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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
ADMIRAL TIRPITZ RESIGNS

Admiral Alfred Won Tirpitz German
minister of marine, has retired, it is off
cially announced, an account Of illness.
Admiral Won Capelle, director Of the ad-
ministration department of the admiralty,
has been appointed his successor. It is
also officially stated that in order to avoid
misunderstanding and wrong conclusions,
it must be noted that this change does not
signify any modification in the submarine
policy of the German government.
Admiral Won Tirpitz has been generally
blamed, by many American newspapers,
as responsible for the sinking of the Lusi-
tania and for many other marine horrors,
and there was a general tendency, upon
the announcement Of his resignation, to
jump to the conclusion that his retirement
had been forced by clash between Emper-
or Wilhelm and himself.
1t is even reported that the Emperor
maintained that the pursuance of Tirpitz s
policy, would almost certainly involve
Germany in war with the United States
and other neutral powers, and that every
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

effort should be made to avoid this pos
sibility, except the abandonment Of any
principles involving the honor of the Ger
man nation.
These reports, however, have been dis
credited by official statements. The Ger
man newspapers have refrained, for the
most part, from alluding even guardedly
to the matter.
London reports, dated March 20, seem
to verify Germany's threat Of ruthless
submarine campaign against all ships
bound for Great Britain All during that
day news and rumors Of the sinking Of
neutral ships, and the killing of members
Of the crews continued to reach London,
one Danish, one Norwegian, and one Brit
ish steamer being sent to the bottom.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
WILL THE GERMANS FAIL IN
TAKING VERDUN?

While the past week has been marked by
powerful German attacks along various
portions Of the Verdun front, a claim is
made by some French military critics, that
there has been perceptible slackening in
the violence Of the assaults.
The opinion seems to prevail that a
failure by the Germans to break through
the French lines would, in reality, mean
decisive victory for the French forces, al
though no ground would have been ac-
quired by them. The mere fact, however,
of having held their lines against one Of
the most terrific ~offensives in history, when
the Germans had evidently planned to
carry the positions with the same resist
less fury with which they had driven
back the Russian forces, and swept
through Serbia, would, in itself, be evil
dence that the German armies are not in
vincible, and that Notifications can be
devised which are able to withstand the
battering of the great German guns.
One editorial writer has, this week,
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

without warning, by submarine, off the
coast Of Algiers. The night before Cap
tain Deschelles received the warning, by
wireless, ''Be careful; submarine sighted
about 100 miles from Cape de Guarde.' =
He remained on the bridge all night, and
posted about Is lookouts around the ship.
When the submarine was sighted, orders
were Immediately given to steer zig-zag
course, and torpedo missed the ship by
about 80 feet The captain, in speaking of
the matter, said: II regret to say that
did not have any guns He added that
Immediately upon his return to France,
he would make request for his ship to be
armed.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
NEWS OF THE WORLD

compared the long continued battle of
Verdun, to Gettysburg, at which the Fed
eral army simply stood it's ground, stop
ping the advance Of Lee, who, up to that
time, had been regarded as almost irwin
cible Gettysburg today is considered as
one Of the fifteen great decisive battles Of
the world, and marked the turning point
when the tidal wave Of the Confederacy
had reached it's apex, and the ebb tide Of
it's decline began.
The heaviest fighting Of the week has
been for the possession of Dead Man s
Hill, the slopes being reported as strewn
with the bodies of thousands Of German
and French soldiers, cut down in three
days of assaults.
A cartoon appearing in the Chicago
Evening Post Of March 16, we'll illustrates
the situation, if press reports are true. A
lone German soldier is represented amidst
the smoke and confusion Of battle, as
placing the German flag upon trench,
while all about him are strewn the dead
bodies Of his comrades The cartoon is
headed, Another Trench Captured !"
In regarding it, one is compelled to ex-
claim, ''But at what fearful cost!''
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
DIFFICULTIES IN THE WAY OF
CAPTURING VILLA BELIEVED
TO BE GREAT

News from the Mexican border is ex-
ceedingly indefinite, owing to the strict
censorship which has been imposed by the
American Government. About the only
thing that is positively known, is that
American troops are bending every energy
in their efforts to capture Villa. That
this is liable to be very difficult task, is
believed to be the case by many public
men, including ex-President Taft who this
week has said that the obstacles in the
way of this undertaking are greater than
those encountered in the Philippines, for
the reason that the lay Of the country
offers greater advantages to irregular
forces to hide in mountain Businesses, and
carry on a guerrilla warfare
If reports are to be believed, Americans
are likely to be murdered by mobs in al
most any part of the territory supposedly
controlled and policed by Carranza.
United States Consul Williams was forced
to fee from his post at Torreon, with
forty other American refugees, some ten
days ago. and several other American
consuls, it is reported, are likely to leave
the country at any time, unless the anti
American demonstrations subside.
If an outrage upon Americans should be
committed, the President would then have
to face the question whether to persist in
his course Of non-interference with Car
rama, or resort to force in the way Of gen
eral armed intervention.
Carranza has now proposed the signing
of a protocol embodying an agreement
between the de facto government and the
Wilson administration, for the coopera-
tive pursuit of Villa. This would include
the joint control Of the troops Of both
governments in the field, the common use
of railroads, passage Of troops through
towns, and joint assault on any fortified
place in which Villa and his followers may
seek refuge.
President Wilson and his cabinet have
decided to accept a proposal for proto-
col between the two governments.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
CHINA RETURNS TO REPUBLICAN
FORM OF GOVERNMENT

A report from Peking, China, dated
March %, says that state department
mandate issued, announces the abandon
ment Of the monarchy and resumption Of
the republic. The mandate says further
that this step is taken because the revolu-
tion shows that the demand for mon
archial form of government in China, is not
unanimous, and that, therefore, Yuan Shi
Kai refuses the emperorship and resumes
the presidency.
Hsu Shih Chang, who left the cabinet be-
cause of the monarchial movement, has
signed the mandate as secretary of state,
having re-entered the cabinet.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
BIG DUTCH PASSENGER SHIP SUNK

The loss of the Tubantia, one of Hol-
land s finest passenger ships, has stirred
that country deeply. The vessel, outward
bound from Amsterdam, was sunk, on
March 16 either by mine or torpedo.
The Dutch press however, seems to lean
to the opinion that the ship was torpedoed.
The Tubantia was valued at $1,6OO,OOO,
and was the pride of the Dutch mercantile
marine No lives were lost.
The Observation-Disclosures Courant says:
Between being torpedoed and being
mined, the only difference which exists is
that known in criminal law as intention"
and criminal Intention No words
can be found to qualify this crime; no
excuses can be accepted"
This paper goes on to say that Hol-
land is unfortunately placed between one
belligerent ''who persistently fights for
the interests Of small nations, but holds up
our ships, seizes what she likes, and par
alyzes our imports and industries and
another belhgerent who, "while contend
ing for the so-called freedom of the sea,
sinks our ships on sight without notice.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
AIR ACTIVITIES WITHOUT
PRECEDENT

Air activities of the past week have been
Of aerial warfare. On March Is, French
aviators made five great raids on German
cities and important positions; they en-
gagged in 32 air duels along the Verdun
front A considerable number of aero
planes attacked the railway station at
Contains, through which the German
Crown Prince draws large part of his
supplies for the Verdun offensive An
other French squadron attacked the Sab
Ions station, at Metz. Three fires broke
out in the station itself, and explosions
occurred at other points. 1t is reported
that the squadron returned without loss
although it was violently cannonaded
The east coast Of England was again
raided by German seaplanes on March 10.
In retaliation for this IS British, French
and Belgian planes attacked Zeebrugge,
the German submarine seaplane base on
the Belgian coast, the following day This
was the first instance in which allied air
men carried the war to the enemy air
camps Immediately after an invasion of
England This policy, it is understood,
will be pursued, hereafter, in every case.
Lord Derby made this decision Immediate
ly after he assumed office as unofficial
aviation minister
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
OCEAN DISASTER NARROWLY
AVERTED

It has just come to light, this past week,
that great ocean disaster, which might
have Immediately involved the United
States in war with Germany, was mar
rowly averted, on March l, the first day
on which the new German submarine
edict went into effect.
On that date, the French steamer, Pat
ria, Of the Fabre Line, carrying 900 pas
sengers, % Of whom were Americans, in
Guiding an American consul, was attacked
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

is not to be expected that private concerns
will undertake that work. Given the
laboratory, | will construct submarines,
perhaps four or five, and I'll run them un-
til they fall to pieces. When [ have found
the perfect engine, the perfect submarine,
I'll standardize every part. I'll provide
tools, gauges, and patterns for every bolt
and nut. This done, I will call on the small
manufacturers in every part OF the coun-
try, who will manufacture what | want
and deliver it when I want it.
Speaking Of the initial cost Of the labora-
tory, Mr. Edison said that he was quite
sure he could get a laboratory site, build
ing and everything all ready to operate,
for $15OO,000 He also said that he con-
sidered an appropriation of about 81 ,OOO,-
900. for experiments, would be necessary
for the first year.
Mr.. Edison has some very original
ideas in regard to defensive measures for
the United States, his idea being that the
munition plants Of the country should
manufacture quantities of war material
enough to provide against war lasting
many years This would be stored IN the
various ornaments Of the nation.
He would also have several West Point
military academies, situated in various
places over the country, for the purpose OF
training officers to the highest degree OF
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
SUBMARINE COULD BE BUILT IN is
DAYS, SAYS EDISON

A declaration has, this week, been made
by Thomas A. Edison, which, if coming
from almost any other source than the
great American wizard, would be con-
sidered visionary He said that with a
fully equipped Federal laboratory, and
the complete Standardization Of machine
parts, submarine could be built in Is
days.
menting," explained the inventor. 1t
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
GOVERNOR OF CHIHUAHUA TAKES
FIELD IN FAVOR OF VILLA

Latest reports passed by the censor,
state that General Luis Herrera, who un-
til recently has been Carranza military
governor of Chihuahua, has now renounced
Carranza land taken the field in Western
Chihuahua, with 1000 troops, in favor of
Villa. General Funston is making urgent
calls for reinforcements and many regi-
ments are being hurried to the Mexican
border
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25
GERMANY DECLARES SUBMARINE
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SINKING
OF SILIUS

A Berlin dispatch states that an official
investigation by the German navy, has
established the fact that no German sub
marine was concerned in the sinking of
the Norwegian bark, Silius.
The Silius was sunk on the night Of
March 9. Seven Americans were among
the crew, all Of whom were saved.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-03-25

efficiency, in the art of war. That is as
far as he would go.
On the outbreak of war, his idea would
be to call for volunteers, who could be
trained by these officers, very quickly.
In this way the cost of maintaining great
standing army would be eliminated.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11

Eggs. Say the price is so high
that person cannot safely devour
one a day without fear of bank
ruDtcV - -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11
SCHOOL AGRICULTURIST.

A man with enthusiasm and with
common sense, a county unifier, a
man with tact, natural leader, a.
big Brother" such a man is Bue-
ford M. Gle, Bemidji school agricul-
turist, who was in charge of the
Poultry and Crop show in Bemidji
last week. The show was one of the
best ever seen in this section and Mr..
Gle and others who assisted him
deserve much credit for it..
The school agriculturist is a new
idea which during the past few years
has accomplished much good in this
district. The &c ntral thought of the
system Isl the teaching of boys and
girls agriculture, giving them prac-
tical experience. The system also is
for the united action of farmers and
business men for the betterment of
the agricultural interests in gen.
eral. BY this cooperation there is
developed great strength.
Mr.. Gle has made private calls to
the individual farmers of this dis
trict and has aided them in their in
dividual work. No man has ever
done more for the farmers of this
district than has Mr.. Gile.
He deserves the commentator of
all the citizens.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11
THE CHILDREN.

Minnesota, rich and mighty state,
possessing millions Of dollars, valu-
able mines, vast tracts of land and
immense timber holdings, and other
great wealth, having already helped
it's little children by literally aiding
free public schools and in other ways,
will be asked next to do more for
it's dependent, neglected and delin-
quent children.
Laws relating to children are be-
ing revised by a commission named by
Governor J "A. A. Burnquis't and it
the proposals recommended are
adopted by the next legislature, it is
promised that these children, handi-
capped almost from birth, will be left
less to chance and fate.
A systematic plan of dealing with
the child welfare program in all it's
phases is being devised by the ex-
perts after Investigation of the best
practical methods developed by any
states or countries. The combined
economy and common sense charac-
terizing features already adopted
commends the effort and proves that
the commission of volunteers are
working solely to better the condition
of the poor and neglected child.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11
COUNTY DIVISION.

The Baudette Region says: "The
county division bug Isl getting busy
again, and don't be at all surprised If
the first really serious attempt to d.
vide ;Beltrami county is made this
winter. Many prominent citizens OF
the north end of the. county have
concluded that the assessed valuation
is now big enough for us to stand
on our own feet, and as the citizens
of the southern part of the county
have repeatedly declared that they
are agreeable to the divorce proceed
ings, there appears to be little OBJ,
struction in the way of division: AS
a forerunner it may be possible that
Baudette and Spooner, the border
twins, will unite into one city in
order to avoid a county seat contest.
At least Baudette has received assur-
ances from leading citizens of Spooner
that they are willing to consider the
matter. The joining of the towns
and the school districts would be
about the best thing that could hap
pen for this whole section, and with
county division thrown: in, everything
would be grand and glorious.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11
CITY MANAGER PLAN ....
81 Il PROPOSED IN MONTANA

Helena, Mont, Dec. 11.-What it's
advocates say will be big step for
ward in economy is the proposed law
giving cities of Montana the right to
adopt the city manager plan. The
law is modelled after the act in force
in Dayton, Ohio, where the city has
been managed for several years by
one man with success. Under the
proposed Montana act, 2 complete
charge of the cities voting to try the
plan would be handed over to the
manager. The boards of aldermen
or of commissioners would be abol-
ished. Civil service would go into
effect and it would be possible secure
experts for public work.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11
ROBBERS GET $1,000 IN
il; MILL CITY ROBBERY

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 1.-Two
well dressed men entered fuel Of
flee at 14O1 Fifth street south in
broad daylight late Saturday, held
up two men at the points Of revol-
vers, stole $1,000, walked their vic
Tins to boxcar 100 yards away from
the building locked them in the box
car and ESCAPED. The robbery was
one of the most daring in Minneap-
oils in years.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11
1O-YEAR PRISON TERM
Melted TO EDITH COLBY

Thompson Falls, Mont, Dec. -
Miss Edith Colby, newspaper writer.
convicted, of second degree murder
for shooting A. G. Thomas, a poll
tician, Saturday night was sentenced
to serve 10 years in the penitentiary.
The defense had contended that
Thomas refused to apologize to Miss
Colby for an alleged insult during
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11

Railroad men say that stopping
and starting engines uses up the coal.
Seems as if there are some folks that
could learn good lesson even from
a steam engine.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11

= If horses were as hard to start
after they've been standing out in
the cold as some automobile engines
are under the same circumstances,
maybe the owners would be more
careful about throwing blanket
over them.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11

According to an exchange, be-
tween-season baseball trades suggest
that perhaps the foreign war man
ayers might improve their teams by
an occasional swap of generals.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-12-11

an interview and that this so preyed
upon her mind that she was not re-
sponsible for her actions at the time
of the shooting. i - 49, .,-..-EE
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22
president IS
OFF ON YACHT
Takes Cruise on Potomac
While Preparing Speeches
on National Defence.

Washington, d c.. Jan. 22-Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson left Washington
on the naval Yacht Mayflower Friday
night for two day cruise down the
Potomac and Chesapeake Bay, the pres
ident having decided TO seek seclusion
Tor the preparation OF an address he
VIII deliver January p in New York
before a banquet Of the Railroad Bust
nessmens' association and TO tentative
is outline the national defence speeches
he VIII make in the middle west. he
VIII keep in touch with the white house
by wireless while away and plans TO
return Monday morning.
Itinerary Of Trip.
On the middle western trip the presi-
'dent viii leave Washington Friday
night, January IS, and will return
February :, in time for the judicial
dinner at the white house He viii
speak at day meeting in Pittsburg
on January %, in Cleveland the same
night, at q day meeting in Milwaukee,
January 81, in Chicago the same night;
al night meeting in Des MOines. Feb
ruary J.; at a day meeting in Topeka,
February >, and in Kansas City the
same night He viii spend Sunday,
January 80. in Cleveland.
In addition to the formal addresses
in these seven cities, the president is
expected to speak briefly in several
cities and towns through which his
train VIII pass. The national defence
plans OF the administration will be his
principal topic, but he probably will
European and Mexican situations.
Gets Information for Speeches.
The president sent to the war and
navy departments Friday for informa-
tiOn concerning the army and navy to
he used in the preparation of his
speeches His stenographer accom-
panied him on the Mayflower and he
VIII spend much of his time debating.
As soon as the president finally ap-
proved the itinerary. MESA ges were
sent 10 the friends and organizations
extending the invitations 10 the cities
chosen. and preparations were begun
Immediately for the series of meetings
In most of the cities business assOcia-
tons viii arrange the meetings If
present plans are carried out, no mem
bers of the cabinet viii accompany the
president
VIII Go to Denver.
On the presidents second trip about
the middle Of February. in addition TO
gong IS far west as Denver, he is ex-
Dected TO visit several southern cities,
probably including Birmingham. and at
least one point in South Carolina
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-01-22

year course Of the high school in three
years time
Miss Fay Wynn was the salutatorian
Of the class.
The diplomas were presented to the
graduates by superintendent r J. Tighe
at the completion of q delightful little
commencement play, a japanese ro-
nance, The Princess Kiku," which
was acted by the girls of the gradual
ing class
Superintendent Tighe spoke on the
future Of the graduating students, urg-
ing them to continue TO study and make
the most Of their opportunities.
The graduation exercises were opened
with an invocation, pronounced by Rev.
". F. Packard Of Trinity II E. church,
south.
The medal winning essays in the
Daughters of the American Revolution
annual contest were read by the win
ners, Miss Mary Kelly. of the high
school. and Miss Hazel Vivian Allen.
Of Lamar school
The topics Of the essays were Our
Pioneer Mothers, the Part They PLAYED
in Our COuntry's History
Mrs J., W LOrentZen, the present
regent of the local CHAPTER Of the. D. A.
r. presented the medals
The presentation of the play followed
with the program closing with the
awarding Of the diplomas.
A very large audience of friends and
relatives of the graduating class at
tended the exercises.