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VOLUME XVI. �
DEN.VER, COLO., WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 1906, �
NUMBER 14. 
Echoes from the field. 
Published every two weeks for the 
Colorado S. D. A. Conference and Tract Society, 
At 1112 So. Eleventh St., Denver, Colo. 
MEADE MACGUIRE, - Acting Editor, 
SUBSCRIPTION, 25 CTS. PER YEAR. 
$ntered at Denver Post Office as Second-class 
Mail Matter. 
GENERAL ARTICLE., 
-Oar canning -Camp -Metal. 
To the Brethren of the Colorado Con-
ference: 
I thus address you because I believe 
each one feels the same deep interest in 
our annual meeting that I do. The 
reason that 1 believe this is because you 
love the same blessed truth that I love. 
To love all the truth is to fully love the 
Lord. To love all the truth and thereby 
fully love the Lord will make us love all 
who love the truth, and to love those 
who love the truth will make us love to 
meet with those who will very soon be 
our associates for eternity. �
For this 
reason I speak of this gathering as our 
camp meeting yours and mine. To 
the saints scattered in this conference, I 
write you that you all lay plans from 
now on to come. 
Come one, come all, with every heart 
made light and joyful by the Lord's 
presence. Let us come to see how much 
we can strengthen and encourage others. 
Let us come knowing every sin is put 
away and expect, because of this con-
secration, the fullest blessing the Lord 
has promised.. Let us come shouting 
victories, such as have never been heard 
in our camp before. Brethren, I write 
this because I want to see more of our 
people out than ever before. The Chau-
tauqua grounds at Boulder are nice, but 
not to be compared to the power of God 
that will he manifest, if we all have it 
for ourselves. 
Again I appeal to all—come, bring a 
blessing; bring joy and gladness; bring 
a good word for everyone; bring the 
thought that others are better than we; 
bring no complaint; bring no murmur; 
bring the Holy Spirit and its grace. 
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be 
with you. 
Watson Ziegler. 
The Burning of The Pacific Press. 
Brother B. R. Nordyke of the Pacific 
Press, at Mountain View, passed through 
Denver Thursday en route for the east. 
He gave some particulars regarding the 
burning of our western publishing house. 
The fire was discovered at midnight, 
July 20, fully one-third of the building 
being aflame at that time. Within an 
hour the entire plant was enveloped and 
everything of value doomed. About 
$5oo worth of furniture and supplies 
was saved. The total loss will closely 
approximate $350,000. Of this it is 
hoped $loo,000 will be obtained in in-
surance, leaving a net loss of over 
$200,000. The origin of the fire is un-
known. 
In counsel with leading brethren at-
tending the California camp meeting, 
which was being held in Oakland, it was 
decided to immediately go forward with 
the rebuilding of the institution. It is 
probable that the plant will be construct-
ed for use of our denominational work 
wholly. 
Temporary arrangements are made to 
print the Signs, Little Friend, and other 
periodicals in neighboring printing 
offices, which were kindly placed at the 
disposal. of our brethren. So these 
journals will be received, although they 
may be a few days late. 
None can understand the reason for 
this new visitation. �
It is one of the 
strange trials in which, where we cannot 
see, we must trust. We will see in it, 
no doubt, sometime, God's goodness. 
Let us remember in an especial manner 
our brethren at Mountain View, that 
God may guide them in wisdom, so that 
lao,-naleitake itta-y—be made in plans for 
the future of the work. 
F. M. Wilcox. 
The Boulder Comp Meeting. 
The times in which we live demand 
our full support. We are in the time of 
the message that Malachi speaks of, 
and we as parents- must know better 
what to do for our children; and we as 
children must know how to treat our 
parents, or we will perish together. And 
besides this, the business of the con-
ference must be transacted and you are 
the people who should be on hand to do 
it; and more, God would call us aside 
for a time that he may talk with us. 
Come, dear ones, will you not make an 
effort to attend this meeting which will 
be held in Boulder, August 23 to Septem-
ber 3. Good help will be there from 
the General Conference, and God will he 
there to help and bless everyone who 
will seek his hrlp. May the Lord help 
us to be earnest at this time. 
Your servant, 
G. F. Watson. 
The church at Pueblo has enjoyed • 
much of God's blessing in the meetings 
the past week. Quite a large number 
made a complete surrender to the Lord, 
some of them for the first time. 
ECHOES FROM THE FIELD 
FIELD REPORTS. 
Farmington, N. M. 
Our church has been strengthened by 
the addition of four to its membership—
one by letter and three by profession of 
faith. Remember us in your prayers. 
C. H. Bates. 
Idaho Springs. 
There were twenty-five who took part 
in the ordinance at our last quarteriy 
meeting. We had a good spiritual meet-
ing. The Lord is blessing us. Seven 
dear souls united with us last quarter, 
for which we feel very thankful. 
Flora E. Puderbaugh. 
Capitol Hill. 
The little company on CapitorHill are 
of good courage, and without one dis-
senting voice, can say that we earnestly 
desire a deeper work of grace in our 
hearts, not only to prepare us for the 
things which we know are coming on us 
in the near future, but that we may do 
more efficient service now. We are glad 
to report that there are four earnest 
souls whom we expect soon to follow 
their Lord in baptism. There are about 
eight others who are deeply interested 
in the message for this time. We desire 
an interest in your prayers for the work 
and the workers in Denver, in accord-
ance with Luke 10:2. 
B. H. Shaw. 
Fort Collins. 
When Brother Trueman and-I begun 
work in this county it was the day of the 
big circus at Ft. Collins, so we went 
north to Wellington, thinking, perhaps, 
some would be away to the circus so 
that we would be unable to see them. 
Brother Truernan worked north, and 
although he was among the Germans, 
(and his hook, Ladies' Guide, is not pub-
lished in German,) yet he took nine 
orders. I was working south of him and 
took eleven .orders for Controversy. I 
have been thinking since of how much 
better that was than to have gone to the 
show or even quit work. The next week 
I had great success, although 1 was un-
able to work more than four days, yet I 
took thirty-one orders, the value of 
which was igiozso. These orders were 
all straight cash orders except two or 
three, and they are to be paid at least 
one-half in cash the rest in laundry or 
board. 
I also canvassed the Germans where 
Brother Trueman had been and took;Co 
worth of orders one day. 
I wish those at home would remem-
ber the workers and the ones being 
worked for in their prayers. We need 
them, and God wants all to be saved. 
The fields are white, already to harvest, 
and unless the work is done now there 
will be many lost who might have been 
saved. I ask God to pardon me for 
having not used the time he has given 
me to a better advantage. Pray for me. 
The earth is full of sin and crime, and 
many times while at work, although I 
have had many good experiences, yet 
I so wish and long for the Lord to_ come, 
and sin and sorrow be at an end, 
When I read the last chapter in Great 
Controversy, it puts new courage and 
energy into my life. 
Your brother in the Lord's work. 
W. R. Stevens. 
Our Sanitarium Work. 
The work of the Sanitarium during the 
last two weeks has been moving forward 
very encouragingly, A number of our 
old patients are returning for the sum-
mer. Others who have never been with 
us are also coming in from day to day. 
Several very critical operations have 
been performed during the 'last two 
weeks, and the patients are getting along 
most encouragingly. Mrs. J. L. Shaw 
is representing the Sanitarium at the 
Chautauqua during the present season. 
At the recent Educational Cenvention 
held at College View, it was voted to 
send Brother and Sister R. R. Cook, two 
of our old workers, to India with Brother 
and Sister Shaw this coming autumn. 
It is an encouragement to know that as 
a result of our Sanitarium work young 
men and women can be trained to go out 
and carry the last message to heathen 
lands. 
Brother and Sister Herboltzheimer, 
who recently went to Japan, have arrived 
safely at their destination, and are of 
good courage in the work. 
A new nurses' class will start in the 
Sanitarium January r. A new. nurses' 
catalogue is now being printed and wilt 
be sent out to any who. are thinking of 
taking up this work. Applications for 
catalogue, or any inquiries regarding 
the nurses' training course should be ad-
dressed to the Secretary of the Training 
SchOol, Miss Helen N. Rice, Boulder, 
Colorado. 
Francis M. Wilcox. 
Elder Hoover reports three recent ad, 
ditions to the church at Albuquerque_ 
Church School 'Work.* Lfaiigini)*.. 
The. church at Longmont hav begun 
to plan for a church - schobl. All -seem 
to be in favor of having one,' .And; are 
ready to help make it a sutess in every 
way possible. Sabbath, Jt‘tlY �
I spent 
the day with them, and a school 'board 
was elected which expe6ts to begin work 
immediately. Althmigh a school was 
started there several years ago and then 
discontinued, none seem= discouraged; 
but they spoke of the good effects of the 
school and its_ influence, as seen in the 
lives of those who attended. 
They.start out in faith, believing that 
"if by faith we advance step by step in 
the right way, following the Great Lead-
er, light will shine along bur pathway: 
and circumstances will occur to remove 
the difficulties. The approval of God 
will give hope, and ministering angels 
will co-operate with us, bringing light 
and grace and courage and gladness." 
Vol. VI p. 13o. 
School Rooms Needed. 
"The establishing of churches and the 
erection o_f meeting houses and school 
buildings was extended._ from city to 
city." _This is the work to be done in 
America, in AuStralia,:in Europe, and 
wherever companies are brought into 
the truth. The companies that are raised 
up need a place of worship. SchOols 
are needed where Bible instruction may 
he given to the children. The school 
room is needed just as much as is the 
church building." Vol. VI. p. roo. 
Mary L. Zener. 
The Canvassing Work. 
I am glad to report that the canvass-
ing work is still onward. While it is 
trite that' our force of convassers is 
small, still the Lord is blessing those 
who are in the work. Sickness has 
Caused some of our faithful workers to 
stop for a short time, but we hope to 
see them at their post of duty before 
long. Two new canvassers have just 
started, but we have not their reports 
for this issue. �
I have letters from 
several that are desirous of entering the 
work, and some have promised to take 
it up after camp meeting. Now are 
there not others upon whom the Spirit 
of the Lord is moving? If so I will be 
glad to hear from you at any time, and 
will do all that • I' can to help you 'get 
started in the work. 
A..G.. Bodwell, 
ECHOES PROM THE FIELD. 
Sabbath School and. Young 
People's Department. 
• Field Lesson No. IX. 
The., Women of: 
 
There &re-1-45,09°,00o women in India, 
or twicethe homer of people.in America 
counting men, women an:d children. 
These women are �
a pitiable - condi- 
.tion, not more-than :three ia:4..hundred 
- areable, to_read and; in ingorance, these 
women hold to their false religions' more 
zealously than the. men. �
An 'Indian 
christian said, and there is some truth 
in the statement; qif you want- to win 
India, win the women 'of India and all 
India will 'be christian." 
The women of India are 'divided in 
- two general divisions, the poor low cast 
and-the high cast-women. "As a general 
thing the low cast are poor and. 
Most of them work .very,. hard and do, 
many times, a man's work. In the cities 
it is no unusual thing to see-womentend, 
masons and carrying large bricks npon 
their heads, To those newly going to 
India it seems, hard to see these poor 
women working so hard, hut in reality, 
they are the happiest women of India, 
for they have their freedom. 
The Zenana women . who are mostly 
.high caste_ women and compose about 
one:third of the people of India, are 
what may he called the shut in women., 
The houses of these well-to-do people 
are built.around an open court and 
shelter perhaps six or eight families. 
There are no windows in the outer wall, 
and the rooms surrounding' the court are 
small and dark, and in these the Zenana 
women are confined. They are to see 
no man's face save their husband's. They 
are not to leave their houses except in a 
covered conveyance. We have seen 
them take a car at a railway station. 
The woman comes to the station in a 
long box, conveyance, ,called a palkie, 
completely bidden from sight, carried 
, - by four natives, two at each end. When 
reaching the depot the palkie is brought 
up. to the compartment of the car used 
exclusively for women, and a cover is 
thrown over the conveyance, and the 
woman slips out unseen by man. 
The women of India hold a very in-
ferior position, according' to one 'of the 
Shasters or sacred writings., "A woman 
has no other God on earth but her hus-
band." She must' -give her life, to hiS 
welfare, cook his food and eat what he 
has left. 
Their condition is pitiable, they need 
tne religion of Christ to help them and 
bring them freedom. Here lies a great 
field of effort for consecrated young 
women. 
Bible Lesson No. 9. 
God's Power Manifested. 
* See loot-note. 
1. "It was at midnight that God chose 
to deliver his people." Matt. 25:6; Job 
3.4:20; Isa. 3b:29. 
- 2. "Signs'and wonders follow in quick 
succession." 'Joel 2:3o; Matt. 24:24; Mark 
I3:25. 
3. "Everything in nature •seems turned 
out of its course." Ps. 82:5. 
4. "Dark heavy clouds came up .and 
clashed against each other." Isa. 50:3. 
. 5. "But there was one clear place of 
settled glory." Ps. 50;2, 3. 
6. "Whence came the voice of God 
like many waters shaking the heavens 
and the earth." Heb. 1226; Joel 3:16; 
Jer. 25:30; Isa. 30:30. 
* We have adopted 'a new plan :for 
this and succeeding lessons. The state-
ments in the lesson are quoted froth 
Early Writings, page 245 and Great 
Controversy, page 636. The Scripture 
referente gives the text confirming the 
statement quoted. Many others may be 
found by those who are interested in the 
studies and are 'willing to search the 
Scriptures. 
Field Lesson No. X. 
The Women of India. 
When a girl child is born in India it is 
regarded as a misfortune. Before 
English people went to India many baby 
girls were drowned in the river Ganges, 
now it is prohibited by law. One reason 
girls are not wanted is because it is a 
disgrace for them not to be married, at 
the very latest, before they are twelve. 
To buy a husband and afford a feast 
costs for the poor often more than they 
can afford. 
A woman working for one of our work-
ers came and asked to borrow eighty 
rupees, which in our money is about 
$26.00, When questioned the woman 
said she had an opportunity to get her 
daughter married and that, with what 
she had, would he required. This may 
seem a small amount but to her it meant 
much. The marriage of her daughter 
was to her the wages of a year. Those 
having several girls in the family often 
contract debts which they are never able 
to pay. 
The marriage of girls so young, many 
being married at the age of six and even 
younger, results in a very large number 
of child widows, for their husbands are 
always older. Not infrequently a man 
of forty marries a child of six or eight. 
Think of motherhood at ten or twelve. 
When a woman becomes a widow it is 
regarded as a punishment for sin either 
In this life or some previous life. Her 
husband's death is laid to her charge and 
she is under a curse. Her head is shaved 
her jewels, of which an Indian woman 
is exter-mely fond, are torn from her; she 
must wear the coarsest of clothing and 
eat the plainest food and do the hardest 
drugery and be looked upon in the 
household as an unmitigated evil. 
Of these unfortunate widows there are 
between twenty and twenty-five millions, 
and everything seemingly is done that 
can be done to hold them in slavery and 
ignorance. 
A few have heard of Jesus and some 
have had the courage to leave their 
homes and become christians. What a 
'revelation it is to these poor creatures 
to know that God -loves them and does 
not hold them accountable for the sins 
which they have not committed. After 
much faithful teaching a young widow 
about nineteen years old left her house 
and acxepte_d present truth. It brought 
liberty, joy and happiness to her soul. 
Bible Lesson No. 10. 
I. "But there was one clear place of 
settled glory, whence came the voice of 
God like many waters, shaking the 
heavens and the earth." Joel 3:16. 
• 2. "There was a mighty earthquake." 
Rev. 16:18. 
3. The graves were opened and those 
who had died in faith under the third 
angers message, keeping the Sabbath, 
came fourth from their dusty beds 
glorified:, Dan. 12:1,2; Isa. 28:5. 
4. "The sky opened and shut and 
was in commotion." Isa. 64:1; Isa. 34:4. 
5. "The mountains shook like a reed 
in the wind and cast out ragged rocks 
all around." Jer, 4:24. Ps. 46:1-3. 
"The sea boiled like a pot and cast out 
stones upon the land." Hab. 3:10. 
Quotations from Early Writings, page 
245. 
Notwithstanding the recent fire, the 
Kansas City branch of the Pacific Press 
Pub. Co. will he able to fill all orders for 
books, pamphlets and tracts, and 
they wish us to put forth greater efforts' 
than ever before in the circulation of our 
literature. They write, "This is the 
best help that can be rendered at this 
time." �
• 
ECHOES FROM THE FIELD. 
NOTES AND ITEMS. 
Mrs. R. R. Cook, of Boulder, is visiting 
friends in Lamar. 
He has power with men who finds his 
portion with God. 
Elder J. A. Leland writes that several 
are interested in the truth at Clyde, N. M. 
Brother Charles Lightner has returned 
from his visit in Nebraska, and has taken 
up his work in Denver. 
Cush Sparks called at the office the 
25th. He reports a good interest in the 
meetings at Loveland. 
Miss L. Nannie Parker, of Longmont, 
spent several days in Denver this month 
visiting relatives and friends. 
We are very glad to inform our people 
that Elder Richards, who has been very 
ill, is now on the road to recovery. 
Dr. Willard Hills spoke in the Capitol 
Hill church Sabbath, the 21st. Elder 
A. E. Place visited them the 28th. 
We are very sorry to learn that Elder 
Kennedy has been quite sick. We are 
glad to know that he is now improving. 
Elder Sydney Scott spent last Sabbath 
in Denver. In the afternoon he gave an 
interesting talk to the west Denver 
church. 
Orders for tents at the campmeeting 
are coming in quite rapidly. Do not 
delay, brethren, but write at once for 
tents and furniture. 
Mrs. S. F. Svensson made the office a 
pleasant call. She is edjoying her work 
at Erie very much. We trust the Lord 
will greatly bless her efforts. 
We are very sorry to learn that Broth-
er W. R. Stevens, one of our most faith-
ful canvassers, is quite ill, and has been 
obliged to go to the Boulder Sanitarium. 
The Capitol Hill church enjoyed the 
presence of Sister Herrell Sabbath, the 
21st. We are very glad she is able to 
leave the Sanitarium even for a short 
time. 
When you start to campmeeting, tell 
your friends to address all your mail "In 
Care of S. D. A. Camp ground. This will 
help very much in getting satisfactory 
mail service. 
Quite a number of churches have not 
sent in their list of delegates to the Con-
ference. Please make them out at once. 
You do not need special blanks. Write 
out the list and send to Meade Mac-
Guire, 1112 S. irth St., Denver. 
Mr. 0. B. Watson came out from Palis-
ade to visit with his old friends in Den-
ver for a few weeks before campmeeting. 
We are all pleased to see him after his 
two years' absence. 
We are sure all our people will be 
pleased to know that the foundation for 
the Academy at Campion is completed. 
 
The work is in the charge of Brother 
J. W. Horner, of Denver. 
B. R. Nordyke stopped at the office a 
short time on his way east from Moun-
tain View. He gave a detailed account 
of the disastrous fire which swept away 
the Pacific Press publishing house. 
A number of secretaries have not re-
ported for last quarter. Secretaries for 
Sabbath Schools or Y. P. societies and 
church clerks, you.rnake our work diffi-
cult and perplexing by negligence in 
reporting. 
Some do not seem to know to whom 
orders should he sent for tents, etc. Ad-
dress all Matters pertaining to the 
camp meeting to the office. This, 
however, does not include information 
regarding the dining room and arrange-
ments for the same, which should be ad- 
dressed to H. Williams, 220 W. 6th Ave., 
Denver. 
Railroad Rates to Camp Meeting. 
We have arranged with all the rail-
roads in Colorado and New Mexico for 
rates to our camp meeting, to he held at 
Boulder, Colo., August 23 to September 
3, on the certificate plan. You will pay 
full fare coming to the camp meeting, 
and be sure to ask the agent for a cer-
tificate, which, when signed by our Con-
ference Secretary, on the camp ground, 
will entitle you to return for one-fifth of 
the regular fare. It is expected that all 
the railroads will have reduced their 
regular fare to three cents a mile before 
camp meeting time, so we will have far 
the best rates we have yet had. The 
days for buying tickets are as follows: 
August 22, 23, 24 and 29. 
Meade MacGuire, 
Conference Secretary. 
Order Report Now. 
If you have not ordered a copy of the 
report :If the educational convention, 
please do so at once. This has been called 
an epoch-making meeting, and it is im-
portant that all should know what was 
done, so that we may all work t )gether 
in harmony, and with one definite aim in 
our school work. A course of study was 
planned for each grade, from the first 
grade through college, so that a child 
started in the church school may con-
tinue his work uninterrupted through the 
intermediate school, academy and col-
lege whether he resides in one place 
through his church school life, or moves 
from one school to another. 
The report will be to cents a copy, 
printed by the Union College Press. 
M. L. Zener. 
Testimonies Relating to Sanitarium Work 
In Colorado. 
For several months our brethren and 
sisters in • this conference have desired 
copies of the testimonies read at the 
camp meeting last year, with reference 
to the Sanitarium work in the state. 
These testimonies have now been print-
ed in tract form, and have been sent out 
to our brethren and sisters throughout 
the 'conference, so far as we have their 
addresses. If any fail to receive• a copy, 
they can obtain one by addressing the 
Colorado Tract Society, 
1112 South 
Eleventh Street, Denver, Colorado. 
Special Camp Meeting Notice. 
The time for our annual meeting is 
drawing near. Let all who wish to 
assist in the dining room and kitchen 
write me at once so that I may know 
who to depend upon. Several applica-
tions have already been made, so do not 
wait until you get on the ground. We 
will have the best equipped dining and 
lunch room we have ever had. Do not 
neglect to write me at once. 
H. Williams, 
220 W. 6th Ave., Denver, Colo. 
EX. OR. VAL. DEL. VAL. HELPS 
$ 76.60 
Canvassers' Report up to and Including July 20, 1906. 
AGENTS BOOK HRS. 
R M. Dennis 
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D. & R. 137 �$ �
$ 
W. R. Stevens 
 G. C. 112 217 81 �
268.25 
Archie Truman 
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109 152. 66 �
265.70 
Mrs. Anna Truman �
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C. M. French �
 
G. C. 
D. & R. 
59 too 
41 
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112.25 
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59.00 
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Miscellaneous 
88.5o 
Tota.1 417 469 189 $ 737.2o 
22 
$64.00 
$77.60