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News and Notes.

By Editor

RELIGIOUS.

—Of the 181 churches in Edinburgh, 124 are Presbyterian.

—"General" Booth announces that a Salvation Navy is to be established to co-operate with the Salvation Army. A steam yacht has already been presented as the nucleus of the fleet.

—An English clergyman in London recently made the following extraordinary announcement to his congregation: "There will be an amateur concert and ballet under distinguished patronage; the ballet will be danced entirely by the children of ladies!"

—The Rev. James M. Ludlow, D. D., claims in the Christian at Work that "Immortality is not an Evolutionized Abscititious Hypothesis, but an Inherent Belief." This statement will go a long way toward clearing up the doubts which so many hold on that subject.

—The Japan Mail reports a most remarkable preaching service held in Tokio, in the largest theater of the city. The audiences are variously estimated at from 4,500 to 6,000 each day. The preaching was mostly by native Japanese pastors, and the people listened eagerly for four hours each day while the gospel was preached to them.

—Rev. Sam Jones, the revivalist who is "stirring up" things so lively in the South, has much to say in denunciation of liquor-selling church members. The Nashville American made an investigation, to see if there was any cause for such denunciation, and found that there are in that city "thirty-six licensed wholesale liquor-houses and eighty-one persons in the business, sixty-eight of whom are church members, divided as follows: Nineteen Catholics, fifteen Methodists, twelve Presbyterians, seven Episcopalians, six 'Christians' (Campbellites), six Baptists, and three Cumberland Presbyterians." A "Sunday law" in Nashville would doubtless result in increasing the attendance at the churches. How is it in other cities?

—Dr. William Warren, president of Boston University, has found time hanging so heavily on his hands that he has amused himself by writing a book entitled, "Paradise Found: The Cradle of the Human Race at the North Pole; a Study of the Prehistoric World." The book is attracting much attention, though we are glad to say that we have seen no unqualified indorsement. And yet there are none who dare scoff at its preposterous claim, because they are put forth in the name of Science. The Independent says that "it is worth notice that it is a theologian who suggests the origin of man at a period much more remote than any geologist ventures to suggest." In this last sentence may be found the reason for writing the book; it is designed for an improvement on the Bible.

Honolulu, H. I.

By L. A. Scott, A. Larue

WE are still trying to carry on the work here by continuing to distribute tracts and papers; by canvassing for our different works, and our periodicals; and by holding Bible-readings each Monday evening at our rooms, and, as opportunity offers, with families.

Several persons here, to whom we have given reading matter, have acknowledged that our position on the Sabbath question is the only one that can be maintained from the Scriptures. But one man, of some prominence, and who occasionally preaches, to whom we handed “The United States in the Light of Prophecy,” casually read it, and, lighting upon that part of the work relating to the present Sunday movement of the churches in the States, at once jumped to the conclusion that we opposed every good work of the churches. Thereupon he felt it his duty to call upon us one night about nine o'clock, and say that, to his mind, we did not understand the teachings of Christ nor of his apostles; and in proof turned to Col. 2 and read verse 16. From his remarks and the manner in which he used the Bible, it was quite evident that, though possibly he might understand the teachings of Christ, he had failed to arm himself with the mind that was in him. We read verse 17, and observed that, evidently, the sabbaths to which the apostle referred were the annual sabbaths connected with the Jewish typical service, and proposed to examine a few texts of Scripture, with him, on the subject. But he did not have time, though he took occasion to say, before leaving, that he thought Satan was well pleased with our work.

But none of these things terrify us, for we know in whom we trust, and hope that the seed being sown here will not all fail by the wayside, nor on stony ground, nor among thorns. We believe that here in these lonely islands there are many good and honest hearts that are sick and tired of the corruptions in the world and in the worldly churches, who hunger and thirst for a higher and holier faith, and who would be glad to know that the Saviour is indeed soon to return for his waiting people, and to put an end to the sin and woe that now covers the earth. Our prayer is that God will stir up these noble minds to search the Scriptures daily to see if these things are so, and give them courage to stand up firmly for the truth, notwithstanding it is opposed by the popular churches of the day.

God wants men and women who love the truth for its own sake; and those who have individuality and courage enough to embrace it in the face of opposition, he will bless.

July 15, 1885. L. A. SCOTT, A. LARUE.

Indiana.

By William Covert

I COMPLETED the organization of a church of twenty-three members at Forest Chapel, in Madison County, June 27. I held meetings at Brookston, in White County, July 2-5; gave six discourses, held two Bible-readings, and baptized four persons to become members of the Brookston church. They are building a commodious house of worship. It has not been quite one year since Brethren Rees and Shrock pitched a tent and began meetings at this place. July 7 and 8, I held meetings at Radnor, Carroll County. This was my second visit with this church, and the first since their house of worship was dedicated. I then went to Logansport to confer in regard to holding our camp-meeting at that place Sept. 24 to Oct. 6. That matter settled, I came to Denver, Miami County, and began meetings the evening of July 10. At Denver we preached five discourses, held one Bible-reading, and made arrangements for building a house of worship 26x40 feet. The lot and nearly $500 were donated, with friends enough yet to see to insure the completion of the building. Work is expected to begin upon it in four weeks. I am at the tent at Akron for a few days.

WM. COVERT.

July 15, 1885.

SECULAR.

—The peach yield in Delaware this year is estimated at nearly 30,000,000 baskets.

—Three little girls at Eureka, Cal., went out blackberrying July 20, and were lost.

—M. Lessar states openly that the possession of Herat has become necessary for Russia, and ought not to cause war.

—Princess Beatrice, the youngest daughter of Queen Victoria, was married July 23, to Prince Henry, of Battenberg.

—The Salisbury Government was defeated in the House of Commons July 23, by a vote of 180 to 130, on a clause of the Medical Relief Bill.

—At Cologne, Prussia, two tenant houses, inhabited by sixteen families, collapsed, June 24, killing forty-five persons and injuring many more.

—The cholera continues its ravages, unabated. The inactive Spaniard, with his filthy home and sewerless streets, invites the virulent disease.

—At Modesto, Cal., July 19, a quarrel over fifty cents resulted in the death of John Leshler, proprietor of the Riverside saloon; the murderer made his escape.

—The water in the Sacramento River is reported to be lower than ever before. Barges and steamers are experiencing considerable trouble from snags in the channel.

—The steamer Hecla came in collision with the Liverpool and London steamer, Cheerful, in a fog; the latter was foundered, and thirteen passengers were drowned.

—The French Minister of Marine states that more than 30,000,000 francs will be required to repair the damages done to the French navy in the recent war with China.

—The weather in the East last week was intensely hot. There were many cases of sunstroke in New York. At a military parade in Boston, on the 25th, over 100 men fell to the ground, overcome by the heat.

—The earthquakes in Cashmere (a small kingdom in the north of India) last May are reported to have destroyed 3,081 human beings, 25,000 sheep and goats, 8,000 cattle, and 75,000 dwellings.

—The South has entered an era of unusual prosperity. Manufacturing establishments are being located south where they raise the cotton and grow the corn. The prospects for large crops in this region were never better.

—A dispatch was received in London, July 21, that the king of Dahomey (a country in the western part of Africa) with a large army has massacred the unprotected French villagers, and taken captive 1,000 prisoners which he and his followers propose to eat.

—The Yaquis Indians, whom the Mexican Government has been trying to rob of their lands, have been victorious in nearly every engagement with the Mexican troops. And now comes a report of an engagement June 24, in which the Mexicans attempted to dislodge the Yaquis from their strongly fortified position on the side of a mountain near the Yaqui River, but failed, with a loss of 113 killed or mortally wounded.

—In an editorial on the Mormons, the S. F. Chronicle says: "Those who persist in polygamy cannot escape the fate that is now impending. One by one, beginning with the richest and most prominent, all the polygamists are going to be punished. Nothing can save them. They roused the sleeping lion when they hoisted the flag at half-mast on the Fourth, and the officers of justice will not halt in their work until polygamy is as dead as slavery." The Chronicle thinks that the prudent Mormons will join the "Josephites," and thus escape the punishment which is sure to be meted out to polygamous Mormons.

Nebraska Camp-Meeting at Kearney.

By A. J. Cudney

It is now decided to hold a camp-meeting at Kearney, August 12-18. We want all our brethren in western Nebraska, and as many others as possible to attend this important meeting.

All railroads in this State favor us with reduced rates to the meetings. Those coming with teams will find good accommodations for their horses. More particulars will be given in the future with reference to laborers, etc. At this time, however, we would say we expect some of the most experienced laborers to be present. A. J. CUDNEY, for Conf. Com.

Camp-Meeting in Humboldt County.

By Editor

THE Seventh-day Adventist Camp-meeting for Humboldt County, Cal., will be held in Eureka, commencing Thursday evening, July 30, and closing Monday morning, August 10. In addition to the laborers already in that county, it is now expected that Elders J. H. Waggoner, J. N. Loughborough, E. R. Jones, and Wm. Ings will be present to take part in the exercises. We hope to see a general attendance of all the Seventh-day Adventists within reach of the meeting. Come, brethren and sisters, and bring your families, neighbors, and friends with you to the camp.

As this meeting will not be occupied with the business connected with our Conference camp-meeting it will be a rare opportunity for the study of the Bible. There will also be more or less time devoted to instruction in the Sabbath-school, church, and tract and missionary work.

CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

The Illinois Camp-Meeting.

By R. M. Kilgore

THIS important State meeting will be held this year at Aurora, September 9-15. Aurora is about thirty-five miles southwest of Chicago, on the main line of the C. B. & Q. R. R. We have already the promise of reduced rates on the railroads leading to the city, and we expect to secure the same on the other connecting lines. The meeting will be held in the Even's Park, in the southern part of east Aurora. The Lincoln Avenue street-cars run directly in front of the park, making it accessible from all parts of the city. There are several reasons why Aurora was selected, which we trust all will see in due time.

We are assured that Elder George I. Butler, president of the General Conference, Elder O. A. Olsen, and other prominent speakers, will be present to instruct the people. Meetings will be conducted in the English, Scandinavian, and French languages, and separate tents will be provided for these services, and also for children's meetings. We shall have on the grounds an ample supply of provisions at reasonable rates, and a dining tent where warm meals can be obtained by those who desire to come without preparations for cooking their own meals. Should any desire to rent tents they can obtain them by corresponding with William Armstrong, 136 Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois. There will also be a good supply of books, tracts, and periodicals on the ground.

The readers of the SIGNS throughout the State of Illinois are cordially invited to attend this meeting. We would urge you to come and share with us the benefits we hope to enjoy. You cannot but be profited by coming, and we feel sure you will be pleased with the manner in which the meetings will be conducted.

Remember the time, and come prepared to remain till the meeting closes. R. M. KILGORE.

This Is for You.

By Editor

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For five subscriptions, your choice of the following popular and valuable works: "Practical Manual of Hygiene and Temperance," by J. H. Kellogg, M. D.; "History of the Waldenses," illustrated, by the Rev. J. A. Wylie; "The United States in the Light of Prophecy; or, Our Country's Future," by Elder Uriah Smith; "The Life of Christ," by Cunningham Geikie, D. D.; "Sketches from the Life of Paul," by Mrs. E. G. White; "The Bible from Heaven," by Elder D. M. Canright; "The Atonement, in the Light of Nature and Revelation," by Elder J. H. Waggoner; "The Coming Conflict; or, the Present Sunday Agitation," by Elder W. H. Littlejohn.

For ten subscriptions, either of the following: "Sunshine at Home," a family portfolio, containing 150 illustrations. "Man's Nature and Destiny," by Elder Uriah Smith. "History of the Sabbath," embracing a period of 6,000 years, by Elder J. N. Andrews. "The Great Controversy between Christ and Satan"—from the destruction of Jerusalem to the end of time; illustrated trade edition.

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THE GREAT CONTROVERSY,

VOLUMES TWO AND THREE.

BY MRS. E. G. WHITE.

These volumes describe the great conflict between Christ and Satan, as illustrated in the history of man, his temptations, conflicts, victories, and defeats, and the final triumph of right and truth with crowning immortality.

Vol. II contains the life, teachings, and miracles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The reader will find that this book furnishes invaluable aid in studying the lessons of Christ as set forth in the gospels. One of the most pleasing features of this volume is the plain and simple language with which the author clothes thoughts that glow with truth and beauty.

Vol. III contains the death, resurrection, and ascension of the Messiah; and the lives and ministry of the apostles.

Apart from the Bible, this series presents the most wonderful and intensely interesting history of the world that has ever been published. These books are not argumentative, yet they throw much light on the sacred page. They afford especial encouragement to the Christian, and are excellent to place in the hands of skeptics to convince them of Bible truth.

The two volumes contain 838 pages, neatly bound in cloth, and will be sent, post-paid, for $2.00. Either volume will be furnished separately for $1.00.

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By Editor

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THE COMING CONFLICT;

By W. H. Littlejohn

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THE GREAT ISSUE NOW PENDING IN THIS COUNTRY.

BY W. H. LITTLEJOHN.

THIS book contains a complete history of the rise and progress of the National Reform Party, together with an exegesis of the last portion of the thirteenth chapter of the book of Revelation, assigning to the United States its proper place in prophecy.

EMPHATICALLY A BOOK FOR THE TIMES.

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A MINE OF INFORMATION.

By John Nevins Andrews

HISTORY OF THE SABBATH AND FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.

By Eld. J. N. Andrews.

The Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made, and the work of restoration, are given in detail.

EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS in regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first-day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find any text, or the statement of any historian.

Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25.

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SABBATH-SCHOOL HELPS.

By Editor

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Great Controversy.

By Editor

A NEW illustrated edition of 10,000 copies of this book has just been printed at this office. It is a larger volume than the first edition, in a better style of binding. The illustrations are well executed, and add much to its value.

It will be used in canvassing for the SIGNS, and handled by the T. and M. Societies. For terms and canvassers' outfits send to your societies, or to this office. The books can be ordered from the office or the State secretaries. This is an excellent opportunity for canvassers. Every day's work done will be in the cause of the truth of the Bible. Many workers should be in the field immediately.

This book begins with our Lord's great prophecy in Matt. 24, and gives a history of the trials of the church, and most vividly portrays her last experiences and final triumph, and the redemption of the saints and also of the "purchased possession." It is of thrilling interest from beginning to end.

Camp-Meetings in 1885.

By Editor

VIRGINIA, near Marksville, Page Co.,	Aug. 11-18
VERMONT, Burlington,	" 13-25
NEBRASKA, Kearney,	" 12-18
IOWA, Des Moines,	" 18-24
KANSAS, Beloit, Mitchell County,	" 20-30
MAINE, Portland,	Aug. 20 to Sept. 1
NEW ENGLAND,	" 27 " " 8
NEVADA, Carson City,	" 27 to " 7
CALIFORNIA, Stockton,	Sept. 18-28
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, Santa Ana,
NEBRASKA (State Meeting), Lincoln,	Sept. —
NEW YORK, Syracuse,	" 3-15
ILLINOIS, Aurora,	" 9-15
MICHIGAN,	" 17-29
INDIANA, Logansport,	Sept. 24 to Oct. 6
OHIO, Springfield,	Oct. 1-13
KENTUCKY,	" 14-20
TENNESSEE,	" 21-27

READ the camp-meeting notices on the preceding page.

IT is stated that 3,500 persons have embraced Catholicism under the labors of Monsignore Capel. Many of these are of the nobility of England.

IF those who send reports, appointments, or communications to this paper would add "Editorial department" to the address they would save us time and trouble. Business may be addressed simply to "SIGNS OF THE TIMES."

Healdsburg Meeting House.

By Editor

THOSE who have made pledges to the Healdsburg meeting-house fund will please remit to the treasurer, Geo. W. Mills, Healdsburg, Cal.

Camp-Meetings.

By Editor

THE Nevada camp-meeting will be held in Carson City, August 27 to September 7.

The California camp-meeting and Conference will be held in Stockton, September 17 to 28. Excellent grounds have been obtained for both these meetings. The fare from San Francisco to Stockton may be made very low, as there are boats running on the river which carry passengers very cheaply. The C. P. R. R. also passes through Stockton. Full information will be given in good season.

Testimonies—Four Volumes.

By Editor

THESE volumes will soon be ready to send out by mail or in quantities. We need not say again to S. D. Adventists that these books contain a great amount of warnings and instructions, really invaluable. Every lover of "present truth" must rejoice to know that the numbers from one to thirty, at first issued in pamphlets which were soon defaced and rendered incomplete by use, are now put in a permanent form, got up in a style to be presented to everybody. No more useful reading matter has ever been published, and all confess that they are excellent in tone, pure in morality, and continually lead to reverence for the Bible and its Author. Price $1.50 per volume of about 700 pages; $6.00 the set. Orders may now be sent in, with the assurance that they will soon be filled.

Students' Home, Healdsburg.

By William C. Grainger

THIS is the name applied to the boarding-house connected with Healdsburg College. It is in the fullest sense a students' home.

It is a large three-story building capable of accommodating from seventy-five to one hundred persons. It is divided into parlors, kitchens, dining-rooms, chambers, bath-rooms, etc., with all modern conveniences, and furnished in good style. There is an air of refinement and good taste pervading the entire building, that is calculated to please the most fastidious.

The design of the founders of the College in erecting this building, was to place students who have to leave their homes and family associations, under such influences as would enable them to derive the greatest benefits while pursuing their studies. The Home is under the immediate supervision of the president of the College who, with faithful assistants, does all he can to make the students' stay among us pleasant and profitable.

Unless students board with their parents or legal guardians, they are expected to board at the Students' Home. Those who have assumed the responsibility of educating the minds and improving the morals of those intrusted to their care, cannot have the great object of their labors defeated by students placing themselves under influences that would more than counterbalance all the good that might be derived from attending the day sessions of the school.

The discipline and influences of the Students' Home, in the development of character and the formation of correct habits, are worth as much to the student as the daily exercises of the College classes. Parents cannot afford to place their children where they will in a great measure be left to follow their own inclinations and choose their own associates. Very few are able to go to school under such circumstances and accomplish any good.

Our terms are for board, tuition, washing, and lights, $20.00 per month.

If due notice is given, students will be met at the train.

W. C. GRAINGER.

Healdsburg, July 23, 1885.

MATTER AND SPIRIT;

By Dudley Marvin Canright

or,

THE PROBLEM OF HUMAN THOUGHT.

By Eld. D. M. Canright.

A PHILOSOPHICAL argument on an important theme, indicated by its title. 66 pp. Price, 10 cents.

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THE SEVENTH PART OF TIME.

By William Henry Littlejohn

By W. H. Littlejohn.

This is a refutation of the theory that God sanctified simply a seventh part of time as the Sabbath, without fixing that time to any definite day. The necessity for a

UNIFORM DAY OF REST,

is admitted by nearly all, and is advocated in this book. The author also shows that the Creator understood and anticipated this necessity, and proves by five different processes of reasoning that the seventh or last day of the week, and no other, was in the beginning, and is now, the Sabbath of the Lord.

32 pp. Price, 4 cents; liberal discount by the hundred.

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Death of General Grant.

By Editor

AFTER a long period of great suffering, General Grant peacefully breathed his last at 8 o'clock in the morning of July 23, at Mt. McGregor, N. Y. In his death our country has lost one of the most remarkable men that it ever produced. Too unassuming to seek a position of prominence, he would probably have lived and died known only to his circle of friends, had not the emergency induced him to offer his services to his country. His patriotism, his determination, and untiring perseverance very soon placed him in the front rank of our officers. By many other officers he was, for a time, considered lacking in strategic skill because he displayed a fertility of expedients which was hard for them to appreciate, sacrificing accepted rules of warfare for methods which his judgment told him were the most direct paths to victory; and the event always proved that his judgment was right. Unknown to the country when he received his commission, he literally fought his way to the hearts of the people, until he was trusted, respected, and beloved as fully and earnestly as any American citizen.

Passing from his triumphs on the field directly to the Presidency, he presented the rare spectacle of a man holding but one civil office in his life time, and that the highest in the nation. In this office he served two full terms, and if ever errors were attributed to him, they were on account of his simple-hearted trust in his friends, of which trait some men took advantage to his injury.

General Grant received more honor from the nations of all the earth than was ever accorded to any other man. Passing entirely around the world, his journey was an ovation from beginning to end. No man seemed more worthy of such honors, and no man could have borne them more meekly.

We copy the following from notices in London papers as expressive of our own feelings, and to show how he was regarded in other lands. The Standard said:—

"Although the death of General Grant was long expected, it is not the less deplored. We can only share with his mourning countrymen in the sense of the loss of one whose career was so notable, so honorable to himself and so useful to his native land. If it were possible, he even rose in popularity when the nation saw the way he faced poverty and ruin. Simple and modest, he was never cast down by reverses nor elated by prosperity."

And the Telegraph said:—

"Yesterday the greatest and most successful soldier that the United States has produced breathed his last. In no portion of the United States have the financial disasters marking the close of General Grant's career been regarded with more sympathy and regret than in England. Beyond all others he was best fitted to cope with the tremendous crisis which made him; and when the grave closes over all that is mortal of Ulysses Simpson Grant, it will be felt that he leaves behind him no man cast in a simpler, sincerer, or more heroic mold."

Demand for Grant’s Memoirs

The first edition of "Grant's Memoirs" was intended to be 50,000, but the prospect now is that it will be 200,000. No book was ever published which was in so great demand in advance of its publication.

The University at Cairo

The Mohammedan university at Cairo is 900 years older than Oxford. It contains but one room, the roof of which is supported by 400 columns.