DENVER, COLO., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1905. 
VOLUME XV. 
NUMBER 18. 
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The Review and Herald, our church 
paper, has filled a place in this denomin-
ation for years that no other organ could 
fill, and yet we find many Seventh-day 
Adventists who have not had this paper 
in their families for three months, six 
months, yes, and even a year. This 
messenger of truth has had a place in 
my family for twenty-five years. It has 
ever brought hope and cheer, and has 
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faintly express my regard for the same. 
How you, dear Brother, dear Sister, can 
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..Lest Ye Die." 
Ancient Israel was given many tests of 
obedience regarding the holy things of 
the Lord, and the command regarding 
their sacredness was accompanied by the 
adruenition, "lest ye die." 
As we lay aside our Sabbath-school 
quarterly for the last quarter, and take 
up the study of the instructive book of 
Esther, let not the lessons we have 
learned grow dim in our minds, "lest we 
die." 
Returning unto the Lord his tenth 
brings one in close touch with him, in 
obedience, in co-operation for the saving 
of souls in the kingdom. The plan of 
paying tithes is not the product of human 
mind; but an heavenly one, and as we 
examine it closely, as we are privileged 
to do, we are impressed with its absolute 
equity. It lays the burden of the sup-
port of the gospel upon all mankind 
alike, and according to the ability of each 
to pay, with the blessing of the holy One 
following full and absolute obedience. 
Humanity has devised other means for 
gathering a fund for gospel work, but 
every plan has carried them away from 
Christ instead of bringing that nearness 
which all should covet. Verily, "the 
works of the Lord are very great." 
Another phase of co-operation with 
Christ in tithe paying is in earthly and 
heavenly book-keeping. A tenth is a 
tenth whether it is paid or not, and in the 
books of heaven it is charged against us. 
In view of the fact that "the hour of his 
judgment is come" how important that 
the books of heaven and earth should 
agree! Do the records kept by the holy 
watchers show that we have balanced the 
account week by week, or will the fatal 
words, "ye are cursed with a curse, for 
ye have robbed me," be written to force 
the balance? When a merchant puts 
aside a worthless account le,44tfitys 
dicates thereon the character, OIL 
Ancient Israel was required to cause 
the increase of the flocks to pass under 
the rod, every tenth animal being holy 
unto the Lord. Suppose after one had 
so separated the Lord's portion, he had 
been discovered breaking into their en-
closure to seize a sufficient purribet* 
them, to pay the herder and also the 
family expenses? The sacrcd recto 
contains ho case of such forcible see' 
of the Lord's property. Did 
mit, the writer would love to add persoe. 
al experiences of how the Lord has 
made his promise to a faithful tithe payer 
good, even "above all we could ask or 
think," but we refrain, closing with a 
word of praise unto him that bath, loved 
us and poured us out blessings until the 
heart is full. May we all, in this time of 
great need for funds to send the message. 
quickly, be honest with the Lord, "lest 
we die." �
C. A. Frederick. 
Young People's Day. 
I am glad that among the days espe-
cially appointed for the consideration of 
special lines of work, there has been a 
day set apart for our young people. 
This day, the fourth of November, is not 
for the gathering of means for the pur-
pose of setting someone else at work, 
but a day wherein the God of heaven 
will be sought, that his guiding hand and 
his spirit of wisdom may rest upon our 
young people, that they may know bet- 
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ECHOES FROM THE FIELD.. 
ter bow to carry fotward the great work 
,of their God in the earth. I am sure, 
dear young men and young women, that 
this fall and winter's work will tell much 
in the giving of this message to our 
'neighbors and friends. Let not one of 
•us say- that there is plenty of time for us 
to do-what God would have us do. Do 
not say,. I am young and I must have a 
part in the, world's good time before 'I do 
the work of the Lord," but let•us. do the 
Lord's work _first and We -will have the 
best time, not only in this world, but that 
good time will last through all eternity. 
This fourth day of November should be 
the best day ever known to the people of 
this conference. Why not, dear young 
people, get better acquainted with the 
ministry, and why not, dear fellow-work-
ers, get better acquainted with the young 
among us? You love them, and have 
their best good at' heart—then why not 
tell them so, and why not, yoke up to-
gether,'young people and the ministry, 
to do a work greater than has ever been 
done in this land of ours. Study and lay 
plans together, and together carry out 
plans that- will bring God's blessing 
among us as we have never experienced 
it in the past. May God guide, is the 
prayer of your servant, 
G. F. Watson. 
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FIELD REPORTS. 
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Lafayette. 
Five precious souls were baptized into 
the third angel's message at Lafayette 
recently, being the first fruits from this 
place. It was a blessed experience for 
the little company and the Holy Spirit 
comforted our hearts together. Let us 
pray that the grace of the Lord may con-
tinue with them till the day of Jesus 
Christ. �
Watson Ziegler. 
Niwot. 
In the report that appeared in ECHOES 
a short time ago our Sabbatkschool 
membership was given as eleven, but 
that was only our Home Department 
membership. Our membership has 
never fallen below sixteen, and at pres-
ent numbers twenty-two, not including 
the. Home Department members. We 
are glad to report that two of our Home 
Department members are now, regular in 
attendance, and, one was received into 
the church by baptism a s,hort time ago. 
I am glad to be able to say with perfect 
confidence in my brethren and sisters, 
"We are with you in faithfulness of pur- 
pose." �Mrs. M. C. ShiptiOn. 
Rocky Ford. 
We had an excellent quarterly meet-
ing. The La Junta people came up and 
joined with us for the occasion. We al-
ways look forward to the quarterly meet-
ing with pleasant anticipations as we are 
so scattered that it is hard for many of 
our people to get to meeting very often; 
but they all make an effort to be with us 
on this occasion and it makes a kind of 
family reunion. 
Then to add interest to the occasion. I 
had the privilege of burying two precious 
young people in baptism, one for 
Rocky Ford church and one for La Junta. 
So you see that the Master's cause is 
gaining ground in this part of the con-
ference; to the Lord be also the praise. 
Geo. M. Alway.. 
 
• Hotchkiss, 
It has been two years since I came to 
this place, and being isolated from 
church privileges Fbecame very hungry 
to hear God's truth from the pulpit again, 
and to meet with those of the same faith. 
In July Brother and Sister Woodward of 
Aspen came here and during their stay 
invited me to accompany them to Paonia 
to Sabbath-school. I told Brother Freder-
ick of the condition, and of the scattered 
Sabbath-keepers in this part of the coun-
try. It was thought that Hotchkiss 
would be the most central place to meet. 
The following Sabbath we met and or-
ganized a Sabbath-school of eighteen 
members. Brother Frederick meets 
with us every two weeks and speaks to 
us. We have adopted the "Birthday" 
box, and have taken in one dollar 
through its use. I believe if we can 
have workers long enough a church can 
be raised up at Hotchkiss. 
Mrs. Nellie A. Barnes. 
Salida. 
We have been requested to give you a 
brief account of the church school held 
here last winter. School begun Oct. 12, 
with Miss Jessie Glasgow as teacher, and 
lasted seven months. During that time 
there were one hundred sixty-eight dol-
lars twenty cents paid. in. It cost us for 
teacher, desks, and other expenses, one 
hundred sixty-four dollars twenty-five 
cents, leaving a balance in •the treasury 
of three dollars ninety-five cents--, We 
had a ,splendid school-and we do not 
know of one dissatiSfied person. There 
was an enrollment of twenty-live, with 
good average attendance. We had no 
trouble about collecting the money. At 
the end of every month- everybody paid 
up promptly and were -glad they could 
do so, for We could see. the Lord's hand 
in it and knew he was helping us to raise 
the money. To his name belall the 
praise., �
Mrs. S. C. Reed, 
Sec. Schbol Board. 
Costilla. 
I have thought f
or some time that an 
account of some of my experiences at 
Costflla might be of interest 'to our-peor 
ple in Colorado and New Mexico. So I 
will relate them. 
After taking charge of the public 
school in Costilla Arriba I did not begin 
personal work among the people till about 
the first of the year. During the first 
quarter of this year I distributed between 
3,000 and 4,000 pages of Spanish tracts and 
periodicals. These dealt with thesecond 
coming of Christ and the Sabbath mainly, 
Besides visits and calls I gave twenty-two 
bible studies to various individuals, ob-
tained seven subscriptions toEl Mensaje-
ro and gave one discourse‘in Spanish ,in 
the school room. There wereabout sev'en-
ty-five persons present, all Mexicans, who 
gave the best of attention throughout, I 
was told that many of these came out of 
curiosity because they thought I could 
not do what I claimed to be ,able to do. 
I was also assured that everything was 
clearly understood, and that the subject 
(the New Earth) was full of interest. 
I do not think I ever saw as complete 
and quiet a discussion of any subject as 
was the Sabbath question during. the 
winter among the people as they mingled 
with each other. The discussion went 
on in the farnilS', in the stores, and groups 
here and there as they happened to 
meet together. Not having been stuffed 
with the various inventions of man be-
fore, they could readily see the truth of 
the whole matter. They saw that the 
Bible is plain in stating that the seventh-
day is the Sabbath but here exists a 
change. Many being Catholics referred 
to their own publications when the source 
of the change was brought to their atten-
tion, but they quickly went, to their 
Bibles and discovered that there was not 
a single word giving the church author-
ity to-make the change. A minister of 
the Presbyterian church. writes me in the 
ECHOES FROM THE FIELD. 
following extract: "I am almost per-
suaded of the truth and light of the word 
of God and it seems to me that it is a 
great mistake when they make a change 
in the commandments without any right 
proof in the Bible." Two brothers of 
this man are equally convinced as is the 
old father who is a Catholic, but he says 
he fears the priest. One of these broth-
ers writes me thus, "1 rather you be here 
and have myself the opportunity to learn 
from you. I can not less than say that 
you were a good friend and teacher to 
me while, among us. I am uneasy ever 
since you went, to see that I lost so good 
a chance to learn." This man is teach-
ing the Sabbath truth to his faMily. My 
soul longs to give these people the last 
message. Will not the dear brethren all 
over this conference pray for these men 
and their families that they may accept 
the truth; that others may hear it through 
them and still others be saved to the 
truth. �
C. M. French. 
Montrose. 
According to the' recommendation of 
the Conference Committee we came to 
this place after our good state camp 
meeting, pitched our tents and began 
meeting with a fairly good attendance 
and splendid interest shown by those 
who do attend. 
We knew we had a hard field before 
us, but we pryed the more and worked 
the harder, putting our trust in God. Sa-
tan has tried in many ways to hinder the 
work even to jeopardizing our lives; but 
the dear Lord has thwarted his every ef-
fort. As a result of God's blessing rest-
ing upon our united efforts, eleven dear 
souls have broken away from Satan's 
power and taken their stand for the 
truth. To God be all the praise. 
We all enjoyed Elder Watson's recent 
visit. Though he could stay but two 
days with us, we realize it was profitable 
to the work and workers. 
We have had good, definite results 
from daily, judicious advertising. 
There are several more in the valley of 
decision; for these, for the work and for 
the workers here we earnestly request an 
interest in the prayers of the whole 
"ECHOES" family. L. A. Spring, 
Wm. Kennedy, 
Carrie Dowden, 
Mrs. L. A. Spring. 
Important for Everyone. 
Every Seventh-day Adventist should 
be a teacher. The Lord says, "Go ye, 
and teach all nations." Many of us are 
not well qualified to teach now, but we 
may be if we are willing to study and 
learn. With th6 approval of the Confer-
ence Committee, we are preparing' a 
course of lessons for the education of 
teachers. They are not for Sabbath-
school teachers alone, but for everyone, 
both old and young, who want to know 
how to qualify themselves to teach the 
truth more efficiently. We shall send 
out letters to all the churches. Please 
do not throw them aside carelessly. Con-
sider the matter prayerfully and present 
it to your school. Encourage the young 
to take it up. Let the isolated ones write 
to the office for particulars. "Study to 
show thyself approved unto God, a 
skilled workman." 
Meade MacGuire. 
Beginning to Move. 
For some time the soldiers of the cross 
have been studying the plan of battle as 
outlined at the last General Conference, 
have been getting their equipment in or-
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with a constantly increasing pace, we be-
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The Society's Meetings. 
-In order that the Young People's meet-
ings may accomplish the most good, it is 
necessary that a definite plan be fol-
lowed. We shall offer a few suggestions, 
and the earnest, wide-awake leader will' 
know how to adapt his exercises to the 
needs of his company in order to obtain 
the very best results. 
DEVOTION. 
The blessing brought to the youth by 
an earnest, spiritual prayer service can-
not be overestimated. The moral and 
spiritual courage and strengh imparted 
to them in such a service will, like the 
sweet perfume of a fragrant flower, linger 
with them for days, its gentle influence 
restraining them in times of temptation, 
and encouraging them to faithfulness in 
God's service. N work "well begun is 
half done," and a meeting begun by an 
earnest, sincere prayer service engaged 
in by all, or a majority of the youth is 
almost certain to be a success. The bless-
ing of God will be present and the mem-
bers will be fitted for.service. 
STUDY. 
The word of God is absolutely essen- 
tial to Christian growth. As the physical 
development of the youth depends large-
ly upon an abundant supply of nourigh- 
ing food and pure water, so the spiritual 
well-being of youth depends upon a con-
stant supply of the bread and water of 
life. "The words that I speak unto you, 
they are spirit and they are life." Suit= 
able studies from the Bible-are published 
in the Instructor. There may be cases 
where special Bible studies may be got-
ten up by able leaders with profit. The 
Bible lessons should be carefully pre-
pared by all, and especially by the 
teacher. Blackboard and object-lesson 
illustrations should be used, and the 
practical lesson should be made clear 
and impressive. More' attention should 
be given to memorizing scripture. 
One line of study which we believe 
will prove of the greatest benefit, and 
which we hope to have taken up by our 
youth in this conference the cornh,g year, 
is the study of Early Writings, Great 
Controversy, and other Testimonies that 
are of special interest and importance to 
the youth. Early Writings was written 
by a young girl under the inspiration of 
the Spirit of God, and is wonderfully 
adapted to the needs of our youth, and 
their mental capabilities. Many times 
we have seen the powerful workings of 
God's Spirit where this book was studied 
in the youth's meetings. 
EXPERIENCES AND PLANS. 
If the study has been properly con- 
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"Several are convinced, and one has de- �
privileges they have for enlisting_in the 
cided to obey. We hope to see several service of God. To accomplish these 
accept the truth as a result of these ends is the purpose of Young People's 
meetings." �
Day, to be observed by all the churches 
of the Central Union Conference, Sab-
bath, November 4, 1905. 
There will be special readings for the 
forenoon service on "The Message of 
Elijah," and "Our Young People's Call 
to Service." There will be sent out 
from the state offices suggestive pro-
grams to be carried out in the afternoon. 
In these exercises, especially in the af-
ternoon, the young people should take 
an active part. The church elder, Sab- • 
bath-school superintendent, and officers 
of the young people's society (or in case 
there is no young people's organization, 
someone from among the young people), 
should be a committee to make arrange-
ments for this day's exercises. Let no 
one be negligent to begin at once and 
make this rally in behalf of our children 
and youth a grand success. 
M. E. Ker,p, 
Secy. Y. P. Work, C. U. C. 
Elder J. B. Wilson writes that the 
work in Pueblo is onward; that he has 
several interested readers and hopes 
soon to see some of them obey the truth. 
The. October and November numbers 
of Life and Health are special issues for 
campaign use. The October number is 
an excellent one, and a large edition has 
been printed. Order now. 
Brother Wm. F. Hills writes that he is 
.pleasantly located with his family at 
Plateau City, that the people are friendly 
and pleasant, and that he hopes to be 
able to do a good work at that place. 
Brother Meade MacGuire left Denver 
last Tuesday to visit some of the churches 
in the interests of the Young People's 
Work, and the Sabbath-school work. 
He will spend a few days in Greeley, 
then go to Fort Collins. Conventions 
will be held at each place. 
ECHOES FROM THE FIELD. 
ducted, the Spirit of God is present and 
has been recognized, and the youth are 
ready for an earnest testimony and expe-
rience meeting. The character of the 
testimonies will witness to the effective-
ness of the practical lesson studied. Ex-
periences in missionary work should be 
given. Personal efforts for individuals, 
work with literature, letters written and 
answered, answers to prayer as well as 
requests for prayer, all go to make this 
exercise of the greatest interest and bene-
fit to the youth. 
This may be followed by a brief discus-
sion of plans and methods of work, 
means to carry on missionary operations, 
etc. In no case should interest in the 
home work cause us to overlook or 
slight our work in the regions beyond. 
Our field is the world. Many of our 
youth must ere long enter the far-off 
lands, and we would come far short of 
our whole duty should we fail to make 
the foreign mission work a leading part 
in our youths' meetings. 
ADDITIONAL SUGGESTIONS. 
Should this program be followed there 
will be no time for dragging. Each ex-
ercise should have its- own time, but the 
leader should have that discernment 
which will lead him to bend the rules to 
meet the indications of God's Spirit. 
Singing should form an important part 
of the service. Some times two or three 
devotional hymns at the beginning are 
the most effectual kind of worship. It 
may be very helpful to have the roll-call 
at each meeting and keep an accurate 
record of attendance. Every plan laid 
and method followed should be with the 
definite purpose of reaching some soul 
with the salvation of Christ. 
Meade MacGuire. 
NOTES AND ITEMS. 
Mrs. E. E. Farnsworth left Denver 
last Friday to join her husband at Trini- 
dad. 
Brother A. G. Bodwell is spending a 
few days in Boulder looking after the 
canvassing work. 
Brother Adkins and wife spent a few 
days visiting friends in Denver last week 
en route to California. 
Elder Watson writes of some good 
meetings which have been held at Pao-
nia and that three have been baptized. 
Elder Ziegler spent Sabbath, i4, with 
the churches at Cripple Creek and Vic-
tor celebrating the ordinances with them. 
From a letter received from Elder 
Warfle we glean the following concern-
ing the meetings at Albuquerque, N. M.: 
From the canvassing field come the 
following encouraging words: "My ex-
perience during the past week has filled 
me with courage, for the Lord has been 
using me. The reason he has used me 
is because I made a faithful effort, prayed 
earnestly and endeavored to draw near 
to him. With his help I intend to press 
onward toward the mark until the work 
is finished."—B. H. Shaw. 
Dr. Hills is working in connection with 
the Capital Hill church in Denver. Last 
Sabbath was a good day for this little 
company. The ordinances of the Lord's 
house were celebrated, and a spirit of 
tenderness and humility seemed to rest 
upon all; and as the admonition was 
given not to judge one another, for in 
judging another we pronounce sentence 
upon ourselves, each one was made to 
feel the burden of his own sins and not 
the sins of his brother. 
Young People's Day. 
How many would like 'to know more 
about what the Lord has told us concern-
ing the duty of the church and concern-
ing your own duty toward our young peo-
ple? How many would like to consider 
more thoroughly this most important 
branch of his work? Who would not like 
to see all the churches aroused to the 
needs of the hour, realizing that "much 
has been lost to the cause of God by lack 
of attention to the young." Who would 
not like to see all our young people 
aroused to comprehension of the great 
Remember the Special Numbers of our 
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of the German, Danish-Norwegian, and 
Swedish papers instead of four numbers, 
for the •missionary campaign this fall. 
They are planning to get them out about 
the time of the second number of the se-
ries of the "Signs of the Times." The 
foreign papers will have a choice collec-
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the Second Coming of Christ, Saints' In-
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Dead, the Sabbath, Sunday Laws, Char-
acteristics of the Last Church, etc. These 
special numbers will be finely illustrated, 
containing twenty-four pages and cover, 
which will make them valuable papers 
for circulation and good sellers. All of 
our readers should order a supply of 
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bors who read either of these languages. 
Price, five cents each, ten or more, three 
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Daniel and Revelation 
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B E Lewis. �
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8 75 
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Louise Wyss �
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B H Shaw �
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