A MAN has no more religion than he manifests in his family.
SECULAR.
—Philadelphia had a million-dollar fire on the morning of January 10.
—Amatitlan, Guatemala, was vigorously shaken up by an earthquake, December 18.
—A spinning mill at Aix-la-Chapelle, Germany, burned down January 8, and fifteen persons perished in the flames.
—A destructive flood in the Balkans is reported. Several villages have been totally destroyed, and many lives have been lost.
—Thirteen men were entombed by an explosion in a coal mine at Almy, Wyoming Territory, January 12. The bodies of six of the victims have been recovered.
—Belgian manufacturers and agriculturists are taking measures to secure an increase of duties on foreign imports, as a means of protection against foreign competition.
—A telegram states that a train conveying a military company was completely wrecked at Valdivia, Chili, recently, and thirty soldiers, including eleven officers, were killed.
—The Pennsylvania Coal Company has announced the suspension, for an indefinite time, of nine of its collieries. This will throw fifteen hundred men out of employment.
—A destructive fire occurred in Montreal, January 13. The loss is estimated at $500,000. The buildings destroyed were owned by the Hotel Dieu nuns, and were insured.
—At Woolwich, England, the electric light has been successfully applied to photographing the interior of cannons. Such pictures are expected to reveal the presence of flaws.
—A dispatch from Paris states that six hundred convicts at Riom have revolted, and secured possession of the prison. They have erected barricades, and prepared for defensive operations. Troops have been ordered to Riom.
—It is stated that never in the history of the West have so many persons perished from cold as in the recent storm. A dispatch from Topeka, Kan., reports the finding of twenty-four dead bodies. There were deaths from freezing in South Carolina and Virginia also.
—The Powers have demanded that Greece, Servia, and Bulgaria demobilize their armies. Turkey is willing to disarm if Greece and Servia will first do so. Greece protests against disarming, unless she is guaranteed an extension of territory as an offset to the union of Bulgaria and Roumelia.
—Representatives of the German Government have taken possession of the Island of Samoa in the Pacific Ocean, and run up the German flag in place of that of Samoa. Prince Bismarck affirms that Germany does not intend to annex the islands, nor to permanently interfere with their Government.
—During the year ending October 31, 1885, 75,042 persons were brought before the police courts of New York City. This is a number equal to the population of a fair-sized city, and more than twice as large as the population of Wyoming Territory. Nearly half of these are under thirty years of age, and about 9,000 are mere boys.
—During the recent extremely cold weather, the oranges remaining on the trees in Florida were frozen. The loss is estimated at $1,000,000. The loss in the vegetable crop also is immense. It is believed that the mature orange trees are not seriously injured anywhere in the State; but many of the young trees were killed, as were also the lemon trees in Northern Florida.
—The cigar-makers of New York commenced a strike to resist a proposed decrease in their wages. Their plan was for a thousand men to strike at a time, until all the manufacturers had accepted their terms. The manufacturers promptly retaliated; and it is stated that on the 20th inst. a great lock-out will take place, and seven thousand men will be thrown out of employment. It is believed that by February there will be eleven thousand cigar-makers out of work in the city.
—Lord Carnarvon, who went to Dublin to make an effort to govern Ireland by ordinary law, has resigned his office, and returned to England. The Parnellites say that this means coercion in its most stringent form. It is generally agreed that the condition of Ireland was never more alarming than at the present time. The Irish National League has organized a combination over a large part of the country to resist the payment of judicial rents. The landlords also are organizing.47
—By the death of Mrs. Julia Newberry, the city of Chicago comes into possession of $2,500,000, willed to the city by her husband, Mr. Walter N. Newberry, for the establishment and support of a free public library. This is the largest donation for a free library ever made in this or any other country. By the terms of the will, the new institution is to be strictly a library.
—Five political prisoners, while on their way to San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in charge of a body of troops, were taken from the soldiers by a mob, and shot. They were the leaders in an attack on the Federal troops in a recent revolution in Nuevo Leon; and it is believed that the killing of the prisoners in this way was planned by the Government officials in a thoroughly Mexican style.
Frauds.
By R. W.
PLINY, the historian, laments that in his degenerate times men had learned to imitate realities and practice frauds upon the people. In proof of this he mentions a case in which Egyptian priests, who understood the natural sciences better, perhaps, than any others in the world at that time, had palmed off on the public counterfeit precious stones. They had learned to color glass, and take stones of varied values and cement them so that the untrained eye could not distinguish the combination from real gems. But what would Pliny think if he lived to-day, and found what progress had been made in the art of imitation? We have laws against counterfeiting money, but not against adulterating food. I believe that thousands of people every year are seriously injured, if not killed, by the use of impure food.
I have recently had some personal experience in this matter. I tried in vain to get pure butter at prominent groceries in this city. It was oleomargarine or something else every time. Then I sent to the country, and procured some real butter from a family that I knew; but when it came it was artificially colored and wholly unpalatable. At last by writing to the interior of Iowa to a personal acquaintance, I succeeded in getting pure butter. The time was, until recently, that if one got honey in the comb he was sure about it. But all that is changed. Men have learned not only to manufacture the comb much more rapidly and cheaply than the bees can do it, but now fill it, capping the so-called honey cells by machinery, and sell it at a lower figure than any at which the real honey can be produced.
Some of our readers know unscrupulous men in the country, who, having bought a few hives of bees, almost immediately began selling great quantities of honey in the comb. They procured it from the manufacturers of the adulterated article; but any one familiar with the taste of real honey easily detects the fraud. I went to one grocer in this city, who had recently purchased, from Ohio, a thousand pounds of what he honestly supposed real honey, and convinced him in five minutes that almost the entire quantity was made up of syrups deftly secured in the comb. He simply said, "What are we coming to?" We have no State laws sufficiently guarded in their provisions to reach these rascals, and punish them as they deserve. It may be permissible to manufacture the stuff called oleomargarine or butterine, but to sell either as butter should be made a criminal offense, and punished accordingly.—R. W., in Advance.
Slang and Christian Speech
THERE is nothing edifying in slang. The gospel does not readily bear translation into the language of the slums, neither can Christian experience find fit expression in low, vulgar phrases. They who use the speech of depraved tastes, are likely to descend to the level of that speech, because its associations are not with moral excellence, but with depravity.—Northern Christian Advocate.
Working in Faith for Christ
By J. W. Chambers
MANY a man put in the seed, who never saw the harvest, just as many another brought home ripe sheaves on which he had bestowed no labor save that of the sickle. The worker for Christ, therefore, is to work in faith, expecting the divine hand to secure the result. He has abundant reason to believe that good is done of which he has no knowledge, and will have none until the great day.—J. W. Chambers.
The Cost of Tobacco
Some one has been calculating the cost of even what could be termed a very moderate use of tobacco. Here is the result: "Three five-cent cigars, smoked each day, principal and interest, for ten years, costs $745.74; for twenty-five years, $3,110.74."
News and Notes.
By Editor
RELIGIOUS.
—The pews of Professor Swing's church in Chicago were sold this year for $10,000.
—The students of Harvard College are asking that voluntary attendance at prayers may be substituted for compulsory attendance.
—The Bishop of Peterborough, England, promises to introduce a bill into the House of Lords declaring the equal right of all parishioners to the free use of seats in parish churches.
—The church papers of Salt Lake City have published the names of the Grand Jurors recently discharged there, with their business, for future reference, that they may be boycotted by the Mormons.
—A German paper states that secret negotiations are being carried on between Germany and the Vatican, looking to the appointment of a papal nuncio to Germany, and the transfer of the residence of the Archbishop of Posen to Berlin.
—Mr. Cox, the American Minister at Constantinople, in accordance with instructions from our Government, has vigorously protested to the Turkish Government against interference with American missionaries on the part of Turkish officials.
—It is said that there are numbers of unbaptized Jews in London who believe that Jesus is the Christ. They do not openly confess him; but it is not through fear of being "put out of the synagogue," but mostly through fear of losing employment.
—According to the charter of Brown University, Providence, R. I., the trustees, who are thirty-six in number, consist of twenty-two Baptists, five Quakers, five Episcopalians, and four Congregationalists. The charter also requires that "the President must forever be of the denomination called Baptists."
—H. A. Jessup, D. D., in writing of the good influence of the Protestant schools for Syrian girls, states the fact, remarkable for that country, that of the many Moslem girls who have been taught in these schools during the past fifteen years, and have married, not one has been divorced.
—The Sagau Karens of Bassein, Burmah, fruits of the labors of Baptist missionaries, have determined to assume the entire support and management of their Normal and Industrial Institute. They will have a native head-master, educated in this country, and native teachers.
—That is an honorable record of Rev. Cephas Bennett, the veteran Baptist missionary of Burmah, who, as the resources of the mission press at Rangoon developed, added one language to another till he had printed the gospel message in five different languages, not one of which ever had a word set up in type before.
—The Independent says: "The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is magnifying itself everywhere. We now hear of Miss Narcissa White, their 'National Organizer,' as hard at work in Washington Territory, addressing the Legislature, and pressing a temperance education bill and a local option law. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is busier than ever this year strengthening its organization in the United States, Canada, and Australia."
—At a convention of the Young Men's Christian Association of Minnesota and Dakota, held in St. Paul, December 4 and 5, three Indians were present, representing Indian associations in Dakota. Two of these delegates were pastors of Presbyterian churches. They addressed the convention through an interpreter, Rev. A. S. Riggs. Mr. Riggs believes that in evangelizing the Indians lies the real solution of the Indian question, and that the time for this work is now. There are two thousand church members among the Sioux and Dakotas.
—The Jesuits of the Province of Quebec originally owned extensive landed estates; but in the last century, while the Province was still under the French Government, these lands were confiscated, and the Jesuits were banished to other countries. In 1801 the Jesuits were permitted to return. They promptly claimed their confiscated property; but their claim has remained in abeyance until a year ago. They are now asking that the lands may be restored to them to advance the interests of university education, especially for the establishment of a branch of Laval University in Montreal, now being erected at a cost for buildings and site of $500,000. It is not certain that the local Government has power to grant their request, and the matter will probably be contested in court.
Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.
TESTIMONIALS.
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PROF. D. MOURY, Principal of Normal Department Central Tennessee College, says:—
Having read "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation," by Prof. U. Smith, I am highly pleased with it. The literature is such that all can readily understand it. It shows the real value of all historical knowledge. It demonstrates beyond any reasonable doubt that the Bible is a book of truth, and shows infidelity to be a great mistake. While it is interesting, it is instructive, and as a work of solid worth it is valuable to us beyond the preciousness of gold. I cannot see how any young man or woman who has any cultured taste for history can afford to be without the knowledge it contains, or how any father or mother, in this age of knowledge, can feel free to allow their children to be ignorant of the living themes with which it is filled. I am glad that it is being circulated among the people, and wish these noble spirits who are circulating it unbounded success.
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Teaching Uprightness and True Manliness
SOCRATES declared that, in his day, if a man was desirous of having his son or his servant taught the carpenter's trade, or any other trade, he could easily find a man competent to teach it; but if he wished his son or his servant to be taught uprightness (to dikaion), he knew not where to look for a teacher. In our days, it is easy to find colleges that will teach Greek, or geometry, or biology. But if a man desires a school where his boy may be taught gentleness, courteousness, chastity, truthfulness, true manliness, can he find it? Or is there not demand enough for these things to produce a supply?—Sel.
Overcoming Evil with Good
To OVERCOME evil with good is the sublimest work set for mortals; but, as with other sublime heights, the ascent to the peak of self-abnegation is slow, toilsome, and often cruelly sharp to the feet of beginners. The crucifixion of self demands that nails should be driven in so many tender places that human nature recoils.—Sel.
Carrying Childhood Into Old Age
THERE are many ways in which it would be well for us to carry our childhood with us, even on into old age, if it were possible, in its trustfulness, not only in love, but to show that we love as well. Why, that last alone would cure many a heart-ache of to-day.—Sel.
Cultivate Forbearance
CULTIVATE forbearance till your heart yields a fine crop of it. Pray for a short memory as to all unkindnesses.—Sel.
Truth Eternal.
It is a tradition of one of those dreadful battles which were fought by the barbarians who had overthrown the Roman Empire, that during the night that followed the day of slaughter, the myriads of the slain arose from death, and in the darkness renewed the combat. It was as if death itself could not quite extinguish the fiery lust of battle which burned in those warrior hearts, nor quench the flames of hatred which had raged throughout the day. It is the comfortable idea of some people that the old theological controversies are no longer seriously contested, and that the tremendous earnestness displayed by an Athanasius, an Augustine, an Anselm, a Calvin, a Knox, are all out of place in our day. In truth, the controversy between truth and error is never done with. Truth will start up from her grave to grapple with error upon the throne. Her controversy can never be settled by compromise.
Every doctrine of Scripture is a sword; and if that sword fall out of dying hands, it will be found again by the living. Some wanderer over the bloody field will light upon it; as Luther had the old sword of justification by faith put into his hand, that with it he should smite the ancient lie. The fabled Arthur, in dying, hurls his sword into the sea; but ere it sinks, another arm has caught it. No part of God's truth shall utterly perish from the earth. "For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire."—Watchman.
The American Sentinel.
By Editor
THIS is the title of an eight-page monthly journal, the first number of which has just been issued from this office. It is devoted to the defense of American institutions, the preservation of the United States Constitution as it is, so far as regards religion or religious tests, and the maintenance of human rights, both civil and religious.
As its name implies, this journal will ever be on the alert to warn the people of approaching danger, and will also be uncompromisingly opposed to anything tending toward a union of church and State. That such a journal as this is needed we think can be clearly demonstrated.
It is well known that there is a large and influential association in the United States, bearing the name of the "National Reform Association," which is endeavoring to secure such an amendment to the Constitution of the United States as will "place all Christian laws, institutions, and usages, on an undeniable legal basis in the fundamental law of the land."
This organization has been in existence more than a score of years, and is constantly growing in numbers and influence. Already its officers number hundreds of the leading educators and professional men of our land.
While there are many persons who are opposed to, or look with suspicion upon, this movement, there are few, outside of the party, who realize what the influence of this amendment would be.
The object of the American Sentinel will be to expose the fallacy of this movement, and vindicate the rights of American citizens, which, we believe, are threatened by this association. It will appeal to the very fundamental principles of our Government, and point out the consequences which would be sure to follow, should they secure the desired amendment. Every position taken will be carefully guarded and fortified by sound argument. Due respect will always be paid to the opinions of others, but the rights of conscience will be fearlessly maintained.
The publishers are determined to make this a live paper, treating upon the live issues of the day, and one that will be read with interest by all classes, without regard to party or creed.
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Items of General Interest
By Editor
Good Housekeeping keeps up its reputation, and is good to keep in every house.
A LINE received from G. S. Brown says the Normal School at Tuskegee, Ala., for training colored youth to become teachers, has received from Boston friends $7,000. It has 225 pupils. Mr. Washington, the principal, is a graduate of Hampton Institute, Va. We wish it all possible prosperity.
THE San Francisco mission works for other churches, and for the State. Most of those who embrace the truth there go to other places to obtain work where they can keep the Sabbath of the Lord. Several Scandinavian brethren there are now in want of employment. This is the season for work in the country, and they who want faithful laborers will do well to secure them.
Good Health, for January, 1886, appears, full of good matter, as usual. It comes out with a new title page; but as it proved a little sensitive when we spoke of its former title page, we will refrain from expressing any opinion of this—not even to tell what others say about it. We think there is no other monthly published which gives so large an amount of first-class, valuable reading matter for $1.00 a year as Good Health. It deserves large success.
THE Auckland Evening Star is a good-looking, well-conducted paper. A number before us gives quite a long description of the Seventh-day Adventists and their work. It closes with the following announcement:—
"Mr. Edward Hare, Turner Street, off Upper Queen Street, has been appointed the Auckland agent of the society represented by Elder Haskell. The latter gentleman intends visiting Wellington and the more southern districts of the colony before returning to California."
Our Country.
"OUR COUNTRY, the Marvel of Nations; Its Past, Present, and Future, and What the Scriptures Say of It," is the title of a new and popular work, on a subject of the deepest interest to all American citizens, by U. Smith, author of "Smith's Parliamentary Rules," and other popular works. It takes a brief but comprehensive view of our Government from a historical, political, and religious standpoint.
It also shows that the United States is a subject of prophecy; that an outline of its history was written nearly two thousand years ago. It calls the attention of the reader to a chain of prophecy of which our Government is an important link, and shows that the location, the time of its rise, the nature of its Constitution, and its wonderful growth and subsequent influence, as well as its future attitude, were all clearly foreseen and pointed out by the prophet of God, hundreds of years ago. Other great nations of the world are subjects of prophecy, and why not our own?
The Sunday Question, Modern Spiritualism, and National Reform are prominent among the topics ably discussed in this work.
The "Marvel of Nations" is a work of 282 pages. It contains a steel plate of the author, and over forty illustrations. It is printed in clear type, and elegantly bound. Price, post-paid, $1.00.
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A Wonderful Book.
By Editor
A LADY in Texas who is canvassing for another publishing house, writes us in regard to the illustrated "Great Controversy between Christ and Satan": "As soon as I can advance you the money for the 'Great Controversy,' I desire also to take it along with my canvassing work; for it is wonderful to me, Volume IV. having converted me to the Sabbath of the Lord."
This valuable book is having a large sale in the Southern States. One canvasser alone has ordered one thousand copies.
The Marvel of Nations
By Editor
SPECIAL attention is called to the notice on this page of the book entitled, "The Marvel of Nations." Every one would know at once that it refers to the United States; for history fails to show any nation's progress nearly parallel to that of our own. Before it had attained to the age of what is termed a long-lived man, it had taken its position among the first powers of earth; and the eyes of the inhabitants of the world are turned toward it as they are turned toward no other nation on earth.
Missionary Work Collections
By Editor
LET all our churches remember that next Sabbath, January 23, is the fourth Sabbath in the month, and the meetings will have special reference to the interest of the missionary work. Collections will be taken to aid our missions.
Vick’s Floral Guide
By Editor
Vick's Floral Guide, holiday number, 1886, is on our table. We welcome it as an old friend. When we had a chance to make garden, in our Eastern home, we always patronized Mr. Vick, and found him a most honorable and trusty dealer. The Guide is a work of nearly 200 pages, with colored plates, and 1,000 illustrations, with descriptions of the best flowers of all kinds, and vegetables, prices of seeds and plants, and how to grow them. We do our readers a favor in recommending this work. Price only ten cents, which may be deducted from the first order. James Vick, Rochester, N. Y.
Defending Chinese Citizens
By Editor
The San Francisco Chronicle, in an article advocating the exclusion of the Chinese from this country, makes the following disclaimer:—
"Among decent citizens of the Pacific Slope, there is no sympathy with the brutal intolerance which seeks to persecute Chinamen. We no more approve that kind of thing than we approve the persecution of Jews in Germany and Russia. The talk of the blackguards who threaten violence to Chinamen, is abhorrent to all good citizens of California, as it is shocking to civilized people throughout the world."
We believe that these words speak the truth, and the Chronicle does itself credit by uttering them. But as long as San Francisco elects to office such men as O'Donnell, the people in the East cannot but think there are not "good citizens" enough in that city to keep in check "the blackguards who threaten violence," not only to Chinamen, but to all who favor law and order. San Francisco largely represents the State; and for the honor of both, we hope that no more of that class will be placed in responsible offices in that city.