DENVER, COLO., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 1908. NUMBER 15. VOLUME XVIII. 1' Ow roonwks sow thy soul o. -xxx the evemg withhold not t1 4,e hatul. Ecci:iv Echoes from the 'field. Published every two weeks for the Colorado S. D. A. Conference and Tract Society, At 1112 Kalamath St., Denver, Colo. MRS. M. MACGUIRE, �- Editor. SUBSCRIPTION, 25 TS. PER YEAR. Entered at Denver Post Office as Second-class Mail Matter. Submission. I. u � Thee, oN Lord, Twill � ; Thy will I would have done, Dear Lord, my every sin remit; Save me when Thou dost come, IL I'm tempted to impatience, Lord; I must be kept by Thee. I flee for refuge to Thy Word. And know I'll be set free. III. I must not murmur or complain; Dear Lord, keep me today. There's not a trial, cross or pain; But hedged my Saviour's way. IV. Thy work, oh Lord, is dear to me; I'm longing for the field. But Lord. I'll leave it all with Thee, Who art my daily shield. —M. D. Warfle. GENERAL ARTICLES. Our Campmeeting at Pueblo. Quite a little has been said in the ECHOES concerning our coming camp- meeting which is to be held at Pueblo, August 20-30. I just wish to add a few words. I am sure that we cannot over estimate the importance of this meeting to all of God's people in this Confeence, and it does seem to us that we cannot afford to miss it, especially when we take into account the shortness of time and the nearness of the end. The ad- monition given in Heb. 10:25 applies with special emphasis to our annual gatherings. "Not forsaking the assem- bling of ourselves together, as the man- ner of some is ; but exhorting one an- other ; and so much the more as ye see the day approaching." Let us all plan for this solemn gathering and come with the good' spirit of counsel in'our hearts, and be prepared to earnestly exhort and edify one another. We should all be making progress in the god and right Nrar---tr-mart-F-triaA- the- Isitd bas—in store for 'us a blessing that will be just what we all need in these days of peril and danger. Soon, brethren, the grand and final gathering of all the saints of all ages will come. Will you be there? G. W. ANGLEBARGER. The Coming Campmeeting. - The time for our campmeeting is near at hand, and I have been wondering how many of our people would be on the camp grounds. I hope that a goodly number will 'avail themselves of the privileges and opportunities that will be afforded them at the coming meeting. I realize the fact that times have changed some since our last meeeting, and many of you will have to make a greater sacrifice this ?gar than you did last. But I believe it will pay us to make sacrifices when God's cause is at stake. At the close of our campmeeting, there is to be a canvassers' institute held. This institute should be the largest ever held in Colorado, and all who can enter this branch of the Lord's work, should do it at this time. The hook work is being pushed as it never has been before, and the results are much larger than they have been in the past, and I am sure that many more people are accepting the light of present truth from reading these books than in any ogler way. Brother ames Cochran, of the Kan- sas City Branch, will be present ; Broth. er Bellah, our General Agent, will also be there, and our leading brethren will take hold and help push this part of God's great work in the earth. I wish that every church in this Conference might select a good young person and assist themin .gOtting stiffed in the can- vassing work. I do not know why this would not be as god a work as we could do in any other way. There are many people among is who would take up the canvassing work if they had a little help in getting started. I hope that our church elders will take this to heart and see if they cannot en- courage their respective churches to start at least one canvasser in the field immediately after our campmeeting. Brethren, I believe the time is short, and we should -hasten the work of this great closing message. Do what you can, and God bless you all, is the prayer of your servant, � G. F. WATSON. Campmeeting Help. gismomrammwrib We are pleased to announce that El- der A. G. Daniells, Elder G. B. Thomp- son, Elder H. Shultz and Elder I. H. Evans, will spend some time at our com- ing campmeeting. We are in hopes to hold these men for several days, and I believe that it will pay you to make extra effort to attend this annual gath- ering of God's people. These men are from the General Conference. We ex- pect good help from the Central Union Conference also. � G. F. WATSON. ECHOES FROM THE ,FIELD. .FFELD RE-PORTS. Denver, Since our. last report six more have taken their stand for the truth. Next Sabbath several of these will be bap- tized. A number of others are on the verge of taking this step. We do praise God for His goodness to us here. We feel as the good spirit of God is telling us through the Testimonies, "Now is the most favorable time we will ever have to work our large cities." God is putting His hand to the work in a spec- ial manner. G. W. ANGLEBARGER. Pueblo. Our tent is comfortably filled every night with interested listeners, and we are very hopeful of the result. This is by far the strongest tent company that I have ever had the privilege of being out with. In fact, we have divided the Mesa into districts and are working every nook and corner of it, with tracts and leaflets advertising the tent meeting and the camp meeting. Each time we go over it, we carry a different tract or leaf- let, so that the people learn something of our Message whether they come to the tent or not. Then, too, we have so much better music than usual that it is a treat 'for me, as well as the audience, to listen to it thirty minutes each evening before the speaking commences. Sabbath, July II, Elder Alway conducted all the ser- vices of the day, while I was at La Veta. We celebrated the ordinances of the Lord's house with the faithful few in that place, who were much encouraged by the baptism and addition of two mem- bers at that time. M. MACKINTOSH. Words of Encouragement. I have had the privilege of visiting several of our churches, and four of our tent companies, during the last few weeks, and I am pleased to say that 1 have no discouraging reports to bring. But, on the other hand, encouragement is found in every place. Elder Mackintosh's company, located in Pueblo, was the first visited. He was just nicely started with a good, attentive audience, and good reports have come from his tent company that give us to understand the work is onward. I spent one day and night with Elder Richards and his company in Colorado Springs. While his attendance was not very large, yet we trust there were a few souls who were deeply interested in the precious truth which was being pre- sented. I visited Elder Kennedy's company, spending several days with them, and since leaving them they have had a glo- rious victory. A number of dear souls have taken their stand for the truths for these times. Among them are several young ladies, bright and intelligent, who express a desire to enter some part of the great work. I feel sure God has called them that they may make workers together with Him in the giving of this last message. Elder Carl Svenssen, who is laboring among the Scandinavian people of Den- ver, reports a good time among these people, and we expect in the near future that Denver will have a Scandinavian church organized. We feel grateful that we can report so encouragingly about these workers in the field. I also visited, in company with Elder Farnsworth, the Monte Vista church. Some goq.d meetings were held and God's people were encouraged to press on. I visited the German church at La Salle, and had a most precious season with them. I see no reason why the Germans in that section of the Confer- ence should not rise up in the strenth of our God and do a great work for their fellows there. The young people of the company at La Salle are earn- estly studying plans and ways by which they can be united in a more sytematic study of God's word than they have been in the past. Brother Emery, our Missionary Volunteer Secretary, has been doing what he could for them the last two Sabbaths. I also visited Greeley and had a good day with them and visiting as much as we could while there. This church be- lieves that a good house to house work- er should be in their city, and we be- lieve the resultit would be good if one can be placed there. While there are difficulties to meet, on the whole the work in this Confer- ence is onward, and may God speed the day when all His work will be brought to a successful end. G. F. WyrsoN. German Meetings. I am pleased to say, through the col- umns of our State paper, that this morn- ing I received a letter from Elder H. Shultz, our German laborer, stating that he would be with us at our campmeet- ing, and I want to say to all the Ger- mans in Colorado, you cannot afford to miss the campmeeting this year. Elder Shultz is an old and ttied worker. He knows what the power of God is, and God has blessed the man these many years in His work for His people. He is an old man, and possibly will never have the opportunity of meeting our German brethren in another campmeet- ing. We feel grateful that we can have him with us this year, and I hope, dear German people, that you will put forth extra efforts to attend our campmeeting. G. F. WATSON. Campion Academy. This school will open Tuesday, Sept. 8. We have secured Miss Edith Rigby, of Yuma, Colo., as assistant teacher. Miss Rigby graduated from the Scien- tific Course of Union College this last spring, and is fully qualified to take hold of any part of the school work, and will make excellent help. Letters-are coming in from those who expect to attend this school, so the prospects seem bright for a good attendance. This school has beeen established by the Conference at considerable expense, and all through our Conference there are those who need its privileges. Will not all of the church elders as well as others do their utmost to encourage our young people to attend this school? One church is already planning to assist some of its needy ones to attend. It will be money well invested, and as they come, we as teachers will do all we can with God's help to make the school a blessing to them. Let us all push this matter earnestly just now. The school announcement for the com- ing year is now in the hands of the printer, and will be ready for distribu- tion soon. I will be pleased to send this to everyone who wishes it. This will be sent upon request, and all ques- tions cheerfully answered. Another item of special interest. We have decided to connect instrumental and vocal music with the school this 3( r. A class in note reading and ele- mentary voice culture will be conducted free, and a good teacher for the piano and organ will be secured and tuition for this will be as low as possible. We also expect to have instruthents to rent for practice. E. E. FARNSWORTH. Report of Canvassing Work. AGENTS HOURS EX. ORD. VAL. DEL. VAL. NAME OF BOOR. Effie Hudspeth � 71 84 5 $65.50 7 $45.00 Great Contro G H Turner � � � 89 Ito 16 52.00 (I Fred Turner ... ... 92 119 15 36.25 Mary Miles � 33 17 2 10.00 32.75 11 W rn Darby � � � 24 29 3 16.95 Anna � Olsen... � .... 50 85 2 21.10 Heralds J J Jobe � 40 20 4 15.50 15 54.25 Oscar McNay � � � 9 13 I 5.00 Dan. and Rev. C S Prout. � .,. � . � Miscellaneous � , 13 100 . 24 207 17 25 19.85 38.05 10 17.35 12.60 Miscellaneous ' � TOTAL � � 521 708 90 $280.20 32 $161.95 ECHOES FROM THE FIELD. Notice. We are planning on 'a grand rally of the canvassing work at our campmeeting in Pueblo, and we want every soul in- terested in this branch of the Lord's work to be with us and lend all the aid and influence possible to advance this work. Besides a special canvassers' day, we expect to have daily canvassers' meetings, where we will learn of many experiences from those who have been in the field, and how we can give ourselves to this good work. And, further, we expect there will be held a regular can- vassers' institute following the camp- meeting that workers may be trained to go right from Pueblo into the already ripened harvest field to gather in the precious grains of wheat—human souls— 'into the garner of God. We beg every church and Sabbath-school officer, all conference workers and everyone else 'to encourage everyone possible to attend our canipmeeting and institute and join heart and soul in the work of the Lord. I will be with you until the close of campmeeting, at which time my term as State Aent expires, 'and I intend to go to that great and needy Southern field with my prospectus, as the Lord has lai � I b g -tort me. I expect o be at the front of the battle, on the "firing line," till the war is ended. I heartily thank all who have co-operated with me and helped in this work. The Lord will reward you. Pardon my mistakes, join hands with my successor in this work, and remember the great needy fields with your prayers, tithes, and offerings. J. J. JoBE. The Canvassing Work. I came to Delta county in 1885. That winter the President of our Conference wrote asking me to come to Beaver Creek, where he was holding a general meeting. At the close of the meeting he asked me to go to Wetmore and hold a series of meetings. I did not understand the way of work- ing in Colorado, and after preaching every night for two weeks, we spoke one night to a man and two boys. It was their first night out. I told Brother Le Master, who worked with me, if he want- ed to stay there any longer he could, but I was going out with "The Marvel of Nations" and canvass. I wrote the Presi- dent of the Conference there was no interest and I had quit holding meetings and was canvassing in a mining town. He wrote me that if I ever succeeded in the work in Colorado I would have to get to work and stick to it. I was a young man then, right in the prime of life, and a little too independent, and so I wrote him that I didn't find anything at Wetmore to stick to. I was sorry for writing as I did as soon as I mailed the letter, and that day I took forty-six orders for the book and delivered all but one, and sold that one. The first few years of my labor in Colorado I did quite a little canvassing and sold a few hun- dred Bible Readings and "Great Contro- versy." On my return from California a little over two years ago, I met a very earnest member of the Delta church and asked her how she got hold of the mes- sage, and she said "it was the Bible Readings you sold me in Leadville the summer of 1889." In looking over my old prospectus I found that I sold over eighty there that time, and I never expect to know how many accepted the truth through studying them. I can only say to our dear brethren and sisters, you are doing a noble work in putting our books in the homes of the people; it is just as noble as the min- istry. You certainly have my prayers • that God may be with you in the work. � GEORGE 0. STATES. Railroad Rites to Campmeeting. That all may have a clear understand- ing of the rates to camp meeting, I will insert below the arrangements we have made with the railroads, and if our peo- ple will give it careful study they will find it self-explanatory. "Rate of one and one-fifth fares on the certificate plan from all stations in Colorado on the Colorado & Southern, Colorado Midland, Cripple Creek Lines, D. & R. G., Chicago, Burlington & Quincy on the Lyons branch only, and from competitive points on the A. T. & S. F. From points east of Pueblo on the A. T. & S. F. and from stations on the Missouri Pacific, Union Pacific, Rock Island, and other Burlington lines, rate of one and one-third fares on the-certifi- cate plan. Certificates will be available on, Aug. 19, 20, 21 and 28. These certi- ficates will be signed on the camp ground by E. E. Farnsworth, and will ,be hon- ored for return at one-fifth and one-third fare, respectively, not later than three days after closing date of the meeting. These return tickets to be first-class lim- ited, good only on date of sale, and for continuous passage." Further : On August 25 and 26, -on account of the Knights Templar State Conclave, an open rate of one fare from stations on mountain lines, and of one and one-third from stations on prairie will be given with a final limit of Au- gust 29. In buying regular camp meeting tick- ets, be sure to ask for a certificate. We expect a good meeting and hope that every one who possibly can 'do so will plan to attend the whole meeting. E. E. FARNSWORTH. Come to Campmeeting. I am too busy now to write an article. But, my brethren and sisters, Conference is only once a year. It will be one whole year more before we shall have another. Let your own appreciation of your privi- lege and duty at this hour prompt you to make a sacrifice and come. � 4 H. M. J. RICHARDS. Vwo Faithful Laborers Fallen. With sadness of heart we pen these lines to let our people know that two of our faithful canvassers have fallen asleep during the past few days. Brother R. M. Dennis, a man who has worked faithfully in the city of Denver for several years, putting our books and papers in the homes of Denver's people, fell asleep last night. Thus one of our faithful can- vassers will be seen no more on the streets of Denver with his books filled with present truth, and his papers laden with the last message of mercy to a fallen world. I have been wondering ECHOES FROM THE FIELD. • who would take his place in the City of Denver and be as faithful as he. He had not been a strong man for years, and all the strength that he had was put into this good work of placing the truth in the hands of the people in this great city. John K. Lane, a man who has traveled a goodly part of the state of Colorado, going from house to house, meeting with difficulties and' hardships, fell asleep a few days ago. God greatly blessed his labors. He put books in many homes. and I trust that the day of reckoning will see many stars in his crown for the faithful work that he has done in the canvassing field. May God bless and keep the sorrowing wives of these two faithful canvassers. G. F. WATSON. NOTES AND ITEMS. A full line of Oxford Bibles at Pueblo during campmeeting. Sister G. F. Watson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Webber, in Carr. Brother C. T. Cavaness is auditing the Conference books this week. Dr. P. Wade, of Canon City, spent a few days in Denver last week. Elder Mackintosh was called home this week on account of the serious illness of his son. Brother W. D. Emery has gone to Fort Morgan to assist Elder Long in the tent effort. Brother Innis was in Denver last Monday. He spends this week in deliv- ering his books in Boulder county. Brother Bates writes, "I have just baptized four more adult people in Pine- wood. Our membership numbers i8." Laborer's report blanks have been sent to all engaged in Conference work. These should be filled out and returned by August 14. Brother Clifton Taylor and wife, from California, spent last Sunday in Denver. Brother Taylor goes to take charge of the Beechwood, Ind., academy.. A telegram announcing the sudden death of another faithful worker. Brother J. E. LeMaster, of Pueblo, reached us last Monday. An obituary will be given in our next issue. Brother C. C. Smith met with a seri- ous accident while on his way from Denver to Pueblo. He has been taking treatment in the Colorado Springs Sani- tarium and hopes to resume canvassing soon. Sanitarium Notes. Prof. G. W. Caviness of Mexico City also spent a few days at the sanitarium. Mrs. B. F. Yoeman visited her sister, Miss Glasgow, at the sanitarium for a few days. I rother and Sister Deiffenbacher are at 1.1esent at the sanitarium, both having undergone surgical operations. Elder W. H. Saxby and wife are also guests at the sanitarium. Mrs. Saxby is in the surgical ward and is getting along very nicely. Brother Eugene Baker of South Dakota has moved his family to Boulder. He is now occupying the position of head bookkeeper at the sanitarium. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. N. A. Merrill died recently of cholera infantum. Funeral services were conducted at the residence by Elder Wilcox, assisted by Brother W. D. Emery. These are busy days at the sanitarium. Yesterday sixty-four treatments were given in the treatment rooms, besides twelve in the electrical offices. Sixteen nurses were on full duty and seven on quarter duty. Our surgical ward is more than filled. E. N. How to Reach the Camp Grounds. The street car track is one block east of the depot and the cars that will go to the Fair Grounds will be marked Fair Grounds, and will go to the camp ground without transferring. GEORGE M. ALWAY. Obituaries. Mrs. Anna Griffis died in Denver, July 8, in the sixty-third year of her age. She was born in North Carolina and came to Colrado twenty years ago. She became a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist church in Denver fourteen years ago, and remained a faithful and earnest Christian until her death. She had been a great sufferer for several years, having been afflicted with rheu- matism and other troubles of a very dis- tressing nature. The day before her death she seemed unusually bright. Af- ter having talked for several hours about her faith and trust in God, she lay down upon her bed and was shortly after seized with a severe hemorrhage of the lungs and died in about ten minutes, without being able to speak. The funeral services were conducted by the wirter in the church, assisted by Dr. Hansen and Elder Saxby. We laid Sister Griffis to rest to await the voice of Jesus when He will call fori►h His sleeping children. She leaves a daughter and many friends. She will be greatly missed by the church. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.. Died, in Stella, Neb., at the advanced age of 85 years, Sister Mary Elliott, for- merly of Denver, Colo. Her life was full of sorrow, but she "endured as see- ing Him who is invisible." She leaves a large circle of relatives and friends. I have always felt a deep interest in the canvassing work, for I believe it is a part of the Lord's work. Raymond Slifer, infant son of Brother and Sister W. R. Slifer, died in Denver, July 2, 19o8, of a complication of diseases. Little Raymond was only two months and six days old. The dear little boy had twined himself about the hearts of father and mother and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed in the home, but we are glad that both father and mother are comforted with the blessed hope of meeting their loved one again in that day. The funeral services were con- ducted by the writer at the home. G. W. ANGLEBARGER. Hindrances. A boy returned from school one day with a report that his scholarship had fallen below the usual average. And this conversation took place: "Son," said his father, "you've fallen behind this month, haven't you?" "Yes, sir." "How did that happen?" "Don't know, sir.' The father knew if the son did not. He had observed a number of dime novels scattered about the house, but had not thought it worth while to say any- thing until a fitting opportunity should offer itself. A basket of apples stood upon the floor, and he said: "Empty out those apples, and take the basket and bring it to me half full of chips." Suspecting nothing the son obeyed. "And now," he continued, "put those apples hack into the basket." When half the apples were replaced, the hoy- said: "Father, they roll off. I can't put any more in." "Put them in, I tell you." "But, father, I can't put them in." "Put them in? No, of course you can't put them in. You said you didn't know why you fell behind at school, and I will tell you why. Your mind is like that basket. It will not hold more than so much. And here you've been the past month filling it up with chip dirt—dime novels." The hoy turned on his heel, whistled, and said: "Whew! I see the point." Not a dime novel has been seen in the house from that day to this.— Selected.