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Signs of the Times, Vol. 37, No. 25.

Render Unto Cæsar
Earlier text: The Bible and Religious Liberty

New Nurses' Class at Glendale Sanitarium

Los Angeles, Cal.

A new class for the training of medical missionary nurses will be started at Glendale Sanitarium during the month of June. This school is affiliated with San Fernando Academy, where a year of preparatory work is given. Term at Glendale, two years. If desired, advanced medical work can be arranged for at Loma Linda after graduation.
Arrangements are such that students can work their whole way, as allowances are liberal. Full particulars upon application. Intending students please apply at once to Dr. Belle Wood-Comstock, Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.

HOME

By Editor

"Among the most expressive and beautiful words of the English language is the noble, tender term 'Home.' Among the sweetest songs ever sung by loving lips is 'Home, Sweet Home,' given to a needy world by one who never had a home, yet whose heart ever cried out for what the world never gave him. His very homelessness voiced sweeter and deeper the longing of every human heart."—Foreword from "Heralds of the Morning."
HOME OF ANTHONY WAYNE.
HOME OF ANTHONY WAYNE.
"HOME, SWEET HOME"
This "longing of every true human heart" is but partially satisfied by an earthly home, however complete its appointment may be. It looks beyond the few years of this life to the "home eternal." It is of this home that Elder J. N. Loughborough speaks in his booklet,

The Saints' Inheritance

Somehow the reality and beauty of our future home grows on one as he reads this little work. New sixth edition, 88 pages, price 10 cents, post-paid.

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Christ Our Advocate

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The Lord's Day

A study of the Sabbath question in the light of the dispensations. 125 pages, price 10c.

Matthew Twenty-four

Christ's answer to the disciples' question, "What shall be the sign of Thy coming, and of the end of the world," and the history connected with the fulfilment of this prophecy. 94 pages, price 10 cents.

The Sure Word of Prophecy

A verse-by-verse study of the book of Daniel. 96 pages, price 10 cents.

Christian Science

A consideration of this "science" in the light of reason and revelation. 50 pages, price 10 cents.

The Spirit World and a Future Life

Is there a supernatural power being manifested by certain mediums, or is it all fraud? If it is genuine, what is its source? 96 pages, price 10 cents.

Three

By Editor

Gospel Stories

"How Esther Read Her Bible." How Mrs. Leigh, the wife of a popular minister, is made to see new truths in the Bible through the aid of a little orphan Indian girl. Among the subjects which puzzled little Esther, and which she brought to Mrs. Leigh, were Baptism, the Sabbath, the State of the Dead, and the Millennium.
Eight well-filled pages. Price 50 cents a hundred, post-paid.
"The Winning of Margaret." Margaret and Grandma, having become much exercised over conditions in the world, endeavored to study their meaning by the aid of the Bible. How they were led to see these conditions as signs of the times is an intensely interesting story.
Sixteen pages. One dollar a hundred, post-paid.
"Back to the 'Old Paths.'" An honest old farmer, Bartholomew Biggs, and his experience at a tent-meeting. A true experience.
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Doing Dishes — A Story for Boys

"I'll do the dishes this morning, mother, but I don't promise to do them again. John Branch's brother is coming home from college to-day, and he's promised John that he will organize the boys of our size and drill us every day. John says there's nothing he doesn't know about athletics. I mean to spend every minute practising."
Herbert's mother did not answer. She was thinking that it would be almost as easy, after all, to crowd the dish-washing into her overfull day as it was to persuade Herbert to wash them. Herbert often said that his father never had washed dishes or scrubbed walks. He forgot that in his father's boyhood home there had been wood to cut and water to bring and a garden to weed, while in Herbert's home none of these things had to be done.
"Guess I'll go right up to John's," Herbert said next morning, as soon as breakfast was over. He stopped for William Perry, and met Fred Hunter on the way. Several boys were already waiting on John's lawn. The Branches had been in Trenton only a few months, but their home had already become a favorite meeting place for the boys.
"You'll just excuse me a few minutes, fellows," John called from the door. "I'm helping mother break in a new girl."
It was nearly half an hour before he came. Herbert wondered how he could stay in the house when a dozen boys were having a good time outside. When he did come, the new girl followed him, but what a queer girl! Tall and strong, with sleeves above the elbow showing muscle envied by every boy in the crowd, the new girl, in spite of a big apron, was undoubtedly the person they had talked and even dreamed of since they had known John; the person they had each resolved to imitate; the college brother who could do anything in athletics.
"I've just finished my dishes," he said, as he shook hands all around. "It took longer this morning, because I haven't learned where things stay. I must ask you to excuse me again, for there are some other things to be done. Girls are hard to get, you know, and I tell mother I must earn my board some way. After this we will agree on a time to meet, so I needn't keep you waiting."
The boys tried not to look guilty, but most of them had left work undone at home, and several mothers were surprised next morning that their boys had time to help them before the drill hour came, instead of hurrying off as usual.—Selected.

Why Eat Meat?

By J. Howard Moore

J. Howard Moore, A.M., in Vegetarian Magazine
If we can do without meat for a few weeks, we can do without it for a few months; and if for a few months, we can do without it permanently. There is an abundance to eat without eating meat at all, and the very best kinds of food at that. Our markets are piled with the riches of June the year around, thanks to never-tiring freight-trains from California and the Gulf.
There are grains of all kinds and in hundreds of forms, vegetables, dairy products, eggs, nuts, and fruits. These foods are just as nourishing and delicious as flesh foods, and many of them much more so. They are also more wholesome, for they are without the uric acid of flesh and without the strong tendency to putrefy.
A large number of our most common diseases are recognized by physicians to be caused primarily by meat eating, and flesh foods are regularly forbidden in their treatment. Among them are rheumatism, gout, dyspepsia, cancer, epilepsy, Bright's disease, headache, and appendicitis. If a meat-free diet is a good diet to get well on, it is likely to be a good diet to stay well on.
Man is anatomically a vegetarian. This is recognized by all comparative anatomists from Cuvier to Darwin. The vegetarian diet is more economical at all times than a meat diet. It affords greater energy and endurance. In all the walking matches and other contests of endurance in England and Germany between vegetarians and meat eaters the vegetarians have beaten the meat eaters out of their boots. The greatest walking, cycling, and lifting records of the world have been made by vegetarians. . . .
To abstain from meat eating solely because meat is so expensive, and in order to bring down the price, is to manifest a moral sensitiveness and acumen on a par with that of the woman whose automobile ran over a tramp, and who bemoaned the accident because it made it necessary for her vehicle to be disinfected.

The Student's Ten Commandments

By John M. Thomas

John M. Thomas, D.D., in The Independent
1. Thou shalt set the service of God and man before thine heart as the end of all thy work.
2. Thou shalt inquire of each study what it has for thee as a worker for a better world, not relinquishing thy pursuit of it until thou hast gained its profit unto this end.
3. Thou shalt love the truth and only the truth, and welcome all truth gladly, whether it brings thee or the world joy or suffering, pleasure or hardship, ease or toil.
4. Thou shalt meet each task at the moment assigned for it with a willing heart.
5. Thou shalt work each day to the limit of thy strength, consistently with the yet harder work which shall be thy duty on the morrow.
6. Thou shalt respect the rights and pleasures of others, claiming no privilege for thyself but the privilege of service, and allowing thyself no joy which does not increase the joy of thy fellow men.
7. Thou shalt love thy friends more than thyself, thy college more than thy friends, thy country more than thy college, and God more than all else.
8. Thou shalt rejoice in the excellences of others, and despise all rewards saving the gratitude of thy fellows and the approval of God.
9. Thou shalt live by thy best, holding thyself relentlessly to those ideals thou dost most admire in other men.
10. Thou shalt make for thyself commandments harder than another can make for thee, and each new day commandments more rigorous than thine own laws of the day before.

Mother's Letter

By Delwin Rees Buckner

By Delwin Rees Buckner
THIS night, O mother, I'm afar from home; The fallen acorns form my evening bread; My pillow is a rock; the turf, my bed; The only tent I have is heaven's dome; My candle-lights are rays the stars impart. I miss thy hand to calm my fevered brow; More tears than e'er before I'm weeping now. The night is what draws shadows o'er the heart. Give to the homeless one the bread I'd eat, And let him sleep upon the cot that's mine, If one should seek thy house at eventide. Greet strangers as thou wouldst have others greet That lonely, sad, and heartsick boy of thine, A wanderer, afar from mother's side.
Ambato, Ecuador.

A Beautiful Picture

By William A. McKeever

[From "Training the Girl to Help in the Home," by William A. McKeever, Professor of Philosophy at the Kansas State Agricultural College, Manhattan]
GO WHERE you will throughout the length and breadth of this fair land of ours, and I challenge you to find among the children of men a more pleasing aspect than that of a smiling, rosy-cheeked, twelve-year-old girl garbed in a neat, loose-fitting house dress and a dainty white apron, while with a snowy tea towel in her hand she is engaged in drying the dinner dishes.
It is much to be regretted that we do not give its just measure of honor and praise to this exalted home life. There is certainly need of a great poet, or painter, or artist, or all of these, who will, by means of their high art, divert the attention of many young girls from the airy phantoms which they are now chasing, and help them to fix their affections upon the things that make for more substantial character.
If our novel writers and magazine artists would cease painting so many pictures of precocious, love-sick debutantes and pampered, sentimental summer girls, and would give us more illustrations of such types as the sturdy, simply-clad young home maker and the rosy-cheeked, unpretentious country maid of the better sort, they would thus contribute not a little to the moral and spiritual uplift of the race.—The Industrialist.

"The Altar Fires of Liberty"

By Editor

Introducing the theme of the Signs Monthly for July — Liberty — Civil and Religious.
A timely and well-illustrated presentation of truths for this time.
The world saw the bright flame of LIBERTY leap from the white-hot crucibles of time and experience, and the dull, leaden skies of dark and medieval days were lightened with the glory of the flame. Valley Forge, Bunker Hill, and Yorktown, the minutemen at Lexington, the pouring out of the virgin continent's best blood and richest treasure, were the price paid to secure the recognition of the principle that "ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL." But was the price any too great? "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" was both the goal and the victory.—The Altar Fires of Liberty.
"Maximilian's Unfortunate Career," by J. O. Corliss, presents some historical truths not any too well known.
"Protestantism"—beginning a new series by Elder George A. Snyder, on this live subject.
"Rolled Together as a Scroll," by a "Christian Astronomer," combining information on astronomy with the truth of God's Word, in a setting that will interest and instruct all readers.
"The Significance and Remedy of Tooth Decay," by Dr. D. H. Kress, superintendent of the Washington, D. C., Sanitarium.
Concluding the Life of John Huss in Mrs. E. G. White's most helpful series of articles on the lives of the great reformers.
In Current Topics we have, among other items, a graphically illustrated article on the Naval Bill, and what it means to this country; also an excellent statement of the situation in England.
From the pen of Elder Wm. Covert, "Shall Shine as the Stars," showing forth the final reward of those who dedicate their lives to the winning of souls.
And other articles equally timely and beneficial.
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The Working Man's Money

IN one of our large cities a laboring man leaving a large saloon, saw a costly carriage and pair standing in front, occupied by two ladies elegantly attired, conversing with the proprietor.
"Whose establishment is that?" he said to the saloon-keeper as the carriage rolled away.
"It is mine," replied the dealer, proudly. "It cost thirty-five hundred dollars. My wife and daughter can not do without it."
The mechanic bowed his head a moment in deep thought; then, looking up, said with the energy of a man suddenly aroused by some startling flash, "I see it! I see it!"
"See what?" queried the saloon-keeper.
"See where, for years, my wages have gone. I helped pay for that carriage, for those horses and gold-mounted harness, and for the silks and laces for your family. The money that I have earned, that should have given my wife and children a home of our own, and good clothing, I have spent at your bar. My wages, and the wages of others like me, have gone to support you and your family in luxury. Hereafter my wife shall have the benefit of my wages; and, by the help of God, I will never spend another dime for drink."

Hints on Reading

By J. T. Stone

BETTER let the soul of a few good books enter into you than to become an encyclopedia of facts or an authority on literature. If the latter, men will look upon you as a book of ready reference; if the former, you will be trusted and loved as one who incarnates life's best things.
The test of a book's worth is our desire to return to it and reread it.
Read to assimilate and appropriate rather than simply to quote.
Quotation can never substitute for eloquence, any more than the pianola or phonograph can substitute for the human touch or voice.
When a book helps you, pass it on. Give others the benefit of your reading.
Do not read a book simply because it is advertised. Know something of its worth first. Let others do the experimenting.
Do not think it necessary to know something about every modern novel. To be such a connoisseur is a good evidence of superficial intelligence.—Rev. J. T. Stone, in C. E. World.

Bibles

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Wanted: Experienced Herd Manager

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Our Little Friend

By Editor

An Illustrated Paper for the Smaller Men and Women, for the Children and Little Ones

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High Pressure Steam Canner

By Jethro Kloss

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Jethro Kloss, St. Peter, Minn.

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Protest Against Sunday-School Discrimination

The colored ministers of Washington, D. C., have sent out a protest in the form of an open letter to the delegates of the sixth World's Sunday-school Convention held at Washington, May 19-24, 1910. The reason for this is that the delegates to the convention in the District of Columbia seem to have discriminated against the colored people. They bring no charge against the delegates at large, who they say have treated them courteously. They contend that their own Sunday-school delegates are just as truly members and in precisely the same manner as the delegates of the white Sunday-school Association of the District of Columbia, and they send out this letter that the Sunday-school people of the world may understand their position, and to let them know that they stand upon evangelical ground. The special point raised was not against the World's Convention delegates, but the arrangements preliminary to that made by the white delegates in Washington. Surely it would seem as tho they should have been given a part in the reception of the World Convention.

Causes.

From every quarter, as recorded in the daily press, comes the news of transgression of law, of criminal acts, many of which are deliberately planned and executed. What is the cause? It lies back of the infraction of civil law; it is irreverence for God; it is disregard of His law; it is lack of conscience which has God's law for its standard. Who are responsible? Whose duty is it to proclaim God's truth, to show the holiness of His law, His awful hatred of sin, the sure work of the judgment, and the only Saviour who saves from sin and sinning? Men do not hear the law, because it is not preached. Men do not preach it, because it condemns. O, if men but knew it in its beauty as revealed in Christ!

A Letter Said to Be from Christ

By Editor

A Letter Said to Be from Christ.—Many country papers have been publishing a letter said to have been written by Christ and signed by the angel Gabriel, and we are asked to print it. Blessing is said to follow the one who makes it public, bad luck the one who does not if he can. We have not space to print it. It is a fraud, pure and simple, and belongs with many other kindred things in the New Testament Apocrypha. He pronounces a curse on those who work on the Sabbath, and commands to "keep holy the Lord's day without any manner of work." To give any heed to it is superstition.

Fallen Asleep in Jesus

By Editor

Fallen Asleep in Jesus.—June 12 the message came to us from Washington, D. C., that "Mrs. Prescott died June 10, 8:30; conscious, resigned, and peaceful." So she always seemed to us in our acquaintance in her life—sunny, cheerful, helpful. She has suffered long and seriously, but has borne it patiently and hopefully. The cause of her death was cancer. Repeated operations failed to give relief. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Prof. W. W. Prescott and his son in this bereavement.
"Bear up, bear on; the end will tell The dear Lord ordereth all things well."

World’s Sunday-School Convention

By Editor

We are glad of the brief report of the great World's Sunday-school Convention in Washington on page 10. We bid Godspeed to this great organization which is doing so much to promote and stimulate Bible study.

Editorial Page Omitted

By Editor

We omit our Editorial page and Busy Man's Corner this week. Editorial matter will be found on pages 3 and 4; and the whole paper is good for the busy man, whoever he is.

Man’s-Sin-and-Saviour Series Delayed

By Editor

"Man’s-Sin-and-Saviour" series advertised in our last issue will begin in two weeks. Other excellent matter in hand should be published first.

In the Air

In the Air.—Charles K. Hamilton, on June 13, in a Curtiss bi-plane flew from New York to Philadelphia and return, a distance of 176 miles, in three hours and twenty-seven minutes, winning the $10,000 prize offered by the New York Times and the Philadelphia Ledger. His out-bound trip consumed one hour and fifty-one minutes, performed without a stop. He alighted once on his return. His average speed is estimated at a fraction less than fifty-five miles per hour. The same day Walter S. Brookins, in a Wright bi-plane at Indianapolis rose to a height of 4,384 feet in twenty-four minutes, and descended in six minutes and twenty-five seconds. This is far ahead of Paulhan's upward flight of 4,167 feet in forty minutes.

Broke the Sabbath

By Editor

"Broke the Sabbath."—Speaking of the wonderful aeroplane flying of Glenn Curtiss on Sunday, May 29, from Albany to New York, 137 miles in 152 minutes, the Christian Advocate says: "Curtiss broke the record for the longest American flight, and the international record for sustained speed. He broke the Sabbath, too." That is, his flight took place on Sunday. The divine averment is, "The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." Ex. 20:10. We do not know what Mr. Curtiss did on the Sabbath day; but where are we told in holy homily or precept that Sunday is the Sabbath? Certainly Mr. Curtiss did not break the Sabbath on the day he broke the record; for that day was not the Sabbath.

The Educational Messenger

By Editor

"The Educational Messenger" is a publication issued by the faculty and students of Union College, Nebraska. The paper-covered volume for 1910, tied with silk cord, is well gotten up, printed on tinted paper, with many illustrations, dedicated to the retiring president, Prof. C. C. Lewis. This issue is devoted to the last commencement exercises and a review of the college history and work. The old students and friends of the college will enjoy it. Price, 50 cents.

The Catholic Church and Independence

By Editor

The editor of the "Western Watchman" (Catholic) says that "if the Catholic Church is opposed to the Declaration of Independence, so much the worse for the Declaration of Independence." He does not think the church is opposed, but he does not seem solicitous to know. But he certainly implies that if difference should ever arise, it must be the Declaration which bends to the church.

Bribery in Illinois

Illinois is the latest state that is disturbed over bribery, altho it is not new in that commonwealth by any means. The charge is that Senator William Lorimer had purchased his way into office through bribes. At the very time that he was declaring that the matter was wholly false, legislators were confessing their part in the crime of placing him in office.

Preventing Typhoid Fever

By Editor

Typhoid fever is an especial menace during the warm season. A helpful article on its prevention is one by Alfred B. Olsen, M.D., Ph.D., of Caterham, England, in the June Life and Health. It might be worth to a family many times the price of the magazine, 10 cents. Published at Washington, D. C.

Gold, Wheat, Oil

Gold, Wheat, Oil.—Once California's chief product was gold, then it was wheat, now it is oil, in which she leads the world, with plenty more in prospect. In 1870 the product was 3,600 barrels; in 1909, 56,982,000; while the estimated product for 1910 is 75,000,000 barrels, the value of which is $45,000,000.

The Problem of Our Large Cities

By Editor

The "Life Boat" for June has for its special burden, "The Problem of Our Large Cities." It is an excellent number, and very helpful in the rescue work. Price, 10 cents. Address Life Boat, Hinsdale, Ill.
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