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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
A ROYAL ENTERTAINMENT

In response TO very kind invita-
tion from the young ladies of Utile
Dulce Literary Society. on Friday
evening, May 10th, the young men
OF Alpha zeta and Phi Delta Socle-
ties closed their doors and assembled
In Utile Dulce hail, where they receiv-
ed hearty welcome and enjoyed the
rendition OF q very interesting pro-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

the year before. pray a little often
er, love a little more. cling a little
closer to the Fathers love; life
below shall liker grow to the life
above"
When the fight begins within
himself. a mans worth something
Browning.
Tho eyes OF the Lord are In every
place. beholding the evil and tho
good.-Solomon.
Thou earnest not to thy place by
accident; II is tho very place God
meant for thee.
There is no better ballast for keep
ing the mind steady on its keel than
business. Lowell.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

On Saturday afternoon, May IL,
the woman's missionary society gave
n farewell reception for Mrs. Ellis.
The reception was to have been held
at Mrs. Dizney's. home but was chang
cd to Mrs. Newcomers on account
OF the inclemency of the weather.
Mrs. Ellis carries with her the esteem
and good wishes OF all her Berea
friends.
Chin Wah, a Chlnaman, who spent
several years in the Foundation
Schools of Berea College writes
from Columbus. Ohio, where he is
Junior in the Agricultural Course of
the state University.
Rolla Hoffman member OF the
class of 'OS. is Junior in the Medi-
cal School in Cleveland. o. lie re-
Gently won first place in a competi-
tive examination which placed him
as physician in charge of the Ma
ternity Home of the city. For his
WORK ne receives practically all ex-
penses.
Mrs Alice Montgomery OF Meridian,
Mississippi, spent last week with
her brother, Supt. Edwards.
Mr.. Forrest Dowden was called
to Chicago, ILL.,, Monday. to the bed
side of his brother. James, who had
undergone an operation for append
citis. The latest reports are that he
is doing nicley.
Mrs. A. b. Lee OF Oakley, CAL. for
merly Miss Margaret Adams of White
Station, writes of her continued in
terest in Berea and Madison County
news.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
BID FOR SCHOOL HOUSE

Bids will be received at the Of
flee OF DIR. w. e. Ray. Hyden. Ky,
for the construction OF a four room
school building at Hyden.
Bids to be closed at ~ O'Clock on
June /, 1912.
Plans and Specifications TO be seen
at the Trustees office in Hyden. Al
so further information may be secur-
ed from Mr.. j. A. Burgess. of Berea,
Ky. R.dders Will understand that
work must begin on construction as
soon as decision is made by the Trus-
tee.
DIR. w. Il. Ray, Trustee.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
Seed corn at WEIGHS.

Seed corn at Welch's.
Mr.. j. M. Early is visiting with
home folks this week.
Rev. Ii. f. Keltch was in Lexing-
ton, Monday, on business.
MIR. j. z. Bicknell returned from
Cincinnati, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Scruggs are
enjoying a visit from MIR. Scruggs'
father and mother from Johnson
Junction, Ky.
Miss Fern Currey who has been
in the hospital for three weeks, hay-
ing had an operation for appendicitis,
is able to be out again.
Mr.. w. A. Adams, a student of the
College department, underwent an
operation for appendicitis this week.
Miss Lizzie Climmer who has been
here with Rev. and Mrs. Keltch left
for Cincinnati, Tuesday.
Miss Ella Adams was visiting her
sister, Mrs. Jack Laswell, of Orlando,
last week.
Little Elizabeth Ogg is ill with
typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones and little
son from Cincinnati are visiting
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Hanson.
Nine buggies sold at Welch's ON
Buggy Day" shows what the people
think of good buggics.
Miss Ruth Bicknell entertained at
her home last Saturday evening a
number Of her friends.
Mrs. Sallie Hanson is spending a
few days at home, this week.
Dean Downing of the College de-
partment conducted the preaching ser
vice at the Baptist church, Sunday
morning.
Have you seen Welch's new fence
at rs cents per rod?
The members of the Clio Club
with their husbands were delightfully."-
at a May Musicale last
Friday evening at the home of Mrs.
Preston Cornelius. There was a large
variety in the musical selections and
they were all greatly enjoyed.
The members OF the Normal gradu-
aung class with a number OF the
Normal faculty went to Mallory
Springs last Friday for an all day
picnic and had a pleasant time.
Mr.. j. o. Bowman OF Frankfort, Ky
has been visiting in town with his
parents this week.
Miss Winnie Davis who had an op-
GRAFTON last Saturday for appended
tbs is doing very nicley.
Hickory King and Boone County
seed corn at Welch's.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16

L.. AN. TIME TABLE.
North Bound Local
Knoxville 700 q m. 1885 p. m.
BEREA 1:04 D. m. 3:52 q. m.
Cincinnati $50 y. m. 7:45 .. N.
South Bound Local
Cincinnati $3.50 O. m. Sis p. m.
BEREA 1894 p. m. 1888 a. In.
Knoxville SIS y. m. 5:5e o. N.
Express Trains
Stop to take on and let off passen-
gers from beyond Dayton, o., or from
Atlanta and beyond.
South Bound
Cincinnati 500 q N.
BEREA 1l:A Q. N.
North Bound
BEREA 4:46 p. m.
Cincinnati s:37 D. m.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
1 DR. CRAFT; i,s sEFT MONDAY
Washington Orator and Thinker
Speaks in Chapel on Living
and Dying Nations.

DR.. WILDER +. Crafts, the famous
lecturer and author, will be in Berea
on Monday, speaking TO the College
Faculty and invited guests at the
Presidents House at 1870 and TO
the students and citizens In the
Chapel at night.
DR.. Crafts has been addressing
great audiences at Nashville this
week. lie is champion Of the
chief reforms of our day, and one OF
the great national men. His lecture
on Living and Dying Nations is Of
thrilling interest to all. Admission
free.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
Be BRITISH

Be British Men. BE British!
The giant ship is sinking fast,
The cruel waves hiss and swish,
Appalling fear-Thcn Smiths Voice
clear.
'''e British! Men, Be British"
The noble Butt. Straus peerless
wife.
Their memory angels cherish
Those players brave. who tuned the
grave
Were British. Men. were British.
The boys who hurled the rs. o. s."
Across the cruel ice churlish:
The stoker bare. the millionaire
We're British. Men. were British.
God help each heart that wept a
tear
Eternally to nourish
His Captains charge. when waves
loom large,
Be British! Men. Be British!
Be not overcome OF evil but over
come evil with good-Paul.
l.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
FOR SALE

On Center Street . good lot known
as the John Bales place. HOUSE and
barn on lot Good reason for selling.
owe money.-D. N. welch.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-05-16
COOK WANTED

Competent TO fry ham and eggs.
Apply at the Postoffice.-D. N. WEIGH.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-13
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, Jan. PA reaction to
much warmer weather is now in prog
ress over the Rocky mountain region
and the North Plains states under the
influence of an area of low barometric
pressure that has appeared over the
Northwest Canadian provinces. This
change to warmer weather will adj
vance east and overspread the Mid
die Atlantic states, Sunday. and term
mate the intense cold weather that
has prevailed in these regions, for the
past 10 days. Within the last "a hours
there Were general SHOWS east Of the
Mississippi river. The indications are
that the weather will be generally
fair. Saturday and Sunday. over all
districts from the Rocky mountains
tot the Atlantic coast. Storm warn
ings We're displayed. Friday morning,
on the Atlantic coast.
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his side, and at the least indication of
trouble arrests will be made.
As result of today's rioting, when
500 angry Italians descended upon the
mills and marched through the differ
ent rooms. calling upon other opera
tives to strike. five persons are now
under arrest. All are charged with
melting riot. They were released on
bail, but will be in court in the morn
Ing.
During the rioting. today. several
persons We're slightly injured When
ever they were opposed in their march
through the mills the strikers resorted
to force, and bobbins and other missiles
flew thick and fast at times. \ riot
call was sounded ON the fire alarm and
the officers who responded were oblig
ed to use their clubs freely in their
efforts to disband the trouble makers
Late, this afternoon, the members of
the state Board of Cancellation and
Arbitration rendered their services to
Mayor Seanlen, but the latter replied
that he believed the local authorities
We're wen able to handle the situation
at present, Mayor Seanlon and Alder
men Maloney and Lynch met Walter
II. Lamont, agent of the Wood MILL
ana James Boothman and James X.
Bailey. Jr., officials of the American
Wooden Co, in conference, this att
ern43n, but no statement was made
as to the result. The mills viii open
as usual, in the morning, for the man
afeeturers declared, tonight, that bus
mess was so good that they could not
afor1 To keen the mills idle.
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his wife quarreled that he drew a
small knife from his pocket
Bessie jumped out of the buggy"
said the confession, and | threw tier
handbag at her She ran screaming
down into a wood, sort of ravine.
| ran after her. several blocks, I
guess. She stumbled and fell as [
neared her and I fell over her
She was screaming and I slashed at
her head with my knife. Then / cut
at her throat / hacked at her until
she stopped yelling. l don't remember
whether | disrobed Bessie's body or il
| covered it with leaves
During the reading Of the confess
sion Bessie Kent Webster's mother
broke down and wept Webster at the
end of the room, stared directly ahead
and did not look towards Mrs. Kent.
Judge Farrand said he probably would
defer sentence until next week
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FOR HIS HEALTH.
C. ". Morse Will Go TO
Hot Springs, Ark.
Orders Issued,Friday, for Trans
fer from Fort Mcpherson.
Will Remain in Custody OF the Pene.
Tertiary Authorities.

Washington, Jan. 12.-Charles w.
Morse, the New York banker, today,
was ordered transferred from Fort
Mcpherson, Ga. to the Army and
Navy hospital at Hot Springs, Ark.
President Taft and Attorney General
Wic1ersham decided upon the trans
fer, believing special medical treat
ment was necessary. Because of his
physical condition. Morse was recently
transferred to Fort Mcpherson. Geor-
gia, from the Atlanta -penitentiary,
where he was serving Il years for vio-
lation of the banking laws.
Attorney General Wickersham issued
the following statement regarding the
transfer of Morse from Fort McPher-
son to Hot Springs:
by the direction of the President,
the attorney general has, today, issu.
ed orders for the transfer of Charles
w. Morse from the post hospital at
Fort Mcpherson, Ga, TO the Army and
Navy General hospital at Hot Springs,
Ark, for treatment.
Very urgent application has been
made to the President to pardon Morse
in order TO allow him To go to Carls-
bard for treatment. which, it was rep
resented on his behalf. was essential
to his recovery.
THE army medical authorities have.
however, advised the President thar
equally effective treatment can be fur
nished at Hot Springs, Ark, and the
prisoner is, therefore directed to be
transferred there, still remaining in
the custody of the penitentiary au-
thorities.t
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5Oth Anniversary Will Be
Celebrated in 1878.
Movement by Congress Takes
Definite Form on Friday.
Veterans from Both North and the
South Will Attend Ceremony.

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE move
ment for fitting celebration in 1913
of the 50th anniversary of the battle
of Gettysburg, took definite FORM to-
day, when the Pennsylvania Commits
sion having the matter in charge APP
peared before the joint Congressional
committee and made public it's plans
1t is proposed to have the celebra-
ton take up the first four days of
July, and the most important feature
will be the laying of the corner stone
OF great peace memorial to be erect
ed by the nation at the entrance of the
battlefield. \ bill will be introduced
appropriat ting 100000 for this purpose,
and the President will be invited to
visit at the ceremony. The plan con-
templates the construction on the
Emmitsburg turnpike of a stately and
impressive memorial signifying unity
and peace, in the form of an arch or
gateway, to be surmounted by a he
roic statue of Abraham Lincoln.
Veterans from the Civil War are
expected to attend from all over the
country, South as Well as North, at
the expense of the several states. and
thlGi states iitNt dlItddy ldh0i1 at
ton with this end in view. To prepare
for the policing of the battlefield dur
ing the celebration and the care and
feeding of the veterans, Congress will
be asked to provide for the attendance
of a sufficient number of troops with
the ranking officers of army and SUI
premc command and for the erection
Of tents and barracks and commissary
headquarters.
At today's joint meeting Senator
Oliver of PENNSYLVANIA. chairman of
congressional committee receded.
Besides the Pennsylvania Commits
sion and the members of the PennsyI-
vania delegation in Congress, there
were present Judge Eli florence, of
Minneapolis. chairman Of the Grand
Army of the Republics committee on
the Gettysburg celebration; Gen. c.
Irvine Walker, of Charleston, S. c..
commander Of the United Confederate
Veterans. and Col John p. Nicholson,
chairman of the Gettysburg National
Park Commission
The Grand Army has fer some time
been actively preparing for the cele-
bration and Gen. Walker pledged the
co operation of the Southern Veterans
Association. Members of the commit
tee expressed the belief that the cele-
bration would surpass in sentimental
interest any similar event in the his
tory of the country.
After the meeting the members of
the commission and others, headed by
Gen. Louis Wagner, chairman of the
commission, visited the White House
and were received by President Taft
The President had already promised
his corporation in the celebration and
the erection of the peace memorial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-13
Leon Bourgeois viii Not
Accept Premiership.
President FaIIieres COnsultS the
Leading Statesmen ofFrance,
But SoIuiloa OF Ministerial Crisis
Is Not Reached.

Paris, Jan. l2.--The gravity of the
ministerial crisis, the solution of
which is not Net III sight. was shown
by the fact that President Fallieres
summoned into consultation, today.
the leading statesmen of France to
discuss the best means for the forina-
ton of government strong enough
to meet all current problems, both
domestic and foreign, especially for
eign
Leon Bourgeois, Il former prime
minister, at one time or another the
holder of nearly every portfolio in the
cabinet, who, il. recent years, mas
been regularly offered the PREMIER
ship with the downfall OF cabinets
declined the honor. today, as IN the
past, advancing the state of his heaitn
as q reason for refusing. 1t IS gem
orally understood, however, that ne
is a candidate for the Presidency OF
the republic and wishes TO remain
free from policical trammels so as To
run for the office of Chief Executive
In the republic, in 1913. Thee Phiie
Del Case, minister of marine III tha
late cabinet, was next asked by M.
Fallieres to form a ministry, anu
there was considerable surprise, to-
night, when it was learned he had
declined the offer and had recommends
ed Senator Raymond Poincare, a Tor
mer minister of public works ana
minister of finance as the man pest
! lifted to solve the question. The exact
reason for NJ. Del Casse's refusal IS
not unknown, but 1t is understeoo
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Lawrence Mass, Jan f2.-Squads
of police are patrolling the streets in
the mill districts, particularly in the
vicinity of the Wood, Aver and WASH
ington mills of the American Wooden
Co, tonight, guarding the properties
against possible attack by strike riot
ers. To aid them in detecting those
who might seek to damage mill prop
.erty during the night, a huge search
light on the roof of the Washington
mill has been called into service and
until daylight its shaft of brightness
will flash first on one side and then
the other. lighting up the streets and
giving the officers an opportunity to
Investigate any suspicious activity.
For three hours and more today.
members Of the police force fought
hand to hand with Italian strikers who
left their benches in the three mills
of the American Wooden Co. and that
Of the Lawrence Duck Co, because the
manufacturers. to meet the forced re-
duetion in the hours of labor under
the new "a hours bill, had deducted
two hours pay from their wage en-
velopes. Still more trouble is feared,
tomorrow, when more than 100000
is due to be delivered to the workers
in wages. Every police officer in the
city has been ordered to report for
duty at O'clock, an hour before the
opening time for the mills, and every
effort will be made to prevent an out
break Each man or woman as he or
she draws the weekly envelope will
find uniformed officer standing by
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FINISHED.
Carnegie Completes
Testimony, Friday,
Before House, SteeI Trust"
Investigating Committee.
Admits That in 1910 He Con-
tributed Sum Of $4,000,
To Oppose Imperialism and
Philippine Annexation,
And Urged RooseveIi's Policy In
Preference to Tafi's.

Washington. Jan. 12.-AndreW Car
negie finished his testimony before the
House Steel Trust investigating
committee. today. He admitted that
in 1900 he contributed 1000 to OPP
pose the policy of Imperialism and the
annexation of the Philippines; assail-
ed Wall Street and branded stock
jobbers as parasites" urged Theodore
Roosevelts policy in preference to
that of President Taft. in dealing with
the Trusts and asked Congress to con-
slider carefully that problem.
After a day of eXaminat ton ON many
subjects. Mr.. Carnegie was subjected
to fire of questions which put him
on his metal. Chairman Stanley elicit
ed from him an attack on stock job
hing which will probably influence leg
islation to be proposed by the COM
mittee and Rep. McGillicuddy of
Maine, took the ironmaster over some
political jumps which were altogether
unexpected.
Mr.. Carnegie asked Chairman
Stanley. "in the organization of the
Carnegie Steel Co, of New Jersey
why did you divide your stock into
$1,000 shares"
TO keep them off the Stock E,x-
change was Mr. Carnegie.s quick re-
Ipl...
Why did you want to keep them off
the Stock Exchange"
Because | did not believe in stock
jobbing. Because l did not wish to
have my partners in business tempted
Ito speculation. never in my life
bought or sold a share of stock on the
speculative market. l was reared diff
ferently | had grandfather ruined
in Scotland by stock specula ton. [
resolved that it was ruinous when a
young man and throughout my bust
ness career, l never bought long nor
sold short"
Chairman Stanley producing an old
document read from a statement
made by Mr. Carnegie, many years
ago, in which the iron master said:
Stock gamblers are parasites feed
ing on values and creating none
Are you still of that opinion?'' he
was asked
Mr. Stanley, the other day YOU re-
ferred 10 something l had said about
competition and you said YOU would
like to have it engraved on a memo
rial tablet MIR. Carnegie answered.
Il wish YOU would take the quotation
You have just read engraye it on a
tablet and put ii in the Stock Ex-
change"
DO you believe that corporation
should by law be given the right TO
buy and sell its own stock on the
Stock Exchanged"
THAT is a new question" Mir. Car
negie answered, hesitatinglN. I've
never heard it raised before | would
like to think that over and write YOU
a note of my views"
do Nou believe it a safe policy in
the interest of shareholders who do
not gamble and do not believe in IT,
for il TO be possible that any corpo-
ration might gamble in its stocks p
Z am against all stock gambling. "
III there has to be gambling
wouldn't it be better for men to gam
bic in cards or on horses. instead of
on bread and meat and industrial
stocks asked the chairman.
1T would he better for you. Mr..
Chairman. not to gamble on any
thing" Mr. Carnegie replied, pointing
Continued on Page Twelve.)
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DR.. Webster RetraCts and
Admits Murder of Wife.

Oregon, ILL.,, Jan. 12.-Dr. Harry Il.
Webster pleaded guilty to murder in
the Ogle county circuit court, here,
today. on the first anniversary of his
marriage to Bessie Kent Webster,
whom. by his own confession, he kill
ed near here, last September Webster
withdrew former plea of not guilty.
Webster's counsel announced form
ally that his client desired to enter a
pea OF guilty and Webster, in re-
Spouse TO interrogations by the court
then made the plea In person.
Aftert he had entered his plea Web
ster wept quietly throughout the pro-
ceedings.
Sheriff Delaney of Ogle county told
OF the confession which he said Web
ster made Immediately after his ar
rest in Chicago.
Summarized Webster's confession
said that after driving out OF Dixon
on the morning of the murder. he an
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Largest Strike in History Of City Begins, Friday
Mills Of American WOODEN Co. and Lawrence
Duck Co. Scenes Of Trouble Strikers in
Ugly Mood.--PofCe Equal to Occasion.

In several instances where opera
tives were due to have been paid off
today. the money was not distributed
because OF fear of further trouble.
This money. together with the usual
Saturday pay rolls, will make an I'M
usually large amount To be paid out,
tomorrow. Arrangements for paying
off are being made by Former City
Marshal Michael j. Murphy, who is
now employed as corporation detec-
tive, and he expects to have every
thing so well guarded that an out
break viii be very improbable, at least
while the envelopes are being handed
out
During the afternoon, Mayor Scan
lon and Commissioner of Police Lynch
called in conference the more promi-
nent repro sertatives Of all the differ
ent classes and nationalities and urged
them 70 so among their people and
explain the new law to them. In sever
al instances priests We're included and,
tonight, all We're using their utmost
efforts along the lines suggested by
the mavor. Lawrence is unique in that
within a radius of a mile of the mill
district no less than a. languages are
spoken. The people within this area
represent 81 different countries of Eu-
rope, Asia and Africa. and i'll some
instances as many as six or seven
races are housed under one roef.
Tho strikers held two meetings, to-
day At one in Ford hall. no action
was taken other than to arrange for
three mass meetings to be held in the
CITY hall. tomorrow, one in the fore
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