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A LIST OF WORTHY PERIODICALS.

By Editor

Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.; weekly; $1.50.

The Signs of the Times, Oakland, Cal.; weekly; $1.00; to foreign countries, $1.50.

The Present Truth, 451 Holloway Road, London, England; weekly; 6s 6d ($1.60).

The Bible Echo, 16 Best Street, N. Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia; weekly; 6s; outside of Australia and in Postal Union, 8s ($1.95).

South African Sentinel and Gospel Echo, 28a Roeland Street, Cape Town, South Africa; monthly; 3s 6d (85 cents).

The Oriental Watchman, 154 Bow Bazaar St., Calcutta, India; monthly; semiannual subscription, 1 rupee.

The American Sentinel (Religious Liberty), 39 Bond Street, New York; weekly; $1.00.

The Youth's Instructor, Battle Creek, Mich.; weekly; $1.00.

Good Health, Battle Creek, Mich.; monthly; $1.00.

Tidernes Tegn og Missionarbejderen (Danish-Norwegian), Akersgaden 74, Christiania, Norway; semimonthly; kr. 2 (54 cents).

Trostermanden (Danish-Norwegian), Margrethevej 5, Copenhagen, V., Denmark; kr. 2 (54 cents).

Tidens Tecken (Swedish), Kungsgatan 34, Stockholm, Sweden; biweekly; kr. 4 ($1.00).

Herold der Wahrheit und Prophetischer Erklärer (German), Grindelberg 15a, Hamburg, Germany; semimonthly; mk. 2.80 (70 cents).

Les Signes des Temps (French), Weiherweg 48, Basel, Switzerland; weekly; 3 fr. 50.

Christlicher Hausfreund (German), Battle Creek, Mich.; weekly; $1.00.

Evangeliets Sendebud og Sandhedens Tidende (Danish-Norwegian), Battle Creek, Mich.; weekly; $1.00.

Sions Vaktare och Sanningens Harold (Swedish), Battle Creek, Mich.; weekly; $1.00.

The Christian Educator, Battle Creek, Mich; monthly; semiannual subscription, 50 cents.

Southern Sentinel and Herald of Liberty, 251 St. George's Road, North Fitzroy Victoria, Australia; quarterly; annual subscription, 6d.

Missionary Magazine, 1730 North Fifteenth Street, Philadelphia; monthly; 50 cents.

The General Conference Bulletin, Battle Creek, Mich.; quarterly (daily during General Conference); biennial subscription, 50 cents.

The Medical Missionary, Battle Creek, Mich.; monthly; 50 cents.

The Pacific Health Journal, St. Helena, Cal.; monthly; 50 cents.

Le Vulgarisateur et Messager de l'Hygiène (French), Weiherweg 48, Basel, Switzerland; monthly; 2 fr. (40 cents).

Herald of Health, North Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia; 2s 6d.

The Sabbath-school Worker, Oakland, Cal.; monthly; 50 cents.

Sabbath-School Quarterly, Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal.; annual subscription, 20 cents.

Bible Students' Library, Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal.; quarterly; 50 cents.

Religious Liberty Library, 39 Bond Street, New York; quarterly; 50 cents.

Apples of Gold Library, Pacific Press Publishing Co., Oakland, Cal.; quarterly; 50 cents.

Words of Truth Series, Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.; quarterly; 10 cents.

Our Little Friend, Pacific Press Publishing Co., Oakland, Cal.; weekly; 50 cents.

The Gospel of Health, Good Health Publishing Co., Battle Creek, Mich.; monthly; 40 cents.

The Life-boat, 1926 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Ill.; monthly; 25 cents.

Sundhedsbladet (Danish-Norwegian health journal), Akersgaden 74, Christiania, Norway; monthly; kr. 2.50; rate for America, 80 cents.

De Wachter (Holland), 28a Roeland Street, Cape Town, South Africa; monthly; 3s 6d (85 cents).

South African Journal of Health, Claremont, Cape Colony, South Africa; monthly; 60 cents.

Aika-Kirja (Finnish), Jägaregatan 2, Helsingfors, Finland; semimonthly; 50 cents.

Zion's Wachter (Holland), Grindelberg, 15a, Hamburg, Germany; monthly; .75 florin, to foreign countries 1 florin (40 cents).

El Amigo de la Verdad (Spanish), Corona Sanitarium, Guadalajara, Mexico; monthly; 50 centavos (35 cents).

El Faro (Spanish), Calle Defensa 152 (Pieza 16), Buenos Ayres, Argentine, South America; monthly; 50 cents.

Unser Kleiner Freund (German child's paper), Grindelberg 15a, Hamburg, Germany; monthly; 83 pfg.

Ljus i Hemmet (Swedish child's paper), Kungsgatan 34, Stockholm, Sweden; semimonthly; kr. 1.

Gute Gesundheit (German health paper), Grindelberg 15a, Hamburg, Germany; monthly; mk. 1.60 (for America 50 cents).

LEADING SCHOOLS OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST DENOMINATION.

Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Michigan. Union College, College View, Nebraska. Healdsburg College, Healdsburg, California. Walla Walla College, College Place, Washington. South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Massachusetts. Mt. Vernon Academy, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. Keene Academy, Keene, Texas. Southern Industrial School, Graysville, Tennessee. Cooranbong Academy, Cooranbong, N. S. W., Australia. Claremont Academy, Claremont, Cape Colony, South Africa. Oakwood Industrial School, Huntsville, Alabama.

Books for Parents

TEACHING TRUTH

The aim of this book is to answer, in chaste and scientific language, the queries of children as to the origin of life.

Price, 25 cents.

ALMOST A MAN

A frank talk to a boy who was "almost a man," and the good it did him. As it is in story form, every boy will read it and be the better for it.

It is intended to help mothers and teachers in the delicate task of teaching the lad concerning himself purely and accurately.

Price, 25 cents.

ALMOST A WOMAN

Presents in attractive form the pure instruction needed by a girl.

Mothers will find this just what they have wanted to place in the hands of their daughters.

Price, 25 cents.

Pacific Press Publishing Co. Oakland, Cal.

Independence Number

By Editor

OF THE

SIGNS OF THE TIMES

Ready June 15, 1899

(Reduced facsimile of first page of cover)

Above is presented a reduced facsimile of the cover design of the Independence Number of the Signs of the Times, which will bear date, July 4, 1899. This is an especially attractive design, and comports well with the illustrations in the body of the paper. These will be largely half-tone reproductions from photographs of historical scenes.

But more important than fine illustrations is the subject matter. As we approach our nation's birthday anniversary, it will be particularly fitting to consider the principles upon which our country was builded, and some of the dangers that menace those principles in these latter days.

This issue will contain

1 PRINCIPLES OF TRUE AMERICANISM AS SET FORTH BY THE FOUNDERS OF THE REPUBLIC.—By W. N. GLENN.

None are so well qualified to define these principles as the men who participated in the building of the republic. The Declaration of Independence will be allowed to speak; and added words will be respoken from the writings of men of '76.

2 DEPARTURE FROM PRINCIPLES OF TRUE AMERICANISM AS SHOWN IN RELIGIOUS LEGISLATION.—By A. T. JONES.

There can be but one meaning to a departure from true principles. To the individual it means death; to the nation it means death. There are remedies. To know the disease is to apply the proper remedy. This article will reveal both.

3 DEPARTURE FROM PRINCIPLES OF TRUE AMERICANISM AS SHOWN IN "IMPERIALISM."—By P. T. MAGAN.

A remarkable and significant course is being pursued by this nation in these days of the present. This course with its true meaning will be shown clearly under this head.

4 AMERICA IN THE LIGHT OF THE MORE SURE WORD OF PROPHECY.

Against conflicting opinions and theories of worldly statesmen concerning our nation's world place and her destiny, is here presented the "more sure word of prophecy," whereunto we all shall do well to "take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place."

5 A HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE DOCTRINE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY.

As its name implies, this article will aim to depict the rise and varied progress and phases of the idea of religious liberty during the Christian era. You will wish to be informed in regard to this matter.

The foregoing are the principle articles. Stirring poems and much that is excellent besides will be found in this issue.

The prices are placed at very low figures, as follows:— Single copies, 5 cents each. 5 to 75 copies, 2 cents each. 100 copies and above, 1 1/2 cents each.

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CONTAINED IN THIS NUMBER.

By Editor

Poetry.

Ecce Homo, HART HALL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Lift Him up, HOPE ONSLOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Love's Conquest, JAMES ALLEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Memory, H. M. RYAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Bravest Battle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

General.

Cornelius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Work of Salvation, HATTIE CUMMINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 "Why Halt Ye between Two Opinions?" MRS. E. G. WHITE . . . . 2 "The Number of His Name," H. F. KETRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety, C. F. LADD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 "What Accusation Bring Ye Against This Man?" . . . . . . . . . . . 4 A System of Education for Israel, E. A. SUTHERLAND . . . . . . . 5

Editorial.

The Church of God . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 "He Taught Them as One Having Authority." . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 The Extent of the Gospel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Question Corner.—No. 934 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Outlook.—Whitening the Sepulchers, W. N. G.— Higher Criticism Decried, G. B. THOMPSON—What of Trusts? E. J. DRIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Missions.—A Timely Word—The Gospel for the Filipinos. 9

International Sabbath-school and Sunday-school Lessons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

The Home.—A Place for Everything—Loving Our Neighbor, AVA ELTHYN BARNES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

News and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Publishers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Revival of the Spanish Inquisition

By Editor

Revival of the Spanish Inquisition.—The Scripps-Blades New Association furnish us with this significant item of news:—

"MADRID, May 24.—The clerical party is urging the government mildly to revive the Inquisition for the suppression of Protestant schools in Spain."

This is significant, not as showing the character of the Papacy, but the times in which we are living. What the Papacy is in Rome, she is elsewhere. The demand of the clerical party is not surprising; the Inquisition is the inevitable logic of the Papacy.

Why Was I Not Born a Dog?

That will doubtless be a question that some of the poor of this world will ask when they read the description of Mr. Frank Gould's $60,000 colonial-cottage dog kennel, at Irvington-on-the-Hudson, with its beautiful hardwood finish, its folding bed for each dog, etc., etc. The dogs are valued all the way from $2,500 to $5,000 each. The pride of the dog household was saved by his keeper, at the risk of the keeper's own life, from the fate of being run over by a trolley-car, and the man was liberally rewarded. It is well that dogs should be cared for. It is better that man, made in God's image, should be regarded.

The Progress Number of the Signs

By Editor

The Progress Number of the SIGNS is dated May 24. It contains matter of great interest to all concerned in the work of the Lord for these times. It presents in brief the progress of the cause espoused by the people who publish this paper, during the last thirty years. Publishing work, health work, educational work, and general progress are lucidly set forth. There are more than forty illustrations. The paper has a fine illuminated cover, and much other matter beside that which pertains to the progress of this people. The facts of progress are presented in no spirit of boasting, save in Christ and His cross.

Eighty thousand copies have already been sold. We have a few left. These will be sold at $1.25 per 100. If any desire to have them mailed from this office to individual addresses, they will be mailed at the following rates: 5 to 25 copies at two and one-half cents a copy; 25 copies and upward, one and one-half cents a copy. Order early. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.

His Idol

By Editor

His Idol.—A New York paper tells of an old man dying of smoker's cancer on the lip. He was told that he would die unless he gave up his pipe, but he preferred pipe and death to life. When near death he continued to beg for his pipe, it was given to him filled with tobacco. The old man calmly smoked the pipe until the tobacco gave out and then he lay back to wait for the end. It came in a very little while. The deadly poison of tobacco destroys reason and judgment, and fine moral discrimination. He alone knows this by experience who has broken by the power of grace the bondage of the tobacco habit. But any man may know it by faith in God's Word and the use of the reason God has given him. Tobacco using—smoking, chewing, or snuffing—is evil and only evil. It is narcotizing, benumbing to the finer faculties of soul and mind and body, enslaving to the will, and filthy generally. That good men use it is true; but they would be better, grander men without it; and God is able and willing to set them free.

Catholic Influence—a Straw.

By Editor

At the recent convention of the Catholic Knights of America, in Kansas City, according to the Kansas City Times of May 10, the presiding priest, Lillis, of St. Patrick's Church, preached a sermon to the Knights, in which he said: "In this country our church [the Catholic] is making marvelous progress. Love then your church, and rejoice in the glories of her long life, and in the wonderful success she is having in the United States."

In the street parade, the report says: "The appearance of the uniformed Knights attracted considerable attention. They were in full uniform, and their splendid marching, as well as their handsome uniforms, made them the most conspicuous of the parade. Following the uniformed Knights came a company of the city's firemen in command of Assistant Chief Alexander Henderson. Then came the First Artillery Band, which was followed by the delegates to the convention." And these all marched to solemn high mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral. We wonder if purely municipal and military organizations would so accompany a Baptist or Methodist organization to communion.

Corsets Must Go

By Editor

Corsets Must Go.—The Minister of Education in Saxony issued a decree on May 3, that thereafter "all girls and young ladies who attend the public schools and colleges of Saxony shall discard corsets and stays. The decree is the result of vigorous agitations in the press and public lectures of the medical fraternity. Physicians have been unanimous in their denunciations of the alarming increase of tight lacing, especially in Dresden and other large cities of Saxony. The practise has become so prevalent that children of the age of ten and twelve years have become addicted to tight lacing, and it is feared that the continuance of the custom will prove pernicious to posterity." This is a good thing, tho the civil government is not the place for such a decree to issue; the decision ought to have been in the parents in the beginning. Why will parents allow their children to be thus choked to death? Why will women persist in crowding to inaction and disease the heart, stomach, lungs, and liver, and upsetting and deranging the functions of all lower organs? Why not commit suicide of the race in a quicker way? The bound foot of the Chinese woman of ease is a thousand times preferable to the bound waist of the civilized white female.