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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-15

To make a long story longer,
and to put the matter plainly,
I'll begin at the beginning.
The directors Of the Ideal
Clothing Co. told me this:
''We've got a $4,000 stock
Of merchandise in our store and
with $35. 600 worth Of goods
now in transit, we're going to be
overloaded with merchandise.
Besides, we haven't room for in
coming goods, as we're already
swamped for lack Of space. We
are perfectly willing to sacrifice
profits, but the stock MUST BE
MOVED" :.
When | asked the directors:
How low IN price are you will
ING to sell your merchandise IN
order to relieve this congested
condition. this is what they
answered: I'VE want TO unload,
and you may go as far as you
like IN cutting prices"
That's the speech that broke
The camel's back. ,f.s p
After carefully going through
the stock. | slaughtered, assas-
sinated and bombarded former
prices to smithereens, SO that
everything will move as fast as
creased lightning.
/ started in cutting prices of the fam
Gus Adler Rochester clothing and they
will sell as follows:
$1,000 Mems Suits will 60 for 1885;
$3.50 suits for S16.85; $500 suits
for $17.85; while the $3.50 suits
will sell for $20.35, and the $4,000
suits for $22.S5. The highest grade suits
that usually sell for $3.50 will 60 at
$24.S5 and $500 suits will go at $26.85,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-15

A big lot of Madras and Silk Sport
Shirts, all sizes. $3.50 to $500 values
will go on sale Saturday morning at
$1.75 each. There are lots of nifty pat
terms and the beauty of it is, they're
mostly silk shirts. Think of it-silk
shirts for $1.75
Now comes the cream of the shirt bar
gains: $3.50 silk shirts offered for $2.65;
$500 silk shirts for $2.95; $500 silk
shirts for $685.; $500 silk shirts for
$4.95; $500 silk shirts for $685.; $1,000
silk shirts for $7.85.
When I was jotting down the shirt
prices one of the directors said to me:
II don't want men to spend money with
us for silk shirts if they can't afford it.
You know what l mean. | hate to see
fathers buying fnery when the children
need shoes, and, believe me, I'd hate
to sell silk shirt if I thought the buyer
hadn't paid his grocery bill. Is that
good philosophy"
1t was then I realized that I am put
ting on this sale for a store with Head
and with Heart! You Honolulu folks
ought to feel very proud of it.
But, here I'm writing an ADVERTISE
ment, not a sermon.
$3.50 Mems Pajamas will get ''leave
of absence" for $1.15; $500 pajamas for
$1.55, and the $500 pajamas for 1896.
The we'll known standard makes Of
Crofutt and Knapp and Blum and Koch
Mems Felt and Straw Hats are cut in
price thiswise: $3.50 Hats cut to $1.85;
$3.50 Hats cut to S2.65; $500 Hats cut
to $2.95; $500 Hats cut to 1895; $500
Hats cut to $4.55.
Panama and Bankok Hats share the
same fate and are led to the same sIaugh-
ter, irrespective of their dignifed, high
brow class. $3.50 Panama and Bankok
Hats are cut to $685.; the $1,000 Hats cut
to $3.50; the $1,000 Hats cut to $500;
the $500 Hats cut to $11.25.
Every article in this big Mems store
is reduced. Indeed, nothing is full price
except few "contract goods such as
Arrow collars and Kavser craVats. And
the only reason they're not reduced is
because Ben Seelig, the buyer, promised
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-15

when they were bought not to cut prices
And promise is promise, whether
made to buyer or to a manufacturer.
If You care to make a substantial saw
ing on Mems Underwear, listen to this:
SOC Balbriggan underwear for Soc; SOC
Olympic athletic underwear for 35c; 75c
athletic undershirts for Soc; $1.0O silk
Isle undershirts for Csc; $3.50 silk I'M
dershirts or drawers for $1.05 the gar
ment. Also 1925 mems fine union suits,
summer weight, will go for 85c.
Men of Honolulu will be quick to buy
neckwear at these prices. All 75e neck
wear will go at 40c; $1.00 neckwear will
go at 75c; $3.50 neekwear will go at
$1.15, and the $500 scarfs are yours at
$1.35 each. Why, you can't buy neck
wear in the city of Denver, where came
from, for any such low price. Take my
tip and stock up on these scarfs before
you pay double these prices elsewhere.
SOC Men Fiber Silk Hose wall go for
35c the pair, or three pairs for $1.00; 75c
Pure Silk Hose are cut to 45c the pair
There's big raft of Men s Belts that
will take quick exit at 55c that former
ly commanded 75c; $50 belts for $1.05,
and $500 belts for $1.55
His excellency, G. Kumada, who has
charge of the downstairs department, is
butting in with the following: TRY
and sell our big lot of Men s Fancy Wash
Vests. I've got no place to put away
this dainty lingerie" So here goes!
$3.50 white and fancy waistcoats are
yours for $185 each, and the $3.50 grade
for $2.45 each.
Csc Paris or Boston Carriers will 90
for 15c the pair.
Trunks and Suit Cases are cut $3.50.
Great Scott l nearly forgot to men
ton that $225 Mems Khaki Pants will
go at S165.
For the boys-bIess them alive will
have special department fitted up for
easy choosing Of boys clothing.
$50 Boys Palm Beach and keep
Kool' cloth suits, $685. is the price
asked. $3.50 Boys Suits can be bought
for S675, and the regular $1,000 numbers
will 60 for $7.45.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-15

$100 Boys White Blouses with stir
collar and cuffs attached will 60 for 65c
To list the entire stock of the Idea
store will not be undertaken by Tire
writer. There are too many items Cd
list. The above prices are quoted to give
you a faint idea how ruthlessly price
are cut. There are hundreds of other
items equally as low in price, which for
lack of space we cannot print.
" The original tickets bearing the orig.
nal prices remain on every article in itlie
store, and I am vested with authority
to state that money will be REFUNDED
cheerfully for any article not Dough
below our regular prices. That's Che
way to back up real sale.
The sale is for cash only-no charge
no alterations, no deliveries.
In order to arrange stock. for eas3
choosing, store will be closed today.
If you live ON the other islands of ia
waii, do not let the distance prevent yo1
from buying anything You want in thi6
sale. The trip to this sale will pay Tor
itself. - -@*
Bear in mind the sale starts Saturda1
morning, June 18th, at a. m, at III,
Ideal Clothing Store.
When submitted the above copy "a
the directors for their o. T., they said
II wonder if the public will bcIievs
us People may not believe thai
We'll cut prices as you say" Don
you think we ought to print a sworl
affidavit that we'n sell as we adver
tise?"
Believe us? Of course theyII
believe US. Why waste adver-
Using space on sworn affidavits
when you can publish bare facts
Besides, advertising costs too
much money not to be believed.
Therefore, | am not putting any.
thing in print which cannot be
substantiated in the cold, gray
dawn of investigation.
| thank you.
THE MAN FROM DENVER
.1m
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Kentucky Boy Helped Fire First
shot of War with Germany

Young Freeman. who was one of
the gunners on the Mongolia, which
fired the first shot Of the War of the
United States with Germany, enlist
cd in the navy in October, 1913. at
Evansville, Ind. He was given his
first assignment ON the New York,
and has been promoted several
times for his splendid marksman-
ship and handling Of guns. He was
assigned to the Mongolia about a
month ago, and his people at Cadiz
had letter from him before he
sailed, in which he told them il
they never heard from him again
they could rest assured he had a
good time before he went down."
He is native Of Cadiz, and a son Of
John Freeman, deceased. He is 4
grandson of David Freeman, a Union
veteran of the Civil War, who re-
sides in Cadiz. The grandson is p
years old and is about six feet in
height. He weighs about 40 pounds.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
WILL shorten war.
iF OLD GLORY Is UNFURlED
AeRoAo-FRANce cHeRIsHes
HOPE, JoFFRe DECLARES.
That Americans Soon VIII Join Them
at Front--cermany breads Day
Nations Are Linked.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Washington.--Ma Marshal Joffre told
the people of America through Wash.
mgton newspaper correspondents VINO
called upon him that France cherishes
the confident hope that the flag of the
United States soon will be flying on
her battle lines. Victories sure to be
won by the soldiers Of the two repub-
lies, once more fighting shoulder to
shoulder for liberty, declared the hero
of tie Marne, will hasten the end of
the war and tighten the links of affec.
ton which have ever united France
and the United States" 1t was just
before the Marshal and other mem.
bers OF the French war mission start.
ed for visit to the tomb of George
Washington at Mt. Vernon, that the
correspondents gathered at the home
OF Henry White. were the chiefs of the
mission are being entertained as the
guests of the nation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
WAR TIME PROHIBITION
Influence Of President Is Sought to
Bring About National Prohibition
During Present War.

Washington.-A determined effort
to bring about national prohibition for
the duration of the war will be launch.
ed here at a meeting of representa-
tives of the various political parties
and of farmers organizations, includ.
ing several state governors, who will
seek TO influence President Wilson and
members OF congress. Leaders in the
movement have sent out word that an
Interview with President Wilson on
he question will be held. but 1t was
said at the White House that no en-
gagement had been made. War time
prohibition has been taken up by men,
bers of the Council of National De-
Tense as a possible way OF conserving
the grain supply of the nation. but no
conclusion has been reached.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
CONTENTS

PAGE 1. Editorials: The Enemies of
Our Soldiers; The Right Of Free
Spcech.-Bcrea' Great Donors.
President Wilson's Message Ia
Farmers.-Our Own State News.
United States News-World
News.
PAGE 2. Departmental Columns.
PAGE 8 Serial: The Wanderer.
PAGE 4. Locals.
PAGE s. Local News Articles.
PAGE 6. Corn Growing in Eastern
kentucky.-llome Department.
PAGE 7. International Sun
day School Lesson.-Winning
the War by Farm Work, by Dean
Francis O. Clark.
PAGE 8. Eastern Kentucky News
Letters.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
The Right of Free Speech

The Citizen does not join in the condemnation ex-
pressed by many for the senators and representatives in
Congress who voted against the declaration of with
Germany.
We think these men mistaken, but they
certainly conscientious and their right speak
and to vote according to their conscience
Moreover, it was their duty to do No man is
sent to Washington just to say Eyes to the majority
Each man is bound to act according to his best judg-
men for the good OF the country.
is always good to have both sides of question
presented 1t is never best to try to make suppress
their honest convictions by rdicule threats II we all
thought alike there would be danger that might stop
thinking altogether 1t is good American habit-a
good habit OF civilized nations-o desire hear both
sides and to cheeruly give the right OF free speech
those do not agree with.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

They played and visited and feasted,
hut the important thing was that
they set mIt two trees. When any
body who is awake sets out a tree
he looks To far future. The other
parts Of yesterdays holiday are like
The leaves that FLOURISH and are
rlorliied by autumn but fall to de-
cay; but the tree lives. Long after
those particular graduates have dis
Pcrsed, III fact after all the present
students of the Vocational Depart
mcnt are gone from Berea and gone
from this world, those trees will
stlll shelter :he passer-by.
row do you know what an insti-
tuition is? An institution is differ
ent from a partnership. In a part
ncrship few people come together
Continued on Page Three)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
FAR MERS!
The President of the United States Appeals You and
the Men, Women and Children the Farms

addressed ourselves. There is not d
single selfish element, so far as |
can see. in the cause we are fighting
for. We are fighting for what we
believe and wish To be the rights of
mankind and for the future peace
and security of the world. To do
this great thing worthiiy and sue
cessfully we must devote ourselves
Ia the service without regard to pro-
III or material advantage and with
an energy and intelligence that will
rise to the level Of the enterprise
itself. VIZ must realize TO the full
how great the task is and how many
Continued on Page seven)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Rockcsstle County Mobilize Farmers

The entire county organized by
Magistcrial districts for increasing
the agricultural interest and pro-
ducing a larger yield Of food stuff.
Six men from each district will act
as promoters in their respective
territory, making in all thirty per-
sons directly interested.
Circuit Judge Matherum dismiss
ed court and joined in an enthusi-
astic meeting with County Agent
Spence. County Attorney Gentry
took an active part.
Al Brodhead AT both day and
night meetings much enthusiasm
and loyalty were displayed. The
women are not behind in the least
in the food production enterprise.
Rockcastle will produce from 30 10
80 more farm products this year
than ever before.
After the meeting at Disputanta
County Agent spence was not per-
mitted to leave till he had organized
Farmers Club. This shows how
interested the farmers are over the
matter of helping Uncle Sam.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
China to Enter War Shortly.

Peking.-A declaration OF war
against Germany by China is expected.
The special commission for interna-
tional affairs designated by the gov
ernment has advised that China enter
the war The question viii 20 before
parliament shortly. The American
Minister DIR. Paul Riensch. held a re-
ception at the legation to 20 provl-
sional military governors, composing
the military conference which recon-
mended recently that China declare
war. The governors were received
with full military honors by the lega-
tion guard and were welcomed by DIR.
Reinsch and prominent members OF
the American colony.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
My Fellow Countrymen:

The entrance of our own beloved
country into the grim and terrible
war for democracy and human rights
which has shaken the world creates
81 many problems of national life
and action which calls for immediate
consideration and settlement that
hope you will permit me TO address
% you few words of earnest coun-
sci and appeal with regard to them.
We are rapidly putting our navy
upon an effective war footing and
are about to create and equip a great
army, but these are the simplest parts
Of the great task 10 which we have
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

OF all the men who ever died in war less than one
third died from the weapons of their enemies.
AT least third have died from disease in camp
and another third have died through vice and disspa-
ton.
The soldiers life means great deal Of idleness.
People excited when away from home and their
common surroundings that they more liable to
temptation.
Every group of soldiers is surrounded by
of sutlers-men who wish to sell them tobacco liquor
and deadly pies and to lead them into gambling and
in the book of Genesis Nov the serpent sutler
than any other beast of the field which the Lord had
made!
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
SHAXEup IN FRENCH ARMY
General Petain Has Been Appointed
Chief Of staff.

Paris, May THE appointment OF
General Petain as chief OF staff Is
generally welcomed as a timely reform
which has long been advocated by
military experts. General Peta!n, as
technical adviser to the government,
will occupy very much the same posi-
tion as General Sir William Robert
son in London, and will be respon-
sible for the general conduct of opera
tions wherever French troops are en-
gagged.
In addition TO this appointment 1t
is understood that the government
contemplates various other measures
OF reorganization. based on an exami-
nation of the military situation and
the lessons taught by the recent opera
ttOns
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

An attorney was consulted by a wo-
man desirous of bringing action against
her husband for divorce.
She related narrowing tale OF the
i'll treatment she had received at his
hands. So impressive was her recital
that the lawyer for a moment. was
startled out OF his usual professional
composure.
"From what you say this man must
be "A brute Of the worst type! he ex-
claimed.
The applicant for divorce arose and
with severe dignity announced;
"Sir, | shall consult another lawyer
l came here 10 get advice as TO di-
yorce, not TO hear my husband abused.'
New York Times.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Breweries Fined $4,000.

Pittsburg. Pa. MAY IA total OF
$4,000 in fines was assessed by Judge
W. H. s. Thompson in the United
States district court here against the
thirty-three PENNSYLVANIA brewing
companies which entered pleas to
mono contendere to indictments charg'
ing misuse OF money in the congress
sional CAMPAIGN OF 1914. The fnes
ranged from $500 TO $4,000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
CAPTURE
CHAMP ACNE LINE.
Arras Battle Sill Rages With
All Fury.
BRITISH REW WAY SLOWLY
Germans Rush Up Thousands Of Re-
serves Without Heed to the Fearful
Toll Of Lives-Teutons Only Cannon
Fodder, Prisoner Says.

London. May 1.-The French, In
powerful attack In the Champagne re-
gion, captured several fortified lines
In the neighborhood OF Mont Carnillst
to depth OF 500 to l,00O meters. The
attack was launched after strong ar
tillery preparation. To the east the
French pushed their lines forward on
the north slopes OF Mont Haut as far
as the approaches 10 the road between
Nauroy and MOronvilliers.
The Arres battle still RACES with un.
(continued on Page five)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Tribue to American Hero.

Washington.-French and British
hands reached across the sea and lock.
ed with those of America over the
grave of George Washington, at Mt.
Vernon. The three great democracies
OF the world united in a pilgrimage Of
love and respect to the shrine of the
man who made democracy possible.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Poor Cropa Feared.

Paris.-Reports of an investigation
conducted by the Department of Agri.
culture indicate that the forthcoming
crops will be much less satisfactory
than those of last year. insufficient
preparation OF the soil. lack of fer.
tilizer and unusually heavy rains are
named as contributory factors.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

Charged with desecrating the
American flag, Gustave II. Gerlach,
a native German. was arrested yes
terday by Federal officers at the
plant Of the Louisville Cooperage
Company. Louisville. where he was
employed. He is held at the Jail,
where Prisoner of War is regis
tered opposite his name, awaiting
advices from Washington as to the
status Of his citizenship.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

Private Joseph w. Mccain, a
member Of Company A, First Ken
tucky Regiment, whose home was in
Bedford. was fatally wounded and
soon died as the result of the acci-
dental discharge Of a rifle in the
hands of Private Raymond Richard
son, of Company F.. al the armory
i'm Louisville. Sunday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

As a result of rumors Of impend-
ing movements of the Kentucky
National Guard from Lexington
camping grounds to other localities
il is considered likely in that city
that. the camp site, recently placed
~ the disposal of the United States
Government, will be utilized as one
of the training camps of the draft
ed army.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

President Wilson's message 10 the
farmers is one every citizen should
read; il is full of good sense and if
observed by all, much will have been
accomplished.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

Organization Of the Kentucky
Public Health and Welfare League,
as one of the war emergency plans
of the Council Of National Defence
to safeguard the public
health and for the prevention and
treatment of tuberculosis, was COM
plctcd in Louisville. Thursday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

"Brrea's Great Donors on this
page gives clear idea Of how the
great work Of Berea College is 9us
tanned. Read il and send your child
ren that you may be part of this
great scheme of bettering our noun
tain region.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

II seems likely that an effort will
be made TO reach some settlement
on the Home Rule question in Ire
land. The matter has already arisen
in conference going on at Washing
ton between the English commis-
sioners and President Wilson, and
American sentiment may have great
influence.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
WORLD NEWS

Admiral Beresford of England, in
an address in London, referred TO
the loss of ships sunk by submarines
as appalling. German reports claim
I i,600,000 tons sunk in two months.
This comes close to the expectations
of the Germans. Neither the people
of England nor the neutral nations
realize the true situation.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

An order which recently appeared
in the Official Imperial Journal
shows that Germany is looking for
ward to confiscation of the prop
erty and investments of French
residents in Germany, including
those living in Alsace-Loraine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

On SatNday the bill which pro-
vides for the raising of an army by
conscription and draft was passed
by the U. :. Congress. There are
still some details TO be settled, es-
pecially the matter of age limits.
This is success for President Will
sons policy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

The state Board Of Valuation
Thursday assessed the capital, sur
plus and undivided profits of Ken
tucky banks at rs per cent. This is
a slight reduction as compared with
last year.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Berlin Prevents Germans Leaving.

washington. May 1.-Germany Is
preventing ner citizens entering Hol-
land In order to suppress the spread
Of information concerning labor trou-
bles in Germany. according to a dis.
patch received from The Hague the
state department.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

II is yet too early to learn the
real happenings in Germany on the
first day Of May, but reports indi-
cate that the strike did not get the
better of the government authorities.
Riots, however. occurred at various
places, especially Berlin.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Flag Raising

More than 1000 citizens of Somer-
set attended the flag raising and
patriotic celebration at the Furgu--
son shops of the Southern railroad
Monday afternoon The employees
of the shops donated the money TO
Continued on Page five)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

The relations of the United States
and Mexico are becoming more
strained. Printed and imprinted
matter passing across the border is
carefully censored. The official
government remains neutral, but
there is a strong pro-German feel
ing among the people.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
IN OUR own STATE
Two men and five mules were
killed when lightning struck barn
near Mayileld Monday.

Kentucky has raised only ssi men
Of its quota Of 1878 in the army,
while Indiana has enlisted 2,7i2 Of
her quota Of 5,4OO.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03

Winning the War by Farm Work"
on page !, will give YOU many
practical ideas. Fall in line and be-
your country's benefartOr.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-05-03
Naval Chief Dead.

Amsterdam.-The Berlin vossische
Zeitung announces the death of Vice
Admiral Kailer Won Kaltenfels. chief
Of the Austrian Navy Department.