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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01
BANKRUPTCY NOTICE.
No. ia.

In the District Court Of the
United States for the Eastern Di-
vision of the Western District of
Tennessee-in bankruptcy.
In the matter of A. Balm, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy.
TO the creditors of A. Balm Of
Camden, in the county Of Benton
and district and division aforesaid.
a bankrupt: Notice is hereby Civ
en- that the trustee herein hes fled
his final report showing a balance
of $456.25 on hand, and that a final
meeting of creditors will be held
herein at s. A. Clements Office in
Camden on the 30th day of Sep
tember, A. d., 1915, at l o'clock D.
IN. for the purpose of passing upon
said report of the trustee, ard make
final allowance for costs and ex-
penses incurred herein, and to-
make final payment OF dividends to
creditors, and transact such other
business as may properly come be-
fore said meeting, and finally clos.
ing the affairs of the estate of said
bankrupt.
Creditors may attend and make
objections to said report if they de-
sire.
PEARL w. MADDOX,
Referee in Bankruptcy
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

The meeting ct Eva closed with
the services last Sunday. Brother
Wrather reports splendid meet
ing at that place. 1t resulted in
seven conversions There will be
a large number Of additions to the
church.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01
NOTICE.

Ii you owe me, please pay it by
October 4, for | sure will need it
then. Don't wait for statement.
w. p. MCGILL.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

You can get The Chronicle, the
Weekly Commercial Appeal and
the Farmers Magazine, all one
wear. for only $l.00. The offer is
GOOD for ffty-three days.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

We are requested to announce
the Woodmen Circle unvelling at
Camden Cemetery Sunday, Octo-
ber 3, at 230 p. m.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

We are requested to announce
that the meeting at Bethlehem
next week has been called in.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01
SENATOR LUKE LA

Senator Luke Lea who candidate for reelection; will speak
at the following places Tuesday, October 5
BIG SANDY, 1870 a.
CAMDEN l p.
DECATURVILLE, p, m.
Everybody and especially the ladies' cordially invited to
come out and hear Tennessees youngest Senator
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

M. 666 will cure malaria or bill
fous fever. 1t kills the germs,
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

The story comes from one of the
local papers in Arkansas about e
man who was afraid of thunder
storm and crawled into a hollow
log. The thunder rolled, the rain
fell in torrents and the logswelled
until the poor fellow was wedged
IN SO fast that he could not move.
All his past sins began to pass be-
fore him and he suddenly remem-
bered that he had not paid his
newspaper subscription. 1t made
him feel SO smell that he was able
to crawl out of the h through Z
knot hole. Coal Creek'Times.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1915-10-01

Has your subscription to The
Chronicle expired? If SO, kindlvE
let rs have your renewal in orcier
that the paper may continue ix
weekly visits in your home.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
PROMINENT WOMEN AT
CHARITY LINEN SHOWER
Mrs. Rainey Represents Congress at
Gospel Mission Philanthropy-Mrs.
Clark Unable to Attend.

Many prominent women were present
yesterday at a reception and linen
shower at the Gospel Mission. A dinner
was given and religious services were
held.
Mrs. Champ Clark, who was to have
been at the head of the receiving line,
was unable to attend. Congress was
represented, however, by Mrs. Rainey,
wife of the Representative from Illinois,
and Mrs. John N. Nelson, wife of Repre-
sentative Nelson, of Wisconsin, who at
tended with her daughters, Misses Agnes
and Ruth Nelson. Others gin the re-
ceiving line were Mrs. w. r. Houghton,
Mrs. H. D. Gordon, Mrs. Edwin Howell,
Mrs. w. H. Evans, Mrs. F. NJ. Croft,
Mrs H. E. Monroe, Mrs. H. w. Kline
and Mrs. F. NJ. Dickey.
Many contributions were received.
Mission workers. representatives of
churches and individuals sent many
presents, and many packages were -e-
ceived by parcel post.
Richard H. Brooke, William r. Black
ford, Representative Nelson, Representa-
tive Ainey, F. c. Green and James l.
Wilmeth, of the board OF directors of
the mission, were among the visitors.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
OLD INHABITANTS MEET.
Members Hold Business Meeting
and Buffet Luncheon.

"reminiscences of Washington, a buff
fet luncheon, a business meeting and
the reading of poems, constituted the
New Years celebration yesterday of the
Association of Oldest Inhabitants.
William H. Singleton, president of the
Board of Trade. preside. Benjamin W.
Reiss, recording secretary; John B. Nc
Carthy. corresponding secretary; Andrew
II. Ragan and Benjamin w. Klopfer
were among the speakers. DR.. Thomas
Calver read an original poem.
A buffet luncheon was served in the
basement of the headquarters at Nine
teenth and II streets northwest in the
old Union Engine House. Andrew H.
Ragan, DR.. Benjamin w. Summey and
Washington Topham comprised the COM
mittee in charge of the luncheon.
John w. Morgan, Albert G. Yount, and
Samuel H. Racon were admitted to MEM
bership. Seer. tary Reiss announced that
the following members had died: Charles
Block, ]. II. Jones, DR.. Louis Kolipinski
and Frank T. Rawlings. Applications for
membership were received from William
F. Brooks. 'Aurestus s. Perham and
Daniel O'C. Callaghan. Mrs. W. NJ.
Easby-Smith, an honorary member of
the association, was a visitor.
1t was decided to determine the ad-
visibility of putting a tablet in the
Monument to represent the association.
appointment of a committee to recon-
mend improvements in the building was
authorized.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
NAVAL REVIEW
MAY BE Omitted
Event Prior to Panama Canal
Opening Probably Will Be
Called Off.
DECISION REACHED SOON
Will Be Pageant, However. American
Fleet Proceeding from Guanta-
namo to Big Waterway.
DECISION REACHED SOOE

The European war Is likely to result
in extensive notifications of the plans
for the official celebration of the opening
Of the Panama Canal
1t now is proposed that the interna-
tional naval review, which was to have
been held at Hampton Roads prior to the
pageant through the canal, be omitted.
Owing to the European war scarcely any
European nations will send warships, and
as these vessels, with those of the United
States, were to constitute the body Of the
naval spectacle, 1t is thought the review
might as well be abandoned Instead, 1t
is proposed that the American fleet pro-
ceed to Panama from Guantanamo,
whittier 1t is soon going for winter ex-
ercises. and that such foreign ships as
participate in the celebration join the
American fleet at the isthmus, or possibly
at Guantanamo.
May Be Difficulty.
There is some difficulty about this
change of program, however. as the law
providing for the celebration specified
that there should be a review. Whether
the review can legally be abandoned or
not is not yet determined. This question
will be taken up next week by the joint
committee in charge OF the canal celebra-
ton, of which Secretary Of War Garrison
Is chairman.
To what extent members of Congress,
officers Of the government and foreign
representatives will participate in the
celebration has not yet been determined.
1t will depend largely upon the amount
OF money provided by Congress. Accord
ing to present plans, the President and
most OF his Cabinet are to go to Panama.
but 1t is believed most of the officials and
other guests will forego the trip to San
Francisco.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
"U. 5. MUST RUSH
Death PROBE"
Smith Threatens Congress
sional Inquiry Of Fort
Erie Killing.
"ACCIDENT" NO EXCUSE
Slow Methods Won't Be Tolerated,
Is Warning After Shooting
by Canadians.
ACCIDENT" NO EXCUSE

The State Departments delay in prob
ing the recent killing by Canadian troop
ers of Walter Smith, an American
hunter, and the wounding of his COM
panion near Fort Erie, Ontario, yester-
day, provoked sharp criticism by Repre-
sentative Charles B. Smith, of Buffalo,
n. Y.
The Congressman announced that if a
satisfactory investigation through diplo-
matte channels is not concluded by next
Monday he will ask for a Congressional
inquiry. He will ask that his resolution
be referred to the Foreign Affairs Com
mittee, Of which he is a member.
SLOW methods used to get at the real
facts and establish responsibility for this
crime will not be tolerated" Mr.. Smith
said. THE State Department treated this
case mesely as a routine matter until l
aroused it to action. In the interest of
my constituents do not propose to let
this matter drag along as others have
done. want action, and want it quick
ly."
accident" No Excuse.
Smith asserted that any explanation
from the British authorities that the
killing was accidental would not be
acceptable to this government He said
the killing was deliberate and wholly
unwarranted,' adding that his investiga-
ton showed that Smith and his cOmrade
had their hands up when the troopers
fred upon them.
When the inquiry is finished the State
Department will be urged by Representa-
tive Smith to bring to the attention Of
the British government officially the
question of damages to the relatives of
the victims
The Congressman yesterday received
from relatives of Smith and Dorsch
request that he lay the evidence before
the State Department and ash for repa-
ration. The State Department, as Repre-
sentative Smiths urgent request, has
sent special instructions to Consul Mes
sersmith, at Fort Erie, who has been on
leave, to return TO his post Immediately
and hasten the investigation to an end.
Officials at the department yesterday said
a full report of the case had been de-
layed pending the announcement of the
result of a military trial of the three
troopers now imprisoned at Fort Erie.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
G.. A. R. IS ENTERTAINED.
WOman's Relief Corps Breaks Prece.
dent for New Year.

The Woman's Relief Corps, Depart
ment of the Potomac, gave its annual
New Year reception to the G. A. r.
yesterday in the white parlor OF the
New Ebbitt. 1t was the first time in
twenty-one years that the reception was
not given in G. A. R. Hall.
Mrs. Georgianna D. Van Fleet, president
Of the department, headed the receiving
line and was assisted by Mrs. Isabelle
T. Bagley, past national treasurer of
the Woman's Relief Corps; Mrs. Isabel
WorreH Ball, past national senior vice
president; Miss Sue Browning, senior
vice president of the Department of
Iowa, and members of her stafr, includ-
ing Mrs. Alice Slime Mrs. Davis, Mrs.
Lucy Weaver, Mrs. Dent, Mrs. Wyman,
and Miss Gussie Palmer.
The guests of honor were Department
Commander James X. Gleeson and men,
bers OF his staff. More than 800 mem
bers Of the G. A. r. were received.
Other guests included Col John McEl-
roy, commander of the Department of
Washington of the Army and Navy
Union; Adjutant Finucane and members
of Sons Of Veterans. and Spanish War
Veterans. Norman ]. Stockett, pianist,
and G. Perkins. violinIst, furnished
music for dancing. Guests were received
between 1 and o'clock in the after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
SATIRIST SAYS u. S.
HAS ARMS IN A SLING
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

Of official Washington. The futility OF
| the war between labor and capital, the
| menace to the United States Of the vari-
| GUS sorts Of "hyphenated Americans, 81
and the Indifference of the people to the
conduct of their government form the
basis OF both the discussion and the action
of the piece.
A reception at the White House is the
/ setting for the third act. The President
is shown making his final efforts for
support Of the defense bills and the loan
| conventions. only to fail The situation
is thus expressed by one Of the charac-
ters:
"ThInks Jefferson President"
Senator Dormants a well-meaning,
honest gentleman, but he thinks Jefrer-
| sons still the President; hasn't had a
new idea since. Shuffler hasn't an idea
above ward politics. Senator Hyhead's all
in the clouds. and it pains him to think
anybody's honest-a real expressive re-
former"
The President pleads with Goldstein
the banker. to finance a projected con-
tinental railway to Panama, which shall
provide the means for Transporting
United States trops to the defense OF
the Panama Canal In case the navy is
menaced by an overwhelming force or
destroyed. But GoldStetn Is led to re-
fuse by the threat from a European
diplomat Of having his securities cut on
from he Bourse lis II he supports the
Presidents plans. He urges him to in
duce the financial and shipping interests
to keep America playing on the peace
harp, and to block efforts toward expan-
sion and merchant marine. Offering as
a further bribe participation IN the in
demnity, which, he says, Europe will
take OF America when ''the day. comes.
Mr.. Barney, the department, store mag
nate, whose interest Is sought because
OF his influence with the great newspa-
pers dependent on his advertising. also
fails to accommodate the President. be-
cause, he says, the editors tell him the
public Is not interested in foreign rela-
tions, and also because Goldstein, who
controls his credit. Is against the pro-
posed propaganda OF education.
Monroe Doctrine Defended.
The last act occurs three and one-half
years later. The United States has had
to defend the Monroe Doctrine against
the challenge Of the victor IN the Euro
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
U. S. NEEDS CHEESE MAKER,
Those Wanting Places VIII BE Ex-
amfned on February 3.

Those Wanting Places VIII BE Ex-
amined on February 3.
Our Uncle Sam has sent out a call for
a cheese maker-a man who is expert in
his line. Official positions are vacant
and all applicants who can boast of a
course in dairying at a dairy school or
college of recognized standing may pre-
sent themselves for Civil Service exami-
nation on February s. The positions carry
salaries from S1,2OO 10 $l,4+O a year. a
list of elgibles will be compiled to be
drawn upon from time to time. The
duties of the position will be to assist in
the experimental manufacture Of Swiss,
Camembert and RoquefOrt cheeses and
demonstration work among cheese makers.
A milk specialist Conly males need ap-
ply) is likewise needed by the govern
ment Positions in the dairy division
bureau of animal industry, will be filled
from the list Of eligibles resulting from
examination January %. Salaries for this
position range from 81 800 to S2JOG. Other
eXamina tions will be held on February 3
to fill the positions of dairy bacteriolo-
Eist at $l,2OO 10 $40 and of title attor-
ney at 81 800 to $2Cl0
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
OBITUARY.

Funeral services for Rear Admiral
Henry L. HOwison, .. S. N. retired, who
died Thursday at his home in Yonkers,
n. Y, were held there yesterday. The
body will arrive in this city this morning
for interment in Oak Hill Cemetery at
10 o'clock. Admiral Howison was born
here in 1887.
The funeral of Emma Boswell was held
at her late residence, 627 L street south
west, yesterday.
Harry C. Freitag will be buried today
in Prospect Hill Cemetery following fu-
neral services at 2:30 p m. in the chapel
Of Frank Geiers Sons lib Seventh street
northwest.
Funeral services for Stephen B. Priest,
who died Thursday. will be held today
at p. m. at his late residence in Hyatts-
willie, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02

pean war. A treaty Of peace Is about TO
be signed as the alternative for the de-
struction of New York by the enemy
The same members of Congress are
found in the office Of the Chief OF STAR,
regretting that they had not needed the
warnings Of four years before, and ready
to discard some OF their previous politi-
cal theories and activities.
The spirit Of the play is expressed in
the words Of Capt. Hawk. who says, on
the eve OF the war:
What do I find? A mob divided by
a thousand selfish interests. A nation
Of ninety millions? BAH"
And the Hteracy test Is gravely dis
cussed, as II reading gave a man q soul
Do we send our agents abroad to look
at the character Of immigrants; to make
fitness the test? Oh, no. Be degenerates:
be detectives. Only read. Education In q
wicked mind; fire arms in wicked hands:
money in the pockets OF the foolish. the
frivolous, the selfish.
"sOme'' Satire, This.
THE jealousy Of the churches banishes
religion from our schools. We need no
God We educate the mind. We pretend
to believe in the soul. but what a. We do
for it. We raise wonderful hogs. We
gain millions in money. Three or four
little citizens are born to our great Eu-
ropean rivals each year for one Ameri-
can OF the old American stock Our birth
rate-i is falling.
Money! Money! Is money our God? II
moneys his God. the citizen becomes
hard, and the duties Of citizenship be-
come harlots Of self-interest We abolish
the canteen. We're prohibitionists- Well
become righteous by legislation Wen
found societies for Righteousness. Sena-
tor Hyhead win cure the neglect Of the
barest functions of loyal citizenship by
doubling the duties with his precious ref
erendums and isTns. All this talk Is so
much easier than little self-controi ana
individual effort and sincerity.
''The correct thing is to say: 'Alfs
we'll to say: We can lick all creation
to say it again till we believe 1t. and go
blindly on. Reading? Study? No. we're
too busy IN the chase for money. We've
no time. We must be quick with our
half-baked ideas to outstrip the opposi-
ton; to get the credit. We're too clever
TO study the past: history Is reactionary.
Intuition, luck. the mercy OF God. And
peace fiends and faddists."
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
Y. M. c. A. PLANS NEW COURSES
Farming, Electrical Engineering
and Spanish New Offerings.

Farming. automobile engineering, and
Spanish courses are to be started in the
educational department Of the Y. NJ.
c. 4.
The farming ami engineering courses
will be started this month, and the auto
mobile school is expected to open later
in the spring if there is sufficient demand
for this course.
The farming school is a new departure
in Y. NJ. c. A work. 1t will be con-
Quoted along lines similar to the fruit
growing school of last year.
The Spanish course is introduced in
line with the movement for a wider use
OF this language to develop commercial
opportunities of this country in South
America. The automobile course is in line
with the effort being made by Thomas
w. Walton, educational director of the
association, to develop vocational work.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
U. S. Relief Workers Honored.

The Austrian government has conferred
the Red Cross badge of honor, first-class,
upon DR.. J. E. Jones, consul general 1t
Genoa, formerly a Washington news
paper man, and CommandeE Charles E.
Courtney, who was in charge of the
Christmas ship sent by the children Of
the United States to take Yuletide happi-
ness to the little European war suf-
ferers
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
12 KILLED IN ENGLISH WRECK,
Many Seriously Injured in Train
Crash in London Suburb.

London, Jan. l-Several persons were
killed and many were hurt in a collision
between an express train from Clactown
and a local passenger train at Great
nford, a suburb of London, today.
A number Of the victims were SO badly
mangled that they died while being taken
from the wreckage or later in hospitals,
and 1t was estimated that the death list
would probably go above twelve.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
$40, ,0oo, 900 REALTY PURCHASES
District Sets that Record for Year
Just Passed.

During the last year just closed there
were 700 realty transactions in the Dis
trict, involving 1850 lots and parcels, and
representing purchases of real estate and
loans on realty amounting to about 49,
900 900.
Monthly investments were as follows:
January, A,900,O0O; February, 1850, 600;
March, S, 10000; April, 100000; May,
A,675,OO0; June, S5,325, 600; July, s3,5l0,OOO;
August, S3,750,O0O; September. S3, $4,000;
October, 100000; November, S2,4S5,O 900,
and December, S3,5O0.O0O.
The largest number OF sales in a single
day was on November 80, when 10 were
reported. The largest purchase Of the
year was that of the Shoreham Hotel Nv
J. Maury Dove from former Vice Presi-
dent Levi P. Morton for 100000.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
Hikers to Paw Post-holiday Call.

WashingtOn's male wanderlusteTs yes
tcIday observed New Years Day by
journeyinS TO the homes of many of tn.
female hikers on formal calls The mixers
Will meet tomorrow at Fourteenth and
Upshur streets at 2:15 o'clock and under
the leadership of c. NJ. Steans will walk
through the grounds OF the Municipal
Hospital. past Rock Greek Cemetery and
thence to Fort Totten.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
War Prevents Greetings

Because of the disorganiZed condition
of the cable and telegraph service due
to the European war, the United States
was unable this year to flash greetings
of a happy twelvemonth to come around
the world, as had been the custom fer
many years.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
QUIET IN PHILIPPINES.
OmciaI Reports silent on "Pre.
paredness" for Expected Uprising.

War Department reports from Gov.
Gen. Harrison at Manila yesterday
furnished no confirmation of press dis
patches stating that American troops at
both Fort Mckinley and Manila are held
under arms in readiness for an imminent
outbreak among the natives.
Maj. Gen. Mcintyre, chief OF the Bu-
reau OF Insular Affairs, said official ad-
vices were that everything is quiet IN
the Archipelago.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
Ever Hear of Such Things ?

Phillipsburg. N. j., Jan. L-James Lii
ly, a brakeman, Jumped from a moving
train. shouted happy New Year to
several friends and tried to climb back,
but fell under the wheels. He>will die.
New York, Jan. 1.-Lucius Young, ar
rested on his wife's charge of desertion,
said that he ran away because she made
him comb her hair.
Little Rock. Ark, Jan. 1.-Gov. Hays,
who began his second term today, has
appealed to four newspapers to Join in
defraying the expense Of printing his
message to the legislature. He says the
revenue fund is short $4,000 and he is
trying to economize.
New York, Jan. Mrs. Wilma X.
Russey began her career today as the
cIty's only feminine taxicab chauffeur. II
she is successful, says John Dalton, her
employer, 100 more taxis with female
drivers will be operated.
Baltimore Jan. l--Isaac Lerner, a car
penter. stood on a joist projecting from
the second story window of a house and
calmly sawed through the timber. he
fell thirty feet and was dangerously
injured He said he was thinking Of
something else when he cut away his
support
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
U. S. AHEAD IN 1914.
balance of Trade in Favor of This
Country for Old Year.

Tic balance of trade was decidedly in
favor OF the United States at the end of
November, according TO figures made
public yesterday. The imports for the
month totaled S126, 1905 and the exports
were sos S7S, 553-
Up to December ! the war had cost the
United States S3S2, ,S3l.172 in decreased eN-
ports. Total exports for the eleven
months were Sl.S67, ,492, as compared
with $50. So, 66i for the same period in
1878 Exports to all countries, except
Austria, Italy. and Russia, showed mate
rial decrea SeS.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
Harding to Relieve Hodges

Lieut.. Col Chester Harding. former
District Engineer Commissioner. today
will relieve Col Harry +. Hodges.
Corps of Engineers, as engineer of
maintenance of the Panama Canal. Col.
Hodges will come TO Washington to re-
lieve Lieut.. Col. Henry c. Newcomer
as engineer in charge of the District
water supply system.
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
New York Hotel Arrivals.

New York, Jan. 1.-The following Wash
ington people were registered at NeN
York hotels today:
AlEo- Murray Hill
Miss Donohue. r. c. Johnson.
Aberdeen York
C S Du Laney. NJ. Claude.
Latham Mrs. NJ Clark
C /. Henry. 7. L. Gowcn.
Mrs. c. L. Henry. B. Ingram.
Miss H. H Hardin. Wellington
Grand NJ McArdle.
Mrs. J. A. Poole. Park Avenue
J. A Poole. J. H. EldridGe.
E NJ PurseIl. Navarro
Mrs. E. NJ Pursell. G. S. White
The Washington herald., 1915-01-02
o. 5. worker on Dob TodaY.

All the government departments viii
resume work today after the New Years
holiday. Many Of the city's largest
stores, however. wiz close at noon, and
some viii remain closed an day.