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Review and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 53.

Eternal Life
Earlier text: The Central Union Conference

Medical Missionary Effort in World-Wide Missionary Work

At our medical convention held at Madison, Wis., June 6-10, a paper bearing the above title was read by Dr. W. A. Ruble. The paper quoted at some length from an article in the American Review of Reviews for June, 1916, by M. Willard Price, on the remarkable openings for gospel labor that are presenting themselves in many countries. Dr. Ruble’s paper, after giving this quotation, was as follows:—
“I cannot refrain from referring especially to one observation made by the above-quoted writer. He says, ‘Perhaps the coming of the war and the revival at the same time are only a colossal coincidence. On the other hand, there is ground for the theory that the horrors and desolations of war have solemnized the world, and have had the effect of driving the people back upon divine security.’
“The ‘colossal coincidence,’ which neither this writer [M. Willard Price] nor the world recognizes, is the preparation of the world for its close and for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ. This religious awakening is but another evidence that these great events are very near at hand.
“In connection with this acknowledgment of a religious awakening, it is interesting to consider some facts gleaned from our own medical workers in the field. Recently some report blanks were sent to representatives of the principal mission fields, asking for information regarding the value of medical missionary work in these fields, and the need of such workers there. One hundred and fifty such blanks were sent out. From these workers thirty-six reports have been received. The fields represented are: Argentina, Rhodesia, South India, the Natal-Transvaal Conference, Upper Egypt, Canary Islands, North Queensland, Argao, Cebu, Malaysian Mission, Victoria-Nyanza Conference, Maranatha Mission, North African Mission, Norfolk Islands, India Union Mission, Guatemala, Sao Paulo, Manchuria, Sierra Leone, North Basutoland, Papara, West Caribbean Conference, Cook Islands, North New Zealand Conference, Hungary, Cuba, Hawaiian Islands, Bahama Islands, Straits Settlements, China, Honduras, Lima, Peru, Lake Titicaca Mission, Ecuador, and Japan.
“Of these thirty-six workers, ten are medical missionaries. These report 8,993 religious services held, 542 conversions and baptisms, and 26,289 patients treated annually. In their fields there are in all: Medical missionaries, 22; dispensaries, 22; hospitals, 2; sanitariums, 3; physicians, 14; medical evangelists, 14; nurses, 44; missionary nurses, 46; other medical workers, such as undergraduate nurses, 20.
“In answer to the question, ‘How many medical workers are needed in your field?’ it was stated that there is an immediate need for 31 additional medical evangelists, 26 dispensaries, 2 sanitariums, 3 hospitals, 12 qualified physicians, and 34 other medical workers. Up to the time of this report, replies had been received from about one fourth of the workers in fields to which report blanks were sent. Therefore multiplying by four the calls already in for medical workers, the number needed immediately as called for by workers now in the field, would be: Sanitariums, 8; hospitals, 12; dispensaries, 104; physicians, 48; medical evangelists, 124; other medical workers, 136; or in all, 308 medical missionaries.
“TABULATION OF MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS AND MEDICAL MISSIONARY WORKERS
Now in Field Needed in 36 Fields Reported Estimated Needs in 150 Fields
Dispensaries 22 26 104
Sanitariums 3 2 8
Hospitals 2 3 12
Medical evangelists 14 31 124
Qualified physicians 14 12 48
Other medical workers 112 34 136
Total m. m. workers needed 308
“It might be asked, What are we doing to supply the great demand? True, Loma Linda is doing something, but at the present rate of output it would take five years to meet the present demand, and by that time there may be no demand,—it may be too late. Already Japan threatens to close her doors to missionaries of any kind in a few years, and China is following close on her steps. Korea is considering such an attitude, and other heathen lands are not far behind in this same tendency. In so-called civilized and Christian countries of Europe the inconsistency of each contending nation’s imploring divine help in destroying its enemy is so apparent that already the need of national gods is being intimated.
“In view of all these things, there can be not need of further urging as to the need of putting forth every effort possible to accomplish the work committed to this denomination with the greatest possible speed. May this convention mark the beginning of a full coöperation of the medical and evangelistical phases of this message in powerfully carrying the gospel of the soon-coming Saviour to the world.”
“So we see the divine necessity for our close places. They are a needful discipline for the development of a faith that can walk before the unseen God in steadfast confidence and obedience, no matter what that may involve.”

Medical Missionary Department

W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - General Secretary L. A. HANSEN - - Assistant Secretary H. W. MILLER, M. D. - N. Am. Div. Secretary

Publishing Department

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

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Request for Prayer

A SISTER in Indiana asks that we pray for the healing of her husband, who is suffering from appendicitis.

An Exception to Our General Rule

By Editor

OUTSIDE of property which has been donated to missions, and is handled by some department of the work, the REVIEW for some time has not made a practice of publishing business notices. It is said there are exceptions to all rules, and in counsel with a number of the brethren it seems that an exception should be made in the case of the business notice which appears in this column.
For long years Elder G. I. Butler labored as president of the General Conference and in other responsible positions in connection with this work. Literally worn out with his labors, he was compelled, in order to win back his health, to retire from the work and devote his time to physical labor. The extreme feebleness of his wife necessitated his going to the Florida climate. Here he secured a tract of land, and devoted his time to the restoration of his health and strength.
Last year at the Loma Linda council he spoke of his very earnest desire to effect the sale of his home in Florida, in order that he might be free to devote his remaining years to the advocacy of this message. It seemed proper to voice the burden of his heart in the columns of the REVIEW, and this was done at that time in a brief last-page note, but without bringing any relief to Brother Butler. We are led to make further announcement at this time of the property which he has for sale. He has not requested it, but we do it in order to bring relief to a greatly burdened pioneer in this movement.
We furnish the following detailed description for the reason that Brother Butler is not prepared to answer extensive correspondence regarding his home, and it is hoped that the details furnished will save him from the burden of answering needless inquiries. We regret that the courtesy of similar notice cannot be extended to others who have requested the favor. It is special consideration for our aged brother in his anxiety again to engage in this work, which leads us to make an exception in this instance. His description follows:—

“A Home in Sunny Florida

“Desiring to be more free to do gospel work, I am offering for sale at a sacrifice my beautiful country home and valuable farm of 115 acres, two and one-fourth miles northwest of Bowling Green, on the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
“The dwelling is a ten-room house,—bathroom, four bedrooms, sitting-rooms, etc. A few rods from this house, there is a second house, with eight rooms; very comfortable, and suitable for help or renters. Two large barns, small packing house, excellent for storing, etc. Near large dwelling is one of the finest wells in Florida, of pure, soft water.
“Very valuable orange and grapefruit grove of 12 acres, planted twenty years ago, and now in full bearing. Ten acres of excellent grove land could be easily planted to increase the grove.
“Also about 5 acres of the very best kind and quality of grafted pecans, rapidly coming into bearing. Pecans are fully as valuable per acre as orange groves.
“Upwards of 50 acres are fenced and in cultivation. Soil, much better than the average Florida soil. There are 20 acres of muck land,—muck, from one to eight feet deep. When drained, cleared, and cultivated, very valuable for gardening and truck land, requiring far less fertilizing than ordinary pine land. It can easily be drained.
“A nice spring pond near the barns, for watering stock. A fine stream of water flows across part of the place, affording facility for irrigation if desired. An excellent quality of hay readily grows on the place, sufficient to fill the barns.
“The place is excellent for raising horses and other stock. Ideal for poultry and bees.
“Two immense magnolia trees in front yard (I have never seen finer), with other ornamental trees; oak, chestnut, camphor, etc.
“The orange and pecan groves of 17 acres alone are cheap at $10,000; but that we may be free to do ministerial work we are offering this entire place for the sum of $10,000 cash.
“We heartily invite visits and personal inspection. Write to the owner at once, at ‘Twin Magnolias,’ Bowling Green, Fla.

Obituaries

Rowe.—Violet Louise Rowe, infant daughter of William and Freda Rowe, was born Nov. 14, 1915, in Traverse City, Mich., and died after a short illness Sept. 8, 1916. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. A. Piper.
Nelson.—Etta Fay Nelson, infant daughter of Brother and Sister Edward Nelson, died in Hopewell, Oregon, Sept. 21, 1916. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the blessed hope of a resurrection morning soon to come. H. G. Thurston.
Gordon.—Essie Junia Gordon, infant daughter of Brother and Sister Gordon, was born Sept. 14, 1915, near Wray, Colo., and died at the same place Sept. 8, 1916, after an illness of two weeks. The thought of a soon-coming Saviour comforts the sorrowing family. C. B. Sutton.
Southward.—Pauline Southward was born July 12, 1848, and died in Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1916, after an illness of nine weeks. She had known this truth for more than twenty years, and fell asleep in hope of soon meeting her Saviour. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer. C. F. Woertz.
Kephart.—Mrs. Jane Kephart was born Dec. 29, 1829, in Pennsylvania, and died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 28, 1916. The last forty-three years of her life were spent in Iowa, and for twenty-seven years she was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Atalissa. Three sons and one daughter mourn. Mrs. Minnie Sype.
Salisbury.—Ara Salisbury was born in 1873, and died at the Mercy Hospital in Saginaw, Mich., as the result of an accident. Brother Salisbury accepted the third angel’s message at the age of twenty-one, and three years of his life were devoted to the colporteur work. April 2, 1903, he was united in marriage with Miss Minta Glaspie, and to them were born eight children. Brother Salisbury loved this message, and was devoted to the cause of God. His wife and seven children mourn. H. B. Westcott. (Lake Union Herald please copy)
Lindower.—Geo. F. Lindower was born in Brent, Ky., Oct. 2, 1885. He was married to Cenna Carner Aug. 29, 1903, and about seven years ago united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hamilton, Ohio. From that time until his death, which occurred Aug. 20, 1916, he was a consistent Christian. His companion and five children survive. J. J. Marietta.
Nickens.—John Ella Nickens was born near Port Vincent, La., May 6, 1904, and died Sept. 29, 1916. She gave her heart to God in the summer of 1915 and expressed a desire for baptism, but the rite was never performed. She is survived by her parents, two brothers, and three sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. L. B. Spear.
La’Brec.—Catherine R. Vankirk was born in New York, Jan. 12, 1840. Her first marriage was to Mr. Martin, and four of their six children are living. About fourteen years ago she was united in marriage with Mr. La-Brec, and a few years later they were led to accept present truth. She fell asleep at her home, in Elma, Wash., Sept. 25, 1916, trusting in the Lord as her Saviour. J. W. Boynton.
Cochran.—Charles K. Cochran was born in Silver Springs, N. Mex., Dec. 18, 1884, and died near Turlock, Cal., Sept. 19, 1916. A little over a year ago he gave his heart to the Lord, and fell asleep hoping for a part in the first resurrection. His wife, formerly Ella M. Wine, his parents, three brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn, but the hope of a glad reunion gives them hope and courage. Clarence Santee.
O’Reilly.—Mrs. James O’Reilly, of Onaway, Mich., died Sept. 18, 1916. She was born July 18, 1869, in Montrose, Mich. At the age of twenty she was married, and her home was in Onaway for twenty-seven years, where she was well known and loved. Mrs. O’Reilly was reared in a knowledge of present truth. Her companion, four children, two sisters, and four brothers, with a host of friends, are left to mourn. E. A. Bristol.
Peterson.—Johannes Gustof Peterson was born in Sweden, Aug. 20, 1865. He came to America with his parents in 1877, and settled in Rankin, Ill., where he resided until he moved to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1883. Under the labors of Elder A. O. Tait he accepted present truth, and was ever faithful to his religious duties. Brother Peterson was a quiet, retiring man, diligent in business, and ever ready to help those in need. Three brothers, one sister, and an aged mother mourn his death, which occurred Sept. 5, 1916. W. J. Blake.
Smith.—Olive Clarice Overton was born Jan. 5, 1886, and died at the home of her parents, in Oregon City, Oregon, Sept. 6, 1916. The early part of her life was spent in Redfield, Iowa, where she was baptized by Elder Luther Warren, at the age of thirteen. Later she went to the Dakotas, where she was active in missionary work. Coming to Oregon, she attended summer school at Walla Walla College, and there met Louis B. Smith, to whom she was married in 1915. Her husband, parents, four brothers, and three sisters survive. H. G. Thurston.
Darling.—Mrs. Mary E. Darling died at the St. Helena Sanitarium, St. Helena, Cal., Sept. 5, 1916. She was born near Pittsburgh, Pa., March 28, 1842. When she was fourteen years old, her parents moved to Kansas. On Nov. 2, 1863, she was married to Orlando Darling. They lived in Lawrence, Kans., until 1874, when they moved to California. Four years later they accepted the third angel’s message. Sister Darling loved the truth, and ever remained loyal to it. She was one of the helpers in the old Healdsburg College, and there endeared herself to many of the students. Her husband, one daughter, three sons, three brothers, and two sisters mourn. C. S. Prout.
Harvey.—As the result of an accident, Mrs. Regina Harvey died in Bakersfield, Cal., Sept. 12, 1916, aged 65 years and 11 months. In 1894 she accepted the third angel’s message through the labors of Brother J. A. Skinner in Albion, Nebr. Three years ago they came to California and settled in Bakersfield. She is survived by her aged husband and four married daughters. E. H. Adams.
Varring.—Henry E. Varring was born in England in 1860, and died in Seattle, Wash., May 18, 1916. He was a great sufferer for several years, but now rests in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife is left to mourn, but she sorrows in hope. His early life was spent in Australia, where most of his relatives still reside. J. F. Piper. (Australian papers please copy)
Watts.—Cora Gaines was born Dec. 5, 1886. At the age of eighteen she was married to Henry Watts, and to them were born three children. In 1909 she was converted and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church, remaining faithful until called by death Sept. 30, 1916. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, one son, her father, three sisters, two brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. P. C. Hanson.
Sorensen.—Andrew Sorensen was born in Denmark, March 21, 1839, and died in Yorkville, Wis., Sept. 27, 1916. Coming to America in 1863, he settled in Racine County, and resided near Yorkville until his death. His companion and four of their seven children mourn, but they sorrow in hope. Brother Sorensen was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Raymond, Wis., and remained faithful until death. P. A. Hanson.
Merickel.—Charles P. Merickel was born in western Canada Feb. 10, 1829, and died at his home, in Mankato, Minn., Sept. 3, 1916. When Charles was ten years of age, his father moved to Summit, Wis., and there he grew to manhood. Feb. 1, 1854, he was married to Miss Erminia A. Goff, and in 1864 they came to Minnesota, settling in Blue Earth County, where they have since resided. The aged wife, six children, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. A. W. Kuehl.
Rossier.—C. B. Rossier was born near Gland, Switzerland, Aug. 28, 1830, and passed to his last earthly rest Sept. 17, 1916, at Bern, Kans. He came to America at the age of twenty-six, and in 1859 was married to Susanne H. Schaffter, in Mount Eaton, Ohio. Through study of the Bible he became convinced of the Sabbath truth, and in 1888 began the observance of the seventh day, faithfully keeping the commandments of God until his death. His wife, four sons, and six daughters mourn. *
Fenner.—Hiram A. Fenner was born in Macomb County, Michigan, Jan. 28, 1839. His parents were among the early settlers in that part of Michigan. When he was eleven years of age, the family began the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath. He was a consistent Christian. In early manhood he was active in educational work. Mr. Fenner married twice and was the father of thirteen children. His death occurred at his home, near Ithaca, Mich., Sept. 22, 1916. His companion, twelve children, and one brother mourn. R. U. Garrett.
Clough.—Clarence M. Clough was born in Nunda, Livingston Co., N. Y., March 20, 1844. He was united in marriage to Miss Jennie Doolittle Nov. 15, 1886, and for some time they lived in Almond, N. Y., but in 1869 moved to Muir, Ionia Co., Mich., which has since been their home. At the age of thirty-five Brother Clough united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, and was ever faithful to the cause he loved. He died at his home Sept. 10, 1916. His wife and two children mourn the loss of a devoted husband and a loving parent. W. I. Beebe.
Thomas.—Richard S. Thomas died suddenly at his home, in Liberty Center, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1916, aged 65 years and 7 months. At the age of seventeen he served his country during the Civil War. On Feb. 19, 1870, he was married to Sarah Melissa Stevens. Brother Thomas was converted in 1911, and at the time of his death was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Liberty Center. His wife and two children survive, and are comforted by the assurance that their loved one sleeps in Jesus. H. H. Burkholder.
Woodbury.—Alfred C. Woodbury was born in Jefferson County, New York, Nov. 7, 1836. In 1860 he was married to Miss Mina Haggard, who died in 1905. In 1863 he accepted the third angel’s message, and ever remained faithful. In 1907 he was married to Miss Anna M. Jensen. Brother Woodbury was a successful business man, and was always liberal in his support of gospel work. For a number of years his home was in Darlington, Wis. His death occurred in Beloit, Wis., Sept. 13, 1916. We are assured that he will have a part in the first resurrection. P. A. Hanson.

New Canvassing Experiences

By Walter Harper

AFTER working some months in northern California and in Curry County, Oregon, I was forcibly impressed to visit towns on the Rogue River, in Oregon, and also in Del Norte County, California, and in several scattered country districts. This made a long, tiresome journey, but the Lord graciously blessed and heard the many prayers offered in my behalf by God’s loved children scattered over the length and breadth of the land. I am so thankful that these dear ones remember me before the throne of grace in their petitions, for I know God does hear prayer. The fruits are in evidence. Of late in more than one trial and strait place I have seen clear cases of deliverance in answer to united prayer.
In closing up my summer’s work it was not practical, on account of the long distances I must travel, to wait for a delivery time, so I decided to try a new plan in disposing of this last lot of orders,— the C. O. D. parcel post plan. In this way the people could set their own time for making payment. This was a new experience to me, but I ventured it, trusting in the Lord, and success followed. The first afternoon my orders amounted to $15 (I worked with “The Great Controversy,” “Practical Guide,” and “Ministry of Healing”), and the next day my orders totaled $46. It was marvelous how willing people were to pay a deposit on these C. O. D. books. Surely the Lord touched their hearts. Pray that a host may be won for Christ’s kingdom, as a result of these efforts.
I am now anxiously awaiting the final outcome of this first real test I have made of the C. O. D. method. I have made it a subject of prayer, and it cannot fail. If any one who is interested in the working of this method writes to me, in care of the Pacific Press, Mountain View, Cal., I promise a brief reply. These are strenuous days. There is not half enough time to do the work which should be accomplished. By this C. O. D. plan much time can be saved, it seems to me, and one can pick up orders anywhere, in any section of the country, even if he does not plan to return.
WALTER HARPER.

Waiting in Providential Darkness

“If you walk in providential darkness, stand still and wait to see what God is doing for you behind the clouds.”

Address Wanted

A. E. KING, R. F. D. 2, Box 95a, Rogersville, Mo., is desirous of obtaining the address of J. SCOTT MOORE.

Publications Wanted

THE persons named below desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for use in missionary work. In sending publications care should be exercised to select only such as are free from soil and disfigurement. We have been credibly informed that some who oppose this movement and the truths which it represents answer these requests for literature, and are sending to our brethren and sisters in various parts of the country tracts and papers representing their opposition. Our workers should be careful not to confound this literature with our denominational publications, and thus unwittingly become agents in sending out matter not printed in the interests of the cause of truth.
H. B. SWARTWOOD, R. F. D. 1, Van Etten, N.Y.
N. J. Etheridge, R. F. D. 6, Box 89, Abilene, Tex.
J. H. Downes, Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C., England.
D. A. Easton, Marceline, Mo. Continuous supply of all denominational literature.
J. F. Steinberg, Box 11, Newcastle, Wyo. Any denominational publications except the REVIEW.
Mrs. James F. Woods, 322 South Detroit St., Warsaw, Ind., Signs of the Times (weekly and monthly), Life and Health, and Liberty.

What the Present Truth Series Is

Ingathering Work Helped by Present Truth Series No. 22

MANY of the Review and Herald employees on their Ingathering day took along a liberal supply of the new Present Truth Series No. 22, on the Eastern Question, and this helped in various ways in collecting for missions. Often, with it, an interest was created and a donation was obtained after the Signs had been presented. When a donation was refused, the solicitor offered the Present Truth Series free, with a brief explanation of its contents. This interested the people, and the interview, prolonged by questions they asked, resulted sometimes in quite a generous donation to missions. When the people were interested but too poor to contribute to missions, a copy of Present Truth Series was left with them. Some became so much interested in the Eastern Question number that they subscribed for the series for a year. Others gave their names for free literature to be sent them, and in various other ways Present Truth Series No. 22 helped in gaining an audience with the people, and in securing more and larger donations for missions.

What the Present Truth Series Is

The Present Truth Series will be two years old Jan. 1, 1917. During its short life, it has made a record unequalled by any other denominational paper. It has not only had a circulation of over four million copies, but has met with the hearty approval of all our people. It has earned the names of “The Denominational Periodical Skirmisher” and “The Gospel Pathfinder.”

Elder Jacob Rottacker

By J. G. Walker

ELDER JACOB ROTTACKER was born in Russia, near the Crimean Peninsula, in 1871. In 1889 the family came to this country, and settled in Milltown, S. Dak.
While a young man Jacob gave his heart to God and accepted the third angel's message, to which he remained loyal till his death, which took place in Grandview, near Armstrong, British Columbia, Aug. 31, 1916, closing an illness of two years and two months. We have reason to believe he will be awakened to life eternal when the Saviour comes. His wife and ten children mourn.
J. G. WALKER.

PREPAREDNESS

Now is the time to prepare for a great missionary campaign in the circulation of our literature during the autumn and winter months. Message-filled literature is the kind of ammunition the soldiers of the cross should have in large quantities.
Our weapons of warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the casting down of strongholds. Many people have been wrenched from the power of darkness by reading a tract or other literature. Notice the following list of tracts, most of which have recently been revised. Many of them are illustrated. Please preserve this for future reference.

Words of Truth Series

ENVELOPE SIZE
No. tract No. in pkg. Price each
1. The Coming of the Lord 100 $.00½
2. The Christian's Privilege 50 .00½
3. Jesus Died for You 50 .00½
4. Challenge to Protestants 50 .00½
5. Fundamental Principles of Seventh-day Adventists 25 .01
6. Candid Admissions 50 .00½
7. How Esther Read Her Bible 50 .00½
8. Some One Cares for Your Soul 50 .00½
9. Prayer 25 .01
10. Back to the Old Paths 25 .01
11. The Law in Christ, or the Relation Between the Law and the Gospel 25 .01½
12. Come; for All Things are Now Ready 25 .01
13. Looking unto Jesus 50 .00½
14. Come, Lord Jesus 100 .00½
15. The Benefits of Bible Study 50 .00½
16. What to Do with Doubt 50 .00½
17. It's and Why's of Baptism 25 .01½
18. Sanctification, or Bible Conversion 25 .01
19. The Seventh, or One Seventh 50 .00½
20. Should Not Christians Keep the Sabbath? (revised) 25 .01
21. Which Day do You Keep, and Why? 50 .00½
22. Is the End Near? 50 .00½
23. The Rest Day 25 .02½
24. Ownership and Tithing 50 .00½
25. Are Christians under Grace to Keep the Law? 50 .00½
26. Tithing (new) 25 .01½
27. False Hope of a Second Probation (revised matter and title) 25 .02
28. Hypnotism, What Is It? 25 .03
29. The Seven Last Plagues (revised) 25 .03
30. Destiny of the Wicked (new) 25 .01
31. The Sure Promises of God 50 .00½
32. Can We Know? 50 .00½
33. Is Sunday the Sabbath? 50 .00½
34. The Day of the Sabbath 25 .00½
35. The Third Angel's Message (revised) 100 .00¼
36. Heralds of His Coming 25 .01½
37. Is Man Immortal? 25 .01
38. Winning of Margaret 25 .01
39. Spiritualism 50 .00½
40. Second Coming of Christ 50 .00½
41. Court Week in Heaven 100 .00¼

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2. A Proposed Censorship of the Press 50 .00¾
3. The Attitude of Roman Catholics Toward Freedom of Speech 25 .01
4. The Roman Mass 50 .00½
5. Ancient and Modern Babylon 50 .00¾
6. Ancient and Modern Idolatry 25 .01
7. Scripture and Tradition 50 .00¾
8. The Roman Priesthood 25 .01
9. The Sacrifice of the Mass 25 .01
10. Papal Indulgences 50 .00¾
11. Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary 50 .00½
12. Papal Infallibility 25 .01

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2. Sunday Laws 50 .00½
3. Logic of Sabbath Legislation 50 .00½
4. The Civil Sabbath 50 .00¾
5. Civil Government and the Church 100 .00¼
6. Religious Liberty—What Eminent Authorities Say 50 .00¾
7. The Church's Greatest Need Today 100 .00¼
8. Church Federation 50 .00¾
9. Limits of Civil Authority 100 .00¼
10. A Vital Question—Is the Sabbath a Civil Institution? 50 .00½
11. What are Works of Charity and Necessity? 100 .00¼
12. “Backward States” 50 .00½
13. Alexander Campbell on Moral Societies 25 .01½
14. William Lloyd Garrison on Sunday Laws 50 .00½
15. Sunday Mail Reports 50 .00¾
16. Why Sunday Laws are Wrong 50 .00½
17. Religion in the Public Schools 50 .00¼
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2. The Manner of Christ's Coming 25 .01
3. The Temporal Millennium 25 .01½
4. We Would See Jesus 25 .01
5. Waymarks to the Holy City 25 .01
6. The Great Day of the Lord 25 .02½
7. Signs of the End 25 .01
8. What is Done Away in Christ? 25 .01½
9. “Under the Law” or “Under Grace”—Which? 25 .01
10. Ceremonial and Moral Laws Distinguished 25 .01
11. A Perfect Law 50 .00½
12. Perpetuity of the Law 25 .01
13. The Way to Christ 25 .01
14. The Sufferings of Christ 25 .02
15. Spiritualism: Its Source and Character 25 .01
16. Should Christians be Members of Secret Societies? 25 .01½
17. Topical Bible Studies 25 .01½
18. Bible Baptism 50 .00½
19. Answers to Queries on the Eastern Question 50 .00½
20. Jewish 50 .00½
21. Thoughts for the Candid 50 .00½
22. Tormented Forever and Ever 25 .01
23. The Rich Man and Lazarus 25 .01
24. Why Not Found Out Before? 50 .00½
25. The Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast 25 .02
26. The New Testament Sabbath 25 .01
27. Who Changed the Sabbath? 25 .01
28. Elihu on the Sabbath 25 .01
29. The Christian Sabbath 25 .03
30. Sabbath in the Greek 50 .00½
31. Russellism, or the Coming of a False Christ 25 .02
32. Physiologic Signs of the Times (in preparation)
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34. The Privilege of Prayer 25 .01

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2. Liquor and Poverty 50 .00½
3. Counting the Cost of Alcohol 50 .00½
4. Is Alcohol a Food? 50 .00½
5. The Cure for National Intemperance 50 .00½
6. Patent Medicines 50 .00½
7. Simple Treatments for a Cold 50 .00½
8. Some Effects of Tobacco Using 50 .00½
9. Pointed Facts about Tobacco 100 .00½
10. Pure Air in the Home 50 .00½
11. Autointoxication 50 .00½

Life and Health Series*

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3. Diet and Endurance 10 .03
4. Chronic Constipation 25 .01½
5. Medical Use of Alcohol 50 .00½
6. Camp Sanitation 50 .00¾
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Signs of the Times Leaflets

No. tract
1. The Sure Word of Prophecy
2. Prophetic History of the World
3. Second Coming of Christ
4. Signs of Our Times
5. The Sanctuary
6. The 2300 Days
7. The Law of God
8. The Sabbath of the Bible
9. The First Day of the Bible
10. Who Changed the Sabbath?
11. The Great Threefold Message
12. The Seal of God and the Mark of the Beast
13. Church and State
14. Life and Immortality
15. The Great Judgment Day
16. The Home of the Saved
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Progress in Oran and Missionaries for China

THE following word has just come from Brother W. E. Hancock, who has been laboring for some time in Oran, Algeria: “We are glad to be able to report a continued increase of interest, and steady progress in the work in and around Oran. Almost every Sabbath meeting is attended by newly interested persons. We have a Sabbath school with a membership of twenty-five. Six members have been added to our church since the beginning of the year, and eight persons will probably receive baptism before the close of 1916. We have adopted the plan of giving weekly instruction to the candidates for baptism on the different points of faith and on the duties of church members, for some months before they take this step. We find that it works well for those who have just come out of Romanism. For such converts there is a double work to be done,—that of removing the rubbish of error upon which their former hope was founded, and that of building their faith on the true and firm foundation of the gospel of Christ. The prospects for the work in the city of Oran and its vicinity are most encouraging.” A full report from Brother Hancock will be presented later.
THIS week four missionaries are sailing from San Francisco by the steamship “Venezuela,” for China. Elder and Mrs. S. A. Nagel and family return after furlough. They will resume their work among the Hakkas, in south China. Two new workers accompany them, Brother and Sister A. J. Wearner, both nurses of the St. Helena Sanitarium. They have spent the last year at the Pacific Union College. The work among the Hakka people has been seriously interrupted by the breaking down of the health of workers in that region, and we are thankful to see reinforcements entering the field.

General Conference Council Report

By Editor

Many of our readers must have seen in the newspapers the account of the hurricane in the Danish West Indies, which, according to the report of the American consul, left half the people homeless and nearly all in destitution. The General Conference received a cable from Elder E. C. Widgery, superintendent of our work in this region, saying: “Devastating hurricane. Great distress. Church partly demolished. Help needed.” The General Conference Committee Council authorized the treasurer to cable $500 to Elder Widgery, made up by special appropriations from the General Conference, the North American Division Conference, and the Pacific, North Pacific, Northern, Lake, and Columbia Unions.
Another important General Conference Council meeting is over. The brethren have returned to their fields of labor. Many important questions affecting the work throughout the entire world field were considered. A partial report of the actions taken by the Council is printed in this number. Further reports will be given next week. This little time spent together, although filled to overflowing with taxing labor, was one of pleasure and brotherly communion. As these workers, all of them occupying positions of great responsibility, return to their fields to prosecute the work, let us remember them in prayer that God may give them wisdom and strength for their labors. We are glad that the church militant will soon become the church triumphant; that the crowns of rejoicing will supplant the crosses of trial and tribulation. Let us labor faithfully, inspired by this blessed hope.

Appeal for the Negro Department

By Editor

WE wish especially to call the attention of our readers to the article by Elder Evans, on page 5. We feel certain that the plea there presented for a liberal donation on November 18, to help forward the excellent work of our Negro Department, will meet with a cordial and generous response.

Daniells and Knox Bound for the Far East

By Editor

Since our last issue Elder and Mrs. A. G. Daniells and Elder and Mrs. W. T. Knox have left Washington for the West, preparatory to sailing within the next few days to attend meetings in the Far East. We have the promise of articles from both these brethren for the columns of the REVIEW, and know that our readers will follow with interest the visits they will make to various mission fields. Their coming will be greatly appreciated by the brethren in the Orient, who deeply feel the need of counsel in the difficult problems which they face.

Brother and Sister Cole Sail for South America

We have omitted to make record of one departure for the mission fields. On October 7, Brother and Sister J. W. Cole say, sailed from New York for Buenos Aires, South America, Brother Cole having accepted a call to act as stenographer and office assistant in connection with the South American Division Conference. Sister Cole was formerly Miss V. E. Johnson, of the Pacific Coast. They had planned on another year of school work, Brother Cole in the Washington College, Miss Johnson in the Pacific Union, but consented to forego the school work in view of the urgency of the need in South America.

Growth of the Argentine Conference

ELDER R. T. BAER, president of the Argentine Conference, in South America, writes as follows: “I want to tell you that we greatly enjoy the visits of the good old REVIEW AND HERALD; and though we do not receive it every week as we did in the homeland, we appreciate it still more when it does come. Sometimes two or three come at once, and they seem like letters from the folks at home. We are having good experiences, and the Lord is preparing the way before us. Two new churches have recently been added to our conference, both organized in 1916. One is in Buenos Aires, and the other in La Plata, where the South American Division Conference was organized.”

Gospel Victories in Northern Nigeria

WRITING from Ilorin, Northern Nigeria, West Africa, Elder D. C. Babcock says: “The Lord is giving daily victories in this field. Never before, in all my thirty-eight years' experience in this message, have I seen so much of the working of the Holy Spirit. Our workers are few and inexperienced, but the message moves forward. Truly we can say, as did the apostles, that souls are daily added to our numbers. I have just organized a church of eighty-one members at Ipoti, and there will be about that many more baptized in the near future at the same place. At another station fully fifty have accepted Christianity, given up their idols, and are preparing for baptism. Here where we are, near Ilorin, more than three hundred have given up their idols and embraced the message we love. An outbreak of smallpox has made it necessary for us to close our native meetings and Sabbath school temporarily. Last Friday the chief and head man came to me and asked if I would not allow them to come to Sabbath services at the mission church. The request was granted, and more than three hundred were present. Pray for us.”
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