Earlier text: Giving While in Debt—The public debt was reduced $11,800,000 during January. —There are now over 14,000 men employed on the Panama ship canal. —Late Austrian advices state that socialism has become formidable in Vienna. —The electric lights at Los Angeles can be seen at San Clemente Island, eighty miles distant. —Six persons were killed, and one injured by a railroad accident at Broad Ripple, Ind., Jan. 31. —At Hamilton, Ont., Jan. 31, four dwelling-houses fell on account of the weight of snow on their roofs. —It is claimed that the petroleum belt in Wyoming Territory is twice as wide as that of Pennsylvania. —The Boston Training School for Nurses has graduated fifteen students the past year, making 108 in all. —The Merchants Telegraph and Cable Co. has been incorporated in New York, with a capital of $13,000,000. —It is announced that a priest of Concordia, State of Vera Cruz, Mexico, has discovered a key to the Aztec writings. —An attempt to poison the Czar has been discovered and frustrated. Another official was assassinated on the 26th inst. —Forty prospectors, some of whom were from California, have been found murdered on the way from Chihuahua, Mexico, to the Dolores Mining District. —Both houses of Congress have passed the bill appropriating $3,750,000 for the rebate of the tax on tobacco; and $100,000 was appropriated for the maintenance of destitute Indians. —Russia has made a formal demand that Turkey immediately pay the £250,000 still owing as indemnity exacted after the Turco-Russian war. —The Territorial Auditor of Utah, a Mormon in high standing, has been called upon to explain charges of crookedness in his official duties. —A portion of the travel from New York to the Pacific Coast is being turned southward, via Atlanta, Montgomery, New Orleans, and the Southern Pacific. —Business failures and defalcations are still rife, but the largest yet reported is that of the London stock-brokers, H. W. Thomas, Sons & Co., for over $4,000,000. —A gasoline explosion at Alliance, Ohio, on the 1st inst., caused the destruction of three buildings, the loss of seven lives, and the wounding of several other persons. —On the 27th ult., fifty-five Apache children left San Carlos Agency, A. T., for the Indian Training School at Carlisle, Pa. This is supposed to be a pledge of peace. —Secretary of the Treasury Folger has decided that, if Mrs. Miller of New Orleans is otherwise qualified as a steamboat master, she must not be denied a license on account of sex. —A national convention of the "Prohibition Home-Protection Party" is to be held at Pittsburg, Pa., May 21, to nominate candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States. —The branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad, running south from San Francisco and terminating at Soledad, Monterey County, is to be extended to the main line at some point in Kern County. —Last week, 124,080 letters were returned to China from San Francisco. They were accumulations of letters seized on steamers, and short of postage payment. The Department at Washington ordered their return. —An illicit cigar factory has been discovered in the Arizona Territorial penitentiary. Seven thousand cigars were found by the U. S. Revenue officer hid away under the bed of the only female convict in the prison. —The Gen. Fitz John Porter relief bill has passed the lower House of Congress. He was court-martialed and dismissed from the service during the rebellion for alleged disobedience of orders. This bill provides for the restoration of his rank and pay. —A knowing Chinaman has informed the Virginia, Nev., Enterprise that one effect of the Restriction Act has been to raise the price of Chinese women in this country. A woman that wouldn't sell for $250 dollars last year, now commands $600. —Congress has begun in earnest on unearned railroad land grants. The bill declaring the Texas Pacific grant forfeited passed the House by a vote of 259 to 1. A bill forfeiting grants in Mississippi and Alabama also passed, and the grant of the Oregon Central is expected to go next. —A small cyclone passed near Hueneume, Ventura County, Cal., on the 31st ult. A dwelling-house was completely carried away, the cooking-stove going up about fifty feet. No person was seriously injured. Scientists have been telling us that the Pacific Coast was topographically proof against cyclones. —At a recent wedding party in Elgin, Idaho, a little ten-year-old brother of the bride found a pistol somewhere in the house, and, running into the room where the guests were sitting, pointed it at his new brother-in-law, "just for fun." The weapon was discharged, and the bridegroom instantly fell dead, shot in the brain. —The Federal District Court of San Francisco, since the Chinese Restriction Law came in force, has been almost exclusively occupied with habeas corpus cases of Chinese immigrants; and such business seems likely to claim the entire attention of the Court as long as the law exists. There is a call for a special commission to hear and decide such cases. —A San Francisco daily objects to the move in Honolulu to prohibit the sale of flash newspapers and obscene pictures, on the ground that other improprieties are permitted in that city. This objection is certainly not logical. If that city is ever to be reformed it must make a beginning somewhere, and when the twin evils spoken of have been eradicated, a main prop of others will be taken away. —What was known as the "iron-clad oath" has been abolished in the House of Representatives of Congress, by a vote of 185 to 11. Under this oath, one affirmed that he never had voluntarily borne arms against the United States Government, nor given aid or encouragement to those who had done so; that he had held no office under a Government hostile to the United States, and that he never would. Publishers' Department.
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BOOKS SENT BY FREIGHT.—T A Dye, Nebraska T and M Society, Wm Harmon, Eld G D Ballou. BOOKS SENT BY MAIL.—W T Ross, Geo Vickery, Mrs Addie Voris, Clara E Low, James A Dye, Mrs A J Hutchins, Mrs M B Ried, Mrs J B Neal, Cyrus Nolin, I L Baker, Mary A Townsend, Wm Harmon, R D Cushman, James Canvins, C H Peach, Joseph Eggleston, Chas Hughes, John M Church, Frank Lamb, M F Gould, E J Church, Naomi Kirkham, S C Bice, John Richardson, Mrs I L Decker, Wm Thompson, Elmira Davis, F V Harmon, W R Lamb, Henry Cook, E T Palmer, Andrew Brorsen, Henry Scott, Phillip Osborn, Mrs S E Sanders, Frank Thorp, J B Curtis, A J Planer, Mrs Rush, Mrs Amanda Robinson, Wm Pickett, Jacob Springer, R N Brannon, J N Sanford, J A Danielson, A R Jeffrey, Mrs F A Austin, A M Trolson, E W Summers, J B Ferguson, Blanche Clifford, Horace Munn, J T Walker, J H Kent, J Garman, Mrs Lizzie M Adams, Mrs Jennie Griffith, Mrs W S Swayze, Isaac M Ogden, Frank D French, R P Pearman, J T Trees, Wm Townsend, James Kennedy. —The Russian authorities have refused permission to build a monument to Luther at Riga. —Three young girls, sisters, were lately received into the communion of a Jewish Synagogue in New York. The girls are converts from Christianity. Their father is an Irish Catholic. —Mr. Spurgeon, the great London preacher, is afraid to come to America during any of his short seasons of rest, lest the people "kill him with kindness." He is afraid of too much honor. —The leader of a society known as Faith Believers, recently died at New Lots, N. Y., and they kept his body fourteen days in expectation that he would be resurrected and proceed with his leadership. Such "faith" would be more appropriately denominated presumption. —The N. Y. Tribune says, "It certainly does little good to pass laws if they cannot be enforced." Nearly every one will accede this proposition, yet a majority of people seem to think that the Lord is trifling enough to enact a law that he does not expect to have enforced. —Dr. Oncken, the celebrated German Baptist missionary, died Jan. 26. He was 84 years old, and had been nearly fifty years a missionary. When asked years ago, what was the greatest hindrance to the spread of New Testament Christianity in Europe, he replied, "Infant baptism." —Among the successful Methodist Missionaries laboring in Norway is Mrs Neilsen, who was for twenty-five years a successful actress. Before any sentimental credit is given to the drama on this account, it should be remembered that when she was converted she abandoned the stage. —The Bishop of Rochester, England, strongly commends Messrs. Moody and Sankey. He says: "More than once I have come across their track in their own country, and have heard nothing but good of them. My own desire is to see 10,000 more such men raised up." A good reputation at home is always a good recommendation abroad. —Some of our so-called scientists are likely to lose their prestige as originators of the evolution theory. A Roman Catholic journal announces that the doctrine was advocated by St. Thomas Aquinas, and that the "infiernal Protestant Reformation, which retarded the advance of human intellect so long, was the grand obstacle which prevented its adoption long ago." "Honor to whom honor is due." "A FAULT confess'd is half redress'd;"
A simple saying, brief and wise;
The ready truth is ever best,
If truth without disguise.
If in a weak and angry hour,
We utter bitter words and strong,
Oh! let us strive with all our power
To rectify the wrong. Godliness consists not in a heart to intend to do the will of God, but in a heart to do it. If a Christian would help himself he must make an effort to help others. "Giving is getting," but it takes time to learn the lesson. Infidelity removes nothing that is bad. It only ridicules and denounces all that is good. It tears down, it never constructs; it destroys, it never imparts life; it attacks religion, but it offers no adequate substitute. None will have their residence in Heaven hereafter who have not their conversation in Heaven here. None will be with the Lord forever, but those that find it their happiness for the Lord to be with them now. Be firm in the right, but be very careful not to mistake selfish stubbornness for firmness. Be absolutely certain you are right before planting yourself. Compare your views with the word of God, at the same time praying for light. When one has made an agreement with so august a being as God, either in public as a member of a Christian church, or in private as one who surrenders his life for devout service, the least he can do is to observe his obligations with care. If the Christian of to-day thinks he is having a hard time, let him look back to fifty or seventy-five years ago to what the pioneers had to endure; or to the apostles' times, and think what they endured; or better than all, look to Jesus. The wedding ring given by Martin Luther to Catharine Von Bora is still in existence, and has been placed on exhibition in Frankfort-on-the-Main. It bears a representation of Christ upon the cross, and in it is set a small ruby. The inscription is, "Dr. Martin Luther, Catharine Bora, June 13, 1525." Sometimes covenant-breaking is brought about by bad associations and injurious companionships (1 Cor. 15:33). "Oh, we have seen so many promising converts in our day, commencing their Christian career most hopefully. Just a mean word of taunting, or a wild laugh of ridicule, or a vile temptation into wrong; possibly a wicked book or a filthy story; and the soul has been turned away into coldness." The only record we have of Paul's singing was when he was in jail at Philippi, lying on the cold floor, his back bruised and bloody from the "many stripes" it had received. At midnight they "prayed and sang praises unto God." With what propriety he could afterwards exhort the Philippians to be "careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God;" and what weight his testimony must have had. He had set them an example of rejoicing in tribulation. None but those who are conscious of guilt will seek to be forgiven. It is needful, therefore, to preach the law as well as the gospel to show the need of repentance in connection with the doctrine of pardon. "When we preach forgiveness of sin," said an old Reformer, "without repentance, it will come to pass that the people will believe that they have already obtained forgiveness of sins, and thereby become secure and careless. There is truth in this observation, since it is a very easy thing for men with slumbering consciences to fancy that Heaven forgives them as easily as they forgive themselves." Little by little Chinese conservatism is yielding, hastened no doubt, by the exigencies of her foreign relations. The Middle Kingdom will not be slow to appreciate her disadvantages in the contest with France, just now, because of her lack of railroads and telegraphs. It is a matter of interest to know that there is now one short railroad in China, and the rails for one from Tientsin to the sea are arriving; and also, that permission to build a steam launch and run it between Tientsin and Tungeho has been granted, and telegraphs are being constructed—all by imperial authority. There can be no going back upon these things, as formerly, Chinese superstition will have to make room for telegraphs, railroads, and the main forces of our Western civilization. But let it be noted that Protestant Christianity has antedated it all. Obituary.
By E. O. Hammond
LEMON.—Died near Apple River, Ill., Dec. 22, 1883, Peter V. Lemon, aged 78 years, 3 months, and 8 days. Bro. Lemon was born in Canada, where he spent the early part of his life. In the year 1845 he was converted to Mormonism, under the labors of one of the apostles of that faith. He left his native Province, sacrificing friends and property, to join his brethren at Nauvoo, Ill. On the introduction of polygamy among them, he entered his earnest protest, and also spoke against other gross immoralities practiced by them. This brought fierce persecution, and the loss of earthly goods. Disgusted, and sadly disappointed with them, he left Nauvoo, and came to Apple River Township, where he lived until his death. About six years ago, he had an opportunity to hear the third angel's message of Rev. 14. He embraced the Sabbath, the doctrine of the soon-coming of Christ, and was an earnest advocate of the perpetuity of spiritual gifts. He did not unite with the church, and no doubt, at times erred from the truth, the infirmities of age being upon him; however, we sincerely believe he will find mercy in the day of the Lord Jesus. Remarks on the funeral occasion by the writer, from Rev. 1:18. E. O. HAMMOND. International Tract and Missionary Society.
By Stephen Nelson Haskell
The International Tract and Missionary Society was organized Aug. 13, 1874. It has furnished health and religious publications to co-operative missions and individuals in every State and Territory in the United States, and to every civilized nation on the globe. During 1883 it placed in free public libraries in this country over 6,000 volumes of standard religious books, at a cost of over $6,000, two-thirds of which was donated by other funds and the publishers. It has also placed valuable books in many libraries in England, and supplied reading-rooms with health and religious periodicals. It has a free reading-room, No. 371 Third Avenue, New York City, where it will keep constantly on hand Health and Temperance publications to furnish co-operating missions and branch offices on the Atlantic Coast and in Europe. William J. Boynton, 200 East 27th Street, manager and city missionary. It has also a free reading-room, 316 Fremont Street, San Francisco, Cal., from which place all ships are visited which enter that harbor. Andrew Brorsen and H. C. Palmer, city missionaries. Free reading-room on L Street, near corner of Fifth, East Portland, Oregon. Boston, Mass., J. R. Israel, residence Rowley, Mass. New Bedford, Mass., Mrs. Anna H. Bradford, residence, Acushnet, Mass. The ship work at Liverpool, England, is under the charge of Geo. R. Drew, 16 Rodney Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire, Eng. Eld. A. A. John, 151 Willingham Street, Great Grimsby, Eng. At the above-mentioned places the public are cordially invited. The society is sustained by the liberalities of friends of missions. Donations by draft or otherwise will be thankfully received and gratefully acknowledged by any of the above-mentioned agents, or Miss M. L. Huntley, Secretary, South Lancaster, Mass., U. S. A. OUR COUNTRY'S FUTURE FORETOLD.
By Uriah Smith
THE UNITED STATES IN PROPHECY.
This is a full exposition of a portion of prophecy which applies to our own Government, showing the position the United States holds in prophecy, and the part it has to act in the closing scenes of time. which is now attracting such general attention, is thoroughly canvassed, and abundant testimony is given to prove that it is fast coming to be the ALL-IMPORTANT QUESTION in this country. Facts and statistics are largely presented, showing in the most conclusive manner that this Government is the one pointed out in the prophecy quoted. 200 pp. Bound, 40 cents. Paper covers, 20 cents. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. THE DEFINITE SEVENTH DAY;
By John Nevins Andrews
OR, GOD'S MEASUREMENT OF TIME ON THE ROUND WORLD.
THIS tract is an answer to the question, "Can a definite day be observed by all the inhabitants of the earth?" It is a complete refutation of the common objection against the Sabbath, that the rotation of the earth on its axis makes it impossible for all men to keep the same day, showing not only that a definite day may be observed in all parts of the earth, but that no real difficulty has ever been experienced in the matter. 16 pp. Price, 2 cents; $1.50 per hundred.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. THE SPIRIT OF GOD: ITS OFFICES AND MANIFESTATIONS TO THE END OF THE CHRISTIAN AGE.
By J. H. Waggoner
THIS is a brief but comprehensive argument on the solemn and important subject of the Spirit of God. Its chapters embrace the following heads: The Holy Spirit of Promise; The Power from on High; Circumcision of the Heart; The Unity of the Faith; The Law and the Testimony; Try the Spirits; The Great Commission; Gifts in the Reformation; In the Present Century; Spirit of Prophecy Restored. These are subjects of vital importance to all, and especially to those who are looking for the return of their Lord. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. THE NATURE AND TENDENCY OF MODERN SPIRITUALISM.
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
THIS is a thorough expose of the system of Spiritualism. The author has carefully studied the subject, and has given such copious extracts from a large library of Spiritualist publications, as to fully condemn them in their teachings and in their practices, by their own testimony. It is also shown from the prophetic scriptures that Spiritualism is one of the most impressive signs of the times. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. SPIRITUAL GIFTS VOLUME ONE.
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THE readers of the SIGNS need no introduction to the writings of Mrs. White. The article on the first page of each paper, from her pen, is always eagerly read; and those who read it need no guarantee that her writings are elevating in their nature and marked by a high moral tone. This book has long been out of print, and is now republished, as much that it contains has never appeared in any other work. It is a brief but vivid sketch of the great controversy between Christ and Satan, from the rebellion in Heaven to the establishment of Christ's Kingdom. The book is well adapted for extensive circulation, as it contains a great amount of important matter in a small space. Much of the matter is of special interest to the church at the present time. In paper covers. 154 pp. Price, 25 cents. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. MATTER AND SPIRIT;
By Dudley Marvin Canright
THE PROBLEM OF HUMAN THOUGHT.
A philosophical argument on an important theme, indicated by its title. 66 pp. Price, 10 cents. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. The Pathway Strewn with Flowers
As a man sows, so shall he reap, is true of the moral world as well as of the world of Nature; sow loving thoughts and reap good words; sow kind words and reap love and sympathy. There is a sweet significance in the old custom of strewing flowers in the pathway of those to whom we wish joy. Do we mean that happiness is to rain in showers before them, and the rough ground be made smooth by depths of roses? There is a deeper meaning; the pathway of the good, is indeed, strewn with flowers, but they spring up behind the footsteps, not before them. NOTICE.—We send no papers from this Office without pay in advance, unless by special arrangement. When persons receive copies without ordering them they are sent by other parties, and we can give no information in regard to them. Persons thus receiving them are not indebted to the Office. Money orders, drafts, etc., should be made to "Pacific Press," NEVER to individuals, as they may be absent, and business thereby be delayed. Articles from Eld. Haskell
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ARTICLES from Eld. Haskell, which came too late for this issue, will appear next week. D. T. Bordeau’s Post-Office Address
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THE post-office address of Eld. D. T. Bordeau is Rue de Canal 135, Bienne, Suisse. The Meetings at Woodland.
By Editor
WE again bespeak a general attendance of the brethren, as far as possible, at the Woodland meetings, February 7 to 18. Our people cannot afford to let slip any opportunity for thorough preparation in this cause. The time past is sufficient for half-hearted and half-executed work. More thorough work, and more extensive effort is needed as the end draws nigh. Individuals who have done imperfect work in the past, may find excuse in that they did the best they could under the circumstances; but if they fail to improve as opportunity is presented, inefficiency on their part in the future will be without excuse. And persons contemplating entering upon the work in any department should bear in mind that every efficient laborer in the cause of "present truth" has become such by persistent and self-sacrificing preparation. As the end approaches, perfect work becomes more necessary. Soon there will be no time for correcting mistakes. If one has but six months in which to labor, it would be better to spend half the time in preparation than to go forth in ignorance of his mission. But the importance of such meetings does not lie solely in gaining a knowledge of how to labor in the cause; the matter of living out the truth will also receive much-needed attention, and no doubt a reviving impetus. As heretofore announced, a strong corps of experienced speakers, instructors, and successful laborers will add to the efficiency of the meetings, which will be the most important ever held in that vicinity. Value of Catholic History.
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THE year 1883 brought Luther and his work to the front in all the world, as an anniversary year, and naturally the Catholics must pay some attention to it. The following is a specimen of their notices of the great Protestant:— "Having taken the devil for his leader, Luther immediately goes to work to pull down the Catholic faith and build up the Protestant religion. He declares that all Catholics must be murdered. What! Can a man who was mad with lust; who lived in adultery, and caused others to do the same; who wrote most horrid blasphemy, and corrupted the Bible; who was a notorious drunkard, and companion of devils; who was as proud as Satan himself, a preacher of sedition and murder—what! can this wretch be compared with Christ and Paul? If this man is a Protestant saint, pray what are their sinners?" WE cut this from the Southern Cross, of Melbourne, Australia. Joseph Cook noticed this article in one of his Boston lectures. But we cannot be surprised at this. Even in the United States, about a quarter of a century ago, the wish was expressed in a Catholic journal that some "politic prince" had been found who would have served Luther as Huss was served, and thereby saved so great departures from "the faith." We may pet Romish magnates and do homage to Romish cardinals all we will, but the spirit of the dragon is yet in the Romish church. Rome changes her action for policy's sake, but her policy she never changes. Laborers in the Office.
By William C. White
THERE is apparent prosperity in all departments of the SIGNS Office. The foremen of various departments are faithful men, who are willing to do their utmost for the advancement of the work. Their hands and heads are heavily taxed, and every efficient workman has his hands full. In the folding room only will a less number of hands be employed than heretofore, and this is because so much work is done by our new folding machine. Our friends who lately came from the East have fallen into line, and are working with as much interest as if they had been here for years. Bro. B. R. Nordyke, formerly of Kankakee, Ill., who resigned a profitable position as traveling freight agent of the Cincinnati, Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Chicago Railroad, to labor in this Office, takes the management of the SIGNS lists and correspondence, and of the sale of our denominational books. By temperament and by business experience, Bro. Nordyke is well fitted for this important position. Bro. S. C. Stickney, who has had charge of this department, now takes a share of the responsibilities of the counting-room. Bro. Orin Frisbie, for ten years employed as pressman at the Review Office, has the management of our folding and pasting machine and is assistant in the press room. His wife is employed in the type room. Brn. Leon Smith and Josef Badescu render good service in the job and book type rooms. Bro. and Sister Robert Sawyer, who have had many years of experience in the missionary work, and in connection with our institutions at Battle Creek, have taken charge of our office boarding-house. Their two years' experience at the Sanitarium especially qualifies them to conduct the house upon healthful principles. But our special reason for engaging them for this position, was to secure persons who would have a father's and a mother's care for our large family of young people. Of the party who lately came from the East with us, nine have found homes in Healdsburg, eighteen in Oakland, six in St. Helena, and the others are in different parts of the State. W. C. WHITE. WE have extended the time on our premium offer from March 1 to April 1, in order to give our old subscribers in the Eastern States an opportunity to renew their subscriptions and send in new clubs of five or more names and thus secure one of the valuable books which we offer as a prize. If you need any more circulars, write to your State T. and M. Secretary for them, they have a full supply. Southern California Methodist Quarterly
By Editor
WE acknowledge receipt of the first number of the Southern California Methodist Quarterly, edited by Rev. R. W. C. Farnsworth, Presiding Elder of Los Angeles District. Mr. Farnsworth was the editor of an excellent work entitled "A Southern California Paradise," which has had a large sale. The book was printed at this office, and those connected with the institution formed pleasant acquaintance with Mr. F. and his family, who made their home at our boarding-house while the work was being done. His post-office address is San Gabriel, Cal. Daily State Prohibitionist
By Editor
LAST week we noticed the publication, in Sacramento, of the weekly State Prohibitionist. Since then the publishers have begun the issue of a daily edition, smaller in size. This, we believe, is the only daily temperance journal in the world. California’s Murder Convictions
CALIFORNIA is annulling her reputation for looseness in regard to murderers. Solomon Torres, at Salinas, has received a death sentence for the murder of a Chinaman. This is the seventh conviction in the State within as many months.