THE decree of the empress dowager of China would seem to indicate that she really has the design of putting an end to the custom of foot binding. A recent edict reads: “The gentry and notables of Chinese descent are commanded earnestly to exhort their families and all who come under their influence to abstain henceforth from the evil practice of foot binding, and by this means gradually abolish the custom forever.”
AFRICA will soon have a chain of mission stations across the center of the continent from east to west. The present gap in the chain is a length of five hundred miles, between the easternmost station of the English Baptist Society at Yakussu and the westernmost station of the Church Missionary Society on Albert Nyanza. This space the Baptists of England will occupy immediately, with three stations, the sites of which were chosen in a recent exploration of this territory.
FOR many years Norwegian missionaries have labored in Madagascar. The following from one of their laborers’ reports shows what the gospel has done in this field: “Never since we began our work in Madagascar have our labors had such glad results as now. The people flock to hear the message of God as they never did before. It is not only on Sundays that they gather in the churches, but many times in the week. There are even places where they meet every day for worship in the churches, generally in the morning from six to seven, before they begin their day’s work. It is very encouraging to find the churches so early in the morning often almost filled with attentive worshipers. A pastor said to me one day: ‘A little while ago we were so glad when we had three or four candidates for baptism in each church. Now it looks as though all would become Christians if we only had enough teachers to instruct them.’”
THE whole world is destined to adopt the Roman alphabet, even, we believe, the Arabic-writing languages. Japan feels the necessity, and the government has appropriated five thousand dollars for the expense of a commission whose task is to draw up a scheme for Romanization. In China the missionary societies are active in the same line.—New York Independent.
THE invitation given to prominent East Indians to attend the coronation ceremonies has caused great commotion in India, since the journey across the ocean necessitates the breaking of caste. Nevertheless some Hindus of high caste have made the journey. Many years ago the judge of the high court of Bombay, an influential man and a leader in the party of reform in western India, made this journey. He was excommunicated by the Saraswats, the division of Brahmans to which he belonged. He was ordered to make atonement if he would be restored to caste, the atonement consisting chiefly in swallowing a mixture of various unmentionable ingredients. He refused, and the commotion in his caste was great. However, he stood firm, and the excitement slowly died down. This high official was one who went to England to attend the coronation, and the spiritual chief of his religious order has spoken in thunder tones against any who would dare to follow his example. There have been men who in former days have made the required atonement.
CHINA has vast unreached masses of population in every one of her eighteen provinces. She still has fourteen hundred cities with an estimated population of over one hundred million without missionaries. It is estimated that she has over one million unevangelized villages. China has not only the greatest, but the most vigorous unreached masses of people in the world. Surely God has had a purpose in preserving the integrity of this nation for four thousand years. Notwithstanding all that has been said of the evils of China, we have seen no people which has impressed us as possessing such strength. The qualities which have made the Chinese such efficient agents of evil, will, under the transforming, directing, and energizing power of the Holy Spirit, make them one of the mightiest forces for the upbuilding of the kingdom of God. Their influence is destined to be increasingly felt far beyond the limits of the Middle Kingdom; for they are the greatest colonizers of the Orient. You will find them hard at work from Japan to the shores of Africa. The more we reflect on the strong traits of this people, the more we are impressed by what Napoleon said: “When China is moved, it will change the face of the globe.”—China’s Millions.
Dedication at Moon, Wisconsin
By Wm. Covert
The writer, in connection with Elder N. P. Neilsen, conducted a series of meetings at Moon, Wis., October 4 and 5. Sunday afternoon, October 5, the meeting house, with a school building annexed, was appropriately dedicated to the service of the Lord. The attendance was large at every meeting, but at the dedicatory services all the available space in the building was occupied by the people, and yet all did not find room inside. The whole property is free of debt, and the people are united and of good courage. The quarterly meeting was held in connection with the series of meetings, and sixty-five or seventy members participated in the ordinances.
A church school, employing and paying two teachers, is maintained. Its enrollment last year included more than forty students. It will reach about the same in numbers this year.
The tithe last quarter amounted to more than $300, and the treasurer stated that this quarter would furnish about $270 tithe. The maintaining of the school is evidently making the church much stronger than it would be without such a blessing connected with it. We hope that this church may continue to do faithful work for the Master.
WM. COVERT.
Missionary Acre
Money Received on the Acre Mission Fund
Total cash received on the Missionary Acre Fund previously reported, $398.73.
H. Hassenpflug, $23.65.
L. E. Cunningham, $6.
S. I. Greer, $6.50.
Mrs. S. I. Greer, $5.
Bernice M. Greer, $1.08.
C. Pearl Greer, $1.08.
S. Fred Greer, 50 cts.
Will A. Greer, 50 cts.
Lily M. Greer, 21 cts.
Mrs. E. O. Burgess, $10.65.
Minnesota Tract Society, $10.
George Alcock, $10.89.
Miss Elizabeth Cook, $10.
Mrs. D. E. Sweet, $2.35.
Master Roy Sweet, $1.45.
Miss Leona Sweet, 90 cts.
F. F. De Rush, $12.
E. A. Woodward, $15.
Pomona (Kan.) church, per Cyrus Reed, $23.
R. A. Phelps, $20.
J. W. Beach, $9.
Elizabeth Scheppler, $4.
David Hamsher, $5.
E. W. Dunbar, $5.
Herman Shultz, $5.
Neva & Ola Buckridge, 50 cts.
Ruby & Ada Buckridge, 50 cts.
Charles Hansen, $5.
Mrs. B. Hansen, $5.
Addie S. Bowen, 65 cts.
The Selection of Canvassers
By A. Mountain
In the selection of canvassers the importance of the work should always be kept in view. In the “Spirit of Prophecy” it says that the canvassing work properly conducted “is missionary work of the highest order,” and that “we cannot too highly estimate this work;” also, “if there is one work more important than another, it is that of getting our publications before the people.”
Since canvassing for our literature is a missionary work, it should be conducted from a missionary standpoint. “Those selected as canvassers should be men and women who feel the burden of service, whose object is not to get gain, but to give light to the people.”
“As much care and wisdom must be used in selecting the workers as in selecting men for the ministry.” They are “not to be chosen from the floating element in society, from men and women who are good for nothing else, and who have not made a success of anything. No one whose hands are defiled with sin, or whose heart is not right before God, should have any part in the work of the canvasser or colporteur.”
We are shown who ought not to be selected, and it also says who ought. “In all parts of the field colporteurs and canvassers should be chosen from among those who have good address, tact, keen foresight, and ability.”
They must appreciate the value of our publications. “Let those come who can give a good report of our publications, because they themselves appreciate their value.”
They must also have ability to speak clearly. “This qualification is indispensable to those who would become canvassers. The truth must not be marred by being communicated through defective utterance.”
As to the needs of the field and the number to be selected, we are told that “where there is one canvasser, there should be one hundred.”
The following impresses me as never before, and I believe that the work of selecting new agents is more important than I ever viewed it: “The lessons learned in this work will fit for other fields of usefulness.” “In evangelistic canvassing young men may become better prepared for ministerial labor than by spending many years in school.” “Those who are fitting for the ministry can engage in no other occupation that will give them so large an experience as will the canvassing work.” This shows that the canvassing work is a kind of school, and though it is a distinct and important branch of the work, and though many are called to this as a special work to occupy them till probation ends, yet it is evident that we must be prepared to have large drafts made on our ranks for workers in other branches. In the selection of canvassers, therefore, we must keep this in mind, so that we may have a supply of workers ready to take the places of any called to other work.
Who should do the selecting? In the “Canvassers’ Manual,” we read, “Let each publisher and general agent work enthusiastically to hunt up and train new workers.” It also speaks of the canvasser as being called of God. Some, no doubt, have already heard God calling them, but the Spirit of God will call others through us also. But the publishers and general agents are not the only ones to hunt for laborers in this work; it says, “Conference presidents and others in responsible positions have a duty to do in this matter.” “Let not the canvassing work languish.” “That which is to be done in warning the world must be done without delay.”
The Lord desires those to take hold of the canvassing work who are capable of educating others, “who can awaken in promising young men and women an interest in this line, leading them to take up the book work and handle it successfully.” “Those who have gained an experience in this work have a special duty to perform in teaching others. Educate, educate, educate.” —A. Mountain, General Agent, New Zealand.
Question Corner
1. Can a man with a family make a living by canvassing?
Certainly he can if God has called him to the work, and if the canvasser has responded, with all that in him is, to the call. The Master says, “Go ye also into the vineyard, and whatsoever is right I will give you.” This promise is good for all it says, and it is the blessed privilege of every agent to stand upon it. But when an agent accepts this “right” wage which the Lord offers, he should confine his expenses to his net profits, which constitute his wages.
2. Should not canvassers receive a salary so they may be sure of a support for their families?
If a canvasser knows, as he always should, that the Master has called him, he may be sure of support; for it rests upon the promise of God.
When the tithe is needed so much in foreign fields, it is a blessed arrangement that so many workers at home can support themselves. The canvasser deserves as much as any laborer, and God will be true to him, and give what is “right.” Instead of seeking for a salary as a safety valve, provided God should fail us, let us throw ourselves upon his22promises, become better acquainted with him, and surely good will come unto us.
3. Dear Brother Palmer, it is not easy to walk and carry a load of books. How can I get a horse and buggy? R. C. P.
My Dear Boy: There are many tasks that are not easy, but which are very good for us, and help boys to develop into strong men. “It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth.” Do not be in a hurry for a horse. Earn with your own hands the money for him first, and when you have earned the money, think twice before you invest it in a horse. “An horse is a vain thing for safety,” particularly in canvassing. More agents have misfortunes with their horses, than with their walking. If you try to ride too soon, you may have to walk the rest of your life; if you walk for the present, you may be able to ride later on. Don’t be in a hurry to ride. Walk while taking orders for your books, and in the meantime watch for an opportunity to sell a book to some poor man or widow, who may be hardly able to spend money for a book, but who will be pleased to supply a conveyance as payment. A horse and buggy may thus be easily secured for delivery.
Silent Messengers
By Editor
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E R PALMER Editor
Coming in Well
By S. H. Lane
We are glad to state that the money is coming in on the Missionary Acre Fund so that we are beginning to pay off some of the obligations against the Battle Creek College property. The medical school, which is being held in it at the present time, is very prosperous; and could all the donors to the Missionary Acre Fund look in upon the school, they would indeed be pleased to see a large, intelligent, industrious class of students, nearly one hundred in all. The old college building is especially adapted to their needs as a class. Classes have been trained for several years, and several of our medical institutions at the present time are managed by those who have been graduated from the medical college in the past. The college had a very humble beginning, the first class being held in the Sanitarium building; but the classes became so large that the room in the Sanitarium could be spared no longer, and a few rooms were obtained in the Battle Creek College building. But the classes have increased so much that they have outgrown the space allotted to them several times. Since the burning of the main buildings of the Sanitarium last winter, the Battle Creek College has been used by the medical class and for Sanitarium purposes; and had it not been for the college buildings, it would have been almost impossible to do the work of the Sanitarium during the past season. But notwithstanding the loss of room from the burning of the Sanitarium, the patients have all been cared for in the buildings that were not burned and in a part of the buildings of the Battle Creek College, and everything has gone on in a remarkably pleasant way, and the Sanitarium has had a very prosperous summer. Every one who has donated to the Missionary Acre Fund by raising produce and disposing of the same, or by donating in any other way, has aided in the noble work of paying toward the Battle Creek College property for the use of the medical college. The names of those sending in funds will be printed in the REVIEW from time to time. We trust that every one who has not already sent in a donation will esteem it a great privilege so to do.
Many a column could be filled with the recital of the experiences of those who have donated as the Lord has prospered them, and of how employment has been given them so that they might have means to aid the cause. We expect to give some of these experiences. Even the children have taken a deep interest in this work, and have planted gardens, etc., and cheerfully given the proceeds. In this way they have learned to labor for the Lord. Some have pledged work, and the Lord has wonderfully prospered them with means for their work, and they have sent this in for the Missionary Acre Fund. We trust that others will do likewise. Send donations to H. M. Mitchell, treasurer of the General Conference, Battle Creek, Mich. We trust that those who have pledged will pay as soon as possible, and that all will plan to do more for this work next year than ever before. We want to see a vigorous campaign carried on until the property is paid for and deeded to the International Medical Missionary Association for the training of doctors and nurses to carry the good news of the gospel of the kingdom, and of the healing power in nature’s remedies, all over the world.
S. H. LANE.
God Over All
“God liveth ever!
Wherefore, soul, despair thou never!
Our God is good, in every place
His love is known, his help is found;
His mighty arm and tender grace
Bring good from ills that hem us
round.
Easier than we think can he
Turn to joy our agony;
Soul, remember, ’mid thy pains,
God o’er all forever reigns.”
Christ Our Indwelling Life
“We have not to think only of a Lord whose activity for us, beneficent and marvelous as it is, was finished in the misty past upon the cross, nor have we only to think of a Lord whose activity for us, mighty and comforting as it is to all the solitary and the struggling, is wrought as from the heights of the heavens, but we have to think of One who is beside us and in us, and knows the hidden paths that no eye sees, and no foot but his can tread, into the inmost recesses of our souls, and there can enter as king and righteousness, as life and strength. This is the deepest of the lessons that he would teach us here.”
A Good Impression
By S. H. Lane
In a canvasser's meeting recently held in connection with one of our camp meetings, several very interesting experiences were related. I wish the great REVIEW family could have listened to them.
One brother arose, and in substance spoke as follows:—
“At a meeting of our missionary society, I was asked to give a canvass for the Signs, as I had taken a lively interest in the sale of that paper. I had never seen a printed canvass. I had composed one which I thought very good, and I had no difficulty in giving it before the company.
“One of the brethren present was employed in a large, wealthy firm. He earnestly requested me to canvass his employer for the paper. Flushed with the praise I had received, I readily promised to do so. Soon a reaction came, however, and really I wished that I had not promised. To canvass a rich employer for a paper which cost two or three cents seemed almost equal to asking him to purchase a bag of pop corn or a bag of peanuts. Determined not to act the part of a coward, I took a roll of four or five Signs under my arm, and started for the office of the employer. It was some distance, and when I arrived there, my courage was almost gone.
“The office was in the second story, and as I looked up, the stairs seemed to reach to the clouds. My knees felt so weak that I thought I could never climb with the stairs, so I walked on to the next block. But as I thought of my promise, and the good I might do, I started back for the stairway, and strange to say, my courage failed me again, and the second time I passed. O, how my heart ached as I thought of what the Lord must think of me! Standing in a doorway, I prayed to God for help; he aided me, and I started again. I began to climb, but I would rather have carried seven tons of coal up in the sight of the whole city than to carry those few papers. I pressed on, opened the door, and entered a large room occupied by busy clerks. The room was divided into sections by wire partitions, with a narrow passage from the entrance along one side, at the end of which was a door labeled ‘Private.’ I knew that that was the lion’s den. I walked to the door, hoping that the proprietor would not be in, or that something would happen so I would not have to meet him. On reaching the door I was flustered, and my rap was so faint that it was not heard. Feeling that the eyes of many of the clerks were upon me, I stepped again to the door, and gave a more vigorous rap. A clerk came, and I asked to see the proprietor. I was informed that he was busy, and that I would be obliged to wait, and he closed the door. I remained outside and waited five, ten, fifteen, twenty minutes. It seemed an age to me. I read all the signs I could see on the opposite side of the street, all the time planning how I could avoid stating to him that I was a Seventh-day Adventist, as the Signs had a cut of several of our institutions. I prayed earnestly, but did not get the victory until I crossed the threshold, and the thought came to my mind, ‘Ye are ambassadors for God!’ I then realized that I was a representative of the great King, bearing an important message that was to affect this man’s destiny. It was no longer I, but the Lord worked in me.
“Seeing that I must be brief, I accosted him, and laying the paper in front of him on the table, I began a canvass. I told him that I was introducing religious literature by selling these periodicals, and I desired to sell to all whom the Lord loved, and I was sure that he was one of that class, as he had been greatly blessed and prospered. I told him of the first-page article, of the Outlook and Home departments, and turning to the next page, I said, ‘These buildings here illustrated were erected by the Seventh-day Adventist people to—’ ‘Wait,’ he said, ‘are you an Adventist?’ I replied that I was. ‘Is this an Adventist paper?’ he then inquired. I replied in the affirmative. ‘You need go no further,’ he said, ‘I know all about you. I sent my wife to your Sanitarium at Battle Creek, and she is now a well woman. George, make out a check for ten dollars for this young man. You can send your paper to me for one year, and apply the rest to aid your church.’ I was delighted, and fully convinced that had I not frankly told him that those pictures illustrated Adventist institutions, I would not have obtained his subscription, nor even sold him a paper, much less secured the donation.
“From that time to this I have tried to improve every opportunity to spread the truth by the sale of our books and papers, and the Lord has greatly blessed me in the work.”
The writer, as he listened to this experience and that of many others, noticed that those who work are the ones who are full of faith and courage. They do not indulge in a spirit of criticism, but are always ready to help in every way they can. I trust that all our people will now work to spread the message in these prosperous times. S. H. LANE.
Canvassers and Droughts
By J. M. J.
“The Lord hath his way in the whirlwind and in the storm,” and it is encouraging at this time when many parts of the country are suffering from the long-continued dry season, to hear from the field that the Lord has his way in the drought, and that when his “judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.”
One of the canvassers writes, “The Lord is blessing us in our work here. With stock perishing all around, and no sign of rain,—truly a dry and barren land,—the Lord has aroused an interest, and the people order eagerly. The drought seems to cause an inquiry as to what is going to happen, and I am often asked if I do not think that the Lord will soon come. I reply that I am certain he will; and I praise the Lord that he has opened the way for me to give the people the truth. Pray for us in the field. The harvest truly is great, but how few are the laborers!”
This is a blessed testimony of a living experience in the power of God to cause all things to work together for good, coupled with an earnest desire to see others take hold of this blessed work.
“A great and important work is before us. The enemy of truth realizes this, and he is using every means in his power to lead the canvasser to take up other lines of work. This order of things must be changed. God calls the canvasser back to his work.” Are you one of those who have grown weary in welldoing? God is calling you.
“He is calling for volunteers who will put all their enlightenment and energy into the work.” He is offering to every one of us the blessed privilege of learning by actual experience that “all his biddings are enablings.” Workers are needed throughout the field. Do not wait, but communicate with your State agent without delay, and join our ranks as aggressive workers and laborers together with Christ. J. M. J.
The Heart Makes the Wish
An exchange tells of two little Indian boys to whom the missionary, going back and forth across the plains on his errands of love, was a familiar figure. They were talking the other day concerning what they would like to be and do when they were men.
One exclaimed: “I wish I could be a preacher. Then I’d go and tell everybody all the good things I know.”
The other hesitated for a while. It seemed to him the very best wish had been made, but suddenly his face brightened, and his shrill little voice rang out with a note of triumph:—
“I wish I could be a horse and buggy; I’d carry the preacher to tell the good things.”
Those who heard it didn’t laugh. They knew the earnestness of the heart from which it had come,—a heart willing to be anything or to do anything so that the “good things” might “go” to others,—willing to be even the preacher’s horse and buggy if he couldn’t be the preacher!
The Higher Calling of Evangelistic Canvassing
“Are any looking for a higher calling? There is none greater than evangelistic canvassing. This work will endure. Eternity will reveal the good accomplished by placing these silent messengers in the hands of the people. Whenever you place one of these books in a home, you place a heavenly angel there to guard it. A great and important work is before us. The enemy of souls realizes this, and he is using every means in his power to lead the canvasser to engage in some other work. Who will go forth to labor in wisdom and grace and the love of Christ for those nigh and afar off?”
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
CHITWOOD.—Died at Florence, Colo., Sept. 20, 1902, of paralysis, Sister Chitwood, in her sixty-third year. She fell asleep in Jesus, believing that when he comes to gather his people, she will come up in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
J. B. WILSON.
ALLBEE.—Died at Chama, N. M., Oct. 4, 1902, Burnham P. Allbee, aged 28 years, 11 months, 4 days. Brother Allbee learned to love the Lord when a child, and ever loved to talk of the Saviour’s return. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist pastor.
MALCOLM MACKINTOSH.
CRAIG.—Died at Gilford, Mich., Oct. 6, 1902, Hannah Austlund Craig, aged 32 years, 4 months, 17 days. The deceased was born in Sweden, and came to this country in 1890. She was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church when eighteen years of age. A husband and four children survive her. We laid her to rest, with full assurance of meeting her in the first resurrection.
A. R. SANDBORN.
VENABLES.—Died at El Paso, Tex., Oct. 2, 1902, W. E. Venables, aged 31 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He prepared himself for the church-school work, and taught in Oklahoma. On account of poor health he returned to Texas a short time ago. He leaves a wife and two children, a mother, a brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the pastor of the Christian Church.
F. HOLMDEN.
CRATTY.—Died in Vancouver, Wash., Oct. 3, 1902, Ruben F. Cratty, aged 63 years. Disease contracted in the army, with other complications, caused his death. He was converted to present truth more than twenty-five years ago, under the labors of Elder E. W. Farnsworth, and was faithful till the day of his death. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4: 13-18.
E. L. STEWART.
GROSECLOSE.—Died at Des Moines, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1902, Mrs. Mary E. Groseclose, aged 61 years, 1 month, and 15 days. Sister Groseclose accepted present truth in 1879, and her love for the message was strong unto the end. She leaves a husband, two sons, and four daughters to mourn the loss of an affectionate companion and mother. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother E. H. Wilbur.
J. O. BEARD.
HARR.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 11, 1902, Sister Martha Harr, aged 77 years, 8 months, and 18 days. Sister Harr became a Christian early in life, and accepted the third angel’s message in 1901. She died happy in the blessed hope of coming up in the first resurrection. Two children are left to mourn their loss. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13.
A. G. CHRISTIANSEN.
Business Notices
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.—Any kind of work. Address Jacob Gregory, Box 13, Monrovia, Cal.
NOTICE.—To any of our brethren wishing homes in northern Wisconsin I offer land for sale. I will also give employment to a few men. Address A. C. Woodbury, Hawthorne, Wis.
FOR SALE.—Twenty acres of fine fruit land, very fertile, 5 miles from Lake Michigan, 2½ miles from R. R. Direct transportation by lake and railroad to Chicago. Just the place for fruit and poultry—$1,000. Address Emily H. Hafford, Fennville, Mich.
WANTED.—The name and address of every adult person in your church or company who is not a subscriber to the REVIEW. Also your name and address if you are willing to distribute sample copies of the REVIEW among those who should be readers of our church paper. Address the editor.
NOTICE.—Many of our brethren and sisters living in cities and country towns have often wished that they might find employment in or near their homes, and in a way that they might keep the Sabbath. The Michigan Fruit-Food Co., of Benton Harbor, Mich., is a corporation made up of Seventh-day Adventists, who will employ those of like faith, both men and women, to work the territory near their own homes. Liberal wages will be paid. For particulars address The Michigan Fruit-Food Co., Benton Harbor, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Fine apple orchard of 45 acres, in full bearing, situated in the beautiful Burrow Valley, in the foothills of Fresno County, Cal. Excellent climate, good school, and P. O. within ¼ mile. S. D. A. church building adjoining farm. A good home for any one, especially for family with children. Would exchange for good property in Battle Creek, Mich. For particulars address Wm. Dunlap, Burrough, Cal.
WANTED.—A teacher capable of teaching ninth-grade work, to enter an isolated home and teach two children aged 15 and 18. Must be an earnest Christian. Address Mrs. Laura Pattison, Buford, Colo.
WANTED.—One young or middle-aged man, married or single, who has had some experience in the mercantile business. State age, experience, and salary expected. S. D. A. preferred. Address W. A. Butzer, Rothbury, Mich.
Publications Wanted
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The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Willie Grubbs, Durmid, Va., REVIEW, Signs.
A. E. Brensinger, 422 S. Main St., Salisbury, N. C., REVIEW, Signs, Good Health, Life Boat, tracts.
Mrs. Eva R. King, Soldier, Idaho, REVIEW, Signs, and small tracts, especially those dealing with the Sabbath question.
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J. T. Eaton, Alpharetta, Ga., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, and Apples of Gold and Words of Truth tracts. Desires continual supply for colporteur wagon.
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By Editor
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4.00
6.50
am 1.20
Niles
1.45
10.15
1.00
5.25
7.45
2.30
Kalamazoo
2.45
pm 7.80
12.05
2.08
6.45
8.52
4.10
Battle Creek
3.20
8.10
1.00
2.42
7.17
9.25
5.00
Marshall
4.10
1.30
3.00
6.00
Albion
4.32
1.35
3.30
6.40
Jackson
5.20
pm 2.85
4.10
4.00
8.40
10.40
6.40
Ann Arbor
6.20
3.20
3.47
4.58
9.30
11.25
7.45
Detroit
7.35
4.16
5.80
6.00
10.30
12.20
9.16
Port Huron
Falls View
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Albany
New York
Springfield
Boston
WEST
7 Night Express
17 N. Y. Bos. & Chi. Exp.
5 Mail Express
3 Fast Mail
23 Western Express
2 Kalamazoo Accom.
37 Pacific Express
Boston
pm 2.00
am 4.40
pm 15
pm 5.00
New York
4.00
8.45
6.00
10.00
Syracuse
11.20
2.00
1.42
Rochester
am 1.10
4.00
1.15
Buffalo
3.10
pm 2.25
6.00
pm 1.15
Niagara Falls
8.00
7.42
5.00
Susp. Bridge
7.15
5.18
Falls View
7.36
5.41
Detroit
pm 8.20
7.55
am 6.50
am 12.40
pm 12.40
pm 4.50
11.16
Ann Arbor
9.38
8.49
8.10
1.30
1.38
5.58
12.20
Jackson
11.20
10.50
11.05
2.25
2.35
7.30
1.25
Battle Creek
12.40
11.44
12.25
3.30
3.50
8.30
8.00
Kalamazoo
1.30
12.28
1.20
4.10
4.28
9.50
3.85
Niles
3.25
pm 12.45
3.25
6.55
6.00
5.05
Michigan City
4.47
1.35
4.50
5.32
7.00
6.01
Chicago
6.55
3.16
6.40
8.05
8.55
7.50
Daily. † Daily except Sunday. ‖ Stops on signal. § Stops to let off passengers.
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m., and 4.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.10 p. m. daily except Sundays.
O. R. Ruggles,
General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
