p. 16 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 26, No. 44. (10/31/1900)

Earlier text: Bible Students' Library one year and Battle Hymn of the Kingdom

Genuine Waltham Movements

By Editor

Gentlemen's Watch

The works are solid nickel. It contains fifteen jewels, compensated balance, patent breguet hair-spring. The case is solid silver, either open face or hunting. It is handsome, but not showy; valuable, but suggests no extravagance; a neat, attractive, and very serviceable watch. Stem winding and setting.

One of the above described watches given free to every one sending us 15 new yearly subscriptions to the "Signs of the Times" at $1.50 each

Ladies' Watch

Also has solid nickel works, seven jewels, patent breguet hair-spring, solid silver case, very neatly engraved, beautiful hunting, or open face if preferred. Stem wind and set.

This is given free to every one sending us 10 new yearly subscriptions to the "Signs of the Times" at $1.50 each

The Waltham is too well known to need any recommendation. In the above offer the publishers sincerely believe is a rare chance to obtain a good watch. We have examined them personally, and can recommend them as being just such watches as we would be inclined to purchase. These watches would usually retail for at least $15.00 and $10.00 for the gentlemen's and ladies' respectively.

This offer is made as liberal as possible because the object is not to make a profit on the premiums, but simply to encourage readers and friends to aid in increasing the circulation of the SIGNS.

N. B. If preferred, you can have the Elgin movement instead of the Waltham

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Unawares

By Editor

"YE DID IT UNTO ME." "And He said, 'The sin is pardoned, But the blessing is lost to thee, For, failing to comfort the least of Mine, You have failed to comfort Me.'"

Such is the closing verse of one of the two poems found in No. 54 of the Apples of Gold Library under the above title. They are very touching and very good. Price, 50c per 100.

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The Papacy and Jerusalem

A despatch, dated Jerusalem, October 7, says that the bishop of Jerusalem, in the name of the pope, and in the presence of the German consul and 500 German pilgrims, laid the corner-stone of the Roman Catholic Church, to be erected on Mt. Zion, on the site which Abdul Hamid presented to Emperor William on the occasion of the kaiser's visit to the Holy Land. How much this may mean in the future is worth considering. If the pope should be forced to flee from Rome, would he not covet a place in the Holy City? Might not this asylum open for him? And might not he plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain? And then many peoples would say, "Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us of His ways, and we will walk in His paths; for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the Word of the Lord from Jerusalem," etc. Of course we know that the prophecy of the peoples is not true. The truth is that the peoples will say this; but their cry is a false one of peace. What has the Papacy to do with it? is a pertinent question.

The United States and Rome

Prophecy tells us of the Roman power that "all that dwell on the earth shall worship him, every one whose name hath not been written in the book of life of the Lamb."-Rev. 13:8, R.V. And again of this great apostasy it is said, "All nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication."-Rev. 18:3. The Revision has it, "All the nations are fallen." The last great liberty-conserving nation of earth is this nation; but this nation is yielding to Rome, and has been step by step since 1892. Previous to that time this government was held by Catholic writers not "to be any government at all, or as capable of performing any of the proper functions of government; and if it continues to be interpreted by the revolutionary principles of Protestantism, it is sure to fail."-Catholic World, September, 1871.

Since the Supreme Court Trinity Church Decision, of 1892, and the act of Congress in deciding a purely religious question, in 1893, committing this government to a union of Church and State, this United States has been by papal rescript "elevated to the first rank as a Catholic nation." This was in 1894. Since that time the rapprochement has been rapid. In behalf of this the United States' place in the Philippines offered favorable opportunity. The papers tell us that Archbishop Chapelle asks the privilege of adjusting to each other the Roman Catholic Church and the Constitution in the islands. A despatch from Geneva, under date of October 14, tells us that Bellamy Storer, United States Minister to Spain, speaks thus of a recent interview he had with the pope:—

"Since Archbishop Ireland's visit to the Vatican it is clearly understood there that the best interests of the Roman Catholic Church demand American rule in the Philippines. The United States and the Catholic Church have the same aims there, and hope to work together for order and peace."

And in addition to this, Mr. Storer tells us that "the Filipinos had made their attempts to, open negotiations with the Vatican, all of which were refused," which means much more than a surface glance might indicate.

OUR OUTLOOK NUMBER.

By Editor

WE are sure that every one of our Signs readers will welcome our Outlook number, dated November 28. It is big with vitally important truth for the people of this age; truths both general and specific; truths relating to State and Church, nation and individual, to the here and the hereafter.

Here is a list of some of the important articles which the Outlook number will contain:—

"The Gospel Outlook," by Prof. W. W. Prescott, of London, England.

"A Nineteenth Century Review," by A. O. Tait, of the Signs editorial staff.

"The European Outlook," by W. T. Bartlett, London, England.

"The Church and State Outlook," by Leon A. Smith, editor of the Sentinel of Liberty.

"The Papal Outlook," by Prof. Percy T. Magan, author of "Perils of the Republic."

"The American Outlook," by Calvin P. Bollman, associate editor of the Sentinel of Liberty.

"The Protestant Outlook," by Milton C. Wilcox.

"The Mission's Outlook," by William N. Glenn, of the Signs editorial staff.

"The Christian's Outlook," by Ellet J. Waggoner, editor of the Present Truth, London, England, at one time editor of the Signs.

There is an original poem, "Columbia, Where Leadest Thou?" by C. M. Snow.

"The Bridegroom Cometh" is the title of words and music, appropriate to the scope of the paper, by H. H. Winslow.

There will be a good story in our Home department.

The editorial columns will contain several articles of striking interest to all.

The importance of this issue can not be overestimated. To say that it ought to have a million circulation is putting it mildly.

But to have that, we must have the earnest, active help of our friends. Never will there be another such opportunity, in all probability, of getting the important truth of the Gospel before so many at such little expense. Let us take hold and pull all together.

Ruffianism and Human Nature

Ruffianism is not confined to any political party or to any locality. It is just a characteristic of human nature. The recent attack on Mr. Roosevelt's train by a mob at Colorado, was an offset to the attack on Mr. Bryan in New Haven, Conn., during the campaign of four years ago. The "carnal mind," which is the natural mind of man, is "not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be;" therefore, in these days of Satan's extraordinary workings, we need not be surprised at rude outbreaks at any time or place, or on any occasion.

Illustrations as Sermons

By Editor

The illustrations in our World's Outlook number are sermons in themselves, addressing the eye, even as spoken words the ear. We will say more concerning them in our next.

Can Faith Say One Million?

By Editor

Our middle column notice does not tell all that our World's Outlook number will contain. To tell you all would be to reproduce all the paper, which we can afford to do but once. But how many shall we issue, then? The weak of faith say 500,000; but, friends, can not our faith say 1,000,000?

Public Money for Sectarian Schools

The "Independent" (New York), summarizing the report of the United States Commissioner of Education in the Philippines, notes some progress toward fewer schools and better methods. But it mentions the existence of three purely religious sectarian schools (Catholic), which receive more public money than twenty-seven other schools combined. How long will it continue?

What Liquor License Costs.

An official authority states that last year it cost Logan County, Oklahoma, $5,000 to prosecute the criminal cases which were caused by the saloons; and the amount received from these saloons for licenses was $2,000. This is a fair specimen of the loss to the public of the liquor traffic, to say nothing of the loss and sorrow and suffering caused to individuals and families—and the far greater loss of souls. The latter item includes both dealer and consumer.

ARE YOU NEGLECTING IT?

By Editor

We are sure that you have been expecting to order a supply of the World's Outlook number of the SIGNS. But are you neglecting it? A great many are ordering, are you? Much of this special number is now in type, and all who have seen the proofs say that it is beyond their expectation in importance. You, being a subscriber, will get it for yourself. But how about your neighbors and friends? Are you ordering copies with which to supply them?

The Greatest Issue Before America

By Editor

The election will take place November 6, and then—matters will rush along about as they have been. We have no idea how the election will go, and it may make but little difference, excepting to some office-holders. The greatest issue in the United States to-day is one that comparatively few people are willing to consider. The country is in the current toward Rome, and is already so near the falls that even Baptist ministers are saying, "We are not as fearful of Roman influence as we used to be." The Church and State "image" to Papal Rome was set up in 1892, when the Federal Supreme Court announced that "this is a Christian nation," and based the conclusion on papal documents, beginning with the commission of Ferdinand and Isabella to Columbus. Since 1892 the "image" has been developing, under all administrations, until the time for it to "speak" is nigh at hand. See Revelation 13. No political party, no federal administration, can turn the tide; nor has any shown aught of inclination to do so, neither will they. Church and State are alike in the current. The country is onward to its destiny, and the end of all things earthly is at hand. The greatest issue before the world to-day is the coming of the Lord to judgment; but the masses will not awake, and that day will overtake them as a thief. See Matt. 24:42-44; 1 Thess. 5:1-8; 2 Peter 3:10.

Rum Rule in Politics

About eight years ago there was a tacit agreement on the part of several of the civilized nations to exclude intoxicating liquors from certain parts of Africa, in protection of the native races, and the agreement was partially carried out. For years it has been the policy of the United States and Canada to prohibit the sale of intoxicants to Indians. But in the countries recently wrested from Spain the liquor trade has been vastly augmented since they came under American rule. Why?—Evidently it is because of rum rule in politics.

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By Editor

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