It has been only a few weeks since the officers of the Religious Liberty Bureau organized for labor; and even since then we have been hindered in our work in various ways. But notwithstanding this, the Lord has blessed us in getting the good work started in various lines.
Seven thousand petition blanks have been printed, and sent to the various conferences in the United States, which are to be signed as a remonstrance against the passage of the two Sunday bills now pending in Congress. We have also had a large number of a four-page document printed, in which the text of the bills is given, together with an explanation and review of the same. The matter in this appeared in the last number of the Review, and is entitled, “Sunday Bills Now Before Congress.” These are also being sent out to the various conferences to accompany the petitions. The design is that each one circulating the petition shall have one of these.
Four new Religious Liberty leaflets have recently been written by the secretary, W. A. Colcord, to which reference has already been made. These are now ready for distribution.
In connection with Elder J. S. Washburn, who is also a member of the executive committee of the Religious Liberty Bureau, the chairman and secretary have spent as much time as their other duties would permit, in placing before representative men of our country, assembled in Congress, the principles of liberty and the dangers of religious legislation.
During the past two weeks our efforts have been directed chiefly toward improving an opportunity which has providentially presented itself for us to set forth the claims of the Bible Sabbath and the principles of religious liberty, as the result of a local issue which has risen in this city. December 12 seventy-five of Washington’s Protestant pastors met, and planned for an organized campaign for better Sunday observance in the city of Washington, which seems to be especially aimed at the government, because it “makes” certain of its employees work on Sunday. It was planned that each pastor should speak in his church on “Sabbath Observance” the first Sunday in the new year. Believing this to be another movement which would result in bringing pressure to bear on the national legislature for Sunday legislation in the District of Columbia, and blind the eyes of the people to the claims of the Sabbath of the fourth commandment, we resolved to organize a counter-campaign, setting forth the gospel truth on the Sabbath and true liberty. Accordingly an open letter, containing a straight argument on the Sabbath question, was written and mailed to over one hundred Washington pastors concerning their proposed campaign. This letter was not only sent to the pastors, but it was published in the Washington Post of December 26, occupying over two columns of space. The other two dailies of Washington, which are evening papers, the same day gave extended articles, presenting the pith of the open letter which appeared in the Post. We estimate as the result of these newspaper articles that the truth was presented, in one day, to an audience of two or three hundred thousand. In addition to this effort we had a ten-thousand edition of this open letter printed in tract form and presented by our workers to the citizens of Washington. This tract was accompanied by an announcement of a public meeting to be held on Wednesday evening, December 28, to discuss the general subject of Sunday legislation and the true Sabbath.
Although it was a midweek meeting during the holidays, and a very cold night, there was a good audience in attendance, including our own people, who were well represented at the service.
There were six short but comprehensive addresses given by as many different speakers during the evening.
The writer presided at the meeting, and gave a brief introduction at its opening, setting forth the object of the same.
Prof. W. W. Prescott’s address was on the topic “History Repeating Itself in the United States.” He showed in a very comprehensive way the parallel between the history of the fourth and fifth centuries and that of our times on the question of Sunday legislation.
Prof. B. G. Wilkinson spoke on “The Sabbath on the Continent.” He has just returned from a four years’ sojourn in Paris, France, so could speak intelligently20upon the subject. He cited several illustrations showing how nations like France and Spain have no lack of religious laws, but, notwithstanding, the Sunday observance of these countries is most demoralizing.
Elder J. S. Washburn spoke on “Sunday Legislation in the District of Columbia,” giving a lucid explanation of the two Sunday bills now pending before Congress.
Elder W. A. Colcord spoke on “The Logic of Sabbath Legislation,” and made clear the inconsistencies and dangers which attend it.
Elder G. B. Thompson gave an interesting address on the “Candid Admissions of Eminent Men.” He emphasized the fact that many eminent men acknowledge that there is no Bible authority for Sunday-keeping.
Elder Luther Warren gave an address on “Christ and the Sabbath.” He forcibly illustrated the significance of the rival Sabbaths by reference to the flags of the North and the South, showing that it was not the material of which they were composed that led men to march under and to fight for them, but the principles they represented. So with the rival sabbaths; the Sabbath of the Bible is a sign of loyalty to God, and the Sunday is a sign of rebellion against the government of Heaven. Thus it does make a material difference which day we keep.
This service, with the newspaper reports of the same, we believe will be far-reaching in its influence.
Sunday evening services will be continued in the same hall by Elder Luther Warren and others.
K. C. RUSSELL.
A Canvasser’s Experience
By W. F. MAYERS
I LEFT Keene, October 19, on a canvassing trip to southwestern Texas. I traveled about two hundred miles in a buggy, and canvassed enough to pay my expenses while looking for a location for the winter. After going to several towns without finding a suitable place, I was finally led to this little place, and then I could understand why the way had been hedged up when I tried to locate in some of the other towns.
When I began canvassing here, I found a mixed population of Americans, Germans, and Mexicans. As I can talk in their languages, I am able to meet them more successfully. People like to be addressed in their own tongue, and some of them give a canvasser a cool reception if he is not able to talk in their language.
I am using English, German, and Spanish books. I greatly regret that we have no books in the Spanish language that give the three angels’ messages. I am using “Cristo nuestro Salvador” and “Cartilla Evangelica” (“Christ Our Saviour,” and “Gospel Primer”). I hope there will be other books published that will more fully meet the needs of the millions of Spanish-speaking people in every place.
My heart has been cheered, and I have taken a more hopeful view of the work among the Mexican people, as I have met those who seemed honest hearted and had a love of truth. I have a great desire to see this gospel of the kingdom fully preached among them, and I am sure that in the sifting there will be found some grains of wheat to be gathered into the heavenly garner.
My wife is canvassing the town, and I the surrounding country. While we have many difficulties to meet in this work, yet we are pressing forward, and trusting in the Lord. We thank him for a part in this last message of mercy to mankind, and for the promise that we shall reap if we faint not.
W. F. MAYERS.
The Nashville Sanitarium Fund
By L. A. Hansen
THE amounts given below were received during the month of November. The total amount was far short of meeting the most urgent needs of the month, but every cent was received with great appreciation, and put to the most practical use. Some of the letters we receive with donations are very touching, expressing much sacrifice on the part of the giver, but withal an experience of blessing in being permitted to respond to another call of need for God's cause.
Previously reported ................ $902 00
Mamie Moore ....................... 5 00
Katie Fries ........................ 1 00
H. C. Balsbaugh .................... 5 00
Joseph Conklin ..................... 3 00
Jeremiah Conklin ................... 1 00
Henrietta Wolf ..................... 1 00
Mrs. C. F. Simmons ................. 5 00
Mrs. L. Hyatt ....................... 50
Mattie Hyatt ....................... 50
Walter Hyatt ....................... 50
Addie Rust .......................... 5 00
Cecil E. Rust ....................... 2 00
Myrtle E. Irwin ..................... 1 00
Mrs. Belle Urquhart ................ 3 33
I. M. Bigelow ....................... 2 50
F. Letterman ........................ 5 00
Linden (Wash.) Sabbath-school ...... 2 00
Milton Junction (Wis.) church ...... 11 85
Luce (Mich.) church ................ 1 37
Mrs. Blessing ....................... 5 00
Mrs. J. Henson ...................... 50
J. Johnston .......................... 25
Eddyville (Iowa) Sabbath-school .... 3 20
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Beck ............ 50
Mrs. C. E. Allen .................... 1 00
Mrs. E. Smith ....................... 70
J. H. and Irene Roberts ............ 10 00
Prescott (Ariz.) Sabbath-school .... 1 45
Henry S. and Sarah Foster .......... 5 00
Desire Wery ........................ 1 00
Mrs. L. S. Sheer .................... 5 00
Total ............................ $982 15
We would also gratefully acknowledge the receipt of a barrel of apples and a barrel of potatoes from Mrs. W. B. Skirvin; and a supply of potatoes, apples, onions, and canned fruits from the Wolf Lake (Ind.) church. These provisions, coming at a time when we could hardly find means to buy necessities, brought great relief, and certainly did cause, in our hearts, thanksgiving. No doubt there are others living where provisions of this kind are abundant and cheap, who would be glad to spare some for such a needy work as this, located where it is considerable expense to secure these supplies.
We are especially pressed at this time, and we feel the need of a close communion with God that we may be enabled to grasp his blessings.
We also appreciate the kind letters we have received from poor, but sympathetic brethren and sisters. Address communications to Nashville Sanitarium, Church and Vine Sts.
L. A. HANSEN, Secretary.
The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund
AMOUNT previously reported. $50,578 75
John Kirkland (Manitoba) ........ 200 00
Lucy A. Pennell ............... 100 00
Mrs. Gare (New Zealand) ....... 50 00
T. M. Clark .................... 29 50
Anna Brown ..................... 26 00
A. A. Meyer .................... 25 00
Charles Kunz ................... 25 00
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Reed ........ 25 00
Collection ...................... 20 45
Charles Gronemiar .............. 15 00
Miss F. D. Bossert and mother .. 15 00
M. L. VanSickle ................ 11 00
Miss B. Sherk .................. 10 00
J. Anderson .................... 10 00
C. E. R. ....................... 10 00
W. H. Sander ................... 10 00
L. H. Hengley .................. 10 00
Mrs. H. G. Chapman ............. 10 00
Young People's Society of
Grand Rapids, Mich. ........ 10 00
Elizabeth Thayer ............... 10 00
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Edwards ..... 10 00
Sarah Paige .................... 10 00
Friends in Ireland .............. 8 95
“Whispering Bill” ............... 8 00
Mrs. E. O. Burgess, Treas. ...... 7 50
J. S. Hanson ..................... 7 00
FIVE DOLLARS EACH
Mrs. N. Crane, Charles A. Wyman, Reuben Wright, Walter Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Moody, J. E. Boulter, Isabella B. Campbell, S. J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Traugh, Mrs. Eva A. Piper, G. W. Root, H. Overmeyer, E. George, J. F. Hahne, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hill, Birdie Cruzan, L. W. Graham, Charles T. Meyers, J. T. Burkhart, A. T. Bowen, N. S. West, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Atkin, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cross, E. W. Willmore (South Africa), $4.87; John Lontz (Norway), $4; Laurie Baker, $3.50; Northern Illinois Tract Society, $3.50; Chas. Sparrow (South Africa), $2.44; E. S. Sparrow (South Africa), $2.44; J. D. Brownley, $2.25; Margaret Powell, $2.25.
THREE DOLLARS EACH
L. S. Felton, Mrs. S. S. Robinson, Vivian S. Crandall, A. P. Heacock, D. N. Hill, Richard Alderson.
$2.50 EACH
T. S. McDonald, Mrs. S. J. Taylor, Charles H. Harris, Mrs. Carrie K. Butcher.
TWO DOLLARS EACH
Mrs. Etta Clark, B. F. H., Matt and Isabella Reed, Scottville (Mich.) church, H. C. Carmichael, James Lee, Petoskey (Mich.) church, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Berridge, George D. Zirkle, Geo. W. Bailey (England), Mrs. Geo. S. Crandall, Mrs. J. E. Kipp, John McKelvey, a friend, Burton Beardsley, Lewis Thompson, a friend, Henry Specht, Henry Wilds, Irene F. Griffeth, Lem Nichols, Mrs. David Hammond.
$1.50 EACH
M. D. L. Peck, Mrs. J. M. Colburn, H. E. Sterling, A. H. Nelson.
Friends, $1.80; Mrs. Lucas, $1.65; G. S. and Nellie A. Honeywell, $1.60; a sister in Oregon, $1.60; Sarah Bernard, $1.25;27M. J. Willmore (South Africa), $1.22; Blanch F. Willmore (South Africa), $1.22; Mrs. J. B. Mills, $.75; Louis Beatty, $.55; Mrs. and Miss Guin, $.35; Georgianna Burlingham (British Columbia), $.30; Harry Burlingham (British Columbia), $.30; Leon Beatty, $.15; Mrs. Cathey, $.10; a friend, $.10.
ONE DOLLAR EACH
A friend in Washington, C. H. Chenault, S. A. Brown, M. Kleckner, Viola Kleckner, T. E. Thorp, Priscilla While, Mrs. J. J. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Hensie, May Gotham, E. O. Anderson, Mrs. Anna A. Mack, E. Warren Fraits, Mrs. E. V. Robertson, Myrtle Robertson, Mary C. Zirkle, P. L. Hoen, T. Strawn, D. A. Kline, Mrs. N. W. Atkinson, Mrs. Martha Mitten, Lillian Taylor, Sarah E. Vincent, Mrs. Anna Gates, Fannie Clark, Orma C. and Oca Blanch Davis, Mrs. H. E. Sterling, G. P. Gurnsey, Mrs. S. Beaman, Mrs. E. Yankee, Mrs. P. A. Stanley, Mrs. J. C. Terry, Mrs. Emily Chaney, Mrs. Matilda Wareham, Mrs. R. M. Best, H. S. Fisk, Frank F. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Mignott (Central America), Mrs. May Edwards, Mrs. Mary R. Reed, Mrs. L. T. Ayres, Mrs. Weatherwax, Mrs. M. J. Horn, Margaret E. Shaffer, Sarah W. Richmond, Henry J. White.
FIFTY CENTS EACH
H. C. James, J. M. Fisher, J. L. Kauffman, E. M. Kauffman, Ella Knuth, Clara Christenson, Nancy Dotson, May Zirkle, Carl Zirkle, Lawrence J. Taylor, Irwin E. Taylor, Lorena Taylor, Edyth Colburn, Mrs. M. Gurnsey, A. W. Bell, Mr. and Mrs. Kivitt, Mr. and Mrs. R. Owen, Mr. Lee Paddock, Mrs. M. Paddock, Mrs. Hannah Cather, Mrs. G. W. Eib, Harriet Oberholtzer, Mrs. E. D. Allen, C. W. Allen, D. L. Nabors, J. J. Nabors, T. S. Nabors, Rosa Specht, J. Holen, Mrs. B. Ostby, A. J. Ferguson (British Columbia), Lim Ping, G. Burkman.
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH
Mrs. George Pratt, Gaylord (Mich.) church, Clarence Kauffman, Harvey Kauffman, Ruth M. Gates, Lynnford Colburn, Dale Colburn, Viva Colburn, Hettie May Colburn, Jennie Fisher, Mrs. Eva Anxier, Lucy E. Mayo, Bill Neal, Byron (Cal.),
Sabbath-school ........ $ 6 00
E. A. Merrell .......... 10 00
S. C. McDonald .......... 10 00
Z. M. Hill .............. 20 00
Ida E. Richart .......... 25 00
F. H. Hahn .............. 25 00
Pacific Union Conference 129 60
Total reported .......... $51,775 65
A further list will follow.
Send all donations to W. T. Bland, 222 N. Capitol St., Washington, D. C.
Field Notes
A church of eighteen members was organized at Wauchula, Fla., November 26.
An ordained minister of the United Brethren Church has recently accepted the truth and joined the church at Hartford City, Ind.
According to the Indiana Reporter, the canvassing work in that State has more encouraging prospects than for months in the past.
Brother T. Godfrey reports the addition of seven members to the church at Palco, Kan., six of these being by baptism; also the baptism of five others at Turkville, Kan.
The church at Paw Paw, Mich., now has a membership of forty, and the Sabbath-school numbers fifty. Last summer the brethren erected a neat chapel for a place of worship, and since this was begun, the membership of the church has doubled.
The Southwestern Union Record reports that the week of prayer brought to the Keene (Tex.) church “the greatest revival and season of refreshing in her history.” “The movement among the young people was the greatest feature, and reached nearly all the unconverted of the village.”
A Lesson From the Past
By F. G.
The great Reformer, Martin Luther, recognized the value of education as a means of forwarding the work of God in the earth. He and his associates are accordingly reckoned not only as reformers in religious matters, but as founders of a great educational movement.
There was a life and power in their work because of the fundamental principle upon which they built,—that of an education as a means of salvation. Their idea of salvation was a thoroughly practical one; for they recognized that God had a kingdom of grace to be established in this earth, and that the subjects of this kingdom could not best serve their Sovereign unless they were intelligent concerning the useful and necessary things in this world.
Education thus became not simply an adjunct of the Reformation, but an intrinsic part of it, and as such, education and religion could not be separated, as indeed they were not in Luther's great plan of work. We hear him saying: “Let every one know, therefore, that above all things it is his duty (for otherwise he will lose divine favor) to bring up his children in the fear and knowledge of God, and if they have talents, to have them instructed and trained in a liberal education, that men may be able to have their aid in government and in whatever is necessary.” This principle, that religion and education are to be co-ordinated, is one which has given to every religious movement of worth not only a great inspiration, but a permanency. Christ himself taught, and the early church recognized, the great importance of the proper recognition and training of children.
The lesson to us from all this is not far to seek. As the education of the children and youth was considered a fundamental part of the Reformer's work, co-ordinate with the great religious movement, and without which it could not be carried forward and permanently established, so is it to be considered by us. We are to be earnest exponents of true education, not alone for its own sake, but for its aid in hastening this message to the world, and its finishing in this generation.
F. G.
Need of Better Methods
By M. E. Kern
Bible Teaching — No. 1
Need of Better Methods
“If God’s Word were studied as it should be, men would have a breadth of mind, a nobility of character, and a stability of purpose that are rarely seen in these times.” Surely the object to be gained is worthy of the most diligent effort to supply the conditions,—breadth of mind, nobility of character, and stability of purpose,—a steadfastness of purpose, a strength of character, a nobility of nature, and a breadth of mind rarely seen in this age. Surely these are just the objects for which we are seeking in Christian education. We want to send forth from our schools noble, broad-minded men and women who can take their places beside the best men and women of this age, command their respect, and give to them God’s message. These results are conditioned on the right study of God’s Word.
We have talked much about making the Bible the basis of our work, and of bringing it into other studies, but we have not said much about proper methods of Bible study; yet there is great need of the Bible study in our schools being put on a better basis, that the simple laws of pedagogy should be followed in its teaching, so that it may be the most interesting and delightful study, the deepest and most profound study, that the students shall have.
In spite of the fact that the Testimonies have told us that, “as an educating power, the Bible is without a rival,” the students in our schools have often said that the Bible is their easiest study, requiring very little mental effort. And when there is little mental study, there is little development. In a recent letter from one of our leading teachers, he said: “I am sure that much of the Bible teaching in our schools during the past few years at least has been haphazard, and given without proper thought.” He suggests as a remedy “a more systematic and logical study of the Word of God.” This is the sentiment of many of our teachers as they look back upon their own Bible study in school, and compare the methods pursued with the exact, definite methods in other branches. But instead of this lack of thoroughness, we are told by the spirit of prophecy that every student who values the heavenly treasure should “put to the stretch his mental and spiritual powers, and sink the shaft deep into the mine of truth, that he may obtain the celestial gold,—that wisdom that will make him wise unto salvation.”
That we should seek to improve our methods of Bible study is indicated by an extract from our latest instruction on the subject of education. In the book “Education,” page 186, we read: “Parents and teachers should constantly seek for improved methods. The teaching of the Bible should have our freshest thought, our best methods, and our most earnest efforts.”
It seems to me that nothing would22more revive the interests of our schools than a careful study of the best methods of Bible teaching. Young people are constantly saying that they do not know how to take up the study of the Bible. Under the inspiring influence of one who has become thoroughly familiar with the Scriptures, and is filled with a holy zeal for the salvation of souls, young people will resolve to become Christians and to make the Bible a part of their lives, but they will still find that they do not know how to study the Bible. We can only give our students a start in this study, so it should be our constant aim in Bible instruction to teach them how to study systematically for themselves. This the student can not learn by hearing, but only by doing. If he is taught to “put to the stretch,” his mental and spiritual powers to produce something for the class, he will be more apt to do the same thing out of school.
M. E. KERN.
Christian Education
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. Hoopes, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.
Current Mention
— Twenty Christmas-day homicides in Louisiana and Mississippi were reported in a press dispatch from New Orleans, December 26.
— Twenty workmen on the Chicago drainage canal were injured, three of them fatally, by an explosion of dynamite near Lockport, Ill., December 26.
— Seven men were killed and ten injured by a collision of passenger-trains on the Southern railway, near Mauds Station, Ill., December 25, the accident being due to the blunder of a tower operator.
— The breaking of the long drought in western Pennsylvania, December 24, brought work to 25,000 men who had been thrown out of employment by the closing down of mines and the tying up of river traffic by low water. The property loss from the drought had reached the proportions of $1,000,000 a day.
— A Budapest dispatch states that Premier Tisza, of Austria, announced at a disorderly sitting of the Chamber of Deputies, December 28, that the chamber would stand adjourned until January 3, on which date a speech from the emperor would be read, dissolving the parliament, preparatory to a general election. It is predicted that the coming election will be accompanied by serious riots.
— Reports from the far East show that the Russian and Japanese armies facing each other in Manchuria are in winter quarters, and that no serious fighting is contemplated there for the present, the weather being now too cold for active military operations. At Port Arthur the Japanese have been making steady progress, and an intercepted letter from one of the garrison shows that the latter is now reduced to almost the last point of resistance, and has abandoned hope of relief.
— To keep up the price of cotton, which declined to the lowest point reached in several years, on the receipt of the Census Bureau's ginner's report indicating a record crop of over 12,000,000 bales, cotton growers in the South have decided, it is stated, to burn 2,000,000 bales. The projected conflagration was started at Port Gaines, Ga., December 28, where cotton bales were piled up and burned in the streets while a mob paraded around the pile with much noise and ceremony.
— Renewed atrocities by Turks in Bulgaria are reported from Sofia. A recent dispatch says: 'Reports from Adrianople indicate a recrudescence of persecution and excesses by the Turks against the Bulgarians. The Bulgarian government has notified the foreign representatives of these excesses, and requested that they communicate with their respective governments, calling attention to the possible consequences, and notifying them that Bulgaria declines to accept the responsibility.'
— An insurrection against the authority of the United States is in progress in the island of Samar, one of the Philippine group, the nature of which is indicated by the following dispatch from Manila, received December 25: 'A detachment of ninety men has reached Dolores, island of Samar, where it is re-enforcing Lieutenant Abbott, who, with forty men, was besieged by a force estimated to number 4,000 Pulajanes with sixty rifles. The arrival of the re-enforcements is considered to have relieved the situation. A hundred of the headquarters guard left Manila for Samar on Friday, and they probably landed to-day. The main body of the Pulajanes is now heading for the east coast, in which direction they have destroyed the telegraphs.'
— Conflicting reports as to the character and probable effect of the czar's ukase issued in reply to the memorial of the zemstvos petitioning for a more liberal form of government, are received from St. Petersburg; but there seems good reason to believe that a substantial modification of the existing autocracy is intended by the czar. A newspaper summary of the prospective changes which will be referred to the council of ministers for an early report, is as follows: '(1) A just and equable enforcement of existing laws, with a view to securing the harmonious administration of all the courts; (2) zemstvo organization, with a view to giving the widest latitude and autonomy to the various district zemstvos, calling additional zemstvo representatives where required, and creating smaller zemstvo units capable of dealing directly with the local needs of the peasants; (3) equality of all citizens before the law, this touching the much mooted question of peasant equality before the courts; (4) arranging a scheme of workmen's assurance, for the benefit and protection of factory workers throughout the empire; (5) to secure citizens against arbitrary arrest, and to accord immunity from harsh action of the police, except in the cases of persons known to be conspiring to commit overt acts against the stability of the state; (6) the religious freedom of all subjects of the empire without respect of creed or manner of worship; (7) for rescinding all unnecessary repressive laws, leaving in force only those designed for the protection of peasants and for the benefit generally of subjects of the empire; (8) to accord the fullest possible measure of liberty to the press, and the removal, as far as possible, of the various restrictive laws.'
— From present indications it appears that the enforcement of the Monroe doctrine by the United States is likely to react upon the latter power in a manner not contemplated when that policy was first decided on and proclaimed to the world. The Monroe doctrine pledges the power of the United States to prevent European powers from seizing any of the territory of the American republics. Some of these republics are negligent and dilatory in meeting their obligations to European powers, and the latter powers find the Monroe doctrine a serious hindrance to the collection of debts from the American republics by force. The result is that they look to the United States to guarantee the payment of these obligations, and President Roosevelt, in his message to Congress, with other prominent American statesmen, has declared that the republics protected by the Monroe doctrine must meet their obligations to other powers. Just now England, Germany, and Italy are pressing Venezuela for the payment of money due and promised by the Venezuelan government, and the indications are that the United States may be forced to bring pressure on Venezuela to secure the desired action on her part, and that Venezuela is preparing to resist such pressure by force; in other words, that the United States may be forced into war with other American republics to collect the debts due from them to European powers.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Notice !
By CHAS. S. POTTS
Notice is hereby given that the fourth annual meeting of the stockholders of the Southern Publishing Association will be held at the offices of the association, Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1905, at 10 A. M., to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as is connected with the association.
CHAS. S. POTTS, Secretary.
Notice !
By John F. Morse
THE annual meeting of the members of the International Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., in the chapel of the college building on North Washington Avenue, Feb. 2, 1903, at 10 A. M., the time designated by the board of trustees for such meetings, for the transaction of such business as may be brought before said meeting.
By order of the board of trustees.
JOHN F. MORSE, Secretary.
Notice!
By J. A. HOLBROOK
THE next annual session of the Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Helena, Mont., Feb. 7-12, 1905. We hope to see delegates present from all our churches, as important business will be considered. In addition to the regular business of the conference, such as the election of officers, auditing accounts, and planning for a year of aggressive work in new fields, we expect to lay plans for raising money and building our industrial school.
J. A. HOLBROOK, President.
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.
(CORRECTED NOTICE) WANTED.—Two good coat makers and vest makers. Must be Adventists. Address G. F. Rusch, 204 Fourth St., Portland, Ore.
WANTED.—A first-class hygienic cook, who can take full charge of kitchen, and make out menus. Address 1209 G' St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
WANTED, AT ONCE.—Good S. D. A. with references, married or single, capable of taking charge of small farm or garden in Maryland or Virginia. All stock, machinery, and seed furnished. Address T. J. Chambers, Benning, D. C.
WANTED.—Sabbath-keeper and wife (no children), both strong, to work on farm. Large church 2½ miles. Good wages and work as long as all parties are satisfied. Our family, wife and I. Everything convenient. Address W. F. Jenkins, Arcadia, Neb.
FOR SALE.—Farm of 44½ acres, with house and barn, 1 mile from our industrial school. Price, $350. Another farm of 63½ acres, some improvements, ¼ mile from school. Price, $490. The profits on the sale of these farms will assist me in further building up this school. Enclose stamp for reply, and please do not write unless you believe the Lord would have you come here, or invest here to advance his cause. See my report, page 19. Address C. G. Howell, Earleyville, Warren Co., Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Just 3 blocks south of College campus and street-car junction, 11-room house, with all modern improvements, at little over one half the cost of building; easy terms to suit purchaser. Also one business building, 25 x 56, 6 rooms, besides business room in main business block. Also 2 lots, all in fruit bearing, good crops all kinds, in same block. Reasons for selling, I want to go South in colporteur work. Would also sell jewelry stock if desired. Address W. F. Nickel, College View, Neb.
Obituaries
By JENNIE VORSE; E. M. GWIN; ROSIE SPRAGGINS; ALICE M. (ADAMS) SLOCUM; G. W. REABER; W. R. MATTHEWS; MAY WAKEHAM; JOHN T. WAKEHAM
LONG.—Died of a complication of diseases, Ada May Long, daughter of Brother and Sister Long, aged 5 days. Her little life was short, but full of suffering.
JENNIE VORSE.
TIPTON.—Died at Kettle Falls, Wash., Dec. 2, 1904, Benjamin Tipton, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 27 days. Brother Tipton was born in Ohio, where he spent his early life, who afterward moving to Washington with his family. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13.
E. M. GWIN.
SPRAGGINS.—Died at Hutchins, Tex., Nov. 8, 1904, of stomach trouble, my dear son, Scott Spraggins, in his seventeenth year. He loved the Adventist people, and I hope we shall meet him in the resurrection morning. He gave evidence of a change of heart. Scott is sadly missed in the home circle by a father, mother, four sisters, and two brothers. At the grave Brother Sommerville spoke words of comfort to those present.
ROSIE SPRAGGINS.
SLOCUM.—My husband died near Holly, Colo., Aug. 28, 1904, of typhoid fever. He had been a user of tobacco, but during his last illness expressed his desire to be free from the habit, and warned his little boy against its use. He tried to make his peace with God, and expressed his intention to live a different life. His last words to me were, “I will meet you again.” He leaves two brothers, two sisters, a wife, and four small children to mourn his untimely death. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 14:14, by a Methodist minister.
ALICE M. (ADAMS) SLOCUM.
STONE.—Died in San Francisco, Cal., Nov. 29, 1904, of consumption, Mrs. Fannie Ellen Stone, aged 23 years, 9 months, 1 day. The place of interment was at Astoria, Ore., the birthplace and late home of Sister Stone. Her decline in health extended over a period of somewhat more than two years. Last May she went to California, hoping that a change of climate might be beneficial. As earthly prospects faded, her hope in the life beyond grew brighter. She leaves a husband, father, mother, one sister, and three brothers to mourn their loss. They have the blessed assurance that she sleeps in Jesus.
G. W. REABER.
REMINGTON.—Died at Cadillac, Mich., Oct. 20, 1904, Sister Remington, wife of Brother J. M. Remington. Brother and Sister Remington were among those who early in life accepted the third angel’s message, and might properly be spoken of as pioneers in the cause. When they accepted the message, they lived in Van Buren County, Mich., but later moved to Wexford County, near Cadillac. For the last few years, Sister Remington was a great sufferer, but was always patient. At the time of her death she was living with her daughter in the city of Cadillac. The end came suddenly, but she was not unprepared. Hers was an exceedingly bright hope. Her husband sorrows, but not without hope; for he expects to join her in the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
W. R. MATTHEWS.
WAKEHAM.—Died at our home near Leavitt, Neb., Sept. 26, 1904, our dear father, Wm. Wakeham, aged 86 years and 6 months. Father was born at Habeton, Devonshire Co., England, but spent the greater part of his life in this country. He was converted in early life, and united with the Baptist Church, of which he was a stanch member until nearly thirty years ago, when the truths of the third angel’s message were presented to him through the labors of Elders J. Bartlett and E. W. Farnsworth. He did not hesitate to accept the unpopular truths, and until memory failed, rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The last three years of his life he was almost helpless, during which time it was our privilege to care for him. We deeply feel our loss, and besides us there are left to mourn, our oldest sister, Mrs. Seabury, of Sedro Woolley, Wash.; Mrs. L. R. Conradi, of Hamburg, Germany; and Elder W. H. Wakeham, of Cairo, Egypt. We all find comfort in the thought that our aged parent is now safe from all the storms of life, soon to come forth to meet the Saviour he loved so sincerely.
MAY WAKEHAM,
JOHN T. WAKEHAM.
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Beginning with the first issue for the new year, in addition to the other good things that the Southern Watchman will contain will be a series of five articles by Elder S. N. Haskell, entitled: “Present Truth Our Strength,” “Heaven and Earth Connected,” “Victory by Death,” “Another Triumph of Christ,” “Great Voices in Heaven.”
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The Year Book for 1905
ARE you thoroughly familiar with the early history of this cause? Can you state the leading steps taken in its progress in various departments? Do you understand something of the sacrifice made, the toil and privations endured, by the early pioneers? In fact, can you tell who were the early pioneers in this work? What movement was the origin of this work, and what gave rise to that movement? Have you come into the truth in more recent years, and have you had little opportunity to acquaint yourself with the facts connected with the rise and progress of this message? Do you wish to know something regarding the rise and the wonderful advancement that has been made? We can tell you how to obtain such information.
In the Year Book for 1905 there is given a history of this cause, beginning with its earliest days, and tracing its progress accurately to the present time. The causes which led to the rise of the third angel's message are traced, and the work of the leaders in the movement is as fully portrayed as space will permit. One of the valuable features is the statistical reports, published here together for the first time, by which the growth of the denomination is clearly told year by year. The progress made in the organization of conferences, the establishment of missions and institutions, and the opening of various general departments, is faithfully recorded, so that the history of this denomination is given in chronological order, and in a way that will make the record one of intense interest and value to all our people,—to the young as well as the old, to those who have recently come into the truth as well as those connected with the beginning of this movement. All will want an opportunity to study and review the early experiences, and to note the growth that has been made year by year.
But this is only a part of the information contained in the 1905 Year Book. The most complete denominational directory yet issued is contained in its pages giving the officers, workers, etc., connected with all our conferences, missions, institutions, and organizations, as they stand at the present time.
Orders for this publication may be placed with any of the State tract societies, or with the Review and Herald Publishing Association, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C. Price, 25 cents.
Address
THE post-office address of Claude D. AcMoody is 907 Vaughn Ave., Ashland, Wis.