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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-19

In pursuance of an act of the legislature
of the State of Illinois, approved June rs,
1917, entitled can Act to Amend Section
of Article VIII of an Act Entitled An Act
to Provide for the Incorporation of Cities
and Villages approved April 10, 1872, in
Force July l, 1872, as Subsequently Amen
ded," (Session Laws, Illinois, 1917, Page
24O) the proposition was laid before the
voters of the City of Zion, whether or no
the city council of said City of Zion shall
be authorized to levy and collect taxes for
corporate purposes of said City, in excess
of one and two-tenths (1.2) per centum, and
not to exceed two (2) per centum (exclu-
sive of the amount levied for the payment
of bonded Indebtedness, or interest there
ON upon the aggregate valuation of all
property within said City, subject to taxa
ton therein as the same may be equallzed
for State and County taxes for the current
year for which said taxes may be levied
The result was as follows:
FOR ..... .1196 AGAINST ..... .265
MAJORITY FOR ..............95 .95l
In the recent township election Zion won
by a majority of nearly 900, as published
in The TheocrGt of April 5.
Are not these figures enough to convince
anv person that Zion is Overwhelmingly in
the majority, not only in the City of Zion
but in Benton Township?
The City of Zion was founded in order to
afford a pi ace of refuge, where Gods people
could come and rear their families away
from the communicating influences of the
world. In building the city, it was intended
70 show what could be done by Christian
neonle who were willing to put selfish mo-
ives ives and desires in the background, and
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-19
WONDERFUL SERVICE HELD IN
ORCHESTRA HALL, CHICAGO

The service held in Orchestra Hall, Chi
cago, on last Lords Day, was one of the
most wonderful in lions history.
The day was perfect The clouds which
had been lowering the day before, passed
away, and the sun shone bright and clear.
The earth, in its new carpet of green, never
seemed more beautiful 1t was just the
kind of a day for which hundreds in Zion
had been praying.
Two divisions of the Zion Restoration
Host left Zion for Chicago over the Chicago
and Northwestern railroad at 7:26 a. M
At 1906 a. m, a special train of twelve
coaches left, carrying the Choir, Band and
Guard. A considerable number of Off
GERS went on the IL o'clock train Besides
this, few people went by auto and some
via the electric railway.
Long before the doors of Orchestra Hall
were thrown open, a crowd began gathering
in front on Michigan Avenue and waited
patiently until p. M, the time for admis-
sion While the audience was gathering
the Zion Band, of fifty pieces, assembled
on the platform and played several stirring
selections
When the time for the service to begin
arrived, every available seat in the building
seating 5000 people, was taken even to the
top of the highest balcony. 1t was one OF
the most inspiring sights we have ever
seen = tier upon tier of faces rising, every
row of seats packed solidly.
At 2:45 p. m., the Zion White-robet
Choir of $50 voices marched in, singing ii
professional, and gasp of surprise ant
wonder swept through the building.
AS the choir arranged themselves in the
gallery especially prepared for them, be
hind the platform, the sight was beautiful
beyond description. Many remarks of ap-
proval were heard on every side
One gentleman plucked robed officer by
the sleeve, and said, "Surely, you do not
see that sort of thing in Zion every Sunday
do you?" owe certainly do" replied the
officer. "That is one of the most wonderful
sights | ever saw said the gentleman.
This seemed to be the sentiment of hun
dreds of others.
When we say that the singing of Zior
Choir was magnificent it seems hardly tc
do the matter justice. The acoustics in
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-19

fights in the past, that we have God Al
mighty behind us, and He never has failed
faithful people
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-19
M A r r | A G. f S

Mr. Charles Arthur Suite and Mrs Ida
May Branson, on April IS, 1910
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-04-19
Zion Wins City Election By Heavy Majority

city election Tuesday Ap15 showed the following results
THEOCRATIC PARTY INDEPENDENT PARTY
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
EXCURSION TRIP

Sunday fine opportunity win be presented to Gastinoau Channel rcs- ldouts Go ako an excursion trip Co raku glacier and to ram Harbor where Che bir cauncry Of Libby Me- Neu & Libby is located The Alma win mako Che run and win leave Juneau at 9 In Che morning. stop ping ot Douglas Treodwcli and Thanc shortly afterwards
 This trip is one that should not be missed by anyone who has not made it and win be a treat for those who have already been mp Che Taku
 As Che number of passengers that win be taken Is limited. reservations should bo made early. either at B. E.. smiths drug store In Douglas or Che rreadwou storc at Troadwol The Light and Power Ca. odice in Ju- ucou win handle tho tickets for Chat place and Che Thauc store for rhano.
 The cost for Che trip win Doc f3 for adults. and for children between 6 and l2. Si.5o. No children under 6 win be taken
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
HOME FOR TEACHERS

The Dr. Sergeant house on D street has been rented by tho Doug las school board. and Mrs. Joe Man- ley has moved in from her home Co that place. 10 is the intention Of tbc board Go have that house as Q headquarters for tho teachers who win bo hero th.s term. It is prob .obic that some Of them win have apartments here and that they win board with Mrs. Manloy
 During thc past several terms hcrc has been cosIderablc difficulty i'm securing places for thc toachcr Go board and room ln some eases thoy found rooms in Douglas bui were compelled Co go to Troadwoli for their meals To overcome this difficulty was the roason for Che renting Of Che Sergeant housc. As thcso quarters arc heated by furu- ace and arc complete with an furu- ishIngs. including a piano, it is be- uovcd that thc arrangements made win be appreciated by Che teachers.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
NOTICE

The Board Of Equalization Of the Cty of Douglas. Alaska. has fixed Che rate of taxation for the year 1919 at l7 mills on each dollar of valuation.
 Taxes arc now due and poyable at Che o0ice of the City Clerk from 9 to ( D. m each day Later more convenient hours win bc arranged, 80 that an win have ample oppor- tunity to pay their taxes before de- nnQuency
 An taxes unpaid after September 8Oth. at 6p. m.. win be deemed de- lnoucut from which date a pon- alty of 15Cs win be added. together with interest at tho rate Of soe until paid.
 A discount of 5C, win be allowed on an taxes paid before the date Of delinquency. L. w. KlLBURN
 City Clerk
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
LEAVES FOR SOUTH

Mm. Pa g. Boninger who with hcf husband Rev. B 8. nonnscr waa a iormor resident of Douglas. rc- conuy loft Valdez for Portland 0rc. whore she was oailod by Che doaih 70 worry close friend Of whose oa- Gate sho had beon made oxoculrif
 The Roy Boungcr Is still occu. nylng thc pulpit at tho valdc' church and tho Valdez Minor hu thc following to say. cditorlaliy Of him.
 "Vaidoz has a man who goes to church every Sunday noyor miwc. prayer meetings ond is active in aI. things pertaining to Ono good of thc community Wo forgot to mention a. Ono beginning of this paragraph Chat ho ls a preacher; but what wo start od to say was chat if Alasko had Il low more mon who "nuod in" iik, Rcv D. S. Bollngor Of the Congrc. gauonm church of this city Cher would be moro church-goors Mir Boumgor is a good booster and q typical Alaskan.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
SOUR DOUGH NOTES
Happenings on Douglas Island Twenty Years Ago This Week
 From News Files

rre Grst military bah Co bc given by Company VI Alaska National Guards of Douglas isiaud. was e.,.n at the Armou Every one was her, end ', vas O snnd affair.
 Jus-c Howell had his nut casc as commits. .ouer A native siri bought "a waist for ax hiu that tbe store ...rer told her would bo Goo small s.. toat Che whist homo aud ri'd 10 or n vas roo small Alter soiI- ne rhr garment and mamug t
 around for couple of hours she buarn. t ha-k and wanted her mon., back There was casc for h. judge. ua verdict was aga.m, t.. lady and Ono penalty was two u.rhu n ar or tuo shr'vas's sl. raaeht n dollars worth ot calico and raye two bits cNfa. and took t. v.ar and calico home perfectly .art.r.,d v..h che white maus law.
 Pro. Mcdonald. rhreuo.oe.st
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
REGULATIONS
 FOR HUNTERS
ccontinued from page go

NNH'N|I|N|NN.|N NN.'|'
 north and south limo passing through Che smuor Place on Konai r.vcrl h hereby prohibited untn July i5 1o2i.
 Regulation n
 No game animal shall he killed and no such animal or Che carcaa OF parts thereof shall be sold, pur chased or procured. for Che purpo" Of fccdug them Go foxes or otho. mr-bcarug animals n captivity O Go dogs boarded for pay.
 Regulation 70
 Killing or permitting Ono niiin of moose. deer. carIbout. mounmi sheep or mountain goats with dog permitting ouy kind of Che mid w mals to be killed by dogs. or po m.ttur dogs Co hunt moose deer caribou. mountain sheep or noun tain goats. m Alaska south ot th' Arctic Circle is hereby prohibited on Che Kcual Peninsula no dog shall bc allowed to run at largo ot unless accompanied by or under th immediate control of their owner or rustodIaus. shall bc allowed oui side Che immediate vicinity of th' towns of Hope. Knai Roosevelt scldoy.a. Seward and Sunrise Fo. Jhc purpose of this regulation ca. immediate vicinity of Che town shah be considered to moan on, mile n any direction from Che pos oHico.
 On and aftcr July l4. 1919, al regulations for Che protection Of game iu Alaska. made and publishe, by thc Secretary of Agriculture un dor authority. of Che Alaska game law prior to Che regulations horeb, made and published. except thorogu latous of August !. l90S relating to Che collection of specimens foi scientific purposes and Che capturs or shipment ol live animals and birdi for exhibition or preparation. and Che export or specimens from Alaska shah and are hereby revoked
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
Maa BIrd

lta a Bird
 Angus MacMIllan. or, as Inc ls moro nmniariy known "Mac'' moved to Juneau some wontia ago from Douglas. Ho was stranger land thoy took him in. in fact. they took hlm In right for some good Samaritan wished 9 g.s boat on him. Mae paid well for it lt is nico uttlc boat but Che engine won't run. That is. it won't run while it is In thc boat it has been taken to Che machine shop a hnlf dozen times in Ono past four months and it runs ano In tho asop. but when it gets In tho boat lt refuses to operate. It must be land engine and not a marine.
 Mac hos lost a good deal Of his good nature and accumulated a lot of gray hairs also spent a lot Of cold cash trying to get Che thing to run long enough for him Co got across Che Channel Go sec some friends He has not made it yot Ho almost did it on Che evening of Che Fourth Of July Hc got Co Che middle Of lho Channel when the on- zinc called it a day and quit Mae had a load of women with him. lt started Co rain about that time somc way or other thoy got back Co Juneau in time for the Jitney that night
 That was Che last straw for Mr. MacMnan. He began to look around for some one to wish thc engine on Co. Ho picked on Robbie Cough lin for some reason or other Per- haps it was because Bob is in tho Lightweight class and he is a heavy weight Bob dragged Che boat to Douglas Co put it in shape. Hc thought that perhaps a change Of climate might hclp Even with the great change in climate and environ ment thoro seems Co be little im- proyemcnt in Che disposition of Che engine Right here a description Of tho thing might help some: Tho ou- zinc is of an unknown makc--tho last supreme effort of some genius who was probably lynchcd for per petraung jokes. lt is. a cross be- twcon a Missouri mule, an lngcrsoll watch and a Big Ben alarm clock and about that sizc. 10 is situated in Che stern of a little opcn-faccd boat and slowed away in a locker SO that Che one operating it has to stand on his head to do any crank
 ing. For tho past several nights Bob has been cranking on Che cn- zine. Ho has called in an his friends Go help him. as ho himself hos husicrs on bis hands as big as ratchcrs' mitts and callouses on his knees from turning tho fly wheel Every fluid under tho sun has been poured Into tho innards of Che crca-
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08

A returned stampodcr gives Che following description of thc now gold strike on Che Koyukuk. Six fecn and a half ounces were taken out Of discovery claim. Three holes were sunk to bedrock. being 7ia. ii and IS feet deep. respectively Th" pay was l5 feet wide and four and a hali feet high. The strikc is % miles by trail from Wisoman Dis tanccs from thc south of tho Koyu- kuk are. To Bctols. 59o miles. Bct- tles to Wiscmou 70 miles. Near tho now digginga s said Go bo lake two miles wide and eight long Game Ash and timber are plentiful Tho strike was made on Che river proper and not on tho creeks. although Che creek carries gold and Is reported heavily miuoralizcd. Prices Of aup- plies seem high, but living seoma cheaper than In Seattle.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
TRIAL SATURDAY

Saturday noon Che trial Of Philip Burke win be held In tho '. s conn missioncr's court on Che charge of shooting playmate Roy Daniels in Che lcr on last Monday afternoon.
 The shooting was done with a 22- calibro rMo. None Of Che boys arc over t2 years old. and Che arrest and trial was brought about on com- plant Of Roy Daniels parents. Mr. and Mrs. William Daniels. of Tread. we'll
 The boy who did Che shooting claims that it was done altogether accidentally. as he says he aimed ai tho ground
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
SOME CLIMB

In a news item last week n this paper we mado Che statement that some local young folks went through thc Alaska-Juucau tunnel and made Che trip Go Ono top Of Mount Jumbo. As Mount Jumbo is on Douglas isl- and and Che Alaska Juneau tunnel is on thc mainland. we made some climbers out of Che party. What we should have said was that tho party went to Che top Of Mount Robert. which is directly across Che Channel from Douglas
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
CLUB MEETS

The Douglas Island Womons Club met Wednesday afternoon at Che home of Mrs. Leo Domytt on st Ann avenue The usual pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent by ali tho Indies present
 Tho next meeting of the club will bc ot Che home of Mrs. Bort Loom's on Wednesday afternoon. Aug 20.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
TO EAGLE RIVER

Mr. and Mrs A. E. Gurr and chil drcn. Jack and Cocclia. lcft on Ono city cf Rome Tuesday with Capt Bartcuo. Mr. J w. Martin accom- panied them MT. and Mrs. Guu and Che children win visit at Eagl, r.yor for Che ncxt two wcekr where tbcy win pick strawberries, picnic and otherwise enjoy themselves
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
ALL WE'LL

Tho tov who have just returned from Che Port ithorp camory say taat canuery h getting up os much ash as any of 'hc others la iact tbey are ncrhan leading most of Che ether packers. rhoy had something oycr 6O.OOD case. up whom they lcil Tho boys cay that tho local people trcrc including Wuunm MIllo and wIfc mf Sinclair Brown. arc well urt working every day.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
BACK TO OLD JOB

Lco HHiev vino recently re,nrn- ed hcre auer having apont a long Umc I'm France with tho hmcr.cau engineers. s back ou hia old Job oi hoist man at ihc Ready Bullion rock hoist For a tmo aftcr returning hc was billing ou che hoist
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
COlnNa UP

Alox Graham formerly employed Trcadwcli os an engineer and in ar.ous other capacities ia reported bo on bis way To Alaaku on ono oi lc lmt steamers to arrive. lie haa cen n France for many months giih Che goth Engineers.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08

was giving lectures in ohmou'a Hall and reading Che bumps Of local peo- plc.
 John Howcu tho wcl known rroadwcI blacksmith. look o trip to Michigan for hia hca'ih.
 Martin olson aud California Joe returned from Dawson.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
LIBERTY MOVED

The Liberty thcator is closed and Che management Of that place hay mg taken over Che Lyrict have re- modelled Che exterior of tho building and now havo Che only theatre iu Douglas.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
AT EAGLE RIVER

Mrs R. B. Coughln, accompanied by her sister Mrs. Wm. Edwins of Thuno and Mrs. Edwns. sr. loft tho nrst of Che week for Eagle rIvcr where they win camp for some days and pick strawberries.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
cOMINa M

city Clork L w. Klburn is ot tho ciy clerks onico opposite One bank from to { D. m each doy for Che purpose of receiving uEcs Already ! number ot people havc called and ut up thoIr money
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
TO TENAKEE

Mrs Joe RIcdi and two utuc daughters. Mrs. William Rainos aud Mrs. Erdcui lcft on Che Murrelct Tuesday morning for Tenakec. where they wl spend several weeks on vacation
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
DOING WORK

The crow of linomcn ot Che Doug as Juneau Telephone Co. has been Douglas an this week making omc changes n Che system of tclo. Ihonc wiring In Che town.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
IN TOWN AGAIN

Peter Johnson. jr, has returned to town again. after having been employed at Che Chichagof mines for thc past several months.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
COW BOY

Andrew Martin is now employed as COW boy for thc Douglas Dairy and watches Che COWS n tho.r graz- me ou Che hills back Of Douglas
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
rRANsFERRED

August Aalto has transferred from he Aiaska-Junoau and is now om- loved iu Che Ready Bullion black mith shop.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
PAINTING STORE

Azol Kronqylst has tho job Of ioinuug ho J. w. Martin storo building and has been engaged in he work most or Che week.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
BE MEETING

There win be a meeting ot Hose Companies No. and 9 of Che Doug las fire department at Are head quarters on next Monday night
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
BACK AGAIN

Oscar Grmdlcr who loft last-wook to try his luck at fishing. is back n town again Tie win go fishing again " hc gets am opportunity
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
GETTING BETTER

William Jarman. who has been in Che hospital for some time suffering from blood poisoning In his foot. is said to bc slowly recovering.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
AMONG FLY WHEELS
 OF MOSQUITO FLEET

turo to try end make it function properly Some of the stun that has boen tried on % 90 far has been gasoline. ether moonshino. fuael on. home brow. zerollnc and turpon- tinoi it has been prayed Co. sworn nt. kicked, pottod and kissed, but all these things moved it not
 Tuesday evening. otto Andernon. who has on engine in his boat that Is about tho same size and built along similar lines, was on his knees something oyer four hours trying to get some action out of it Several times there was a glimmer of hope and few revolutions which brought cheers Go Che lips Of Che interested crowd of we'll wishers who were watching Che performance. But that was an
 Tho engine remains a mystery one of tho many mysteries of the mysterious sea that has SO many un- fathomed secrets. Bob is stlcker and says hc win fight lt ont along the lines planned f it takes an summer and he doesn't loso his voice and his friends don't desert him. Anyway. if he can't make it run Inc can get some satisfaction out Of slipping up on Mac some night and hitting him over Che head with a club for wishing Che boat on to him.
 Diana Here
 Tho big seine boat Diana is tied up at Che Douglas city float and Is receiving considerable attention from local people. Tho Diana belongs Co Che Wcathera brothers. who were ar- rested for alleged shooting at patrol boats belonging to canncries Some one took pot shots at tho Diana. as is evidenced by thc bullet holes that almost onclrcle a window in the pilot house.
 Now Running
 Tho Curr and Irvine boat which was recently launched. now has Che engine in and has been running Tho machine Is sull new and atin. but seems to work quite satisfactorily
 Latest Victims
 Joe Riedi and Bnl Rainos have Joined the ranks Of tho deluded ones and now have on Evinrude enc zine mounted on a skin Tho skin is a new one that Mr. Riedi had built recently They now get their daily exercise by turning the fly wheel.
 Home Out
 Tho hollbut boat Home which has been ronting and outntting here for some weeks icft for the fishing grounds this week
 For ule best and neatesJ job print
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
IN BANK

John Rcck of Juneau. is assisted by Miss Esthor Oliver at tho First Territorial Bank during Che absence of Mr. Gurr on his vacation.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
TO THANE

MT. and Mu Prank On and family win soon movc from thcir former homo at Douglas Co rhano. whore Mr Orl Is employed
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08

"sITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modatious. American or European pian. For terms apply to Dr. b. F. Goddard. saniisrIum. Aiaaka'-Aaf.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08

For he best and neatest job print ing. come Co the News office.
Douglas Island news., 1919-08-08
Now Running
Hone Ont

Tho hallbut boat Home which has been rontung and outhtting here for some weeks lcft for the fishing grounds this week.
Baxter Springs news., 1919-07-11
ZINC As A ROOFING MATERIAL
By PROFESSOR A. C. TERRILL
of the Kansas State Geological Survey

Professor Ter is teaching class In Mneraogy tae
School of Mines Tuesday and Thursday evenings 1Om 10
to 9:3O Open to anyone interested IN mNpgC
At the present time there is very te use OF Inc !Gr
zinc supports The zinc roofs the new foundry IN Jopn
and on one building in Carthage are about the only
of fine use of zinc as roofing material IN the wnoie
This is in spite of the fact that perhaps the greatest potenta
possibilities of zinc to be found in its use as roog
material. - ,n4 co,,orol of the
most prominent buildings have been rooted with zinc Among
them are the German Imperial Palace in Berlin Inc
ket Theatre in London the Hotel de Vile Fars ana SeVer
Others ., - -. ,.oof;rr oro
the quite considerable expansion OF zinc and the TACT na up
to inst recently iron nails used in mailing zlnc boh
these difficulties have now been overcome tne nsG Dy e
o annie expansion Joints in laying the roong ana Cn sechu
h fhe substitution of zinc nails for iron nails Iron nails cause
wearing in the zinc by setting up an eectroytc acuOn VII"
that metal. . :. L.LI, oroo+ar
than that of other roofing materials figures compiled Dy
Mr. Ingals and presented in his book Zn It's Froperues
and Uses" would indicate that for over perl0o OA iV
wears or longer zinc roofing is the cheapest made
The wear zinc roofs is almost negnglpe NdLcaS s
have been made which show that zinc in It's Ordinary rOOS
thickness would last nine hundred years or more a.,
The action of the air zinc produces tnn nar9 % C
coating which resembles gray paint in appearance ana which
has almost the same effect paint in 1urtner OK
dation of the zinc ,. ., .. .l+a ~ tile
and this fact should lead economy the mDers uSeo
for roof support Instances common In Wnch mas I
necessary to remove tile roofs account OF It's wegn WHICH
is ten times that of zinc. -, - Lor al
In addition to the advantages of zinc which have Deen az
most any other material used in roofing Indeed mgnt nO
ha had idea for the operators of the district 70 rcO
their houses with zinc at $S5 and salvage them WHICH ~
reaches $780,