p. 16 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 25, No. 3. (1/18/1899)

Submarine Voyages in McClure’s Magazine

By Editor

In "McClure's Magazine" for January, Simon Lake, inventor of the latest marvel in the way of submarine boats, describes the construction of his boat, and how he makes long journeys in her at the bottom of the ocean, and while there steps out of her by an open door into the very sea, and examines wrecks, and fishes up cables, and so on. Mr. Ray Stannard Baker, in the same number, gives an account of his own experiences on a submarine voyage in the Lake boat; and both articles are illustrated with drawings from life by Mr. W. D. Stevens, who also made the voyage in company with Mr. Baker. Other articles of great interest appear also. Price, ten cents. For sale by all news-dealers.

January Self Culture Magazine

By Editor

"Self Culture" for January is an excellent number of this growing magazine, published by the Werner Company, Akron, Ohio. Striking articles by noted men are "Canada and the United States," "Latest Developments in German Imperial Politics," "The United States Naval Museum of Hygiene," "The Passing of Old Mexico." The cover has a fine portrait of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, premier of Canada. Price, ten cents.

Subscribe for the American Sentinel

By Editor

Do you desire to be kept thoroughly posted concerning the things that really threaten this government, as to the real dangers that menace it? If you do, subscribe for the American Sentinel. It gives its watchman's trumpet a certain sound, and is not found sleeping at its post. Send for a sample copy to 39 Bond Street, New York City.

Irish Leaders and Jews in Jerusalem

By Editor

Two articles (and there are others) in the January Cosmopolitan will be of interest to many readers; the first, "Irish Leaders in Many Nations," and the second, "The Jews in Jerusalem." Both people are factors in modern troubles and problems.

Papers Sent Without Advance Payment

By Editor

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CONTAINED IN THIS NUMBER.

By Editor

Poetry. Hold Thou My Hand, H. G. THURSTON . . . . . 5 Come Quickly, HELEN ELLER . . . . . 9 Speed Away . . . . . 10 Learn to Give . . . . . 12

General. The Flight into Egypt, W. N. G. . . . . 1 Hidden Treasure, MRS. E. G. WHITE . . . . . 2 Studies in Galatians (Gal. 2:17 to 3:1), E. J. WAGGONER . . . . . 3 The Decalogue (The Eighth Commandment), J. W. WATT . . . . . 5 The Best Bank to Invest In, ROBERT S. GREAVES . . . . . 5 To My Brother Down the Street, EUGENE A. BROWN . . . . . 5

Editorial. The Supreme and Certain Test—Indifference to Great Principles—Faithful . . . . . 6, 7

Question Corner.—Nos. 901, 902, 903 . . . . . 7

Outlook.—The Menace of Criminality—Denominational Party Politics—The Law as to Boycotts—Plenty of Preaching, but Not to the Poor . . . . . 8

Missions.—Jottings from the Orient, H. P. H . . . . . 9, 10

International Sabbath-school and Sunday-school Lessons, etc. . . . . . 11

The Home.—"They That Do Such Things," FRANCES E. BOLTON. A Breakfast Menu . . . . . 12, 13

News and Notes . . . . . 14

Studies in Galatians

By Editor

Read by all means the "Studies in Galatians" this week. The article contains the very meat of the Gospel. If you read that, you will wish to read further.

How to Live a Century

By Editor

In our issue of December 15 last was an article, "What Shall We Eat? What Shall We Drink?" by B. F. Richards. These articles will be continued by a series of health topics under the general head, "How to Live a Century." These will be of great interest and practical value.

An Outlook on Missions

By Editor

More than a passing glance should be given to the article from our European correspondent in the Missions department. It presents facts worthy of reflection in these days of political schemings and religious delusions. It is really an Outlook article, but it also has its bearing on the great mission work of the people of God.

1899 Subscriptions and Special Issues

By Editor

Subscriptions to this paper for 1899 will include the beautiful Quarter-Centennial issue. Please make note of this. It will also include four or five other special issues. No paper published for general circulation will give the information—religious and prophetic—which this journal will give during 1899. It will publish God's message for this time.

Seeking Truth in the Bible

A man is likely to imagine that he finds in the Bible just what he is looking for. If he is seeking for arguments to bolster up some creed or selfish notion of things, he will most surely find what appears to him as evidence. For if a man is determined to see a thing in a certain way, whether right or wrong, it will look that way to him anyhow. But the one who is seeking only for truth will surely find it. He has the Lord's promise, "The Spirit of truth . . . will guide you into all truth."

We Should Hope Not.

By Editor

The editor of The Catholic Mirror in speaking of the Protestants who are sending Bibles to Porto Rico, to convert the good Catholics there, asks:—

“Does the prayer of the Saviour find its realization in these visitors? Are they one, as the Catholic Church; . . . as the church and her two hundred and fifty millions are one?”

We should hope not. For years Spain and Cuba have given us an example of Catholic unity. The recent war between this country and Spain is another instance in point. Catholic soldiers with hearts fired with unholy zeal showed their unity by killing their brethren of the one church on the other side, and Catholic priests and bishops were found in quantity on both sides praying for the success of the respective armies. Is this the union for which Christ prayed—a union which puts “patriotism,” “expediency,” etc., before duty to God? We do not believe in the necessity of the various sects of Protestantism; but to be acceptable to God they must possess a different union than that of Roman Catholicism.

Archbishop Ireland and the Peace Congress

By Editor

America Will Not Be Represented by Ireland.

The following press despatch from London shows that Archbishop Ireland will not represent this government at the czar's peace congress:—

'LONDON, January 4.—The Rome correspondent of the Daily Mail says: "The pope will forbid Archbishop Ireland to represent the United States at the disarmament conference, because the Vatican is not to be represented."'

This is interesting. It reveals that it is not because of unwillingness on the part of this government that Ireland will not represent America, but because of the pope. And the pope will not permit Ireland to go as America's representative, because he (the pope) has not been invited and will not be represented. As the Vatican will not be represented, a representative of the Vatican must not represent another power. It would be a good thing if this government could be as consistent. This does not affect, however, the principles of our editorial of last week.

The Chaplaincy.

By Editor

The Sacramento Bee, which is in a good position to know whereof it speaks on this subject, has this to say:—

'Would that Christ were here on earth again to drive the office-seeking chaplains out of the Golden Eagle Saloon. The sight is one which is not at all edifying. Were we a member of the Senate or Assembly, we would never vote one cent out of the treasury for the office of chaplain. As conducted, the whole thing is a blasphemy against the Lord that smells to high heaven.'

These same ministers are of the class who are urging the promotion of "good citizenship" by means of church politics, which, put into practise, is just the same as any other politics,—a strife as to which shall be the greatest. See Luke 9: 46-48 and 22: 24-30. See, also, article in Outlook department.

Growth of Romanism in England.

In a recent procession of Roman Catholics in London, England, the following stanza was sung:—

"Behold in St. Paul's the sweet Mother replaced, And Westminster now with her image is graced; And many a niche that, long empty, stood bare— We look and we marvel, for Mary is there."

This refers to Episcopal Churches, or to the Church of England churches. Ritualism in the Anglican Church is making many Catholics.