THE FUTURE OF THE SANITARIUM.
By Editor
ALTHO the Sanitarium fire was so serious, it left the institution solvent, tho fearfully crippled. The property left in real estate and buildings is sufficient to meet the indebtedness. Flattering offers in real estate and cash donations have come from other localities; but taking into account the warm feeling of the people of the city, the buildings which remain, and the well-known location of the institution, the managers have decided to rebuild in Battle Creek. The insurance, amounting to $154,900, has been promptly allowed. The sum of over $72,000, has been raised by people in Battle Creek, and it is expected that this will reach $100,000. Generous gifts have been bestowed by friends and former patrons of the institution. Meeting a gentleman, a business man, in Oakland the next morning after the fire, one who has had no connection with the institution or work it represents, he expressed his regret and handed the writer $5.00. A poor woman in ill health, deprived of treatment needed, sends $1.00. Many others will wish to do likewise. Any such who may wish so to do may send money direct to the institution in Battle Creek, or if they desire us to forward it, we will gladly do it free of charge. It is a noble work, worthy of earnest effort.