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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
Twenty Years to Restore France.

New York.-Twenty years of labor
by an army of 100000 men will be re-
-auired to restore Northern France to
its pre-war condition, Stephane Lau-
zanne, editor Of lie Matin. of Paris,
told an audience here. France will
not furnish that army, nor will she
supply the material necessary to re-
construct the 35O.OOO buildings de
stroyed by the German lnvaders-Ger.
many must do that" he declared. He
warned against the appeals for elem
ency from Germany's women.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
She used to start the week before,

She used to start the week before
Preparing for the day,
Peeling apples, cracking nuts
You know the coy way.
Getting cook books from the shelves,
Her glasses on to see
Receipts for cooking wondrous things,
For her four boys and me.
Thanksgiving morning, when the smells
OF turkey and mince pie,
Began to steam about the house
She breathed happy sigh.
Her four boys now have gone to war,
A proud sigh stirs her breast,
Her service flag sports four bright stars,
The mother bears the test.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
King Albert Returns to Throne.

Brussels. Albert. having been
received enthusiastically by the inhab-
itants OF his redeemed capital. made
an important speech from the throne
In parliament-his FIRST utterance In
the capital since almost the beginning
Of the war. Near the throne stood
General Pershing. representing the
American army; General Plumer. Of
the British army. and other Generals.
The chamber was filled with members
and In the galleries vas the diplo-
matte corps, including Brand Whit
lock. the American Minister. who re-
turned To his post In Brussels
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

President Wilson expects TO spend
about one month in Europe for the
peace conference and the prelinary
discussions. No definite limit has
been fixed, but it is said authori-
tatively that the President plans to
be back on American soil within
six weeks after his ship sails for
the other side.
II also became known that the
CONTINUED on Page five)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
WILL SON TO FREE scHLesWlG
Frssdom for Nation Taken From Den
marx Promised by the
President

Washington. Nov 2o.-Freedom for
schleswig- Holstein. wrested from Den
mark by Germany In 1904, will be one
of the specific demands Of President
Wilson at the peace table. according
% a letter written to Rev. X. C. Bod
holdt Of Racine. Wis. by the presi-
dent
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
Kentucky News

The Board of Directors Of the
Kentucky Equal Rights Association
has sent a resolution to President
Wilson urging that women be rep
resented at the peace conference.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

Harrison Payton Locke, John w.
Lybrook and Joseph b. Bittner,
Louisville boys, were reported yes
terday as having given their lives
for their country in France.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The United War Work drives
total of $2O3,i79,03S is the largest
outright gift in the history Of the
world. This sum is an oversubscrip-
ton of s32,679,038.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The immense diplomatic influence
OF the United States in the war is
daily becoming more apparent. The
points laid down by President Will
son are crystalizing the views Of
the allied leaders.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The naval estimate for 1920 has
been reduced from 1854, 1857 900 to
81, i63, 992. 900, according TO a state
ment made recently by Secretary
Daniels.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
aavss De HeuseelsanIno

Marjorie came In with some pussy
willows. -Oh. mamma" she cried.
"just see those cunning little nuns
the kitties have hung out to air.
Boston Evening Transcript.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The first troops from overseas will
arrive in the United States by the
end of this week, Gen. March an
nounced Monday. The troops be
long to units now in England. The
movement OF United States forces
will be continued steadily until all
now in England have returned.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
Oh. Joyi

Dye want to show the soldier boys
How well we know we need 'emf
Then share with them Thanksgiving
joys
lust take EN- home and feed emil
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
u. S. News

Methodists plan a Worlds Fair
of Methodism," TO be held in June,
1919, at Columbus, o., TO show the
missionary work of that organiza-
ton.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

An event of great significance
during the week has been the re-
turn of King Albert and his queen
TO their capital city, Brussels. The
occasion was one of much rejoicing
on the part of the people and OF
messages of congratulation on the
part of the allied nations. Whether
Belgium continues TO remain a mon
archy or yields TO the general move
ment toward republics, the King
will always have a place Of honor
among the worlds leaders for his
heroic stand at the beginning OF the
war.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The flight of the German Emperor
into Holland is proving embarrass-
ing TO that state. The radical ele-
ment are disposed to cause trouble
and ask for the abdication of the
Queen. France and England are in
clined to object TO the privileges
he enjoys as greater than those that
belong to a private individual, as it
is apparent that he is in close COM
munication with leaders in Ger
many, by wireless and by airship.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

A representative Of the pan-Amer-
lean Commission who has just re-
turned from South America is au-
thority for the statement that sew
eral years supply OF rubber is ready
for shipment as soonas facilities for
transportation can be found. The
Importance of this product 10 the
world is so great that knowledge OF
this supply will be welcome news.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The appeal Of the Germans for
food has led 10 a clearer definition
of the needs of that country. Mr..
Hoover is giving his attention to
the matter by German request and
he sets any anxiety at rest by de-
claring that there will be no danger
of suffering. The raising Of the
blockade and the opportunity Of the
people to buy will provide enough
in quantity if it can be wisely dis
tributed. That will be the subject
of his main effort.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The decision of President Wilson
TO attend the Peace Congress has
been the occasion Of much comment.
Although his act is departure
from precedent, il is no more so
than most of the things done dur
ing the last two years. II is be-
lieved that the main motive which
leads to his going is his purpose to
bring about league of nations that
will make future wars difficult
if not impossible. and will give
force TO international law that il
has not had before.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

Japanese representatives at the
Peace Congress are 10 bring a re-
quest for the possession Of all Ger
man territory taken from that ma
ton in China, and trade rights in
Siberia as well as control OF the
islands Of the Pacific taken from
Germany. The alliance between
England and japan will be the ba-
sis OF Japan's position in the Con-
gress.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

A notable visitor has arrived in
the United States in the person OF
Prince Lyoff, Of Russia. He comes,
evidently, as the representative OF
the moderate government party
which came into existence after the
fall OF Kerensky. but which has
been overwhelmed by the Bolshe-
wiki. The matter of recognizing
that government is probably under
consideration as the attitude of the
allies toward the Bolsheviki be-
comes more unfriendly with the
passing Of time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
World News

The terms Of the armistice are
rapidly being fulfilled. During the
week the required number Of ves-
sells Of the German navy were sur
rendered to the Allied nations and
are now informed in the ports Of
Scotland and England. Allied troops
have crossed the border and will
soon be in occupation of the great
industrial cities along the Rhine.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

The resources Of the Balkan
states are much greater than is gen.
orally supposed. Minerals of all
kinds abound including coal, iron,
copper, lead, gold and silver. These
resources have scarcely been
touched, since the people have thus
far lived simply, from the products
of the soil which is not rich. The
future Of that part Of Europe is
likely TO be greatly changed when
political conditions are more stable.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28

Washington. Nov. 2o.-General Per~
shings communique says: "Headquar-
tiers American Expeditionary Forces,
Nov. 25.-The Sd army continued its
Nov. 2s.-The Sd army continued its
progress through the grand duchy OF
Luxembourg 20 the line ingelderf Dets
dorf- Rsmich- Schengen.
(Rsmich Is on the Prussisn from
tfer)
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-11-28
FIRST j. s. men
SAIL FOR HOME
ON TWO LINERS
Several Thousand American SOL
diers Cheered by Crowds
at Liverpool.
.52,169 YANks Die IN war
General March Says Pershino is Au-
thorixed to Send Back All Troops
Not Needed for Army Of
Occupation.

Liverpool. Nov. 25.-Several thou
sand American soldiers sailed for
home Friday on the liners I.aplnnd
and Minnehaha. II was n stirring
scene as the men marched from the
railway station and local camps to
the landing stage afnid the rousinr
cheers from the throngs ~ people
along the streets
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

well-earned freedom, provided the fe-
male in question were possessed OF
those attributes that are defined un-
der the caption of charm and beauty.
However "a scheming lawyer who has
his eye ON a certain valuable gold mine
which il To become the sole property
of the dminutive funster il he weds,
rings in an iuposter. an old maid
named Priscilla Murray, He is smit-
ten with the real widow himself, and
this plot forms the basis OF some of
the most roliicking comedy. complica-
tions and situations ever invented by
any playwright
The action is punctuated with a
dozen song ntts, ensem bies. dances,
feature novelties, surprises screams.
rib-ticklng bits ANA high -class revel-
ry. without the semblanee of any luiIs
or monotonous amusement OF the kind
that always finds ready response by
theatre Eoers who expect to he enter
tanned in a manner betting the repu-
tation Of these world-renowned car
toon creatures. A pretty and fascinat-
ing chorus. attired in captivating ar
ray, have been engaged in con junction
with an extremely competent east.
Mutt and len in the Woody West" is
scheduled to be seen at the Academy
Thursday matinee and night.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

with their adventures taking place in
the Golden West. And. as usual. that
astute and far discerning manager.
Gus Hill. is sponsoring their exploits.
having arranged for their presentation
in a three-act musical comedy which
is said to be the best and most enter
tanning of the Mutt and jeff series pro-
duccd upon the stage.
Opening in the effete east these two
popular cartoon characters quickly
make their way to the land of alkali
and faro. where they indulge in all
sorts OF side-splitting capers and es-
capades with the result that their an
tics and frolics rouse incessant and
wholesome laughter from curtain to
curtain. The buffer Of the noted
twain is as usual little Jeff. And nat
orally he is bounced upon and held
into mischieyous contempt by his tor
mentor and pal A. Mutt. But IL is all
done in such good -natured fun and
hilari'y that like the immortal othel-
nlp, Nc are prone To IoV. him fer the
dangers he inevitably survives.
Matrimeny aud hiEh-jinks never 20
hand in hand, as far as little jefrs
concerned He ~ probably the most
hopeless bachelor the world has ever
had, Yet In this instance he is pre-
pared TO become benedict for the
coin Of the realm. You see it is rather
compulsory because, according to a
will left hN his bate brother he must
take unto himself a wife The partic-
ular lady rs none other than his dead
broi hers widow In all probability
Jeff would be willing to sacrifice his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
THE CLOCK IN NOTHING BUT
THE TRUTH"

One of the most vital parts in
Nothing But the Truth" has been
sighted by the management. Every
other character in this farce which
comes to the Academy of Music to-
morrow matinee and night and Tues
day night may be found on The pro-
gram, but, wheiher because of it's
mechanical work or because it is I'm
able to offer a protest, the poor thing
keeps on going and playing its part
with faithful regularity at every per
formance II is the large clock. upon
which most of the plot hinges in the
last two acts of MIR. Montgomery +
farce. J. Henry Mckenna il the only
member of the company who either
has or is capable of showing it the
slightest consideration.
Mr.. Mckenna in the play arrives at
his partners country home determin~
ed to win sIo. 00e wager that he can
tell the truth for twenty-four hours
His affection for that clock is beyond
comprehension. As each hour passes
he grows fonder OF the timcpiece. but
toward the end of the third act there
are "a great many langhaAlc scenes.
Some audiences laugh longer than
others at Mi Mckenna' predica'nent
and in spite OF the weeks of care and
work devoted To he setting OF the
clock. that wheB the twentg-four
hours have passed the stroke of four
will sYnchroniZc with the authors
lines. there have been anxious mo-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
THE SOLDIER WHO CAME BACK

Fancy an American girl, dehu-
tante, a real American girl who has
developed into a tiretess war worker
in whose uptown New York apart
ment hangs n service flag as an evil
dence of her waiting mothers con-
trihution to the cause of liberty. re-
eeiving a proposal Of marriage from
a bogus count whom she accepts with
tie promise of n social career. and
later TO find the man an impostor. yes,
worse. German agent who has gain
ed entrance To n respectable American
home to better conceal his real idcn-
tity. Mother and daughter are living
alone with two servants One Of these,
the butler. proves to be a hired tool
The guiding hand OF right sends a
United States secret service women
to apply for a position as maid in the
house without disclosing her purpose.
Then. suddenly. comes a wireless an
nouncing the return from Picardy of
the girls lighting lieutenant brother.
Robert, who. naturally interested in
his sisters future happiness. soon
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
"rHE SMARTER SET"

The much talked Of whitney and
TUFTS smarter Set" company comes
TO the Academy Wednesday matinee
and night presenting n new musical
comedy called Darkest American in
two acts and ten scenes.
What this country needs more than
anything else. and Richmond in par
ticular. declares the press agent. is
more "mirth" and less Crouch" He
declares the comedy will improve not
only tho general health of the city.
but the business interests as we'll The
glad hand" is worth ste n shake, while
thousands Of dollars worth of business
is driven away from every establish
ment yearly BY the frosty mitt" aud
the frozen face
The pretty fellows who pulls down
$i2 per week behind the counter, watts
on the man with an income Of a 500
a week up with a CLASSY stare" and
a visible air uf superiority Which is
really funny TO normal being. If
you will take the trouble to cast your
eye on the audience. while enjoying a
performance of whitney and TUFTS
Smarter Set" next Wednesday you VIII
see the usual sight of the lordIy SIC
clerk and the humble millionaire
laughing in unison, .unmindful OF the
lwful chasm that separates them
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
"CuARI,EN'S AINT.~

That blue ribbon laugh producer.
tharieys Aunt" comes to the Acad-
'efny on Saturday matinee and night in
ITS new and up-to-date American garb
tharteFs Aunt requires no extended
notice. 1T is just a page of fresh. bub-
ping human nature. The ludicrous
situations follow each other with
rap'dttX and produce no end Of merri-
ment. "Charley's Aunt" ran for four
wears in London, three wears in New
York. two years in Roston. Philadel-
phia and Chicago and has also en-
Joyed unpara lieled success in other
metropolitan ccnters with no diminu-
tion Of its popularity in sight Mil
Ter and Riser. the enterprising New
York producers, are sponsors for the
attraction,
This comedy marvel holds the dis
ttnction Of being clean from start 10
finish. the ludicrous situations being
none the less laugh producing because
of the absence of suggestiveness II
viii he a night al the theater not soon
forgotten
"Charleys Aunt has been unani-
mously declared. by critics and press
the world over. to be the funniest play
ever written and staged, and it's pre-
sentation here IL sure to prove one
OF the delights of the year Char
leys Aunt" is clean. uncensored, IN
ashamed-but in spirit is pure as a
Mother Goose primer.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

I'd AT THE THEATERS 5.
saNsW HW1N1NEIH1NHH1TnH F1unHn
ACADEMY OF MUSIC HAS
BIG PROGRAM PL AIMED


Truth as the
Following
a
Friday Miller will
Richmond
The ewi its gait of
of
thehw eekon Breads the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

ment. for the star and other members
OF the company waiting for the anaf-
enee to permit them TO 20 on with thef
lines and not spoil the plot OF the play
Here is where Mr.. Mckenna mas
been able TO help the clock. when
he came 70 New Tsek with this rlaF
and discovered that New York audi
ences did not laugh AT the things the
out-oftown playgoers did bat found
other things funnier. he discovered
that the clock did not begin at tho
right time so he started IL biz
earlier for tho third act In this way
he allowed himself several minutes for
the Interpolation of impromptu lines.
with the result that just before four
o clock at each performance the other
members Of the company never knew
just what lines or business Mr. Nc
kenna WAS going to offer
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01


in college imitation to furnish plots
and laughter for q dozen vaudeville
acts Kenny and Hollis have extract
ed most of their choice tiahits and
wrapped them in j bundle which they
call tIrreshy's Initiation" This Is a
lot of humorous pranks related IN
song and story and furnish de-
eidedlv agreea BILE fifteen minutes,
The Versatile Sharrot Ks.
Novel comedy and battling clever
ness are found in Behind The Grand
stand. which is presented by Harry
and Emr.s Sharrock. The little skit
gives fine idea OF life of the Nomads
who make the county fairs their
stamping ground Miss Sharrock' S
idea or comedy is particularly per
tiuent and she and MIR. Shamrock give
demonstration of psychic powers.
This gift of Miss Sharrock's is pre-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

clans to enter the battle as stresr SSss
hearers. You know what happen~s
our regiments were cns nip and ~ f1t{8
most Of our musicians. You can inrA4s
inc the desoIatiou of our men ~fthcu4
their music; it was very serious matt
ter, gentlemen"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

enee at the United States war college
in Washington. and laid great stress
on the value Of music in maintaining
the morale Of the soldiers ut the front
For Gods sake. gentlemen" he
pleaded. don't repeat Canada's mis-
take. We permitted our band musi-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
RICHMOND v1RG1N1AN-sUNDAY SEPTEMBER

fathoms the true motive OF the spy
incognito who is spending the week
end as his mothers guest. This forms
the nucleus to the story of The Sol
der Who Came Rack" which comes
to the Academy of Music Friday, Sap
TENDER 6. The cast presenting The
Soldier Who Came Back" promises to
be one of Importance. A well-trained
dog also is introduced as an uncon-
Ventiona1 bit necessary to the enact
ment of the story.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01
mutt AND JEFF"

Once again those two bona iide hui
morists. Mutt and JEFF are in our
midst This time theysappear as seek
~ after the yellow metal-gold--
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-09-01

scented in a fine comedy vein. Mr.,
Shamrock as n spieler goes among the
audience and with every one halt
expecting a sell they give 4 remark-
able mind reading stunt. II is clever
~ earned out and well worth seeing.
The -Sharrocks have just finished
an enga cement with over the Top"
a recent musical comedy success.
New motion picture exhibits sup
PIGMENT each Of the vaudeville bills
SOLDIERS DESoIiI'E,
WITHOUT MUSIC
a Canadian staff officer appeared be-
fore thu DISTINGUISHED American COM
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-10-11
THE FOOD-LABOR PROBLEM.

The danger of labor and food
famine is the most serious confront
ing the American people.
Raising wages to meet the higher
cost of living is like putting more
weight on the safety valve to meet
increasing steam pressure. It can
defer but not prevent the bursting of
the boiler. The manufacturer and
distributor will add to their margins
and increase cost of articles.
With food consumers increasing
and food producers decreasing, with
land increasing in value and decreas-
ing in production, high food prices
are bound to prevail.
The separation of farm employers
and farm laborers, is going on rapid
ly-this being the burden of song by
the I. w. w. and the non-partisan
league uniting farmers with union
labor organizations in cities.
Glass distinction, class hatred, un-
reasonable opposition to bringing in
cheaper farm labor from other coun-
tries, all hasten the danger of food
famine in our country.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1918-10-11
A VERY PARTISAN LEAGUE.

The Non-partisan league is grow
ing in strength in the northwest and
is reaching down to Kansas. It's
leaders look forward to winning three
or four states in the next congress
sional elections. Our quarrel with
the non-partisan league is not so
much that it has been accused of
pacifism and specific pro- Germanism
or that its chief organizer, Mr.. Town
ley, has made speeches which sound
ed seditious, but that it openly ar
rays one class against another class
lining up the farmer against the mill
owner and the banker and the manu-
facturer. A cooperative effort
among the farmers is a splendid
thing. But the policy of the non par
tisan league savors too much of the
class war which in itself is war
against democracy. If the league is
to benefit the farmers it must clear
itself of this suspicion.-McClure's
Magazine.