. May we all enjoy the presence and blessing of God by doing personal missionary work for those near our door. A. D. GILBERT.

Capital and Labor

By C. H. Jones

Never before in the history of our world was there so much agitation over the subject of Capital and Labor as now.
Never before were the laboring classes so well and so thoroughly organized as now.
Never before were there such gigantic combinations of capital and moneyed interests as now.
Never before was there so much discontent among the laboring classes as now.
Never before was there such a large and general demonstration by laboring men all over this country as on the 7th of September, 1903.
And the question is being asked on every hand, What do these things mean, and what will be the final outcome?
In the providence of God, another grand opportunity has come to our people to present to the world God’s answer to these momentous questions.
The publishers of The Signs of the Times have decided to issue a special double number of this paper, on the subject of Capital and Labor. The whole question will be treated in a fair, impartial manner, without antagonizing any one.
Articles will appear from prominent men representing both sides of the question. Then, without comment or taking sides with either party, will be shown what the Bible says concerning the present situation, the remedy, and the final outcome.
The paper will be beautifully illustrated with original engravings, designed to tell the story as fully as possible, thus appealing to the eye as well as to the mind.
The first page of the cover will be a strong allegorical drawing representing Capital and Labor striving with each other for the mastery, and overriding the masses.
Other illustrations will follow, representing Christ at work as a carpenter, Paul as a tent-maker, Peter and John as fishermen, etc. Then there will be a few portraits of eminent philanthropists who have used their money wisely for the benefit of mankind, and under each portrait we will give a brief history of the person, how he used his money, etc. There will also be a double-page insert showing the great labor demonstration as it appeared in the large cities on the 7th of September, 1903, taken from photographs; also illustrations of the hope of the Christian, the new earth, Christ searching for the lost sheep, etc.
Without doubt this will be one of the most attractive, interesting, and important numbers ever published, and it ought to have a circulation of a million copies at least.
In order to secure the best results, the most thorough organization should be perfected by our tract societies and churches, and all the territory mapped out and apportioned to different ones, so that no haphazard work will be done, and so that we may be sure that all are reached. Special attention should be given to the large cities, and a good, efficient corps of workers placed in each one. This special number should be used as a means for securing subscriptions to the regular issues.
The subject is one that will interest all classes, the high and the low, the rich and the poor, and the paper will sell at sight.
The following is a brief outline of some of the articles which this special number will contain:—
The Fundamental Differences Between Capital and Labor.
What is Necessary in Order to a Permanent Settlement and Peace.
Capital’s Side. Some representative of Capital.
Labor’s Side. Some representative of Labor.
Individualism. The human unit in his relation to God, to his fellows, to the church, to the state. The present trend in church, in state, in society, in commercial life.
The hope of man in the unchangeableness of God.
Christian Union Versus Trade Unions.
The Great Strife for Power, and the Christian’s true attitude.
The Great Question considered in the light of the first commandment.
The Oppression of Wealth: Its result in the light of history.
The Oppression of Wealth: Its outcome in the light of prophecy.
Dangers and Warnings, in the light of prophecy.
How Came this Great Conflict?
Stirring Poems.
Utterances from Eminent Men and Authorities.
Statistical and Biographical Data, etc.

Donation to Mission Board

The Signs of the Times is our pioneer missionary paper, and in view of the fact that this is a missionary enterprise, and as an additional incentive to our people to give this number a wide circulation, the publishers have decided to donate one half of the net profits on this special issue to the Foreign Mission Board to be used in carrying the truth to the regions beyond.
The Capital and Labor number will be dated December 16, but will be ready for the mail not later than November 12, thus giving a whole month to sell the paper before the date of publication is passed, but the subject-matter is such that it can be sold at any time.
The retail price of this special number will be 5 cents a copy.
Five to twenty copies, at 4 cents each.
Twenty-five or more copies to one address, 3 cents.
Single copies will be mailed direct from the office of publication to lists of names furnished, at the following rates:— 1 to 24 copies             5 cents 25 to 99 copies            4 cents 100 or more copies        3½ cents
This price includes addressing, wrapping, and postage.
This is a most important matter. It means much to the world just now. We have but a short time to work. Already we hear the “sound of a going in the tops of the mulberry trees,” and the command is to “go forward.”
Orders should be sent in at once. Address your State tract society, or Signs of the Times, Oakland, Cal.
C. H. JONES.

For the Boys

By Editor

Many parents complain that their boys are going away from the truth, and that they have no more hold upon them. This may be prevented in a large measure by making home more attractive for them, by planning something for their entertainment evenings—in fact, by taking an interest in the things which interest the children.
If they are anxious to read, and you do not provide suitable reading for them, they are likely to find something for themselves, and it may not be of the right kind.
It has been our endeavor to fill the pages of the Youth’s Instructor each week with good, wholesome reading, and to have it prepared in a way to entertain and at the same time instruct.
We wish to call your special attention now to a series of articles which is to appear in the Youth’s Instructor, beginning Nov. 17, 1903, under the general title of “Around the Work-Table.”
This “Work-Table” series is written by a grown-up boy for boys who are growing up, by a boy who can do things, for other boys who would like to do things, if they knew how. The purpose of the writer is to teach them how. Everything described in these articles, every experiment made, has been made by boys working with the author. No expensive apparatus will be needed, but simply the ordinary tools and materials that nearly every boy has at hand, or can get with a very little planning.
Some of the articles are:—
The Climbing Sailor, and How Sailors Make Him.
How Ice Is Made.
How to Make a Simple Weaving Machine.
Knots and Strings.
How to Make a Simple Electric Engine, etc., etc.
Some boys who are not fond of reading, are interested in “making things,” and these should surely have these suggestions which will appear in the Instructor.
Order the paper to-day for your boys, and encourage them to make each article described in the “Work-Table” series.
To every new subscriber who sends 75 cents for a year’s subscription, we will give the remaining issues of 1903 free. This will give each one all the papers containing the “Work-Table” series. Order now. Interest your children to get their school friends to subscribe. We will send sample copies free for such use. Address, Youth’s Instructor, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.

Current Mention

— The first wireless telegraph station on the coast of China was opened October 17, in the presence of the diplomatic and military corps and representatives of the Board of War and the Board of Foreign Affairs. Congratulatory messages were exchanged with the Italian flagship “Vettor Pisani,” which was lying off Taku.
— According to figures given by The Independent, it appears that the republic of Colombia, which has sprung into international prominence on account of the Panama Canal project, has a larger proportion of lepers in its population than any other country in the world. The prevalence of this terrible disease is ascribed by some of the doctors to the eating of badly cured fish, especially on last days.
— The grand jury at Portland, Ore., has returned indictments against Miss Marie L. Ware, former United States commissioner at Eugene, Ore.; Horace G. McKinley, and S. A. D. Puter, timber land operators, charging them with conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands. These three have already been indicted for forgery in connection with the land frauds.
— The second boat of the wrecked French bark “Connetable de Richemont” was picked up October 26 near Honolulu. The boat contained a boatswain and seven of the crew. All were alive, but they were nearly starved, as they had had nothing to eat for twelve days. This is one of the longest voyages in an open boat without food ever made in the Pacific Ocean.
— The greatest clock in the world, the dial of which will be 120 feet in diameter, is being built in Milwaukee for use at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition next year. The minute hand will be sixty feet long, and the dial is to be a brilliant bed of flowers on a hillside, with numerals fifteen feet long, composed of brightly colored foliage plants, to mark the hours. At night the timepiece will be illuminated with 2,000 incandescent lights.
— President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, declares that organized labor will resist any reduction in wages which may be attempted in case of industrial depression. President O’Connell, of the International Association of Machinists, however, has sent out a secret circular to business agents, advising that all differences be settled by arbitration, because he fears a reduction in wages may be the outcome of the present business uncertainty which industrial disturbances have brought about.
— Mrs. Emma Booth-Tucker, consul in America of the Salvation Army, wife of Commander Booth-Tucker, and second daughter of William Booth, founder of the army, was killed in the wreck of the eastbound California train No. 2 near Dean Lake, Mo., eighty-five miles east of Kansas City, October 29. Col. Thomas C. Holland, in charge of the Salvation Army at Amity, Colo., was fatally injured. Fifteen others were more or less seriously hurt. Mrs. Booth-Tucker was said to be the ablest of all the Booth children.
— Since the discovery of gold in the Klondike, a total of $73,364,790 in gold dust and gold bullion has been taken out by the miners, or about $14,000,000 a year.
— An attempt to assassinate President Diaz, of Mexico, was made at Juanaguato, October 27. Five shots were fired at the president, but he escaped without injury.
— The report that a new cardinal would be created for the United States is denied at Rome. Canada has been without representation in the college of cardinals since 1888.
— City officials in Milwaukee have begun a crusade against the use of the parlor match. The fire chief of that city claims that on an average one fire each week is caused by parlor matches.
— The official acts of Pope Pius X since the beginning of his pontificate indicate that his policy will be one of conciliation, and the cultivation of friendly relations between the papacy and all secular powers.
— American naval authorities recommend that the United States navy be strengthened by the construction yearly of four battle-ships, two cruisers, four torpedo boat destroyers, and four scout ships.
— Report of a railway wreck in Russia, due to the blowing up of a car filled with explosives, was received from St. Petersburg, October 28. Four cars which were filled with passengers were wrecked, and a large number of people were killed or injured.
— Professor Millikan, of Chicago University, announces that according to a mathematical calculation made by him, 30,000 years is the maximum time required for a particle of the newly discovered metal “radium” to become dissipated by the loss of matter which it is constantly throwing off.
— The leader of the Armenian revolutionary society was assassinated in London, October 26. This act followed an attempted assassination in Boston, Mass., another in Switzerland, two successful attempts in Russia, and one in Cairo, Egypt. All these are believed to be the outcome of one conspiracy.
— Mississippi River States will ask Congress to take action for the construction and maintenance of levees on both sides of the great river adequate to prevent the inundations, with consequent destruction of property, which are now of yearly occurrence in that section of the country. An association to push this demand has been formed in New Orleans, and enrolls in its membership governors of States, senators, high railroad officials, and other men of prominence in commercial affairs.
— Premier Combes, of France, is still carrying forward his program of opposition to religious instruction by the Catholic orders in the state schools, and in a recent public speech he outlined a program of reforms which he purposes to establish, among which is the abrogation of the Concordat, or agreement between France and the papacy, which has been in force for a century. The provisions of the Concordat have not for years been strictly enforced, but many people in France are frightened at the thought of its abrogation.
— Prosperity marks the agricultural situation in the great Canadian northwest. The estimated value of this year’s cereal crop in that territory is $55,000,000.
— In 1901, 432 persons were killed by vehicles and street railway cars in the streets of New York City. In 1902 the number of such deaths had increased to 538; and the estimated number for 1903 is nearly 1,000.
— The accident hazard from automobiles is becoming very great. Trade journals published in Europe are responsible for the statement that there were 8 persons killed and 224 injured on railroad passenger trains in England during the year, while during the same period 411 were killed and 2,991 persons were injured by automobiles.
— The Department of Agriculture has directed that a consignment of cherry fruit color from Posen, Prussia, purporting to be entirely vegetable in character, be denied admission at the port of San Francisco. It was found on analysis that the stuff was not vegetable at all, but entirely coal-tar dye. This is pronounced the worst violation of the new law prohibiting adulterated food products that has yet occurred.

Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for September

AGENTS ORDERS VALUE
Atlantic Union Conference
Maine 1 10 $ 21 50
New England 3 9 106 50
New York 3 71 263 25
Vermont 2 24 47 00
Eastern Pennsylvania 6 73 235 51
Western Pennsylvania 5 71 288 24
Southern Union Conference
Georgia 1 14 25
Tennessee River 7 341 95
Alabama 3 65 75
Cumberland 3 130 25
Carolinas 1 13 50
Louisiana 1 22 20
Florida 1 1 00
Mississippi 1 14 50
Lake Union Conference
Ohio 4 109 75
Indiana 5 32 70 00
Wisconsin 5 26 74 90
Central Union Conference
Colorado 10 100 398 50
Iowa 4 138 310 00
Pacific Union Conference
Washington 2 50 195 90
Northern Union Conference
North Dakota 2 78 159 25
South Dakota (Aug. and Sept) 5 43 106 50
Minnesota 9 111 330 04
Southwestern Union Conference
Texas 8 80 195 25
European General Conference
Great Britain 74 490 912 39
Switzerland 6 1,338 291 06
Germany 1,345 3,616 52
France 5 4,620 116 58
South America
Brazil 5 398 39
Summary
A. U. C. 20 258 962 00
S. U. C. 18 603 40
L. U. C. 14 58 254 65
C. U. C. 14 238 708 50
P. U. C. 2 50 195 90
N. U. C. 16 232 595 79
S. W. U. C. 8 80 195 25
E. G. C. 85 7,793 4,936 64
South America 5 398 39
Grand Totals 182 8,709 $8,850 43

Obituaries

WILLIAMSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Mt. Tabor, Ore., Sept. 9, 1903, Katherine Williamson, aged 32 years. Sister Williamson had been a Sabbath-keeper for several years. She leaves a husband and three small children. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. W. DECKER.
LEONARD.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Oct. 15, 1903, at his home in Echo Valley, Stevens Co., Wash., of old age, Brother Milo H. Leonard, aged 87 years, 7 months, and 16 days. The deceased accepted present truth under the labors of Brethren White and Bates, forty-six years ago, and was strong in the truth until the close of his life. He leaves an aged wife, two sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Funeral services were held in the Bruce schoolhouse, conducted by the writer, and the remains were laid to rest in the Colville Cemetery. A. A. JONES.
HAMMOND.—Carrie A. Hammond fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 28, 1903, at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, where she had undergone an operation. She was 48 years and 2 months old. Early in life she was converted, and united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. In the summer of 1889 she received light on the Sabbath and kindred subjects, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A husband, three daughters, and one son mourn the loss of a devoted wife and mother. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder A. F. Niles (Baptist), from Isa. 66:13, and interment was made in Forest Hill Cemetery, Evart, Mich. ETHYL L. HAMMOND.
MERRY.—Died at Vineyard Haven, Mass., Sept. 15, 1903, Emma Merry, aged 66 years. Sister Merry was born in London, England, and her parents being devout Methodists, she was early taught the way of the Lord. While quite young she went for a visit to New Zealand, and on her return came to America. At Vineyard Haven she was united in marriage with William Merry. Later they went West, where she accepted present truth. Several years ago she returned to Vineyard Haven, and for some time was an earnest and faithful leader of the church there. Her strength of character was also manifested in her “good Samaritan” ministrations to the sick and suffering. In the midst of contagious disease she seemed fearless, and the Lord made her a great comfort and blessing to many. Two sons and two daughters remain to mourn the loss of a faithful mother. Pastor Moore, of the M. E. Church, conducted the funeral service. A. E. PLACE.
RAZE.—Died at Buffalo, N. D., Sept. 29, 1903, of appendicitis, Myrtle, daughter of Brother and Sister J. E. Raze, aged 12 years. She was a faithful Christian, and rejoiced in the hope of soon seeing Jesus. She leaves a father, mother, brother, and sister. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from John 11:25. J. F. GRAVELLE.
HARRIS.—Mrs. Mary E. Harris, formerly of South Lancaster, Mass., died at the home of her son, Chapin Harris, Melrose, Mass., Oct. 16, 1903, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 10 days. Sister Harris was originally a Seventh-day Baptist, but in the early history of this work, Sister White, having heard of her, was impressed to send her a work on the sanctuary. Sister Harris did not know till many years after who sent it. This book at once led Sister Harris and her family to accept present truth. Not a few are alive to-day who owe their life to the careful nursing and strong faith of Sister Harris. Her life was wrapped up in doing good to others, and in sacrificing for the truth. She, like many others who accepted present truth by the light on the sanctuary, never swerved from the time she embraced it. For several years her mind has gradually failed, but she has always been clear in her trust in God, calm and confiding in him. Her sons were ever kind to her. Funeral services were held by Elder Mattson. She was buried in Lancaster, where she waits for the trump of God at the resurrection of the just. S. N. HASKELL.

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines, or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—By a young lady, work in an Adventist family where there is plenty of work; not experienced in cooking. Address Adventist, General Delivery, Kenosha, Wis.
WE are packing apples in bushel boxes. Selected fruit, 60 cts. to 75 cts., as to kind. Can ship by car-load in bulk at 37½ cts. a bu. Potatoes, 45 cts. to 50 cts. a bu. Write to the point. Address New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.
WANTED.—Address of my sister, formerly a S. D. A.; went by name of Mary A. Fulmer; lived for some time at Boulder, Colo., but last heard from near Denver; had a son working near there, Pierson Fulmer, aged about 20. Will give $5 reward to one sending proper address. Address G. E. Bartholomew, care of Gage Woodward Co., Oklahoma City, O. T.
WANTED.—Good girl for general housework; must be an Adventist and a thorough Christian. One experienced in hygienic cooking preferred. Address Mrs. R. C. Wirth, Racine, Wis.
FOR SALE.—Farm of 106 acres of excellent land, 1½ miles from Keene, Tex. Would exchange for farm, or ranch with good land, good improvements, healthful climate, good water. Address J. H. Conway, Keene, Tex.
FOR SALE.—Eight-room house, with large, light garret, near Hildebran (school), N. C.; stable and barn, well and spring; 1½ acres (good for garden). Good store location or boarding house; 10 minutes from Southern R. R.; two trains stop daily. New cotton mill 1 mile distant, also post-office and long-distance phone. Price, $550, on terms to suit purchaser. Address Tom C. Hege, Winston, N. C.
FOR SALE.—Our new crop ripe olives is ready to ship. We have many testimonials from pleased customers. Freight, on olives, $1.42 for 100 lbs. (gross cwt.) to all Eastern States. We can send 60 lbs. good extracted honey and 5 gallons olives (in one case) for $7.20. Can furnish neat labels to those who wish to retail honey. Testimonials and circular free. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Riverside Co., Cal.
FOR SALE OR TRADE.—Farm of 70 acres in N. W. Tennessee; good frame house and barn; also apple and peach orchard, trees about two-thirds grown; about 50 acres cleared; plenty of wood for fuel; only ¼ mile from S. D. A. school and church; 1½ miles from L. & N. R. R. station. Price, $1,000. Easy terms. Will trade for Indiana property. Can give possession at once. Address W. J. Stone, 3840 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Ind.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Mrs. Maud Phillips, Osseo, Wis.
Mrs. M. A. Neal, Kernville, Ore., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor.
F. J. Youmans, Mainard, Douglas Co., Mo., periodicals and tracts.
Allen Manry, Tunesassa, N. Y., Signs, Sentinel, health journals, tracts.
Hattie E. Ohm, Box 285, Fargo, N. D., Sabbath-School Worker (issues of 1900 and 1901).
Aubrey Henderson, Care Allen's Store (R. F. D.), Sherman Heights, Tenn., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat, Watchman, etc., and tracts.

West Virginia Conference Session

By W. R. Foggin

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Notice!

THE sixteenth annual session of the West Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in the city of Parkersburg, November 24-30. The first meeting will be held at 9:30 A. M. We trust that all our churches may be represented at this important session. W. R. FOGGIN.

Greater New York Conference Session

By H. W. Cottrell; R. H. Martin

Notice!

THE regular annual session of the Greater New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in New York City, November 12-17. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M. Annexation of new territory, revision of constitution in consequence thereof, and such other important business as may come before it, will be considered, to the glory of God and the furtherance of the message in this generation.
H. W. COTTRELL, President, R. H. MARTIN, Secretary.

Change of Address

THE address of H. G. Thurston, until further notice, will be Box 246, Meridian, Miss.

Brother Palmer’s Absence

It has been a source of sincere regret to his associates in the work in this city, that Brother E. R. Palmer has been compelled to leave this part of the field, and to seek the benefit of the dry climate and high altitude of Arizona for a while, in order to obtain relief from a bronchial trouble which was likely to become chronic. We know that it was a severe disappointment to Brother Palmer to withdraw from the work here, and our prayer is that he may soon be restored to usual health and to his place in the work. During his enforced absence from the office he has promised to contribute to the columns of the REVIEW, and we hope to have something from his pen soon.

Newspaper Misrepresentations of Denominational Differences

By Editor

During the past week we have received quite a number of daily papers and newspaper clippings dealing with the settlement of difficulties which it is stated have existed in this denomination for a year or more, all of which seem to agree in a general way as to the nature of the difficulties and the terms of settlement. According to articles in the Battle Creek daily papers and dispatches which have been sent out from Battle Creek, there has been carried forward for some time a factional fight between Mrs. E. G. White and “her blind followers,” on the one hand, and Dr. J. H. Kellogg and his associates, on the other hand. We do not know where to place the responsibility for this presentation of the case, but we can see plainly that there is a persistent effort to misrepresent the whole matter, and to place Mrs. E. G. White and the General Conference Committee and this paper in a false light before the public. In view of these facts, it seems proper that we should say, for the benefit of any who may be disturbed by these newspaper reports, that there has been no factional warfare against Dr. J. H. Kellogg or the Sanitarium carried on by Mrs. E. G. White or any one else, and any one who attempts to interpret the experiences of the past year on this basis is guilty of gross misrepresentation. Differences of the most vital importance to this denomination and its work, both as relates to methods of administration and to doctrines taught, have sprung up, and by the spirit of prophecy as exercised through Mrs. E. G. White, wrong principles have been pointed out, wrong teaching has been corrected, and wrong methods of administration have been dealt with. These warnings and counsels have been twisted by some persons into personal attacks upon an individual, and have been accounted for as growing out of personal antipathy against Battle Creek. Nothing could be further from the truth, as those who are really in sympathy with our denominational work well know. All this effort to misrepresent the true situation at the expense of the character and standing of Mrs. E. G. White and her work in this denomination will some time be seen in its true light, and will be estimated at its true worth. The basis upon which these difficulties are to come to an end is uniformly interpreted in such a way in these reports as to leave the impression that the whole trouble has grown out of the tendency of some persons to split theological hairs, and from a feeling of hostility against Battle Creek, and the responsibility for all the difficulty is permitted to rest upon those who have removed from that city. We can understand that this representation of the case is quite natural under all the circumstances, and we do not propose to enter upon any vindication of our course. Having made this general statement and protest, we shall go steadily forward with our work, waiting for the time when truth and justice will prevail. We know that there is a meaning in these experiences which it is not to be expected that the public can understand now, but believers in this message ought to be able to see a significance in them which they should not soon forget.

For the Boys

By Editor

READ the article “For the Boys” on page 21. We are sure that it will interest you.

Capital and Labor

FULL particulars concerning the forthcoming special issue of the Signs of the Times are given in an article with the title “Capital and Labor,” on page 21.
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