p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 7. (2/12/1914)

Earlier text: Detroit (Mich.) Church No. 2

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The number of victims of Alpine accidents during 1913 was 102, according to statistics made public recently.

— A press dispatch from Hamburg, Germany, reports that during the past two weeks severe storms have done great damage to Elbe shipping ports. Fifty-two lives were lost, according to latest advices.

— On the last day of the year 1913, the Pan-American States Association of New York City filed plans for what is to be the highest building in the world. This structure will cost $2,500,000. It is to be 895 feet high, and will have 51 stories.

— The women of France recently presented a petition to parliament asking that the number of bars, saloons, and other places for the sale of intoxicants be reduced. The petition was signed by 222,072 women. During the past ten years, liquor-selling establishments in France have increased in number more than 40,000.

— Southwestern Europe has been visited by the worst cold wave in fifty years. The roads in many parts of France were impassable, being covered with drifts of snow some eighteen feet deep. In Belgium twenty-six deaths resulted from the severe cold. Hundreds of barges of coal from Germany were icebound, and scarcity of fuel caused intense suffering.

— Declaring them to be “human leeches and a universal menace to Mexico,” all Chinese have been barred from entering Mexico by a decree issued January 24, by Victoriano Carranza. The constitutionalists declare that every effort will be made to drive the Orientals now in the state out of Mexico. The campaign is the result of the growing dislike of the Chinese because of their domination in industrial and mercantile pursuits, which has forced many Mexicans out of business.

— A collision between the liner “Nantucket” and the steamer “Monroe” occurred off Cape Charles, on the Atlantic coast, during the night of January 30. The “Monroe” sank in ten minutes, forty-one persons losing their lives. The accident took place during a dense fog.

— The Aero Club of America announced February 1 that it had promised its cooperation in plans for an aeroplane race around the world, to be started from the Panama-Pacific Exposition grounds, San Francisco, in May, 1915, and to be completed at the same place in ninety days. The first prize will be $100,000.

— The powers of Europe have decided upon an international demonstration in Albanian waters to enforce their demands that Essad Pasha give up his claim to the throne of Albania. Each nation will send one ship to Durazzo. This action of the powers is taken as an intimation to Turkey that the future of Albania is now a European question.

— A general revolt has broken out in Haiti, and all attempts of the government to check the revolution have proved without avail thus far, according to dispatches to the State Department, where anxiety is felt regarding the situation. It is feared if the rebel successes continue many more days, the United States will save itself from serious embarrassment only by taking drastic action to uphold the hands of the Orestes government.

— Government monopolization of telegraph, telephone, and wireless communications, “and such other means for the transmission of intelligence as may hereafter develop,” is recommended in a report submitted to the Senate January 31 by Postmaster-General Burleson. Immediate government ownership of telephone lines is recommended, with a system of license for the other agencies of communication, establishing a government monopoly even where there is not actual ownership.

— The first step looking to the removal of possible friction between the United States and European powers, so this government may have a free hand in dealing with whatever problems may arise in either Mexico or Japan, was taken last week when the foreign relations committee of the Senate favorably reported twenty-four general arbitration treaties. The committee passed upon not only the eight treaties that have lapsed, but upon sixteen that are still effective and have some months to run.

— A coalition between Servia and Roumania to break up the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the event of its intervention in favor of Bulgaria during the recent Balkan war was made by a secret treaty signed on June 10, 1913, according to La Petite République. The newspaper says the arrangement was known to both Germany and Russia, and they were to have shared in the spoils. The substance of the alleged treaty is printed today, showing that Germany was to be rewarded with Bohemia and the whole of German-speaking Austria; Russia was to obtain Galicia; Servia was to take Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Dalmatia; while Roumania was to receive Transylvania and all of Hungary east of the river Tisza, thus doubling the size of her territory.

— Heavy floods, in which more than 2,000 persons have been drowned, are sweeping the state of Bahia, Brazil, according to dispatches received recently by French business concerns. Vast areas of land have been suddenly inundated.

— An extensive system of land fortifications for the Hawaiian Islands is under consideration in Congress. The bill in question provides over $5,000,000 for the establishment of a strong military post, supplemental to the Hawaiian naval base, and the transfer of some forty-five field artillery pieces.

— The American Red Cross Society has been granted by the Chinese government a year in which to obtain $20,000,000 to carry out a project for controlling the river Hwai, whose yearly overflows have hitherto caused great loss of life and damage to property. A preliminary agreement to this effect was signed January 30 by Paul S. Reinsch, American minister to China, and representatives of the Chinese government.

— The British government has issued a proclamation forbidding the importation of guns or ammunition into Ireland. This is a step taken to embarrass the Ulster movement, which has been planning to resist home rule. Some of the Ulster leaders claim that the order is late, for they now have 80,000 rifles on hand, with quantities of ammunition. Many of these are being removed to country districts for greater safety.

— Secretary Wilson of the Department of Labor suggested to Congress recently that the doors of the United States be closed hereafter to the Hindu laborer. Injury to labor conditions on the Pacific Coast of the United States through an already unaccountable influx of Hindus, and a possible extension to the Southern States, were the reasons given by Mr. Wilson for urging their immediate exclusion. The immigration of Chinese and Japanese coolies is already regulated by an understanding with the governments of the Far East.

— The major part of the antitrust program recently placed before Congress by President Wilson, is comprised in four bills summarized as follows: (1) Creating an interstate trade commission, to act in an advisory capacity to the courts and the Department of Justice; (2) prohibiting interlocking directorates or control of potential competitors doing an interstate business; (3) defining unlawful monopoly or restraint of trade; (4) prohibiting certain trade relations and practices, such as underselling in one locality to stifle competition, while recouping by increased prices on the same commodity in another locality.

— A bill prescribing the worship of Heaven and of Confucius by the president of the Chinese republic was passed January 29 by the administrative council, which took the place of the Chinese parliament, recently dissolved by President Yuan Shi Kai. The measure was submitted to the council by Yuan Shi Kai himself. It is understood the president’s idea is to set an example to the Chinese nation, which he thinks needs the moral upbuilding influence of religion. The president will worship at the Temple of Confucius, and at the Temple of Heaven annually in the same way as the Manchu emperor did, but without wearing the diadem.

— Fighting has again broken out between Bulgaria and Greece. Turkey is displeased over the recent treaty which deprived Greece of the Ægean islands, and has warned the powers that she will refuse to accept this unjust decision.

— By a command of Dictator Huerta, editors and news correspondents in Mexico were warned a few days ago that the government would suppress all newspapers in that land, and expel all correspondents for papers in other countries, who did not favor the present administration.

— The dispatches from Tokio announcing that the Japanese parliament has consented to an appropriation of $80,000,000 for the navy for the next fiscal year, already are being used as a strong argument in favor of increasing the United States building program for the year by two more battleships.

A Splendid Temperance Paper and an Opportunity

By L. A. H.

THE Temperance Annual of the Youth’s Instructor is now out. As usual, it is better than ever and the best thing in its line. From the beautiful front cover page, picturing the joy of the white-ribboner mother, to the last cover page, depicting in striking illustration and vivid verse the woes of intemperance in the home, the paper is full of valuable temperance truth. More than fifty articles, long and short, with over seventy illustrations, together with poetical selections, setting forth the evils of the liquor traffic and the tobacco habit, are found in it. Convincing facts, reliable and authentic, are given. Interesting information is presented. Well-drawn lessons are abundant. The whole is so attractively arranged that scarcely any one could resist reading.

Here is afforded a fine opportunity to help forward the temperance cause. In the yearly circulation of the Temperance Instructor is probably seen our most active public effort in this direction. It is a cause worthy of increasing interest on our part. The character of the paper keeps pace with progress, and so should we. Encouraging reception has been shown this excellent paper by temperance workers in general. Its value as a temperance weapon has been established, and is being well utilized by many.

A call is made for one thousand boys, clean, honest, and upright, to sell this special number of the Instructor. Liberal pay is offered for doing it. In orders of fifty or more, the price is four cents a copy. In quantities less than fifty it is five cents. The paper sells for ten cents, giving a fair profit. There is a still greater return in the satisfaction and joy of distributing so much really good temperance reading. Girls can help, and many older persons should join in the circulation of this special.

Address Youth’s Instructor, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C., for full information, including printed canvasses.

L. A. H.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By G. F. Watson; C. E. Smith

Southwestern Union Conference

THE next session of the Southwestern Union Conference will be held in Keene, Tex., April 1-12, 1914.

G. F. WATSON, President; C. E. SMITH, Secretary.

The District of Columbia Conference

By R. E. Harter; A. J. Bristol

THE sixth annual meeting of the District of Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held Feb. 15, 1914, at Memorial Church, corner of Twelfth and M Streets, Washington, D. C. The election of the conference officers and various other matters of interest to every loyal Seventh-day Adventist will come before the meeting. Each church is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and to one additional delegate for every ten members. The first session will be held February 15, at 9:30 A. M.

R. E. HARTER, President; A. J. BRISTOL, Secretary.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes: —

D. A. Easton, Box 285, Marceline, Mo. Continuous supply.

E. B. Bemans, 621 West Broadway St., Ocala, Fla. Continuous supply.

Miss Jennie E. Corkham, South Scotts Bay, Kings Co., Nova Scotia. Tracts and papers, except REVIEW.

Edward Quinn, Jr., 4 Hickory Ave., Takoma Park, D. C. Signs (weekly and monthly) and Watchman; continuous supply.

Mrs. C. S. Wilbur, No. 93, Arabia, Nebr. All denominational periodicals and tracts, especially on temperance, the Sabbath question, and the coming of the Lord.

The District of Columbia Conference Association

By R. E. Harter; A. J. Bristol

THE sixth annual session of the District of Columbia Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in Memorial Church, corner Twelfth and M Streets, Washington, D. C., at 10 A. M., Monday, Feb. 16, 1914, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association.

R. E. HARTER, President; A. J. BRISTOL, Secretary.

Obituaries

Elder John F. Anderson

Died in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 19, 1914, Elder John F. Anderson. He was born in Sweden, July 13, 1857, and came to America thirty-three years ago. From that time until his death he made his home principally in St. Paul. The deceased embraced the truth for our time about twenty-eight years ago, and became a charter member of the Scandinavian Seventh-day Adventist Church in his home town, where he held his membership until death. Brother Anderson helped to build the church in this city, and in several other places where he has labored he erected similar memorials. He was in the ministry about nineteen years, and was an untiring worker. We can truly say of him, He rests from his labors, but his works do follow him. For three years he was a sufferer with the disease which caused his death, and it was hard for him not to be able to take an active part in the work of gathering in the sheaves from the ripening harvest fields. As the end drew near, he was perfectly satisfied to commit his will to the will of his Creator. His wife and one son, also an aged father in Sweden, mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders O. O. Bernstein, A. W. Kuehl, and G. W. Wells. We laid our brother to rest, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Carl Swenson.

Parmalee.—Mary Jane Lunger was born in Sandusky, Ohio, Jan. 31, 1852. She was married to David Parmalee on Dec. 25, 1872. Three children were born to them. Sister Parmalee was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from childhood, and led a quiet, Christian life. She fell asleep Dec. 31, 1913. Her children and many relatives and friends are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116: 15. J. M. Wilbur.

Bateman.—Mrs. Rebecca J. Bateman, widow of Harrison Bateman, died at her home near Port Republic, Va., Dec. 4, 1913, aged 81 years, 2 months, and 4 days. The funeral service was conducted by the Methodist minister, words of consolation being spoken from Isa. 64: 6. The deceased was a woman of prayer, and trusted in her Saviour. She greatly desired to be baptized and unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but sickness made this impossible. A brother and a sister, besides numerous relatives and friends, survive. Mrs. C. M. Hooke.

Cole.—Died in St. Johns, Oregon, Dec. 29, 1913, Sophia Jameson Cole. She was born in Ireland, in 1829. There she grew to womanhood, and in 1859 was united in marriage with James Cole. In 1873 they came to the United States, settling first in Nebraska, where they lived for twenty years. Removing to Oregon, they established their home in St. Johns. To them were born eight children, five of whom survive, among whom are Elder J. M. Cole, president of the New Zealand Conference, and Elder C. J. Cole, of the Southern Oregon Conference. After coming to America, the deceased learned of present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventists, remaining a consistent member of that church until her death. T. H. Starbuck.

Reed.—Morris Reed was born in Mexico, N. Y., July 13, 1846, and died in Seymour, Wis., Nov. 11, 1913. In 1861 he enlisted in the Union army, serving all through the Civil War. He fought at Gettysburg and in other important battles, receiving in service the wound which caused his death. At the close of the war he returned to his native town, and was married to Marinda Wingate in 1866. Two years later the family moved to what is now Seymour, Wis., but then it was an unbroken forest. With the exception of one year, which he spent in Washington, father lived the remainder of his life in Seymour, an honored and respected citizen. Some thirty-eight years ago he accepted the truth as held by Seventh-day Adventists, and improved every opportunity to give the light to others. His faithful wife, one son, one daughter, one brother, one sister, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. Elder P. C. Hansen conducted the funeral service. Mrs. S. D. Rider.

Jenks.—Agnes Wilkinson was born in Cortland County, New York, Aug. 28, 1825, and died in Stockton, Cal., Jan. 18, 1914. She was married to Nelson B. Jenks in Wyoming County, New York. For a time they resided in Central Falls, R. I. In 1849 the husband came to California, and the family joined him six years later. Five of their eight children survive. For thirty years the deceased was a believer in present truth, and leaves the record of a beautiful Christian character. D. T. Fero.

Clay.—Anna Newcomer was born Nov. 20, 1833, at Mount Joy, Pa., and died at the home of her son in Foxhome, Minn., Nov. 29, 1913. She was married to John Clay in 1855, and shortly after, they moved to Iowa. In the fall of 1882 Sister Clay heard and accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Grinnell, Iowa, of which she remained a faithful, consistent member until her death. Although a constant sufferer for years, she was always patient and trustful. Four sons and a daughter survive. Della Breed.

Kerr.—Rebecca Sanders was born Nov. 20, 1815, in Ross County, Ohio. At the age of twenty-two years she was married to Joseph Kerr. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom survive. In 1873 the family sustained a great loss by the death of the husband and father. During her long widowhood of more than sixty years, grandma, as she was familiarly called, made her home principally with her eldest son, William. In the spring of 1861 the deceased heard the third angel's message, and, with three of her children, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She remained a faithful member until she fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 4, 1914, at the advanced age of 98 years, 1 month, and 14 days. Grandma loved her Bible, and read it through many times. W. W. Steward.

Norris.—Elmaette Amelia Norris was born in Maple Grove, Barry County, Mich., Sept. 23, 1856, and fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 11, 1914, aged 57 years, 3 months, and 18 days. With the exception of five years, her whole life was spent in the place where she was born and where she died. Sister Norris embraced the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists in the summer of 1877, under the labors of Elder T. M. Steward and E. P. Daniels. She united with the Maple Grove church at its organization, and lived a consistent Christian life. A misfortune at the age of seven years left her a cripple for life, but she was cheerful, and rejoiced in the hope of a life beyond, where there will be no sickness nor sorrow. An aged mother, one brother, and one sister survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 13. C. F. McVagh.

Bigelow.—Cora E. Bigelow, wife of Elder I. G. Bigelow, recently deceased, died suddenly in Pulaski, N. Y., at the home of her brother, Jan. 15, 1914. Sister Bigelow was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 18, 1867. She was reared, and spent several years of her married life, in Indianapolis, Ind. There she embraced the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, to which she adhered until the day of her death. The last few months of Sister Bigelow's life were particularly distressing. Less than one year ago her home in Takoma Park, D. C., was broken up when the distressing illness of her husband demanded an immediate change of climate. He died shortly after they reached Fitch Bay, Quebec. She is survived by a feeble mother and one brother. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke words of consolation from John 11: 35 to the sorrowing relatives and a large number of sympathizing friends. R. B. Clapp.

Fry.—Elizabeth English Fry, five-year-old daughter of Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Fry, fell asleep Oct. 21, 1913, after a lingering illness. She loved the Sabbath school, and was one of the little lambs of the flock. We hope to see her in the resurrection morning. R. S. Lindsay.

Hoover.—Died at Simcoe, Ontario, Jan. 27, 1914, Mrs. Philip Hoover, aged 75 years. About three months and a half ago her husband died at the age of eighty-one years. In 1909 they both accepted present truth under the labors of the writer, and rejoiced in it until they were called by death. Their loss is mourned by three daughters, one son, and a large number of friends. Services were conducted by the writer. Matt. J. Allen.

Charlton.—Mrs. R. B. Charlton was born in Joliet, Ill., Nov. 4, 1850, and died Jan. 16, 1914, at the home of her daughter in Pacific Grove, Cal. When eighteen years of age she was married to Sidney Webber. Her second husband was R. B. Charlton. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about thirty-two years, and a faithful servant of the Lord. Seven children and many friends mourn her death. G. A. Truesdell.

Quackenbush.—William Quackenbush was born April 18, 1828, and died Jan. 18, 1914, at his home in Lottsville, Pa. He was laid to rest beside his wife and infant son, on the old homestead, to await the return of the Life-giver. He first learned to love the Saviour by hearing his little granddaughter pray for him, and some twenty years ago accepted the third angel's message. He loved the truth until the very last. Three sisters, two sons, and a daughter survive. H. Lesley Shoup.

Haddock.—Mrs. Ann S. Haddock was born in Bath, England, Aug. 5, 1828, and fell asleep in Jesus at New York City, N. Y., Jan. 19, 1914, aged 85 years, 5 months, and 14 days. When eleven years of age she came to this country with her parents, and resided in New York State until her death. She was married to Hiram W. Haddock in 1849. She is survived by two daughters and one son. About eleven years ago Sister Haddock accepted present truth under the labors of Elder L. H. Proctor, and she died in the bright hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral services were held at the home of her son. H. C. J. Walleker.

Pengelly.—Died at Guelph, Ontario, Jan. 20, 1914, Miss Maude Pengelly, aged 28 years and 2 days. Sister Maude was born in Haliburton, Ontario, living successively at Peterboro and at Guelph. Spending two years at Lornedale Academy, she later went to Mount Vernon College, in Ohio, where, in addition to taking school work, she edited the Columbia Union Visitor. It was while at Mount Vernon that her health began to fail. She was a diligent worker, and won the high esteem of all with whom she was associated. At an early age she gave her heart to God, and was baptized by Elder W. A. Spicer. She rests in the hope of meeting her Saviour in the first resurrection. Her parents, two brothers, a sister, and many friends mourn. M. N. Campbell.

Floyd.—Died at the home of her parents, in Edgecomb, Wash., Dec. 27, 1913, Evelyn Adams Floyd. Evelyn came to the Northwestern Sanitarium in 1909, and entered our training school for medical missionary nurses. She was baptized by the writer May 22 of that same year, and united with the Port Townsend Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was an earnest, devoted Christian, and always faithful in the payment of tithes and offerings. Failing health compelled her to discontinue her nurses' course in 1911, and during the fall of that same year she was married to Frank Floyd. By her special request I officiated at her funeral, assisted by Elder Lewis Johnson. Words of consolation were spoken to her husband and parents, brothers and sisters, and a large congregation of neighbors and friends. Daniel Nettleton.

Davis.—Rachel R. Johnson was born April 13, 1847, in Wayne County, Ohio. She was married to Thomas J. Davis in 1868. Nineteen years later she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in McClure, Ohio. She remained a faithful follower of the Master until called by death on Jan. 14, 1914. She was an invalid for many years, but was happy and hopeful. She died trusting in the Lord. A husband, one daughter, and three sons survive. D. E. Lindsey.

Roach.—Capt. A. B. Roach was born in Jefferson County, New York, Feb. 12, 1838, and died Jan. 4, 1914, at the home of his daughter, in Massena, N. Y. Services were held both at Massena and at Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., his old home, where interment was made. The deceased accepted present truth in California about four years ago. During his younger days he spent practically all his time on the Great Lakes, and there earned the title of captain. He is survived by three sons, two daughters, one sister, and three brothers. E. F. Peterson. (Pacific Union Recorder, please copy)

White.—Elvira Mellinger was born June 8, 1852, and died at her home in Ithaca, Jan. 4, 1914, aged 61 years, 6 months, and 26 days. She was united in marriage with Milo White, July 12, 1868, and to them were born ten children. Sister White was a true companion, a loving, sacrificing mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church twenty-eight years ago, and continued a faithful member till the last. She died in the blessed hope of the soon return of her Lord. Her husband, six children, three sisters, three brothers, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. A. F. French.

Smith.—Frances Victoria Burton was born near Bentonsport, Iowa, April 17, 1847, and died suddenly Dec. 19, 1913, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Her people were pioneers, and by her energy and industry the deceased did much to lighten their burdens. Sister Burton confessed Christ at the age of twenty-nine years, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Bentonsport. When thirty-seven years old she was married to Calvin Smith, of Kansas City, Mo. Since the age of forty Sister Smith has been deaf. Although suffering deep physical affliction, her room seemed to shine with a radiance divine. Two brothers and one sister survive. The funeral was held in the Presbyterian church, with Pastor L. T. Hughes officiating.

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Recommendations for Transferring Laborers

ACCORDING to the Lincoln (Nebr.) State Journal of January 26, the following important recommendations affecting the transfer of laborers was made by the recent Central Union Conference: “That Elder C. G. Bellah make south Missouri his field of labor as soon as he is released from his position as superintendent of colporteurs in the Central Union Conference; that Elder C. J. Kunkel, of north Missouri, make Nebraska his field of labor; that C. H. Miller, of Nebraska, make the Wyoming Conference his field of labor, provided he does not accept the presidency of the Caribbean Conference; that J. J. Strahle, of Nebraska, take the superintendency of colporteurs of the South Missouri Conference; that Elder and Mrs. G. R. Hawkins make north Missouri their field of labor; that the East Kansas Conference be requested to release Elder and Mrs. John S. Yates to answer a call to Sumatra; that the Nebraska Conference be requested to release Elder and Mrs. I. F. Blue to answer a call to India. Other recommendations were that L. B. Schick, of Nebraska, be invited to make south Missouri his field of labor; that Elder L. W. Terry, of south Missouri, be invited to make Nebraska his field of labor.”

God Is Visiting His People

By Editor

As stated by Elder I. H. Evans in this number, there appears to be a spirit of awakening taking hold of this work and of this people. The ministerial institutes and union conference meetings held thus far have been seasons of spiritual power and refreshing. God has not wrought always in the same manner, and probably not all have received the help and blessing which it was their privilege to obtain. But the mighty movings of the Spirit have been witnessed in many hearts and lives. The spirit of revival marked many of the week of prayer services in our churches. A report received too late for publication in this number, from Elder B. G. Wilkinson, tells of the wonderful blessing received by the students of the Mount Vernon College during the week of prayer occasion. God in great mercy is visiting his people. Many of the readers of this paper can testify, as can the editor, that of late they have felt in their own personal seeking of God spiritual impulses which they have never known before. God is now on the giving hand. He is waiting to be gracious, and let us ever bear in mind the fact that his blessing is for the individual. It is for the lonely worker away out on the firing line, surrounded by darkness and opposition. It is for the lonely Sabbath keeper cut off from communion with his brethren. The blessing of God for the individual soul is not dependent upon human agency. It is not confined to the ministry of priest or prelate. No man today stands as God’s almoner. Wherever we are, let us reach out and take hold of the blessings which God is anxious to bestow. And may these rich revival experiences be merged into still richer and deeper experience in soul-saving work for others. Giving to others what we have received enables us to receive greater fullness.

ONE of the editors of the Washington Star recently told our representative that the article on “Personal Liberty and Sunday Legislation,” by Hon. Richard Bartholdt, in the “America” number of Liberty magazine, was the means of converting him to religious liberty principles as opposed to religious legislation. Have you read that number? The Temperance department of the current number has met with the hearty approval of United States Senator Morris Sheppard, and also of United States Representative Captain Hobson, who recently presented the great prohibition memorial to the two houses of Congress. Both of these distinguished legislators are helping to introduce this number of Liberty to a number of their friends. If you wish to know what the reading of the very first copy of this magazine did for the mayor of Pittsburgh, Pa., a few years ago, read the article on “The Impending Conflict,” on page 18 of this number of the REVIEW.

A Correction

By W. T. Knox

THERE were two errors in the statement of the Twenty- and Fifteen-Cent-a-Week Funds combined, published last week. The amount of the shortage for the Greater New York Conference should have been $450.59 instead of $338.04. The $209.15 which appeared as the amount that the West Pennsylvania was over on these funds, should have appeared as a shortage. With these corrections the net shortage for the year on both funds is $79,546.24.

W. T. Knox, Treasurer.

Special Prices on Ripe Olives

THE Sanitarium Food Company, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal., desires to announce to our institutions generally that it is prepared to offer them special prices on choice ripe olives. Those interested should address as above.

Colorado Conference Presidency Changes

WE regret to learn that Elder C. R. Kite was compelled to resign the presidency of the Colorado Conference on account of the ill health of himself and family. Elder A. T. Robinson, of Nebraska, has been elected to fill the vacancy.

Missionary Teacher Sails for Singapore

ON February 12, from San Francisco, Miss M. A. Yarnell, of Southern California, sailed for Singapore, East Indies, by way of Japan and China. Miss Yarnell has been attending the Foreign Mission Seminary, and responds to the call for a teacher in Singapore.

Skodsborg Sanatorium Expansion

WE are glad to learn by a recent letter of the prosperity of the Skodsborg (Denmark) Sanatorium. The institution has about one hundred patients at the midwinter season, and our brethren are hastening forward a new building, to be completed in May, to meet the requirements of the heavy overflow summer patronage which the institution enjoys.

Young People Raising Funds for Missions

By Editor

OUR Young People's Missionary Volunteer Societies are planning to bear a yet stronger part in hastening the gospel message through all lands. Not only is this work among the young people giving an aim and a stimulus to every youth in personal soul-winning service, but under the leadership of the department offices, the societies are uniting in the endeavor to raise $25,000 this year for missions. The amount raised is to be distributed among many enterprises in the regular mission work of the Asiatic Division, from Japan and Korea on the north to Malaysia on the south. May the Lord bless the young people in their aim to add 1,500 young people to the church and to the Missionary Volunteer organization, and to raise this splendid sum of $25,000 for missions during 1914.

Educational Sabbaths

At the autumn council a recommendation was passed setting apart two Sabbaths each year to be known as Educational Sabbaths. The first of these this year falls on March 7, and the second comes on August 8. Special readings have been prepared for March 7, and will be printed in the March issue of the magazine Christian Education. A copy of this special number of the magazine will be sent to all church elders in time to be read in the churches on March 7. A suggestive program will also accompany it. Read what is said of these Educational Sabbaths in the Educational department of this issue.

Columbia Union Committee Meetings

THE members of the Columbia Union Conference Committee, with Elder W. T. Knox, were in session at Mount Vernon, Ohio, last week. Returning, Elders W. J. Stone, H. M. J. Richards, R. T. Baer, and R. E. Harter, the eastern members of the committee, united with local brethren at Takoma Park in meetings of the Washington Missionary College Board and the Washington Sanitarium Board.

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