p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 14. (4/7/1904)

Earlier text: The First Session of the Central Union Conference

Twelve Baptized at Bayfield

BRETHREN WILLIAM KENNEDY and Malcolm Mackintosh report the baptism of twelve persons at Bayfield, Colo., following a series of discourses given by them; in addition to which one person joined the church on confession of faith, and four others publicly expressed a desire to become members in the near future.

Christian Education

By L. A. Hoopes; Frederick Griggs

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.

L. A. Hoopes, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.

Current Mention

— Severe earthquake shocks are reported from the province of Daghestan, in the Caucasus.

— There are contradictory reports in Germany concerning a return of Emperor William’s throat trouble.

— Fire Commissioner Hayes, of New York City, has declared that no cigarette smoker need apply for a position in the fire department there. “We want only men whose nerves can stand the strain,” he says.

— Indians who have come south from the Pacific coast north of Quinalt Indian reservation report that a recent earthquake in that region upheaved the beds of four rivers, throwing them out of their course, and forming lakes on adjacent lowlands.

— A backwoods guide in Maine reports that Bald Mountain, a well-known landmark near the New Brunswick border, in the Tibique Valley, has disappeared as a result of the recent New England earthquake, and that a lake now covers the spot where it formerly stood.

— The estimated damage from the recent floods in Indiana is figured at $8,000,000. The floods in Michigan destroyed property to the extent of several millions of dollars, but no exact estimate has been given. There was a loss of eight lives by drowning in the former State.

— An estimate on the remaining work to be done in the construction of the Panama Canal, given to a committee of Congress by Prof. William H. Burr, states that eight or nine years will be the length of time required to complete the canal, 100,000,000 cubic yards of earth remaining to be excavated, 7,000,000 yards being the amount excavated by the French company.

— A report from Berlin, Germany, says: “Excessively large orders of ammunition have been lodged by several governments with all German powder factories. The most important countries mentioned are China, Turkey, and Spain. So great is the demand that work is being carried on at high pressure, and even a powder mill closed for years has been ordered reopened.”

— Some published statistics of recent accidents in the coal-mining industry show that the total number of lives lost in the coal mines of the United States in 1902 was 1,051, as compared with 1,467 in 1901. The total number of men injured was 3,643 in 1901, and 3,438 in 1902. The largest number of lives lost per 1,000 employees in 1902 was in Tennessee, where 200 men were killed by the explosions in the Nelson and Fraterville mines. There has been of late years a steady increase in the price of coal, as shown by the following figures: the average price at the mine for a ton of anthracite coal of 2,000 pounds throughout the United States was $1.41 in 1898, $1.46 in 1899, $1.49 in 1900, $1.67 in 1901, and $1.96 in 1902. This shows an increase of over thirty-nine per cent, but within the last five years. A still larger percentage of increase is shown in the price of bituminous coal throughout the country. A short ton of bituminous coal brought an average price at the mine of 80 cents in 1898, 87 cents in 1899, $1.04 in 1900, $1.05 in 1901, and $1.12 in 1902. This represents an increase of 40 per cent in five years.

— The final step in the suppression of teaching by the Roman Catholic orders in France, was taken by the Chamber of Deputies, March 28. The first law against these religious orders, enacted in 1901, suppressed the unauthorized teaching orders, which had for a long time carried on their vocation despite the lack of legal sanction. The new law does not make any distinction between authorized and unauthorized congregations, but sweeps away the whole fabric of teaching by religious orders, thus in effect substituting the system of state schools for those heretofore conducted by the orders. The bill has yet to pass the French senate before becoming a law, but no serious opposition by that body is anticipated.

Summary of the Canvassing Work

Reported for February

	AGENTS	ORDERS	VALUE
*Atlantic Union Conference*
Maine	2	47	$ 118 00
New York	3	40	38 23
Vermont	3	55	152 65
Eastern Pennsylvania	5	116	260 07
Western Pennsylvania	6	131	367 50
Southern New England	3	103	308 70
Central New England	1	16	62 50
West Virginia	5	244	339 70
*Southern Union*
Georgia	3		181 00
Tennessee River	5		386 09
Alabama	3		155 75
Florida	4		302 15
Cumberland	2		244 08
Carolinas	3		150 87
Louisiana	2		183 75
Mississippi	2		39 00
*Lake Union*
Indiana	3	60	163 75
¹Northern Illinois	2	134	179 75
Southern Illinois	9	221	535 05
Northern Michigan	1	20	33 75
Wisconsin	4	34	139 27
*Central Union*
Iowa	8	144	342 80
Colorado	7	78	225 05
Missouri	3	92	144 75
*Northern Union*
Minnesota	10	62	142 92
*Southwestern Union*
Texas	8	53	159 55
*Canadian Union*
Ontario	5	96	138 75
*European General*
Finland	6	188	161 60
*Australasian Union*
Australia	60	997	4,623 92
Tasmania	4	28	85 36
New Zealand	11	263	1,084 68
*South America*
Brazil	4	215	102 64
*Summary*
A. U. C.	28	752	1,647 35
S. U. C.	24		1,642 69
L. U. C.	19	469	1,051 57
C. U. C.	18	314	712 60
N. U. C.	10	62	142 92
S. W. U. C.	8	53	159 55
E. G. C.	6	188	161 60
Canadian U. C.	5	96	138 75
Australasian U. C.	75	1,288	5,793 96
South America	4	215	102 64
Totals	197	3,447	$11,553 63

Death of Frank McGrew

By Watson Ziegler

McGREW.— Died at Bird City, Kan., March 3, 1904, my brother, Frank McGrew, aged 37 years. A prairie fire was raging near his home, and to save a widow and her family, Frank attempted to plow a fire guard. The wind changed suddenly, and it was impossible to escape. After twelve hours of intense suffering, he died, but with a bright hope of eternal life. He accepted present truth in 1886, and his life was a testimony for the Master. He leaves a wife, three brothers, and three sisters. WATSON ZIEGLER.

Absent Members, Attention!

THE absent members of the Dubuque (Iowa) Seventh-day Adventist church are requested to report before the next quarterly meeting, at which time the names of those whose whereabouts are unknown will be dropped from the church records. Address Ora L. Hadley, Clerk, 1895 Audubon Ave., Dubuque, Iowa.

Frankfort (Mich.) Church Members

NOTICE is hereby given that all absent members of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Frankfort, Mich., who have not reported for one year will be dropped from the church records if not heard from by the first of May, 1904. Also hereafter any member not reporting for one year will be dropped from the records. Please address Caroline Marble, Church Clerk, Frankfort, Mich.

CHURCH COUNCIL.

Annual Meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By E. L. Eggleston

THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1904 will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek College on North Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Monday, April 25, 1904, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

By order of the Board of Trustees.

E. L. EGGLESTON,

Secretary.

Eastern Pennsylvania Conference

The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will hold its annual meeting at Williamsport, Pa., in the Seventh-day Adventist chapel, 495 Hepburn St., April 14-20.

The usual reduction of one third from regular rates in railroad fare, has been granted, and delegates can secure card orders by addressing V. H. Cook. Those intending to come, should send in their requests for card orders at an early date, naming the railroads over which they will travel. Tickets will be good, going, April 13-15, and returning to April 22, inclusive. Address V. H. Cook, Secretary, Williamsport, Pa.

Vermont Canvassers’ Institute

By J. W. Watt

A CANVASSERS’ institute will be held at North Wolcott, Vt., April 25 to May 5. F. E. Painter and others will be present at this time to assist in the work. The importance of circulating our literature is set forth in the many testimonies given this people through the spirit of prophecy. In Vol. VII, pages 150, 151, we read as follows: “Our publications have a most sacred work to do in making clear, simple, and plain the spiritual basis of our faith. . . . The great object of our publications is to exalt God, to call men’s attention to the living truths of his Word. God calls upon us to lift up, not our own standard, not the standard of this world, but his standard of truth.”

Those who engage in such an important work as this should have a preparation for the same; this is why institutes of this kind are held from time to time in the various conferences. We hope to see a number of our brethren and sisters who are ready to devote their time to this work in attendance at this institute. We should be glad if those who are coming would write at once to A. W. Boardman, Wolcott, Vt., that arrangements may be made for both room and board. May the Lord place the burden for this work upon those whom he can use successfully.

J. W. WATT.

Business Notices

WANTED.— An Adventist woman of good health, to do housework. A good home and wages to right person. References required. Address Mrs. A. E. Pearce, Bay City, Mich.

Christian Home Wanted for Bright Lad

WANTED.—A good Christian home for a bright lad, 10 years old. Is accustomed to farm work. Any information desired may be obtained from Mrs. John Sullins, La Fayette, Ind.

Housework Position Wanted

WANTED.— By a girl, a place to do housework. Church-school privileges desired. Please write at once, stating particulars. Address Mary White, 81 Manchester St., Battle Creek, Mich.

Village Home for Sale in Fort Payne

For SALE.—Village home, 1½ acres, in Fort Payne, Ala. Price, $750; cost, $1,400. Good buildings; 10 varieties of grapes; 17 of peaches; plums, quinces, etc., strawberries; good water. Good location for mission work. Address L. F. Search, Gadsden, Ala.

Wanted: S. D. A. Farmhand

WANTED.— To correspond with good S. D. A. man (middle aged) or boy who wants home,— one willing to help and be one of family. Will pay for work in haying and harvesting. Plenty of work in neighborhood by day. Address P. J. Smith, Eagle, Mich., R. No. 30.

Obituaries

By Allen Moon

SAFFORD.—Died in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 10, 1904, Dwight Safford, in his eighty-fifth year. Brother Safford was born in Canterbury, Conn. He became a Christian in early life, uniting with the Methodist Church. He and his wife were among the first to accept the Adventist faith in Chicago.

ALLEN MOON.

Griffin Obituary

By L. F. TRUBEY

GRIFFIN.—Died at Downs, Kan., Feb. 19, 1904, J. R. Griffin. He had suffered for two years as the result of a paralytic stroke, but through it all showed great reverence for the Lord's Sabbath. A loving companion, children, and grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort and good cheer were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14, first clause. L. F. TRUBEY.

Copentine Obituary

COPENTINE.— Died at Eagle Bend, Minn., Feb. 6, 1904, Sister Rachel E. Copentine, aged 79 years and 9 months. In 1869 she and her husband accepted the truth as a result of Bible readings held by Brethren H. Ells and A. H. Vankirk. She was a devoted Christian to the end, and fell asleep with a full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. She was the mother of seven sons, four of whom survive her. *

L. D. SANTER

By L. D. SANTER

HOWELL.—Died in Bloomington, Ill., March 17, 1904, of heart failure and dropsy, Brother Edgar H. Howell, aged 68 years. When on a bed of suffering, he turned to the Great Physician, and gave himself fully to the Lord. His sufferings, which were severe, were borne with patience, and he died in the triumph of faith. He leaves a companion and five children. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14.

L. D. SANTER

Kinder Obituary

By H. L. Wilcox

KINDER.—Died near Hastings, O. T., March 21, 1904, Sister Kinder, aged 56 years, 1 month, and 1 day. She was a faithful Christian, having united with the Presbyterian Church at the age of eighteen. She accepted the light of present truth twenty years ago, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a consistent member until death. She leaves a husband, five children, and one brother to mourn their loss. She died in the full assurance of faith. H. L. WILCOX.

L. F. TRUBEY

By L. F. Trubey

EMERSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Esbon, Kan., Feb. 13, 1904, Brother Emerson, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 7 days. Over thirty years ago he heard and accepted the last message of mercy. His consecrated life and earnest devotion to the cause of his Master won the respect and love of all who knew him. He was the father of eleven children, eight of whom still live, and with the mother mourn their loss. The text, “An enemy hath done this,” furnished the basis of the words of comfort spoken by the writer.

L. F. TRUBEY

C. W. OLDS

By C. W. Olds

SMITH.—Died in Whitewater, Wis., March 16, 1904, Luther Smith, in his eighty-fifth year. He was converted in 1863, under the labors of Elder L. Sanborn, uniting with the church at Johnstown Center, Wis., which later was merged into the church at Milton Junction. Since accepting the message, Brother Smith was ever a witness for the truth. Funeral services were held at his home in Whitewater, the discourse being based on Ps. 17; 15. He was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, to await the glad awakening morning.

C. W. OLDS

Baer Obituary

By John D. Baer

BAER.—Died at Scott, Ohio, March 18, 1904, of consumption and heart trouble, my beloved companion, Lydia J. Baer, in her sixty-seventh year. In her seventeenth year she united with the Freewill Baptist Church. She lived a consistent Christian until death. About thirty years ago she heard Brethren R. A. Underwood and Guilford lecture, and from that time was an observer of the Sabbath of the Lord. In the year 1894 she, with her companion, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, under Brother D. E. Lindsey’s labors. The funeral was conducted by Elder Caleb Hunsaker (German Baptist). JOHN D. BAER.

Covey Obituary

By W. H. Lashier

COVEY.—Died at her home near Friend, Ore., March 13, 1904, aged 26 years, Sister Annie Elizabeth Covey, wife of Dr. M. L. Covey. Sister Covey was baptized about one year ago by Elder R. D. Benham, and united with the church. About two months ago she was severely burned by her clothes taking fire while working near the stove in her home. She suffered terribly, but bore her suffering with wonderful patience. She leaves a husband, mother, brother, and other friends to mourn her departure. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother D. S. Wheeler, based on 2 Sam. 14:14. W. H. LASHIER.

Shaw Obituary

By W. A. Shaw

SHAW.— Died in Falmouth, Jamaica, Jan. 24, 1904, of malarial fever, Agnes Elizabeth Shaw, aged 26 years, 2 months, and 28 days. In 1901 she accepted present truth, and Oct. 5, 1902, she became my wife. She was ever a faithful woman, one who feared the Lord. She was taken sick three days after I returned from the conference held recently in Kingston, Jamaica, and after eleven days' illness died. She rests in the bright hope of an awakening from the grave with all the righteous dead at the voice of the blessed Saviour when he comes to call forth his people from their dusty beds to give them eternal life. Bless the Lord for this glorious hope! W. A. SHAW.

Craig Obituary

CRAIG.—Died at his home in Hamlin, N. Y., March 19, 1904, Stephen B. Craig, aged 85 years. Brother Craig was highly esteemed in his community for his piety, unselfish devotion to those in need, and for his hospitality. His record in the church is one of faithfulness, liberally contributing to its support, and active in all its interests. Adopting the belief of the prophetic fulfilment in 1843-’44, he walked in all the light which shone upon his path from time to time, readily accepting the preaching of the messages, the law, and the Sabbath, proving his devotion by a “well-ordered life,” and a trust which only a pure faith can bring. For many years, almost since its organization in 1862, Brother Craig has served the Parma (N. Y.) church in the capacity of elder or deacon. His last illness was of short duration. A severe attack of la grippe in his enfeebled condition proved fatal. His wife, one son, and one adopted son survive him. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Bishop (Baptist). *

Recognition

RECOGNITION of the Roman Catholic Church as Christian from a foreign missionary standpoint is a new thing in Protestant circles. But it appears that the New England Southern Methodist Conference reached this point in a recent session at New Bedford, Mass., according to a report made in the New York Sun. The report of the general missionary cause committee, which was made to the conference, March 26, was unanimously referred back to the committee for revision, after a sharp attack upon it by Rev. W. F. Butler, because of its classification of Catholicism with paganism. The report said:—

The marvelous success of our missions in most all lands has led to the erroneous conclusion that the work of world evangelization was nigh accomplished, whereas it is actually only beginning.

While the paganism of Asia numbers about half the population of the globe, while the heart of Africa has hardly been stirred to a consciousness of the blessings that abound in Christ for her degraded multitudes, while our possessions in the Orient and the vast expanse of South America are under the thrall of a type of Christianity almost as bad as paganism, surely we must conclude that those places that summer in the light of the gospel are only oases in the desert, green or beautiful, but all around a gloomy waste expanding to the skies.

Are Protestants prepared to eliminate papal lands from their field of missionary operations?

Missionary Societies Decline Blood Money

The following paragraph telling how $35,000 has gone begging among Christian missionary societies in Great Britain, is from the Wesleyan Word and Workers.—

The British government, having received from the Chinese government £7,000 by way of “compensation” for the murder of two missionaries of the China Inland Mission, placed the sum at the disposal of that mission. The China Inland Mission, however, declined to accept “blood-money;” the vengeance it exacts from the Chinese for the lives of its many martyrs is to lavish upon them more lives of loving and heroic labor. On this refusal the British authorities have sought some way by which the £7,000 could be applied to the benefit of the Chinese, and have naturally thought that it might be spent to most advantage in connection with the beneficent activities of some missionary society. The chairman of our Wuchang District was therefore approached by the British consul with the suggestion that we should accept this sum, and use it for the extension of our medical, educational, or social work in that district. But the December committee adopted, by a large majority, a resolution courteously declining to receive the money.

The Missionary Acre Fund

By A. G. Daniells

By mutual arrangement between the officers of the General Conference Committee and the Medical Missionary and Training School Association, the Second Sabbath Reading for April will be devoted to the Missionary Acre Fund. The reading will be given Sabbath, April 16.

As explained by the reading, the gifts from the Missionary Acre Fund are to be used in paying the debts on the Battle Creek College. These obligations on the College were created many years ago. The College Board, in counsel with the officers of the General Conference Committee, borrowed money from our brethren and sisters, and from the Review and Herald printing office at Battle Creek, and gave their notes for the same.

When the school was removed to Berrien Springs two years ago, the College property in Battle Creek was turned over to a board of trustees who were to be responsible for the payment of all the debts of the College, and were to hold the property in trust for the denomination. Our brethren who held notes against the Battle Creek College Board permitted these obligations to be transferred to the new trustees.

These obligations are sacred, and must be met as the notes fall due and the note holders require their money. These debts, like all others on our institutions, are unpleasant factors to deal with, but like all the others they must be honorably met. Our brethren and sisters loaned their money to the Battle Creek College years ago in good faith, and we must, of course, be true to our promises. This has been our record as a denomination with all our creditors. No matter what happens to our enterprises or to property, we do not permit people who have trusted us with their means to lose what they have placed in our hands.

It is understood that every dollar raised on the Missionary Acre Fund will be applied on the payment of the College debts. It is also arranged that the property will be secured to the denomination for the advancement of its medical missionary work. We must look to our great Leader for the wisdom and help we need at this time. He knows the way, and is willing to reveal it to us, and to help us to walk therein.

A. G. DANIELLS.

Not Weary in Well-Doing

By J. S. Washburn

OUR loyal people are not “weary in well-doing,” they are—

Not Tired of Giving

Within the last few years they have paid the $66,000 debt on the Christiania publishing house; nearly $55,000 on the Relief of the Schools Fund; paid for the English Sanitarium, and given largely in response to other calls, and yet from January 1 to March 24 $33,190.24 annual offering was received, as against $22,000 for the whole of the year 1903. This very large increase in the annual offering shows clearly that the confidence of our people has been greatly strengthened by this move to Washington, and that now there will be more money than ever before for missions and other enterprises.

Those who love the great message of truth love to be asked to support it, and they are greatly blessed in the actual giving. From a letter written shortly after the week of prayer I quote the following:—

“Our dear people still love the message, and they love to hear the facts.”

“Sabbath we made of first importance the subject of missions and the offering. . . . That was the best meeting I have attended for years; and the subject of the meeting was— Money, Money, Money! missions, missions, missions. O, the people love to hear of all the good things that mean the closing up of the grand, old gospel work! and they are not tired of being asked for money for such purposes.”

This is the spirit of him who was rich, and for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich. Thank God, that spirit is with this people and this movement.

We are very glad to say that the response to the appeal for the one hundred thousand dollar fund, even on such short notice, is most encouraging. Not a day passes without a number of donations to this fund. But we are still waiting for a donation of $1,000 to start the published list in the REVIEW.

J. S. WASHBURN.

Report from Japan

WE give this week a very interesting report from Japan by one of our native workers in that country.

Union Conference Reports

THE union conference reports given in this issue are somewhat lengthy, but relate to important matters of general interest, and all should read them, and endeavor to catch the spirit of these meetings.

Radium and Medical Cures

THE marvelous properties of radium led to experiments on the part of physicians and scientists based on the hope that the rays from this mysterious metal might afford relief for such grave afflictions as cancer and blindness. But after a thorough trial of its potency as a curative agency for these ills it is announced that the hopes which had been entertained are without foundation. From Germany, where experiments on the blind have been conducted, the report is made that radium rays have no effect toward the restoration of lost vision; and in London hospitals the use of radium in cancer treatment has been abandoned under the conviction that it is a waste of effort. In spite of all that the world of modern science can do, cancer still remains the dark continent of medical knowledge.

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