The story of ten-year-old poverty-stricken Jack Harold. His father and mother were dead, his aunt would not allow him to attend school, and yet he rose above these difficulties, and became an honored man. A capital story for boys.
Left with a Trust
Contains two good stories. The first is the struggles of a family, the head of which having gone, according to Baby Phil, "Away 'cross the big sea, and perhaps he'd tumble out of the ship and get drowned."
Letters from the Holy Land
An instructive series of illustrated letters from a traveler in Palestine to his children at home. A volume well calculated to interest children in Bible scenes.
Fiji and Samoa
An interesting description of these two important island groups of the Pacific, to which is added a collection of native stories and traditions. It also gives a short account of the terrible Samoan shipping disaster that occurred in 1889.
Tonga Islands
The customs, religions and superstitions of the natives of Tonga and neighboring islands; also an account of their tribal wars, how the Gospel was first introduced, etc.
Two Cannibal Archipelagoes
Explorations and missionary effort in the cannibal islands of the Pacific. A volume of thrilling interest.
Life on the Kongo
A comprehensive history of that portion of Africa drained by the Kongo and its tributaries, together with numerous missionary incidents and experiences.
Among the Northern Icebergs
A brief sketch of the expeditions sent in search of the north pole by England and the United States.
Native Life in India
An eighteen years' experience in India by Rev. Henry Rice. An instructive and deeply interesting treatise concerning the manners, customs and social characteristics of this much-talked-of people.
Martin Luther
A most readable story of the life of this greatest reformer, at home, at the university, as a monk, as a priest, at Rome, at the Diet of Worms, and the closing scenes of his career.
John of Wycliffe
The life of this greatest "reformer before the Reformation" is one of intense interest, and is here told in a way that will inspire the reader to cultivate his opportunities and economize his time.
Savonarola
A graphic account of the life and martyrdom of this wonderful preacher of Florence. An inspiring book for young readers, and one that will be read again and again.
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Casualties and Calamities
to the cession of a valuable portion of the Yang-tse Valley. The viceroy of Nanking stoutly refuses to accede to the demands of France, and for this the French admiral threatens to make his demands still greater and to destroy certain Chinese property in the vicinity of Nanking. British and Japanese vessels have gone to the vicinity to strengthen the viceroy in his refusal to yield to the demands of France...... Trouble has arisen in Africa between Germany and the Kongo Free State over the boundary of German territory and Kongo territory north of Lake Tanganyika. A strong force of Germans has been sent to the disputed territory, and the Kongo forces have also been increased...... The new German Army Bill just published gives the increase in the German army as 13,487 men. The Radicals term this "Germany's answer to the czar's disarmament proposal."
Serious trouble is threatening in Peru over the policy of the obstructionists; and on November 29 Ecuador was proclaimed in a state of siege...... The rebellion in Salvador, in the absence of the president, resulted in the rebel leader Regalado usurping the president's office. He is said to be so firmly established that President Gutierrez will not attempt to dislodge him...... The republic of Central America, which was recently formed, and which consisted of Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua, has been again dissolved, and the little States resume their existence as separate republics.
Two British brigades have been ordered to the Swat Valley, India, to put down the uprising of the Mad Mullah, who has been victorious over local tribesmen...... A report from Madagascar states that the bubonic plague has broken out in that island...... General Kitchener, the conqueror of Omdurman, has appealed to the British public to subscribe £100,000 to found and maintain the Gordon Memorial College at Khartoum, with a view of educating the Soudanese and continuing the work which General Gordon commenced...... One of the expeditions sent out in search of Herr Andree has been wrecked at the mouth of the Yenisei River. The members of the expedition succeeded in reaching an uninhabited island, where they were ice-bound for seventeen days before they were finally rescued...... A German official is said to confirm the report that the German Government is negotiating with Spain for the purchase of the Caroline Islands. Germany makes her offer contingent upon no international complications arising, especially with the United States...... The Reichstag (the German Parliament) convened on December 6, and listened to the address of the emperor...... The present indications are that the treaty of peace between Spain and the United States will be signed during the week. The provisions of this treaty have not been officially given out for publication.
Casualties and Calamities.
The French steamer Algérois foundered off the coast of Algeria on December 5, and eleven persons were drowned...... Five men were instantly killed by an explosion of gelatine-dynamite at the Judson Powder Works, near Berkeley, Cal., on December 5...... Nine men lost their lives by the wrecking of the steamer Ainsworth, on Kootenay Lake, between Nelson, B. C., and Bonner's Ferry, Washington, on November 29...... Two schooners were wrecked off Gay Head life-saving station, Massachusetts, on November 26, and seven members of their crews were drowned. Eight men lost their lives by the wrecking of a schooner off Black Rock, near Cohasset, Mass., on the same date. The loss to the insurance companies during the recent storms is placed at over $1,000,000.
Fires.
Several stories of two of New York's tallest buildings were destroyed by the fire which consumed the clothing establishment of Rogers, Peat & Co., on the night of December 4. The loss is placed at half a million dollars.
The Philippines.
Advices from the Philippines state that the insurgents have decided not to recognize the cession of the islands to the United States, and that they will resist to the last. They propose to use against the Americans the 10,000 Spanish prisoners whom they hold. The reports from Manila also state that Aguinaldo has renounced the Catholic faith and become a Protestant, after learning that the Episcopal Church was influential in the United States and England...... The insurgents have renewed their attacks on Iloilo, and have cannon trained on the city...... The insurgent chief is now demanding the sum of $1,500,000 for the release of the Spanish friars whom he holds...... By the terms of the peace treaty between Spain and the United States both countries agree to liberate all prisoners of war. This will mean that the Americans must release the Spanish prisoners whom the Filipinos hold. Aguinaldo, as president of the Filipino republic, with an army under his command, is expected to refuse to yield up his prisoners, when compulsion will have to be used by the Americans in the islands. This, it is believed, will bring on war between the insurgents and the United States...... The U. S. transport Puebla, with 600 troops on board, reached Manila on December 6, and reports no deaths during the voyage...... The Secretary of the Navy has decided to send Lieutenant Hobson to Manila to superintend the reconstruction of the Spanish cruisers which have been raised from the waters of the bay.
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A GOVERNMENT LOAN TO CUBAN PRIESTS.
By Editor
Some of the papers are affirming that the United States Government has loaned money to the Catholic clergy of Cuba to support them until they can become self-sustaining. It is sincerely to be hoped that the report is not true. And if it is untrue, the government should lose no time in denying it.
The evil of such a deed is not because this money is loaned to Catholics. The principle is just the same, and it would be equally bad if it was loaned to Protestants. And if it is actually true that the United States Government has made such a flagrant departure from its original principles, there will surely be a storm of protest against it on the part of the nation that will compel the reversal of the action. But if a prompt protest does not come that will speedily reverse this order of things, the powerful American nation will soon complete her ruin. And when this nation meets her ruin, all the rest of the world goes with her. There are things taking place in America to-day that should lead the most giddy to sober reflection.
Reformatory!—The report of the Preston School of Industry, a California State reformatory institution, says: "The cadets in the educational department are doing well, as are those in the military school, but guns are needed for drilling." The idea of drilling bad boys to the use of guns is a novel idea of reformation. The gun is one of the things to which they naturally gravitate, and is often the thing from which they need to be reformed. There is much ado about the Christianity of the present day. In the name of Christianity men are put in jail in some places as a consequence of their obedience to the law of God. In the name of Christianity greatly-increased army and naval facilities are urged as a necessity of further enlightening the world. In the name of Christianity destructive wars are carried on. And for the reformation of unruly boys guns are put in their hands and they are taught the use of them. It is a logical coincidence, however, that the same Legislature that will be asked for an appropriation to this end will also be asked to pass a Sunday law.
Pleasant Chapel Services
By Editor
Pleasant Chapel Services.—Our Sunday morning chapel services, before beginning the work of the week, are always good, but those held on the morning of December 4 were exceptionally good, interesting, and profitable. The occasion was a program of "Installation and dedication services of the new [Cottrell] web-perfecting press and Corliss engine, in connection with the publication of the quarter-centennial number of THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES." Several ministers from without were present. Inasmuch as both engine and press had been tried and not found wanting, it was felt that it would be a good thing to especially dedicate them to God and His work, and ourselves also. The program itself will give a good idea of the services in few words. (1) Singing, No. 753 "Hymns and Tunes," beginning, "Thou hidden Source of calm repose;" (2) Scripture reading from 1 Cor. 10: 1-11; Deut. 28: 1-14, by A. O. Tait; (3) beginning of the publishing work in Oakland, by W. N. Glenn; (4) Present facilities—plans and outlook for the quarter-centennial issue of THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES; (5) Song, "Wondrous Love," quarter-centennial SIGNS, page 29, by a quartet, led by the author of the song; (6) remarks by A. J. Breed, J. N. Loughborough, J. W. Bagby, and others; (7) dedicatory prayer, M. C. Wilcox. The remarks of Brother Loughborough, who was here in the small beginning of the paper, were of much interest. At that time he slept in the type-room, the larger part of the office. The first issue consisted of a few hundred copies. But
the workers were consecrated and in earnest. Brother Breed spoke for the field at large, and assured us of his hearty co-operation and sympathy. In the same line also Brother Bagby. Brother Glenn spoke of the first office building, forming but a small part of the office space now. It at that time included four family rooms, or sleeping apartments. The foreman of the press-room was also bookkeeper. Extra burdens rested on every willing soul. The manager, Brother Jones, spoke of the changes in both buildings and equipments, demanded by constant growth; and still we require more room. We now have 6 job presses, 4 Kidder web-perfecting presses in the counter check-book plant, 8 first-class new two-revolution cylinder presses, and the large Cottrell web-perfecting press, which is capable of printing and folding from 5,000 to 10,000 16-page SIGNS per hour. In all this there have been constantly manifest the leading providence and blessing of God, and to Him be all the glory. The meeting closed with the Doxology and benediction.
SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST HIGH OFFICERS.
By T.
It has only been a few months since all the papers were discussing the alleged bribery and fraud of a United States senator from Ohio, in securing his office. It was strongly asserted that abundant testimony confirmed his guilt. And now another U. S. senator is before the bar in Pennsylvania charged with embezzlement and other crimes.
Specific charges of corruption and fraud have been urged against the Pennsylvania man by a leading New York paper for nearly nine years. He has been "challenged to bring the truth of the allegation to the test of a trial in court in a suit for libel." But he has not done so.
Enough has been brought against the Ohio man to make a most substantial foundation for a libel suit if he was sure of the innocency that would prove the falsity of the charges. But no suit for libel seems to have even been hinted at by the Ohio official. And, under the circumstances, the people can not be blamed if they entertain the idea that these men are not guiltless.
But the fact that these men thus rest under a cloud of suspicion, does not break their political influence. One of them is an acknowledged political "boss," and the other should be classed as such. These instances only illustrate the fact that the young men of this country do not have exalted heroes of patriotism and statesmen of such stalwart characters that they can not be reached by bribery, set before them to emulate if they would gain distinction in the affairs of State; but they see the "boss," and the "boodler" with his bag of gold. If he would serve his country as a public official, he must throw his manhood to the winds and truckle to the "boss," selling himself to the "boodler" at the most advantageous figure that he can get. The exceptions to this rule are not sufficient to raise this country above the immediate danger of a speedy "fall."
The United States has long been the refuge of the liberty-seeking people and the foe to tyranny and the corruptions of wealth. But now that she has broken from her moorings and is drifting with the rest of the world, who can predict how soon will come the universal disaster? T.
The Laconic Publishing Company
By Editor
"The Laconic Publishing Company."—We regret to say that, so far as our investigation has gone, the so-called "Laconic Publishing Company," advertised in this paper some time ago as sellers of books on Building, Recitations, and Punctuation, is a fraud. We can not hear from the company, nor can our New York agents or the police of that city find them. Evidently it is a swindling scheme, such as we hope never to give reputable publicity to again.
Erratum
By Editor
Erratum.—Our Quarter-Centennial issue in the first 100,000 copies printed contains an unaccountable blunder, which escaped the eyes of all responsible, to be caught by a young man in another department. It was purely a lapsus stylus—slip of the pen. Under the portrait of the Czar of Russia, on page 13, the name should be 'Nicholas' instead of 'Alexander.' It is stated correctly on page 30, tenth item from the top. The blunder is one of the unaccountable ones to which humanity is subject.
Quarter-Centennial Issue
By Editor
The first copy of our Quarter-Centennial issue was laid upon our table Dec. 5, 5:20 P.M. We do not believe that our subscribers, agents, buyers, or readers will be disappointed. It is worth the price as a work of reference to one who does not believe in the Christian religion at all. It is worth the price to a student of archaeology. It is worth the price to the student of astronomy. The sacred song and music which it contains is worth the price. To the true believer in Christianity it is worth the price. To the student of prophecy it is worth the price. We confidently hope that, through our agents and friends, more than one million copies will be demanded.
