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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
YANKS LAND AT 4 PORTS
viii Take Eight Months to Bring Army
Back to the United
States.

Washington. Dec. 2.-Boston. New
York. Newport News. Va, and Charles
ton. S. c., are the ports the war de-
partment now plans to use for the re-
turn of the army from overseas. Even
with this wide distribution of the
strain on port facilities and transpor-
tation. however. and with German
ships now idle in German harbors EN-
ployed on the task, careful estimates
show that the last of the army could
not possibly reach the United States
in less than eight months. Conserva-
tive calculations, upon which prepare
tons by the department probably will
be based. fix ten months as the mini
mum.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
PRISONERS POUR INTO FRANCE
Fifteen Thousand Released Allied SOL
diers Pass Through Metz and
verdun.

Iaris. Dec. Fifteen thousand
allied soldiers who have been prisoners
Of war In Germany are pouring through
Metz and an equal number is passing
through verdun, according to Y. NJ. c.
A headquarters here. Americans and
Br'tish are being received at Verdun
by the Y. NJ. c. A. and are given food
and tobacco, as well as any other aid
that may be necessary. A large num-
her Of American officers will enter
Switzerland, according to the Y. NJ. G.
A. These men are now being concen-
trated at vlllengen, Germany. for
transfer over the Swiss frontier.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

In another column give account of the personal
pety OF the great general who has just world
victory.
1t is OF the rewards of the war that such man
as Foch is placed forever the worlds hero list The
victory uncertain until the Allies willing unite
under the leadership OF single man. They might not
have been able to unite had there been Mar
shall Foch in whom they could place their reliance. His
name will stand with that of Grant and Wellington and
Washington among those who have in the brutal game of
war won victories for justice and for peace.
special evidence ofhi greatness appears in his
ton at the very close By delaying the negotiations
lev days he could have crushed the German armies and
won spectacular triumph which would have been greater
than any man had won before, but this continuance of
the struggle would have cost human lives and he chose
to diminish his personal glory rather than continue the
one day beyond necessity.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Bernard NJ. Baruch, chairman Of
the War Industries Board, has for
warded his resignation TO President
Wilson to take effect on January 1.
There has been no announcement,
however, as TO its acceptance. Mr..
Baruch's decision TO resign is I'M
derstood 10 have no bearing on the
reported desire OF the President to
name him as Secretary of the Treas
ury. but is in line with his known
belief that the affairs of the board
can be closed by the first Of the year.
The boards activities have been
curtailed as rapidly as its relations
with industries made necessary 10
complete the war program have
been removed.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
The Winter Term

Bereas winter term opens with the year January
hrst II will be the greatest term this institution has
known The buildings enable Berea to shelter lar
ger number OF students particularly young women. 1t
would be qualification to any parent to the comfort
and Joy OF the young ladies in any of women's
dormitories.
And the has taught all the value OF education
The government wanted win the war and found that
young men who had had educational advantages made
the best officers In thousands of instances college boys
OF twenty or twenty placed in command OF
Panes and batalonso men Older than themselves Now,
1t college training helps in it will help
success in farming or business.
Berea has not been able to young men fast
enough from its agricultural school to supply its demand
for county agents. and of the other industries and Be-
reas Normal School has received recognition from the
State so that its graduates will have their State certificates
without examination.
OF one thing take notice In most departments the
Institution will be overcrowded, and will have to turn
away students at the last In order those
who are planning to be here winter should send in
their dollar deposit Immediately to Secretary Vaughn
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
President Wilson
Leaves for France

at a French port, presumably Brest
The President does not expect Ia
be abroad more than six weeks,
which would give him just a month
on European soil. Before the Peace
Conference meets, he will confer
with Premiers Lloyd George Of
Great Britain, Clemenceau OF France,
and Orlando Of Italy, and probably
with King Albert Of Belgium, 10
discuss the salient points Of the
peace treaty.
Americans in general, regardless
OF party, have confidence that Presi-
dent Wilson's presence at the Peace
Table will count for much in rightly
solving the varied and complex
problems which will come up for
discussion and settlement at the
Conference.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

President Wilson began his trip
TO Europe to attend the Peace Con-
ference on Tuesday.
The President left Washington on
special train for New York, where
he and his party, which includes
Mrs. Wilson and her mother, Mrs.
William II. Boiling, boarded the
transport George Washington, on
which the voyage across the Allan
tic will be made.
No announcement was made as TO
the Presidents itinerary or the per-
sonnet Of the party accompanying
him. II was understood that the
great liner, George Washington,
would sail from New York with her
naval convoy sometime Wednesday.
About seven days will be required
for the trip and the ship will dock
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
American Conceit
1t is a great man who can realize his O

1t is great man who realize his own faults
And it is great nation which realize its own
faults Whether America will be great enough hard
iy know. One OF our faults is conce "Braggadocio'
characteristic to too many American speakers and
Our Fourth of July orators love to tell us how
many miles it is from Boston to San Francisco but that
IS no credit to America We did not make the continent
God made the continent, and inherited it, The only
things we be proud of the things have made
and achieved by self-denal and by struggle
There are some things which we have made and
achieved but even these were largely due to
tors, and they should occasion gratitude rather than
pride.
Thereare some things which have accomplished
IN time, like the advance of prohibition and the
splendid efficiency in many lines which enabled us to
place great army promptly in the front of battle
America did come in to turn the tide of battle but
we must not forget how much greater bravery and SUI
ering are to be placed TO the record of the Allies.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Since there is no longer need for
our merchant vessels TO carry huge
cargoes OF war munitions for our
forces in France, there seems 10 be
no good reason why the ban on
Christmas packages for our 100000
soldiers cannot be materially modi-
fled and the friends and relatives in
this country permitted TO give our
overseas heroes royal Christmas.
There is still time, to make the
change il we let the War Depart
ment at Washington know at once
just what our wishes are in the
matter.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

II is reported that the government
Of Germany has given over to Den
mark the province of Sleswick
which was taken from her by prus-
STA in 1864. The people were al
lowed to express their choice &C
cording the principles laid down by
President Wilson. II was expected
that Holstein would also be given
the same chance but Germany would
find it hard to return that
province as the population is much
more German than it is in Sles-
wick.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
sHIPYARDs KEEP ON WORKING
Charles Piez Declares More Vessels
Are Necessary to Carry Food
to Europe.

Philadelphia. Dec. 2-Announce-
ment that the coming Of peace will not
slow down materially the shipbuilding
activities OF the yards fringing the
Delaware river Is made by Charles
Piez, vice president and general mana.
ger Il the Emergency Fleet corpora
tion.
Ships and more ships, according to
Mr.. Piez. will be NEEDED TO transport
food supplies TO feed Europe. and for
the necessary materials that win be
required for the reconstruction pc
Rod In the war-stricken area.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
CONTENTS

PAGE 4. Editorials: Marshall Foch
The Winter. Term: American
Conceit. - World News; State
News. - President Sails for
France.
PAGE 2. Soldiers Letters.-School
News. - The Gray Man OF
Christ"
PAGE = Serial Story.
PAGE T. Locals and Advertising.
PAGE s. General Pershing's Thanks
giving Address.
PAGE 9. Farm and Home Depart
ments.
PAGE 2. 8. 8. Lesson.--Poems: an
Flanders Fields"
PAGE Q. Eastern Kentucky News
Mountain Counties Awake.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

II is rumored that the Pope Is
considering removal from Rome.
There has been considerable feeling
in Italy that he has not shown suf-
flcient sympathy with the successes
which have attended the efforts Of
their armies. The interests Of the
Pope are naturally divided, because
he has members of the church in all
the countries, especially Austria.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Some questions have been raised
in regard TO the genuinencss OF the
German Emperor's abdjcation. In
order to remove all doubt Of the
reality of such action the present
government has published the text
Of the document to which the En-
peror placed his signature. IL covers
the case fully and should put at rest
any further fear that an evasion had
taken place.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The United States War Industries
Board has abandoned its plan TO fix
the retail price Of boots and shoes.
because Of changed industrial con-
ditions brought about by the ending
Of the war. II is explained that the
releasing Of large quantities Of ma
terial for civilian purposes will re-
suit in increased production and re-
newed competition, so that prices
will reach a reasonable level.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The city Of Metz, in Lorraine, is
now in the hands of the French and
French mayor has been appointed
to administer the government. The
German population has been notified
that they will be secure in their
property and person and may look
for equal rights and fair treatment.
There was some surprise manifest
ed, as harsh treatment had been
expected.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

over 100000 in the inheritance tax
fund, but State Auditor Greene be-
lieves that the new tax laws made
no provisions for the school fund
sharing in this fund. Heretofore
the school fund has received its pro-
portionate part OF the inheritance
tax. In 1915 this amounted 10
$4,000 and in 1917 il amounted 10
$4,000. II the schools are permitted
10 share in the fund. the school fund
will receive something like 100000
this year from this source.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
World News

Delegates TO the Peace Congress at
versailles are beginning to arrive.
The representatives from Portugal
were the first to appear. The build
ing in which the Congress is to
meet has been specially decorated
for the occasion and places have
been provided for the residence Of
the members, while attending the
meeting.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Hints TO Mountain Farmers" Is q
timely article in the Farm Depart
nlsnt County Agent Spence has
valuable suggestions TO offer from
his Department and talks 10 the
farmers on page six OF The Citizen
each week. Many OF the points
which are given in this section OF
our paper each week are worth the
price Of our yearly subscription
many times over.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
Gompers Sees New Perils.

New York.-The nation is in graver
danger now than at any time during
the war, because peace conferences
are not always dominated by "a spirit
OF justice and democracy. declared
Samuel Gompers, President Of the
American Federation of Labor, in an
address here AT Jubilee" meeting OF
the American Alliance for Labor and
Democracy
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
AthenIsn Military Training.

The Athenians had a mode Of uni
versal military training more like that
Of modern Europe than were most OF
the other military training schemes OF
the ancient world Every Athenian
youth was compelled TO do two years
OF garrison duty at Piraeus, the Port
OF Athens.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

IL is the plan Of the labor leaders
of the world TO have a meeting in
Paris while the Congress is in ses-
sion at Versailles. All matters Of
common interest to working men
will be discussed and an effort will
be made to organize an internation-
al federation Of laborers. The Unit
ed States will be represented by
Mr.. Gompers and four or five OF the
heads of labor unions.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The mountains of Kentucky, liv-
ing up 10 their traditions OF the
past, have in the great war fur
nished as many real stars in the
war game as the service stars which
adorn the doors Of the Eastern Ken
lucky homes signify. Daily news
comes of young men from the noun
tains who before the end OF the
struggle came, fell in the thick OF
the big fight.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

During the last few days two
homes in Lancaster have been sad
dened by the news from the War
Department, that two more Garrard
county boys have fallen on the held
Of honor. James II. Naylor received
news of the death Of his son, Corpo-
raj Lilburn Naylor, who was with
the American Expeditionary Forces
in France. His death occurred Oc-
tober i3, due TO pneumonia. News
came 10 Mr.. and Mrs. r. J. Young
that their son, Fred, had been killed
in action on October 25. He was
only nineteen years old when he
enlisted in June. 1917, in the regular
army. He was a member OF Com
pany F, Fourth Infantry.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
Kentucky News

Three training battalions OF the
Field Artillery Central Officers
Training School, including about
600 candidates, were graduated at
Camp Taylor recently.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The FLU" situation throughout the
State is far from satisfactory. While
IN some localities the epidemic is
abating, the situation is still seri-
Gus in Morgan county and adjoining
sections.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
na. Horse Beaten Two Ways.

~ likes dishere automobiles" said
Uncle Eben, "'cause likes animals. A
mean man kin keep beatin' an starvin'
a hosS. But II he gifts rough VIII fiiv-
yer he's liable 10 break IL an II no
don keep up de gasoline rations II jes'
naturally quits"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Another of the provisions OF the
armistice was fulfilled during the
week when the Black Sea fleet Of
the Russians was surrendered to the
Allies. This fleet had been taken
over by the Germans and was TO be
used by them in carrying out their
plans Of subduing Russia. The free
ing Of the Dardanelles from mines
has made it possible for the vessels
of the Allies TO enter the Black Sea.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
Britain to Assist Russia.

London. Dec. 2.-Great Britain has
decided to assist the provisional gov
eminent of Russia by establishing n
new ruble currency at fixed rate of
exchange Of 40 rubles To f1 sterling.
The money thus received will be depos-
fled in the Bank ~ England as an I'M
allenahle reserve tn insure The con-
vertlbllity Of Russian notes into ster-
ling at the above rate.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The residents OF Stithton and vi
entity began this week TO receive
pay for their farms and property
taken over by the United States for
the purpose of building Camp Knox.
II is estimated that about one
twelfth of the county is included in
the deal.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
THREAT TO HUNS
TO RENEW WAR
BRINGS RESULTS
Britain Aroused by Manner in
Which Prisoners Are
Released.
GERMANS SEND EXPLANATION
Message From Berlin Says That Every
thing Is Now Being Done to As
sure Orderly Return
OF Captives.

Amsterdam, Dec. 2.--In response Ia
a threat by the British armistice com
missioners that hostilities would be r..
sumed unless the conditions under
which prisoners were arriving in I'll,
allied lines were remedied. Berlin
telegram declares that everything Is
being done by Germany to assure the
orderly return of prisoners.
The German response adds that the
regular transport of returning prison
ers now is insured and that such trans.
port has already been effected to n
considerable extent.
SehIeswio Coded to Denmark.
Amsterdam, Dec. IA report from
Berlin declared that Germany had
ceded North Schleswig to Denmark.
Reds Seize German Wireless.
Berlin. Dec. "A group of indie
pendent social democrats, closely iden-
fed with the Spartacus element Of
Doctor Liebknecht, has seized CON
troll OF all wireless stations In Ger
many and now Is transmitting propa-
ganda and other news. the Berlin TLge-
blatt says II is Informed.
Chancellor Ebert and Herr Haase
on behalf of the government, the news
paper adds, warns the press at home
and abroad of this condition and de-
clare further that the government viii
not assume responsibility for wireless
information now being sent out Of Ger
many.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
GERMANS LOST 200 U-B0ATS
Total Number Of Submarines Built BY
Germany Estimated TO Have
Been 500.

London. Dec. at Is announced
that approximately 200 German sub
marines were destroyed during the
war. The total number Of all types
built by the Germans Is estimated to
have been $50
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Here's a horrid paragraph now
going the rounds Of the papers:
she:-"Generally speaking women
arc" He docking up from light
Ing hi Nipe)-"Yes, they are" She:
-"whatf" He:-"Generslly speak
ing"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
FREE MOVIES AT CHAPEL

The influenza is now abated so
that the College can resume its free
moving picture exhibits. The first
was given Thursday night. at Gas.
There will be one or two OF these
each week all winter, and citizens
are welcomed TO the seats ON west
side OF the house.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

A record price was paid for Madi-
son County land when Circuit Court
Clerk James Wagers purchased the
small thirteen-acre farm of r. w.
Rowland and Mrs. Sallie Lackey at
Waco for 5000, or 5000 per acre.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Word has been received that En-
sign Arnold Hanger, son Of Colonel
and Mrs. Hanger, Of Richmond, is
aboard the destroyer Parbell, which
is one Of President Wilson's conveys
on the voyage to France. This is
quite an honor for this young Mad
ison boy, recently out Of Naval
Academy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The folks back home" have little
sympathy with Senator Sherman's
attack on President Wilson for going
TO the Peace Conference, and the of
fensive" will likely be short-lived.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Congressman Harvey Helm, OF
Lincoln County, representative Of
the eighth district, has announced
that he will retire from office at the
conclusion OF the term for which he
has just been elected.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The housewives will find II pays
financially, and lends variety TO the
daily diet to keep an eye on the
Home Department. conducted by
Miss Dizney. Note this weeks sug-
gestions.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The Kentucky Association OF
Baptists is in session at Campbells,
willie this week. The Rev. w. M.
Stallings, Of Greenville, was chosen
as Moderator by five votes in a
spirited contest over State Senator
W.. A. Frost, OF Wingo, who was
chosen Assistant Moderator.
Prof. John l.. Hill, of Georgetown,
was chosen secretary and the Rev.
DR.. J. G. Bow, of Louisville, assist
ant secretary.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Toronto News:-"Mrs. Bing's new
baby is just in the fashion" How
do you mean% 1T is such a red,
cross affair.""
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

Suit will be filed by v. O. Gilbert,
Superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton. TO have the court construe the
law giving the school fund a pro-
portionate part OF the inheritance
tax collected by this State. There Is
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05

The columns OF The Citizen are
fairly bullying" with interesting
and instructive news this week.
Read il ALL
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
u. S. News

"A Mr.. Zrszizezyaski has been Wis
iting in the United States" Beg
pardon. What name did you say?
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1918-12-05
sehIeswio Coded to Denmark.

Amsterdam, Dec. "A report from
Berlin declared that Germany had
coded North Schleswig to Denmark.
The Denver star., 1918-10-26

Never think Of yourself as the ,vic-
tim Of circumstances. To do 80 is to
make yourself the victim of every ad.
versity that you may encounter. Know
that you have the power to change
and control circumstances. Exercise
that power and soon things will begin
to change for the better.-Efic,ency.
mo other race. black or white,
when bound as they were to the rack,
80 seldom stopped to grieving. No
other race when free again forgot the
past and proved them men so noble in
forgiving." From the landing Of
christopher Columbus to the Altruis-
tic President, Woodrow Wilson, no
Negro has been tried for treason or
punished for disloyalty. What q sub.
lime record! We are today a race or
Abou Ben Athens, in constant loyal
service to our brother In white, even
II ingratitude be our recompense and
broken promises our reward
The Denver star., 1918-10-26
AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Friends of the late Geraldine Trot-
ter desiring to fittingly commemorate
her splendid career, especially her
labor on the Guardian for the uplift
of her Race, met at the Twelfth Bap-
tst Church, RoXbury, Thursday even
ing, October 18th, and formed Ger
aldine l.. Trotter Memorial Committee
which, when completed, will arrange
for commemorative services to be held
at FREMONT TEMPLE, BOSTON,
SUNDAY AFTERNOON, NOVEMBER
II, AT 3 O'CLOCK.
With desire for more enduring
monument the Committee will en-
deavor, during the coming month to
create Memorial Fund for the per-
petuatiOn of the Guardian
Mrs. Trotter died that the Guardian
might live.
We invite all who appreciate her
sacrifice or the service of that fear
less, uncompromising Journal with
which she was identified to assist in
raising this fund.
Let us in an unselfish, Christian
spirit. unite at this open grave, and
henceforth march to victory.
The spirit of those interested may
be better understood when it is known
that at the initial conference, which
suggested the memorial, with only
eight persons present, one hundred
dollars in cash was subscribed. WE
HOPE TO RAISE THREE THOU
SAND DOLLARS.
A general committee is in process
of formation and will be published
next wee kin a space in this paper
which we have requested reserved for
our purposes.
1t is planned to present or send by
mail to each subscriber to the Fund,
nickel, a receipt for the amount given,
tanning a Photographic likeness of
Mrs. Trotter.
Subscriptions may be sent at once,
direct or through the Committee, to
EDGAR p. BENJAMIN, ESQUIRE.
TREASURER, "a SCHOOL STREET,
BOSTON, MASS. who will make
weekly reoprts OF his receipts In this
paper.
All are invited to contribute.
FOR THE COMMITTEE,
Rev Benjamin w. Swain,
Rev. Walter d. McClane,
Mr.. William d. Brigham,
Mr.. Emery T. Morris.
John w. Schenck, Esquire,
DR.. Alfred P. Russell. r--
Rev. Matthew A N. Shaw,
Chairman,
William l.. Reed, Esquire,
Secretary,
Edgar P. Benjamin, Esquire,
Treasurer