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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

open the passage between the two seas.
The intense cold of the dead of win
ter is largely dead-locking the forces fac
ing each other, which condition probably
will continue until spring, when the tenn
perature and condition of the ground
will be SO that large bodies of men, ar
tillery, and trains can be moved. Lord
Kitchener, directing the English army,
is reported as saying that the real war
will not begin until next May.
The people of Constantinople are be-
ing reduced almostto the vergeo of starva-
tion, as the result of the closing of the
Dardanelles and the shutting off of Tur-
key from outside commerce. All avail
able supplies have been confscated by
the military authorities, and the struggle
for food by the poor is reported to be
pitiful in the extreme.
Should this narrow passage (only a
little over forty miles long, and from one
to four miles wide) be made accessible
to the fleets and shipping of the Allies,
it will have highly important bearing
on the food supply of the world, aside
from bringing about the fall of Constan-
tinople. At present, the outlets from
the Black Sea and the Baltic are closed
to Russian ships.
A report last Saturday that an en-
trance had been forced, sent the price
of wheat in the United States down six
points.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

MEAT INSPECTION by the federal
government in this country is pronounc-
ed the most stringent in vogue in any
country; yet only about sixty per cent.
of the country's meat supply is subjected
to this inspection, according to Depart
ment experts. The stamp of the govern
ment, it is stated, is an absolute guar
antee of the wholesomeness of the pro-
duct
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

ILLINOIS has more than 100000
aliens who can neither read nor write,
according to the United States Bureau
of Education. The fact that IL per cent.
of the white foreign-born population of
the United States cannot read or write
in any language, as compared to 3 per
cent. of the native white population
found to be illiterate, leads the bureau to
urge the teaching of the English lang
uage to adult immigrants. The foreign
born child is taken care of by the COM
pulsory education laws of the various
states, but in the case of the adult i'm
migrant special difficulties are presented.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

Farm-made ice cream is a new in
dustry started by Lake county woman.
Formerly dairy woman, owning one
of the finest herds of cattle in the county,
she has gone out of the dairy business
into the ice cream industry.
There's more money in it," she says !;
"and all that is needed to put farm-made
ice cream at the top of the profit column
is an educated taste on the part of ice
cream eaters"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

THE NATIONAL Employment Bu-
reau, soon to be opened by the Depart
ment of Labor,is meeting serious opposi-
tion from the labor unions, and has also
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

CONFLICTING and suppressed re-
ports, a rigid censorship, and the desire
on the part of the press Of this country
to fill their columns with war news" :"
though it exist only in the imagination,
combine to reduce actual information of
the progress of the war in Europe al
most to the bare fact that such conflict
is going on.
Yet certain conditions now obtaining
stand out with startling clearness.
Since Turkey has flung her defiance
to the Allies, the certainty that soon or
late the nations from the East and West
will meet in Syria, seems foregone.
Esdraelon, now called Merj Ibn Amir,
is only another name for the valley of
Jezreel, the ancient battlefield where
Gideon fought so long ago.
German, Austrian, and Ottoman SOL
diers are on or crossing this triangular
plain, which lies west from Mount Gil
boa to Carmel, or from the Meditera-
mean Sea to the Jordan valley. Russians
are pouring down through Asia Minor
toward the Eastern Mediterranean; /;
British and French soldiers are ap-
preaching Palestine. The Suez Canal is
lined with British troops, Egyptians, ,and
a dozen nationalities from India and the
Ganges, while behind them are the
Japanese.
Never in history has any such con-
course been within striking distance of
this ancient battlefield.
Is it Armageddon mastering?
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

Governor Dunno has asked President
Wilson that Illinois and the other fifteen
States affected by the scourge be re-
lieved of the responsibility of combat
ing it; that the Federal Bureau of
Animal Industry be delegated to the
task, and that the government pay the
full expense.
Kane, Carroll, and Whiteside counties
have been closely quarantined within
the last few days.
The Chicago and Milwaukee electric
railroad is to be resold under foreclosure,
and a reorganization company will take
charge just as soon as the condition of
the money and bond markets is reason
ably favorable for the sale of new
securities, according to the Chicago
Tribune.
The property was sold at foreclosure
in 1912 for $3,25O, 900, but minority in
terest objected to the price; and, after
resale was ordered. This,
it is said, would have taken place already
but for the unfavorable condition of the
money market.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

JAPAN is divided on military expan-
sion. Because the Imperial Diet reject
ed the governments program for mill
tary development, the japanese emperor
dissolved the national legislative body on
December 25 in the midst of great excite
ment. The debates were prolonged and
termined in dramatic scenes when En-
peror Yoshihito announced his action.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

A poll book of the first election held
in Libertyville, on April 2, 1850, nearly
sixty-fve years ago, was unearthed a
few days ago. This interesting o i d
document shows that out of the 1875
voters at this election, only one of the
men is now living George S. Wheeler,
now a resident of Waukegan.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

HUNDREDS OF MISSIONARIES in
the Holy Land are facing starvation, is
declared in report addressed to the
State Department. 1t is stated in the
report that the Turks have turned the
Franciscan Order out of nearly all of
their converts in Armenia, upper Syria,
and Galilee. In Jerusalem, communities
of the Assumptionists, Dominicans,
Fathers of Zion and the White Fathers,
the Benedictine and Carmelite Sisters,
the Poor Clares, and others are said to
have been put out into the streets.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

THE PRESIDENT announces that all
information reaching him indicates
steadily improving business conditions
throughout the United States.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

both by land and sea, in an attempt to
open the passage between the two seas.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

SINCE THE BEGINNING of the war
in Europe, smallpox has been reported
from many of the ports in maritime COM
munication with New York; and this
week United States officials detained
thirty-six steerage passengers of the
steamship Bue2aos Aires, who had been
exposed to the disease. While the ves-
sci was bound to this port from Bar
celona and Cadiz, one of the steerage
passengers developed the disease in a
malignant form, and died.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

THE DRINKING of absinthe has been
prohibited in France, vodka no longer
troubles Russia, and drinking in the
trenches by the Germans is not tolerated
by the Kaiser; but society in Chicago
knows no restriction, according to a
press report. This morning." the re-
port says, zone of Americas greatest
authors and one of the best known rep
resentatives of religion was compelled
to change his hotel at 2:30 o'clock be-
cause a drunken mob Of maudlin men
and scantily clad women in the liquor
ecstacies of society ball surged through
the halls and made sleep impossible.
"The same demonstration anywhere
else other than in the precincts Of society
would have landed the entire company
in the police station and registered them
as common drunkards."
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

GOVERNOR BLEASE, outgoing
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16
NEWS OF THE WORLD

EARTHQUAKES as well as wars are
claiming their victims in these perilous
and solemn times.
On last Wednesday, an earthquake
spread destruction throughout central
Italy. The killed are estimated at 12,-
900, and the number injured, 10000.
At least dozen towns in the central
provinces were destroyed or greatly
damaged. In Rome, the quake was the
severest in history. Many of the famous
structures were damaged, the Vatican
not escaping. The town of Avezzano,
sixty-seven miles east of Rome, suffered
the greatest loss of life, the number be-
ing estimated at 5000. Tt is not be-
lieved the shock reached as far south as
Sicily, though later returns may show
a much wider zone of destruction and in
creased fatalities.
Confusion and terror reigned for a
time throughout the whole of the affect
ed district. Great crowds fled into the
thoroughfares when the earthquake
came, many praying and declaring that
it was punishment for the sins of men
who are fighting against their brothers
in the European war.
The earth shocks, which lasted more
than a minute, were recorded on the
seismograph at Georgetown University,
D. G.
AS THIS goes to press, later dispatches
giVe the number of dead and injured, as
result of the earthquake, at $4,000.
This is declared to be a conservative
estimate of the casualties of the great
est disaster that has visited Italy since
1908, when Messina, in which more
than $1,000 persons perished, was de-
stroyed.
When all reports are in and recapit-
ulation is made, the casualty list may
amount to a much higher figure. The
extent of the property loss cannot be es-
timated.
Towns and villages, other than Avez-
zano, Aquila, Sulmona, Village, Taglia-
cozzo, Sora, Pofi, Monterontondo, Tag
arolo, Tore Cajetani, Galino, Verol,
Tivoli, Poggio, Native, Guiliano, Cas-
terta Patenza, and Subiaco, mentioned
in yesterdays dispatches, that were de-
stroyed are as follows:
Cappelle, Magliano, Marse, Massadal-
be, Collarmele, Cerchio, Celano, Lelli,
Paterno, San Felino, Giosamarsi, Sour
cola, Capistrello, Antrosano, Castrono-
vine, and Cappadocia.
Pescina, Ortonamarsi, San Benedetto,
Ortucchio, Cocullo, Bisegna, Balsorano,
Canistro, Civitelladantino, Castellafumi,
Pagliotra, and Sorbo received serious
damage.
Ovuedoli, Santi Marie, Poggie, ,Filippo,
San Donate, San Stefano, Rocacerro,
Carsoli, Peraoluco, and Trasacco were
all more or less damaged.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

governor of South Carolina, has at least
drawn the attention of the public to
himself, before ending his term of Of
flee. He has practically emptied the
states penitentiaries by pardoning 1000
prisoners, and has wiped the organized
militia of South Carolina out of exis-
tence. This later order went into effect
at once, and involves approximately g.
900 men. Differences between the gov
ernor, the militia, and the War Depart
ment over organization and equipment
of the troops was given by Blease as the
reason for his action. That the state
prisons are breeding places of tuber-
culosis is said to be the cause of the par
doning of all but 125 state prisoners.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

AN INCOMPLETE LIST of the un-
employed in New York city shows a total
of 562,700.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-01-16

THE INDIANA LEGISLATURE has
bill before it for the abolishment of
capital punishment in that state. The
bill is promised spirited fight. It is
not a party measure.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
William Elliott at Arizona.

William Elliott the latest stage star to be converted to the screen. through the Famous Players Film company g presentation Of When We Were Twenty one" the great dramatic sue cess by Fl. V. E&smond. the current at traction at the Arizona today on the Paramount program, brings new per sonaiity to the film. The play is a clever. original subject, modern in treatment. with realism and sentiment mixed by a master-hand.
 Its story is simple one. It turns on the determination of an old bachelor to save the son of his dead friend from the follie sf youth-the youth of today. He takes the boys sins on his own shoulders and the sacrifice which he successfully makes results eventually Tn his own happiness.
 over every episode of the drama there is an atmosphere of life and nat uralness that possibly does more than any other agency to make it a notable contrast to the customary photoplay of the present day. The general presen- tation of the plat and its divergent ap- peals is excellent.
 As a stage production, the subject achieved a distinct triumph. From the applause that greeted the subject as cxh: bited at the Arizona last night it is a manifest fact that the Famous Players film adaptation of this noted play will parellel or surpass the sue cess of the original.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
ADJUSTMENTS
RIVERSIDE OFFERS MANY
 HOT WEATHER RESPITES

Riverside Park continues to offer moving picture programs of great in terest and real worth Not only are the pictures themselves unusually good; but the projection is perfect and no theater in town gets a bet ter picture The new curtain brings out the fine points of the pictures in splendid style and. of course being in the open air makes it the cool est and most comfortable picture place in Phoenix The program changes every Sunday Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights and on Sundays the great Vitagraph se- rial picture. The Goddess is shown in addition to the regular program The preliminary chapter which was shown last Sunday. indicates that it will live up to it's reputation as the greatest serial ever screened.
 Now that Pie Day has passed, in terest is centered in the annual wa termelon feast which takes place at the park on Thursday of this week Last season more than three tons of the juicy fruit was disposed of and more than that is now in cold stor- age being properly iced for the great feast OF Thursday. There will be free melon. and lots of it. for all the ratTons of the park on that day.
 Swimming at Riverside has grown more and more popular since the new heating system was installed. Not only is the park pool the most sani- tary bathing place to be found in Arizona; but the water is brought to just the temperature that pleases the greatest number of people There is no chill to the water now. neither IS it of sickly warmth. IL would be hard to find a fresh water bathing place that excels Riverside anywhere in the country
 Dancing continues popular, for it is never unpleasantly warm in the great open air pavilion. while the floor and the music are unequalled in Arizona Incidentally on these hot evenings, it would be hard to find a more attractive place to dine or more attractive food to eat than at the park restaurant The cooking Is excellent prices are reasonable and the orchestral concerts during dinner are most attractive.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
ROAD MEETING
 MAY BE SOON
Second Conference May Be Held in Flagstaff, if Di- rectors Wish Tax Con ference to Be Held There Late This Month

Since the holding of the last good roads conference, in Tucson last May. il has been determined to hold an other at the time the annual tax con- ference IS being held. This will oc- cur in Flagstaff July 26 to 31.
 Notices have been sent out to the directors and other officials of the Arizona Good Roads Association for the purpose of finding out their sen timents regarding the meeting. IT will probably be necessary to hold night sessions.
 officers is to ascertain the wishes of the board of directors and officers of the association in regard to the best time for the next meeting of the Ari- zona Good Roads Association. Wheth- CT It should be called for about the time of the tax conference either a day or so before or afterwards, or if it would be better to hold the Good Roads meeting some time in Septem- Der.
 The president of the association wishes an expression from the off cers and directors so that plans for the next meeting can be prepared at once It is suggested that the con ference be held at a time which will enable the best attendance To be SC cured. IL is believed that Flagstaff should be the location, whatever time may be decided upon as being best suited.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
Lamara

The last opportunity to see a really
 worth while picture at the comfort able little Lamara theater is afforded
 today The Woman Who Dared
 which was shown yesterday and is still the program today proved to be a picture of great worth The act ing throughout was superb while the scenic values were great. Aside from this there is story attached to the picture that gives added interest to it. It tells of a woman who dared to go to certain length in order that heI husband and her country might not suffer. There is no tWinge of i'm mortality in this. II was a plain case of matching wits and nerve against wits and nerve and the beau tiful woman won, saving both her husband and her country. Pictures of this sort contain a great lesson to all patriotic minded people and in this connection it is well that more see the picture because of the salu- tary lesson it teaches.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
AQUATIC MEET STAGED
 BY ' FOR YOUNGSTERS
Some Big Splash Will be Made When Flock of Youngsters Jump in for
 Swims, Dives and Other Things

The third annual water meet, con ducted by the Y. M. C. A. will be held this year on July 19, 21 and g.
 This year in order to give each con testant q fair chance the winners will be decided by adding up the total score or each contestant, instead of counting first second and third places.
 Some Of the best swimmers belonging to the Y classes will be entered, and for gocd all round acquatic meet, this enc is expected to be in the first rank
 The events will include: forty yard swim distance plunge hundred yard swim. dives for swim, platform dives. and spring board dives. 220 yard swim, distance swim under water
 The admission is free, and all are in vited to be at the Y next Monday eve ming at 7:45. when the first splash will be made.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
HUDSON TEAM SWEEPS
 OPENER AT THE I'M. GA.
Number Three Volley Ball Team Starts Season With Winning Struggle Against
 WhhiPpleites
Juddv. the victor!


 In one of the most exciting volley hail matches of the season. Judsons Kids lambasted the Whippleites at the |. NJ. c. A. gym last evening" sweeping both games. in the contest and finishing the second one after one grand and bitter struggle.
 Judson's men walked away with tho first contest. winning 21 to TO-, But in the second. on the serving of Fitzgerald. the Whipple pennant ohasers acquired 9 rally toward the last and came within two points of scoring out. The game hung tied at 19 to 19. and then on two fluke plays the Judsons cleaned the board with a pair of quickly scored tallies-
 The next game will be Thursday evening between teams number Two and Three. Whipple and Laveen, cap tains.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
Jimmy Lee at Coliseum

The second night of Jimmy Lee and The Funny Noon" drew a very large chowd to the Coliseum and they seemed equally as pleased with Phoenix old friend and his new com pany as did the first night audience.
 Hot weather is no time for draggy affairs and the new company takes it tempo from a racing auto an8 speeds along away ahead of the li- init The setting is attractive. the voices are good, there is lots of mer- " comedy, pretty costumes and win some young ladies, to say nothing of a jolly crowd of comedy producers. So it does not leave much to be asked for If the first two nights may be taken as an indication of what is to come afterward, the Coliseum is in for another run of luck.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14

comedies True il is not as long as "Tllies Punctured Romance" but II has two reels plum full of action. That Is saying something in view of the sort Of action Chaplin puts into a picture. There is little story about the film. Charlie in his role of tramp
 blanks himself out out on park bench for d free sleep and during the sleep he dreams of whSl happened To him in antideuvian times. He goes back to the cave man period and finds Ambrose a king with as pretty bunch of cave women nymphs as can well be gotten to- gether This starts trouble for Charlie proceeds to establish him self on friendly terms with all the best looking ones. Nuf sed. The laughs are long and furious. Am prose is deposed by the simple man ner of slipping him over cliff but a huge snake rescues him. He comes back and sees Charlie reigning in his stead but he gets rid of him with more good will than discretion. II is certainly a great picture.
 Then there is the regular install men of the Diamond from the Sky One of the finest serial pictures ever shown The current picture is the same as the story which was run in The Republican on sunday morn ing. Those who have read the SC rial story will of course want to see the picture There will be other reels on the program making gala midweek program.
Arizona republican., 1915-07-14
New Metro Feature at Empress

It is and old saying, and how true it is, that sooner or later the dear est must part; and the time has ar rived. at the Empress when the fine Edison drama which has held the crowds spell-bound for the last two evenings must give way and let the new Metro feature -Four Feathers" take it's place for two days, as a running mate for the Romaine Field
 ing Phoenix picture. In regard to the Fielding feature the verdict has gone forth from the crowds who have filled the Empress to overflow ing for the last two evenings that it