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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
KENTUCKY FARMS INSPECTED

A careful examination of the
health conditions on all Kentucky
farms applying for boys from the
United States Boys Working Re-
serve, will be made by a committee
representing the Reserve. the Ken
lucky Council of Defense, and the
County Health Officer, in each case
before boy is assigned TO the farm
This policy was adopted upon
suggestion from Washington, point
ing out the necessity for maintain
ing the best health standards on
the farm as a safeguard to the boy
labOrers.
County representatives of the
three organizations mentioned have
received instructions from their
State Headquarters to insist upon
the best of health conditions in the
farm before filling the farmers APP
plications for boys from the Re-
seve.
The examination will include a
test of the water and milk, and in
spection Of the room or rooms to
be occupied by the boy laborers, and
All inspection of the wells, as 10
location and liability TO impurities.
The committee in charge of the
examination has been instructed to
report unfavorably on any farm,
applying for a boy from the Work
ing Reserve, which is not up To
satisfactory standard in this re-
gard.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
MINERS ARE PATRIOTIC TO
THE CORE

The Owensboro Messenger tells of
the contribution Of the entire force
of the Island Block Coal Co.. of sou
tons of coal, the product of a DAYS
work, to the Red Cross. There was
not a single Stacker in the effort,
and all worked with zest from !
a m. To quitting time. The miners
and operators are proving their
loyalty most gratifyingly.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
MARINE CORPS AGAIN ASK FOR
RECRUITS

The Marine Corps has beguo a
new drive for recruits TO provide
for the recently authorized increase
in the corps. Recruiting has MT
been pushed since August, whea the
Marine Corps reached its full
strength authorized at that time, bot
more than 1000 men were enlisted
in April.
In the Marine Corps Reserves and
National Naval Volunteers there are
now more than 10000 men.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
IN OUR OWN STATE
tContinued from Page 0nel

wheat in threshing operations
throughout Kentucky has been in
augurated by the Food Administra-
ton, the Kentucky Council OF De-
fonse and the Agricultural Exten-
sion Service. The campaign was
undertaken at the instance OF
Washington, where il was pointed
out that the annual wastage OF
wheat in threshing reaches enor-
nous proportions.
The work in Kentucky OF tho
three organizations mentioned will
he directed chiefly towards secur-
ing repair and more careful use of
threshing machinery.
A committee has been organized
in each wheat growing county in the
state to have charge of the work
in that county. This committee
consists Of representative of the
County Food Administration. a rep
resentative of the County Council
Of Defense. and the County Farm
Agent.
This committee will undertake in
each county % direct the use or
threshing machines in such manner
"a too secure the maximum amount
Of service. with the most efficient
arrangement as to dates and re-
movals from farm 10 farm, in ad-
dition % the work Of keeping the
threshing machine in good re-
pair. and in cleaning up the scatter
ed grain. generally ignored and
wasted in the past.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
FARMERS ASKED TO DONATE
WHEAT

A Daviess County farmer is prose-
cutting a canvass to get every farmer
To donate one peck of wheat out Of
every 100 bushels for the Red Cross.
and is meeting with assured sue
cess. There are so many ways that
willing workers can help. Be sure
you do your best. A bit sounds so
small
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16

In its regulations governing the
price Of wool. the War Industries
Board allows dealers to make q
charge of 3 per cent Of the selling
price If the wool is not graded, and
81 per cent if graded. This com
mission is 10 cover all storage, cart
age, and insurance.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
New knittlna Record.

Mrs. Samantha Masten OF Pleasant
Valley, N. Y. has established a war
knitting record. In Ave months she
has knitted 20 sweaters. 20 muffiers.
and 20 pairs of wristlets. an average
OF an outfit a week. While knitting
for the soldiers Mrs. Masten has per
formed her daily household duties and
has taught other women how to knit.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16

Regulations for bread-making in
Sweden permit only nine kinds, the
weight and price being prescribed
by law. Only rye, wheat, barley, or
oat -four may he used. and for ordi-
nary bread the use Of butter, lard
or other fat, milk or cream is pre-
hihitpd
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
FIsh skins for Shoes.

Fish skin makes good sole leather.
A Newark leather firm has completed
experiments with whale, shark and
porpoise hides. They declare that
the results have been so satisfactory
that shoes made Of the product would
be ready for the market In a few
months. This makes possible %
per cent reduction In shoe prices.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
Thrift stamps as Tips.

Members Of the Cleveland Hotel
Mems ASSOCIATION are advocating the
use OF Thrift stamps for tips. BELL
boys and other employees are being
provided with Thrift stapp books. In
which the Upper will afi,x the stamp.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16

A study is being made Of the
formulate and manufacturing proc
esses of medicines requiring glycer-
in. and plans for the curtailment of
the quantity now used in case II
becomes necessary will be submit
ted to the general medical board of
the Council Of National Defense.
II is announced in the Bohemian
press that experiments made with
paper cloth" have proved so sue
ccssful that Hungarian state rail-
ways are to furnish their employees
with summer clothing of this fab
RE.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
WORLD NEWS
Continued from Page 0ne)

thing but American notes in pay
ment for the grain they sell to the
Germans and the latter have to get
them when they can.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16

An additional credit Of s3,25O,0Oo
has been extended 10 Belgium by
the United States, making total o.
siO7 100000 loaned TO that country
and credits 10 all the allies s5,2ss,-
StO 900
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
OLD FALSE TEETH WANTED
DON'T MATTER If BROKEN

cash for Old Gold, Silver and broken
Jewelry, Check sent by return mail
Goods held 10 days for sender's approval
Of our offer. Mazer.s Tooth Speciality.
Dept. A. 2007 5. 5th. ST.. Philadelphia. "a;
ad.47
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16

The wounded British and Canadi-
an soldiers who are here to give at
first hand personal proof OF what
the Red Cross is doing for the com
fort and care Of the allied forces are
making a deep impression on their
audiences and arousing enthusiasm
in the cause to the white heat. No
one can hear their recitals and not
feel better for his kind. with an in
creased desire Ia aid the self sac
r.fcing men and women who are
doing so much for our boys over
there" 10 the extent of his ability
and 10 sacrifice for il If needs be.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16
PRESIDENT WILSON MAKES PLEA
FOR RED CROSS

President Wilson as the execu-
tive head Of the nation and Of the
Red Cross has issued a proclamation
calling upon the people Ia contrib
ute generously Ia the second Red
Cross War fund Of siO0.OO0OO0 for
the alienation Of the suffering of
the American troops in France.
their dependents at home and for
the urgent necessities Of our allies
who have borne the brunt Of the
war. This appeal will fall on will
ling ears The Red Cross is recog-
MED by law and international cor
Vention as the public instrumental
ity for war relief and the people are
realizing how great the work the
organization is doing for the sol
dicrs and in binding up the broken
places in the war stricken districts.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-16

An eight months old hog sold at
Lebanon this week at $40 pound
IL was a present to the Red Cross
aud being put up at auction was
sold several times till il brought
ssOO. Al Bowling Green % dozen
eggs contributed by farmers wives
brought s2s5i, a lot Of hens Si226r
and pies and other articles 1890.
The whole State is becoming wild
with enthusiasm for the creates;
mother in the world.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
CURVES MADE FOR BEAUTY
Well to Follow Nature In Avoidance OF
the Straight Line When II
Is Possible.

In avoiding straight lines we must
not go so far as to violate what com
NOR sense dictates. 1t Is not expect
ed that a path 20 feet long running
from the public sidewalk to the front
door Is capable Of many or, In fact.
any curves. The shortness Of the dis
lance precludes the possibility OF
these, and straight lines must prevail.
On u place of greater extent or where
the house Is situated farther from the
public highway the need Of curves is
Indicated, for II one having no path
way marked out should carelessly
walk from the street back to the front
door over a freshly raked soil surface
looking backward he would discover
that he had made a line composed Of
very faint yet beautiful curves, and
this line might properly be uti-
lized for outlining the subsequent
path. The n thing to avoid In paths
Of this kind is abruptness. 1t will be
noted that the course Of a river on
sists Of broad, graceful sweeps, and
wherever abruptness occurs Il short
curve may be forced by the water
leaving a rocky bank or some other
natural impeachment. We should make
our abrupt curves appear equally nec
cessary by planting n shrub, tree or
some other natural lmpedlment. We
force them from a line of travel other
wise necessarily straight or nearly SO.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
CHAPTER v.
A Cry From the Wilderness.


New York seemed almost like q for
eign city to Johnnie O'Reilly when he
stepped out into 1t on the morning
after his arrival. For one thing 1t vas
bleak and cold: the north wind, hail
ing direct from Bafin's bay, had teeth,
and it bit so cruelty that he was glad
when he found shelter In the building
which housed the offices of the Carter
Importing company. The truth is
O'Reilly was not only cold but fright
ened.
It was not the effect of his report
concerning the firms Improbable Gu
ban connections which he feared
Samuel Carter could take calmly the
most disturbing financial ~reverse-it
was the blow to his pride ut learning
that anybody could prefer another girl
to his daughter. Johnnie shook his
shoulders and stamped his feet, but
the chill In his bones refused to 60.
He went to meet his employer as q
man marches to execution.
His heart sank further at the well
come he received, for the importer
gave him q veritable embrace; he pat
ted him on the back and inquired three
times as to his health. O'Reilly was
anything but cold now; he was perspir-
ing profusely. and he felt his collar
growing limp. To shatter this old mans
eager hopes would be like kicking a
child in the face. Carter had never
been So enthusiastic. 90 demonstra-
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05

rent Ia Sos! ,. .hny Body could see
~StopI" Esteban was turning alter
nately red and white. You seem to
imply something outrageous"
Now let us be sensible. I under
stand YOU perfectly, my boy. But an
officer Of the Guardia Civil may arrive
at any moment and he will want to
know how you came to be with your
stepmother when she plunged into that
trap. So prepare yourself"
Young Varona was watching his In
QuiSltor now with : fsintly speculative
frOwn. When Cueto had finished, Is
teban said:
You would like me to confess to
some black iniQulty that would make
US better friends, Ell? Well, 1t so hap
pens that l was not alone tonight, but
that another person saw the poor wom-
ans death and can bear ME out In ev-
erything I say. No, PanchO. you over
reach yourself. Now, then'-Esteban
was Quick-tempered, and for years he
had struggled against an instructive
distrust and dislike Of the plantation
manager-"remember that / have be
come the head Of this house, and your
employer. You will do better to think
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
Hometown
BUILT ON LINES OF BEAUTY
Structures for Industrial Establish
ments Need No Longer Constitute
Blots on Landscape.

Recent years have seen a marked
advance In the architectural treatment
Of office buildings. shops and even
'loft" bulldings-the last built essen
TALLY for commercial purposes.
Architecture" indeed, as applied to
building, has been proved a beneficial
asset rather than an esthetic ideal
Several architects Of Chicago and the
middle West have attained remarkable
success in distinctly architectural rem
derings of factory buildings; and ar
chltecural Ideals are by no means in
compatible with u type of building us
ually regarded by most Of us as "h0pe-
lessly" Notwithstanding for power
houses and pumping stations.
A Pacific coast architect, however,
has distinguished himself for years
by his unusual rendering Of this type
Of building. 'Plants," which In most
instances have been accepted as ir-
remedlable blots upon their immedi-
ute localities. have been given the
architectural dignity and grace which
are commonly regarded as the special
requisites of architectural buildings
such as libraries and the like.
Perhaps the spell has been broken
perhaps those people who need most to
dream dreams and see visions Of ar
chitectural beauty have been and arc
being gradually awakened, by the pa
tent endeavors of a few earnest and
inspired architects, to a realization
that there may be ideals In everyday
architecture-thnt a garage may be Il
beautiful building, n storage ware
house a structure Of fine dignity and
| strength, and that n factory may be
clothed in an architectural mobility or
| concept which will be commensurate.
in terms of the better and final ideal.
| with the commercial significance or
the great industry which 1t houses.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
PRETTY SINGLE FENCE

Surrounding = Single Bungalow, or
One Built Of BowIders, Logs, o.
Weathered Shiplap, a Single Fence
Is Often Attractive.
Popular Mechanics Magazine.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
What's A Watt?

A current Of electricity flowing
through a wire Is like a stream of wa
ter flowing through a pipe. And the
pressure of the water, the speed with
which 1t flows, we call the volts or
the voltage of electricity. And the size
Of the stream Of water In the one or
two-inch pipe Is amperes when we
measure the size Of an electric current.
But the actual volume Of water that
s flowing through the pipe is so many
gallons, while with electricity we meas
are in watts-so many watts for an
hour or so many watt-hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
IV-Continued.

Seating himself on one Of the old
stone benches. the young man lit a
cigarette and composed himself to
wait. He sat there for a long time,
grumbling inwardly, for the night was
damp and he was sleepy; but at last
a figure stole out Of the gloom and
Joined him. The newcomer was a rag
ged negro, dressed in the fashion of
the poorer country people.
WELL Asensio, l thought you'd
never come. I'll get a fever from thisf
Esteban said irritably.
TT is a long way, Don Esteban, and
Evnngelina made me wait until dark.
I tell you we have to be careful these
dlys."
"What is the news7 What did you
hear?"
Asensio sighed gratefully as he seat
ed himself. "One hears a great deal,
but one never knows what to believe.
There is fighting in Santa Clara. and
Maceo sweeps westward"
Taking the unaddressed letter from
his pocket. Esteban said, II have an
other message for Colonel Lopez"
THAT Lopez! He's here today and
there tomorrow; one q never find
him"
well, you must find him, and i'm
mediately, Asensio. This letter con
tains important news-so important, in
fact"-Esteban laughed lightly-"that
IL you find yourself In danger from the
Spaniards I'd advise you to chew 1t up
and swallow it as quickly as you can"
"I1l remember that" said the negro,
'.for there's danger enough. Still, l
fear these Spaniards less than the
guerriller0s; they are everywhere.
They call themselves patriots, but they
are nothing more than robbers.
They"
Asensio paused abruptly. He seized
his companion by the arm and, lean
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
o'Reilly, in New York, learns
Of Rosa's plight. The next In.
staIIment tells what happened
then.
CTO BE CONTINUED
First American Northumberland.

The first American multimilllonaire
to attain international fame on ac-
count Of his vast wealth was Stephen
Girard. OF the financial dynasties Of
today only the Astors and Vanderbilts
were represented In Girard's time, and
the fortune Of the distinguished Phlla.
delphian exceeded that Of Commodore
Cornelius Vanderbilt or the first John
Jacob Aston. Girard was worth $4,000
600 at the time Of his death. Much Of
this money he left to the city of Phlla.
delphia for public purposes, ans
$2,0O0,O00 were applied to the building
Of a college for orphans. This institu-
ton has supported and educated tens
OF thousands Of orphans and ftteI
them for their battles with the world
Girard was a free thinker.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
What X Takes.

To not consider that Il town Is great
because it has mountains, lakes, rivers,
.rees, or blue skies. A town Is never
great unless 1t has men and women
10 stamp it with character and assure
It destiny. There is more in a soul
Than a body, and this is not less true
If towns than of persons.-Corpua
Tristl (Tsxnsl Caller.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05
ESTEBAES CONNECTION WITT THE MSURRECToS
BRINGS DISASTER UPON HIMSELF AND ROSA.

synopsia-Don Eseban varona. q Cnban planter, hides his wealth
money, Jewels and title deeds-n a well on his estate. The hiding
place is known only to Sebastian, a slave. Don Estebans wife dies at
the birth Of twins, Esteban and Rosa. Don Esteban marries the
avancious Donna Isabel, who tries unsuccesSfuly to wiring the secret
Of the hidden treasure from Sebastian. Angered ut his refusal, she
urges Don Esteban to sell Evangelna, Sebasianis daughter. Don
Esteban refuses, but in the course Of a gambling orgie, he risks
Eyangeina at cards and loses. Crazed by the loss Of his daughter,
Sebastian kills Don Eseban and is himself killed. Many years pass
and Donna Isabel is unable to find the hidden treasure. Don Mario,
rich sugar merchant, seeks to marry Rosa, who has returned from
school in the United States. Johnnie ORely, an American, who loves
York.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05

ing forward, stared across the level
garden into the shadows opposite.
Something was moving there, under
the trees; the men could see that it
was white and formsss, and that 1t
pursued an erratic course.
whats that1" gasped the negro. He
began to tremble violently and his
breath became audible. Esteban was
compelled to hold him down by main
force. ITS old Don Esteban, your IA
ther. They say he walks at midnight,
carrying his head in his two hands,"
Young varona managed to whisper,
with some show of courage: FLUSH !!
Walt! / don't believe in ghosts" New
ertheless. he was on the point of set
ting Asensio an example of undigni1ed
digit when the mysterious object
Emerged ecr ne shsdcws into the
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05

Of your own affairs than Of mine. /
intend to have a careful reckoning
with you. I think you know I ! have q
good head for figures" Turning his
back upon the elder man, he walked
away.
Now 1t did not occur to Cueto really
to doubt the boys innocence, though
the circumstances Of Donna Isabel's
death were suspicious enough to raise
a question In any mind; but In view
Of Esteban's threat he thought 1t wise
to protect himself by setting a back
fire.
As he sat on an old stone bench,
modify replcturing the catastrophe as
Esteban had described 1t, his attention
fell upon an envelope at his feet. 1t
was sealed; 1t was unaddressed. Cue
to idly broke 1t open and began to
read. Before he had gone far he start
ed; then he cast a furtive glance
about. But the place was secluded he
was unobserved. When he finished
reading he rose, smiling. He no longer
feared Esteban. On the contrary, he
rather pitied the young fool; for here
between his fingers was that which
not only promised to remove the boy
from his path forever. but to place in
his hands the entire Varona estates.
One afternoon, perhaps a week later,
Don Mario de Castano came putting
and blowing up to the quihta, demand
ing to see Rosa without a moments
delay. With a directness unusual even
in him, Don Mario began:
Rosa, my dear, you and Esteban
have been discovered / was at lunch
with the conmandante when l learned
the truth. Through friendship l pre-
vailed upon him to give you an hours
grace"
what do you mean, Don Mario?"
inquired the girl.
Come, come" the planter cried, i'm
patiently. Don't you see you can
trust me? Heaven! The recklessness,
the folly Of young people! Could you
not leave this insurrection to your
elders? Or perhaps you thought it a
matter of no great Importance, an
amusing thing"
"Don Mario !" Rose interrupted. 81
don't know what you are talking
about"
you don't, eh?" The callers wet
checks grew redder; he blew like a
porpolse: "Then call Esteban quickly
There is not a moment to lose" When
the brother appeared De Castano
blurted out at him accuslngly: swell,
sir! A fine fix you've put yourself in.
Perhaps you will be interested to learn
that Colonel Fernandez has issued or
ders to arrest you and your sister as
agents Of the i%nsurrectos."
"Whatf" Esteban drew back. Rosa
turned white as a lily and laid q firt-
tering hand upon her throat.
"You two will sleep tonight In San
Severfno," grimly announced the ro-
tund visitor. You know what that
| means"
Rosa uttered a smothered cry.
Colonel Fernandez" Don Mario
proceeded, ~impressively, "did me this
favor, knowing me to be q sutton for
Rosa's hand. In spite of his duty and
the evidence he"
Evidence? What %evidence?' Este
can asked sharply.
For n thing, Your own letter to
Lopez, the rebel, warning him to be-
ware of the trap prepared for him in
Santa Clara, and advising him of the
government force at Sabanllla. On,
don't try to deny 1t! l read it with
my own eyes, and 1t me~ans-death."
Rosa said family: "EstebanJ I
warned ye--~"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1918-07-05

In New South Wales there Is q
mountain from which rock yielding 80
per cent alum has been mined to- NM,
than h@H Q centmrx,