The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to Nov. 30, 1902, is $49,190.89.
NAME
AMOUNT
Bertie Taylor
$ 5 00
Mr. Cudley
1 00
Jane R. Dixon
1 00
Wichita church
7 25
W. S. Davis
3 00
Mrs. M. J. Shattuck
1 00
Sarah Cornforth and family
2 50
W. A. Hilton
5 00
W. A. Johnson
10 00
Mrs. J. Krohn
2 00
K. S. Russell
2 00
Mrs. M. C. Hillinger
50
Mrs. A. A. Thompson
50
Mrs. Mary Madick
1 00
M. Ratliff
1 00
Mrs. A. E. Culver
1 00
Mrs. S. F. Sodin
15 00
S. A. Jones
1 00
Sister Clyde
50
Lamond Hunter
1 00
Mrs. L. E. Pruett
3 00
A friend
25
C. G. Wannack
1 00
S. S. Shearer
5 00
M. Christensen
5 00
Mrs. Eleria Cresop
1 00
Mrs. S. M. Whitelark
2 00
Mrs. Emma Beck
50
Margaret Beck
50
Fritz Guy
5 00
Sophia Olsen
1 00
S. C. Hansen
1 50
Eunice B. Dixon
2 50
Rachel Axford
10 00
Hattie Garten
2 00
C. E. and P. C. Brent
15 00
Mary E. Butterfield
1 00
Frank Bowman
1 00
Mrs. Elizabeth Taylor
1 00
| D. Richards | 6 00 |
| G. W. Barker | 10 00 |
| D. N. & L. A. Potter | 5 00 |
| Berrien Springs | 2 00 |
| Wichita church | 10 20 |
| A. C. Stevens | 100 00 |
| L. S. Holmes | 2 00 |
| Mrs. Carrie Munsie | 1 50 |
| Asa Wells | 5 00 |
| W. N. Ewing | 1 00 |
| William Childwachter | 5 00 |
| Kansas | 1 00 |
| W. C. Emerson | 3 00 |
| Abram Crosley | 1 00 |
| C. E. & M. Burgeson | 50 |
| Mrs. M. L. Stevens | 1 00 |
| M. E. & J. Wood | 2 00 |
| Emma Talmadge | 5 00 |
| Mrs. T. N. Mc Call | 1 00 |
| D. B. Voorhees | 1 00 |
| Mrs. Lida Torrey | 5 00 |
| H. A. Chapin | 1 00 |
| James Shields | 4 00 |
| Henry Metzer | 5 00 |
| W. G. Degarno | 2 00 |
| E. E. Peck | 1 00 |
| M. N. Kinsor | 5 00 |
| Mrs. Mary Jeffers | 1 00 |
| F. E. Craig | 3 35 |
| A friend (Nebraska) | 1 00 |
| Kansas & Oklahoma | 7 20 |
| J. L. Foreside | 3 00 |
| Amelia Fliedner | 10 00 |
| Henry Simonds | 2 00 |
| Mrs. Benjamin Fordon | 1 00 |
| G. E. Rul | 25 00 |
| Rue Aton | 1 00 |
What the Sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” Has Accomplished
By P. T. Magan
Union College
Original Debt, $79,000
Not long ago an article was published in the REVIEW, from the pen of Sister E. G. White, entitled “What the Sale of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ Will Accomplish.” This article did not deal altogether with the future. It told of many blessed experiences already a matter of record. It related the spiritual gains to the church and the world as a result of this work. These are so manifold and so marked that we love to halt awhile and ponder upon them.
The present article is one of a series designed to show what has actually been accomplished by the sale of the book in the work of paying off the debts of the schools.
When plans for the founding of Union College were first laid, there was no intention upon the part of any one of building the school in debt. All over the Middle West our people called loudly for a college of their own. Battle Creek was too far away; and besides, there existed a prejudice upon the part of many against sending their sons and daughters to that overcrowded center. The Middle West conferences had grown in numbers, wealth, and influence, and they felt that it was only fair that they should have a college situated in the heart of their own territory.
The different conferences agreed to raise certain, specified amounts of money for the new school, and the business men of Lincoln, Neb., donated a considerable amount of land. The money from the different States came in slowly, and those managing the work were obliged to sell off a considerable portion of the land in village lots, in order to get sufficient means with which to carry on the work. Many of our people purchased lots, believing that in so doing they were benefiting the school, and at the same time helping themselves.
Now, if all these lots had been sold and paid for, there would never have been any debt on Union College. It is true that some years the operating receipts have not equaled the operating expenses, but it is also true that during good financial years these deficiencies have been more than overbalanced.
But the hard times came, and very many of those who had bought land were unable to pay for it, and some have never been able to pay for it. Had the college been able to get all this money, as was expected in the beginning, there never would have been any debt.
It has never seemed to me reasonable to censure any one for this debt. The plan of providing means for the erection of Union College was, to all human appearances, a good one,—one which would enable our people to have a fine school plant without calling for much means in gifts and donations. Had men been able to foresee the financial stringency which was coming, and the consequent lowering of real estate values, they would undoubtedly have planned differently.
When the war for the relief of Union College began, the indebtedness, according to the signed statement of Brother Joseph Sutherland, the Union College business manager, amounted to $79,000. The total amount received from the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” up to Sept. 30, 1902, is $42,349.54. Besides this there have been received by donations $1,216.79, making the total amount received $43,566.33. Of this amount, $39,000 had been paid on the principal of the debt, and $4,566.33 on interest.
This is a most encouraging showing. It proves that more has been paid on the Union College debt during the last two years and a half than in all the previous years. It demonstrates that God’s plans are best, not only for our spiritual welfare, but also for our temporal. For all this we bless and praise his holy name.
P. T. MAGAN.
Porto Rico
So much has been said in regard to the needs of this field, that we question what more can be said to touch the hearts of the brethren and sisters in the home field, and present our special need before them at this particular time. It is true that our field is not so large as some others, but the work before us is greater, owing to the difficulties with which we have to contend. With an area of 3,606 square miles, and a population of over 954,000, with the majority of the people crowded into the towns and villages, a grand work is opened to the faithful worker for Christ.
The enemy has tried hard to hinder the entering of the third angel's message into this needy field. When the work was first begun, because of failing health the worker was forced to leave the field, death claimed another, and at the present time there is only one worker for that whole field. Wherever we go, the people manifest an interest in our work, and listen to the truths presented. Homes are opened to us among the rich and educated, as well as among the poor and ignorant.
At the present time the work is being carried on with the greatest difficulty, owing to a lack of knowledge of the Spanish language. Great perseverance21are needed in reaching the people with the truths for this time. Our most pressing need is a Spanish worker to step in and fill these openings. The message must go to this people, and now is a favorable time for us to work in Porto Rico. Under our home government, to a certain extent, and with but few restrictions from a religious view, we can enter upon our work with almost perfect freedom.
A vast field is opened before the medical missionary. Only those who are here can realize the need of this branch of work. In fact, there is no department of our work but that appeals to us. It is impossible for one worker to fill the openings that are constantly presenting themselves. Almost every week some one comes to the house asking for some of our literature. Sometimes it looks as if the people were coming to us seeking for the truth, instead of our having to search for them. Surely, brethren and sisters, we cannot delay the work much longer. I am confident that there must be some upon whom God has rolled a burden for this needy field.
[Elder B. E. Connerly and his wife, of Buffalo, are to sail for Porto Rico next week to join Sister Fischer. We are sorry to hear of Sister Fischer's illness, in the midst of her labors, and pray that strength may be restored to her.—MISSION BOARD.]
Week of Prayer Notes
The Latest Reports
These short letters from lands afar may be used with advantage by leaders in the week of prayer services. They are just from the fields, and tell of progress and of needs. It is a great comfort to our workers abroad to be able to spread these facts before the brethren and sisters in the home churches, and to know that continual prayer will be made unto God in behalf of their work.
MISSION BOARD.
Current Mention
— Nebraska City, Neb., has been suddenly left without a water supply by a change in the course of the Missouri River, which a few days ago shifted its channel three miles to the eastward of the city waterworks. The change took place in twelve hours.
— The action of President Castro of Venezuela in reply to the ultimatums delivered by England and Germany with reference to the settlement of their claims against the former country, amounts to a virtual declaration of war by Venezuela against those powers. English and German citizens in the Venezuelan capital have been imprisoned, and strategic points in the country are being fortified to resist invasion. Meanwhile an effort is being made by the United States to effect a peaceful settlement of the difficulty.
— The Vermont Legislature has passed a high-license local option bill as a substitute for the prohibition law in that State, after having spent nine weeks in debate upon the question. The bill is to be submitted to a popular vote on the first Tuesday of February next; and should this vote be against it, the bill will not become operative before Dec. 1, 1906, thus giving two coming legislatures an opportunity to repeal it. The State anti-saloon league and the W. C. T. U. will make a determined effort to secure its rejection by the people.
— Following the suggestion in the president's message for anti-trust legislation on the part of Congress, a joint resolution was introduced in the Senate, December 8, by Senator Nelson, providing for an amendment to the national Constitution, and a bill amending the existing anti-trust law by the enactment of more stringent provisions. The proposed amendment to the Constitution is as follows: “Congress shall have power to define, regulate, prohibit, or dissolve trusts, monopolies, or combinations, whether existing in the form of a corporation or otherwise; Congress shall also have power to license, regulate, and control all corporations engaged in trade, commerce, or other business among the several States or with foreign nations.”
— The coal strike commission listened December 9 to a description of circumstances and events making up the dark side of the lives of workers in the anthracite mines, involving the dealings of mine owners with their employees. Among other statements given in the press report we note the following: “B. D. Gallagher, another Markle miner, testified that the company charges him thirty-five cents a gallon for oil that sells in Heberton, a few miles away, for eighteen cents, and thirty-two cents a quire for blasting paper that can be had for fifteen cents. . . . The witness presented several of his own wage statements, which showed that something had been deducted for a priest. When asked what this meant, he said that he did not know. It had been taken off his earnings ever since he went into the mines, and he simply dismissed it because he did not object to the assessments.”
From Japan
By F. W. Field
We have in Japan one church organization with about thirty-five members. A number of these do not live in Tokio, but these scattered ones all belong to the Tokio church. Our force of laborers now numbers nine, of whom five are Japanese.
We have three Sabbath schools in different parts of Tokio. Our work thus far has been largely confined to this city, but we are reaching out to other places. At Wakamatsu there is a company of four, who seem quite well established in the faith. Two workers are at present located there; regular meetings and Sabbath school are maintained, and some are almost persuaded to obey the Lord. Letters frequently received from readers of our monthly paper show something of the good that is being done by this humble little sheet. Here in Tokio some who attend our meetings and Bible classes are becoming deeply interested, and we have reason to hope that they will soon decide to obey. At a recent Sunday evening meeting, eight expressed a desire for prayers. One of these has since requested baptism, but has not yet fully yielded to the Lord.
We need more of the power of God in our work, and for this we shall seek, thankful that an abundant supply may be obtained for the asking. Next to this we need means with which to push the work already begun, and to furnish literature in the form of small tracts which can be widely distributed. Our workers are calling for these, and we are taking steps to prepare the matter. But we need means with which to publish them.
Dr. S. A. Lockwood and his wife have recently arrived to open the medical work, and are now considering plans and means. This branch of the work must be carried on much as it is in America, by means of well-equipped sanitariums and treatment rooms. Japanese physicians are well up with the times, and some of them have become the famous as specialists. But the principles of health reform that go with the third angel's message, must be presented in Japan also. Means are much needed to put this branch of our work on the right basis.
We know that there will be many such calls for help from the various fields; and may the Lord impress his people to respond. And we at the front will do our utmost with the means provided.
F. W. FIELD,
Tokio.
A Memorial for God
By GEO. F. ENOCH.
“We all need to be wide-awake, that, as the way opens, we may advance the work in the large cities. We are far behind in following the instruction to enter these cities and erect memorials for God.”—Mrs. E. G. White, in Review of Sept. 30, 1902.
As we read this quotation, our hearts were cheered, for we knew that this was but another assurance that the Lord is pressing home to the hearts of his people the needs of his cause.
We wish for a moment to call attention to the needs of our city. Port of Spain is a thriving city of about seventy thousand inhabitants, and is fast becoming a center for the commerce of the West Indies and the north coast of South America. It is one of the most beautiful cities in the West Indies, with good asphalt streets and an abundance of trees, and large, well-situated savannahs, used as public squares or parks.
The third angel’s message has been preached here for some time, and we have a church membership of one hundred and twenty-five. In “Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI, page 100, we find this statement made by outsiders: “These people have no church, and you have no place of worship. You are a small company, poor and unlearned. In a short time the ministers will go away, and then the interest will die down. Then you will give up all these new ideas which you have received.” This is the main argument against us, and in this land of state churches, with a people accustomed to such an order of things, especially in view of the fact that wandering missionaries from the Eastern States have done that very thing, it appeals to the people with peculiar force. A man of means in one of the Eastern States has erected a church building in one of the West Indies, where the poor people can be gathered, and instructed in the Word of God as he understands it. Now if others have such an interest in these fields, why are there not those in our ranks who can do as much?
We have some good news for our people. A lot, well located, has been purchased, on which we expect to build a monument for God. Two of our veteran missionaries are sweetly resting in the city cemetery, with very humble monuments to mark their resting place. Why cannot we rally and erect a suitable monument for God and for them in the form of a humble place of worship on this lot that we have purchased?
Our meetings are well attended, and there is a general interest throughout the city. We have had two baptisms this year, and we now are organizing the third class of candidates. Honest souls are rejoicing in the light of present truth, and sinners are being won from the world to Christ. Who will help to place this work on a firm basis by sending to the Mission Board a contribution for the Port of Spain church building?
GEO. F. ENOCH.
A Correction
By Editor
In making up this department last week, the last paragraph with the author's name was omitted from the article, “An Impetus Needed.” We regret the mistake. The following is the portion omitted:—
A World-Wide Work
We are to go to the whole world, and quickly give them the everlasting gospel. Much of this work of preaching the gospel must be done through the agency of the press. We are living in a reading age. We have the best line of denominational literature in the world. Cheap transportation and cheap mail facilities have made it possible for a few people quickly to give to the whole world the good news of Christ's coming.
After the papers and books will follow rapidly the living preacher; and then one or two sermons, accompanied by the power of the Holy Spirit, will bind off the work. W. C. WALES.
Ministers' School of Emmanuel Missionary College
The management of Emmanuel Missionary College desires to make the winter term as helpful to those who wish to enter the work as evangelists, colporteurs, Bible workers, etc., as the summer school is strong for those who wish to become missionary teachers. There are among us many men and women of mature age, who have good ability, and who desire to leave the material things of this world, and engage in the spiritual work of carrying the simple word of God to sinners.
The winter school is intended for just such persons. We are living in the time when the final warning of mercy is being given to a perishing world. We have been given the following instruction: "As the time comes for it [the third angel's message] to be given with greatest power, the Lord will work through humble instruments, leading the minds of those who consecrate themselves to his service. The laborers will be qualified rather by the unction of his Spirit than by the training of literary institutions." The entire strength of Emmanuel Missionary College is devoted to the training for God's service23of the persons described in this quotation. Excellent opportunity will be afforded students to tell the truths learned daily in the class room to those who need help. The training consists of learning by doing.
The winter school opens January 7. We invite correspondence with those who believe that God has called them from a service of material things to a spiritual service. Address E. A. Sutherland, Berrien Springs, Mich.
A United Effort to Scatter Tracts Like the Leaves of Autumn
By Editor
In the REVIEW AND HERALD of December 9 is an important article by Elder Daniells, on behalf of the General Conference Committee, introducing a great tract campaign for the present winter. Four special tracts are being issued as leaders for this movement. Their titles are, “What Do These Things Mean?” “Signs of Our Times,” “The Second Advent of Our Lord,” and “The Gospel Remedy for Present-Day Isms: Spiritualism, Hypnotism, Christian Scientism, and Higher Criticism.”
These tracts, as indicated by their titles, deal directly and plainly with the vital features of the message. They take up the trumpet, and tell to the world the glad message that Jesus is coming in the clouds of heaven, and the signs of the times show that his coming is near.
Plan of Work
It is the design of the General Conference Committee that this effort should be world-wide, and that every Seventh-day Adventist should take an active part in it. There was a time several years ago when our tracts were sold in large editions of hundreds of thousands, when every church was astir, and all the people seemed to carry the burden for souls.
Tracts were scattered, Bible readings were held, and in many places this work was followed by gospel meetings conducted by lay members in halls and schoolhouses; and one of our ministers recently remarked that at that time nearly every church in his State had a revival, and many were added to the church.
We call for a renewal of that effort. The church needs it for its own upbuilding, and an unwarned world, still in darkness, cries mightily to God and to us for the light. God speaks to Israel, saying, “Go forward.” A few cannot do the work. All Israel must march in order when the cloud lifts and directs the way. See Num. 9:15-23.
The Publishing Houses
We believe that every publishing house in the denomination will bring out these special tracts, and use all its strength in advertising and circulating them. Copies will be sent to the publishing houses for this purpose as soon as possible.
State and Union Conference Papers
can advertise the tracts, publish reports and plans of work, and assist the REVIEW AND HERALD, The Signs of the Times, and other general papers in their effort to carry this campaign to every home and into every heart.
Conference Laborers
can take up the work, and advertise the tracts from the desk, and organize the people for work. Thousands of people are ready to work, but hardly know where to begin. Place the work in their hands, and show them how to work.
State Tract Society Officers
can correspond with church librarians and isolated members, and help them get started. In fact, the success of this movement will depend largely upon the earnest, enthusiastic leadership of the tract society officers.
A Suggestion to Church Officers
The officers of each church should meet together, and devise plans for a definite campaign to revive the tract and missionary work. Should not the old-time tract society meetings be revived, with their songs about work, their prayers for the work, and their reports of work done?—We believe they should. Let us all pray for a revival of good old methods.
Suggestions to Church Librarians
1. Begin the tract work yourself with that earnest enthusiasm which you wish to see in all the members of the church. Your experience will give power to your words as you persuade others. Remember that the work in your church is not dead while you are working.
2. Counsel with the church officers frequently, and divide your work with them. This good work multiplies as you divide it.
3. Talk the work to every brother or sister or child you meet. Pray constantly for its success. At church, at home, and on the street, keep up the agitation. Say, as did the prophet, “For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.”
4. Set yourself a definite task, to place some work, even though it may be very small, in the hands of every member of the church. Much of this effort must be private, individual work; but in no other way can you accomplish so much. One tract given away each week is much better than no work. This little work will lead to more. Plant a little seed, and it will grow if it has the life. This kind of personal work can be done without great ability. Let this be our motto,—
Something for Each One to Do
These tracts will be ready by January 1, when the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons” is expected to be finished. Now is the time to organize and plan for the tract campaign.
Silent Messengers
By Editor
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E R PALMER Editor
Whom Shall I Send?
“Whom shall I send? He sayeth, What servant shall it be?
’Tis faith’s strong voice that prayeth, My Master, O send me!
Send me to tell thy story, abroad, or here at home.
Send me, O Lord, before thee, where thou thyself wilt come.”
“Send me, for I have known thee; I would thy witness be;
To speak thy message only, my Master, O send me!
Send me to speak of Jesus, of what my Lord hath done—
His finished work most precious, of this, and this alone.
“To bring the lost and sinning to thee, the sinless One,
To speak sweet words and winning, of Christ, the Father’s Son.
Send me to darkest places, to many a shadowed home,
Where with thy shining graces, Lord Jesus, thou wilt come.
“Send me to work appointed; but Master, let me be
By thine own power anointed, then, Master, O send me!
Nor unto us the glory, when lost ones find their home;
We only go before thee, where thou thyself wilt come.”
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By J. E. Jayne
New Jersey Conference, Attention!
The first annual session of the New Jersey Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Abrahamson College, on Seventh Street, between Market and Cooper Streets, in Camden, N. J., Jan. 14-19, 1903.
Churches are entitled to representation as follows: one delegate for each church, and one additional delegate for every ten members in the church. We hope that many will attend the conference who are not delegates. Its work will be of such interest and importance to those in this State that we are confident none will be disappointed, but will feel well repaid for the effort and expense required. The conference is so small that no church should fail to send a full representation.
Those who expect to attend should write to Brother A. R. Bell, 419 Pine St., Camden, N. J. He will have charge of securing accommodations, and should know as soon as possible for whom he is to provide.
J. E. JAYNE.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
DARLING.—Died at the home of her brother, in Enfield, N. H., Nov. 26, 1902, Pluma Darling, aged 75 years, and 3 days. CHESTER DARLING.
WILSON.—Died at Wichita, Kan., Sept. 8, 1902, Myrtle E., daughter of James and Nora Wilson, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 16 days. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Ayers of the Baptist Church. She awaits the coming of the Life-giver. I. A. CRANE.
GARRISON.—Died at Salt Lake City, Utah, Oct. 28, 1902, Mrs. Katie Wilson Garrison, daughter of Angeline Wilson, of Wichita, Kan. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at Wichita, where she was laid to rest October 31. Text, John 11:25. She died in hope. I. A. CRANE.
GRUBB.—Died in Raton, N. M., Oct. 10, 1902, of tuberculosis, Claude Grubb, eldest son of James and M. E. Grubb, aged 28 years, 5 months, 26 days. The remains were brought back to Broughton, Ohio, and laid to rest to await the coming of the Life-giver. Elder D. E. Lindsey spoke words of comfort from Jer. 31:20. MRS. M. E. GRUBB.
WILLSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home in Belding, Mich., Oct. 29, 1902, Sister Sabina Willson, in the seventy-fifth year of her age. Sister Willson accepted the Sabbath truth over forty years ago, under the labors of Elder Frisbie, and had since maintained her integrity as a faithful and consistent Christian. Her last days were peaceful and happy in the Lord. A husband, one daughter, and three sons are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those without hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. C. HORTON.
TRUESDELL.—Died at the home of her daughters, Mrs. M. E. Smith and Mrs. G. W. Cooper, 1357 Downing Ave., Denver, Colo., Oct. 29, 1902, Mrs. Mary Truesdell. She was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Sept. 26, 1837. At an early age she was converted, and joined the Methodist Church. In 1866 she accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, in Saginaw Co., Mich. Up to the time of her death her faith never faltered. The funeral services were held November 1 in the Congregational church, and words of comfort were spoken by Rev. W. E. Brigham. MRS. MAMIE COOPER.
RIDEOUT.—Died at Tuscola, Ill., Oct. 10, 1902, of abscess on the liver, after four days’ illness, my dear mother, Mrs. Emma Kittle Rideout, aged 48 years, 1 month, 10 days. My mother’s parents were Sabbath keepers, but at their death, while very young, she went to live with unbelieving relatives. About eighteen years ago she began the observance of the Sabbath, and three years later was baptized, uniting with the church at Martinsville, Ill. She lived a faithful Christian until she fell asleep, being at the time of her death a member of the Lovington, Ill., church. She leaves a husband, four daughters, and two little sons. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. E. Foreman (United Brethren) in the Methodist church. MRS. EDITH RUSH.
BAUER.—Died of tuberculosis, at the home of his parents, in Santa Ana, Cal., Sept. 21, 1902, Dr. C. Augustus Bauer, beloved and youngest son of J. C. and Hattie Bauer, aged 24 years and 4 weeks. From earliest childhood Gussie had loved the faith of the near advent of his Lord. His conversion was one of those blessed, growing experiences which knew naught but the ever-increasing inflow of the Spirit of God until the call came to yield his life to the Giver. When only a tender child, he was elected secretary of the Sabbath school, and when eleven years old, was baptized, uniting with the church. Five years ago he was graduated from the academic course at the Battle Creek College. Although young, he sought God to lay upon him the burden of his life work, and chose to follow the Master’s steps, consecrating his life for service as a Christian physician. He immediately entered the American Medical Missionary College, and was accorded his degree with the class graduating last June. The beginning of the preparation for a medical career manifestly marked a deepening experience in his spiritual life. Naturally timid and diffident, he, withal, succeeded well in his studies, and won the affection and respect of teachers and classmates by his faithfulness and simple purity of heart and life. The first signs that the dread disease had made him its victim came last winter. Had he dropped his studies then, and gone to a more favorable climate, he might have lived; but his intense love for his work, his burning desire to complete his studies, so that he could minister more effectually to men and women, held him to his post until it was too late. In June he went to California, where, instead of improving, as had been hoped, he gradually became worse. Cheerful and happy, as only those at perfect peace with God can be, he called his father, mother, and brother to his bedside the last evening he was on earth. After praying for all who were dear to him, he repeated, with touching pathos, the words of the twenty-third Psalm, and fell into a sweet and quiet sleep, to awaken when the Redeemer’s voice shall call his precious ones to life and immortality. P. T. MAGAN.
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In both directions, between Chicago and Detroit, and Niagara Falls, Buffalo, New York, Boston, and Eastern points, with finest equipment of Through Sleeping, Dining, and Buffet-Library Cars.
All day trains have an observation car and run through Niagara Falls, directly overlooking Niagara Falls. Send 6 cents postage for a copy of “Niagara Falls.” O. W. RUGGLES, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Position as housekeeper or seamstress, or some kind of light work, by woman of mature age, of German descent, refined, reliable, and neat. Address, with stamp, Mrs. C. Endiss, Dwight, Ill.
FOR SALE.—Two acres of land in Keene, Tex. Five minutes' walk from academy. Improvements are house, cellar, barn, orchard, small fruits, and garden. Good variety of fruits. Grass lawn, with flower beds. Address A. S. McCully, Keene, Tex.
FOR SALE.—A farm of about 90 acres in a nice valley among the Green Mountains of Vermont: house, 2 barns, good water, wood for fuel, small sugar bush, apple orchard; near S. D. A. church, not far from railroad. Address C. N. Pike, Jamaica, Vt.
East Michigan Laborers’ Meeting
By J. D. GOWELL
Notice!
THERE will be a meeting of all the laborers in the East Michigan Conference, at West Bay City, Jan. 1-6, 1903. The first service will begin Thursday evening, January 1, at seven o'clock. J. D. GOWELL.
