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¶ The Signs Monthly for April is known as our Easter number. It contains several good articles appropriate to this greatest of annual religious festivals. The Restoration of the Bible Sabbath, Struggles for Religious Liberty in the Western World, Divine Healing and Hypnotic Suggestion, and Current Topics, are some of the other things offered.
¶ The awakening of the Buddhists as shown by their activity in organizing Young Men's Buddhist Associations, Buddhist Endeavor Societies, and Buddhist Tract Societies, is noted at length in this April issue. These Buddhists are adopting Western methods; they are sending out their Buddhist books and tracts by the million. "The Bible God Disproved by Nature" is the title of one of these tracts. It is quoted from and commented on.
A Series on Astronomy
was begun last month. The series will continue for some months to come. It is intensely interesting, and valuable in that it impresses the reader with the love and power of God. The April contribution is entitled "The Corridor to the Throne of Glory."
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Brazil Orders Two Battleships
Brazil has placed the building of two battleships with the Fore River Shipbuilding Company, of Quincy, Massachusetts, "after," says the London Times, "long-continued negotiations and the discussion of many competitive designs and tenders submitted by leading shipbuilders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, and the United States." It is said that the company will farm out one half its contract to the New York Shipbuilding Company, of Camden, New Jersey. The boilers are to be supplied by the British Babcock and Wilcox Company, and the guns and gun mountings by the Bethlehem Iron Works. Two years and twenty-seven months are the guaranteed times when these ships will be ready. The American bids were lower and the time less than those of any foreign firm in what the Times calls "one of the keenest competitions ever known in war-ship building business;" and the same paper declares that the result has "caused a great sensation in England and abroad." The reason suggested by a British shipbuilder for the low bids on the part of the American firms is slack business. The smaller powers are responding to Joel's prophecy, "Prepare war."
Judge Lurton Appointed to Supreme Court
The latest addition to the Supreme Court of the United States is Judge Horace Harmon Lurton, the oldest man ever appointed to the Supreme Court, now in his 66th year, but he is a man of good health and balance. The President considered his case for a long time, and felt that he was doing the country great service by appointing Judge Lurton, who is regarded in very high esteem by those who are competent to judge. He was first placed on the Federal Bench as a District Judge by President Cleveland. He was at that time Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Tennessee. He is the fourth Confederate soldier to take a place in the Supreme Court, the other three being Lamar, White, and Jackson.
Return of the Jews
By Editor
WE are asked to give our opinion regarding the Jews' regaining Palestine, and as to whether that is a fulfilment of prophecy. There are great efforts put forth at the present time by reformed Jews to induce the Jews from different lands, and especially from Russia, to colonize and settle Palestine. The suggestion has been made at different times that Palestine should be purchased by the Jews for their own people. Many have gone to Palestine under such efforts, but we can see no fulfilment of the prophecy in this. There is nothing in the Scripture which to our mind warrants any such conclusion as that. The true Israel of God are those who receive the Lord Jesus Christ by faith.
Men who are looking for a return of the Jews to Palestine before Christ's coming will be greatly disappointed. In fact Jews in the prosperous countries of the world, such as England and America, have no desire to go to Palestine. Some of the strongest among them have utterly repudiated this. Not long ago one noted rabbi said that there was always trouble among the Jews when they were there, and that there would be trouble still, and that he preferred to remain in America rather than go to Palestine, if the whole country was open before them. We will have more to say regarding the return of the Jews, in the future.
Never a New Religion
REV. DR. MYERS, the new incumbent of Tremont Temple, Boston, said in a sermon recently: ``There never will be again in this world such a thing as a new religion. The new religion is as old as infidelity, and its author is the father of lies. It would drive the supernatural out of the world. It would take your Bible and cast it into the fire. It bows Jesus Christ out without even a shudder, and with just as much howling and blasphemy as the mob had at the foot of His cross. It even puts an interrogation mark after the name of God Almighty Himself.''
Infidelity has its times and seasons, and the present age is one of them. It will run its course, as it has done in the past ages. It comes upon the stage in accordance with Scripture prophecy. ``There were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of.'' 2 Peter 2:1, 2.
One thing is certain: ``Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.'' 1 Cor. 3:13.
Mr. Roosevelt's Libel Suit
JUDGE HOUGH, in the Circuit Court of New York, dismissed the indictment for criminal libel against the New York World entered at the instance of Ex-president Roosevelt. In two states now the same action has been taken; in Indiana in the suit against the Indianapolis News, and in New York City in the suit against the New York World. The World now is very anxious that the matter shall be appealed to the Supreme Court in order that the thing may be tested to its finality. Other papers regardless of politics are seconding the request. There is a wide-spread feeling that the freedom of the press is at stake, and that public officials are not above criticism.
A Serious Charge
THE Appeal to Reason of Feb. 19, 1910, charges district federal judges John C. Pollock, of Kansas, and Peter S. Grosseup, of Chicago, with crime. Specifically it declares that Judge Pollock is “a drunkard, a gambler, a taker of bribes, a servant of the corporations, and an uncompromising foe of the people.” It brands Judge Grosseup as “a home-wrecker, an embezzler, a bribe-taker, a traction looter, a manslayer, a derelict in office,” etc., etc. These are indeed serious charges. If true, these men should certainly be impeached; if not true, the publishers of the paper should be punished. It is for Congress to act.
Going to Stay
Going to Stay.—The Christian Advocate of February 17 has an editorial in which it assures Archbishop Ireland that the Methodists are in ''the eternal city'' to stay; that the building in which are the headquarters in Rome, Italy, is now valued at $225,000, besides several other buildings. There are to be three new buildings erected this year, doubling the capacity of their school, in which about 1,400 young women have come under the influence of its Christian instruction, while Italians high in authority in the state recognize its paramount position as the foremost school for young women in Italy, and are lending their support to its success.
Balloon Experiments at High Altitudes
In some experiments which have been made in Berlin, it was found that a balloon ascending to a height of five miles found the fierce rays of the sun unbearable without glasses, intense cold caused cramps in the muscles, with absolutely no bacteria in the atmosphere. Between three and four miles there were heavy snow-storms which never reach the earth. Artificial oxygen was required at the height of three miles; the atmosphere contained one fifth of the germs normally found on the earth's surface. The animals taken up in the balloon began to be frightened at the height of two miles, and at the height of five miles were paralyzed.
Warning on Eucalyptus Cultivation
The Department of Agriculture of the United States declares, contrary to what has been said in some publications, that California is not the only state which can grow eucalypti. While there is promise of considerable success in the cultivation of eucalyptus trees in many parts of California, statements are made to the effect that in California alone of the states can it be successful, and later these statements have been attributed to the Department of Agriculture. The Department declares that such statements are unauthorized; and that there are many uncertainties connected with eucalypti culture the Government experts declare, which the investor should take into account. This is a word of warning and counsel which ought to be heeded.
The Senate Committee of California
The Senate Committee of California appointed to inquire into high prices, found in their investigations in San Francisco March 4 that as many as a hundred tons of fresh fish were used in the manufacture of glue. Because the fish trust could not get its price, it turned the fish over to the glue factory. This is only a sample of what has been done by the commission men in San Francisco in years past. Sometimes they have refused food for the actually poor and needy, and thrown it into the bay rather than either to give it away or to sell at reduced price.
An Open Letter
By C. C. Jones
To our subscribers scattered abroad—Greeting:
At the beginning of the Home Bible Study Series last October, we were glad to welcome to our SIGNS family over 10,000 new subscribers. We trust that all these, as well as the older members of the family, have enjoyed its weekly visits, and that it has been a blessing to every home. The editors have endeavored to fill its pages with matter that would be interesting and helpful to every member of the household; and from the many letters of commendation which have come to our table, we are led to believe that they have not labored in vain.
Here is one from a Methodist minister, who also sends an article to be published in the SIGNS on the "Second Coming of Christ":
"I enjoy the weekly visits of the SIGNS, and with you look forward with joy to the time of the coming of the King. God grant us the wisdom to read the signs of His coming correctly, and interpret them to the people, so that they may understand and be ready."
The following is from a Baptist minister:
"Accept my hearty thanks for your kindness in sending the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, which I am receiving, and which I appreciate as a spiritual publication."
Here is another from one of the lonely ones:
"A friend subscribed for me, and I welcome the SIGNS when it comes. I don't want to miss a single copy of it, so enclosed please find my renewal."
Letters like these are a source of great encouragement, and we are determined to try to make the coming volume better than any preceding one.
There never was a time when skepticism and unbelief were so prevalent as now, not only in the world at large, but even among professed Christians, and the subject is being freely discussed by many of the leading magazines of the day. The inroads of evolution, the onslaughts of higher criticism, and the seductive teachings of New Thought, Spiritism, and all the other isms, are turning thousands away from the Bible, and into the broad road that leads to destruction. This condition of things is truly alarming, and many honest souls are inquiring the reason for all this.
Is it not, dear reader, the lack of the study of God's Word, and a willingness to take Him at His word? Instead of inquiring, "What saith the Lord?" many are following "cunningly devised fables" of men, and these are being substituted for the living Word of God.
The Bible points out very clearly that this very condition of things will exist just before the second coming of Christ. See 2 Timothy, chapter three.
Now it is the avowed purpose of the publishers of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES to adhere strictly to the Word of God, and if possible establish and reestablish confidence in the blessed Book of Books.
Have you ever compared this paper with the popular magazines of the day? Strip most of them of fiction, and but little value remains, while it will be noticed that the SIGNS OF THE TIMES is filled with that "which endureth forever." It will continue to call men and women to a higher plane of living, and point out to them the only true way to our eternal home.
The general testimony is that the Home Bible Study Series just closing is the best we have ever published. But we are planning something still better for the future. Here is a brief outline of some of the good things we have in store for our readers during the coming year:
1. A VERSE BY VERSE STUDY of the book of Revelation. These studies will cover almost every phase of the Gospel message, and considered alone will be worth the full price of the paper.
2. THE PAGE FOR BUSY MEN. Here the great truths of the Gospel will be presented in short, pithy articles, so that even "he who runs may read."
3. AN INTERESTING STUDY of the great pre-advent Reformation as set forth in the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah.
4. "SHILOH: THE MAN OF SORROWS," is the title of the serial story now appearing from week to week. This will continue through the year, and will grow more and more interesting to the end.
5. GENERAL ARTICLES will embrace such themes as the Sabbath Question, the Sanctuary, the Prophecies, the Coming of the Lord, Religious Liberty, Current Events, etc.
6. THE QUESTION CORNER will be continued, and our readers are invited to send in questions on Bible and history which they wish to have answered. The editor will endeavor to answer candidly all such questions.
7. FIFTY BIBLE READINGS on the leading themes of the Gospel will be given during the year, one in each number.
We believe that this brief outline will appeal to our readers, and that all will desire to remain members of the SIGNS family. But we would call special attention to the fact that this is the last number of the Home Bible Study Series. Does your subscription expire with this number? If so, we appeal to you, dear friend, to send in your renewal at once. The price is only $1.75 per year; six months, 90 cents. In clubs of five or more to one name and address, one year, $1.25 per copy; six months, 65 cents per copy.
If you have friends and relatives to whom you would like to send this series, the papers will be mailed direct from the office of publication to five or more different names and addresses as follows: Six months, 75 cents per copy; one year, $1.50 per copy.
Trusting that during the coming year we may have the pleasure of welcoming many more to the SIGNS family, I remain,
Yours for the building up of God's kingdom,
C. C. Jones
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DATE OF EXPIRATION
By C. H. Jones
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If herewith is an order-blank, you will know you have overlooked sending renewal. You will not wish to miss a single issue. Back numbers often can not be furnished.
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The Consecrated Way to Christian Perfection
"The Consecrated Way to Christian Perfection." A correct understanding of the work of Christ, our "faithful High Priest," is quite necessary to a knowledge of the times in which we live. "The Consecrated Way" clearly shows the relation of Christ to the work of the Gospel, and brings out the facts concerning His present ministry and second coming to this earth in a most convincing manner. 129 pages. Price, post-paid, 50 cents. Address this office.
THE Bible or Tradition
By C. H. Edwards
A Review of Dr. Torrey's Position on the Sabbath Question
By C. H. EDWARDS
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He Waits to Welcome Come Home
He Waits to Welcome. Come Home.—Not long ago we read of a son who at the age of 22 quarreled with his father, left home, and was gone for 45 years. He returned and found his parents alive and well at the age of 90, while he was an old man of 67. How they welcomed him back! They embraced him, kissed him, and then told him how they had prayed all these years for his return. "We knew you would come back to us, John," they said as they clasped him in their arms. When he reached home, he came in the night, as a stranger, begging for shelter and food, which were freely given. The next morning he presented them $5,000. Dear soul, astray from the fold of God, the heavenly Father waits to welcome your return. You can not bring Him gold or wealth, but you can bring yourself. Christ died for you. For His sake the Father waits and longs for your return. In His name we bid you to come back to the Father's house. Come home.
Mr. Rockefeller proposes to divide his great fortune, as we noted some time ago; a part of it to be placed in what is called a foundation fund. Some of the large expenditures which he proposes to make will be $53,000,000 to a general educational board; $25,000,000 to Chicago University; $6,000,000 to Rush Medical College; $5,400,000 to churches and missions; Baptist foreign mission fund, $2,000,000; the elimination of the hookworm, $1,000,000; Harvard and Yale, each $1,000,000; Baptist Educational Society, juvenile reformatories, Cleveland city parks, $1,000,000 each; Union Theological Seminary, $1,100,000; Southern educational funds, $1,125,000; Bernard College, $1,375,000; $2,000,000 for medical research; and miscellaneous, $35,000,000. These certainly are stupendous benefactions; and everybody ought to rejoice that Mr. Rockefeller has determined to distribute his wealth where some of it at least will prove a blessing.
Christianity Is a Great Miracle
Some of the higher critics are telling us, with a marvelous amount of assurance, that belief in miracles is a non-essential part of Christianity; that one can be a Christian and believe in Christianity without believing in miracles. It seems to us that this is an utterly false conception of Christianity. Christianity is itself a great miracle. The work of Christianity is the regeneration of men; and the regenerating or re-creating of men is just as truly a miracle as was the creation; as was the changing the vile, putrid flesh of the leper into the healthy flesh of a child. Christianity apart from miracles is nothing but a system of dead ethics.
What an infinitely foolish thing it is for six couples to waltz and dance for 14 hours and 42 minutes, stimulated with strychnin, rubbed with alcohol, given food, sleeping during some of the moments of the time, simply and solely to see how long men and women can endure such a strain; and the same ones are about to repeat it under rules by which they can take treatment of different kinds while they are dancing, but they must not lose step. Their constitutions will probably be broken forever in such efforts, and yet perhaps it is just as well. The question is whether such constitutions were worth more than they are sold for.
Halley's Comet
HALLEY'S comet was on its present visit first discovered at Heidelberg, September 12, 1909, between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It crossed the track of Mars February 4. It entered the lines of the earth's orbit March 12. It will be nearest the sun April 20; and to the earth May 19, at two o'clock in the morning. Camille Flammarion says:
"We should not expect a cometary spectacle of the first class before the days which will follow its passage before the sun, that is to say, before May 21, when it will doubtless show itself in flamboyant guise in the penumbra of the twilight. Having again become an evening star, it will doubtless be very
No Paper Next Week
WE GIVE FIFTY NUMBERS IN A YEAR. Between the close of this series in this issue and the beginning of our next series will be a good time to drop a number. Therefore there will be NO PAPER NEXT WEEK. Our next issue bears date of April 12.
Innocent Enemies
"Innocent Enemies."— We have a manuscript with the above title to which no name is signed, and which has become separated from the letter accompanying it, if there was one. Will the one who sent it communicate the name of the author?
THERE WILL BE NO PAPER NEXT WEEK
DO NOT FAIL TO READ ANNOUNCEMENT ON PAGE 15
Our Next Issue
By Editor
Dated April 12, will begin a striking and highly profitable series of articles by the associate editor of this journal. The general title of these articles is OUT OF BABYLON TO JERUSALEM. As a study of God’s providential dealings with His people, of His control of the empires and kings of earth, this series will be of marvelous interest.
Other articles as follows will appear:
“The Sabbath in Eternity,” by C. L. Taylor.
“Acquaintance with God,” by Mrs. E. G. White.
There will be others and more and more to follow.
A Comet’s Passage Before the Sun
beautiful during the last ten days of the month of May, without, however, equaling the comets of 1858 and 1861.
“The most startling fact will be its passage before the sun on May 19, and its meeting with the earth at about the extremity of the tail. That will be an event which will be especially interesting to astronomers, but which probably will not be noticed by ordinary mortals unless on account of certain electric or magnetic, and perhaps atmospheric, phenomena.”
Vesuvius Active Again
A despatch from Naples, March 6, reports that Vesuvius has suddenly become active again. Lava is issuing in places in great quantities.
Philadelphia Strike Nears Settlement
By Editor
As we go to press, the great strike in Philadelphia is in a fair way of settlement, as is the trouble between the railway men and their employees. We sincerely hope that amicable, honorable peace may result.
Peary’s North Pole Proofs
Commander Peary seems to be receiving about the same treatment that he accorded Doctor Cook. The House committee on naval affairs, before recommending the bill which was before them to honor the discoverer of the North Pole, demanded that he should submit his proofs and make them public. This he declined to do, and therefore they refused to take any action in the matter.
Salud y Vida
By Editor
We are pleased to greet Nos. 1 and 2 of our new health magazine published at Buenos Aires, Argentina. Its name is "Salud y Vida,"Health and Life. Its editors are Dr. R. H. Habenicht, Dr. G. B. Replogle, Sra. L. G. de Oppegard. Its price in the money of the country is $2.50 a year. These two numbers are filled with excellent instruction pertaining to health and life. May it prove a great blessing in that far southland.
California’s Great Land Holdings
According to a recent statement, 35 men own one seventh of the whole state of California, or hold an average of 500,000 acres apiece. One of the great drawbacks in the settling up of the state has been the large land holdings. If these were broken up into small tracts, the population of California would increase very much more than at the present. Think of one firm owning 15,500,000 acres! The rest of these great holdings range from 25,000 up to 350,000 acres.
The Early History of the Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath-School Work
We have received a very neat little pamphlet entitled "The Early History of the Seventh-Day Adventist Sabbath-School Work," written by Mrs. L. Flora Plummer. It really gives us the information regarding the starting of Sunday-schools by John Knox in 1560, and later by Robert Raikes in 1790. The first Sabbath-school among modern Sabbath-keepers is also given. It was begun at Ephrata, Penn., in 1739, more than forty years before Robert Raikes organized his Sunday-school. Then follows an account of Sabbath-schools and their development among Seventh-day Adventists. It certainly is a little pamphlet which it seems to us every one interested in Sabbath-school work would desire.
