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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20


and small. tied with tape-this one Is
big and grand: 1t is dark blue. with i'm
mense roses decorating IL Sarah sets
It down before Miss Nancy, with
broad smile upon her kind. black face
She fingers at the door. Ann and l
gather round as Nancy takes the lid
of the box and lifts out the bonnet
Explanations OF "Ohr' "Lovely|
"Beautifulr' come from all excepting
father. lie gives a smile, which IL all
we can expect from him; we know that
his smile means approval.
The bonnet is a cream white leghorn.
with the crown well set up; the brim
is deep and wide, with an upward
fling. two ribbon bows decorate It OF
softest pink peach blossom. It is call
ed. held out by delicate wire. so that
nothing Is lost Of the fine quality or
color OF the ribbon. Beneath the wide
fiaring brhn is cluster Of roses I'm
the same soft color as the ribbon.
Put II on. Nance" we all shout at
once Sweet. pretty Nancy stands be-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
The Great Day In Russia.

To the members OF the Greek Ortho-
dox church Easter Is the greatest day
In the ecclesiastical and secular calen-
dars. Especially Is this true In Rus
STA. What Christmas gifts are TO Amer
leans and persons Of other nationalities
Easter gifts are 10 Russians. At Easter
the Russians celebrate not only the
miraculous resurrection Of Christ and
their own spiritual freedom from the
bonds Of sin. but the festival also sug.
gests 10 them In a very eloquent man.
ner the resurrection OF the whole earth
and the release OF all the agencies Of
nature from the enthrallment OF win
Ter.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
FLOWERS OF THE PASSION.
Some Legends Of Plants Coonsotsd
With the Story Of Easter.

Como Legends Of Plants Coonsotsd
With the Story Of Easter.
Some Of the early Italian painters
have In the foreground Of their cruel
nxion scenes the white wood-sorrel.
purple stained, which Is said to have
grown at the foot OF the cross and to
have been colored from the blood which
dropped upon II. The fact, as Ruskin
points out. that the leaf Of this plant
possessed the power Of quenching
thirst may have been another reason
for Its introduction into the pictures
One species Of the orchid, which In
England is called Gethsemane and
whose petals are marked with dark
stains; the passion flower, symbolical
Of the crown. the scourge, the spear
and the nails; the arum, tiger lily and
scarlet anemone-all. 1t was believed,
were mute witnesses of the crucifixion.
And the white lily, emblem of purity.
has always been connected with the
stories Of the Virgin and Of Christ
In Palestine there grows a creeping
plant with long, hard thorns-the Spina
christi-which may have furnished ma
terial for the crown Of thorns placed on
the Saviour's head. One Of the legends
says that the willow was used for this
purpose and that In sorrow for its fate
It's leaves droop and 1t weeps.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
EASTER FEELING.
II Begins With Simple Faith In the
Beautiful Story Of the Day.

II Begins With Simple Faith In the
Beautiful story Of the Day.
Easter feeling begins with some faith
in the great story Of the resurrection
or else In beautiful, even reverential
respect for all those who have 1t. 1t
continues with gratitude for the new
life that is shown In field and tree, In
a freshened heart for all earth. In a
love that strives to forget self In all
the little dealings at home and abroad.
The disgruntled heart and sour coun-
tenance have no place with Easter Joy
any more than has a willful conduct
that mocks scornfully at a neighbours
piety.
Granted we are sometimes denied
faith, common sense. the mere fire OF
spring will tell US that we have much
10 rejoice for. The garment Of the
winter locked earth has been made
over. Bud and Leaf are near TO tell
us, too. that old fears may pass.
And lovely music and respondent
flowers OF the churches are telling US
more-that there must be something In
a story that loses no whit OF its sub
lime beauty after 1000 years.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

with her usual grace, but think with
her head held very high, but that may
be the effect Of the high pitched brim
Of her bonnet Notwithstanding my
being so absorbed in the "vanities,"
using fathers expression. the sweet.
deep tones of the organ and the burst
OF the joyful Easter hymn, "Christ, the
Lord. is risen today" stir my heart
to full Easter JOY. and my eyes are wet
with tears of thankfulness for the once
crucifed and now risen Lord. Nancy
is moved too. l see the brim of her
bonnet droop and her handkerchief dis
appear from view for moment-to
wipe away tear, I'm sure. The spirit
Of devotion takes possession of us all.
AS we pass out Of the church Robert,
with a graceful bow, Joins Nance.
I'VE know now what Robert thinks Of
the bonnet" Ann and ! say as we lin
ger along the quiet path that cuts
across corner of grassy meadow to
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
Che Caster Lily
oh, stainless Easter lily,
. Thou wak'st and liftest nm

NH, stainless Easter lily,
~ Thou wak'st and liftest up
Into the air this morn Of morns
A mystic chalice cup!
Risen with Easter" voicing
The triumph and the shame
0'ercome; the death hour yanquished.
The King, with glad acclaim,
Proclaimed, in song and anthem
All glorious, his fame!
Oh, sweet and stainless lily,
Exalted more than all
The Shepherds blossoms art thou,
For unto thee the call
To be his sermon symbol
Upon the mount came; then
To breathe forth, He is risen,"
From age to age, to men;
Death has been foiled; It's Easter,
And Christus lives again."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

tening for the
ng Of the
"knocker," an
n o u n C In & the
coming Of the
b on EFT. And
now the sound
we are waiting
TO hear falls on
our ears. I look
up at Nance
that is the name
we like TO call
herr. She gives
a start and the
color deepens on
her cheek. ! hear
Sarah go to the
door. Our hands
that seemed so
busy drop In our
laps. In comes
s a ra b with a
bandbox. not the
kind at one
-.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

fore the long
mantel glass and
puts II ON her
crown of gold
brown hair. She
turns to US. Deep
In the 5 b a d y
brim behind the
cluster OF roses
her bright face
is all aglow-the
very color of the
roses.
wv hat will
II o bert Gray
think 2" | whis-
per TO Ann. She
and l are nearly
OF an age and
IN ostly have
thoughts an d
ways In com
mon. Fat b e r
now calls us
from our excite
ment over Nan
cy's first Easter
bonnet. Prayers
are said. the
good night kiss
is given and to
bed and silence
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

gat er dande-
lions; today they
spot the grass
with bits of gold.
We each have a
handful of the
b ri & h { yellow
flowers. which
we give to moth
er. S he puts
them In a wide
bowl to grace the
hall. Nothing"
she says, "how-
ever common, is
made In vain.
Every flower has
its own beauty
and uses" This
H. mothers way
Of viewing ev-
erything and ev-
erybody.
Robert calls to
gallant Nancy to
evening service.
"An un u s ual
ev en- IT, Ann
says. W 18th a
smile. She and l
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

NC ~.
In the early morning we are reused
from sleep by dear fathers sweet,
clear voice, singing some homespun
verses through the halls and past our
doors.
Awake, awakel
Dull slumber shake
From drowsy eyes
Behold the skies
Shine with the light OF Easter morn.
Rejoice. reJoicei
Let heart and voice
Sing out lay
Meet for the day
On which the Lord. the Christ Is risen
We spring from our beds, Ann and l,
and go 10 the window TO behold the
grandeur OF the sky. The sun has just
cleared the horizon. which Is outlined
by the beautiful restful mountains.
Some soft clouds hang above them
turned into golden fleece by the suns
first gracious rays. Nancy must see
this splendor Of this Easter morning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

for Nance as we
W ak demurely
along. We note
the effect Of sun
shine and shade
on the bonnet
and how finely
the BIO WI Of
beautiful ribbon
set out. mo bon
net will be as
grand and no
face will be as
pretty as Nan
cy's I'm church
today" we say.
Just inside the
the dim vestibule
of the C h ur c b
8 { a N d s Robert
Gray. In the dull
light I see his
eyes brighten
and his color
deepen as his
gaze rests on
Nance.
Up the aisle
we walk. Nancy
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
Gu sstions Answered
Berea College with

BEREA, FRIEND WORKING STUDENTS College with
affiliated schools making institution requires
dollars
OF its giving
possible students
OUR SCHOOL Is LIKE FAMILY with careful regulations
reputation the students
the best families and do well and
who
extra charge.
except parents College buildings
work boarding hail. farm and shops receiving valuable
training and getting according to the value OF their labor Exost
winter IL expected that all will have chance
their Write Secretary before coming
PERSONAL EXPENSES for clothing laundry books etc.
with different people, Bea plain clothing clmak
the best but students classes regardless Of the weather
and undercohng umbrellas and oershoe
THE COOPERATIVE STORE furnishes books toilet articles worn
Uniforms umbrellas and other articles cost
LIVING EXPENSES below The College
the buildings which
cleaning lights washing
bedding and towels For table board without coffee
week. the fall and $3.50 WINTER furnished With fuel
tights washing Of bedding 10 TO 60 cents for each
SCHOOL FEES First DOLLAR Deposit
key library books, paid
returned when the student departs
Second INCIDENTAL FEE" help
school buildings hospital library students nothing
ion service OF eaches-a instruction is free sif The
Incidental Fee Foundation Vocational students
Academy and Normal $500 and 500 Collegiate
PAYMENT MUST BE IN ADVANCE, incidental
by the term board by the half term Inmens follows
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

BY CORA A. MATsoN DoLsoN.
Copyright 1916. by American Press As
ISOLATION.
"Mpe Re are you
w going. little one7"
"Co Gaster eervfce,
err" che eafd.
"We cling becauee It fe the
morn
Our Saviour rose up
from the dead"
"KOW do you know It
~ fs the morn2
bow do you know your
Saviour roee2"
She looked at him In
strange eurprf6e.
"Because-wby. every
body knowe."
uND. singing, on che
~ took Der way.
Wbfle be who question
ed gently emfled.
Cbere were no doubtere
In the world
II each could be a little
child.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
Chimes Of Caster

~ FTER Natures long, cold night
- Wrapped in icy sheets o.
white
Ne'er flower, or bird to sing
Nature wakes, and, 10, tits spring!
And the church bells sweetly chime,
Welcoming the Easter time.
Tiny shoots Of green appear
Fragile children, pale with fear,
Needing all the love and care
OF the warm sun shining there.
And the church bells sweetly chime,
Welcoming the Easter time.
Pussy willows show their fur.
You can almost hear them purr
Out their welcome to the spring,
Joining with the birds that sing.
And the church bells sweetly chime,
Welcoming the Easter time.
Oh, the smell of warm, moist earthl
Oh, the magic of the birth
OF the tiny ferns and flowers
Soon to glorify the hours!
And that mystery sublime
That the bells SO sweetly chime!
Martha Coleman Sherman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
Hot Gross Buns.

England. as is well known, rs famous
for its hot cross buns at Easter time
They are baked early In the morning OF
Good Friday and are eaten for break
fast. They are well nigh universal
throughout the country. although the
cross upon. them differs In various 10
calities. In some places II seems to be
formed by simply drawing knife
across the top Of the bun.
An Old Accomplishment.
THAT wife Of mine IN a great one for
fads. Her latest Is firing china" said
the young married man.
THAT was one OF the f1rst ones my
wife had" the older man said.-St
Louis Post-Dispatch-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

Ancient Origin Of Cross Buns.
The cross buns are probably a com.
memontion of the miracle Of the bar.
ley loaves. A sculpture In a Roman
museum represents them, each with
cross.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
Just a Good.

did he leave footprints on the sands
OF timer
"No. but they took his thumb prints"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

we did In winter. with the lamp burn.
ing brightly and a cheerful fire In the
crate. We means father, mother, Nan.
cy, Ann and I. Ann and ! are still
schoolgirls. Nancy Is the young lady
Of the family.
1t Is Saturday night. and we are ex.
pecting Nancy's Easter bonnet from
the milliner's, for tomorrow the beau.
tful Easter Gather always calls II
that will dawn upon us. Father hoped
the bonnet would be sent home the
first part Of the week, so that we
would become used TO II and could now
have our minds fixed more entirely on
the religious side of Easter and not so
much on the ''vanities." as he calls all
pride OF dress.
Father is reading aloud. we are sup
posed to be listening as we sew; but,
alas! !. and, l think the rest. are lis.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20

Nancy's
Easter
Bonnet
By ANToNETTE
RIcKENBAUGH
LTHoUGH It is the

middle OF April.
and violets, Gro
cuses and dano-
dis are bloom
ing in the gar
den, the evening
In hill and
damp. so we are
sitting at our
round table as
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1916-04-20
Hs a Little Child
I'm Gaster Poem.

By CORA A. MATsON DOLSON.
Copyright. 1916, by American Press As
ISOLATION
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12

THE chancellor transmitted to
them note and asked them to bring
II to the knowledge OF the hostile
governments.
"The note will be read. complete,
today In the reichstag. by the chan
cellor.
I'm the note. the four allied
powers propose to enter forthwith
into peace negotiations.
"The propositions which they bring
FOR such negotiations. are, accord
ing to their belief, appropriate for
establishing lasting peace.
THE governments Of Vienna, Con-
stantinople and Sofia transmitted
identical notes. The text was also
communicated to the Holy See and
to oil other powers"
BY handing the note to the rep
resentatives of the United States,
Spain and Switzerland, Germany real
ly transmitted It directly to her enc
my nations. Under existing condi-
tions, this is the only possible course
OF diplomatic Interchange between
the central powers and the entente
allies.
j, The procedure IN transmission OF
Geimany's peace proposals will be
Identical in the cases Of all the neu-
tral nations, whose cooperation is In
voked,
3. The representatives OF the United
States, Spain. and Switzerland will
hand the note to their respective cap
itals. The foreign offices. or state de-
partments, OF these neutral nations
WIN then transmit the text to the
American, Spanish and swiss am
bassadors or ministers at the capitals
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12

Berlin, via Sayville. Dec. Ia
Proposals by the central powers that
peace negotiations be entered into
forthwith. were made In notes hand
ed TO representatives OF neutral
countries which are representing
Germany In belligerent nations to-
day.
Chancellor Won Bethmann- -Hollweg
called the diplomatic representatives
Of the United States. Spain and
Switzerland to his ONCE one after
another, and handed this note to
them.
The chancellor asked the neutral
nations which REPRESENT. Germany and
hrr allied powers n. the capitals OF
the nations with which she is at war
to bring these proposals to the at
tentlon Of Germany's enemies.
The propositions which Germany
advances In these negotiations are,
according to Germany's belief, ap-
propriate for the establishment Of
lasting peace,
Tho governments at Vienna. Con-
stantInople and Sofia transmitted
Identical notes. The text was also
communicated to the Vatican at
Rome and to all other neutral
powers.
The exact text OF the proposal. It
was announced by the Press Bureau
today to neutral countries, was as
follows
"Thc chancellor this morning re-
celved. one after the other, the rep
roscntatiyes OF the United States,
Spain and swltserland--that is OF
the states protecting German In
terests In hostile countries. j. ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12
KAISER INDICATES TERMS
FOR ENDING THE WAR
Restoration Of Territorial Slais As L Existed Previsas ts
The Commencement Of nsstfies Except F9 In1e-
pesdest Kingdoms If Pslald ard ihuania, Is the
Chief Condition lnpssed Fer Closing European Strife

i2esmanys peace ppoals according 70
enbassy Official will include snggion
tho nations engaged be returned prsrcsi what
exceptions ndepsden Kingdoms
snd Hhuana
BAikans
question: complicated that
hard this anything positive
that would be by all bcIigcrcnts.
The probably
the territory
posed Germany this Ferand
central powers
peace TERMS included the evaus
tioa Of France partial
colonies.
The peace proposals
arc:
military po,ioa of the Sen,rar power.
The fact that the winter hand
Ing
Ing for.
Dcsrc convince the
that Germany fighting territorial
Desire. continues. Germany
sponsibe for further bloodshed
The nmated
sarily Germany's final proposition.
The peace
said this
Germany makes the
reasonable fighting before either
George called In his the United
n knockout. "
ston viii Sc Secretary Lansing and thoroughly
matter believed possible
for audience with President Wilson. egt3 :.
u not believed Ambassador information Of
Gemany's proposals he Berln
said diplomatic circles Gerany may have been
land and France and the probability Germany
Mt time
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12
FALL IN
new YORK MARKET


Ne~ iorh' Dec Ia break In
p',oes On tue STOCK exchange today
'oho"'hs chancellor Hollweg's an
"s"hcement regarding peat'. had
sen' " D. Steel the market bar
o"e.e'' oowh three poin's to l2OM
u" ~ u III.
'"' market ionnd support among
"a"e's VINO argued Berlin peace pro-
posa's 40 not mean peace is I'M
"'neh'' ana a''hough there was a
rus" ol 'rao'hg IN which n half mil
''o" snare were dumped INTO the
'"'N'' !" 'ne ''rs' hoor' t'e break
was no. panicky'
nepup"c steer reeeded -FOUR points;
."oa zane sugar declined 2h to
WI oen''" ''eather' wn'ch has
oeeh p"i STOCK 'proke three points
" Io'm'
Inc peace proposal creasot no
srca' hurry IN Morgan cucies and
'his was Regarded as significant
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12
new BLOOD IS TO
LEAD IN FRANCE

Paris. Dec. 12--New blood for old,
economy and efficiency for wasteful-
ness and lack OF concentration In
governmental admlnistratlon--tlis is
what Premier Briand Ia aiming u,
In his reconstruction.
Those who were predicting that
Joifre would be retired looked upon
General Petaln, defender OF vcrdun,
as HIS probable successor. although
there were also some suggestions that
General NIevelle, hero OF vaux. might
bcchoscn. According TO Lc Temps, an
nouncement OF Premier Brands new
cabinet may be made today II ap-
peared certain no would follow IN
Lloyd-George's steps and select 4
small, compact ''war council" to
handle Frances part OF the war,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12
LEGISLATORS
GUESTS Of
CLUB
Southern Oregon Selens Held
Interesting Session, as1
Dine and Discuss With
Commercial 0rsanizaiea

The coming Of the legislative dele
gssion from southern Oregon to
Grants Pass yesterday was OF the
deepest interest. not alone to the
members OF the delegation. but also
20 every citizen who was privileged
20 greet the visitors. The solons met
informally at the Commercial club
rooms upon their arrival. and re-
ceivcd Q number Of delegations and
individuals who wished q hearing up
on proposed legislative enactment.
Later the delegation met In executive
session. and matters pertaining to
tho organization OF the legislature
were discussed TIL late In the even
ing,
Al Gao the visitors were the
guests OF the Commercial clab at
dinner served In the club rooms
The dinner hour was enlivened by n
number OF musical selections. ". s,
Van Dyke and. Mrs. Harmon and Miss
Florence Smith deilghter the diners
with their songs. while the High
School orchestra gave several excel
lent numbers.
During the hour Phil Bates, OF
Portland. and Dean Coriley. director
OF the state experiment station at
Corvallis. made addresses. expressing
TO the Legislators and club members
their wishes along matters OF legis-
lation. Mr.. Bates Is Interested In
seeking a legislative appropriation OF
$4,000 per year for two years for
the exploitation OF Oregon scenic re-
sources and the turning OF tourist
travel through the state. He ex-
plained the value OF the tourist trade
TO the various communities OF the
state. and said that the expenditure
OF a moderate fund would be return
cd many fold.
Following Mr.. Bates, Dean cordley
told OF the work done by the ex-
pertinent station, noting some In
vestigatlons that had been worth
more to Oregon than all the college
had ever cost, He said that the sta
tion was not askIng for new appro-
priations from the state at the com.
Ing session. but sought only the re-
inBtatement OF certain continuing
appropriations that had been mad
verently repealed at the last ses-
sion. At the meeting OF the Com
CONTINUED on Page ~
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12

OF the entente allies. These am
bassadors will in turn, formally de-
liver the note to the governments
OF the entente nations.
The same procedure will be fol-
lowed in the case OF formal replies
to the peace propositions. England,
Tor instance, will probably give to
the American ambassador. the Span
ish ambassador and the Swiss min
lister Identical notes, detailing. her
response to Germany's proposals.
These will be transmitted to the
capitals OF the United States. Switz-
erland and Spain and through dip
lomatlc channels formally handed to
Germany through the agency of the
American, Swiss and Spanish dip
lomatic representatives at Berlin.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-12-12
# o. .
H0LlWEG'S
ADDRESS IN
RtN'HSTAG
Cernan ClanceIIsr TelIs he
Statesmen Reassas Til
Led b Proposal Il Peace
10 he Bdkgereut Na6sus

Berlin. via Sayville. Dec. l2.-
Chancellor Won Bethmann-H -Hollweg's
statement to the reichstag. as issued
by the press bureau. Is as follows:
Chancellor von Bethmann-Holl-
veg today announced In the reichstag
that Germany. together with her a.
lies. conscious Of their responsibility
before God. before their own nation
and before humanity had proposed
this morning to the hostile powers
that they enter peace negotiations. "
Practically al members Of parlia-
ment appeared In answer to An unan-
imous summons. "A crowded house
and thronged galleries listened in
respectful slBence when the chancei-
lor arose for his speech. in which
he outlined the extraordinary polit-
ical situation. and then, insisting up
on the achievements of the central
powers. made the announcement
which possibly may act as the turn
ing point in the war. which for more
than two years has held the WORLD
under spell.
The chancellor said 1t was fortu-
nate that the reichstag had not been
adjourned. but the calling of the next
meeting had been left to the dis
cretion Of the president,
" This decision said the chancel-
lor. was caused by the hope that
soon happy events in the field would
be recorded; that hope has been
fulfilled quicker almost than expect
ed. shall be brief, for our actions
speak for themselves.
" 'Roumania had entered the war
in order to roll up our positions in
the east and that Of our allies. At the
same time. the grand offensive ON the
Somme had failed Of Its object--the
piercing Of our western lines. and
renewed Italian attacks. which had
as their purpose the paralyzation OF
Austria, also failed.
But with Gods help, our troops
shaped conditions so that we gained
that security which is not only com
plete, but still greater than ever be-
fore,
!" The west front stands firm and
in spite Of the Roumanian campaign.
Is outfitted with larger reserves o.
men and material than It had been
formerly. Most efiicient precautions
have been taken against all Italian
diversions. And while on the Somme
and the Karst drumfire resounded;
while the Russians launched troops
against the eastern frontier Of Tran
sylvania, Field Marshal Won Hinden-
burg captured the whole Of western
froutfuuaa ~, paua oN