Earlier text: The Missionary—The public debt was reduced $2,879,052.17 during August. —Cotopaxi, the famous volcano of South America, has again been indulging in an eruption. —Ten thousand Christian refugees from the scene of the recent massacres in Anam, are starving. —At Warsaw, Poland, 140 Prussians were arrested, chained together, and marched out of the country. —At York, Pa., a preacher was knocked down in his pulpit for attempting to preach a memorial sermon on Grant. —The steamer Hanoverian was recently wrecked on a hidden rock in Portugal Cove, fourteen miles from Cape Race. No lives lost. —It is said that if Harper's or the Century were dailies instead of monthlies, they would not exhaust the "copy" that is submitted to their consideration. —The standing army of Spain is 100,000 men. —The Rhine Valley has been swept by a terrible cyclone. —Postage stamps have been in use in this country only since 1847. —Bears are killing off sheep in the vicinity of Mount Shasta, Cal. —Ex-Senator Gwin, of California, died in New York September 3, after a short illness. —With 6,000,000 more population now than in 1880, we consume 12,700,000 pounds more tea. —The British Museum has just received the Hume collection of birds, amounting to 63,000 specimens, of which 50,000 are new species. —It is stated that in the event of an alliance between England and Turkey, Russia will withdraw from the trammels imposed on her by the Berlin treaty. —Chas. H. Dimmicks of Binghamton, N. Y., possesses the old Spanish Bible upon which the first American governor of California took his oath of office. —A terrible thunder-storm visited Pisa, Italy, August 30, and shattered two church steeples; but the noted "leaning tower" was uninjured by the storm. —Four little amateur carpenters, who were working upon a shed in connection with Lincoln School, of this city, September 2, were seriously injured by the fall of the shed. —A very destructive fire broke out in San Francisco on the evening of September 2, in which upwards of $125,000 worth of property was destroyed, and fifty families made homeless. —The late riots between Germans and Czechs in Bohemia are causing much alarm to the Austrian Government for fear that Germany will demand indemnities for the Germans injured. —It is asserted that there is a natural bridge between Arizona and New Mexico, twenty miles north of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, which surpasses the famous bridge in Virginia. —A procession at Galway, Ireland, attacked a detachment of soldiers on duty there. Clubs and stones were freely used on both sides, resulting in much damage to windows and injury to persons. —Two women and nine girls who, on September 2, attempted to cross the river in a boat, near Oshkosh, Wisconsin, were caught in the swell of a tug which had just passed, their boat capsized, and six of them were drowned. —French engineers have succeeded in finding water in the desert country of Southern Tunis. At the depth of 300 feet they struck a current which rushed forth with such velocity as to carry large stones high into the air. —Electricity as a motor power was put to the test in New York, August 31. It successfully moved a car loaded with thirty persons from Fourteenth Street Station, up the steep grades, reaching Fifteenth Street Station in twelve minutes. —A land-slide occurred in the White Mountains recently, started by the giving way of immense bowlders from the top of Owl's Head; these coming in contact with ground that was wet and loose, caused a mass of earth varying from 75 to 180 feet in width to slide down a distance of a mile and a half, killing several animals, and fatally injuring one man. —News from the coal mines, at Rock Springs, Wyoming, is to the effect that on the 2d inst. the white miners attacked some three or four hundred Chinese employed in the mines there by the Union Pacific Railroad, and drove them from camp, killing some fifteen outright, and probably burning as many more in camp. —News comes from Farwell, on the line of the Canadian Pacific Railway, that serious trouble has arisen there between the Dominion and Provincial police, caused by the seizures of liquors by the former from persons licensed by the province. It is reported that the provincials will be upheld by the British Government. —At Fort Lafayette, N. Y., workmen are busy building a new torpedo boat, which, if successful, will prove a submarine wonder. The boat is fifty feet long and eight in diameter, shaped like a cigar, the smaller end being sharp so that it will penetrate the iron plating of any ship when driven by its immense propelling force, and then by the contrary motion back off, leaving the ship to sink. THE Toronto Globe, of recent date, contains the report of an interview with Mr. Randle, a returned missionary from China. The missionary presents a picture of the way the Chinese listen to the gospel, which indicates that there is not much difference between human nature in China and in America. Let each reader ask himself how much of the following touches his own case:— "You may see in the missionary periodicals the statement that the heathen listen very attentively to the proclaimed word. But my experience goes to show that our heathen audiences seem much more attentive than they really are. Though quiet and looking straight at the preacher, they are often engaged in wondering how old he is, how much his hat cost, what a strangely high nose he has, what funny eyes and hair. If a preacher wears foreign dress, they will wonder at the strange shape, at its close cut, whether the poor man is warm enough, and whether his short hair ever grows long. If he wears native dress, they will wonder whether he is a real foreigner or a native of Ningbo or Canton. They will in their very inquisitive hearts wonder why he wears the native dress, and numberless like things will pass through their minds while the preacher is trying to tell them who God is, and how and why we are responsible to him, or trying to explain the nature of sin and the provision made for its expiation and forgiveness." God's ministers should be the leaders in revivals of religion, and the first thing necessary is a closer, more thorough, more prayerful study of the Scriptures. This characterized all the revivals referred to in the Bible as they took place under the teachings of the prophets. Luther depended upon the word of God for truth, for defense, for the salvation of the people. The revival under the Wesleys and Whitfield was inspired and promoted by the study of the Scriptures. Neglect of the study of the Bible produces barrenness and spiritual dearth.—California Christian Advocate. —The American Bible Society expends $150,000 a year in translating, publishing, and distributing the Bible in foreign lands. —The English high-church guide-book gives a list of 2,858 churches in which the high-church notions appear in ritual practices. —A nephew of the Zulu chief, Cetewayo, has been studying in Stockholm, and has recently returned to his native country as a missionary. —Most of the Icelanders in this country, of whom there are nearly 8,000, are Lutherans, that denomination having fourteen congregations among them, six in Dakota alone. —During the past 14 years about 700 Protestant churches, all free of debt, have been built in Madagascar. There are 1,200 churches and 80,000 Protestant communicants. —A Swedish missionary, who has been laboring for many years in equatorial Africa, has recently translated the gospel of John into the Congo language, and has had it printed for the use of the natives. Sweden thus gains the honor of printing the first book in Congo. —The religious journals are exultingly publishing the statement that nine-tenths of the lawyers of Philadelphia are church-members. That is a very good showing, but we would much rather learn that nine-tenths of them will not resort to any species of trickery to evade justice. If this were made the standard of church-membership, we fear that the Philadelphia churches would lose a large per cent. of their lawyers. —According to General Booth the colors of the Salvation Army are now flying in seventeen countries, upheld by 1,050 corps of soldiers and 2,650 paid officers. Twenty-two newspapers are published by the Army, reaching half a million readers every week. It is announced that a "Salvation" caravan is soon to be put upon the public roads in England, whose musical attractions are expected to empty the public houses and awaken the country to spiritual things. —A Chicago paper states that of the company of Mexican editors who recently visited this country, the most are pronounced agnostics, and that in Mexico the churches are frequented only by women and Indians. We have it on the authority of one who was a teacher in one of the largest Catholic institutions in this country, that Catholic education invariably tends toward infidelity, and that very few of those who are educated by the Jesuits do not become infidels. Oakland.—House of worship, northeast corner of Clay and Thirteenth Streets. Sabbath-school every Sabbath at 9:30 A. M. Preaching at 11 A. M. Prayer and missionary meeting every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Seats free. San Francisco.—House of worship, 914 Laguna Street, between McAllister and Tyler. Sabbath-school every Sabbath at 9:45 A. M. Classes in the English, German, and Scandinavian languages. Preaching at 11 A. M. Prayer and missionary meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:45. Preaching every Sunday evening at 7:30. Mission Reading-rooms at the church. East Portland (Or.)—House of worship on G Street between Tenth and Eleventh. Sabbath-school every Sabbath (Saturday), followed by services. Preaching or Bible-reading Sunday evening. Prayer-meeting Wednesday evening. The public is cordially invited. Free public reading-room, corner of L and Fifth Streets. California S. S. Association.
By C. H. Jones
THE eighth annual session of the California Sabbath-school Association, will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Stockton, Sept. 17-29, 1885. Beside the transaction of regular business, instruction in various branches of Sabbath-school work will be given. Teachers and secretaries should bring their record books. C. H. JONES, Pres. California Camp-Meeting.
By Editor
THE annual camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists of California will be held in Good Water Grove, at the city of Stockton, Cal., September 17–29, 1885. A street-car line runs from the heart of the city to the grove, and special accommodations will be granted to the meeting. Favorable arrangements have also been made for the transportation of baggage to and from the camp-ground. Fares on railroads and steam-boats will be announced in good season. Let timely preparation be made for a large attendance. Nebraska Camp-Meeting.
By A. J. Cudney
THE time for this very important meeting is drawing near. Oct. 14-20 is the time, and Lincoln, the capital of our State, is the place, where the meeting will be held. Lincoln, though not the largest, is the most important city in Nebraska for our work, and we have long been looking forward to the time when meetings could be held under the most favorable circumstances. We think the time has now fully come. There has been a great deal of missionary work done in the city, and as a result a few have been led to embrace the truth. We expect to pitch a large tent in the city about three weeks before the camp-meeting commences, for the purpose of holding a short series of advance meetings. During the time the advance meetings are being held, there will be a great deal of work to be done in addition to the preaching, and we would like about ten or twelve persons to volunteer to assist us. Those who can come should write me at once. This will be an excellent opportunity to help directly in the work and at the same time attend the meetings, take notes, and receive instruction. The time for one week before the camp-meeting commences will be wholly devoted to instruction in Bible study, canvassing, and missionary work. We expect instruction from the Chicago Mission. There will be a sufficient number of small tents pitched to accommodate all who will be present during the three weeks of advance meetings. Don't let any one stay away from the meeting on account of it being late in the season. Bring a good supply of clothing, and come warmly clad, so you will be comfortable in case the weather should be a little chilly. I have noticed that in this State, for several years, the month of October has been pleasanter than the month of September. September has usually been a stormy month, while October, though sometimes cool, is free from storms. This meeting will evidently be the largest we have ever held in the State, hence all should bring tents who can, and those who cannot should order them at once. Address all orders for tents to Nebraska Tract Society, Fremont, Nebraska. Tents complete will be sold at the following low prices: eight ounce wall tents 10x12, $9.00; 12x14, $10.25; 14x16, $13.00. These tents have been pitched a few times, but are in good repair. They can be rented for $2.00, $2.50, and $3.00 each. Lumber for floor from $1.00 to $1.50 extra. In ordering, state whether you wish to buy or rent, and what size you want. California Tract and Missionary Society.
By William Ings
The fifteenth annual session of the California T. and M. Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, in Stockton, September 17-29, 1885. Much important business will require attention at this meeting, and every society in the State should be well represented. Scattered brethren where there are no societies should attend this meeting. The wants of all parts of the field will be considered. WM. INGS, Vice-Pres. THE fourteenth annual session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the State camp-meeting, in Stockton, Sept. 17-29, 1885. Delegates should be elected in good season according to the following ratio: Every church is entitled to one delegate without regard to the number of members, and one additional delegate to every ten members. Ministers holding credentials are delegates at large, without election. Companies unorganized are represented by the delegates at large; if such companies have any matters to bring before the Conference, they should place them in the hands of the ministers. Churches are requested to elect as delegates good, reliable persons, who love the cause, and, as far as possible, those who will remain to the close of the meeting. Publishers' Department.
By Editor
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By Editor
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By Editor
QUITE a large number of subscriptions expire during October. We would be pleased to have you renew early that your names may not have to be dropped from our list. For $1.00 we will send you the Signs of the Times from the date your letter is received at this office to Jan. 1, 1886, and will mail your choice of either one of the following books: "Sketches from the Life of Paul," by Mrs. E. G. White; "The Life and Words of Christ," by Cunningham Geikie, D. D.; or "The History of the Waldenses," illustrated. Please write name and full address. NOTICE.—The change of figures on the address labels will be in all cases a sufficient receipt for money sent for the paper. If these changes do not appear in due time, and if books ordered by mail are not received, please notify us. All other business is acknowledged below. CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FUND.—Healdsburg church $77.15, S F church per F Haub $11. STOCK IN HEALDSBURG COLLEGE.—Forest Smith $15, M Haub $20, T Haub $10. FOREIGN MISSION.—Wm Kearth $22. CASH RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT.—Ind T and M Society $14.85, N P T and M Society $27.50. CALIFORNIA T AND M SOCIETY.—Dist No 1 per Eld J D Rice $5.50, Dist No 3 $86.40. CITY MISSIONS.—A Friend $20, H Chapman $10, E Gauterau $10. ORDERS FORWARDED.
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By Editor
AT our coming camp-meeting in Stockton, more attention will be paid to the Sabbath-school work than at any meeting we have yet held. The Conference Committee are systematizing the business of the Conference in such a way that it may be transacted with dispatch. It is the intention to have a great deal of time spent in instruction concerning doctrine, discipline, methods of work, etc. The Sabbath-school interest is second to none. It is growing in importance every year. Occasionally we hear of an individual who, like the pendulum in the fable, becomes wearied at the thought of the hard study that will be required on the lessons, regularly one week after another. But we trust that there are few who do not feel like taking hold of this work with all their might, to get good, and to do good to others. We believe that our Sabbath-schools are the hope of our people. Most of our churches hear preaching only occasionally; but the Sabbath-school, if properly conducted, will go far to make up this deficiency, by developing workers in the church; and the lessons furnish material for enlivening the social meeting, and for thought during the week. We hope all our brethren and sisters will appreciate this work as they should, and will come to the meeting prepared to help others, and to receive all they can. If you have met with any difficulty, or are in perplexity about any point, whether of the lessons or the work of the class or school, bring your questions, and help will be given. CALIFORNIA, Stockton, .................... Sept. 17-29
IOWA, Elgin, Fayette Co., .................... “ 23-28
INDIANA, Logansport, .................... Sept. 24 to Oct. 6
KANSAS, Cherry Vale, Mont'g'y Co. “ 24 “ “ 5
COLORADO, Denver, .................... “ 30 “ “ 6
OHIO, Springfield, .................... Oct. 1-13
MISSOURI, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co., .... “ 1-13
ILLINOIS, Marshall, .................... “ 8-13
KENTUCKY, —————, .................... “ 14-20
NEBRASKA (State Meeting), Lincoln, .... “ 14-20
CALIFORNIA—Southern, Santa Ana, .... “ 15-26 Notes and Notices
By Editor
THE SIGNS will be published September 17; but our hands will be at the camp-meeting the following week, and no SIGNS will be issued September 24. No. 37 will be dated October 1. THE Pacific Health Journal for October will be issued in good season. A GOOD camp-meeting is reported at Carson City, but we have not yet received any detailed report for publication. The paper goes to press too early for that. JUST before going to press we get very cheering news of the work in Humboldt County, from Bro. McClure. The interest keeps up in Eureka since the camp-meeting, and others are still embracing the truth. It is the intention to have a meeting house in that city before the winter rains. WE have received from Elder G. D. Ballou, Salmon River, N. Y., two charts, one an allegorical representation of the origin and progress of the doctrine of the immortality of the soul, the other a diagram of the principal prophetic periods. The charts are of muslin, and the work is very neatly done. They may be obtained of Elder Ballou, who has sole charge of their sale. A NEW edition of "Sunshine at Home," in the Swedish language, has come to our table from the Review and Herald Publishing House, Battle Creek. The pictures are as bright and sunny as they are in the English edition, and from our knowledge of the latter, we can assure our Swedish friends that it will help to make sunshine for their homes. Price, $1.50. Send orders to above address, or to Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal. THE Students' Workshop for August, comes to our table as bright and readable as ever. We have a large number of exchanges, from all parts of the United States, but there is none of them that for neatness can excel the Workshop. We are not puffing, but telling simple fact. The College news is interesting to all friends of the College, and all the articles, both original and selected, are of a high order. College papers, as a class, are not held in high repute, but if the publishers of the Workshop persevere at their present rate of progress, it will be a welcome visitor in thousands of homes. Bound Volumes of the Testimonies.
By Editor
THE first volume of this set, containing the first fourteen numbers, is now on our table. Concerning the matter contained in it, it is unnecessary to speak further, as but few Seventh-day Adventists have not had some of the testimonies, and many have them all, in paper covers. Besides this, Mrs. White's articles in the SIGNS make it unnecessary for us to say anything to our readers in commendation of what comes from her pen. Of the mechanical work of the book, we can say that it is first class. The paper used is of the best quality, the press work is well done, and the binding is neat and substantial. The first volume contains 724 pages, 126 of which are devoted to a biographical sketch of the author. Volume two contains 712 pages, volume three about 600 pages, and volume four about 675. Volumes two and three will be ready for shipment by the middle of this month, and volume four early in October. Orders may be sent at once for the entire set, and each volume will be sent as soon as it is finished. The price of the books is extremely low, being for the cloth binding $1.50 per volume, for the sheep, $2.00, and for the half morocco, $2.25; or, $6.00, $8.00, and $9.00 per set. This is twenty-five per cent. lower than books of the same size and quality of workmanship are sold by other publishing houses. The books will be sent post-paid at the above prices, for cash. Orders may be sent to Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal., Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich., or to any of the State tract and missionary societies. Mechanics' Institute, San Francisco.
By Editor
THE twentieth Industrial Exhibition of this Institute is now being held. In past years this Institute has done much to enable the visitor to appreciate the wonderful resources of California. We have not yet found time to visit the present exhibition, but the papers give a favorable report. We shall try to visit it, and note its progress. WHEN we open an honest-looking paper and begin to read an article upon a subject of which we wish to know something more, and the article suddenly runs into a puff of a "patent medicine," we are simply disgusted with the paper, and it then and there in our eyes loses about fifty per cent. of its value for reliability. But when we read a made-up story of some man, "poor but honest," who has suddenly become rich by investing in a ticket in the celebrated lottery swindle, we do not say much, as we do not wish to use language which would express our feelings. We are strong in our conviction that it is not right for parents to allow their children to read such papers. The mania for gambling is strong enough now to ruin thousands every year; and nothing fires up the imagination and stimulates the gambling propensities of the young so readily as these lottery swindling stories. We would just as soon recommend the young to resort to faro and kindred games, and picture to their fancies the fabulous sums gained by gamblers in a single night, as to publish these stories. Stockton Camp-Meeting.
By Editor
THE California Steam Navigation Company offer unusually good terms to Stockton to the camp-meeting. Fare from San Francisco to Stockton, 25 cents, with 250 pounds baggage. Washington Street wharf; ticket office, left-hand side. Old Line. Call for camp-meeting tickets. Oakland and San Francisco church passengers will leave on Wednesday, September 16. Boat leaves San Francisco at 5, and Oakland at 5.45 P. M. This gives Thursday, 17, to settle on the ground, and fix the tents, and be ready for the meeting. The steamers of the Old Line are Mary Garrett and City of Stockton. Special Notice.
By J. D. Rice
CREDENTIAL blanks have been sent to all our organized churches in California. The church officers will please see that they are properly filled and furnished to the delegates. We have also sent yearly reports to every church and company of Sabbath-keepers in the Conference. Let these be filled out carefully, and returned at once to the writer. Should any fail to receive the above blanks by the time they see this notice, inform me by postal, and they will be immediately forwarded. Address, J. D. Rice, St. Helena, Cal.