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Review and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 45.

A SONG OF TRUST
Earlier text: Hand-Shaking as an Evangelizing Force

A School for Burma

At the Lucknow meeting, Brother A. W. Steevens, of Meiktila, Burma, brought to the conference the good news that influential Burmese and others were desirous that our mission open an industrial school in Upper Burma. A committee, consisting of the Burmese workers, Elder J. L. Shaw, and Dr. H. C. Menkel, was appointed to investigate the proposition. This committee visited Meiktila in February, and looked carefully into the matter. The project was considered favorably by them, and it was decided to recommend that it be developed. For this purpose a man was asked for from America to take charge of the school, and Brother Steevens was to go forward working up the proposition.
The matter finally came to the attention of Sir Thirkell White, the lieutenant-governor of Burma, who became interested in it, and requested an interview with the promoters of the plan, and the representatives of the mission. He appointed July 19 as the date for the interview. Owing to Elder H. H. Votaw’s absence in America, this request for an interview from the highest representative of the British government in Burma placed Brother Steevens in an anxious position. But as a result of the good telegraph system, the writer was soon on his way to represent the mission at the interview.
The lieutenant-governor received us very pleasantly. He asked Brother Steevens concerning the progress of the project up to the present and its prospects for the future. The writer gave information concerning our system of industrial education, and the policy and financial standing of the denomination. Oo Saw Maung, subdivisional magistrate for the Meiktila district, spoke concerning the real want existing in the community for such a school.
Sir Thirkell White followed all that was said with the keenest interest. The questions asked by him showed that he fully understood all that was involved in a project of this kind. Brother Steevens and the Burmese representatives promised to raise the sum of thirty-five thousand rs. in cash. On behalf of the mission, I promised that if this sum was raised, and at least fifty boys given us, and a grant of land from the government, we would provide a qualified superintendent and teachers, and be responsible for its maintenance. In response to our request for land, we were told to apply for it through the regular channel, and it was likely that we would get the amount of land that the local government is allowed to grant for such a purpose. In this locality, this will be about fifty acres. After nearly an hour’s interview concerning the matter, the governor dismissed us pleasantly, assuring us of his interest in the project and wishing it success.
The burden for the immediate future rests on Brother Steevens and those living in the vicinity, who are making an effort to raise the cash required before the enterprise can be launched. This surely seems a providential opening for us among the Buddhist people, and I bespeak the prayers and co-operation of all our people in the behalf of those who have this burden to bear.
G. F. ENOCH.

Christian Liberty

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL     -     -     -     -     Secretary
W. A. COLCORD     -     -     -     Corresponding Secretary

Religious Liberty Notes

THE General Religious Liberty Department is preparing a new eight-page song leaflet for the use of religious liberty workers in campaign work.
A religious liberty convention will be held in connection with the Atlantic Union Conference that is to convene at South Lancaster, Mass., November 14-28.
The trial of Brother David Cruze, who was arrested last May for cutting wood on Sunday, has been set for November 4, at Knoxville, Tenn. Let us pray that the Lord may overrule for the good of his cause in this trial.
The Ministerial Association of Troy, N. Y., November 1, adopted resolutions protesting against the War Department sanctioning the equestrian tests for army officers on Sunday. The President and the Secretary of War are called upon to prohibit such tests on Sunday.

Canvassers’ Summary for September, 1909

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS 1909 VALUE 1908 VALUE
_Atlantic Union Conference_
Central New England 10 607 189 $674.75 $518.40
Southern New England 4 234 70 242.25 63.75
Maine 7 240 50 250.75 94.05
New York 6 374 197 357.00 323.50
Western New York 5 270 40 116.95 225.75
Greater New York 3 137 37 133.70 290.95
Vermont 6 363 82 258.50 245.20
Totals 41 2225 665 2033.90 1761.60
_Columbia Union Conference_
Ohio 21 1780 722 1450.45 514.85
Eastern Pennsylvania 12 810 308 680.25 768.11
Chesapeake 15 1080 228 716.80 990.90
New Jersey 11 653 253 525.80 607.70
West Virginia 5 157 41 187.05 175.00
West Pennsylvania 13 931 395 990.73 280.66
Virginia 6 472 115 468.80 671.80
Totals 83 5883 2062 5019.88 4009.02
_Lake Union Conference_
Wisconsin 2 52 22 66.80 459.10
Southern Illinois 9 362 97 268.55 687.20
Northern Illinois 8 633 223 610.70 543.15
West Michigan 2 67 20 39.50 293.45
Indiana 3 134 30 69.70 340.30
North Michigan 12 239 41 129.15 82.80
East Michigan 15 518 251 431.25 118.30
Totals 51 2005 684 1615.65 2524.30
_Canadian Union Conference_
Maritime .. ... ... .... 297.10
Newfoundland 1 28 15 55.25 ....
Quebec 1 37 35 61.75 136.25
Ontario 3 157 53 184.15 273.60
Totals 5 222 103 301.12 706.95
_Southern Union Conference_
Alabama 16 1112 500 843.30 1504.40
Kentucky 13 1394 402 711.05 802.00
Louisiana 10 937 526 874.65 367.35
Mississippi 6 799 242 689.05 380.15
Tennessee River 9 949 756 544.90 225.60
Totals 54 5191 2426 3662.95 3279.50
_Southeastern Union Conference_
Cumberland 11 885 198 344.75 ....
Georgia 10 1361 392 1046.05 789.40
North Carolina 11 1044 520 907.95 676.75
South Carolina 5 290 131 136.25 1337.95
Florida 5 315 204 274.40 248.00
Totals 42 3895 1445 2709.40 3052.10
_Southwestern Union Conference_
Oklahoma 18 1379 364 1135.70 ....
Arkansas 13 1642 521 1210.40 958.10
Texas 39 4328 851 2727.25 1959.85
West Texas 5 358 92 281.50 421.50
New Mexico 3 255 195 175.15 59.25
Totals 78 7962 2023 5530.00 3398.70
_Central Union Conference_
North Missouri 2 100 40 123.25 659.80
Southern Missouri 27 1391 581 2100.88 482.35
Kansas .. ... ... .... 1350.00
Western Colorado .. ... ... .... 30.25
Eastern Colorado 7 516 77 369.65 ....
Nebraska .. ... ... 851.70 844.00
Wyoming 8 469 118 468.05 276.55
Totals 44 2476 816 3913.53 3642.95
_Northern Union Conference_
Minnesota 6 553 64 207.45 319.00
South Dakota 5 474 22 110.25 380.00
North Dakota 4 372 91 345.45 132.75
Iowa 5 335 16 48.90 83.50
Totals 20 1734 193 712.05 915.25
AGENTS HOURS ORDERS 1909 VALUE 1908 VALUE
_Western Canadian Union Conference_
Alberta 3 165 52 $134.30 $209.10
British Columbia .. ... ... .... 196.95
Manitoba 5 557 180 611.90 830.25
Saskatchewan 4 272 105 333.70 641.15
Totals 12 994 337 1079.90 1877.45
_Pacific Union Conference_
California-Nevada .. ... ... .... 175.45
Southern California 6 ... ... 361.60 1162.00
Arizona 2 100 106 263.00 ....
Utah .. ... ... .... ....
Totals 8 100 106 624.60 1337.45
_North Pacific Union Conference_
Western Washington 7 277 125 516.35 227.00
Western Oregon 7 490 205 665.00 122.00
Upper Columbia 8 456 190 843.50 28.00
Southern Idaho .. ... ... .... ....
Montana 5 197 109 307.95 141.00
Totals 27 1420 629 2332.80 518.00
_Foreign_
West Indian Union Conference .. ... ... .... 609.09
Latin Union Conference 7 706 311 125.35 1462.17
British Union Conference 85 5697 1923 5300.00 19136.75
Australasian Union Conference 73 4343 2148 6227.71 6398.31
German Union Conference 231 ... ... 5560.99 ....
Mexican Mission 8 443 383 476.59 267.52
Scandinavian Union Conference 92 13895 9733 7634.31 6251.45
Cape Colony .. ... ... .... ....
Natal-Transvaal 2 28 13 152.68 ....
Argentina .. ... ... 630.00 ....
Totals, North American union conferences $29,517.78 $27,023.27
Totals, foreign union conferences and mission fields 26,107.63 24,125.20
Grand totals $55,625.41 $51,148.56

Comparative Summary

1905 1906 1907 1908 1909
January $14,000.00 $21,000.00 $26,325.50 $25,929.06 $40,677.05
February 10,000.00 15,000.00 26,369.61 30,466.40 48,748.21
March 12,000.00 18,000.00 36,253.65 36,390.09 52,703.65
April 16,000.00 24,000.00 35,276.76 43,858.29 55,109.54
May 24,000.00 37,000.00 51,097.51 67,455.44 82,971.94
June 31,000.00 46,000.00 65,317.23 82,878.67 124,412.34
July 35,000.00 52,218.04 75,691.57 120,973.89 95,445.21
August 24,000.00 36,555.39 46,590.68 66,946.38 71,652.07
September 15,000.00 22,038.63 32,503.48 51,148.56 55,625.41

The Missionary and Publishing Work

Notes, Plans, Reports, Statistics, and Other Information Regarding Missionary Endeavor and the Circulation of Gospel Literature.
Conducted by the Missionary and Publishing Department of the General Conference
E. R. PALMER — Secretary N. Z. TOWN — Assistant Secretary A. J. S. BOURDEAU — Missionary Secretary

A Beginning in Porto Rico

A LETTER dated October 15 received from Brother William Steele, of Mayaguez, in Porto Rico, gives the following interesting account of an experiment he has tried to see whether books can be sold in that mission field:—
“I canvassed some in the United States, but never made any record-breaking sales. I have now canvassed four and one-half days here in Mayaguez. Before beginning work, there seemed to be many lions in the way. The people are poor, and business is dull, but in the Lord’s work there are no hard times, except it be in the hearts of the workers.
“The best I ever did in the United States for six consecutive days was to sell books to the value of one hundred nine dollars. Here in Porto Rico, in four and one-half days the Lord has graciously given me orders to the value of $116.20.
“All the cities and towns in Porto Rico and Santo Domingo should be canvassed at once for ‘Patriarchs and Prophets’ and ‘The Coming King.’ Then they should be canvassed for ‘Home and Health,’ and the other books as they come out in the Spanish.
“Two or three canvassers could keep at work indefinitely, but I do hope we may have at least one at once. The time has come when our books can be sold in all Spanish-speaking countries, and we should at once improve the opportunity that the Lord has given us.”
Brother Steele makes an urgent call for at least one canvasser. When books can be sold successfully in the mission fields, and the work thus be made at least partially self-supporting, surely we should do everything within our power to secure proper literature and workers.
We trust that the Lord will direct in his own way in the selection of a good pioneer canvasser for Porto Rico.
E. R. P.

Printing Advances the Gospel

PRINTING is the latest and greatest gift by which God enables us to advance the things of the gospel.—Luther.

The Bible, Bright Candle of the Lord

Most wondrous Book! · Bright Candle of the Lord! Star of eternity! The only star by which the bark of man could navigate the sea of life, and gain the coast of bliss securely.—Pollok.

The Work of Book Hawkers

STAFF in hand, basket on back, through heat and cold, by lonely ways, through mountain ravines and dreary morasses, they [the “book-hawkers” or “colporteurs”] went from door to door, often ill-received, always at the hazard of their lives, and not knowing in the morning where to lay their head at night.—De Felice’s “Protestants of France.”

Current Mention

— The price of radium has lately been increased so that a single ounce is now valued at $2,500,000.
— A rebellion has recently broken out in the republic of Ecuador; but the rebels, finding the government forces ready for their attack, have been disconcerted, and no engagement has thus far occurred.
— A report from Madrid, dated October 26, states that it is to be the policy of the new Spanish government not to push the campaign in Africa against the Moroccan tribesmen, but merely to guarantee the safety of Melilla by a system of fortified positions.
— State troops were called out in Jackson, Ky., on November 1, to prevent riot and bloodshed during the election at that place. Troops were also called out at Gassaway, W. Va., on November 4, to hold in check a mob of 150 mounted men bent on lynching two Negroes, accused of a serious criminal offense.
— John D. Rockefeller has recently set apart a fund of $1,000,000 to be used in eradicating the hookworm disease in the South.
— Rufus W. Peckham, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court, died at his home at Altamont, N. Y., October 24. His successor has not yet been appointed.
— A gigantic federation of ship owners was formed in London, England, October 26. This international federation is intended to embrace ultimately all ship-owning federations of the world. Its object is to enable ship owners to resist unreasonable attacks of trade-unions and others.
— Oscar S. Strauss, the American ambassador to Turkey, has cabled to the New York branch of the National Red Cross to the effect that there is still great need in Asia Minor of relief for the victims of the Turkish massacre. He states that with the approach of winter fully 60,000 women and children in Cilicia, whose husbands and fathers were massacred in April, are sorely in need of shelter and the necessaries of life.
— Marquis Hirobumi Ito, president of the Privy Council of Japan, was assassinated at Harbin, Manchuria, by a Korean, October 25. Marquis Ito had been known for two years as “the uncrowned ruler of Korea.”
— The Standard Oil Company has compromised its controversy with the State of Oklahoma by organizing a pipe line company which will build an eight-inch pipe line to carry oil from Oklahoma to Baton Rouge, La.
— There is an organization now in existence in London whose purpose is to educate workingmen to combat Socialism. Classes are formed to educate and drill speakers who are to go throughout the country lecturing against the doctrines of the Socialists.
— The steamer “Hestia” struck a ledge off Seal Cove, Grand Manan Island, at the entrance of the Bay of Fundy, on October 25, and all her passengers and crew, except six, were lost. Seventeen bodies were washed upon the beach some days after the wreck. The total loss of life is placed at thirty-five.
— The decision of the district court of Washington, D. C., by which Messrs. Gompers, Mitchell, and Morrison of the American Federation of Labor were pronounced guilty of contempt of court, and sentenced to imprisonment, has been upheld by the decision of the court of appeals of this District. These officials of the Federation of Labor have decided to take an appeal to the United States Supreme Court.
— The Congress of Catholics in session in Toulouse, France, on October 30, adopted resolutions outlining a political program, urging Catholic priests throughout that country to enter politics. A boycott was declared against the public schools of France. On the other hand, French deputies are appealing to republicans of all shades of opinion to defend the public school system against the Catholic boycott.
— In the Belgian Chamber of Deputies, on October 26, the minister of colonies, in replying to a socialist leader, admitted that officials of the rubber companies in the Kongo had tortured and killed many of the natives, and committed other atrocities. He stated, however, that the charges appeared somewhat exaggerated. This statement, coming from the government itself, is a virtual admission of all that the missionaries have claimed in their accusations against the officials of the rubber companies in the Kongo.
— The American battle-ship “North Dakota,” of the “Dreadnaught” type, at her speed test off the harbor of Rockland, Maine, on November 4, developed a maximum speed of 22¼ knots, and an average speed of nearly 22 knots. Both these speed records are said to be in excess of the best performances of either her sister ship, the “Delaware,” or the “Bellerophon,” the leading “Dreadnaught” of the British navy. The vessel at her highest speed developed a maximum of 35,150 horsepower, which is declared to be the greatest amount of power ever developed in a battle-ship. These two vessels, the “North Dakota” and the “Delaware,” are the first of America’s battle-ships of the “Dreadnaught” pattern.

Business Notices

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Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
Hygienic Vegetable Cooking Oil.—The oil used by our people. 5 gal., $3.50; 10 gal., $6.75. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 60 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
Wanted.—Agents to sell “The Practical Guide to Health.” This book is at once a concise yet comprehensive work on anatomy, physiology, and hygiene, written in a fascinating manner, and is a valuable compendium of necessary information regarding the treatment of common diseases and the care of the sick. It may be had in cloth binding, $3; library, $4; full morocco, $5.
Who would not greatly appreciate a member of the family who could answer thousands of practical questions, and furnish the information needed in every household emergency? Any one may have just such a friend in “Home and Health,” a health book of 589 pages, dealing with more useful subjects than any other book ever written. This practical and valuable friend may be made a member of any household for $3, cloth; $4, library; $5, full morocco.
Sheet Music.—For sale, a beautiful song, “Supplication,” by Elder Milo D. Warfle, Boulder, Colo. Price, 25 cents, post-paid.
Wanted.—A single man (must be Seventh-day Adventist) to work on a farm the year round. Reference required. Address Alva J. Hopkins, Potwin, Kan.
For Sale.—All or part interest in well-established, nicely located treatment-rooms. Splendid opportunity for man and wife. For particulars address Treatment-Rooms, 508 East Everett St., Portland, Ore.
Wanted.—An experienced man to work in nursery; married man preferred. In applying for position, state wages expected. References required. Good wages to competent man. Address J. B. Weaver, Union Nurseries, Union, Ore.
Methods of Treatment.—Every physician and nurse should own a copy of Dr. Abbott’s pamphlet on the “Technique of Hydrotherapy.” Single copy, 25 cents. Send stamps. Address Loma Linda College Press, Loma Linda, Cal.
For Sale.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 61 cents a gal. in half-barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
Wanted.—Ten Adventist coal miners. Good wages, steady work all winter; good rooming quarters. Answer immediately. Also a man and wife who will keep boarders, quarters furnished. Don’t write unless you mean business. J. B. Dalbey, R. F. D. 2, Lacona, Iowa.
Wanted at Once.—At the Long Beach Sanitarium, first-class graduate lady nurses. Seventh-day Adventists. Write giving experience, school from which you were graduated, and whether or not you could come at once. Address Dr. Winegar Simpson, Long Beach, Cal.
For Sale.—Well-equipped bath-room, electric-light cabinet, Russian and electric spray, etc. Rund heater. Neatly furnished; all new. Good town, fine climate. Stanford University near. Expenses low. Price, if sold soon, $325. Address G. W. Mann, 156 University Ave., Palo Alto, Cal.
For Sale.—Peanut Butter, 10c. a pound; 100 pounds, freight paid, $12. Write for special low prices on Vegetarian Meat; Cocoanut, Peanut, Olive, and Cooking Oils; Cereal Coffee; Whole-wheat Flour, etc. All guaranteed pure. Vegetarian Meat Co., Washington, D. C.
California Dried Fruits.—Shipped direct from ranch in Napa Valley to families, schools, restaurants, and sanitariums. Larger variety, better facilities, prompt shipment. Write for circular “R,” giving full information. St. Helena Home Fruit Co., Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.
For Sale.—160 acres, 5 miles from county seat of Trego County, Kansas; 100 acres in cultivation, 40 of which is alfalfa land; balance pasture. Good new improvements and orchard. Sabbath- and church-school privileges. Terms reasonable. Address C. M. Rasmussen, Oswego, Kan.
Beauties! Bible Mottoes, Size, 12 x 16. 1,000,000 Father and Mother Mottoes for Sale, besides the many other Beauties in Stock. The Father and Mother Mottoes lead. Xmas will soon be here. 100, assorted, $5; 200, $9. Father and Mother Mottoes alone, 200, $12. Write quickly. Address Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
The Otter Lake (Mich.) Medical and Surgical Sanitarium, in addition to doing a general line of work, makes a specialty of the care and treatment of the insane, for which we have a special ward. We have had most excellent success in our work, but we are especially thankful for the success granted us in the treatment of the insane. We have just finished a new addition to our building, and our facilities are better than ever for the care of those whom the Lord sends to us for treatment.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Addresses

The address of Elder J. N. Loughborough is now Box 13, R. F. D. 4, Lodi, Cal.
The address of Elder A. C. Christian has been changed from Williston, N. D., to Graysville, Tenn.

Southern Missouri Conference

ALL mail for the Southern Missouri Conference or any of its officers should be addressed to 520 W. Lynn St., Springfield, Mo.
E. R. ALLEN, Secretary.

Atlantic Union Conference

NOTICE is hereby given that the fifth biennial session of the Atlantic Union Conference will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 14-28, 1909. The first meeting is called at 9 A. M., Sunday, November 14. All accredited delegates are requested to be present, if possible, at the first meeting.
W. B. WHITE, President.

Wanted: “Christ in Song”

THOSE of our people having copies of the old edition of “Christ in Song” which they would be willing to donate to the mission schools for colored people of the South, will be doing a great favor by writing the Southern Missionary Society, 85 Arcade, Nashville, Tenn. Many of our mission schools are without song-books, and these will be greatly appreciated. Before mailing, write us, and we will send addresses of mission schools.
SOUTHERN MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

Columbia Union Conference Association

THE Columbia Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold a meeting in connection with the Columbia Union Conference session, in Mizpah meeting-house, Baltimore, Md., Dec. 2-12, 1909, notice of which is hereby given. The first meeting of the association will be held Dec. 3, 1909, at 11 A. M. The accredited delegates of the conference session are members of the association. All legal matters should be attended to at this time.
E. R. BROWN, Secretary.

Columbia Union Conference

NOTICE is hereby given that the second biennial session of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Mizpah meeting-house, corner of Oliver and Regester Sts., Baltimore, Md., Dec. 2–12, 1909. The first meeting is called for 10 A. M. All delegates will please be present at this time, if possible.
Take car from any station that will transfer to Gay Street car at Baltimore and Calvert streets, go west on Baltimore Street to Wolfe Street, and get off and walk half a block to Oliver Street, and west on Oliver to Regester Street.
E. R. Brown, Secretary.

Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium Training School for Nurses

A NEW class will be started in the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium Training School for missionary nurses, Jan. 1, 1910. Young men and women nineteen years of age and upward, whose lives are consecrated to the work, who have a good education, and who are physically well and strong, are desired to make up this class. It is the purpose of those in charge of this class to maintain the very highest standard of theoretical and practical instruction; and students are wanted who have high ideals, and whose only object is to work for the salvation of souls and the advancement of the third angel’s message.
Write at once for the new announcement and application blank to the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium, Boulder, Colo.

A Synopsis Number—November 24

EIGHT thousand new readers for the Signs of the Times have been added since the beginning of Home Bible Studies series, October 1. Subscriptions “to begin with the first in the special series” continue to come.
The liberal stock of the first numbers printed to meet this demand is so nearly exhausted that it is absolutely necessary to do something to give new readers the benefit of the entire series.
To meet this situation, either a supply of back numbers must be printed, which is unsatisfactory to new subscribers at this late date, or a review of the series must appear in a current number.
A synopsis number will, therefore, be issued, under date of November 24, which will clearly review the subjects, particularly the points of our faith presented in the first seven numbers of the series.
This gives special opportunity for home workers to furnish subscriptions they would like to have sent earlier, to interest those near who have not as yet been reached, and to follow up interests which may have been created in the REVIEW campaign.
Here is an opportunity to reach thousands more who are just as likely to accept the truth from reading as those to whom the papers are now being supplied.
Will you not take hold with us in still further increasing this family of readers?
Orders for subscriptions to begin with this November 24 number should be sent at once. The same special prices continue:—
In clubs of five or more to one name and address, each, one year, $1; six months, 50 cents. Single subscriptions, five or more furnished at one time by one person, each, one year, $1; six months, 60 cents.
Just as far as possible, send all orders to your tract society.
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
Mountain View, Cal.
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