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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Much has been heard in the Wis
cOnsin senatorial campaign, and
later in Congress. about the acid
test" to determine the degree Of
loyalty of senator's and representa-
tivcs. There has been wide discus
sion Of the subject and more is ex-
pected as the congressional elections
approach.
In the Wisconsin contest the acid
test applied 10 the Republican can
didate appears 10 have been rather
severe, since IL embraced his views
and votes during the period pre-
vious 10 the entrance Of the United
States into the war. II also has
been held by high authority 10 be
a blot upon the patriotism Of can
didate to receive the support of an
element which previously has been
classed as disloyal. even though the
personal patriotism Of the candi-
date was not questioned.
Enough already has been said
upon this subject 90 convince the
public that II is quite necessary a.
hold a congressional election tins
fall in order 10 sort out the right
kind Of men for Office. even II II
should be decided 10 relegate parts
anship to the background II is
quite evident that some candidates
propose 10 make their campaigns
solely upon the so-called loyalty
issue. believing that by wrapping
themselves in the flag and crying
their patriotism aloud. they will be-
able a. divert attention from short
cOmings which otherwise would be
very obvious.
Loyalty. like sanity. should he n
prime requisite Of every candidate
for election Ia the senate or the
House of Representatives The peo-
pie will not consider for office any
man whose loyalty is subject to
question. And IL will require no
acid test 10 determine the genuine
ness Of his patriotism. The people
~ each district may be left to de-
eide that, and they are not likely To
be- deceived. Every intelligent man
and woman knows what is meant
by 1000 loyalty.
Does loyalty carry with il the
necessity of surrendering ones per-
sonal judgment concerning the pro-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02
A Question Of Loyalty
From The Washington Post

/ visions Of legislation? Does IL i'm
pose silence as IN the best policy
while a policy is in process Of form
ulatiOn2 Does IL mean that legisla-
tors shall not have ideas of their
own? Does IL stop them from in
dulging in moderate and legitimate
criticism Of public officials who do
not measure up 10 their response
bilities2 II II does, then Congress
should adjourn at once, for IL will
be impossible 10 find quorum OF
either branch able TO meet this
acid test
10 has been pointed out that should
the test Of loyalty be based upon
unduestiOning support Of the Presi-
dent and extended back TO the early
days Of the European war, before
| the United States was involved, II
would place under the ban some of
the most prominent leaders in both
political parties Of the House Of
Representatives There were those
who firmly believe that had this
government made a virile protest
against the German invasion OF Bel
glum il would have changed the
course Of events. Others were con-
WINGED that the psychological mo-
ment for the entrance Of the United
states into the war was when the
Lusitania was sunk. Many, with
out regard to party Affiliations, thct
the exchange of diplomatic notes
was a mistake. that the tone Of the
earlier ones was too mild or too
severe. as the case might be. and
there were those who, when the mo-
ment for a dcclartion Of war finally
arrived. found II well-nigh imposi-
BILE to abandon hope Of peace. Are
the men who held such views then
to. be considered disloyal now?
There is no monopoly OF loyalty.
II is a common and well distributed
quality. No one becomes more loyal
by impugning the loyalty Of others.
The question Of the loyalty of can
didates for Congress need not worry
the administration or the public
The people in each district will at
tend TO the loyalty question. and
they will not do il on partisan
grounds, either. They are just as
apt to elect Republicans as Demo-
Gratis.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02
JOHN DOOLEY WRITES TO HIS
MOTHER

We are leaving Chattanooga,
think for H0boken. n j.
You must not trouble over me
having 10 go, for am going for a
good cause, and have enough faith
in the great Provider TO think |
shall return safely soon.
You should be proud and thank
full that you have a robust and
healthy soldier that can give his
service in the cause of freedom for
the world.
You may not hear from me for
about two weeks, so don't be uneasy
will write just as soon as | can,
and as often as convenient.
So wishing you all very great sue
cess and trusting may be with you
all again soon, am your loving
John.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02
A Proclamation

Whereas the Kentucky Sunday School Association,
and organization representing all of the Sunday Schools
School Day, hoping to have million people in Sun
day School that day; and
Whereas all desire to produce greater and bet
Kentucky and believe that Of the most helpful
ways Of securing better citizens by gathering ourselves
together in the Sunday School to study the Word of God
Therefore, !, Mayor of Berea, call upon all of our
citizens to cooperate in the Goto-Sunday School Day
campaign and urge all the inhabitants OF town and
the visitors who among to attend Sunday School
Sunday, May 5th, 1918
Ohm l. GAY Mayor
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Many of our correspondents in
places where there are but a few
subscribers should do like Mr.. Cook
Of Owsley County; get out and hus-
tie bit for the paper you love and
every other one who gets a chance
Ia read it, They will appreciate il
II you will write the news from
your section 10 the extent of sub
scribing.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Reports received from State and
Federal employment bureaus by the
United States Employment Service
Department of Labor, indicate a
shortage Of woman labor in "a cit
les. The greatest demand is for do
nestle and. next factory workers
Twenty Of the 81 cities report a
scarcity Of domestics. Nine report
a demand for factory workers.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Noncommissioned officers at Camp
Zachary Taylor are being examined
rs to their fitness for the posts they
I'LL. The tests have just begun but
it is believed that the noncoms
throughout the cantonment will be
subjected to the test. The record o!
the men since they were promoted
is being gone over it is believed.
More rockies from the second draft
continue TO flow in, but everywhere
they are given cordial welcome
and made TO feel at home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02
WORLD NEWS

The Germans have succeeded in
capturing Mount KENNEL, the most
important Of the hills that command
the country TO the north and west,
but have not been able to follow up
their success TO advantage. The
English and French still hold an un-
broken line a few miles from Ypres,
or the rolling land, and have with
stood attacks.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

The English plan for consumption
in Ireland is going on, in spite of
the threats of opposition. II was
at one time suspected that England
would give up her purpose il Ire
land would assume a more active
interest and provide volunteers, but
such hope seems doomed TO dis
appointment for England asserts
that no change is 10 be made.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Millions Of dollars. il is estimated
by revenue officials. will be added
to the Government funds in penal
ties as a result Of the roundup of
income-tax delinquents by the Blu
rcau of Internal Revenue.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

A correspondent from Paris gives
a much more encouraging view of
the American airplane situation
than our own papers report. He
asserts that thousand planes, all
well manned. would be a modest
estimate, and the number is in
creasing very fast. This seems al
most too good TO be true and prob
ably needs further veriiication.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

our correspondents should mail
their news letters so that they will
reach our Office not later than Tues
day morning Of each week. Later
than this necessitates carrying them
over 10 the next week which makes
them less interesting and useful.
The leaders like short and frequent
letters. Let's give them what the,
wait.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

The Berea College Honor Roll you
will notice is getting larger each
time we publish it. or course Be
rea stands for patriotism as she
always has. Help us keep up with
the boys. It will do them good TO
know that you are Interested in
them.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Nearly 1000 drafted men from In
diana arrived at Camp Zachary Tay-
Tor saturday. Monday, with the ar
rival Of 70i negroes and a few white
men. the quota from the Hoosier
state in the last call was filed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Il am former Berea student and
am ashamed to say | have been with
cut The Citizen for some time. !
herewith enclose the price for a
years subscription" Many feel
this way but do not acknowledge
the fact in that substantial way.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

a service flag with flfty-one stars.
in honor of members of the congre-
cation who are now with the United
states fighting forces, was unfurled
with impressive ceremonies Sunday
at st. Vincent De Paul Church,
Louisville.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

II only takes a post card to get
your address changed when you
move. We are always glad 10 make
these changes in order that yon
may have the JOY Of The Citizens
weekly visits. The soldiers in camp
and overseas should not fail TO no
tify us Of changes. The Citizen H.
a great tonic for inconsistencies.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

The fourth officers training school
at Camp Zachary Taylor will be
opened May 1. and the commandant
and corps Of instructors for the
school are TO be chosen in a few
days. ..
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02
IN OUR OWN STATE

The Rev. Frank NJ. Thomas and
the Rev. w. +. McMurry, both OF
Louisville, are being mentioned by
their friends for a bishopric in the
Southern Methodist Church.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

AT the closing session Of the Ken
lucky Educational Association, Or
vile j. Stivers, Superintendent of
Jefferson County Schools, was elect
ed president by the attending teach
ers 30 serve for the ensuing year.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

DR.. Fred Mutchler, Of Lexington.
was elected president Of the Depart
mcnt Of Agriculture OF the Ken
tncSy Educational Association, at
a department meeting.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Two transfers of oil leases. in a
deal involving approximately a
quarter million dollars. were closed
in West Kentucky when the Pyrami
OIL Company purchased from Rog-
ers 4 Novel;, of Cincinnati, the
Glen Williams lease of fifty acres
and fifty acres of the Pendergrass
lease adjoining the Liberty Bryant
tract
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Twenty city ticket offices in East
ern cities will be consolidated. the
Railroad Administration announced
Saturday. The list includes Cir
cinnati and Indianapolis. Plans are
o. foot also TO consolidate the ticket
Offices in ST. Louis, Chicago and
Louisville.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

The English occupation of Pales-
tine has already shown great re-
suits, according to a recent report.
The population show an apprecia-
ton Of their release from Turkish
rule. Even the Moslem element is
very cordial and show the English
many favors and evidences of good
will. Palestine is a fitting center
for an extension of good influence
throughout that part of the world.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

There is reason TO believe that
Japan is seeking to make arrange
ments with China for the more eff
fective conduct of war that will give
her for the time being, at least,
great power over China. She asks
for command of Chinese troops in
the war. for the control of arsenals
and dock yards, for the oversight
of mines, and for privileges in Man.
churia and Mongolia.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

ViscOunt Uchido, of Japan, in a re-
port to his government, makes itclear
that the Bolsheviki are gaining influ-
ence and power, and that their poll
cies and views have the support
Of large majority of Russian people.
He has suggested to his country
that no measures be taken that may
be directly hostile to this existing
government as it is. right or wrong,
the most effective in Russia.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Three men were killed, another
seriously injured in Harlan County
within Che past few days. Two
were killed and one shot in a quar-
rel at a country store on Abners
Branch, back of Pine Mountain.
The third victim, miner. is years
old, was shot from ambush.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Lexington and Somerset schools
carried of the honors in the Ken
lucky school exhibit held in con-
nection with the X. f. A. meeting.
The teachers for the annual con-
vention spent Friday afternoon at
Camp Zachary Taylor at the invita-
tlon of Mai. Gen. Hale, commandment.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Rumors of counter revolution
in Russia are not yet confirmed. II
was reported that the Cars son.
Alexis. had been declared emperor,
and his uncle Grand Duke Michael
made regent. The movement start
ed in PetrOgrad and was supposed
To have the backing Of the Germans.
Michael was the choice of his broth
er Nicholas for his successor after
his abdicatiOn, but he ruled only a
day and gave up the position.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

A solution of the Alsace-Lorrain
problem, from the German point of
view. has recently been reported
from Switzerland. According to
this report the territory is 10 be
taken from France and divided be-
tween Prussia and Bavaria. Since
its capture in 1874, il has been a
possession Of the Empire rather than
Of any state in the Empire. No ref
erence was made 10 the line Of di-
vision.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Princess Marie Antoinette, the
mother of Empress Zita Of Austria
Hungary, has been ordered 10 leave
the country. The wife Of Emperor
Charles was an Italian princess and
belonged 20 the famous Bourbon
family, which figured so promin-
tcsntinusd on Page Yivs)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

The Government is hunting the
heirs of J. b. Huffman. a negro SOL
der. drafted from Bagdad. who died
recently at Camp Taylor. The negro
carried $4,000 Of Government life
insurance, and check for this
amount is awaiting his relatives.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Austria Hungary is again consid-
erably shaken by discomfort. The
prime-minister has resigned sec
ond time because he says the situa-
ton is unbearable. In addition to
other causes of disturbance, the
radical elements in the population
are very restless. Won Sedeyl is
tired of his task, but the getting OF
successor is not an easy problem.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02

Holland has granted. in part. the
demand of Germany in that she al
lows the use of her railroads for
the transport Of some kinds of sup
plies, but not those that are of di-
rect use in war. The Dutch feel
ing has risen rapidly against Ger
many. and the intention is seen 10
defend neutrality. 1t is thought
that Germany can hardly afford To
force her demand at this time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-05-02
French Stop Attack.

Paris, April ga German attack
near Themes, on the front southeast
of Amiens, was broken at night. the
war office announces. Artillery fight
Ing continues on the front between
Villers-Bretonneu and Hangard.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
G. S. & F. RY.

Effective May 18th 1915.
Trains leave Cordele:
300 P. M.-For Jacksonville and
Palatka, via Valdosta.
6:35 P. M.-Local for Triton.
3:0S A M.-Jacksonville and Palat,
ka, via Valdosta or Triton.
4:50 A. M-For Jacksonville, via
Triton, connecting at Triton for Val
dosta.
2:10 p M.-For Macon. connecting
for points North.
$3.50 A. M.-Local for Macon, con-
Meeting for points North.
2:25 A M-For Macon and points
North. Dixie Flyer"
2:08 A. M-For Macon and points
North, "The Southland"
Schedule shown as information to
the public; not guaranteed.
J w. JAMESON, C. B. RHODES,
Agt.. ,. T D Macon, Ga. G. P A.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
advance of the Germans at important I

| advance of the Germans at important
points seems to persist
Yet withal the gloomy reports from
abroad, Americans are not discour-
| aged Somehow or other they have
an abiding confidence that the Allies
know what they are doing. and are
| yielding more from choice than from
necessity. Of course, it were idle spec
ulation to attempt to fathom the mill
| tary processes of the generals COM
manding the Allied forces 1t would
be waste of words to seek to divine
their reasons. We can only rely upon
their superb leadership, already So
abundantly demonstrated, and have
confidence in their ability to do what
is both right and effectual.
The fact that thousands of Ameri-
can boys, many of them from close az
home, are actively engaged in this
great battle makes the issue more per-
sonal as we'll as important to us. To-
days casualty list shows that Geor-
gians are taking part in the fighting
1t cannot be believed that, even
with the successes achieved by them
in the present drive, the Germans
are in any possible likelihood of
breaking through the Allied line.
Americans cannot now contemplate
such a disaster, but will persist in
their courage and confidence, with
faith for the future.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
There Or whereabouts.

The girl who used to sweep the floor
with her skirts does not even sweeI
the floor with broom. She's demon
strating downtown how many inches
can show to the best advantage be-
tween the top of the shoe and the bot
tom of the skirt-Amerieus Times
Recorder And the assumption is that
Editor Mangum is there and one one
of the most interested witnesses OF
the demonstration columbus En-
quirer-sun
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
THE CRISIS IN FRANCE

PROFESSIONALLY the situation in
France today is critical, perhaps more
crucial than at any time in the prog
ress Of the war since the first rush on
Paris was made by the German army
under Won Kluck in the summer of
1914
The fall of both Rheims and Sois-
SONS is imminent, and the continued
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31
DEM0RALIZING LABOR.

The Albany Herald discusses the la
Dor situation in this part of Georgia
with knowledge of the actual condi-
tions so correct and precise that The
Times-Recorder feels it is rendering
| its readers a service in reproducing
the editorial in question, which is as
follows:
Industries generally, and farming
! operations particularly are becoming
| more and more seriously embarrassed
| by the labor situation. Here in south
/ west Georgia the situation has been
bad all this year, and now it seems
to be fast going from bad TO worse.
AS was pointed out in these col
umns in an article on this subject a
few days ago, laborers are plentiful;
only labor is scarce. To this may now
be added the truthful statement that
the scarcity of labor is largely, if not
mainly, due to demoraliZation-de-
moraliZation that is the result of rep
rehensible practices on the part of
some of those who have occasion to
employ-only temporarily it may be-
extra labor.
The demoralizing and reprehenst-
BILE practice of enticing laborers to
leave their places of regular employ
ment by offering them extraordinary
| wages commenced in this section last
! fall during the peanut harvesting sea-
son and extended into the cotton-pick-
ing season. Men rode in automobiles
and sent out agents all over the coun-
! try offering such wages as legitimate
farmers could not afford to pay, and
the result was a general demoraliza-
ton of labor conditions. And then
came the great rush incident to the
construction of the cantonment at Ma
con. This work was nearly all done
: by contractors on percentage basis,
the government footing all the bill,
and the prices paid for all classes of
:, labor, from that of the brickmason or
carpenter to that of the hod-carrier
. or wielder of pick and shovel, were
+. unprecedented in this part of the coun-
. try Next came the rush Of work in
cident to the aviation camp at Ameri-
Gus which took many laborers from
- the fields and regular industries of
a, this entire section.
v The effect of the high scale of wages
q thus temporarily established has been
o. most demoralizing to the labor of this
10 section.
II Negro labor is easily demoralized
If and once it becomes dissatisfied de-
v liberalization inevitably follows Those
p who have made the big wages harvest
ing peanuts and picking thirty cents
cotton or working at the environments
are not satisfied now to work for less
n The farmers and legitimate industries
e cannot afford to pay these extraordi-
: nary wartime wages, and the result
n is that many of the laborers are idle
vi If labor conditions, already bad
If continue to grow worse in southwest
Georgia our farmers are going to have
), to face a serious situation when il
d comes to harvesting their crops mex
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Isn't it about time the farmers were
getting together and having an I'M
derstanding with each other and TAX
ing concentrated action looking to the
apprehension and prosecution of the
perambulating emissaries and agents
who are demoralizing the labor Of
the country?
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

The way to get a reputation for be-
ing wise, scholarly and profound is to
find out something the other fellow
doesn't know thing about. and then
talk TO him exclusively about it,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

This is the season of the luscious
peach-and the peach stain which
comes with eating this fruit and wip-
1ng one hands afterward upon spot?
less linen
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Some mems ideal of good wife is
one who can make good bread. Some
wives ideals of good husbands are
men who can raise the dough in the
hour of need.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

In order to stimulate interest in
such events, The Times-Recorder has
decided to offer years subscription
10 our weekly edition to the peach
raiser bringing the finest crate of
fruit to this Office during the current
season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Gardens hereabouts are literally
burning up because of the prolonged
dry spell, but this condition hasn't
anything to do with the Georgia bone
dry law.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

The prayers of a united nation, sup
ported by steel bayonets carried by
earnest and determined men, cannot
fail to achieve victory for right and
justice and humanity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Some of these new-fangled drinks
may be all right in winter but at this
season the crystal fluid yielded so
freely by Nature is not to be ex-
celled.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Some people must certainly have
thick hides. We met fellow today
who asked: rs this hot enough for
your"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Strange. but a womans oxfords
never look quite so fetching in the
store windows as they do on the
streets.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1918-05-31

Some soldiers who "love the smell
of powder are awfully fond of the
ladies who use Partisan scents.