Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press
— Herr Sablatring, a German aviator, carrying three passengers with him, on October 1 ascended 9,286 feet in an aeroplane, establishing a new world's altitude record.
— A native of Panama, Segundo Sanchez by name, proclaims himself to be the Messiah; and his followers are building an ark and collecting animals, in view of a flood which he announces is soon to take place to destroy the world.
— From statistics carefully compiled and just published it appears that the trade of the United States in the last fiscal year broke all previous records. The figures for our exports and imports reach $4,275,000,000, which exceeds last year's record by $421,000,000. The greater gain in exports was in manufactures ready for consumption; in this class there was an increase of $105,000,000 over last year. Most of our imports were from the United Kingdom and most of our exports were to the United Kingdom. Germany, France, Cuba, Canada, Brazil, and Japan follow in the order given.
— The German oil-burning vessel "Wotan," declared by her owners to be the largest screw motor-tank vessel in the world, completed her maiden voyage October 4, when she reached Bayonne, N. J., where she will take on a cargo of oil for Germany. The type of engine used by the "Wotan" was the invention of Dr. Rudolph Diesel, who was recently reported lost at sea. The arrival of the "Wotan" marks the addition of a new type of craft to the transatlantic cargo-carrying traffic. She was completed in Hamburg thirty days ago, and starting from the German city eighteen days ago, she developed 2,500-horsepower, making1037an unbroken voyage at 8 1/4 knots an hour. The "Wotan" carries no boilers, being propelled by the internal combustion of oil burned in the cylinders.
— The two houses of the Wisconsin Legislature have passed bills providing for a health certificate with every marriage license, and also a bill providing for the sterilization of criminals, insane, feeble-minded, and epileptic persons in the State institutions. The latter bill will go into effect after the governor has appointed a commission of three doctors to carry out its provisions.
— The Democratic tariff revision, the second low tariff law that has been put on the statute-books in seventy-five years, is now a reality. President Wilson signed his name to the Underwood-Simmons Bill at 9:10 P. M., October 3, in the presence of an impressive gathering. Two hours and fifty minutes later, at midnight, the new law went into effect, with the exception of a few items. With the last stroke of the President's pen, ending seven months of continuous labor on the part of the Democratic leaders and many years of agitation, the President arose, and, facing the party leaders, whom he had invited to witness the ceremony, delivered a speech.
— Canton, which used to be reputed the wickedest city in China, is greatly changed, according to the Missionary Review. "There is not an open gambling den in this city of over one and one-half million people. Opium-smoking, China's greatest curse, is gone, never to return. Twelve of the thirteen Confucian temples of the city have been turned over to the control of the educational department of the government to be used as schools. These reforms undoubtedly are the result of the influence of Christianity upon China. Since the banishment of the Manchus and the formation of the republic, marvelous strides have been made toward the suppression of vice and iniquity. It is a fact worthy of note that within three months after the new Cantonese government was formed, this city, formerly one of the worst in China, has become practically a clean city."
— For some years there has been in force in Sweden forms of regulating the traffic in intoxicating drink. The success of those plans has been varyingly reported, but it would appear that there has been, in connection with steady and decisive effort, progress toward prohibition of the sale and use for beverage purposes. The temperance organizations are said to be the "most powerful political party in the nation," and they are demanding legislation prohibiting the production, importation, and sale of alcoholic liquors, and even beer. It is likely this campaign will be crowned with success. The government at Stockholm has announced that if the movement receives the support of the people, it will cordially indorse and champion the projected legislation. The queen dowager has long been an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of total abstinence. Her son, Admiral Prince Oscar Bernadotte, is the president of the United Temperance Societies of Sweden, and King Gustavus Adolphus, who is a total abstainer since his father's death, has got rid, at a loss, of the well-known brewery which was owned by the late Oscar II, and which was a source of considerable revenue.
The national legislature has lately given evidence of its views by doing away with all liquid refreshment of an alcoholic nature in the parliamentary restaurant.
Our Pioneer Missionary Paper
By Editor
THE series of articles on "Federation of Churches," by Elder B. G. Wilkinson, which is scheduled to appear in the new series of the Signs, is now in the hands of the editors.
Elder Allen Moon has handed in his series on the "Millennium."
Elder G. B. Thompson's articles on "Nature of Man" are also ready. These are from the side of the objector, and cover the subject well.22Dr. D. H. Kress contributes a fine article on "Health" for an early issue.
The Home department is in receipt of two excellent stories from Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle.
These are all splendid articles. They will appear in the new series of the Signs beginning November 11, and are only a foretaste of the good things for our people in our pioneer missionary paper during the next six months.
The articles from our many missionaries, showing the providences of God in Seventh-day Adventist missions, will be one of the strongest features of the new series of the Signs to begin November 11. Let us tell our friends and neighbors all about the leadings of Providence in our missions by sending them this series. There will be new things in these articles for all of us.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Editor
Camp-Meetings for 1913
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Arizona ............................ Nov. 13-23
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Florida, Lakeland ........... Oct. 30 to Nov. 9
Western New York Conference
By H. W. Carr; Mrs. H. W. Carr
The seventh annual session of the Western New York Conference will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Jamestown, N. Y., Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 1913. The first meeting will be at 9 A. M., October 30. It is hoped that there will be a good delegation in attendance, as important matters of the conference will need careful and general consideration. At this time the officers of the conference will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference.
H. W. CARR, President;
MRS. H. W. CARR, Secretary.
Western New York Conference Association
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Western New York Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Jamestown, N. Y., Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 1913, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may require the attention of the constituency. The first meeting will be held October 31, at 9 A. M.
H. W. CARR, President;
T. B. WESTBROOK, Secretary.
The Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
The sixth annual session of the Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will convene on the Seventh-day Adventist campground, at Lakeland, Fla., Monday, Nov. 3, 1913, at 10 A. M., to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. The voters of this association are the regularly accredited delegates of the Florida Conference.
W. H. HECKMAN, President;
H. A. SHREVE, Secretary.
The Florida Conference Association
THE seventh annual session of the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp-ground at Lakeland, at 9:30 A. M., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1913, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association.
W. H. HECKMAN, President;
B. W. SPIRE, Secretary.
Special Meeting of the Central California Conference Association
A meeting of the Central California Conference Association is called to convene in connection with the special session of the conference at Laton, Cal. The regular delegates to the Central California Conference (unincorporated) are the constituency of the Central California Conference Association. The first meeting of the association is called for Wednesday, November 5, at 10:30 A. M.
J. H. Behrens, President;
G. A. Wheeler, Secretary.
Special Session of the Central California Conference
By Editor
At a joint meeting of the Central California Conference Committee and the Armona school board it was voted "that the future policy of the Armona Academy and equipment be submitted to a special session of the conference to be called in connection with the coming camp-meeting, Oct. 30 to Nov. 9, 1913."
In harmony with the above action, a special meeting of the Central California Conference is called to convene at Laton, Cal., Oct. 30 to Nov. 9, 1913, for the transaction of the above-named business and any other business that may seem best to the regular delegates and people in conference assembled. The first session of the conference is called to meet on Monday, November 3, at 10:30 A. M.
By order of the conference committee,
J. H. BEHRENS, President;
G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.
Advanced Shorthand Course
By Editor
WE have completed arrangements for giving an advanced course in shorthand. This will be especially helpful to stenographers desiring to become more proficient. After entering active work many stenographers fail properly to apply to the work in hand the principles of abbreviation. A little help at this point would be of great benefit to them.
This advanced course will enable the writer to apply the principles of abbreviation in matter that is specially difficult to most stenographers who are beginning—the writing of phrases and proper names. There is also given a thorough review, by practical work, of word-signs, contractions, shorthand numerals, and the most helpful expedients, which a stenographer should have who is determined to succeed. A special drill is also given in speed writing, which is of great benefit to any stenographer, enabling him to do the best work of which he is capable.
This course is conducted by H. E. Rogers, the veteran stenographer and statistical secretary of the General Conference. Matriculation fee, $1. Tuition for the course, 20 lessons, $7. If you are interested in such a course, or know of any stenographer who would be glad for the opportunity of taking it, please correspond with us at once, and further information will be furnished. Address Fireside Correspondence School, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
The November "Signs"
By Editor
THIS number presents the following interesting contents:—
"Modern Transportation a Sign"—an interesting study in facts and figures.
"The Duration of the Stars"—astronomy article.
"Christless Preaching"—another sign.
"How Much More?"—the greatness of Jehovah.
"Know That He Is Near," by Mrs. E. G. White.
"The Desire for Life Decreasing"—a timely study.
"God's Eternal Purpose in Christ, and the Contest for Man's Soul."
"Oft-Asked Questions Answered."
"Creation or Evolution"—Geology.
"A Very Present Help."
And thirteen up-to-date comments in the Current Topics.
A real feast of good things for Thanksgiving.
Obituaries
MURPHY.—Thelma Jane, infant daughter of Robert A. and Mary B. Murphy, of Lonaconing, Md., died Oct. 4, 1913, aged 2 months and 15 days. The writer spoke words of consolation from 2 Cor. 1: 3, 4.
GEO. R. APSLEY.
COOPER.—Died near Midvale, Idaho, Sept. 16, 1913, Jimmie Cooper, aged 11 years, 8 months, and 12 days. He was the only son of Christopher and Nellie Cooper. Although Jimmie suffered intensely during his short illness, yet he never murmured. We laid him to rest beside his little sister until the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. Funeral services were conducted by the Baptist minister.
C. E. GARNER.
WELSH.—Mary Rebecca Kaerth Welsh was born Feb. 13, 1871, near Arbuckle, Cal. She was known as Molly Kaerth while attending Healdsburg College. For some years she made her home with her widowed mother, who, with two sisters, five brothers, and many friends, is left to mourn. The deceased fell asleep in Jesus in a San Francisco hospital Sept. 24, 1913, following a serious operation. Brief services were conducted by Pastor Horace B. Blood, of the Baptist Church, assisted by the writer.
E. J. HARVEY.
LAYLAND.—Mrs. Isabella Layland died at her home near Keene, Tex., Sept. 8, 1913, aged fifty-seven years. She was born in England in the year 1856, was married to Edward Layland at the age of nineteen, and with him came to America the same year. About twenty-one years ago, while living in Minnesota, she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and was baptized by Elder Breed. Sister Layland was faithful to her baptismal vows to the end. Her husband, five sons, and four daughters mourn the absence of the one who now sleeps in Jesus. The funeral services were conducted by the writer.
E. W. CAREY.
CRUMMEL.—Hazel D. Crummel was born in Akron, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1892, and died at Melrose, Mass., Sept. 7, 1913. At the time of her death she was a nurse at the Melrose Sanitarium. In trying to save the life of a patient for whom she was caring, she sank to the bottom of the lake. Her young life was ever devoted to her Heavenly Father, and she died at her post of duty, in full hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her parents, two brothers, two sisters, with many other near relatives and numerous friends, are left to mourn. Funeral services by the writer. Text, Rev. 14: 13.
FRANCIS M. FAIRCHILD.
FORD.—Edna Ford was born near Pullman, Wash., Aug. 23, 1890, and died in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 17, 1913. She was struck by a car on the Cœur d'Alene interurban track, near where she was teaching a church-school, and a few hours later died from the injuries received. The remains were brought to her home, interment taking place in the cemetery at Walla Walla, Wash. The funeral service, which was held in the church at College Place, was largely attended by sympathizing friends. The writer was assisted at the funeral service by Elder W. F. Martin.
W. W. STEWARD.
BOWERS.—Charles Henry Bowers fell asleep at Bear Lake, Wis., Sept. 22, 1913, aged 68 years. He embraced the message under the labors of Elders I. Sanborn and Charles Smith some twenty years ago. He became a charter member of the Bear Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church, which was organized in 1900. Brother Bowers was a soldier in the civil war, serving his country for over four years. An aunt is the only relative left to mourn. He was a faithful member of our church, and will be missed by his brethren and sisters in Christ. His last words expressed an unwavering hope in the promises of God.
J. B. SCOTT.
BROWN.—William R. Brown was born in Kingston, Canada, Feb. 11, 1857, and died in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 18, 1913. He was married in 1889 to Miss Ida Bowen, who, with their seven children, survives him. They mourn the loss of a kind husband and father. The deceased never fully identified himself with us as a people, but always opened his home to our ministers, and was anxious to see the cause of God prosper. During his last illness of several months he called members of the church to pray at his bedside. He seemed resigned to die, and expressed confidence in his acceptance with God. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder M. H. Serns and the writer.
G. E. LANGDON.
PAINE.—Died at Barre, Mass., Sept. 7, 1913, Wilbur L. Paine. He was born in Ashfield, Mass., Feb. 15, 1847. He was reared in a knowledge of this truth, and united with the church at an early age. His integrity and good judgment were highly esteemed in the New England Conference, of which he was vice-president for more than twenty years. He spent nearly all his life in Charlemont, Mass., where for many years he was engaged in the lumber business. The remains were taken there for interment, the Methodist minister assisting the writer in the funeral service. The deceased was held in high esteem by the citizens of his home town. His companion and four children find comfort in the hope of the coming resurrection morning.
P. F. BICKNELL.
CUBBINS.—Brother Frank D. Cubbins was born July 28, 1864, and died in Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 25, 1913. At the age of twenty-two he was converted and joined the Methodist Church. In 1911, with his wife, he attended our tent-meetings in Memphis, and fully accepted all the truths of the third angel's message, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Brother Cubbins was an earnest and willing worker, being for a year superintendent of our Sabbath-school. At the time of his death he was one of the deacons of the church. He will be greatly missed by the Memphis church and his many personal friends. We shall never forget his cordial, genial helpfulness. Absolutely sincere, tender-hearted, in the highest sense a true gentleman, his presence brought with it good cheer and hopefulness. "Faithful unto death," he will soon receive the "crown of life." O Saviour, thou who dost not willingly afflict or grieve the children of men, thou who hast felt the bitter pangs of death, and hast the keys of the grave, hasten the glad resurrection morning, and bring from the cruel tomb, with all the sleeping saints, our beloved brother and friend. His wife and three sons, together with other relatives and many friends, mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. R. Elliott from 2 Sam. 14: 14.
J. S. WASHBURN.
DAVIS.—Alma Davis, youngest daughter of Brother and Sister G. E. Davis, died at the family home, three miles north of Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 17, 1913, aged 11 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Alma was a dutiful child of bright and sunny disposition, and will be greatly missed in the home, especially by her little twin brother. She took a great interest in Sabbath-school, church-school, and camp-meetings, and hoped to be baptized at the Hastings meeting, but was taken ill with the fatal malady that resulted in her death three weeks later. With heartache and tears because of the separation, yet sustained through all by the blessed hope, we laid her away to await the call of the Life-giver.
CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
PETERSON.—Albert W. Peterson was born at Poy Sippi, Wis., March 4, 1864, and died from injuries received in an automobile accident at Millboro, S. Dak., Sept. 18, 1913. Aug. 13, 1892, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Sorensen. To this union were born seven children, six of whom survive. At the early age of fourteen years, the deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Poy Sippi, and from that time until his death was a conscientious Christian. He fell asleep with full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. His wife and children feel their loss keenly, but they sorrow in hope. The writer spoke words of consolation from 2 Sam. 12: 23.
L. B. PORTER.
PARMELE.—Julia Parmele was born Feb. 5, 1865. There were six brothers in the family, and she was the youngest of five sisters. At the age of twelve years she heard the truths of the third angel's message, and a year later, with eight of our family, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Later she spent two years in teaching public school, after which she went to Chicago to engage in Bible work. In 1885 she was sent to Washington, D. C., to assist in beginning the work in that city. After eight years of faithful labor there, she was called to London, England, returning to the home land in 1896. The year following she went with the writer to Nashville, Tenn., being employed as stenographer in the publishing house there. We came to Portland, Oregon, in 1909, and soon her health began to fail. Everything possible was done for her benefit, but all proved of no avail, and she fell asleep in Jesus, at Portland, March 2, 1913. Three brothers and two sisters are left to mourn.
EMMA PARMELE.
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Union College Honors and Mexican Mission Aid
In its report of the opening exercises of Union College, the Central Union Outlook for September 23, gives the following item of personal interest: "President Griggs conferred the honorary degree of Master of Arts upon Prof. Clement L. Benson and Prof. Leon L. Caviness. Both of these men have long been connected with Union College, and their excellent services and high scholastic attainments certainly deserved this tribute extended them by the board of managers and faculty of the institution which they have honored by their ability and service."
Urged by the Mexican Mission committee to come to Mexico City to aid in the work, Brother E. R. and Mrs. Johnson, of Loma Linda, are on their way into troubled Mexico, seeking to find an open route, either via Texas points or from New Orleans. Our brethren in Mexico City say the work is moving forward all the time in spite of revolution, and further help is urgently needed.
The Autumn Council
By Editor
As we go to press, the autumn council of the General and the North American Division Conference Committees has been several days in session. The Columbia Union Conference is also holding its committee session in Takoma Park.
Besides those resident in the place, there have been present in the councils: L. R. Conradi (the one representative of the European Division), O. A. Olsen, Allen Moon, C. W. Flaiz, E. E. Andross, E. T. Russell, W. C. White, Chas. Thompson, M. N. Campbell, S. E. Wight, R. D. Quinn, G. F. Watson, O. Montgomery, C. H. Jones, L. H. Christian, Frederick Griggs, H. S. Shaw, O. J. Graf, R. A. Underwood, Dr. W. E. Bliss, E. K. Slade, A. R. Sandborn, R. T. Baer, W. J. Stone, F. H. Robbins, H. M. J. Richards, R. E. Harter, J. L. McElhany, S. Mortenson, L. C. Sheafe, J. M. Campbell, S. N. Curtiss, J. W. Mace, L. W. Graham, C. B. Stephenson, J. J. Ireland, L. M. Bowen, E. G. Salisbury, Meade McGuire, J. H. Schilling, G. F. Haffner, F. M. Burg, J. O. Miller, Dr. D. H. Kress.
In the division of time between the two organizations, the General Conference has occupied the forenoons and the North American Division the afternoons. The accumulation of business even since the recent General Conference bears witness to the continual progress of the cause. Very cheering reports as to the last season's evangelistic efforts are given by the presidents of union conferences throughout North America. Elder Conradi brings good reports from Europe, and Elder Daniells, who has been attending the European meetings this season, has again and again spoken of the pressure and power from above that we see driving the work forward over every obstacle. He found in Austria, for instance, eight hundred believers, where, on his visit in 1902, there were but eight or ten. And this work is done with laws and police authorities endeavoring to prevent any work.
Elder Conradi has occupied the morning chapel hour, in the Foreign Mission Seminary, where the council is held, with inspiring talks on missions. He tells of twenty-five hundred students in the German East African schools, with eight or ten new stations under way.
Enthusiastic reports of the Harvest Ingathering campaign have been given by union presidents. The campaign is opening strongly. Many reports of splendid gifts for missions and of blessed experiences in visiting the people have been given. All have testified to the great educational value of this effort to place this missionary document in the homes of the people. It is molding sentiment and winning hearts, besides bringing gifts to missions. One conference has set as its mark to gather an average of $50 per conference laborer and $5 per member.
The representatives of each union have voiced the sentiment, "Keep the campaign going this year, and work for the $100,000 mark." And as the possibilities in this work are seen, it is the conviction that another year a million copies of the Ingathering number should be planned for. This year 500,000 copies of the Ingathering REVIEW were first printed. The manager of the Office reported 16,000 copies left, with orders coming rapidly every day; and so another edition of 70,000 is coming at once from the press, and paper is in stock for yet further editions.
Of actions taken by the councils we shall hope to have reports from the secretaries in our next issue.
Conradi Sails for Europe
By Editor
This week Elder L. R. Conradi sails on his return to Europe, a few days before the close of the autumn council.
Councils in Turkey
A LETTER from Elder Guy Dail, secretary of the European Division, reports interesting councils in Turkey, where he has been meeting with the Turkish Mission committee.
Hamburg Publishing House Periodicals
By Editor
By a recent report we notice that our Hamburg publishing house is issuing sixteen periodicals in the main office, and four in Budapest, Hungary. These are printed in German, Dutch, Bohemian, Roumanian, Russian, Lettish, Esthnish, Polish, Hungarian, and Servian.
Florida Sanitarium Training-School Exercises
Monday evening, October 6, occurred the commencement exercises of the Florida Sanitarium Training-school for Nurses. Six young people completed the medical missionary course in this institution. Elder W. H. Heckman, president of the Florida Conference, gave the address.
Missionary Labor in Algiers
By Editor
Mrs. W. E. Hancock sailed from New York on October 11, to join her husband in missionary labor in Algiers. They are the only workers in this needy field, and greatly need the prayers of our readers that God may go before them and open the hearts of the people to their ministry of service.
Two Disastrous Fires
The last few days have witnessed two frightful disasters, one by sea and the other on land. October 11, news came to the world by wireless of the burning of the steamship "Volturno" in mid-Atlantic, with a loss of 136 lives out of the 656 on board. Eleven steamers responded to the distress call of the fated ship, but the sea was so rough that it was impossible to launch small boats, and they were all obliged to lay by until morning. During the night some of the panic-stricken passengers on the "Volturno" tried to reach the liners in her life-boats, and thus lost their lives. The explosion of a drum containing chemicals is said to have caused the fire—the result of a cigarette carelessly thrown into the hold of the ship. What is considered the greatest mine disaster in history plunged south Wales into mourning on the morning of October 14. Nearly one thousand men are employed in the Cardiff coal-pits, and while they were at work a terrific explosion occurred, partially wrecking the mine. Fire broke out almost immediately, but 489 of the miners were rescued. It is believed that there is no possible hope of saving the 434 men still entombed.
The Missions Campaign
By T. E. Bowen
At the close of the business week, Friday, October 10, 454,125 copies of the Ingathering REVIEW had been ordered. By unions the orders then stood: (1) Pacific, 61,365; (2) Lake, 60,873; (3) North Pacific, 60,560; (4) Columbia, 58,848. These are the four highest, and other smaller unions are showing splendid records also.
The secretary of the Colorado Conference writes: "You might be interested to know that our church at Pueblo is organizing in a strong way for this work. They ordered over a thousand papers. Their resident membership is a little over fifty, and they expect to have thirty-eight workers. They are drilling for the work as earnestly as if they were going into the canvassing field. . . . They have set their goal at $150. The elder writes that on October 5 he received $10 of that amount."
We look for this church to go away beyond its goal. Such earnestness and preparation will bring "success in Him" every time.
Every word from every quarter received is a word of "good courage," looking toward $100,000 for missions before the close of 1913.
