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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Somerset suffered a $4,000 fire
which originated in the restaurant
Of J. G. Cundiff Company and rapid
" spread, destroying the grocery of
" addle and Thurman. the general
store Of A. NJ. Mounce, restaurant
Of II. Hopper, shoe shop of James
Pence and three dwellings. also
badly damaging the grocery Of
Tucker and Godby.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
WORLD NEWS

The Austrian drive against the
Italians has resulted in a bad fail
ure. The Austrians have been beaten
all along the line and at last re-
ports were still retreating. The
less of life was large. Heavy rains
made the Piave River torrent
which swept away the Austrian
bridges and divided the army.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Some people think that a rock
road, without maintenance. will en-
dure as long as a rock fence.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Twenty citizens Of Lancaster have
subscribed for $1,000 each in War
Savings Stamps. Committees in
charge Of this work have decided
to call this the Limit Membership
Club" as only 81 600 worth Of stamps
can be purchased by any one indi-
vidual.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

In England they say, Every shill-
ing wasted stabs a soldier in the
back
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Although the weather has been
ideal for army moves. there has been
comparative quiet along the west
err front during the week. A Ger
man attack on the old city of
Rheims failed completely and posi-
tons have been taken from them at
various points along the line. es-
peeially by the American soldiers
at the point of the wedge.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

England is still perplexed in her
effort to solve the Irish problem.
On account of the recent conspiracy
and the opposition to CONSUMPTION.
the granting of Home Rule is TO be
put Off TO a later day. The Irish
people Of America do not sympa-
thize with the opposition to con-
scription and they think the people
Of Ireland ought to come TO the aid
of England at this time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

II is better 10 build ten miles of
road and maintain it than fifty
miles and fail To maintain.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Brig. Gen. Fred T. Austin. who
arrived Sunday at Camp Zachary
Taylor, Immediately assumed COM
mand as successor to Mai. Gen.
Harry C.. Hale, and will direct the
training for artillery service of the
thousands Of drafted men 10 be
sent To the big cantonment.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Coal dealers cannot raise the price
on coal now on hand, according To
an order issued by the Fuel Ad-
ministration. The increased freight
rates which became effective Tues
day will allow increases only on
coal hauled under the new tariff.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Thirteen counties have voted the
20 cent Road Tax. Is your county
one of the thirteen?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

New cases Of typhoid fever are re-
ported to be developing in Neon,
above Whitesburg. According II
physicians. typhoid germs are thick
in Boone Creek. The people are
being cautioned to use every pre-
caution to prevent a further spread
Of the disease.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
YANKEES GAN
LEA LY NILE IN
B LLEAJ WOOD
U. S. Troops Win Near Chateau
Thiery-Storm Trenches
at Cantigny.
MANY GERMANS ARE KILLED
Gen. Pershins Reports Heavy Losses
inflicted on the Foe Northwest
Of Chateau Thierry and in
the Woevre Region.

Washington, June 22.-Thirty-elght
miles of front-line trenches on the
western front are now held by Amerl-
can troops. members of the house mill
tary affairs committee we're told by
war department officials.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Germany has agreed to a confer
ence with the United States in re-
gard to treatment and exchange Of
prisoners. Although Germany does
not mold many Americans as vet.
IL Is our purpose to see that thew
receive as good treatment as pos
slble and that they are returned
as quickly as may be done.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Washington, June 22.-Patrols of
the enemy have suffered considerable
losses northwest of Chateau Thierry
and In the Woevre region, General
Pershing reported in his cOmmunique.
In the Chateau Thierry and Woevre
regions and in Lorraine artillery fight
ing continues.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Conditions in Vienna. the capital
city of Austria, are bordering on re-
volt Large numbers Of workers
I'm munition factories are striking
and bread riots threaten even the
royal palace. Order is preserved
only by armed forces. Unable 70
prevent the disorders. the Austrian
Cabinet resigned, but were not al
lowed to lay down their posts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Did you ever think Of our ally,
"Italy, Queen Of the Air9" Read
page two and learn something new,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

With both arms extended taward
heaven. Mrs. Rice. widow Of Wal
ter \ Rice. who was shot and killed
by Oscar y. Johnson last January,
exclaimed Thank God" when the
jury returned a verdict of guilty Of
murder in the first degree against
Johnson and sentenced him TO death
in the electric chair.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Washington, June 22.-Thlrty-eight
casualties In the American expedition
airy forces were announced by the war
department, divided as follows: Six
killed In action. one died of wounds.
three from disease. twenty-seven
wounded severely and one wounded,
degree undetermined. One hundred
and twenty-seven casualties In the ma
rines attached to the American expedi-
tiOnary forces were announced at ma
rine corps headquarters. divided as
follows: Ten killed In action. nineteen
and ninety eight were wounded severe
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

of my subscription TO the dear old
CITIZEN: as you know. | have taken
it since its first issue and I hope TO
be able to take it as long as | live,
as il is the only means have of
hearing from my dear old home.
Many Of my dearest friends and re-
latives are sleeping in the Berea
Cemetery.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
FRENCH ADVANCE
NEAR SCISSORS
Petain's Troops Make Gain on
West Side Of Marine
Salient.
BRITISH REPUlSE ATTACKS
Germans Fail to Regain Ground Won
by the English Near Merris, on
the Flanders Front-Raids
Harass Huns.

Paris, June 22.-Grave events are
ing to military experts, who see in the
intensity of the German cannOnade at
various points the preliminary steps
of new German attack
II Is pointed out that the Fourth
army group under Crown Prince Rup-
precht Of Bavaria has had leisure for
reorganization during the three weeks
since 1t was engaged In battle, and is
now ready for a new effort along the
front.
1t has been established that units
of Crown Prince Rupprecht's army
were engaged In the abortlve attack
on Reims Tuesday. This is considered
proof by the L'Homme Llbre that the
German crown princes army is tired
and exhausted.
French Improve Positions.
Paris, June 22.-French troops car
ried out operations on the frona south
west of scissors which resulted in the
improvement of their positions In the
nelghborhood of Faverolles. A similar
improvement was effected farther
south on this front near Hautvesnes.
The war Office made these announce
ments. The statement reads: THE
French have improved their positions
north OF Faverolles and in the region
south of Hautvesnes. A score of pris-
Oners remained In the hands of the
French.
THE night was calm on the rest of
the front"
RepeI German Attacks.
London, June 22.-Further extensive
raiding and patrol operations were car
ried out by British troops in the Arras
region and on the front to the south.
towards Albert. Attempts by the Ger
mans TO regain the ground won by the
British near Merris on the Flanders
front were repulsed. the war office an
nouncement states. The statement
reads:
During the night we captured few
prisoners and machine guns and In
fllcted many casualties upon the enemy
in raids and patrol encounters in Ave
luy wood, In the neighborhOod of
Hebuterne and Boyelles. and on both
banks of the Scarpe.
Several hostile attempts to recap
ture the ground gained by us south
west of Merris were repulsed with
loss TO the enemy.
Hsrass Huns In Raids.
"Two successful raids were carried
out In the neighborhood of Locre by
French troops, who captured several
prisoners. The British also took few
prisoners northwest of Meteren.
''This morning we advanced our line
slightly northwest of Merris and cap
tured few prisoners and trench
mortar and a machine gun. Two cOun-
ter-attacks on our new positions were
successfully beaten of.
1.-THE hostile artillery was active
with gas shells today in the vicinity of
Ayette (south of Arras)."
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

A 10 per cent increase in express
rates was approved by the Tnter-
state Commerce Commission, and
will add about 500 100000 TO the
gross annual revenues of the Ameri-
can Railway Express Company the
consolidated concern which will
take over the express business
July 1.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

So writes one who knows: En-
closed, find one dollar for renewal
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

Turkey and Bulgaria are quarrell-
ing over the territory which Bull
garla received from Rumania in her
recent treaty with Germany. This
is a strip at the mouth of the Danube
on the south side and known as
Dobrudja. Thus far, Bulgaria has
shown a disposition to take advan-
tage of the war to strengthen her
elf alone. She has refused to send
her troops to France to aid Ger
many there.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

A plan to train soldiers from the
states of Central and South America
in the United States is receiving
attention. Such move would
have many advantages. We have
the facilities already in working
and the mingling of the peoples of
all the Americas would do much
to create a better understanding.
A force Of something like two mil
lions Of men could be secured in
this way.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
Yanks Attack Huns.

With the American Forces on the
Marine, June 22.-American troops in
this sector attacked the German line
northwest Of Chateau Thlerry during
the night and made an advance of
fiyezelghths of a mile, driving the
Germans from a small pocket on the
northern side Of the Belleau wood.
The Americans occupied the Ger
the enemy. the Germans having with
drawn when the short ard sharp ar
tlllery bombardment indicated that
an infantry attack would follow
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

The American airpianes are now
being produced in large quantities
and a plan is being considered of
establishing an air route and flying
them across the water. instead Of
shipping them. The route is 10
start in New Foundland and stopping
places will be made at the Azore
Islands and in Portugal. The English
are to join in the plan also.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
Yanks Win at cantigny.

With American Army in France,
June 22.-At dawn American troops
stOrmed German trenches and ma
chine-gun nests In front of Cantigny.
In the Montdidier sector. Those of
the German garrison who remained to
fight and carry out their orders to
hold the positions at any cost were
killed by rifle and machine-gun fire
and bayOnet. The Americans also
took prisoners.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

As a result of Provost Marshal
General Crowder's ruling that men
employed i'm hotels must seek es-
sential Jobs or fight. Louisville
hotel proprietors met TO discuss the
employment of girl "bell hops" in
an effort to find a solution TO the
question Of lack of help.
Many Kentuckians Of the former
First state Guard, now stationed at
Camp Shelby. Miss, will return TO
Louisville by July Is as students in
the Artillery Officers Training
School at Camp Zachary Taylor.
Four thousand officer candidates
are expected TO arrive at the school
from all parts of the United States
by July 1.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

You will remember that on the first
day Of July the price of THE CITI-
ZFN goes 10 $50 Watch your
label, il il reads 81 Jul. 49," that
means that your subscription ex-
pires July first. You can save 80
cents by sending dollar at
once. We have held the price down
for you just as long as IL was pos
sible. and you have had the warm
ings 10 get in on the cheap rate.
Attend 30 this matter at once il
YOU want 10 earn fifty cents easy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

The Ath Of July is coming just an
sure as the Germans are going 10
head for Berlin with Uncle Sam and
his boys on their trail, We are go
ing TO have a big day in Berea, and
a bigger time il you are here.
How about taking the day off and
celebrating? Read some Of the
good Fourth articles in this issue
and let the old time spirit get on
the inside Of you. Come.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27
Many Germans Killed.

The American artillery put down a
heavy box barrage on the rear of the
enemy positions. A few minutes later
the infantry swarmed over the top and
rushed the trenches. Some Of the Ger
mans had tried TO escape through the
barrage. crashing to their rear. but
few of them got through. for numer-
Gus German dead were found later.
Prisoners captured declared that
they had orders to hold on at all costs,
and this was apparent by the desperate
manner In which they fought. The
battle was short. but deadly. for the
enemy positions were swept clean Of
Germans. The official report says that
a great many Germans were killed
Only Sixty Huns In Raid.
The enemy artillery has been more
active on the Toul sector since the
heavy gassing to which the Americans
subjected them.
The infantry action has been con-
fined. however. TO an attempted raid.
In which only sixty men participated.
In spite of the German official state
ment which said that they had pene-
trated the American lines at Seiche-
prey.
800 Germans Killed.
With the Americans on the Marne.
June 22.-German casualties In the
fighting In this sector are now esti-
mated at 800 killed and 5000
wounded.
Private James A. Donohue. who was
taken prisoner eight days ago es-
capped and rejolned his company. He
declared that a few other American
prisoners are compelled by the Huns
20 work In the front lines.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-06-27

knowledge is Power-and the
way 10 keep up with modern
knowledge is to read a good
Newspaper.
The sun., 1918-08-18
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF THEATRES

companies of Seventeen" will tour
the country this fall.
Last spring Mr.. Walker again
proved his originality by his presenta-
ton of The Book of job" a dramatic
rendition of the actual Old Testament
text, an event which received inter-
ested comment in France Snd England
as well as throughout the United
States, In May Stuart Walker inaugu-
rated his second season of summer
repertory at the Murat, indianapolis,
taking with him an exceptional com
rany, including twenty four actors,
special business staff, science artist.
electrician, carpenter and additions to
the house crew.
In the last ten weeks he has made
nine REVEALS of worth while plays.
giving each veritable production.
with scenery specially designed and
built for 1t. His large company, which
includes j. NJ. Kerrigan Of the Abbey
Theatre. Dublin, and recently with
Laurette Taylor: Gregory Kelly, the
famous Willie Barter of Seventeen:
Margaret Mower, who did the best
work of the Washington Square Play
ers; George Gaul, who created Job:
Aldrich Bowker. for years with Mrs.
F'iske; Edgar Stehli, Judith Lowry.
Beatrice Maude and others, has sup
piled him with some remarkable casts.
In addition to these revivals lie has
made two new productions, a"one act
play by Alice Brown Called The
Hero" and Seven Up."'a three act
farce by Alta May Coleman. His own
play, Jonathan Makes n Wish" will
be the third new production of his
present season and number forty-four
on the list of productions made in his
three years career as producer. OF
these fortyfour plays twenty-five
have been stock revivals, seventeen
have been one and two act pays for
The sun., 1918-08-18
DE WOLF HOPPER IN EVERYTHING

no work is attempted until Mr.. Dilllng-
ham and Mr.. Burnside are satisfied
as to the exact effect of the great
scene when completed Then the
original sketch is Squared of" in
tiny sections and the canvases. which
reach up many stories and are
stretched on vast frames, are divided
into corresponding six foot squares.
Sometimes dozen painters work at
once reproducing on a giant scale the
little sketch. Some are experts in
foliage and nature painting, others
put in the architectural detail. Wee
dots Of paint become huge flowers
such as never grew in any garden
save that of the Hippodrome. Tiny
trees shoot up to proportions which
remind one of Alice in Wonderland.
f'igmy houses become habitations for
prehistoric giants.
In one great scene, the reproduction
of Brooklyn Bridge and the roofs of
New York, which formed the opening
set of Hip, Hip, Hooray." Mr.. Law
son ard his staff of twenty-four paint
ers, assistants and pupils painted
what amounted to ten city blocks Of
The sun., 1918-08-18

vance OF $50 per cent over previous
prices. So the Hippodrome will have
scenery for another year at least
Stuart Walker celebrated the third
anniversary OF his career as a pro-
Queer by producing a new three act
play OF which he is the author.
Jonathan Makes Il Wish" is the title
and it had its premiere August - at
the Murat Theatre, Indianapolis. where
Mr. Walker has been presenting a
summer season Of repertory.
Just three years ago-July S14 1915
Stuart Walker made his debut as
producer at Christadora House, on the
East Side, New York, where he set up
his Portmanteau Theatre for the first
time and presented The Trimplet,' a
fantasy OF his own writing. The Port
manteau Theatre, a Colapsible, portable
stage and setting which can he set up
| in n ballroom, gymnasium or in n reg
ular theatre. proved immediately sue
Cessful and toured the country. The
repertory was quickly augmented by
| Lord Dunsany's plays and other short
pieces from Mr.. Walkers fertile pen,
| including the delightful six Who Pass
While the LentIls Boil" This and
other pieces were published under the
title "Portmanteau Plays" by Stuart
Walker, in 1916. The sale Of Lord Dun
sany's plays in America was greatly
! stimulated by the POrtmantcau pro-
ductions Of "Thr Gods OF the Noun
| tains." THE Golden Doom" King
! Argimenes" and The CnknuSn War
rior" and other pieces.
! 1t was in February, 1917 that the
/ Portmanteau Theatre played the
Murat. indianapolis. The reception
was so cordial as TO decide Mr.. Walker
to return in the summer for season
| Of stock, which ultimately made his
tory for him and for Indianapolis. For
it proved indianapolis to be not "the
/ meanest stock town on the map" but
city of theatrical taste and discern
ment, apprec!ative OF the artistry and
oarnestness of Mr.. Walker and his
company, During this summer "Sev-
entoen" was produced-a play which
broke box office record its premiere
week at the Murat, played three
months in Chicago and seven in New
York, where it is still running. Two
The sun., 1918-08-18

Hippodrome shows know no limits Of
period or latitude. and II is up to the
scenic artist to make lightning
change from Timbuctoo to Forty
second street, and from the day after
tomorrow to the time when Cleo
patra kept the gossips busy speculat-
ing about the exact nature OF her
sentiments toward Antony. And he
must be right, too, for there is a
horde of angry critics full OF dates
and information ready to leap on a
misplaced arch or an anachronistic
drapery.
Though his work is on the most
gigantic scale Of any artist in the
world, Mr.. Lawson spends most Of
his time toiling away at miniature
scenes for all the world like children's
toys. First, after his consultation
with Charles Dillingham; and r. II.
Burnside, director OF the shows. as
to the general nature OF the scenes
required for the next production. Mr..
Lawson makes little oil or water
sketch, not more than eighteen inches
long and ten wide. IL this Ia salts
factory IL forms the basis Of all future
operations. From it is made a toy
scene on half-inch scale. reproduce
ing the exact proportions of the great
est stage in the world
ON this model everything relating
to stage arrangement is carried out to
the minutest detail. All the mechani-
cal effects must operate perfectly. fol
The sun., 1918-08-18
BROKERS PREPARE
FOR LOAN DRIVE
Committees Organized for
Great Campaign-Big
Things Expected.

Real estate men have started prepara-
lions to make their drive in the Fourth
Liberty Loan campaign a greater one
than the last which proved a great sur
prise to many who did not expect the
realty men to roll UP total Of so many
millions OF dollars. A meeting was held
on Thursday at the Real Estate Board.
with Robert L. Simon acting as chair
man in the place OF Mr.. Marling, at
which the steering Aommittee of the
Fourth Liberty Loan committee of the
Real Estate Board decided to subdlvide
into five committees.
The subcommittee are:
Districts. Captains and Teams--Mem-
bers of the committee. +. G. Hobbs, A.
b. Ashforth and f. p Blake duties of
committee. to select captains, arrange
with captains for assistants on their
teams and allot the districts In which
they are to work.
Publicity Committec-Joseph T, Day
chairman.
Committee on observation-disclosures l..
Gilman and Ellimah Guerrlich. This
committee will prepare literature for the
use OF all subcommittee.
Committee on Lists and Allied Lists
Schuyler. Rainey and Ramsey. This
committee is to prepare lists of all allied
trades which might be asked to sub
scribe either the full amount or part OF
their subscription through the Real Es-
tate Board: also lists of individuals who
might be justified in subscribing through
the Real EstatS Board. such as owners
of property and. those acting for owners.
Committee on Accepting Liberty
Bonds as Collateral--William II. Whee-
lock. This committee Is to see all
classes OF fnancial institutions which
have large amounts outstanding on bond
and mortgage. to see in what respec.
Liberty bonds can be used as collateral
to avoid payment OF cash in reduction of
! mortgages.
The above named committeeman are
at liberty TO add to their committee as
many as they deem necessary to facili-
tate the work.
1t was agreed that each committee
should report at the end of each week "a
MIR. Simon. who will act as a clearing
house to keep all committees informed OF
the general progress Of the work.
The headquarters OF the committee
| will be at the Real Estate Board rooms
The sun., 1918-08-18

- ONTRARY to all reasonable
expectations, Mark Lawson.
scenic artist of the Hippo
drome, now at work on the mammoth
scenic investiture Of Everything" the
new Hippodrome production. Is not
fourteen feet high and three feet wide,
with a Gargantuan grin and a shock
OF hair like a. haystack.
He Is just a man Of ordinary
stature and a very pleasant smile, for
all his canvasses are as high as a
house and almost as long as city
block, and the roses he paints twelve
times as large rs life and at least
four times as natural.
Ever since the Hippodrome opened
thirteen years ago Mr.. Lawson has
been producing the enormous sets
whose stunning effects have helped
make the big playhouse famous. At
first under Arthur Foegtlin whose
studio he had charge of in the old
days of Thompson and Dundy, and
later In his own right, Mr.. Lawson
has produced the scenery for all the
great Hippodrome productions.
To do so he has had to range
through all time and all countries.