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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
ON GETTING RICH QUICK
By Frank X. Finnegan in Munsey's

like 10 read the stock-market re-
ports in the newspapers. The fig
lres sound so allurlng. II looks like
such a perfectly simple way to get
rich. One wonders why anybody
continues to work for a living. All
you need do is pick out some good,
lively stock, buy few thousand
shares at 70 and sell out at about
10
The most alluring Of all TO me are
goldmine stocks. The very thought
OF getting into that business makes
you jump. And getting in on the
ground floor That's where you al
ways get in when you buy mining
stocks.
A friend Of mine named Boggs
came to me on tiptoe few years
ago and whispered that he and some
others had discovered a gold-mine.
II was a dead secret. No one but
few Of us insiders was to know
anything about il. | was sworn to
silence. II was wonderfully excit-
ing
Boggs told me they had found the
mine in a lonesome spot away out
West. Hitherto it had produced
nothing more nourishing than scorp-
ions and a poor quality of sage
brush. His own fear was the big
financiers on East. II was to be
kept from them at all hazards. If
they heard of il they might burst
',nto the company's office, force their
money on the terrified treasurer,
and escape with a majority of the
stock. Boggs said they were quite
equal. to it. He called them the
buccaneers Of Wall Street.
| bought my shares after dark.
Boggs brought them to the house
like conspirator. He was pale and
trembling with excitement. shoo-
ed the family into the basement I'M
I'll the transaction was over. | was
determined no leak should be laid
at my door. When he was gone
with my money settled happily
into my place in the wealthy class
and kept an eager eye out for the
postman. expected dividends al
most any minute.
A few months later Boggs came
around one night and mysteriously
beckOned me into the hallway.
Continued on Page s.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
TERSE TElEGRAMS

Diplomatic relations between France
and Austria have been severed
Germany is mobilizing another mil.
lion men. including the landstrum.
The German submarine U.l5 was
sunk by the British cruiser Birming.
ham.
The Swiss army is fully modified
and every pass leading into Germany
is manned.
II is reported that Prince William
of Lippe and his son were killed in the
operations about liege.
Lieutenant Commander Arthur p
Heating is missing from the battleship
Arkansas at Vera Cruz, and it is
thought he has drowned.
Colonel Roosevelt wants to have the
trial of William Barnes's $50 600 libel
suit against him transferred from Al
bany to some other county.
The bell in Independence hall at
Philadelphia was tolled in honor of
Mrs. Wilson. This is the first time
this bell has been tolled for a woman.
Martial law has been proclaimed
throughout Turkey. The American
ambassador has asked Washington to
send warships to protect American
residents.
The measures adopted for the relief
OF Americans in Europe will soon re-
satisfactorily, in the opinion of admin.
istration officials.
A German civilian asked harvester
near Zurich how many Swiss troops
were in the vicinity Ehe harvester
drew back three PAGES, swung his
scythe and the Germans head rolled
IN the field.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
CONTENTS FOR THIS WEEK

PAGE 4. Editorial chinese Car
penters.
Side Lights of the War.
Mrs. Wilson's Funeral.
Expecting Battle in North Sea.
Somber Silence Now Imperative.
On Getting Rich Quickly.
PAGE2. Mrs. Frost's Letter.
Letter from Waldo h. Davidson.
Europe's Armed Camps.
Sunday School Lesson.
PAGES. Mountain Agriculture.
War Times and The Farmer.
The Farmers Wages.
Why He Failed as Leader.
The Last Great European War,
Summer Care of Sheep and Lambs.
PAGE 4. Local News.
Union Church News
Baptist Church News.
Baptist Church Notes.
PAGE IS. Teachers Association Pro-
gram of Owsley County
Death of Mr.. J. b. Kerby
The Burgess Picnic.
PAGE 6. The Land of Broken Prom
ises.
Kentucky Breaks Coal Record.
PAGE7. The Selfish Farmer.
Moonlight Schools.
Helps for Teachers.
Interesting Figures on Woman Suf-
frage.
Citizen Prizes.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
NOW At SWORDS POINTS
Austria and France Sever Diplomats
Relations.

Paris Aug. l1.-Diplomatic rela-
lions have been broken off between
France and Austria-Fungary. The
French ambassador at Vienna has re-
ceived his passports and has left vi
emma. The Austrian minister at Paris
has asked for his passports.
Tie severing Of relations followed
the failure Of the Austrian govern
ment I'd make satisfactory explanation
Of the presence of Austrians in Tyrol.
Switzerland and near the French Dor.
Ter. The French request for an ex-
PLANTATION gave no time limit for its
reply but the nature of the request
and the report Of movements of Aus
trian trcors near Pasle. in Switzer
land, brouch' he situation to a crisis
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
Chinese Carpenters

In tho heather land of China there few houses
of stone brick
The houses built of wood and pasteboard are all the
time burning down. and army of carpenters always
employed in building houses for people who have
been burned out.
Some years ago an American Company took to China
number Of he-engnes great machines that could throw
streams of water and put out fire before could destroy
the house the village.
But the Chinese carpenters would not let the fire
extingushers be landed!
They said, IF the fires are stopped our work and
wages will be stopped"
Now the question is, did the Chinese carpenters do
right or wrong! Was right for them to wish the house
burning to go on that they could have employment in
building houses
Is il ever right for a to be glad when his neigh
boris trouble brings gain to Hmm
Is it right for doctor to be glad because great
many people sck'
Is it right for lawyer to be glad because his neigh
bors contentious!
Is il right for a merchant to be glad to have his
neighbors buy things they cannot afford!
Is il right for be glad that there is war in Eu
rope because will raise the price OF wheat in America!
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

How much of a family?'
Five children, their mother and
their grandmother. | may warn
you at once that you'll have jeal-
GUS rival in Grandma. She's the
household guardian, and pretty 'sot'
in her ideas. But the principal thing
is for you to judge me as I've
Judged you, and determine whether
we could work out the plan togeth-
err"
DR.. Strong set his chin in one
thin, cupped hand and gazed consid-
eringly upon the proiferer of this
strange suggestion. He saw strong
built, lear-skinned man, whose
physical aspect did not suggest the
forty-0ve years to which he had
owned. Mr.. Clyde recommended
himself at first sight by a smooth
voiced ease Of manner, and that I'M
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

The outbreak of war in Europe
raises great many questions.
Terms are used in the newspapers
that are not of everyday occurrence,
and points are suggested but not ex-
planned. II is the object of this col
umn Of side Lights to take up
such matters.
We have been reading of "ulti-
malums" and declarations of war
~ almost every days paper. Tue
question arises. Is a formal declara-
ton of war necessary before the be-
ginning Of hostilities.
The older practice was that OF de-
claration. In ancient times heralds
were sent To the country against
which war was To be made. Some
times they hurled the declaration
IN with an insult In 1869 Charles
", Of France, sent as his herald TO
Edward III. Of England, common
servant
When the practice Of sending
diplomatic representatives to for
cign countries grew up. announce
ment of war was made through this
channel. in a formal manner. But
this was often neglected. The tend
ency has been away from a formal
declaration. Some act of significance
is done or some demand is made on
a nation as IAN ultimaium' or final
request and war breaks out with
out formal declaration. Since
100 six times as many wars have
started without declarations as with
them. The present methods OF IN
accommodation are supposed to
make every nation aware of what
is going on and alert to meet its
dangers.
There are some features of mod
ern life, however, which suggest the
advantage Of more formal opening
Of war. II rapidity of action is bet
ter. from the view point of the ma
tions going to war. sufficient time
TO adjust affairs to the new condl-
iions is desirable to multitude OF
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
THE HEALTH MASTER
Chapters the entitled by Samuel Hopkins Adams published
mission o Hought film

ostentatious but careful fitness of
apparel which is, despite wise say
ings to the contrary, so often an in
deX of character. Under the easy
charm of address, there was evident
a quick intelligence, stalwart self
respect, and a powerful will. Yet,
the doctor noted, this man had been
both ready and fair in yielding his
judgment, under the suggestion of a
new point of view. Evidently he
could take orders as we'll as give
them.
well" said Mr. Clyde, have you
appraised me?'
The weary eyes Of the other
twinkled a little. physically you
disclose some matters plainly
enough, if one wishes to show of
in the Sherlock Holmes manner. For
Continued on page sixl
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

Positions of the warning forces at
Liege, Belgium, August II, are APP
parently unchanged.
Troops of the Kasier are expected
to take offensive North of Liege and
to make attempt to drive French
from Mulhausen, Alsace.
Two of Germany's cruisers are be-
lieved to be bottled up in Dardan-
Giles.
Greman airship flying over Namur
is brought down by fire of the Bel
gians.
Austrians have entered Alsace and
forts at Liege still held by Belgians.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

American relief ships may be put
in danger by mining of the North
Sea.
Big battle expected in two or three
days, when allied forces clash with
| the Teutons.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
PLEADED FOR RELAXATION
The Press Censorship Too Rigid, De.
clares London Journalist

London, Aug. lit r. O'Connor,
pleaded for a relaxation of the present
censorship. Cablegrams are censored
three times at London, three times AT
Waterville, and three times at Canso,
he said American newspapers as a
consequence of the rigid censorsh
are losing thousands of dollars. ac-
cording TO Mr. O'Connor.
He asked that the postmaster gen.
eral allow trained journalists to CO.
operate with the censor The post
master general replied that he did not
control the censorship.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
Automobiles Contribute Nearly S.
100000 To Road Building

The table shows that automobile
owners paid in licenses and fees in
1913, s7,S20,s95, nearly all of which
was applied to road work. This
sum is about one-thirtieth of the
total State and local expenditure
for roads.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
THE SITUATION At l|ECE
Both Armies Reinforced and
Battle Is Imminent.
THE FRENCH ARE PUSHING ON
Another Battle Is Expected on
the German Frontier.

Copenhagen, Aug. II. - The report
that the German forces have been
withdrawn from the Danish frontier is
declared to be untrue. II is stated
that Schleswig-Holstein is full of Ger
man troops.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
SOMBER SILENCE
NOW IMPERATIVE
This Is the Word Coming Out
Of Brussels.
CENSORS PUT ON THE CLAMP

u 10 Given Out That Henceforth
News Of the Operations in Belgium
viii Be Scarce, but the Situation is
Satisfactory and the World May
Expect Any Day to Hear Of a Great
Battle.
Maastricht, Aug. 11.-Severe fight
ing is in progress along the line from
Liege to Tongres The Germans ar
concentrating their forces near Hears
tai.
Brussels, Aug IA time always
comes in situations like the present
when silence is imperative. Hence
forth news from Brussels of the opera
tons in Belgium will be scarce, but
the situation is satisfactory and the
great battle II is impossible to pre-
dict when this battle will take place.
News from Liege is good. The off,
GERS of the forts report that the Ger
mans have not renewed the attack.
The Belgians are well supplied with
food and ammunition and their health
is satisfactory. Brussels is calm.
The ministry of war has denied Off
cidlly the report that uhlans are in
the neighborhood. The war office
stated that it was true that groups of
German cavalry were scattered about
the country but that they chiefly were
parties who had lost their way and
readily surrendered at the first sum-
mons.
Up to Sunday night II seems certain
that the Liege forts were still intact,
commanding the three principal routes
of German advance. The Belgian
general staff states that every line of
railway between Liege and the from
tier has been destroyed and that every
bridge and tunnel and culvert has been
blown up.
The German assertion that 1000
Belgans have been taken into Ger
many as prisoners of war is baseless,
the war Office says There is not a
soldier left in the city of Liege They
are now all in the forts commanding
the position OF Liege.
Germans Hold Liege.
So far as known there are some 120,-
600 German troops there, but these are
not in position to attack the forts to
any extent in their weakened condi-
ton. On the other hand, It is impos-
sible for the forts to concentrate their
fire on Liege The next development
therefore is the arrival of the Belgian
main army. which now is rapidly ad-
vancing from Louvain
Many military observers have held
that the German army was a splendid
machine, perfect for maneuvers in
time of peace, but so highly trained
and of so complicated a character that
in time OF war If a cog slipped the en-
tire machine would be thrown out OF
action. The question no longer is
which army possesses the best theoret-
ical system, but which has the best
fighters.
Official communiques dated Aug. 9,
are of conservative tone, but they in
dictate that the machinery of the Ger
man army became disorganized by
some untoward incidents. They an
nounce that the Germans who have
been captured were all starving and
were worn out by forced marches
German patrols in the province or
Luxembourg have been driven north
ward in groups of five or six uhlans.
wandering through the country as far
as the vicinity of BRUSSELS Many of
them have been killed. but most o.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

Brussels, Aug. 1.-THE German sol
diers seem to be thoroughly disorgan-
lied and they are fighting without en-
thusiasm. One officer who was cap
tured threw away his sword, saying
81 am a Socialist" This remark seems
to throw some light on the events of
the war.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

Rome, Aug. lit is reported that
a British cruiser has fired on the Aus
TRAN dispatch boat Taurus by mistake,
the shots making four holes in the
Austrian ship. There is some specula-
ton as to the effect of the incident
upon the relations of the two coun-
tries.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

BE sure to read "OR Getting
Rich Quickly on first page.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

Two Austrian steamers were seized
In the port al Antwerp
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13
Side Lights on the War

other interests. This is amply il
Illustrated by the inconvenience Of
thousands OF travellers in Europe
who have been left there stranded
or who have got away only with
great difficulty. The last confer
ence Of the Hague. in 1907, leaned
toward sufficient notice, though
not necessarily in the form of a de-
claration.
The most notable example Of a
violation Of any notice is that of
Frederick the Great of Prussia, the
ancestor Of the present emperor OF
Germany, who invaded the domain
Of Austria in 1913 then under the
rule Of a woman, Maria Theresa,
two days before any notice of his
demands on the queen reached her.
Such an act could hardly occur to-
day.
Has The Emperor of Germany Con-
stitutional Right to Declare War;
The German system Of government
is highly centralized and the Emper-
or has control of foreign affairs,
but he cannot act independent of the
legislative body. Unlike. our gov
eminent. the upper house or the
Bundesrath is the more powerful
body rather than the lower house
or Reichstag.
German Constitutional law re-
qulres that the upper house assent
To war except in defensive one in
which ease the Emperor may act
alone. Nevertheless. he has the
power of modifying the forces, that
is, putting them into condition for
war and moving them TO places in
empire favorable to his interests,
without consent of either house.
The upper house is made up
of Representatives from the differ
ent states which compose the Ger
man Federation or Empire, and il
can meet without the lower house.
II is not quite clear from the pub
lished accounts how closely the En-
peror has kept to his constitutional
mowers
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

London. Aug. 1.-THE French army
OF invasion. which has taken Altkirch,
Muehlhausen and Colmar in Alsace. is
facing the German army at Neu Brei-
sach. Both armies have received re-
Inducements and a battle is expected
at any hour. French forces took the
passes of Bon Homme and Sainte
later occupied position dominating
Sainte Marce-Aux-Mines. The taking
Of the mountain positions was accom-
plished only after desperate fighting
with serious losses reported on both
sides. The Germans invaded the val
ley OF the Seille hoping to hold back
the invading French, but there was not
sufficient water. 1t is reported in
Paris that France has declared war on
Austria as a result of Austrian con-
centration on the Franco-Swiss border.
The forts at Liege are still holding
out, at last reports. The French and
Belgian armies are reported to be driv-
ing the Germans back toward Luxem-
burg and their own border and to have
cleared most of the country south of
the Mouse of the invaders. The Bel
gian field army at Liege is believed to
hove retired from the city to effect
junction with the French and British
forces, The first expeditionary force
of British troops is reported to be at
Namur. French troops are reported
to have forced their way to the east
of the invading Germans at Liege,
cutting off their retreat. The Germans
are said to have lost 5000 killed and
wounded and 100 prisoners in the
operation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-08-13

The British admiralty has ordered
the North sea fishing fleet to remain
In harbor, indicating that the German
ships have left their base at the east
ern end of the sea, and that a naval
battle is expected. Premier Asquith
announced in the house of commons
that Field Marshal Lord Kitchener had
called for an additional army of 100,-
900 volunteers. II is believed that the
great part of the British troops al
ready modified have been landed on
the continent.
An Austrian army from the Tyrol,
Of 10000 men, under command of the
Grand Duke of Tuscany, is proceeding
to the aid OF the Germans in Alsace by
way of Lake Constance and Basic,
Switzerland. and is reported TO have
violated the neutrality of Switzerland.
A strong Austrian feet is speeding
toward the straits Of Otranto, sup
posedly to recue the German cruisers
Goeben and Breslau.
Emperor William Is reported TO be
at Aix-La-Chapelle preparing TO take
command of the German operations in
Belgium. The German army in Haul,
Alsace, is concentrating at Neu Bret
zach to hold back the victorious
French. Groups OF German uhlans
and other German troops in Belgium
have been captured by the Belgians
AMI Frnech after little or no resist
Continued on page Four)
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Knowledge is powsr-anl the
way 70 keep up with modern
knowledge 10 20 read q good
newspaper.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-12
NOTICE. LADIES.

I will go to Houston Monday, Feb
ruary 16. Phone me your orders now
MRS. L. L. STEPHENS.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-12

proper handling of eggs throughout
the country is enormous. extending
into many millions of dollars annual
ly. 1t is an equally established fact
that strictly fresh eggs command
higher price than those commonly
designated as store eggs, and If the
farmer, who is the largest producer
of this well known perishable COM
modify, would take more care in Sc
lecting. grading and marketing this
product he would receive a higher
price than the average market one for
his eggs. On many farms throughout
the country the money derived from
the sale of poultry and eggs buys the
clothes and groceSes for the entire
family. The money rom this source
may be substantially increased by
establishing private trade in eggs
of good quality with hotels. restau-
rants. etc, in towns and cities"
Professor A. T. Potts, instructor in
the horticultural department OF the
college. was the next speaker on the
program. He delivered good talk
on tomato growing, including all the
different steps in the production OF the
tomato. Hot beds, cold frames, fer
tilizers, cultivation, pruning. stalking.
harvesting the fruit ETC., were all ably
treated.
The rest of the morning session was
taken up by reports from old agents.
These were reports of the work done
in the different counties in the State.
St'secses by instructors were given
during the afternoon.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-02-12
LADY AGENTS MET
At A. & NJ. COLLEGE
Meeting Today Was Devoted to
Chicken Raising and To-
mato Culture.

Despite the slow, soaking rain which
started to fall here early this morn
ing, the lady agents in their annual
meeting here, came to the college this
morning for the second session of the
meeting. Driven by a strong, south
wind. the rain beat through clothing,
but the agents did not seem to mind
this, and few minutes before a good
fire dried their clothes sufficiently for
them to proceed with the business of
the morning session.
The motion picture show given last
night by the government representa-
tives was success from every point
of view. Over four thousand feet of
educational film was run, and every
one present expressed an opinion that
this was the most interesting and en-
tightening show that they had ever
seen. Messrs. Treat and Davis, in
charge of motion pictures and lee
lures, deserve a great deal of credit
for this great movement which is
sweeping the entire country. They
conceived the idea and presented il
to the United States Department of
Agriculture. They have travelled over
forty thousand miles with this set OF
pictures and have met with success
everywhere they have shown them
The entire cadet corps Cf the college
was present as well as many of the
campus people and citizens of Bryan
Professor c. N. Kennedy. instructor
in the animal husbandry department
of the college. gave very concise talk
on poultry at the morning session. He
took up the status of the industry in
the United States and in Texas, and
gave some of the reasons why people
fail in the business. Factors for i'm,
provement were given, and a copy OF
the score card for scoring birds was
given each of the ladies present. Be
sides taking up the first principle oi
poultry management, the speaker dis
cussed the fundamental principles Of
poultry breeding. systems Of feeding
and the different kinds of feeds to be
used, methods of feeding. and the diff
ferent phases of marketing both the
eggs and live or dressed fowls. "Sta
tistics show that the loss due to i'm