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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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.
Regarding Unordered Copies
By Editor
☞ We send no papers from this office to individuals without pay in advance.
☞ When persons receive copies without ordering them, they are sent by other parties, and we can give no information in regard to them. Persons thus receiving copies of the “Signs” are not indebted to the office, and will not be called upon to pay for them. Please read the papers you may receive, and hand them to your friends to read.
The Invitation of the Spirit and Bride
“AND the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” Rev. 22:17.
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.
The Quarter-Centennial Issue
By Editor
The first copy of our Quarter-Centennial issue was laid upon our table Dec. 5, 5:30 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 archeology. 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.
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 character 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.
A GOVERNMENT LOAN TO CUBAN PRIESTS.
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
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.
“A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.”
By W. N. G.
“SUNDAY” is a great opportunity that is given us for cultivating elements in our character which if not so cultivated do practically get stunted in the mechanical routine and thoughtless urgency of business.”—Exchange.
This is an unwarranted narrowing down to one day in seven the “great opportunity” which should comprehend every day. The whole probationary life of man is a “great opportunity” for “cultivating” character to bring it into harmony with the character of God, which character is expressed in His law, and is the same every day. The man whose “mechanical routine” and “urgency of business” six days in the week is an habitual offset to his one day of character cultivation, will not soon attain that degree of excellence in which there will be reflected the likeness of Christ. The man who takes one step forward and six backward will not soon reach “the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” If he would win that prize, he must “press toward the mark” every day.
The sentiment expressed in the little excerpt at the head of these remarks is the Sunday-law theory in a nutshell,—the duty of cultivating character on Sunday is so urgent that there must needs be a State law to enforce it. The same article cites some specific duties for Sunday which are evidently supposed to be omitted on other days, but the omission may be atoned for by a strict observance on Sunday. For instance, we have the exhortation:—
“Seclude yourself for some time with God; make a duty of seriously considering your ways, your habits, your disposition. Let your mind rest on the great Gospel facts, the life, the love, the death, the resurrection of Christ. Seek your Lord’s presence and address Him with the words your own thoughts of Him suggest, and you will learn how reasonable and fruitful an appointment it is that from all your ordinary works you should rest every seventh day.”
Now the one who exercises himself unto godliness only on one day in the week will not find the “appointment” on that day a very “reasonable” or a very “fruitful” one. He may find some gratification in trying to compel other people to follow his hypocritical example on that day, but in that and in his being seen of men he will have his reward. The object of probation in this life is to cultivate such character as is expressed by the apostle John: “Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He [Christ] is, so are we in this world.” 1 John 4:17. His was no mere Sunday character: His was an every-day example; so also is that of the true disciple. W. N. G.
Armament Increases and Armageddon
The Radicals, a political party in Germany, say that the new German Army Bill increasing the army by 13,487 men, is “Germany’s answer to the czar’s disarmament proposal.” It is a very significant answer. The President’s message recommending a very material increase in the American Navy is also significant in the same way. The whole world should know that the great Armageddon is almost here, and not a time of universal peace.
