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HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE TRACTS.
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Causes and Cure of Intemperance. 8 pp. 1 ct.
Moral and Social Effects of Intemperance. A forcible statement of facts and statistics. 8 pp. 1 ct.
Evil Effects of Tea and Coffee. 8 pp. 1 ct.
Tobacco-Using a Cause of Disease. 8 pp. 1 ct.
Tobacco-Poisoning. Nicotiana Tabacum. 8 pp. 1 ct.
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THE SUNDAY LAW.
A CERTAIN paper in California sounds a loud cry of victory a long way in advance. It declares that it is not the object merely to close saloons on Sunday, but to close every place where labor is performed on that day. We persume that is the object, and it affords a sufficient answer to those who ask why we will not unite with them in enforcing the law against saloons. It is not a law for the suppression of the liquor traffic, but a law for the protection of Sunday, and, as such, we take no interest in its enforcement.
But the advocates of the law must not be too sanguine. They have solid work before them to accomplish what they have undertaken. Is it true that the Supreme Court has decided that the law is constitutional? Is the declaration of one Justice the decision of the Supreme Court? And, if it can be enforced against the saloons and ordinary laborers on that day, can it, under the New Constitution, be enforced against those who “rest on the Sabbath-day according to the commandment,” and labor on the first day, according to the same fourth commandment of the decalogue? We doubt it. Yet such a construction may be put upon it.
We firmly believe that very many of those who are moving to enforce the law are earnestly working to check the liquor traffic. But we must think that others, according to their own expressions, are making Sunday the object, and liquor selling the pretext. We look for the whole movement to take this turn in due time.
In a recent number of the Woodland Daily Democrat we find the following interesting letter:—
“THE SUNDAY LAW AND THE TEMPERANCE QUESTION.
“EDITOR DEMOCRAT: Will you grant me a little space in your valuable paper (whose columns I know are always open to both sides of a question), to enable me to express my views as a woman, and ask a question about the Sunday law we are reading so much about of late? We are told that as women we may ask, but must not soil our fingers in the dirty pool of politics. But why should we, because we are women, sit calmly by and see the young and old go down in the awful whirlpool of intemperance, without raising our voices in protest? Will the Sunday law stop the scourge? Perhaps my views will conflict with those of a great many on the subject, but it is a free country as yet, we all have a right to our own opinion, and my opinion is that it will not. I think they have commenced to unravel the skein the wrong way. If I am wrong I hope to be set right. There are different kinds of sects that observe Saturday as a day of worship, and a Sunday law is unjust to them, and still another and large class of law abiding citizens who think the sin is just as great to keep saloons open and have drunken men around on any other day of the week as on Sunday. Now the question is, if the Sunday-law people are strong enough to enforce that law, why not make a law that will last all the week, and sweep forever the plague of darkness from our fair land? I hope some of our law-makers will enlighten us.
OBSERVER.
“San Francisco, Nov. 12, 1881.”
Since the above was written, we have had opportunity to hear from the ministry of the various churches on the subject, and have to confess to having made a mistake in supposing that the object of this move was to check or curtail the liquor traffic. The manner in which it is treated by the churches and ministers must astonish those who have supposed that there was a good degree of liberality in the public sentiment of California. And all who have thought that we have misjudged the spirit of the American churches, if the power were once put into their hands, have now a chance to learn that they are the ones who have been deceived.
From the last number of the Christian at Work we clip the following item:—
“Two hundred and fifty-eight exiled Jews arrived at Castle Garden, in this city, last Sunday. They are said to be fine specimens of manhood. Many of them will settle in Louisiana. As a class, the Jews are industrious and thrifty immigrants.”
These “fine specimens of manhood” fled from Europe to escape religious or rather fanatical persecution. We can warn them that they have come to the wrong land if they expect to enjoy religious freedom. They can have peace here on the same terms on which they can have it in any part of this world,—by sacrificing their religious convictions to please those who happen to be in the majority. It is exceedingly strange that Protestants have learned nothing from the history of the dark ages. But alas! human nature has not changed, and the religion of the present day is not of that kind that it can rely on the power of truth alone.
THE SIGNS IN CALIFORNIA.
THE friends of the cause in California should not forget the appeal made by Elder Haskell in last week's paper in behalf of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES in California. The number of subscribers in this State should be largely increased, and it certainly can be if the suggestions of Elder H. be carried out. The Tract Societies of all the States, and individual friends east of the mountains, have stood by us nobly in our efforts to furnish a "pioneer paper" to go into all the world to interest the people in the "present truth"—the important doctrines relating to the soon coming of our blessed Lord. It is conceded that, for a paper to be used in all countries, and in all parts of our country, California presents the most favored locality for its publication. Also that the port of San Francisco presents opportunities to send the truth to the world, either by publications in bulk or by individual missionary effort, unequaled by any other in the country. The office in Oakland must be sustained. It will not do to despise the providence of God which established the press on this coast, and which has carried it through many discouragements, by neglecting the interests of the institution, and letting it languish. If the friends in the East take such a lively interest in the work here, and are so ready to give it their hearty support, much more should they on this coast put forth strenuous efforts to maintain it.
The Lord will never bless half-hearted efforts in his cause. His work requires "all diligence," and nothing less will be accepted with him. We invite all the patrons of the SIGNS to read again the article of Elder Haskell in the paper of Nov. 24, and to ask themselves what they should, and what they can, do to render their work in this matter pleasing to the Lord of the harvest.
Now is the time to plan, and to begin to work for the coming volume. We shall labor to the utmost of our strength and ability to make the SIGNS what it should be to serve its purpose in the missionary work. We earnestly request the prayers of all the lovers of present truth that our strength may not fail, and that the Lord will impart wisdom for this important work.
NOW IS THE TIME!
WHILE the Sunday agitation is so strong, the friends of the truth should improve the opportunity to circulate our important publications which set forth the truth most clearly. First among these is the "History of the Sabbath." Many thoughtful people may be induced to read this book at this time, and they will read it with an interest which they never felt before in this subject. The "Discussion" of the subject of the Religious Amendment of the Constitution will prove of special interest to many just now, and efforts should be made to circulate it extensively. Also, the "United States in the light of Prophecy," and all our books and tracts on the Sabbath question. See advertisements on previous page.
The advocates of Sunday feel strong now with the law of California on their side. But they are weak in Bible arguments. Let all the people understand this by placing the truth before them. Scatter the books everywhere.
THANKSGIVING DAY
Was observed by services in the S. D. Adventist Church in Oakland. "Union services" were held in other places, but our appointment was out before we learned of them. Though the congregation was small, and composed entirely of those of small means, $17.85 were received by collection for the Old Soldiers' Home; a larger sum than was raised by any other congregation of medium size. And we are glad to learn that there is good prospect of raising sufficient means to build the Home. The object is a worthy one.
THE HOLIDAYS
By Editor
ARE close at hand. The book room of our office is well supplied with books suitable for the occasion, and not a poor one among them. Our books are selected with care, and are as good as can be found anywhere. Examine our list, and call or send in time.
TRIAL IN WASHINGTON.
WE are sufficiently loyal to our country to deeply feel the disgrace of the farce which is being enacted in Washington, under the title of the trial of the murderer of President Garfield. This trial is a matter of national interest, and it is humiliating to every American citizen, that a Judge could not be on the bench who would maintain the dignity of a Court of Justice, and defend respectable witnesses from the persistent insults of a criminal, whose guilt is beyond dispute. Both Scoville and his client are playing a shrewd part,—one which they could not play with a proper Judge upon the bench. Any one who can plot and plan as Guiteau does, should be held responsible for his crimes.
THE HOLIDAYS.
Industrial Condition of the Slope
By Editor
THE Alta every Monday morning contains an article something less than two columns long, entitled, "Industrial Condition of the Slope." And now the religious editors of San Francisco are agonizing over the question of how the editor of the Alta spends his Sundays.
CALIFORNIA CHURCH OFFICERS.
By J. D. Rice
I SENT you special blanks the first of the month, to be filled out, to assist me in making up the U. S. Census Report of the California Conference. It is very important that we have complete reports from every church. At present writing I have received no reports from the following churches: Chico, Fairview, Gilroy, Lemoore, Los Angeles, Lone Oak, Petaluma, Placerville, Red Bluff, Santa Rosa, and Vacaville.
We are waiting on you. Please respond at once to Eld. J. D. Rice, Lakeport, Lake County, Cal.
Nov. 23, 1881.
INDUCEMENTS TO WORKERS.
By Editor
WE have selected a few choice and valuable books which we will give as prizes to our friends who will send us six or more new subscribers.
FOR SIX NEW SUBSCRIBERS we will give you your choice of the following: “The Comparative New Testament,” the “Life and Epistles of St. Paul,” by Conybeare and Howson, “Thoughts on Daniel” (new edition), or “Thoughts on Revelation” (new edition).
FOR TWELVE NEW SUBSCRIBERS, your choice of “Handbook of Bible Geography,” “Bible Manners and Customs,” “Pilgrim’s Progress,” 12 mo. illustrated, “Josephus’ History,” or “Cruden’s Complete Concordance.”
FOR TWENTY NEW SUBSCRIBERS, your choice of the “Pictorial Child’s Bible,” the “Pathway to the Holy Land,” “Dowling’s History of Romanism,” or “Rollin’s Ancient History,” in two royal octavo volumes, large print, and well bound.
FOR FORTY NEW SUBSCRIBERS, your choice of a large and elegant illustrated Family Bible, with both versions of the New Testament on opposite pages, also having sixteen full-page steel engravings, and over five hundred wood-cuts; or a copy of the “Home Hand-Book of Domestic Hygiene and Rational Medicine” (bound in leather), or a large and recent map of Palestine, size, 72x108 inches, mounted on cloth, with rollers.
The premium book, Geikie’s “Life of Christ,” will be sent to each new subscriber when $2.10 is received. The prizes will be furnished at this office, the postage or express to be paid by the person receiving the prize. Send in the names.
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A Great Book on the Greatest Subject.
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NEW CHEAP EDITION.
THE LIFE AND WORDS OF CHRIST.
By CUNNINGHAM GEIKIE, D. D.
This edition of Geikie's "Life of Christ" contains all the copious notes of the author, and an index. It brings Dr. Geikie's famous work within the reach of every Christian family in the land.
To each new subscriber to the SIGNS OF THE TIMES we will give a copy of the "Life and Words of Christ," by Cunningham Geikie, D. D., a work of profound learning and extensive research, clearly written and intensely interesting. It is a volume of over eight hundred pages. The charge for postage and wrapping will be ten cents extra, making the cost of both book and paper only $2.10.
TO OUR OLD SUBSCRIBERS.
To each one of our old patrons who will renew his subscription before January 1882, and send us three new subscribers, we will also send free, by mail, a copy of the premium book.
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
By Editor
PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT OAKLAND, CAL., FOR THE
Missionary Society of Seventh-Day Adventists
A twelve-page Religious Family Paper, devoted to a discussion of the Prophecies, Signs of the Times, Second Coming of Christ, Harmony of the Law and Gospel, with Departments devoted to Temperance, The Home Circle, The Missionary Work, and the Sabbath-School.
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In clubs of five or more copies to one address, to be used in Missionary work . . . . . . 1.50
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