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Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 43.

Suffered for Me
Earlier text: The Principle of Catholicism

Learning the Love of Humanity

A MAN learns to love books by reading, and songs by singing; but the greatest of all loves, the love of humanity, of lives, is learned by bringing into our own life the spirit of the great Friend of all men. It is learned just by living with people, by taking time to find out what is in them, by stopping long enough in our mad business of making a living to realize that the best things of life lie in the love and life of others.—Selected.

God’s Long-Suffering Is Our Salvation

By G. H. Morrison

If the gifts of God depended on man's faith, the manna would have vanished very quickly. But day after day, through fret and sin and cowardice, God held to his purpose, as he always does, for the long-suffering of God is our salvation. — G. H. Morrison.

King David

By GEORGE E. TACK

GEORGE E. TACK
Thou tender shepherd of the hills And plains of Israel old, Who led thy flock by laughing rills, In valleys gleamed with gold,
Ah! never sang the birds so sweet As thou when tuned thy harp. Thou sangst the summer morn to greet, By stream or battled scarp.
Upon the silent wings of time, Thy songs inspired are borne, That ever sweetly ring and chime, Week-day and Sabbath morn.
Thou sangst of him, the Son of God, The Lord, our judge and king, Who'll rule the nations with a rod; Of Christ thou oft didst sing.
And he who judges not the man, As judges man, by sight, Took thee from out thy race and clan, To rule with holy might.
A king for God, thou lived and wrought, And nobly did thy part; And though thou sinned, thou pardon sought; Man after God's own heart.
And O that Israel of to-day Might know thy faith, and rend The heart, and own Messiah's sway, Whose years shall know no end.
Baltimore, Md.

J. F. BAHLER

By J. F. Bahler

Georgia

RECENTLY I had the privilege of speaking to about two hundred fifty persons in the Waycross, Ga., shops of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. After I closed my remarks, about twenty-four of the mechanics, blacksmiths, boilermakers, machinists, and carmen shook hands with me. Their hands were black and greasy from their work, but I never enjoyed the shake of any hands more than these.
I met with this company of men during the noon hour. Many missionaries or ministers can avail themselves of similar opportunities, and thus do much good.
I spoke from Rom. 2:4: “Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and long-suffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?” I showed the men something of the goodness of God and his forbearance and long-suffering, which are indeed great.
The laboring men are among the best men in the world, and ought to be worked for, in their shops, in their homes, upon the streets, or in such places as they can be reached. May the Lord grant wisdom for this work according as the laborers severally have need.

J. F. BAHLER

CARLYLE B. HAYNES

By Carlyle B. Haynes

Maryland

BALTIMORE.—The largest number of people that ever attended a Seventh-day Adventist meeting in Baltimore assembled on Sunday, October 8, at a public baptismal service in the lake at Gwynn Oak Park, which is just across the city line. The crowd on the shores of the lake numbered above four thousand. The trolley company put on a large number of special cars to handle the immense crowd. Hundreds of people walked from surrounding villages, and other hundreds came in automobiles. After the service, I was told by the manager of the park that the road running past the park was filled as far as one could see with automobiles that had been driven out from the city, carrying those who desired to witness the baptism.
For several days preceding the day of the baptism the trolley company had carried placards on the front of all the cars in the city, 1,200 in number, announcing in big, red block-letters that this “public baptism” would be held, and giving the place and date. The company also advertised the baptism in every paper in the city, five in all. All this they did at their own expense. All the papers gave good notices of this meeting. I was privileged to immerse thirteen dear souls at this service. Several others are nearly ready to follow their Lord in this sacred rite. We are hoping that a large number of additional converts to the truth will be made at the series of Sunday afternoon theater meetings, which we shall start in the new theater on Sunday, October 22. The Lord is greatly blessing the work here, and we praise him for the success we have had.

CARLYLE B. HAYNES

Colporteur Work in the Regions Beyond

By R. A. Caldwell

WHEN the call came to go to the far East, the Lord gave me a heart to respond. At this time the same inducements were presented by relatives not in the faith as when I first heeded the call to go “unto a land that I will show thee.” The question was asked, “Who will take care of you in case of sickness?” I can say that the Lord has wonderfully preserved me in this respect, so that no serious sickness has overtaken me. On the other hand, some of those who remained at home have had serious and fatal sicknesses. I would rather be in the Lord’s work abroad, than be at home out of the service.
It was with varied feelings that I began work in the strange city of Singapore. But the first lesson the bookman learns is to ignore his feelings, especially if they are tinted blue. The first day I took several orders for “Desire of Ages,” and then I had proper cause to know that I had “feelings,” and that it is right to recognize them. Several months served to finish the Malay Peninsula, with a few weeks in Bankok, and the book was placed in the homes of various nationalities.
Altogether, I had spent about four years working with “Desire of Ages,” and I felt loath to part with it; but as my expenses were heavy, and the medical books are good pioneers, I entered Manila with “Home Hand Book.” Though alone and ignorant of conditions, I was kept in good health; yet I greatly missed the home comforts of the Singapore workers. I spent about two years with this book, visiting most of the large cities of China and Japan, and selling many books to the rich Chinese and other Orientals.
The cold winter of Shanghai and the hot summer of north China reduced me in flesh a little, but I was never seriously ill, and this, too, when I was not in a position to regulate my diet, errors in which are the principal reason for contracting disease in the East. While in Hongkong, the Seamen’s Institute, where I had my meals, reported one day the death by plague of the Chinese servant who had waited on the table a few hours before.
Once more it was my lot to face a new experience. It was not simply to canvass an Eastern city, but to do so among Orientals, in a language foreign to me. As I reentered Manila to sell the Spanish “Patriarchs,” it was more by way of a venture, for it was not known to what extent the people were literate.
I found that only a small per cent of the total population could read this language; but fortunately these were gathered in the cities. One thing was in my favor: the religion of the people was changing, so that the time was very opportune. The people have small living expenses, and in contrast with the Chinese, are well paid for their services, so that money is not very scarce. All this, with the fact that many were able to understand and speak a little English, caused the difficulties of the effort to diminish. But day after day, in tropical sun and typhoon, the work had to be pressed.
Many hundreds of “Patriarchs,” as well as of “Coming King,” were circulated, even with the many disappointments because of the manana (to-morrow) custom, and the native’s inability to say “No,” especially to a foreigner. This makes it difficult in delivering, for they will often postpone the receiving of the book, and one can not discern their real intentions. It is an easy matter to secure orders, and all usually sign their names. Once when I was delivering, one man really told me his salary was not sufficient, as he received only about eight dollars a month. In delivering to a firm, all the books were received except one. This individual tried to escape me, and even when faced, refused recognition. Many orders are lost because the people learn that the book is not Catholic. This will probably make the work harder, as our work is becoming known as Sabbatista.
The opportunity this work affords as a means of support personally, and its help to the church in tithes and offerings, are certainly sufficient inducement, were there no other, for one cheerfully and devotedly to serve the Lord in this branch of the work for all time. After eleven years thus engaged, this is my testimony and consecration in this the eleventh and last hour of opportunity.
Written at Mariveles, Philippine Islands, while five days at anchor during a typhoon in July, 1911.
R. A. CALDWELL.

Our Press Bureau Work

By K. C. R.

THIS feature of the Religious Liberty Department of the work is being attended with very encouraging results.
On October 4 we gave an article to the Associated Press, which was accepted, and which we herewith quote:—

“Prophecy and the Turkish Question

“Seventh-day Adventists have maintained for many years that the refusal of the powers to help the Turk, his final expulsion from the map of Europe, and the scramble for his territory by the nations, would be a signal for the second coming of Christ and the end of the world.
“This belief is based upon the prophecies of the Bible, chiefly the eleventh and twelfth chapters of the book of Daniel. The following verses are perhaps the most significant relating to this question:—
“‘And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him. And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.’ Dan. 11:45; 12:1.
“The personage referred to in Dan. 11:45 is conceded by commentators to be none other than the Turkish empire. And the text shows that this power shall ‘come to his end, and none shall help him.’ This language plainly indicates that his existence as an empire up to this time has depended upon the sufferance of the European nations, a fact so well known that it requires no proof. Furthermore, the text shows that when driven from Europe, ‘he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain,’ indicating that the Ottoman power will transfer his capital to Jerusalem, which is between the seas in the glorious holy mountain, a fact in accord with the specifications outlined in the prophecy.
“The prophet is further shown that when these things take place, ‘there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation,’ evidently produced by the international war referred to in the Scriptures as Armageddon. Then Christ will come and deliver his people, ‘every one that shall be found written in the book.’”
“Seventh-day Adventists are not alone in pointing out the fact that the expulsion of the Ottoman from Europe will produce a direful and calamitous effect upon the world of nations. Lord Salisbury, prime minister of Great Britain, has said:—
“‘Turkey is in that remarkable condition that it has now stood for half a century, mainly because the great powers of the world have resolved that for the peace of Christendom it is necessary that the Ottoman empire should stand. They came to that conclusion nearly half a century ago. I do not think they have altered it now. The danger, if the Ottoman empire falls, would not merely be the danger that would threaten the territories of which that empire consists; it would be the danger that the fire there lighted would spread to other nations, and should involve all that are most powerful and civilized in Europe in a dangerous and calamitous contest. That danger was foreseen by our fathers when they resolved to make the integrity and independence of the Ottoman empire a matter of European treaty, and that is a danger which has not passed away.’
“As to the exact time when these events will take place, we do not profess to know; nor do we regard any single episode, as, for instance, the present imbroglio between Italy and Turkey, as the critical stroke. We do, however, regard the various disturbances taking place from time to time as significant; for they tend further to weaken the Turkish empire, and thus hasten the time when the prophecy concerning its final overthrow shall be fulfilled.”
This article was sent to fifteen hundred of the leading newspapers of the country. It is beyond our ability to compute the number of persons who read it, but it is safe to say that a large per cent of our national population had an opportunity to read it. In some papers the article was abbreviated, but in the main it was correctly quoted. There were, however, other papers that commented upon it in the characteristic newspaper style; hence we have quoted the original article in order that those who have read only the partial reports may have the privilege of seeing what was written. The article has brought inquiries from readers in different sections of the country. For instance, a minister in Georgia writes:—
“My father was a licensed minister in the Seventh-day Adventist Church, but died in my infancy, and I was removed from all connection with his church. I desire to know his faith, and will appreciate any information received.”
A card from Denver, Colo., says:—
“I am interested in what you say of the Seventh-day Adventists’ view of the Turkish war as a sign of the second coming of Christ. Are there any leaflets printed by the Seventh-day Adventists on the fall of the Turkish empire and the prophecy of it in the Bible?”
Other persons have written from Louisiana and Nebraska.
We are now preparing another article on the question of capital and labor, with the hope of securing its publication in many leading newspapers. In view of the great trial of the celebrated labor leaders, the McNamara brothers, it seems an opportune time to present that subject.
We expect that a well-illustrated, several-column article on the war question and other up-to-date signs will appear in the near future in one of the leading New York dailies. Thus the message will again be brought to the attention of hundreds of thousands of other readers.
Besides the press work we are doing with the great metropolitan newspapers, through the cooperation of our people we are securing the publication monthly of live, up-to-date articles on vital points of the message in town and county papers throughout the country.
K. C. R.

National Reform Association of Ohio

By S. B. H.

On September 25, 26, the National Reform Association of Ohio held a convention in Columbus for the purpose of setting forth its views on national and State reform, etc.
Among the speeches made was one by the Rev. W. S. McClure, of Xenia, on the subject of “The Sabbath as a Civil Necessity.” Among other things, the speaker argued that “people have no more right to violate the fourth [commandment] than any other,” and that the “state’s duty is to punish any infraction of the moral law.” He contended that the Sabbath “is necessary for the maintenance of the church; and the violation of the Lord’s day by man or nation means no worship, no religion, and no God. The refusal to keep the Sabbath means to walk in practical atheism.”
The Rev. J. S. Martin, general superintendent of the National Reform Association, gave it as his opinion that “moral men can be made by law,” and that “Sunday newspapers are the greatest enemy of Sabbath observance.” He said also: “This is neither a Jewish nor a Roman Catholic country, and some of us are determined that it never shall be.” “If the Jew does not like this country, let him stay out.” “The conscience of the nation must rule the conscience of the individual.” “I have no more respect for Americans who disbelieve the Bible than for the Jew,—hardly as much.”
The Rev. J. S. McGaw said, among other things, that the reason God’s name and authority were omitted from the national Constitution was because at the time when it was drawn up “French infidelity was sweeping over America.” Addressing himself to the question of the Hebrew citizen, the Rev. McGaw said: “If the Jew can not stand the Christian government, which, because of its Christianity, has thrown open the doors of America to the downtrodden of the world, the ocean liners are still running.”
From the above remarks, it must be apparent to the careful student of affairs that the National Reform Association stands for a movement in this country which, carried out to its logical sequence, would mean the establishment of an American papacy. In the light of the remarks made by two of the reverend gentlemen concerning the Hebrew citizen, we must conclude that the National Reform Association stands for the repudiation of our national shibboleth, “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” Otherwise they would not be so free in their invitation to the Hebrew to depart from our shores.
But would they stop at the expulsion and banishment of the Jew? We trow not. Regarding all who will not subscribe to their ideas of civil government and religion as opponents of the Bible, against Christianity, etc., sentiments like the following have been expressed in times past:—
“We might add in all justice, if the opponents of the Bible do not like our government and its Christian features, let them go to some wild, desolate land, and in the name of the devil, and for the sake of the devil, subdue it, and set up a government of their own on infidel and atheistic ideas; and then, if they can stand it, stay there till they die.”—Christian Statesman of May 21, 1888.
“Those who oppose this work now will discover, when the religious amendment is made to the Constitution, that if they do not see fit to fall in with the majority, they must abide the consequences, or seek some more congenial clime.”—Rev. David McAllister.
Our forefathers founded a country which was designed to be “an asylum for the oppressed of every clime.” But if the purposes of the National Reform Association shall be carried out and put into the civil laws of our country, not only is the work of our political ancestors esteemed a thing of naught, but where will the Jew and non-believer and the Bible Sabbath-keeper go for a harbor of tolerance? S. B. H.

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
S. B. HORTON . . . . . Assistant Secretary

The Missionary Volunteer Reading Courses

By M. E. K.

FROM every part of the United States and Canada, and from some foreign fields, come encouraging reports of many young people joining the Reading Courses. It is an omen of good. Our youth purpose to advance, to store their minds with useful knowledge, and prepare for the duties God has placed upon them in connection with the gospel work.
Inquiries are still being made regarding these courses, and for the sake of those who may yet desire to avail themselves of these opportunities this year, a brief statement of the plan of the work will be made.
The Senior Course comprises the following books:— 1. “The Price of Africa,” by S. Earl Taylor; paper, 35 cents; cloth, 50 cents. 2. “Passion for Men,” by Hallenbeck; paper, 20 cents; cloth, 40 cents. 3. “Ministry of Healing,” by Mrs. E. G. White; cloth, $1.50. 4. “Miracles of Missions” (fourth series), by Arthur T. Pierson; paper, 35 cents; cloth, $1.
The supply of “The Price of Africa” was exhausted, and a new edition had to be printed, but it can now be supplied in any quantity. Many should order the book at this time, and begin with those who have been delayed.
The Junior Course comprises:— 1. “Uganda’s White Man of Work,” by Sophia Lyon Fahs; paper, 35 cents; cloth, 50 cents. 2. “Early Writings,” by Mrs. E. G. White; paper, 35 cents; cloth, 75 cents; red flexible leather, $1.20; full morocco, gilt, $1.50. 3. “North America,” by Frank Carpenter; cloth, 60 cents.
The story of “Uganda’s White Man of Work”—Alexander Mackay—is one of unusual interest to boys and girls. And who can estimate the good that will be done if all our boys and girls are encouraged to read “Early Writings”? Here they get in the simplest language the whole story of the controversy with evil, and from this book they will catch the very spirit of this advent movement.

“Passion for Men”

Above all else, we need a genuine passion for the salvation of souls, and a knowledge of how to do personal work. This little book, which will be taken up in the Senior Reading Course in a few days, has been an inspiration and a help to all who have read it. A special paper edition has been printed for us, which sells for 20 cents.
M. E. K.

Columbus Day

By K. C. R.

There would seem to be no reasonable objection to recognizing in some way so great an event in the world's history as that of the discovery of this continent. Owing to the fact that Columbus was a Catholic, however, the query has come to some as to whether, if Columbus day were made a national holiday, it would not lapse into a sectarian holiday. It is natural to suppose that the Catholic Church would wish to make the occasion contribute to the extolling of itself, rather than to the honoring of Columbus. No one can fail to observe how every opportunity is being seized upon by them to make the Roman Catholic Church prominent.
This position is in harmony with the view presented by the New York Independent of Oct. 11, 1911, which says:—
“There is coming to be one serious objection, we are sorry to say, to the celebration of Columbus day as a holiday, and that is that it is being made a sectarian day. There is nothing sectarian about Independence day or Labor day or Thanksgiving day. They are good for Protestants and Catholics and Jews alike, and even Jews make the Christian Christmas seem one of their celebrations. So Columbus day might be and should be a day for all of us to honor the discoverer of America; but it is being perverted into a specially Catholic holiday, a day to magnify the glory of the Catholic Church. Although the Catholic order of the Knights of Columbus has sought the enactment of it as a legal holiday in thirty-four States, it was not presented to these legislatures as sectarian. Not only do the Catholic organizations devise the great processions of the day, but we observe that the Catholic newspapers are treating it as specially their day. Thus the Boston Pilot, owned by Archbishop O’Connell, says:—
“Every Catholic man who is in a position to do so, should take part in the great parade of Columbus day. It should be a source of pride thus to make public profession of the faith that is in him. He should not be deterred by false human respect. In honoring the great discoverer, he is paying tribute to the faith that prompted and still prompts greatness of character, high ideals, and noble achievements.’
“In a second editorial the Pilot urges the value of the day for Catholics, saying that ‘to us as Catholics it bears a special significance,’ and that to the Catholic it brings ‘a special thrill of enthusiasm.’”
K. C. R.

S. B. H

By S. B. H.

Notes

RECENTLY the Lutheran churches of Baltimore passed resolutions protesting against the negligence of civil officials in executing justice against violators of Sunday laws. They must have forgotten or been unmindful of the attitude of the great founder of the Lutheran Church, who said: “It is by the Word that we must fight. I am unwilling to employ force against the superstitious or unbelieving. None ought to be constrained. Liberty is of the essence of faith. . . . I have never drawn the sword, nor called for vengeance. I have committed all to God, and have waited for his strong hand. It is with neither the sword nor the musket that Christians fight.”
In the October Christian Statesman one of its editors, on the subject “Bible Politics,” says: “Daniel applied his religious principles in his civic life when he purposed in his heart not to defile himself with the king’s food and drink. His three Jewish friends in their refusal to engage in false worship at the command of the king illustrated the truth that civil law is not binding on the conscience when it contravenes the law of God. Daniel’s refusal to cease praying when the interdict of the monarch forbade it, also illustrated that when divine law and human law conflict, the latter must give way.” Facing this frank statement, why does the Christian Statesman stand for Sunday observance when God’s command calls for the observance of the seventh day, Saturday? And why do the promoters of that magazine petition the civil government to compel the observance of a religious dogma which is not in accord with the divine law?

S. B. H

Young People’s Work

By Milton E. Kern; Matilda Erickson

Conducted by the Young People’s Missionary Volunteer Department of the General Conference
M. E. KERN Secretary MATILDA ERICKSON . Corresponding Secretary

An Acrostic to Emmanuel

By N. W. Vincent

N. W. VINCENT
Eternal glories now to Jesus be; Messiah, Master, King eternally! Mighty to save, now up from earth’s low tomb; Alpha, Omega, Sun in time’s dark gloom! Never again to be in death’s grim bands; Up by the Lord’s right hand our High Priest stands! Earned are his glories, God he well obeyed. Lo! in his righteousness we are arrayed.
Caney, Kan.

“Secularizing” Sunday

By S. B. H.

THE Lutheran churches of Baltimore passed resolutions Sunday, October 8, on Sunday-law enforcement, as follows:—
“Whereas, There appears to be a growing tendency to secularize Sunday and disregard the laws as to the Lord’s day, as was instanced in the concert held in the Maryland theater Sunday evening, October 1,—”
“Resolved, That as law-abiding citizens we protest against the negligence of certain officials in executing justice against violators of the Sunday laws.”
Here is an instance showing the real motive, the design, governing Sunday legislation to be the subserving of religious rather than civil interests, else why the expression, “There appears to be a growing tendency to secularize Sunday”? and why, resolve to protest against the course of the civil authorities in neglecting to arrest “violators of the Sunday laws?” To secularize means “to convert from spiritual to secular or common use, to make worldly.”
The Lutherans of Baltimore, in common with Sunday-keepers in general, regard Sunday observance as a sectarian or religious institution. But who made it so? Surely, not the Lord of the Sabbath, for he commanded the seventh day, Saturday, as the rest day. Sunday observance was not devised in heaven, nor by Christ while upon earth, but it is admitted to be the devising of man. It is, therefore, of worldly, or secular, origin. In fact, Sunday was regarded as a heathen festival day, “the wild solar holiday of all pagan times,” and was adopted by the early Christian apostasy, with many other heathen relics, and bequeathed to present-day Christendom.
Why, then, should our Lutheran friends lament the “secularizing” of a secular institution? S. B. H.

The Missionary and Publishing Work

By E. R. Palmer

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

The Summary

The summary for September speaks for itself. It is a good report, though it lacks considerable of being complete, as we have not received the usual monthly report from the International Publishing Association of the sales of the German, Swedish, Danish, and French magazines for September. These reports will be included in the October summary.
Our readers will be pleased to note that the sale of magazines for September, 1911, is nearly 15,000 copies above September of the preceding year, and over 32,000 above September, 1909; also that the total sale of magazines for the first nine months of this year, is over 107,000 above the corresponding period of 1910, and over 351,000 above the corresponding period of 1909.
The sale of ten-cent magazines is becoming a great and most interesting department of the publishing work. Our hearts are stirred as we read the reports that come to us daily through correspondence and our papers, indicating that the co-porteurs for magazines are showing great devotion and activity in their work, and that the Lord is blessing them with great success.
We trust that this good report for the month of September will be an encouragement to all. E. R. P.

“How to Succeed”

By M. E.

THE Scriptures say, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do with thy might.” We should strive to succeed in all that we undertake. Great principles lie hidden in very small duties. Here are a few guide-posts that point out the path to success for Missionary Volunteer Reading Course members:—
1. Enroll. Send your name, with address, to your conference Missionary Volunteer secretary. If you do not have your secretary's address, send to the Missionary Volunteer Department, Takoma Park Station Washington, D. C., and it will be forwarded to the proper person.
2. Send for the books used in the course. If you can not buy all at one time, buy them in the order they come in the course. Be sure to have them on time.
3. Arrange to have the use of the Instructor every week.
4. Plan to devote fifteen or twenty minutes to your Reading Course book every day. Often spare moments are lost for lack of definite planning. John Quincy Adams, we are told, never closed his eyes in sleep until his work for the next day had been outlined.
5. Keep your book in a place where occasional glimpses will remind you of your resolution.
6. Should you fail to do your daily reading, make it up at once. Be determined that you will not lag behind.
7. When the written test questions appear in the Instructor, answer them promptly; and send your answers to your conference Missionary Volunteer secretary. Although you may use your book in answering the questions, the written work is of great value to you. “Reading maketh a full man, writing an exact one.” We should possess both qualifications.
Do these seven things, and you will be entitled to a Reading Course certificate next spring, and more than that, you will have sown in the soil of your life seeds that are bound to yield good fruit.
M. E.

Summary of Magazine Sales for September, 1911

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Atlantic Union Conference
Maine 1045 1790 $ 179.00
Massachusetts 2182 3100 310.00
N. New England 1289 530 53.00
S. New England 1737 2030 203.00
Gr. New York 4162 3715 371.50
New York 2200 3025 302.50
W. New York 2940 2985 298.50
Totals 15555 17175 1717.50

Canadian Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Maritime 50 ... ...
Ontario 1260 4130 413.00
Quebec ... 100 10.00
Newfoundland 35 ... ...
Totals 1345 4230 423.00

Western Canadian Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Alberta 75 110 11.00
British Columbia 175 1948 194.80
Manitoba 108 400 40.00
Saskatchewan 46 395 39.50
Totals 404 2853 285.30

Central Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Colorado 805 395 39.50
W. Colorado 315 100 10.00
E. Kansas 1850 646 64.60
W. Kansas 200 20.00
N. Missouri 1400 900 90.00
S. Missouri 1350 40 4.00
St. Louis Mis. 425 124 12.40
Nebraska 2355 1785 178.50
Wyoming 322 205 20.50
Totals 8822 4395 439.50

Columbia Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Chesapeake 1014 789 78.90
District of Col. 260 310 31.00
New Jersey 1734 2095 209.50
E. Pennsylvania 1473 4511 451.10
W. Pennsylvania 670 1045 104.50
Ohio 1341 3106 310.60
Virginia 207 155 15.50
West Virginia 105 635 63.50
Totals 6804 12646 1264.60

Lake Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Indiana 4717 3320 332.00
East Michigan 1105 3365 336.50
West Michigan 2899 433 43.30
North Michigan 266 400 40.00
N. Illinois 5960 3095 309.50
S. Illinois 525 1556 155.60
Wisconsin 1630 4890 489.00
Totals 17102 17059 1705.90

Northern Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Iowa 3310 1008 100.80
Minnesota 2054 1506 150.60
North Dakota 1399 1100 110.00
South Dakota 698 890 89.00
Totals 7461 4504 450.40

North Pacific Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Montana 660 125 12.50
Southern Idaho 149 610 61.00
Upper Columbia 596 195 19.50
E. Ore. Mission ... ... ...
S. Oregon 964 75 7.50
W. Oregon 553 1420 142.00
W. Washington 2750 1251 125.10
Totals 5672 3676 367.60

Pacific Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Arizona 45 32 $ 3.20
California 5550 555.00
Central Cal. 4823 80 8.00
N. Cal.-Nev. 635 63.50
S. California 3430 1355 135.50
Utah 408 100 10.00
Totals 8706 7752 775.20

Southern Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Alabama 1696 736 73.60
Kentucky 1620 710 71.00
Louisiana 705 410 41.00
Mississippi 150 845 84.50
Tennessee River 587 1325 132.50
Totals 4758 4026 402.60

Southeastern Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Cumberland 50 825 82.50
Florida 605 2758 275.80
Georgia 1597 2935 293.50
North Carolina 2625 1120 112.00
South Carolina 75 100 10.00
Totals 4952 7738 773.80

Southwestern Union Conference

TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911 VALUE 1911
Arkansas 452 370 37.00
New Mexico 762 560 56.00
Oklahoma 1019 1475 147.50
Texas 1916 3685 368.50
South Texas 20 ... ...
West Texas 135 100 10.00
Totals 4304 6190 619.00
Foreign & Misc. 12009 15398 1589.80
Mailing lists 22114 26037 2603.70
Grand totals 120020 134679 $13467.90

Comparative Summary

TOTALS 1909 TOTALS 1910 TOTALS 1911
January 71094 89462 122202
February 91812 116198 99234
March 134206 132165 244003
April 120582 183981 192757
May 115145 174886 141204
June 163545 193727 145025
July 168689 222146 197582
August 174136 152520 215773
September 102033 120020 134679
October 108571 116157
November 106860 102795
December 90737 99130
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