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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11
MEN WANTED FOR THE FRONT

According to Associated Press dispatches
reported from London, Sir Douglas Haig,
commanding the British expeditionary forces,
is said to have objected to the sending out of
men of middle age. He wants young men
from eighteen to twenty-five as after the lat
ter year is passed, the fighting value of the
human unit shows a rapid and steady decline.
The older men have their place, but it is
rather sin the army behind the army con-
sisting of the supply and transport divisions,
where the strain is not so great. The older
men are more susceptible to trench diseases
than the younger ones.
1t is claimed that England is already regis
tering boys born in 1899, preparatory to cal
ling them out when they attain their eigh-
teenth year.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11
ICELAND SENDS SECOND SHIP IN ONE
THOUSAND YEARS

What is said to be the second ship from
Iceland to reach American shores during the
past one thousand years, arrived at New
York on October 30th. On that date the
Godafoss locked with cargo of skins and
herring. It also brought from Iceland 81
farmers, who will settle in the Canadian
Northwest
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11

campaign of commerce raiding-as was be-
lieved possible when the submarine "U-53
attacked allied shipping off the New England
coast-the great oil-felds there, the principal
source of fuel oil for British war vessels, and
might attract German submarines, for the
purpose of destroying tank steamers carry
ing oil to enemy warships.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11
AMERICAN BOYS IN WAR SOON GET
ENOUGH

The rescuing of adventurous American
boys who have run away from home and
Joined the army in Canada, England, or
France, is one of the duties thrust upon the
state department at Washington by the Euro
pean war.
The story is usually about the same in each
case. Coming to his senses when it is too
late, the lad writes home, declaring that he
has had enough of war, and begging to re-
turn. Parents, officials, and congressman
then get to work and do everything in their
power to secure his release After months of
governmental red tape, this is usually accom-
plished.
About fifty letters day, seeking the re-
lease of young soldiers, are now arriving at
the state department, and special official has
been assigned to look after them.
SHIP BUILDERS WARY OF CRUISER
CONTRACT
When bids for the construction of the four
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11
NEARLY TWO THOUSAND VESSELS
SUNK IN TWENTY SEVEN MONTHS
OF WAR

Figures compiled from cable dispatches and
mail advices published by the Journal of Com
merce in New York City, state that 1920 mer-
chant-ships with an aggregate gross tonnage
of 3, 1925, 584, have been sunk by belligerent ma
lions during the twenty-seven months of war
ending November 1.
It is claimed further that losses during Oc-
tober were larger than for any one Of the
preceding five months, amounting to 127 YES
sels
A table showing the total shipping losses
of the war places those of the entente allies
at about seventy five per cent; of neutrals, at
nearly eighteen per cent, and of the central
powers, at less than seven per cent.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11

order be Immediately issued, followed by a
preliminary injunction against the roads
named.
Official Washington has reached the con-
'clusion that the coal scarcity, with the conse-
quent high prices now existing, is due to the
car shortage which confronts the railroads of
the United States at the present time; and
having reached this conclusion, the Inter
state Commerce Commission has been given
the task of bringing about measures Of re-
lief.
In an effort to relieve the car shortage
situation, five of the important railroad COM
panies Of West Virginia have filed with the
state public service commission schedules
providing for an increase in demurrage
charges, effective September l. The advance
is from two days free time, and one dollar a
day thereafter, to the same period of free
time and two dollars for the first day, three
dollars for the second, four dollars for the
third, and five dollars for each succeeding
day.
This step is taken in the belief that such an
arrangement will result in the release of a
great number of cars which are being held
through unnecessary delay and carelessness.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1916-11-11

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?
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
WRECK VICTIM IS
 EXPECTED TO LIVE
Hartford Chauffeur and Woman Com- paniOn Badly njured When Car
 Overturns at Ibelle's Corner.

The condition of William F. Peachey, who was seriously injured in an auto wreck at Ibelle's corner yes- terday, is reported at the hospital to- day to be comfortable and his recov- cry is expected. Miss Kate Spencer of 200 Maple avenue, Hartford, who was also in the car, is suffering from pain ful scalp wounds Mrs. T. R. Ray of PA Maple avenue was not badly in jured.
 The wrecked car is owned by Fred erick c. Billings, vice president and superintendent of the Billings & Spen- cer company of Hartford. It is a big Packard tWin-siX. According to the story told by witnesses to the accident, Peachey was driving the big car at a thirty-fve mile clip and in making the curve near 1belle's corner failed to cut in towards the side of the road. When the big machine skidded it hit a teIe- graph pole, snapping it off at the ground, and overturned. Peachey was pinned under the machine and it was necessary to lift it in order to release him.
 John Ellison of Hartford was the
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
To Return to Nature.
(New York Tribune.)

There is a touch of the romantic the alleged habit of one Joe Knowl of spending his summer vacations the big woods, alone and after manner of Rousseau's Man in | State of Nature" There is son| thing of the primitive still lurking the imagination of us all. We secr| ly envy this man his weeks of solitd freedom. Herded and cramped we are by the restraints of a higJ developed civilization, burdened WI the necessity of keeping up appea ances, who has not had momei when he longed to rebel, to throw the habiliments and customs human society and go back and bd1 child of Nature, or, as Walt WhitnlS said, to turn and live with animals If one could only be sure of find sL sufficient diet of locust and vi honey to banish hunger, and col escape the annoyance of mosquito and the vigilance of scandalized ruI cOnstables!
 For purely literary and intellect& purposes the imaginary return nature is a source of inexhaustible tcrest Psychoanalysts like Fres and Jung would doubtless tell us il it forms the mental imaginery baz of the greater part of modern Ra calism from Rousseau down to
 most recent apostle of the cult of srchisn and the League for FA Speech. The imaginary child
 Nature makes up half the appeal k painting and sculpture, and has bdH used by writers of strange tales unrestrained deeds in wild, hcrd4 cut-of-the-way places, from Dan De Foe down to Stevenson aH Conrad.
 But as a practical method of speTH ing a summer, ono had better co promise and go to Provincetown Far Rockaway. Students of soc!olda Eave long suspected that Rousseau Man in the State of Nature" v crly an eighteenth century fictiH By no manipulation of the social nH chinery has society been able to trace it's steps back 10 this sabM being.
 The same is true in the case of 8 individual. Even the nature lover his vacation in the Adironda & carries his civilization with him. the English in the tropics who ta along their bathtubs, razors and dr suits. Man is still a tenderfoot: is only an imitation child of Nat, Civilization cannot be discarded ones clothes. The priI tive man in us has been crushed der too many generations of sod
 ' Nature man still remain, but pressed if not atrophied, a half gotten psychic underworld on of our practical life, source of dreams and fancies, of a corrective of the abuses and of civilization, but longer affording a realizable mode existence.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Turkey and Armenia.

Tomorrow evening at 7:30 very special service will be held at the SoHth church. It will consist of a stereopticon lecture upon present conditions in Turkey and Armenia. The photographs from which these slides were made were taken mostly within the last six months or year These are scenes therefore which, considering the momentous changes and terrible events which have taken place in that part of the world recently. will be of the greatest interest. pr. Hill has been able to secure these slides for that evening only. The public is welcome.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
First Baptist Church.

Morning worship 1O:45 a. m. theme of the sermon, "A Basket of Sum mer Fruit Story sermon for the children, "The Four I's of the Sea- Sunday school joint session at 9:45 a. m.,; Christian Endeavor service, 6 D. m: theme, What is the Purpose of Our Life on Earth? ?" leader, E. R. Hitchcock. Evening service at TOO D. m., which will be attended by the Masonic lodges as special guests. Ad- dress by the minister, Rev. Earle B. Cross. During July this church will unite it's services with those of the First Congregational church.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
WEDDING TONIGHT
 AT BRIDES HOME
Lawrence Cole Humason Will Wed Miss Ruth Damon-Rev. H. w.
 Maier to Officiate.

At o'clock this evening Miss Ruth Damon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Damon, and Lawrence c. Humason, son of MT. and Mrs. Will liam R. Humason, will be married by Rev. Henry w. Maier, pastor of the First Congregational church. at the home of the brides parents at 292 West Main street. MT. HumasOn is a graduate of Yale with the class of 1913, and Miss Damon was graduated from Mount HOlyoke with this years class.
 The brides gown will be of white satin and tulle and the bridesmaids chiffon, trimmed with silver lace Miss Gertrude Hine will be the maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be Misses Beatrice Porter, Evelyn Davis of Minneapolis, Edythe Miller of Somerville, Mass, and Mildred Leeds of New Rochelle, N. Y. Harry c. Hine will be the best man and tn eushers will be Harold K. English and Will liam N Thomas of New Haven and Stanley R. Eddy and Harry J. Coholan of this city.
 A luncheon was served at the Maple Hill Golf club today in honor of the afternoon Miss Marjorie F. Humason gave tea for the bridal party. Miss Beatrice Porter is entertaining the bridesmaids at her home on West Main street.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
FOUR HUNDRED LOST ON STEAMER MERCURY
Ship Staggers Three Lengths and Sinks After Striking Mine in
 Black Sea.

Petrograd, June "A, via London S:15 a. m.-Four hundred persons lost their lives, according to latest reports, when the Russian passenger steamer Mercury was sunk in the Black Sea by a mine. The number of persons aboard the steamship was approxi- mately $50.
 The disaster occurred about 10 o'clock in the morning off the village of Grigorievka The passengers felt a tremendous shock In the forward part of the vessel which staggered ahead for three ships lengths and then went down bow foremost in five minutes.
 The passenger steamer Kniazpotem- kin had just preceded the Mercury. and, although aware of the disaster, the passengers forcibly prevented her captain from putting back to Rive aid.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Church Notice S
South Congregat tional.

Tomorrow will be observed as com- munion Sunday at the South church. This is the regular July communion, which has been changed to the last Sunday in June. here will also be reception of new members. Sessions of the Sunday school, at 9:3O and 12:10, will be held as usual. The fol- lowing Sunday, July End, the whole Sunday school will meet at 9:3O for the summer season. The regular ser vices for the Italian and Persian mis- sions will be held tomorrow, at 4:30 and at 500 respectively.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Emmanuel Gospel Church.

Booths hall M. S. Anderson, pas tor. The pastor will speak at 10:45 a. m. upon the subject, Spiritual Hosts in Battle Array; Sunday school at 12:15 a. m.; Young Peoples meet ing at D. m; How Does War Among the Nations Fulfill Bible Prophecy '' will be the subject at the Evangelic- tic meeting at 10 o'clock Tuesday; 7s45 D. m. Bible study, subject, Re demption Through Christ's Blood" Thursday, 7:45 D. m. prayer meeting. The public is welcome.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
FOR MONDAY ONLY.

city of skilled labor and hieher wa ees than prevailed before the war, I'm avoldably trade rivalry will he keener than ever before in the worlds his- tory, confirmation of this being already 1urnlShed by new efforts in mercan- tlle circles abroad for tariff treaties, dlScrlm1natlng duties and alliances ana conventions of all sorts. Unless all signs fail the world is in for a series of hostile tariffs, If not actual boycotts against the Central Powers; tendency much to be regretted and one that should be strenuously op- posed by all who desire a lasting peace. Such policies will certainly keep alive international animosities ana friction; there being nothing which nations more quickly resent than interference with their commer- clal activities, and nothing in modern clvilzatlon more likely to provoke an- other war than retaliatory tariffs The Crops.
 Among unsatisfactory domestic conditions thus far ignored is the prolonged backwardness of the crops This may be offset by warm weather later on, while good prices and a good surplus of wheat and ample yields of fruit and hay are in any event compensations of importance. The only other drawback of real significance is the labor outlook which is a matter of very serious concern to some industries. The prospect of a great railroad strike overshadows the whole situation. It seems hardly pos- sible that a section of railroad em- ployees will, for their own advantage only, throw all their fellow workers out of employment recklessly bring ing business and transportation to practical standstill throughout the country. Surely labor leaders have not so completely lost their reason as appears; else they have completely overlooked the consequences to themselves of unduly irritating a long suffering public opinion. Tn no other direction is such great power yielded without responsibility or regard to either the public or the government. A strike of this character would prob ably lead congress to impose some form of legal restraint against such reckless abuse of power.
 From the above 1t will be seen that conditions do not favor an advancing market at this time. Money is easy and bank reserves are rising. The Mexican crisis does not promise to seriously affect interest rates, since a campaign could be easily financed by either short term issues or the output of Panama Canal bonds. Fortunately, there is an abundance of funds for both lending and investment purposes. The railroad position is generally sat isfactory, apart from the possibility of strike just referred to. The reac- tionary tendencies of business how ever, the weakening of commodities, indifferent crop liquidation and the labor outlook are all in favor of H. quidation, especially in view of the high prices at which some of the war industrials are still selling. Some very sharp declines have already taken place, especially in mineral, munition and Mexican shares, and liquidation has apparently not yet run it's course. Sudden fluctuations are to be expected at any time in securities affected by the European war or the Mexican crisis.
 HENRY CLEWS,
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
First Church of Christ, Scientist.

Morning service at 10:45; subject, Christian Science" Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.; Wednesday evening meeting at 8 o'clock; Chapel at the corner of West Main street and Park Place; the reading room is open week daEs at the same address from ? to 53o'clock
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
FATHER TOO ENTHUSIASTIC

Michael Zeland of 61 Seymour str' was arrested by Officer Malone u morning for discharging fireari without a permit. zeland had pl chased a Fourth of July pistol for young son and was trying it out the street when arrested. He was se home after being given g. warning.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Second Advent Church.

Elder E. F. White, pastor. Preach ing services, 1O:45 a. m., 7:15 D. m.; Sunday school and Bible class, 12, noon; Young Peoples evening service 6:30; prayer and social service on Thursday night at 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited to these services.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

first to arrive on the scene and he did all he could to assist the injured. He was aided by Simon David of Hartford and Peter Dalena of Plain- vile. It is claimed that man and woman, passing the scene in an auto, refused to assist the injured party.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
English Lutheran Church.

Rev. Frederick c. Wunder, pastor, Sunday school, 9:3O a. m.; Morning worship 1O:45 subject, 'Dives and Lazarus The pastor will also re- port on the New York and New England Synod, which met in annual session at Elmira, N. Y, this past week.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
First Church of Christ.

Services tomorrow at the First Church of Christ (Center Congrega- honal) will be as follows: Commun- lon service at 10:45 o'clock; final ses- sion of the church school at $40 o'clock; final session of ladies' and mems classes at noon. There will be no evening service.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.

9:45, Sunday school; 10:45, Com munion service with reception Of members; 12:15, adult classes of the Sunday school; subject for the new Mems Bible class is What is the Christian Attitude Toward Divorce?" 6:30 D. m, Devotional meeting of the Edworth league; 7:30 evening preach ing service with sermon by the min
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Swedish Film Church,

J. E. Klingberg, pastor. Sunday school will commence at 10 o'clock and will be followed by the regular morning worship at Il o'clock. Topic for sermon "Christ's Call for New Troops Young Peoples meeting at 5 oclock in the afternoon. Evening service at 7 with sermon on "Our Great General"
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
ENGINEERS IN SESSION.

New Haven, June 24.-The Station- ary Engineers Association began its second days session with election of officers. Last night Lieut.. Gov. Cliff ford B. Wilson spoke to the delegates laying stress upon civic responsibil- itieS.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Stanley Memorial Church.

Rev. J. E. Rees pastor, morning worship at II o'clock. At this ser vice the pastor will preach a sermon to the Boy Scouts, Camp Fire Girls and the Young People of the Sunday school. Subject, "Right Living" The Sunday school will meet at 9:45 a. m.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
FINANCIAL NEWS
LOCAL STOCK MARKET
Another Day Devoid of Features
 the Financial Game-Prices s tionary at Previous Quotations.

CionaTy at PreVIouS S9uotaCOns.
 Today was another day of statioi ary prices on the local stock exchand the quotations being as follows
 American Brass 292-294; America Hardware 135-13S; American SilvI 28-30; Billings & Spencer 109-11| Bristol Brass (ex rights) 65-68; Col (ex. div.) S35-84o; Landers. Frary Clark 69-71; New Britain Machil 85-SS; -Bement-Pond 16s-17| North & Judd 9O-s3; North & Jud Rights 16-17; Peck, Stow & Wtlcd 33-35; Scovill 572-577 (ex div.) StaI dard Screw 310-320 (ex. div.) Stanl| Works S4-86; Union Mfg. 9O-92; M tional Surety 283-2S5 (ex div.)
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

Boston, June 2l.-Geo1Se- Foster, the hero Of the worlds series last fall, is up to his old tricks. The quiet young slabbist of the Boston Red Sox recently performed the feat of twirIing a no-hit game against the New York Yankees. George pitched
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
TRADING IS LIGHT
 ON MARKET TODAY
Bethlehem Sweeps Back With
 Gain Of Y Points

Wall street, June 24.-Today's short session was mainly devoted to the settlement of accounts in which the short interest evidently deemed it wise to cover outstanding accounts The movements of prices was confus- ing at times with the list showing no very decided tendency until towards the end when general improvement was manifested.
 Trading was light and largely re- stricted to specialties, rails showing g little activity, but a fair degree of strength. United States Steel was un- steady and Bethlehem gained seven teen points. Mexicans moved irreg- ularly with shipping shares and Beet Sugar. but Industrial Alcohol and Tenn. Copper were under further pres sure. The closing was firm. Bonds were steady.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

ister. The public is very cordially in vited to all these services.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

HiIlcreSt Church. Services, Sunday evening, 7:30; Dr. Dillingham; will preach.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

Q wonderful game and permitted only three Yankee players to get on the bases and only one reached second. Foster is now in his best form, and Manager Bill Carrigan is pleased. Picture shows Foster ready to shoot one across the plate.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24

New York Stock Exchange quota tions furnished by Richter & O.. members of the New York Stock Ex- change Represented by F. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1916-06-24
Jump in Foreign Trade.

Peace is not yet in sight; yet the belief gains that is is not far distant, and with it's approach the forces of readjustment will receive fresh impe- tus Whatever slackening there may be in domestic industry, the convic- ton strengthens that our foreign trade will make a big forward move ment, and that a vigorous contest for supremacy in that direction is one of the inevitable sequences. The United States needs larger foreign outlets for it's expanding industrial energies, and must have them; but at the end of the European war will find itself seriously handicapped by high costs of production; particularly in regard to labor, which intoxicated by war wages seems in no mood to mako any concessions This will afford con- siderable advantage to our foreign ri vals in their new start especially to Germany which will bend every effort for recovery of her lost position in the worlds foreign trade. Europe also will face handicaps in the form of huge depts, high cost of living, scar
The sun., 1916-10-23
STATE MAY CONDUCT
HEARINGS BY PHONE
Multiple Wire Connections
Planned by Finley to Aid
Legislative Work.

ALBANY, Oct. ga plan for a GEN.
trail meeting place where any regularly
constituted State committee or other
bodies may. by means Of multiple tele-
phone receivers. hear arguments on any
proposition from any part of the state.
has been evolved by COMMISSIONS John
Finley Of he State Department Of Edu-
cation.
The plan 10 a result Of the convocation
Of the University Of the State Of New
York, Of which COMMISSIONS Finley Is
president. At the concluding session Of
the convocation Friday night 500 tele-
phone receivers were set up in the audi
torium Of the State Education Building.
speeches were delivered from all parts
Of the country. including the Pacific
coast. and Thomas A. Edison received
the first honorary degree ever conferred
by telephone.
The plan as worked out at the con-
location has so many practical features.
Commissioner Finley explained tonight.
that he hopes to see II put in permanent
use. II his plan becomes effective the
auditorium Of the Education Building
will have a permanent equipment of
telephone receivers. State boards. legis-
lative committees or the Legislature It.
self and other duly constituted State
bodies may then hear discussions from
persons whose opinions they may desire
or who may wish to give arguments on
any proposition In any part OF the State
Or country.
Such an arrangement would have
been Of unusual value. II 10 pointed out,
during the Constitutional Convention,
when It sometimes happened that prom.
inent men whose advice was desired by
various committees were entirely willing
to speak. but were unable to be present
in Albany.