FROM recent experiences while canvassing in Nashville, I am convinced that much time has been lost to the canvasser by discontinuing his labor on Sunday, especially in the city.
There are good reasons why Sunday may be a very profitable day for taking orders, and delivering books, and making collections:—
1. The people are always at home. This is a very important consideration with him who understands that before dressing or cooking a hare one must first catch his hare.
2. If there is any money in the house at any time during the week, that time is most likely to be Sunday morning. The week’s work is completed, and the pay, therefore, is quite apt to be in the family purse. In fact, people here have told me that the only time they have any money is Sunday morning.
3. People are in the most religious frame of mind on that day. During the week very few stop long enough in the rush and hurry and bustle, to give a thought to their origin, history, or destiny. Sunday morning I find the majority of people at home, and they do not take unkindly to a friendly religious conversation, introduced with tact, and conducted with the avowed object of reaching them with the gospel.
4. The canvasser has an excellent opportunity for kindly upbraiding them for their evident carelessness and indifference to their souls’ eternal welfare. They are compelled to acknowledge, at least mentally, that their absence from church affords the gospel worker ample justification for taking the gospel to them in their own homes.
Under these favorable circumstances, the evangelistic canvasser stands a good chance of securing a candid hearing, and a good order for his book.
One Sunday I made up my mind that I would at least try canvassing on Sunday. I worked four hours with one of our small books, took fourteen orders to21be delivered the next Sunday, and sold fourteen for cash. To-day the Lord gave me sixty orders for one of our small books, all but one of which are to be delivered on Sunday.
It would not be wise to introduce one's self as a canvasser, but as a gospel worker seeking out the neglected and needy ones. Make the book secondary. The Bible should be the aggressive weapon. Such a remark as, “I find many who do not get to Sunday school, and I thought I would bring the gospel to them,” or, “I am doing a little work for the Lord among those who did not get to church this morning,” gives ready access to all, and at once places the worker in command of the situation. A chair is always offered, and respectful attention is shown. The worker can then hand out a little leaflet or a paper, and he is henceforth regarded as a friend and welcome guest. A small book can then be introduced, one like “The Gospel Primer,” “The Best Stories,” or, “Christ Our Saviour” being best; for the children are then interested and won. I believe that such a plan can be worked in all our large cities, and the canvasser can at least make his week’s expenses by his Sunday work.—W. C. Wales, in Southern Watchman.
Silent Messengers
By Editor
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E. R. PALMER ∴ ∴ ∴ Editor
Victory Over Difficulties
By Charles Wesley
Away, my unbelieving fear!
Fear shall in me no more have place;
My Saviour doth not yet appear,
He hides the brightness of his face;
But shall I therefore let him go,
And basely to the tempter yield?
No, in the strength of Jesus, no;
I never will give up my shield.
Although the vine its fruit deny,
Although the olive yield no oil,
The withering fig trees droop and die,
The fields elude the tiller's toil,
The empty stall no herd afford,
And perish all the bleating race,
Yet I will triumph in the Lord,
The God of my salvation praise.
— Charles Wesley.
Rejoicing in the Lord
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labor of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hind’s feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.” Hab. 3: 17–19.
The Lord’s Charge to Joshua
“Now after the death of Moses the servant of the Lord it came to pass, that the Lord spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the river Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1: 1–9.
Why We Are in the World
By G. G. Rupert
SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS, as such, are in the world for one purpose only, and that is to give to the world the light that the Lord has seen fit to give through his Word.
This is to be done by properly representing the truth in our own lives, and by teaching the truth in whatever way the Lord may open. If ever there was a people who should have their minds centered on one prime thought, it is this people. Till this thought is riveted in our minds, we shall not be where we ought to be.
Every man who makes a success gives all his energies to the thing in which he is engaged. Our work is to give the message to the world in this generation. Now whatever we do, this should be the main thought in the enterprise. I am sure that we are not here to get rich, to enter into speculations, or to please and gratify ourselves. Money making is not harmful if the object is a right one, and the money is used for the right purpose.
Many have thought that when they make the money, they will use it to build up the truth; but we notice that when they do succeed, these persons are as slow to give as others. Let us reason on this a moment. If I have an object to accomplish, I will keep adding to the enterprise all the money I can get. But I observe that those who are going to do something when they make some money are slow to use it when they do get it, but look forward to some time in the future when they propose to do some great thing for God, but the time seldom comes when they are ready to do it. Don’t be deceived. Let us invest as we go; then the devil will not cheat us out of it.
G. G. RUPERT.
Current Mention
— Ten persons lost their lives in a fire which destroyed a large glucose factory in Chicago, October 21.
— Portugal, it is announced, will sell her East African possessions, and the latter will be divided between England and Germany.
— The volcano Izalco, in Salvador, is reported to be in a state of violent eruption. Recent eruptions have occurred also from the crater of Soufrière, on St. Vincent.
— Five workmen were crushed by falling steel girders in the Pennsylvania steel works near Harrisburg, Pa., October 2, three of them receiving fatal injuries.
— A decision rendered October 21 in the circuit court at La Crosse, Wis., in the case of a barber who had shaved a man on Sunday, declared Sunday shaving to be contrary to law in that State, on the ground that the act is not a necessity to any individual.
— The forces of the “Mad Mullah” in Somaliland, Africa, recently defeated a native British force in that country, and British interests there are in a critical condition. Re-enforcements from India are being hurried to this threatened section of the empire by Great Britain.
— The question as to whether tuberculosis is transmissible from beasts to human beings, was discussed at an international tuberculosis congress in Berlin, Germany, October 22. The prevailing opinion was against the non-transmissible theory advanced some time ago by Dr. Koch.
— Andrew Carnegie, on the occasion of being installed in the office of “lord rector” of a university at Glasgow, Scotland, made a speech in which he warned Europe that a political and industrial union of European states was necessary to resist the commercial encroachments of the United States.
— Cholera has broken out, and is spreading in Palestine. Gaza, about forty-five miles from Jerusalem, has thus far suffered most from the scourge, having had from thirty to forty deaths daily. The port of Odessa in Russia, has also suffered severely from cholera, and unless the disease abates soon may be entirely closed to trade.
— The king of Sweden, as arbitrator in an international dispute in which Germany claims damages from England and the United States for landing troops in Samoa in 1899, has decided the matter in favor of Germany. The United States will pay the damages awarded in this case, but will not allow the case to be made a precedent.
— The apple crop this year is estimated at 43,000,000 barrels, compared with a crop of 27,000,000 in 1901.
— News from Venezuela regarding the revolution is of an uncertain character, but it seems that President Castro has been able at least to save himself for a time from the overthrow which appeared imminent a few days ago.
— By a vote of the Landsthing, Denmark has decided not to sell the Danish West Indies to the United States. It was known at Washington that this would be Denmark’s probable action in the matter.
— A Hindu “baba,” a religious official connected with a Hindu monastery at Muttra, India, has come to the United States to convert its people to the worship of Krishna. He says there are now about fifty converts to his religion in this country.
— A world’s Sunday-school convention is to be held in Jerusalem in 1904, according to plans of the subcommittee having the matter in charge. Eight hundred delegates will go from the United States. The convention will meet in two large tents outside the city and close to the supposed site of Calvary.
— According to press dispatches from St. Petersburg, a Russian surgeon named Koulapye has succeeded in restoring circulation in the human heart after apparent death. This is accomplished by treating it with saline solutions. It is not yet evident, however, that this discovery is of more than theoretical importance.
— With the settlement of the coal strike and the return of the miners to work, violence has been renewed in the mine regions, the apparent cause being an effort to drive out non-union miners who have taken the place of union men, and to injure the property of companies which have employed non-union men to fill the strikers’ places. October 21, five homes were dynamited, a soldier was shot, non-union men were severely assaulted, and other acts of violence were perpetrated or attempted. It is not possible for all the strikers to again find places in the mines. All who are given places are required to sign a contract not to molest non-union workmen.
— According to figures given by Rev. R. C. Wylie, secretary of the National Reform Association, there are nine States in which the reading of the Bible in schools rests securely on a legal basis, plainly written either in the State constitution or in the school law; twelve States in which, while there is no specific mention of the Bible in the constitution or law, there are decisions of courts and State school superintendents of an unauthoritative character, which give to the custom of Bible reading quite a secure legal status; sixteen States and a Territory in which there are none of the legal safeguards mentioned above, but in which the custom of reading the Bible prevails, supported by long-established usage and public sentiment; three States and a Territory in which the Bible is not read, although there are no legal provisions for or against the custom; and five States and a Territory in which the decisions of courts, attorneys-general, and school superintendents are adverse to the reading of the Bible.
Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for September
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
Atlantic Union Conference
New York
3
28
$139.75
Greater New York
Vermont
1
9
20.70
New Jersey
Maine
4
121
195.00
New England
7
595
597.80
Chesapeake
Pennsylvania
17
431
1,309.05
Virginia
Southern Union Conference
Georgia
6
178
229.22
Tennessee River
9
300
336.55
Alabama
7
54
96.00
Florida
Mississippi
Cumberland
5
92
200.90
Carolinas
8
26
33.25
Louisiana
5
520
619.25
Lake Union Conference
Michigan
1
34
46.50
Ohio
2
77
274.25
Indiana
11
100
255.70
Illinois
5
106
212.56
Wisconsin
6
133
488.75
Northern Union Conference
Minnesota
16
78
264.00
South Dakota
9
140
404.70
North Dakota
4
42
110.10
Manitoba
2
18
66.20
Central Union Conference
Colorado
Iowa
4
14
17.25
Kansas
11
83
140.25
Missouri
109
334.05
Nebraska
9
100
507.01
Southwestern Union Conference
Arkansas
Oklahoma
6
65
122.95
Texas
686
864.00
Pacific Union Conference
California
7
117
233.90
Montana
Upper Columbia
3
74
325.00
Western Oregon
Western Washington
Southern California
European General Conference
Norway
503.34
Great Britain
56
2,028
2,385.78
Denmark
Sweden
France
429.12
Africa
South Africa
13
325
1,958.96
Australasia
Australia
South America
Brazil
Summary
AGENTS
ORDERS
VALUE
A. U. C.
32
1,184
2,262.30
S. U. C.
40
1,170
1,515.17
L. U. C.
25
450
1,277.76
N. U. C.
31
278
845.00
C. U. C.
24
306
998.56
S. W. U. C.
6
751
986.95
P. U. C.
10
191
558.90
Canadian U. C.
Australasian U. C.
E. G. C.
56
2,028
3,318.24
Africa
13
325
1,958.96
South America
Grand Total
237
6,683
$13,721.84
New York Moving Forward
THE campaign for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” is being renewed vigorously in the New York Conference. The following extract from a recent letter sent to the churches by the conference officers is of general application:—
“The time has come when we must join our brethren in other conferences in making what we trust is the final campaign in the work of disposing of the remainder of our quota of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons.’ When it was decided to hold no annual camp meeting this year, it was planned that the time should be used in doing active missionary work among our neighbors and friends by selling the remainder of our ‘Object Lessons.’ If all enter heartily into this, we shall receive fully as great a blessing as in attending a camp meeting.
“It seems that we should arise and finish this task. The Lord, and not man, has given it to us. A hearty response was made to the campaign earlier in the year, and we are encouraged to believe that this call will also meet with a ready response, and in every church, every home, around the fireside, each will plan to do his part in this work.
“The only reason this work is not finished is because some have not done their part. Had all taken hold, the quota would have been sold long ago. If every church had sold its quota, no further call would be necessary. But some individuals have done but little or nothing; some churches have not sold their quota. What can be done? Can we quit like men, with a heaven-appointed task half done? We appeal to those who have not sold their quota to take hold now, even at this late day. We suggest that every church which has not sold its quota begin at once. Let church officers, as those who fear God, take hold of this burden, and help roll off the reproach. Find out how many more books are necessary to complete your quota, and in some way order them. God will help those who will make a move. The time has come to finish this work. Let there be delay no longer.”
Money Received on the Acre Mission Fund
Total cash received on the Missionary Acre Fund previously reported, $599.14.
NAME
AMOUNT
Charles Hansen
$ 5 50
Mrs. Jane La Fave
10 00
Mrs. D. N. Story
1 35
Pomona (Kan) church, per Cyrus Reed
15 50
William H. Swait
4 65
J. S. Fry
3 75
R. Eden
5 00
E. R. Moran
6 00
Oklahoma Tract Society
10 17
George Klopfenstein
20 00
George R. Manby
28 00
Martin Adson
10 00
George H. Kissner
8 00
W. Brigham
5 00
S. A. Mott
1 00
Mr. H. Cass
50
George Ross
15 00
C. E. Powers
19 00
Isaiah Williams
22 15
Elliston Warner
16 40
Mrs. Ellingson
2 00
Mr. & Mrs. S. J. Nathie
6 00
James Nelson
50 00
Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Germer
10 00
Peter Anderson
16 00
| George Stohr | 13 00 |
| Chris Peterson | 8 50 |
| Chris Eliason | 21 80 |
| James Peterson | 21 80 |
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to Oct. 19, 1902, is $47,436.91
NAME
AMOUNT
A friend (Berrien Springs)
$ 2 00
H. Alexander
3 00
C. S. Merrill
1 00
E. Southworth
5 00
C. P. Odell
10 00
A. G. Westerdal
2 00
Prattville church
3 00
T. J. Vandola
1 00
Mr. & Mrs. M. Christiansen
2 00
Irma Christiansen
50
Lafayette Goddard
1 00
J. P. Connell
12 00
Mrs. C. C. Proctor
1 50
A friend (Berrien Springs)
$ 2 00
J. G. Schindler
1 00
E. W. Shunk
25
Mrs. Fitch
3 75
W. J. Stone
1 25
Mrs. M. C. Pierce
1 00
John A. Louck
3 00
Mrs. C. L. Frost
1 00
T. B. Snow
5 00
Mrs. J. Lawton
1 00
A friend (Dallas, Ore.)
1 00
W. Ziegler
10 00
A. E. Stone
4 00
Maine Tract Society
36 80
Mrs. A. Lawson
2 50
S. Turner
2 00
Donation
5 00
George A. Hill
1 00
Julia Adams
50
Charles Baierle
10 00
Morris Lukens
5 00
C. S. Longacre
5 00
Sarah Bowers
1 00
Elizabeth Brown
5 00
W. H. Zeigler
3 00
James E. Schultz
2 50
Mrs. Alice Doss
5 00
Jens Jenson
1 00
Mrs. H. G. Liffingwell
25
Myrtle Eastman
1 00
J. B. Haugh
2 00
A. L. Filbrick
2 00
Mrs. A. G. Denman
1 00
An Experience
By Otis Flinn
While in Nebraska I sold ten copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Last April I came to Sheridan, Wyo., to work by the month. Some time after I came here, the work with “Christ’s Object Lessons” was presented to the church. Feeling that I ought to help in the good work, I took four copies, and was able to sell them all. While engaged in this work, I gave a few Bible readings at a place where I sold a book, and one young man sixteen years old began to keep the Sabbath. He is an orphan boy, and is staying with his sister. He seems willing to do anything for the truth’s sake. He is now sick with typhoid fever, but is getting along well. His sister is favorable to the truth. I believe that the Lord sent me to him.
I write these few lines to encourage all to be on the lookout to help others. Dear brethren and sisters, let us arise and let our light shine; for time is short. May the Lord bless us all, and help us all to be faithful. Pray for me that I may be able to do more for the cause of God. Otis Flinn.
General Meeting at Woodburn
By S. H. Lane
Notice!
THERE will be a general meeting held at Woodburn, Macoupin Co., Ill., Providence permitting, beginning Thursday evening, November 6, and continuing until Sunday night, November 9. This meeting is intended for a general rally for all near-by churches and companies. Elder Charles Thompson and the writer expect to be present. We hope to see a general attendance, as we not only expect good meetings, but matters of vital interest to the cause in that part of the country will be considered. S. H. LANE.
Special Course of Study at Walla Walla College
On Wednesday, November 26, a special course of study for Christian workers will begin at Walla Walla College, which will continue twenty-four weeks, and will end with the close of school, May 12, 1903.
This course is especially intended for those who can spend but a short time in school work, such as ministers, Bible workers, canvassers, and church and Sabbath-school officers. If any cannot attend during the full time of the course, they will find the work of the first term of twelve weeks valuable and practical. The course of studies adopted by the board of trustees is as follows:—
FIRST TERM — TWELVE WEEKS
Present Truth.—Embracing the faith and doctrines of Seventh-day Adventists.
English Language.—The essentials of English grammar will be combined with composition and letter writing.
Physiology and Hygiene.—The fundamental principles of the subject as a foundation for simple treatments and Christian Help work during the second term.
Gospel Methods.—General instruction in Sabbath-school work, two weeks; church organization, two weeks; Bible readings, four weeks; home and foreign work, two weeks; manners and etiquette, two weeks.
SECOND TERM — TWELVE WEEKS
Present Truth.—Subject continued.
English Language.—Subject continued.
Arithmetic.—Special subjects adapted to the needs of the class. How to keep simple accounts.
Gospel Methods.—Simple treatment, two weeks; Christian Help work, two weeks; work in new fields, five weeks; principles of canvassing, and questions and answers, three weeks.
In all these classes careful attention will be given to reading, writing, and spelling.
Upon entering school each pupil will select a standard book of the denomination, and will make it a subject of earnest reading and study, with a view of thoroughly mastering its contents.
It is expected that the leading ministers will be called in from the field for a few weeks at a time, to give the classes the benefit of their experience in methods of labor and Bible study.
If the needs of the students are not fully met by the foregoing studies, they will be at liberty to choose from the entire program of the college such classes as will meet their individual needs. The rates for board and tuition will be the same as those published in the calendar, but students of mature age will be permitted to secure private places for boarding and rooming themselves outside of the college home, if they desire to do so.
All who think of attending this special course should correspond at once with the president of the college, Prof. C. C. Lewis, College Place, Wash.
Publications Wanted
THE following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid :—
Ruth Scott, Winona, Trimble Co., Ky., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, etc.
E. N. Vaughan, Hickory, N. C., REVIEW, Signs, Sentinel, Youth's Instructor, and Oct. tracts.
Mrs. Julia H. Jenssen, 99 East 17th St., Paterson, N. J., periodicals in English or in German.
R. Sawyer, Corner of Church and Vine Streets, Nashville, Tenn., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor.
J. W. Buckland, Box 236, Great Bend, Kan., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend.
Frank Jeffers, Box 21, Woodland, Cal., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts on the Sabbath question and on the coming of the Lord.
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.— 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.
WANTED.— Wanted at once, twenty-five Seventh-day Adventist carpenters to work on the new Sanitarium building. Wages 25 cents per hour. Apply to John I. Gibson on the grounds.
FOR RENT.— Farm of 20 acres, all improved. Good orchard, and buildings. Church and district-school privileges. Free rent till April 1, after that I will rent for 1 year, with privilege of 3. For particulars address Peter H. Nunamaker, Arbela, Mich.
WANTED.— Consecrated S. D. A. young man to learn Turkish and electric bath business. Must be strong and healthy. Salary from the first. All sanitarium treatments given. Write, stating age, height, and weight, to V. J. Davies, Oriental Bath Rooms, Columbus, Ohio.
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.
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.
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
CAREY.—Died at St. Johns, Ore., Oct. 3, 1902, George Albert Carey, son of Dr. and Mrs. Albert Carey, aged 3 months and 27 days. Brother and Sister Carey look forward to the resurrection morning, when their loved one will come again from the land of the enemy.
WARREN J. BURDEN.
BABCOCK.—Died at Sauk Center, Minn., Oct. 14, 1902, of spinal trouble, Gaylord Alberton, son of Merritt L. and Carrie Curtis Babcock, aged 1 year and 2 months. This has been a hard struggle for the parents, but in a little while their loved one will come again from the land of the enemy.
H. S. SHAW.
SHONE.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 18, 1902, at Plumstead, South Africa, Anna C. Shone, nee King, aged 37 years and 10 months. Her death was caused by cancer of the liver. Remarks at the funeral services were based upon Rev. 1:5-7, by Brother Smailes. We mourn not as those who have no hope.
G. W. SHONE.
(Iowa Bulletin, please copy.)
GIDDINGS.—Our son, Louis Herbert Giddings, died at Gage, O. T., Oct. 11, 1902, aged 18 years and 2 months. His Christian experience was a growth in grace, and his death is a peaceful sleep in Jesus. We labor on, with the bright hope of seeing him soon in a better land.
H. E. GIDDINGS,
E. M. GIDDINGS.
SLOAN.—Died at Humbird, Wis., Aug. 31, 1902, of exhaustion and disease brought on by overwork and loss of rest, William J. Sloan, aged 40 years, 3 months, and 6 days. He was faithful to his calling, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and an infant child, also a large circle of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large congregation.
N. P. NEILSEN.
EGBERT.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 13, 1902, Wm. Egbert, aged 80 years, 3 months, and 9 days. His death resulted from an accident; the team he was driving ran away, and he was thrown from the wagon and severely hurt. For many years he had been a firm believer in the Bible truth for our time, and had hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a widow and three sons to mourn their loss. Burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
I. D. VAN HORN.
DAVIS.—Died at Glen Sutton, Quebec, Oct. 5, 1902, of tuberculosis, William Emerson Davis, aged 19 years, 1 month, and 14 days. Willie became convinced of the truth a few months ago through reading. He rejoiced in the light, and wished to carry the message to others, but was reconciled to the will of Him who doeth all things well. He leaves a father, a mother, a sister, and brothers. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. A. Farnsworth.
H. E. RICKARD.
WELLER.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 8, 1902, of cancer, Jennie M. Weller, at the age of 42 years, 4 months, and 23 days. At times her sufferings were almost unbearable, but she manifested great patience, being sustained by her firm trust in the Lord. For about fifteen years she has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She leaves a daughter and a son to mourn, but with hope of soon meeting her again at the second coming of Christ, when he shall raise the righteous dead.
I. D. VAN HORN.
MILLICAN.—Died at her home, near McKinney, Tex., Sept. 23, 1902, Elizabeth Millican, aged 54 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She was a devout Christian, and in 1884 she and her family accepted the third angel's message. She leaves an aged and feeble husband, 8 children, and 15 grandchildren, but we mourn not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were held by Elder E. E. King (Baptist) at the Stiff Chapel Cemetery, the place of interment.
F. M. MILLICAN.
FOREMAN.—Fell asleep in Jesus, near Watseka, Ill., Oct. 1, 1902, Sister Emily Foreman, aged 68 years, 8 months, and 22 days. Sister Foreman was born at Stonewood, near Dartford, Kent Co., England. She was married to Brother George Foreman in 1855, and to them were born seven sons and three daughters, all of whom were in attendance at the funeral services, save one daughter, Sister Sturdevant, who is one of our missionaries in South Africa. Six of the sons acted as pallbearers, while the youngest one supported the aged father. Brother and Sister Foreman united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Northville (now called Sheridan), in 1871, being charter members of the same. She was a consistent Christian, a true, loving companion, a devoted mother. The funeral services were held at Northville, in the Methodist meeting house, a large congregation being present. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
S. H. LANE.
Addresses
The address of Elder W. B. White is 450 Hollins Ave., Helena, Mont. Correspondents will please note this.
The address of S. D. Hartwell and W. H. Thurston is 168 Silby St., West Mount, Montreal, Quebec.
Michigan Central
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 20, 1902.
EAST
Station
8
Night Express
12a
Detroit Accom.
8
Mail & Express
10
N. Y. & Bos. Spl.
14
Eastern Express
4
N. Y. & St. Exp.
36
Atlantic Express
Chicago
pm 10.00
am 6.45
am 10.08
pm 9.00
pm 5.20
pm 11.30
Michigan City
11.50
8.18
12.02
8.39
6.50
1.20
Niles
1.03
10.16
1.02
6.35
7.45
2.10
Kalamazoo
2.45
am 7.90
12.05
2.06
8.45
6.52
4.10
Battle Creek
3.30
8.10
1.00
4.27
7.17
8.25
5.00
Marshall
4.16
8.10
1.80
4.39
7.17
8.25
5.00
Albion
4.32
1.50
5.03
8.45
6.52
6.10
Jackson
6.20
2.35
2.40
6.04
8.40
10.40
6.40
Ann Arbor
6.20
9.20
4.87
8.38
9.30
10.25
7.45
Detroit
7.35
4.25
5.50
6.00
10.30
12.20
9.15
Falls View
6.12
am 6.30
6.12
6.30
6.10
Susp. Bridge
6.33
6.57
6.33
6.57
6.51
Niagara Falls
6.18
7.08
7.08
5.45
Buffalo
8.10
7.50
7.50
5.60
Rochester
9.30
8.05
8.05
6.60
Syracuse
5.15
pm 12.00
11.30
10.48
Albany
9.05
4.35
9.06
2.50
New York
9.30
8.15
9.30
7.00
Springfield
pm 12.18
7.38
8.39
6.08
Boston
4.07
11.30
11.30
8.18
WEST
Station
7
Night Express
17
N. Y. & Bos. Exp.
5
Mail & Express
3
Fast Mail
23
Boston Express
13
Kalam. Accom.
37
Pacific Express
Boston
am 4.40
pm 4.15
pm 8.00
New York
8.45
6.00
Syracuse
1.20
2.00
am 10.00
Rochester
am 1.10
4.05
4.05
11.42
Buffalo
8.10
7.20
6.00
1.15
Niagara Falls
7.00
7.02
7.02
6.02
Susp. Bridge
6.20
7.16
7.16
5.18
Falls View
6.00
7.36
7.36
5.41
Detroit
pm 8.20
7.50
am 6.50
am 12.40
pm 12.00
pm 4.60
11.15
Ann Arbor
9.30
6.49
10.10
1.80
5.68
8.40
12.20
Jackson
11.25
9.60
11.05
2.25
2.50
7.50
1.25
Battle Creek
12.40
10.54
12.25
3.50
5.50
8.49
3.00
Kalamazoo
1.30
11.28
2.20
4.30
4.30
9.80
3.85
Niles
2.20
pm 12.45
3.25
5.35
5.00
6.08
Michigan City
4.47
1.85
4.50
6.52
7.00
6.01
Chicago
6.55
3.16
5.40
8.00
9.55
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 Sunday.
O. W. Ruggles,
General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
