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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
PRUSSIAN PRIME MINISTER SAYS
CALL" WILL BE SACRIFICED FOR
NATION

At the opening of the new session of
the Prussian parliament, on January 13,
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg, the Prus-
sian prime minister, read the speech
from the throne. In the course of his
speech he stated that Germany's enemies
had planned to demoralize her, by cut
ting her off from the transatlantic world,
but that their efforts had failed. He
added:
"Our agriculture assures the susten-
ance of the nation. Relying ON our own
strength, on our industries and on our
trade, we can produce what we need for
our defense. These maintain the mil
lions of workers who have remained at
home, and they maintain our economic
life in spite of the war. But above all
things are the deeds of the nation in
arms. filled with ineffaceable grandeur
anG heroism."
The prime minister declared that Ger
many had not only resisted world OF
enemies, but had carried her flag into
the enemies country. Zone thought
fills u.s." said he, "and that is to give all,
until the very last depths of the nations
power is reached, for the life and safety
of the nation
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
WILSON STANDS FIRM AGAINST
INTERVENTION IN MEXICO

SAYS TO GIVE CARRANZA CHANCE TO
PUNISH BANDITS CARRANZA DECLARES
CONDIGN PUNISHMENT WILL BE AP-
Piled TO GUILTY PARTIES CONGRESS
DIVIDED ON QUESTION
Never before has the American public
been so aroused, over the Mexican situa-
ton, as since the massacre, more than a
week ago, Of 16 Americans, in the state
of Chihuahua. The press of the country
has been filled with infammatory mat
ter, calculated to arouse the indignation
of American citizens, to the highest
pitch.
Senator Works, of California, has in
troduced resolution in Congress, au-
thorizing and directing the president to
intervene in Mexico, and to establish and
maintain a government there, until it is
safe to withdraw. Various other sena-
tors have renewed charges that Presi-
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22

rama forces are hunting down Villa
bandits, with great vigor, and are doing
everything in their power to show
Americans that they are earnestly en-
deavoring to drive these outlaws from
the country.
A considerable number of American
refugees have arrived at Ell Paso within
the past few days, fearing to remain on
Mexican soil. The greater number of
Americans having interests in Mexico,
however, are still remaining south of the
Rio Grande, believing that conditions
will eventually settle down to normal.
GEN. VILLA ORDERED SLAIN ON SIGHT
A Washington report state that Gen.
Carranza has notified the Mexican en-
bassy that he has formally proclaimed
Francisco Villa, Pablo Lopez, and Rafael
Castro outlaws, and empowered any
citizen of Mexico to arrest the leaders
and to execute them without any formal
ity of law.
Any citizen performing such func-
tion is only required to make a record
in writing, describing in detail the oc-
currence, and setting forth the proofs of
the identity of the outlaws and the
proofs of the execution.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
LETTERS SEIZED FROM Won
PAPEN REVEAL SECRET ACTIV-
ITIES

Copies of correspondence seized from
Captain Franz Won Papen, when he
reached Falmouth, England, on his way
to Germany, have been turned over to
the American state department. They
show that the American government was
highly justified in demanding the re-
call of Won Papen, and place Ambassador
Bernstorf in an embarrassing position.
They prove, it is claimed, that Won
Papen made frequent payments to per-
sons charged with the responsibility of
blowing up munition works and bridges
in the United States; furthermore, that
Won Papen received large sums of money
from Count Won Bernstorff, and while
most of these were for salaries or bon
uses, some revealed payments to the mill
tary attache ''for the war intelligence
office"
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
SEA BURSTS DIKES IN HOLLAND

AS result of heavy storms raging
along the Dutch coast this week, dikes
have burst, flooding a large area. The
tide, on January IA, attained height
of 421a feet, the highest since 1889.
From all north Holland come reports
of distress. Peasants with their cattle
fled precipitously before the rising
water The town of Purmerend, which
is less than ten miles from Amsterdam,
is under water. Everywhere in the
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
NEWS OF THE WORLD

palace belonging to the German emper-
or. A landing of troops has also been
accomplished at other points on the
Greek coast. What the significance OF
these movements may be is matter of
conjecture.
TWELVE MILLION FACE STARVATION IN
According to Paderewski, the famous
Polish pianist, who passed through Chi
cago last week, 100000 people face
death by starvation, in Poland, unless
food reaches them very shortly.
''In all Poland" said he, "30,00O,OOO
are in dire want, but 100000 face
death.
81 have raised $22O,OOO in the United
States. Of this sum 100000 was contri-
buted by. Poles in eastern cities; $780,
900 was taken in at my concerts and lee
lures, and I collected $4,000 among my
personal American friends. The re-
mainder-$40,00 0,000-represents the inter
est of the American public in Poland.
"The American people have disap-
pointed me- The blight Of war has fall
len more awfully on Poland than on any
other country. The suffering in Bel
gium was great, but that in Poland is a
thousand times greater. do not think
the American people are greatly inter
ested now in war sufferers. Belgium
aroused their sympathy because it was
the wars first great horror. Poland's
tragedy came too late"
EFFECTIVE DEFENSE ESTABLISHED
AGAINST ZEPPELINs BY BRITIsHERs,
CLAIMS DR.. VINCENT
According to DR.. w. H. Vim
cent, who arrived in New York
last week, from England, the
real reason why Zeppelins have not
bombarded London or it's suburbs, since
last October is because the British have
established an elaborate and efficient de-
tense against the German air raiders.
During the month of December .
said DR.. Vincent, ''12 separate attempts
we're made by Zeppelins to reach Lon
don, from two to four airships partici-
pating in each attempt"
In no case were the German dirigibles
able to reach even the outskirts of the
British metropolis. The general opinion
among military men in England, he
claims, is that London is now virtually
safe from further Zeppelin attacks.
SWEDEN WARNED TO PREPARE FOR Ma
TIONAL DEFENSE
At the opening of the Swedish parli-
ament, on January II, King Gustave, in
a speech from the throne, asserted that
it was necessary for Sweden to prepare
on a greater scale, for national defense.
"a formidable struggle Of ever in
creasing intensity" said the king,
(which will decide the future of nations,
is taking place. Our government ear
nestly hopes to be able always to main
tain the neutrality which it decided to
observe from the beginning of the war,
but in order to maintain neutrality and
the sovereignty of Sweden, increased
forces on land and sea must be in readi-
ness.
"Sweden has felt the effects Of the
war in numerous ways during the last
year. Belligerents have neglected in an
ever increasing degree to observe inter-
national law provided for protection of
neutrals and for limitation of deeds of
violence"
WILSON STANDS FIRM AGAINST
INTERVENTION IN MEXICO
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
SPECIAL MEETING
Wednesday Evening January 26th.

at 7:45 p. m.
Special Meeting, of the General Manager,
Assistant General Manager, all Managers all Work
ers in Zion Institutions and Industries, all Members
of the Ecclesiastical Staff and all who interested
in Zion, will be held in SHILOH TABERNACLE
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26th, at 7:45 p m.
The General Overseer will have charge of this
meeting and will deliver the principal address.
Let everything else be laid aside, and and all
in Zion attend this special meeting.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-01-22
ANOTHER VILLA LEADER EXECUTED

A report from Ell Paso, Texas, dated
January 18, received since the foregoing
was prepared for publication; states that
Manuel Baca Wales, prominent Villa
follower, has been executed at Jaurez.
The body has been placed on public exhi-
bition, alongside that of General Rodri-
guez. Wales had been known as Villas
chief official executioner.
Many reports go to show that Car
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
HISTORY IN A CAP.
What the National Headdress For War
In Montenegro Tells.

The round cap. or KAPPA" worn by
Montenegrin soldiers is history OF
their country In miniature. The people
OF Montenegro indeed. have a saying
that "kapa talks" and they are not far
wrong. IL is the national headdress for
war, and il Is the same for prince and
peasant. In color it is a vivid crimson.
but it has deep black border. which
only leaves small crown OF the foun-
dation color visible.
The black border is sign of mourn
ing for the terrible battle of Kossovo.
when the old Montenegro and Serb
empires were overthrown by the Turks
and their armies annihilated. The red
crown signifies 1.-THE field OF blood OF
the same great fight.
On the red crown. in one corner. are
five semicircles in gold. These have Il
double significance. They symbolic
first the five centuries that have elaps-
ed since Kossovo was fought. and, sec
ondly, the five colors OF the rainbow.
the sign OF hope that one day the glo-
AicS VI INC oiu hohtthcSiiu ehPhe VIII
be restored.
Furthermore the different insignia OF
army rank are worn on the rim OF the
kappa, from the different combinations
OF crossed swords of the officer to the
simple leaden star OF the corporal
Also. the Montenegro soldier wears
his medals, IL be possesses any. on the
front OF the cap instead Of his tunic,
as with the soldiers OF all other ma
tions.-Pearson' Weekly.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
Selecting Eggs for Matching

The first consideration in Matching
eggs is the selection of the egg itself.
Not every egg is desirable for hatch
ing purposes. If possible, eggs from
only the best hens should be used.
These may be obtained by the use of
trap-nests or by having a small
breeding pen separate from the main
flock. Eggs for Matching should be
put into the incubator or under the
hens as soon as possible after being
laid
Eggs may be kept 10 days or even
two weeks if they are kept in a cool,
dry place and turned daily. How
ever, the germ is not as strong in an
egg two weeks old as in one day
old. The shape and color of the eggs
should be considered. Only regular
medium-sized eggs, with a shell in
accordance with the breed, will pro-
duce healthy, vigorous chicks. Irregu-
lar, round, extremely large or ex-
tremely small eggs will not produce
the best chicks.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
The Annual Meeting

Possibly some of the things given
to the delegates at the annual meet
ing of the Michigan State Good
Roads association, held i'm Battle
Creek, May 10, would be of interest
and value to readers of the Banner.
Believing this to be true l wish now
to give. you some extracts from my
talk given at that time.
The report of my stewardship
since we last met in annual conven-
ton at Grand Rapids is given to you
with profound gratitude, satisfaction
and pleasure. AT no time since our
organization came into being to make
our state a better one TO live i'm by
the building up of its thoroughfares,
has there been such a determination
on the part of our people everywhere
TO build good roads and to maintain
them.
No longer have we need to preach
the gospel of the benefits to be deriv-
ed, profits saved, or pleasure to be
enjoyed by the building and main
tanning of our highways, all are
agreed and working together in per-
feet harmony.
The kind of road and the material
to be used in construction is the ques-
ton uppermost in the minds of a
large majority of our people at the
present time. The spirit of co-opera-
ton has characterized the labors of
our association during the past year,
and as result more has been accom-
plished than in any like period in the
history of the association.
We have responded to every call
made from the various counties and
have sent both literature and speak
ers whenever called upon. In Van
Buren, county where the county sys-
TEN was again an issue we gave
them our field secretary at the ex-
pense of the association who spent
many day and weeks in both speak
ing and working campaign. The re-
suit was most satisfactory, and the
electors of Van Buren, county deter
mined to join her sister counties and
henceforth labor together under the
county system. Barry county also
came into the fold making total of
81 counties in the state working to-
gether under the same system.
In Oakland county it was our priv
ilege to take part in their campaign
for a million dollar bond issue, which
was carried by the electorate of that
county by q substantial majority.
From all parts Of the state have
come calls for help and it is with the
greatest satisfaction that | report to
you that in no instance was there a
call turned down. Your president
has contributed to the press all that
time and strength would permit, and
assisted in carrying on Good Roads
departments in various papers
throughout the state.
1t is a matter of regret that your
president has been compelled to
spend much time and effort outside
Of the state by reason of his being
appointed vice president and and dir
ector of the Dixie Highway Associa-
ton. A week at Chattanooga, two
weeks in Georgia and another week
spent in touring Illinois and Indiana
including a meeting of the board of
directors at French Lick, makes in
all one month of the twelve that
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
Backache Is Discouraging
But Not So Bad If You Know How to
Reach the Cause

Nothing more discouraging than a
constant backache. Lame when you
awaken, pains pierce you when you
bend or lift. It's hard to work or to
rest. Backache often indicates bad
kidneys. Belding people recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read this case:
Mrs. Hanson, 927 Alderman ST.,
Bedding says: "The first symptoms of
kidney trouble in my case was pain
in the small of my back. Then the
kidney secretions bothered me and
had headaches. and nervous spells.
One of my friends gave me box of
Doan's Kidney Pills. They soon re-
lieved all the symptoms of kidney
trouble and i have been in good
health ever since"
Price SOC at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Hanson had. Foster Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-adv.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
ORIGIN OF ORE DEPOSITS.
Deep Down Hot Springs Form Veins
Of Precious Mstals.

OF Proctoue Motato.
Steamboat Springs. Nevada, has fig
ured prominently In discussions OF the
origin OF ore deposits. The waters OF
these springs contain the precious met
ais In minute quantities. and the sinter
deposited by them contains several
minerals that are common constituents
OF ores, as well as small Quantities OF
many of the rarer metallic constituents
of ore deposits. including gold and sill
yer.
Such springs, therefore, suggest that
many and perhaps most ore bearing
veins have been formed by hot waters
rising from great depths, which have
brought their metal contents up In So
luton and deposited them In open
spaces or assures In the rocks through
which the waters passed. the deposit
ton of some ores being Influenced by
chemical reaction with the surrounding
rock. Many ore deposits are undoubt-
eddy formed I'm other ways. for some
are unquestionably Of sedimentary or
igin, and the metal content OF some
others has been carried down. redepos-
tied and concentrated by rain water
that descended into the earth's crust.
but the "hydrothermal" origin-that Is,
their deposition from ascending hot
water-of many OF the more valuable
ore deposits is indicated by the close
relation observed at many places be-
tween mineral veins and eruptive
rocks Thermal waters are believed to
be, In part at least. given Off by slow
ly cooling and solidifying masses of
igneous rock tmagma) deep within the
earth.-Geologica Survey Bulletin.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17

MANY homemade devices which add
to the comfort of the housewife and
members Of the family are being
made and used by women county
agents who are working as their
demonstrators in connection with the
extension work, south, Of the States
Relations Service. The following
are especially useful during the sum
mer months:
Homemade Fireless Cooker
A wooden or tin lard pail, lined
with two. thicknesses of paper and
provided with close-fitting cover
NAV be used for the outside contain
err Of the cooker. Allow for inches
of packing on all sides and at the
bottom of the pail. A gallon oyster
can will serve very we'll for the nest
which should be wrapped on the out
side next TO the packing with as
bestos placed under the bottom tc
prevent the scorching of the packing
when hot soapsuds are used. Shred.
ded newspaper and excelsior make q
good packing. Pack this very tight
Nv around and to the top of the nest
the top of which should be about
inches below the lid of the outside
container. A piece of cardboard cut
to fit inside the lard can with circle
cut out of the center around the tor
of the oyster can or nest will hide
the packing and make a neat finish
Place a 3-inch cushion of unbleached
muslin, stuffed tightly with excelsior
on top Of the lid of the nest. Wher
the top of the outside container is
placed on and hooked down, it will be
tight enough to cause pressure. II
a tin pail is used for the outside con
tainer, it may be enameled white, OF
a wooden pail stained brown, making
a Incorporating appliance for any
kitchen. Regular aluminium fireless.
cooker utensils may be used foi
cooking the food in the nest but any
kind of vessel with close-fittine
top and one that fits closely in the
nest is suitable.
A fireless cooker similar to this
together with other labor saving con
veniences, were built and successfully
demonstrated by the members of 6
woman's home demonstration club IL
Covington, Allegheny county, Va
The cost of this fireless cooker wa:
estimated at 20 cents.
The Ireless Refrigerator
A companion convenience to the
fireless cooker for the hot summer
days is the iceless refrigerator, OF
milk cooler. This consists of {
wooden frame, covered with cantor
flannel or some similar material. i
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
f A r M A N ID
O r. C III A h d


is desirable that the frame be screen
ed, although this is not absolutely
necessary. Wicks made of the same
material as the covering rest in a
pan of water on top of the refriger-
ator, allowing the water to seep down
the sides. When evaporation takes
place the heat is taken from the in
side, with consequent lowering OF
the temperature. On dry, hot days
temperature of so degrees can be
obtained in this refrigerator. The
following description will aid in the
construction of this device:
Make, screen case 312 feet high
with the other dimensions IL by 10
inches. If solid top is used, simply
place the water pan on this. Other
wise fit the pan closely into the open
ing of the top frame and support 1t
by 1-inch cleats fastened to the in
side of the frame. Place two NOV
able shelves in the frame, IL to 10
inches apart. Use biscuit pan IL
inches square on the top to hold the
water, and where the refrigerator Is
to be used indoors have the whole
thing standing in a large pan to
catch the drippings. The pans and
case may be painted white, allowed
to dry, and then enamled. A cover
ing of white canton flannel should be
made to fit the frame. Have the
smooth side out and button the cover
ing on the frame with buggy or
automobile cutain hooks and eyes,
arrange so that the door may be
opened without unfastening these
hooks. This can easily be done BIZ
putting one row Of hooks on the edge
of the door near the latch and the
other just opposite the opening with
the hem on each side extended far
enough to cover the crack at the edge
of the door, so as to keep out the
warm, outside air and retain, the cool
ed air. This dress or covering will
have to be hooked around the top
edge also. Two double strips one
half the width of each side should be
sewed on the top of each side and
allowed to extend over about 2R or
inches in the pan of water. The
bottom of the covering should extend
to the lower edge of the case.
Place the refrigerator in shady
place where air will circulate around
it freely. If buttons and buttonholes
are used on the canton flannel instead
of buggy hooks, the cost should not
exceed 85 cents.
Eat good food, talk good talk, love
| - L. hol,1 tka 1als.1aru
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1916-05-17
POULTRY
CONSUL TING DEPARTMENT
Don't Sell Eggs From Incubators

The mixing Of eggs taken from in
cubators with other eggs sent TO
market, as the practice has grown
from year to year. has tended TO
lower the average prices offered for
spring eggs by cold storage packers,
who are important buyers at this sea-
son. Spring shipments Of eggs, free
from incubator eggs are of such good
quality that packers do not have to
go to the extra cost of Gambling each
egg before storing it. Such eggs can
be Clicked" three at time, to de-
tect cracks, and quality is determin-
ed by the fresh, powdery look of the
shell. These measures, however, will
not detect eggs which have been in
cubated and failed to hatch, and
which are useless for storage pur-
poses, because, even if not actually
rotten when stored, they soon become
so.
When the egg packers are forced to
candle they quickly determine accu-
rately the average number of incuba-
tor eggs to the case from the differ
ent collecting points, and regulate
their prices accordingly. In final
analysis, therefore, the country ship
per is paid on the average for just
what he ships to the wholesale CEN
ter, and he in turn bases his payment
to the producer on his own returns.
The eggs removed from an incu-
bator because they are infertile, while
not fit after such heating for keeping,
and not good for boiling or poaching,
may, if used at once, be fried, and are
good for cake and certain other bak-
ed foods. Such infertile eggs, how
ever, make one of the best feeds for
early chicks, and many poultrymen
use all their infertile eggs from in
cubators for this purpose. The farm
err, therefore, would be wise to use
such eggs Immediately at home and
not mix them with his spring eggs.
He should send only fresh eggs to
market and should try to sell to the
country collector or store on strict
! ly quality basis. Incubator eggs
when they reach market are classified
as Low Grade No. g" and the pres
ence Of any number of them in case
reacts unfavorably on the grading of
the entire 80 dozen at the hands of
| the first wholesaler