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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

Western Newspaper Union News Services
Washlngton.-Pr President Wilson will
make no offer of compromise nor con
cesslon to the Senate majority ON the
peace treaty. Announcement to that
effect was made at the White House.
The announcement. while not In the
form Of personal statement from
the President, unquestlonahly was die.
tated by him. II was as follows;
1T was learned from the highest
authority at the Executive offices that
the hope Of the Republican leaders OF
the Senate that the President present
~ would make u move which Will re-
lieve the situation with regard to the
treaty Is entirely without foundation.
He has no compromise or concession
Of any kind In mind. but intends, 50
far as he is concerned. that the Re.
publican leaders Of the Senate shall
continue 10 bear the undivided respon-
sibIlity for the fate OF the treaty and
the present condition OF the world In
consequence of that fate"
President to the Senate majority, while
not wholly unexpected, caused deep
interest when the news OF 1t spread
among the Senate leaders. II was con-
strued as indicating the unalterable
determination OF the President TO per-
init the treaty OF peace and the League
Of Nations covenant To die, unless the
Senate submits to him an agreement
which he feels that he can accept.
Senator Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock, OF Ne
braska. minority leader In the Senate.
declared that he thought the Presi-
dents 81 md to be entirely consistent,
and he denied that II In any way "di-
vorced' the Chief Executive from his
party in the Senate.
"The President entirely Is in accord
with any idea OF what Is right" said
the Nebraska Senator. "The matter
is In the Senate and should be attend
ed to by the Senate. That is one rea-
son the Democrats came )rward and
offered a solution. We are willing to
meet the Republicans In an effort to
reach settlement. Our position ell
tirely comedies with the Presidents
He brought the treaty TO the Senate.
The treaty has not been acted upon (:
II is unamended. The President did
his duty when he presented the treaty
to Senate. Now II is for the Senate
to do its duty. I think that absolute
necessity win bring about an agree
ment do not believe II will be pos
sible TO 20 on without a compromise"
The tone Of the Presidents state
ment quite generally was thought to
have been provoked by Senator Ca
bot Lodges statement in the Senate
that there could be no ratification
without surrender on the part OF the
President.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
yank ships Ply =, Ocean Lsn..

washlngton.-Th American flag
has been restored TO Al OF the worlds
great ocean trade routes, the shipping
Boards records In It's annual report TO
Congress. Most OF the ships are plying
transatlantic and South American
lanes, the report said, but part OF them
are in waters where the Stars and
Stripes has not been seen on CONNER
cial vessels for more than generation.
Distribution OF the Government aeet
OF 1,230 vessels, aggregating 970l,-
OSO tons, shows 236 vessels In the
Northern Europe trade. The transat-
lantic trade was next. with 1877 ships
Of l,2044,953 tons engaged In the food
relief service. and 176 ships with a
tonnage Of 1,l75,6l4 were still In use
by the army ON June 30 last.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
CHARGE VIRGO WITH MURDER
sherif at Lawton. Mich, Formally
Accuses Man In Tabor Case
Served With Warrant.

LawtOn. Mich. Dec. PA third per-
son was charged with the murder Of
Maud r. Tabor Virgo when Andrew
Lang. sheriff OF the Van Buren, cOun--
ty. served a warrant on Joseph Virgo.
secret husband Of the dead woman.
Virgo has been detained In the coun-
ty Jail for ten days on his own voli-
ton. Under persistent grillIng on the
part OF Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Glenn Il. Warner. he has maintained
silence as TO the part he played In the
death through an Illegal operation on
his fifth wife and her child and her
burial In the cellar OF the Tabor home.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
Foundation School
FOUNDATION GIRLS GRADUATION
EXERCISES

The eighteen Foundation girls,
who received the training in Home
Science in the Country Homes this
fall term, received their certificates
Monday morning at the Foundation
chapel.
Several workers were present TO
see the exercises. Miss Bowersox
gave a short address, setting forth
the Importance OF training for girls
ia home-making as the most val
liable part Of their education.
After Miss Morrow presented the
certificates, the girls OF the class
sang a selection, the words Of which
were composed by Miss Ethel West,
who has charge OF one Of the
country homes.
The names of the girls whas re-
ceived certificates are:
Ethel Alcorn, Thelma Buckner.
Gladys Couch, Vivian Couch, Ber-
tina Lanham, Flora Price, Hortense
Taylor, Eula Wagers, Ruth Daniels,
Valera Harlow, Fora Harlow. Erin
Higgins, Gladys Gray, Evelyn Nor
gan, Bennie Metcalf, virginia Prince,
Allie Sayler, Sallie Sayler.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

an old circus chariot. There was gilt
and holly and evergreen trimming In
profusion. Four horses were attach
ed and upon q sort Of throne In the
center was seated gorgeously at
tired Santa Claus.
"we'll better start" spoke one OF
the men. III we want to get to Am
herst before everybody Is abed." and
catching sight OF sign on the chariot
Sidney was made aware Of the fact
that to advertise new soap this
modern publicity van was touring the
district. giving away samples as hol-
iday presents.
"Step into that low space at the
back" he whispered TO Edna. I'VE
shall be safe there"
When the unique Santa Claus We
hicle arrived at the edge OF Amherst.
the nuttering lovers left II unnoticed.
There was a hurried walk 10 the home
Of a clergyman.
The same telegram was sent by the
happy bride and bridegroom to John
Lane and Martin Freer. II read;
"Mr. and Mrs. sidney Freer wish
their loving friends . Merry. Merry
ChrIstmaa"
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
sale Of Wooden Ship. Favored.

New YOrk.-Sale to private purchas.
ers OF all aforementioned wooden
vessels and OF steel vessels under g..
900 lightweight tons Is recommended
by the Merchants Association OF New
York In response 10 referendum
questionable received from the Cham
her OF Commerce Of the United States.
Exception is provided for steel ships
adapted 10 ocean going or coastwise
traffic, since such vessels In foreign
hands might be prejudiclal to steel
ships dedicated exclusively TO Ameri-
can commerce.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

Friday night, December ~, all the
students in the College were en-
tertained in one way or another
The Freshman Glass had its las
social in the Girls Gymnasium
while the Sophomores and Juniors
were entertained by the Seniors in
Ladies Hall.
The try out for the basketball Var
sity team was made last Saturday
morning in the Tabernacle. Six
of the College men won places on
the team.
The first basketball game of the
season was played between the
Freshman and the Senior Glasses
Saturday afternoon. The score was
10 to 6 in favor of the Senior Glass
The College Department did moi
attend Chapel in its regular place
Sunday night. As it was the last
Sunday night in the term, there was
United Chapel, DR.. Raymond preach
ing TO all departments.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
others. It is said certain tobaccoes


others. II Is said certain tobaccoes
contain 6 percent nicotine, others
percent, others six parts per 10000,
and others none at all.
There are those who say there Is
no nicotine In tobacco smoke. They
say IL is consumed by the heat.
Others say some nicotine is not
burned, being only volatilized, and
that which is burned is converted
into pyridin, a product almost as
poisonous as nicotine.
Be that as IL may, the person
smoking for the first time gets a
taste Of the effect Of nicotine. He
is nauseated, dizzy, thoroughly re-
Taxed, and his skin Is covered with
cold sweat. These are the milder
effects Of nicotine. In its fuller ef-
fects are catalogued vomiting, gas
trio irritation, muscular weakness,
tremor.
Nicotine, given in large doses, pro-
duces almost instant death. Potter
says:
ut is one of the most powerful
and rapidly acting poisons known,
death occurring in less than three
minutes from paralysis of the heart
and respiration"
He tells Of a death in which the
individual dropped TO the floor in
stantly, with a wild stare. a deep
sigh" followed by instant death.
AS little as one-fifteenth OF a grain
has proved fatal 10 human beings.
II a person has taken a large dose
Of nicotine, there Is no use In think
Of things 10 do. Death is almost in
Simultaneous. II the dose Is smaller,
tannin is given, IL any is at hand,
and the stomach is emptied with a
pump. II no pump is accessible.
tickling the back OF the throat with
a finger or feather will suffice.
Strychnine Is the drug used 10 an
tagonize the effects OF nicotine.
Nicotine causes one 10 be limp.
Strychnine produces nervous and
muscular tension.
DIR. w. A. Evans
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

MESSIAH CONCERT

OF all the Berca traditions there
is none more beautiful or inspirina
than the rendering Of the Messiah
at every Christmas time. II is the
biggest musical event of the year
and is anticipated from season ia
season by all music-lovers, with Tho
keenest pleasure.
Monday night, December 10, the
Harmonic Society gave Bcrea AMI
her visiting friends treat that viii
long be remembered for its artistic
excellence and spiritual power. The
solos this year were sung by four
artists from Cincinnali-Mrs. Mary
Ann Kaufman Brown, soprano; Mrs.
Florence Evans, alto; Mr.. Joseph
Scheuke. tenor: Mr.. John Dodd,
bass. Each soloist had a special
message, aRd each gave 1t 50 sympa-
thetically, so personally, that II was
like the communion of friends with
friends. As a student, when asked
which soloist he liked best, aptly
replied. The one that was sineingP
so all who listened felt-each was
best. though all were different.
The chorus was excellent. Under
Professor Rigby's careful leadership
the presentation was precise, uni
fled and artistic; and the parts were
so well balanced that the marvellous
beauty of the music of the choruses
was brought out TO its fullest extent.
This year the chOruses were ably
supported by several musical in
slruments giving the effect of an
orchestra. Mrs. Hutchins and Mrs.
Peck played the violin parts; DR..
Dudley, the horn, and Mr.. Taylor
the organ. These added very ap-
preciably to the pleasure Of the
evening. Mr.. Taylor's beautiful
Interpretation of the Pastoral SYM
phony" always remains one of the
finest memories of the occasion.
In spite of the fact that many
students had already gone home for
vacation, the Chapel was we'll filled
with an audience that showed, by
its attentiveness and w its enthusi-
astic applause, that the efforts of
the Society were deeply appreciated,
and that the Messiah has become
better known and better loved this
year than ever before.
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WHERE'S BOOZE MONEY GOING,
What is becoming Of the dimes and

What is becoming OF the dimes and
the dollars that-until the advent o.
wartime and national prohibition
kept the cashiers in some hun
dreds OF thousands Of bar-rooms
and saloons Ginning a constant
tune.
Uncle Sans researchers have de-
cided that more than nine-tenths
Of the cash that formerly went for
booze and beer now finds its way
into four channels.
The savings banks come first
They catch, il is estimated, approx
mately 80 percent OF this money.
Next come soft drink and ice
cream dispensaries, moistening and
cooling many millions Of parched
thrOats.
The movies rank third, appar-
emily because they offer some place
to go" TO those who can no longer
loaf at the bars, and perhaps also
because they offer diversions that
help keep ones mind of his thirst.
Candy and sweetmeats are fourth
in the list, and tobacco, fifth; but
the influence OF prohibition on to-
bacco consumption has been com
paratively small.-W. b. Hunt.
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ma. "Oh. don't let
them do III" and
sidney replied.
Have you the faith
TO believe In me, to
act with me with
out question II !
ind a way to de-
feat two old men,
who have forgot
ten what love
meansT
II have given
YOU my heart sole
ly and trustingly"
a q $ W ere d Edna
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

oRATORIcAL CONTEST

The Annual Oralcllcal Contest
was held on Tuesday evening, De
ccmbcr rs, in the College Chapel
Dean Karl r. Waugh presided
There were four contestants from
the two literary societies Of the Col
lege Department One young mau
who had prepared 40 Grafton wa
sick and unable to appear. Below
is a list of subjects and orators:
"Bolshcvism and Americanization,
John u. Welsh
The Downfall Of Dcspotism.
Thomas b. Howard.
"Americanization of America by
Educating Labor" c. Mccoy Frank
lin.
demonstrations immigration -
John Albright
The judges, Drs. J. w. Raine, G. n.
Raymond, and J. r. Robertson, CAV
first place TO Mr.. Franklin and sec
ond to Mr.. Welsh. They stated that
in their judgm mt there was but
little difference in the standing Of
u e two men and t,'d' il wa All
cult to make a decision between the
two for first place. The decision.
however seemed TO be pleasing To
the audience
All of the young men did credita-
bly,. The Oraiions were well pre-
pared and on live subjects. There
was room for improvement on the
part of some in memorizing.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
SCHOOL OUTLOOK GOOD

Indications throughout Missouri,
Arkansas and Kentucky are that
Savings plans inaugurated by the
United States Treasury Department.
under the direction OF the Savings
Division, will in the year 1920 ac-
cOmplish more than in the two years
previous.
Especially is this true OF the
schools. which will under the re-
vised plans be given special atten-
ton. The Government REALIZES that
the school pupil Of today will be the
business man and man OF affairs To-
morrow, and the early training will
be reflected throughout his entire
life.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

Then you shall hear from me when
I have matured all my plans" prom
Used Sidney.
There was a certain solace for Sid
ney in climbing the high garden wall at
the rear Of the Lane grounds and gar
ing up at the window Of the room that
held his hearts treasure. He had a
note written detailing his plans and
hopes, and he had almost despaired
OF delivering II. when. the afternoon
before Christmas. he observed that
the window was open.
Sidney added a few lines to the
note. gathered up a handful OF snow,
enclosed the note In the white sphere.
aimed, let fly and II passed through
the open window.
The note had suggested the elop-
ment he and Edna had previously dis
cussed. He had added a line. 81 will
be In the lane ut eight o'clock. Don't
fail me-"
There was light In that upper win
dow. now closed. when Sidney return
ed. and the lamp was set in a pc
cullar way. Across the frosted inside
Of a pane two words had been scratch
ed. reading: AT eight"
A few minutes later the light was
extinguished and a speeding figure
crossed the garden. unlocked a rear
door in the wall and the lovers were
united.
Quick" spoke Sidney. ut is a ques-
ton OF getting TO a friend Of mine. a
clergyman at Amherst"
He clasped Edna's arm and they
hurried down the lane
The lane the fugltives were now In
was deep with snow. As they neared
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18

echo OF Its fervor In the hearts "
John Lane and Martin Freer
I'm IN accord with you completely. P"
the latter was saying. MY son. sid
ney. has the chance Of his life to enter
law career In the city. Since he
fell In love with your half niece and
ward, Edna. he seems TO have lost oil
ambition Of making his way outside ~
winning her"
"A foolish fancy" declared John
Lane. Edna Is too young to think Of
marrying"
1--WE are going 20 send Edna away
to q private boarding school after the
holidays" he continued. "and that viii
probably end the AFFAIR"
Meantime Edna Merrill pinned In her
prisonlike solitude and Sidney sought
TO devise a way TO get word to her.
Al their last meeting he had said.
no matter what comes. they shall not
part us"
They are going 10 send both OF
us away, widely apart" mourned Ed
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
THE PEACE TREATY

I'VE, the undersigned, have under
taken TO promote referendum Of
college sentiment Of the country
concerning the peace treaty. II Is
realized that many colleges have
held straw ballots on this subject,
but the statements of the question
have in most instances differed and
afforded no opportunity 10 obtain
an accurate and comparative ex-
preston OF the intercollegiate point
OF view. That plan is that on jan
uary 18th, every college and uni
versity in the country will be asked
TO take a vote of its Faculty on the
one hand, and its student body on
the other, in which each member Of
the College Community will be asked
to declare himself Yes or No on:
Proposition I. I favor the rati-
flcation OF the League and Treaty
without amendments or reserva-
TONS"
Proposition II. I am opposed 10
the ratification Of the League and
Treaty in any form"
Proposition III. I am in favor
Of the ratification Of the League and
Treaty. but only with the specified
reservations as voted by the ma
jority Of the Senate"
Proposition ~. flavor any COM
promise on the reservations which
will make possible immediate rati-
fication OF the Treaty and the
League"
The Committee will forward de-
tailed suggestions as 10 how the
vote should be carried on. II Is urged
that between now and January 10,
the utmost discussion OF the situa-
tion should be stimulated in your
institution. II possible, public de-
bate and mass meetings Of the stu
dents and faculty at which the diff
ferent points OF view will be pre-
scented, should be held.
Signed
Frederic p. Benedict, Editor in
Chief, Columbia Spectator.
John NJ. Harlan, Chairman, Daily
Princetonian.
Briton Hadden, Chairman, Yale
Daily News.
Fifield Workum, President, Har-
ward Crimson.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
CHICAGO WINS G. o. p. MEET
National Convention to Nominate Can
didate for Presidency to
Open June 9.

Washington. Dec. i1,-ChIcago was
selected as the place for he Repub-
Iican national convention next year
and June named as the date for the
convention.
The selections we're made by the
Republican national committee. The
contest for the convention city was
narrowed to Chicago and ST. Louis,
and the vote was A for Chicago to
o for 81. Louis.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
SENATE PASSES
SUGAR MEASURE
Bill Extends Life Of Equalization
Board Another Year.
LOUISIANA MEN FIGHT BILL
Chairman Taussia Of Tariff Board 10
Criticized by Senator Pomerene-
cummins Railroad Bill Called
Bolshevlki Plan.

Washington. Dec. 13-The McNary
bill. under which government control
Of sugar would he continued another
year. was passed by the SENATE and
sent 10 the house.
There was no record vote and Sena-
tors Ransdell and Gay Of Louisiana.
who led the opposition. made no fur
Their attempt TO prevent a vote. SEN
ator Gay made brief address In op-
position. ending the fight OF several
days against the measure.
Purchase and sale by the United
states sugar equalization board both
Of foreign and domestic grown sugar
Is authorized by the bill. which would
empower, but not direct. the presi-
dent 10 continue the practice until De
cember 81. 1920. II found necessary
for the public good. and 20 secure fair
prices and equal distribution. The
btu specifies. however, that producers.
rehners and distributors OF sugar shall
not be licensed. as has been the prac-
tice under the Lever food control law.
Under the bill the boards control
over domestic sugar would be limited
to September 30. 1920. when the beet
and cnne crops In this country come in.
Senator Pomerene Dem). Ohio.
criticized Chairman Taussig OF the
tariff board for opposing federal pur-
chase Of Cuban sugar last summer.
Senator McNary said II could have
been bought for Oh cents a pound. and
Is now over ten cents.
by adhering 20 the advice OF pro-
fessional economist" Senator Pomer-
enc said. 1T will cost the American
people three to four cents a pound
more for sugar"
Calls cunnIns Plan Bolshevik.
Attacking the Cummlns railroad bill
ms 'paternalistic and bolshevistlc like
the Plum plan" Senator Mcclellan
(Dem.), Tennessee. told the senate.
the government ought 20 restore the
roads 20 their owners and let them
work out their own program without
legislation.
"The two bills In principle are lden-
tically the same" said Senator Nc
Kellar. referring 10 the Cummins meas
ure and the Plum plan for tripartite
control. "and In neither II the pubiic's
interest protected or guaranteed. They
are about as near government owner
ship as II Is possible 20 make them.
without outwardly admitting H."
Senator Mcclellan argued that the
railroads under government control
and present rates had been making
money since August. and that under
the Cummlns bill there must be an In
crease In rates when they are turned
back.
Senator King (Dem.). Utah. inter
rupting Senator Mcclellan. asserted
that the railroad administration had
not maintained the roads at their for
mer standard. and that money was be-
ing taken from maintenance funds and
listed as profits. Once the government
relinQuished contol. II must face
claims for tens OF millions damages.
Senator King added. because OF the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the roads by the
railroad administration"
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DURABLE ROAD SAVES MONEY
Saving Of Eight Cents Per Ton Mile
Can BE Effected In Transports
tlon Costs Alone.

The report Of the joint COMPRESSION
al committee which investigated high
way economies In 1914 shows that q
saving of-eight cents per ton mile car
be effected In transportation costs
when a road is lifted from the dirt "a
the durable class. This does not take
Into account increased real estate val.
uations or social advantages resulting
from the improvement.
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NICOTINE AS A POISON

Tobacco belongs 10 the same bO-
tanical family as belladonna and hy-
oscyamus. In tobacco there are
several alkaloids, the most impor-
tant OF which is nicotine, a very
poisonous oily fluid. The amount
of nicotine found varies in different
brands Of tobacco, just as some opi-
um bearing plants contain more
morphine than others and certain
bellad0nna more atfopine than
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-12-18
WOrkmen Use Boats To Reach PLANT.

Evansville, Ind.-The high water
from the flooded Ohio river now com
pletely surrounds the municipal water
works plant. near this city, and work
men are forced 10 20 10 and from tho
plant In boats. The plant has enough
coal ON hand to keep II running until
the high water has receded. The Ohio
river has been rising steadily here for
the past week or more. River men
believe that a stage Of about AS feet
will be reached. Both Green and Bar
ren rivers, In Western Kentucky. con-
tinue 10 rise.
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n large barn Win
In which showed a
light Sidney drew
Edna through Its
open door.
1--WE must hide
for a SPELL" he
said. and. as quite
breathless. they
entered the great
rambling stru c.
ture. they stared
In amazement at
a scene strange
aud striking.
In Its center was
what looked like