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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
WAR AGAINST BILL-BOARDS

The Thomas Cusack Co. and the Chicago,
Federation of Labor have united in an eff
fort to defeat the proposed ordinance to
prohibit bill-boards in residential districts
At a hearing before the Council Build
ing Committee, in Chicago, this week,
these organizations denounced the move
ment against bill-boards as "fanatical
and confscatory
Some very interesting statements were
brought out by the opponents of bill
boards. In reply to claim that bill
boards are artistic and educational, and
that great artists are devoting their life
work to making billboard designs, the
vice president Of the Chicago Women s
Club said "When we see our young
boys and girls standing before pictures
showing bare limbs, want to say we do
not care for that kind Of education. -
A gentleman present also remarked: II
walk over to the Lake Shore Drive every
morning. At the corner there is a sign
with the word constipation occupying
a space fifteen feet long Another board
shows man and woman both attiring
themselves in union suits. If that is ed
ucation [ would like to know it.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
Zeppelin had been wrecked by an aviator
in an aeroplane.
SITUATION IN MEXICO

1t is claimed that President Wilson still
desires to carry out a policy of "no armed
intervention in Mexican affairs. It is
said that he is now seeking to give the
active moral support Of this government
to some man or group Of men, if such can
be found, who can assume the control of
the situation in that country and gradu-
ally bring about condition of peace
Efforts are being made to settle upon
some prominent Mexican for provisional
president Of the Republic, who will have
the military backing Of his people and rec
ognition from the United States.
General Felip Angeles, General Villa s
principal military expert, since the split
In the Mexican Constitutionalist move
ment, arrived in Washington this past
week, and newspaper speculation has been
rife regarding the matter
Admiral Howard arrived at Guay1nas
June 21st, with marines, but so far has
not effected a landing It is claimed that
the Mexican leaders Of that district have
protested against this, claiming that it
would only lead to trouble, but he has
discretionary powers to do so, if he con-
siders it the wisest course.
Reports Of distressing conditions among
the Mexican population continue to
reach the American Red Cross headquar.
ters, advices stating that 10000 Poems
are on the verge Of starvation in the vicin-
ity Of Pachuca.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
NEW DEPARTURE ON INDEPEN-
DENCE DAY

Judging from reports coming from al
most every part of the country, much en-
thusiasm has been aroused this year to
make Fourth Of July an "Americaniza-
ton Day"
Posters have been widely scattered in
all parts of the country, setting forth a
plan to round up great proportion of
the foreign born residents of America on
Independence Day and imbue them with
a sense of what citizenship in America
stands for.
United States Commissioner of Educa-
ton, 0. P. Claxton, has endorsed the
movement, stating that every foreign born
person in America should learn English,
in order that he can intelligently read and
attend personally to his business mat
ters, also that he may understand the func-
tions of our government.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FOR THE
CITY OF WAUKEGAN

The advisability of bond issue was
discussed in the City Council Chambers
of Waukegan the other night. It
seemed to be almost unanimously con-
ceded that steps must be taken to place
the city upon substantial and cash pay
ing basis.
Opinions greatly differed, however, as
to the, amount necessary. James L
Swayer, head of the Accounts and Finance
Department, seemed to think that $4,000
at least would be needed to cover out
standing obligations.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
ENGLAND LACKS MUNITIONS

A report from London dated June 23d
announces that David Lloyd George, Min
lister Of Munitions, has given British labor
just seven days in which to comply with
their promise to rally to the factories i'll
sufficient numbers to produce a maxi
mum supply Of munitions, urgently need
ed for the war He has announced that
unless the men are forthcoming, he will
resort to the use Of compulsory methods.
Lloyd-George is quoted as saying " IF
we can, within the next few months, pro-
duce as much munition as can the French
establishments, the Allies will have an
overwhelming superiority in the first great
essential Of victory.
The duration Of the war, the toll Of life,
the amount Of exaustion, ultimate victory
or defeat, depends on the supply of mu-
milton"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
ROBERT LANSING APPOINTED SEC
RETARY OF STATE

Robert Lansing, Of New York, has been
appointed by President Wilson to the
office of Secretary Of State, made vacant
by the resignation of VIM J. Bryan.
The elevation Of Mr.. Lansing to the
position in the Administration next to the
President is said to be the result OF his
proficiency in the art Of diplomacy, and
not because Of any political influence.
The other members Of the Cabinet unan-
imously favored the elevation Of the
former Counsellor to the Premiership on
account of his eminent fitness for the posi-
ton
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
Heavy Fighting along French Border

June 18th, the ne-hundredth anniver-
sary of the Battle Of Waterloo, saw the
French and German armies engaged in
desperate struggle marked by heavy as
sauIts and furious cannonade on the part
Of the French. Within a short time
100000 shells are said to have been hurled
on the German trenches, and eleven div
isions of the German army, comprising
force of 100000 men, were brought into
action in desperate attempt to hold their
lines A portion of the contested area
is known as the Labyrinth" " a section
which derives its name from it's system of
works and trenches, and according to
latest advices, this strong position has
now been completely taken by the French.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
SUMNER CAMP FOR POOR WOMEN
AND CHILDREN

Plans have matured, it is claimed, for
the establishment at Druce Lake of
camp for the benefit of young women,
children, and day nursery mothers with
children.
The establishment of this camp is in
perpetuation of the memory of Susan w.
Poxon, who, during almost forty years
of her life devoted her attention to the
welfare of poor children in Chicago.
Upon her death, she bequeathed $4,000
to be used in this manner, which amount
has been applied to purchasing piece
of wooded property along the shores of
Druce Lake.
The plan is to send tired mothers,
children, and young working women
there for an outing during the hot
months of summer, who could not afford
this luxury.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
BILL AFFECTING COMMISSION
FORM OF GOVERNMENT

A bill of great importance to Wauke-
gan and all other cities in the state under
commission form of government, has
just passed the House and Senate at
Springfield and now awaits the Cover
nor's signature.
The new law is to be an amendment of
the one now in force, and is intended to
clear up some points that have puzzled
the best lawyers of the state It provides
that twenty-five per cent of the persons
voting at the previous election can be ap-
pealed to at any time to call for vote of
the city to abolish the commission form of
government and revert to the old system.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
DESTRUCTIVE STORMS

Severe storms have lately prevailed
over large part Of the west and south
west, being accompanied by cyclones in
many places Deaths are reported from
various points in Kansas, Missouri, Iowa,
and other parts. Much damage has been
done by floods in the Missouri valley to
farms, railway lines, etc.
On Sunday night hail stones fell at Car
rollton, Illinois, which are reported to
have been as large as oranges, weighing
half pound and more
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
GENERAL DE WET FOUND GUILTY
OF TREASON

General Christian de Wet was found
guilty on June 21st of treason against the
British Government General de Wet
has been one Of the leaders of the South
African rebellion
This man also gave more trouble to the
English during the Boer War than almost
any other leader, and was Commander-in-
Chief Of the Orange Free State forces at
that time.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
NEW INVENTION IN SUBMARINES

A new submarine device has been in
vented by Hudson Maxim which will en-
able a submarine commander to get his
bearing without coming to the surface
This would enable the vessel to make an
attack without displaying periscope.
Mr.. Maxim has applied for a patent on
the device.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
Soldering Effect on the Allies

AS a result Of the movements Of the
past few weeks, the Allies seem to be sett-
ling down with grim determination to
fight the issues to finish. Some leading
English writer's Of unquestioned loyalty
have charged their fellow countrymen
with the grave mistake of underestimate
ing their powerful foe, and of allowing
themselves to indulge in the foolish dream
that the odds were 50 great in their favor
that success would be easy However, a
rude awakening has come after eleven
months Of hostilities and they are now
working with feverish intensity to re
trieve the errors Of the past.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
MILLS OF CHICAGO TO SHUT DOWN

Secretary E. M. Craig, Of the Building
Contract Employers Association, announ-
ced this week that unless the carpenters
had accepted fair arbitration before Sat-
urday, every mill or building material
yard or plant Of any kind in the Chicago
district would be shut down.
If this comes to pass, it is estimated
that between 10000 and 100000 men
will be added to Chicago's unemployed
host.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
LIQUOR ADVERTISEMENTS GET
BLOW

In the case before Judge Landis last
week, regarding the Bill Posting Associa
tion, it was brought out in testimony that
no advertisements of intoxicating liquors
will be placed on the bill-boards of the
Associated bill posters and distributors
of the United States and Canada after
the close of this year
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS

A report from Ell Centre, California,
states that earthquake shocks were felt on
the night Of Jnue 22d, in the Imperial
Valley of Mexico, causing heavy property
damage.
The damage around Ell Centre is con-
servatively estimated at $1,000,000.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
VAST SUM VOTED FOR WAR EX-
PENSES BY GREAT BRITAIN

A vote of credit was passed last week by
the House of Commons authorizing the
British Government to spend what in
American money would amount to
81, 1,25O,0O0,000 for war purposes This has
been followed this week by the introduc-
tion Of bill empowering the Government
not only to raise this amount, but as much
more as may be needed
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
Fighting in the Dardanelles

At the present time it is impossible to
predict with any certainty what the out
come Of the operations in the Dardanelles
will be. During the past week reports
were current that the Turks were strongly
on the offensive, and that the Allies were
hard pressed to hold their positions.
Now comes the report Of the British hav-
ing taken considerable number Of pris-
oners and gained some advantage over the
enemy.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26

The whole blame is laid ON the refusal
Of the strike carpenters to accept arbl-
tration and return to work, pending
settlement Of the dispute. The mill own
ers claim that there is simply no use for
them to continue manufacturing material
unless it is used, and there is market for
If
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
Italian Invasion Checked

The Italian invasion of Austria now
seems to have been partly checked. Up
to the present time they seem to have had
things pretty much their own way, and
during the past week have driven the Aus
trian forces from line Of strong positions
along the heights Of the Isonzo River.
The onward movement, however, is now
blocked by strong natural defenses in the
Alps. A strong counter-offensive move
ment has also been made by the Austrians
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26

1t is interesting to note that in 1893 the
first battle ship, the Indiana" was built
for the United States, and the Arizona"
is the thirty-ninth. 1t is said that COM
pared with the Arizona" the Indiana"
would appear as row-boat beside a
steam yacht.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
NATION NOW NEARLY HALF DRY"

A canvas by the Associated Press of the
law-making bodies of the country dis
closes the fact that nearly half the terri
tory of this nation is now "dry" as a re-
suit of the constant agitation waged
against the liquor traffic.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-06-26
NEWS OF THE WORLD
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Gen. Joffre gave the order to 60 for
ward at all cost, and as result of the con-
tinuous fighting Of the past few days, the
trenches in places are said to have been
filled with the dead.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
.AN|MADOS BEAT THE
 TOWN INDIANS I2-o
Ralph Scott Scores Touchdown on 75 Yard Run from Kick Off-Second
 Win This Season

In a warmly contested game on the Sixth and Washington street gridirons yesterday afternoon, the Animados cleaned the town Indians for the sec ond time this season by a score of 12 to o. A previous game was won by 1re stout Animados by a score of to 0.
 Ralph Scott proved the bright par ticular star of the Animado line up. He IS the only man against whose name any scores are written. His first touchdown came after 75 yard run through d broken field, from kick off to touch. The second was the result of a series of line smashes. coupled with successful forward pass
 Last years 20 to 0 outrage perpetrat- ed by the Indians against the Animados Is being wiped out with a vengeance. Yesterdays game was ribbed up during the early afternoon after a Tempe town team had failed to make connections Tor clash with the Animado CIubbers
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
BOY SCOUT ACTIVITIES

At regular meeting of the Phoenix Troop One, Boy Scouts of America. held Friday night, the following order of business was followed: Roll call was followed by flag salute which is executed by the troops standing at attention with full scout salute while the strains of the Star Spangled Banner are whistled. Then came the report of good turns which consist of some good turn performed during the previous twenty -four hours Three failures to so report results means court martial. The following are some of the Good Turns" reported.
 1. Scout Gregg administered first aid to a boy who was thrown from his wheel and knocked unconscious.
 2. Scout Lawson cleaned a drinking trough and filled it with clean water
 3. Scout Leader Tovrea removed stones and gravel from a side walk at First avenue and Jefferson.
 4. Scout Caldwell filled hole which was in a dangerous position in a sidewalk
 5. Scout Stevens replaced a garbage sign which had fallen.
 6. Scout Wade took a paper from some dogs which were tearing it and gave it to its owner.
 :. Scout Dwight De Busk had a ticket to an entertainment to which he did not care to go owing to his desire to attend the regular scout and he gave it to boy who W, uld enjoy it.
 s. Scout Harry De Busk found a purse and is endeavoring to find its owner
 g. Scout Conrad found and returned a dollar to it's owner. The dollar fell from a moving trolley car.
 10. Scout McQuiston returned money to the boy who had lost it.
 II. Scout Fremeau removed barb wire from a road in front of a school.
 F. Scout De Witt helped a boy solve some algebra problems. |, 13. Scout MenderS found a goat en- tangled in it's rope He untangled the rope and fixed it so that it would not tangle again.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11

world will little note, nor long re- member the worth battles of Pro- Iessors Judson and Jones. but our wives can never forget our late ar rival home on volley ball nights when we were not singing like lark at the ''Y'' but fighting the Fitz game like Turk. It is our worthy Harry Blair to be dedicated here to the unfinished work on the "Y' of raising the roof which many Phoe- nix citizens. including Fitz. have thus far so nobly advanced It is rather for us volley ball players to be here dedicated to the task of getting many new recruits of business men for the "Y' and the gym; that from the per sonal benefits of increased physical vigor and general health, we take increased devotion; that we here, Fitz's old standbys, highly resolve to bring to the "Y'' many fresh goats; that we, without difficulty, can add new laurels by beating them in the great indoor game; that volley ball of the people by the people, for the people, introduced here by our great Fitz. shall add late supper annoy ances to many more wives and sis ters of Phoenix, and procure increased health and pleasure among numerous newly recruited husbands and brothers!
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
LINCOLN UP ID DATE
 AT VOLLEYBALL EATS

The following revised version of the famous Lincoln address at the field of Gettysburg. was delivered at the Y. NJ. c. A. Saturday evening, by it's builder. Dr F. H. Redewill on the occasion of the farewell banquet to the departing physical director. E. G. Fitzgerald
 many fathers brought forth in this city a Y. NJ. C. A. conceived in volley ball and dedication to the pro- position that the sensations of the European war can be duplicated in the gym.
 Now we are engaged in a great volley ball war. testing whether Fitzs old champions or Blair's new lambs can long endure. We are met on great lunch feed of that war. We, the Turks, have come to dedicate portion of the ''Y'' attack as a final resting place for the Johnny Bulls, ~Kaisers." Russians" and "Neu- trals." our competing teams. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.
 But. in a larger sense, we emulate, we felicitate. we congratulate our departing physical director who put '-volley' ball in Phoenix. The ath- letes he trained. both fat and lean. who struggle in the gym, have here praised our old hero far above our poor power to add or detract. The
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
OUTLAWS WIN IN TEN
 FRAMES FROM FARMERS
Bennenato's Ninth Inning Homer Scores Two and Ties Talley.
 Stuckey Sticks Over Final Run

In one of the best games witnessed recently on Polk common, the luckless Acre City team went down before the local Outlaws, to 4. It took ten in ninEs to decide the issue. which was hOtly fought in a bird of a pitching duel between Baggiore of the Outlaws and Miller of the Acre City team.
 With the score to 1 in favor of the farmers in the ninth, Bennenato came to bat and clicked out a home run scoring two men ahead of him and ty ing up the score.
 In the tenth. Stuckey scored the run which won the game.
 The feature of the game was the pitching of Baggiore of the Outlays. He famed twelve and allowed but three hits.
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
Notes ss~S Sefthe IGlSIlOIR!O..N|

Coach Francis Geary declares that the next dollar he spends won't be all thrown away, as he expects tC get a quarterback
 Alumni team came pretty near be- ing what they were cracked up to be. They certainly played fine game for a bunch of old, feeble and retired footballists.
 Why was it Geaery said, Luke, it is not so much the play, as it is the way you play it.?
 Glendale is waiting patiently for an opportunity to get a crack at the Coyotes. They say their guns are loaded with B. B. shot. MT Taylor said they had better practice on canary birds first, then they might change the caliber of their guns to cannons and the shot to cannon balls.
 Old Pete might be called a wiz on the coast, but the home boys can't see it that way. Jake and Irion also were roughed up a bit, when those Kiotes hit 'em.
 It will be a hard problem to solve which player gets the football offered by Pinney & Robinson for the big gest bone.'
 Do you suppose Geary wants the team to practice Monday night, after they played so hard Saturuay? 
 Did you ever stop and think what would have happened if Norton had dropped on the ball that lay at his
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
GOOD SCORES IN GUN
 SHOOT; EDENS IS VICTOR
Crowd Gathers at Traps to See Lot
 of Blue Rocks Get SpIintered

A large crowd gathered at the gun club traps yesterday morning at the fair grounds, where a mighty fine practice shoot was held and the quietus put to hundreds of clay pigeons.
 Tom Edens won the big prize given by Joe Rice, of the Hercules Powder Co.,, for the highest score, which was 46 out of a possible 50.
 This practice also showed pros poets of two other good shots who might enter the big tournament held here Nov. 15. 16, 17, during fair week. J. A. Jones and Albert Pinney made good scores, for their first time out this year and will improve rap idly now that they are started.
 The shoot resulted in the follow ing scores:
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
CADILLAC BUSTS ALL
 RECORDS IN BIG RUN

Shattering speed records for 100 miles and for the hour. the new eight cylinder Cadillac established it. self as the fastest touring car made in America, if not in the world.
 The distance covered during the first 50 minutes was 72.41 miles and 100 miles were travelled in S2 min utes, 4G seconds. This latter is an average of 72.49 miles per hour, the car therefore showing an increase in sped as the miles increased.
 This not only eclipsed all other American touring car records. but It broke the records established only about two hours previously by an- other Cadillac of the same type.
 The second car beat the first by
Arizona republican., 1915-10-11
Greatest Crowd That Ever Saw Ball Game Expected in Braves Park When Third Game of World Series is Called
TEAMS TO SETTLE
 DOWN TO BASEBALL
Though Managers Are Mum the Players Believe Aleck and Dutch Leonard Will Pitch With Burns and Carrigan BackstOps
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

RDSTO\. oct. 10.-The Philadelphia Nationals and the Boston Americans have arrived here to resume tomorrow their series for the baseball champion shin of the world. Each has scored a victory in the initial two game series at Philadelphia
 The crowd tomorrow is expected to be the greatest ever seen at world series game. and possibly it will be the greatest ever seen at a baseball game. IL is estimated that it will exceed forty five thousand. More than half that number of tickets have already been sold.
 The first throng that will occupy the Nleachers took up it's watch at the gates of the park tonight.
 Weather conditions approaching those in summer are in prospect. The forecast is for fair weather, somewfla; warmer than today. when light coats were aids to comfort.
 Getting Down to Baseball
 IL is expected the next games will de- velop more real baseball. and a more studied scheme of attack and defense by both teams Philadelphia's cam paign will again revolve around Grover Cleveland Alexander. who won his first world series game from Boston Friday. Tn oppose the great Aleck. Manager w. r. Carrigan of Boston is expected to select Dutch Leonard, his strapping lefthander.
 The opposing managers had no word to give out tonight as to their probable pitching choice, but among the players and close followers of the game, the opinion appeared general that Alexan- der and Leonard would contend in the third game of the series.
 Burns. who has caught both games for Philadelphia will team with Alex ander. It is thought here that Carri- gan will make his first active appear ance Of the series as Bostop's backstop tomorrow