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Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20
THE WRONG END TO BEGIN

Strike Leaders on the Pacific
Coasi declare that they are vii.
hing 10 acrcpi any reasonable com
promise S. = Roy of san
Francisco has been appointed 10
act as mediator for the Govern
ment The walc OF wages paid az
Mare Island is 10 bee considered ay
the basis for an agreement II o.
10 Boz hoped lhat an agreement
wIll Lr reached The strike has
uo moral right to cAiN Every
strike should bc adjusted while in
prprcss of Incubation Think oil
the loss 800 time that has been reg
lstcrcd against the Sudden dollar
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20
AN AMBITIOUS PROGRAM.

The Legislature has determined
10 enter into a thorough mvcSti
Cation of all departments and ill.,
stitutlous, This means consider
able expenditure Of money. a YER,
great expenditure of effort Con
fronting such a tasa. H. pnle,
would have tainted. Il viii take
months. Il will mean no end OF
controversy and SnSnicion. Yet.
IL conditions warrant. the result
viii Justify the price. There Is no
earthly use in cleaning the front
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20

porch without scrnbbiug the kiich-
cn. II nothing is found amiss-
that will be- the greatest consider
alton Of al lIut ii takes . man
81 optimistic soflncss 10 imagine
everything exactly right 40 cor
pnraiiun the size of Texas is
wholly free from faint
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20
THE DIFFERENCE

over bog France they have trcd
thc first soldier for cowardlcc
hasr scout MIN hack 10 the
trenches Here SEQ America. where
uo bomb ,pluicr through the
roof 10 krl the wifr aud baby
twenty eight thousand men have
lo-ahon work thHt imperative
oyer % question: ot dollars and
cents.
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20

NoTicE-sHERlFF's SALE
Assay b. utatl. s.a .l.t
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20

Subscribed an1 sworn to brfolr nae
this 18th daN ~ september u Iele
tSENtA D. p UnopRUW
Notap rubllc Nucec. county Texas
Corpus Christi caller and daily herald. [volume] (Corpus Christi, Tex.) 1911-1917, 1917-09-20

Correct Attest
R OWENS
ESQ n CLARK
A Al FRENCH
ADV. \
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16
BIG ENTRIES FOR
PENN RELAY RACE
Eastern Classic to Attract Large Num-
her Of Athletes in Spite Of Bad
Effect Of War.

Philadelphia, Pa. April 16-The
drawing for position at the pole in
the University Of Pennsylvania relay
carnival to be held on April e and IS
announced today shows an unpre-
cedented number OF entries While
number of institutions have announced
their intention Of disseminating attn
IetiCs because Of the war, only three.
Harvard, Michigan and Cornell have
officially Withdrawn from the relays.
A few others are expected 10 take sim
iIar action. but IN spite Of this the
management says the entry list still
viii be the largest in the history of the
meet
The official drawings in the college
championships and class races in
cIude;
CoIlegaz-One-mfIe college relay
championship Of America, Lafay-
cite; 2. Notre Dame: 8, Northwestern
4. Missouri; 5. Wisconsin,; s. Illinois:
Z. Kansas S, Pennsylvania 8, Chi
cago. 10. Pennsylvania state IL,
Princeton. -, Dartmouth
Tw0-mile college relay champion
ship. Pennsylvania. .. E0tre Dame.
Q. Syracuse, g. Princeton, s. Illinois,
6. Kansas 2, Pennsylvania state. s,
Chicago. 8, Yale: 10. Wisconsin.
Spring medley relay championship
of America. Chicago; 2 PenusyI-
vaBia, 3. Pennsylvania state, 4. La
fayette- >. Wisconsin; g. Illinois, Z.
Yale S. Princeton. g. Missouri
Distance medley relay champion
ship Of America. Syracuse: 2 Penn
zyivauia. 3, Princeton, T. Wisconsin.
3, Chicago IS, Pennsylvania state =
Yale. s. Lafayettes 8. Illinois; 10.
.nl.mn La
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16
SAFER FRACTURES
ANKLE;CUBSLOSE
Service If Star First Stacker May Be
Lost for Season as Result Mishap
fin ST.. Louis Game.
CARDS cor BIG END, . TO ,
Accident Upsets Only Rally Of Contest
hy Bruins-W olter Is Shifted TO
the Initial Bag.

Chicago. April l5-Hard luck smote
tao Cubs s1uareEy between the eyes
before 10000 cold Drawing bugs at the
North SIDE park yesterday. The loss
of the BAH game was a minor incident
compared to- the loss Of Victor Safer.
hrs. baseman. VINO sustained broken
ankle sliding into the plate IN the mid
die of s sixth inning rally That threat
eued TO overcome a 6ve-Tua Cardinal
lead.
vic. rushing home from second on
Pinch Hitter Larry D0yles single
started to slide. changing his mind
when the throH-iB was Intercepted ana
the heel spike caught In the corner Of
the plate. the foot turning completely
around while SAFER lay moaning On
the ground
This accident IN plain view of the
capacity crowd took most of the in
terest away from the pa5tlme, which
was lost bv the North SLders TO St
Louis. 3 10 8 The injury happened in
the middle of the only batting rally
staged bv the Cubs during the fray, for
IT. was I'D this round that the Bruins
raa-gaH all OF tuaEr markers. Score
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16
MiIIers Antiseptic OH Known as
Snake Oil



Try It right now for rheumatism
neuralgia, Iumbago sore. stiff and
swollen joints pains In the head back
and limbs. corns, buuions. etc. After
one application pain disappears as il
by magic.
A nerer-failing remedy used inter.
nally and externally for coughs, colds
Group, sore throat, diphtheria and ton
siliitis
This oil is conceded to be the most
penetrating remedy known It's prompt
and immediate effect in relieving pain
is due TO the fact that it penetrates- &c
the affected parts at once. AS an Illus
tration, pour 10 drops on the thickest
piece of sole leather and if viii peue-
trate this substance through and
through in three minutes
Accept no substitute This great oil
is golden red color only. Every bottle
guaranteed; 25c and soc q bottle. or
money refunded. Thomas Drug Co
lAdv,l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16
At the Majestic.

During the filming Of the the third
of the Margarita Fischer-Mutual pro
auctions entitled The Butterfly Girl. s.
the locale chosen was the san Diego
exposition. Here the whole grounds
was practically turned over 40 the Poi
lard picture PLAYERS and they had one
big time. John Stepping. east as the
+Weiuie Man" not only had To work
hard during the filming of the produc-
60n but was continually In demand By
the rest Of the company. Whenever
Henry Otto. the man responsible fer
the direction of The Butterfly Girl"
missed any of the company he would
go in search Of the 'Weinte Man. and
there be would find whoever ne was
looking for indUlging i'm a ~Aot dog"
The Butterfly Girl viii be az the
Majestic tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16

Spencer Square - Clara EimbaIt
Young IN The Price She Paid com
edy, In Society and Out"
Majestic Nargarita Fischer in The
Butterfly Girl" also q comedy
Colonial Charlie Chaplin comedy
TUESDAY
Spencer Square - Clara EimbaII
Young in The Price She Paid
Majestic Ethel Clayton in MANS
Women. also a comedy
Colonial - Douglas Fairbanks ia
The Natrimaniac~ RALPH Ince in
THE Seventh Son
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16
ELKS WILL FORM A
NATIONAL PIN BODY

Chicago, April 16- Preliminary
steps in the organization Of the Elks'
Bowling Association OF America. to
which every member Of the order of
Elks in the United States viii be eligi-
bic, were taken yesterday at q bust
ness meeting of the Michigan E1hs'
Bowling association at Detroit
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16

II there was anything luFI1ef hee"s-
sarv to demonstrate that Clara A-A-
bali Young Is one Of the sreatast draw
Ing cards and most popular players aa
the screen today It was amply proved
at the Spencer Square theatre sun
dav when the crowds were lined ap an
afternoon and evening 10 Eet ln 81
witness 1.-The Price She Paid 80
great was the demand to SEQ Miss
Young eaa- hundreds we've turned
away ana VIII NOT be able 10 see =
until tonight and tomorrow when tae
picture VIII again be shown Since
her recent change in management -
her own company. Miss Young has aaa
tremendous advantage III proauclaH
She has not only received scenarios
which were exactly suited to aer stE#a
Of acting but she has been sarrounda
bv fine casts In .The Price she PAID
the combination IS ideal The east
strong. the production done a1 LAVISH
and expensive scale and the story
fast moving one The play continue
at the Spencer today and tomorrow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16
{. /. Signs an Umpire

Bloomington H.. April 15-Thomas
Q'NeiI OF this city, well known minor
league umpire. has accepted terms
with the Central association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-04-16

for Mitchell in eighth.
SoE -..........- % = Z % % " 10
Dafrof+ .....-..o o o 1 O IL
Extra-base hits-Two base L1eboid,
Weaver. three base Holman. Spen-
Ger. Double play-ColIiuz 10 RIsbcrg.
Bases cn balIs-On Coverleskie q. off
Scott Hit BY pitched baby
James. FeIsch, by Scott. Burns. Strike
outs-By CoveIeskie. !: by James, l.
by Scott. Il wild pitches-By James.
2. Passed Spencer. Umplres-
NalIin and Evans Time-l.f5.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
The Red Cross Cam paign

Although the Red Cross Christmas
membership campaign for the coin-
try as a whole and for the Lake dis
tri~t. as whole has ended with
more than the required number OF
new members set ont after. the cam
paign in Louisville and Jefferson
County will be kept up until both
city and county can be covered and
given the opportunity to take rank
where they belong in the list, Mana
ger William W. Gaunt and his stall,
supported by the Campaign Com
mittce and the force Of workers, are
unwilling to report minimum from
the city and county until the Who'll"
of the territory. has been covered,
Handicaps which interfered with
the progress Of the work last week
have been removed for this week,
and the campaign will go forward
with added yigor.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
AUS.K.O.GERMANS
CO,,CiufRATING
SOLDIERS MA5SED BY ENEMY
FOR FRESH ATTEMPT TO
PIERCE ITALIAN PLAINo.
Baked in Th-ir Drive at Monte Aso-
lone, Teutons Feverishy Are Pre-
pairing onsaught-Formidable Po-
sitions Confront Invaders.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London. on.-Unexpectedly baked in
their march toward the plain by the
Of the Monte AsolOne positions after
they had captured them, the Austro-
German troops are concentrating heav.
ily, according to all available reports,
north and northeast of this important
approach to dominating Monte Grappa.
A new and unprecedentedly vigorous
onslaught on the barriers to the plains
is expected soon. not only at Grapp.
itself, but on the Asiago Plateau and
possibly the Lower Piave, where en-
emy troop concentrations also are re-
corded
Although expert opinion appears to
be approaching unanimity that the
Austrians have given up hope OF
breaking through the Italian line at
present. so far as to force another
/ great retreat, all available informa-
ton indicates the enemy desires to
achieve another big success by cap
/ turing all peaks commanding the
plain. and would vastly prefer posi-
tion at the northern limit of the plain,
at least, where climatic conditions
would favor his troops, while posses
sion of the peaks would enable him
to control the territory for miles in
front of them. Even a cursOry visit
to the Grappa sector however, Is sui
ficient to reveal convincingly how
very far the enemy is from achieving
these detectives and how formidable
the Italian positions are-backed uT
by a rejuyenated army, thoroughly re
organized and re-equipped, and whose
spirit was shown by the counter-at
tack which recaptured the great Aso
lone positions.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
MEN At FRONT MISS TURKEY
Ships Carrying the American Bird Are
Delayed on the Way to
France.

with the American Army I'm France.
Dec. 24.-The great bulk Of the Ameri-
can expeditionary force will not get the
expected Christmas dinner. The sub
marine attack forced the ship which
was carrying cranberries To turn back.
and through some unknown circum'
stances two ships which were carrying
the supplies of turkey left the United
States 50 late that II was Impossible
for them to arrive In France In time.
The turkeys which already have ar
rived In the army zone were left over
from Thanksgiving and will 90 an ex'
tremely short way.
Now It appears that the principal
dish OF the day will be monkey tur'
key" which is ordinary canned corned
beef.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
BELIEVE POTATOES H0ARDED
Reports That Millions OF Bushels
Held by Farmers to Be
Investigated.

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Reports that mil.
lions OF bushels Of potatoes are being
boarded by farmers and shippers In
the middle West. who are doling them
out in small lots at high prices are be
ing Investigated by agents Of the de-
partment Of justice, working In con-
junction with Samuel Livingston. chief
Investigator Of the United States food
administration. The government re-
port shows a crop approximating 80
OOO,OOO bushels In Michigan" said Liv-
ingston. yet up 10 December I only
2,5OO,OO0 bushels had been shipped out
of that state"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
contract.
No one should read this issue

No one should read this issue
without reading page three and con-
sidering seriously the Importance of
an education Of the right sort. Vo-
cational training is the kind to get
i'm this age and time. You vii be
surprised TO know how useful that
girl or boy may become and how
much glory may be bestowed upon
you as parents when your children
shall occupy high positions. II was
the effort that you put forth to send
them 10 Berea the winter term of
1918.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
SAY RICH men
OF The U.S.. IN
PLOT TO DEFRAUD
Presidents Food Price lnvestiga-
ton Brings to Light Some
Startling Conditions.
TRY TO EVADE INCOME TAX?
Probe Shows System OF Bearer war;
rants Which Absolutely coneeals
the Identity Of Real Owners
Of Cooperation Stocks.

Washington. Dec. -. - American
millionaires are declared to be In
volved in far-reaching plot to de-
fraud the United States government
Of millions of dollars in income tax.
This was revealed at the federal
trade commissions hearing In the
presidents food price investigation
BY II system Of bearer warrants when
absolutely conceals the identity OF the
real owners of corporation stocks, GER
tain rich men Of the United states
have succeeded in evading payment
Of income taxes and surtaxes, through
making II impossible for the treasury
to find who owns the tax.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
drinking.

In the report Of the investigating
board Of the l.. & n. wreck at Shcp-
hrrdsville, December 20. the failure
cf man is blamed. Engineer Wolfen-
berger of No. : is blamed for dis
regarding orders to slow down to a
speed that would make il possible
to stop at the station at shepherds
willie when he failed to get the
proper signals, and the nagman and
conductor Of No 81, both dead, are
blamed for failing to put out lights
warning the approaching train ot
the proximity Of the local.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
Nations Food Supply Affected.

The tentacles Of the packers com
bine Of Chicago extending Into the
food supply Of the nation were still
further revealed. Under the question
ing of Francis J. iieney, +. w. Croll'
treasurer of Armour X Co, admitted
the vast interest that concern has In
other food companies. He bared the
conccalment Of records that permitted
this condition and showed that In
directorate Of eleven, five are dummies
through which J. Ogden Armour with
his sixth deciding vote can do anything
he wishes. The properties are In the
names Of dummies, IL developed, lead
ing Heney to observe:
$50 there is no way In which govern
ment accountant or other interested
person can secure actual facts as t6
what companies Armour controlsr
Croll admitted this was SO.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
Second Jackie Victim Of Gang.

Chicago. Another Great Lakes
jackie has fallen victim TO the same
gang, the police believe, who murder
ed Jackie John A. Becker over month
ago. Rushed TO the County Hospital
an operation was performed, but ply
sicans despaired OF saving his life. The
most significant feature Of the case is
that il is an absolute parallel to the
Becker murder mystery. II was point
ed out that jackies are in the habit
of carrying money in their shoes And
II was presumed that the robbers
found what they were searching for
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
Hopes Kentucky Will Act Promptly

Senator J. G.. ". Bcckham, discus-
sing the action Of Congress in sub
mitting the national prohibition
resolution, said he naturally was
pleased and that he hoped the Ken
tucky Legislature would ratify it at
the coming session. senator Beck
ham said he would like Kentucky
10 be the first Of the States to ratifv
the proposed amendment, because
first. of his interest in Kentucky
and. second. because he believed II
Kentucky should act promptly, IT
would have an excellent effect on
other states.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

Reports from the Cumberland and
Black Mountain sections east 81
Whitcsburg. along the kentucky
Virginia border -moonshining sec
tions-is to the effect that less
moonshining is now going on along
the border than ever known before
a, this season of the year. Usually
during the Christmas holidays, there
is an overproduction and heavy
sales Of illict moOnshine whisky
much drinking and hilarity and
manv times crimes, as result OF
drinking.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

Private Anton Sirson. Company J.,
10Th Infantry. who was found lying
, ulSidr barracks building Friday,
-: Camp Taylor with a bullet wound
in his head. died a short time later
at the base hospital. The official
report was that Sirson died from
a gunshot wound inflicted with his
own rifle. Comrades said he had
been despondent over failure to get
a furlough So that he could spcnd
Christmas at home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

An Atlantic Port-Two deserters
from the German army arrived here
as stowaways on Belgian relief ship.
They were turned oger TO the immi-
grafton officials. But were said TO be
under 80 years old and TO have es
capped from the Russian front After
remaining in Holland for two months
they decided to come to this country.
When the ship was i've days out the
Germans made their appearance, weak
from hunger and thirst, but said they
had been accustomed to hunger in
Germany"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

The Senate Committee has been
a searching investigation Of
the conduct of the war by the ad-
Provided political ami
mostly is avoided and an investiga-
tion may spur the officials to great
er activity and result in good.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

This is a good time TO enlist in
our advertising space. We care for
YOU and help promote your busi-
ness by telling the people about
your good qualities. II you do not
wish others to know about your
business and don't care for more
business, the commercial world
classes you AS a business Monstr0-
Sity." We have space 10 sell: one
price To all. See our special year
contract.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

ON January I. the Cumberland &
Manchester railway will extend its
road from the mouth Of Horse Crcek
~ Clay County. up Horse Creek five
miles. This will open up one of the
biggest coal fields in that section,
the coal there being four feet Of very
fine domestic coal and very much
~ demand
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

The New Years suggestions in the
Home Department by Miss Dizney
are splendid. Every home maker
should read them and live up to
them as nearly as possible the COM
ing year. This one article should
be worth many times the cost OF
THE CITIZEN TO you who want TO
do the right thing.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

A rumor that japan was desirous
occupying Siberia. in the interests
Of the Allies. and already had forces
on the field has been denied by Of
ficials Of that nation. Japan has
fine armies, highly modern in all
equipment and could do effective
service should such occasion arise.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
The Winter Term

Berea's Winter Term begins Wednesday, January
2nd 1918 Everybody get to school for the Winter
Term You have nothing else to do! And the cost at
Berea is less than you live home. And what you
NAV learn in one is worth hundreds of dollars.
The Winter Term is fixed on purpose for those who
can be here for a short time only. We give you the
things that the profitable and practical and YOU
learn right quick!
One Winter Term will make better farmer, or
better housekeeper, will give good start in carpentry
brckayng, backsmithng bookkeeping, prepar
alton for teaching school
And besides il will make you acquainted with lot
of the best young men and young ladies. Come to
Berea
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

The Greeks are beginning a move
ment against Bulgaria. This would
affect the conditions in the Balkans
and release the Roumanians, who
still have a good sized army. French
ard English forces are joining this
expedition.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

Srlishnrss of the railroads in al
tempting To- increase their revenues
and stiilc all water competition, is
primarily responsible for the pres
"nt transportation crisis. former
senator Rrislow told the NewlandS
Joint Congressional Transportation
Committee Wednesday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

Armenian massacres continue with
h'artless severity. II has been es-
tlmated that two million of these
oriental Christians have either been
Killed or ar" living in destitute and
starving conditions. Their only
ohcnsc is their opposition TO the
Moslem faith and their indtpen-
dent character.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
Disarmament Demanded BY Chinese.

Disarmament Demanded BY Chinese.
Pekin.-The Chinese commandant at
Harbin, Manchuria. delivered an ultt
matum to the Bolsheviki headquarters
giving the Extremists 4S hours TO dis
arm and leave Harbin. Otherwise,
they were warned force would be used.
The Chinese are continuing to
strengthen their military forces at
Harbin. Lieutenant General Horvath.
Russian military commander at Har-
bin, Is assisting the Chinese. Because
Of the existing conditions he has taken
up his residence In the area under Che
Len.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27
One Vast Combine.

As the hearing proceeded toward the
goal Of showing the packers Of the
country In one vast combine TO control
food there developed incidentally that
the Chicago packing interests have
holdings In cattle and packing trade
Journals. Among these named were
the Report Publishing company of
Fort Worth. Tex, and the Record
Stockman of Denver Colo.
Henry +. Wilson, an accountant Of
the commission. testified that he found
many peculiar items" In going over
lconrnuad On lsas Eiahn
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

Many new subscriptions have
come in by friends for others. We
are not telling you who they are,
but II is for you to guess and not
read between the lines. They want
YOU TO read every line, even the ad-
vcrtiSing and pictures, as they all
have meaning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-12-27

The Germans have found a new
instrument Of war which they have
used in their campaign TO retain
their possessions in East Africa.
Large swarms Of wasps are thrown
against the enemy, who are attacked
while blinded and suffering from
stings.