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that at least some OF the morning
would be spent in arranging future
conferences.
Officials close to the President
hope that at least some OF the ques-
tions most embarrassing to Presi-
dent Wilson and his colleagues will
be cleared up before the italian trip
il made early In the new year. In
addition to the matters already men
TONED two other new ones which
have not yet been solved are the dis
position of the German feet and the
punishment OF the ex-Kaiser and
other German officials. In view OF
the cloudy situation that has de-
veioped it is possible that an official
statement may be made by the
American statesman Foon.
The commissioners frankly explain
that these are questions upon which
an open mind is necessary.
The Franco-Italian suggestion that
the surrendered craft of the German
fleet be equally distributed has found
much support among German neutrals,
1t is made clear. however. that public
opinion I'm the United States regard
ing both problems must be ascertain
ed before definite decision is reached.
Furthermore, II IL pointed out that
closely is an effort to martyrize .hny
war-criminal. This might Influence
the Judgment OF the American people
who, in q spirit Of justice. would be
led to demand complete proof and
then punishment that would stand the
test of time.
A sidelight upon the difficulty at
tending the pro-conference situation
Is given by the Paris Midi This
paper in q two column editorial on
the first page. headed: "Let Is Oc-
eupy Russia; Our Impsrious Duty"
argues that there could be no Society
of Nations so long as armed hordes
run wild in Russia Infiictlng misery
upon sinnocent peoples. 1t winds up:
& Preside Wilson Is in Europe. His
army 10 also here. Thsrs lisa move
ment underway to- Iiberate the Rus
slams from the misery Of frightfui
tyranny. France Rat Maintained civ
ilization for four years by the he.
roism OF her children. and now has
the right 10 search for a qualified
successor to whom she can trust the
glorious mandate of an armed apos-
tie"
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PLAN TO HAVE.
YANKS POLICE.
EUROPE VEXING.
TO PRESIDENT.
By JOHN EDWIN NEvIN
q. n. S. Staff CorrespondentO


PARIS,s Dec. 23.-Various devel-
opments in the international stu
alton are causing embarrassment to
President Wilson and the other
members of the American peace
mission.
The fact is the President is becom-
ing rather anxious over apparent
efforts to unload upon his shoulders
matters not dreamed OF before his
trip to Europe.
One of these matters is the sug-
gestion that the United States po-
lice the Balkan states for the
CEecho Slovsks during an agreed
probationary period; another is the
proposed program Of interference in
Russia.
Pro.Germans Active.
II is plain that pro-German props-
gandic, working from Scandinavian
points. are attempting to create points
OF difference between the. American
cnvoys and the European representa-
tives over the allies wants.
The declarations put out by these
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-23
SET NEW BALLOON RECORD.

KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. IA new
worlds record for an endurance flight
In a non-rigid dirigib1e balloon
thirty-tWo hours in the air-is de-
clared by officials OF the naval air
station here. to have been made No
vember % by Ensign Thomas e Hay
than. Of Buffalo. accompanied by En-
sign Tulford B. Null, Of Denver, and
J. H. Collier.
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I opened my eyees there was an
American Red Cross nurse at my
side, and believe me. It was like
heaven"
Captain Weikert Is twentynine
years old and received his commits
sion from the first Officers Training
Camp at Fort Myer. He has been
overseas since May and has been in
the front lines since July. The last
heard from him was that he was re-
covered and returned to duty.
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GERMAN BoURGEoISIE
WILL HOLD A CONGRESS

ZURICH. Dec. 23.-The bourgeois
council has called a congress of bour-
geoisie from all parts OF Germany for
January D. according to a dispatch
received today from Berlin.
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ScHWAB IS PROPOSED
AS NEXT .PRESIDEMl

CHICAGO. Dee. 2s.-Charles 81
Schwab for President, This was the
cry voiced by the representatives 81
$50 machinery construction and metal
working concerns present at . ban
quet last night given By the Chicago
Machinery Club.
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$4,000 NEEDED TO
AID WORTHY POOR

Washington citizens thus far have
made '241 contributions toward the
fourteen Christmas. opportunities Of
fered this year by the Associated
Charities. This number includes sew
eral collections, the largest Of which
was the one taken by the employees OF
the city postoffice, who have taken
care of opportunity No. 3.
A Washington man, in Government
employ, who has contributed for two
years TO the opportunities, suggested
today that each of. the Government
departments invest in one of the OPP
portunities.
Hungry mouths and bowed hearts
will greet Christmas in these homes
unless somebody cares. The Asso-
ciated Charities has undertaken to
be this somebody and TO make known
to the givers OF Washington these OPP
portunities for weli-merited benevo-
lence, not for q day or a week, but
fora whole year of home and child
saving. Warrington always has re-
sponded. The only doubt this year Is
whether Its response will be big
enough to meet the needs of these
fourteen homes OF seventy-hve per-
sons, Including hfty-nine children.
The fund will be administered with.
out the deduction of a single penny
for any cost OF personal service.
which Is met from other sources.
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IS CAPITAL men
AMONG CASUALTIES

Fifteen Washington men are
named on today's casualty list. Eight
of these were wounded severely. two
were wounded to a degree undeterm-
ined. and ave are named among those
wounded slightly.
Capt George w. weiker1, who was
studying for the. ministry when the
United States declared war, was So
verely gassed and wounded while
leading Company L, 320th Infantry.
in an attack on several machine gun
nests located in the Argoune woods
on October II, one month before hos
Utilities ceased. Captain Weilzert had
received orders TO advance on Sep
TENDER 20. and his division was the
only one that reached its objective
on time. The official War Depart.
'ment report OF his wound which was
sent to Mrs. Weikert. at 631 Messa-
chusetts avenue northeast. said that
he was hit by gunshot in the left
Tells Of wound.
In writing to his wife Of the
wound. Captain weikert said: 1T
was early in the morning and after
we had gone over the top we found
several machine gun nests Whlch
had been left unmolested. Wa
charged repeatedly and suffered
heavy casualties.. All OF the officers
were wounded and q sergeant now
has charge OF the company. Before
the nests were cleaned up I was
eassed and felIsto earth with ma
chine gun, bullets in my left leg and
shoulder, and my forearm was shat
tered. rode four days to the rear
and was unconscious when they took
me into a Red Cross hospital. When
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OPPORTUNITY No. E-ciosed.

oFrohIUNITf NO. b-Ciosed.
OPPORTUNITY NO. ARaInst
odds OF chronic invalldism, mother
with ave children 10 fighting. One OF
the ehtldren, q daughter. works and
shares her earnings for the up1eep
ana support of the rest Of the family.
To enable family to win out, SIC a
weak for the coming year 10 needed.
Previously acknowledged ......tlSl.s0
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OPPORTUNITY 40. S-closed.
OPPORTUNITY No. tit IL q hard
q widow, with three children I'M
DER Thirteen She tries to keep
the home going by sewing, but
.ns needs 'sssfstanes. $40 week. or
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1918-12-23

To,sI Observation-Disclosures 1850
opPSS Is7 NO. - widow
with three children. two attending
school and the third. three years old.
6hS takes with her to work. To keep
this home intact you can contribute
SI3,sO a week. or $3.50 for the year.
Previously Acknowledged ...., $500
r. NJ. P................. b.Oo
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OPPORTUNITY No. ten chill
teen: A relative 80 helping, which
explains why only til6o q week Is
Necessary for the next twelve months.
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buy War Savings Stamps today and
provide fer your future.
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PledEea Are AeeeRtabIe.

Persons who feel that they cannot
give at this time but would be sbie
TO contribute later are invited TO
send in their pledges. which Will be
credited to the opportunities tmme-
diately. Several contributors In the
past have given regularly on the
monthIy-payment plan in amounts
ranging from so cents to $40 month.
This is entirely satisfactory as pay
ments to the families are made by
check each week or semi-monthly.
More than $4,000 10 the amount
needed to close the remaining eleven
opportunities. OF these, No. i, which
needs 81, ola, has to its credit $4,000.
All the remaining opportunities now
have passed the 500 mark, and four
Of them have passed the 5000 mark.
This mornings mail brought a good
round sum, totaling approximately
$500. The grand total to date Is
$3.6o9.41.
with two days to Christmas, the
promoters OF these opportunities are
still hopeful that the entire sum
needed will be in hand by Christmas
morning. II this is to be the case
those who are contemplating rememr
herring these families in their Christ
mas list earnestly are urged to act at
once, that all doubt as to the resui
speedily may be removed.
Contributions may be sent TO The
Times or to the Associated Charities.
John Joy Edison, treasurer, s2J b
street northwest. ,
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The Opportunities.

The opportunities offered and the
amounts contributed are as follows:
OPPORTUNITY NO. Il Mother
with six children to feed and edu-
cate An expense account reveals
that with the most scrupulous econ
omy over and above church and refa-
tIyes' assistance. the mother needs
$3.50 a week. or tl,ol4 for the COM
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TotAl ......s.-.,......... SbS-5b
OPPORTUNITY No. "a French
American family, consisting Of four
little girls and a deserted mother who
works out. but cannot be away long
enough to earn and supply all needs.
To keep this home intact, 80 q week
In needed
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oPPoRrUNiTY NO. i:-Tubercu,
widow and four children. all under
twelve. Children grew Anemlc. and
mother had TO give up working TO
care tor them. They need milk and
proper nourishment. which SI4
week. or 1920 yesr, will provide.
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Iotal ...''.'............ 10000
OPPORTUNITY pNo. I3.-Crippied
colored widow with ave children is
ing. Ten dollars a week. or $3.50 a
year. is necessary to keep this house
together
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Total

OPPORTUNITY NO. s-Ever since
his father died Peter. fourteen, has
been trying to support his mother and
I'VE younger sisters and brothers by
working after school and on satur-
days. Mother does q little sewing.
II you will give SIC q week. or Ss32
year. you will keep this household to-
gether.
Previously acknowledged ...iii:.O0
Duun & Martin Co. 800
NJ. z. B............! 500
A. W. B............. 500
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OPPORTUNITY No. Io.-closed

OPPORTUNITY No. 1O.-Closed
OPPORTUNITY Ne. ll.-Hsnry, n
from the navy yard for the support Of
his hve orphan brothers and sisters
and his grandmother. To help Henry
tl2 . week IL needed, or 363I . year.
Previously acknowledged ......f17s.50
n. c, D.............. 100
DuiIn a Martin ............... 500
Z. W. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 100
]. A. W.................. 500
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OPPORTUNITY No. iI-There IL
a widow and four children, the Oldest
not ten. VIII you help toward
weekly allowances Of SIS, or $500 for
the year? The father died from
tuberculosis, fastened by influenza
Preyiously acknowiedRed SITK m
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14
NEW u. s. ARMY RIFLE SHOWS
IMPROVEMENT OVER OTHER
MODELS

The United States rifle. model Of
1917. commonly called the modified
Enfield. has now been tested in the
service Of the Army a sufficient time
to warrant the assertion that it
more than iustilies the claims made
for II, according 10 a statement
authorized by the Secretary of War.
The new rifle takes a 30-calibre
cartridge, which has the advantage
of the British Enfield of being rim
less. II has been found that unless
rim cartridges are fed through the
magazine uniformly with the rim Of
the top cartridge ahead Of the rim
of the one Immediately below, jams
are likely Ia occur.
The model of 1877 has an overall
length Of 1913 inches: a total weight
including oiler and thong case and
hayonet of 10 pounds and ounces.
The brech mechanism is of the bolt
type.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14
ESTILL COUNTY
Iron Mound

Iron Mound, March 10. - Julia
and Willie Joe Howell are enjoying
a few weeks visit with their cous-
ms, Mary and Geneva Vaughn and
Nerna Sparks. - Henry Harrie and
wife attended the sale of Mrs. Ann
Elkins near Irvine the 9th. - There
Will be preaching at COrrinth the
10th and 18th. j. w. Anderson
filled his appointment at Liberty
Saturday and Sunday, this being his
first trip since November. - Mrs.
Robert Harris has returned home
from Winchester where she has been
having some dental work done. -
Pete Palmer will have a sale the
l9th, after which he will move bacl.
to Quicksand. - The little infant Of
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Palmer is quite
ill. - Julia Hill. the wife of Tommle
Hill, died March 18th after a long
illness. Prof. James Bother, of
Owsley County, has just closed a
very successful singing school a.
the Fork school house. - DR.. V. Il.
Combs and family have moved to
Iron Mound. - Joe Vaughn, w. =.
Fielder, Johnnie Thomas, Russell
Thomas and Sam Sparks shipped
their tobacco crops to Lexington
last week. - w. C.. Moores bought
of j. T. Vaughn six shoats for Is
cents per pound.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14
EACH BATTLE PLANE NEEDS
EXTRA EQUIPMENT AND STAFF
OF SKILLED MEN

After three years of warfare the
total number Of airplanes able TO
take the air at any one time on
either side of the western front has
not been over $500. Each plane in
the air requires a force of rs men,
two replacement planes on the
ground, and one training plane for
every pilot who eventually reaches
the front. with an extra engine for
each plane.
The life of a plane is not more
than two months, and the engine
must be overhauled after each 10
hours. Now that American battle
planes are going over seas, the great
problem is TO secure the thousands
of skilled mechanics, enginemen,
motor repair men, wood and metal
workers to keep the planes in per-
feet condition. This engineering and
mechanical force at the airdromes,
the flying fields, and repair depots,
both here and behind the lines in
France, is vital industrial link in
the chain to air supremacy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14
GARRARD COUNTY
Paint Lick

Paint Lick, March If. - Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Palmer at Point Leave,l
are rejoicing over the arrival of
Christine Hill on March 4. - Miss
Lucilla Saunders of Graysville,
Tenn. who has been the charming
guest of Mrs. Jake White, returned
to her home last Sunday. - Frank
Conn. of Asheville, n. c., spent a
few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bobb Conn, in Lancaster.--Mrs.
Rella Arnold Francis of Lancaster
is visiting friends in the noun
tains. - Miss Brunette Arnold is
teaching at West Point near Hy-
attsville. Most all the rural schools
of this county are in session nOw.--
Little Harvey Henderson has the
mumps. Mrs. W. C.. Haley and
Forest Dowden of Berea spent Sun
day with their mother, Mrs. j. 4.
Thompson, who is quite i'll. - Char
ley Graves, Richard Lackey and
John Tatum of Point Leavell mo-
tored Ia Lexington Saturday. 49, The
Misses Kate Wells, Willie Mae Cal
leo and Mary Day of Manse spent
the week end at Ford visiting Miss
Wells parents. Mrs. o. NJ. Barr
Of Hackley is spending several days
with her sister, Mrs. j. L. Thompson
on White Lick. - NISSAN school
err and daughters, of Hyattsyille, and
Mrs. h. C.. Wearren of Marksbury
motOred 10 Danville Friday TO spend
the day with Mr.. and Mrs. Creed
Simpson. - Mike Jennings and fam
lily motOred thru from Villa Grove,
Ill.,. last week and have moved into
the house on w. C. Wynn's farm on
White Lick recently vacated by
John Pennington who has moved
near Manse. Virgil Gastineau of
Hyattsville sold COW for sos last
week. - A telegram came Sunday
morning from Hattiesburg, Miss
saying that ST Foley, who is in
camp there. is not expected TO live.
He had measles and they settled on
his lungs.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14
JOHN r. DO0LEy WRITES TO HIS
AUNT, MRS. ]. B. RICHARDSON

by permission of the recipient O
this letter We publish extracts from
II which portray another phase Of
army life.
supply Co. 9th Inf (Chickamauga
Park. Ga Chattanooga, Tenn.
February 9, 1919
Dear Aunt
Your consoling and appreciated
letter was received. and you cant
imagine how IL cheered me up.
You will be surprised 10 knON
that ! am in Dixie Land" and am
liking II just fine. We are quarter
ed in Chicamausa Park in the vi
cinity where the great battle OF
Chickamauga took place. There
are many fine monuments erected
IN honor Of our fathers who fell
here. have taken number Of
snaps and will send you prints o!
them as soon as ! get them finished
Missionary Ridge is fine place
which | visited this afternoon.
guess there is a large number
of students in Berea this winter.
met Or. McAllister last fall in Lou
lsvillc when he told me there were
more students there then than ever
before at that time. feel great :
indebted To Berea College. for the
education acquired during the
short time was there. II has
helped me get the position as Com
pany Clerk. which is better than !
had before, though do not get the
drilling, but ! am finding plenty
of work in the Office which has re- 70
duced my weight from i97 pounds
to 1879 in the three weeks have
been here. was made ist class
private a few days ago which means
500 more To- my monthly salary.
There are number Of Regular
Army men here, but they have not
got single thing on the National
Army men: they cant drill any bet
ter, they are ashamed To compel"
with us in shooting The greater
part Of the Camp Taylor men quail
flied for marksmcn and will soon
get To shoot for records.
one Of the boys who has been at
the range remarked: If ever a fellow
thought Of home. mother and feath-
or beds real seriously it was when
he went to bed the first night at
the range-they go out and stay for
"a week I'm tents. Though this would
be- small skimtion' for him if the
war continues long.
am subscribing for The citizen
in order that | may know what is
going ON In the beautiful little city
of Bcrea.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14

FOR che sentry's bullets caught some
OF them
As the American began firing n Ger
man some distance outside the wire
shouted "Come out. come out" The
Germans needed no second Invitation.
In fact those who were still In the wire
already had started out. The small
American patrol saw the enemy trail
Ing back across mo Mans Land" I'M
der fire from the sentry and from
Americans at point farther along the
line. The patrol Joined in the fray and
helped to speed the Germans on their
way by hurting large number OF hand
grenades. some Of which probably took
effect. Four rifles were found In the
American lines.
Patrols. both American and German,
are constantly seeking opportunity to
inspect the opposing lines and the Ger
mans on this occasion certainly did not
wish to be discovered They cut the
American wire with the greatest eau
ton. making no noise, but the sentry.
who later drove them of. was watch
ing their performance all the time.
Foil Liquid Fire Attack.
American troops in the sector north
west OF Toul have been subjected for
the first time to an attack with liquid
fire. Enemy troops carrying fame pro-
jectors were Just opening the attack
when the American patrol which hap
pened to he near by fred on them. The
Germans fed precipitately, pursued by
the Americans. They dropped four
projectors, two Of which were fam
ing. The Americans went into action
so quickly that the enemy had no
chance to light the other two. No dam
age was done by the flames.
The projectors lay In mo Mans
Land" for three days. Early Thursday
morning they were brought In by an
American patrol. All had been pune
tured by shots from the American
trenches.
Late In the evening the projectors
were taken to headquarters. They
were strapped to the backs OF the men
who brought them from mo Mans
Land" and moving pictures were
taken. They are Of type long famil-
far on the western front.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-03-14
GREAT AMERICAN DRIVE FOR
BOOKS

Two million books are needed for
our soldiers and sailors. Our fight
ing men must have the vitalizing
effects Of good reading for their
leisure hours. The library must
accompany the men thru the war
Thru the Library War Service of
the American Library Association,
thirty-sevcn Free Circulating Ii
braries have been provided for
training-camps. and library service
is being extended thru the Y. NJ. &.
\" Y. w. G.. A., and n. Of G.. build
ings, and thru chaplains TO smaller
camps, posts. forts. naval stat IONS
and vessels. and thru all these agen-
cics Ia our soldiers and sailors
overseas. The imperative need is
for more books. Several hundred
thousand have been supplied. Two
million more should be supplied.
March 1925 are the days. for
this great book campaign. Every
home in America will be visited
and every person who owns books
will be asked 10 give. This is one
Of the best ways the American peo-
pie can serve their fighting men.
Give books you care for and enjoy.
and find il a sacrifice to do without.
Our men should have the best We
can give.
Experience in the camps shows
that our soldiers and sailors want
books Of great variety. but there are
certain limitations. They want non
fiction as much as fiction. The fol-
lowing list Of subjects is based on
recommendation from camp libra
rians.
Fiction, - Adventure: Western
stories: detective stories; love sto-
ries of the best sort: stories of busi-
ness: historical novels.
Nom iction.-Travel and history
Of France, United states, England,
etc: mathematics: business: scien-
tiilc and agriculture books pub
lished since 1910: engineering.
electricity. automobiles. etc: poet
ny: biography. especially autobiog-
raphy: French conversation books:
war books; inspirational books on
modern social and religious ques-
tons.
In Berca the campaign will be
carried on by the Women's Clubs,
the Y. VI. C.. A.. V w. C.. A.. the
Christian Endeav0, the public
school. and the churches. Some Of
the business men are also assisting
the campaign. The books will b.
collected from the town and campus
by people appointed for the work.
Any who may wish Ia deliver their
hooks themselves will please bring
them to the College Library whicE
is Ia be the center Of collection and
shipment