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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-03-09

This is day for memory and for tears. A
mighty nation bends above it's honored graves
and pays to noble dust the fearful tribute of it's
love. Gratitude is the fairest flower that sheds
it's perfume in the human heart.
Again we tell the story of our country's life
recount the lofty deeds of vanished years, the
toll and suffering, the defeats and victories Of
heroic men - of men who made our nation great
and free.
On this day the great struggle between the
colonists and the kings should be told. We
should tell our children Of the contest = first
for justice, then for freedom. We should tell
them Of the declaration of independence the
chart and compass of all human rights. All men
are equal and have the same right to life to
liberty and to joy.
This declaration uncrowned kings and wrestl-
ed from the hands Of titled tyranny the scep-
ter of usurped and arbitrary power. It opened
all the paths to fame and put the star of hope
above the poor man. babe.
England was then the mightiest Of nations -
mistress Of every sea - and yet our fathers poor
and weak, defed her power. They had the
brain and the heart, the wisdom and the cour-
age, to utter and defend these words:
Governments derive their just powers from
the consent Of the governed"
In the defense Of this selfevident truth the
w dI VI IIl0 hoVOluCIO Was WdSoQ duQ WOn
But when peace came, when the independence
Of nation was acknowledged, the great
truth for which our fathers fought was half de-
MED, and the constitution was inconsistent with
the declaration. The war was waged for liberty
and yet the victors forged new fetters for their
fellow men. The chains our fathers broke were
put by them upon the limbs Of others.
They ceased to regard the great truth as hav-
ing universal application. Liberty for all in
cluded only themselves They qualified the de-
claration. They interpolated the word WHITE
They obliterated the word ALL. They made
merchandise Of men, They legalized crime.
! They soWed the seeds of war
future seemed secure. The hardy pioneers
moved to the great west. Beneath their ringing
strokes the forests disappeared and on the
prairies waved the billowed seas Of wheat and
corn. The great plains were crossed; the noun
talns were conquered and the foot Of victorious
adventure pressed the shore of the Pacific.
In the great north all the streams were sing
ing to the sea, turning wheels and spindles, and
casting shuttles back and forth. Inventions
were springing like magic from thousand
brains From labor's holy altar rose and leaped
smoke and flame and from the countless forges
rang the chant of rhythmic stroke.
But in the south the negro toiled unpaid and
mothers wept while babes were sold, and at the
| auction block husbands and wives speechlessly
looked their last goodbye.
Continued on End page, End column)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-03-09
N
Decoration Day Grafton delivered by Robert
G. Ingersoll at Academy of Music, New York,
May 80, 1882:

This is day for memory and tears
mighty nation bends above it's honored graves
and pays to noble dust the tribute of it's love-
Gratitude is the fairest flower that sheds it's
perfume in the heart
Today we tell the story of our country's s life
recount the lofty deeds Of vanished years =
the toll and suffering, the defeats and victories
OF heroic men = of men who made our nation
great and free.
On this day the story of the great struggle
between colonists and kings should be told We
should tell our children of the contest - first
for justice, then for freedom. We should tell
them the history of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence = the chart and compass of all hui
man rights. All men are equal, and have the
right to life, to liberty and joy.
The Declaration uncrowned kings, and wrest-
ed from the hands of titled tyranny the scep-
ter OF usurped and arbitrary power.
1t opened all the paths to fame, and put the
star OF hope above the cradle of the poor mans
babe
England was then the mightiest Of nations =
mistress OF every sea and yet our fathers
poor and few, defed her power.
They had the brain and heart, the wisdom and
courage to utter and defend these words: "Gov-
ernments derive their just power from the con-
sent Of the governed.' In defense of this sub
lime and self-evident truth the war was waged
and won.
When peace came, when the independence
OF a new nation acknowledged, the great
truth for which our fathers fought was half
denied, and the Constitution was inconsistent
with the Declaration. The war was waged for
liberty, and yet the victors forged new fetters
for their fellow-men. The chains our fathers
broke were put by them on the limbs Of Others
They ceased to regard the great truths as
having universal application. "Liberty for All !"
included only themselves. They qualified the
Declaration. They interpolated the word
S'white." They obliterated the word ''All. :"
They made merchandise Of men. They legal
lied crime They sowed the seeds Of war.
Our resources were boundless, and the future
seemed secure The hardy pioneers moved to
the great West. Beneath their ringing strokes
the forests disappeared, and on the prairies
waved the billowed seas Of wheat and corn
The great plains were crossed, the mountains
were conquered, and the foot of victorious ad-
venture pressed the shore Of the Pacific. In the
great North all the streams were singing to the
sea, turning wheels and spindles, and casting
shuttles back and forth. Inventions were
sprlnglng like magic from thousand brains
From Labor's holy affairs rose and leaped the
smoke and flame, and from the countless FORCES
ran the chant of rhythmic stroke.
But In the south the negro toiled unpaid and
mothers wept while babes were sold and at the
Continued on End page, 1st column)
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1918-03-09

Billy Sundays Address delivered at Bea-
yer Falls, Pennsylvania, May 26, 1912, and re-
ported in the DAILY Times Of Beaver, Penn
sylvania, Monday Evening May 27, 1912, under
the following headlines:
DAY FOR MEMORY AND FOR TEARS
BILLY" Sunday breaches Memorial Sermon
Eloquence Shames His Knockers
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
VI hat To Do

If you live in Phoenix or nearby and are quail fled to join the Motor Transport Corps in any of the various capacities listed opposite, you are asked to apply in person or write direct to Re- cruiting Headquarters, Chamber of Commerce, Phoenix, Arizona. You are again reminded that this is an emergency call and the required quota of men must be secured immediately.
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
FOR YOUR FAMILY


  menrtes
Arizona republican., 1918-10-12
What Pay Do You Get?

It is human nature to ask what pay you get The following will give you an idea of what this service pays. However, keep in mind that glory is the real reward for service of this kind
 All inductiuns will be made in the rank of pr- vate, from which rank promotions will be made on demonstrated merit. The opportunities for promotion in this branch of the service are un- limited. The units now under organization will require approximately the following non-com- missioned officers and privates all with rates of cash pay as designated after their rank which rates will be increased twenty (20) per cent when on duty outside of the United States In addition to cash pay, they will receive family allowances, clothing, rations, medical atten allowances, clothing, 1ations medical atten- Risk Insurance at the Government rate.
 200 Sergeants Senior Grade at $s1 per month 240O Sergeants First Class at. .$51 per month
 25O First Sergeants at ....... .$51 per month 43OO Sergeants at ........... $44 per month 16OO Corporals at ........... $36 per month $50 Cooks at $38 per month 54OO Prlvates First Glass at $33 per month 33OOPrvateS at t.............. $50 per month
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
GEN. MARCH TO BECOME
 ACTING CHIEF Or STAFF
Fis is Now Chief of Artillery With
 Pershing in France.

Washington, Feb. 6.-Secretary Ba- ker announced today that Major Gen erai Peyton C. March now chief of artillery with Pershing, will return to the United States to become acting chief of staff. General Bliss. chief of staff, in France as the American rep resentat;ve on the Supreme War Coun- cil, will continue on furlough for the present.
 Major General John Riddle, assist ant chief of staff and now acting chief, will remain as assistant temporarily but later probably will be assigned to duty in France. General Pershing will select new artillery chief to succeed March.
 Secretary Baker reiterated that the return of General March to head the staff had been under consideration for some time Only the question of whether he could be well spared from the expeditionary forces has delayed official announcement of his appoint ment Although actual head of the staff corps, General March will not re- ceive additional rank at this time. Congress has authorized only two ap- pointments in the general grade, one to be the chief of staff and the other commander in -chief of American forces in France, and the continuation of General Bliss in the former office while he is serving on the allied war l council will prevent the promotion of General March. When General Bliss will return has not been determined it was stated officially.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07

( f-7I -. present year there were more than 26o, 900 American troops in France ac- cord1ng to the statement made by Sec retary of War Baker, the TuScania was the hrst transport to be torpedoed on the voyage from an American port to france. Several American transports, however, have been torpedoed on the return Journey. after having debarked troops.
 When the Tuscania was first put into service her appointments for first ca bin passengers, of whom she could carry $50. were. sumptuous. The pam eiing Of her main lounge room was in olive wood. inlaid with line sycamore. The floors were of polished oak.
 A yeranda,. cafe. and gymnasium, smoking rooms, dining saloons and a novel system of heating and yentiIa- tion were features of the new liner. The first and second class staterooms were situated on. the bridge deck and shelter deck amidships and were large III size and. well furnished.
 IT IS probable, however, in view of the exigencies of the situation, that the steamer had been stripped of most of her luxurious fittings in order tc take as great a number of troops as possible on each voyage. r Buncranna, at which survivors from the Tuscania were landed, is located on Lough Swilly on the northern coast ot Ireland. twelve miles from London derry. Lough Swilly is a long, narrow pay running, into the Atlantic ocean
 Larne at which other survivor. were landed from the vessel is on the noHheast coast, of Ireland. B miles from Belfast. It is North Channe port. The approximate distance b1 water between the two ports is on, hundred miles.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
BODY OF JOHN |. SULLIVAN
 IS LAID AT REST.
Crowds Lined Streets as Funeral Cortese Passes.

Boston, Feb. s.-The body of John L. Sullivan, one time heavyweight champion, was laid at rest beside that of his wife in Old Calvary cemetery, Forest Hills. today. after ritual ser vice held in the parish church in the Roxbury district where his early days were spent
 Crowds lined the streets near the church and the church itself was filled to overf1owing with friends old and young of the ring celebrity.
 In the Roxbury district, at St .Paul's church, where the funeral mass was celebrated. were scores of children bidding farewell to their big pal" For them the tales of his prize ring days were legends. They remembered him best as their big pal whose watch word was courage and who regaled them with stories of kings and presi- dents he had met
 At the funeral mass were men and women from every walk of life. Sulli- van virtually had been out of sport ing life ever since James J. Corbett won the American heavyweight cham pionship from him by. a knockout at New Orleans in 1892, and the jhonor paid his memory today came { from walks far removed from the squared circle" .t Leaders, of the temperance move ment were there to testify to their re- gard for the man who boasted that his greatest victory was gained whssn he conquered drink. Many were. there also whom the former champion had felped in their hours of need, while unmindful of the bitter cold and de- moralized transportation, eighbors who had watched Sullivan settle down to country life journeyed from his former home in Abingdon, where he
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
FOOD BOARDED BY 7 sPEcuLAToRS IN PETRoGRAD Authorities Found 100000 Pounds of
 Butter Among the Lot.

New York, Feb. 6.-The search for food conducted by the. Bolshevik au- thorities in Petrograd disclosed nearly 100000 pounds of butter which had been hoarded by speculators The au- thorities also found 150 carloads of matches, 150,o00 gallons of kerosene and large quantities of meat, potatoes, peas, fats and soap. One speculator had 5000 pairs of chiidren's shoes.
 The prices of foodstuffs in Petro- grad have fallen temporarily but ow- ing to the failure of transportation higher prices are expected.
 M. NeSski.- the new minister of com- munications, addressing the food con- gress, gave a black picture of the sit uatiOn and threatened to resign unless trains were given machine guns and armed guards to protect them against soldiers who, he declared. were run ming unrestrained, attacking, robbing and killing. The minister sadi pas senger traffic must be eliminated in definitely.
 The. situation is all the more serious because the peasants refuse to ex- change food for the depreciated mon ey. Consequently, manufactured dr. tic1es must. be supplied to obtain food The manufacturers are running short of wood and soon will be without coal because they are unable to haul it.
 Madame Sn1th Faulkner, a member of the food control board. told the As- sociated Press today that the bread situation in Petrograd was improving and that the allowances would be in- creased. In the first part of January She said, the food board received only six carloads of grain daily while re- quiring sixteen carloads. The board was now getting from sixteen to twen- ty carloads of grain a day. Meat i'm ports also were in greater quantity most of the meat coming from Siberia
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
WILLARD WOULD HAVE BEEN
 EASY MARK FOR SULLIVAN
John L. Loved the Game While Will
 lard Is After the Coin.

; It would be hard to find two fighting men more different than John l.. Sul- nvan and Jess Willard, the man who now holds the title. Willard has not one of the attributes that made Sulii- van the idol of the sporting public Sullivan was the ideal champion both in and out of the ring. When he was not fighting. his personality was such that he was ever i'll the public eye In action his every move was that of a man absolutely sure of himself
 Willard is the least colorful of all the champions and outside of a few personal friends he has no followers, whereas when Sullivan was champion there was hardly person in the Unit ed State who did not take an active interest in his doings. Sullivan loved to fight and was not particular how much he was paid for it. Willard cane not be dragged into the ring, although the promoters are offering him 8 for tune to box ten no-decision rounds.
 If Willard had appeared on the scene when Sullivan was in his prime there is little doubt that Sullivan would have polished him off without any, trouble whatever. As a matter of fact, Will lard never would have tried to be a fighter under the conditions that ob- talned when Sullivan f1ourished. As q ringster Willard is entirely out of his element and he detests the sport as thoroughly as the most rabid anti boxing reformer.
 When Sullivan was at his best he would have been entirely too fast and aggressive for the big Kansan. Will
 lard would have been an easy mark for Sullivan's terrific right hand wal Top, and as tough as Willard is he could not have taken many of those blows without going down. The, only style of fighter that caused trouble for Sullivan was fast little man who could use his feet to good advantage
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
cARRANZA'S BIRTHDAY
 MESSAGE TO KAISER
Assures the Emperor He Has Just Cause For Rejoicing.

London, Feb, 6.-venustiano Car ranza, president of Mexico, sent full some birthday message to Emperor William of Germany, recently, accord ing to Reuters. Limited. President Caranza in this message used the phrase: Your Majesty, who cele- brates his anniversary today with just cause for rejoicing"
 Reuters Limited learns that, ac- cording to a telegram from Copen- hagen, President Carranza sent a tel egram to the German emperor on the latters birthday, reading as follows:
 "To Your Majesty, who celebrates his anniversary today with just cause for rejoicing; I have the honor to send Your Majesty my best cordial congrat- ulations and am pleased to express to you my best wishes for your personal happiness and that of your august family, as well as for the prosperity of this great, friendly nation"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
ATTORNEYS. .AT.LAw
HERMAN DoDcEs BOUT ;.
WITH JOE LYNCH
Uses Eyesisht for Excuse to Keep Out
 of Fight.

It looks as though Joe Lynch, the New York bantam who recently knock ed out Kid Williams, is going to have hard time cornering Pete Herman for championship match. Promoter Tortorich of New Orleans, put in liberal bid for the match. but Her man refused to consider it at all. In order to avoid being called for mili- tary service Herman put in the plea that his eyesight was very weak, but this availed him little and he has been placed In Class 1, Division l. He of fersd the same reason as an excuse for not meeting Lynch. However. he appears to have recovered rapidly, as he has written to. promoters in Balti- more and other eastern cities for bouts. Herman insists upon picking his own opponents, two of his selections being Joe Huber and Johnny Rosner. These men are both flyweights and not with in several pounds of Herman's weight, so the promoters did not accept his offer.
 If Herman were anxious to defend lis title in real fight there are sew -erai midgets who are capable of ex- tending him. Besides Lynch there are Johnny Ertle and Kid Wolfe, the youngster who twice outpointed Ertle in recent bouts. Then there is Pal Moore, the Memphis bantam.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
ECONOMIC CONDITION OF
 RUSSIA IS VERY GRAVE
Going Through Transition Period From
 War to Peace.

Petrograd, Feb. 6.-"The economic condition. of Russia is grave, very grave" M Shliapnikoff, the commis- sioner of labor, declared to The Asso- ciated Press correspondent today. :
 We are now going through the transition period from war to peace, continued the commissioner. This is a most difficult period ip better or ganized countries and is particularly difficult in Russia. The difficulty is aggravated by the fact that neither the emperor's nor Kerensky's govern ment regulated the industries.
 There was unevenness of produc- tion even in the branch of industry making munitions of war there being too much produced of some articles and too little of others. The first measure we are taking is to cut down the manufacture of other than neces sary things and to produce useful ar ticles, those we need most, such as locomotives, cars and automobiles Thousands of.1ocomotfves are badly in need of repair but there are no shops for that work as they have all been turned into munftion factories. Those are now being turned back to their original purpose.
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
KING GEORGES SPEECH -
 PRoRoeUINe PARLIAMENT
He Alluded to the Entry of the United
 States Into the War.

London. Feb. 6.-King George V, in his speech proroguing parliament to- daY alluded to the entry of the Unit cd States into the war and the defec- ton of Russia With reference ta Russia, he said:
 "The negotiations opened by her wit8 her enemy have, however. served but to prove that the ambition which pro- voked this unhappy war is as yet un- abated. These tragic events have add. ed to the burdens of the other allies but have not impaired the vigor and loyalty which one and all continue to pursue the common aim.
 Amid the confusion of changing events, the determination of the de- mocracies of the world to secure a just and enduring peace stands out ever more clearly"
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
FOOD CONSERVATION BY
 U. S. TROOPS IN FRANCE
Has Been Suggested to General Per shing by Secretary Baker.

Washington, Feb. S.-Food eonserva- ton by. the American forces in France. was suggested to General Pershing to- day by Secretary Baker. The secre- tary's cablegram, given out by the food administration, reads:
 The importance of the eonserva- ton of food and the desirabiiity' of avoiding waste among our military forces and the ever-increasing dif1i- culty of supplying food products to our allies as well as to our military forces and civilian population, sng- gests the advisability of propaganda among your forces in the matter of the necessity of food conservation.
 'sThe idea suggests itself of issuing instructions to your command looking not only to the avoidance of waste in messes, but also to a. possible regula- ton of the sale of foodstuffs xn post exchanges, Y. N. C. As. Knights oi
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS IRREGULAR
Steamship Shares Were the outstand [ ing Features.

' New York, Feb. 6.-Steamship shares and a few special issues bearing no direct relation to that group were the outstanding eatures of roday's stock market, the usual leaders in the in- dustrial and railway divisions eyinc- ing an irregular trend
 < Trading was again restricted by req son of domestic economic conditions resulting from the more serious tieup of transportation and, increasing fuel shortage. Further reduction of capac- itv was reported from important man ufacturing centers. the steel and iron industry being most affected.
 The movement in shippings was at tributed to rumors of forthcoming de velopments beneficial to those issues. Marine preferred made a gross gain of points, Atlantic Gulf 1-4, Pacific Mail and others 1 to 3 points
 Tebaccos, sugars and a score of un- classified stocks reflected the further activity of pools at gains of one to five points, Lorilard Tobacco gaining IS points and Underwood Tyepditer F.
 r U. S. Steel was again under con- stant pressure, it's partial rally in the final hour failing to hold. Steel closed at a net loss of almost point and allied industrials, motors, oils and sec ondary equipments forfeited one to two points.
 Rails were under the additional handicap imposed by the differences between operators and employees. but recessions were little more than nomi- nal Western Pacific issues responded to declaration of the annual dividend. Sales amounted to 535,00O shares.
 Lower quotations ruled in the bond list, internationals again sagging Lib- erty, 3 1-2's sold at 9S.14 to 9S.06, first 4's at s6.50 to 96-28 and second As at 95,94 to 95.S0. Total sales. par value, aggregated $A,Ss0,000.
 U. S. coupon As. old issues. gained one per cent. on sale. .
Norwich bulletin., 1918-02-07
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