International.—It is reported that cannibalism has been resorted to by the Indians at the head of the Stewart River, Northwest Territory, on account of the fact that the fires of the miners have driven the game back into the interior, and the fish in the river are scarce...... Rome and the republic of Argentina are again at peace. For twenty years there had been a suspension of friendly relations; but Argentina has now ordered her minister at Paris to represent her at the Holy See...... The commission which was appointed in 1891 to investigate the feasibility of a railway from the United States through Mexico, Central America, and the South American countries, has published a report of its work. The commission regards the undertaking as practical. The distance to be covered between New York and the capital of Argentina will be 10,228 miles, and the cost is estimated at $175,000,000...... It is reported that the island of St. Kitts, one of the Lesser Antilles, has asked for admission into the United States...... A report from Samoa states that both native factions are disarming, and that Mataafa has expressed his willingness to leave the matter of the future government of Samoa in the hands of the joint commission.
For the sum of $5,000,000 Germany has purchased of Spain the Caroline Islands, the Pelews, and all of the Ladrones except Guam, which was ceded to the United States...... Spain's new minister to the United States, the Duke d'Arcos, presented his credentials at Washington on June 3. The American minister to Spain, Ballamy Storer, has also presented his credentials to the court of Spain. The two nations are, therefore, really and technically at peace again.
The House of Commons, on May 5, voted General Lord Kitchener a grant of $150,000 for his victorious campaign in the Soudan...... England has demanded of China the removal of one of the provincial governors for his failure to punish the murderers of an English missionary...... English gunboats are soon to patrol the Yang-tse River, in order to make more sure of England's influence in the valley of that river, where Russia has agreed to respect her sphere of influence. Steps will be taken to protect British merchants there and to prevent China alienating to another power any territory bordering on that stream...... The trouble between England and the Transvaal is not progressing toward a peaceable solution. The Boers are unwilling to grant what the Outlanders ask, and England is preparing to force the Transvaal Republic to grant the concessions demanded. The Boers are reported to be arming in preparation for trouble.
It is reported that the Japanese Government is considering the matter of returning to China the war vessels captured during the Chinese-Japanese war. This is for the purpose of enabling China to more successfully resist the demands which Russia is continually making, and which are obnoxious to Japan as well. The latter government is considerably aroused over the execution of twelve Japanese spies by the Russians on the Laiotung Peninsula. Russia is sending further consignments of munitions of war to the East, accompanied by additional regiments of troops.
The French cruiser Sfax has taken M. Dreyfus from Devil's Island and sailed for France, where a new trial is to be given the famous prisoner...... President Loubet, of France, on the occasion of his presence at the Grand Prix, on June 11, was under the watchful eyes of 15,000 soldiers and policemen, as it was feared that another dangerous demonstration would be made by enemies of the president and the republic on that occasion. The precautions taken to preserve order were successful...... The French cabinet resigned on June 12, as a result of several votes taken in the Chamber of Deputies which were adverse to the administration...... M. Marchand, the explorer, arrived in Paris on June 1, and was enthusiastically received by his countrymen, who presented him with a medal and sword of honor.
Casualties and Calamities.—Reports continue to arrive of great distress and many deaths along the Edmonton trail to the Klondike mining region...... Forty-eight persons were injured by a train wreck near Grandview, Mo., on June 9...... A landslide is reported to have occurred at Ross Hollow, Ark., on June 8, resulting in the death of twenty-eight men who were working in a cut on the railroad...... A heat wave swept over several Atlantic States on June 5, 6, and 7, its worst effects being manifest in New York City, where on June 6 seven persons died of sunstroke, and on June 7 twenty-five perished from the same cause...... The cities of Canton, San Ning, and Fatshan, China, are being ravaged by the plague in a very virulent form, and large numbers of the people are dying. A similar affliction is reported from the island of Formosa, where whole villages have been shorn of their population...... A most destructive cyclone visited the town of New Richmond, Wis., on June 12, completely wiping out the business portion of the village, and leaving forty acres of ruins in its path. The dead in New Richmond alone number 126 and the wounded 129, while near-by places also suffered in killed and injured and the destruction of property. Fires added to the horror of the catastrophe, and many are believed to have been burned alive while pinned under the ruins. The following day the town of Herman, Neb., was completely destroyed. Every house was swept clean to the ground, and the number of killed and injured is placed at 70.
Domestic.—A man-hunt of large proportions has been organized in Wyoming for the purpose of capturing the bandits inhabiting the mountain fastness known as the "Hole in the Wall." To this place the robbers of the Union Pacific Express have been tracked, and it is known that many other outlaws are hidden there...... The Government is preparing to prevent the departure of a filibustering expedition from Cuba for Guatemala. The expedition has in view the overthrow of the Guatemalan Government. ......The summer school at Northfield, Mass., under the supervision of Dwight L. Moody, opened on June 9. The student conference for young men will be held from June 30 to July 10. This is to be followed by a similar conference at the Young Women's Christian Association, from July 14 to 24; while the general conference for Christian workers will last from August 1 to 20...... Mrs. Jane Stanford, wife of Leland Stanford, the founder of the Leland Stanford Jr. University, at Palo Alto, Cal., recently gave to that institution stocks, bonds, and real estate to the amount of $10,317,000.
The Philippines.—Aggressive operations against the Filipinos were resumed by General Otis on June 4, principally against those south and east of Manila. An attempt was made to entrap the Filipinos in this locality, but the nature of the country and the oppressive heat rendered the attempt futile. A series of small engagements up to June 11 resulted in driving the Filipinos out of Cavite Province with a loss of fifty killed and 350 wounded. On June 13 the Filipinos made a determined stand at the bridge of the Zapote, where strong entrenchments were thrown up. The bridge was captured and the Filipinos driven from their position beyond, with a loss of 65 killed. The American loss was 5 killed and 20 wounded...... A despatch from Manila states that General Luna has been assassinated by the body guard of General Aguinaldo.
Miscellaneous.—Francisque Crotte, a well-known chemist of Paris, has announced the discovery of a cure for consumption. The remedy consists of inhalations of formaldehyde vapor, transported through the tissues by the aid of electricity...... A joint conference of physicians and veterinarians was held in Chicago on June 9 for the purpose of making war on tuberculosis. It is planned to prevent the sale of all milk in Chicago which is not known to be free from the germs of that disease...... The French war department has recently indorsed the plans of certain French engineers for bridging streams and rivers by using balloons to support the spans of the bridge...... A cave, which is said to be much larger than the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky, has been discovered at Waikato, New Zealand, and plans are on foot for its exploration.
Cuba.—Lynch law is being applied to the cases of captured robbers in the province of Santiago. The citizens in several instances have taken the captured bandits from the rural guards and hanged them. ......Disbandment of the Cuban troops, by the surrender of arms and acceptance of pay from the United States, is going on slowly, and letters are being received by the officials threatening an outbreak at an early date...... A press censor has been appointed for Santiago because of inflammatory editorials in the local papers.
Trusts.—Twenty-six fruit-canning establishments on the Pacific Coast have combined for the purpose of forming a trust...... Plans are on foot for the formation of a billion dollar brewing trust, which will monopolize the brewing business of the entire country...... The attempt to form a cracker trust on the Pacific Coast to control the business in that industry west of the Rockies has proven a failure.
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"YE DID IT UNTO ME."
"And He said, 'The sin is pardoned,
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More Imperfect Books
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HELPS TO BIBLE STUDY. Sixth edition. Contains readings on the following subjects: Home of the Saved, Second Coming of Christ, The Sanctuary, The Judgment, Seal of God, Third Angel's Message, State of the Dead, The Two Laws, Second Advent, and Binding of Satan, etc., etc. These readings are what the title indicates, "Helps to Bible Study," and will be found especially valuable for the Bible worker and family. Bound in fine cloth at 50 cents; same contents in pamphlet form, 25 cents.
SURE WORD OF PROPHECY. A consideration of the important prophecies of the book of Daniel, the last chapter of which brings us to the "time of the end," just previous to Christ's second coming. 96 pages, paper covers. Bible Students' Library No. 131. Price, 10 cents.
SUN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. A brief résumé of the advents of Christ and the prophecies which cluster around these events. Two diagrams assist in the study. 80 pages, paper covers. Bible Students' Library No. 97. Price, 10 cents.
CHRIST OUR ADVOCATE. Showing the work that Christ accomplishes in the sanctuary in heaven, before his second coming. 112 pages, paper covers. Bible Students' Library No. 128. Price, 10 cents.
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THE SECOND ADVENT. By Elder James White. This tract very clearly points out the nearness of Christ's second coming, and proves conclusively that this coming will be a literal coming, known by all, and not a spiritual coming to those in the "secret chambers." Bible Students' Library No. 31. Price, 4 cents.
MANNER OF CHRIST'S COMING. By M. C. Wilcox. This gives the original Greek of such words and terms as refer to the different "comings" of Christ, proves conclusively that the second coming of Christ will be personal and visible, and shows the harmony of Scripture teaching on this important subject. It is an excellent number to place in the hands of professional men and persons of education and culture. Bible Students' Library No. 124. Price, 2 cents.
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TO CONTRIBUTORS.
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THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES is a purely missionary enterprise. For this reason it has felt free to ask for contributions from its friends. It pays nothing for contributions, either prose or poetry, unless solicited by the editor, and then the fact is stated when the articles are asked for. This is a plan rarely followed, but sometimes deemed expedient.
Articles Desired.—Those which set forth in the Spirit of Christ the great saving truths of God, short and to the point. It is better to treat one important truth clearly, in a short article, than many points vaguely in a long one. We desire no caustic, critical productions, which might minister to personal pride or pleasure, but can not save souls.
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THE LORD'S DAY
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THE TEST OF THE AGES.
By MILTON C. WILCOX.
A new publication on the all-important Sabbath question. It treats the subject in the light of the Dispensations. In fact, it is, in a nutshell
THE SABBATH FROM EDEN TO EDEN.
It presents, in a brief, simple way, the important portion of the Bible evidence on both sides of the Sabbath question.
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BAPTISM: Its Significance, Its Nature, and the Necessity for It. By E. J. Waggoner. Bible Students' Library, No. 79. Pacific Press Pub. Co., Oakland, Cal. 16 pp.; 2 cents.
New A. G. Library Numbers.
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The Earnest of Our Inheritance. By W. N. Glenn. No. 59. 50 cents per 100.
This "earnest" is shown to be the Holy Spirit, and its reception absolutely essential to spiritual life and progress. The case of a young man, heir to a large property which he will receive at a future time, is used to illustrate the principle involved, and it does it so clearly that even the children will understand it.
A Living Saviour. By M. C. Wilcox. No. 60. Illustrated. 50 cents per 100.
The words of the angel to the women at the tomb, "He is not here. . . . He goeth before you into Galilee," are used to draw men's attention away from dead forms and creeds and direct them to Christ, their only help. The latter portion of the scripture quoted, "He goeth before you," is shown to apply to the present time—that He would have us follow Him just now into the haunts of sin in the search for souls. It is indeed a precious number.
Gracious Invitation: Blessed Promises. No. 61. 25 cents per 100.
One of the most attractive and earnest little appeals to the sinner we have ever published. Its first page is a reproduction of that beautiful engraving showing Christ standing at the door knocking for admittance. The scripture, "Behold, I stand at the door and knock," is used as a text.
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Labor Unrest in Idaho
By Editor
The stand that Governor Steunenberg and General Merriam have taken concerning the recent riots at Wardner, Idaho, will be very apt to materially assist in precipitating the on-coming general smash-up. Indeed, it is very hard in these times to know what to do and say, lest one be found assisting in producing the universal revolution that is so rapidly drawing on. When Governor Steunenberg and General Merriam decided that no union men shall be allowed to work in the Coeur d' Alenes mines at Wardner, they no doubt acted from a sense of duty. But the laboring men of this country are resting under the keenest convictions that capital is sorely oppressing them, and whoever touches the spark that sets these pent-up grievances of labor aflame, is likely to see that the great strike of 1894 is not a circumstance to what will follow. Those of us who know what all these things mean can look the situation calmly in the face, for we know Him in whose hands the final outcome of the whole matter rests. But those who refuse to believe the Bible warnings concerning these very times in which we live, and these very events that are taking place right about us to-day, may well pause before resorting to any very drastic measures.
The Wonderful American Sabbath
By Editor
The Wonderful American Sabbath.—In a sermon preached in Kansas City, June 4, by the Rev. H. D. Jenkins, Presbyterian, on the American sabbath, we have the following from the very full report of the Times of that city:—
"During these two centuries, in which the American sabbath has been shaping the life of the people and confirming its type, we have developed a distinct race without a physical equal in the world. The most careful measurements of millions of men in our present and former armies show mathematically that Americans stand higher and weigh more and can walk farther than any other men in the world."
And this from the Journal.—
"Physically, America owes to its sabbath not a little of that muscular development which makes its men the best fighting material in the world. It is well known that the American army, tested by the most measurements, stood higher and weighed heavier and could fight longer on less food than any other army of the world. Manifestly something has entered into the life of the American people to conserve their native energies and multiply their capacity for endurance."
Wonderful American sabbath! We freely concede that the day has been observed by good men with good consciences, mistakenly believing it was a requirement of God. They did all this with a conscience toward God, not toward America. The men who have observed the "American sabbath" as such have been and are the men who do as they please. Our strongest men physically, our greatest fighters, it is conceded, are the rough hunters and cowboys of the great West; but these men know naught of Sunday holiness, or Sunday observance, except as a lounging day, a "laying-off" day. To attribute to the observance of a day never set apart by the Lord all the Lord's blessings is to make an idol of the day. But it has been ever thus. The more unscriptural a cherished error the more religion apart from the Word exalts and idolizes it. There is no more blessing in the first day of the week above other days than God has put there; but where is the record? What says His Word? He does say respecting the things He has not commanded: "Who hath required this at your hand?" And He also says: "If ye love Me, keep My commandments."
THE DAILY RECORDS OF CRIME.
By Editor
ANY daily paper that we may pick up (and any day in the year) is filled with a recital of the vices and crimes that fill our land. The story is told of the wives that murder their husbands, and of the husbands that murder their wives; of the parents that murder their children, and of the children that murder their parents; of robberies and embezzlements and frauds of every form and description.
Every one is painfully aware of the prevailing evils of these days. The facts are right before our eyes. Statistics are not needed to show the appalling wickedness that is all around us. How much longer can the just heavenly Father behold such things and allow them to continue?
The destruction of the antediluvian world was caused by the fact that in that time "the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." Gen. 6:5. The cities of the plain were overthrown because they had so debased themselves that the very grossest vices and crimes prevailed. These, and other similar instances, show that when wickedness becomes high-handed and universal the Lord of heaven will strike it down.
We are surely upon the very borders of the time when God will arise in His power and majesty to destroy this evil world. Do not be deceived, the time is right at hand.
We Cannot Come Down
By Editor
We "Can not Come Down."—Frequently our correspondents send us copies of papers or clippings containing some criticism of an article in this paper, or concerning the doctrine it defends, requesting us to reply to them. If we do not do this soon, along comes another letter saying that we can not answer the paper sent; the argument is too much for the SIGNS. Just a word upon this: (1) It would be impossible for this paper to notice a tenth part of the things which come here; we have not space. (2) We have no desire to turn aside to small issues or questions of little moment. God has a definite message for this time, and the SIGNS OF THE TIMES is endeavoring to present it to the world. There are those who will try to hinder God's workers as of old. Let them answer as did Nehemiah on a like occasion, "I am doing a great work, so that I can not come down."
The Pope as Arbitrator
By Editor
The Pope as Arbitrator.—How true it is we know not, but a recent despatch tells us that the Peace Conference has slated the pope as arbitrator. We would not be surprised, but a greater mistake could not be made.
Japan Following Rome.—
By Editor
"There are indications," says Christian Work, "that Japan may adopt Christianity as the religion of the nation. The emperor is the religious as well as the secular head of the government." Such a possibility is the omen of a dark day for Japan, and the fact that the professed Christian element of the country have such a false idea of true Christian interest as to desire such a consummation, is evidence of a sad misapprehension of Christian principles. Just such a step on the part of the Roman Empire, the emperor being "the religious as well as the secular head of the government," lead directly to the establishment of the Papacy, followed by the Dark Ages.
The Reason.
By Editor
The Pacific Ensign, W. C. T. U. organ on the Pacific Coast, says:—
"The liquor traffic claims the Christian sabbath [Sunday] as its grand hunting day, and American manhood as an open field for its brutalizing orgies."
Would the Ensign editor know the reason? It is because of the insistence that men shall not do honest labor on that day. Being cut off from legitimate employment, they seek whatever else is congenial; and the adversary of souls always finds something for idle hands to do. Enforced idleness always means mischief, as also enforced observance of religious dogmas or formalities.
Hypnotism
Hypnotism is becoming more active than ever. Certain professors are claiming marvelous cures, especially of nervous-wreck criminals, such as opium fiends, cigaret devotees, etc. At the same time we are told of other hypnotists who are accused of using hypnotism to give them power over their female patients. The thing is evil; and, if in no other respect, this alone should condemn it: No human mind should lose its consciousness in another's mind. No human will should be given to the control of another will. God made man free, subject to no will but High Heaven's. Let no man be subject to another: "Ye are bought with a price; be ye not servants of men." "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed."
Power to Scorch Men with Fire
By Editor
"Power" "to Scorch Men with Fire."—This we are told will be given to the sun in the fourth plague, Rev. 16:8. That vial of wrath is not yet poured out, but the power of the sun's heat is evident. Eastern cities never before experienced such weather in June. At 8 A.M. June 7 the thermometer stood at 83° in New York. The day before there were forty-three prostrations from the heat and ten deaths. In Chicago there were three deaths. In six days in June there were twenty-five deaths reported from heat effects in New York and vicinity. Ten of these were females. Much of this is owing to intemperate habits. Plague and pestilence generally sweep off the gross livers. The lesson is, live cleanly, temperately, and with a clear conscience.
Cruelty of Fashion.
It is not alone the slaughter of birds that must be charged to the account of Fashion’s devotees, but the poor dogs must suffer likewise. Says the Kansas City Star: “For the ladies' trade exclusively, breeders now turn out remarkable dog deformities. The pet bulldogs, for example, are now bred with legs as bandy as those of dachshunds, for it is the fashion to own bull puppies that have abnormally wide shoulders and exaggerated lowness in front. To gain this result the unfortunate animal is confined during the period of his most rapid growth in such a small space that his body is actually forced down and out, and the tender bones of the forelegs bent. The fancy dachshunds undergo similar severe training in many instances, and thus the modern love of curiosities is satisfied.”
It is sad, isn't it? Just think: Corset and shoe deformed and tortured women petting deformed and tortured dogs, riding behind deformed and tortured horses, wearing the remains of tortured birds! All for fashion! Verily the fickle dame hath many worshipers.
