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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 16, 1909

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 37.

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Bolivia

By F. A. Stahl

LA PAZ.—We have arrived safely at La Paz. Although at first we were all quite sick on account of the high altitude, we are at this time enjoying good health. For this and countless other blessings, we thank our Heavenly Father.
When we arrived in Peru, we noticed preparations for war, and found there were very strained relations between Peru and Bolivia, so we hastened to La Paz as rapidly as possible, not stopping in Arequipa a few days to become accustomed to the altitude, as we had at first planned. We visited with Brother Hinckley for a few hours. This faithful brother is alone in this part of Peru, living the truth. He has charge of the observatory in Arequipa.
At Puno we had to stop two days, waiting for the lake steamer. We spent the time in a most profitable way, by visiting our brethren there. These are native Peruvians, having accepted the truth through reading our Spanish paper, Señales. They kept Elder E. Thomann very busy answering questions concerning the progress of the work in other parts of the world, and also about the General Conference. I spoke once to them, Elder Thomann interpreting. This was a new experience, and it made me wish more than ever for a thorough knowledge of the language of this people.
After we crossed Lake Titicaca, and arrived at Guaqui, where is the custom-house, we were told that all our goods would have to be opened and inspected before they could be brought to La Paz. This would mean much delay, as our baggage consisted of fourteen pieces, iron-bound, nailed, and renailed. We made this a subject of prayer, and God gave us favor with these agents, and they passed our goods on without inspecting them. This saved us much expense and delay. Surely the Lord had gone before us.
Elder Thomann and I are now on our way to Cochabamba, in the interests of the mission, as there are some believers with whom I should keep in touch. From there Elder Thomann returns to his home. He has been a great help to us.                                             F. A. STAHL.