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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

New York, November 7.-tSpecial)
 Some of the exigencies occasioned py
 the war are creating curious and al-
 most paradoxical conditions. For ln-
 staace, when the campaign for election
 of mayor in this city was at it's height
 last week and an especially vigorous
 campaign against the candidate ot the
 socialist party under way, the New
 York state food commission, recently
 created. gave permission to the city of
 New York to begin feature of social
 ism of the kind which has feen strongly
 advocated by some of the ablest mem
 bers of the socialist party as, for in
 stance, Charles Edward Russell.
 It so happens that MT. Russell, who
 was twice the candidate of the socialist
 party for governor of New York state
 and four years it's candidate for mayor
 of New York city, did not identify hinl-
 self with the campaign made by the SO
 cialists this fall but instead supported
 the nonpartisan ticket chiefly because lit reflected as he thought the beEH ideals of Americansm in these days Of war.
 The state food commission had the authority and used it to permit the city of New York to draw upon public funds with which to buy and also to market food. In normal times were city au- thorized to use public funds to buy food, to store it and to become, as was said, the butcher. the baker. and the coal of "A ina i would be regarded as in perfect line with the ideals of the socialists
 But it was not as a socialist measure that this permission to use public funds of New York city to buy food was, given. It was an effort to aid in overcoming the food emergency. Its purpose was to assist New York city in aiding the government in conserving the food supply and for that reason it reflected nothing more than some of the exigencies which have been occa- stoned by the war and which compelled the adoption of measures which in nor
 mal times would not have been thought of.
 Then again a statement was made by a highly competent authority on No velnber 1 that the railroads of the United States would be 1925, ,o0o,o0O short in their net earnings or income in the present calendar year. The government has been utilizing the railroads to an enormous extent and transportation of commodities as well as soldiers has reached the highest peak ever known in the history of our railroads. Of courses the gross earnings have been very large but on account of extraor- dinary expenses net earnings have fallen off so that the interstate conn merce commission was informed on No venber that there would be an aggre- gate decrease in the net income of the railroads of S225 0000 in the year 1917
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Back From West Point

'I had a pleasant visit to West Point recently" said J. S. Wilcox, the we'll known insurance man.
 My brother, Col. c. Dewitt Wilcox, who has been the head of the depart ment of modern languages, has been called to France by Blackjack Persh- ing, the American officer who has all ready made such a fine impression on the leaders of the French and English armies in northern France.
 West Point is truly a beautifully located place, and the buildings are most impressive. I reckon my brother will miss the quetness of the school room, but I am sure he welcomes the chance to get across the waters where things are happening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
War Tax at the Theatres

''I am beginning to feel almost like a clerk in department store" said Brown Parkes the affable man who smiles out of the window at the Jeffer- son when you go up to buy a ticket.
 The war tax is surely trying on places Of amusement For example take the prices for Tim Murphy's big play, % cents, S cents, 85 cents, s1lo, sl.e5 and s2.2o. These prices included the war tax, but when I waited on anyone a. bargain sale
 T hope the public will get used to the tax, for it is certainly taxing on those of us who have to collect it and make out the reports to the govern ment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
Liaeral Responses
 Q Appeals Expected

THE mass meeting at Temple
 lll Emanu-El tonight to hear an address from distinguished visiting rabhi, Dr. l.. N. Calisch of Richmond, is sure to attract representative throng. A fund of s1o,oOo,0Oo is to b, raised at once by the Jews of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
COMPETITORS

By George Meredith. Assured of worthiness we do not dread Competitors; we rather give them hau And greeting in the lists where we may
 fall; Must, if we bear an aim beyond the head. My betters are my masters; purely led By their sustainment l likewise shall
 scale Some rocky steps between the mount and
 vale; Meanwhile the mark have and I will
 wed, SO that I draw the breath of finer air, station is naught, herN footways luaFel-
 strewn, Nor rivals tightly belted for the race. Good speed to them. My place is here or
 there, ~ My pride is that among men l have piare: !: -An9Nhus keep this instrument in tuna
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
In Oklahoma on Fields

T have just spent seven months at Gushing, Okla, with my brother, J. E. Dean, who is In the oil refining busi- ness," said Prof. John William Dean os Cragford
 Gushing is in the heart of tho great Oklahoma oil fields. At present the business is tlourishing. Gushing has a population Of about s0J0 with good schools and churches. The climate is about the same as at Birmingham. Quite few AlabaInians are living at Cushing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

BEGINNING THE DAY-May my prayer be d noble approaching of all my appetites all my powers, Of aii the parts of my being. toward and unto God. May 1t not be a voice; may it be a quiet, compelling and permanent surge of my whole life. May 1t be life lifted up to full stature and laying hold on God. In Christ's name. Amens--H. M. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
pacs From Salt sse City

T have recently returned from two weeks stay at Salt Lake City, where went on business,p said Henry E. Gray.
 "1 vas glad to find that the war spirit had gotten beyond the Mississippi river and had reached the far west. seAt Lake City subscribed for ss0o0.ooo worth Of the second issue of the liberty bonds. The west is very prosperous"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

Rls life was gentle; and the elements So mixed in him, that nature might stand up,
 And say to all the world. This was n man. Julius Caesar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
SPARED TO ART.

SPARED TO ART Has our movie star claimed eNomp- tion from military serviee?s "oh yes. He proved that he had de- nendents and his claim was allowed" 'cood, Then we can proceed with our next war play. with handful of mei. The will lead desperate charge in one Of the greatest military spectaeles ever shown on the screen"
 MAN WORTH WHILE.
 And this should be
 His epta ph:
 "Ite liked to rlar
 The phonograph
 When neighbors near
 Sometimes objected.
 Their wishes he
 Always respected"
 THERE'S A DIFFERENCE, My time is valuable. sir" T won't detain you but a minute" T fear you mean book agents min ute,' and not a millionaires minute"
 MOST UNKIND. What is Mr Jagsby's first name?" John"
 q see.'
 "The neighbors say when Mrs. Jagsb. delivers lecture to him on the evils of drinking she calls him Demi john. "
 HIGH COST OF CUTTING. 'Dr. Sheer says he performed a minor surgical operation on you last week. "IIe did, eh? We'll want to inform you that he charged me q major price" PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

1 America for the Jewish war sufferers in Europe, and that will be the theme of the evenings discussion. pr. Calisch is one of the most popular platform speakers in this county, and his presence here at this time is of general concern.
 But the message of suffering he brings and the appeal he will make, transcend in heart interest all the arts of oratory. The facts themselves, burdened with sorrow, should be vital izing, but to hear pr. Calisch tell about conditions in Poland and other parts of blood-stained Europe will thrill the soul and stir the tender emo- tions of all who come within the range of his voice; and they will make gen. erous giving all the sweeter. Twenty thousand dollars is the sum which the Jewish people of Birming- ham are asked to contribute. This amount will be raised without any loss of time.
 Another appeal comes to the people of Birmingham from the Young Mems Christian association and the Young Women's Christian associa- ton. In the United States the Young Mems Christian association is to raise S35, 100000 for cantonment purposes. Birmingham has been assessed s75,000, to include the appeal from both associations. The good people of this city have been called on for help many times this year, but they will respond again according to their means.
 lover the top at last" says Mrs. Car rie Chapman Catt, discussing the suf- frage victory in New York. And a fig for political poison gas,
 British troops are now operating in region where Bible students can vie with military strategists in discussing the Hay Of the land''
 A <
 In the meantime, let us not forget that the starving of Belgian babies con- tinues to be one of the successes achieved by 'l1ultur."
 $: !; ;:
 Any prominent citizen who can't find some excuse to visit cantonment and mako speech to the soldiers is blind to his opportunities. x M ]. When an alien refuses to forswear d. legiance to Germany no time should be lost in hustling him off to an intern ! ment camp.
 That loud slamming you hear in va rious parts of the country is probably the vindicstive closing of saloon doors. < < !: 1 Maybe you've noticed--and maybe you lhavcn't-that knitting doesn't interfere with steady flow of conversation. | \ | Contrary tn ffnos Jarli,, i- not celebrating the downfall of Mitchell and the elevation of IIylan.
 Theatrical folk are doing their best to make our boys in, camp forget the preliminary horrors of war
 ;. < * Billy Sunday ''rested'' last Monday in Atlanta and tired out everybody who tried to keep up with him.
 Alice Paul seems determined to re- duce. in spite of the fact that she is already under weight.
 Tho Italians may be excused if they think the time has passed for talking matters over
 ;; s j. It was Hearst against tho journalistic field in New York and William Ran . dolph won
 The recent election shows that Chi , cago is still the second American city. ! :' < ;' ''iIooveriten in the kitchen is worth a dozen on a street corney
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
------'-------'- FAIR WEATHER FRIENDS

From the Pittsburs Post.
 Turkeys promise to "hold on to the endn probably means only to the end of the German war machine. Then We suspect the Turks will discover sud oeply that they also had noticed a lot of things about the Kaiser that shocked their sense of humanity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
cAmlklt1lNdAaue6X

F. s.: The moral to this tale is too op- vious to need inentioning, but Tor rear some selfish indiyidual Will pc lHpes- vio,is to if. I'll say. Don't be an e1d- seat hog.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
INCOMPLETE MOTORING,

INCOMPLETE MOTORING. What make is your automobife?" when I bought it secondhand it was Padillac, but I've rechristened it old Accessories
 Why so?"
 Hardly a day passes that don't have to buy something new to help make it go."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
GR11Ar RESPONSIBILITIES.

GREAT RESPONSIBILITIES. T thought I had seen some important persons in my time
 .'Yes?'
 Military leaders, statesmen, capitalists and the like.
 Quite so."
 But never realized how important an individual could be until I saw cheer leader in action at college football game"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
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 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news dispatches credited to 1t or not otherwise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All rights of republication of spe- cial dispatches herein are also re- served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
SHEER DESPERATION.

SHEER DESPERATION. The truth is this,
 You've got to eat, r. en though you can't Make both ends meet. Your burdens would. Perchance, be light If you could lose
 Your appetite. But once or twice
 A day you feel A craving for
 A good square meal.  The waiter waits,
 To him you say, Fetch on the food. Sam, come what may.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

The Baptists in New York built the Judson Memorial church nearly sleoo, 000 plant, facing Fifth avenue and back ing on Little Italy. It was an experi- ment to bring the rich and the poor to- gether. If l mistake not, McKim, Meade 6; White were the architects. The inside is beautifully finished in white marble, as are the steps leading. up to the front entrance. The late Dr. Edward Judson, the son of Adoniram Judson, the famous missionary, was the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-08

Now she had a right to feel that she had not been able to properly appreciate the various reels. I sympathized wiSn her deeply as she lamented tho fact shat southern chivalry was dead and that the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
EVAN WILLIAMS SINGS

Several from here attended Evan
Williams concert given in the NorA
NAL Chapel at Richmond Monday
night. II was given under the aus
pices of The Federated Music Clubs.
At first Mr.. Williams voice was not
at its best but after few numbers
it cleared and the concert was a
great success. The selections were
from the worlds greatest composers,
carefully selected and well rendered.
He was accompanied by Mr.. Geo. A.
Leighton, who added much TO the
program.
Among those going from here
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Osborne, Mr.. and
Mrs. Burdette, Messrs. Vale. Clark,
Hackett, Marsh, Ambrose, Griffith,
Misses Jacobs, Maud and Helen Bow
man.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER BAND

The Mountain Volunteer Band had
an unusually good meeting last Sun
day. Room so was crowded by stu
dents and members of the Faculty TO
hear ]. w. Herndon speak on Roads
for Appalachian America"
Mr.. Herndon spoke OF the great
advantages of good roads TO the pub
lie, citing numerous instances when
they have increased value of proper
ty and made life happier for the
people. He dwelt on the difficulties
that have to be overcome by road
builders and suggested solutions for
many hard problems. His expert
ence with the Dixie Highway was
related in a very happy manner.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
CHRISTIAN ENDEAv0R

A very interesting Christian En-
deavor meeting was held at the
Union Church. Sunday night. The
subject was, Opportunities for Mis-
sionaries,' and the meeting was in
charge of the Missionary Committee.
A vocal solo by Miss Nellie Augustus
added much TO the interest OF the
meeting. A number Of the Endeav-
orers spoke Of the missionary work
that could be done right here in
our midst, and in our own homes in
the mountains, showing that il is not
necessary to seek foreign fields in
order to be a missionary.
The meeting for next Sunday will
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION
MEETING

At a meeting last Saturday the
initial steps were taken to organize
a local farm loan association. An
other meeting will be held in the
Vocational Chapel, next Saturday at
200 p. m. for the purpose of COM
plotting the organization. and every
farmer who is interested is urged
to be present.
This is thing farmers have been
needing for many years and they
are making a mistake if they do
not take advantage of this great OPP
that is placed before
them.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

The first number of the Winter
Lyceum Course was given by the
Zedeler Symphonic Sextette in the
Chapel. Monday evening. The Zede-
Ter Symphonic Sextette is an organ
ization of superior musicians, and
they rendered the beautiful har-
monies and divine symphonies of
of the greatest composers very artis-
tically and dramatically. There was
a large attendance, and we consider
ourselves very fortunate in getting
such rare musical ability.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
LOG AL p AG E
NEWS OF BEREA AND VICINITY, GATHERED FROM A
VARIETY SOURCES

Paul Edwards was in Richmond
Thursday on business.
Mrs. s. n. Baker is in Cincinnati
this week for spring shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Pow were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Best, Monday evening, to Richmond
TO hear the singer, Evans Williams.
Mrs. Jennie Fish and daughter, Ad-
die. returned home Friday from
Chicago and Cincinnati.
Sam Burman Of Richmond was
here Monday on business.
Mrs. b. Thorpe of Winchester is
here visiting at the hcme Of Mrs.
Jennie Fish this week.
Mrs. Frank Ccyle is i'll at her
home on Estill street
Mrs. Bessie Lowen of Richmond
spent Sunday with Mrs. John Muncy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Fowler have
returned to Berea from their honey
moon.
Mrs. Dwight Porter is spending
few days of this week here visiting
relatives and friends before return
ing to her home in Cincinnati. Mrs.
Porter was Miss Lillian Gouffon, a
student Of the Vocational Depart
ment.
Foster Cornett, who was in the
College Department, left Tuesday
for his home in Bluefeld, w. Va.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our neighbors
and friends for the kindness shown
us during the sickness and death OF
our beloved wife, sister and mother.
j. M. Baker,
Mrs. John Davis,
C. G. Baker,
Mrs. j. M. Benge
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
GREAT COUNTRY LIFE con-
FERENCE

The great rural life and school
conference that convened in Bowling
Green from February 10 TO % has
been pronounced the greatest con-
ference Of its kind that ever met in
Kentucky. President Cherry and the
Western State Normal faculty did
not leave a thing undone that was
necessary for the success Of this
great meeting.
The program started of Monday
morning with a number Of short
speeches Of greeting from visiting
school men and prominent farmers.
These were Immediately followed by
a great address from DR.. p. @. Holden
Of the international Harvester Com
pany, the alfalfa specialist and one
Of the greatest farm organizers in
America. He is the man who in one
year added five million dollars TO the
income of the Iowa farmers. The
great speech at the evening session
was by DR.. Warren II. Wilson on
THE School and Community" Both
Professor Holden and DR.. Wilson
spent two days at the conference and
gave many inspiring addresses at the
various departmental meetings.
Supt.. Edwin J. Tobin, Of Chicago,
made several addresses on the vari-
Gus phases of the Cook County, ILL
nois, Public School System - sys-
tenn that is gaining for Mr.. Tobin
national reputation and which he
very enthusiastically recommends to
all county superintendent. Anyone
wishing full information about il
can secure complete outline of the
work by addressing letter to Supt.
Edwin J. Tobin, County Building,
Chicago, I'll.
On Thursday the English Depart
ment Of the State Normal gave the
wonderful pageant Of King Corn and
Queen Alfalfa. This is a wonderful
and gloriiied conception of the great
advance in agriculture. The story
eliminates in the marriage of King
Corn and Queen Alfalfa, typified by
the presence of Prosperity and big
automobile, and the departure Of the
wedding party, followed by the
cheers of the wedding guests.
Friday, the last day Of the confer
ence. brought to Bowling Green DR..
Cyril G. Hopkins, of the University Of
Illinois, the noted author and soil
expert who is recognized throughout
the nation as an authority in soils.
Such a conference as the one just
closed in Bowling Green will be felt
for years in the community where it /
met and will make its impress upon
the lives Of those who had the good
fortune to attend. May many such
conferences be held in every state
in the Union, that farmers. country
teachers, and country preachers may
awaken to the great responsibility
and the vast opportunities for use
fulness that are at their door.
The Berea representatives at the
conference were: Secretary Vaughn,
Dean McAlllster, Professor Baird,
and Ernest Bartlett, of the Vocational
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
AT REST

To us a child was given,
But God alone knows best,
And from the body riven,
He took the soul to rest.
No more his little feet
Go pattering through the hall;
No longer his smile we greet,
Or hear his loving call. =
He's free from pain and care,
He's joined the Holy Band.
We shall meet him over there,
When we have crossed the strand
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

The Women's Christian Associa-
ton met on Wednesday. Miss
Hilda Welch was the leader, Miss
Cameron the hostess.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

The monthly meeting of the
General Committee of the Church
will be held at z p. m. Thursday
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

A company Of fifteen young peo-
pie were received into the church
last Sunday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

A plentiful supply Of humor and
an abundance Of good advice charac-
terized the speakers address.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
EGGS FOR SETTING

Plymouth Rocks, First Glass. 60
cents; by mail, rs cents.
Il. A. Edwards,
(Ad. 81 Berea, Ky.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
A Card of Thanks

We wish 10 extend our thanks TO
the many friends, especially the
teachers and pupils cf the Graded
School, for the favors rendered us
during our recent bereavement and
illness.
VIM. Hatfield and Family.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01
UNION CHURCH NEWS

The pastor preached on Sunday
to full house on Meeting the Lar
ger Purpose Of God"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

be in the charge Of Miss Allie
Nickel, and her subject is, Service
Everybody come.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

In the absence OF the pastor, Pr of.
Lewis led the Prayer Meeting last
week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

Communion Service next Sunday
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-01

6. Tuesday:
930-9:5O a. m. Department Chapels.
700-8OO pm. Harmonic, Choral Glasses.
7. Wednesday:
9:30-9:5O a. m. Department Chapels.
350-5:30 p. m. Cabinet.
8. Thursday:
93O-9:5O am. Divided Chapel Upper
Chapel, Rumold; Main Chapel, Hunt.
350-5:30 p. m- Prudential Committee.
63O-7:3O y. m Dormitory Prayer Meetings.
Friday:
9:3O-9:5O a. m Department Conference
6:3O-7:30 p. m. Vesper Socials Calls. Vesper
Exhibition.
TAO pm. Department Faculty Meetings:
GAO Roll Call. $40 Adjournment9 Col
lege: Final Work on College Bulletin.
Dean Rumold. Normal: Normal Courses
OF Study for Our Summer Session. Dean
McAllister. Academy: Home Life from
Which Our Students Come, vogel. voca-
tional: Report on Latest Thots on v0ca-
tional Education, Dean Clark. Founda-
ton School: Language-What Kind and