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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24
GleaninsS.

If the president feels the need of aid
in keeping the one-term pledge, he can
find plenty Of help among the millions
Of men who are out OF other useful
occupation.
mo man, declares the Springfield
(Ohio) News, can predict what will
happen politically in this country next
year. - Nevertheless and notwith-
standing. we are rash enough to pro-
phesy the triumph Of the Republican
party.
You will notice that whenever the
United States forgets its ardor for
mankind, Democrat is elected Presi-
dent, said President Wilson. in his
Indianapolis speech. He might also
have mentioned several other things
the people forget when they elect a
Democrat to the Presidency But they
don't forget oftener than once in %
years.
Some time ago, when manufacturers
NNilA kscA4A4NA AildN ltlG Dti4DCEdAiG AdTllI
had brought ruinous conditions to their
business. the administration sent special
agents to investigate. These agents.
as was to be expected, reported that
the difficulty was not due to the tariff.
but to inefficient management. Since
these agents are able to tell private
enterprise how to run its affairs, why
not assign one 0: them to each govern
mental department and thus get the
administrative machinery running on a
good business basis.
The emblem of the Democratic party
in the next campaign will be a pair of
workman overaIls-carefully washed.
ironed and laid away in bureau drawer.
The Secretary of Agriculture is out
West, inspecting the Government for
ests. Next year all the Democrats will
be taking to the tall timber.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24

WIKI It lantern iOuklu- Tor an
honest man plucked Il rooster
and took il into the academy
where tie ancient QAilo~. .cr~
discussed everything under the
sun and said. This is plato'>
man en- which account this
addition was made To the def
nition with broad. Tat nails"
We all admit that old Dio--
cneS was a pretty smart Greek.
with a tine sense Of humor If
he lived today he wouldn't have
TO Use his lantern among day
light newspapers To ind al hon
est advertiser SUCCESSFUL
ADVERTISERS MUST BE
HONEST. Dishonesty doesn't
pay in advertising or in any
thing else No daylight paper
wants to have anything TO do
with the space buyer who delib-
e"ately tries 20 fool the public.
But coming back to Platp's
modified man. the moral of that
story is Be exact BE specific.
Don't overlook the details.
DO you watch the ads in this
paper CAREFULLY enough
Do You keep posted on the de
tails: DO you make it your bust
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24

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himself in whit ec5~-1- "a. -.--,, &c,
garden. made private by awnings and
Venetian blinds.
Stealing softly on. the darkness
seemed to th.cken around him. Tn
caany business this. penetrating I'M
known fastuesscs Of a dark and silent
house at dead Of night, n trespasspr IN
able 20 surmiSe when the righteous
householder on familiar ground Turk
| ing and vigilant under arms. might not
open fire.
Nevertheless the police behind him
were n menace of known caljber
With whatever Shnnkincs and dire
misGivin-s. p. Sybarite went on.
Without misadventure he gained the
main wall of the house and there
found open windows and upon further
cautious Investigation a doorway. like
wise wide. to the bland night air hut
no sound significant Of human tenan-
cy. In spite Of this it was without the
least confidence that presently he
plucked up courage to proceed.
Three steps on into darkness and his
knee found chair that might have
poised itself on one leg in malicious
ambush. 50 promptly did it 20 over
and with what a racket, Incontiueutly
something rustled quite near nj hand.
followed ciIck-blinding light "a
shriI. excited voice.
Hands up
With a jerk up went his hands high
above his head Blinking furiously
he cODpTehended his plight
The lights he found so dazzln. blazea
from sconces round the walls Of a
bedroom more handsome than any he
had thought ever TO see-unless per
haps upon stage. The voice belonged
to young woman sitting up in bed
and cooly covering him with the
yawninG muzzle Of a peculiarly poison.
Gus looking automatic pistol
1t was aStouiShRgly evident that she
wasn't nj all frightened The arm that
leveled the weapon round and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24
Editor Has His Troubles.

That West Virginia editors have their
troubles like those in every other State
is made apparent by the fact that when
the Upshur Republican arrived In sub
scribers' hands, three DAYS late, it car
ried notice stating that Just as we
were about ready to go to press, We'd
nesday, our gas engine blew up and the
gee-tiucker to our folder snapped in
two. So pardon US. please
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24
Good FISHING In GaIijee.

Bible students may be interested to
know that there is still good fishing in
the Sea of Galiiee. DR.. Ernest W. Cur
ney Masterman, who has practiced
medicine in Galilee, made a special
study Of the fishes found there and in
a recent book says that he found AZ
varieties, twice as many as can be
found in the British isles. The. fisher
men are taxed fifth of the value Of
the fish caught, the revenue going
partly TO the sultan and partly to a
pasha In Damascus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24

For sALE-A twin cylinder. two
speed Indian motorcycle of Z horse
power. Demonstrations given Machine
at Lawton's Garage. Call on or ad-
dress George Hipsley, Mt Lake Park.
Advertisement. SIT
For SALE-A Jersey heifer calf.
Apply to Judson Loar, Oakland. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24
Stock For Sale

The undersigned executrix of the late
Samuel P Specht offers for sale the
stock of merchandise now on hand. To-
Gated in the store building in the town
of Deer Park, and will rent the build
ing and fixtures to the purchaser.
MRS. E. SPECHT,
Advertisement Executrix.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24
EGGS For HatchinS

Standard bred White Leghorn, single
comb, Young's strain, 81. 25 for IS eggs;
Sc per 100. Rose Comb r. |. Reds 81. 100
for IS or S. per 100. Write j. N.
Michael, Oakland. R. D.. or leave
orders with L. A. Rudisill. Oakland
and Beckman & Wolfe, Mt. Lake Park
Advertisement.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-06-24
Useless Establishment

A lazy man has ABOUT the same
opinion of efficiency that an octogens-
rian has of ribbon on cane.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
CARRANZA OUTLINES POLICY

Gen. Carranza, head of the de facto
government of Mexico, has made his
first statement of policy, which in con-
densed form, follows in part:
There are to be no special privileges
granted. The confscation of the prop
erty of wealthy persons must cease.
Public lands are to be divided, and sold
to the poor at moderate prices and on
easy terms.
While there is to be no persecution of
Catholic, the clergy must abstain from
politics. The railroads will continue
under military control until the country
is pacifed, after which they will return
to corporation management. An equal
and just rate of taxation is to be levied
on the wealthy as we'll as the poor.
A report is prevalent that the Zapata
forces, in southern Mexico, are rapidly
disintergrating, several thousand mem
bers of which have lately brought in
their rifles.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
SUFFRAGISTS UNDAUNTED

Notwithstanding the crushing defeat
suffered by woman suffrage in three
great eastern states last week, suffra-
gists are now talking cheerfully of fu-
ture plans.
At mass meeting held at Cooper
Union, New York, on the evening of
November 4, campaign fund of $780,
900 was pledged for future movements.
The leaders figure that if they can con-
vert one man out of every nine to their
views, victory will eventually be theirs.
Hense their slogan has become "Get
the ninth man."
A clever cartoon in The Chicago
Euening Post this week, shows COM
pany of people standing within a fenced
enclosure, consisting of criminals, idiots,
untaxed Indians and minors, while in
the forefront of the group stands an in
telligent and well-dressed American wo-
woman. On the other side of the fence
is New York politician walking. away
with the key Of the paddock in his hand.
The inference is readily drawn.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
LIQUOR ELEMENT HOLDS
PARADE,

On Sunday, November 6, the liquor
element of Chicago held a great parade
in protest against the Sunday closing
law.
It had been predicted that 100000
persons would participate, which would
have exceeded the Mckinley "full din
ner-pail'' parade, in which $4,000 peo-
pie took part, and which was the great
est in the city's history.
According to a careful count, how
ever, made by a representative of the
Chicago Herald, 41,386 were in line,
while the Chicago Tribune placed the
number at 44,155.
Most regrettable of all was the fact
that thousands of women and children
took part in this demonstration which
stood for saddened hearts and poverty
stricken homes. A great variety of
banners were carried, one of them read
ing Don't legislate liberty way"
What farce and travesty on liberty,
which means the liberty of vice, ruin,
and lawlessness! Another banner read
"a faint heart never won a square
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
ANCONA SUNK BY AUSTRIAN
SUBMARINE

The Italian liner, Ancona, westward
bound, was sunk by an Austrian sub
marine in the Mediterranean on Novem-
Der 9.
According to available reports there
were 642 passengers and crew aboard.
Five hundred and thirty-one survivors
have been landed at Bizerta, Tunis, and
the Island of Malta, which leaves Ill
persons unaccounted for. Many surviv-
ors are reported so badly wounded by
shells, that they have been transferred
to hospitals.
According to cablegram received by
the State Department at Washington,
about 27 Americans are believed to have
been among the lost. This has caused
much concern in official circles. There
is no real tension, however, as news dis
patches indicate that the vessel ignored
warning, and attempted to escape.
Officials have made it clear that Aus
tria is not legally bound by German
promises to the United States.
The Ancona piled regularly between
Genoa, Naples, New York and Philadel-
phia.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
CORONATION OF JAPANESE EN-
PEROR

Toxic, the Japanese capital, has lately
been all ablaze in honor of the corona
tion of Emperor Yoshihito, which took
place on November 10. No such joy
Gus fete has been seen in the city since
the triumphant entry of Mutsuhito,
nearly fifty years ago.
On November 6, the Emperor depart
ed for Kiota, the ancient capital of Jap
an, and with gorgeous cortege, made
his state entry into the city. The En-
peror and the imperial shrine were
silently worshiped by his subjects.
The ceremonies have been character
lied by Count Okuma as "the natural
reverence of a son for his father, car
ried beyond the grave and expanded into
a great system of society in which the
nation is super-family and the emperor
super-father!' They will last for
period of three weeks, representing a
cost of $5,OOO,OOO.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

While Germany is not starving, the food
situation has become alarming. T b e
printing Of startling and frank admissions
by the German press is now permitted.
The Franlfurter zeitung says:
"While our troops are fighting like the
heroes of the classical ages, want is grow
ing acute at home where the people are be-
ginning to interpret the miserable exist
ing conditions as the defeat Of the empire.
We jeered at the blockade, but today we
laugh no longer.
"The sinister aspect Of things certainly
provides no food for laughter. But as
our worries increase so day by day grows
our hatred against the enemy who is re-
sponsible for this misery.
"Our hatred will enable us to show the
world Of what tenacity and endurance Ger
many is capable when once they are sure
of their cause. -
Maximillian Harden, in Die Zukunft,
says: 'Let us frankly admit that the Ger
man people are in distress"
The Kielnische Volkszutung says: "The
prices Of the bare necessaries of life have
become impossible prices. It is an ostrich
like policy on either side to wonder at the
increasing discomfort which is overmas-
tering large sections of the people"
In the Tages Zeitung we find this state
ment: cit is highly unpatriotic to let
foreigners see that the starvation of Ger
many is possible"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

naming. Machinery and war material
in the building are believed to have been
worth in the neighborhood of $3,O00,-
900.
The factory at the time of it's destruc-
tion, was employed in making 800 guns
valued at $1,OOO,OOO. The building con-
sisted of four stories, and was 700 feet
long and $50 feet wide. It contained
about 1000 machines of different kinds,
and all were running = from lathes,
shapers and drills down to boring
machines.
A short circuit of electric wires is
said to have started the blaze in oil.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13


he also spoke of the grave concern
caused during recent months by per-
sons processing to be American, but
who are alien in sympathy, and who
have shown by their words and deeds
that they love other countries better
than this.
He also sounded note against further
annexation of territory, stating that
for ourselves, we wish nothing but the
full liberty of self-development."
The plan of national defense enlpha-
sized by the President, is the one out
lined by Secretary Garrison, which pro-
vides for an increase of the regular
army by more than $4,000 men. Also
the creation of a force of 100000 men
trained to arms, under what is known
as the Swiss plan. These citizen sol
diers are to be raised in annual contin-
gencies of $4,000, who will be asked to
enlist for three years with the colors,
and three years on furlough, and who,
during the three years with the colors,
will be expected merely to undergo i'll
tensive training for very brief period
of each year.
The plan also provides for the increase
of the National Guards effective force
to about 10000 men, besides getting
into stock supplies, equipment, and
munitions for force of 100000 men, in
addition to the regular army.
In letter written to Seth Low, the
President quotes from the 33d Chapter
of Ezekiel, the second, third, fourth,
fifth, and sixth verses of which, contain
a command to sound the trumpet and
warn the people when the sword cometh
upon the land. The quotation concludes
with these words:
'But if the watchman see the sword
come, and blow not the trumpet, and
the people be not warned; if the sword
come, and take any person from among
them, he is taken away in his iniquity
but his blood will I require at the watch
mans hand"
Former Secretary William J. Bryan
has definitely taken issue against the
Presidents policy, stating that it is a
departure from national traditions, and
a challenge to the spirit of Christianity.
He takes the position that the theory of
preparing for defense only is a false
philosophy, as all nations prepare for
war on this theory, which inevitably
leads to difficulties. Mr.. Bryan says:
eff there is any truth in our religion,
a nation must win respect as an indi-
vidual does, not by carrying arms, but
by an upright, honorable course that in
vites confidence and insures good WILL
''This nation has won it's position in
the world without resorting to the habit
Of toting a pistol or carrying club.
Why reverse our policy at this timer
Serious misgivings have arisen among
administration leaders as to whether
this issue will not cause split in the
Democratic Party.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
TORNADO WREAKS DESTRUCTION
IN KANSAS

Reports are received of a tornado
which swept through Kansas on the
evening of November 10. Telegraph
wires are down, and only meager infor-
nation has been received at the pres
ent time. Between so and so people
are believed to have been killed at Great
Bend. Half the houses in the town were
wrecked. The Santa Fe railway sta
tion was carried away, and three large
flour mills and several grain elevators
were demolished. The electric light
plant was wrecked.
Many buildings are said to have been
swept into heap of debris at Hoising-
ton.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

Kitchener Leaves London

A great deal Of speculation has been
caused by the departure of Lord Kitchener
from London. It was reported that he
had left for the near east to take charge of
military operations in the Balkans, the ar
rival Of heavy reinforcement in that re-
gion giving color to the theory.
It is now stated, however, that his ulti-
mate destination is India, serious revolt
being threatened there through one of the
most influential native princes, who is a
staunch supporter Of the British, having
been deposed. It is probable that these
reports are only conjectural, and that his
real plans are kept carefully concealed.
While en- route he has stopped at Paris
and conferred with Premier BRAND, Gen.
Gallieni, the French minister of war, and
with Gen. Joffre, French commander in
chief
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
GREAT BRITAIN THREATENS
BLOW AT EXPORT TRADE

England has threatened to withdraw
all her merchantmen vessels from ply
ing between neutral countries, and to
require such ships to operate only be-
tween British territory and neutral
countries.
If carried into effect, this would prac-
tically paralyze export trade between
the United States and South and Cen
trail America and to China. Scandina-
Wan trade would also be greatly affected.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
CHINA VOTES TO ABANDON RE-
PUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERN
MENT

According to an associated press re-
port, the Chinese Government has de-
cided that no change will be made to
a monarchial form of government dur
ing the present year. Returns of the
general elections being held in % pro-
vinces of the Republic, make it certain,
however, that the proposal to reestablish
a monarchy has been adopted, 18 pro-
vinces having already given solid sup
port to the project.
The election will be completed, but
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
BRITISH RESENTMENT AT AMERI
CAN NOTE

England is reported as very resentful
at the tone of President Wilson, note re-
garding American trade interests as af-
fected by the British blockade of the
German coast. The popular view, as
reflected by what is heard on the street
and in shops and Offices of London, is
that the President puts American pro-
fits at higher value than vital British
necessities, and that the most resolute
answer should be returned, to the eff
feet that England does not propose to
be hampered in it's life and death
struggle.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
PRESIDENT OUTLINES POLICY OF
DEFENSE

In an address before the Manhattan
Club, in New York City on November 4,
President Wilson outlined the program
for national defense, which he will place
before the next congress.
The fundamental principle of the pol
icy is to prepare, not for war, but for
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
Submarine Activity Continues

The German cruiser, Undine, was tor
pedoed and sunk by submarine off the
Swedish coast on November 7. Nearly
the entire crew was saved.
The Straits Of Gibraltar were again
passed by German submarines on the
night of November 2, and on November
they sunk the French ships Dahra and
Calbador, and the italian ship. Ionia.
The British armed merchantmen Tara
and the steamers Buresk, Glenmore and
Woolrich have also been sunk in the Medi-
terranean.
The French steamship User, formerly
known as the Dacia, which was seized last
February while carrying a cargo of cot
ton from the United States to Germany,
was reported torpedoed and sunk on No
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
New Greek Premier Appointed

During the past few days, Greece has
passed through one Of the greatest crises
in her history.
On November 4, Premier Zaimis, with
his neutrality cabinet" resigned, after
having failed to receive a vote Of conf
dence from the chamber Of deputies, M.
Venizelos, the former premier, control
ling the majority of the parliament. This
precipitated a situation which was uncer-
tain in the extreme, Venizelos favoring
a declaration of war on the side Of the
quadruple entente, while King Constantine
has continually fought against this STEP
On November 6, M. Skouloudis was ap-
pointed premier, and commissioned by the
king to form new cabinet. This he did
by retaining the old cabinet, with but
one exception. The wisdom Of this move
is conceded, the Zaimis cabinet having
been made up of the strongest men in the
country, most of them having been former
premiers.
The new premier has formally assured
the allies of continued neutrality, f'with
the character Of sincerest benevolence to-
ward the entente powers. 1t therefore
appears that the king has again forestalled
war, which seemed imminent. With
strong faction opposing him, however, it
is impossible to foretell what week or
day may bring forth.
Both Russians and Teutons Claim Sue
cesses
The Austro- Germans are reported to
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
NEWS OF THE WORLD

have Immediately retaken some of their
lost positions, both on the Riga-Dvinsk.
front and in Galicia, after their recent re-
treat.
Both sides claim successes during the
past few days. It is evident, however,
that the Russians continue to vigorously
attack at various points and that heavy
fighting is in progress.
Four hundred and fifty locomotives and
10000 American freight cars have been
purchased for the transmission Of war
supplies over the Siberian railway to
Russia. The wharves at Vladivostok are
piled high with munitions awaiting ship
ment.
Germans Assert Failure of Italian Of
fensive
Berlin reports complete breakdown Of
the Italian offensive, after a. battle Of
two weeks, with loss of 10000 men.
The failure was caused, it is claimed, by
lack of reserves and ammunition.
Peace Rumors Denied
A report has been persistent Of late that
Prince Won Buelow, former German chan
cellor, has met Mgr. Marchetti, papal de-
legate in Switzerland, to discuss peace ne
gotiations. This, however, has been stout
ly denied by the German chancellor
Sir Edward Grey strongly reasserts that
Great Britain could not think of entering
into any peace negotiations, except in
common with her allies.
Vote of Confidence Given New French
Ministry
The new French cabinet, formed by
Premier Aristide BRAND, has received a
vote Of confidence in the chamber of de-
puties, Of SIS to 1.
One Of the new premier first announce
ments was Of the governments s decision to
obtain guarantees Of lasting peace be-
fore laying down arms
New War Council Chosen in England
England has chosen new war council
the members of which are as follows:
Premier-Herbert Asquith, acting tenn.
porarily as minister Of war.
First lord Of the admiralty-A. j. Bal
four.
Minister Of munitions = David Lloyd
George.
The foreign minister, Sir Edward Grey
will sit with the triumvirate whenever
foreign policies are involved.
This new council is already known as
g the big three" and will have direct
charge Of British military and naval opera
tions, only matters of special Importance
being referred to the members of the cabi-
net.