The National tribune., 1900-05-24
TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON THURSDAY

for burial in the land which he loved so
well. and where all his interests were; but,
for unknown reasons, my request was
never granted, and poor Taunts remains
still rest in fereign grave, uncared for
by friends, awaiting the final resurrection
call. At that time my dear comrade in
African work will come forth, victor
worthy of a brilliant crown for the noble
part which he took for the enlightenment
Of mankind In the frigid North, as well
as in Africa's sunny land. A hero, a
martyr, General-unapprecia by man,
but chosen Of God.
OTHER AMERICAN MARTYRS.
Bradley l. Burr, formerly civil engin-
eer in our Western States, gave up his
profession to enter Central Africa as a
missionary for Bishop VIM. Taylor. He
helped to permanently establish the Kim
pako station, on the east side of Stanley
Pool, and labored there most faithfully for
many years, devoting himself to Evangel-
istic work and building stations; also to
agriculture and many scientific branches.
He was a noble worker, an Evangelist,
and born commanded man loved by
all who knew him. In 1893 he made a
trip inland with me. and was preparing to
extend the Methodist sphere of missionary
operations, if he could find cooperation at
home; but ere he could carry out his
plans his heavy labors bore him down.
He died, and now lies beside his fellow
worker, Grant Cameron, who preceded him
to the Great Beyond" by some four years.
In his death the Bishop Taylor Congo
Mission lost a noble and most devoted
worker. Two years later he was followed
home by DR.. Harrison, Of the same sta
ton, whose home was at Delaware, Ohio.
DR.. Harrison, while weak in body, was
very energetic. He had acquired a good
knowledge of the Bateke language, and
was practicing medicine, relieving the
sufferings Of comrade or native, as oppor
tunity offered. The poor fellow came
down river to Metadi post behind me, and
died at Bona. Dear brethren. you are at
home, safely awaiting your co-operators.
Fritz c. Gleishman. a student Of the
Rochester Theological Seminary. entered
the ranks of our American Baptist Mis-
sionary Union, with his young wife, in
1890. They labored faithfully, with good
results. for three years, aiding DIR. A.
Sims. at Leopoldville, Central Africa, in
building the first. brick church i'll Cen
trail Africa: Much work was necessary in
the heat Of the day, during the hot sea
son, and ne was always ready to relieve
a brother from any duties. He devoted
much time TO overseeing the making of
the brick, cutting of timber, and other
necessary work. Finally, he was taken ill,
and died in 1894, leaving his young wife
and a little son, who later returned home.
Brother GleiShman'S remains were buried
just north of the brick church, and still
await a headStone.
Rev. Chas. G. Hartsock, who was cit
iZen Of Indiana. and a most competent
young servant of the Master, entered mis-
sion service III 1890, and began work
with Rev. Chas. F.fRaine, at Irrebu, Cen
Of i'll health, was obliged to return home,
and later entered India as missionary.
Mr.. Hartsock, assisted by Rev. Thos.
Moody, kept up the work at Irrebu; but
the heavy labors were too much for poor
Hartsock, and he Gwas called home. A
few hoIfrs before he breathed his last
asked him if he wanted TO go. His feeble
answer was: IF our Father would prefer
me To my work on earth, | ain willing to
go. His will be DONE"
His poor wife, nearly as low as he, could
scarcely sit up, but she came to his side.
He bade us all gooti-by in low tone, and
soon was at rest. Poor fellow, we buried
him in a rough board box coffin. near the
big plum tree, at Irrebu, where he will
await the final call.
Dear fellow and brother, you fought the
good fight, and arel now at rest We who
are awaiting the Masters call. remember
you with brotherly kindness and love,
until we meet again. .5.f4-
Nearly 200 miles farther inland. and at
the junction of the Congo and Lulongo,