When Cardinal Farley returned to New York with his red hat recently, it is stated that half a million people turned out to greet him. We are sure that no one took the pains to count so as to be accurate in the matter, but it is an exuberant estimate that shows something of the enthusiasm that marked the return of the prelate who had received the highest honors of his church next to being made a pope. Protestantism, with a few rare exceptions, has ceased to protest against the doctrines and rule of the Papacy. What the domination of the Papacy means to the world has not been kept before the people as it was in former years, and this being the case, it is not surprising that the Roman Catholic Church is making most marvelous progress. We wish to keep the fact before our readers that the prophecies of the Bible plainly teach that the last great act in the drama of this world is the re-establishing of the Papacy in supreme control. According to these sure words of God all the world is to bow down in worshipful adoration before this power. The prophecies that show this were very recently studied in a series of articles in the columns of this paper. These aggressions of the Papacy are of more than passing interest, and they should be closely watched and studied.
The American Medical Association reports that 60,000 men in the army have been vaccinated for typhoid fever during the last three years; and in that time they have had but twelve cases of the fever, and no deaths.
The Interdenominational Council of Women for Christian and patriotic service is going to wage strong political influence against Mormonism. They declare that polygamy is admittedly flourishing in Utah, and that the church is drawing its converts chiefly from young women from all over the world. They declare, "New polygamous marriages have been entered into by young women and men twenty to thirty years old; and if polygamy should suddenly stop, enough young people have entered the church recently to keep the institution alive for the next fifty years;" and they also say what is probably true, that the Mormon Church never kept its promise made at the time when Utah was admitted to statehood. We quote again: "The Mormon Church is a big secret society which plays a part in American politics entirely opposed to American principles. It is a kingdom set up in our midst. It controls the business and politics of its members, and the political parties are afraid to interfere with it, because it votes as a whole, and to antagonize the Mormon Church is to lose control of the State and politics." And all these things are true. They are just as true, also, of the Roman Catholic Church, when the matter is a vital religious matter, and the Church Federation is doing its best to make it true of Protestant church matters, where these matters are connected with politics.
A Medieval Instrument Revived.— Years ago Maryland had a whipping-post for wife beaters, and it was abolished as brutal; but a despatch from there dated November 26 declares that it has been revived, and a throng gathered at the jail in Centerville, Maryland, to see the second punishment of the kind inflicted since the revival of the old law. The man punished acted as much the manly part as he could. He declared he deserved it, and he wanted his wife to see him punished. And the story tells us that she was given a chair in the jail yard, and grimly watched the proceedings. Six blows were all that were given him. It is a miserably brutal punishment; but if there is any class of criminals in the world that deserve it, it is that of the wife beater. We think, sometimes, that the old custom in a certain Scotch coast district is preferable. There the strong, muscular women came out and took the brutal husband and dipped him underneath the surf until he promised to be good, and repeated it with interest on failure. The story is that they cleaned out wife beating in that district effectually. And yet there are husbands who do not lay violent hands upon their wives, but who are crueler than those who do.
Senator Winfield Gaylord said recently that "we have had barbarities, and we have had feuds, and now we are having capitalism; but Socialism has appeared, and it is the next form that the body of society is to assume. Socialism is the next phase, and has been coming for some time." The Scriptures indicate the same thing. God will give man the privilege of using every device possible for the stability of the government of the world and the happiness of the people; and according to the divine prediction, on every one of them will be marked "Failure." The world will never know the peace that it longs for until it knows it by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ to the individual heart, and will never know the world peace until Christ shall come and reign over those who are His.13
Chinese marines on guard duty at Nanking
The Spanish cabinet, of which Jose Canalejas was premier, resigned on January 14. The premier had refused to recommend a pardon for one of the leaders in the strikes of a few months ago, and such a spirit of revolt arose in the country in consequence that the king as well as his ministry was afraid of another outbreak of disorder and rioting. Canalejas said he recognized that he had made a political blunder in refusing to pardon the offender, and thought the wisest thing was to resign.
The value of steel cars over the old wooden car has been shown in every instance where they have met with accidents. The five steel cars in the Twentieth Century Express, running at an estimated speed of seventy miles an hour, ran off the track near Cleveland a short time ago, and no passenger was killed, and none were seriously hurt. The cars were not broken up, and being steel, they could not catch fire, as is so often the case with wooden cars when a whole train goes off the track.
Professor Carver, of Harvard, thinks that one great factor in the high cost of living is the lawyer. He is quoted as saying: "We have more lawyers than any other country in the world, civilized or uncivilized. This army of lawyers is comparable to the army of soldiers supported by European countries. It is certainly a great waste of human energy." But the New York World points out that many of them live on very little indeed, and work at many things instead of law.
The proposed memorial tower to be erected in San Francisco in connection with the Panama Pacific Exposition is to be 1,350 feet high. That will be 350 feet higher than the celebrated Eiffel Tower. It is proposed to make of this memorial tower the highest power wireless station in the world. It will be able to communicate with the Atlantic Coast, Alaska, Japan, and other distant points. The board of directors of the Exposition have endorsed its erection.
The shuttle-maker's disease, that has been taxing the skill of the physicians in certain sections of England, is coming to be regarded as being caused by the fine dust that is inhaled by the turners who make shuttles from certain wood brought from Africa. An analysis of the "smoke-like dust" that arises in certain stages of the manufacture shows that it contains a heart poison, causing a gradual slowing of the heart-beat.
Raymond Poincare has been chosen premier of France in the place of Mr. Caillaux, who resigned because of the difficulty with Germany over the Moroccan affair. Premier Poincare has made up his cabinet, and they have drawn up a declaration in which they insist that the Moroccan question must be settled without delay. They also say that they will exert themselves to make an early conclusion of the Franco-Spanish negotiations.
Influential business men of England, as well as members of Parliament, are opening an agitation against the British and Russian governments for demanding the resignation of Shuster in Persia. Meetings to protest against the encroachment on the integrity and independence of Persia are being planned.
California is becoming a great educational center. The University of California is second in size among American universities, and this year exceeds every other in the number of its freshmen. Instruction may be obtained in forty-two different languages, including nineteen different Indian tongues.
The exports of this country into South America during the year just closed were practically $300,000,000, and the imports from there were still greater than the exports.
"A year of wide and great unrest" is what the New York World calls 1911. Will 1912 be better?
Patriarchs and Prophets
By Editor
Desire of Ages
The Acts of the Apostles
Great Controversy
THE great chain of light for the church to-day is lengthened and strengthened by the addition of the beautiful new book "The Acts of the Apostles," by Mrs. E. G. White, of which more than three thousand copies have gone out during the past four weeks.
Of its mission, the publishers' preface to the book speaks as follows:
"To her wonderfully instructive volumes in this series, 'Patriarchs and Prophets,' 'The Desire of Ages,' and 'The Great Controversy,' the author has added 'The Acts of the Apostles,' a record of God's witnesses subsequent to the life of our Lord.
"By this Spirit-aided book a flood of light is thrown upon the apostolic church and its momentous meaning to us of this time. The church militant demands the church triumphant. Through all her warfare, her trials, her defeats, she has seen the vision of victory. Above all the discordant noises of earth, she has heard the ringing, cheering voice of her Captain. He who suffered for her children is choosing them to reign with Him. He who came in humiliation to die, the Suffering One, is coming again in glory, the Regnant One forever."
Truly, from the first chapter, "God's Purpose for His Church," to the closing, "The Church Triumphant," the light contained in the struggles and victories of the past is shed forth to those upon whom rests the work of carrying forward the Message of Truth to-day.
This is why ministers, Bible workers, teachers, church workers, and lay members, everywhere — all of whom are equally interested in the triumph of the Gospel — will deeply appreciate this new book. Its fifty-eight chapters are:
God's Purpose for His Church
The Training of the Twelve
The Great Commission
Pentecost
The Gift of the Spirit
At the Temple Gate
A Warning Against Hypocrisy
Before the Sanhedrim
The Seven Deacons
The First Christian Martyr
The Gospel in Samaria
From Persecutor to Disciple
Days of Preparation
A Seeker for Truth
Delivered from Prison
The Gospel Message in Antioch
Heralds of the Gospel
Preaching Among the Heathen
Jew and Gentile
Exalting the Cross
In the Regions Beyond
Thessalonica
Berea and Athens
Corinth
The Thessalonian Letters
Apollos at Corinth
Ephesus
Days of Toil and Trial
A Message of Warning and Entreaty
Called to Reach a Higher Standard
The Message Heeded
A Liberal Church
Laboring under Difficulties
A Consecrated Ministry
Salvation of the Jews
Apostasy in Galatia
Paul's Last Journey to Jerusalem
Paul a Prisoner
The Trial at Cæsarea
Paul Appeals to Cæsar
"Almost Thou Persuadest Me"
The Voyage and Shipwreck
In Rome
Cæsar's Household
Written from Rome
At Liberty
The Final Arrest
Paul Before Nero
Paul's Last Letter
Condemned to Die
A Faithful Under-Shepherd
Steadfast unto the End
John the Beloved
A Faithful Witness
Transformed by Grace
Patmos
The Revelation
The Church Triumphant
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The Care and Hygiene of the Skin
By Mary W. Paulson, M.D.
MUCH more importance should be attached to the skin than generally is. It covers the outside of the body as a protection to the tissues inside. In other words, it is the binding for our bodies, and it is more important that our bodies be well bound than it is that a book which we have in constant use be well bound.
Analysis of the Skin
The average individual has about seventeen square feet of skin. It is made up of several layers of epithelium, and is supplied with abundance of nerves and blood-vessels. The outside layer is horny, and is for the purpose principally of protection. Growing out from this horny layer we have finger nails and toe nails.
In the layers of the skin are sweat-glands, or pores, as they are commonly called. There are about twenty-five hundred of these to every square inch of skin, in some parts of the body, or about two and one half million to the whole area of skin. Each little gland has an opening on the outside of the skin, called the duct of the gland. These sweat-glands, with their ducts, may be spoken of as the lungs of the skin, and are a very important part of its anatomy.
On some parts of the skin we find hair growing in more or less abundance. This grows from the deeper layers of the skin. The skin also contains sebaceous or fat-glands, which are usually connected with the hairs of the skin and open into the same place on the skin where the hairs are found. We find these fat-glands also on the face and head, and other parts of the body where they are necessary.
If these fat-ducts become stopped up, as they do sometimes on the face, the dirt then adheres to the fat in the ducts and produces what we call blackheads; and blackheads mean that there is not a healthy condition of the skin, because the fat is not thrown off as it should be from the skin. This should not be allowed to continue, but an effort should be made to press them out and so give the duct an opening. The face should be washed occasionally with warm green soap solution, to remove grease and dirt which otherwise is not removed.
The skin is supplied with all these tissues for a purpose. It not only acts as a covering, but has other important functions. As a covering it protects the very soft and delicate tissues underneath. If one macerates the skin, or removes it by bruises or sores or burns, he can soon discover that there are delicate tissues underneath which when exposed give a great deal of pain. The skin acts as a protection to these many thousands of nerves which are beneath the skin.
The Sense of Touch
Another important function of the skin is the sense of touch. In the deeper layer, or the true skin, are nerve endings. In some parts of the body, such as the tips of the fingers, the palms of the hands, the lips, and the soles of the feet, we find these nerves of touch more abundant than in other parts.
Another important function of the skin is that of the sweat-glands, which enable it to do excretory work. By means of the sweat-glands, water, which forms the greater part of the perspiration, is excreted, also some disease germs and poisonous matters.
Inasmuch as the skin is so well supplied with these sweat-glands all over the body, it is extremely necessary that it should be kept in such condition that its glands can functionate. Suppose that the ducts of these glands should be stopped up by substances on the skin, which does occur if the skin is not frequently bathed; then a very important function of the skin is interfered with, and necessarily more work must be done by other excretory organs of the body than they normally should do. Many people suffer from obstructed elimination of the skin; and as a result the lungs and kidneys are overworked, because they must do some of the work which the skin fails to do. History tells us of a child in Europe who, to represent a goddess, was covered with gold-leaf. This child died in a few hours, because the excretory functions of the skin were entirely cut off by the gold-leaf.
Regulator of Temperature
The skin is also an important agent in regulating the body temperature. This is done by means of the numerous blood-vessels in the deeper layers of the skin. In cases of fever the skin is hot, particularly if these blood-vessels contain a large amount of blood; and by sponging the body, we reduce the temperature, because we help to furnish evaporation from the hot, blood-filled skin. There is taking place all the time from our skin a certain unobserved evaporation, which is dependent upon a free circulation of blood in the skin. In pale skins this does not occur so well, because in such cases the blood-vessels of the skin are contracted; and as a result we have the internal organs, such as the liver, lungs, and stomach, engorged with blood, and so these organs become congested, producing disease.
The nerves in the skin also affect greatly the circulation in the body. Through the skin, by the application of hot or cold or other stimulants to the nerves, we can regulate the internal temperature of the body. In fact the functions of all the organs of the body are influenced to a greater or less degree by the skin. This enables one to use the skin as a medium for treating diseased conditions of such organs as the liver, the lungs, the stomach, and the kidneys.
From the above we can see that the care of the skin is extremely important as a means of maintaining the health of the body. Exercise is very essential to the health of the skin. By means of exercise, the circulation is increased in the skin, and the sweat-glands do better work. Indeed, the action of the sweat-glands is greatly dependent upon exercise. The Lord told Adam, "In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread," because He knew it was good for him.
Importance of Perspiring
Many people do not exercise until they sweat. Here they make a great mistake. The natural sweat which comes from exercise is very much more valuable than that which comes from simply taking a hot sweat-bath, because in exercise more poisons are eliminated than are eliminated in a sweat-bath. The sweat-bath can not take the place of exercise. We are instructed to work out our own salvation; and we can not relegate the work we should do, to the sweat-bath.
Another important duty which we owe to our skin is bathing. Some sort of bath should be taken every day. As a means of stimulating better circulation in the skin, the cold friction to the skin is very valuable. This can be given by means of a rough mitt dipped in cold water and quickly rubbed over the skin. Some people can endure a short cold plunge. However, there are many who can not react well, and such people should only use the cold friction. Both accomplish the purpose, altho the plunge is more vigorous. Do not take prolonged cold baths, as they do not increase the blood supply of the skin, but rather decrease it.
A warm bath is necessary to keep the skin clean. Even this should be followed by a short cool application to the skin, as the warm dilates the blood-vessels and does not stimulate their contraction. In connection with this warm bath, soap-suds should be used, so as to emulsify the fat which adheres to the skin.
Some people have a softer and more sensitive skin than others. Such people should give their skin greater care, particularly in the use of the cold sponge-bath. Also the air-bath to the entire body is valuable.
Diseases of the skin are often produced by soaps. Castile soap and vegetable soaps are not irritating to the skin. If the skin of the hands becomes diseased, as in eczema, make a change in the soap you are using. Some soaps which are highly perfumed are irritating, as is also ordinary laundry soap oftentimes. Woolen underwear next to the skin may be15an irritant. We find that the delicate skin of babies is often affected in this way, so that a rash appears all over the body. In such cases either linen or silk or even lisle thread underwear should be used next to the skin.
Some skins become very dry and scaly, which interferes greatly with the elimination. Frequently in this condition the other eliminative organs need to be stimulated. Either there is constipation, or else the kidneys are not doing proper work. Often these skins are of a sallow, muddy appearance, accompanied by a coated tongue. The diet should be regulated, more fresh foods, such as fresh vegetables and fresh fruits, should be used. The skin should be rubbed with salt every other day until it is in better condition. This salt should be moistened a little before applying it, that it may not be too harsh. The use of the sweat-bath in such cases is also very valuable, followed by a cold sponge to the skin. Exercise daily in the fresh air is extremely important in the cure of such conditions.
If your brain is not clear, or in other words is muddy, please notice if your skin also is not muddy. This means that you need to look after your elimination, of both the skin and other organs.
One often gets an itching of the skin, particularly in the winter-time. This may be due to living in rooms where the air is too dry. Moisture should be added by putting a pan of water on the stove or on the hot coil, so that there is an evaporation in the air constantly. Oftentimes the cause is acidity in the blood, and the diet needs to be changed. The use of very hot or very cold many times aggravates this itching. A bath at body temperature is more agreeable in such instances.
The Old-Time Faith
The old-time faith was a right good faith,
And the old-time faith's still best
For the hearts that love what the Bible
saith
Of the wonderful waters of rest.
And it taught us this, which is best of all:
No clouds arise and no shadows fall
Too dark for the sun to pierce above
If the heart looks up through the tears of
love.
The old-time faith was a simple thing,
And it wore well day by day;
And we knew by it that to sing and sing,
And we knew by it that to pray and pray,
Would not count much if we could not show
Our faith by works, or high or low;
And he's best served who service gives
To help some life that round him lives.
The old-time faith — ah, it knew its place,
And it's just as good right now
As it ever was for the hearts of grace
That it satisfied somehow;
That it taught to trust in an equal love
And a justice firm as the dome above,
And a patient, homespun sort of sense
That for every tear there was recompense.
O, the old-time faith! When the clouds to-day
Seem darker clouds than aye,
It won't be long till they blow away
And the sunshine floods the sky.
When the storms beat round and the thunder roars,
For every drop that the rain-cloud pours
A rose will bloom and a blade will thrust
Its green delight through the wayside dust!
— Anonymous.
The Washington - Lincoln Number
By Editor
A touching scene from the home life of Washington
The Message of the February "Signs"
Washington and Religious Liberty, by M. C. Wilcox, is an article of historical and practical interest. It gives George Washington's attitude toward those who in his day observed the seventh-day Sabbath. His letter to Ephrata community of seventh-day Christians is given, and it well supports the practically universal belief in the greatness of Washington. It may be said to be George Washington's "declaration of religious liberty."
Lincoln and Liberty, by A. O. Tait. Another great man, and the principles that go for genuine greatness. Let us remember, with the man, the principles for which he stood.
The Witness of the Stars, by Frank S. Weston. Not following the beaten path. Startlingly new facts and reasonings. Commended to our readers.
Death Abolished by Life, by J. O. Corliss. The closing article of this series from the pen of Mr. Corliss. It is worth your time.
How to Keep from Falling, by George B. Starr. A good practical article on how to sustain one's Christian experience.
The Redemption of the Earth, by William Covert. God's plan for our world. Worthy of your study. The main principles briefly outlined.
The Second Coming of Christ, Bringing Life and Immortality, by George W. Rine. The second of this series. Commended to the most careful attention of our readers.
There are others, with the usual good line of current topics.
Well illustrated.
This number is sure to take well with the people, and is an unusually good one to work with.
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The Crisis Before Us
By Editor
The great crisis that lies before is seen by people of every class and character, even tho they do not know the outcome. For instance, in the 'London Letter' in the Western Watchman of October 12, 1911, the writer says: 'The extraordinary unanimity with which Europe may be said to be going mad can not but fail to convince us that we are daily drawing nearer to that crisis in the history of Christendom when so-called modern progress and false education will wage their last desperate fight against faith and spirituality. Martial law in Vienna and in Spain, Socialist congresses in Germany, strikes in Britain and Ireland, murder in Russia, and the insolent triumph of atheists, Freemasons, and Jews of France and Italy, have brought our boasted civilization to a pretty pass.'
But, after all, it would be well for this writer to inquire whether these conditions which so appal him are not the result of the dominance of the Roman Catholic religion for centuries.
Contained in This Issue
By Editor
Question Corner
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Moses, Not Herod
By Editor
The secular press is not very accurate in its Biblical history. A prominent sheet before us contains an editorial on "Moses, the True Leader of Labor," who "organized and led the workers from the brick-yards of King Herod out into the Promised Land." It was Pharaoh, not Herod, who lived nearly fifteen centuries later; and Pharaoh was king of Egypt, while the Herods were kings in Syria.
A Spurious Letter of Christ
By Editor
We continue to receive from time to time clippings headed, "A letter written by Christ," and said to be signed by the angel Gabriel, ninety-nine years after the birth of our Lord, and deposited by the angel under a stone at the foot of the cross. Blessings are pronounced on those who publish it; curses upon those who refuse. It is a conglomerate of truth and error, without any authority, out of harmony with Christ wholly in spirit, and in teaching largely so. Our Lord does not so deal with His children.
Papal Authority and Civil Courts
By Editor
It is considered by some courts in Saxony an assumption of authority which does not belong to the pope when he decrees, as he did last October 9, the following: "Therefore we ordain and decree that every private person, whether of civil or religious standing, who brings any cleric whatever before a civil court and compels him to appear there publicly, either in a criminal or civil matter, without permission of the church authorities, shall be by his act excommunicated." We can not see, if a priest or clerk is a criminal, why he should be treated in any other way than any other person. He should, if he be a true disciple of the Master, find satisfaction in knowing that he was not only treated as was his divine Master, but was also fulfilling the prophecy which that Master gave, that they shall bring you before tribunals.
Cures and Cures
By Editor
Cures and Cures.— One of the strong evidences that Christian Scientists present for the divine credentials of Christian Science is that it cures disease; but regarding this we wish kindly, but firmly, to protest. The mere healing of disease is no evidence of divinity or Christianity. In the first place, there are a great many—the vast majority—of diseases that are mental. There are many mental maladies which have no real basis in organic physical ailments, and this class of diseases are helped by anything that will turn the mind of the individual away from self and symptoms, and give them hope in something which will cure them of an imaginary malady. The effect of mind upon the body is wonderful, without question, even over organic disease. We would not doubt that there has been healing of organic disease by Christian Science practitioners. This has been true with healers in modern Spiritualism. It has been true of hypnotic healers, magnetic healers, faith healers of various sorts and kinds who did not believe in the great truths of Christianity. The faith has centered in some human being, or in some IT. Because of this, it has had a beneficial physical effect, tho sometimes it has enslaved the soul. It is likewise true of very many of the quack nostrums and patent medicines by which millions upon millions are gulled every year. No one can believe that all these testimonials are manufactured, or insincere. Then why should we take the healing of disease, or of supposed malady of any kind, as an evidence that any particular system, or teaching, is divine? There is something that is beyond this, and that is the transformation of character, the harmony of character with God's Word, the full and complete acceptance of Christ Jesus the Lord as the Saviour of men from sin to righteousness. The real test of truth is God's Word, and the real test of truth in the individual heart is a heart that is in perfect harmony with that Word. This can not be emphasized too strongly.
