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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-09-10
NEWS OF THE WEEK
Houses Burned in Japsn-crank at
Sycamore.


HOUSES BURNED IN JAPAN
More than 1000 houses have been de-
stroyed in the city OF Niigata, Japan.
The city has over 10000 inhabitants.
and a large number of these are pen
niless and homeless. The government
Is rendering every possible assistance
20 the inhabitants OF the stricken city
CRANK AT sAGAMoRE:-A man
armed with a bull dog" pistol with
supposed bad intentions was arrested
at Sycamore Hin. The crank was
lust out OF the asylum and was in
curing for the President
A GREAT FIRE.-A fire which rem
dered 5000 people homeless and a
property loss of s75O.OOO.OO swept a
large portion OF Rawhide. New, Fri
day. Many people were slightly in
jured by flying debris. but none seri-
ously hurt A relief train was sent
from Reno. carrying thousands Of
pounds OF food and bedding for the
homeless. Plans were well under way
for reconstruction OF the city before
the ashes were cold.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-09-10
43D ANNUAL S. S. CONVENTION

The Forty-third Annual Convention
Of the Kentucky Sunday School Asso-
citation will DO held al Newport. oc;o-
her Sill, 1905. Taking up the wave
OF interest and enthusiasm generated
By the great International Convention
IN June, the Safe Association is plan
ming the greatest Convention In It's
history. Fully one thousand delegates
are expected. A huge tent that Will
seat three thousand is being erected
for the sessions OF this great Con-
,ontion.
L. o. EXCEL TO LEAD MUSIC.
Mr.. L. o. Excel. the greatest
leader and composer OF sacred songs
In the world, win lead the music, as
sisted by a great choir. now in train
ng. The music win be a great fea-
ture Of the Convention.
FIVE NOTED SNEAKERS
Five speakers OF international fame
ave heen secured. besides the very
best talent In our own state.
Dr. Hamn. OF Nashville, the great
,xport teacher trainDr; Mrs. Lam
oteaux. of Chicago, noted child study
EXPERT: Dr. Joseph Clark. General
secretary OF Ohio. leading specialist
ON all lines of SUNDAY School work;
Mr. Hugh Cork. OF Chicago, the great
stostle and leader in House-to-honse
visitation; Mr.. L. p. Leavell, OF Ok
ford Miss. brilliant platform speak
o.. all these are 10 be with us.
THE PROGRAM.
The program Is one Of the riehest
intellectual and spiritual feasts e'or
sorcad before the people of Ken
lucky. Every phase OF Sunday school,
work is to be presented by experts
REDUCED RATES AND EN-
TERTAINMENT
All railroads have given greatly
re6uced rates and all delegates VIII
be entertained.
For fun program and particulars @o'
dress E. A. Fox. General Secretary
7l9 Louisville Trust Building Louis
Vile. Ky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-09-10
RESOLUTIONS OF COLORED
TEACHERS

Resolutions adopted by the colored
teachers OF Knox. Laurel, Whitley and
Bell Counties In joint Institute, Lon
don. KY. September 4, 1908.
Resolved:-1st. That we have been
highly entertained by the colored cit
liens of London, and that we hereby
express our appreciation Of the splen-
did way In which We have been cared
for.
End. That it 10 the sense Of the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-09-10

ing which HE found essential in
his OWN younger days forgets that
he belongs to ANOTHER genera
ton - forgets that the stress Cf
competition has so intensified. that
what WAS considered AMPLE pre-
paration for life's battles. will be
looked upon as SEMI-lGNoRANCE
BY the time a beard begins to sprout
on his youngsters chin.
Before the coming of the MUSKET
the sword was satisfactory weapon,
but it could not REACH FAR EN-
OUCH TO COUNT when BULLETS
began to whistle. When the high
power rifle displaced the muzzle-load-
or the old carbine LOST its value
its RANGE became TOO SHORT. IN
1880 II will take as much ability TO
be a LABoRER as is NOW required
OF an EXPERT. The world is whirl-
ing faster every HUNDRED MONTHS
than 1t used to spin in a HUNDRED
YEARS.
ANY parent who can POSSIBLY
AFFORD to give his children an adj
oitional year or two Of instruction is
absolutely CANCELING their chances
for the coming years. if he DENIES
them what lies within his power TO
GRANT. There WAS a time when
a craftsman who could read was ie-
garded as a man OUT OF HIS PLACE
but nowadays even the laborer in
the LOWEST walks of life possesses
at least the RUDIMENTS of an edu-
cation.
We are on the verge of an era
when as much will be demanded Of
the LOWEST salaried employee as is
NOW required of the man who fills
the post of great RESPONSIBILITY.
"Skiiil Skill! Skill" is the cry
of the employer, II want trained
brains" He is GETTING them and
those who cannot measure up to his
requirements will miss out so long
as he can find a SUPPLY in answer
TO his DEMAND.
Don't send your children into the
world as early as YOU entered Il.
You belong to a different epoch.
Times have changed and METH
obs must change with them. Sit
down and THINK II OVER. Sep
TENDER is already casting her shad-
ow upon August. Glass rooms will
soon be filling with students. II
you HAD determined to make a
worker out Of your son or daughter,
reconsider your decision. Don't use
the eyes Of your YESTERDAY 10
look at your children's TOMORROW.
II they insist upon starting out for
THEMSELVES, remember that your
Judgment must prevail. Until they
have attained the period of discre-
ton (Which comes ONLY from full
experience with the world, they
arc not QUALIFIED TO KNOW what
IS best for them.
Give this matter of their contin-
ued schooling little more thought.
Null 1t over. You owe 1t TO THEM
You owe It to YOURsELF-you owe
1t to the WORLD-Herbert Kauf-
man In The Chicago Tribune
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-09-10
JOHN F. DEAN

At a recent meeting of the Board
Of Directors of Berea Bank and Trust
Co. Mr.. John F. Dean was elected as
sistant cashier Mr.. Dean was a stu
dent of Berea College. He is a ma
tive Of Jackson County and a man who
stands well among all his acquaintan-
ces. He is a man who will do to trust
as he is honorable in his dealings
with men.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1908-09-10
POLITICAL NOTES

The Republican Campaign-Taft's
Speaking Trip-BrYan's Scheme
Failed Democrats Start at Rich
pnand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
PROMPT RELIEF
 FOR PEOPLE. Elderly People Should Value it Highly IS ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS Promptly Relieves all Forms of
 Kidney Trouble. Also Cures Hheumstism and Can Be Mixed at Home sy Anyone--Gives Full Directions and the Dose
 Fer Taking.

The great majority of men and wom- en at the age of 50 years begin to feel some form of kidney trouble and blad- der weakness. Few are entirely free from that torturous disease, rheuma- tism, which is not disease in itself but symptom of deranged function Of the kidneys, which have become clogged and sluggish, failing in their duty of sitting and straining the poisonous waste matter, uric acid, etc. from the blood. permitting 1t to remain and de- compose settling about the joints and muscles, causing intense pain and suf- fering.
 The bladder, however, causes the old folks the most annoyance, especial ly at night and early morning.
 Hundreds of readers who suffer will find the following, which is known as the Dandelion mixture, the most harm less and effective treatment to cleau the system of rheumatic poisons. re- move irritation of the bladder and re- lieve urniary dificulties of the old people It is a true vitalizing tonic to the entire kidney and urniary struc- tufe. reinvigorating the entire sys. tenn.
 The Dandelion mixture consists of the following simple prescription. the ingredients of which can be obtained from any good pharmacy at small cost; Compound Kargon. one ounce; Fluid Extract DandeIlon, one-half ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. three ounces. Shake we'll in a bottle and take in teaspoinfuI doses after each meal and upon going to bed also drink plenty of water.
 This prescription, though simple, is always effective in the disease and af- fiietions of the kidneys and bladder and rheumatism.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure E ". Groves signature Is on each box. asc.
 A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24

Birmingham. Nov. 2s.-(special0- The report of the investigation com mittee to look into charges made against Alderman Klotz, of the Sec- ond Ward. saying that the acceptance of a check after a land deal had been consummated in which the city had purchased a site for a crematory, was Homecoming an alderman and an of ficial of the city" continues to be the topic of conversation in Birmingham.
 The editorials In one of the after noon papers. calling for the expulsion of Alderman Klotz by the council. a thorough investigation iDf all mem bers of the board against whom the least accusation might be made, has aroused much interest.
 The next meeting Of the City Coun- ell will be held December 2 and the indications are that 1t will be an sx- ceedingly lively session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
ARE GATHERING
MANY OLD SOLDIERS IN MOBILE
 FOR REUNION.
Governor Conner, Commander harfsson And Senators Bankhead Anu Johnston In The Throng'
 Begins Today.

Begins Today.
 Mobile, Ala, Nov. 2s.-Generai George P.. Harrison, department com nander for Alabama of the united Confederate Veterans, arrived Tn the city this afternoon on a belated ptrain to attend the reunion that formally opens tomorrow morning.
 He was met at the train py the two local camps and escorted to the new Battle House, his headquarters.
 Many veterans arrived on the late trains and tonight there are 5000 Vis- itors in the city for the series Of re- unions and conventions in progress Many other veterans and visitors ar rived on the night trains and will con- tinue to do so until the middle Of tomorrow afternoon.
 United States Senators Johnston and Bankhead arrived this morning. Both spoke at the waterways conven- tion tonight and will remain over un- til the reunion tomorrow.
 High officers of the Alabama divis- ion of Sons of Veterans and the de- pertinent of Tennessee of the same or ganization arrived tonight and were cordially received.
 The division reunion opens tomorrow morning and the department reunion occurs on Wednesday. Both of these organizations will meet in the vine- yard of the Cawthon Hotel
 The evening was spent in informal receptions to the veterans and the off, facers of all three organizations.
 The three thousand school children of the city will parade for the veter- ans tomorrow afternoon and the big parade of the week occurs on Thanks giving morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24

The department of Tennessee, Sons of Veterans. consisting of the divisions of Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi Georgia, Florida and Tennessee, will also gather here in joint reunion. It win be the first event of the depart ment of Tennessee and will bring many members of the department and visitors from those States.
 Chairman Saffold Berney of the general reunion committee, received a telegram from Governor Conner this afternoon to the effect that the chief executive would attend the reunion and would arrive tomorrow morning and take apartments at the Battle House.
 The reunion oficially opens tomor- row at o'clock in the Lyric Theater and the program will be as follows:
 Convention called to order by Col. Harvey E. Jones. Adjutant General and Chief of San.
 Invocation by Rey. James H. Mason, Chaplain General.
 Hymn, How Firm a Foundation Ye Saints of the Lord" by the entire au- dience
 Tribute to the Confederate dead and to the women of the Confederacy. by Major General George P. Harrison.
 Rsponse by veterans.
 oohBs ScACGNcup MI II. AAatAA !" oAa.
 Address of welcome by Gov. B. B. Conner for State. by Hon. P. J. Lyons for the city of Mobile, H. Austill in behalf of Mobile veterans to visiting comrades
 Reply to address of welcome by Ma jor General George P. Harrison.
 Music.
 Roll call of camps.
 Appointment of Committee on Gre dentials.
 Song, 'HThe Conquered Banner" Miss Mamie Harrison. Opelika.
 Preservation of chaperons. matrons, sponsors and maids of honor to the veterans by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph F. Johnston of Birmingham.
 Report of Committee on Credentials.
 Report of Adiutant General
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24

Music. Dixie" by Mrs Allyne Feeks.
 Reassembls at Temperance Hall at 2:s0 D. m.
 Song. "Tenting on the Old Camp Ground" Mrs. Lavretta.
 Election of officers.
 Report of standing committees.
 Report of special committees.
 Song, My old Kentucky Home" Miss M Gusman.
 New business, including introduc- tion of resolutions. reading of comrnu- ntcatiops, and the selection of place for next meeting.
 Hymn, God Be With You Till We Meet Again"
 Doxoiogy. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow"
 Benedlction by Rev. Matthew Brew ster.
 Adjournment.
 No portion of the program arranged for the reunion will be more enjoyed than the active part 10 which the pu- pills of the public schools as we'll as other schools of the city will take In the parades, which has been made pos sible by the consent of the Board of School Commissioners and principals of other schools.
 Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock the pupils of the Mobile public schools will parade the principal streets. headed by tha Auburn Cadet Band. In the par ade will also be the drum corps from the University Military School and the Mobile Military Institute as well as inc Bows of Woodcraft Band, which have volunteered their services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
MEN MEET
MIR. FORD HEADS LIGHT AND TRAC.
 TTON ASSOCIATION.
Repreuentntaves of Alabama Corpora tlOns Gather in Mobile, and
 Adopt COnattfutIon and

Representatsves of Alabama Corpora
 tIOns Gather in Mobile, and
 Adopt Constitution and
 By-Lmws.
 Mobile, Nov. 23.-(Special. )--Elect- ing A, H. Ford. of Birmingham to head the organization during the coTn- ing year in the ofiice of President, the Alabama Light and Traction Assocta- tion was formed here today. when men interested and identified with traction, electric light and gas companies were in attendance.
 The session today was held in the ofice of T. K. Jackson, President of the Electric Lighting Company of this city.
 A constitution and bylaws by which the Association will be governed were introduced by General Manager How ard wilson, of the street railway com- pany of this city, they being adopted with A few slight changes.
 Another session was held this aI- ternoon when papers of interest to the delegates were read by Mobilians and attending delegates. The convention will continue tomorrow.
 The officers elected today to serve with Mir. Ford are J. H. Wilson, Vice. President, Mobile; Executive Commit fee R. J. Chambers, Montgomery; J. B. McClary, Shefheld; W. R. Hall, New Decatur; T. K, Jackson. Mobile ana H. L. Rand. Anniston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
KLoTz IN LIMELIGHT.

TAe Sc straight EnglO cigar is clear Havana. Try one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
COMPANY
 CLOSES TRADE FOR ACID

New York. Nov. 2S.--Dlrectors of the Tennessee Copper Company an nounced today that they have closed a contract with the newly incorporated Independent Fertilizer Company for tho sale of the copper comPany's sul- pnuriC acid.
 Under the terms of the contract. in addition to the price to be paid for the acid, the Independent Fertilizer Com pany is to pay the Tennessee Copper Company the sum of S5.000. 900. A sub stantiaI payment of thls sum was made by the Independent Fertilizer Company upon the signing of the contract to- day,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
The RIrminrhnm Partx.

Birmingham. Nov. 23.-(Special.)- An extra coach was attached to the southbound Louisville and Nashville Railroad today to accommodate the Confederate veterans and friends go- ing 10 Mobile to attend the State re- union of he Confederate Veterans.
 Miss Cora Jones, sponsor of Camp Hardee, her maid of honor. Miss Bickley, and many members of the camp were in the party. Gen. J. W. Bush commanding general of the Fourth Brigade of the Confederate or. ganizatiop. also accompanied the vet erans today.
 The reunion begins Tuesday. Capt. Frank P. O'Brien, Mayor r-elect of Rir- mingham, was in the party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
rh. Reunlon and socIety.

zTonorrow will usher in the first day of the reunion and already large nun hers have arrived and are arriving py each train for this memorable occa- sion, Everywhere the Confederate nag and colors are waving side ny siae with the stars and stripes ana tne eisy Is eagerly awaiting It's chance 10 e& tand a rousing welcome to the gallant U. c. V.
 The following are the sponsors maids. etc. appointed for the reunion;
 The following appointments have been made for the Mobile reunion Sponsor in chief, Miss Lease Jones Memphis, Tenn; chief maid or honor Miss Lillian Radcliffe. Mobile. Ala.; ehaperone in -chief. Mrs. John " AZ person. Memphis Sponsor for Depart ment of Tennessee, Miss Sara warren Wilkerson. Montgomery, Ala.
 Maids-Alabama: Miss Minnie Lee Rainer Union Springs; Miss Ida Hol- Iey AbbeyilIe; Miss Frances Stakely, Nonteomery; Miss Georgia whiting saffoid, Montgomery; Miss Annie Pei ger. Montgomery; Miss Kate steiner Montgomery. .. ta: Miss Josephine Easterling. Augusta. Louislana--Miss Bereniee Renwick, Monroe: Miss Gladys Broadway, Mon roe; Miss Ethel Tissington, Monroe.
 Florida--Miss Susie Moreno. Pensa- cola.
 Tennessee--Miss Mary Yerger Hem derson, Memphis.
 Mississippi--Mlss saliie Hunt. Green vile
 Matrons of Honor-Mrs. E. M streat- or, Memphis; Mrs. H. R. Mcleod, Bat on Rouge.
 ! Department Chaperon--Mrs. Virgil Grimm, Montgomery.
 State Sponsors--Alabama: Miss Geor- aia Elizabeth Richardson, Montgomery; Maids. Miss Annie Warren Jones, Montgomery: Miss Vera Williams, Mo- bile; Chaperone, Mrs. A. c. Sexton, Montgomery; Matron of Honor, Mrs. ]. L. Moulton, Mobile
 Tennessee--Mlss Elizabeth Waddill. Jackson, Sponsor; Mrs. R. E. L. Bly, nus Jackson, Chaperone.
 Louisiana--Mrs. Ralston Green, Spon- sor. Monroe; Miss corale Reneaud. New Orleans, Maid; Miss Lois Greene, Mon- roe, Maid.
 Dixon Camp No. 4os, Mobile. Alabama Sponsor, Miss Emile Boone, Mobile; Maids, Miss Helen Rich, Miss Virginia Herndon; Chaperone. Mrs. D. D. Bon- durant.
 Sponsor for the Alabama Brigades- Miss Bessie Louise Cox. Mobile: Miss Elizabeth Thach. Auburn: Chaperone, Mrs. T H. Halliwell. Mobile.
 The George D. Dixon Camp has chosen as Sponsor Miss Emile Boone, a last years debutante. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. B. B. Boone, and her maids are Mss Virginia Herndon and Miss Helen Rich, and Mrs. E. D. Bon- durant as chaperone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
PROHIBITION IS LEGAL.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Passes On the
 Law
 Guthrie, Okla, Nov. -23-The State Su- preme Court here today issued a writ Of mandamus ordering County Judge Hooker, of Oklahoma County, to take Judicial knowledge of the State prohib. itory law.
 Judge Hooker had held the law to be void and unconstitutional. The Supreme Court now holds 1t to be constitutional in every respect.
 Chicago Cubs Vs. Detroit Tigers,
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-09

a
ginning
could fesn cottages he had them but
he his list In other city in the uni
prosperous
Most of these associations are not
loaned but to those VINO
pods
already filed This of
the present prosperity
secured after great
there has been
concusions
only VINO
contemplate coming
prospecting city means rua
things in store for Grand Juncho
the Grand Valley
Redlands Irrigation Company irrigation plant,
Improvements i'o'Voo
onied oaes as I've i've e other mnroyements
St
Junction. eight miles OF cement
Is cents square foot ol'ooV
juno & Manufacturing Company;
siac,r,cal macbipery Observation-Disclosures. $4,000
cooIaa0 s F[%'' o south sixth street
W. q. Boyer YER. Ss'ory aaaon 70 e ........ .
W. n cosne an average OF 81 400
r.ur Sanrs,. o@ca hnidinq Main
Tisct addition Lowell $4,000
Y M c. construction to date ll'ooo
James s,hth pIfcenI and zSotg Noty -
n
Mckinney, repairs residence, ouray
avenue wv
improvements residence on
Ouray i'sVs
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-09
Scores of New Homes
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS FOR 1908.

n of Grand Junction and its
vicinity, list which is In detail
had
subject The of
of been expended In city
1905 the over 100000 and we
had doubtful there Is
in the which has grown so steadily as Gana
in has been hard one In
In the
of prosperity
In the Irrigation project and
closely
the territory which they
doubt be included
Within five these
will he of
identified with the interests OF the city
be period bridge span
of Main street will be necessary and
imperative.
said
of action OF
walks SHALL
immediate
within the
Wentworth that there will be
until
cities the regards walks and cross
the figures will be surprised at
during
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-09

j: E. Iadd cottage between Eleventh Twelfth
S r. to
c. p Bliss; 2-sory residence, Colorado
Tenth Eleventh. ..........................
L. addition
l.. Wickersham
H. Rankin; cottages Belford between
Fifth ....................... 1900
J. H.
Observation-Disclosures. 1000
J. H. Rankin; 2sory, on
j H.
John Lumsien residence
nue. and Observation-Disclosures.
j. NJ North
1000
Fl. E. Iutz;
A. building
Valley Seed & Nursery Company; building
Second and Main 5000
addition house and
Observation-Disclosures.
Jumsden Barkuloo Lumber Company Office sheds.
5000
j
A.. o. building,
warehouse Fleming
bal IN
A. C.
E. WiLteburn; residence White between
Eleventh 1900
Twelfth. 500
Schmidt three cottages and repairs
Main and Ninth 6,5OO
residence Colorado between Sew
andB Eighth ............................
repairs
Chemical Manufacturing Company;
Seventh street. 5000
Association;
and main building South Seventh 5000
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-09
Mayor Wentworth

Last April ]. r. Wont
worth was elected mayor of
the leading city of the west
err slope by a handsome ma
jority. being the democratic
nominee. He has combined
the duties Of mayor with
those of street supervisor,
and, In carrying out the
joint duties, is making an
enviable record. He Ia
man of high worth, a con-
scientious official and COM
mands the respect of all the
people.
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-09
Growth is Permanent

Henry Kippe large double store room South Second
$500
Walker Belforl
ouray
Twelfth. ............................ 1.7oO
Harry
E r. Spillman residence Ute between Third and
Fourth ......................
1000
Mrs James Cummins residence First street. Of
Daniel Friedman; residence chipea between
of Twelfth
Main Fourteenth
Milling Touring mill
A. clothing
church; finishing of the church building 1000
Association;
$500
c.. 1aestory Main between
Eighth nd Observation-Disclosures.
Mantey; bakery
Wall brick building
on Main 5000
w. LaCourt hotel
Crawfords addition.
N and White. :. 1000
r. residence
John residence between
Sixth Seventh streets 5000
Eighth street, $500
The daily sentinel., 1908-01-09
Marvellous Building Growth :

residence between
C w. Teller between Seventh
and Eighth .................... 1900
]. cottage Rood avenue and
o'o"
L. Slaughter; 5room cottage Rood avenue between ~
S'o0'
/. cottage home Chpeta avenue between -.
Eighth and Ninth z'ooo
Henderson; modern cottage home, Seventh street
between Rood and White 4,ooo
A residence, Colorado
A Seventh between Main and Colo
Mary Moore 5-room cottage. Colorado between
H, Gotta on Eighth
l4oo
r.. n subdivision,
Growers Association lloo
a. a. FIFTH I and s sixth ~ ~ ~ ~ ............. 1000
NJ Hertz o building fixtures $500
JON" and Ninth 80 - ................e.. 1000
E. cottage home, Chpeta avenue corner OF 80
-'NN
Eighth and Ninth Observation-Disclosures.
'"n'I, s,rhth and Ninth ~ ~ ...-,........ 1900
5000
Krohn of Ouray and
- Eleventh street ..................... 1000
w G. at 1000
cottages, of Rood avenue and -
Mrs NJ, between
Eighth 4O0o
White Eleventh 1000
f Iadd; and