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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23
THE MESSIAH
Splendid Rendering of Great Ora
torio Presented in Chapel Tuesday
Night-Chicago Soloists Supple
ment Work of Local Society,"
Triumph for Mr.. Rigby.

The most successful rendering of
Handel's oratorio OF the Messiah ever
heard In Berea was that given Tues
day night In the Chapel under the
direction OF MIR. Rigby, by the Har-
monia Society. four soloists from Chi
cago. and the College Orchestra. The
audience, was the largest which has
ever gathered for this concert, and
was evidently highly pleased by the
work done.
The oratoria as rendered was more
nearly complete than ever before
here and In all ways the work was
the best ever done In Berea. Too
much praise cannot be given Mr.. Rig
by for the work and skill which he
has put into the training of the
chorus and the orchestra. both of
which owe their increasing ability to
him almost, II not entirely, as much
as 20 their own hard work. Lovers
OF music in Berea certainly owe to
Mr.. Rigby more than can easily be
stated.
THE soloists were as follows: -Mrs.
John d. Bootes. Soprano. Miss Zoe
Ullrich, Contralto. Mr.. VIM. Griswold
Smith, Tenor, and Mr.. George Nelson
Holt, Basso. They We're by long odds
the best that have ever been heard
In the Messiah here. and their work
merits nothing but praise. Especially
enjoyable was the rendering of the
solo, Rejoice, Oh Ye Daughters of
Zion" by Mrs. Bootes. The solo has
seldom been attempted here because
of its difficulty, and her singing was
clear, accurate and thoroly enjoyable.
Her voice is particularly fitted for
the solo, 81 Know That My Redeemer
Liveth" and nothing finer than her
rendering of this has ever been heard
here. She has splendidly clear, lyric
soprano. with fine breath control, and
the artistic finish of her work is de-
lightful. Miss Ullrich, the contralto
was best In the solo, HE Was Des-
pissed and Rejected OF Men" Her work
was accurate and her enunciation and
expression were excellent. Berea au-
diences are always partial to bass,
and the solos of Mr.. Holt gave every
opportunity for the qualification of
this taste to the utmost He sings with
the assurance Of an artist. His full,
resonant tones indicate abundant re-
serve power, and his work was a cons
slant pleasure. MIR. Smith, especially
CONTINUED ON fourth page)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23

SIXTEEN KILLED;-Sixteen peo-
pie were killed, and as many more
seriously injured by train wreck near
Charlotte, n. C. last week. The train
ran off high trestle. and the victims
we're caught In the ruins OF the cars,
which were crushed to kindling wood
by the fall. Some we're pinned under
water by the wreckage.
KING LEOPOLD DEAD:-Leopold,
King OF the BelIgans, and OF the Congo
Free State, died last week after n
rather lingering illness. lie had reign
ed longer than almost any monarch
In Europe, and his reign had been
one of great prosperity for his own
country. His rule OF the Congo Free
State had, however resulted In name
less barbarities against the helpless
natives. and personally he was exceed
ingly immoral.
ZELAYA RESIGNS: -Zelaya as
wac expected. has resigned from the
presidency of Nicaragua. and is now
trying TO have his best friend elected
TO his place. The revolt against Eel
ava became 50 strong that this seemed
the only way for him to save his life.
The rebels arc not satisfied with the
men he has chosen as his successor,
and II is quite likely that The rebel
lion will go on.
WHEAT GOING UP;--There has
been continuous rise In the price
OF wheat on the big exchanges, and
II Is now standing nearly s120 In
Chicago. This means that there is
again likelihood of high prices for
flour and bread. and that the corn
crop Is likely TO be drawn on for the
feeding of many who will be unable
to buy wheat flour.
THREATEN BIG STRIKE: - The
trainmens unions of seventy-five OF
the railroads east OF the Mississippi,
have voted to demand an increase in
wages for the new year, and will
strike IL this is refused. Such a
strike at this time would be a calam-
ity to the whole country.
COOK DISCREDrTED:- COM
mittee of the University of Copenha-
gen has reported on DIR. Cooks records
and says that they do not prove that
he ever reached the Pole. 1t is also
reported that committee is about
to report tina he failed TO climb Mt.
Continued on Fourth Page)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23
OUR CHRISTMAS NUMBER

The joy of Christmas-that is the
spirit which fills the pages of The
Citizen this week. Read the articles
fill yourself with the spirit of the
day, enjoy the stories. laugh over the
jokes, read the poems. 1t is all worth
while.
And there is a little news from the
work-a-day world left over into the
Christmas week. The Washington let
ter is here this week, as good as us
ual Next week there will be none
for Congress goes home over Christ
mas. But then they will begin again.
Also, there is other important news
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23
Congress Really At Work-Report Of
Agreement Between Cannon, Al
drich and Taft-Corporation Ii
cense Scheme To The Front
Other Big News.
Washington. d. c.
December Is, 1909.


Congress has been treating Washing
ton to a curious spectacle this week.
IL has been at work before Christmas,
for the first time in the memory OF
living men. The work has not been
very serious, but 1t has been work,
and Congress will be in just that much
better condition to do real business af
ter It gets back here after Jan. l. Sc
veral appropriation bills have been
taken up and progress has been made
with them, and what is known as the
Esch bill has been passed. Also the
Senate has taken up considerable work
notably a plaz for providing relief sta
tions in the mining districts to aid
the miners who may be imprisoned
as the result of accidents.
The important news of the week,
If it is true, is that another agreement
has been made between Taft, Cannon
and Aldrich The agreement is said TO
be that the latter gentlemen will as
sist the President in passing the law
providing for Federal licenses for cor
porations doing an interstate business,
with the government having great
power over the corporations to which
the licenses are issued. The agreement
is said also to include provision that
Taft will not take sides against C.
a. A. and will not expect too much in
other ways from them.
This corporation license scheme has
long been a favorite one with reform
ers, and has Pres. Rooseyelt's hearty
Endorsement. He had in fact tried
to have II passed. without any success.
The plan is that the Government will
issue licences 10 all corporations whic
do any business crossing state lines,
and will have the power TO refuse
such licenses in case that the corpora
ton applying for one does not suit.
IL will have the power TO look into
crooked methods of business and TO
prevent watering of stock, so that
the possession of a license will be
quite a guarantee of purity. as the
food law guarantee is. But 1t is not
at all proposed to make the license
compulsory, so that there are likely
to be several corporations which will
decide that they had rather be rich
than pure. anG we may find that the
license keeps the good corporations
good, but does not interfere with the
bad ones. However, it will be just as
well to wait for the details of the
new law, which are now being work.
ed out before trying to form any very
definite opinion on the matter
The more serious question which is
agitating people here is how far the
agreement will go. 1t is pretty we'll
understood that Taft hopes to get
more reform legislation thru by be-
ing friends with C. & A than by fight
ing them. They are said TO have
made a certain promise to him and
the important thing is this-THEY
KNOW THAT THEY HAVE GOT TO
DO SOMETHING OR THERE WILL
BE A DEMOCRATIC HOUSE OF RE-
REPRESENTATIVES. NEXT TIME. So
perhaps, with Taft pushing. and the
insurgents insurging some real good
may come out Of the session after all.
CONTINUED ON Fourth Pagel
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23

this week. Among other things We
have a letter from school teacher
on the teaching of arithmetic. Next
week Prof. Lewis win comment on
this
A good many people seem to be
having trouble with our problems.
They are stingers. alright, some of
them, but they can all be solved.
Keep 1t up-there is chance for
every one. We ara planning to offer
prize for the one who sends in the
most correct solutions next year.
Watch this paper next week for an
announcement.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23

To the friends who have shown
their kindness in a material way since
our loss by fire of all our household
goods and wearing apparel We wish
to express our heartfelt gratitude.
Not only for the help but also for
their words of encouragement and
sympathy.
Very sincerely,
Mr.. Chas. Robinson and family.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23
Brain Grows Lighter.

The brain of the male begins to
lose weight at 40. while that of the
female starts ten years earlier
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23
NEWS OF THE WEEK

Cook Declared q Fakir-ZeIaya Quits
in kiesrsgue-Big Railroad Strike
Observation-Disclosures Of Wheat Hit
ting. High Plaees-6elgian King
Dead.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23

Not Criterion.
Never Judge a mans kicking ability
by the size of his feet.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23
CARDS Of THANKS.

We desire to thank the good people
of Berea and vicinity for their
hospitality and contributions when
we lost all our belongings by fire
Respectfully,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.. Johnston.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-12-23

knowledge is power-and the
way to keep up with modern
knowledge is to read good
newspaper.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
TakinQ Speedometer lessons,

A number of the chaffeurs of the
city have been taking lessons in
speedometry during the pact week,
Judge Carey of the Municipal Court
acting az the regularly authorized
instructor.
The lessons to date have been, for
the most part, of the kindergarten
grade, dealing merely with provis.
ions of the city ordinance stablish-
ing epeed limit of eight miles per
hour, and calling the attention of
the class to the fact that the more
advanced lessons would deal with
the penalties and costs attaching to
any who might have cause to take
the full course and graduate with
honors.
The fact that the various students
have profted by the lessons pro-
mulgated by the court is evidenced
by the fact that the "devil-wagons'
now skim the pavement with q
steadied movement az though set
to the somber rhymth of dirge.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Obtain Cuyuna Range Options.

VVSosU NOyOUo "o"yO OpISOUSs
Among late options taken on the
Cuyuna range by Mesaba residents
is one by ]. Mesberg, NJ. Shanedling
and n. O. Johnson, of this city, the
latter beings member of the drill
ing firm of sOsterberg & johnson.
The option covers a we'll located
tract in thetown of Daggett Brook
in section is $50, and will be ex-
plored at once:
Many Meeaba residents, who real
ize their errot in waiting too long
to get in sight" on this range, are
among the mum Der who seek invest
ment and leases On the new range.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Had q LONGING for Artillery.

A cripple who give his name az
Lewis c. Sparkman found pleasure
in the eye of the court yesterday
afternoon, and was bound over to
the grand jury on charge of break
ing into the store of the Virginia
Store Company on Monday night
and laying in supply of artillery
which might brand him as the
private agent of some foreign war
power.
Sparkman was about the city Mon
day, doing noble stunt at begging
because of the crippled condition
Of his hands, which were practic-
ally tingerless and terribly deform-
ed. But it became evident that his
deformities were not confined to his
physical self, as he was caught red
handed with the goods on upon his
escape from the store building,
where he had laid hold of no less
than dozen guns and q plentiful
supply of ammunition.
Virginia has an overflow crop of
toughs this spring, aside from the
regular holders of "meal tickets"
whom we have always had with us
and whose moral statue is always
questionable, at least. A good
securing is needed, and our officers
are certainly starting the job right.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
KILLED 81 FAILING TREE
Mrs. leno Sven Has Skull Crushed
While Assisting ia Clearing lasd
On Homestead.

-0o~e~~ASOSNSWWO
Undertaker Hubbard wac called
to the dietrict northwest of Mt. Iron
Tuesday morning to take charge of
the remains of Mn. Lena Sven, wife
of Samuel Sven, homesteader re.
siding some seven miles from the
Mountain, who was killed at about
six o'clock the previous evening
through being caught beneath a
falling tree, her skull being crush
ed by the blow and death being in.
stantaneous.
1t seems that in company with
her husband che was assisting in
burning brush and clearing land,
and in the gale that was blowing at
the time large tree which had been
partially burned in two was blown
down, striking her without warning.
The deceased was about IS years
of age, and the case is particularly
sad one from the fact that che is
survived by a husband and five
small children. The family is re-
ported in Strengthened circumstan-
ces, and the loss of the mother and
wife will be cad blow to the little
family which is trying through
thrift and industry to carve fortune
from the wilderness.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Atlanta's Big Tag Day."
From the Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
"Four thousand three hundred and
sixty two dollars and seventy-one
cents was collected in the name of
sweet charity on "Tag day" for the
Sheltering Arms. 1t was a great,
big, glorious success, and has given
Atlanta something to laugh over
and talk over for quite while. 1t
was the second appearance of Tag
day" in Atlanta, and as a result At
lanta knew what to expect and was
prepared"
The Ladies of the Blue Side in
Virginia would be willing to leave
off the II cents in their contest Tag
Day, tomorrow. Wear a emile and
a tag on Saturday aud help the
ladies on this, the last working day
of their contest.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Chop Sueys We're Meat for Fav Bunch.

A ball game on Sunday afternoon
last between the Hotel Fay and
European "steadies" was called at
the close of the fifth on account of
rain, but was not called soon enough
to satisfy the boys from the Euro
pean, who suffered defeat by a score
of to l, the defeated candidates for
diamond honors winning their only
mark of distinction in the first in
ming.
1t is given out that inducements
will be put forth to crowd the Euro.
pean with Sc mi-p r o + ssi o
bunch of sluggers before the close
of the season, when another attem pt
will be made to draggle the scalp
of the Fay boarders.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Whit Sunday at St. Paul's.

Next Sunday is the festival of
Whitsunday, otherwise known aa
Pentecost, az we'll az Memorial Dav.
At st. Paups Church there will be
celebration of the Holy Communion
at 500 a. M, and evening prayer will
be said and, the rector will preach
at 7:3O p. M, on the events commem.
morated and on Memorial Day. All
are cordially welcomed
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Home Rule Charter.

At the present time if any change
no matter how trivial, is desired in
the charter Of this city, it is neces
sary to secure the passage of a Law
by the Legislatures. This would be
rather difficult because there are
some cities in other parts of the
state, governed by the same charte,
as Virginia now is, and those cities
might object to the amendm ent de.
sired by this city. Our experience
in getting laws enacted the pas,
winter gives some idea of the diff.
Guilty encountered. Under the pro.
posed charter a citizen or the char.
ter commission can propose an
amendment to be voted upon at any
city election. Some two or three
dozen large and small Minnesota
cities have already taken advantage
of the opportunity. and have adopt
ed home rule charters aud are we'll
satisfied. Eight or ten more cities
are to vote on such charters this
year.
The principal changes which will
result if the proposed new charter
is adopted are az follows: The city
will be divided into six wards in
place of four as at present, with one
alderman from each ward and some
from the city at Large, as at present.
One new board, known as the go
lice and fire commission" is provid-
ed for, similar to the one which is
giving satisfaction in St. Paul. This
takes the police and fire depart
ments out of politics and makes it
probable that an employe who is
worthy will be retained for long
term. The commissioners are re-
sponsible for the enforcement of
laws and ordinances, and are &C.
counta BILE for neglect just the same
as any other city officer
The city charter provides that at
city elections ballot shall be pre-
pared which shall contain the name
of no, political party, so the city
will be governed by local issues
and not by national or state issues.
The proposed charter provides
that abutting property may be as
sessed tor 40 per cent of the cost of
the most important local improve.
ments and for the entire cost of
some others. Am advised that in
almost all improvements
are paid for by the city at large and
the city is growing rapidly, and no
are raised by the mine
owners.
The city engineer will have direct
charge of and be res esponsible for all
street Improvements and the street
commissioner and his men will
work under the Instructions of the
city engineer, quite similar to the
manner in which the health officer
and his assistant now operate.
Copies of the charter can be seen
at the Public Library, Fire Hall,
Fay Hotel, European Hotel, Tower
Hotel and in almost every store in
town, where they were placed some
weeks ago. Anyone wishing a copy
of the charter can secure came by
at the office of City Clerk
or attorney for Charter
Commission.
I, as a citizen and taxpayer of
earnestly hope that every
voter will cast his ballot in favor of
Home Rule for Virginia.
LOUIS NJ. OSBORN.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Elect Officers for Eassiag Term.

At the meeting of Mesaba Lodge
No. 222, 1. O. o. F., last evening the
officers for the ensuing
term were duly elected:
) N. G.-G. V. Trimble.
V. GA. c. Boyeson.
r. S.-R. L. Given.
Trustee, 18 8months-Dr. Van Dom
lin.
The lodge has enjoyed pleasing
growth during the past winter, the
membership roll being increased
by new applicants at each meeting.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
no0e @e'Saio.

Six room house with water, light,
some hardwood floors, and q good
barn. Two fine lots. For sale 1t
reasonable price. Enquire at 12
Spruce street. Apr. 8D1sy AZ J,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28
Will Compel Trial of Cases in Ouiutt


A decision by Judge Cant in a
number of damage cases against
range mining companies will, if it
stands. compel trial of these
causes in Duluth despite the fact
that the plaintiffs and defendants
in the actions are range residents
and would be put to hundreds of
dollars of additional expense, Judge
Cant ruling that the principal Offices
of the companies were in Duluth
and that the cases could be heard
there to better advantage.
The ruling was made on petitions
filed in the cases of John Latfti
against the Mohawk Mining Co.,
Albert Halicky against the Hobart
Iron Co., and Carl sundquistag gainst
the Malta Iron Co., for personal in
jury damages.
While this ruling may, in the
opinion OF Judge Cant, be in keep
ing with the letter of the law estab-
fishing the new range court with
headquarters at Virginia, none can
say that the contention is in keep
ing with the spirit of the measure.
The action is one tended to bring
the high standing of the Judge into
question, as it can scarce be just
fed on any score aside from the
prevailing spirit at the head of the
lakes, Duluth for Duluth, first, last
and all the time"
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1909-05-28

Ne9ligee shirts, a, beautiful az
sortment at Heatxe's. i .:~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-09
PRIEST DISCOVERS
A CLUE TO FATE OF
ANDRE EXPEDITION

OTTAWA. Ont, Dec. "A story
which may disclose the fate Of s
\ Andre. the explorer. who left
Spltshergen In a balloon ~ Years
ago IN search OF the North Pole
and who never returned, e. told hy
bishop Albert Pascal OF Prince
Albert, who has been Waiting here.
bishop Pascal has charge OF an
immense polar territory. on ono
occasion recently he went with a
party OF kakimos about six days
journey north OF Reindeer lake. and
there met another Eskimo narty.
Noticing a revolver which thu
bishop carried. the Eaklmoa told
him they had seen one like Il some
years before when white house.
descended from the sky. II con.
tanned white men. they said. All
had starved To death, they added.
but the white house" was stlll
used aa a supply station by the
kaklmos.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-09
Quit Pulpit for FOOtlights, Did
Leo COOper-He Tells Why

over the country. and many classic
productions AZ berkeley.
And is a Cambridge graduate.
whose TRANSACTIONS Of some OF the
old Greek plays are used ~ text
books In many colleges OF the
country.
Aud here was Professor Leo
Cooper In vaudeville. In melo.
dramatic sketch In a ten-twent'
thirt house. A ripping good sketch
and all that but
SO ! had 10 ask why
And Professor Leo Cooper smiled.
So did Actor Leo Cooper
ITS question of the Simoleon
W. the Encomlum." he said In
plain English. liked the praise aud
the honor. but ! needed the money.
Vaudeville. as Mr. Consldine sees
II. plays much better than pro
feBBorAhip"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-09
NO CORSETS NOR
SKIRTS FOR ME,
SAYS OHIO Girl

CLEVELAND. O.. Dec. 9--ei'd
rather be- IN Jail all my life thah Ia
these curaeta and skirts any
longer" declared pretty abyearold
Lillian Micr. just before disappear.
INK for a second time from the
home OF Gottllob Mler. her step.
father.
She had been arrested n month
ago. while posing as Harry Rob
eris," Ice wagon driver aud livery
stable hostler.
She had lived In the West Side
Tor two years AS man.
She's queer. We cannot under,
stand her" said Mier today "Bnt
she loves horAea and man'a work
aud cant stand woman'a clothes
We've given hor mems clothes.
even auapendern. and she's back
driving grocery wagon. ItH not
fair TO arrest her II she Graves that
kind Of work"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-12-09
KIDNAPPED A
|. DAUGHTER OF
RICH BREWER
Heavily Yelled Woman
Called at Louisville
Home; Then Eight Year
Old Girl Disappeared.

LOUISVILLE. Ky. Dee. s.~~The
police are making every effort TO.
day 10 find Eima kellneF. Syearold
daughter Of p. Kellner. a wealthy
brewer. who. Il Is believed. Ia being
held for ransom By kitnapsrs She
disappeared At o'clock yesterday
morning while en- route to mass
al the 81 Johns church.
A heavily ycilcd woman called
at the kellner residence yesterday
before the child disappeared. and
asked 10 see Elma's grandmother
on matter OF importance She
refused 10 state her mission and
VAS refused admittanee. In the
afternoon a man. refusing TO give
his name or business. called AZ
Kellners office. but Kcllner was
out. The visits Of these two mys
terioas persons has strengthened
the theory of the police that the
child vas kidnapped.