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Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-09
kAF|R-M|LO SPECIAL
LECTURES ARE'HEARD


"A indoor discussion Of the agri-
cultural possibilities Of the Panhan-
die country. special stress being pla-
ced on the value and importance OF
swinebreeding In this section, was
INDUCED last night In the Chamber
% Commerce rooms. where a specia
meeting was held TO give the citizen
ship opportunity 10 greet and hear
members o. the Rock Island Kafir-
Milo special party
approximately l25 people were
present. The seating capacity o. the
Chamber OF Commerce rooms being
taxed TO the limit q The talks were
pointed. pithy and characterized at
every stseeiof delivery by sound logic
and informing utterances.
Col c. T Herring presided over
the meeting. and short addresses
were called for. the responses being
ready and pleasing
The flrs, speaker vas u VI Colt
reil. immigration agent FOR the Rock
Island. ~ charge OF the special train
afr Cottrcll spoke az some length.
and with full knowledge OF the sub
leots treated he declared that no
other section Of the Southwest was
80 admirably adapted 10 swiuebrced-
Ing for big profit. and cited the
greater feeding aud fattoning value
OF kafir. milo and spanish peanuts
The first he ranked az the king crop
for eusilage. milo FOR pasiurage. and
The Spanish peanut a. an all-rOund
and fat-producing feed These
rrops. h. declared. grew 10 greatest
abundance .n this section In fact.
he asserted. their worth and pro
ductiyity have been proved Ia the
Panhandle even In the dryest years.
Mr. Cottrell. ~ conclusion answered
a number OF questions with readiness
and thoroughness
He vas followed By ID Il Murray.
publisher % Nurray's Swinebreeder.
who urged greater cooperation on
he part OF the business men with
The farmer and stockman
Mr. Murray spoke briefly. and
gave place to T. F. Martin OF Okla
homa City president Of the Stock
nrds National Bank Mr.. Martin
talked livestock swine. banking and
oklahoma city. incidentally declar-
Ing that Oklahoma City was coming
down 10 annex the 1874 convention
~ the Panhandle and Southwestern
S,ockmens Association
C. G. French OF the Fort Worth
Stock Yards Company told OF the
great worth OF Baby Beef and Kaf'r
and Milo Maize Clubs among the
stockmen and farmer boys OF Texas,
and urged an extension OF this work
throughout this section
William GAMER. district agent for
The United States Department OF Ag-
riculture. Denton. pleaded for eleva-
ton OF farming TO it's rightful plane
OF worth and dignity. insisting that
this would tend to greater develop
ment along all agricultural lines.
". =. Crowley. livestock agent for
the Rock Island. was the last visitor
speaker. his remarks being informed
with the salt and spice which have
characterized all Crowley addresses
which have been delivered IN Amaril-
20
tie vas followed by Col c. T.
Herring. who spoke briefly. voicine
belief that great good would rebound
from the WHIT and lectures OF the
Rock Island party.
The party touched hands with a
goodly number Of the citizens present
and the meeting In it's entirety was
pleasant and profitable TO all in at
tendance
The Rock Island party includes
the speakers named. Garfield Craw.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-09

The original Strollers Male Quar-
tet will appear at the Lowrey- Phillips
auditorium Friday Feb. IL. p. m.
This most excellent attraction does
nor belong 20 the regular seasons
course. but We are fortunate in Sc
curing an OF date This Is possibly
the oldest and strongest male quar-
tette sent out today by any bureau.
The music loying people % the
city viii no doubt give tts hish
grade attraction a capacity house fri
Gas Feb a.. D. N.
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-09
Nevada Divorce BilI before senate


RENO. New. Feb. S Barnes Ii
yorce bill will be presented to the
Senate Monday and II is believed Il
will precipiate warmer fight than
that In the House yesterday when
the measure was passed making ~
months residence in Nevada instead
of six for divorces
Amarillo daily news. [volume] (Amarillo, Tex.) 19??-current, 1913-02-09

ford. representing the Fort Worth
Star Telegram, and Earl Mabry. rep
resenting the Fort Worth Record
Col. Henry Exall and others
The party will remain IN Amarillo
throughout sunday leaving east
Monday for Benonine and intermedi-
ate points. accompanied by liberal
number Of Amarillo business men
Col. Henry E,all speaks
The Rock Island Kafir-Milo spe-
cial. In charge OF Commissioner Of
immigration. II NJ COttrell. arriy-
ed In Amarillo yesterday afternoon.
with corps OF agricultural experts
and soil specialists
The principal address was deliver
Cd By Col. Henry Exall of Dallas
president of the Texas Industrial
Congress. the subject being the con
seryatlon OF soil fertility
Col. Exall Is a most fluent. force
ful and dramatic speaker and hand
led his subject IN a thoroughly mas
terfu manner
lie declared that there exists no
richer lands In all the world than
the great plains country west OF the
Mississippi lie emphasized the fact
that. Ike other great natural resOur
ces. the fertility of-the soil Is being
ruthlessly disslpaied By HARVESTING
large crops and failing 20 return 'o
tho soil the essential elements OF
nitrogen. potash and phosphorus
Constant depletion. produces an im-
poyerished soil condition. constantly
increases the cost Of living. forces
ihc poor 10 subsit on cheaper and
less nutritious food. and finally re-
suits In national destruction
Dramatically. Col Exall told how
prehistoric nations which had flour
ished for time and then had mys-
teriously faded away. had In reality
died Of starvation because they had
unSittingly Slapped the soil Of its
vitality.
In the fight between the acre and
the man" said he. the man always
gets the acre he takes away more
than he can return, then the acre
Inevitably gets the man
Unless We deal honestly with the
soil We must assuredly pay the aw-
ful pcnaty. Fertility OF the soil must
be preserved or We rob our grand
children. impoyerish and wreck the
nation
He strongly urged the raising OF
leguminous crops. as the hes, meth
cd of conservation OF soil fertility.
In personal interview. Col EK-
all. spoke most enthusiastically OF
the great Panhandle country. proph-
esied wonderful development .or
II. and strongly contended that farm
ing operations should be- adopted 20
the peculiar soil and climatic coudl-
lions existing here. The conserya-
ton Of moisture by the building OF
water reservoirs. and the planting OF
trees was particularly emphasized
Mr.. William Gamer. representing
the United States department OF az
riculture and the A. and NJ. College
illustrated the great advantage Of,
thorough scientific education on ag-
ricutural Subjects. He also spoke
at length on the advantage TO this
particular section OF Kafir and Milo
maize as stock feed crops. The rails
ing OF COW peas and peanuts was al.
SO recommended
A large number OF Potter County
citizens gave the closest attention 20
the speakers anu 1t IL certain that
much benefit will result from the
visit OF these specialists In agricul-
ture.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
Electric Light Canes.

Some canes are fitted with electric lights. In the case of canes made with the ordinary bend or crook for a handle the light apparatus is set in the body of the stick just below the handle. with the lens in the side Most of these canes are made straight with the light equipment in the upper end and the lens set in the canes top this form of electric cane being more convenient to use.
 There is button at the side which is pressed to make the light show. The only battery by which the light is produced can be renewed in these canes, just as it can be In pocket or other electric flashlights.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15

The Democratic leaders Say that their method uf dealing with big com binations of business, the tariff and other things will readjust economies and keep wages virtually as they are and put the cost of living on req. terence of opinion between the par ties represented here as to the means of cutting the cost of things. It seems likely that the country must wait un. I'll legislation as at present contem' o.ated is put to the test.
 re first conviction under Mime sc $ antitrust laws was secured vi,td j !ury in the district court in Min .sapois found A. R. Ruhnke, pres iden, vf the Minneapolis Milk com. paay, }l.lty of conspiracy to raise the price Q; milk
 t'raak NJ. Ryan, president of the h. tcspotiCual Iron Workers union, serv- in" t sentence on conviction of con ti -t- }o NIahSpolt uy HdIilte III lu- f .,r ( commerce, was released from tho ..c.. Nenworth federal pententiary on . ;,0,000 bond
 2 stye national banks in cities wih population of less than 50,000 au- thor, 10 loan money on real estate uHGer reasury department restric- tiohs s urged in a bill introduced In the house by Chairman Clayton of the judiciary committee.
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
TARIFF EXPERT.

"What is your object in wanting them to start revision of the tariff immediately?"
 "I don't wart to start revision" :" replied Senator Sorghum. "What I want to do is to start the kind of an argument that will be its own expla- nation of indefinite delay"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
ITS CLASS.
ORIGINAL WAY.

''There is one thing I'll bet 8 chaperon never did"
 "What's that ?"
 "Put the 'prim' in the primitive life"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
REASON.

"There is lot of horseplay in that ballet"
 "Of course there is. Don't you see it is a pony ballet? ?"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
ACCOUNTED FOR.

"Women very seldom get a good grasp to last on things"
 "No married man would say that unless he kept his hair cropped"
The Prescott daily news., 1913-02-15
REDUCED RATES ON IRON MOUNTAIN

Washington, D. C., and return $32.62, account of Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies. Tick cts on sale Feb. P and 28 and March 1 and 3, good for return ing March 10. Extension of final limit up to and. including April 10 may be obtained by deposit of $1.00 extra.
 A. B. Oliphint,s Agent.
 Good seasoned oak wood. Phone..309. Advt.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
LOCAL PAGE
NEWS OF BEREA AND VICINITY. GATHERED FROM A
VARIETY OF SOURCES

Mr.. 0ldfield OF Barbourvillc was
In town at the first OF the week ar
ranging matters for his graduation
from the College course at Commence
ment time.
Houses will burn. Insure In an old
reliable Company.-iI. c. wooIf. adj
Miss Nettie Scrivncr left, Tuesday,
for Richmond. where she takes a
position with a millinery store.
The College has given notice that
all water used at business places,
stores, and livery stables, will be
sold only by meter after April LIST.
This will help to secure a more con-
slant water supply for all consumers
next summer.
The Colorcd Subscription School is
on well this winter in charge
Of Miss Harris.
The Colored Sunday School with
such workers as Melissa Ballard and
Miss Richards is doing very useful
work.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27

held appropriate to the day. The spc ak
Ing was Of intensely patriotic charac-
ter and consisted OF a series OF ad-
dresses upon topics appropriate to
the mountains by mountain students.
Mountain Roads and the cost OF haul
ing. the mountain farms. the noun
tain Doctor. the mountain schools,
the church. the mountain home, and
the relation Of Scotland to the noun
tains were some of the topics dis
cussed.
The speakers who took upon them
selves the work OF preparing these
discussions on very short notice and
in addition to othor exacting Iabors
acquitted themselves very creditably.
Tney were Messrs. Howes, Jesse Baird.
James Farmer. Roy Houts, Thomas
Frye. Ruffian Rust. Mccoy Franklin,
James Hillman and Miss Margaret
Taulbee.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27

Mr.. A. w. Mellows. an expert a
coustician from Cleveland. D.. was
here to consult with Pres. Frost for
better acoustics In the College Chapel
A large additional ward room has
been made at the hospital by utilizing
the entire attic chamber. This makes
a room large enough to accommodate
forty or more patients.
The new furniture has cone. and
Is now In place in the west end school
which makes 1t most up-to-date
school room In the community. A 80
cial was held, Monday night. at which
Prof. Montgomery gave an interest
ing talk on farming and organized the
first Corn Club In Berea, and also a
Canning Club for girls.
Mr.. Chas. Anderson spent Saturday
and Sunday In Mt. Vernon.
Prof. and Mrs. Hunt entertained
most pleasantly at a dinner, Prof.
and Mrs. Fulton and Rev. and Mrs.
Roberts at their home on Saturday
evening. The table decorations were
adapted to Washington's birthday,
and the whole affair was extremely
pleasant.
Miss Rupert from Pactolus, KY,
Is visiting Miss Carrie Spangler. Of
he College Department. who also
ives at Pactolus.
Miss May Baker of the West End
" town entertained a number Of her
riends at a birthday party last Sat
lrday evening. All reported a good
ime.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27

pany TO Schenectady. where he is one
OF $4,000 employees in the great cleo
trical works. lie says that several
thousand of his fellow workmen are
college graduates.
Mr. Merritt Powell entertained a
couple OF student friends at his home
in Richmond. Saturday aud Sunday.
Pres. and Mrs. Frost entertained
the members of the Senior class and
Mrs. Hubbard. Mics Welsh and Prof.
Cromcr at dinner at their home,
Monday evening. At the close OF the
delightful meal. a number OF stir
ring college songs were sung and the
seniors and other guests took their
leave with grateful appreciation TO
Pres. and Mrs. Frost for the pleas
nnt evening.
Some OF our teachers have receiv-
ed copies OF the Berea story Goose
Creek Folks which was written by
Miss Lillian Bush. Berea teacher
two years ago. II is delightful
mountain story. the plot being laid
at Berea and the characters easily
recognized as Berea people. Miss
Bush is now In New York City. where
she and her sister are writing other
stories.
Samuel Rice. well-known Berea
student is spending this year work
ing in the Sanitarium at Battle
Creek. He hopes to get back into
school again next year
The Bible Class leaders. eighteen
in number. were entertained at the
house of Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor last
Saturday evening. A discussion for
betterment Of the meetings In gem
eral. and Bible classes in particular
was carried on. Plenty OF good music
was rendered. and refreshments were
served.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
COLLEGE ITEMS

In the Musical Contest between the
different grades of the Foundation
Schools, Saturday. Mr.. Durham's class
cs sang a Musical Debate" which was
very splendid and greatly enjoyed by
all.
Meeting in their own dining room
on the AFTERNOON Of Washington's
birthday, the Academy Faculty and
students had an exceptionally good
time. An orchestra, arranged by Mr..
Dorral Flint. rendered a number Of
good selections. After a promenade.
games were played, and shortly be-
fore leaving, dainty refreshments were
served.
The carpentry class under the lead
of Mr.. Hook is getting some practi-
cal experience in putting up partitions
in the old Congregational Church.
When means permit this building
will be plastered and fitted up for a
Music Hall. as the number of students
in cabinet organ is now 50 great that
more room is necessary.
The school of Fireside Industries. in
charge of Mrs. Ernberg, is to be NOV
cd to the basement of the new girls
dormitory.
The attendance of students is hold
ing out better than ever before this
winter. and shows an increase in all
departments. There are 1882 students
In actual attendance this week.
The measles which has made so
much trouble in former years and
has been actively scattered by a num-
Der of students this year, has been
held in check by the vigilance and
skill OF DR.. Cowley and his assistants.
There are II cases now in the Hos
pital.
Profs. Marsh. Matheny and Dins-
more left. Saturday. to attend the
Educational Association OF Philadel-
phia, which is being held this week.
Profs. Hubbard and Calfee went out
to Hyden. KY, Monday. on business.
The Foundation Schools at the
Washington's birthday socials gave
very interesting program. Each school
rendered one song and recitation.
The exercises assumed the nature
OF a contest. and much enthusiasm
prevailed. Miss Powell's school gave
a unique exercise. in which a speech
was made for each OF our country's
past presidents. the subjects being
interspersed with national songs. The
girls with sashes Of our national col
ors made fine appearance.
Glenn Hoffman. well-known Be-
rea student, writes his friends that ne
has changed his location from New
York City, where he has been employ
ID with the Bradley construction Com
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27

lively interest was manifested In the
campfire last year that a most en-
joyable and enthusiastic season is In
prospect. There are many new girls.
who already are interested this year,
and the interest OF those already en-
listed will be deepened
Mrs. b. II. Roberts will be present.
and probably others who have ~
signally helped will also be on hand
to further the movement. Miss Hilda
WEIGH is expected to be- back In
April. and to cooperate with b T
usual enthusiasm. The Camp Fire
hopes to welcome Mrs. vanWinkle
and Mrs. Charles Burdette as now
guardians.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
FOR SALE

One tract OF land. seven acres. on
east side OF railroad In Conway. Ky.
One good eight room dwelling built
on modern style. known as the Hunt
property; finished In good style with
summer Kitchen. good well. god barn,
good garden. good store house. 2txeo
feet, and other out buildings. One
good four room cottage as good as new.
well finished. about fifteen young
fruit trees. will sell for $40 on
easy terms. For further particulars
call on or address me at Conway, Ky,
or U. s. Wyatt. Brea. Ky.
(ad) w NJ. Hayes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
Mr.. Edgar Engle has recovered from
pneumonia fever.

Mr.. Edgar Engle has recovered from
pneumonia fever.
Miss Stella Griffith gave a party
at her home on Boone St.. Friday
evening, In honor of her guest. Miss
Katherine Thomas, of Ford.
Mr.. Walter Engle has purchased the
restaurant near the station.
Miss Addie Fish accompanied by
her uncle, E. B. Fish, left last week
for a few days stay at Mt. Jackson
Sanitarium. indianapolis. Ind.
16 per cent fertilizer is known by
everybody. Sold at Welch's. (ad)
Mr.. and Mrs. U. NJ. Burgess and lit
tie daughter. Ruth. of Paint Lick,
spent from Saturday until Monday
with the Misses Bertha and Nina
King.
Miss Lena Coxs brother, who has
been visiting here for some time left,
Monday.
Come to the great demonstration
Of Hirsch's good things to cat at
Holidays, next door to Postoffice,
Berea. KY. on Saturday. March 1st.
1913. Exports will be on hand to tell
ell about the good things. Every body
invited. (ad)
The many friends Of +. o. Bowman,
Of The Citizen office, will be pleased
to learn that he Is soon to be out
Of the hospital. He is now recovering
from an attack of typhoid fever His
friendly ways have made for him
many friends.
Prof. and Mrs. Bowman are happy
in the improved condition of their
sick children, all of whom ar now On
the road to recovery. Their friends
sympathize with the anxiety they
have suffered the past weeks.
l have few valuable building lots
for sale. .cheap.-H. C. Woolf. (adJ
Mr.. d. NJ. Click of Kerby Knob, to-
gether with two of his nieces, the
Misses ollie and Mamie Hatfield.
passed through Berea, Monday, on
their way to Tennessee. whero they
will spend fcw weeks visiting with
friends and relatives.
We have Just received a complete
stock OF spring slippers and low shoes
We have all the new styles, In pa
tent, velvet, suede. vici and dull kid,
gun-metal. white buck and CANVASS.
(ad) Mrs. s. r, Baker.
At meeting of the Town Council
on the second Tuesday In February, |
Mr.. James A. Collins was elected
town marshal. He has entered upon
his duties with efficiency.
Grass seeds. plows, and wire fence
1t Welch's. (adl
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27

Thelma Simpson OF the Modal
Schools. spent a few days last week
at her home In Buckeye. Garrard Co.
Miss Rosetta Roberts returned
home, Monday. from short visit
with friends In Mt. Vernon.
Miss Blanche Nicola. a student in
the College Department. was called
to her home. Lancaster, o., on ac-
count Of the illness Of her mother.
The Senior Glass OF the Academy
Department were delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home Of Prof and
Mrs. Matheny during vesper hour,
Friday night.
The Citizen has been republishing
In pamphlet form this week, a num-
Der of valuable articles which have
been appearing at different times In
its columns. This includes health
series by DR.. Cowley. addresses on
rural life by Prof. Clark and DR.. VIII
son, and a sermon by Pres. Frost.
Copies can be had at this office.
Our Campus Editor" does not al.
ways record all the good things going
on in different departments OF the
institution. Tuesdays lectures Of this
week were given In the Upper Chapel
by DIR. Robertson on the Early His
tory of Kentucky" and In the Main
Chapel by Pres. Frost on the Early
History OF Berea."
The lectures next Tuesday will he
given before the College Department
Ivy DR.. Hubbard, Normal Department
Ivy DR.. Howard. Academy. by Prof.
Peck. Vocational by Mr.. Llvengood
and Foundation Schools by Mr.. May.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
The CAMP FIRE GIRLS
The Spring Campaign Begins This
Week.

On Saturday afternoon at $3.50 in
room No. 4. Lincoln Hall, will be
held the first meeting of the season
Of the Camp Fire Girls. Provision
has been made. 80 that all the girls
entitled TO wood gatherers ring will
receive one without expense. At this
meeting measurements will be taken,
and orders sent for the rings. Such a
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
TO the FRIENDS OF BOYS

A movement is en- foot for estab-
fishing Junior Y. NJ. c. A. In Be
rea for the especial benefit OF the
younger boys.
A preliminary meeting VIII b. b Id
at tho Parish House. Sunday after
noon at $3.50. TO which all persons
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
DAN n. BRICK
Fire, Life, Accident, and Live Stock
INSURANCE
Will sign your bond.
Phone sos Richmond. Ky.

North Bound, Local
Knoxville 100 .. m. lo:e6 p. m
BEREA l:07 .. m 2:6f .. N.
Cincinnati $50 .. m. 7:&6 am.
South Bound. Local
Cincinnati $3.50 .. N. Sis p. m.
BEREA 1894 .. m. 1889 .. m.
Knoxville TOO p. m. $50 .. n.
Express Train.
No. 80 will stop ut Berea TO take
on passengers for Dayton. O.. Rich
mond. Ind. Indianapolis. Ind. Column
bus, O., and points beyond.
South Bound.
Cincinnati 500 O. m.
DEREA 1l:5s .. N.
No. 80 will stop to take on pas
sengers for Atlanta and points be-
yond.
North Bound
08RHA <:+S .. n.
cincinnau sat ,. -
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27

Our own defects we often prize.
For they are merits In our eyes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1913-02-27
WASHIn6T0N's BIRTHDAY

The College met at 10 O'Clock for
grand procession to the Chapel
where very interesting exercises were