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Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-02
What Time.

What's the trouble, sergeant?"
"'Tis the new recruit, sorr. Shure
! tould him to mark time in the drill
room till Oh came back and he's
scratched Up tn face of the clock wild
4 pencil Boston Transcript.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-02
Not What She Needed Most.

~ am sending you Thousand
Kisses" he wrote to his fair young
wife who was spending her first
month away from him.
Two days later he received the fol-
lowing telegram:
"Kisses received. Landlord refuses
to accept any of them on account. .
Then he woke up ard forwarded q
oheck.-New Haven Journal Courier
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-02
Natures Useful Gift.

Grandpa, do let me try and take
that wart off your nose"
"No, thank We, my dear; that wart
keeps my specs from slippin' off. =
Boston Transcript.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-02
TOUCHES OF HUMOR
Britain Lost in Suds.

Rupert-What did you do with the
cuffs | left on the table last night
Roland-They were so soiled l sent
them to the laundry.
Rupert-Ye gods, the entire his
tory of England was on them.-Wld-
ow.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-08-02
Its perfectly true, isn't it ?"
A New Idea.

Wifey-Smiths butter is so unsat-
isfactory, dear | decided today we
would make our own.
Hubby-Oh, did you?
Wifey-Yes; l bought churn and
ordered buttermilk to be left here reg
ularly. Won't it be nice to have real
" fresh butter?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
Recruits Examined for Tuberculosis

The men who registered for draft
Tuesday will be minutely examined
for tubercular tendencies and none
accepted for military duty who
show them. The sad experience Of
France. which did not give sufficient
attention TO the problem before the
war, and now has large part Of
her armies invalided by consump-
tion. has taught our army officials
that they cannot be too careful in
examinations for the disease, which
the strsss and excitement OF army
life rapidly develop.
The State tuberculosis Commits
sion. at Frankfort. is cooperating
with the Government Surgeons in
procuring the most competent doc
tors To aid them in the examinations.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
CONSUL FROST

Mr.. Wesley Frost. President
Frost's second son. is we'll known
through eastern Kentucky. He has
visited most Of its counties and has
school friends in them all. After
some years in Berea he graduated
from Oberlin in 1901, and almost
Immediately went to Washington
a. private secretary To senator Bur
ton. While in Washington he took
special courses Of study relating to
public affairs. and later entered the
service Of the department Of state
and became specially familiar with
the commercial relations between
the United States and the British
possessions. In 1909 he was mar
ried and appointed Consul at Char
lottetown, Prince Edward Island,
and from there he was transferred
% Cork two years later. In both
these positions he gathered infor-
nation which was Of large benefit
20 the United states as well as TO
the territory represented by his
consulship.
But il was in the latter position
at Cork that he was called upon TO
render perhaps the most important
and painful service ever given by a
L. s. Consul. He was in the exact
center OF the naval war between
Germany and the allies, and repre-
sented the United States in the mat
Ter OF the I.usitania and many OF
the other aggressions which finally
led the United States into the war.
The anxieties and responsibilities
Of this post were simply over
whelming. His was the CHASTITY
work of photographing and bury
ing unknown dead and assisting
countless relatives in their search
for possible information regarding
the missing. More than this he was
responsible for ascertainlng the ex-
act facts upon which the Govern
ment at Washington must act, AMI
for representing the United States in
its relations with the great ship
companies and the British Admir-
atty. Often he has been called upon
10 act suddenly, and often To be
without sleep for nights and days.
He is now in Berea for few days
with his wife and little daughter
simply for rest and he will doubt
less go TO Battle Greek for further
recuperation before he will be able
TO resume his official duties which
may be in Washington. He is not
able to do any visiting or speaking
at present.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
GOOD NEWS FROM ESTILL
COUNTY

For the past fifteen days the good
people Of Estill County were called
upon at their homes by our repre-
sentative. J. II. Landlord. More than
eighty homes will be visited by
The Citizen in that section this year
and made happy by Mr.. Landlords
untiring efforts.
Besides selling the paper which
was his first duty he has been in
strumental in doing good in different
communities.
Al Doe Creek school house Sun
day, June II, the people of that
neighborhood rallied 10 his call and
organized a Sunday-schOol with an
attendance Of 30 and a collection Of
SAP.
The officers and teachers are as
follows Superintendent J. l.. Will
liams; Assistant Superintendent,
VIM. Easter: Secretary, J. o. Wolfen-
berger: Treasurer Granville Luns-
ford: Bible Teacher, J. NJ. Wolfen-
berger: Intermediate Teacher, Mrs.
J. l.. Williams; Primary Teacher,
Maggie Wolfenberger.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21

avenues, alleys and public places
pursuant hereto.
SECTION 8: The said Berea Col
lege shall have the right, power and
authority to make and enforce
reasonable regulations, not incon-
sistent with the law, for its conven-
fence and security as well as for that
of the public, in operating said cleo
trio system, and shall have the right
at all reasonable hours Of the day
to have access to the meters, wires.
fixtures, and connections on the con-
sumers premises either for the pur-
pose of inspection or TO protect it,
self against abuse or fraud or TO re-
pair and preserve the same; and the
said Berea College may require all
consumers to sign contract and TO
conform to all reasonable conditions
and regulations before furnishing
electric service.
The said Berea College shall have
the right to adopt any schedule of
classification of rates, within the
minimum limits hereinabove pre-
scribed, but all rates, rules and
regulations employed by the said
Berea College shall be uniform and
apply alike to all consumers.
SECTION I: The said Berea Col
lege, purchaser of this franchise,
may transfer or assign the same,
and all provisions of this franchise
which are obligatory upon or which
inure TO the benefit of the said Berea
College shall also be obligatory upon
and shall inure to the benefit of all
successors and assigns Of the said
Berea College.
SECTION 8: This franchise or
privilege shall continue for period
Of twenty years from and after the
time the same shall be granted TO
the said Berea College, purchaser
thereof.
SECTION 9: The said Berea College
shall have said electric system in
stalled and commence supplying the
service provided for herein within
twelve (i2) months from the date
Of the acceptance and ratification Of
the bid for the franchise; otherwise
the said Berea College shall forfeit
to the city the sum Of 100000 as
agreed liquidated damages, and all
rights under this franchise either in
favor of the city or the said Berea
College shall cease and the franchise
be null and void.
SECTION 10: This ordinance shall
take effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law.
j. L, GAY, Mayor.
ATTEST:
w. G. BEST, Clerk.
Given under my hand as Mayor Of
the City of Berea, Kentucky, this
the 18th day Of June 1917.
-s-s ..., ]. l.. GAY, Mayor.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
GARRARD COUNTY
Paint Lick

Paint Lick, June 10. - Joe Barr,
a member of the U. s. Navy, is at
home for q Week.-Mrs. Sadie Rails
ton represented the Paint Lick
w. C. T. U. Club in the contest at
Richmond Monday night. Among
those who attended from this place
were Mesdames Thos. Logsdon, @.
Hammock, J. T. Thompson, and Mr..
an Mrs. A. B. and J. ID. Wynn.-Miss
Mable Mosley Of Whitley County is
the guests Of Miss Mary Barr fer q
few days. - Mr.. and Mrs. John Ely
of Wallaceton visited the Wynns and
Vests on White Lick last week. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Estridge have returned
from Mississippi where they have
been visiting their son, Felix. - All
the business houses in Garrard
County closed the 3Oth and the men
drove around in their autos selling
Liberty Bonds - Mrs. Mike Noe
and Mrs. John Wynn spent the day
Wednesday with Mrs. Willie Hen
dron at Kirksville. - The Rev.
Horace Kingsbury, pastor of the
First Christian Church in Danville,
preached the baccalaureate sermon
in the auditorium OF the Lancaster
High School Sunday night. - Elmer
Brown of Lowell has offered his
services to the navy, and is expect
ing to be called any day. - Miss
Ruby Smith and cousin, little Miss
Ruby Mae Smith, of Berea spent the
week end with Mrs. George Todd. -
Mrs. Mollie McCarte Of Danville is
visiting relatives in this county.
Howard Wearren, who has been in
Tenn, and other southern
points for several weeks, returned
Ia his home at Hackley, Saturday
Frank Conn OF Middlesboro was a
Paint Lick visitor Saturday. - Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Todd and the Rev. Mr..
took dinner Sunday with
w. w. West and family. = Mrs. Min
ME Williams of jacksonville, Ind,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Rucker.
Mrs. Kay Lackey Of Kansas City,
Mo-. is visiting her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Cochran, in Lancaster. -
J. A. Richardson Of Dayton, o., is
the guests of his sister, Mrs. o, NJ.
Barr.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
MUNITIONS ARE BLOWN UP
100 Prisoners Injured In Explosion
Near Vienna.

Vienna (via London, June 10
II is officially announced that an ex-
plosion has occurred In the military
munitions depots at the Steinfeld.
near Wiener Neustadt. thirty-one miles
from Vienna. The statement says that
three OF the depots have been de-
stroyed thus far and that 100 prison
ers are reported to have been In
jured.
UNOFFICIAL records say six persons
were killed and 800 wounded In the
explosion. Great damages was done
In Haschendorf and Sigersdorf.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
IN OUR OWN STATE


a big Fourth of July celebration
jointly by the Order Of Owls and the
Improved Order Of Red Men, who
will make an effort this year TO out
do all former turnouts on this day.
There will be all the usual anus
ments on the grounds and many
premiums will be donated by the
lodges and business men to those
who excel in the various events on
the program.
A box and ice-cream supper will
be held in the evening, followed by
a display of fireworks.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
Auto for Community Nurse

A committee, composed Of DR.. I. II.
Browne and C.. b. George, represent
ing the Clark County Health and
Welfare League in Winchester sue
ceeded in raising in less than an
hour, a sum sufficient TO purchase
an automobile for use by Miss
Martha Darnaby, community nurse.
Many OF the pledges were secured
over the telephone.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
Hazard Continues to Improve

The Kentucky River Power Com
pany has received one Of the new
turbines, which will be installed i'm
mediately. Other improvements are
in progress, including a fifty foot
extension to their present large
structure.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
THE PEOPLES POWER IN GER
MANY
Doctor Robertson

DOCtOr HODeftSOn
From statements that are made
from time to time, the impression
might be gained that Germany is not
the autocratic country il is repre-
scented to be. To outward appearance
this may seem TO be so, but in real
ity, the power of the people is small
compared with such governments as
England, France and the United
States.
The body in which the people are
supposed to have a representation
in the German Empire is called the
Reichstag. u was created in 1861
and one representative was chosen
for each 100000 population. Since
that time, large cities have grown
up but their number Of representa-
tives has not been increased. Berlin
has but six representatives, where
il should, by its population, have
twenty. Thus the conservative
population Of the country has a
greater voice in the popular house
than the more progressive, and radi-
cal population of the cities. And this
great inequality has been intention
ally preserved. Thus IL means little
to say that all the people vote for
members Of the Reichstag, for their
votes are not equally effective.
Prussia is the ruling state Of the
German Empire and like the Empire,
il has an upper and lower house. In
voting for the new members Of the
lower house, the population is d.
vided into classes according TO the
taxes they pay. Thus, those who
pay one-third of all the taxes make
up the first class and elect One-third
of the representatives. Those who
pay the next one-third of the taxes,
make up the second class and elect
the second third Of the representa-
tives: the great mass of the people
pay the remainder of the taxes and
make up the third class and elect
the last third of the representatives.
This arrangement can be seen
more concretely in the case of Ber-
lin. In one district of this city,
three men elected one representa-
tive to the lower house of Prussia,
3 men elected another, and 29i the
third.
Moreover, the persons elected are
not direct representatives of the
people, but are a body of electors
who choose the representatives. Is
il any wonder that the social Demo-
Gratis of Prussia. who with a vote OF
nearly One-fourth the total, could
elect only seven men out of 400 in
the election just preceding the
war. How much does il mean when
the Germans say that all the people
of Prussia and Of the Empire have
the right TO vote?
Many noted Germans know that
the German political system is de-
fective. A former Chancellor Of the
Won Bulow, said, in book
IN government: I'VE are not po-
Iitical people," And Won AlthOff, d
director, put it more
plainly when he said that Germany
in learning. soldiers, art,
music and science. but not in gov
eminent and added "how can you
that we are political asses,
here must be weak place some
where"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21
ALLEGED German Spy Rsarrss tsd.

Richmond. Va, June 19.-Arnold
Henckel. the German who sawed his
way out of Jail at Norfolk. where he
had been held as an alleged spy, has
been arrested In Danville. He was
captured In tobacco warehouse
which had been surrounded by 1000
civilians and officers. Several hack
saw blades were found sewed up IN
HIS coat.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21

CARL decided not to get an automo-
bile after all. CatheriDe-Oh. did your
Csrl-Yes; some one else held the
lucky coupon.-Chaparral.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21

Sapleigh-I really don't think the
photographer caught my expression. do
your Miss Keen docking at photo)-I
don't see any.
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EAST KENTUCKY NEWS
CONTINUED from Page Eighty

just about completed. - The farm
ers are quite busy this week in their
crops while the weather is fine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21

The man who holds q through ticket
on the road to Success doesn't ask for
stop over privileges.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21

wimple Is an old English word for
hood or veil.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1917-06-21

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND
GRANTING A FRANCHISE OR
PRIVILEGE TO USE TIE
STREETS, AVENUES, ALLEYS
AND PUBLIC PLACES IN THE
CITY OF BEREA, KENTUCKY,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF OWNING,
CONSTRUCTING, OPERATING,
AND MAINTAINING AN ELEC-
TRIO SYSTEM; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE SALE THEREOF.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
ASSOCIATED PRESS MEETING HAS FOR ITS
 KEYNOTE, LOYALTY

New York April 24-Newspaper pub fishers from all parts of the country as sembled here today for the annual meet ing of the Associated Press, passed q resolution pledging their hearty support Of the effort of the executives of the gov erument to carry out effectively the man date of the nation" expressed in the war resolution passed by the Congress on April G. This action was taken at bust- ness session of the association which fol- lowed a patriotic luncheon at which the stars and stripes, union jack and tri- colors were raised and unfurled amid the cheers of members and while a chorus Of 50 voices sang the national anthems of the United States, England and France.
 Reading at the luncheon of a telegram from President Wilson, expressing re- gret that his duties prevented him from being present to exchange with those as- sembled "the pledges of unquestioning loyalty and devotion to the people of the government not only, but to the cause of freedom everywhere was followed by ,prolong applause. Joseph H. Choate and former Judge Peter s. Grosscup were the principal speakers. Frank B. Moves, president of the association, was toast master.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
i" SOUL WINNING" IS KEYNOTE OF SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
Theme of All Speeches at Meeting in Montgomery Will Be Along
 This Line

Montgomery, April 24.- Especially )-More than 15O0 Sunday school workers of Ala bama gathered at the First Baptist church Tuesday for the first session of the tAirty-f fourth annual convention of the Alabama Sunday School association, which is made up of Sunday schools of all religious bodies. "Soul-winning' has been selected as the key word for the three days of planning and each address durng the meetings will be with the View of insulting into the minds of the workers the need of directing properly the lives of the Sunday school students.
 pr. Charles c. Thach, president of the association and president of the Alabama Polytechnic institute, will preside at all sessions D. H. Marbury, superintendent of the famous Marbury Sunday school, delivered the opening address of the con vention, speaking on the key word Soul winning.' He stressed the importance of personal work and urged the teachers never to allow any student to continue to live out of Christianity if any human ap- peal can reach him.
 TENNESSEAN SPEAKS
 E. E, French of Nashville, president of the Tennessee Sunday School associa-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
Lift Out Your Corns ICE MINT THE NEW DISCOVERY ENDS
 ALL
 Foot Troubles

This new discovery, made from a Japanese product, is certainly won der the way it draws out inflammation from pair of swollen, burning, aching feet. 1t takes the soreness right out, then the corn or callous shrivels and lifts off
 Hard corns soft corns. or corns be- tween the toes, just shrivel up and lift off so easy. It is wonderful. Just think! Not one bit of pain while ap- plying lce-mint or afterwards. It doesn't even irritate the surrounding skin.
 You will never have to cut corn again and run the risk of blood poison. Say goodbye to your old corn salve. plasters and bundling tape for that pet corn of yours is sure to be 'fgoner" If it ever feels the magic touch of Ice mint.
 It imparts such a delightful, soothing, cooling feeling to the feet that you will sigh with relief.
 Ice-mint is the real Japanese secret for fine, healthy little feet. It prevents foot odors and keeps them sweet and comfortable. 1t is greatly appreciated by women who wear high heel shoes.
 Just ask in any drug store for a lit tie Ice-mint and give your poor suffer- ing, tired, swollen feet the treat of their lives. It costs little and there is noth- Ing better.-Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

Expressions of commendation are heard on all sides for the creditable parade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

given by the colored citizens of Selma as proof of their loyalty and patriousm.
 The arrangements for the rally were in the hands Of R. B. Tucson, prmcrpal of colored schools.
 The speakers on the programme were Mayor Benish, Solicitor Mangum, Judge r. IT. Pitts and Judge George Fl. Craig.
 The colored speakers were Rev D. ". Jemison, R. E. Brown and F. T., Pat ton.
 Leaving Tuesday afternoon for Tusca- loosa were the following delegates from Selma commandery, who will attend the grand eommandery of Knights Tempar of Alabama, which convenes in the Druid City Wednesday,; F. M. Shllwell and w. H. Trimby, both members of the grand body, F. J. Body, F. J. Ward L.. NJ. Snider, F. IT, Hobbs, IT,, F. W. Hut chins. John Moffett and J. A. Fuller. F. NJ. Stinwell of this city and Col. w.. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa will be ora tors of the occasion.
 On account of the breaking away on coal car on passenger train No. 12 from Selma to Greensboro. two miles west of Newburne late Monday evening. a delay of 10 hou1 was caused, the track being badly torn up.
 No casualties resulted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25
ROUTINE BUSINESS
 OF CITY COMMISSION

The city commission transacted routine business yesterday afternoon as follows
 Approved for payment cost bill in the case of the city of Birmingham vs. Mary English amounting to $735.
 Approved vouchers and pay rolls.
 Ordered fire hydrant installed a Nine teenth avenue and Twentieth street, Ems ley
 Confirmed action of Commissioner Bar Der in releasing certain prisoners from the city jail on probation.
 Authorized the city comptroller to pay to Mrs Della Winfield the sum of $465 on account of excess water bill caused by water service in Delta park being con nected with the meter of Mrs. Winfield.
 Disallowed claim of E. D. Miniear for damages on account of alleged personal injuries.
 Disallowed petition of w. c. Clark ask ing the city to construct a retaining wall at Fifty-sxth street and First avenue, Woodlawn.
 Authorized the city attorney to pay to Mrs. M. l.. Tally the sum of $10 in full settlement of claim for damages
 Approved for payment bill of J. c. Kel sey S97S for services in the case of city of Birmingham vs Southern Bell Tele- phone and Telegraph company.
 Disallowed petition of J ohm Bros. S Co.,. for refund of taxes alleged to have been wrongfully paid.
 Disallowed petition of Miss Belle Lathem for refund of fine paid in the case of Andrew Shells.
 Approved for payment bill of J. T. Chamblee of $6 for three uays' service as x,rt+ 4l z A
 Approved for payment bill of Alonza Richardson company $102.50 for services in the case of the city of Birmingham vs. Southern Bell Telephone and Tele- graph company.
 Approved for payment bill of Alabama Abstract company S27 for furnishing own ership for los pieces of property.
 Appropriated not exceeding $350 for in stalling new doors and making certain other repairs to the store. occupied by Letaws pharmacy in the city hall
 Adopted resolution granting the Bir mingham Belt Railroad company the right to construct maintain and operate spur track into the plant of the DuBose Iron company at Thirteenth street and Seventh avenue, north.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No, 90S-C an ordinance to provide for certain sanitary sewers.
 Adopted resolution correcting certain errors in assessments under improvement ordinance No. S62-C.
 Adopted resolution authorizing the presi- dent to convey to Walter E. Hendley lot in Oak Hill cemetery.
 Adopted resolution setting aside the first week in May as 'pant-up week."
 Adopted resolution authorizing the presi- dent to execute in behalf of the city to contract with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company covering the conveyance of certain lands at Eleventh avenue and Thirteenth street, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-04-25

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