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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10
ACADEMY COMMENCEMENT

Last Saturday night the Acad-
amy Department held their gradual
ting exercises in the tabernacle.
The graduating class is one of the
largest in the history Of the De-
partment, there being forty-five
members who will receive diplomas.
The exercises, although long, as
is Characteristic were interesting
turnout and reflected real credit on
the members participating.
The program was presented in
three parts: Part IA number OF
the young ladies presented their
graduation themes, which were quite
scholarly and interesting. The sec
ond part was quite novel and show
ed in a striking way the originality
of the 1915 class. II was labeled
Two Scenes from the Constitution
al Convention, Independence Hall,
Philadelphia, i7S7,' AND was GER
tainly great. The costumes were
modelled after the style OF dress
worn by the Colonial gentleman and
with the heated argument engaged
in over the issue at hand. things
looked real enough and one might
readily think he was actually wit
Messing a session Of the convention
which met 1887 to amend the Con-
stitutiOn.
The third part was a conclusion OF
the commencement orations, in
which number OF the class
appeared.
After the exercises, as is custom
airy, Dean Matheny Of the Academy
and Dean Rumold Of the College
extended their greetings to the
class.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10

morning-to commit these things to
faithful mem who shall be able To
teach others also.
What then are the peculiar ideals
and spiritual secrets Of Berea? What
are the things which have been es-
pecially revealed TO the workers
here? What are the things which
have produced the measure Of sue
cess and blessing in which we re-
jOice today? Can we make these
ideals and spiritual secrets so clear
and vivid today that very many here
will be able TO teach them TO others
in long coming years?
I shall try TO group these things
under three familiar headings-the
name Of Berea, and the two notices
on our college seal.
The name Berea was taken from
the Book Of Acts. II is there re.
corded that the people Of Berea
were more noble than those in
Thessalonica, in that they received
the word with all readiness Of mind
examining the scriptures daily
whether these things were So" Act:
XVII, 10, ~
The first OF Berea ideals then, fix
ed by the very name, is readiness oI
mind 10 accent the truth. and n dill
gent study of the word Of God.
Now am willing TO put that up al
a partial definition Of true religion
II readiness Of mind TO receive the
truth, and daily study OF the word Of
God is not religion, il is something
that brings religion closely with ii
Religion is a thing hard to define
and yet a thing that needs defining
for there are many limitations. Ger
emOnies and beliefs and feelings, ar,
all set up as being religion, but they
are not. A man may be baptized oil
circumcised, or go on a pilgrimage
and not know religion. He may be-
lieve all the great doctrines and moi
be religious; he may have all tho
emotions OF fear or exaltation, anC
still be a stranger to religion. But
il he receives the truth with readi
ness OF mind, il he searches tn,
scriptures to find his duty with the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10

know, the chain was broken. The
churches that Paul founded flour
ished for a time. They guided un-
numbered souls into the kingdom
But at some time the succession oil
faithful men failed. Worldliness
and rivalries, and Improbable de-
bates crept in. They retained q
form OF goodness but denied the
power thereof for a time. And then
they died entirely. The precious
ideals and secrets Of spiritual pow
er failed to be handed down. To-
day we are sending missionaries to
the vary plaGs where Paul and
Timothy founded illustrious church
es.
Now in a very real sense, | feel
that I am in q place not like that OF
Paul but like that Of Timothy. Be-
rea College, like the early church
is the possessor OF certain ideals and
certain spiritual secrets that are OF
infinite value. And as one set ol
workers and supporters gives place
10 another these ideals and spiritual
secrets are in danger OF being lost
Twenty-thee years ago, in the OLD
Tabernacle. Father Fee and Father
Rogers laid their hands upon my
head and charged me to maintain
and 10 transmit this precious herr
taee. President Fairchild did mol
live 10 see me inaugurated. but he
had participated in the choice OF
his successor.
I give thanks to God today that by
his good grace and providence and
the cooperation Of his servants,
have maintained Berea's ideals. II
the spirit Of any OF those who joined
in the founding Of this school can
visit our campus today, that spirit
will see the best ideals Of the found
ers still regnant. But the question
Of whether can succeed in commit
ting these things TO faithful men who
shall be able to teach others also, re-
mains TO be answered. This is now
my largest responsibility. And THIS
is my great aim and purpose this
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10

Frost, and wish that they might know
what were the ruling ideas and
principles and motives during these
years of the opening Of the twenti-
eth century.
There are two good reasons why
such a farewell address should not
be deferred until the last year OF
my administration. For one thing
we may not know when the last
year comes. Any year may be the
last. The uncertainties OF life for
one in a position like mine are
very great. Whatever important
tasks I have TO do should be done
promptly. And another reason Is
found in the fact that the words
OF really old man often fail TO win
respect and attention. II he says
anything unusual people think ii is
because he is becoming childish
Over-wrOught, a rider OF hobbies.
wish TO give my farewell charge to
trustees, faculty and students at Q
time when no suspicion OF senility
has fallen upon me, when I am In
full activity, actually demonstrating
the efficacy and soundness Of the
principles which l recommend.
Paul gives Timothy a very pecu'
liar charge He tells him Ia Dreach
and converse, and pray, and to dc
the work OF an evangelist and pas
tor, so as 10 spread the ideals OF
Christ and the secrets OF the spiri'
tual life in the next generation. But
he charges him with something
more. He tells him to see to il thai
some Of his pupils shall be able 10
transmit these peculiar ideals and
secrets TO the generation following
THE things which thou hast heard
from me, commit thou to faithful
men who shall be able 10 teach 9th
ers Also"
wish we knew how faithful and
successful Timothy was! The his
tory of the church is lost in obscur'
ity. He may have succeeded in
transmitting paurs ideals TO the
next generation, and to men who
would pass them on to the genera
ton following. But somewhere, We
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10

"Baccalaureate Sunday" is always
great day in Berea. The process
sion this year was longer and finer
than usual, hut broken up by a
! shower Of rain just as IL reached the
Chapel.
Each OF the deans and College
preachers had part in the worship
Of the hour and the sermon by Presi-
dent Frost was unusual in both its
theme and treatment. We can give
only an abstract Of the sermon.
THE TRANSMISSION OF IDEALS
The text was taken from II Tim
lothy 2:i "Thou, therefore, my
child, be strengthened in the grace
: that is in Christ Jesus. And the
things which thou hast heard from
me among many witnesses, the
same commit thou 10 faithful men,
who shall be able TO teach others
also.
| BY the good providence OF God
il has fallen to me to stand at the
head OF Berea College for twenty
three years-a longer period than
has fallen to any Of my predeces-
sors. Should my life he prolonged,
the age Of seventy will be reached
nine years hence, in 1924, and at
that time the burden may be honor
ably laid down. IL is entirely pos
sible. that long before the end OF
nine years my work for this insti-
tuition will be finished.
At some time before leaving a
work prosecuted for so long time
il will be appropriate for me to de-
liver a farewell address, to say a
few important things TO those who
will succeed me in the conduct OF
affairs here, and to impart TO them
so far as possible my experience and
the things which seem to me the
secrets of such success as has
crowned my efforts. Without vani-
ty it may be supposed that those
who outlive me, and those who
enter into Berea's labors in coming
generations will sometimes go back
in thought to the times Of President
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10
Knapp Hall

This is just now the most perfect
Practice School Building known.
The next building Of the kind which
may he built will no doubt borrow
some Of its new features. In this
building children are taught and
young teachers trained. The build
ing, the location and the surround
ings are all delightful. II was re-
Gently dedicated by an assembly
Of educators from all parts Of the
country.
Music Hall
This fine new building contains
best Of recital and practice rooms for
students Of the cabinet organ and
piano. and is one Of the greatest OF
Berea's new equipments.
The Booth
Refreshments OF all kinds are on
sale there, and you can get cold or
hot drinks, fruit, candy and sand
witches. The booth is conducted by
the Y. NJ. C. A. and any profit goes
TO this excellent work.
Persons bringing lunch may de-
posit their baskets and baggage and
receive a check for the same at the
small school building near the taber.
nacle.
Other Places You May Want to Visit
Architectural drawing room in
charge OF DR.. Gladding, Industrial
Building, Room a..
Carpentry room, in charge OF Mr.
Burgess, Woodwork Building, Room
So.
Laundry, in charge Of Mr.. Garfield
Cooking School in charge Of Miss
Moore, Industrial Building, Room 81
Botanical Laboratory and Cabi'
net. in charge Of Professor Lewis
Industrial Building, Room as.
Lantern Room, in charge OF Pro-
lessor Rumold, Lincoln Hall, Room 10
Commercial Room, in charge Of Mr.
Livengood, Industrial Building
Room 10.
Be sure to visit The Citizen office
and Printing Department. See the
best press in Eastern Kentucky.
see the folding machine, that will
fold a thousand papers an hour
See the wonderful linotype that sets
up the matter printed in the paper.
And don't forget to call at The Citi-
zen BOOTH near the Tabernacle.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10
PLACES WORTH VISITING

Careful arrangements have been
made to provide for the comfort and
happiness of all, but in case things
go wrong, officials are always ready
to help. The following persons are
the ones to be appealed to:
Guides are in charge Of Thomas
L. Parker.
Ushering is in charge Of Profess
sor Calfee (Tabernacle.)
Police are in charge Of Profess
sor Marsh.
Chapel is in charge Of DR.. Nc
Allister at the Normal Office.
Lincoln Hall
The gift Of Roswell Smith, large
three-story brick building with
twenty Offices am class rooms, as
we'll as rooms for the literary socie-
ties. Heated by steam from the
power house. The main recitation
building of the College. Mr.. Parker
is in general charge Of the building
in Room 4.
Carnegie Library
Given by Andrew Carnegie at
cost of $4,000. Steam heated, and
with electric light, contains about
$4,000 volumes of carefully selected
books, open daily to students fol
study and research work. Leading
magazines and newspapers are KEEP
on file.
Industrial Building
Is 1872 feet long and three stories
high. For the present some OF tn
women's industries, the sewing ant
cooking rooms, and a couple Of clas
rooms are there, as well as the me-
chanical drawing rooms. The THIRD
story is temporarily used as dorm
tory for young men.
woodwork Building
Equipped with the best moderI
machinery for working in wood, AM
has the benches for the carpentr!
school.
Power Plant
A brick building with the TALES
chimney in this part Of the state
Engine TO provide for the increasing
needs of the school. Three i'm
mense boilers used for heating AM
power. Contains new ice plant. II
charge Of Mr.. Dick.
Rustic Cottage
Is on the main campus and is use'
as the temporary home Of the Fire
side Industries. This is one OF thu
greatest features Of Berea. Sew
eral looms may be seen with al
their varied products. Every visi
tor should see the Preside Indus
tries.
Putnam Hall
Is just east of the Tavern ant
Church House on the Big Hill Pike
This hall accommodates nearly one
hundred boys. A great feature II
,the west porch and balconies.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10
Rustic Cottage

Is on the main campus and is used
as the temporary home Of the Fire
side Industries. This is one OF the
greatest features Of Berea. Sew
eral looms may be seen with all
their varied products. Every visi-
tor should see the Fireside Indus
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1915-06-10
Putnam Hall

Is just east of the Tavern and
Church House on the Big Hill Pike
This hall accommodates nearly one
hundred boys. A great feature IL
II, the west porch and balconies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27
CONSCIENCE" AND
THE LYNCHERS

In the opinion of Ex-Governor Sla-
ton, of Georgia. the lyncher of Lee
NJ. Frank were "the scum and rlffraff
Of the State" The scum and riff
raft of a State are found in the
slums of the towns and among the
most ignorant and shiftless elements
Of the rural district. Such people
are not usually in command of auto
mobiles. Nor would they be likely
to entertain the sentiment demand.
ing that Frank be lynched near the
grave of Mary Phagan. nor be inclin,
ed to take the risks of transporting
their victim more than hundred
miles. The whole account suggested
the work of young "dare-devils" be-
longing to at least fairly prosperous
families, and when Governor Har
ris proceeds to "see to it that the
members of the mob receive fitting
punishment for their crime" he
would do well to instruct his detectivs
to look little higher than the
"scum and riffraff" and bring under
their searching observation the young
men of Marietta and perhaps ever
of Atlanta.
The Macon, Ga, Telegraph, which
stood firmly for law and order during
many years previous to its passing
into entirely new hands last fall. is
quoted as saying that the lynchers
of Frank event ahead with clear
consciences. This betrays ignorance
of the fact that conscience is
developed through the efforts to do
the right and shun the wrong. With
the average inherently savage young
daredevil" conscience is as yet non
existent, OF its burden is so light that
he becomes aware of it only at rarest
intervals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27
GERMANY WANTS.
GOOD FEELING.

Notwithstanding the inconsiderate
talk of some Americans, the express
ed attitude of Germany toward the
United States is about all that could
be expected of that nation under pres
en- conditions. That country recogniz-
es the validity of the representations
made by the United States concern
ing the sinking of passenger steam"
ers belonging to beligerent nations
and the jeopardy of Americans who
place themselves in such dangerous
places, and in friendly terms says it
is the purpose of Germany to safe
guard all Americans. This is about
all that can be expected in the pres
ent disturbed conditions. The wave
of panic which has recently swept
over the United States and which has
been utilized by some thoughtless
persons to make it appear that Ger
many is seeking a quarrel with our
country was laughed at by the more
sober element at the time, as it was
believed when the representatives Of
the two nations met and discussed the
issue in common sense manner it
would be found that Germany was
not intent upon making any unreas-
enable demands upon the U. S.
According to dispatches from Ber-
lin, the Arabic incident may be con-
sidered as eliminated as a source of
discord between Germany and AM
erica; or, at least, is regarded by the
German government In that iignt.
Moreover. Germany, in its desire
to continue its friendly relations with
the United States, had adopted be-
fore the sinking of the Arabic a pol
icy designed to settle completely the
whole submarine problem as affect
ing America on the basis of good will
and mutual understanding.
The German Chancellor stated that
his government will give complet sat
isfaction to the United States, and
during conversation twice referred to
instructions given to submarines CON-
manders, concerning Americans, and
should it develop that submarine
acted contrary to instructions. ample
reparation will be offered.
Germany, however, is still unable to
understand why Americans in these
troubled times travel on belligerent
ships instead of taking American or
other neutral steamers, but since
in some instances insist upon TAX
ing passage on vessels belonging TO
belligerents Germany will 90 its ut
most to provide for their safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27
CONTRABAND
COTTON NOT NEW

The proposal of the Allies to place
cotton on the list of contraband ar
ticles is based on the fact that cot
ton is now an indispensable material
for the manufacture Of ammunition.
The proposition has been treated by
some writer's as hitherto unheard OF.
but in 1905, when at war with Japan,
the Russian government extended Its
list of contraband to include ra,v cot
ton on the ground that it was en-
ployed in the manufacture of eNpio-
sives. 1t was contended that cotton
imported for this purpose could not
he distinguished from cotton import
ed for ordinary purposes. and that
therefore it was necessary to pronl-
bit it's importation altogether.
1t Is interesting to recall that
Russia took this action against the
protest of Great Britain, the latter
being interested in the export OF cot
ton from India to Japan. The guam
tity OF raw cotton" contended the
British ambassador at st. Peters
burg. that might be untitled TO-
explosives would be infniteslmal lii
comparison with the bulk Of the cot
ton exported from India 90 Japan
for peaceful purposes. and to treat
harmless cargoes Of this latter deS-
criptisn as Internationally contra
band would be TO subject branch Of
innocent commerce, which is special
ly important in the Far East. TO d
most understandable interference"
If England could so contend il
1905. the United States can offer
similar objections now. holding that
the amount of American cotton uti-
lied for explosives is very small
compared with the bulk of the en-
ported staple, and that 70 treat I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

shipments as unconditional contra
band would subject innocent COM
merce built upon the worlds needs
in times of peace to unwarrantable
interference. Russia can now consis-
tently declare cotton contraband, but
England, in order to justify her
course, must show that the employ
ment of the staple in the manufacture
of explosives has enormously in
creased since. .1905-and indeed this
may be true enough. Doubtless our
State Departments attitude toward
this view of the matter will depend
on the practicability of the measure
proposed by England to protect Am
erican cotton interests from serious
injury.
In any case the fact that the world
accepted Russia's decree making cot
ton contraband in 1895 apparently
settled the question of the legality
Of such procedure on the part of
the Allies now. What has been done
once can be done again. Now that
cotton is extensively used in the
manufacture of explosives, it would
seem to have acquired the contra
hand character belonging to other
articles employed in the production
of munitions, and that in taking the
proposed action the Allies would
exercise a right immemorally claim
ed by warning nations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

Times may be hard. money tight.
people out of work and winter com.
ing. but l desire to impart the in
formation that all hands have gone
to driving automobiles" said Jane,
Hayes, chief clerk in the office OF tho
Secretary Of the Commonwealth.
Last year we issued $4,000 licenses.
So far, this year we have sold 10000
That is an increase of some 5000
in one year. They are the round f.
cures. Of course, and | have just or
dered another large number of license
tags for the machines that are yet
to be licensed. ! do not Understand it
The people on all sides are talking
hard times, due to force of habit, and
things, ! would not be surprised t.
see the number of licenses this year
go close up to $4,000 and if the in
crease keeps on next year we will
have 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27
Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat COMPANY.

Every day in the year for Fort
Monroe, Norfolk, Newport News and
points south, Via suberb powerfaI
steel palace steamers.
Through connections made at Nor
folk with steamers of the Old Dom1n.
ION Steamship Company for New
York and Merchants and Miners
Steamships for Boston.
General Ticket Office 720 18th St.
Bond Building, Washington, D. Q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

other camps. "There must not be any
opportunity given at Plattshurg or
at any other similar camp for any such
unfortunate consequences. Col.
Roosevelt will be barred from address.
ing Cleveland's civilian military camp
to be opened at Chagr!n Fails, il Fed
eral officials express disaproval of his
war" speech made at the Plattsbu-g,
N. Y, training camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

The Norfolk County Democratic
Committee has decided to assume con-
troll of the Senatorial primary Of
September % and appoint Judges OF
election under rules laid down by it.
This action was taken despite the OPP
inion of Acknowledgement Pollard thai
the primary must be held under the
State law which provides that Judge
shall be selected by the electoral board
and in the face Of opposition on the
part Of some OF the members Of the
committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

Secretary Garrison telegraphed Maj.
Gen. Leonard Wood yesterday ex-
pressing his depreciation that oppor-
tunity was. given at the. citizen sold
,iery: camp at Plattsburg, n. y. for
Col: Roosevelt's speech of Wednesday
and directing that nothing similar
should be permitted at any Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

Customs officials at Newport News
Yesterday refused to grant clearance
papers to the British steamer Vain
ana, from Marseille to Buenos Aires
after it was discovered that the steam
er carried a 4-inch rifle mounted or
her main deck aft. The Waimana had
put into Newport News for fuel coal
Capt. Holmes. her skipper, explain
ed that the gun had been mounted as
a protection against attacks Of ell
envy submarines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

Strikers attacked policemen at the
Salts Textile Company plant, BRYCE
port, Conn.,, yesterday. Stones were
hurled and more than score of per-
sons were hurt,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

McClelland, Ark, was practically
wiped off the map yesterday by wat
ers flowing through break in White
River levee. It's 500 population desert
ed the town before daylight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

Fourteen persons met death near
Cape San Antonio, Cuba, and the
powerful wireless station there was
badly damaged and made unfit for
immediate use by the recent tropical
hurricane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

Bulgaria it is said has ueen threat
ened with the fate of Belgium by Ger.
m, my and Austria in connection with
{. demand that she permit The invasion
Of Serbia through he: territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27

The Russians are employing many
japanese guns and great quantities
of japanese ammunition against the
Teuton allies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1915-08-27
Maryland, Delaware and
Virginia Railway
Company

Steamers of this line leave Alexandria
Monday. Wednesday and Saturdays al
20 =. NJ.
. FOR BALTIMORE AND ALL THE
USUAL RIVER LANDINGS.
Cuisine and appointments unexcelled.
Freight for Baltimore. Philadelphia
and New York solicited and handled
with care. Through rates and bills of
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Single fare to B::!simore. $500 return
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