Embracing a critical examination of the Temporal Millennium—The Return of the Jews—Time and Manner of the Establishment of the Kingdom of God—The Day of the Lord, and the Promises to Israel.
Second edition revised. 168 pages; price, post-paid, 20 cents.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.;
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HEALDSBURG COLLEGE,
A POPULAR EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION,
ESTABLISHED IN 1882.
FOUR YEARS OF GREAT PROSPERITY.
FOUNDED AND MANAGED UPON SOUND PRINCIPLES.
THOROUGH INSTRUCTION IN THE ELEMENTS OF LEARNING
IN ALL THE GRADES AND THROUGH THE
CLASSICAL COURSE.
FACULTY CONSISTS OF FIFTEEN INSTRUCTORS OF EXPERIENCE.
DISTINCTIVE FEATURES.
1. Instruction in the various trades, with two hours per day spent in active work with tools.
2. Methods in the Class Room are such as to secure the best kind of mental discipline.
3. A rigid parental discipline to cultivate high moral character.
4. Expenses within the reach of all. Twenty dollars per month covers all expense of tuition, board, lodging, washing, lights, fuel, etc.
The Fall Term began August 2, 1886, term closes December 23. Spring Term begins Monday, January 3, 1887.
S. BROWNSBERGER, A. M., President.
Healdsburg, Cal.
DIPHTHERIA: ITS CAUSES, PREVENTION, AND PROPER TREATMENT.
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The Question Settled.
The great earthquake in Charleston has set the people to conjuring up some cause for the great disturbance, so that they may fortify their minds against any fear of a repetition of the calamity. For it is a strange peculiarity of human nature, that when men think that they know the cause of any event however calamitous, they cease to fear it, even though they are powerless to remove the cause. The wiseacre of the Christian Union has set his wits to work, and has figured out the following concerning the recent earthquake:—
“The best explanation of the present shock attributes it to a combination of causes. [That of course is more satisfying than if there were only one cause.—Ed. SIGNS.] The granite formation of the Appalachian Mountains runs nearly horizontally as far east as Columbia, at which point the granite crops out; it then drops suddenly, so that at Charleston; it is 3,000 feet below the surface, which is composed of clay, marl, gravel, and other superficial formation. It is supposed that a disturbance of the Appalachian Mountains, due either to volcanic action or the cooling of the earth’s surface, has caused a jar in the granite foundation such that the composite rocks and fragments resting upon it have slipped down, producing a dislocation and disturbance of this vast area. If this explanation is correct, it is not probable that the present disturbance will be repeated for hundreds of years. The soil, having readjusted itself, may be expected to remain stable.”
This “explanation” will no doubt be eminently satisfactory to the majority of the readers of the Union. It has such an air of grandeur about it; it considers great things in so lordly a way that earthquakes are made to seem but trifles. The “explanation” itself amounts simply to this: “Earthquakes are caused by the shaking of the earth.” Thus, according to the sage who has spoken, when the earth has readjusted itself, it will probably not shake again for hundreds of years. Perhaps the people are so glad to be “satisfied” on this subject that they will not think to ask how it is that the soil in other portions of the world doesn’t stay “readjusted” longer at a time.
It is such “vain babblings” as this falsely called “science” that leads people to say, “Where is the promise of His coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” And it is of men who get off such trash as this that we have quoted, that people say, “If the seventh day were indeed the Sabbath, surely these learned men would have found it out long ago.” If the blind trust in the blind, shall not they both fall into the ditch?
Camp-Meetings for 1886.
MINNESOTA, Sauk Center, ........ Sept. 29 to Oct. 4
IOWA, Smithland, Woodbury Co., ...... " " 4
MISSOURI, Harrisonville, Cass Co., ... " " 5
INDIANA, Wabash, ..................... " " 5
KANSAS, Wichita, ...................... Oct. 7-17
IOWA, Brighton, Washington Co., ....... " 6-11
WISCONSIN, New London, Waupaca Co., ... " 6-12
KENTUCKY, Bowling Green, .............. " 6-12
CALIFORNIA, Woodland, State meeting, .. " 6-19
TENNESSEE, Paris, Henry Co., .......... " 13-19
CALIFORNIA, Santa Ana, ................ Oct. 28 to Nov. 8
Earthquake Springs and Unfit Water
THE papers state, and we are also informed by private letters, that simultaneously with the Charleston earthquake, springs of water broke out in many places in the East, especially in Michigan, Ohio, and Texas, and that the water in many wells was rendered totally unfit for use.
Spiritualist Views of Marriage
A SPIRITUALIST paper in telling of a man and his wife (Spiritualists) who had concluded “that they could no longer be true to themselves without a separation,” says:— “We honor that decision,—we honor them for making it. Marriage is, with us, sacred, too sacred to be lightly trampled under foot. When it has ended, let the outward semblance cease.”
That is to say, with Spiritualists marriage is sacred as long as a certain man and a certain woman choose to live together. In other words, with Spiritualists marriage is just as sacred as human passion is constant. Such ideas of the sacredness of marriage are strictly compatible with the loosest of adulterous connections.
Science After the Charleston Earthquake
THE Christian at Work in its remarks upon the late Charleston earthquake, cites “Major Powell, who has given the subject of seismic convulsions careful study,” to the effect that “the Atlantic Coast must henceforth be considered within the earthquake region.” Well, we shouldn’t wonder if it must! since an earthquake has shaken the Atlantic Coast and nearly all the rest of the country east of the Mississippi River. But what a wonderful thing is science, and especially a scientific knowledge of it. It enables a person to state so wisely and with such majestic weight of authority, the existence of facts after they are known to every man, woman, and child in all the country.
Missionary Training at the College
LAST week we had a call from Professor Brownsberger. He gave a very encouraging account of the college, saying that everything is progressing finely, and that teachers and students are taking great interest in their work. Professor Brownsberger says that he has been assured by the members of the General Conference Committee who are in the East, that an experienced missionary worker and teacher will be sent to the college this fall, to give instruction in all branches of the missionary work. Instruction will be given to State secretaries, officers of local societies, and also in the conducting of societies and the performance of general missionary work. Classes will be formed to do actual work, so that the instruction will be practical. Here is a chance that should not be neglected. Every church should have at least one representative in this class. If you ever intend to engage in the work, you must learn how. More about this next week.
Nicodemus Was Not a Centurion
THE World's Advance-Thought quotes John 3:7, and says: “These were the words of the great Teacher, spoken to Nicodemus, a Roman Centurion, who occupied at that time the position of military governor or provost marshal of Jerusalem.” This statement is several thoughts in “advance” of the truth; it is so far away from the truth as to have lost sight of it. Perhaps, however, the writer erred unintentionally; for how could it be expected that a Spiritualist should know enough about the Bible to know that Nicodemus was a Pharisee, and a member of the Jewish Sanhedrim? Infidels and Spiritualists, and all who are accustomed to rail at the Bible, only fulfill the words of the apostle: “But these speak evil of those things which they know not.” Jude 10.
A Day of Fasting and Prayer
By Editor
In addition to the camp-meeting appeal from the Conference Committee, which the brethren on this Coast have already received, they will, by the time this paper reaches them, receive another from Elder Haskell, a copy of which has just come to us. We hope that these addresses will be read in the churches, and that each individual will give them a careful perusal. Let every one note also the appointment of Sabbath, October 2, as a day of fasting and prayer. This will be the day for the church quarterly meetings, and the last Sabbath before the camp-meeting. May it be a good day for the cause on the Pacific Coast, a day of seeking God, so that we may receive greater blessings at the camp-meeting. “Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the Heavens.”
Tents for the Camp-Meeting.
By Editor
WE will once more repeat what has been said about the rent of tents, so that there may be no misunderstanding. The prices are the same as they have been heretofore. Tents 10x12 will rent for $4.00; 12x16 for $6.00; 14x19 for $7.00. A 14x19 tent will be fitted up with partition, so as to accommodate two families, for $8.00. Those who have not already ordered tents should do so at once, so that they may be prepared before the meeting begins. Those who have tents of their own, should also notify the committee of the fact. If possible, send your tents to the camp-ground before you go, unless you go very early, so that the workers will not be hurried at the last. It should not be necessary to do a single thing in the line of preparation after the beginning of the meeting. Please attend to these matters promptly.
Excursion Cars to the Woodland Camp-Meeting.
By C. H. Jones
We have made arrangements with the C. P. R. R. whereby special excursion cars will be run from San Francisco and Oakland to Woodland on Tuesday, October 5. These cars will be attached to the regular trains which leave San Francisco at 7:30 o'clock A. M. and 4 P. M., and will run through to Woodland without change. Fare for the round trip from San Francisco and Oakland, $3.45; children half price. These tickets will be good to return at any time up to October 22. Call for excursion tickets to the Seventh-day Adventist camp-meeting at Woodland. These tickets will be on sale at the office of the Pacific Press, Cor. 12th and Castro Sts., Oakland, any time after October 1, and we request all who can to procure their tickets at this place. They will also be on sale at the ticket office, foot of Market St., San Francisco, on the day the trains leave—Tuesday, October 5. Only cars containing fifty or more persons holding these tickets will be run through without change, so it will be necessary for our brethren and sisters to keep together as much as possible. The tickets, however, are good in any of the cars on the train.
All who cannot go on these excursion cars on the 5th will pay the regular fare to Woodland, taking a receipt for the same from the ticket agent. These receipts, after being signed by the secretary of the Conference, will entitle the holder to a return ticket at one-third the regular fare. This will apply to those coming from any point on the line of the Central or Southern Pacific Railroad. These tickets will be good to return at any time up to October 22. C. H. JONES.
Boys and Girls Available for Service
Boys and girls may be had—particularly boys—for service at wages, for indenture, or for legal adoption, by applying with recommendations to E. T. Dooley, Superintendent Boys' and Girls' Aid Society, Baker Street, corner of Grove Street, San Francisco.