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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
NEWS OF THE WORLD
CONTINUED from First Page)

In his address, the president urged the i'm
perative necessity Of prompt action dealing with
the railway controversy existing between the
railroad managers and the trainmen He asked
that the powers of the interstate commerce com
mission be enlarged to secure prompter action.
He renewed his recommendation for legisla
ton rendering it illegal for organized bodies of
men to stop or to interrupt the operations Of
railways, until public investigation shall have
been made.
He urged that power be granted the presi-
dent to control and operate the railways Of the
country in case of military necessity or national
emergency.
Contrary to expectations, the president did
not ask for legislation granting an increase OF
freight rates, but maintained that the power
of the interstate commerce commission to act
in this matter is indisputably clear.
It was disappointment to some that Presi-
dent Wilson failed to touch upon the high cost
Of living; however, it is announced from Wash
ington that he is gathering information on this
subject, from which he will make special adj
dress to congress a little later in the session.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
GERMANY'S SHIFT IN SUBMARINE TAG
TICS LEAVES GREAT BRITAIN Elk
POSED TO NEW DANGER

In an address before meeting at London on
December l, for the purpose Of urging a
stronger naval policy, Admiral Baron Beresford
stated that the British government was Gin a
position Of unparalleled gravity" He is quoted
as saying:
''The crisis Of the war is now
Since enemy submarines have transferred
their activities from the headlands and shallow
waters to the blue sea, the menace requires new
strategy and new tactics, but so far no definite
and systematic methods have been taken for
suppressing the menace.
"The Germans are now going to send sub
marines to the Pacific and to wherever British
trade routes are''
Thomas Gibson Bowles, who followed Baron
Beresford, made vigorous Indictment against
the government stating that unless the sub
marine menace was dealt WITH Great Britain
would be blockaded as we'll as Germany and
that privation and famine prices would ensue
The meeting is reported to have adopted
resolution calling for more effective block
AIDE, and for more efficient measures with which
to deal with the submarine question. It was at
tended by representatives Of the shipping and
mercantile community of London.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09

progress, in almost every line, than ever before
in the history Of the empire, for the reason that
Germany has hundreds Of thousands of pris-
oners Of war who are not forced to work, but
who are given the opportunity to do so at good
wages.
Dr. Richter says that, as Serbia last year fur
nished Germany with vast supply Of copper,
the capture of Roumania promises to give her
large supply Of wheat.
AS an illustration Of the spirit Of the Teutons,
he cites the fact that as soon as the allies shut
off cotton, the chemists of Germany undertook
the task Of finding substitute, which was soon
discovered in the new wood pulp process. From
this wood pulp they now get not only fine
quality Of cotton, but good quality Of -four
He says:
''That is the unconquerable spirit Of Ger
many. You deprive it of staple it has used
for years and it will provide substitute almost
over night For instance, they were short Of
nitrogen. They simply put up factory cover
ing several hundred acres and are actually ex-
tracing the nitrogen out Of the atmosphere,
tons and tons Of it,
cit is impossible to harm Germany by try
ing to deprive the country Of anything in the
chemical line. What they are capable Of doing
in this respect is little short Of marvellous.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
BOYCOTTS LOWER PRICES

An egg boycott was inaugurated in the state
of New York, with official sanction and coopera-
ton, on November %. Mayor Cornelius F.
Burns, of Troy, president of the Conference Of
Mayors Of Cities of New York state, issued
proclamation to the people urging them not to
use eggs for two weeks, except for the aged, the
infirm, the sick, and children
The average retail price for fresh eggs, it is
reported, was sixty three cents Dozen
A drop in the wholesale rate of from one
to two cents per dozen Immediately followed
1t is reported that Governor Whitman, of
New York, is considering the appointment of
food commission, with drastic powers Of re-
gulation.
Mayor Mitchell, of New York city, has
threatened to open municipal coal yards and to
use the city s ash carts for delivering coal. It
is claimed that this caused an immediate tumble
in prices for fuel
One of the most striking instances Of the ef-
fects OF boycott by the consuming public was
shown by the refusal of people, this year, to
buy Thanksgiving turkeys at thirty-fve cents
pound. Everywhere over the country. dealers
had turkeys left on their hands, and were glad
to dispose of them, in many instances at
heavy loss.
More chickens, geese, and ducks were bought
than ever before
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
BLISTER RUsT'' PLAGUE THREATENS
TO DESTROY WHITE PINE FORESTS
OF COUNTRY

Unless there is an immediate stop to the
ravages Of the white pine blister rust, !" white
pine forests throughout the United States and
Canada are in danger Of being destroyed, ac-
cording to warning recently issued by the
American Forestry Association Of Washington,
D. c.
The rust has appeared in Maine, New Hamp-
shire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut,
Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Pennsyl-
vania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Quebec, and On
tario.
People in these regions have been warned to
destroy Immediately all currant and gooseberry
bushes diseased pine trees, and other growths
exposed to the infection.
The white pines in New England, it is esti-
mated are worth $75,OOO,OOO; in the Lake states
$96,OOO,OO0 in the Western states, $6O,OOO,OOO
and in the national forests, $3O,OOO,OOO; making
a total Of 1851 100000
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
NEW YORK'S GREATEST HOTEL KEEPER
PASSES AWAY

George c. Boldt, proprietor Of the Waldorf
Astoria, and considered as New York's great
est hotel man, died on December 5.
Mr. Boldt attributed his success to his prin-
ciple Of putting into great modern hostelry the
same genial painstaking, individual courtesy
which used to belong to the country inn-keeper
He selected his employees himself, and put
them through a course Of training in dummy
hotel before he trusted them with the public.
One of his rules was that no employee should
serve or talk with guest while chewing gum,
smoking, or carrying toothpick in his mouth.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
BRITISH GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER
CONTROL OF SOUTH WALES COAL
MINES

The British board of trade assumed control
December l, Of all the coal mines in South
Wales, this step being taken under the "de-
Tense Of the realm" act.
The action Of the government in taking over
control Of the South Wales coal mines is an en-
tirely new departure, and appears to have been
caused by the imperative necessity Of prevent
ing trade dispute from interfering with the
coal supply. From the beginning Of the war,
there has been trouble in this region, arising
from the constant conflict between the coal
miners and owners on the question Of wages
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
GERMANY CANNOT BE STARVED
Shortage of Men Only Crisis Faced by Empire

DR.. Harry M. Richter, Of Chicago, just re-
turned from Germany, states that, SO far as pro-
visions go, Germany can continue the war indie
fnitely He declares that there is but one SER
ious danger for Germany: she may find the
supply Of men short as the war is prolonged
He states that if England knew the real situa-
ton, she would not give so much attention to
the starvation system, on which she is waging
a contest with the central powers.
AS an instance of German efficiency, DIR.
Richter refers to the charge that there is a
shortage of meats and fats in that country He
says that this is true, for the reason that the
government forbids the slaughter of all young
calves, for the purpose Of providing breeding
basis for a larger supply. The shortage is,
therefore, but temporary.
He declares that there is more building in
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
BRYAN OUTLINES REFORMS

At dinner given in his honor at Washington
D. c., on the evening Of December 6, William J.
Bryan outlined the following reforms which he
hopes to see accomplished within the next four
years:
1. Nationwide prohibition.
2. Woman suffrage by federal amendment.
8. Election of the President by popular vote.
4. Changes to make the Constitution more
easily amendable.
A message was read from President Wilson,
with whom the former secretary Of state and
Mrs Bryan had lunched during the day The
president expressed high appreciation of the I'M
selfish service rendered by Mr.. Bryan in the re-
cent campaign, and extended his warmest con-
gratulatOns.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
OF FREIGHT CARS TO
RELIEVE SHORTAGE

Action has been taken by the Railroad Con-
ference Committee on Car Efficiency to relieve
the car shortage which is holding up freight
shipments in many parts Of the country.
An order was issued on November 2, directing
nationwide redistribution Of box cars. This
applied especially to sections where there is an
excess of such equipment, the cars to be re
turned to junction points.
The order was to take effect Immediately.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
WARNING OF FEDERAL RESERVE
BOARD HALTS FOREIGN LOANS

The British and French governments bowed
to the expression of sentiment by the Federal
Reserve Board at Washington, week ago, and
instructed their fiscal agents, ]. P. Morgan and
company, to withdraw the offer of British and
French treasury bills, amounting to $150000,-
900, which had been advertised extensively
The Federal Reserve Board, on November &c,
warned American bankers and indirectly, pri-
vate investors against investing too heavily in
foreign loans in the shape Of treasury notes.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
QUARANTINE ON STOCK LIFTED

restrictions against the shipment of live
stock were raised from the Central states on
November 1. In every local stock center DOW
eminent and state veterinarians assured owners
and breeders Of cattle and other stock that the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
Classified Advertisements
ADVERTIZING RATES

ADVERTIZING RATES
lines or less, one insertion. ........SO25
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Additional lines 10c line.
Terms: Cash with order.
Price for display advertising quoted on application
at The Theocrat office, main floor Administration
Building.
The Publisher reserves the right to reject any
all advertisements
SPECIAL NOTICE:-AH classified ads for THE
THEOCRAT must be received at THE THEO.
GRAFT office, Administration Bldg, each week
not later than IL M, on Thursdays.
FURS REMODELED, refined and cleaned. Fur
hats made to order out of your old furs. Get
them done before cold weather sets i'm. Reason
able prices Mrs Il. lei. Bell Zion Home
GENERAL TEAMING: Gravel sand cinders fur
n1ture, manure and blowing. Night calls for
nurse. Personal attention given. w. H. Schmidt's
Transfer. 2911 Ezra Avenue. Phone 218-M
CHAIR GAMING done by Mrs. H. H. Buell., 5000
Gideon Avenue
WANTED: young Zion man. steady and willing
to learn. Will find good opportunity for steady
employment. Apply to w. e. Schmalfuss, Mana
ger q. l. & I. Department Store.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09

much-feared outbreak of hoof and mouth dis
ease had proved to be nothing more than sto-
mathis, comparatively negligible ailment
With this announcement, the shipments Of
cattle were renewed Immediately.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
KENOSHA MEETINGS

The principal meeting of the Christian Catholic
Apostolic Church in Zion of the Kenosha Branch is
held every Lords Day in Carpenter Hall at 10000
A. M.
Deacon Alex S. Burgess will conduct the SER
vice Lords Day, December 10, 1916.
Cottage Prayer meeting every Thursday even
ing. Same will be announced at the above meeting.
RESTORATION WORK
The following Restoration work was done on
Lords Day, December 4, 1916, at Kenosha, Wis
consin by Elder George E. Robbins and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. D. Goodwin
Number of Leaves of Healing sold .......13
Number of Leaves of Healing given w 8
Number of Zion Messages given. ......4O
Total number of pieces of Zion
Literature distributed ...........61
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
SP ECIAL NOTICE
ZION RESTORATION HOST:

The Special Electric Cars for the Zion
Restoration Host leave Zion City, Salem Boule-
ward Station, Lords Day morning promptly at
700 o'clock and return, leaving the City of
Chicago, 26th Street elevated Station) at
ZOO P. NJ
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
RESTORATION MORN
ZION RESTORATION HOST

AttentlOn
DIVISION No.
Deacon Theodore R. Becker, Director.
All Captains and Members of Division No. 1 will
go to Chicago, Lords Day, December 10, 1916 by
the Chicago North Shore and Milwaukee Railroad
leaving Salem Boulevard Station promptly at 700
A. M.
DIVISION No. II
Deacon Herman G.. Peterson, Director
Two CD Companies of Division No. 2, A & B, will
go with Division No. 1, Lords Day. December 10,
1916, to Chicago by the Chicago North Shore and
Milwaukee Railroad, leaving Salem Boulevard Sta
ton promptly at 100 A. M.
TICKETS
Purchase your Tickets at Zion Stores JeweIrv
Department. Round trip SOC.
ELDER ERNEST E. HARDWOOD
General Recorder
Zion Restoration Host
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
ZION CHOIR:

The Especial Electric Cars for the Zion
Choir leave Zion City, Salem Boulevard Station,
Lords Day morning promptly at II 80 o'clock,
Street elevated Station) at $50 P. mr.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09
PHOTOGRAPHS FOR
XMAS

Now is the time to get
twelve XMAS worries off
your mind, by getting one
dozen Portraits of yourself
to give as presents. It's
the most popular gift
something they cannot
buy.
Tt only takes a few minutes
of your time at our Study.
Make the Appointment to-
day.
ZION STUDIO
Arthur S. Mole.
Phone 177-J.
P. S. Studio open Christ
mas Day.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-12-09

There are hundreds of cities of the
world---then why should any person
who is not Zion want to stay in Zion
City over night, much less live here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26

This is one of the latest and best liked
developments of the two-piece skirt.
1t is abundantly full, haring fashionabIy
at the lower edge, while it is perfectly
smooth at the waist line. The closing Is
made at the left side, and at the right,
a genuine pocket is inserted in the seam.
This pocket means such comfort and con-
venience that it will be found very gen.
orally desirable, but it is, nevertheless,
optional and can be omitted if plain
skirt is wanted. The model is an excel
lent one both for the gown and for the
street suit and is adapted alike to silk
and to wool fabrics. In the picture,
broadcloth is the material. The finish
can be made at the natural waist line or
a little above it with the skirt arranged
over betting. There is no better model
nor more fashionable model that could be
offered. 1t is very easy to make and it
gives the most graceful and the smartest
lines.
For the medium size will be needed,
454 yds. of material 27 in. wide, 3N yds.
80, 212 yds. a. or 81 in. wide; the width
at the lower edge is 8 yds. and 4 in.
The pattern No. 1851 is cut in sizes
from "a to "a in. waist measure. 1t will
be mailed to any address by the Fashion
Department of this paper, on receipt of
ten cents.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26

sion, which took and got along nicely.
could sit up, and my back did not
hurt me. Was so nervous could not
sleep nights; my heart troubled me
and my back had sharp, singing pains
when l would lean my head forward.
wrote to DIR. Pierce and was advised
. to take 'Favorite Prescription I used
several bottles and now l do all my
own work and tend to my garden and
flowers. May God bless you is my
rayer."-MBs. ELLIS w. STIFFLER,
Route 2, Box S5.
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
speedily causes all womanly troubles
to isappear-compels the organs to
properly perform their natural func-
tions, corrects displacements, over
comes Irregularities, removes pain and
misery at certain times and brings back
health and strength to nervous, irrita-
BILE and exhausted women.
1t is a wonderful prescription pre-
pared only from Natures roots with
glycerine. Get it nowl In tablet or
liquid form.
If you are troubled with indigestion.
Constipation, Biliousness, Bilious Head
aches, and hundred and one ills which
depend upon an inactive liver-.use DIR.
Plerce's Pleasant Pellets.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
'copXRIaHT BY UE CEN7EEsY CO,

the deep red o. ,-ur slightly yoked
frock. Her lips were moist and parted
in excitement. She was sixteen and
beautiful beyond the reach of hack
neyed phrases The four men fixed
their eyes upon her. and she dropped
hers. "I was eavesdropping," she said
in a voice that was very low but
clear.
"Why, Glenn said ]. Y. gravely.
Glen looked around on the four men.
She did not seem afraid. Unconscious
ly they waited for her to go on, and
she did. "Mr. Collingeford was telling
about Alan. l heard Charley say he
was going to. ] shall always caves
drop when anyone tells about Alan" D."
For a second her auditors were
stunned by the audacity. Collinge-
ford's face was tie first to light up and
his hand came down on the table with
a bang. Bully for you, young 'un!'
he cried and his clear laugh could be
heard on the lawn. Before it was
over, the judge Joined in, the captain
grunted his merriest grunt and ]. Y.
patted Clem's shoulder and smiled.
Clem was Of the salt of the earth
among womankind-the kind that
waits to weep till the battle is over
and then becomes a thousand times
more dear in her weakness. Her big
eyes had been yelling with tears and
now they jumped the barrier just as
Nance rushed in and cried, What are
you all laughing at?" Then she caught
sight of Glen. From her she looked
around on the men. You four big
hulking brutes," she said. "Come to
me, Glen, you darling. What have
they been doing to you? There. there,
don't cry. Men are silly things. What
If they did laugh at you?"
Glenn was sobbing on Nance's shoul-
der. ut isn't~that," she gasped. 81
don't-mind-that! But Mr.. Collinge-
ford ca-called me young one"
The three gray-heads kept their
faces with difficulty. Collingeford
leaped to his feet. MY dear young
lady-Miss Clematis-" he stammered
"my word. now. l didn't mean it.
Swear I didn't I'll do anything il
you'll only stop crying. Do stop and
listen to me. I'll grovel."
1t took him an hour to make his
peace.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
DR.. Eager Didn't Find
First Hepatica This Year

Someone found the first hepatica
this year, on the last day of January.
while DR.. John II. Eager, Sr., who
usually claims this honor, was in At
lantic City.
DR.. Eager each year makes trips
to the country in search for early wild
flowers, but while away on a visit this
year several of his friends decided to
make tour DIR. Eager, in a letter
which he wrote last evening tells of
the find. His letter follows:
Editor of the Telegraph:
/ notice in this evenings edition of
your paper you are waiting for me to
find the first hepatica. l can't do it.
1t was found by some friends of mine
in the last of January and sent to me
while | was in Atlantic City. 1t was
a beautiful plant with three large
flowers in full bloom. Please do not
retard Spring under the misappre-
hension that the annual find hasn't
been made for I assure you it was a
really, rightly liverwort.
T. H EAGER
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-02-26
SOCIETY STARS
IN BIG FILM
Participate in Great Palm
Beach Scene Which Will
Later Be Destroyed
Special 10 .he Telegraph


Palm Beach. Fla. Feb. 26.-What is
announced as the costlest moving pic
ture film ever made for a single show
ing was completed here to-day with
only society representatives in the cast.
Ten thousand feet of film have been
taken, half of which will probably be
destroyed, as many scenes We're taken
more than once, and the picture will be
March 8, in the new dining room of the
Royal Poinciana Hotel. Tickets are to
be 50 and part of the proceeds will
be forward to the American Ambu-
lance in Paris.
The agreement was made by a New
York hlm company with the partici-
pants that after the showing on March
; the entire 5000 feet of reels would
be taken out in the cocoanut grove of
the Royal Poinciana Hotel and destroy
ed in view of the men and women of
society who posed for the various
Palm Beach Is Scenario
The entire playlet. the scenario of
which was written by j. Alexander
Beach. All the pictures were taken
here, most of them in the grounds of
the Royal Poinciana Hotel, and others
IN IN Is the Everglades. i They show society
court, in the surf and in the swimming
pools; bicycling, wheel chair riding
! flying. dancing and dining. The FIRST
reel was made in the house and
grounds of White Hall, Mrs. Henry M
| Flagler's villa.
The final scenes made and witnessed
by hundreds of interested spectators
showed a wedding in the Royal Poln =
ciana Chapel and a dinner in the CO.
coanut grove. Society appeared as
early as IL o'clock in the morning
wearing evening clothes. When not
posing the men wore polo coats over
their conventional black and white
and the women covered their evening
finery with velvet wraps
Leading up to the wedding is a series
OF incidents that include an elopement
life on a desert island a rescue in an
aeroplane and the drowning of the viii
| lain.