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The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04
COMMUNICATED.
Centenery Exposition Grounds,
Columbus. Ohio, June 30, 1919.

Centenery Exposition Grounds,
Columbus, Ohio, June 30, 1919
Dear Folks at Home,
Well am here.
Without further introduction
must say that this is SOME eXposi-
| zion. | had no idea when | left home
| that | was coming to a celebration of
this magnitude. 1t is not possible to
pend single day here without add
ing greatly to ones knowledge, Each
of the many exhibit places is tremen-
dously worth while and day spent
in any one Of them is almost as good
as a months tour of that particular
country for which the building is
named. The best and most interest
ing exhibits from Africa, India, Chi
ma, Japan, Malaysia, Latin America,
Korea, PHILIPPINES, Hawaii, and other
countries have been brought to Co
lumbus for this exposition.
At least a half day should be spent
in each one of the exhibit palaces. In
addition to the exhibits, outdoor
events of the greatest interest are
offered daily and although it is en-
tightening to visit the China exhibit
for example and see how the Chi
nese live, it is difficult to resist the
temptation to 90 out in the open and
watch the aerial gymnastics Of Army
Aviators who come here almost daily.
Pageants, parades, band concerts,
sterioptcon views shown on the larg
est screen in the world, wonderful
musical programs, Wild West eXhib-
its and many novel attractions which
did not expect to see are claiming
my attention.
The Wayfarrer is the most gor-
geous religious pageant ever present
ed. In this great pageant there are
. 500 participants and an Off-stage
chorus Of 1900 voices. The scenic ef-
fleets are beyond my power Of de-
eruption The music Is beautiful and
The pageant alone IS worth |
the entire visit to Columbus,
The daily program is So filled with |
events that it is impossible 20 enjoy /
them all and it is hard to decide lust
which one would afford the most
profit SO you see may decide to OK
end my educational vacation" long
II than | planed for there is so much
o see.
| surely hope you will decide to
ONE and see The World at Home"
Yours,
II. P. KEATHLEY.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

Every now and then you will hear
some fellow who was outspokenly
pro German before Uncle Sam got
into the war; and who is pro- German
still, put in some word of apology or
excuse for the Huns in connection
with the peace treaty. These fellows
will not take into account the thous-
ands of outraged Belgin girls who
were dishonored by the beastly boch-
rs or the many helpless men, women
and children who were murdered in
cold blood by the many heartless,
soulless devils--or they will express
doubt of the truthfulness of the
statements which have been proven
over and over again, convicting the
Huns of greater outrages than were
ever laid at the door Of the South Sea
canihals. The man who will put up
any sort of apology for the Germans
who invaded Belgium and Northern
France. IS not fit to live in Chris
tim land. Our only objection to the
peace conference, as conducted. is
that the punishment melted out to the
Germans is entirely too highland
that the Germans were allowed to sit
At the peace table
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

II will he remembered that some
time ago we called attention Ia the
matter in Congress which got by"
Senator Simmons and Congressman
kitchn, of North Carolina, which
put small leaf tobacco dealers out of
business entirely instead Of giving
them right to pay tax and contin-
uo IN business We took up the mat
ter with Congressman L. W. Sims,
WHO promptly introduced hill re-
pealing the Objectionable feature. as
dld Congressman Finis Garrett, of
the Ninth district. both of whom may
be- depended upon to act in the inter
est of the people instead of the to-
harco trust. Mr.. Sims bill was over
looked by Washington correspondents
Of Tennessee papers, while that Of
Mr. Garrett was given deserved pub
LEFTY We merely make this state
men, to show that Mr.. Sims lost no
time in going to the rescue Of the to-
bacco dealers in his district. Nr.
Sims does not seek publicity-uor
doe Mr.. Garrett and both are de-
peudable in the matter Of diSinterest-
ed performance of duty. but in this
case Mr. Garrett was given notice Of
duty performed. which should have
also been accorded TO Mr. Sims.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

Little Rock reports a rather unusu-
treatment given by a mother to
break her daughter from stealing.
Amelia Taylor, a negro woman, has
n nine year-old daughter that had
been stealing nickles from her moth
-
ia stood the girl up against the fence
and shot at her with both barrels of
d-b shot gun loaded with black
eyed peas. The experiment cost
Amelia $25-but whether or not she
broke the daughter from the steal
ing habit remains to be seen.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04
FirSt-CiasS Pos
tage Reduced.

The war increase Of 80 per cent. on
letters and 100 per cent. on postal
cards hit hanks and many other
businesses pretty hard and the return
to the old rate is hailed with pleas
ure-aHi profit.
The war rates seemed to get the
revenue as desired. for We motto that
Postmaster-General Burleson a few
days ago turned over his check to the
Treasury for several million dollars.
representing tie excess over operat-
ing expenses. Many VAR taxes viii
stay with Us for y long time in the
future. but all are especially glad to
see the return to the old rate on first
class matter.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04
DEATH OF G. B. WALLACE.

G. Barney Wallace, aged 76 years,
four months and 20 days, died last
Friday, June 9th, in the home of his
son, Banister Wallace, in Jackson,
where he had been making his home
about eight weeks.
The remains were brought to the
old home in the old 9Th district of
this county and on Saturday after
noon at two o'clock the funeral occur
red at the Garrett graveyard, Rev.
Buck, a minister of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, officiating, fol-
lowing which service representative
Masons Of Constantine Lodge No. "a
took charge and consigned the body
to its last earthly resting place.
Uncle Barney" as many affection
ately called him, was born in Hender-
son county, of poor but eminently
respectable parents, and what he be-
came in lfc--a citizen of the highest
type-was due to his own efforts and
his innate sense of honor, honesty
and right
He was first married when young
man, to Miss Mildred Priddy, daugh-
ter of the late Burk Priddy and to the
union ten children were born. Of the
ten six have died and four survive,
namely: Tommie and viii, of Texas,
Banister, of Jackson, Tenn, and jim,
of Gibson county.
His first wife died several years
ago and Mr.. Wallace took for his
second wife Mrs Mary Jane Mead
ans, a sister of his first wife. who
survives him
Forty years ago Mr.. Wallace Join
ed the Cumberland Presbyterian
church; in which he remained faith
full member and an elder until his
death Fifty years ago he joined the
Masonic order at old Mifflin, then in
this county, and when that lodge sur
rendered its charter many years ago
he moved his membership to Constan.
tine Lodge No Ga, at Lexington
which lodge, as stated, paid the last
honors at his grave, his brothers
Messrs. II, f. Riley, John B. Scott
W. r. Holland, j. D. Roberts, j. A
Hatchett, f, c, Hooks, and l.. +
johnson, officiating in the impressive
funeral rites of the order,
1t has been our pleasure to be
classed as the friend of Uncle Bar
ney" Wallace for thirty-flve year;
and we can say that we have nevel
known better, cleaner, more eonsci
entious gentleman and citizen, Oul
home has always been open to him a!
were those Of his relatives and ht
knew and appreciated this fact. II
the fact that he was an incorruptibl!
honest man, he has left his children
heritage of which they have JUS
right to be proud. In the war of thu
SIXTIES in the last century. he was !
dependable solder-and he loved tn,
South, as did his family, his friends
his church and the Masonic order. II
politics he was a Democrat but in
dependent and he was pioneer il
the finally successful effort to drive
the liquor trade from the State. W,
believe that his soul is resting IL
peace.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04
IN MEMORY.

Little Ondcan Leslie. who was
struck and killed by lightning, on
Wednesday Of last week, vas born
June 5th. 1908 and was II years ard
a few days Of age. He was a sweet
and lovablc child whom avery body
loved. Jesus said Suffer little emil
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

when the attempt was made at
Norfolk, Virginia, last Saturday, to
interview Uncle Joe Cannon, the vet.
eran congressman, in regard to the
leacne of nations, that aged but still
viriIe gentleman said Il don't know a
dam thing about the league, and no
body else does" It is a good sign that
Uncle Joe is not "cussin' " the league,
and there is hope that he will soon
learn something about it,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

o." Of the Germans who signed the
peac pact at Versailles, France, last
Saturday, is Herman Muller, who IS
said to be a son-in-law of NJ Hubin-
ger, Of Peoria, III. Mueller married
Miss Hubrnger at Des MONIES, Iowa,
about nine years ago,
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

dren to come unto me, for such is the
kingdom Of heaven" We know little
cndean is at rest and may God help
the lereased parents and little broth
or who wa so devoted to him and
heal their wounded hearts and may
they live to meet him in the great be-
r0ui, where parting is no more.
Opal.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

Henry Clay, the famous Kentucky
statesman, died in Washington, D. C.,
81 years aCo last Sunday, He was
born in Hanover County Va, April
18th TIT
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

Mss Elizabeth Lilies, of Jackson. is
here on visit to Miss Martha
Wynn.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1919-07-04

Will Darden went back to hitting
the ball" on the NC Tuesday.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

Final figures Of the recent Vic
tory Loan in the United states give
a total subscription Of s5,2i9,9Os. GOO,
or a quarter Of a billion above the
amount asked for. The New York
district absorbed one-third Of the
Loan. as is natural in view Of its
great wealth, and next in point Of
amount came Chicago, with Boston
third The number Of subscribers
was l2.0O0OO0. or about one in every
nine Of population.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
SALVATION ARMY DRIVE

Sunday, June %, will be Saliva
ton Army Sunday in all the
churches Of Kentucky, the minis
ters having been asked TO preach
at that time on the work Of the
Army at home and what it did for
the soldiers abroad. The next day.
June % the drive for the Home
Service Fund actually starts and il
will be completed Monday, June 80.
With the problem Of establishing
boozeless saloons where there is
any demand for them, finding work
for unemployed soldiers and others
who may want work after the
saloon has passed out, there will be
plenty Of use for the fund to he
raised in this drive, and Command
or Evangeline Booth and her CO.
workers at the head of the Army
are sufficient assurance that il will
be- properly expended.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
METHODIST CENTENARY
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
FOR THE UNITED STATES

Probably the greatest educational
campaign ever undertaken by church
is that now being launched by the
Centenary Movement of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, which to-
gether plan to raise Sl50,OOO, 900 for
missionary work, at home and abroad.
More than s14,OO0,O0O will be spent
on schools and teachers for the I'M
taught children of the world, and in
struction for grown people who had
little or no schooling in their youth.
OF this sum a considerable amount
will be spent on educational work in
our own United States.
OF the foreign-born white people in
this country more than ~ per cent
are illiterate; of the Negroes, over 80
per cent; Of the Japanese, over per
cent, and OF the North American In
dams over As per cent. In many cases,
especially that OF the elder foreign
born, the Church can teach these peo-
pie to- speak English. to read and
write, and to understand American
customs and laws. when the public
school does not reach them.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

THE war developed no more efficient
agency for the distribution of its
information than the Minute Men. In
brief five-minute speeches prominent
business and professional men
brought to the people of every COM
munity vital messages of the critical
days. A similar plan is now en-
Iloyed by the Methodist Centenary
in its gigantic campaign for $ll5,-
100000 for worldwide Christian re-
construction.
Sixty thousand volunteer Methodist
laymen of the United States have
been organized for this special work.
It would be hard to find a Methodist
meeting where one of these Minute
Men is not presenting in some terse
manner the vital message OF this
great movement, which has already
resulted in the formation Of an. inter-
church federation with a momentous
program for a united campaign to
bring the world to Christ. over $500
OF these men have been enlisted in
the Cincinnati area (Ohio, Kentucky,
AMI Southern Indiana) and many en-
listmeuts are coming in every day.
The area captain is f. Dow Ban
cro'., for twenty-seven years Rail-
way Y. NJ. c. A. Secretary in Column
bus and more recently attached to
the "Y" staff on the western front.
Mr.. Bancroft has typifed in his life
work the energy and enthusiasm
which a layman can devote to Chris
tian service. J. A. Currier, Plain
City, is the Area Minute Man Score
tary.
Special posters, one of which is re-
produced above, call attention to
these Minute Men. They have a spe-
cial organ all their own called Mis-
silss" It's pages are a secret from
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
TOWN PICNICS

One Of the most Characteristic
American customs is that Of the
town or community picnic, called
by various names in different locali-
ties. There the natural friendliness
Of our life appears. II well carried
out, the occasion gathers pretty
nearly the whole town, or at least
representation Of about all families.
The eats are predominant
feature Of course. Tremendous
gastronOmic feats are performed.
whether with meat from a barbe-
cue, or clans or fish from bakes and
fries, or the simple domestic lunch
basket But the eating part Of it is
not the real purpose Of the affair.
The politicians long ago saw the
value Of such occasions in their
business. They discovered that
they coud win far more support
from q we'll fed crowd than from a
hungry bunch that would attend a
rally. Also of late years boards Of
trade and other community workers
have earned that such an occasion
i an invaluable means Of promoting
town spirit.
Il is astonishing how old rivalries
and iealousies are broken down.
" hen men get together in the open
air for a good feed. sporting events,
and other pesiimcs. When the
business men, filled up with roast
mutton or other edible. choose up
for the annual ball game, The last
vestigc of rivalry or separaiism
seems dead The knocker forrpis
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

to kick for once in his life. Next
a committee for a good community
purpose, he may actually forget his
self consciousness and do IT,
The community picnic is the
natural expression Of democratic
feeling in an American home town.
u goes farther TO unite all elements
than all the speech making you
could do in year
Bcrea has had some good COM
munity outings in past years, and
the custom should be fully kept up.
Everyone should feel that it is not
merely a duty, but a privilege TO
be present.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
CHARGE THAT WON FLOTILLt
Remarkable Exploit Of South American
llareros When Operating With
General Simon Bolivar

The Llanero Of South America lives
on horseback. He trades. buys ans
sells ON horseback. and during the VA
with Spain the Llaneros contributed
much toward achieving the ind pend
ence of Vcnczuela and New GrHnada
There is related n story Of an oc.
casion when II was necessary for
Bolivar's army 10 cross the Azure to
engage Morillo But Bolivar had no
boats and the Apure at this point was
wide and deep.
The Spanish hotIlla was guarding
the river opposite to the patriot forces.
Bolivar was in despair. Turning to
Puez he said. 81 would give the world
to have the Spanish lotllla; without !,
I can never cross the river"
ct shall be yours in an hour" re-
piled Pace.
Selecting 200 Of his Llanero Ian
GERS. all distinguished for strength
and bravery. he said. pointing 10 the
gunboats. aye must have these
necheras or DE. Let those follow who
please"
Squirting his horse he dashed into
the river and swan toward the flo-
tllla. The Llaneros followed with their
lances In their hands. now encouraging
their horses by swimming beside them
and batting their necks. now shouting
10 scare away the crocodiles. of which
there were hundreds. At last they
reached the other side and sprang from
their horses backs on board the. boats.
headed by their leader To the aston
lshment Of every one they actually
captured the entire flotllla.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
THE TAX Laws
Chief Justice CAROLS Proposed
Amendment-An Increase In
Revenue and No Increase In
Taxes

Chief Justice John ID. CARROTS plan
Of taxation is to exempt lands and
town lots from all state taxes. Coun-
ties will not be required to assume
any obligation now taken care Of by
the state. The state will have as
much or more money as II now has
and will use IL for the same purpose
that II Is now used
$4,000 will be taken of Of real
estate and s4,5OO,OOO will be collected
annually by the state in the place OF
II from other sources, as follows:
I. Franchise tax-paying corpora
tons. banks and trust companies, will
pay all taxes except for graded schools
and municipalities TO the state, bur
the total taxes paid on this property
shall be not more than is now paid.
The additional revenue from this
source will be not less than $4,000
.. All intangible personal property
will be assessed. Not less than $1,000
90 additional will be collected from
this source.
3. The state will save more than
s8OOOO which is now paid for assess
Ing and collecting taxes on real estate.
4. An adequate system for collect
ing Inheritance taxes will enable the
state TO collect not less than 100000
additional.
>. BY revision of the license tax
laws, more than 100000 additional
can be collected.
G. Elimination Of useless expenses
for salaries and other purposes will
gave the state not less than $4,000.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

the ministry of the church for two
weeks following each date of publica-
ton and it has demonstrated that a
religious publication can be really
full Of pep"
The formation Of such a body Of
active laymen marks a new era in
the history of Christianity and means
the MODELLING of tremendous forces
hitherto dormant.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

mean ineniciency Of the whole be-
ing.
The muscular system makes up
about tws-ffths of the body.
Nearly all Of the heat of the body
is produced by them.
To be deficient, therefore, in
strength means to lose the
equilibrium Of the whole system
for one part is dependent upon the
other.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
GERMAN CABINET is AGAINST
SIGNING PACT
Continued from Page One

llcal circles here We're weary to-
night, since a large number of the
Cabinet members and other digni-
taries stayed up all last night to
read the allied terms without de-
lay. Indignation is said to be in
creasing in Weimar.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
ABOUT PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The greatest thing in Physical
Culture is the fact that strength
can be built.
Physical cultures may not make
strong muscles with which one can
perform great feats of strength. It's
most important effect is that upon
the vital organs. Vigorous vital
organs mean health: weak ones
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

delay in going TO press which we
regret very much, but under the
circumstances we are sure the kind
forbearance Of our readers will
forgive our hardness this time.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

When merchants can't afford 20
advertise boz summer, IL is frequent
~ because IL takes all their money
H. pay interest ON the stock that
stays ON their shelves.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

Due TO the fact that our weekly
news plate did not reach us this
week we are obliged TO substitute
less important matter at the last
minute.
II has necessitated several hours
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

Our philosopher says: You can't
eat your pie an have it, is an Of
sayin'. Neither can you let crops
eat up fertility an have il.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19

The country school hoy may not
be- able 10 talk as fast as his city
cousin, but anyway he can usually
Iell about thing. he has done rather
than what he is just going TO do
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1919-06-19
Two Spots

Although the city folks succeed
in saving an hour by setting the
clocks ahead they cant reduce the
distance by changing the mile posts.
The star-progress. (Opelousas, La.) 1917-1921, 1919-11-08

which the same were raised as set
forth in the preamble hereof.
Section g. That said bonds shall
be of date the First day of July,
1919, and shall begin to mature on
the First day of Jonuary, A d. 1920
and shall become due and payable
each year thereafter until and in
GLIDING the First day of January,
A. D. 1859, and shall be in numbers
and amounts as follows:
Two bonds of the denomination
Of $500 each and Thirty-Ea ght
bonds of the denomination of $1,000
each, and dates of maturity as fol-