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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
Vocational Schools
A PLEASANT SURPRISE

A most delightful surprise, in the
nature OF a four course dinner, was
given on Monday evening in Room
81. Industrial Building, to the wo-
men Of the Vocational Faculty by
Misses Fulton, Williamson, Mullen,
Cowan, Pittman and Morgan, young
women of that department. Miss
Partee, whose birthday occurs this
week, was the guest Of honor. The
usual birthday cake, with its illum-
ination of tiny candles, formed the
center piece. The young women
were charming hostesses, and the
menu and service reflected much
credit, not only to the Home Science
Department but also TO the young
women themselves.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
TWO WAYS TO STOP LYNCHINGs

Louisville, ky.-During a recent
discussion of mob violence a Ken.
lucky Presbyterian preacher gave
the following facts, which he
Vouched for as coming within his
personal experience within the last
two or three years.
The first case was of a woman a
member OF his church, assaulted and
murdered by a Negro one Saturday
evening. The criminal was caught
and spirited Off TO a neighboring
county's jail; but preparations were
on foot for a raid on the Jail and a
lynching Sunday night. In the
town where the horror occurred
the ministers. including the wo-
mans pastor, conferred. They all
preached that morning on the Chris
tian's duty TO uphold the law; and
after the services they went 10 work
among their men members. These
rallied 10 them in such fashion that
the mob died a-bOrning. The Ne
gro was tried and legally executed.
In the second case the victim was
a child whose widowed mother en-
plOyed the Negro on her farm.
Hundreds gathered to plan the
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
Berea's Winter Term

Berea College has reached a point
where IL will have TO keep a wait.
ing list Of prospective students
Never in the history Of the Institu-
ton has the Fall Term enrolment
been as great as this fall. We have
five hundred more students in Berea
now than we ever had at this time
They came in such large numbers
that most Of the departments are
iull and unable TO take additional
students for the Winter Term.
IL will be very disappointing for
a large number Of students 10 come
TO Berea after Christmas and not be
able to gain entrance. You must
know that IL is not our will that
students are turned away. Berea is
for the whole mountain region, and
alarge part Of the region is awaken
ing TO the great opportunities we
offer for an education; that is why
we cannot accommodate all who
want to come.
However, I will say that we have
a few rooms for certain students.
We will have room for about fifty
men and twenty-five women i'm the
Normal Department; twenty-five
men and twenty women in the vo-
catiOnal for Agriculture and Do
nestle Science; the Business De-
partment is crowded.; a few stu
dents who were here last year for
the Foundation Department; the
other departments have all they
can accommodate.
Any student belonging TO the list
OF those who can be accommodated
must make a deposit of four dollars
and receive an answer from my Of
flee before he leaves home. We are
filling our vacant places every day
and the longer you wait the less
likely you will be TO get room.
In these times when school rooms
and beds are So precious in Berea
we must pick our students very
closely. We cannot afford 60 re-
ceive idlers and students with bad
habits for there are too many wor-
thy ambitious young people beg
ging TO como. You know yourself
better than we know you (un!css
we have had dealings with you he
fore) and you know whether or not
You can obey cur regulations and
fl, your time with good honest
work il you are admitted to Berea
this winter. II you USE tobacco
don't come as we will not admit
you: if you cannot stay in your
room during study hours at night
as we require don't come for we
will not admit you; il you cannot
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11

The Douglas Edwards. Grant and
Lee and Franklin literary societies
met in their regular joint meeting
Saturday, December 6.
A splendid program was rendered
as follows:
Song by societies.
PRAYER by q teacher.
Address by Mr.. Arthur Brock.
How TO Win. by Stella Morris.
Uncle Josh, by Ray Crosby.
Monologue, by Anna Wolfe.
Story Of My Seven Brothers, by
Robert Tankersley.
Drunkard's Dream, by Miss Lu-
nette Morris.
The Piggs, by Pebble Coleman.
Song by societies.
News Of the Week. by Miss Erin
Higgins.
\ Play-Courtship Of Miles Stan
dish.
After the program, refreshments
were served, which everybody
seemed TO enjoy.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11

iendent of Schools in Louisville.
this being for the purpose of taking
the schools out Of politics.
Third-The election of all county
board Of education from the county
at large instead Of by districts.
A-Vesting in the county boards
Of education the power 10 select
county school superintendents, thus
doing away with the political cleo
tive method.
B-Vesting in the county boards
of education and their appointee,
the county superintendent, the au--
thority TO employ and dismiss
school teachers.
C-Vesting in these county boards
the power TO fix the county school
tax.
Fourth Making the State Super
intendent hereafter responsible for
the examination Of all applications
for teachers certificates, and re-
moving this power from the coun-
ties.
Fifth-Giving the State Superin-
tendent authority in passing upon
the form of new school buildings,
to secure Standardization.
Sixth-TO make the minimum
county levy for schools so cents in
stead of 80 cents; the minimum
salary for county superintendent
$1,000, and the minimum salary for
an emergency teacher 1925 instead
OF $3.50.
Seventh-To amend the State con-
stitution so that the State Board OF
Education may hereafter apportion
the school fund derived by the State
taxation according TO the character
of the work done and the necessities
Of the county. This is considered,
with the changes in the manner OF
selecting the State Superintendent
and the county superintendent, the
cornerstone Of the new system.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
IMPROVEMENT in KENTUCKY
SCHOOLS

A meeting Of the newly-elected
State Superintendent of Schools
with legislative committee of the
Kentucky Educational Association,
and the 100 County Superintendents
was held in Louisville last Thurs
day.
What is considered by many the
most important development in the
history Of public education in Ken
lucky came when il was an
nounced that unanimous agreement
had been reached between the men,
beers OF the legislative committee OF
the Kentucky Educational Associa-
tion and the 100 county school sup
erintendents in this State for a
school reform program TO be pre-
scented on the first day of the COM
ing session Of the Kentucky Legis-
lature.
Below will be found all Of the i'm
pOrtant matters at last agreed upon
and supported by the solid strength
OF Kentucky educators and friends
OF education.
first-A survey Of the schools OF
Kentucky TO be conducted by experts
al a cost Of $4,000
second-The submission Of con-
stituiional amendment TO the people,
whereby the State Superintendent
OF Instruction may be made an ap-
pointive Officer, as is the Superin-
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR

Berea has always been known a:
a center Of religious activity
There are several organization;
which, though working along diff
ferent lines, are devoted to the up
building Of the cause Of Christ
One Of these is the Young Peoples
Society Of Christian Endeavor. The
Christian Endeavor Society at Be-
rea has had for many years, AMI
still has, the record for being the
largest in the world. Our Society
has done great work in the past.
We are making, and expect TO con-
tinue to make, this year one Of the
best.
The meeting last Sunday was led
by Lambert Johnson and Miss Sill
vers. The topic was, Truths That
J.sus Taught" The meeting was
an especially good one. President
Frost gave a talk which was very
interesting.
Next Sunday the meeting will be
led by Miss Nell Baily and Mrs.
Benton Fielder. The topic will be:
How to Use the Bible" Each
member is urged TO bring a hand
kerchief to be sent, as a Christmas
gift, TO the prisoners in the differ
ent prisons in Kentucky Every one
is invited TO come and attend our
meetings.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
~ 7'lLI0N GAIN
IN U. S. TREASURY
ineress. N Receipts over 1918 shown
IN Reports for Fiscal Year Trade
Favors United States

Washington, Dec. 3.-Increase Of
nearly s5O0.OoO.OOO In receipts over
1918 was noted In the report OF the
treasurer Of the United States for the
fiscal year 1919.
The ordinary receipts were s4,0i7.-
G03S52.4 40 and the ordinary disburse-
ments Sl5.365. 362. 74l76. an increase
Of S630s. $50. 475.73. ms compared with
those OF the year previous.
The disbursements on account 81
the Panama canal were si2 les. 1880.
while the receipts were <6.TI7 .0i6.55.
Gold In the treasury Mt the begin
ming of the year amounted To x2,4Io.-
a5i 5000. the treasurer said. There
was a noticeable Increase monthly
thereafter until May rs. shen the
holdings attained n maximum OF g.
56o. 1863. 633.4s.
Modification by the federal reserve
board June . Of the embargo on the
movement Of the metal caused the
amount Of the gold 10 be reduced mod
erately.
The excess Of exports over Imports
during the year amounted TO S54.2l1.-
so2.
The general stock 81 money In the
United States nj the close Of the fiscal
year was S7.5ls. Ts9. 600 an Increase OF
s777.7l0.706. The money In circula-
tion Increased In volume by $3.50. co.,
$40 and amounted To a grand total Of
s5,766. O2a.973.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11

search, and burning afterwarL.
The mother was with her child's
body when the Negro entered the
room and prayed for her projection;
he had hidden in her house when
the men began TO come.
She took him 10 the attic, and
then went out TO her neighbors and
so besought them to keep their
hands from blood that they promised
her 10 let the law take its course.
She then gave the Negro up; and
he, like the other, was deal. with
by the law.
1T gave me-" said the man who
told the story, "a new conception OF
the power of Christ over the human
heart
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
BAKER AMAZED OVER PANAMA
War Secretary at Public Reception In
His Honor Expresses Admiration
OF Canal

Panama. Dec. 6.-Delight with the
complete equipment and smooth oper-
nilon Of the Panama canal was ex-
pressed by Secretary Baker In an al.
dress AT n public reception In his hon.
or lie said he brought the thanks OF
the administration and the American
people for the service rendered by EN-
ployees In the canal zone and for the
rart they played In the war. at il
impossible" he said, ito express the
wonder and admiration which one ex.
reriences on seeing the Panama canal
for the first time" He assured tn
audience that as result OF the WA
the freedom enjoyed by American,
would he made possible for all the PEG
pie OF the earth.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11

obey our rules about going 10 show:
and restaurants don't come for W.
will not admit you. have men.
toned many things we prohibit
now | will mention some Of the
many things which we provide for
you: Comfortable rooms TO live in
Substantial board at the dinins
rooms, excellent teachers 10 in
struct you and converse with you
valuable religious and literary so
cieties TO elevate you and develop
you, thrilling ball games 10 amuse
you and exercise you, splendid lee
lures 70 entertain you and broaden
you, moving picture shows TO edu-
cate you and tickle you, music
both singing and instrumental, and
wholesome social life 10 make a
man or a woman Of you. Now with
The above information in your pos
session make your decision and II
you are admitted I assure you the
support and protection of Berea
College will be back Of you until
you are graduated and ready TO
take your place in the worlds
work shop.
II is important for you to know
that a little advance in the price
Of board has been made since the
calalog was printed and since you
were in Berea the last time. Room
rent and incidental fees are the
same and have not changed foe
many years, but as il is impossible
fer us TO control the price OF food
we are compelled 10 charge more
for board. Our first payment for
boys is 5000 for girls $500, and
is due December 3ist. The second
payment for boys si6.50 for girls
$500, is due February 4, 1920. The
total amount TO be paid for the
winter term Is 5000 for boys and
$500 for girls, besides $500 depos-
it. This is very small increase
over the old price and is far be-
low the price Of board in the most
common boarding place in the state.
No one will object TO the price in
view Of the great benefits received.
Two things rememberl Do not
come unless you meet the require
ments mentioned in this letter and
have sent in your deposit Of four
dollars in advance. Second, the
winter term begins December 81,
and students should start from
home in time to reach Berea by
that date.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy
New Year.
Marshall f. Vaughn, Secretary.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
DIG GHOST" OUT OF CHIMNEY
New York Police Find Man Who Had
Sought Queer Means Of
Suicide.

New York. Dec. 4.-Occupants OF a
Ridge street tenement house were al
most correct when they reported to
the police that the groans Of "ghost''
had been annoying them for two days.
Detectives. aided by nremen. dug a
hole In a chimney In the house and en-.
tracted David Cohen. a pushcart ped
dler. who Informed them that. business
being bad, he had decided TO end his
life by jumping down the ave story
chimney Monday morning.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
College Department

Last Wednesday, December Ord,
The College students and number OF
the College Faculty members walked
out to DR.. Raines home, and there
celebrated the football victories
won by the College Department this
fall. The party started from Ladies
Han at $50 o'clock. When the
members of the party reached their
destination, both DR.. and Mrs.
Raine were waiting to welcome
them. The bonfire was built, and
after an exchange Of greetings on
the part of every one, all gathered
around the fire and there songs
were sung, stories were told, and
speeches were made. l.. Hays
preached his famous Baptist SER
mons, which seemed real to his
hearers and which brought applause
from all sides. When the program
was finished, all set themselves 10
the task Of roasting weiners and
tOasting marshmallows. IL was fast
approaching ten o'clock, but before
goodnights were said, every one sang
the Berea Song, which was COM
posed by DR.. Raine himself. The
party again resumed its walk, this
time in the direction of Ladies Hall,
where they arrived happy but tired
from their long walk.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
FARMER A GREAT STABIlILER
Governor lowden Of Illinois Wishes
He Could Rule only TIIiers
OF the Soil.

Chicago. Dec. Sin these trouble
some times ! often wish I were the
governor Of a state whose only cifi-
zens were farmers" said Gov. Frank
q. Lowden nj n meeting Of the United
States Association Of Fairs and Expo
sitions at the Auditorium hotel. Il
would have much less trouble n I
were.
THE farmer IA the greatest stnbIl-
iizer In this country. and II II were not
for our 6.0000o0 farmers 7 would de-
spair Of the future Of America.
ut Is from the farmer that our fu-
ture must come"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
MAIL XMAS PARCELS EARLY
Post Office Warns Of Delay Owing to
Coal Strike and Reduction Of
Train Service

Washington. Dec. 6.-Mail Christ
mas parcels enrly and avoid disap-
polntNent This was the admonItion
Of the postofiice department and Is
due TO the fact that the coal strike
has caused reduction OF train serv-
ice ON some railroads, and further cur
talment will doubtless be necessary
as the strike continues. This condi-
ton makes the early mailing OF Christ
mas parcels this year more than usual
ly important" says the department In
a message 10 postmasters
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11

Saturday night, December 6. Pi
Epsilon Pi entertained Utile Dulce
in their society room. The pro-
gram of the evening was devoted to
the Art of the Renaissance, and Pi
was proud Of the way in which her
members represented her. The pa
pers which were read showed that
much time and study had been de-
voted to them. Several musical
numbers were rendered very well.
The program, being finished, re-
freshments were served. The even
ing served to renew the friendship
between the two societies, and to
renew the determination to bring all
literary work up to the highest
standard through hard work, friend
ship, and rivalry.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
BURNED TO DEATH IN WRECK
Three Persons Lose Lives When Mo-
tor Bus Jumps Rails Near
Muocstine. Ia.

Muscatlne, Ia, Dec. 6.-Three per.
sons were burned 20 death. eleven were
Injured and two are unaccounted for
in the wreck OF motor bus. which
jumped the rails Of the Muscatine,
burlington a Southern railway at
Hahn crossing, three miles south OF
Muscatine. The bus was fitted for use
on railway tracks.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
New Courses for Young Men
Sign Painting Painting and Paper Hanging Added to
Vocational Curriculums

been the policy Berea For the first time
College add instructor in
time time painting and paperng M
GOudey formerly OF
the Goudey
established painter but also acquainted with
cuure carpentry home sci the science OF mixing paints STAIN
printing harmonng Paint
bkayng garden ing is good trade and
nursing, and splendid
added anar banono We bono % bavo
in the mountains with the introduce ,..,., -. = -. -, ..
tion Of machinery the building Of ~ " GOV" " ~
frame houses place OF log GLASSES w winter Inc ioows
the caaog OF the painting and
ing and paper hanging paper hanging course:
Onethrd Wintert term, hours week.
vb Carriage Painting Painting carriages automobiles,
including
GLIDING the mixing Of coors.
Stripping, gliding and vanishing
Two thirds nd ehours week
Paper Manufacturing. trimming FASTING butng
third rter, five hours week
d Painting and kinds
NUT mahogany. and polishing Of furniture.
One-third rterm.f hours week.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
Sow Less Wheat in Kansas.

Topeka. KIN, Dec. GA decrease OF
more than 2.5O0,OOO acres in the area
sown to winter wheat In Kansas over
the record OF l1.6l0.445 acres sown for
the crop of 1919 Is shown In the re-
port issued by the state board OF agri-
culture. The total acreage this fall II
given us 1891 .s34. which Is % per cent
less than the 1919 record.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11

DR.. Hutchins preached last Sum-
day night TO the College students
in Upper Chapel on the reasons for
not becoming a Christian. His
tolk was listened to with great IN
terest. A quartet Of mems voices
sang "Rock of Ages" The service
was very impressive.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
Sought Trees for Protection.

Tree-dwellers are found among saw
ages In various parts OF the world. Ac-
cording 10 the scientists the first habi-
tstlons Of mankind were In the trees
as the most adequate protection
against the many enemies Of the early
type OF man. II was only In the later
period OF mans evolution that he was
strong enough to hold his own on the
ground.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
FIND FARGO, N. o., Banker Guilty.

Fargo, N. d., Dec. 6.-The Jury In
the case OF II. J. Hagen. president Of
the ScandinavIan-American bank Of
Fargo. charged with having made false
statements TO the state bank examiner.
returned verdict Of guilty.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
aelg Stick That Produces

A live road club In a community is
the big stick" that produces good
roads.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
CONTROL OF SUGAR
ABANDONED BY US.
Attempts to Govern Traffic Dis
continued by Government.
BLAME PLACED ON CONGRESS
Attorney General Palmer Declares
Legislative Department Failed to
Extend Life to Sugar Equsli-
ration 5oard. as Requested.

Washington. Dec. 5.-Abandonmeni
OF governmental attempts to control
the distribution aud sale of sugar was
announced by Attorney General Palm.
er.
After the sugar equalization board
I dissolved December 81, the govern
ment will confine Its efforts to prose
cution Of profiteering in sugar. Mo.
Palmer said.
Abandon importation Plans
This was said TO mean the end o,
the program for bringing in fresh sup
piles OF sugar from Cuba. and other
sources Apparently little use can be
made Of the new authority conferred
upon Mr.. Palmer by the president. who
designated him as food administrator.
"A conference has been held be-
tween representatives Of the sugar
equalization board and depart
ment of justice officials In which the
sugar situation was reviewed" Mr.
Palmer said.
The department has neither the
power nor the facilities with which
{, control the purchase or distribution
of sugar. The only governmental body
having this power Is the sugar equal
zation board. and Its control termln-
ates December 81.
Congress Fails to Act
THE congress. although requested
tn do so. has failed To extend the life
IT the board. The department OF Jus
tice viii conflne its efforts In the fu-
'ur TO the enforcement OF the pro-
visions ~ the Lever control act by
prosecuting all Instances OF sales Of
sugar for an unjust or unreasonable
profit.
The early termination OF the sugar
equalization bonrd will mike II I'm
possible 10 set any definite price on
sugar In the future or control Its dis
trbution.
Every sale will be treated on It's
own merits. and all cases where the
district attorney has evidence indlcat-
ng an unfair profit or Withholding OF
sugar from the normal channels OF
consumption or any discrimination In
price 10 the manufacturer or TO the
iohber supplying the domestic con
sumner viii he proceeded against under
The Lever act"
Prices May Rise Sky High.
Determination Of the department ~
;stice 10 abandon It's program was
said TO give full leeway for a rise IN
sugar prices. While federal agents
III continue 10 watch closely for prof
lteering officials snid prosecutions nee
"s'ariiy would be limited TO punish
ment Of dealers whose transactions
are within the United States. ms the
government would have no control
over the prices at which sugar comes
into the country.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-11
Foundation School

Mrs. Kirk, a teacher in Founda-
ton, has been called home on ac-
count of her mothers illness.