The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1914-01-08
IN OUR OWN STATE
The New Legislature.

the Legislature and was taken up
in the routine business Of organiza-
ton.
The officers chosen were:
In the Senate:
Pres. Pro tenn. o. Scott.
Clerk-Major Wiley Dixon.
Doorkeeper-Cass Shaw.
Sergeant-at-Arms - Ben Salmon
Recording Clerk-Gates Young.
In the House:
Speaker Claude Terrill.
Clerk-James b. Stone.
Assistant Clerk-James Wicker
Sergeant-at-Arms = Oscar Vest
Doorkeeper-Jeff ID. Bowman.
Much important legislation comes
up this session, the more interest
ing bills being: The abolition OF
third class teachers certificates; the
increase of the saloon license from
800 to 800.
The capitol is crowded with
lobbyists Of all kinds, coming TO
further the interests of certain
bills.
The Governors message points
out the necessity of economy in
State affairs, is opposed TO increas-
ing rax rates or issuing State bonds,
refers to the reduction of illiteraey
and urges renewed efforts to BET
ter educational facilities, favOrs ar
bitration in labor disputes, favOrs a
wOrkmen's compensation law, and
cOmmends the work of the State
Board of Health, the Department OF
Public Roads, the Prison Commits
sion, the State College and Normal
Schools and approves the State
Banking department. He also urges
that Kentucky apprOpriates money
to give us proper representation al
the Panama Exposition.
Mine Owner Ends Life.
Erie Martin, a wealthy mine 0per-
ator, former president Of the Con-
tinental Coal Corporation, which
controls eighteen mines in Bell
County ended his life Monday morn
ing. M,
Mr.. Martin was an active and epc-
cessful business man and no oetiae
is known for the suicide. His dsath
was brought about by shooting HIM
self thru the temple. p
Good Roads Association.
Following the good roads week re-
Gently observed in Christian Coun-
ty, the men of that county have Or
ganized permanent good roads as
ISOLATION. This association will
make recommendation to the Fiscal
Court and, as the influential men OF
the county are behind 10, much good
is expected.
There are other counties that
might follow this example to ad-
vantage.
Farmers Week at Lexington.
The Farmers week at the State
Experiment station opened Monday.
There will be exhibits of poultry,
dairy and beef cattle, sheep, horses,
swine and farm products. Attract
i've premiums are offered and an in
teresting exhibit is assured.
There will also be free lectures on
agricultural subjects.
Troops Patrolling Streets in Whites
burg.
The dispute between the sheriff Of
Letcher County and the Fiscal Court
over certain settlements has become
so intense that the militia is patrol
ling the streets to prevent blood
shed. A number Of arrests were
made including the Commonwealth
Attorney, ex-COunty Judge, the de-
putty Sheriff and three Magistrates.
The men were released on bail OF
$1,000.
Tribute to Mrs. Roberts.
A touching tribute to Mrs. Rob
erts, retiring owner of the Lexing-
ton Leader, was paid by the cOlOred
people of Lexington. A beautiful
silver vase was presented and &C
companying it was letter express
ing much appreciation for the cOur-
tesy and justice which the late Mr.
Roberts and his wife always showed
to the negro people.
1T is easy for those in power 10
forget the struggles of those less
fortunate. but sign of true great
ness when they hold out the hand
of sympathy and encouragement 10
those who have a handicap in life"
Our Agricultural Needs.
The Commission appointed by the
Governor to investigate rural cOndi-
tions in Kentucky has just made a
very extensive report. The main
recommendations are: That elemen-
tary agriculture be taught in every
public school and that teachers
should be required by law TO quail
fy themselves in elementary agri-
culture, domestic science, hygiene