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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
POTASH DISCOVERED IN UTAH

Secretary Lane announces the produc-
ton of the first commercial mineral potash
in the United States. It is therefore
claimed that this country is no longer de-
pendent on Germany for this article so
necessary in the manufacture of ex-
plosives, and which is also largely used as
an agricultural fertilizer
The potash has been located in vein
of mineral in Utah, the vein being ten feet
wide and having been traced for $500 feet.
It's depth is unknown.
The Secretary claims that this is one of
the most important discoveries made re-
Gently in connection with natural re-
sources, and it assures a domestic supply
for national needs.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
UPHEAVAL IN ENGLISH CABINET
AND FRENCH CHAMBER OF
DEPUTIES

A ministerial crisis has been caused in
London by the resignation of Sir Edward
Carson, Attorney General, from the Brit
ish Cabinet Speculation is rife over the
cause Of this step, some attributing it to
serious differences over events in the
Balkans and others believeing that it was
caused by a contention over the conscrip-
tion issue
This momentous news was soon fol
lowed by the announcement of change
of commanders in the Dardanelles, Gen.
Sir Ian Hamilton being recalled and Major
General Charles Carmichael Monro being
appointed in his stead.
The news now follows that Premier AS
quith has become suddenly i'll, and that
his state of health will require withdrawal
from public activities for at least few
days. 1t is thought his illness may con-
siderably delay the business of the cabi-
net in this critical time.
The French Chamber Of Deputies has
also been torn and divided over differ
ences in the foreign policy of the govern
ment. On October 13, the foreign min
lister, Delcasse, resigned and the an
nouncement of this by Premier Viviani
precipitated a debate which was the most
turbulent in recent years, the disorder be-
coming so violent that President Poincare
left the Chamber and the lights were ex-
inguished in order to suppress the out
break
The chief criticism of the opposition was
directed against the government, alleging
lack of foresight in dealing with Bulgaria,
and lack of energy in landing sufficient
troops at Saloniki to offset the German
and Bulgarian movements A decisive
vote Of confidence was accorded the
government later, the ballot standing
372, to 9, large part of the opposition re-
fusing to vote, however.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23

ing law in Chicago as dead letter, and
that if they were wrong, then all the
mayors of Chicago for the last half cen
tury had also been wrong.
The saloon element is raising the same
old hackneyed cry about interference with
home rule and personal liberty. They
claim that city Of two and one-half mil
lion people is suddenly upset without peo-
pie given an opportunity to be heard. 1t
is said, however, that there are many
visible signs Of Encouragement in their
ranks, many saloon keepers preparing to
retire from the business
Speaking of the dry movement in
general, leading writer has this week
said:
Will the tidal wave of prohibition re
cede again? Will history repeat itself
Can booze come back?
Nineteen states have barred alcohol
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
SUPREME COURT RULES IN FAVOR
OF SUFFRAGISTS

A decisive victory for Suffragists was
won when the Illinois Supreme Court, on
October 13, again upheld the Woman Suf-
frage Act, refusing to permit the liquor
element to open another battle on it's con
stitutionality. Suffrage leaders of the
state construe this as final and complete
victory for their cause and temperance
workers claim it assures an overwhelming
dry vote in Chicago when the saloon ques-
tion comes before the people next April,
This attack by the saloon element on the
suffrage law is regarded as last desper-
ate effort to bolster up their waning
cause.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
EQUAL SUFFRAGE LOSES IN NEW
JERSEY

Woman suffrage was beaten in New
Jersey at the election on Tuesday, Octo-
Der 19, by a considerable majority.
The contest was very bitter, and woman
watchers charged that fraud and coercion
were everywhere exercised by their op-
ponents. They claim that they them
selves were driven, in many instances,
from the polling places, voters were in
timidated, and every sort of unlawful
method known to machine politics was
brought into play.
The vote of President Wilson in favor
OF suffrage seemed to carry but little
weight, his own borough returning a
majority of ten in the negative
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
War Notes in Brief

According to official figures, the total
British casualties at the Dardanelles, up
to October 8, was 96,899
An American correspondent testifes
that the German lines are so thoroughly
organized that it is absolutely impossible
for spy to get through.
According to an American who has been
closely studying conditions in Europe, the
war has produced a harvest Of two million
men who have suffered the loss of limbs,
faculties, or both
An official report from the Italian army
shows that the position of it's lines be-
tween Italy and Austria is practically
where it was six months ago, when hostil-
tiles began In other words, the Italian
invasion, begun with such blare and
blazonry, has been frizzle up to the pres
ent time
Disorders of considerable proportions
have occurred in Moscow during the last
few months An imperial Ukase, issued
October Z, proclaims the city in "a state
of war"
Rev. Ernest Houghton, of Bristol, Eng
land, has originated movement for the
patriotic women Of the nation to marry
the broken and wounded heroes of the
ton, however.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23

England October IA. First reports stated
that but few people were killed or in
jured, and that the property damage
was slight. Later reports now claim,
however, that ffty-fve persons were
killed, and one hundred and fourteen hurt
Of those killed, fourteen were soldiers,
and the rest civilians, twenty-seven Of
whom were men, nine were women, and
five were children. Of-the injured, sixty
four were men, thirty were women, and
seven were children
The English people are voicing their
wrath over the slaughter Of defenseless
people, and claim that the raids have been
almost insignificant from military point
OF view. The German airship command
ers claim, on the contrary, that they avoid,
so far as possible, the residence district
OF London, and aim to derange and wreck
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23

by Chicago police last week, the number
being nearly twice as great as the week
before Dry leaders are urging that the
Mayor revoke the licenses Of these Of
tenders
Mayor Thompson has now demanded
that Anton j. Cermak, Secretary Of the
United Societies, either retract his attacks
regarding the Sunday closing act and
make public declaration that he himself
would uphold the law or reign from his
position Of Chief Bailiff of the Municipal
Court
That this issue is to be war to the
knife, is now evident. Ex-Mayor Carter
Harrison has come out unreservedly in
favor of the wet forces, claiming that his
father before him for eight and one-half
years, and he for twelve years, as mayor
of the city, had construed the Sunday clos
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23

the commercial centers and points Of mill
tary vantage.
The question is raised as to whether
these bombardments Of city from the
sky are more barbarous than those from
land. It is asserted that these last two
raids have inflicted great damage, and
that large business blocks have been en-
tirely wiped out by fire. On the night Of
the previous raid Of September 8, it is re
ported that the rear Of the Bank Of Eng
land was demolished, the Liverpool sta
ton almost entirely wrecked, and many
other leading land marks more or less
injured.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
ORVILLE WRIGHT SELLS INTEREST
IN PLANE COMPANY

Orville Wright has disposed of his en-
tire interest in the Wright Aeroplane
Company, at Dayton, Ohio, the sale being
made to syndicate.
The Wright Company, which CONTROLS
all the patents on aeroplanes secured by
the Wright brothers, is capitalized at one
million dollars, of which 100000 is out
standing.
The new company will have much
larger capitalization than the present one,
and will manufacture various types of air
craft on far greater SCALE
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
WAR LOAN ARRANGED BY ITALY IN
THE UNITED STATES

Now comes the announcement that Italy
has arranged to place an issue of twenty
five million dollar one year notes in the
United States, to be used in payment for
the heavy purchases Of war material and
general supplies now being made by that
government in this country.
This will be the first direct loan ne
gotiated here by Italy since the beginning
of the war, arrangements of this kind hav-
ing been previously made through Lon
don
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
MOTOR TRAIN PLUNGES DOWN EN-
BANKMENT

A motor train on the Union Pacific
Railroad plunged down an embankment
into stream near Randolph, Kansas,
last week, causing the death of fifteen
persons, and injuring forty more The
accident was the result of washout, and
most of the deaths were caused by drown
ing
The train carried two cars and had but
seventy y-five passengers aboard con
sisting largely of a delegation of young
lady school teachers en- route to a teachers
convention
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
The Aurora Meeting

The General Oveeer accompanied the Senior Band and
Chorus will conduct meeting the beautiful building known
The Sylvande (seang 3OOO) 500 Lords Day, October
24h
The Band, the SemChorus and all others wishing
meeting Aurora, will leave Chicago the Northwestern sos
The entire party will leave Aurora by special
p. arriving Chicago will Chicago Zion
City the IL 80 p m. train.
The fare from Chicago return will be $1O4 so
that the of the journey from Zion City
turn will be $22O Tickets will be Jeery depart
men Zion Stores, beginning Thursday morning
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
Two Important Legal Victories

In the United States Appellate Court SITTING IN THE CITY
OF CHICAGO, ZION WON AN IMPORTANT LEGAL VICTORY
IN THE DRUG STORE CASE-THE DECISION OF HIS HONOR,
JUDGE KENESAW M. lands, WAS AFFIRMED
JUDGE lands WAS ASKED BY ZIONs ENEMIES TO
ISSUE RESTRAINING ORDER, RESTRAINING ZION PEOPLE
FROM PROSECUTING THE CASE IN THE CIRCUIT COURT AT
WAUKEGAN HE DENIED THE PETITION, AND NOW THE
APPELLATE COURT HAS AFFIRMED HIS DECISION
in THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT AT WASH
NGTON D. C., WE WON AGAINST JOHN A LEWIS, AND THE
DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT NOW
PUTS AN END TO THIS LITIGATION.
WE HAVE WON THE VICTORY in THIS CASE ALL THE
WAY ALONG-IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
in THE UNITED STATES APPELLATE COURT AND In THE
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
JOHN A. LEWIS NEVER HAD ANY RIGHT, AND NEVER
HAD THE SLIGHTEST HOPE OF GETTING ANY CONTROL
OF THE ZION ESTATE. JOHN ALEXANDER DOWIES PROP
HECY THAT ZION WOULD ALWAYS HAVE A LEADER, SENT
OF GOD WHO WOULD BE SUSTAINED BY GOD IN EVERY
BATTLE HAS ON THIS OCCASION, AS ON MANY OTHERS
BEEN FULFILLED.
LET ALL ZION REJOICE AND GO FORWARD TO TELL
THE OLD OLD STORY TO MULTITUDES IN ALL THE MA
TIONS.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
Single Copy, 3 Cents

Europe, perfect machines that will be cap
able of turning them out at an immense
rate In other words, he advocates pre-
paredness for war in which fighting can
be done largely by machinery
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
WISE CLOSES TN ON SERBIA
Foes Battering from Both Sides = Ser
bians Fighting with Desperation-Bul-
gars Cut Railway at Vranja-Allies
Land Force at Enos

Serbia, England, France, and Italy have
now declared war on Bulgaria Russia
has also announced that a state of war ex-
listed between Russia and Bulgaria from
the time the latter began hostilities
against Serbia, but formal declaration
has not been made
The Teuton invasion of Serbia continues
slowly but steadily, the Serbians offering
a desperate defense of their native land,
and only yielding in the face of greatly
superior numbers and before the magni-
fcent discipline and organization of sea-
soned veterans from the Russian front
To this movement, Germany has con-
tributed Field Marshall Won Mackensen,
the hero of Galicia, and one of her ablest
generals. The intense energy and con-
centration of the advance bespeaks the
prime Importance attached to the venture
Mackensen is reported as hurting his men
against the Serbian defenses regardless
of losses, which are enormous; however,
this weight of numbers is telling
That the allies have been attacked at
their weakest point seems evident, and
great CONSERVATION and diversity Of opin-
ion exists among ministerial circles of
Paris and London. In the meantime, the
Germans evince every indication of hav-
ing definite and clearly defined plan in
view, the details of which have been work
i IL,
The Serbians are gradually dropping
back to their mountain defenses, which
they will defend with all the desperation
of men fighting with their backs to the
wall; and here will come the great decis-
i've struggle of the campaign
If once the Austro-G Germans can force
their way through the mountain barriers
to the Bulgarian border, they can then
ship supplies and munitions over the rail
way line leading from Nish to Sofia, and
from thence direct into Constantinople.
The Bulgars have attacked Serbia at
three different points, making desperate
efforts to gain possession of the Nish-
Salonika railway few miles north of the
Greek boundary; also in the vicinity of
Vranja further north, where bloody bat
tie has ragged a considerable part of the
week. and where they succeeded in their
efforts on October 19 This place is about
fifty miles south of Nish, and the accom-
plishment means stoppage of the trans
portation Of allied reinforcements for the
Serbians from Salonika.
In the south, however, French and Ser
bian troops, on October Is, repulsed a
Bulgarian army Of 10000, and captured
the towns Of Strumnitsa across the bor-
der.
AT last reports, the Bulgarian advance
in the northeast of Serbia was making
considerable progress.
The allies have succeeded in landing
troops at Enos in the southwestern corner
of Turkey, and this may develop into an
important flank movement.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
KAISER RESPONSIBLE FOR ARME
MAN MASSACRES, SAYS BRYCE

There is only one power that can stop
the Armenian atrocities and that is Ger
many, declares Viscount Bryce. He
states that the only remedy is to bring the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
Operations of both English and German
Submarines

A lone British submarine is reported to
have sunk German destroyer and two
torpedo boats; also put another destroyer
and cruiser to flight in the Baltic Sea.
On October 19, British submarines tor
pedoed the German steamships Pernam-
buco and Soderhamm, sinking the former
vessel.
1t is reported that "A German trawlers
have been captured and taken into
Grimsby since September Is. On the
other hand, Ambassador Bernstorff, in an
official communication from Berlin, stated
German submarines had recently sunk %
vessels, including four transports of the
Allies in the Mediterranean Sea.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23

Nine more vote on prohibition within
year More than half the people live in
dry territory Will their number con
tinue to increased"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
Won Hindenburg Meets Difficulties
Around Dvinsk

Field Marshal Won Hindenburg seems
to be meeting with the greatest difficulties
and the strongest opposition around
Dvinsk Of any that he has yet encountered.
Operations against this stronghold have
now continued for weeks, and but little
progress has been made. The Russians
have developed surprising strength and
are greatly harassing his movements
1t is now reported that the Germans
have begun preparations for winter, and
it is believed their warfare will become
chiefly Of defensive character as soon as
the fighting for Dvinsk is decided
1t is claimed that many changes in the
personnel Of the Russian army have been
noted, the older men being shelved in
many instances in favor of younger and
more active officers. There has also been
a removal, in great measure, Of silk
plumaged courtiers, they being displaced
by men better grounded in military
science.
A United Press correspondent reports
that the man now listened to more than
any other by the Gar, is General Alex
eief, a man of peasant origin, and that his
strategy is the real cause of recent Rus
sian activity and success.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
SUNDAY CLOSING CAUSES WAR TO
THE KNIFE

Fifty-two violations of Mayor Thomp-
sons Sunday closing order were reported
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
Neutrality of Greece Threatened

If reports are true, the TeutOn invas-
ion of Serbia seriously menaces Greece, as
German pledges to Bulgaria are said to
have included Greek Macedonia, as well
as Serbian Macedonia 1t is also highly
probable that Germany expects to hold
Greece responsible for permitting the
landing Of allied troops at Salonika.
The allies have informed Greece, in a
diplomatic but firm way, that they cannot
ignore her treaty obligations to Serbia
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
NEWS OF THE WORLD

mans, but with no decisive results
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
Western Front Remains Practically
Unchanged

The deadlock along the western front
continues. Heavy fighting has been in
progress with violent attacks and counter
attacks by both the Allies and Ger
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
VIII Russia Assist in the Balkans?

The French Premier Vivani recently
said that Russian troops had been dis
patched to the Balkans 1t is now ques-
toned as to whether or not he was bluff
fng. How can they reach there? They
cannot cross Roumania without her per-
mission.
The theory has been advanced that the
Grand Duke Nicholas is leading an army
around the eastern end Of the Black Sea
for an attack on Constantinople, but this
is perhaps fanciful.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-10-23
ZEPPELINS AGAIN RAID LONDON

Zeppelins made the twenty-frst raid on
The Ely miner., 1915-08-20
better than ever. Make it a point
to attend the big fair this year. 1t
will be worth your while. See
what Saint Louis County is capable
of in the agricultural line.
SHIPMENTS LARGE
Big Shipments Predicted Will be
Reached

Iron ore sales the last month
have been much larger than have
been reported. 1t is estimated that
more than 100000 tons of ore
have been sold the last thirty days
for delivery the rest of the season.
The fact that shipments are con-
tinually improving shows that
more ore has been sold than has
been reported.
While wild ore is plentiful and
boats are being fitted out by all
who have idle vessels, considerable
tonnage has been covered by con-
tracts, and it is understood more
chartering will be done this week.
Season contracts made Saturday
are for between 100000 and 5OO,-
900 tons. With trades and con-
tracts, more than l 100000 tons of
ore have been placed the last ten
days.
Those who predicted the season
ore movement would be AZ, 900, 900
tons are satisfied now that it will
reach their estimate without doubt.
This means there will be plenty of
ore the rest of the season.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-20
Mining Property Sale

Of interest to the mining world
will be the news that the Breitung
interests of Marquette, Mich, and
New York City have leased forty
acre property located on section 3,
north of the Cuyuna!Mille Laos
mine, near Ironton on the Guyana
range, from the Section Thirty De-
velopment company, a concern in
which number of Range people
are interested, says the Daily Vir-
ginian. The Section Thirty COM
pany still owns property on the
Guyana, retaining the forty adjoin-
ing the tract leased, which will be
explored at some future date.
This is the first property il Min
nesota in which the Breitungs have
interested themselves and it is ex-
pected that work will be vigorously
prosecuted that the mine may be
placed on shipping basis within a
reasonable length of time.
J. o. Johnson and Harry Oster-
berg, of the firm of Osterberg &
johnson, Virginia diamond drill
contractors and Kenneth Mcdonald
and Capt. James Bale of Duluth are
interested in the deal just consum-
mated.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-20
MANY P|CMCS
Many People Enjoyed Themselves
with an Outing Sunday

Several lodges of the city in.
dulged in picnics Sunday and with
the genuine old summer weather
the outings were enjoyed by all.
The Miner" Lodge No. 54 S.
P. B. S. held their outing at the
Martin Skala farm just east of the
city and large crowd was present
Dancing and refreshments were the
features.
Another picnic was held at the
Veranth park on the county road
were a crowd was going and
coming all day.
The Finnish people held a picnic
at the park near the water plant on
the shore of Long lake where the
members of the Sampo Band play
ed choice selections all day.
About 70 members of the Loyal
Order of Moose chartered auto
mobiles Sunday morning and at
tended the annual picnic of the
Moose Lodges at Chisholm. TIE
party left here early in the morn
ing returning the same evening.
All report pleasant trip and a
good time.
The Ely miner., 1915-08-20
List Of Entries Growing

During the week just passed two
famous drivers have added their
names to the list of entries for
the 500 mile race at the Twin
City Motor Speedway on Saturday
September 4. These are Barney
Oldfeld and Wild Bob Burman
master drivers and road racing
kings, and both will come to the
Twin Cities shortly after August
20 for the purpose of testing out
their cars and with the idea OF
studing the new two mile concrete
course before they. make any at
tempts at extreme speed.
Oldfeld is perhaps the best
known man in the motor racing
game as he has been connected
with it ever since automobiles first
showed signs of speed. He was
the first of all the present day
drivers to see the possibilities OF
the sport and has raced on more
tracks before a greater number of
people than any driver living
Last fall he earned the title of
Master Driver of the World"
when he drove his car 700 miles
from Los Angeles to Phoenix
Arizona and won the Cactus Derby
with phenomenal speed average.
A short time ago he purchased a
new French car, a De Lage, and
entered it in the recent 100 mile
match race at Chicago, but did not
finnish because of engine trouble.
This car, however, did show a
speed of Ill miles an hour in the
eliminations and this speed is
certain to put the popular Barney
strictly in the running on Septem-
Der 4.
Bob Burman, too, is one of the
veterans of the track and has done
the greatest part of his speeding on
dirt courses and in road races.
Recently he has taken up the
speedway end of the sport and will
drive Peugect in the coming race.
This is the French car which Jules
Goux drove to victory in the In
dianapolis race of 1913 and its
speed was shown more recently
when Burman won the Oklahoma
road race from Oldfeld and Earl
Cooper.