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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
OUR MOUNTAIN ROADS

I'VE shall have TO wait till the
roads dry up is one Of the COM
mon expressions in Eastern Kentucky;
and the question might be asked.
When will the roads be- dry? The
OILY answer that can be given is
that, when warm weather comes.
the roads will necessarily dry out.
But shall this always be the answer?
The average mountain road in win
ter is fearful. and in summer it is
not 30 very much better. taking in
to consideration ruts and "chug'
holes. But enough time and labor
are wasted on these roads to build
the very best roads throughout the
country. II is a very common occur
renee TO see four horses fastened TO
a load that one horse could easily
pull over a solid road. Many times
the teamster Ia compelled to unload
his wagon in order to get out of
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
BETA KAPPA VS.. UNION

The annual debate between the
Junior young mems literary societies
occurred on the evening of May 10.
The question for discussion was, Re-
solved, that the Panama Canal should
not be fortified, disregarding the de-
cision of Congress to fortify. The
Harold brothers and Mr.. Ritter of
Beta Kappa upheld the affirmative
while Messrs. Asher, Vaughn and
Whitaker of Union contended for
the negative.
The affirmative team had been
working under very unfavorable cir
cumstances for some time, having
lost two of its men recently, which
placed the whole burden upon one or
two. On account of this they entered
the contest heavily handicapped and
the third speaker on account of over
work and the serious condition Of
his throat was unable to deliver his
speech, the latter part being read by
one of his colleagues. Excellent argu-
ment was presented on both sides but
the decision OF the judges was unan-
imous for the negative.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
DR.. WILSON'S ADDRESS

them, pleading a dispensation OF
Providence and justifying it as
matter of divine discipline. He thinks,
If a farming community has exhaust
ed it's soil and knows not the prin-
ciples of crop rotation and soil ferti-
lization, that it is the business of
the preacher to proclaim the Cos
pei of agriculture. And, furthermore,
he thinks, that, If epidemic prevail
and children and others die from
filth disease, it is plainly the duty
of the minister to announce the cure
through processes of preventive clean
illness rather than in his funerals TO
declare that God in His supreme wis
dom has taken the deceased.
In other words, DIR. Wilson would
have the pulpit become a forum for
the discussion of matters of life and
interest to the community, and en-
large the duties of the minister to
his flock, making him something
more than an agent through which
passports to a future life are secur-
ed-he would have him deal some
what with the problems of this lite.
The Citizen halls the coming of DIR.
Wilson with delight, and is glad to
find so able an advocate of the views
it proclaims nearly every week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

the first cutting.
Ground limestone should be applied
at the rate of three or four tons
per acre in the beginning and one
ton per acre every four or five years
thereafter. 1t is best TO apply Il
after the ground is broken ard thoro-
ly disk or harrow 1t in.
II burnt limo is used. about half
this amount of the freshly burnt
material should be applied, but it
should be thoroughly slaked before
application. Under no circumstances
would we recommend burnt lime II
the ground limestone can be obtain
ed. Where there is a good demand
for ground limestone 1t is usually
delivered on cars at plant for a
dollar or less per ton, in car load
lots in bulk.
Geo. Roberts,
Agronomist. Ky. Agricultural Expert
ment Station.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

be 1913 per cent of the average crop,
corn 70 percent, rye S5.2 per cent
barley, 72.5 per cent, oats $50 per
cent. only 81 per cent of the plow-
ing for the corn crop has been done,
the unusual rainfall interfering gen.
orally with farm work.
Nearly all fruit is said to be kill
ed in some portions of the state,
in others a good crop is expected.
Grass conditions are good.
TO OPEN THIS FALL.
The annual meeting of the trus-
tees of Lincoln Institute was held
at Simpsonville, Monday. The work
done under the Prudential Committee
during the past year was reviewed
and given hearty approval. The bud
get for the coming year was adopt
ed and a corps of workers appointed
with the expectation of the schools
being opened in October.
1t was announced that 100000 will
be needed in order to open the
school without a debt.
THE TAX COMMISSION
The state tax commission, created
by the last Legislature, held its
first session at Frankfort, last week.
The membership is as follows: Sen
ators Frost, Graves Co., and Moody of
Henry Co., and Representatives Ather.
ton of Louisville. Hamilton of Frank
lin and Davis of Woodford. Davis was
chosen Chairman and Hamilton Sec
retarY
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
NUGGETS FROM DIFFERENT MINES

Envy is a robber.
A deedless day is lost. I'VE live
in deeds, not years."
People who blow their own horns
make poor music for other folks.
1t is hard to believe that a sin will
bite IL It has gold in its teeth.
How much better a brewers horse
fares than a drunkards child.
II cleanliness is next to goodness,
that man is not little un-godly, who
let's the pigs live under his house.
Variety is the spice of life. We
are enjoying some "spicy" weather.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

surer-General of Persia, in a lecture
in Louisville, a few days ago, after
recounting the wrongs perpetrated
by so called Christian nations against
the Persians and the Mohammedians
in general, prophesied that the fol-
lowers of the Prophet, goaded be-
yond the possibility of endurance,
will reverse the history of the past
and inaugurate a new crusade over
running or attempting to overrun
Christendom.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
CAMERON JOHNSON LECTURES
Continued from FIRST page J

denominations as is evidenced by
their activities in every county. But
II is perfectly plain to one who
reads the newspapers and who has
had an opportunity to hear the rep
resentatives of these causes outside
Of the mountains that the same
spirit that actuates Mr.. Johnson in
his presentation of the foreign field
is not always found in the represen-
tations of the mountains and noun
tain conditions. The complaint has
always been made and justly made
that the worst and therefore the least
characteristic is that that is dwelt
most largely upon. Many of those
who accept the hospitality of the
mountain home in meekness and
seeming loving kindness become the
sensationalist, the harsh critic and
ridiculer, as soon as they get among
their own, and some have been known
to make periodic visits into the
mountain districts under the guise
OF the spirit of helpfulness. when af-
terward il was apparent that the
real purpose of the mission was to
get new stock of stories to regale
their gaping audiences or TO illus
trate their sensational contributions
to the daily press and certain maya
zines.
These things should not be. At
least they should not be coupled
with the name of the lowly. tender
and sympathetic Nazarene. And the
time has come for the mountain
people TO discriminate between those
that are really his followers and
those who are wolves in sheep's
clothing.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
LIME FOR AGRICULTURAL PUR-
POSES

Much interest is being manifested
In the use OF lime and limestone ON
sour soils. The larger portion OF
our cultivated coils are either acid
OF contain Only a small amount of
carbonate OF lime QimestonO. For
best results on such soils IL is neces-
sary To use lime In some form. The
nitrogen gathering plants (clover. al
falfa, etc) do not grow well on acid
soils, hence II is difficult To keep up
the nitrogen supply of the soil I'M
der such conditions. The ORGANISMS
which render the nitrogen of the soil
available do not work we'll In the all
sence OF the carbonate OF lime, hence
the non-nitrogen gathering plants do
not make their best growth. There
~ an almost universal opinion that
voils derived from limestone rock
contain sufficient carbonate Of lime.
This is not true. Such soils are very
apt TO be deficient in limestone be-
cuase the rains dissolve II out. The
purer the limestone the more readi-
ly II is dissolved. Caves and sink
holes of limestone regions are due
TO water dissovlng away the rock.
Raw ground limestone is the best
material to use. Burnt lime eorrects
sourness. but It is also a powerful
soil stimulant and causes a rapid
loss Of the organic matter and nj
trogen of the soil.
The best test to determine whether
limestone is needed Is to prepare
two plots OF equal size and seed TO
clover or alfalfa. using ground lime
stone on one at the rate of or 8
tons per acre, and weighing the
yield Of hay. The use of limestone
at the Experiment Station increased
the yield OF alfalfa hay frcm 1000
lbs. per acre TO $500 lbs. per acre
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
INTENSIVE FARMING
The Hope in the Hoe for the City Man

not remunerative, that the farms In
the United states do no average
more than four per cent on the in
yestment. Another has stated posi-
lively that the beginner, even with
considerable capital, must be prepar-
ed to bear many hardships while he
is learning the business. Both OF
these men agree, however, that the
farm holds the solution of LIES prob
lens for the man who simply wants
to live with greater comfort and con-
tentment-provided the man who
takes II up has the soil instinct.
And that there is profit for the
man who will work and plan and
scheme, is abundantly proven by
hundreds of actual experiences.
Therefore, the man of forty. with
a family, who has saved little money
and chafes under the restrictions of
city life, who is willing to adapt him
self to farm conditions, and to work
with his hands and his brain for the
attainment and maintenance OF
health. happiness and contentment,
will find them on the farm, provided
he has that indefinable something
that has been called the soil instinct.
This means that the chirp OF the
cricket can replace the clang of the
trolly car; the light of the moon and
the stars can take the place OF the
flaring announcements OF the theaters
and the quiet Of the country lane
and field can answer for the hurry
and turmoil, the rush and clatter.
the hustle and hustle OF the city
street"
Mr.. Mack discusses many OF The
practical problems involved in the
change from city TO rural life; fair
prices for good land; sources OF In
formation regarding soil quality, ETC.;
the construction OF the necessary
buildings and the selecting Of the
equipment of tools and stock. The
article is profusely illustrated, one Of
the pictures showing a plan for a
five-acre farm.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
NEWS OF the WEEK
Continued from First Page

Woodrow Wilson, present Governor
Of New Jersey and candidate for
President of the United States.
President Hibben is the fourteenth
president of the great University.
A GOOD MOVE
A gift of a million dollars from
Sears, Roebuck and Company of Chi
cago has been made to inaugurate
a movement to put an experienced
agriculturist in all the counties Of
every state in the Union, the purpose
being to study local conditions and
suggest plans for scientific farm
management, having in view a larger
crop yield. 1t is proposed to begin
with a hundred counties, an appro-
priation of a thousand dollars each
being made.
FAILURES THAT ARE GOOD
Ordinarily when we hear of bust
ness failures we think of hard times
and general financial depression. But
no such feelings accompany the an
nouncement from Chicago that nearly
five hundred saloon-keepers will not
renew their license owing to the
fact that there is less drinking and
the business is becoming unprofit-
able.
TO AMEND CONSTITUTION
The House of Representatives. Mon
day, passed the proposed Bristow
amendment to the Constitution pro-
viding for the election of United
States Senators by a direct vote
Of the people of the states. This pro-
posed amendment has already passed
the Senate and will now go before
the state Legislatures, becoming a
part of the Constitution when 1t is
passed upon by three fourths of the
states. There is but little doubt that
1t will meet with almost unanimous
approval, so strong has become the
popular demand in recent years for
change In the manner of electing
United States Senators. The agitation
for change began as far back as
1926, but within the last two or three
years the sentiment for a change has
been almost compelling in its
strength.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

The typical man In the city who
reaches the age of 40 years and finds
himself behind a ledger, or twisting
the handle of machine, or selling
another mans merchandise on a
salary. has usually put aside the hope
OF going higher and faces future OF
mediocrity-just being what he Is.
There are hundreds of this class, who,
fretted under the restraint of their
employment, have been constantly in
search OF something else. Such men
are not of the inefficient type which
dallies, but of the capable class who,
falling to develop their imaginations
TO the point of producing something
new and useful, are nevertheless
searching the future, not for great
financial reward. but for peace,
happiness and contentment.
For such men an alluring prospect
is found In the farm. and It is TO
them that Gardner Mack, in the May
Popular Mechanics Magazine, address
es his plain impartial consideration
OF their chances of success as farmers.
lie says:
The man who isn't a farmer at
heart invariably fails on the farm,
no matter how much capital he may
have or how cheaply his experiment
with the soil may be carried on. Ma
ture will do absolutely nothing for
the man who cannot meet her half
way. Those who do more than that
reap rich rewards for their labors.
The cry, back to the farm is now
almost nullified by the wall OF the
bitter failures who have sunk their
all in a poorly planned and miserably
executed attempt TO wrest from the
earth It's riches.
Nevertheless, the promise Of peace
and plenty that is held out by the
farm is a genuine promise. Farming
is a business. II must be conducted
as a business II much profit is to be
gained. An agricultural expert has
estimated that as a business 1t is
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
IN OUR OWN STATE
Continued from page one

hind the bars by few conscientious
jules are to be let loose by a con-
scienceless prison board at Frank
fort to again engage in their ne
farious work.
CALLAHAN DIES
Ed Callihan, who was shot from
ambush Saturday week ago, died
at the little hospital of the Buck
horn College, Saturday evening the
18th. 1t is thought that he would
have recovered had it not been that
pneumonia developed in the lung
that was pierced by the bullet of the
assassin. The former sheriff and feu-
dist is said to have died in great
agony, but, in the intermittent mo-
ments of Consciousness, to have an
nounced his forgiveness of all of his
enemies, even those who treacher-
ously shot him. 1t is reported that
he even called to his bedside his first
wife who had deserted him and for
gave her.
There are rumors of the rallying
of friends and former clansmen TO
avenge his death, and it is possible
that the county and state may yet
suffer further disgrace, but there
are those who hope that sufficient
toll has been collected and that peace
may ensue.
McCREARY STANDS FOR CLARK.
In a two thousand word statement
Governor McCreary, at the end of
last week, boldly endorsed the can
didacy OF Champ Clark for the Demo-
cratic nomination for the Presidency,
and warned against party dissensions.
1t is understood that the Beckham-
IIaley-Mayo organization, while play
ing for a delegation uninstructed, are
in reality in favor of Woodrow Will
son, and the Governors statement is
considered as an effort to counter
act the no instruction program and
the Wilson sentiment.
NEW SCHOOL LAW
A radical change will be made this
fall in the matter of the pay of
teachers in the public schools in
fuifillment of the school law amend
ed by the last Legislature. Hereto
fore, teachers were paid certain
per capita regardless Of the attend
ance or non-attendance of the stu
dents, but the new law provides a
minimum salary which will be in
creased as the percentage Of attend
ance increases. The qualifications of
teacher has something to do with
the pay also. 1t is thought that un-
der the new law the attendance in
the school. will be greatly increased,
much of the failure heretofore be-
ing attributed to the Indifference Of
the teachers inasmuch as their pay
was sure whether anybody attended
or not. Last year only one third of
the pupils enrolled attended through
out the term, and the enrolment
fell far short Of the census figures.
KENTUCKY CROP REPORT
The crop report issued BY Secretary
of Agriculture, Newman, Monday,
for the year ending May list. is not
very encouraging. Wheat is said 10
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

we can make a trip to the station
in the worst Kind OF weather; then
capitalists will appear; then we shall
have good schools, and above all good
homes. Let us wake up. The noun
tains have a glorious future before
them II we only do our part.
RAYMOND Davidson.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
WORLD NEWS

ed soon. The federal victory Deml
to have been due to effective work OF
the artillery.
SINISTER PREDICTS MoHAMAiE
DAN CRUSADE "A
w. Morgan Shuster. former Trela
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15
Blue Ribbon Values in the Cloak Room
$500 and S2O.oo Coats now S6.75.

$18.00 and $2000 Goats $6.75. All of the of at Mostly that for and will be right
 S12.5O and 15.OO Misses Suits now $500. Junior in light An ideal purchase .-a~:, $500 and 700 Separate Skirts $298 walking were Black skirts novelty model in mate als-al arere remarkable $2.98 and 3.e8 TaReta Petticoats $t .e8. Msalne and pcoats $ 9 s298 and 398 Big lot of petcoas black vertical andw width enough for the spring width skirts '.. 4...-* #: $298 and 3.98 Silk Waists $1 .75. G worth $175 of
  white and pastel shades :
 Tailored and Lingerie Waists 49e.
 dandL in nsen tailored strictly tailored and ssy models sOd but all sterling the regular $1 % price, all sizes
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15
Blue Ribbon Values in Women's Under
 wear and Hosiery @
Blue Ribbon Values in Muslin Under
 wear Department

$498 and $3 98 hand crochet huff set. consisting of Plain tad "na oorse high oe 25c corset lace trimmed Special 16c 29c corset covers, lace and hamburg trimmed .19c 75c corset covers, made of fine nainsook lace and
 hamburg trimmed. ...................,S Special 42c 25c muslin drawers, plain hemstitched hem Special 15c 29c muslin drawers made of good muslin. Special 19c soc muslin drawers and hamburg trimmed Special s9c 75c muslin drawers trimmed with wide hamburg Special 42c 75c gowns low neck and short sleeves high neck and
 long sleeves ................... Special 42c 89c gowns low and high neck, lace and hamburg
 trlmmed .oPecial DOC $1.00 and 1.25 gowns, large assortment to choose
 
 85c combination corset and drawer lace trimmed . .opeclaI OOc $1.OO and 25 combination corset and drawer,
 corset and skirt lace and hamburg
 trimmed Special 82c 25c short muslin skirts 19c soc short muslin petticoats trimmed with hamburg 75c long muslin petcoats hamburg trimmed Special 59c $1.00 long muslin petticoats, hamburg and lace trimmed SpeclaI iSc
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15
Blue Ribbon Values in Linens and
 COttOnS

For this BLUE RIBBON SALE we have purchased the Syndicate Trading Co.'s samples of fine pattern table cloths These all perfect goods with the exception of which are slightly soied The sizes good and the designs quite varied mostly round The qualities extra fine and the prices are low:
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15
Blue Ribbon Values in EmbroiderieS,
 HandkerchiefS, etc.

l small lot 59c embroidery houncings, 27 inches
 wide, open and blend pattern ............ S9c yard l lot 75c embroidery, Swiss and Nainsook founc-
 ings 27 inches wide, handsome assortment,
 to choose from. .,......,.. ........ 59c yard 1 lot 27-inch founcngs, open and blend patterns,
 regular price $1.O0 per yard. Special. ... 75c Broken assortment of women's initial handker-
 chiefs embroidery value 121c sale. 9c each Womens hand embroidered initial handkerchiefs each 25c side f trimmed with lace and embroidery 121c each
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15

 agr tknowtha ha Blue h d a pr th b bestowed IT nnamror re al wh or Thd orn because flied low
  rhandEet that and also tenn h g eand econadew tn u th ht s correct eKanynls kernan n his adv in wi thar
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15
Blue Ribbon Values in Dress Goods, ..>. Wash Goods and Silks.
DRESS GOODS

.i~ DRESS GOODS 50 inch Storm only, % value for 59c 36 inch all wool Storm Serge brown garnet and black
  36 and 38 inch utngs brown and blue mixtures black white white black 59c 5O 36 inch Poplar Cloth 1912 25c WASH GOODS Standard Dress Gnghams checks and paids light and dark
  6 inch Pcae checks floral light and grounds yard checks quality  and shiing prints for light and dark colos, 7c value .4ac yard
 
 SILKS The spring self old 36 inch Natural Pongee, $1 1OO value 75c yard A inch Chiffon Grape and Chiffon Cloth light blue reseda, lavender red nle brown and " 42 inch silk and wool Fae de Luxe POpn the 1912 spring coo black and cream .'S1"o yard Grill Room Fourth Floor--Dnner fl to 2. Quick Service
 Lunch in Basement Meals at all hours. S3OOO STANDARD TAI KING MACHINES NOW S2O,OO
 Double Records Free With Each Machine
Connecticut western news., 1912-02-15
Blue Ribbon Values in, Mems Furnishings

Mems 2c black and tan medium weight cotton hose Sc " 12Ic heavy black cotton hose .1Oc pr Boys 25c feeced lined underwear. .19c soc gray wool underwear, .39c Mems soc heavy feeced and heavy ribbed underwear 35c 5Oc negligee shirts. .29c
 S10o negligee coat shirts. .69c) .yt .. Boys $1oO Coat Sweaters in gray navy and red 79c 15O T " gray and red .$1.19 Mems soc suspenders. 39c <" S1.00 set, including suspenders garters and arm
 bands .........................6 .69c
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1912-07-18

a telegram was received in Audubon
Tuesday from Creston, Ia, stating that
two crows were seen flying on the wing
near Orient. 1t was signed Vigilence
Committee. The He Crow flew back to
audubon Wednesday to settle some
private affairs.
John Campbell, son of Geo. A. Camp.
bell of Melville township was struck
on the side Of the head Sunday by hay
pole and knocked off a load of hay
turning complete somersault. He was
fortunate in not having his neck or
limbs broken. Dr. Rosenbladt was
called and dressed the cut in his head
taking two stitches in same.
For Sale:-A ten room house in best
of condition, new bath room and choice
of 80 it, front or one and three-quart-
er acres of land with same. New cement
walk and cess pool. Also have a 24O
acre well improved farm with best of
water, only two miles S. E. of town.
For full particulars see H. J. Savage at
this office. Also have a room house |
will sell for 81, $50 besides several other
good offers. 1t will pay you to investi-
gate these offers. 2Sc.