p. 21 | Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 40. (9/24/1914)

Earlier text: The Southern California Camp Meeting

Literature Sales During 1913

By N. Z. T.

We regret that we are so late in publishing our annual summary of literature sales for last year, but owing to the two secretaries' being absent from the office during the most of the year, this delay has seemed unavoidable. The grand totals do not show so great an increase over 1912 as we had hoped, but there is a reason for this. Unintentionally we have in the past duplicated some figures of sales between our large publishing houses here in this country. This year these duplications were discovered and eliminated, and as a result the summary is over $150,000 less than it otherwise would be. However, notwithstanding this correction, the report still shows a gain of $36,000 over 1912.

The following figures show the encouraging progress that this branch of the work has made since it began. We give the figures by decades during the first sixty years, and then the yearly sales.

Sales From 1845 to 1904

1845-54 ....................$ 2,500 1855-64 .................... 17,500 1865-74 .................... 73,000 1875-84 .................... 371,000 1885-94 .................... 3,069,000 1895-1904 .................. 3,144,000 Total for 60 years ....$7,577,000

Yearly Sales From 1905 to 1913

1905 ......................$ 548,000 1906 ....................... 824,000 1907 ..................... 1,035,500 1908 ..................... 1,290,000 1909 ..................... 1,402,400 1910 ..................... 1,560,500 1911 ..................... 1,627,600 1912 ..................... 1,836,500 1913 ..................... 1,869,700 Total for 9 years....$11,994,200

These figures show that during the last nine years the literature sales of the denomination have been over fifty per cent more than during the previous sixty years. If we reach the two-million mark during 1914, as we hope to do, our sales during the last decade will be almost double what they were during the previous six decades.

It may be of interest to the readers of the REVIEW to see the amount of yearly sales from some of our leading publishing houses:—

Review and Herald ........$ 454,251 Pacific Press .............. 398,446 Southern Publishing Assn.... 209,974 International Publishing Assn. 36,693 Total ....................$1,099,364

Outside of North America the sales of some of the principal publishing houses are as follows:—

Hamburg ..................$281,954 Australia .................. 121,087 Great Britain .............. 70,019 Christiania ................ 61,203 Stockholm ................. 29,118 Latin Publishing House.... 36,647

Let us rejoice and take courage over this splendid progress. N. Z. T.

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The Chilean government has announced that it will not exhibit at the Panama Exposition.

— The apple crop in Missouri and northern Arkansas is estimated by railroad men at 3,333 carloads.

— A census bulletin just issued puts the population of the United States at 109,000,000. This is a gain of about 7,000,000 since the last bulletin was issued, four years ago.

— Coleman Livingston Blease, who, as governor of South Carolina, has become notorious from one end of the country to the other by his wholesale pardoning of criminals, was defeated recently in the United States senatorial primaries.

— To what an extent the European war affects this country from a financial standpoint was forcibly demonstrated when President Wilson appeared before Congress on September 4 and advocated the enactment of special emergency legislation to obtain $100,000,000 of additional revenue to replenish the government's income. The war is causing a falling off in collections from import customs duties.

— Warring Europe is in a far better position to feed her soldiers and noncombatants than has been supposed. Famine, if crop conditions continue at anything like normal and England maintains her supremacy on the seas, is an extremely remote possibility. Crop experts believe, and their opinion is backed by American military authorities, that the belligerent countries will make the conservation of their crops a factor of their campaigns second only to the operations of their armies and fleets.

— The centenary of the first woman doctor of medicine has just passed, according to a German paper, which says that in June, 1814, a certain Fraulein Von Siebold, after studying at Goettingen and Darmstadt, obtained her degree and passed the state examination in medicine and surgery. After a successful practice, during which she served several notable persons, this woman physician died in 1859.

— The National House of Representatives recently adopted by vote of 213 to 27 a resolution introduced by majority-leader Underwood ordering absent members back to their duties, and “docking” them for absence except for sickness. The daily compensation of a Congressman is $20.54¼. According to the roll call, 185 of the 433 members are absent from Washington. If these members remain away, the government will save about $3,600 a day.

— On Sunday, August 23, when the battling nations were in the deadliest, fiercest conflict the human mind can imagine, a Swedish-Norwegian monument of peace was being unveiled on the Norwegian frontier near Charlottenberg. The unveiling was marked by simple but beautiful ceremonies. The 10,000 persons who were present were radiantly joyful. Every heart responded to the music. The singing was exultant, and good cheer and good feeling were manifest everywhere. The address on the occasion was delivered by the president of the Storthing, in which satisfaction was expressed over the common neutrality of the countries represented at the unveiling.

— With war raging in Europe and the possibility that this country may become involved, every effort is being made by the military authorities to hurry work on the big guns that are to be placed in the forts guarding the Panama Canal. Most of the heavy firing that is heard in the vicinity of Ft. Hancock, on Sandy Hook, is the result of testing the great guns for the isthmian waterway fortifications. As fast as they are finished, they are hurried to the proving grounds, where they are tried out. At the same time there is unusual activity in all the fortifications about New York harbor. An exceptionally strong guard is being maintained about Sandy Hook since the tests and target practice began, and no one not connected with the army and its work in that branch is permitted on the island.

— News is awaited in England of the safe arrival in the northern city of Golchikha, on the Yenisei River, of an arctic exploring party which embarked at Krasnoyarsk, in Siberia, in June under the command of three women. The expedition left Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railroad, with a full equipment for one year's stay in the frozen regions. After going down the Yenisei by steamer, some of the party expected to return by the Kara Sea route, while the remainder will work back along the Yenisei on sledges and foot, living as much as possible among the natives, whom it is the chief purpose of the expedition to study. The chief of the party is Miss M. A. Czaplicka, who holds a traveling fellowship of Somerville College, Oxford, and who is being sent out by the universities of Oxford and Moscow.

Publishing Department

N. Z. TOWN - - - General Secretary W. W. EASTMAN - - - N. Am. Div. Secretary

“Gospel Primer” in Portuguese

By N. Z. T.

We have just received a copy of the new “Gospel Primer” in the Portuguese language, published by our brethren in Brazil. It is gotten up in a very pleasing style, quite different from our English “Gospel Primer.” It contains 108 pages, very attractively illustrated. In Brazil our colporteurs find that only about twenty per cent of the people are able to read. In view of this there appears the following in the preface to the book:—

“‘I cannot read,’ is the excuse which our colporteurs very often meet when they offer one of our books or periodicals to the people. Because of this we have undertaken to provide such persons, who by negligence or lack of opportunity or from whatever cause are not able to read, with a means of accomplishing this without the direct aid of a teacher.”

This is a good illustration of the enterprise which our brethren are showing in our literature work. If the people cannot read, they will educate them and then sell them our literature.

N. Z. T.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp Meetings

COLUMBIA UNION

Chesapeake ................................ Oct. 4-11

PACIFIC UNION

Arizona .................................. Oct. 8-18

SOUTHEASTERN UNION

Florida, Orlando ........................ Oct. 8-18

Florida, Orlando (colored) .............. Oct. 8-18

Obituaries

LAW.—Albert Cecil, infant son of Claud and Doris Law, died on July 30, 1914, at Silt, Colo. He was laid to rest until the promise recorded in Jer. 31:16 is fulfilled. HORACE G. MILLER.

WHITE.—Gentry, second son of Mr. and Mrs. D. White, was born Nov. 13, 1911, and died in Hatley, Miss., July 17, 1914. We laid him to rest beside his two sisters until the Life-giver shall come to call his sleeping children. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. T. C. COLTRIN.

MURRAY.—Mrs. Sarah A. Murray was born Sept. 15, 1851, in New York City, and died July 15, 1914, at Dearing, Kans. She was united in marriage with Z. P. Murray on Aug. 21, 1870. Six children were born to them, three of whom, with the husband and father, one sister, and two brothers, are left to mourn. Sister Murray united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1872, and remained a faithful member until her death. She was loved by all who knew her. ARTHUR LONG.

SPONSLER.—Edward Stanton Sponsler was born Nov. 27, 1844, in Mahoning County, Ohio, and died in Ashland County, Ohio, Aug. 3, 1914. For sixty-one years, he was a resident of the community in which he died. He accepted present truth in 1879, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Nova, where he retained his membership until his death. Brother Sponsler is survived by his wife, three children, one brother, and six sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. K. SLADE.

WARNER.—Henry E. Warner was born in Iroquois, S. Dak., April 4, 1884, and died at his home near Conde, S. Dak., March 8, 1914. Most of his life was passed in South Dakota. He spent one year at the Elk Point Industrial School and one year at Union College. Brother Warner gave his heart to God and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of fourteen years. His exemplary Christian life was the means of bringing his family into the truth. He endeared himself to friends and neighbors, who share with the bereaved parents in the loss sustained. The funeral service was conducted by Elder E. G. Hayes, of Redfield, S. Dak. C. M. BABCOCK.

YOUMANS.—Mrs. Jane Eliza Youmans was born in Ohio, July 2, 1845, and died in Boulder, Colo., July 21, 1914. For the last twenty-eight years of her life she was an earnest Seventh-day Adventist. Her husband and one daughter preceded her in death, and two sons are left to mourn. She sleeps in hope of the resurrection morning. M. A. ALTMAN.

GARLAND.—J. E. Garland was born Dec. 22, 1844, and died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 2, 1914. In his thirtieth year he learned of the third angel's message, and until his death faithfully lived the truth. He fell asleep in the full assurance of faith. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. L. SHOUP.

SARGEANT.—Sophia Lenora Sargeant was born in Columbus, Ga., Nov. 7, 1845, and died at her home in Hopewell, Oregon, Aug. 15, 1914. For more than thirty years Sister Sargeant stood loyally for the advent message, and she fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband and two adopted children. H. G. THURSTON.

MONROE.—Anna B. Judd was born Oct. 3, 1886, in Michigan, and died Sept. 5, 1914. She was married to Edward B. Monroe, of Owosso, Mich., Feb. 2, 1913. Eight years ago she gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which belief she was faithful until the close of her life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 17:15. WM. GUTHRIE.

KENISTON.—Jennie Evelyn, daughter of Charles W. and Hattie M. Keniston, was born Jan. 23, 1905, in Gardiner, Maine, and died in Worcester, Mass., Sept. 6, 1914. She had a sweet, unselfish disposition, and although so young, showed a love for the Bible and a confident hope in the resurrection. Her parents keenly feel their loss, but sorrow not as those who have no hope. O. F. BUTCHER.

BAMFORD.—Susan Bamford was born in Almonte, Canada, Jan. 16, 1841, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 30, 1914. She was married at the age of twenty to Thomas Bamford, and to this union were born four children. Of her immediate relatives only one son is left. Sister Bamford embraced the third angel's message in Detroit, Mich., about fifteen years ago, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. She now rests, awaiting a glorious resurrection. J. W. ADAMS.

KIRKWOOD.—Miss Margaret Kirkwood was born April 19, 1839, in Cuba, Allegany Co., N. Y., and died in Arlington, Va., Aug. 13, 1914. She was the last of her family. Sister Kirkwood became acquainted with this movement some years ago, but although an exemplary woman, it was late in life before she united with the church. For four years she was an invalid, and although very patient in all her suffering, she often expressed a desire for death. After a brief funeral service, with remarks by the writer, the body was taken to White Hall, Md., for burial. L. A. HANSEN.

RANDOLPH.—Miss Caroline Young was born in Upham, England, June 24, 1858. She accepted present truth in 1880 under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough. Four years later she came to America, where she was married to H. F. Randolph in 1884. The family moved to Colorado in 1892 on account of her failing health. She died in Canon City, Aug. 21, 1914, having been an invalid for several years. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Remington of the Episcopal Church. She sleeps in Lakeside Cemetery, awaiting the coming of the Life-giver. ELBERT H. CURTIS.

ROOT.—Sabra Root died at her home in Swanton, Vt., Aug. 23, 1914, aged 62 years. She leaves a husband, four sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. About five years ago she was led to accept present truth through the labors of Elder W. H. Holden. Sister Root passed away trusting in the Lord Jesus, with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. F. L. ABBOTT.

STENBERG.—Henry L. Stenberg was born in Onawa, Iowa, May 30, 1872, and died in Boulder, Colo., Sept. 2, 1914. His deep Christian experience was manifest to all who knew him. For some years he labored in Iowa and South Dakota, both as a colporteur and as a minister. He is survived by his wife and two children. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders C. R. Kite and U. P. Long. M. A. ALTMAN.

OVERHULSE.—Dr. C. M. C. Overhulse, of Holgate, Ohio, died Aug. 25, 1914, aged 52 years. For twenty years he had been a believer in this advent message, and his last words were a confession of his faith in God. The doctor was a loved and respected citizen of the community in which he lived, and the funeral service was largely attended. The mayor requested all places of business to be closed during the hour of service. The doctor is survived by his faithful wife. D. E. LINDSEY.

MILLS.—Wesley James Mills was born in Camillus, N. Y., and died at his home in Howell, Mich., Aug. 13, 1914, the last member of his generation. Dr. Mills practiced medicine for more than forty years in Howell. Through the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell he was led to accept present truth in 1852, and was baptized by Elder Joseph Bates. He leaves only three direct descendants. The funeral services were conducted by Elder B. L. Post, of the Lansing Seventh-day Adventist Church. FRANK C. KELLEY.

ADAMS.—Lavinia E. Adams was born in Pennsville, N. J., Sept. 12, 1837, and died in Wildwood, N. J., Aug. 25, 1914. She was led to accept the message for this time through the efforts of Elder D. E. Lindsey twenty-four years ago. After her baptism, she united with the church at Burlington, N. J. Sister Adams was a faithful, earnest Christian, and her consistent life was a source of help and encouragement to those with whom she had to do. Her husband, three sons, and a daughter are left to mourn, but they expect to meet her in the first resurrection. A. R. SANDBORN.

GALBRAITH.—John Gordon Galbraith was born Oct. 12, 1892, in Adams County, Wisconsin, and was drowned on Aug. 19, 1914, in Jordan Lake, near his home, while he was swimming to the rescue of a younger brother and a cousin who were in a leaky boat. His death is mourned by a father, mother, two sisters, six brothers, and other relatives and friends. The deceased was reared in the Christian faith, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church while attending Bethel Academy last year. He was highly respected by those who knew him, always a faithful son, and ever seeking to please his Heavenly Father. W. H. THURSTON.

VAN HORN.—Cornelius C. Van Horn was born Feb. 7, 1842, near Jordan, N. Y., and died June 17, 1914, at Las Vegas, N. Mex. He accepted present truth at the age of twenty-one years, and was baptized by his brother, Elder I. D. Van Horn, uniting with the Jackson (Mich.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was a consistent Christian “looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” As no Adventist minister was near, the funeral services were conducted by Dr. F. H. H. Roberts, president of the New Mexico Normal University. Two sons and one daughter are left to mourn. G. M. ALWAY.

SMITH.—Merle Elmer, infant son of Otto and Ethel Smith, was born July 16, 1913, and died Aug. 30, 1914, in College Place, Wash. Little Merle will be greatly missed, but the parting is not for long. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder O. A. Johnson. W. W. STEWARD.

PIERCE.—Myiel Pierce was born in Lake County, Indiana, Jan. 29, 1861, and died Aug. 15, 1914, at his home near the village of Mio, Oscoda Co., Mich. The greater part of his life was spent in the State of Michigan, where he was engaged in the milling business. He was married to Miss Elvira Webster, at Cedar Lake, Mich., Oct. 29, 1879. He accepted the third angel's message the year before his marriage, under the labors of Elder O. Soule, and died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife, eight sons, and one daughter are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. W. C. MATHEWSON.

SCHOPBACH.—John Lewis, little son of the late Elder and Mrs. Rudolf Schopbach, was born in College View, Nebr., Jan. 1, 1912, and died Aug. 29, 1914. He was left an orphan in the summer of 1913, and lived with his grandmother and later with his aunt. He was a bright, affectionate, winsome child, loved by all who knew him. One brother, two aunts, the grandparents, and relatives in Germany are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist church at College View, Nebr., by Elder R. F. Andrews, assisted by Elders J. S. Hart and C. F. Stevens. Little John was laid beside his father, mother, and infant sister, to sleep until Jesus calls his children. ALICE TEEPLE-JOHNSON.

CUMMINGS.—Vera Ruel Cummings was born at College View, Nebr., Feb. 2, 1897, and died in Lake City, Iowa, Sept. 2, 1914. She was crushed under an automobile on her way home from school. At the age of ten she was left an orphan, and for the last few years of her life made her home with the family of an uncle in Iowa. Ruel was a cheerful, sincere Christian. She was a senior in the Lake City High School, and planned to continue her education in Union College. About ten days before her death, in talking with her sister of the Saviour's soon coming, she asked, “Are you ready?” One sister, a half brother, an adopted brother, her stepmother, and a number of other relatives and friends mourn her untimely death. RUBY O. WISEMAN.

The Florida Conference Association

By W. H. Heckman; W. M. Lee

THE eighth annual session of the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp ground at Orlando, Fla., at 11 A. M., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1914, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association.

W. H. Heckman, President; W. M. Lee, Secretary.

The Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By W. H. Heckman; H. A. Shreve

The seventh annual session of the Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will convene on the Seventh-day Adventist camp ground, at Orlando, Fla., Monday, Oct. 12, 1914, at 11 A. M., to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. The voters of this association are the regularly accredited delegates of the Florida Conference.

W. H. HECKMAN, President; H. A. SHREVE, Secretary.

The Massachusetts Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists

By HERBERT C. HARTWELL; HORACE B. TUCKER

NOTICE is hereby given that the second annual session of the Massachusetts Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., in connection with the annual conference, Sept. 29 to Oct. 4, 1914, for electing officers for the ensuing year, and for transacting such other business as may properly come before the association. All duly accredited delegates to the conference constitute the membership of the corporation. The first meeting of the association will be called to order at 3 P. M., Thursday, October 1.

HERBERT C. HARTWELL, President; HORACE B. TUCKER, Secretary.

The Chesapeake Conference

By ROSCOE T. BAER; WINDOM T. DURST

THE fifteenth annual session of the Chesapeake Conference will be held at Baltimore, Md., Oct. 4-11, 1914. The purpose of the meeting is the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting of the conference, for organization, appointment of committees, etc., will be called at 11 A. M., Monday, October 5. Each church in the conference is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for each ten members. A full delegation is desired from all our churches.

ROSCOE T. BAER, President; WINDOM T. DURST, Secretary.

The Chesapeake Conference Association

By ROSCOE T. BAER; WINDOM T. DURST

The Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a body corporate under the laws of the State of Delaware, will hold its annual meeting in connection with the regular conference meeting at Baltimore, Oct. 4-11, 1914. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, October 6, at 11 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such business as may properly come before the meeting.

ROSCOE T. BAER, President; WINDOM T. DURST, Secretary.

Florida Camp Meeting for Colored

By M. C. Strachan

This year it is decided to hold our camp at Orlando, a beautiful city. Every possible arrangement is being made for the comfort and convenience of those who will attend. A strong delegation of believers is expected from various places in Georgia, also a large attendance of our own people from Florida. It is always a special delight to meet new believers at our annual gatherings, and this year will be no exception to the rule.

The camp meeting for the white believers will be held at the same time and in the same city. This will assure us good help from the union and North American Division conferences. Strong colored workers will come from other States to help in the instruction.

The dining department will be operated on the cafeteria plan. All should bring their usual camp meeting requisites, being sure to add heavy quilts and wraps, for the nights and mornings may be cool.

Let all plan to be on the grounds the first day of the camp. The date is October 8-18. Be sure to get a certificate receipt when purchasing ticket; this will insure reduced fare on returning home.

Those wishing to engage tent or room should write immediately to the undersigned, addressing him at 19 West Church St., Orlando, Fla. Come, bring the children, bring the gray-haired fathers and mothers; get your neighbors and friends interested, and bring them.

M. C. STRACHAN.

To Battle Creek College Students and Teachers

THE Battle Creek College Association now numbers over one hundred members. Can we not double the number? Open not only to graduates but to all former teachers and students. Members receive free a booklet containing a report of the reunion held at the last General Conference and of the organization of the association, the constitution, and two hundred and fifty addresses of those who were present; also a copy of a large photograph, well mounted, containing one hundred and fourteen of the old faces. Any one formerly connected with the college may join the association by sending the membership fee of fifty cents, with a statement of the years he attended the college, the course of study completed, if any, his present occupation, and his post-office address. Any one else may obtain the booklet and the picture for fifty cents. Address the secretary, C. C. Lewis, Takoma Park, D. C.

Books Wanted

A copy of the early life of Ellen G. White and James White, also copies of “Testimonies for the Church,” Vols. I-IV, IX. Address Frank Jeffers, 419 River St., Miles City, Mont.

Address of Sears Stevens Sought

Notice

THE address of Brother Sears Stevens is desired by the clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Canon City, Colo. Information regarding his whereabouts should be sent to Eva J. Wade, 1106 Park Ave., Canon City, Colo.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—

Mrs. Addie Carroll, Afton, Okla. Continuous supply.

Mrs. Melissa Frazier, Grove, Okla. Continuous supply.

Mrs. P. E. Wilson, St. Andrew, Fla. Signs and Watchman.

W. Davis Burt, R. F. D. 3, Nicholson, Pa. REVIEW, Signs, and tracts.

Mrs. Louisa Hedrick, Lake Arthur, La. Continuous supply of up-to-date literature.

Requests for Prayer

A SISTER in Indiana asks us to pray that she may be healed of a disease which threatens her life.

From Louisiana comes a request from an afflicted brother that we join in prayer for his healing.

An aged sister in Minnesota desires that prayer be offered for the restoration of her sight, which is rapidly failing.

“I ask prayer that my husband may accept this truth and be restored to health; also that my eyes may be healed,” writes a Nebraska sister.

A brother in Nebraska asks our prayers that his hearing may be restored.

Business Notices

WANTED AT ONCE.—Able-bodied man for farm work. Good wages to right man. Must be a Sabbath keeper. Address R. Finnell, Elkridge, Md.

FOR SALE.—A thirty-four-foot motor boat, with living quarters for family, for ship missionary work. It has been used for this work, but because of the owner's failing health, it must be sold at once. Can be secured for nine hundred dollars. An excellent opportunity. Address Elder Carlyle B. Haynes, Box 982, Wilmington, N. C.

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It emphasizes the need of the Holy Spirit, and the conditions favorable to its reception; considers its fruits and gifts as well as the result of Spirit filling.

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Early Writings

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A COMPILATION and reprint of the first published testimonies of Mrs. White. An entirely new edition, from new plates, uniform in size with “Testimonies for the Church.”

316 pages. Cloth, 75 cents; limp leather, $1.25.

The Conflict Between Capital and Labor

By E. T. Russell

RECENT clashes between capital and labor have emphasized the importance of this subject. This book is not an argument on either side of the question, but a history of the struggle, containing important facts and data and much general information on one of the most perplexing problems of the day.

208 pages. Attractive board binding, 75 cents.

American State Papers

A COMPREHENSIVE collection of facts on religious legislation. Valuable for study, research, and reference. Nothing else like it has ever been printed. The large amount of data, unavailable from other sources, makes the book indispensable to statesmen who are opposed to religious legislation, to ministers who see the danger of a united church and state, and to all who wish information on one of the most important subjects of the day.

800 pages. Cloth, $1.25.

BOOKS FOR THE YOUNG

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THE first portion of this book consists of easy lessons in script and print for young children, and is illustrated by three-color work and pen sketches. The second section is designed for older children, and includes the discussion of important events in Bible history written in a way to hold the attention of the youth, and a study of many vital topics of present truth, presented in an attractive manner.

200 pages. Board, 60 cents; cloth, 75 cents.

Gospel Primer No. 2

THIS book, one of the latest of the Juvenile Series, is designed for pupils of the second and third grades. The first fifteen pages are devoted to an acrostic, two stanzas occupying a page and illustrated by color engravings. It contains full-page illustrations and a full-page copy of the ten commandments, with an illustrated border. The remaining portion of the book contains Bible stories.

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Easy Steps in the Bible Story

ONE of the most fascinating books of Bible stories ever printed. It is so carefully written as always to instruct and entertain the child. It should be placed in every home where there are children, before they have formed a liking for books less suited to their needs. It is profusely illustrated with three-color work and original illustrations, and contains a complete index. The pronunciation of all difficult words is indicated.

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British Union Reports Good Courage Amid War

From Scotland, where he was attending general meetings, Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, president of the British Union Conference, reports the workers of good courage, and general conditions in Great Britain surprisingly near normal notwithstanding the anxiety and the grief and suspense in view of the conflict in progress on the Continent. “It does all of us on this side good,” he says, “to learn of the loyal and generous attitude of our American brethren toward the European Division in this time of our terrible crisis. From the beginning, we felt fully assured that in case of the missions in any parts of our division coming to need we could expect practical succor from the North American Division through the General Conference.” The British Union office is endeavoring to keep in touch with the outlying mission fields to be reached by the British steamship lines.

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