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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

wells in the Irvine areas are report
ed. These are accepted as q mat
ter of course. II is the new wells
in virgin territory that the oil men
watch with a close eye.
The most interesting well this
week is the No. 2 well on the Feline
Powell farm, located west Of the Al
bert Stewart farm, drilled in by Du-
tin Calhoun and others. II is re-
ported a gool producer. That part
of the field is the center OF attrac-
tion at present.
Another rise in the price Of crude
oil IL expected this week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

The Oklahoma & Kentucky Oil
Company has opened Offices in Win
chester over the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Company, on Lexington ave-
nue.. President Mullins was busy
Monday having his office furnished
and arranged and having signs
PAINTED.
This company has offices in New
York, Ardmore, Okla. Irvine, Lon
don, and Williamsburg. They have
a vast acreage under lease in Eastern
Kentucky and are having rigs moved
to their leases preparatory to de-
veloping.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Probably no institution in the
country will have larger in
fluence than Berea College in rally
ing our country for the exertions of
the present war, particularly if the
struggle shall prove To be long and
hard one.
Berea's students belong to the
best fighting stock" America pos
sesses. They are descendants of the
folks who fought with Jackson at
New Orleans. with Harrison nj Tip
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
Gov. Stanlsy's Patriotic Address

One of the most patriotic addresses
ever heard in Winchester was de-
livered Sunday afternoon by Gov.
A. O. Stanley. who spoke under the
auspices of the Clark County branch
of the Notional Navy League. Col.
h. C. Oldham introduced the speak
er. W. p. kimball. Of Lexington,
also made a splendid address, being
introduced by q. +. Wycoff. Judge
J. NJ. stevenson presided.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
Berea College in the War

pecanoe. and with Thomas. Grant,
and sheridan in the Civil War.
The President and Faculty have
taken up very seriously the ques-
iion of their duty in the present
crisis. First Of all they have
realizedthat they stood in the place
Of parents for the young men who
were far from their homes. They
have not favored the enlistment OF
students under age except with con-
,cor,,ru.d nm p.~. v,v.,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
w. Sumpter Shot Dead

Willie Sumpter of Pert Greek near
Whitesburg was killed at McRoberts
late Saturday night. A man named
Oglesby is under arrest. Sumpter,
Oglesby and two others were en-
gagged in card game, over which n
quarrel resulted, when Sumpter was
shot four times. He was employed
at McRoberts and was married.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
shIoyard strike still On.

Chicago. April 24.-Enorts to learn
the real cause OF the strike at the
Chicago Ship Building company's
plant has failed. but the strike oon-
tinued. Most of the men appeared at
the works ready TO resume work. but
Q squad Of alleged business agents
persuaded them to turn back. Fed
srsl authorities are investigating.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
WORLD NEWS

The drive Of the English and
French against the Hindenburg line
continues. although the resistance
grows stronger. During the week
gains were made over an area Of
so miles, 100000 men were killed, or
wounded. 10000 men taken prison.
ers, and over 100 pieces Of artillery
or machine guns taken.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

w. p. Chandler, an apprentice
brakeman on the Louisville & Nash
willie railroad at Hazard, was hit in
the head with a sharp instrument.
and then dragged or carried To the
railroad tracks in the Hazard yards
and his head placed on the tracks.
He was found just before train
passed over the tracks.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
Oxford Cadets.

Oxford. England, April A.-The
oommandant OF cadets at Oxford uni
vsrsity has assured the American stu
dents here. Il is announced. that II
they desire TO join the officers train
ing corps they can be accommodated.
Such a course would have TO be sp'
pre-. ed, OF course. by both the Ameri
can and British governments.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Five Die In Fire That Destroys Home.
Boston.-Five children we're burned
to death in q fire which destroyed
their home in the Baker Ridge section
Of Lincoln. With their mother and
aunt. they were trapped by the flames
in the sleeping rooms on the second
floor. The women jumped to safety.
but were unable to rescue the chill
dren.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
SENATE FAvORS
DRAFT MEASURE
Army Staff Bin Expected 10
Pass N House.


SS"eN "ey VOtS OU Vtou ootoFooys
While the houss 10 Expected to
Vote on eiii Thursday-osnt Favers
Volunteer Call.
Washington. April 24.-The debate
In both houses Of congress over the
war army bill indicates more than
ever that there 10 no fight over wheth.
er a great army shall be raised, the
only question being what strength can
be mustered BY, opponents of the ad-
ministration's "selective draft plan. E"
In the senate. passage of the gen.
eral star bill virtually without
change. is regarded a. certain; on
the house side the presidents sup
porters also are confident of success,
though the contest there will be bit.
ter.
Discussion in the senate may con-
tinus until Saturday. but the house.
under tentative agreement for eight
cen hours Of general debate, probably
will be ready to vote by Thursday.
Most of the speeches in the house
were in favor of the administration
plans. after Representative Dent
chairman Of the military committee
had made an opening statement
earnestly supporting the bill a. amend
ed by his committee.
Chairman Dent has aligned himself
with those who favor the volunteer
army plan - opposed to selsctive con-
scription, in spite Of the repeated de-
clarations from regular army men that
the volunteer plan 10 impractical.
Representative Kahn of California,
ranking Republican member, 10 sup
holding the presidents plan.
Senator Wadsworth of New York
was one OF the bills champions. max
ing q strong argument for the draft
plan by showing that the stan bill Of
fered every opportunity for volunteers
and also that the volunteer plan al
ways had failed in this country, Just
as II had failed IN England during the
present war.
Representative Eagle of Texas de-
clared that his once was being flooded
with protests against conscription
signed by the same persons who q
year ago we're pleading the cause of
Germany.
Representatives Mckenzie, Illinois;
Crago, Pennsylvania; Olney. Massa-
chusetts: Lunn, New York; Greene,
Vermont: Adamson. Georgia, and 9TH
ers spoke for the draft as the only ef-
fective method of raising the army
needed. Representative Nichols OF
South Carolina Joined Chairman Dent
in championing the volunteer plan.
Senator Weeks vigorously advocat-
ed the draft and Senator Thomas as
strongly opposed 1t.
Chairman Chamberlain OF the SEN
ate committee said that he might seek
unanimous consent Wednesday for a
vote that day or Thursday. He said he
did not now expect to endeavor to
use the new cloture rule. both because
he was not certain he could get the
two-thirds necessary to invoke II and
becsu II might result in more talk
than would follow In the normal
course.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

An investigation Of the increase in
prices Of food stuffs in Kentucky is
being planned by Attorney General
Logan who probably will call a
meeting Of the Commonwealth and
county attorneys and concerted
campaign begun to discover viola
tions and inaugurate prosecutions
under the antitrust laws.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

About fifty prospective applicants
for places in the Ofncers' Reserve
Corps asked for application blanks
and other information Monday at
the office Of William Marshall Bull
lit, chairman for Kentucky Of the
Military Training Camps Associa-
tion Of the United States.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Final passage of the Spurrier Bill,
providing for tax Of 10 cents the
barrel on malt liquor, by the Senate
and House Tuesday cleared the way
for early sine die adjournment Of
the extra session Of the Kentucky
Legislature "Wednesday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Great Plans to Entertain Dixie Highway Boosters
from Cincinnati

This will be one Of the greatest
events for Berea during 1917. The
big good roads meeting will be held
in College Chapel at 500 Of the
afternoon Of Nay 10. Don't be sur
prised II from 800 To 500 automobiles
from Cincinnati plus 200 from Rich
mond and every machine from Berea
will be rolling into town on this
great day.
The Guests
From Cincinnati will be the Rep
resentativcs of the Hamilton County
Council Of the Dixie Highway and
the Cincinnati Automobile AssOcia-
tion nearly a thousand strong;
President Alison Of the Dixie High +.
way Association of Chattanooga and
a strong contingent from Knoxville
and itermediate points: our own
Gov. Stanley and Road Commissioner
and the members Of the Fiscal
Courts ~ ten counties and every
booster from Richmond which is not
few.
The Plan
The tourists will leave Cincinnati
early Friday morning. May ts.
and reach Bcrea about 800 p. m.
They will be met by the Berea and
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Richmond crowds at Clay's Ferry,
where the cars will be parked till
the guests arrive: when the Berea
contingent will act as escorts and
lead the procession and the Rich
mond contingent bring up the rear.
They will go "pell-mell" through
Richmond without a stop to Berea,
where the cars will be parked and
the great meeting held in the College
Chapel: after which all will return
To Richmond for the grand rally and
banquet there.
The Purpose
Of the tour is to estimate the work
Of completing the Dixie Highway
and To discuss ways and means OF
getting the highway opened for
traffic by October fist.
Practically all Of the Dixie High
way has been completed or provisi-
ons made for its completion except
for five miles between Rockcastle
and Laurel Counties. We hope by
this grand rally to bring about a
solution Of this problem.
Let Everybody come out and catch
the spirit anew Of good roads and
show our guests that Berea is GER
ainly on the map
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Explosion In WIlhelmshavsn Harbor.
Amsterdam.-A terrific explosion oc
Cured In Wilhelmshaven harbor (Prus
sia), according to the Nieue Rotter
damsche Courant. Damage was caused
for many miles around.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
Information.

"It's a great thing for q man to be
well informed"
Sometimes" replied Mr.. Dustin
stax. But there isn't so much use of
1t unless you get the information well
In dvance."-Washingto Star.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

From available data and cOnserva-
tive estimates, il was figured Satur-
day that there is daily waste OF
foodstuffs in Louisville Of more than
$1,000 and an annua waste by way
of the garbage can amounting TO
something like S792,962.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

The fear that Germany will sue
ceed in making a separate peace
with Russia, through the agency Of
Socialists of both countries does not
seem to be well grounded accord
ing TO reports coming TO cur Gov
ernment from Russia.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
N OUR OWN STATE

Members Of the Louisville Auto
mobile Club, who have so far replied
to cards sent out urging them TO CO.
operate with the Government have
placed i22 ears in the Motor Car Re-
serve.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
FOUR HURT IN EXPLOSION
Internal Machine Was Wrapped to
Represent Box Of Cigars.


Represent Box Of Cigars.
York, Pa, April 2+.-Four persons
were injured here by the explosion OF
what was supposed to be a box of
cigars but which proved to be an In
fernal machine.
Wade W. McCune. former deputy
prothonotary OF York county, and
Charles II. Still, a young attorney.
who lived with the McCune family,
are in a hospital. Still is In a critical
condition. McCune and his wife and
daughter are suffering from burns.
The package was found in front of
the house and was addressed. ITO
Charlie from Bill" The box evident
ly contained black powder, as there
was a fare which enveloped all four
persons when the box was opened.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Revolutionary spirit is running
high both in Spain and in Sweden.
Both countries have lost vessels and
property by the action Of German
submarines. The Kings are taking
strong measures to prevent an out
break
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

Turkey has decided TO break diplo-
matte relations with the United
States and Americans are preparing
to leave. Robert College has been
closed and mission properties must
be left for a time at least.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26
BRITISH REOPEN
BATTLE OF ARRAS
Fighting Breaks Forth Into
Flaming Fury.
GERMAN LOSSES ARE HEAVY
Al North End Of Attack Teuton Fixed
Positions Are Captured by the
sritish-More Than 1900 Prisoners
Taken.

Vost'ohs are Captureo by the
sritish-More Than ,,2oo Prisoners
Taken.
London, April 24.-With some of the
heaviest fighting Of the war in prog
ress, the battle Of Arras. which has
been smouldering for a week, has.
again burst into flaming fury.
The fighting covered approximately
IN eight-mile front. from south OF
vimy ridge to point well below Croi-
stiles. Al the north end OF the attack
the British swept over German nxed
positions running almost due south
from Lens and captured long sections
Of German positions in front Of the Hin
denburg line and . great number OF
prisoners.
More than l.200 prisoners were
counted In this sector. and others were
still coming In. The largest numbeS
OF prisoners was from the One Hun
dred and Forty-first Pomerians. who
surrendered in hundreds after very
brief resistance. A battery Of field
guns also was taken.
Between Gavrelle and Croiselles the
heaviest fighting occurred along both
banks OF the scarpe and around
Monchy-Le-Preux. where the British
Easter advance had projected q sharp
salient into the German lines. Monchy
was taken In the first phase OF the
lceatiausd On Page Eight)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

The jury trying Dan Gabbard and
William Gabbard, both Of Owsley
County. at Jackson for alleged CON-
plicity in the murder Of William
Fox on Longs Creek, Breathitt
County, in 1915. returned verdict
of not guilty Monday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

II is not possible to say just how
serious the conditions are in Ger
many, but reports indicate an ex-
tension Of the strike. In some cases
the government has been obliged TO
take charge Of ammunition plants.
Strikers are ordered to work or go
to the front and fight.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

'It Is easy TO give advice"
"Yes: also to refrain from taking IT,"
Boston Transcript.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

New Wells In Irvine Area
The usual quota of additional
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

The conference between the CON-
missions from England and Presi-
dent Wilson has begun, and II has.
already been announced that Eng
land is 10 receive the first loan from
our $7.OOO,OOO,O 900 fund to the amount
OF $2OO.OO0,O00.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

American day has been celebrated
in France as well as England and
our flag nOated from the famous
.Eifel Tower in Paris, the highest
point in France. A very friendly
spirit prevailed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

The International Committee Of the
Red Cross has sent an energetic pro-
test to the German Government
against torpedoing hospital ships.
Such vessels have been exempted
from attack for many years by the
usage OF nations.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

The Argentine Republic seems to
be drifting rapidly toward the side
Of the United States and the Allies.
A monster procession was held in
Buenos Ayres and American patriot
ic songs were mingled with the
Spanish and French.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

tcontinued on Page Yive)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-04-26

No. SO.
WORLD NEWS
The drive Of the English and
French against the Hindenburg line
continues. although the resistance
grows stronger. During the week
gains were made over an area OF
80 miles, 100000 men were killed, or
10000 men taken prison.
ers, and over 100 pieces OF artillery
or machine guns taken.
The fear that Germany will sue
ceed in making q separate peace
with Russia, through the agency Of
Socialists of both countries does not
seem to be well grounded accord
ing TO reports coming TO cur Gov
ernment from Russia.
Turkey has dec ided TO break diplo-
matte relations with the United
States and Americans are preparing
TO leave. Robert College has been
closed and mission properties must
be left for time at least.
Revolutionary spirit is running
high both in Spain and in Sweden.
Both countries have lost vessels and
by the action Of German
The Kings are taking
strong measures to prevent an out
break
II is not possible to say just how
serious the conditions are in Ger
many, but reports indicate an ex-
tension Of the strike. In some cases
the government has been obliged to
take charge Of ammunition plants.
Strikers are ordered to work or go
TO the front and fight.
American day has been celebrated
in France as well as England and
our flag flOated from the famous
Eifel Tower in Paris, the highest
point in France. A very friendly
spirit prevailed.
The conference between the CON-
missions from England and Presi-
dent Wilson has begun, and II has.
been announced that Eng
land is 10 receive the first loan from
our $7.OOOOOO,OOO fund to the amount
OF $2OO,OOO,OOO.
The Argentine Republic seems to
be drifting rapidly toward the side
Of the United States and the Allies.
A monster procession was held in
Buenos Ayres and American patriot
ic songs were mingled with the
Spanish and French.
The International Committee Of the
Red Cross has sent an energetic pro-
test to the German Government
against torpedoing hospital ships.
Such vessels have been exempted
from attack for many years by the
usage OF nations.
BRITISH REOPEN
BATTLE OF ARRAS
Einhfinn Rrcaxe EnY;h nin
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21
STEAMERS HAVE CUT OUT ALL
 DEL|CAC|ES

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 21-Meals on board trans-Pacific liners are min us many of their delicacies as a re- suit of the food conservation cam paign. The steamship companies have entered into the movement to curtail the consumption of meat, sug- ar and fats, and to serve more fish.
 In view of the fact that the govern ment controls every steamer and sail ing vessels of more than 2500 tons, it is expected that the campaign will be effective. The companies them selves are said to be doing all they can to aid the plan, while the pass geners appear to be complaining but little.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21
NoMiRAl LINE ABOLISHES
 OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT

R J. Ringwood, vice-president in charge of traffic of the Admiral line. san Francisco, has resigned effective December 91, 1917. No announcement mas been made of MT Ringwood's flu tufe intentions. but it is beyond doubt. mat there is ample opportunity on the coast for man of his ability. With the acceptance of the resignation the position he occupied has been abolish ga and Manager A. F. Haines has been appointed head of the operating and traffic departments. with the title Of general manager, with office at Seattle. The consolidation of two such vital departments under one able official is a logical unification of or forces, highly commendable where ever possible in these strenuous times and especially so in the transportation business.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21
TURKEY MARkEI FUR CHRISTMAS
 ACTIVE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2l.-Mar' ket experts here look for treineho' ous sale of turkeys during the Cnris'' mas season, despite the fact that prices are higher than usual. In nor nal years the turkey sales at Christ- mas are three times the sale al Thanksgiving, they state, and an even better showing than this is expected this year.
 California and Oregon are sald te contribute equally to the numoer ol turkeys consumed in this state. The efforts of the federal food commls sion to conserve the staple meats is also said to be leading impetus to the turkey market.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21
JOFFRE REFUSES II SEEK HONOR
(By Associated Press)

PARIS, Dec. 21.-Belief that Mar shal Joffre would be tho next person elected to the French Academy has been entertained by the public for months but his reported declination to follow the rule of the Academy by announcing himself as a candidate ap- pears to create a situation resembling deadlock.
 The thirty-four "Immortals" now composing the Academy are said to be unanimously in favor of Joffre as the first of the six new members to be elected. Everyone has talked about the eventuality-everyo but Joffre, and it appears to be essen- tial that the reticent hero of the Marne speak up if he wants to be- come an Immortal" It is a rule of the Academy that aspirants for mem  bership declare their candidacy and 1t has been the tradition that they should call upon the members to so- licit their votes, much in the same way as a candidate for a political of flee. This Joffre has not done and it is said that he will not do it.
 The Marshal has never had any am bition to become an Academician' said a close friend of Joffre. Tn fact he asserts that he has no right or title to the honor. Several of his friends have urged him to propose his can didacy but he considers that there i:
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21

no personal consideration in the mat ter, that if he were chosen it would be simply in honor of the army and that, consequently, personal solicita- tions or expressions of personal pref erence in the matter are not in or der"
 The question now is whether the illustrious company will sacrifice it's traditions in order to choose the Mar shal for one of the vacant seats.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21

Don't miss seeing our shoe line. We have a full line of them, as smart as any made, Clayson, The Clothier.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21
FIX PRICE UMBRELLAS.
(By United Press)

Iby UnIteu PTeSSJ HAVRE, Dec. 21.-The price of um- hrellas in occupied Belgium has been fixed at 75 francs each by German authorities.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21

Fine pastry with fresh whipping cream-just eceived-City Bakery.
The Cordova daily times., 1917-12-21

Now is the time to advertise your holiday goods.