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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
END OF THE WORLD.

81 c. 3. Thompson went all the way
from washington TO q conference a
Minneapolis to carry the message that
the end OF the world is near al hand.
This message was the feature OF the
Inference. and OF course the dele
gates present received # seriously and
b eolemnly.
Most people are not interested in
the subject OF the end OF the world:
they are satisfied the old world will
Last till after they are gone. But one
may be pardOned for using part OF HIS
spare time TO muse on the possibility
Z Of the coming OF a time when men
cant secure reverence, and Incidental
y a living. by going about the country
proclalming the near approach OF the
end OF the world.
People wonder when that resource
will become exhausted. ~ ever. One Is
sometimes inclined 20 the notion that
perhaps the possibilities OF this end
OF the world vagary and everlasting.
= 10 is a story that has Oeen told as far
back as literature and tradition go
and likely Il was told long before the
dawn Of the thing we know as history.
II may be there never was a time
J., when one couldn't go out into high
ways and byways and ger attention by
preaching the near approach OF the
end OF the world.
Z. Specialists 81 this line have always
told much the same story. They al
Ways hayedhe world coming 20 an end
within q short time. Doubtless this IS !
necessary II attention IL 20 be secured, I
IL one Ct tbese men should go-out and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
STUDENTS FOR MINISTRY
INCREASING.

Professor r. H. Nichols OF the AL
bany, y. Y, Theological school. has
found a new answer TO the old ques-
ton. why are the applicants for the
ministry decreasing"
The answer Of Professor Nichols is
that:
There IS not any such decline
On the contrary, at present the
number of students for the minis
try is increasing. In 1913 there
were more students in the Pres
byterian church OF America than
in any year since 1900. The low
water mark was reached in 1902.
Since then the movement. with
some slight fluctuations. has been
upward In the years 1908 TO 1913
the number grew 16 per cent,
rate OF increase more rapid than
that Of the population of the coun-
try.
Professor Nichols points out that
there wGs once a decrease in the num-
Der Of students.
Between 1883 and 1895 II increased
IS per cent, reaching the high water
maj n VI the past - : FtA- . a. N++N +NNNNA
year. Then came a decline. the num-
Der falling OF by about third. be-
tween 1895 and 1902; but in 1902 the
tide turned. and while there are not
yet as many students as !n 1895. the
curve since then has been climbing.
Professor Nichols cites some figures
prepared by the Carnegie Foundation
for the Advancement OF Teaching 10
show that this encouraging condition
IS by no means peculiar TO the Presby-
terrain oaurch.
The study made by the foundation
covers the years from 1885 to 1910.
and deals with all the churches of the
United States. and from IL there ap-
pears 10 have been a slow rise in the
OF theological students in all
denominations between 1895 and 1900.
and fall between 1900 and 1905. and a
decided rise between 1905 and 1910. O..
What makes the situation more en-
IS the fact that the Stats
tics above cited refer 10 students in
graduate theological schools which re-
quire a theological education for ad-
mission.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
A Lucky Man.

"Have you any last message to leave
any final word to say?" his wife
asked as she knelt beside his bed.
There is one, Mary, but I think I
had better say it to some one else"
NO, William, speak it to me. 1
can't bear to think OF anyone else
hearing your last words"
NO, no, dear. Let me whisper my
message to the doctor or to the min
lister if he is here. 1t would only make
you sad"
II insist on knowing what you wish
to say. You must tell me-only me-"
well, then, if you will have it, I
merely wish to say that die happy
that l am glad to CO."
"Oh, William, why-why are you
glad to go?"
I'll miss housekeeping this year"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

~ The charge made at the Indlanapo-
lis miners convention that Samuel
Gompers was drunk a Seattle during
the recent convention OF the FEEDER
alton OF Labor. was pretty small busi-
ness. Mr.. GOmpers is somewhere be-
tween So and 20 years OF age and has
been for two generations IN position
OF utmost responsibility and acquitted
himself so well that his most bitter
opponents among the employing class
have been forced 10 look upon him
with respect. He has never been
prohibitionist, but 20 insinuats that he
lis a common drunkard Is too ridiculous
20 be given a moments consideration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

bill. which would
give the interstate
commerce commits
sion complete ad-
ministrative au-
thority over meas
ures OF safety In
railroad raw @ !.
While the rail-
roads have been
making a desper-
ate effort to stave
off this legislation,
there is a strong
sentiment in the
interstate COM
merce committee in
favor OF the bill,
and It will prob
ably be reported
out to the house.
At the recent
hearing on the bill
the so-called oper-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

preach that the world will end a thou
sand years from now he could not in.
terest anybody. But II he viii bring
on the finish within a year a crowd
will gather around 20 hear his story.
And TO many a strange feature is
that the story never wears itself out.
II Is told over and over. from one gen
Grafton TO another. possibly from one
civilization TO another. The same
man often changes the date for
the third time. He misses his first
guess. but this does not seriously
handicap him II he cares to go on and
make another-and he does care TO do
so. Perhaps some capable performers
have fixed as many as a half dozen
different dates for the worlds end.
taking them one at time OF course.
and moving the time forward as nee
essary.
And always there are people 10 take
much stock in the story. Likely II will
be so for untold ages TO come. Soma
Il seems, can't go along without this
story: IL IS the charter TO which Joy
in life has been pinned. To the hear
er OF today II is as refreshing as IL was
10 those who first heard IL 10 or
100. 900 years ago. II would be difficult
to find anything more persistent; and
we would not care to undertake TO
name something that is likely 10 last
longer.
From all OF which some people argue
there must really be something in the
story-and there you have started.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

extremity of Alaska and continues
through the center of the isthmls of
Kamchatka and Siberia and Russia to
Homburg.
Another illustration of the unexpect-
ed in contrasts is found in a compari-
son of st. Johns. Newfoundland, with
Paris. Paris has winter of compare
tive mildness, while st. Johns is a re-
Gion OF bitter cold and fogs, with drift
ing icebergs along its coast. Yet St
Johns IS 100 miles nearer the equator
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
THE LITTLE GIANT A
THE HELM.

Captain Walter a. Rosenfleld is
known in Chicago as the little giant
OF industry" He has been pop
ularly regarded so in the world of man
ufacturing for years. Inheriting much
OF his fathers genius for managing
big enterprises. he had several years
experience in the conduct Of the Mo-
line Wagon company after his fathers
demise.
Since assuming the financial direc-
ton of the Rock Island Bridge & Iron
company, the industry IN the west end
has responded to his touch and has
gone after great undertakings and won.
II has built bridges. buildings and steel
barges, and in every instance has been
there with the goods.
Now the Rock Island Bridge & Iron
company has won the contract for the
steel construction-1.0 900 tons in all
for the Black Hawk hotel. Davenport's
half million dollar enterprise, against
the largest steel structural firms in
the United states, and will deliver the
material in four months time.
What does such an institution mean
for Rock Island?
II means everything. II means work
for many men. It means larger pop
ulation. II means added strength to
its financial institutions. IL means
much for the Greater Rock Island.
Long life TO the little giant" who is
hustling in the manufacturing add
ffon
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
TAKING No Chance.

81 see." said the hotel proprietor.
when the manager of the lie Grande
Dramatic company had finished regis
tering. that you are to play Hamlet
in Pokeville tonight"
YES, sir, it is our intention to give
a representation of Shakespeare's i'm
mortal tragedy
You will kindly pay for yourself
and your company in advance"
What do you mean, sir? Why do
you ask me to pay in advance?"
Because you intend to play Hamlet
in Pokeville tonight"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
The Daily Story
Conxrightsa: Associated

lin the following story no deviation
whatever has been made from his
tory:J
Mrs. Fitzherbert was the daughter
of country gentleman. Welded wheE
very young. she had had two husbands
in succession. both dying after having
been married to her but short time.
the last. Fitzherbert. leaving her a
widow when about twenty-five years
old. Being a very attractive as well
as a beautiful woman. she was receiy-
ed into the court society in London
and attracted the attention of the
Prince of Wales, son of George Ill.
with whom America struggled for her
independence. He was much younger
than she, and a portrait of him taken
when he was about eighteen years old
represents him as a tall young man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
She WouId Get Even.

Tired oct with an afternoons shop
ping. the mother sat back In he- easy
chair 90 recite IN detail the afternoons
experiences 10 q sympathetic hope cir
Gle.
And 20 cap it all I met that horrid
Annie Green. and she was very tmpu-
dent to me as usual" she walled.
The mean thing" sympntheticaIiy
snapped out six-yeaT-old Ella. why
didn't you impudent her right backT-
New York Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Never Too Old.

NO, have lived for As years with
out being married, and l don't believe
I'll risk it now. I'm afraid I'm too old
for any woman to reform or educate
along matrimonial lines"
"Oh, don't get such foolish idea as
that into your head. You just try il.
Why. your wife would have you jump
ing through hoop inside of "a hours"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
His Luck.

We'll. thank heaven" he said, ap-
preaching a sad looking man who sat
back IN a dark corner. that's over
with"
What is?'
I've danced with the hostess. Have
you gone through with It YETI"
mo. don't need TO. I'm the host"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Diminished Opportunities.

Cheer up" said the millionaire. who
had invented a hair restorer. BE a
man. Look at me. l started without a
dollar. See what have accomplished
II know" replied the poor young
man. but fellow has no chance now
The government is SO strict about
shutting down on takers of all kinds"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Odd Contrasts In Climate.

New York is usually thought of as
being directly west from London. 1t
is. however. despite its far more rigor-
Gus climate. 800 miles nearer the equa-
tor than is the British capital The
bleak coast of Labrador is directly
west OF London. The same line passes
the southern part OF Hudson bay and
Lake Winnipeg. On the other side of
the continent it touches the southern
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

. Are we drifting into war with. ia
PAM" queries the Chicago Inter-Ocean
which would dearly love TO have Japan
ray yes" As a matter OF fact there
y Is not the slightest danger. Japan
can no more AFFORD war than a tramp
=can afford TO buy a 1914 automobile"
I Japan is broke. and while still talking
large will have 10 eat humble pie II
matters be forced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Down and Out.

at IS evident that Senator Sniggs
has given up the idea of trying to be
the favorite son of his state
why do you think so?"
He wants presidential candidates
to be free from the necessity OF full
fillment of any of the pledges they
may make to the Office seekers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Feb. 2 in American
History.

iS4S-Treaty of peace between "a
United States and Mexico sisue~ ,,,
Mexico ceded California ana &c"
Mexico to the United States III Son.
sideration of Sl5.OO0,0O0 and releass
of all debts to United States '''
Zens.
1s94-The famous war corvet n r~n.
sarge. which vanquished tue w"
federate cruiser Alabama ~ 4'
wrecked in the Caribbean sea-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Nh One 40 Lam On.

whats the matter. Tommy"
"Oh. I'm tired Of school. I'd Ike 70
go 20 bed for a week"
why. bow's thatE"
well. you see I'm in a very awk-
ward position. ! was next to the boy
az the bottom Of the class-and hes
left--Mancbester Guardian
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
kiioht.

do you believe the pen is mightier
than the sword?"
''Of course il is. Who ever had to
pay $4,000 damages in a breach OF
promise case on account of the sword
he carried"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

by mere waste caused by coins rub
bling one against another the civilized
world. II is said. loses one and one
quarter tons of gold and lightweight
tons OF silver annually.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

The Washington Evening Star
thinks the United States senate IS too
slow q place for either Colonel Roose-
welt or Colonel Bryan II both we're
there az TIE same time. perhaps the
senate would not be slow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

81 The old era OF Illinois politics IS
but q memory. With the passing OF
p Senator Cullom the last OF the
statesmen OF the Civil war period
leaves the forum.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

TERNs-Ten cents per week by car
rier. IN Rock Island: 50 per year by mall
IN advance.
Complaints OF delivery service should
be made 20 the circulation department.
which should also be notified in every
instance where 81 IS desired 20 have
paper discontinued. as carriers have no
authority IN the premises.
All communications % argumentative
character. political or religious. must
have real name attached for publica-
Con. No such articles viii be printed
over fictitious signatures
Telephones IN all departments. Cen
trail Union. Rock Island I4s. 1145 and
21t5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

Now that japan has discovered the
tango, Il will not have much time 70
disturb itself about treaty rights with
the United States. IS the conclusion OF
2 the New York World.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

There are enough oranges in Cali
fornia TO give Is 70 every person in
q the United States. But that looks
like a scarcity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

II Is not remarkable that everybody
demands the best grade OF butter.
people have 10 be particular about
something.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

Jerusalem has street cars and cleo
rio lights. In a month or two the
people will be demanding commission
government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

With only 20 persons shot to death
for treason IN Haiti. the last time, Mex
ico may have a poor opinion OF that
r. country as a republic
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

The people who have 10 pay the in
come tax should not grumble. They're
In luck that the tax isn't on their ex-
penses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

2 Harry X Thaw will 20 into bust
ness IN Pittsburgh" That's too good
70 be true; probably he will lecture.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

Especial Correspondence OF The Arguso
Washington. Jan. 31.-The house IT.
self will probably have the opportun-
ity this session to vote on the Stevens
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

The mould OF mans fortune is IN
his own hands.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

AS the ministers will say-why not
every Sunday. a go 10 church Sun
day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
THE ARGUS.

: Published daily at 1894 Second ave-
nue. Rock island. IL. entered at the
postorice asssecond-ciass Ina;ter.)
rock .I.Iaad Member of the Associated
Press.
az THE J. w. POTTER CO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02
Saturday.

Saturday.
Saturday takes its name from S"o
ter. the Roman SaturnuS, and tor
long time 1t was looked on as the w
luckiest day OF the week.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-02-02

Did you go 10 church?
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07
CAPT. MOCC
 WRITES NUGGET

The NUGGET received a letter from Captain wm. Mogg. who went north on the Stefansson expedition. The let te, Is written from Humphrey point and dated December "A. Mogg writ ing of the fate of the Karluk says:
 The ship was sighted by natives. in October from Tangent point about thirty miles east of Barrow. He gives f: is his opinion that he ship will never be heard of again but that he Cues not think the crew. are In any danger of being lost as they have everything they need if they want to abandon the ship. They are well sup piled with dogs. sleds. canoes and pro- visions and could easily make shore. He reports everybody in good health aboard of the ships which were caught in the ice. He says We are hungry for news. send us a few pa- pcrs by the first boat to leave for Point Barrow.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07

A dredge will be taken to Nome this year for the Taylor creek ditch e mpany in the Kougarok.
 Leo Lowenherz has purchased an interest in trust. insurance. etc, business here. He gave me his card but unfortuntely have lost 1t.
 Bernie Stone has gone from Juneau to Valdez. think he intends to establish a paper on that coast to be in the swim.
 It Is evident now that the NUGGET was right about the Shushanna last summer Frank D0olittle and Charley Wolff came from there about a week ego and say nothing new has been found. The Nelchina seems to look better. but not so mighty we'll at that.
 Happy" they say is disgusted with the Shushanna already. but Alex. Holmsen has some faith in it ye:.
 I hear that Johansen has got judg- ment against the Pioneer Co. for $1s.- COG for accident.
 !. J. Cole has been here recently.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07
INTERESTING LETTER ABOUT
 N0MElTES ON THE OUTSIDE

Saw McCloy a few days ago. Rheu' n,atism seems to be all gone.
 Sam Magids Is also here. Tim Cloves Is working hard for the Al aska Sweepstakes hall 10 he given here.
 One thing l notice is that less N, me people stayed here this winter tEan in previous winters.
 I suppose you heard how the Cor win fell over on her side in the bay near this place. They expect to have her all right for the trip north. how c'cr. Frank Grimm will he one oi the passengers on her. He is still in California. They are putting oi burner in the gold old ship
 Charley Schneider is working al Felix Browns.
 Everett Clark is assistent to the general traffic manager of the Alasks Steamship Company. which means an important promotion.
 J. J. McGRATH.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07
NOTICE OF MARsHAL's SALE.

Public notice is hereby given that by virtue of an order of sale and writ of execution dated the 4th day of April 1914. issued out of the District Court for the Second Division. District of Alaska, on q judgment and decree rendered in said court on the 2Sth day ot October. 1s13. in favor of H. Green berg and against Jack Lesamis. John Tyapay. Andy Garbin. George Stanley and Sam Salo. will offer for sale and sell at public vendue to highest ond best bidder for cash. on the 2sth day ot May. 1s14. at the front door of the |. s. Court House. Nome Alaska. at 12 o'clock noon. all of the right, title and interest of the mining CO., partnership. known as and operating under the name of the Klery Creek Mining Company in and to those cer- tain placer mining claims lying and being in the Noatuk- -Kobuk Mining Precinct. District of Alaska, to-wit:
 Discovery Claim; One abovo Discov- cry: Two above Discovery, Six Be- lew Discovery. Fraction between Two and Three above Discovery. Associa- ton Fraction between Discovery and Starr, California Association, l.. l.. Klery Creek. opposite Discovery. Butte Association. n. l.. Klery Creek op- pcsite Discovery, Oregon Association (Bsnch and Creelx) adjoining upper end Starr. and lower end of and above Discovery. Bench Seven. oppo- site. creek claim Seven Belos Gold Till Association. R. L. opposite 1. 2, and creek claims all the foregoing claims being situate on Kiery Creek. or its benches; also Honey Claims. one and two. between Klcry and Bear Creeks. Northpole As- sociation L. L. adjoining claims last obove described, One and two above Discovery on Bear Creek, Goldfield Association opposite and above and one below L. L. Bear Creek. Rich Association on Bear Creek, and ad- jeining 3 above Central Association. adjoining No. below on Central Creek. Discovery on Central Creek. One above on Central Creek. One Be- low on Central Creek. Fraction Gar bin) on Central Creek. Discovery Claim on Jack Creek. tributary of Klery and all of the right, title and interest of the said mining co-part- nership the Klery Creek Mining Co. in and to any and all mining claims iying. being and situated in whole or iE part on Rocky Creek in the Noatuk- Kobuk Mining Precinct. District of Alaska.
 Dated at Nome. Alaska. April 2sd. 1914.
 E. R. JORDAN. United states Marshal. Second Divis-
 ion. District of Aiaslfa.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07
Special cerrsspendsnes.

Special Correeponoenee'
 SEATTLE March 16.-Never in my experience has Seattle been 90 dull Hundreds of idle men and no money la sight. Land values and real estate values seem to have taken an awful tumble. A piece of ground. for in stance, that I bought five years ago Is not worth 75 per cent of its prtcc new. The same seems to be true' lwwever. of all the cities on the coast and 1t is really as bad as a time of psnic although everyone is hoping for . change.
 Nearly all the people I know are Aearing going up where the railroad terminal will be when they ind out i,s probable location.
 Earl Hunt leaves this evening for the Iditarod.
 Henry Roden went up last week. Jim Murray and Frank Reed have '&me from Frisco and will talk . dredge north for Cache creek. Jafet .indeberg and Walter Johnson arc behind it.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFUL A LIST OF OUR SPECIAL OFFER

Suits pressed. S1. Now Is the time to have your suits pressed in the latest styles. Never 10 cheap before. Please tring us your cleaning. pressing and repairing. We do alteration and here is your big saving. Tailor made suit for less thar you can buy ready made. all wool material. Fit and work manship guaranteed. Get a suit that is made for you and you will feel better while wearing it Over two hundred Of tl,is seasons latest styles and pat terms to select from. Also thirty-tw', overcoat patterns. fancy vests and raincoats. Come and see us whether you buy or not
 NOME TAILORING COMPANY, Between ssssrstorm and Hassn's and
 Zshnsr's.
The Nome daily nugget., 1914-05-07

pr. Neuman returned from his trip down the coast this afternoon. He made the trip to investigate the re- rorted epidemic of diphtheriE among the natives. The doctor reports no cases of diphtheria but some cases of tcnsoIitis among the natives. He at- tended one native about three miles east of Bluff who had three broken ribs and visited the native villages of Cape Nome. Spruce. Safety. Solomon ard Bluff and reports the natives In gcod health and prosperous.