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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
CHRISTIAN ENDEAv0R

The meeting Of the Christian En-
deavor at the Union Church Sunday
night was led by Miss Allie Nickel.
The subject was, Service" The
attendance, on account Of the bad
weather. was not so good as usual:
but the leader had her subject well
in hand and the meeting was a very
interesting one regardless OF the
weather. Many helpful and strength
tening talks were made during the
open meeting. A duet by Misses
Helen Bowman and Edith Frost was
enjoyed by all and helped very much
to the success Of the meeting.
Much credit must also be given to
the Academy quartet, whose special
selections were an important feature
Of the meeting.
The meeting next Sunday will be
in charge of the Evangelistic Com
mittee, and the subject will be
spreading the Good News" Let
everybody come and help TO make
the meeting a good one.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
WILSON-EARLY

The marriage Of Miss Blanche Il.
Wilson TO Charles Clinton Early
was solemnized at the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. B.
Wilson, Thursday, March 1. Bro. w.
J. Hudspeth ofnciated. Miss Nora
Wyatt acted as bride maid and Paul
Edwards, best man.
Miss Wilson is the very attractive
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. b. Will
son and is considered one of Berea's
highest esteemed young ladies.
Mr.. Early who is in business with
his mother here is well known 10
all Berea people and is a worthy
young man.
Immediately after the ceremony
the couple motored to Richmond
where they took the fast train for
Cincinnati and other places in the
North. After an absence of few
days Mr.. and Mrs. Early will be al
home TO their many friends in Berea
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
ANNUAL MEETING OF BEREA
CIVIC LEAGUE
Election Of 0ficers for
Ensuing Year

Every member Of the Civic League
is expected to be present Monday
night, the 10th, in the Christian
Church where the annual meeting
and election OF officers for another
year will be held.
The Rev. A. w. Hamilton will
speak on Cooperation" and the
Rev. C. s. Knight will speak on
What Berea Can Do When They
Get Together" to be followed by
Bro. Hudson, the Treasurer who
will speak on the financial interests
OF the League in which all are in
terested since we pledged our sup
port in this most worthy cause.
The College Band will furnish
music as is their good custom.
All citizens and especially the
business men who are not members
are most cordially invited to be
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
MOUNTAIN VOLUNTEER BAND

The meeting OF the Mountain Vol
unteer Band which met in room 80
OF the Chapel Sunday was in charge
Of Prof. William Jesse Baird. He dis
cussed the topic, Modern Conven-
iences," in a very interesting and
instructive way. He told how in
the mountains the old ways Of doing
things are still being used, and
spoke Of the mountain peoples great
need OF the knowledge Of modern
methods. As a solution TO the intro
ductiOn OF these new improvements
TO the mountain people, Professor
Baird offered the suggestion OF q
model mountain home, which should
be equipped with helpful and labor
saving devices "a home which
should offer practical instruction In
the application OF these new devices
TO suit the needs OF the mountain
homes, from which the people OF the
community would receive the third
of the three virtues OF a good home,
order, cleanliness, and Know How,
and "the greatest Of these is the
Know How.
The Band is undertaking TO solve
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
MRS. SHERIDAN BAKER DIES

Mrs. Sheridan Baker, who has been
sick at her home at Narrow Gap,
died Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Baker was the only daughter
of w. H. and Susan Bicknell and
was forty-six years old. She was a
woman Of sterling character and an
inspiration TO all who knew her.
She leaves a husband and three
sons, Alva, Hiram and Charles, be-
sides many friends and relatives.
The funeral services were held at
the Christian Church in Berea, Mon
day. Internment in the Berea Gem
etery.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
METHODIST NEWS

At the Methodist Church next Sum-
day morning the pastor, Rev. A. w.
Hamilton, will speak on Berea's
Public School Need. There will
also be one or two other speakers.
The parents or children attending
the public school are particularly in
vited TO the service.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
MRS. EUGENE p. FAIRCHILD DEAD

Word was received Monday OF The
death OF Mrs. Eugene p. Fairchild,
which occurred at her home in
Rutherford, N. j., March 2. The
funeral was held Sunday at the res
idence, 1873 Sylvan Street.
Many OF our local readers will re-
member that Mrs. Fairchild's hus-
band was formerly connected with
Berea College.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
SENIOR SOCIAL

The Senior Class had very en-
joyable social in the Girls Gymna-
stun. Wednesday night. Several
musical numbers helped TO make it
a great success. The greater part OF
the evening was given to games.
which were OF a very instructive and
interesting as well as Of an enter
tanning nature. In the latter
part Of the evening. a very delicious
fruit salad course was served.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
LOG AL P A G E
NEWS OF BEREA AND VICINITY, GATHERED FROM A
VARIETY SOURCES

Mrs. John Muncy Of Jackson street
was operated on for appendicitis at
the College Hospital this morning.
Ben Mitchell, who has been in the
Robinson Hospital, was able TO re-
turn to his home Monday.
We wish to correct the statement
in last weeks issue which stated
that the new Robinson Hospital
would be completed by March 1. II
should have read May 4.
Marcus Howell, who was book
keeper at the College Garden, went
TO Jackson last week where he will
accept a position in the Office OF
NJ. II. Holiday.
Sunday Dinner IS cents at the
Davis House. Ad. 81.
Rev. f. Z. Gabbard, who graduated
here in 1912, stopped of TO visit his
brother, Meredith Gabbard, while on
his way from Hopkinsville to his
home i'm Buckhorn.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Ben
der. Tuesday. a girl. Both mother
and child are doing nicely.
Miss Julia Pearl Hanson spent
last of week in Fest Bernstadt visit
ing her grandmother, Mrs Pearl, and
other relatives.
Little Lillian Bower. who has
been i'll with measles, is able TO be
up.
Mrs. John Muncy, son Paul and
daughter Evelyn and Miss Rebeca
Muncy were the guests Of Mrs. Bes-
sic Lowen Saturday at Richmond.
The little daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Deward Colt has been very i'll
with Group.
II. E. Taylor underwent an opera
ton at the College Hospital, Wednes-
day, and is getting along fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Baufle were in
Richmond Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cochran Of
Whites Station were in town over
Sunday visiting her parents.
A. p. Ramsey is i'll at his home on
Railroad Street.
Veda Ritter, who has been en-
ployed in Ohio, is here visiting
friends.
Bob Slade, who is employed by
the Harrison Coffee Company Of
Lexington, was in town Monday.
Tom Lamb was in Richmond, Mon
day.
Miss Kathleen Scale, who had
adenoids and tonsils removed at the
Robinson Hospital, is recovering
rapidly.
Mr.. Robert Templeton Of the Alpha
Zeta Literary Society and Parnell
Picklesimer of the Phi Delta Liter
airy Society will go TO Lexington to
represent Berea at the State Orator.
ical Association Conference which
will be held there March Q.
Courtenay Trosper Of the College
Department visited homefolks in
Corbin Sunday.
Hugh Moore Of New York City
was visiting Miss Bernice Brown
the first Of the week.
Willard Greer Of the Normal De-
partment has returned from visit
with homefolks at Portsmouth, o.
Miss Pearl Jones, who was opera
ted on at the Robinson Hospital
Tuesday, is recovering nicely and
will be able to be out soon.
]. Steele spent Sunday and Mon
day in Louisville ON business.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08

present and get acquainted with the
work the League is doing.
Don't forget the place-the Chris
tian Church, the time-7:3O Monday
night, the i2th.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
GOOD WORD FROM J. o. BOWMAN

In a recent issue Of the Mitchell
County Banner Of Bakersville, N. c.,
an inspiring article from the pen OF
J. o. Bowman on do You Believe in
Education% appears. J. o. is GER
tainly getting next 10 his people and
doing fine work in the school his
father established years ago. We
wish for him continuous success.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
FOR SALE

Eight year old sorrel mare. very
gentle and good worker in anything.
Low price, call at once.
Mrs. G. w. Wyatt, Berea,
lad. 36.) Walnut Meadow Pike.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
Berea College Calendar
March
O Friday:

Friday:
9:3O-9:5O q. m. Department Conference
6:3O-7 80 p. m. vesper Socials, Calls, Vesper
Exhibition.
TAO pm. Department Faculty Meetings:
(7:iO Roll Call. 9i0 Adjournmentl Col
iege: 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. V0ca-
tional: Report on Latest Thots on Voca-
tional Education, Dean Clark. Pounds
tion School: Language-What Kind and
How Much to Each Grade, Prof. Edwards.
How Develop the Reading Habit In
Foundation Students, Miss Smith.
10. Saturday:
9:3O-9:5O An. Divided Chapel: Upper
Chapel, Rumold; Main Chapel, Hunt
6:3O-7:3 80 y. m. Free Vesper Hour.
10000 y. IN. Literary Societies.
II. Sunday:
s:AS-i0A5 a. m College Sunday School.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08

some great problems, but II Is not
afraid TO work. and invites your at
tendance and hearty cooperation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08

3:3O-&:OO p. m. Open Air Service. Roberts.
6i5-7 rs p. m. Young Peoples Meetings.
7:3O-s:3O pm. Chapel Worship: Upper
Chapel. Raine; Main Chapel, Knight
H. Monday: Free Day.
6:3O-7 80 D. m. Band Practice.
f3. Tuesday:
9:3O-9:5O a. m. Department Chapels.
7OO-SOO pm. Harmonic, Choral Glasses.
"a: Wednesday:
$500 80 a. m. Department Chapels.
1905 80 y. IN. Cabinet.
1870 p. m. Anniversary, College Prohi-
ton League.
IS Thursday:
9:3O-950 an Divided Chapel: Upper
Chapel, Rumold; Main Chapel, Hunt
1905 80 p. m. Prudential Committee.
63O-7 80 p. m. Dormitory Prayer Meetings.
73O-S:3O p. m. Church Prayer Meeting.
10. Friday
93O-9 so a. m. Department Conferences.
$780, 30 pm. Vesper Socials, Calls, Vesper
Exhibition.
7:iO-9iO p. IN. General Faculty: (7:l0 Roll
Call; $40 ADJOURNMENT. How 10 Improve
Our Extension Work: Vaughn, Knight
Miss Fox Miss Starns.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
notice.!

Applications will be received
from persons desiring 10 teach In
Berea Graded Public School for the
school year beginning September.
1917.
All applications must be sent to
J. C. Steele, Secretary School Board.
w. @. Best
Pres. Board Of Trustees
lad. 81
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08
JERSEY cows FOR SALE

To make room for young stock will
have 2 good cows TO sell this spring.
Ad. 81. M. l.. Sphinx.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-03-08

EGGS FOR SETTING
Plymouth Rocks, First Glass. 90
cents; by mail, rs cents.
T. A. Edwards,
lad. 37.) Berea, Ky.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
DACUsvILLE SCHOOL NEWS.

The following program a sue
cessfully carried out by the Dacus-
vile Literary Society last Halloween
night:
Opening chorus-Keep the Home
Fires Burning-School.
Encore-Carolina.
Duet-Durch Field ind VALID
Lcota Ponder, Jessie Hunt.
Notwithstanding Sarah
Farmer.
Piano Solo-Norwegian Bridal Pro-
cession-Miss Fern Ritter.
Dcbate--Resolvcd, That fighting in
the air will do more to win the war
than fighting on land and sea. Aflir-
mative-Joe Hunt, Agnes Hunt, Mat
tie Hooker; negative--Cannie Fer
guson, Hovey Ferguson, j. B. Looper.
Decision in favor of negative.
pantomime-Star Spangled Ban
ncr.
Boys Chorus-My Merschaum
Pipe.
Encore-Smile, Smile, Smile.
Flag drill.
Song-I'se Gwine Back to Dixie.
Through sale of ice cream, fortune
telling and cake walk the sun of
twenty dollars was realized.
The following pupils in the high
department, are admitted to
the honor roll for October:
Tenth Grade-Flora Cox, j.. B..
Looper, Cannic Ferguson, Hovey Fer
guson, Joe Hunt, Nancy Lathem.
Ninth Grade-Nannic Ponder, Ag-
mes Hunt, Carl Jones.
Eighth Grade-Rebecca Hunt,
Frances Hunt, Maud Hunt, William
Hart, Leota Ponder, Lora Hooker,
Jones.
We had the pleasure of a visit from
Mr.. Lueco Gunter and Mr.. Clayton on
Dacusville Literary Society.
Per Mary Mccall.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15

The Baptist Sunday school at Norris
Is one Of the best in the county. On
'Ho.to.Sunday-School Day" 218s scholars
were present, which was eighteen above
the number strived for. Before this
time the regular enrolment was 1902.
On ~orphanage work day this school also
raised S65 for Connie Maxwell orghan-
age.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
For A Tonic Iron
Can't Be Beat
Contracted Form of Natural Iron
Cheaper, Strooger,
IRON MINERAL,
ALL DRUGGISTS HAVE IT

-. -
81 found such quick relief from talk
ing Acid Iron Mineral (natural iron)
for rheumatism, and chronic indiges-
ton | want to urge more people to
take iron instead Of other remedies
when needing q tonic and something
that will build them up" said j. c.
Shelton, Of Roanoke, Va.
81 was weak, had a sour stomach,
bad appetite, and suffered most all
the time. / needed a tonic badly, and
when / started taking Acid Iron Min
eral / found the remedy / needed"
continued Mr.. Shelton, who lives at
500 18th ST., N. w.
Acid Iron Mineral is highly concen-
trated medicinal iron testing over 10
degrees specific gravity and a few
drops in a glass of water makes al
unexcelled medicine for the blood,
digestion, and appetite. 1t is sold by
druggists in six and twelve ounce
bottles under the Ferrodine Chemical
Corp. trademark, which guarantees
strength and efficiency. Be sure you
get the genuine. Get Il bottle. 1t is
cheaper, stronger and better for you.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
Notice OF Election
State OF South Carolina,
County Of Plckens.

Whereas, the resident freeholders and
qualified electors Of the age of twenty
one years, of Garvin and Kings school
districts Nos. "a and % respectively,
have pe%titioned the County Board of
Educotion both for and against CONSOLE
dalton of the above named districts;
Therefore, an election is hereby or
dered by the County Board of Educa-
ton, to be held at Pleasant Hill school
house on November %, 1917, to de-
termine whether or not the two above
named districts shall be consolidated;
having the new school near Pleasant
Hill church, and also allowing he Kings
school to continue to u up to the sew
enth grade.
The election shall be held according
to the rules of the primary election.
Those wishing to vote for consolida-
tion shall vote Il ticket marked For
Constellation those wishing to vote
against consolidation shall vote a ticket
marked Against Consolidation"
+. Y. CLAYTON,
80 Secretary and Clerk.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
Citation

State of South Carolina,
County of Pickens.
BY J. B. Newbery, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Lucia G.. Shirley made
suit to me to grant her letters of ad-
ministration of the estate and effects of
L.. T. Shirley, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said l.. II. Shirley, de-
ceased, that they be and appear before
me-. in the Court of Probate, to be held
at Pickens Court House, S. c., on the
Both day of November, 1917, next, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and serl, this
18th day of November, 1917, in the l42
year Of u Indepence.
J. B. NEwBERY,
Judge of Probate, Pickens County, S. c..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15

The First Baptist church Of Liberty
WI be dedicated next Sunday morning.
Or. David M. Ramsay will preach the
rmo At the evening service four
ne" dcacons will be ordained. Rev. j.
II. Machen is the pastor of this church
and he and the people Of Liberty are to
be congratulated on their progress.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
Citation
State of South Carolina,
County of Pickens.

State Of South Carolina,
County of Pickens.
BY ). B. Newbery, Probate Judge:
Whereas, Guy McFall, made suit to
me to grant him letters of administra-
tlon OF the estate and effects of Salathiel
Clements, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Salathiel Clements,
deceased, that they be and ap.
pear before me-. in the court of Pro
pate; 70 De held at Pickens, S. c., on
the 18th day of Nov, 1917, next after
publication hereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why said administration should
not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
3oth day of October. 1917. in the 142
year of our independence.
j. B. NEwBERY. (Sea)
, II j. PIP. c..
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
Notice of Forfeiture

one mule, buggy and harness having
lation of section 1896, r. s., Is miles
northwest Of Pickens, Pickens county.
notice is hereby given that any person
claiming same must give bond to the
Collector of Internal Revenue on or be.
for the 18th day of December, 1917,
or saidi property will be declared for.
feited to the United States.
SAM M. CRAIG,
Deputy Collector
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
Summons for Relief.
Complaint served.

State of South Carolina,
County of Pickens,
In Court of Common Pleas.
RI. M. Hester, Plaintiff,
against
". e. Blythe, Louise d. Guion, James
McCarson, John McCarson and Keowee
Bank, Defendants.
10 the defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and re-
CURED to answer the complaint in this
action, which was filed this day in the
office of the Clerk of Court, Pickens,
3. u, and TO serve a copy Of your an
swer to the said complaint on the sub
scrlher at his Office at Pickens, S. c.,
within twenty days after the service
herc!of, exclusive of the day of such
service; and if you fail to answer the
complaint within the time aforesaid. the
pIalntlif in this action will apply to the
plant.
0. s. STEWART. c.. T..
Clerk Z. q. +. Plaintiffs Atty.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15

M%ontvale school will begin the winter
term next Monday morning, November
18th. Miss Flora Kelly is the assistant
teacher and II. w. Hot has been re-
elected principal and will teach the win
ter session.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15

The Piedmont. Realty and Auction Co.
nave made contract with f. b. Morgan,
Jr., to subdivide the home place Of the
ate r. q. Morgan at Central, S. c.,
and VIII sell same at auction December
9TH. Watch for the advertisement in
paper which will follow.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15

An entertainment will be given in the
Pickens Mill school auditorium next
Saturday night, November 18th. An
interesting program has been arranged
and an admission fee Of ten cents will
be charged, proceeds to go towards buy
a piano for the school.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15

we have some very attractive
prices On Stoves and Ranges that
we are offering to the trade now
We have not advanced the price
on thisline Of goods. Come and
let us show them to you. Pick
(ens Hardware and Grocery Co.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
Probate Sale
State of South Carolina,
County of Grcenville.
Probate Court.

PROBATE Court.
BERTHE f.. Burns, ct al, Plaintiff,
Estcll Burns, Defendant.
Pursuant toa decree filed in.thc above
stated case. Nov. II. 1917, | will sell at
public auction in front of the court
house door. at Pickens. S. c., during the
legal hours of sale, aales day in Deem
Der. 1917. all that tract Of land in Eas-
ley township, Pickcns county, contain
described in the decree of Probate
Judge, Greenville, S. c., November II,
1917, reference to which is hereby had.
Terms Of sale, cash. Purchaser to pay
for papers and stamps.
WALTER M. SCOTT,
Psobatc Judge Greenvillc County.
The Pickens sentinel. (Pickens, S.C.) 1911-2016, 1917-11-15
III
PERSONAL

PERSONAL
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Il. Rio.
gins, November S, a son.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II
Chapman, November 10th, a son.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. George Irwin
Brazele. November 10th, a dauphter.
Martin school will begin it's winter
term next Monday, November 10th.
MIR. and Mrs. S. E. Stewart of route
. were IN Pickens shopping Saturday.
w. Z. Porter of Easley route ! was
at the county seat on business Wednos.
day.
I. H.. McWhorter, we'll known citizen
OF Liberty route q, was at the county
seat on business Saturday.
MR.. M. +. Hester spent several DAYS
I'm the mountains last week and saws the
persimon and 'possum crops are good.
Rev. q. T. Hodges is in Columbia at
tending a meeting of the educational
commissioners Of tho Methodist confer
ence.
rrof. l.. e. Kirby and f. c. Me
Whorter, prominent citizens of Norris.
were visitors at the county seat one
day last week.
We are requested to announce that
Kew. II. K. Williams will preach at the
plckens Mill church the third Sunday
IN November at 3 o'clock.
n friends in this county of Rev. T..
V. Babb, former paster of Easlcv Bap-
list church, sympathize with him in the
loss of his father whose death occurred
at his home in Laurens recently.
Born unto Mr.. and Mrs. d. S. Couch
of Easley. November 5th, a son. This
makes four boys for this patriotic
family. The latest arrival was named
Gilliland, after the late DR.. Gilliland.
Messrs. Earl T. Sanders, William A.
Burke, j. Horace Parmalee and William
II. Bearden of the Hath Tennessee Mill
tary Band, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. f. Hester last Friday and Sat
urday.
Montvale school will begin the winter
term next Monday morning, November
18th. Miss Flora Kelly is the assistant
teacher and IL. w. Hot has beer re-
elected principal and will teach the win
ter session.
The Piedmont. Realty and Auction &c.
nave made contract with +. d. Morgan,
Jr., to subdivide the home place of the
late r. b. Morgan at Central, S. c..
and will sell same at auction December
9th. Watch for the advertisement in
this paper which will follow.
An entertainment will be given in the
PIckens Mill school auditorium next
Saturday night, November 18th. An
interesting program has been arranged
and an admission fee Of ten cents will
be charged, proceeds to 60 towards buy
buying a piano for the school.
j. E. Grant, a well known stock de aler
OF Seneca, was in Pickens on business
last week. He states that he has been
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-07-25
TRAGEDY IN
FREE RUSSIA
Disaster Certain Unless
Great Firmness is Shown
Says Henderson
(By Associated Press. !

London, July 25.--A great tragedy
Is being enacted in the life OF the
Russian people, according to
Arthur Henderson, member OF the
British war council and representa-
tive OF labor, who has just returned
from an extended visit to Russia.
He Is convinced that unless the
situation Is handled with frmness
there must be an inevitable disas-
ter.
Mr.. Henderson said. during an
interview yesterday that IL was MOTH
ing less than q misfortune that the
continuance Of the coalition govern
ment had proved impossible. The
difficulties the government had to
cope with were such as no other
government ever experienced. It was
impossible to convey anything like
an adequate conception OF the extent
to which the extremists dominated
the life OF the capital. demoralIzing
the army and navy, especially those
units In close proximity to Petro-
grad.
The true extremists. he declared
did not represent more than a small
minority on the population, but such
had been the spirit Of terrier exer-
cIsed, together with their destructive
influence over certain sections of the
military forces. that they had sue
ceeded IN rendering q stable gov
eminent difficult. IL not almost i'm
possible.
Mr.. Henderson considered that the
most disastrous experiment OF the
revolution was the relaxation Of
discipline.