— A fast of forty days to cure paralysis was successfully carried out by Edward McIntyre, of Moosic, Pa., the ordeal ending June 9. Its effect on his paralysis is not stated.
— Four persons were killed and eight injured at Spokane, Wash., June 23, by a runaway train of sixty loaded cars, which coasted four miles down hill and wrecked two buildings.
— The great strike of operatives in the textile mills at Lowell, Mass., came to an end June 21, the result being a victory for the mill owners. The strike began March 30, and involved 17,000 workmen, who lost in wages about $1,300,000.
— Much military activity is manifested at the present time by Turkey, arrangements having just been made for moving 50,000 Turkish troops to Salonica and a like number to Adrianople. There is occasional fighting between Turkish soldiers and Bulgarians.
— A London dispatch says that reports from the west of Ireland, Lancashire, and other points state that thousands of acres of potatoes have been ruined by the present frost and rain. It is feared that the failure of the Irish potato crop will entail much hardship on the peasants.
— President Roosevelt has decided to forward to the czar of Russia the Jewish B’nai B’rith society’s petition against Jewish massacres; the president’s cabinet are surprised at this action, and opposition is expressed by Secretary Hay; the Russian ambassador has hinted that the petition is not wanted.
— European monarchs are determined that the assassination of a king and queen shall not be regarded as a light matter, however objectionable they may have made themselves to the people, so the British, German, French, Turkish, and Dutch ministers to Servia have left Belgrade to avoid recognizing King Peter. The United States will be governed by the diplomatic majority. Servian officers were also driven from a St. Petersburg theater.
— The responsibility for the recent massacre of Jews at Kishinef, Russia, is now laid by the press upon Russian Minister De Plehve, who it is stated engineered the terrible affair in order to influence the czar against carrying out reforms which De Plehve opposed. Seven hundred arrests of persons implicated in the massacre were made, of whom 500 were soon afterwards liberated, the remainder being sentenced to terms of imprisonment varying from a fortnight to two months.
— Considerable success appears to attend the latest efforts of M. Santos Dumont and others to solve the problem of aerial navigation. A Paris dispatch of June 23 says: “Santos Dumont made his appearance to-day in air-ship No. 9, over the center of Paris. He started from Longchamp, going in the direction of the Place de l’Etoile. He executed a number of skillful maneuvers over the Place de l’Etoile, made a tour of the Arc de Triomphe, and turning down the Champs Elysées, brought his air-ship down at the door of his house.”21
— At Peoria, Ill., Wilmington, Del., and East St. Louis, Mo., there have been recent lynchings or attempts at the same, that at Wilmington resulting in the burning of a negro at the stake. In some quarters negro ministers are telling their people to arm themselves for self-protection. It is evident that a serious situation is rapidly developing out of the race question.
— There was serious rioting in Richmond, Va., June 24, growing out of the street-car strike which was begun there recently. Six persons were seriously injured by the guards who were protecting the company’s property, and for a time a reign of terror is said to have prevailed, characterized by “the utter defiance of all law.” The situation became so serious that military assistance to preserve order was asked by the mayor, and several militia companies were forwarded from Norfolk and Newport News, although 800 troops were already in the city for that purpose.
— At a recent papal consistory the pope created seven new cardinals, none of these being American. It is stated that with these changes in the College of Cardinals, German and Austrian influence will be much stronger than French, the total being distributed as follows: Germany, 3; Austria, 4; Bohemia, 1; and Hungary, 2. The racial complexion of the college as it now stands is as follows: Italian, 40; French, 7; Spanish, 6; Austrian, 4; German, 3; Hungarian, 2; Irish, 2; Portuguese, 2; American, 1; Belgian, 1; Bohemian, 1. The seven additional prelates are distributed as follows: Italy, 2; Austria, 2; Spain, Germany, and Portugal, each one.
— A Washington, D. C., dispatch states that the opposition to United States Senator Smoot, the Mormon apostle, which has hitherto been confined to religious circles, may be taken up by the Utah Democrats, who have become suspicious of a ‘deal’ between the Mormons and Utah Republicans. It is stated that the senate committee on elections are receiving numerous letters and remonstrances from all parts of the country against the seating of Mr. Smoot, and there is every evidence of a tidal wave of opposition from the religious people, such as overwhelmed Brigham H. Roberts when he essayed to take his seat in the House.
— A planter of Tallapoosa County, Alabama, named Pace, who was recently brought before the court in Montgomery on a charge of holding negroes in involuntary servitude, pleaded guilty to the charge, and was sentenced to a term of five years in the penitentiary. An appeal to the circuit court of appeals, at New Orleans, La., was taken, to make a test case, and Mr. Pace was released on a $5,000 bond. At Macon, Ga., similar cases came before the United States court, June 24, three young men being fined $1,000 each for having caught and whipped a negro who was in debt to them, compelling him to work to pay the debt. The fines were, however, suspended during good behavior, on payment of $100 each. It is alleged by planters in the cotton States that the use of force is necessary at times in order to save their crops, as otherwise the negroes would at critical times refuse to work. The work of breaking up this new slave system is done by the United States courts and federal grand juries.
Pennsylvania Camp-Meeting
By Arthur G. Daniells
The Pennsylvania State camp-meeting was held at Kingston, June 4-14. Kingston is a pleasant suburb of Wilkesbarre, with which it is connected by a good electric street-car line. The camp-ground was a large, level, grassy plot of ground, within a block and a half of the car line. The absence of large shade trees was not regretted, owing to the fact that it rained almost daily from the beginning to the close of the meeting.
The attendance of our people seemed rather small, but it was as large as usual, I was informed, and about as large as could be reasonably expected, owing to the long distances so many of the believers in Pennsylvania have to travel in order to meet together. On account of the unfavorable weather, we could scarcely look for a large attendance of the citizens.
But notwithstanding these conditions, this was a good meeting. It was both pleasant and profitable to me personally. I had never before attended a camp-meeting in that State. I was very glad of the privilege to become acquainted with the laborers of the conference, and the representative members from the various churches. To me these brethren and sisters appear to be warm-hearted, earnest believers in the third angel's message. The laborers seemed as devoted and capable as any I have met in our camp-meetings. Most of them are young, but they are zealous, and united on the question of giving the advent message to the world in this generation. Nowhere in my recent travels have I seen the true keynote of this message touch a more responsive chord than at this meeting.
The business proceedings will be reported by the conference officers. For a year or two, there has been talk of having two conferences in the State. That step was taken at this meeting. The following recommendations passed by the conference give the basis of this change:—
“Your committee on recommendations respectfully submit the following partial report:—
“1. That the Pennsylvania Conference be reorganized, establishing two conferences, to be known as the Eastern and Western Pennsylvania Conferences.
“Some of the reasons calling for this reorganization are:—
“(a) The large extent of territory.
“(b) The fact that the churches of the conference are widely scattered over this territory.
“(c) The difficulties and expense involved in rendering the churches the necessary ministerial help, and the impossibility of the conference officers' visiting the churches as frequently as desirable.
“(d) The large expense incurred owing to the long distances to be traveled by the brethren and sisters to the annual camp-meetings and conferences.
“(e) The undesirable results that have followed the failure of a majority of our people to meet in the annual convocations.
“(f) The benefits that have attended the division of other large conferences.
“2. That the dividing line of these conferences be along the eastern boundary of the following counties: Potter, Clinton, Center, Mifflin, Huntingdon, and Fulton.
“The result of this division as regards area, population, membership, etc., will be as follows:—
“(a) The area of the eastern conference will be 21,881 square miles; of the western, 23,104 square miles.
“(b) The population of the eastern conference will approximate 3,800,000; and the western 2,500,000.
“(c) The eastern conference will have twenty-seven churches, with a membership of about eight hundred.
“(d) The annual tithe for the conference year ending May 31, 1902, was $17,500, and is about equally divided between the two conferences.
“3. That the assets and liabilities of the Pennsylvania Conference and Tract Society be apportioned to these conferences per capita.
“4. That the disposition of the property, and the adjustment of the finances be referred to the executive committees of the two conferences.
“5. That this action take effect June 1, 1903.”
It will be observed that the division was very nearly equal. The reorganization was fully effected. Of course there were some perplexing matters to deal with, but these have to be faced at every turn in this great movement. This conference has for years struggled with an enormous debt. Brother Underwood has worked hard since taking that conference to free them from the oppressive burden of debt. His efforts have been truly blessed of God. Both conferences as now organized have bright prospects, and I sincerely wish them every blessing from the Lord. A. G. DANIELLS.
The World's Tobacco Bill
The world's yearly tobacco bill, according to a recent estimate, is $200,000,000, this representing a consumption of 2,812,500 tons. “Is it any wonder,” says an exchange, “that man's ideas are befogged over the great moral questions of life?”
Workers Are Living Stones
By C. W. Hardesty
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.” 1 Peter 2: 5.
The true church of God is compared to a building of living stones. Every stone is hewn to fit in its place, and is polished so as to reflect the glory of God. In other words, every member of this church is a working Christian. These members know and realize that their foundation is sure, that they are riveted to the Rock, Christ Jesus. When every stone is in a condition to reflect heavenly light, the work will not be left for a few to do, but each one will know his work and do it. “And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” Eph. 4: 11, 12.
The importance of every branch of the message is unmistakable, but there is now no more urgent call than for consecrated men and women to engage in evangelistic canvassing—teachers of the people who will do a house-to-house work; for many can best be reached in this way. “This is the very work the Lord would have his people do at this time.”
Because of the great light the Lord wishes the canvassers to take to the world, the enemy of souls “is using every means in his power to lead the canvasser to take up some other line of work. This order of things should be changed. God calls the canvassers back to their work.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI, page 332.
The Lord promises the humble, consecrated canvasser that he shall be led by the Spirit of God, and that he shall be given the requisite talent, courage, faith, tact, perseverance, and success. The Lord himself will go with him: “Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.” Angels of God will prepare the way before him, and God will give “a most wonderful experience to those who will say, ‘I believe thy promise; I will not fail nor become discouraged.’”
Many of our people have been convinced, through the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” that they can meet people in their homes, converse with them on spiritual topics, and sell books. Some who felt too timid to engage in the canvassing work, obeyed the Lord’s call to sell “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and have gained a rich experience that will enable them to become efficient missionaries who can sell our publications.
Let us move right forward now, using the experience and knowledge we have gained, and thus become “living stones” in the “spiritual house.” Will any among us continue to work for self alone? Shall we still labor to acquire worldly gain and the delusive pleasures of this life? or shall we become heirs of God and joint heirs with Jesus Christ, accept the promise made to the faithful, and labor to bring others into the promised possession with us? It is our privilege to enter into that joy with the Lord, when he shall see the “travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied.”
C. W. HARDESTY,
General Agent Central Union Conf.
Fields of Labor for American Students of the London Bible School
The following letter recently received from Prof. H. R. Salisbury, principal of the London Bible School, gives interesting items of information concerning our young people from America who have attended the London Bible School during the past year:—
451 Holloway Road, London N.,
June 10, 1903.
Dear Brother Palmer: It has occurred to me that you would like to know just where all the students you sent to us from America are spending their vacation. Perhaps you are in touch with the most of them, but as we have made several changes at our general meeting at Southsea, I will give you the complete list.
Brother and Sister Nethery are canvassing at Edinburgh, and are having remarkable success.
Brother and Sister Jensen are Bible workers in the South England Conference. We have not yet definitely located them. They were working the past month in Southampton.
Mrs. Asay is with Elder Andross in Leicester, engaged in canvassing.
Miss Scoggins is cooking in the sanitarium at Caterham.
The Bond brothers and Mrs. Bond left yesterday for Paris, on their way to Spain. They have done themselves credit in their work in Spanish at our school this past winter. Their Spanish master, Mr. R. D. Monteverde, told me that they could begin work the day they arrived. They have taken what Spanish books we had here at the International Tract Society.
Brother and Sister Marchus are with Brother Andross.
Brother Shaffer writes me from Wales that he never before did so well in the canvassing work.
Brother Bates is in the south of England, working the news agents for Good Health.
Brother Baker is head nurse in Belfast.
Miss Wilcox is in India.
I believe they have been well placed for the interest of the work. They all seemed satisfied with their work at the school, and several of them are planning to return in September.
The outlook for the attendance for next year is very encouraging. We are getting a good start on an educational fund for the aid of students. We will be again near the International Tract Society office in rented buildings, but with better facilities than last year.
I was very grateful for the interest taken in the school at our meeting which has just closed at Southsea. All the leading brethren, especially those who were from abroad, “lent a hand.”
We have not yet completed our faculty for next year.
With kindest regards and best wishes, in which Mrs. Salisbury joins me, I remain, with Christian love,
Very sincerely,
H. R. Salisbury.
Silent Messengers
By Editor
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E. R. PALMER . . . Editor
Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund
NAME
AMOUNT
J. J. Prince
$4 00
C. Olive
2 50
C. W. Carr
10 00
Clarence Currier
5 00
Mrs. Jane Le Fave
5 00
Harvey, N. D., church
48 00
New Home church
9 21
Hamlin church
42 00
Mrs. Gottfried Kurtz
20 00
Harrison McCormick
52 00
Mrs. Hattie Scarfe
1 35
Miss Vera Scarfe
40
Mina T. Brown
1 00
Rachel Endicott
1 50
H. Carter
7 00
H. A. Stephenson
1 33
R. Vickery
10 00
D. D. Hunt
8 00
R. J. Foster & wife
2 00
Mrs. N. P. Harrison
2 00
Mrs. S. C. Bottsford
7 00
Wm. Johnson
11 30
Mrs. John Rate
1 50
C. H. Brackett
10 50
Mrs. C. H. Brackett
5 00
M. J. & Almeda Camp
7 30
C. E. Bowyer
2 00
Mrs. Hugh Kent
50
Lillie, Bertie & Ethel Bower
4 00
Mrs. M. R. Swan
50
Maud Husted
50
G. E. Fandher
8 00
Carrie & Nellie Leach
3 25
Mrs. Alfred Merrill
5 00
Mrs. Flora Post
2 00
John Macmillan
1 00
Ellett Scoles
10
Mrs. May Engelbert
1 86
Mrs. T. C. Harlan
1 00
Mrs. Marie Carston
1 00
David A. Fisher
16 35
A. Kloss
5 00
W. W. Steward
4 00
D. W. McNett
5 00
M. J. Severns
60
Mrs. Hannah McChesney
50
Anna Anderson
1 50
Ada Somerset
2 00
Sanitarium, Ill.
2 00
M. M. Osborne
2 00
D. J. Vosburgh
20 00
Mrs. E. J. Johnson
5 00
E. W. Stowell
80
Mrs. Amelia Dillman
1 00
J. A. Burkey
5 00
Belle Rosseau
50
Jos. Eble
50
Jacob Eble
50
Lydia A. Brown
3 20
School at Washburn, Mo.
90
Mrs. B. A. Baker
2 80
Mrs E. Aveline
1 00
Donations for the Washington (D. C.) Church
Received on the Washington Church Fund by P. T. Magan, to May 1, 1903, $257.45.
W. H. GOODWIN, $3; J. Yarington, .50; J. A. Seibert, $2; E. C. Boylan, $5; S. Zin, $2; Susan Seibert, .50; Mrs. L. M. Davis, $1; Dora Hasseld, .95; Geo. & Frank Carey, $2; Mr. & Mrs. I. H. Buckminster, $1; Mrs. Mary Lewis, $10; Moses Hunt, $5; Lottie Freed, $1; Mrs. J. W. Hearn, $1; Virginia Tate, $1; Mrs. M. C. Connerly, $3.25; Mrs. C. Goodchild, $1; Jennie Goshen, $1.50; Mrs. S. J. Ohitinger, $2.50; Mrs. Delia M. Briggs, $2; Mr. & Mrs. F. W. Halladay, $2; Friends (Rankin, Mich.), $2; Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Sevener, $1; Mrs. W. E. Wood, $1.
Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for May
AGENTS ORDERS VALUE
Atlantic Union Conference
New York 7 184 $516 60
New England 5 107 399 75
Pennsylvania 17 312 1,133 73
Vermont 4 73 144 05
Maine 4 51 45 88
California 2 56 346 35
Western Washington 4 142 479 27
Western Oregon 4 62 230 60
Canadian Union Conference
Manitoba 1 62 69 35
European General Conference
Great Britain 70 1,529 2,137 92
Africa
South Africa 12 443 1,898 78
Australasia
Australia 57 1,431 7,326 68
Summary
A. U. C. 37 727 2,240 01
S. U. C. 35 1,519 2,043 65
L. U. C. 35 494 1,494 54
N. U. C. 25 470 1,152 46
C. U. C. 49 1,632 2,545 45
S. W. U. C. 28 1,111 3,127 20
P. U. C. 10 260 1,056 22
E. G. C. 70 1,529 2,137 92
Canadian U. C. 1 62 69 35
Australasian U. C. 57 1,431 7,326 68
Africa 12 443 1,898 78
Grand Totals... 360 9,678 $25,092 26
THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to June 17, 1903, is $54,851.54.
NAME
AMOUNT
Mr. & Mrs. S. H. Lane
$30 00
Florence Barrett
1 00
Mrs. Mary Ellen Beck
1 00
C. K. Pelmilder
1 00
T. P. Randall
5 00
Mary Johnson
50
A. E. Enney
50
O. H. Ward
1 00
J. W. Wareham
5 00
James Dauphin
5 00
Maine
68 75
J. E. Harrington
1 00
Matthew Baird
2 50
Erric Cyvery
5 00
Miss Green
5 00
C. W. Hibbard
1 00
West Michigan
6 04
M. T. Beebe
2 50
B. L. House
25 00
Fritz Guy
9 00
Per Mission Board
23 75
Donation
1 22
Mrs. A. H. Desbro
2 00
Mrs. E. M. Taylor
2 00
Mrs. C. M. Hudson
10 00
Notice!
By L. G. Moore
We greatly desire a report at once from each absent member of the Ann Arbor, Mich., Seventh-day Adventist church. Address the clerk, Mrs. Emma Huber, 1333 Volland St., Ann Arbor, Mich. L. G. MOORE, Pastor.
General Meetings in California
By M. H. Brown
Young People's Convention, Healdsburg, ........................ July 9-14
Young People's Convention, Hanford ........................ July 16-21
Camp-meeting, Eureka ........ July 23 to Aug. 3
Sebastopol ................................ Aug. 8, 9
St. Helena ................................ Aug. 15, 16
Santa Cruz ............................... Aug. 22, 23
Armona .................................. Aug. 29, 30
Elder A. T. Jones and other laborers will attend these meetings, and a special effort should be made by all our people to be present, and avail themselves of the means of grace there afforded. M. H. BROWN.
