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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
INTeRNED YANK TRIES FLIGHT
After Bold Attempt TO Escape
From Camp.

Characterization Duncan. the
American avlntor who. with n compan.
ion. landed in the Jurn Alps with his
unchanged machine n month ago and
was informed. made n bold hut futile
attempt 10 escape from the internment
camp at Andermatt on Wednesday
night.
He made n rope with bedclothes and
slid down the wall around the bar.
rncks. but when he was some distance
from the ground the rope broke and
Lieutenant Duncan was badly injured.
He continued his attempt TO escape.
however. and walked In the direction
Of Goeschenen. along the railroad line.
His escape. however. was discovered
almost Immediately, and the alarm
was sent out by telegraph and tele-
phone.
There Is long tunnel between An
dermatt and Goeschenen. and when
the aviator emerged from II he was
arrested. He was taken back 20 An
dermatt and the guard al the camp
was doubled.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Berea, Kentucky,
Nov. fl, 1918
.IHEIyt
Catherine


My Dear Daddie:
As | sit in my room this eleventh
day of November, rejoicing over the
recent news that has just reached
us, of the greatest victory that the
world has ever known, I feel happy,
and yet in other respects | feel as
if | have been a Stacker.
have begun to realize more and
more each day, that you and have
not done our part in helping win
this war and for the comfort of our
dear "Sammies."
For the past few days I've wanted
to be with you. just you and alone,
and recall TO your mind the last
words brother said before sailing:
Dad, be sure and pray for your son
and give beautifully TO the great
cause" Are you still bearing those
words in mind? Or, are you still
going on in the usual manner try
ing TO accumulate more worldly
goods for no other cause than for
you, yourself, 10 live in luxury up
on?"
Suppose brother should come
home and, as he steps up, the first
word he says would be: We'll,
dad, what did you do for us
boys?" Would you be able TO look
him in the face and say, "Son, |
gave all in my power Or, would
you stand back and exclaim, We'll,
the war is over now, don't suppose
| need TO do anything"
| want TO be able TO step right up
and say, Dad and | gave TO the Y.
NJ. C. A. We gave to the Red Cross.
| sewed for the Belgians, and we
did all we could to promote the
cause"
Do you remember the little brown
bungalo on the hill just above the
highway that you gave me last win
ter?
After studying the matter over
closely, | feel as if wanted 70 con-
tribute a considerable amount to the
Y. NJ. C. A. and in the meantime be
making a great sacrifice; so | want
you to sell il and contribute half of
the proceed TO the Y. NJ. C. A.
Pm sure you can't refuse; and,
after doing that, won't you and |
feel happier than if we had not
made a little sacrifice? OF course,
selling the house will deprive me Of
many comforts in life, but it's a
small thing TO compare with the
great sacrifice our American boys
made, and are making.
Please see 10 this at once and, in
the interim, be thinking over what
a great opportunity there is yet
afforded you, in order that you may
do your part. II is not too late, even
though the world is at peace, 10 do
these things.
Your little girl,
IneZ
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
CAPTAIN c. C. WITT WRITES

Mr.. "A. Is. VIII, formerly resi-
dent of Kentucky, within eight
miles Of Berea, is here on visit
from Parsons, Kansas. Mr.. Witt
has a son, Captain C. C. Witt, serv-
ing the Statistical Department OF
the A. +. +. in France. Though only
% years Of age, Mr.. Witt received
rapid promotion 20 the Captaincy
for efficient service in the army.
Following is letter from Captain
Witt, written 10 his father and
sister, which has been handed 10
The Citizen for publication. He is
the proud father Of a six-pound boy.
born since he went To France.
Dear Sister and Dad.
Am feeling great, and the Allies
are still giving them H. Am
only sorry am not on the front
line helping them. No, am still
in the rear, and reasonably safe, I'M
less a brick falls on my head, or an
automobile turns over me. So don't
worry, and even when I do get up
there, | am too lucky. With a dear
little wife and six-pound boy % go
back 60. cannot afford 20 stay in
this country.
How are you, dad. and are you
still working at the shops? I re-
ceived your letter, Allie, and do not
fail 10 write as often as you can TO
10, and she will do the same, al
though she says that son Of ours
takes up an awful lot Of her time.
II seems he has the habit Of cry
ing quite frequently. but suppose
they all do Guess I even did.
Have received three OF four let
ters from my friends back home.
and they all have assumed the job
Of being a Godfather 10 him until
] get back. so suppose nc will have
plenty Of attention. II almost breaks
my heart, though, not TO be able to
see him.
The war is not over yet by any
means, but il is at least much closer
TO il than il was this time last year.
and IL certainly has a different as
pect; and even after peace is de-
clared IL is going 10 take us all some
time TO get back. and 7 have no
hopes OF being in America again
before a year has passed. Just
think, the boy will be walking and
by that time. and won't
even know his own dad when he
sees him. And I think parent
misses the best part Of his child's
life when he cannot see him grow
from a small infant into a man.
Love TO all. and write when you
can.
Your loving brother and son,
Captain C.. G.. Witt, Co. N, i53rd
Inf. American f. F. APO 90l, via
New York.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
SHELL SHOCK CURED
Physicians Say Ailment Is "War
Neurosis."
Men "seared stir" often Get Back
TO Normal In Ten Min
utes.

with the American Armies I'm
Trnnce.-Shell shock isn't shell shock
after all. It's war ncurosis, so doctors
have discovered.
That takes all the prestige and dis
tInction out of being shell shocked, So
much so that n lot ~ people who know
about II won't even admit there's she'll
shock anywhere. Here's why:
Were you ever surprised speeches.
or scared stlf7 Wen. that's the same
thing going on within you as when you
have so-callcd shell shock. The fel-
low who went time after time 10 pro
pose to his girl aud couldn't make his
tongue work. had the same thing, only
on n smaller scale than they do nj
the front.
These discoveries about what they
used to call shell shock are interesting
and valuable, because they show that
the victim merely has lost control over
some faculty. lie may stutter or his
head may shake or he may have the
trcmhles. but It's far from being In
durable.
Just MS the chap who wants Co pro-
pose finally gets his tongue and gets
the idea over 10 her. so the shell shock
patient gets back 10 himself again.
Doctors got busy and figured out just
what ordinary she'll shock IL. Nobody
Is scared 81 II any more. since II can
be cured, sometimes In less than ten
minutes.
The best crre. II seems. Ii to put
your mind on practical and concrete
work. Washing dishes. saving n log.
ar knitting sox would be good for shell
shock because they would give you
something you can concentrate your
mind and hands upon.
Tn the shell-shock hospital they work
on manual trimming objects making
toys. building boxes. boats or making
designs. Anything one can concen-
trate on Il good.
Just figuring out what the PROPOSE
ton II has taken all the honor and
danger out ~ shell shock. ana since
nobody's scared of II. everybody gets
well pretty quickly. Most of the boys
go right back 10 the trenches and new
or get II again.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
LETTER FROM JOHN ]. HOOK
France, October i6, 1915

France, October 10, 1918.
My dear, dear Mother
received letter from you today
that was written September 18th.
That is pretty good for such a dis
lance, think. I hope that by now
you have received some of the many
letters | have sent you.
Say, what was Dad doing over in
w. Va? Was he carpentering or
working in the Machinery Depart
ment? ! wish | had been there TO
be with him, but I have harder
job than he has. I have been going
night and day since September 10,
and I'm too busy and tired 10 write
much. but when we get back for a
rest period I'll write you a long
letter.
Twas so happy 10 get letter from
dear old dad. mailed at Berea. Mr..
Burgess had said in his last letter TO
me. that he was going TO try 10 get
dad again, when he found out his
address.
My job is TO hand up ammunition
to the dumps just back Of the lines.
and it's sure hard driving one of
these squads" at night, with no
light at all, but that of the stars,
through rain and mud and all kinds
OF conditions.
! have been shot at by enemy can
mons and machine guns and fellows
in airplanes, many times. but have
never been hit.
One Boche dropped a bomb from
an airplane so close 10 my truck
that il threw dirt all over me, but |
pulled out my AS" and sent seven
lead bullets after him. Then nine
other planes" came down and shot
at us with machine guns. Maybe
you don't think we shot at them
with our rifles and pistols. We
drove them Off all right.
| carry an automatic as" all the
time, and let them have all I could
with il, and then took my rifle.
Pve seen many a dead Boche and
have become used TO the sight.
turned one over and cut. a button
on his coat as a souvenir for you.
| have il in my pocket now. I'm
sitting in the ruins Of an old French
town, by a fire built in the open, 20
keep warm. wish you could see
some Of the things I've seen since |
landed here.
expect 10 be able 10 tell you.
when get back, that Pm just as
clean, all the way round. as when
I left, but perhaps | am harder to
get along with.
Say mother, you haven't sold the
REQ, have you, or has dad got il
with him in Berea? hope % enjoy
il some when get back. That won't
be long either, | think, for we have
the Huns running. Tell the boys
The r. n. engines over here are built
Just like autos, so they can shift
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Valuable Thermometer.

A new quick-acting thermometer,
claimed 10 take ten measurements a
second, depends on the varying elec-
trical resistance Of a very fine wire Of
60 parts of platinum and 20 OF iridium.
The wire can be used up 10 1850 de-
grees c. and n galyanOmeter connect
ed In "A circuit indicates the resistance
and the temperature. The instrument
is especially adapted for measuring
the temperature changes in the cylin-
ders OF steam or explosion engines.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
ACADEMY
Athletics

The Academy still victoriousl II
has always been famous for its
athletics.
I'm the last November election one
Of its former graduates, Miss Hazel
Conwell, Casper, WyO., Of the class
Of 1914 in the race for District
Clerk out ran her opponent "a man
leaving him behind at the halfway
mark when she reached the goal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21

Once upon a time there were
some college traditions. Timid; but
they were all shot to pieces before
you came on. You need have no
fear Of innocently breaking any OF
the ancient laws OF the academic
zone by saying How do you do9' to
the wrong person, or sitting on the
wrong bench, or wearing the wrong
kind OF hat. We aren't giving a
hang about such things just now.
Act like a herman, and use your
judgment; that's all. The best ac-
count you can give of yourself is,
TO keep smilingl II you are I'M
comfortable, grinl If the sergeant
jolts your sensibilities, cheerl
II the military proctor gets
your goat, let him have it;
there are more goats TO be had.
The college had gone to war-all Of
it-lock, stock, and barrett
Attend everything that looks like
a patriotic meeting. Give your old
buds 70 the Belgians. Save up your
cash for the United War Work
Campaign Fund. The college stu
dents led the country, last year, in
donations to these movements
now combined for one big drive in
November.
Until we can get into the fight,
ourselves, let's do our best 10 brace
up the other fellows who are in IL.
Any student who finishes this &C
ademic year with money in his
trousers has something wrong I'M
der his vest.
We used TO chat the chap who
was tighter'n an old tire on a rusty
rim; now we despise him. "Raus
nit him!" (He can understand
that sentence, being part Boche).
So, don't be timid, Timid, about
anything but grouchiness and sting
mess. The only offenses you can
possibly commit this year are sore
ness atnd tightness.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Soldiers Letters

the gears, and they are gas engines,
too.
Tell dad saw Brack Short the
other day for the first time since
rteft Camp Sheridan.
Tell all my friends hello" for me
and say expect 10 see them all by
Christmas.
Your letters are the best reading
have, so write as often as you
can, and be as cheerful as YOU can.
From your loving son in France,
John J. Hook
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Room PIC Kentucky Hall,
Berea College, Berea, Ky.


Berea College, Berea, Ky.
Dear Dad:
In the letter | sent home, Sunday.
| forgot to mention about the big
Y. VI. G.. A. drive they are having
here, and most likely one just like
it in Detroit. thought probably
you had been too busy to stop and
think much about il, except TO give
an amount the collector might ask.
If he is just paid to canvas a neigh
borhood and has no enthusiasm you
probably would give what you were
asked but not your share.
The very fact that the fighting
part of the war is over is not good
reason for anyone to refuse to give,
as the Y. NJ. C. A. still has a great
deal of work TO do, TO take care Of
the men held "Over There" for
guard duty. Their whole work is
not only TO afford amusement but 10
furnish home-like study rooms and
give each man a chance to increase
his knowledge. This takes a great
deal of money. and must be paid by
the folks at home.
Lew will probably be one Of those
that will profit by this; so, dad,
don't let the opportunity pass you;
do all you can for him while he is
doing his bit for us.
Yours lovingly,
Catherine
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
WILSON NAME ON MEMS cARB
President supplants King George ".
on Latest French Popular
Style Label.

Paris.-The name of President VIII
son has supplanted those of King
George V Of England and OF the late
Emperor Nicholas Of Russia as label
for popular styles In mems wearing
apparel in the Paris shops.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
HERE'S ONE BARBER
WHO KEEPS SILENT

London.-It's In the Daily Mir
ror, so II must be true.
In Muswell hill, which Is in
North London. Is a barber who
picks up slate and shoves II In
front of his patient.
II contains such phrases as:
Hair cut1" shaver Don't
use clippers" "Short at the
back"
He Is stone deaf and never
speaks word.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
VOCATIONAL

The following letters were written
by members of the class in Business
English of the Vocational Depart
ment, and were sent home by the
writer's, in an effort TO help in the
War Work Fund drive:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Merchants Mine Coal.

Logan, w. va.-Twenty-five bust
ness men proved their patriotism when
they donned overaIls and spent half a
day In the coal mines near here. They
loaded 1G0 tons Of coal and presented
their wages 10 the Red Cross.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
COLLEGE

Can you state, in this department
Of your valued paper, some Of the
college traditions which a new
conner ought to know?
Timid Freshman"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Set Up Republic Saturday

London. Nov l6.-A Vienna news
paper announces that the German Aus
trian republic will he proclaimed Sat.
urday. Emperor Charles request that
he be permitted to reside In Vienna as
a private citizen has been refused. nc
cordlng to an Amsterdam dispatch.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21

copenhagen. Nov. lN.-Durtng the
revolution In Berlin 100 persons were
Killed and buried In the Friedrich
strasse churchyard. according to re-
ports received here
London. Nov. IG-The crews ~
U-boats AT mass meeting at Bruins
huttel, according ~ n Copenhagen dis
patch To the Daily Express. resolved
To oppose the revolution and reinstate
the officers. They decided to fly the
national flag instead ~ the red flag
More Riotino In Germany.
Geneva. Nov. 16.-Further snnguln.
nry disorders are reported 10 have oc-
CURED In Berlin. Essen and Danzlg.
The new Berlin government. accord
Ing Ia the Frankfort Zeitung after
some resistance from the independent
socialists has resolved that as soon
as the business program has been set
tied IL will take up the question ~
the convocatlon ~ national assem-.
bly,
A dispatch received here from Berlin
says the new government has pub
lished its program In n proclamation.
Plan Universal Suffrage.
The proclamation announces that
The state Of siege has been raised
that there Is TO he full liberty for all.
even functIonarics. 10 form associa-
tions; the censorship, including that
on theatricals. is abolished: there IL
To be freedom Of speech and Of writ
ing. amnesty for political ofrenses. an
nulment Of the law 81 national auNll
larry service; an eight-hour work day
and universal direct secret suffrage
with proportional representation for
both sexes above twenty years old. for
elections 10 all public bodies.
The proclamation nys the victims ~
the fighting during the last few days
inside Greater Berlin shall be- buried
together In the cemetery where the
victims ~ the 1913 revolution were
buried.
Sentence PlIIaoers 90 Death.
The vossische Zeitung publishes
notice 10 the public that persons again
will he permitted In the streets after
dark until 8 p. m. The same newspa-
per announces the arrest ~ two civil
fans and three soldiers for pillaging.
They were sentenced 10 death.
Revolt stu Spreading.
The revolutionary movement IL
spreading strongly In East Prussia. A
semiofiiclal dispatch from Berlin re-
ports that Koenigsburg. Allcnsteln. In
terberg Gumbinnen. and Loetzen are
In the hands of revolutlonlsts.
The revolutionary governments M
Mannheim. Dastatt, and Heidelberg
have summoned the grand duke of
Baden 10 abdicate
Prince Friedrich Quits.
Prince Friedrich Of Waldeck. Pyrmont
has voluntarily rellnquished his gov
eminent. according to a Reuter- dis
patch from Copenhagen.
(Waldeck Pyrmont. with populn-
tion of 100000. Is one of the smallest
states In the Greman empire)
Set Up Republic Saturday.
London Nov I6.-A Vienna news.
paper announces that the German Aus
trian republic will he proclaimed Sat.
urday. Emperor Charles request that
he be permitted Ia reside In Nienna as
IA r.riyata .ttizap has haan raftgaI
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
School News from Various Departments

The Academy Department sends
congratulations
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
Revolt stu Spreading.
Prince Friedrich Quits.

Prince Friedrich Of Waldeck .Pyrmont
has voluntarily relinquished his gov
eminent. according to Reuter- dis
patch from Copenhagen.
Waldeck Pyrmont, with populn-
tion of 100000. Is one Of the smallest
states In the Greman empire)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21
RIOTS CONTINUE
IN GERMAN CITIES
Further Sanguinary Disorders
Occur in Berlin. Essen
and Danzig.
REVOLT IS STILL SPREADING
New Government Announces State OF
Siege Has Been Lifted-oerman-
Austrian Republic TO Be
Proclaimed Saturday.

Copenhagen. Nov. lG.-During the
revolution In Berlin 100 persons were
Killed and buried In the Friedrich.
Strasse churchyard. according to re
ports received here.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-21

London. Nov. lG--The crews ~
U-boats AT n mass meeting at Bruins
huttel. according TO II Copenhagen dis.
patch TO the Daily Express. resolved
To oppose the revolution and reinstate
the officers. They decided to fly the
national flag instead ~ the red hng
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12
I. S. AckIey Passes Away This Morn
ing at His Home on RIondeau
Street, After Lingering
Illness.
PROMINENT IN CITY
In the Undertaking Business for Thirty
Years and Active In the
FraternaI So.
cieties.

l. S. Ackley, for thirty years a prom.
inent business man of Keokuk, died
this morning at his home 1907 Blon-
ldeau street, following an fitness of sew.
eral months.
He was prominently identified with
the business and fraternal life of the
city. and leaves a wide circle OF
friends.
He came to this city at the age OF
ten years from Cincinnati, Ohio,
where he was born, July s. 1S47.
He was an undertaken and funeral
director for thirty years. part Of that
time member of the firm of Hawkes.
and Ackley, and later conducting the
business alone.
He was married in 1871 to Carrie
Griffey, who with two SONS, survive
him. The sons are DR.. Erie Ackley OF
Kansas City and Arthur Ackley of this
city.
He was a member of Hardin
lodge, A. F. and A. NJ, Of Damascus
Commandery. B. P. o. E., I. o. o. F.
and was Shriner.
Mr.. Ackley was one Of the most
widely known citizens and was high.
ly respected in Keokuk. His illness
was such as to give little hope and
after trying to find relief Of special
lists he recently returned from a
southern trip to his old home where
he passed away.
Funeral arrangements will be made
later.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12

street: Tom Brown, 1928 Franklin
street: Virgil Smith Pickett, 425
North Tenth street; Oscar Dean
Bishop, 700 Third street; Irwin Lee
row Peterson, 1922 Concert street;
Frederick Jayaes Jester, 1402 Park
street; Arc lie Milron Ross, 622 Dei
Moines stree. John Clement Cos
grove; Marshall Marin Fulton. 712
High street; James Stewart Wells,
1913 Timea street; Jake Will Heinz,
119 Des Moines street; Guy Vernon
Markin, 700 G. street; Hugh Copeland
Martin, 20 South Second street;
Harry Hendershott. 1912 High street;
Otis Vern Rifenbery, 524 South Sec
ond street; William Clyde Patterson,
COZ South Second street; John Philip
Johnson, 1913 Orleans street; Perry
Luish Fuller; Joe Mckee Wood, ZIG
Fulton steret: John Joseph Mitey,
SIS North Fourth; Alexander An
thony tombstone, Keokuk Savings
bank: Edward Kebo, 1412 Morgan
street: Frank Schnert, 420 South
Second street; Edward Guy Single
ton, 100 North Ninth street; Delmar
Carl Kirchner, 1914 Concert street;
James John Sullivan, SIS Orleans ave
nue.; Isaac L. Younker, 925 Concert
street; William Carr, 217a North
Tenth street; Thomas Howard Dunn,
14O2 Park street; Clyde Gilmore Mar
tin, 1112 Morgan street; John Esaw
Dose. 11o3 Bank street,. Ralph Ed
ward BRASIL, SIG South Eleventh
street; Charles Jones, 1924 Johnson
street: Benjamin Franklin OFT; An
drew X. Olson, 927 Bank street;
Charles Henry Slusher; William
Henry Kelley, 1908 Timea street;
Louis Atkins, 400 Palean street;
Harry Hunter Powell, 1915 Palean
street; Allen McElroy. Az North
Twelfth street.
Registered from outside the city
were:
Malcolm Ash Bendewald, Montrose,
Iowa: Raymond Charles Starr, Gro
ton. Iowa; Perry August Moline, Gro
ton, Iowa: Olaf Walter Suander'
dontrose, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1918-09-12
CITY NEWS.

Our store is open evenings. Shultz
store, PIP So. 9Th.
Registration boards will be in
|session this evening until 9 o'clock.
Relatives in this city have receiv'
ed word of the death of Mrs. B. Brack-
en- of ST. Louis. Mrs. BracKen will be
remembered by friends in Keokuk as
she often visited at the Finigan home.
Ed. Finigan will leave for st. Louis
this evening to attend the funeral
which will occur Friday morning.
We can save you money on chill
dren's school shoes. ShultZ store, 212
Sos 9Th.
"A marriage license was issued
this afternoon to Edmund Hayden
Wilcox and Mary G. Bell
New fall creations ladies' footwear
at low prices. ShultZ store.
A heavy plate glass window in
Firms grocery, valued at about $50,
was broken last night. Elvin Porter,
who lives on Fourth and Johnson
streets, has confessed to breaking
the glass, according to the police.
This was not intentional on his part.
The storq goes that he threw a
rock at boy companion, but the
missile glanced from the other lad
and crashed through the window. No
disposition has been made of the mat
ter as yet.
Ladies' brown kid shoes, cloth top
special, S3.95. Shultz store.