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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
CHICAGO DAILY PROTESTS
AGAINST CIGAR SMOKE IN
CITY HALL

The following excellent editorial, I'M
der the heading, "Why is the City Gov
erned in Cigar Smoker" appeared in the
Chicago Evening Post of November 3:
1--WE have 'fresh-air' cars. Why can't
we have 'fresh-air' city hall?
mo other large office building in Chi
cago smells of dull, dead, bad cigar
smoke as does the Office building in
which the City of Chicago and the
County of Cook do business.
"The dignity of those cavernous.
transverse Railways was evident when
the municipal capital was new. The
marble floors seemed proper enough to
the scheme of things when they were
fresh. But with cigar ashes, cigar
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
ELECTRIFICATION SEEMS A
NEAR REALITY

The report of the association of COM
merce committee in Chicago, on smoke
abandonment, which is about to be made
public, is expected to bring about the
electrification of all railroad terminals.
The first two railroad companies to
adopt this change will doubtless be the
illinois Central, and Chicago and North
western. Both lines have had the mat
ter under advisement for long while.
The engineers of the Northwestern have
been making Investigations as to it's ap-
plication on the suburban service as far
north as Waukegan.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

She states that on August 5, general
massacre of all Armenians in the city
of Marsovan, where she was stopping,
was declared by the Mohammedan
priests, and the next day the soldiers be-
gan their work. II gained the protec-
ton Of the American Consul Petro, of
Samsoon," said she, "who CHANGED to be
in Marsovan."
"For three days the soldiers stabbed
and burned. The babies were thrown
into the baths, and some of the streets
were Uttered with dead bodies. Young
girls were assaulted and older women
killed. Then orders came to deport
those still living. Deport! The word
is farce. With practically nothing to
eat or wear, my countrymen were taken
far into the Antitarus mountains and
abandoned"
Latest report state that cholera is
now adding it's ravages to other horrors
among Armenian refugees who fled from
the Tigris and Euphrates valley to
Tabriz, 100 dying daily from the scourge
in that city alone.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
UNPARALLELED EXPANSION IN
STEEL INDUSTRY

Never before in the history of the
country has the steel industry shown
such marked activity as within the past
few weeks. October goes down as the
month in which the country's yield of
pig iron first reached 100000 tons.
The Iron Age weekly review of the steel
and iron industry says:
Never before has the steel trade seen
demands SO overwhelming as at pres
ent, and at the same time output ex-
pandlng on such scale under steadily
advancing prices"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
SUPREME COURT INVALIDATES
APPROPRIATIONS OF NEARLY
100000

The Supreme Court of Illinois, in two
decisions, has just declared as unconsti-
tutional and invalid appropriations of
the last regular session of the legisla-
ture, involving nearly 100000.
The more important of the two suits
was one brought against the state bv
Attorney Fayette Munro for John B.
Fergus, a tax payer, contesting the al
legged extravaganza and dishonest use of
public funds, which it was claimed had
been used in bearing the private ex-
penses of public officials, and for other
unlawful expenditures. For instance.
an appropriation of $4,000 had been
made for the travelling expenses of
Lieut.. Governor O'Hara, a portion Of
which, it was found, upon investigation.
had been used in the disbursement of
enormous tips to porters on trains, and
elsewhere.
The suit Of Mr.. Fergus was brought
IN the spirit of public service, and was
backed up by the fine legal ability and
unsparing diligence of Mr.. Munro, who
faced the wrath of political politicians
and all the parasitical class that grows
fat on public funds"
The other suit was of a similar ma
ture and Importance, but concerned a
smaller field, dealing with the public
funds of Chicago.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
MOVEMENT TO LAND BIG CON-
MENTIONS IN CHICAGO

A big campaign was launched in Chi
cago last week among bankers, mer-
chants, manufacturers, and high pro-
fesslonal men to land the national con-
Ventlons of both the Republican and De-
mocratlc parties in that city, in 1916.
The object is to raise 100000 imme-
dlately, the fund to be divided EQUALLY
between the two parties.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
is AMERICA A CHRISTIAN
COUNTRY?

Rev. Samuel H. Woodrow, of St.
Louis, in speaking last week before the
Woman's Board of Missions, said:
IF heather dropped into New York
and saw church, with a seating capa-
city OF 1,5OO attended by about 200 on
Sunday and dark six days week, he
would never go back with the impression
that the United States was Christian
nation"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
EYE WITNESS TELLS OF ARMEN.
IAN MASSACRES

Mrs. Samuel Byloz, the wife of a Chi
cago tailor, who was visiting relatives
IN Armenia at the outbreak of the war
mas now returned home, the negotia-
tons necessary for her release having
occupied more than year.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
REAL ESTATE BUSINESS ACTIVE

The largest real estate deal of the
week in Lake county was the sale of five
lots in Highland Park by BENJAMIN
LoWenmeyer, the subdivider, to Harry
A. Hubbard, for $4,000. Mr.. Lowen-
meyer also sold a lot to Sylvester J.
Souci for $4,000, and one to Oscar F.
Lengacher for $4,000.
In Antioch township, William Brandes
purchased the James A. Reeves farm
OF l12 acres, for $1O,5O0.
In Grant township, George HI. Miller
bought the Bernhardt Hitler farm of so
acres, for $4,000.
In Ella township, Mary w. Meyer
bought " acres from Peter w. Meyer,
for $4,000.
A number of other important deals
were closed during the week.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
COTTAGE PRAYER MEETINGS

FOR WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18th, 1915
ALL MEETINGS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7:45 p. m.
Come God Will Bless
ELCOME!
COME PRAYING THAT WILL. RICHLY BLESS ALL.
Bring your Bible and Gospel Hymn Book to
GOD is LOVE!
ELDER ERNEST e. HARDWOOD will following
TUEsDAY-Dea. G. 2212 Gideon Avenue.
lTTURsDAY-Dea Robert Whtesde. SoOS
ELDER charge of the following
TUE E A A. Walker 1912 Elijah Avenue.
be in charge of the following
THURsDAY-Mr. ...... 400 Hebron Avenue
DEACON vALKENAAR AND DEACON GEIIINGER be in
charge of the following meeting:
s1S p be args 9 the following meeting r Avenue
N. charge of the following meet
N0N gsa2s1s s Harry vs.+ Sutton H1ss4,,,
DEACON 8. FARRAR will be in charge following
DEACON THOMAS will charge following
MoNDAY-Mr 2s1s Ezra Avenue
DEACON G: WEDEKIND assisted by Mr. Clough will
in o charge Of the following meeting 49,
A charge following meeting:
TUEsDAY-Mr Beal 1906 Elizabeth Avenue
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
BRAND WHITLoCK COMING HOME

Brand Whitlock, American Minister
TO Belgium, who distinguished himself
recently by his strenuous efforts to save
the life OF Miss Edith Cavell, is now on
his way to the United States on leave of
absence, his health demanding rest.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
COUNTY NEWS
DURAND PRIZE HERD
SLAUGHTERED

The prize herd of cattle belonging to
Mrs. Scott Durand, over which such a
determined fight has been waged for
many weeks, was slaughtered by off
Gals on November 9. This case has
attracted attention throughout the Unit
ed States, especially among stockmen.
In telephone message last Saturday,
Attorney General Lucey refused to
guarantee the safety of the Durand herd
longer than midnight. Circuit Judge
Claire C. Edwards informed the attor-
ney general that he would issue an in
junction restraining the slaughter, and
Immediately proceeded to carry this in
to effect.
1t was supposed that, as result of
this second injunction, no steps could
be taken toward killing the cattle in
side of five days, as the law requires
that that length of time shall be given
in which objections to the temporary
writ may be prepared.
The same afternoon, gang of men
invaded the Durand farm, and started
digging trenches preparatory to the
slaughter of the herd. The man in
charge was Immediately warned by the
Judge that any one taking such step
would be held in contempt of court. The
injunction papers were quickly signed
and served.
Sheriff Griffin, it seems, however.
later received a letter from Governor
Dunno, dated November 8, asking his
assistance in carrying out the orders of
the State Live Stock Commission to kill
the cattle, and the sheriff Immediately
complied with the request.
The situation threatens a tangle of
the executive and judicial departments
OF the state, involving Governor Dunno.
Sheriff Griffin, and the State Board of
Live Stock commissioners.
Mrs. Durand claims that the herd had
recovered at the time of the slaughter.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13
CHURCHES COMBINE WITH
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES

A Cabaret show" was given under
the auspices Of the Christ Church choir
of Waukegan, in the parish house,
Thursday and Friday evenings of this
week.
The stage setting showed a theater
party taking refreshments in restaur-
ant after the performance.
We notice, in passing, that the church
people of the town of Wagner, South
Dakota, have formed an agreement with
the devil, which is highly satisfactory to
all parties, and which promises to keep
everybody in good humor.
There had been pronounced sentiment
against the theater being operated on
Sundays, as such would cause inter
ference with religious service. In fu-
ture, however, the theater will remain
closed on Sunday evenings, until church
services are over, when everybody is
free to attend the movies.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

DEACON Q: RUBY assisted DEACON MCQUEEN be in
charge of the following meeting:
TUESDAY-Mr. Hermon Avenue
D TAssv MILL will be of the following
DEACON A. ROBINSON charge the following meet
THU aSD IN George Dreysr,
3Oth Street and west of Electric r. R
DEACON ARTHUR charge of the following
THURsDAY-Nr. c. A. Martin 2so7 Gideon Avenue
DEACON A. E JOHNSON in charge of the following
THURsDAY-Dea. A D. Mcneil ..... 28o5 Enoch Avenue
DEACON LUKE BAIL will be charge of the following
DEACON A. BURGESS assisted by DEACON L. B. oRUM will be
THURsDAY-Mr James Nichois 2e1s Elizabeth Avenue
DEACON w B. sHUMAKER will of the following
THURsDAY-Mr Emil scheer. Gilboa Avenue.
GERMAN AVER MEETING
DEACON GUGGENBUL will be of the following
TUEsDAY-Mr Guggenbuhl. Avenue.
Behold God is Salvation; will not be afraid
my Therefore with joy shall e water
of the wells of savation."-Isaiah 1872 and g.
SALVATION, HEALING LIVING!
KENOSHA MEETINGS
The principal meeting of the Christian Apostolic
Church Kenosha Branch every Day
Carpenter Hall 10: 80 A. M.
ELDER GEORGE E. ROBBINS CHARGE
Cottage Lords Day
ing Service.
18TH 1915, at 7:45 D. m.
SWEENEY,
Street, Waukegan
DEACON S. G. FARRAR IN CHARGE.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

DEACON LUKE BALL will be following meeting:
Nellie Aborn. .3O13
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

DEACON E. MILL will following meeting:
TUESDAY-Dea Jacob Gamerdnger
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

1ACON in charge of the following
seting
IURsDAY-Mr. c. A Martin Gideon Avenue
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

L. will charge following meeting
TUESDAY-Mr E.. Bagley. Ezekiel
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

IACON in charge of the following meet
IURSDAY-Mr. George Dreyer,
30th Street and of Electric r. R.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1915-11-13

AEON A. E. JOHNSON be in charge of the following
citing:
URsDAY-Dea. A. D. Mcneil. Enoch Avenue
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29
Situation Dubious. ..
Washington Believes
Germany Will Keep
on Sinking Neutrals
NEW GERMAN WARNING .. .
TO AMERICAN SHIPPING

Washington, May 29.-An urgent warning to
American shipping against traversing the naval war
incautiously, and to have all neutral markings
displayed conspicuously possible, including IL
Elimination at night, communicated to the state
department by the German government through the
American embassy at Berlin. 49, ...
The German warning announced in the fol-
lowing statement made public by the state depart
ment:
''The American ambassador at Berlin has been in
formed by the German foreign office that in view of
the fact that during the last few weeks it has repeat
edly occurred that neutral ship have been sunk in
the waters designated area of maritime war by
the German admiralty on February 4, 1915, and espe-
cally in one case where it established that the
sinking was traceable to an attack by German sub
marine which took the neutral ship for enemy
sci in the darkness, account of the inadequate h
Illumination of its neutral distinctive markings, it
ommends that American shipping circles again be
warned against traversing the area of maritime war
ncautously, and also, be urged to make the neutral
markings as plain as possible and especially to have
them illumned promptly and sufficiently at night"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29

Washington, May 2e-on the of Gemanys reply the
sinking Of the Lusitana there inda
President Wilson will take the position that Ger
wishes conduct long diplomatic negotiations she first
shall the submarine warfare American ships those
carrying American lives.
might be delivered
official dispatch
gives officials
annbassy tonight might reach Washington before
Monday passing however, the Lustana
torPedoed has diminished the tension in high official quarters
that President Wilson feels Ger.
should make early disaVowa Of intention that
American lives should be lost.
The admission by the German admiralty that German sub.
marine torpedOed American euight without wanng
Is taken confirm the conclusion of the Washnsson
Berlin that submarine commander said close inyeqa-
Sn Of ' s: : f I eu s S of patro
heats I pointed T Sy Fl HToS n'T to @ m as
risks beIiserent craft
the American regarding the destruction
Gerard Berlin today,
who believed here would immediately cable to the state de-
probably given publication time
United States to defsr definite Of esrmany
policy defer the demands until the two
vessel sunk whether peaceful
the American note auxiliary cruiser
munitions of indicated by information the German govern
The reply, said
terms be used the before proceeding with this dis
sssd ssor ss % and dc po%ss s mas
While state department officials mentary expected word that
@ mo Indication that i had been sted from Berlin like ohsr
from Berlin that Italy has entered the war IL prob
Washington.
REQUEST AN AGREEMENT.
Washington May 2Ahasador Gerard reported that whe the
German reply the American yet deved knew
contained request for agreement on the facts in the Lusana
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29

The order issued by Commander
Charles Young today is as follows:
Headquarters John F. Reynolds Post,
G. A. R., Fargo, N. D., May 20, 1915.
General Order No. Q:
Memorial day will be observed on
May 81 as May 80 comes upon Sunday
this year. The members Of John F.
Reynolds post and all survivors Of the
civil war, both army and navy, in this
vicinity, will report at the public IL
brary at 10 o'clock a. m. and march to
the auditorium, where appropriate
services will be held. An invitation
is extended to all lodges, societies, or
ganiZations, schools and all citizens
who care to join with us in paying a
tribute of respect to the memory of
comrades who died that this govern
inent might remain perpetual union
of states. devoted and dedicated to
freedom Of religious belief, freedom of
speech, freedom of the press and free
schools; to march with us to the arm
ory and join in the ceremonies. Next
to the soldiers the American revolu-
ton, who established this, the greatest
government on earth, the soldiers of
1S61-1S65, who made 1t a permanent
and perpetual government. should have
honor and respect. The Automobile
club of Fargo will furnish autoes at
2 o'clock to take committees to the
north and south cemeteries, where the
graves OF deceased comrades will be
decked with flowers. Dan S. Lewis
will be marshal of the day,
BY command.
Charles Young, Post Commander.
S. J.. Hill, Adjutant.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29
Question Of Day Is Tenor Of Forthcoming GermanRepy
FLAG DAY PRoCLAMATIoN.
State of North Dakota, Executive Department

Emblematic of liberty and justice, the Stars and
Stripes for one hundred and thirtyeight years has
held proud position among the nations of the world
Our original constellation Of thirteen has been added
to from time to time until today forty-eght shine
within field of blue carrying to the far corners of
the earth the message of our liberty, loyalty and
patriotism.
Its but human that in times of peace and plenty
the spirit OF patriotism among people lies dormant
not dead but sleepingto break forth with renewed
v1gor should danger threaten. We must remember
that In foreign lands other peoples following other
flags with brave and loyal hearts and deep devotion:
and so let us bestr ourselves that we do not fall be-
hind IN love of flag and country and let us give added
reverence and devotion to Old Glory, sy1nbocal of
great nation and patriotic people. ., ..
Now, therefore, /, L. B. Hanna Governor of the
State OF North Dakota, do hereby proclaim Monday
June H. 1915 the birthday of our national emblem as
FLAGsDAY .
within the State of North Dakota and heartily rec
ommend that there be general display of the Stars
and Stripes upon our homes and public buildings
The nations of the earth are facing great crisis
AS peaceful nation the eyes of the people of the
world are upon u.s. and recognizing the fact that the
United States is great and growing country full of
promise as well realized hopes, we should so con-
duct ourselves toward flag and country as to merit
the esteem and confidence and command the respect
of all nations ..~s
Done at the Capital at Bismarck, this 28th day of
May, A. d. 1915.
L. B. HANNA, -
By the Governor: Governor
THOMAS HALL, Secretary of State. ss.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29
Veterans of Civil War Will March From Library and All
Other Societies and Organizations Are Invited
to Jon-Spalding to Deliver Address.
MEMORIAL PROGRAM.
The above is the program published

The above is the program published
by John f. Reynolds post, G.. A. r.,
which will be given Monday forenoon
at the new auditorium, in commemora-
ton of the soldiers and sailors of this
country who have gone to their re-
ward.
Extensive preparations are being
made to celebrate Memorial day in a
most appropriate manner, and in order
to give everyone chance to pay their
tribute of memory to the departed he
ros Of this land, most Of the stores will
be closed all days Monday, as we'll as
the banks, postoffice, government
building, public library and courthouse.
Preceding the program at the audi
torium a big parade will be formed at
the public library on Second avenue
and proceed to the auditorium. At the
present time it has not been fully de-
cided what the line of march will be,
but the indications are that it will be
south on Roberts street, thence east on
Front street to Sixth street and then
to the auditorium.
Commander Charles Young of the
local post of the G. A. r. has issued
an order for the parade and service,
and the indications are that the parade
will be large one. Among the or
ganizations that will participate in the
parade will be: The g. A. R., w. r. c.,
Sons of Veterans, auxiliary Of the Sons
OF Veterans; Co. B, First infantry N.
d. N. g.; Spanish American War Vet
Grams, school children, Lincoln guards,
knights of Columbus, A. G. cadets.
salvation army band. and probably the
band from the A. c. cadet battalion.
and probably a third one. The order
of march has not yet been definitely
decided, i, N
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29
TO START SUIT
AGAINST SCHOOL

Grand Forks, NJ D., May 2s.-F'orm-
al notice that injunction proceedings
would be Instituted to enjoin the erec-
ton of the new high, school building
was served yesterday. afternoon up
on the board of education, the con
tractors for the work, w. j. Edwa rdS,
architect, and Jacob Welsh, city treas
urer.
The notice is signed by G. A. Bangs
and George R Robbins. 1t declares
that tn action Of the board in enter
ing into contracts for the new puild-
ing Is null and void. ......
Warning is given that tho members
OF the board of education, and their
employees, together with their sureties
and bondsmen and the city treasurer,
will be held personally responsible for
any moneys expended, and that any
person or persons receiving funds in
connection with the bids ur contracts
for the new school will be held liable,
to the school district, for The return
of such funds. ....
Although no official statement has
been made in the matter it is under
stood that injunction proceedings will
be instituted within the next 80 days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1915-05-29
EQUITY MEETING
AT BISMARCK

I Bismarck, N. D., May 29. The
Equity mass meeting here last night
failed to produce much Of a crowd,
there being less than seventy-five in
the meeting at the Commercial club
hall, which was addressed by Equity
exchange leaders.
Grant s. Youmans of Minot outlined
a plan for the organization of farm
ers' rural credit association and he
was followed by S. w. Greeley, one
of Lotus co-workers. Greeley talked
of the suit now being tried against the
Euqity exchange, lauded the LOTUS
administration and tried to deride At
torney General Linde and impunge his
motives. He claimed that the Equity
exchange never sold bushel of grain
to the Minneapolis chamber of COM
merce and that the affidavits produced
at the present trial were forced out of
the makers with the threat Of expul-
sion from the chamber. He attacked
viciously several North Dakota news
papers and some Minneapolis publica-
tions.
]. NJ. Anderson of Fargo opened his
remarks by denying absolutely all re-
ports of a split in the ranks of the
Equity. Following his remarks the
audience went to a picture theatre,
where the scenes of the late Equity
convention in st. Paul were shown.
Today meetings will be addressed
by Lotus and Hellstrom, the defeated
democratic candidate for governor.
and others, and the sessions will close
with addresses tonight
The morning meeting of the Equity
society was abandoned and twenty
farmers, headed by LOTUS and Greeley
and other officials. went to the capitol
building this morning and visited the
various Offices.