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The Parker post., 1917-08-25
IS SOLDIER
ON THE SPOT
A DRAFTED MAN BECOMES A SOL
DER THE MOMENT HE GETS
NOTICE TO APPEAR BEFORE
THE DISTRICT BOARD.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-At what
moment does a selective service man
become actually a soldier? Merely
registering and passing his physical
examination does not make him a
soldier. Just when does the change
take place?
The question has become most
important, owing to the threat of ey-
treme penalties for desertion. A
soldier is not a deserter until he has
become a soldier and deserted. The
penalties for refusing to register are
named in the draft law. They con-
sist of Jail penalties. But refusing
the federal government after the
draft law has become operative is a
very different matter-dealt with
by court martial followed by ex-
treme penitentiary sentences and
even the firing squad.
There is no oath administered to
members of the selective service
General Crowder.
There has been no formal ruling
in that matter" said Major Gullion.
"but in the absence of any provision
in the law, it is safe to say the oath
is not required to make the the Sc
lective service man a soldier He
becomes a soldier at the moment
specified in the notice he receives.
For instance, if he is told to report
at noon September l, 1917, at GER
tain place, he becomes a soldier at
that moment"
The absence of any oath-taking by
these men will be unusual When
man joins the regular army or
state militia or navy, his formal en-
trance into the nation s. service Is
marked by his oath to support the
constitution ''and true allegiance
bear" to the United States Of Amer
ica. This oath is what constitutes
the volunteer. All members OF the
regular army are volunteers. Like
wise the state militia.
When the state militia were on
the Mexican border and were incor-
porated into the federal service. they
were asked to take the oath, volun.
teering for federal service. They
were not commanded TO take such
oath. Unless the oath were taker
voluntarily it would have no effect
This applies in the case OF the Sc
lective service army. Being drafted
the selective service men have nc
choice whether or not to serve,
they must serve land true allegiance
bear" To ask them to swear t(
what they must do, would be a sur
plusage.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
THE TERMS OF PEACE.

Discussion of what terms of peace
We will accept when Germany is
Wiling to agree is futile.
On taking command OF the Amer
Washington culpably omitted to
tate the exact terms on which the
heir quarrel with the mother coun-
ry In fact, he was so lacking in
.erspicacity as to declare the idea
If separation from Great Britain
tbhOrrent to him. He and his men
ought for over a year before 1t
,ecame evident to majority of
americans that such separation
vas inevitable.
Abraham Lincoln made no secret
If his purpose to save the Union.
lie made no attempt to lay down
.xact terms and conditions, and 1t
j possible that he did well to leave
hem to be settled in part by Grant
md Lee at AppOmatOx.
Mr.. Balfour and others have made
lear the fact that, while cO-Operat-
ng to the greatest possible military
'xtent with her allies against Ger
many, America has entered into no
engagements as to the terms on
which peace is to be made with Ger
many. Most Americans understand
his. We are sorry for those who
10 not.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
ARIZONA'S GREAT MINERAL
OUTPUT

All Of the. mines and smelters in
Arizona have been producing at
capacity with very little interruption
other than of the labor strike in the
Jerome camp, up to the end of June
1917. If later troubles do not pre-
vent the copper output in 1917, ac-
cording to V. C. Heikes of the U. S.
geological survey, department OF the
interior, will be greater than in
1916, when the output was approx
mately 700,OO0,OOO pounds. In
fact, many of the large copper pro,
ducers, including the United Verde,
Ray Consolidated, United Verde Ex-
tension have materially Increased
their monthly shipments of copper
bullion. The New COrnelia leach
ing plant began producing electroly
tic copper, and the International
amelter. at Miami, Increased the ca
pacity of that plant
An increase is expected in the pro-
ductiOn Of gold, due to activities In
the San Francisco or Oatman district
where a new mill was operated on
ore from the United Eastern mine
but the production of silver as in
fluenced by the output of copper, will!
not show any great increase. In 1915
the gold output was nearly $4,000,
900. and that of silver nearly 1000.
900 ounces.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
COUNTY RATE REDUCED.

The county board of supervisors
has fixed the county tax rate at
1909 on every one hundred dollars
valuation, for the current fiscal
year. This is a decrease over last
year of 1853, the rate for 1916 hav-
ing been 1872.
The board also declared the state
tax rate, as certified by the state tax
commission, at 53.5 for the current
fiscal year, which is raise of 1876.
the rate for 1916 having been 40.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
MAY BEAT
EDISON TO IT
LOCAL MAN INvENTS DESTRUC-
TIVE DEVICE WHICH HE SAYS
WILL REvOLUTIONIzE MODERN
WARFARE.

That he has perfected an inven-
ton that will revolutionize the are
of warfare, and end the European
conflict within six months, is the
claim of Andy Guren, local resi-
dent, says the Globe Record of this
week. Mr. Guren expects to leave
within the next two weeks for Wash
ington where he intends to demon
strate his instrument before officers
from the war department.
In the event that the apparatus
fulfills the expectations of the in
ventor, and proves acceptable to the
war department, it will be donated
for the use of the United States gov
ernment and it's allies during the re-
mainder of the struggle.
Other than admitting that he had
actually devised an unparalleled In
strument of death, and that he in
tended to offer it to the govern
ment, Mr. Guren had little to say
when questioned this week. He
modestly asserted that one man
equipped with his machine was equal
to 10000 armed in the ordinary
manner, and that trenches or other
earthworks offered no protection
from the murderous sweep of this
new weapon. Regarding it's nature,
he contented himself with the state
ment that the basis of the engine
of destruction involved principle Of
electricity for which science has an
antidOte.
The local man claims to have
established the effectiveness Of the
machine beyond the slightest shadow
of a doubt and is authority for the
statement that an exhibition Of its
powers for a 5-minute period will
convince the most skeptical engineer
or scientist. Until such time, how
ever, as the weapon has been de-
finitely accepted or rejected by the
United States it will remain a close
ly guarded mystery to the general
public.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
RECEIVED $4,000 EACH.

How would you like to get a check
for $4,000 from an estate, especially
during these days when the high
cost of living is being boosted
higher?
We know at least two Parker res
idents who received a $4,000 check
each this week. The fortunate ones
were Mrs. ]. F. Raney and her
brother, Mr.. Hodson. This was
the amount due them as heirs to an
estate back east. Mrs. Raney Is at
present visiting her daughter, Mrs
Drake, in Los Angeles.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
ACCEPTS FEDERAL POSITION

Postmaster A. w Bryant has re-
cetved the appointment to position
in the U. S. transport service, and
left Sunday night to report for duty
at New York. Mr.. Bryant is a
navigator by profession and has
every qualification for the position.
He has secured a fiive-year leave of
absence, and during that time Frank
Ewing will have charge of the local
pOstOffice as deputy, assisted by Mrs
Guy Terry.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
EXPLOSIVES MUST BE GUARDED

Information to the effect that
large quantities of dynamite and
blasting powder were frequently
left unguarded in places where they
could easily be stolen, has resulted
in the State Council Of Defense send
ing out warnings that all such ex-
plosives hereafter must be carefully
watched.
According to information reaching
the State Defense body, many tons
of explosives could easily be secured
by enemy plotters because of the
failure of mining companies, ranch
ers and others to keep careful check
upon them. Each county council of
defense is asked to cooperate in see
ing that the explosives are carefully
guarded.
That the warning is merely to
safeguard against the theft and use
of such explosives by enemy plotters
and that no reports of dynamite hav.
ing been stolen have reached the
State Council, is the declaration OF
officials of that organization.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25

or citizens and others nave been 1g-
nored, by processes not provided by
law, viz: by deputy sheriffs, who re-
fused persons admittance into the
district, and the passing of judg
ment by a tribunal without legal
jurisdiction, resulting in further de-
portations.
&c. Repeated requests, in letters
and kilograms from this department
to the sheriff of Cochise county and
the mayor of Bisbee, bespeaking safe
conduct of persons and committees,
have met with refusal
~. The deportation of July 18th
was carried out with little violence,
the only serious incident having been
the killing of an I. w. w. member,
who fatally shot a deputy sheriff
while resisting arrest. Prior to en-
training number of persons includ-
ed in the arrest were invited to re-
main in the district. They refused
and proceeded with the others Sub
sistance to the value of twelve hum
dred dollars, was distributed in the
cars which carried the men out of
the state but much of this was de-
stroyed by them'in anger.
IS. Relief of families of deported
persons have apparently been carried
out by the Warren District Relief
association in thorough and COM
prehensive manner. No case was
discovered in which need was not
promptly satisfied, and should such
case exist, they are due to conceal
ment or stubornness upon the part
of the needy.
SO. Fundamentally, the sentiment
existing amongst the mine operators
and the members of the Citizens
Protective league and the Workmen'
League has not been manifested
against regularly organized unions,
other than that of the l. w. w. In
isolated cases irresponsible members,
whether from malice or to vent their
personal enmities have committed
aggravated and unwarranted acts
upon members of trades unions are
also members of the L. w. w, or in
sympathy with them.
From the foregoing,I draw the fol-
lowing conclusions:
''Lawlessness upon the part of the
strikers prevailed in the Warren dis
trict. Arrests should have been
| made and trial given under the
proper jurisdiction.
THE deportation of July 18th and
| those subsequent thereto were lille
| gal All deported persons are en-
titled to the full legal rights secured
| to them by the constitution and stat
utes of Arizona; and unless by proper
application and execution of the laws
thus afforded must not be restrained
in the exercise of their liberties, as
affecting not only the Warren dis
| trict, but any other place in the
state.
Il concur in the opinion Of Presi-
dent Wilson, in telegram to this
department, in comment on the de-
| pOrtatiOn of July II.
MAY 1 not respectfully urge the
great danger of citizens taking the
law into their own hands? look up
on such action with grave apprehen-
sion. A very serious responsibility
is assumed when such precedents are
set.
''The committee of citizens acting
since July 18th as an examining
board upon the rights of persons to
CONTINUED on Page A.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25
ANOTHER LOAN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21.-A loan
of $5O,OOO,O0O was made today by
the government to Great Braitain.
This brings the total advances to the
allies up to $1,966, 100000.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25

The grand jury of one county in
Mississippi has indicted Emperor
William for robbery, arson, murder,
plotting, bribery and conspiracy.
When the sheriff catches Bill, it'll
make q good story.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25

All auto owners should patrOnize
the Parker Motor Co. Why? Be-
cause we're going to treat you right,
and give you the best possible ser
vice. Ford Agency and Service Sta
ton. Parker Motor Co.-Adv.
The Parker post., 1917-08-25

Il suppose that he's so poor he
can own three dogs?"
Poorer than that. He can own
three automobiles "
The Parker post., 1917-08-25

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Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-01
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Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-01
NEW SPORT SILKS

many received in the last few days-choicest and most fascinating fab rics and designs one could possibly imagine - wait ing for your choosing.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-01
NEW SPRING PARA

SOLS that will play an important part in your Easter costume. A small shipment just arrived that will meet approval from particular women
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-01
New BL0USES at
 S2.95 to S25

Of fiower-like daintiness and more practical than anything shown for sea sons past. Tub silks, Printed and Plain Georgette Crepes, Crepe de Chimes. Pussy Willow Taffetas, etc, beautifully trimmed with silk emb. beads and chenille-dark and pastel shades.
Bisbee daily review., 1917-04-01
White Fibre Silk HOSs

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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02
EVERYBODY SHOULD RAISE
4 GARDEN THIS SUMMER

Says the Delta Tribune: Every farm
Or. stock grower. fruit rsiser. and every
one else should seed oil available
garden ground this season and raise
enough vegetables to insure your family
. comfortable living next winter. ~ you
will need all your surplus to purchase
-four. sugar. shoes. and al trust con-
trolled goods. Should this country de-
eide to enter the European war - .
sids-linsr. you are going 70 see the
shove mentioned articles sitting right
on the top rung Of Notwithstanding at
you. Therefore prepare yourself now
70 make an effort for Independents IN
the eating line. and you can do Il on .
mighty small tract Of land in this coun-
try. Order youreseeds early.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02

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sboot ~ Raslia sehsel sseubis, have
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besa tsseAing thsre. isft end eaas dsWn
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hes just bssn sslsctsd BY The tosrd hsss
70 Get - teacher In ths nth and sixth
grsdss IN tps lower room 1t he Pine
street buildi6g.
Thsrs l. quite . BIT Of excitsment
about finding black marble near Pitkin
and people are rather wrought up about
it-but, oh don't know-tims viii tell.
! believe I've told everything know
this time and undoubtedly you're ex-
hsusted BY this awful delugs but I'm
like that little brook. II 60 On forever"
20 you may - we'll expsct It and make
the BEST Of L. More next week.
With love = always,
Agnes
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02
aovsaNoa ksNoalck aEsIoNs:
Secretary o. state Houx succeeds .
Executive Of Wyoming.

Executive Of Wyoming.
Cheyenne.-Oovernor John B. Ken
drick. who has resigned that he may
be sworn IN - United States senator
from Wyoming. was presented .
Handsome suitcase By the employs
at the state capitol who have served
during his administration. His pri
yate secretary. Burke H. Sinclair
who Il to enter the employ Of . 81
gar company, where he VIII organize
q publicity department, was present
ed travelling bag.
Secretary Of State Frank L Houx
who became setting governor upon the
resignation Of Governor Kendrick. ap
pointed John c.. Thompson, Jr-, news
editor of the Wyoming Tribune. his
private secretary.
Senator Kendrick's9 private secre
tary win be Joseph O'Mahoney, news
editor Of the State Leader, who until
recently resided 1t Boulder, Colo
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02
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Be sbss To az L up sssisfseserily. sho.
] hear new SCHOOL houss = 10 b built
o. Tie oas q Pafiin novsd.
The story of . funny ineidsnt ennnset-
ed with The drum eosps' mssqusrsds
ball 90 Xmas eve. A certain young
couple In this town we're The pastici-
psnts. Il Seems that ths wife decided
ct the last moment that shs. uouldn't
60 to the ball end - ths young husband
went On aloas. Shortly aftsr - arrived
marked lady vas introduced to him
as visitor from Sslida. He was Inn
mediatsly attracted to her snd daring
the evsning Dig were inseparabls;
danced together necessarily end went
to supper together. When The order
came 70 unmask. there face 70 faes-
stood husband end wife. Poor husband,
his expression was that Of o0s who
knows his doom d ct hand, but The wife
10 sensible dear with . nns sense Of
humor 20 now the home il, IL posi-
BILE. happier than before. Imagine that
my fond husband would like to do
likewise once in . while but he doesn't
dare. ~ How about yours?
A number Of the boys have been out
coyote hunting. About forty mounted
their fiery stssds last week and went
up Ohio creek rsturning with one poor
specimen. "a
Last Saturday night. near midnight,
Collins baker. Carl Trsnkses and Jesse
Owen became involved In quarrel over
q game Of cards and Carl fired three
shots at Owen but missed him On be-
ing arrested they pleaded guilty 70 car
rying concealed weapons and were fined.
Mrs. J. W. Rummags purchased the
millinery, fancy goods and notion shop
Of Miss Eddy last Wednesday and the
latter will retire from business. You
write and AK her what she's going 70
do. II do. she'll think I'm curious.
Mr.. and Nm. e. J. Bowers came in
from the Cebolia "wednesday and are
going TO Florida to spend The remainder
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02

The locsl druggists report slight In
crease Of price on some drugs Of late.
All imported drugs and commodities
have increased and especially narcotics,
which come under the internal revenuo
tax. A whole the prices on drugs
have remained fairly steady. however,
there 10 tendency TOR them to 60 high
or - the war continues.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02
pBoA4s SINK. sss'
7 SEVEN VFssfIs
oUrcN FIorsIlA 70 ATTACKED
NEAR EMO o. essAMmGl GAIL
lsso UNDER ~sAeg CONDUCT
OUlCA CRY FOR ACTION
RGpoRT THOUSAND onowMgo
WHEN cERMAM aug elMks
ITALIAN TRANSFORM miMAA

Western S~u.psp-e Union New. serves
The Hague. Feb. 27.-The suggesE
tton has been made 70 the Dusch
government BY leading ship owner
that half a dozen GerIsan ships IN
Dutch or American ports be demand
ed rs compensation for lost tonnage.
Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02

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common ct th0e
time. / w. b Q
|veFy nervous eoedl-
IDA, with headsehee
land pain . good
del Of the tiuo - !
|Wns unfit to do NJ
work. A friend
asked me TO Try
Lydia 3. Pinkham6
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Gunnison news-champion., 1917-03-02

1890 ~
The Hague. Feb. 27.-The suggss
tton has been made 70 the Dutch
government by leading ship owners
that half a dozen Gerrsan ships IN
Dutch or American ports be demand
ed rs compensation for lost tonnage.
The Hague. Feb. widespread
indignation has been caused In Rol-
land BY the torpedoing Of seven
Dutch steamers in the western ap-
.,roaches to the English channel. an
nouncement OF which was maze IN
London Saturday. While official cir
cles remain gravely calm. there has
been an inevitable bathurst OF deep
indignation ON the part Of the Dutch
newspapers II what the Amsterdam
Telegram calls n blow In our face and
the greatest humiliation to which .
neutral state has been subjected"
The paper adds: I'VE confess inabil
ity to see how the honor Of our ma
ton can further be maintained by pro
tests.''
Londcn.-It was announced that Of
the seven Dutch steamers torpedoed
only three were sunk while the four
others were severely damaged but re-
L-ained afoat. Four of the sever.
i. ere homeward bound with full car
eoes. The attack took place In the
western approaches to the English
channel.
The British have captured Pys.
Serre. Miraumont and Petit Mirau
mont In great offensive on western
front. German line IL pierced to .
depth OF three miles. military observ-
ers declare. Drive is believed to b.
prelude to gigantic onslaught along en-
tire front. London announces sue
cesses for British forces In Mesopo
tamia and declares the invaders.
after defeating the Turks. have
crossed the Tigris river. Minor en-
gagemcnts are reported In northwest
ern Russia and in the Carpathian
mountains. Rome announces thai
Austrian Attacks have been repuise,.
Berlin says that the situation in Ru-
mania is unchanged.
German naval and military leaders
in Berlin estimated that the total
tonnage sunk during February would
not exceed 100000 and expressed sat
isfaction with the achievements Of
the submarines. The announce lent
was made by the German admiralty
that 1000 troops bound for Saloniki
persisted when the Italian transport
Minas was sunk Feb. II. An armed
merchantmen 10 raidins commerce in
the Indian ocean and has sunk two
British steamers. according to an an
nouncement in Toxic. The British
army estimates provide for m army o
100000 men exclusive Of India AMI
for navy personnel Of 100000
Berlin admitted Withdrawing some
troops from mud-filled trenches in the
Somme sector and stated that
French attack south Of Ripont in tho
Champagne failed. Activity by French
attachments in the yossss was an
nouncsd. 3