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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Part 4. The Young Folks-Their
Rights.

This is young peoples age-an
age that recognizes the individual
ity Of the child.
Back in the early days Of our his
tory the youth was, TO be seen and
not heard" but now we, the progress
sive ones OF us, see in him a person.
ality TO be cherished, trained and
turned in the right direction.
To-day there are more forces at
work trying TO hold young people in
their proper channel than ever be-
fore and likewise more agencies try
ing 10 undermine their character
and break down their will power.
More boys and girls are being edu-
Gated than ever before and more
young people are holding places OF
trust and responsibility.
The lesson Of service 10 their fell
lowmen is taught in school, preached
from the pulpit and rehearsed at the
family fireside. Where can | be OF
greatest service 10 humanity is the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
An Uncommon Man in Common Community
By Secretary Marshall E. Vaughn

pertinent question that is burning
in the heart of the honest, patriotic
young man and young woman.
The glitter and glare, noise and
hustle of the factory city that be-
guiled so many Of our young people
away from their happy country
homes few years ago are losing
their power. The new doctrine-stay
where you can be OF greatest SER
vice-is sinking deep into the minds
and turning their hearts toward
home.
The uncommon man,-the modern
farmer,-considers his children the
supreme end of all his efforts and
all things else are means 10 that end.
He sees some Of his neighbors put
ting their children into the class
Of common property. They use
them, 10 the extent OF their strength,
as you would use an animal.
They do not regard the personal
nature OF the child and have a care
only for the animal side OF his ex-
istence. A bed to sleep in, three
Continued on page seven)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Two miners houses are said to
have toppled from their foundation
on the mountain side at Kona sta
tion, above Whitesburg in the coal
fields, and tumbled into the north
fork Of the Kentucky River during
severe windstorm. The occupants
had narrow escapes, one woman
having been seriously injured. The
buildings were the property Of the
Elkhorn Coal Company. The loss
is about $1,000 with no insurance.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Woman GETS $4,000 DAMAGES.

Indianapolis, Feb. GA jury In su-
perior court here awarded Mary ].
Brown $4,000 damages in her suit
against Joseph L. Potter and Robert
r. Potter for injuries she sustained
when struck by an automobile at
Washington and Meridian streets.
June 10. 1914. The car, driven by Rob
ert Potter, was the property Of his
father. Joseph Ia Potter.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
U. S. IS PREPARING
FOR POSSIBLE WAR
Every Possible Effort TO Be
Made TO Preserve Peace.
REGARD WAR As INEVITABLE
Hope That Germany Might Reeede
From Her Declaration Of Ruthless
Submarine Warfare Campaign Die
sipatsd by News From Berlin.

sipatsd by News From Berlin.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Although war
between the United States and Ger.
many Is regarded an inevitable by
many as the result Of some overt act,
whether It be peace or war. through.
out this anxious period of waiting
President Wilson is determined that
there shall be no word or deed to
merit a reproach. even from Germany
herself
Nothing is to be done which is not
fully justified by the laws Of nations
and humanity; nothing 10 to be done
for expediency; nothing 10 to be done
which is not legal and just.
To that end, German rights and
property in the United States are to
have full protection of law. and the
president wishes every American citi
zen to forbear from any thought or
act which might lead his country
nearer to war.
Hope that Germany might at the
last moment modify her declaration
Of unrestricted submarine warfare
was dissipated by news dispatches
from Berlin which gave the word OF
high German officials that there would
be no turning back.
With that hope waning, American
ofiicials now only wait an actual dem
onstration OF how the new decree will
affect American rights. The news OF
the killing Of an American seaman ia
the shelling Of the boats of the Brit
fish steamer Eavestone is not now re-
garded as the feared overt act 1t
will be thoroughly investigated be-
fore 1t is assigned to its proper place
a. a factor in the situation.
Meanwhile Austria's case still is
undetermined. While It is known that
the dual monarchy has officially ad.
hered to Germany's declaration as 1t
now stands before the state depart
ment, her announced intentions are
somewhat different from Germany's
but II Is doubtful II there can be a
real distinction. Rupture of relations
with Austria seems no less certain
than 1t did, but the situation must go
through definite processes before
decision is announced.
The frat step to place congress for
mally on record in support Of the
break with Germany was taken in the
senate and is expected to be followed
in the house. Chairman Stone of the
foreign relations committee intro
duced a resolution indorsing the presi-
dents action. Republicans have given
assurances of their support
The work Of speeding up prepara'
tions to meet every possible conting-
ency in event Of war is going on and
was discussed today at the first cabi-
net meeting since the announcement
Of the break.
President Wilson went to the navy
department and conferred with Sec
retary Daniels on expediting legisla.
tion to empower the government to
take over shipbuilding plants. muni-
tions works and other facilities in
case of need. From Secretary Baker
the president received a first-hand re-
port OF what is being done within the 4
army.
II has not been decided to convoy
American ships now sailing into the
war zone and no new regulations as
to armament have been made. These
two points are to be decided later.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
WORLD NEWS

Chief place in the weeks news
must be given to the break in diplo-
nate relations between the U. s.
and Germany. Ambassador Gerard
has been called home, and Ambassa-
dor Bernstorff has been given his
papers of dismissal. Preident Will
son appeared before the Senate and
gave a clear and concise account Of
his act and the reason for il.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
To Compel Virginia Debt Payment.

Washington. Feb. 6.-The supreme
court granted the request OF Attorney.
General Pollard OF Virginia for per-
mission to file a writ OF mandamus
seeking to compel West Virginia to
pay to Virginia $14.0O0.00O. the for
mer states share OF the Virginia state
debt when the two states separated
at the opening OF the Civil war.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
PROTECT GERMAN CONSULS
v. Q. Takes Action to AFFORD Pretsc-
tIon to Oficlals In Country.

Washington. Feb. 6.-Governors of
the twenty states and island posses.
sions in which Germany has consular
representatives have been requested
NJ the state department to afford all
protection to them.
Department officials explain they do
not anticipate any violence, but It is
thought wise to guard against the
possibility OF demonstrations. Ger
many consular representatives in the
United States. Porto Rico. Hawaii and
the Philippine islands comprises thir-
ty-four men.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Bryan Urges Peace

Washington, Feb. 6.-Asserting
that the people at home protest
against entering this war on either
side" former Secretary Of State Bryan
in a statement urged them TO tele.
graph this sentiment at once to Presi.
dent Wilson and to their representa-.
tives and senators.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Military Guard Ammunition and Arms

Indianapolis. lnd.-A detail of Bat
terry A. of the Indiana Field Artillery
Battalion, appeared at the state capt.
tol under an order issued by Adjt. Gen.
Harry B. Smith. They mounted guard
over the ammunition and arms being
stored in To basement of the state
house. Theguard will be maintained
day and night, according to the adju-
tant general. The move was said to
be purely precautionary.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Mine Workers Lose Casa

Washington, Feb. 6.-The supreme
court has denied petition OF the
United Mine Workers for a review of
q decision OF Arkansas courts which
held the union must defend itself
against the action or more than 81
100000 damages brought by Arkansas
mine companies in connection with
alleged dynamiting OF plants.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Kentucky Wesleyan Professor
ResiQns

Prof w. b. Mitchell, who for some
time has held the chair Of Latin at
Kentucky Wesleyan College, tender
ed his resignation TO take effect at
once, and Prof. A. w. Withrow, OF
Baltimore. Md, has been chosen as
Continued on Page Five.)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

\The German newspapers especial
ly resent the statement of President
Wilson which charges their govern
ment with violations of a promise,
and call attention to the fact that
the promise made in a previous
note was conditioned on the ability
of the U. S. to compel England to
conform TO international law in i'm
portant matters.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Don't fail TO read the editorial ap-
peal TO citizens of the mountain
counties and boost for the Dixie
Highway that will do more for the
mountain region than any one thing
else. We need and must have some
of the Federal Aid money. Do what
you can for the cause.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Guard About Piers Doubled.

New York.-Officers and crews OF
the 25 German steamships which have
been self-detained here since the out
break OF the European war we're Or
dered to remain on board their ves-
sells. At the same time the guard of
customs officials about the piers vir-
tually was doubled while police or
dered visitors to keep away from the
approaches to the decks.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
VIII Go as Far as 10 Declare
War, Report.
UNEASIMESS IS INCREASING
spanish Reply to esrmany's subma-
rine Proposals. viii BE Strong Pro-
tsst-Ameriean Ambassador Page
Calls on British Foreign Secretary.

London, Feb. 6.-Spain will follow
the United States against Germany,
even as far as declaring war. is the
information received in a wireless
dispatch from Rome. quoting the
Spanish ambassador there. The Span
ish reply 10 Gernanys submarine
notification may be dispatched today
or tomorrow 10 Berlin.
Walter II. Page. the American am
bassador. had q conference lasting a
uii hour with A. j. Balfour, the for.
eisn secretary. at the foreign once.
and later another conference Iastirs
Continued on Page Five.)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
j. s. NEWS

According TO the latest estimates
from census figures there are i,i25,-
600 aliens, natives Of Germany and
Austria-Hungary, in the United
States, who would be subject to
rules Of war If anything more seri-
Gus than break in diplomatic re-
lations takes place.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

We are sure many have enjoyed
reading "The Uncommon Man in a
Common Community" by Secretary
Vaughn. You who have been receiv-
ing marked copies, may thank Mr..
Vaughn for them and send your
subscription money to this Office
il you wish TO receive The Citizen
regularly.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

All boys and girls should read the
farm page this week and get in line
with thousands of others who are
in the various clubs for farmer boys
and girls. Read the rules and regu-
lations and fall in for one OF the
most successful years yet.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The severing of diplomatic rela-
tions does not in itself mean war.
but IL very easily leads up TO that
result, and the U. S. is expecting and
preparing for the worst while hop
ing for the best. The sentiment both
in Congress and the country strongly
support the President, regardless Of
parties.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
Marines Capture Bandit.

San Domingo.-It is reported that
the American marines. who were
searching for the bandit Evangelista,
In the Interior. near Macoris. captured
Evangelista and scattered his band.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

AS matters now stand, the destruc-
ton of any merchant vessel by a
submarine would involve us in war
If Americans were on the boat and
had been given no opportunity TO
escape. Such situation is almost
sure to arise if Germany carries
out her policy as announced in jan
uary.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The passage, over the Presidents
veto, of the immigration Bill, which
prevents illiterate foreigners enter
ing the United States may be con-
sidered an item Of world news. es-
pecially as it is distasteful to Japan.
This subject has been several times
enacted into law by Congress but
always vetoed by the President.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Authorities in the seaport cities
where German merchant ships have
been anchored during the war, as in
terms, are alert to prevent any pos
sible destruction to vessels which
may become property Of the U. s. in
case Of war. Some fear exists that
they might be sunk in order to
block the channels into the ports.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The fifty strikers in the mines Of
the Elkhorn Coal Company at Kona
Station are returning TO work, the
differences having been eliminated.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
CONTENTS

PAGE 4. Editorials To The Citizens
Of the Mountain Counties; The
Farmers Big Chance.-The Un-
common Man in a Common Com
munity.-0ur Own State News.
United States News.-World
News.
PAGE 2. Departmental Page.
PAGE 3. Serial: " Prudence Of the
Parsonage.-Story: "C0unt Ver-
sus Committee Law"
PAGE 4. Locals.
PAGE s. Local News Articles.
PAGE 6. Mountain Agriculture: All
Boys Clubs 10 BE Reorganized.
Notice TO Farmers.-The Oil
ing of Earth Roads.-Home De-
partment: Go TO Church.-Pic-
ture Puzzle Number Six.-How.
PAGE 2. International Sunda y
School Lesson.-Gems in Verse.
PAGE 8. Eastern Kentucky News
Letters.-Poem; simplicity"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

President Wilson. in forwarding
the notice of the break with Ger
many, TO neutral nations, has asked
them to follow the example Of the
U. S. Should the South American
republics see fit to do this, il would
do much toward bringing about that
relationship for which the U. s. has
long been looking.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08
IN OUR OWN STATE

Kentucky's Second Regiment ar.
rived at TT. Thomas from the Mexi-
can border Sunday during a blind
ing snow storm.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

A beetle found extensively on the
high plains Of Ecuador. roasted like
chestnut. is eaten by the natives of
that country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

Capitol 10 Guarded-vlsitors Barred.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. we're barred
from the Capitol Building. and for the
present everybody except members of
Congress or others with business
there ~i;i ss GxS;uled.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

An attempt to take the life of Eng
lands prime minister, Lloyd-George,
was made during the week by a
fanatical peace advocate. The affair
is not regarded with much concern,
but has led to closer guard over
the English statesman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

The President of Russia's legisla-
tive body, the Duma, in commenting
on the break between the U. s. and
Germany, says that il assures an
early end to the war, as other neu-
trail nations are almost sure to follow
the U. s. in her stand.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-02-08

A'Os OGs
| WORLD NEWS
Chief place in the weeks news
must be given To the break in diplo-
nate relations between the U. s.
and Germany. Ambassador Gerard
has been called home, and Ambassa-
dor Bernstorfr has been given his
papers of dismissal. preident Will
son appeared before the Senate and
gave a clear and concise account OF
his act and the reason for il.
The severing of diplomatic rela-
tions does not in itself mean war.
but IL very easily leads up TO that
result, and the U. s. is expecting and
preparing for the worst while hop
ing for the best. The sentiment both
in Congress and the country strongly
support the President, regardless Of
parties.
AS matters now stand, the destruc-
ton Of any merchant vessel by
submarine would involve us in war
If Americans were on the boat and
had been given no opportunity to
escape. Such a situation is almost
sure to arise if Germany carries
out her policy as announced in jan
uary.
\The German newspapers especial
ly resent the statement of President
Wilson which charges their govern
ment with violations Of a promise,
and call attention to the fact that
the promise made in a previous
note was conditioned on the ability
of the U. S. to compel England to
conform to international law in i'm
portant matters.
The President of Russia's legisla-
tive body, the Duma, in commenting
on the break between the U. 8. and
Germany, says that il assures an
early end to the war, as other neu-
tral nations are almost sure to follow
the U. S. in her stand.
President Wilson. in forwarding
the notice of the break with Ger
many, TO neutral nations, has asked
them TO follow the example Of the
U. S. Should the South American
republics see fit to do this, il would
do much toward bringing about that
relationship for which the U. s. has
long been looking.
An attempt to take the life of Eng
lands prime minister, Lloyd-George,
was made during the week by
fanatical peace advocate. The affair
is not regarded with much concern,
but has led to closer guard over
the English statesman.
Authorities in the seaport cities
where German merchant ships have
been anchored during the war, as in
terms, are alert to prevent any pos
sible destruction to vessels which
may become property Of the U. s. in
case of war. Some fear exists that
they might be sunk in order TO
block the channels into the ports.
The passage, over the Presidents
veto, of the immigration Bill, which
prevents illiterate foreigners enter
ing the United States may be con-
sidered an item Of world news. es-
pecially as il is distasteful to Japan.
This subject has been several times
enacted into law by Congress but
always vetoed by the President.
EXPECT SPAIN
TO FOLLOW U. S.
NIL Go as Far as 10 Declare
War, Report.
JNEASINESS IS INCREASING
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-19
FORECLOSURE NOTICE

Whereas Jeff Steward by his mort
gage deed dated March 81, 1914, and
recorded in Somerset County Registry
of Deeds book 315 page Az, conveyed
to me. the undersigned all that part
of the Mel Merrill farm in Bingham in
said county which lies east of the
county road from Scion to Bingham,
bounded, north by land of Frank H.
Curtis. east by land of Ordway and
viles. south by land formerly owned
by Clara j. Gray, west by said road.
Whereas the condition of said mort
gage has been broken. BY reason of
the breach of the condition thereof
claim u foreclosure of said mortgage
and give this notice for that purpose.
Sw27 WILLIAM McDONOUGH.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-07-19
s ,,s LIVE: POULTRY AND fss,

ALSO DRESSED POULTRY
You will get high prices, quick returns.
correct weights, Send for quotations,
and testimonials from satisfied ship
pers.
w. r. WYMAN & CO.,
- Faneuil Hall Market 4 4 North Side
tf26 Boston. Mass.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-02
Every Oklahoman
Gave Red Cross
II Cents Average

WASHINhTONIl July , -tvery per
son IN Oklahoma gave on an average y
cents for the Red Gross. according to
per capita contributions announced to
day Delaware led an other state, with
a per capita rate OF S. Figures for
some other states included
Connecticut, sos Ohio SlSl, New
York CoutSide New York Clvl, 81 2S,
Missouri, 9S cents Kansas. * cents
Louisiana, ~ cents Tennessee, ~
cents Texas. Is cents. Kentucky ID
cents and Arkansa. IS cents.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-02
NATIONAL GUARD
BOYS TO Be At
HOME TOMORROW
Special Train VIII Arrive in
City at II O'clock,

Arrangements were completed with
the Rock Island today for special
train to leave Fort Sill at 7 o'clock
tomorrow morning, carrying Oklahoma
City units OF the national guard, who
vill spend the Fourth Of July at home.
Money Raised.
Money for the trip was raised by
popular subscription and the commit
tee in charge had enough IN sight this
afternoon to make definite arrange
nenN with the Rock Island
A special train is being assembled at
Fl Reno this afternoon and i, will q
TO Fort Sill tonight to be in readiness
for the men tomorrow morning II Is
expected that the train will arrive here
about u o'clock tomorrow morning
Return July 5
The return trip will bc made the
morning OF July 5.
Accommodations were made for l0'
men Of Company NJ, fifty-four Of head
quarters company, sixty OF the machine
gun company and thirty-one Of the In
Urinary company.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-02
WOOL Affected I
ALSO BY CHANGE,
IN FOOD MEASURE
Senate Adopts Amendments
With Little Opposition,
WILSON LIQUOR PLAN LOST
COMMITTEE FayorS Cores Idea
on Prohibition,

WASHINGTON, July 1.-The senate
contest over prohibition was compli-
Gated somewhat today when the agri-
cultural committee indorsed Senator
Cores substitute stopping distillation
OF beverages and giving the president
authority TO suspend manufacture OF
beer and wines. The administration
compromise Of Senator Chamberlain
was rejected by the committee.
Cotton and Leather Addsd.
The senate adopted, ~ to g. an
amendment to the food bill by Senator
Brandegee Of Connecticut. adding cot
ton and its products which would in
clude clothing to products which the
government could control.
Another amendment by Senator Smooe
Of Utah. extending government control
to hides and skins and their products,
which would include leather and shoes.
and Senator Bankhead's amendment
adding wool to the list 10 be placed
under government, control were adopted
by viva voce vote
Fight Planned in Senate.
Despite the committees action. ad-
minis,ration leaders planned a contest
in the senate TO prevent giving the presi.
dent any power to stop production OF
beer and vine and believed they would
be successful. although II necessary,
many OF them are willing to accept the
Gore plan
The committee IS composed largely
OF those with prohibitonist leaninss.
Senator Sheppard OF Texas told the
committee the presidsn, would not OBJ
Jet to receiving authority regarding
beer and wine The statement was made
upon authority OF Postmaster General
Burleson The substitute would give
the president power TO fix the alcoholic
content OF the light beverages
The general understanding in the
committee is that should congress give
the presiden, power to stop brewing and
wine making he does not propose. FOR
[ the present a, least. 10 exercise II.