“Earthquakes, in Divers Places”
CHRIST, in his great prophecy recorded in the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew, foretold “earthquakes, in divers places,” before his second coming. The New York Times of December 8, brings news of severe earthquake shocks in Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri:— ST. LOUIS, December 7.—Five States — Illinois, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Missouri — were severely shaken today by an earthquake, which was recorded on the seismograph of St. Louis University. CAIRO, ILL., December 7.—A severe earthquake shock lasting from ten to fifteen seconds was felt here at 12:45 P. M., today. . . . Persons in all parts of the city ran to the streets badly frightened. This was the second earthquake felt here this year, the first being recorded on February 18. MEMPHIS, December 7.—Advices to the local weather bureau from various points in the Memphis district state that a slight earthquake was felt at 12:40 P. M. Jonesboro, Ark., across the State line, also reported two shocks. PADUCAH, KY., December 7.—An earthquake shock of several seconds’ duration, at 12:45 P. M. today, rocked buildings in Paducah and its vicinity. In some houses pictures were shaken from walls, and other objects were knocked down. . . . Benton, Marshall County, and Kevil, Ballard County, reported that the tremors were felt there. CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO., December 7.—An earthquake shock which seemed to last a minute, was felt here at 12:50 P. M. Houses were shaken.