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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08

We can use none of them in our
service. AT least one in eight OF
ten of our workers in France is in
the shell zone. Recent dispatches
have told of the gassing of our
workers, of their death or serious
injury caused by bursting shrapnel.
The uniform of the Red Triangle is
not for the man who does not want
to go to war. IL is the uniform that
every 'middle-aged' man should as
pire 10 wear. Although it gives
him no military rank, it gives him
the opportunity for patriotic ser
vice and for distinction. Many W
workers in France have already
been cited for bravery"
Further fields Of usefulness re-
quire experts in sports and educa-
ton and motor mechanics. Hun
dreds of men with a capacity for
leadership in mass athletics are
needed. Men who drive their own
automobiles are being recruited
for the motor transport service in
France. Prominent educators are
enlisting for the great Khaki Col
lege that Gen. Pershing has author
lied in conjunction with the train
ing in the concentration camps back
of the western front.
The War Personnel Board Of the
Central Military Department, COM
prising fifteen middle western
states, reached its high mark in re-
cruiting men and women for Y.M.C.-
A. work in June, when a total OF
III men and women were enrolled
This was considered a typical month
in recruiting. or this number. 495
men and % women were assigned TO
overseas duty. The number en-
listed for work in the home camps
was 229 men. Illinois and Chicago
took the lead in recruiting, with a
total of IA men and women assigned
TO foreign and domestic duty. Ohio
followed with SO men and women
and Iowa took third place with 7S
recruits. Indiana and Kentucky tieC
for fourth place with 60 recruits
from each state. Other states re-
presented in table of totals for re-
cruiting just received as follows
Colorado, 81; Kansas, 81 Michigan
al; Minnesota, 81, Missouri, 50, Ne
braska, %; North Dakota, IS; South
Dakota, 4; Wisconsin, 81; Canada, 8
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
A DECENT VOICE FROM THE GER.
MAN MADHOUSE

This is question Of decency,
morality and honor" says Macmillan
Harden, in discussing in Die Zu-
kunft, the recent statement made by
Chancellor Won Hertling, concerning
Belgium.
"Csn a country be regarded as an
independent State which is only to be
returned 70 the owners when negotia-
tons with twenty other states have
reached a favorable conclusion? Can
a country be regarded as independent
which, before lis return, must under
take TO adopt its policy and economy
and consequently its entire state life
to the will Of an enemy power still
ruling its soil, which must guarantee
that power against British, French
and American thirst for revenge, and
must even be friends Of that power
and grant it privileged conhdence7
international law forbids Germany
TO retain even one pebble Of Belgian
streets, and commands Germany TO
restore Belgium TO the conditions be-
fore invasion. Is Belgium, as a
chancellor, a state secretary, and an
ambassador have confessed, an inno-
cent victim Of German self-defense7
Then, we have to ask its forgiveness
and not force conditions upon it. This
is a question Of decency, morality and
honor of a nation"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
GEN. PERSHING AND GEN. FOCH
APPEAL TO THE Y.M.CA.

Renewed appeals from General
Pershing and General Foch, together
with the plans of the Government
at Washington TO have nearly
100000 in France by September.
have resulted in a new drive by the
National War Work Council of the
Y.M.CA. TO recruit approximately
1900 business and professional men
for overseas duty during the sum-
mer. New York City has accepted
a quota of 1000 men above the draft
age TO serve the soldiers abroad in
Red Triangle huts and other YM.C.-
A. recruiting organizations over the
country are making an effort TO en-
list the services of 5000 other men.
THE men most needed, here are
the men most needed in France TO-
day" says an announcement received
here today by G.. A. Tevebaugh and
ID. II. Lyon of the State Young Mems
Christian Association. THE Y.M.C.-
A. is basing its appeal for men on
the ground that there is no job in
France too small for the biggest
man in any American community.
The Y.M.C.A. workers in France
have had TO become a part of the
military machine. Gen. Pershing
relies upon the Association to keep
up the morale of the troops so that
with military training they may
become the most efficient fighting
machines that ever went into active
war service.
First of all, there is a pressing
demand for men who are naturally
leaders, men who are real men, good
mixers. and capable of exerting the
proper influence. These leaders
generally are assigned as hut
secretaries, in which position,
they will require a versatility al
most inconceivable. They must be
above the fighting age, but must be
able 10 undergo as searching a
physical examination as does the
man admitted TO the combat
branches of the service. Ambassa-
dor Sharp. in a recent appeal for
more workers. emphasized the fact
that many We're breaking under
the terrific strain.
That is the answer TO those who
regard the Y.M.C.A. as a paradise
for pacinsts. a refuge for slackers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
VOLUNTEERS FOR ARMY UNDER
EIGHTEEN YEARS NOT WANTED

The minimum age limit for vol
untary enlistment in the United
States Army is fixed by Congress as
~ years. There have been so many
applications for releases from the
Army OF boys under this age, who
have enlisted. that Adit. Gen. Henry
p. Mccain has issued the following
circular letter:
The large number OF applications
received from parents and guardians
for the discharge OF minors under
~ years of age. inclosing satisfac-
tory evidence that the soldier is
under this age, indicates the ne
cessity Of more care on the part
Of recruiting officers in order To
avoid unnecessary expense 10 The
Government and annoyance TO
troops in the field in the subsequent
discharge Of such men, and 10
avoid placing a blot for life on the
record Of a boy whose ofense OF
misstatement of his age arises
usually from a patriotic desire 30
serve his country.
Hereafter. no applicant under the
registration age will be accepted or
enlisted until he has proven 10 the
complete satisfaction OF the recruit
ing officer that he has reached the
age Of IL years. The proof required
will be (a) birth certificate, hap
tisimal record. or school certificate,
or, in case (a) is not available, (b)
affidavit Of parent or Of guardian.
with legal evidence OF guardian
ship"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
HIGH PRODUCTION OF ARMS AND
MUNITIONS

The attention Of owners Of Liberty
Bonds and War Savings Stamps is
called to the following: They are
financing the work:
On one day in June last, approx
mately 27,OO0OO0 cartridges of va
rious descriptions were produced
in the United States manufacturing
plants for the United States Govern
ment.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
NAVY MEN RESCUE LIGHTHOUSE
KEEPER

Secretary Daniels has commended
II. Z. Allen. chief machinist's mate,
and Harry Koppel and William II.
Kane, seamen. United States Naval
Reserve Forces. for rescuing from
drowning Asst slant Lighthouse
Keeper, Austin Foss. on June i6.
KOppel and Kane saw an over
turned boat offshore with a man
clinging TO il. Fastening themselves
together with a heaving line, they
waded out 10 a ledge. A heavy
surf was breaking on them, but they
swan To another ledge farther out.
which was partly under water, but
closer 10 Foss. From this point, they
heaved a line 20 Foss. who had
sufficient strength 10 make il fast,
BY this means they dragged him TO
the ledge, on which they hal foot
ing, but the surf was too rough for
them 10 attempt the return trip
with Foss.
Help had been summoned in the
meantime. and the scout patrol
boat Pauline, commanded by Allen
went TO the rescue Of the three men.
The heavy surf made II impossible
for the vessel 20 approach near the
ledge, 10 which the seamen were
clineing with the exhausted light
house keeper. Allen picked up the
Keepers overturned boat. righted
il, and sculled 10 the ledge, rescuing
the imperiled men.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
UNCLE SAM AS SCH00LMAsTER
By Prof. Jas. r. Robertson

Few Of us realize what the Gov
eminent is doing for the soldiers,
in order that the Army may be most
efficient.
Taking advantage of day spent
in Knoxville, used the greater
part Of il 10 observe the educational
system which is just going into OPP
Grafton. The Government has made
a contract with every institution in
the u. $. that has a department for
technical or mechanical work to
place such facilities at the service
Of the soldiers for a period Of at
least eight weeks. AT these schools
are detachments of soldiers, vary
ing in number from $50 TO 1000 or
more. under command and military
discipline.
In the University Of Tennessee
are 200 Of these soldiers busily en-
gagged in electrical work, black
smithing, automobile practice, and
other occupations. Much care is
taken TO give them as much and as
good instruction in the time as pos
sible.
Another feature Of the contract
is lecture each week TO every
soldier on the history Of the war.
The instructor is allowed TO give
only ten lectures a week, and each
group is limited TO fifty men.
At the appointed time. i:3O pm,
the squad came marching in, under
their officer, i'm military order. The
instructor, in this case the head
professor of history in the Univer-
sity of Tennessee. began his lecture
with a map he pointed out the
geographical features of Europe, and
showed the bearing of each upon
the war. Following an outline
written on the board, he explained
in some detail the preparations
made by Germany for war. tmade
a pretty strong showing. Then he
told the story Of the assassination
Of the Grand Duke Francis Ferdi-
nand and the opening Of the war.
A period was given 10 questions
and free discussion and the soldiers
marched out as they came in.
The Government of the u. S. be-
lieves that an army is most efficient
when il uses its brainr. We want
an army that will be obedient 10
commands, but also an army that
will know what il is asked TO do
and what is the purpose of it all.
The plan that is in operation al
the technical schools this summer
is but a forerunner Of large and
comprehensive plans for education
al features in our democratic army
Of the future. 10 means an entirely
different career for the American
army Of the future.
Moreover. the contact with mil
itary life will react upon our insti-
buttons Of learning. causing them u
he more direct and concise in their
methods and more strict in holding
students 10 DrOmpt responsibility
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08

The Y.M.C.A. has become the GEN.
ter of the negro gatherings at night.
These buildings for the negro SOL
diers, are always filled to their
capacity. Schools have been started
for the purpose of teaching unedu-
Gated negro soldiers. Some who
could not read or write when they
came to the local camp are now
able to write home.
The company Captains report
that every negro is anxious to get
to France and see active service.
They are being developed into good
drill Sergeants. hey are kept in
a separate area If the camp from
the white soldiers, but have severe
white SergeanLj at their head,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
HOTEL SOLD FOR $60,00o
Crab Orchard Springs Resort

Mrs. j. B. Willis has sold Crab
Orchard Springs Hotel to a syndicate
said to be composed of Louisville men.
The price which Mrs. Willis received
for the famous old resort is said to
be 100000.
The syndicate is said to be COM
posed Of a number of experienced
hotel men, who propose TO make the
famous old resort a second French
Lick. 1t is said that close to 500, 900
will be spent in Improvements. The
water has a nationwide reputation
for its curative properties.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
STANTON NEWS COLUMN

Teachers Institute is in session
this week, with Prof. Smith, OF
E.k.S.N, Of Richmond, as instructor.
Prof Smith gave a very instructive
lecture Tuesday, illustrated by
lantern slides. Of birds, frogs, in
sects and mushrooms. Everybody
ought to be familiar with the names
and know something about these
everyday objects, but we are not.
The Powell County Sunday-school
Convention will be held in stanton,
Thursday Of this week, with a very
fine program.
Jewett Boone is home for fur
Tough from training quarters in In
diana and is visiting his sisters and
many friends.
Mrs. u. II. Harrison was in Lex
ington this past week, 10 have some
dental work done. stanton is great
~ in need Of a good dentist who will
visit our town often. G.. p. Ham
monds built up a fine trade till he
was called into the Army.
A small quantity Of oil was struck
in the first and second sand on
Daddy Clarks place. but they are
going deeper. u is the opinion OF
many that this territory here has
never been drilled deep enough and
we are glad a thoro test is going
to be made. A strong flow Of gas
was struck in n. C. Halls place and
the machine is now drilling on
Romulus Jackson's place.
Fiscal Court met Tuesday at
Stanton and the road question was
taken up. J. F.. Burgher. who took
the contract to build a road down
Brush Creek. was released from his
contract at his request and ne was
paid 500 for what he had done and
his machinery was purchased by
the Fiscal Court. New contracts viii
he LET. Nothing will build up
Powell County better and faster than
GOOD roads. With good roads. we
can get To- market, 60 anywhere
over TIT county with ease. our
children can get 10 school, people
con 60 10 church and property will
rise in value. 10 will he easier for
everybody TO pay their taxes and
live better.
4 great War Council will he held
at stanton. August Is and il is de-
sired that everybody in Powell
County who is Interested in winning
this war. he present. II. II. Cherry
will he one Of the speakers.
There is a sugar famine in STAN
ton and prospects are not bright
for the future. but we are all happy
10 suffer if only our boys across the
waters can have the necessities IN
keep them in good physical con-
dition: We are told that sugar is
one Of the greatest essentials to the
soldiers. that il relieves SUFFERING
and builds up strength. Sugar is
good. hut to win this war is better
Joseph CUFFS sister from Virginia
whom he had not seen for 20 years
arrived last week for a visit.
Paul Derthick went 10 Jackson
"Wednesday. where he spoke 10 the
teachers Institute, urging all the
teachers to see that a Sunday school
is carried on as well as a day
school in the places where hey
teach.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08

Plenty of rain this month will
produce an enormous corn crop;
but unless there is plenty of rain,
the corn will be in serious condi-
ton, according to the monthly crop
report issued the 5th by Commission
er of Agriculture, Mat. S. Cohen.
In the far western part of the state,
the early corn is damaged by drouth.
The large wheat acreage yielded
about twelve bushels to the acre,
a bushel greater than the average
yield of 1917. Considerable thresh-
ing remains to be done, with some
of the wheat being damaged in the
shock. Tobacco is late. The report
follows:
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
Cultivate SeIf-confidence.

In hand. Self-confidence is the motive
power that turns the wheels Of sue
cess. Self-cOnfidence is the knowledge
that you can and will do whatever
you happen 10 undertake. II you are
deficient In self-confidence, you casnot
expect TO inspire II in others.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08

Winchester, secretary treasurer.
About twenty Holstein fanciers from
various parts Of the state vera
in attendance at the meeting. Talks
were made by J. j. Hooper, X. w.
Newman and Joseph Newman.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08

j. II. Iced. of Lexington. was
elected president of the Kentucky
Holstein Cattle Breeders Associa-
ton at its second annual meeting,
held at the experiment station farm.
Other officers chosen were
senator X. w. Newman. Versailles,
vice-president, and Joseph Lindsey,
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
LOANS TO OUR ALLIES

With another credit Of si00,00O,000
to Italy and s9.OOO,0OO more TO Bel
GUM the credits advanced by the
United States TO our allies now to-
tails s6,3SOO00.0OO.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
On account of the shortage Of

On account Of the shortage Of
labor in the mines of the state,
Kentucky will this year fall short
of its production of 27,0OO,OOO tons
last year, according to an estimate
made tonight by f. C. Horton, as
sistant inspector of mines. This
shortage in labor, Mr.. Horton said,
is due to the increased Develop
ments and TO the selective draft,
which has greatly depleted the
miners ranks. Some of the mines
which have a capacity of between
1900 to 1900 tons daily are only
able TO produce between 400 and
500 tons in that time. If sufficient
labor could be had, Mr.. Horton es-
Inmates, the production would easily
be 35,OO0,OOO tons this year, the in
crease over last year being made
possible by new equipment that has
been installed in the mines.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08

The yield of wheat is not coming
quite up TO expectations, but the
estimate on this as state average
is given at twelve bushels, as CON-
pared with eleven bushels per acre
last year. This would make a total
production for the state, of wheat,
at something like it,t96,0O0 bushels
for 1918. In many places, only about
One-third of the threshing is done,
while in others it is nearly finished.
The wheat in the shock is damaged.
Early corn in the western part OF
the state is damaged by drouth. AS
a state average, the condition OF
corn is given at SO per cent, and the
state of cultivation is fairly good,
and with ample rainfall during Aug
ust, will make a much better yield.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-08-08
IN OUR OWN STATE
Continued from Pag

NConunued from rage Onel
ing School and many are sleeping
under canvas.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-29
SPORT SUMMARY

Chicago, Jan. 2S.--Bob Mclean,
worlds champion skater, defeated Ot-
car Mathison, European champion, in
the 220-yard dash and the two-mile
event at st. Paul Mathisen won from
Mclean in the one-mile race.
Herman Leweck of Milwaukee broke
his own worlds record for backward
jumping on skates, when he leaped 3
feet and inches at Milwaukee. The
former record was feet 512 inches.
Larse Haugen, Chippewa Falls, Wis.,
won the national ski championship at
Cary, Ill, jumping 122 feet on his first
attempt and 116 on his second try. An
dres Haugen, st. Paul, was second in
the professional class with 113 and lis
feet, and Sigurd Bergensen of Virginia,
Mimi, was third with 1O4 and SO feet
The amateur championship was won
by Sverre Hendricksen Of Virginia,
Mimi, with 1o2 and 101 feet.
Pierre Maupome defeated George
Moore, so to Is, in the three cushion
tournament for the beAefit OF the
American billiard players fund at Chi.
cago. Charles Ellis beat Hugh Heal
so to 81.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-29
CAMP DODGE EASILY
WINS FROM FUNSTON

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 2s.-Captur-
ing all of the military events except
one, dividing the four boxing boIts
and winning two of the three wrest-
ling matches, Camp Dodge won in the
military carnival from Camp Funston,
40 to 20.
Three worlds champions attended
the meet, two participating in the
events: Earl Caddock, champion
heavyweight wrestler and member of
the Camp Dodge team: Mike Gibbons,
spaTing instructor at Des Moines,
and Jess Willard, champion heavy
weight boxer.
OF the military events which figure
in the scoring, each first co'hting
I'VE. Camp Dodge won the rescue
race, bayonet contest, stretcher race
and shuttle race. while the Funston
men won the hand grenade throwing
contest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-29
OTTUMWA HOGS
ADVANCE A DIME

Quotations on all grades Of hogs in
the local market were 10 cents higher
today. A few changes were made IN
the other lists. The prices follow:
Hogs-(Furnished bv John MOI
greii & Co.)-12o@15o, s12.e5; 150@1so'
s9i4.s5: 10000, $15.o5; 200 and over
1880; packers, good $14.70: fair 40.
Sheep-Best lambs. $11.b001z.
choice ewes. $70S: fair to good ewes
4F Oats-75c.
q Hay-,2o@25; straw, s1o@1s.
Butter, Esgs and PauItry.
81 Butter fat quotations-F1rst grade
sc; second grade, 4Sc.
Butter-36@4 oc.
s Pouitry-Prices paid to farmers?-
lens, h., 22c; ROSTERS 1oc: spring
ae1hickens, 1917 hatch. 1ec; ducks, sc
SIoc; geese. s@1oc; No. turkeys zoe:
"a toms, &c: spring frys, Nc'
bowls, 13c; stays, 1sc-
Wool and Hides.
q wool-Bright medium clear, b6e sue;
hany and slightly bury. 4sc; semi
Might, SIC: bright medium burry,
l37H @ 3Sc: light, fne clear, 40 @ soc;
ivy luster. 43@64c: hard bury. csc;
sSs Hides-No. fully cured 13c; NO. !
|Gxeen, 12c: horse hides, No. l, 1880;
10. 2 $3.50.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-29
PUBLIC INVITED
TO PUPILS CONCERT

The pupils Of the Ottumwa School
of Dramatic Art will give recital
this evening at the First Congrega-
tional church. The public is most
cordially invited. The following pro-
gram is announced:
1.-THE Water MILL" Spaulding-Bet-
tina Inskeep.
THE Blue Danube" Strauss -
(Spaulding)
Largo" Handel (Spaulding)-Mil-
dred Melody.
"Minuet," Paderewski (Spaulding)
ELVES at Play" Crammond- Mar
garet Lucille Herrick.
"Peek-a-boo," Esterbrook - Robert
Kreiner.
"Musette," Bach.
"Traumerei," Schuman - Dorothy
"springtide." Jenner-Elizabeth Mil
lisack.
"Valse Romantique," Gregh.
ACROSS the Steppes," Schytte -
Helen Phelps.
what William Henry Did," Har-
bour-Isabel Childs.
Drifting Leaves" Mathews Eliza
beth Haw.
let Us Have Peace" Ball-Mrs. H.
A. Brown and Mrs. Melody.
Dance Of Spring." Franz.
"Minuet in c." Beethoven Row
ena Grace Reed.
"sing On" Denzs- Jeanette La
Force.
"HiEher Culture in Dixie" Dix
Ethel Lewis.
~The slumber Boat" Gaynor.
Somewhere a Voice is Calling"
Tate-Marion Speer.
"Saunder McGlaushin's Courtship,"
Anonymous-Ethel McMullen.
"Oh, That We Two We're Maying, :
Neidlinger-Mrs. Adolph Sander and
Mrs. J. w. Hughes.
"Snver Spring." Bendel-Helen c.
Gil.
''Merrtly I. Roam" schielfarth -
Mrs. w. E. Melody.
"Ballade," Reinecke-Miss Helen
Briggs.
playful Kittens"-Belle Barmash.
Birdie in the Tree"-Mary Murphy.
Souvenir" Chopin (Spaulding)-
Margaret Cooper.
IT Love You Truly" and "A Perfect
Day" Bond-Ora Hunter.
Jack O'Lantern," Bugbie-Mildred
Benson.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-01-29
HIGH SCHOOL TO
PLAY MUSCAT4M
RED AND WHITE 3 .SkET8All
FIVE WILL PLAY BUTTON
MAKERS NEXT SATURDAY.

With four defeats marked up against
it, the Ottumwa J gh school basket
ball team starte' work this week to
prepare for q LATHE with Muscatlne,
at that place, Saturday evening.
Undaunted by it's poor showing 80
far the local five will 90 to Muscatine
to play hard and Coach Egenmann
predicts that the local quintet Viii
close the season strong.
Four Defeats.
Grinnell, Mt. Pleasant. EddyvMe
and Williamsburg have all conquered
the local five this season. Three OF the
games have been played away from
home.
Williamsburg took the locals into
camp, by the Overwhelming score Of
A to II. Prof. Schwartz, who accom-.
panied the team says that tho local
boys were outweighed and could not
get started against the W1lham11FB
five.
Building Up Team
Coach Hgenmann Is directing 81
his efforts with the team WITH the
view Of having a champ1o0dD 1Se
next season. The men arc IN un1-
fenced in the game and With To -
soning they win get this year dAsah
develop into a good macalinA
The majority Of this yoa<1 s0od
will be in school again nax3 ss1