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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
UNCERTAINTIES OF POLITICAL
OUTLOOK

No matter what one s party afiliation
may be, one is compelled to admit that
the political outlook for 1916 is fraught
with uncertainty. There seems to be a
strong tendency on the part of Progress
sive leaders to return to the Republican
fold
Recent elections held here and there
throughout the country, have shown strong
reasons for believing that the Republican
party will show it's old-time strength in
the next presidential campaign, but it
seems that the one thing lacking is a
strong leader Justice Hughes, ex-gov-
ernor of New York, is believed to be a
man who could carry the party through
to victory, but he has refused to enter the
race.
Champe Clark is quoted as predicting
that Roosevelt will be the next Republican
candidate for the presidency, stating that
in recent campaign whenever he men
toned Roosevelt's s name, as a feeler Of
PuOA1O OCltA1hO1C, CAC PCOP1O
responded with cheers, while the name Of
no other person caused such enthusiasm.
George W. Perkins, chairman Of the
Progressive executive committee, states,
however, that Roosevelt has absolutely no
intention of ever returning to the Re-
publican party.
Both Senator Cummins Of Iowa, and
Senator Lawrence Y. Sherman, of Illinois,
have announced their candidacy for the
Republican nomination, the former having
already enlisted a considerable following
in several states.
The popularity Of President Wilson,
with large portion of the people cannot
be denied; the question therefore, is
whether the dissatisfaction with his fnan-
cial policies, and the return of many Pro-
gressives to the ranks of the Republicans,
will be sufficiently strong, considering
their lack of leadership, to override the
sentiment in favor of allowing him another
term.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11

ing before this session of congress is that
Of national defense.
The president will again attempt to car
ry through the government ship purchase
bill, in an amended FORM
The Susan B. Anthony amendment to
the federal constitution, granting the right
of nationwide suffrage to women, will
also attract national attention.
The extension Of government control
and the ultimate ownership Of railroads
will be considered.
One Of the most important questions
will be the extension of war taxes.
There is mass of other legislation on
docket, comprising the largest, longest and
most important program of generation.
Estimates for the most elaborate plans
of expenditure ever asked Of an American
congress in times of peace, have been sub
mitted, comprising total outlay of
81, ,285, 5,857, 1903, or $170,853,614 more than
the appropriations of last year.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
HOT ANTI-VACCINATION FIGHT
IN CLEVELAND

A hot characterization fight, headed by
Edmund Vance Cooke, the poet and au-
thor has again broken out in Cleveland,
Ohio. The Cleveland Foundation school
survey committee has issued report pre-
dieting a repetition of the 1902 smallpox
epidemic in which 244 persons died, and
insisting that the $4,000 unvaccinated
boys and girls Of the city be Immediately
vaccinated, in order to do prevent this.
In hot characterization fight in 1910,
Cooke won out after hard struggle. He
again Immediately buckled on his armor
for the fray, as soon as the matter came
up few days ago. He contends that as
many deaths result from the effects Of vac
cination as from the disease, and that
Fright now, when there is no epidemic, is
the time to settle this question once and
for ALL"
According to the city ordinance the
school superintendent may be fined 5000
and imprisoned for 80 days, in each case,
for failure to enforce the vaccination
measure.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE OFF,
GALS SENTENCED TO
PENITENTIARY

A verdict Of guilty against DR.. Karl
Buenz, managing director Of the Ham
burg American line in New York City, and
former German Consul General, also
against three other officials of the steam
ship company, has been returned by a
jury in the United States District Court
Of New York.
The four defendants were charged with
conspiring to deceive and defraud the
United States government, by obtaining
clearances for relief ships carrying sup
plies to German raiders at sea, in the early
months Of the war.
DR.. Buenz and two other officials were
sentenced to term of one and one-half
years in the federal penitentiary at At
lanta, while the remaining official received
years sentence. The Hamburg Amer
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
PRESIDENT DELIVERS MESSAGE TO
CONGRESS

President Wilson delivered his third
annual address to Congress on December Z.
The message in every particular was con-
sidered Of more than ordinary Importance /;
the feature, however, upon which public
attention has especially centered is that
dealing with the element within our own
borders, which has shown its loyalty to for
eign countries In times of internal stress.
President Wilson said in part II am
sorry to say that the gravest threats
against our national peace and safety
have been uttered within our own borders.
There are citizens of the United States, [
blush to admit, born under other flags but
welcomed under our generous naturaliza-
ton laws to the full freedom and oppor-
tunity Of America, who have poured the
poison Of disloyalty into the very arter-
les Of our national life. ***** Their num-
Der is not great as compared with the
whole number of those sturdy hosts by
which our nation has been enriched in
stocks. ***** America never witnessed
anythink like this before. ***** But the
ugly and incredible thing has actually
come about, and we are without adequate
federal laws to deal with it. | urge you
to enact such laws at the earliest possible
moment, and feel that in doing so I am
urging you to do nothing less than save
the honor and self-respect of the nation"
While these utterances will receive the
hearty endorsement of the great mass of
American citizens, it is claimed that many
Democrats as well as opponents see dan
ger Of an open issue with the foreign-born
as a result.
The President also dwelt at length upon
the amicable relations that have sprung
up between the United States and the pam
American countries to the south There
was a time, he declared, when this coun-
try looked upon itself as a sort Of pro-
tector Of these republics, guarding them
against the encroachment Of European
powers.
'fBut," he added, cit was always diff
cult to maintain such a role without Of
fense to the pride Of the people whose
freedom of action we sought to protect,
and every thoughtful man Of affairs must
welcome the altered circumstances Of the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
GEN. VILLA REPORTED IN FLIGHT

Typhus Fever Epidemic in Mexico City
General Villas Yaqui Indian chieftain
with his entire command of 400 men has
surrendered to Carranza forces.
Villa is said to be retreating toward
Chihuahua, closely pursued by Carranza
cavalry. His army has been broken up
into small bands, in accordance with their
chiefs reported plan to resort to guerilla
warfare and raids along the American
border. ta
Typhus fever which for some time has
been epidemic among the lower classes in
Mexico city, has grown to alarming pro-
portions. The death rate from this dis
ease alone now exceeds 13O a day, and the
scourge is constantly spreading.
It is claimed that there are IL 900 cases
in the federal district, and surrounding
towns. Authorities are unable to cope
with the situation, and mining companies
have secured permission to clean up towns
in their vicinities, the disease threatening
to leave them without workmen.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11

new day in whose light we now stand,
when there is no claim of guardianship or
thought of wards, but, instead, full and
honorable association of partners between
ourselves and our neighbors, in the inter
est Of all America, North and South -
A matter which also came in for large
share of notice, is that which will largely
engage the attention Of Congress during
the present session, namely, the question
of national defense.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
FORD'S OBJECT TO AROUSE SENTI-
MENT AGAINST HORRORS OF WAR

According TO announcements, the Ford
peace ship, Oscar II, sailed from New
York on December 4.
Secretary of State Lansing had previous
iy declared that members Of the party
would not be granted passports to bellig-
erent countries, but only to neutral states
in Europe. His reason was that passports
are given only when business renders il
absolutely necessary for Americans to
visit countries at war.
One hundred and forty names were on
the list of Mr.. Ford s guests, including SO
peace ENJOYS, 81 newspaper and magazine
correspondents, and moving picture men
Mr.. Edison did not accompany the ex-
petition although it had been announced
that he would do so. Former Secretary
Of State Bryan has stated his intention OF
following later. Miss Jane Addams, of
Hull House fame, was too i'll to go.
The guests have been invited for six
weeks trip, but the time may be consider
ably extended.
Mr.. Ford, before leaving, stated that the
party had not decided upon any definite
steps toward the accomplishment of peace,
but that the fighting nations were sick OF
war and he believed they were waiting for
some disinterested party to step in and
offer mediation
He further adds that his mission is to
arouse public sentiment, and says that he
considers the 54 newspaper and magazine
writer's about the most important part Of
the mission.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK IN
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY

An earthquake shock was felt on Dec
ember Z, for distance of 200 miles along
both sides Of the Mississippi River, being
noticeable at St. Louis, Cairo, Cape Girar-
deau, Mo-, and as far east as Paducah, KY.
Division railroad officials issued orders
for trainmen to run slow and cautiously,
through that region.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
Food Riots in Berlin

Sensational reports emanating from
Paris, of food riots among the working
people of Berlin, at the opening sessions
of the Reichstag, have gone the rounds Of
the press, it being claimed that troops fred
on the crowd, killing 200 persons. Berlin
reports admit that demonstrations oc-
Cured, but make no mention of any lives
lost.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11

crease OF cents over the 48 cent rate of
1914
The increase was made in view of addi-
tional appropriations, which it is believed
will be necessary for various purposes, in
cluding reimbursement for cattle slaugh-
tered, infected with the foot and mouth
disease.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
ST. LOUIS GETS DEMOCRATIC
CONVENTION

st. Louis has captured the Democratic
national convention for 1916 The Demo-
cratic national committee, on Dec. 7, named
the convention city, and also adopted re-
solutions calling for the denomination of
Woodrow Wilson in the next presidential
campaign, as the "trusted leader of ma
tional democracy"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
LOCAL ITEMS

Mr.. Frederick Taylor of Erie, Pennsyl-
vania spent Thanksgiving with his parents,
Mrs. James T. Taylor, 1925 Ezra avenue.
Mr.. Louis F. Merrill, of Englewood,
| New Jersey, arrived in Zion City Satur-
day last. Mr.. Merrill came here to join
his wife, Mrs Olive Merrill who pre-
ceeded him one month.
Mrs. Dombrowski of 1873 State Line
street, Hammond, Indiana, mother of lit
tie Frank Dombrowski who lost his life
as result of vaccination, was present at
the Zion Tabernacle, Chicago last Lord 8
Day. She listened attentively to the
/ General Overseer's address, and it is re-
ported that she distributed a number of
announcements Of the meeting in West
Hammond.
A birthday surprise party on Mrs. Her
man G. Peterson, 2501 Elizabeth avenue
was held November Goth Twenty-seven
guests assembled at her home and all had
pleasant time. Ice-cream and other re-
freshments were served and a recitation
was given by Mrs A. D. Roberts Among
the out of town visitors were Mrs. A.
johnson and Mrs. G. Peterson of Chicago,
the former being a sister and the latter a
niece Of Mrs. H. g. Peterson.
Mrs Jane Zediker mother of Mr.. George
Zediker, of 2915 Elisha avenue, arrived in
Zion City on Wednesday morning. She
came from Mansfield, Ohio, and will re-
main here for few weeks.
Since April 23rd, 1915 there have been
2,773 visitors at Shiloh Tabernacle. The
number of subscriptions taken for Leaves
Of Healing at the tabernacle during that
time was 63, amounting to $24.6O; sub
scriptions for Theocrat s, amounting to
$685.; and the sales from pamphlets and
souvenirs amounted to $216.54-Total of
$24749
Miss Nettie Richardson of Chicago was
surprised recently by a party of 20 men,
bers Of the Chicago Branch The occasion
of the surprise was her birthday
Twenty-nine children, members of the
9Th grade of the 30th Street school will
take part in an entertainment entitled
Christmas Carol" Mrs. Margaret Neil
son is instructing the children.
Elder W. D. Taylor, wife and family
have moved to Zion Home
Seven persons received the right hand
of fellowship at the Rally on Wednesday
evening There were also several appli-
cants for membership in the Zion Res
toration Host
Mr.. H. 0. Age of West Liberty, Iowa,
arrived in Zion City on Wednesday, and
is a guest at Zion Home.
Deacon N. T. Kesler has interested four
teen young men in Restoration work. They
will be assigned to company "D", Divi-
sion No. 5.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
NEW CONGRESS CoNvENEs

At noon on December 6, the sixty-fourth
congress Of the United States, convened
at Washington, for what promises to be
the most important and historical session
of decade. Champe Clark was reelected
speaker of the House.
The issue of greatest Importance COM
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
Sharp Break in German Exchange

German exchange in the American mar
ket sank to the lowest ebb last week, IF
any time on record. There were many
rumors as to the cause, the economic con-
ditions in Germany being generally ad-
vanced as responsible for the state Of af-
fairs.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11

lean line was fined the nominal sum of one
dollar.
Judge Howe, who imposed the sentence
stated that the case would undoubtedly be
taken to the Court of Appeals and to the
United States Supreme Court.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
TAX RATES INCREASED

The Illinois tax commission has fixed the
state tax rate at IS cents on each 800
worth of assessed valuation, being an in
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
Austrian Ministers Resign

The Austrian emperor has accepted the
designations of three of his ministers. So
far as is known, no public reason has been
assigned for their retirement, but diplom-
attic comment reports that the three lead
ers favored separate peace for their
country, and that such step was over
ruled.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
Germany Reported to Have Made
Informal Peace Suggestions

According to Rome dispatch, Germany
has made informal suggestions looking to
the establishment of peace, through the
papal consistory. Cardinal Hartman, Of
Cologne, is said to have brought the pro-
posal to the Vatican that Germany evac-
uate Belgium and northern France, and
agree to an autonomous government for
Poland, providing the Vatican will make
a determined effort at this time to estab-
lish peace.
1t is said that peace talk strikes no
responsive chord in London. The labor
element, which sometime ago seemed luke
warm in support of the war, is now among
it's most outspoken adherents, its leaders
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
LULL ON BATTLE FRONTS
Monastir Occupied by Austrians
Serbs Retreat into Greece
Roumania Seizes Foreign
Shipping

Just at the present time the European
situation presents a picture of greater
quiet than has prevailed at any time since
the war began. The past week is the first
time that Germany has failed to keep her
enemies busy on some front or other Af-
ter her mad drive through Serbia, her
military leaders are probably taking a
period of rest in order to reorganize their
forces and review the general situation
Perhaps at no time during the war have
dispatches been based more upon pure
rumOr and conjecture than at the present
time. In the lack of real news, war CORES
pondents have brought their imaginations
into full play. A few leading facts, how
ever, stand out, which are officially con-
frmed.
The city Of Monastir in southern Serbia,
about Is miles from the Greek frontier,
was occupied by Austrian forces on Dec
ember 3. This has been, perhaps, the
most important Serbian position to hold
out.
With the conclusion of the operations
against Serbia, it is predicted that the
Bulgarian army, when the weather per-
mits, will attempt to drive the British and
French forces from Serbian soil
1t was reported that Italian troops were
landed at Avlona, Albania, on December
2. So many rumors Of similar nature,
have been circulated in the past, however,
that reports of this kind are discounted
until absolutely confirmed from official
sources.
1t was also reported early in the week
that Russian forces had begun a march
across Roumania to invade Bulgaria, but
this is now believed to have been false.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
Won Hindenberg not Discouraged

When questioned concerning the East
ern military situation Of the German
army he said:
"Our tactical position is excellent. Es-
pecially in the East, the German army
has reached the most favorable strategic
position conceivable
In this connection it is interesting to
note that Paris dispatch states that the
system of railroads and telegraphs, which
the Germans have constructed to connect
Won Hindenberg's forces along the Riga
Dvinsk front, is remarkably effective.
The conclusion is further drawn that the
completeness Of this construction indicates
that the Germans intend to make this line
the base Of their proposed advance upon
Petrograd.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
NEWS OF THE WORLD

having thrown themselves eagerly into a
support of Lord Derby's recruiting cam
paign.
Field Marshal Won Hindenberg when in
terviewed some days ago, and commenting
upon the determination Of France and
Russia to continue the war, said:
"The most remarkable thing is that all
these nations do not see that they are only
sacrificing themselves for Great Britain.
1t does not look like peace, and so Ger
many cannot sheathe her sword.''
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-12-11
Serbians Retreat into Greece

During the past week Serbian troops
retreating from the Monastir region,
crossed the border into Greece, and, ac-
cording to reports, no attempt was made
by that government to disarm them or
to prevent them from joining the Allies
at Saloniki
King Constantine Of Greece has re-
affirmed his determination to remain neu-
tral, no matter what pressure is brought
to bear A certain element among the
Allies have strongly advised resorting to
force by blockading the Greek coast, but
it seems that this attitude only angers and
irritates the Greek king, and has ten
dency to cause him more than ever to
favor the central powers, should he allow
himself to follow his natural inclination.
Roumana Commanders Foreign Shipping
Roumania has taken the surprising step
Of Communicating all foreign shipping,
living at harbor in her ports. Military
observers are considerably puzzled to un-
derstand the significance of this action.
1t is believed, however, that the step was
dictated by the fact that several Teutonic
gunboats were preparing to leave Rust
chuk, Roumanian port on the Danube,
for an attack on Russian forces near the
mouth of the river, and that it was done,
NOT co much to nrotect Russia as TO main
tain the neutrality of her own waters.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Two AViatOrs Killed.

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A0s killed.
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
Swollen, Aching Veins
A Common Cause of
Discomfort

The army Of people trouble led with
swollen veins is large one and was
steadily on the Increase until the dis
cuyery d few years ago that 4 germi-
eide linimcnt OF marked value for
other ailments gave prompt relief
from this agGravating trouble.
Since this accidental discovery hun
drcds of sufferers have proven its cf-
riciency---it has made good even in
cases Of long standing.
MI. r. c. Kellogg, Beckett, Mass, be-
fore using this remedy. suffered in
tenscly with painful and inflamed
veins; they were swollen. knotted and
hard. lie writes: after using one
and one-half bottles Of Ahsorbinc, Jr.,
the veins were reduced, Inflammation
and pair gone and I have had no re-
"urren"' OF thu trouble during the
past six !cars.'
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Springfield, Mass. ana a bottle viii be
mailed 70 you promptly, safe Ssl,r.
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The Washington times., 1915-01-04
What War MOUeS Mean
BY J. w. T. MASON.

NEW YORK, Jan. 4.-GeneIal Won
IIindenburg. apparently, has found
too many difficulties in the way of Il
further frontal movement on War
saw from the west, and is attempt
ing flank assault from the north
west. This lntination, contained
in today's news from Pctroerad,
credits Won lIindcnpurg with even
greater daring than he hitherto has
shown.
General Francois, who has been
trying for several weeks to lead the
Germans from east Prussia south
ward on Warsaw. has been unable to
accomplish the work assigned to him.
Won Hindenburg resolved to use part
of General Mackensen's army along
tile Bzura river for the sweep on
Warsaw from the northwest. which
General Francois was directed to un-
dertakc. Meckenscn's force. there
fore Is now being called upon to do
the double duty Of holding ground
recently gained to the west OF War
saw, while at the same time develop
ing "A new attack from beyond the
Fistula to take Warsaw on the flank
and rear.
The war has not seen the develop
ment Of any strategy comparable to
this in daring and audacity. Prob
ably it would not have occurred to
any other commander than Won Hin
dcnburE. because of its great diff
cultics and dangers. II Won linden
burI; is able to put the maneuver
through he will have earned the
princcdom which Berlin believes
The Washington times., 1915-01-04
CONCERT TO
AID HEBREW RELIEF
Fund Will Be Sent Through B'nai
Birth to Relieve Suffering In
Poland and GaIicja.

Before an audience Of more than 1850
people. including many Of the most
prominent Hebrews In Washington, 4
concert for the benefit Of the Hebrews
made destitute and homeless as a result
OF the European war, was given yester-
day afternoon In Polls Theater. under
the auspices OF the United Hebrew or
ganizationg Of the District. The con-
cert was one OF a series Of entertain
ments being given in Washington for
the relief OF the suffering Hebrews
throughout Europe, and the proceeds
will be forwarded to the headquarters
Of the B'nai Birth. at Chicago, which
organization has charge of the relief
fund for tho United States, and Will
make tho distribution direct through
its branches In Europe, especially In
Poland and Galicia. Julius !. Peyser
is treasurer Of the local committee.
A. c. Mayer had charge Of yester-
days performance and Otto K. Woerner
was stage manager.
The program Included vocal and in
strumcntal music, fancy dancing. vau-