He came on a recent Sunday to the California Tract Society's office, and introduced himself as a porter on a through Pullman running between San Francisco and Washington, D. C. Why had he come? He told us that by taking papers out of the reading-racks at the stations where his train stopped, he had become wonderfully interested in the truths we hold dear. He said that he had become entirely convinced on the Sabbath question; that he often talked these things to his passengers; and that on his last trip to the Coast, one man became so interested that he asked for literature on the subject: that was the reason he called on us. When he started on his trip back, he was supplied with reading-matter for his friend, and also for passengers whom he might find to be interested.
Just before leaving the office he said, “If I ever join any church, it will be the one standing on Twelfth and Brush in Oakland, known as the Seventh-day Adventist church.”
Take courage, brethren and sisters, and keep the reading-racks well filled. Many in this gathering time will be plucked as “brands from the burning,” by this very means. We have nice, new metal reading-racks that sell for $1.50. If you haven't any in your station, be sure to send to the State office for one.
SEPTEMBER STUDY OF THE FIELD.
“The Early Days of Argentina;” “The Country and People of Argentina.”
September 9-15.
(Text-book, September Missionary Magazine.)
1. Who were the early inhabitants of South America?
2. When was Argentina first visited by the Spanish? Who were the first missionaries?
3. Locate the Argentine Republic.
4. Describe the climate of this country. Name its capital.
5. What can you say of its physical features? Its rivers?
6. Mention some of the products of this country.
7. What is the population? The prevailing religion?
8. Mention the different languages spoken.
SPECIAL NOTICES
By Albert Carey
HAWAIIAN POSTAGE.
Those sending mail to Hawaii should remember that postage on mail for Hawaii is the same as in the States.
ALBERT CAREY.
PUBLICATIONS WANTED.
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The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
M. C. Guild, 209 Dunbar St., Alpena, Mich., periodicals and tracts.
Mrs. E. D. Parsley, Pascagoula, Miss., Signs, Sentinel, Good Health, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.
CHICAGO MEETING.
By Samuel Fenton
MEETINGS at Phoenix Hall, 324 E. Division St., Chicago, are discontinued, the two companies convening as one congregation, in Library Hall, corner of Montrose Boulevard and Hermitage Avenue.
SAMUEL FENTON.
CADILLAC (MICH.) CAMP-MEETING.
By J. D. Gowell
A CAMP-MEETING will be held at Cadillac, Mich., September 21 to October 1. The workers' meeting will begin Monday, September 17. We hope that our brethren from the surrounding churches will send to the workers' meeting at least two delegates from each church. Tents, already pitched, can be rented at two dollars each for the meeting.
J. D. GOWELL.
CANVASSERS, ATTENTION!
We earnestly desire our canvassers to send us the names and addresses, plainly written, of interested persons to whom we can send copies of our periodicals, and with whom we can open missionary correspondence. Please send them at once, with any information that will enable us to correspond with them intelligently. Address Battle Creek Tract Society, 271 W. Main St., Battle Creek, Mich.
STUDENTS, ATTENTION!
The long evenings are here. Do you realize that now is a good time to take the Correspondence work connected with the Medical Missionary Training School? Lessons are sent weekly to students unable to take a course at one of our sanitariums. We shall organize a new class in October, and will be glad to hear at once from those interested. Send for descriptive circular, giving full particulars. Address Correspondence Department, Medical Missionary Training School, Battle Creek, Mich.
WALLA WALLA COLLEGE.
By E. L. STEWART.
We wish to call the attention of our brethren in this school district to the importance of this institution. As the time draws near for the beginning of another school year, we think of the many young men and young women who are about to lay plans that will fix their destiny. One year now means everything to the young. History is forming rapidly. “Intensity is taking hold of every earthly element.” We tremble as we think that many may neglect the opportune moment of their lives at this time, and we wish to call attention just before the opening of the school to the importance of laying plans in harmony with God's will.
We hope that parents and youth will carefully consider the signs of the times, and the solemnity of the time in which we now live, and the great need of a speedy preparation for the work. Certainly, this matter can not be presented before the young in too strong a light. The enemy will leave nothing undone to secure the youth for his service, and will not those who know the truth for these times put forth every effort to secure the young in the service of the Lord?
Lack of money keeps many from entering school. Will not those who are able feel moved upon to help some worthy young person through school by loaning the necessary money, placing it in the hands of the college as a loan to worthy students? Again: will not those who have no children feel moved upon to send to the college, some worthy young man or woman who is unable to attend? We feel deeply in regard to these matters.
Many are asking us to secure homes where they may work for their board and room. A large number are writing to us, asking if the college can furnish them employment to pay their way. We are obliged to refuse many. We are doing, however, all in our power to find homes and give employment.
We have every facility here for properly instructing the youth, and we expect the blessing of God to attend our labors the coming year. We would also call the attention of the youth to the importance of a determined effort to become useful in the work of the Lord. Work in faith, and the Lord will not suffer you to be defeated, but will open the way whereby you may become fitted for the work.
This school is situated in the country; separated from Walla Walla by three miles, and is surrounded with vast grain fields and fruitful orchards, with lofty mountains in the distance. It is a healthful and invigorating climate. There is an abundance of soft water.
The studies offered in the school are certainly calculated to fit young men and women to become useful in the Lord's work. The school opens September 12. The college hack will meet all students at Walla Walla, and conduct them, free of charge, to the college. All should write, giving the date of their arrival. We shall be glad to give any information concerning the work of the school at any time. All communications may be addressed either to the business manager, G. A. Nichols, College Place, Wash., or to the writer.
Oklahoma (State), Oklahoma City, O. T., — Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Colorado (State), Denver, — Sept. 6-17
DISTRICT SIX.
California, Napa, — Sept. 27 to Oct. 7
California, Chico, — Oct. 13-21
Montana (local), Bitter Root, Woodside, — Aug. 30 to Sept. 9
Upper Columbia, Baker City, Ore., — Sept. 14-24
ADDRESSES
The address of Elder O. Soule is Alpena, Mich. -
The address of Elder B. F. Purdham is Stanleyton, Va.
RATES TO THE EMPORIA (KAN.) CAMP-MEETING.
By J. W. Westphal
The railroads of the State have favored us with one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on sale September 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, and will be good to return until and including October 3. Beginning with the date of sale, the tickets will be good for continuous passage in each direction. As there will be other attractions in Emporia at the time of our camp-meeting, and rates will probably be given to these, it will be necessary for you to know that you have camp-meeting excursion tickets. Other tickets will not be good as late as October 3. Emporia is on the main line of the Santa Fé and the Missouri, Kansas, and Texas railroads. J. W. WESTPHAL.
EMPORIA (KAN.) CAMP-MEETING.
By J. W. Westphal
We wish to call the attention of our brethren to this meeting, to be held from September 20-30. The blessings we have received from the hand of the Lord this year at our smaller meetings, assure us that we may expect much from him at this meeting. Rates of one fare for the round trip have been granted us over the several roads in the State, from all places within its borders, and from Kansas City and St. Joseph, Mo. The location is a central one, the grounds are beautiful and desirable, and the season of the year is favorable to a large attendance. There will be no Conference business to transact, so all our time may be devoted to spiritual things. Let all come early, and remain until the close. Meetings will be held in both German and English. Elder Schultz will be present in the interests of the German work. J. W. WESTPHAL.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
By P. T. Magan
The book, "Christ's Object Lessons," the proceeds of which are to be devoted to THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS, will be ready for the market, as promised, early in September, but Sister White desires that we take out a copyright on the book in England. This will necessitate delay in delivery, as we shall not be allowed by the law to sell any books in this country until copyright is secured on the other side of the Atlantic. We hope, however, to be able to deliver books about the first of October.
These books will be sent to the purchasers by the tract societies, the same as any other book. We are sure that the tract societies will be willing to send books to any brother or sister, without the money in advance, who has an account and credit at the tract society office. It will be proper, however, for those having no account, and not regularly receiving credit from the tract society, to send the money in advance.
Our tract societies are carrying a heavy responsibility in the matter of "Christ's Object Lessons." They are doing all they can to help in the relief of the schools, and we believe that our brethren and sisters will not ask them to carry accounts, but will endeavor as far as possible to send the money in advance.
God is blessing in this work; his prospering hand is on it, and we appreciate the kind co-operation we are receiving.
P. T. MAGAN.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—*Jesus
Obituaries.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—*Jesus
READLES.—Died at his home near Springdale, Ark., June 19, 1900, of lung trouble caused by gunshot wound received in the Civil War, Brother John Readles, in the sixty-third year of his age. Died June 26, 1900, of cancer, Sister S. L. Readles, wife of the late John Readles, in the forty-seventh year of her age. Five children are left to be cared for by relatives and friends. WM. MARTIN.
SHEFFIELD.—Died at Rathdrum, Idaho, July 26, 1900, of relapse from scarlet fever, Guy T. Sheffield, aged 27 years, 8 months, 9 days. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:35. J. G. SMITH.
SYMMS.—Died at Newton, Kan., of lung trouble, Geo. D. Symms, aged 55 years. He accepted present truth in 1873. His hope of the resurrection of the just was bright. Words of consolation from Rev. 14:13 were spoken by the writer. H. F. KETTERING.
LINDHOLM.—Died at Agnew, Neb., Aug. 17, 1900, of stomach trouble, Hazel Marie Lindholm, aged 2 years, 4 months, 14 days. She was a bright child, and was sick only a few days. The cheering hope of meeting her again in the first resurrection is a comfort to the bereaved parents. N. P. NELSON.
BANKS.—Died at the home of her son, John Banks, at Greenville, Mich., Aug. 15, 1900, of general debility, Sister Mary Banks, aged 80 years, 2 months, 13 days. She accepted the Third Angel’s Message about forty years ago, ever living a faithful Christian life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. R. MATTHEWS.
HERRINGTON.—Died in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 16, 1900, of rheumatism of the heart, William Stanley Herrington, at the age of 52 years, 11 months, 13 days. His last days of sickness were sweet and peaceful. He died suddenly and alone; but in conversation with friends, a short time before his death, he said that his peace was made with God. M. C. W.
CHAMBERLAIN.—Died in Alameda, Cal., July 14, 1900, of typhoid fever, Brother Harry E. Chamberlain, in the fourteenth year of his age. He was a faithful member of the Sabbath-school, and loved by all who knew him. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Alameda Seventh-day Adventist chapel. C. M. GARDNER.
STEVENS.—Died in Oakland, Cal., July 7, 1900, of old age, Mrs. Eliza Stevens, in her seventy-fourth year. Sister Stevens was converted at an early age, and united successively with the Congregational, Christian, and Seventh-day Adventist churches, remaining a member of the latter until her death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Oakland church. C. M. GARDNER.
STRICKLAND.—Died in McBride, at his son’s home, Brother George Strickland, of Burlington, Mich., Aug. 13, 1900, aged 79 years. He accepted present truth under the labors of Brethren Bates and Waggoner in 1858. He has been the deacon of the Burlington church ever since it was organized, and he died in bright hope of eternal life. Funeral services were held in Burlington, Aug. 15, 1900. Text, Rev. 14:13. T. M. STEWARD.
LUTHER.—Died in the township of Newport, Quebec, Aug. 8, 1900, James Noble Luther, aged 76 years, 6 months, 16 days. Brother Luther was one of the earliest Sabbath-keepers in the Province of Quebec, having accepted the message fifty years ago last June. He was a zealous advocate of the cause he loved so well, and won the respect of all who knew him. His last testimony, which he left for his brethren just before he died, was “The anchor holds.” The pastor of the Baptist church assisted the writer in the funeral services. H. E. RICKARD.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who want employment, the charge may be remitted. Parties unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Two good broom-makers, Sabbath-keepers. Address A. H. King, 132 Commerce St., Dallas, Tex.
FOR SALE CHEAP.—Thirty acres of land, 1½ miles outside of corporation, on new electric road. For full particulars, address D. E. Miller, 46 N. Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich.
TO RENT.—Farm of from 20 to 100 acres, with good buildings. Sandy or gravelly, with good subsoil; in Michigan, at or below middle of State. Address, at once, Box 38, Niles, Ill.
WANTED.—An old man, a Sabbath-keeper, who can do a little carpenter work, and would like a good home for the winter. For particulars write to Mr. John Gibson, Bennet, Mich.
WANTED.—By man with two boys,—one 10, one 7,—both workers. work on farm or in timber, by month or day; Wisconsin, Michigan, or Illinois, preferred. School privilege desired. Good references given. Address D. S. Speer, Kirkland, Ill.
FOR SALE.—Two small farms in the South. Each has a good average-sized house, and plenty of fruit, and is about eighty rods from church school. Location beautiful; good water. For further information, address Josiah Nash, Hatley, Miss.
WANTED.—A home for a badly afflicted sister, forty-nine years old, who can do no work except sewing by hand. Is single; has no relatives or friends who can help her. Has been with me three months. I can recommend her as worthy. Address Mrs. S. M. HOUSLER, Emporium, Pa.
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WEST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago............... 12.15 P. M.
No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago................ 8.30 A. M.
No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago.......... 3.50 P. M.
No. 5, International Limited, to Chicago, with sleepers................................................ 2.15 A. M.
No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend........................ 8.30 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 1, 3, and 5, daily.
EAST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
No. 8, Mail and Express, to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit............................................... 3.45 P. M.
No. 4, Lehigh Express, to Pt. Huron and East........ 8.27 P. M.
No. 6, Atlantic Express, to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit................................................ 2.25 A. M.
No. 2, Lehigh Express, to Saginaw, Bay City, Port Huron, and East.................................... 6.50 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed, to Durand (starts at Nichols yards).... 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 8 and 74, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 4, 6, and 2, daily.
A. S. PARKER, Ticket Agent,
BATTLE CREEK.
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 17, 1900.
EAST
8
12
8
10
14
20
36
*Night Express.
(Detroit Accom.
Mail & Express.
*N. Y. & Bos. Sp'l.
*Eastern Express.
*Jackson Accom'tn.
*Atlantic Express.
Chicago
pm 9.35
am 6.45
am 10.50
pm 3.00
pm 11.30
Michigan City
11.25
8.45
pm 12.08
4.40
am 1.00
Niles
am 12.40
10.15
1.00
5.37
2.80
Kalamazoo
2.10
am 7.30
pm 12.10
2.08
6.52
6.00
4.10
Battle Creek
3.00
8.10
1.00
2.42
7.28
6.48
5.05
Marshall
8.38
1.30
3.09
7.51
7.10
5.50
Albion
4.00
9.00
1.50
3.30
8.11
7.30
6.02
Jackson
4.40
10.05
3.25
4.05
8.50
8.15
6.40
Ann Arbor
5.55
11.10
3.47
4.58
9.43
7.05
Detroit
7.15
pm 12.25
5.30
6.00
10.45
9.15
Falls View
am 5.02
pm 4.13
Susp. Bridge
5.17
4.99
Niagara Falls
5.30
4.40
Buffalo
am 12.20
6.24
5.30
Rochester
8.13
10.00
6.40
Syracuse
5.15
pm 12.15
10.45
Albany
9.05
4.50
am 2.50
New York
pm 1.30
8.45
7.00
Springfield
12.16
6.15
7.40
Boston
3.00
9.00
10.34
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3
5
23
13
37
*Night Express.
*N.Y. Bos. & Chi. Sp.
†Mail & Express.
*News Express.
*Western Express.
*Kalam. Accom.
*Pacific Express.
Boston
pm 2.00
pm 3.30
pm 6.00
New York
4.00
6.40
am 12.00
Syracuse
11.30
am 2.00
pm 12.25
Rochester
am 1.20
4.05
pm 2.25
Buffalo
2.20
5.20
pm 3.50
Niagara Falls
6.02
4.32
Falls View
6.34
5.05
Detroit
pm 8.20
8.25
am 7.15
pm 12.40
4.35
11.25
Ann Arbor
9.43
9.23
8.40
4.00
2.40
5.45
am 12.00
Jackson
11.15
10.20
11.05
am 3.30
2.40
7.30
1.35
Battle Creek
am 12.40
11.34
pm 12.25
4.55
3.50
9.08
3.35
Kalamazoo
1.40
pm 12.10
1.20
5.15
4.28
10.00
3.55
Niles
3.15
2.??
3.25
6.05
5.??
Michigan City
4.26
2.20
4.45
7.05
6.01
Chicago
6.30
4.00
6.40
8.55
7.00
Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 8.05 a. m. and 4.10 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.15 p. m. daily except Sunday.
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THE Berean Library
FOR 1900—1901
Will contain a selection of books having a direct bearing upon the THIRD ANGEL'S MESSAGE FOR TO-DAY.
