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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
REV. JOHN W. MCCARTNEY DEAD.
Able Scholar, Writer and Authority on
Religious Subjects.

Lexington.-Rev. John w. McGar-
vey. president Of the College OF the
Bible Of Transylvania university. died
suddenly. He had been suffering from
hardening Of the arteries foT two
years.
President McGarvey was. born in
Hopkinsville. KY, March 1, 1929. He
graduated from Bethany college. vir-
ginia in 1850. removed to Missouri and
was ordained to preach In 1851.
In 1862 he returned to Lexington to
and the cost of fire insurance was
$4.s56.440.ss, and all Of this property
and all Of this money was destroyed
by fire loss forever, and II II has not
been destroyed, the state would be
Just that much further ahead, deduct
ing a reasonable cost Of insurance for
unavoidable fires.
There are hundreds of thousands
OF dollars OF insurance carried in this
state by unauthorized companies.
which do not report at all to the In
surance department Of Kentucky, and
therefore are not included in the fore
going figures.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
STATE NEEDS DISCUSSED.
A. . Greater Kentucky Convention,
TO Be Held Nov. t4t5.

Louisville.-County judges. mayors
OF Kentucky towns and cities. repre-
sentatives OF commercial organiza-
tons, farm development societies. tax
reform leagues. members OF the legis-
lature. state officials and business and
professional men will meet In Louis
vile November IA and rs to discuss
the making OF a Greater Kentucky"
voicing their belief that "the best OF
all that modern civilization affords in
industries. education, improvements
and laws IL none too good for Ken
lucky"
The convention, which will be
known as The Greater Kentucky
Convention" will represent the culmi-
nation OF many weeks effort on the
part OF the men at the head OF such
organizations as the Federation of
Kentucky clubs, the Louisville Con-
vention and Publicity league. and the
State Development association.
The call for the big meeting Is as
follows:
so many questions Of vital import
ance to the future OF Kentucky are
pressing upon the people Of the STATE
for discussion and wise solution that
II seems important again to call to-
gether In conference representative
men from all parts OF the state to con
slider present conditions and desired
reforms and feasible methods OF ad.
vancing the prosperity Of the state.
Such conferences heretofore held have
resulted In great good. developing q
better understanding OF the needs
Of the state and closer cooperation
among Its progressive citizens. and
promoting clearer understanding OF
what can be done and how best to do
II
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
NEW LUMBER CONSERVATION.
Say That LAUNDERING on the River Has
Seen its Best Days.

Irvine.-The lumber circles Of this
place are much interested in a report
that combination is being formed for
the sawmills along the Kentucky river
between here and Frankfort. There
are a dozen mills in this district. and
the report is that the new combination
will have a capital Of 100000.
LAUNDERING on the Kentucky river
has seen its best days." as a lumber
man said. and two-thirds Of the big
mills on that river are closed. many
Of them for good. Railroads will be
built and extended to suit their pur-
pose. In fact, several properties are
now offered for sale in circulars. one
being offered for $4,000 that original.
ly cost $4,000 to build and equip.
There are two mills here, two at Val.
ley View. one at Tyrone. one at High
Bridge, two at Ford and four at Frank.
fort. These mills are said to repre-
sent an original investment Of approx.
imately 100000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
NOTED kENruckIAn DEAD.

Lexington.-Jacob s. Kaiser died OF
heart failure In Washington Asylum
hospital He was taken 10 the hos.
pital in an unconscious state and no
hope was held out for his recovery.
He was IS years old.
Twenty years ago Jake" Kaiser
was known from one end Of Kentucky
TO the other. He was always on hand
when the legislature met at Frank.
fort and never missed a political con
vention.
He accumulated a considerable for.
tune, spent II. and ten years ago came
here. where he has since lived. He
leaves a wife and sister. who live in
Lexington.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
CHEAPER TURKEY
At THANKSGIVING
THE TURKEY CROP 10 LARGER
THIS SEASON THAN FOR
MANY YEARS.
Be THANKFUL FOR SOMETHING
II the Present High Prices Of Pro
visions Continue the Turkey viii
Probably Be the Cheapest Of All
Thanksgiving Menu.

Glasgow.-Tbe turkey crop in South
ern Kentucky is said to be larger this
year than for many years, and unless
all signs fail the humblest homes can
enjoy the Thanksgiving turkey. One
reason is the continued dry weather
this summer. which is especially fit-
ting for the growing Of these fowls,
and the second is they have been well
fed and cared for by the farmers.
many of whom had disposed of their
stock on account Of the scarcity Of
feed in the spring. II the present high
prices Of meat, potatoes. ETC.. continue
the turkey will probably be the cheap
est OF all the Thanksgiving menu.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
TREASON N PEK|NG'
aEsElLloN SPREADS OVER AL
chiNA-REPusLIc REPORT
20 PROCLAIMED.
FOREIGN MARINES LANDED
Terror RsIens and FIrss Rage In
Hsnkow--RsbsIs Fan 70 Maintain
ords~--Prisonsrs Get Free PlIlaas
and Loot scores Killed.

Peking.--The rebellion 10 spreading
rapidly. A well-denned rumor says
that q republic has been declared At
wu-Chang and that the rebel leader
at Hankow has notified the foreign
consuls that q new government has
been established.
Picking. 1000 miles away from the
rebel stronghold. In the center Of the
province IL threatened with the fate
Of Hankow, a large part OF which
has been destroyed BY IRE and where
hundreds Of Manchus have been
killed.
The government decided to con-
centrate Its efforts TO save Peking
and unprecedented military activity
within the walls of the great city 10
the result. Thirty thousand troops.
who were to have departed for the
military maneuvers at Kaitong. are
on the move In the streets and sew
erai other divisions OF the army are
entrainipg for the suburbs.
That Picking ean be saved 10
deemed impossible. The garrison lie
known to be partially disioyai and II
10 feared the FIRST uprising win be
the signal for q Wholesale desertion.
which can mean nothing less than
the destruction Of the city.
IChang and Yo-Chow have been
taken and hundreds OF their Manchu
residents slain. A dispatch reports .
battle at Chungking and predicts
the early fall Of that city.
The troops at the great military
posts at Paotingfu and Tientsin. .
few miles outside Of this city. are
reported to be ready to Join the In
surrectionists II 10 reported that
Chansha, the capital Of Human. has
been captured and that the yamens
Of the viceroy and the Tartar general
have been burned.
wfld disorder prevails at Hankow.
The revolutionists are making every
effort to restore order in the city.
Great numbers Of criminals who we're
liberated from tho prisons and the
Hooligan element are pillaging and
foraging what few buildings remain
standing.
The loss Of life cannot be estimated.
The streets in the native quarter are
filled with dead. A. fast ~ the riot.
ers are captured they are executed.
Scores have met death In this manner.
All the province Of ssechuen. west
Of the Miu river. 10 In the hssas Of
the rebels The revolutionists have
seised the provincial treasury and
mint at ssechuan. which contained
about 1000. 900 taeis.
Fifteen thousand regular Chinese
troops IN the province OF ssechuan
have Joined the rebels. leaving the
province with practically no govern
ment protection
The foreigners have not bssa no
Tested 90 ret A division Of allied for
eign marines have landed to protect
the foreign concessions. They are
commanded BY the japanese admiral.
Kewsshima- The women and children
were taken aboard the warships. Of
which there are two Americana. two
japanese. three British and one Ger.
man. Standing . short distance from
these ships is Chinese squadron OF
six battleships. Several other foreign
vessels are en- route.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
1fahzE!gIAlNs!lIIlIl
KssgNO1TIS
1S&z 49,
DRINK HABIT AMONG WOMEN
Americans Consume More Liquor Than
Do Their English sIsters-Much
OF u 10 Done Openly.

American women drink ~ much 40.
n not more than. English women. ac-
cordIng TO DR.. John ID. ouackenbos.
who has made q study OF the ques-
ton. Unlike DIR. Murray Leslie. Lon
don physician, who asserted that there
IL far more secret drinking among
women than his generally known. Dr.
Quackenbos says that In America
women make no effort to conceal their
drinking. but proclaim their overfond-
ness for highballs. cocktails and cham
payne by INDUCING 10 excess In pub
lie cafes. restaurants and the big ho-
tells. Smoking. too. he says. 10 a vice
coupled with the drink habit that h
working havoc among women a. well
az girls.
There Ia not so much secret drink
ing here ~ IN England" Or. Quacken-
hos said. because women can be seen
any night drinking what they fancy
and without trying TO keep any one
from knowing what they are drinking.
American women ne doing anything
good or bad generally 90 to extremes.
aud my experience In New York shows
Il Is very dificult 10 control the drink
habit among them because OF their UNI
willingness TO make any social sacri-
fices.
For instance, they Keep going 10 So
cial functions where punch and other
alcoholic drinks are served, and they
give wine dinners themselves. They
viii play with IRE and tempt Provi-
dence continually. There IL one wom-
an now who In a patient OF mine who
will take as many as ten glasses OF
brandy at q sitting. And the most UNI
fortunate thing about II n that the
habit Is developing among young girls.
and debutantes at their iuncheons and
dinners couple Il with smoking Gig
arettes and playing games Of chance
for money.
The women OF the middle classes
In America drink beer. but not 10 en-
cess. a. Q rule. II ID custom to
have beer with dinners. and n tho
stun we're pure the harm would be icss
than II II.
nut tooacco " uotHk tunt ~ mue.
harm as alcohol. for the two 20 to-
gether. And ! know that too much
tobacco leads to too much alcohol.
because the tobacco habit depresses
the nerve centers and eauses a de-
mand I'm the system for an antidote.
and the antidote fos tobacco poison In
whisky.
Il can safely say that rs per cent.
OF the drink trouble among men. ana
women. too. h due TO tobacco. Where
women are not 90 particular about
concealing the fact that they drink
they are careful to conceal the fact
that they smoke.
Il know that many raise the oues-
ton az to whether q woman hasn't ~
much right to smoke ~ . man. 10
doesn't turn on the question Of moral
right The answer turns on the ef-
feet smoking has on the woman's char
Acter. II destroys womanliness."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
DAsTARpLv ATTEMPT.

Whitesburg.--In an alleged effort tc
rid the section Of the foreign element.
dynamite was placed under the
"shanty'' where IL Italian laborers
were camping near Jenkins. and al
were more or less injured. two o
them perhaps fatally. In the explosiop
which followed. All would have bee:
killed instantly. but the explosive
were placed about the middle OF III !.
building, while the Italians slept In
each end. The building wss torn "a
shreds. and IL is miraculous that thsy
escaped instant death.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
REUNION or coNFsoERArss.

Mayfield.-The Second brigade Of
the Kentucky division Of the United
Confederates held a reunion here. II
was largely attended by old confed-
crates from both Kentucky and Ten
nessee. their number being more than
200. The entire crowd was estimated
at over 5000. The Commercial club.
city and county officials and the uni
ted Daughters Of the Confederacy as
sited In the entertainment Of the vet
Grams.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
A VALUABLE BOOK.

Georgetown.-A book. carried In the
inside breast pocket. probably saved
the life Of John Tilford. who was shot
~ Barber Williams. troublesome
character Of Boston Station. The con.
tents OF the shotgun went into the
victims left arm. taking of his little
finger. and the breast above the heart
was mangled. but the book protected
the heart.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
pENIrENr,ARv SENTENCE
10 Given HopkInsviile Merchant for
Embexxlement.

Hopkinsville.-The trial OF r. II.
Detreville. former president and gen
eral manager Of the Acme Mills Co.,
on a charge Of embezzlement, ended
when the jury returned verdict OF
guilty and fixed the punishment at two
and half years in the penitentiary.
A new trial will be asked. Pending de
cision. Detreville will remain in jail.
He was charged with having unlaw.
fully received dividends from the mills
when he knew the concern to be In
solvent. The firm failed two years
ago. with liabilities amounting to
about 100000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
BOAT WAS RESCUED.

Louisville.-The steamer Lena May.
caught on the dam In the Indiana
chute here, was pulled clear by the
harbor boat Transit and started for
Stephenspcrt. The damage was slight
Ten negro roustabouts refused TO re-
turn. and a new crew will be picked
up at New Albany for down-river
points. The boat came near going
over the dam.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
orunk.nn..s No, Found Alone.


Drunkenness 10 never to be found
alone. never unaccompanied BY some
horrid crime. n not by q wicked
crowd OF them. Go TO the house or
the drunkard, consider his family.
look ON his AFFAIRS. listen to the sound
that proceeds from the house OF
Drunkenness as you pass, survey the
insecurity Of the public ways and OF
the night streets. Go to the hospital.
to the house Of charity and the bed OF
wretchedness. Enter the courts OF
justice. the prison and the condemned
cell. Look at the haggard features
OF the ironed criminal. Ask all these
why they exist TO distress you. and
you will everywhere be answered by
tales and recitals OF drunkenness.
And the miseries and the vices and
the sorrow, and scenes OF suffering
that have narrowed up your soul
were. almost without exception. eth
er prepared by drinking or were un-
dergone for procuring the means for
satisfying this vice which sprang
from it.--Archbishop Uliathrope.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
PLEADED GUILTY

Georgetown.-Will Frazier. who
about a year ago attacked Rora Reed
and threw her over elf at sadieville
and narrowly escaped mob violence
through a plea OF guilty. energies from
the third trial with the light indeter-
inmate sentence OF from 10 to 20
years. On the second trial he was
given the electric chair. from which
he scaped through technically, the
jury being separated during one night
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
BLUE AND GRAY.

Lexington.-The veterans who wore
the blue during the civil war will
march shoulder to shoulder with those
who wore the gray in the grand pa
rade which will be held in this city
next Wednesday. when the equestrian
statue OF Gen. John II. Morgan. which
has been erected by the Kentucky
Daughters Of the Confederacy. will be
unveiled and the annual meeting OF
the Kentucky U. ID. c. will be held.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
WILEY GETS QUEER QUERY
Florida Association Asks "Is u Legal
to Offer ofscIsis Money Under
Name Of Hswsrdf"

washington.--'Is II legal and do you
approve Offering public ofiicials money
under the name Of reward? Please
answer"
This was the unusual ending OF .
telegram received by DR.. Harvey W.
Wiley. the governments chief chemist.
from the Florida Citrus and Vegetable
Shippers Protective association In re-
iation to the unripe orange controv-
ersy that has come before the depart
ment
DIR. Wiley took under advisemsnt
this question Of public morals until he
finds out. as he says. what they are
driving at"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
suNoAy-scHooL CONVENTION.

Louisville.-The 46th annual state
convention meets here October 1922.
Fifteen hundred delegates are expect
ed. The international committee will
be represented by Mr.. J. Shreve Dur
ham. now superintendent Of visitation
and home department. Mrs. Cora Will
son Stewart, Of Morehead. KY. presi-
dent of the Kentucky Educational as
sociation. will give an address on The
Bible In the Public Schools"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
FACE STITCHED UP.

Olive HILL. A. Howard is being
commiserated because his face and
scalp have much the appearance OF an
old-fashioned patchwork quilt. He
was set upon by highwaymen. robbed
Of $50. and his head and face so badly
beaten that surgeons had to take 102
stitches to draw edges OF the wounds
together.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Writing on German social life In
the English press recently. Sir Henry
Johnston says: Il am told by 30
many thoughtful Germans that the
abuse OF alcohol still strangles the
mental and physical efficiency of n
large proportion Of German men In
the upper and lower classes. that I
am compelled to believe In an evil
which is only Just iessening its hold
over our own people. and which is be-
ing fiercely chased out of the United
States. Yet am pleased to state
that l never encountered a drunken
person in Germany throughout my re-
cent tour. though I was aware from
the newspapers and reviews that a
growing Indignation was making H.
self felt among the bourSeosie and
professional classes against tho
senseless eishteenth-century tradi-
lions Of German studenthood."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
PEARL WORTH $50.

Louisyille.-B. J. Mathews, a con-
tractor for the L. & N. railroad. made
1870 by giving a S0-cent order for a
dozen oysters on the half shell. In
scooping out one Of the bivalves he
noticed something embedded in the
flesh and scraping II out found II was
pearl OF remarkable size and bril-
liancy. lie took the stone to jewel
er and found II was worth $50.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
POLICE STUDY BIBLE.

Observation-Disclosures are enlisting
in the newest organization OF the city
the Police Bible class. The class
has been organized as an adjunct to
the Highland Police substation. Lieut.
Edward McElliott has charge OF en-
listing members. A Bible has been
donated by Miss Fannie Slaughter.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
TWO VIGOROUS WARS

Cadiz.-"Italy Declares War on Tur.
key" read headlines in all the papers
last week, but in Greenyille the Meth.
odist conference declared war on
chicken"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

And some Of the American heiresses
want TO know what they have done
that King George should reconsider
his intention to create bunch of new
English peers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
NATHAN ALLEN IS SUED
Mrs. Jenkins Seeks to Recover $780,
ooo-AetIon 10 Also Brought
by Government.

New York.-Papers were served on
Nathan Allen. founder OF the leather
trust. in q suit for more than $500. 900
brought by Mrs. Helen Dwelle Jen-
hns. with whom Allen toured Europe
in 1909 and upon whom he showered a
fortune In jewels.
Only last week Allen pleaded guilty
10 indictments for smuggling and
was fned $4,000 by Judge Rough.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Ducks in Massachusetts post once
saved the place from burglary. but
they never win get as much advertis-
Ing out Of II as the geese that saved
Rome
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Few women ever do learn anything
about the proper use OF weapons. A
girl In New York laid down a copy OF
the Congressional Record to hit a
burglar with rolling pin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

A Chicago man has discovered that
cows like to hear music while they
are being MIXED. This opens a field
Of useful and harmless occupations for
some OF the singers on the vaudeville
stage.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

A health expert In Chicago says
that nature and providence never in
tended children to live IN fats.
Neither. 1t may be added. do land
lords.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
KILLED BY ACCIDENT.

Pineville. Ky.--Riley Jennings was
killed and three other miners badly
hurt when the motor Of the Yellow
Boat Co. tipple broke.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
pIPHTHERIA EPIDEMIC.

cynthiana.--Gracie Hill. the nine
year-old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Hin. died with diphtheria. This
is the first fatality 10 result from the
diphtheria epidemic that Is prevalent
here.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
BROTHERS GET LIFE TERMS.

Pineville.-Dick Hendrickson. on
trial for the murder Of Mexican Joe"
Morgan, was given life sentence. FL
bert Hendrickson, his brother. was
given like sentence last week An
other brother is awaiting trial for the
same crime.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

A citizen OF Boston. seventy years
old. announces that his health Is due
20 diet OF oatmeal and crackers. He
does not even mention the sacred
bean
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
Po.t offIes Robbed Of s1o.ooo.

Pittsburg. Kan.-Robbers who en-
tered the post once at Mulberry. Is
miles east OF here. escaped with sew.
eral packages Of registered mail One
package 10 said to have contained
$4,000 being sent 70 the Sheridan
Coal company TO pay its miners.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

TIE statue OF Liberty needs q new
gown. but we hope they will not 60
% far a. to dress the lady In q hobble
skirt
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
OUGHT TO ROTATE SOME.

Glasgow. s. splllman. OF Allen
county. was here attending the fair.
He had on exhibition some corn grown
on a field on his farm which has been
in corn IS years out OF the last 100.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Some people lo<k on hay fever as
= joke. but the Texas man who
sneezed himself to death probably fails
TO see the point
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Los Angeles is to have a squad Of
policemen on roller skates. They
ought to be funny. II they are not
very effective.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

In spite of the fact that an aeroplane
gun has been invented our sportsmen
are not clamoring for an open season
for aeroplanes
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

New York states hobo farm is show
ing good results. II is driving the
hoboes out OF the state.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

An aeroplane motor is like q mule:
generally bally when you want II to
20.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Our notion of the height Of incon-
gruity Is the national laundrymen's as
sociation holding their convention in
Pittsburg.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Feed your husband II he drinks;
don't nag him." says a woman lecturer.
But what II he persists In coming
home full!
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

A new comet is coming. As II this
poor old world has not already trouble
enough without this herald Of more to
come!
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19
Nashville Elects Nsare.

Nashville. Tenn.-For the nrst time
In rs years Nashville elected a negro
city councilman. DR.. 9. p. Harris.
Harris ran in opposition to the Demo
cratic primary nopinsA
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

An aviator Is called birdman. but
there Is many a gay old bird who
never has flown in an aeroplane.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

A man in Pittsburgh has discovered
= cure for hay fever. Moreover. he de-
clares II IL not to be sneezed at
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

California reports that single ranch
there produced 5000 sacks OF beans.
Business OF rejoicing In Boston.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1911-10-19

Seattle is going TO have sky
scraper ~ stories high. but only Sc
attic knows what for.