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supported, the difference is immense- ly in favor of the Chinese province. Illinois has over 4,(MK),UUU~â€"in 1890 3,826,351, with an increase of 748,» 480 from 1880 to I89”. w while the province of Shantuug had in 1882 a prnlatjun of 36,247,835 and there has been a large increase in fifteen years. Hence. the population of Shuutuug, smaller than the state of Illinois, is at least ten times as large RS OUTS. The states bordering on the Miss. issippi river in 1890 had a population of IS, 5(38,8(i‘2 or a little over one half the population supported by the provinc of Shantung. AH Slmntuug has now a population ten times as large as Illinois, multiply the popuâ€" lation of these Mississippi rivar states by ten and we have a total of over 185,900JKN) inhabitants according to the Chinese ratio: our ten year ago estimate Was only for ”IOMXMMM and that was thought a reckless state- ment. Of course we do not expect, our American people to live as do the Chinese, but as a rule. two or three average western farmers, waste enough to support one extra family comfortably. And then, as yet We haw no idea of the capabilities of our soil. The population of Shanv tung is 557 pvr square mile, a trifle less: than the nvnrnge of Bvlgiuni, and in some sm-tions of that little European kingdom the population is 924 per milv: that is. the Chinvso proVince is not the only place where a dense population is sustained. China has 18 provinces only .32.:th- vr than Shuntung and some of them) double- its size. so that 3(ltl,tltttl.tltl(l to 37itl.t)tltl.tl0tl of ]W iplo are pmsihlt‘ in thatylnpirv. In the light of ”:05“ facts what will tho future 501- in our own land. to say nothing of all Cun- mla and tho northwvstvrn provinvnm. the finest \Vlwnt fi(‘ltl§ in tho worlrl. The prot‘itlvntinl purposv] in tho Klondyku gold tit-[(1% may ho to open up the» \Vomlt'rful n-sourt‘vs nntl svâ€" (‘uw the se-ttlmnvnt of thow vast Tl“ gions. jllhl as tho gold fewer in (Elli- t'orniu fifty )‘t‘lll‘H :igo mlzlml ono of tho “11081 n 'Tll‘lllillf‘dl stntvs in tlw 1“ world to our country. lint-lo Sun has Hml will (-ontinuv to haw tlww umuv scorn-a of \"‘J|t“-‘.. hrmnl c-uough and to slums, and if peuple starve it will be their own fault. Surely we have something to be thankful for ln View of present facts and future pow sibilitivs. l'r must be the world is growing worse. At a "went ministers’ meet- ing in Chicago, Dr. Gray, editor of the Interim“, in discussing the need ()f u revision of the creed. said, “I say u 'ungvlize our theological semi- nurics." Well, Well, Doctor what next? Is the staunch McCormick swinging clear of her moorings? We had not heard of it. We know Dr. Briggs of Union is an advanced thinker and something of a higher critic, and, Professor Shields, the venerable teacher in Princeton has been driven from the seminary and the church of his lifeâ€"long love and service. lame to think of it, Dr. Gray. We more than half believe you are right. The theological seminan ies. and too many of the churches are paying a deal of attention to mint, ‘anise and cummin, while the weightierinzitters of judgment, mer- cy and faith, that is practical piety. e'ungelicul godliness with its life,- giving and saving pmver‘goes by the board. All declines of piety and die THE HIGHLAND PARK NEWS (say of civilization are from the top (lowmvard. You arv right. Doctor. lie- gin at the top in the work of reform: evungt- 1 v the thealogical seminaries. le SEWS is ready to furm club» hing mtg-s with .lth subscribers fur any prominent paper or magazine published in this country. Great Britain. France or Germany. Bear in mind Hu- vas is (li\\‘21_\'é~‘ and nvvryle-re $1.1M custh. \\ 0 will giw you Hw NEWS and k'l-murv :Hlnmit‘ Mnmhh' I mulnn \\u‘kl\ 'IIIm-s Rt \ it w M va u‘ms lhu lurum Ludiw' Hume Jmlrnu‘. Nun]: Aim-rival) Rm‘icw lur Hunwr‘s Mgmtwy Ladies" Hnmc Jnurnu‘. 113?: Am! m on: the editor can qmm- fur rzltv's an nvnrl)’ 3W) 1wriodu'uls. if \ull wish. Mnmlzxy Hm firstr snow of Ihv Hua- RAFFEN 8; 3m? sun came. In sump smrtions 01' New . England Hwy had sh‘ighing with 13 Coal, Budding Hate inchc-s of snow two \u-Pks ago. Butte- -ri( k pnth- ms for snlv :1! Miss E rskinl- ~<. OUR CLUBBINO R ATES. A NEEDED REFORM. \Vrokh" 211) or .4‘) 40 HO 3?) 00 .20 SOMERVILLE’S ! Bakery and Restaurant, Fancy Groceries, Tea and Coffee. EVANS - BROS., Fruits and Vegetables. St. Johns Ave. PITTS 8: GENEST, Horseshoes.) Blacksmiths. Wzgms and Buggies Mad: to Order. Repairing, Painting, Etc, Prompfiy Done- WEST CENTRAL AVE., A Fine Line of Bakery Goods Hot Rolls and Bread Delivered for Breakfast. Hot and Cold Meals at All Hours. oal, Building Material, and Ice. All grades of Flour. Hay. Feed. 0315. Bran. Com Meal. Gluten Meal. Middliugs and Straw. Hav‘m secured the agency of the Cu ebrated Chase San- burn Coffee we are prepared to sell it to you in an )' quantity. HIGHLAND PA RK. ILL. St. Johns Ave.. next to P. 0. TELEPHONE N) 34 always my ham] DIALIIS IN Telephone 46.