The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1898-12-30
From the

Mrs. Martin Traver of our city by 81.
Alice Spradlin. who resigned her mis-
~sionary work for the Christian Mission
airy society in China to 20 to the Philip
pines and nurse the soldier boys, and is
in answer to a communication from Mrs.
Traver. 1t will be found full of interest:
Manila, p. L., November I2th, 1893.
My Dear Mrs. Traver: Your letter
reached me late in the evening of the
10th. Yesterday I went to see your son
aud found him looking we'll and happy.
l had only a few minutes talk with him,
but hope to see more of him in the
future. l found MIR. Pacal on the sick
list. Yesterday was his first day off, and
his symptoms did not seem serious. l
met the Major-Doctor in charge. and he
kindly gave me permission to call at any
time. He also gave me permission 10
assist i'll the diet-kitchen when he moves
into his new hospital. which he hopes to
do soon. Major Snyder seemed to be
very thoughtful and kind to the sick.
have been working, since coming to
Manila, in the Red Cross ward of the
general hospital: but being from Kansas,
which is close to Nebraska, l feel natur-
ally more interest in the Nebraska regi-
ment, and the receipt of your letter
prompted ME to offer my services in the
way l have mentioned. 1 pray l nay be
used to do something in His name for
the comfort aud welfare of your and
other mothers sons in this place. There
are eleven other ladies out representing
California, Colorado, Utah and Oregon.
Most is being done for the California
regiment, as most of the ladies and Red
Cross supplies came from that state. 1
wish it were possible for Nebraska to
sen out supplies and representatives for
the Nebraska regiment. The boys need
them. All the regiments do. 1 was ex-
pecting to find the Kansas regiment here
when 1 came, but you know they were
not allowed to come, and 1 presume will
not now. 1 am truly thankful to be in
Manila, though 1 feel very much alone
sometimes-for one meets very few from
the homeland who are pronounced
Christians. But l have tried very hard
to put myself completely in His hands
and let His power be made manifest
through mellow we'll I have succeeded
the Lord Himself can judge. am try
ing to wait patiently for His call and de-
cision.
Your letter did me much good. This
field is surely ripe for the harvest, but
no reapers are ready. 1 have had more
calls for teaching than 1 could possibly
meet and do hospital work. I am teach
ing an evening class at present. have
only a little time to devote to the lam
guage and am not accomplishing what I
should like.
Two missionaries, a gentleman and
his wife from the state OF Washington,
reached here, two days ago. They ex-
pect to do work among the soldiers, 1
believe, in connection with other work.
We have tried to rent a house together,
but so far have failed. I feel anxious
to do more Christian work. 1 have not
heard from the board since reaching
here, and do not know what they intend
to do with reference to this field. I feel
will be my earthly home for the
present. He who brought me here can
provide for my stay in His own way.
1 trust to hear from you again soon
and always think of ME as one ready to
serve the mothers and sisters at home in
any way 1 can. Do not hesitate to write
or have your friends write whenever you
feel 1 can be of service in any way.
With much Christian love and a great
desire for an interest in your prayers, 1
most sincerely,
NJ. ALICE SPRADLIN.