Because of the “bubonic plague” an international crusade is being inaugurated, in which France is leading, against rats and mice. It has been proved that the plague is spread by them as much as by human beings. Every effort will be made to rid every ship of the rodents, to protect the ship against them in port, and to hold every incoming ship in quarantine till the condition ratwise is shown. In fact, the nations are becoming thoroughly alarmed as regards the plague. What will it be when the plagues of Revelation 16 fall upon the earth? Only those will be protected at that time who are hid in God and under divine protection. See Ps. 91: 1-10.
A California Jubilee
A California Jubilee.—The San Jose Herald proposes, on Dec. 20, 1899, a celebration in commemoration of the formal organization of the State government. December 20 will be the fiftieth anniversary of that event. California was never a colony or a Territory, as the other States; she came into the Union a full-fledged State, with constitution and government, eight months before Congress passed the enabling act. It was in San Jose that the first Legislature met, and it is certainly fitting that such an event should be held there, if at all.
God’s Law and Christ’s Example
One thing ought to settle the Sabbath question, namely, God's eternal law. Do you wish a second?—Christ's perfect example. What argument have you against God's law and Christ's example?
An Educational Offer
By Editor
Young man or woman, do you want an education? Miss Ethel L. Worthen is the first to send in 140 subscribers to the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, and $140, in harmony with our educational offer. She is now reaping the fruits of her labor—by entering upon her free scholarship for one year at South Lancaster (Mass.) Academy. She will, if faithful, reap other fruits in the kingdom of God as the results of scattering the seeds of truth. Other young men and women are nearing the goal. For fuller information see third column of page 13.
The United States in Prophecy
By Editor
We gave in our previous issue the last of that excellent series of articles on the Separation of Religion and the State. Their worth to one who knows not their principles is inestimable. Involving the same principles, we will soon give several articles on the United States in Prophecy, or what is predicted in the Word concerning this country.
Christ’s Intercession and Priesthood
By Editor
In our next we will begin a series of articles on the subject of Christ's Intercession and Priesthood. There is probably no Biblical subject of like importance less understood at the present time, nor one in which a misunderstanding concerning it involves errors more fatal to present truth and duty.
Orders for the World’s Harvest
By Editor
One of our friends in an eastern city orders 2,000 of our World's Harvest number. God is blessing his work; and he is working outside of his native tongue too.