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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Rupture Regarded Inevitable.

RIO JANEIRO, Brazil. April 6.-The
Brazilian government today received Off
cial confirmation of press reports of the
sinking of the Brazilian steamship Parana
The situation is regarded as most serious
and in view of the definite declarations
of the foreign minister, DIR. Lauro Muller
a rupture of diplomatic relations with
Germany is regarded in some quarters as
inevitable. The public received the news
calmly and it was assumed that the
government would take energetic action
as indicated by the note sent to Germany
iE February.
DR.. Miller is awaiting further details
regarding the sinking of the Parana. and
on receiving them will confer with the
president, DR.. Wenceslau Braz. who is
al Petropolis. A decision probably will
be reached tomorrow.
The police today established guards
over the Austrian and German consulates
and business houses as a measure of pre-
caution.
The Brazilian government warned Ger
many on receiving notification of the be-
ginning of unrestricted submarine warfare
that she would hold her responsible for
any consequences which might result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
FINANCIAL.

You may pay your Gas and
Electric Light Bills at any of
our banks. There is no charge
for the service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
FINANCIAL.

Boxes in our Fire and Burglar
Proof Vaults may be rented for
$500 for the full year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Others Soon Follow.

The first ones blown were signals for
others to join in, until, within a lie" mo
ments. every available whistle was eN-
haIins with a will. And it didn't take
washingtonians long 10 get the ldea
either.
Not only whistles were in operation,
The chimes of Metropolitan Memorlai
Methodist Episcopal Church. John Mar
shall place and c street northwest. with
III. F.. Keyser at the keyboard rang out
in America" followed by these airs
either patriotic or rellglous-patriotic IN
character: THE Son of God Goes Forth
to War" THE Morning Light Is Brea ;,
ing" Onward. Christian Soldiers: ana
..Colum bia, the Gem of the Ocean
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Where Whistles Sounded.

Among the places which received
early notification to let her go ana
which served as signalers for neigh
boring noise-makerS were the William
III. Over planning mill. Ohio avenue and
18th street northwest: the Treasury
Department, the government printing
Office the Washington steel ana
Ordnance Company at Glesboro fo1nt'
the fireboat Firefighter, stationed on
the water front; the Rosslyn Packing
Company. Rosslyn, Va; the Ihomas
Somerville Company, plumbers ana
steamfitters. 312 18th street northwest
the Washington Wood Working Com
pany 200 18th street northwest, and
the Union station. where, by the
courtesy of the superintendent of the
terminal company. every engine in the
yards. with steam up, joined IN 'he
chorus Steamers and tugboats along
the water front including Georgetown,
also were included in the demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Three of Grew Missing.

CHERBOURG, April 1.-THE Brazil
ian steamer Parana was sunk during
the night Three members of her crew
are missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06

The Paraua was a vessel of 4.46l
tons. She was built in 1898 and was
owned in Rio Janeiro.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-06
Ships Can Be Put in Service.

If the German ships are taken for serv-
ice by the United States most of them, it
was said at the Department of Com
merce today. could be put into service
within three to four months.
If the United States decides to send
an army to Europe the ships will prove
invaluable Fourteen can carry, at a
speed faster than fourteen knots. 10000
troops The entire American merchant
fleet available can carry only about
20. 900 troops at less speed. The Ger
man ships are large immigrant car
rierS, readily convertible into troop
ships. The United States has only
eight vessels of this kind.
Bureau of navigation officials said
today that use of the German ships
would add 200 per cent to this coun-
try's ability to land trained men in
effective numbers in Europe. Troops
are carried in considerable fleets of
passenger steamships of an approNi-
mate uniform rate of high average
speed under heavy naval convoy.
Built as Naval Auxiliaries.
Most of the fast German liners are built
as naval auxiliaries. with gun platforms.
reinforced decks and steering gear below
the water line.
Actual seizure of the vessels for mill
tary purposes, officials say, will greatly
strengthen the American fleet. The use of
American ships as transports would with
draw just that much tonnage from the
transport of supplies to the allies and
would impair this country's efforts to
supplement the allies industrial strength
Neutral ships cannot be chartered as
transports. and few are suitable even
could the United States buy them. The
allies could not furnish ships for carry
ing American troops. for every vessel
taken off the transport of supplies
would weaken their power to carry on
the war.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
COUNTY NEWS
IN A NUTSHELL
BIG SANDY.

Miss Dina Robins is sick this
week.
Mrs. Clyde Herrin has returned
to Cleveland, Ohio.
G.. G. Dolan and wife were in
Henry County Saturday,
r. D. Stagner has returned to
his work on the L and N.
Mr.. and Mrs. James r. Kedmon
of Henry spent Sunday here.
e. G. Fitzgerald of Nashville
was the guest of friends here Sun
day.
Fred Stockdale of Memphis was
a weekend guest of tho family Of
j. B. Cantrell.
Miss Mary Mccullough of. Mans
field is here with her sister, Mrs.
Leon Caraway, for visit.
Jim Hicks suffered stroke of
paralysis last Saturday, and is still
in pre- earious condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Smith of
Manleyville spent Sunday with
DR.. and Mrs. O. W. Fleming.
Eunice Woods of Cumberland
City and Miss Irene Morris of Erin
were here Sunday with friends.
Mrs. John Akers of Paris is here
at the bedside of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Hicks, who are quite
sick.
Jim Greer. wife and child of
Wisconsin are guests of the FAM
lilies of T.. G. Craney and Ernest
Baker.
John Mcdaniel of Paris was here
Sunday to see his father, Dolph
Mcdaniel, who is suffering from
the effects of a broken leg.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25

support their loved ones when
they are gone.
The State Council OF Defense
appeals to preachers and all con-
cerned in the souls Of men to "de-
vote their time for the day at the
registration places to prayer, praise
and thanksgiving and patriotic
utterances; that our people may be
impressed with the power of the
God OF our fathers, who has watch
ed and cared for the destiny of
Free America, and ask His protec-
ton while our men dedicate their
lives to the cause of humanity"
We trust every pastor in Benton
County will on Sunday, June 8,
make suitable reference in his pull
pit to Registration Bay, when our
county shall consecrate itself in
patriotic devotion to God and
country.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25

world that we cherish the memory
of loved ones who have preceded
us to the eternal world are very
laudible, but we should not forget
that the scattering of flowers of
kindness and brotherly along the
pathway of our fellowmen as We
travel the highway of life to-
gether is very much better. This
We fear is too often neglected by
the greater part of mankind. Such
scattering of flowers cheer US over
many hard and rugged places en-
countered in our earthly pilgrim
mage.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
RUSHING CHAPEL.

Farm work is progressing nicely
in this locality.
Miss Ida Wright spent the week
end with homefolks.
Miss Matte Wright visited Miss
Lena Hicks Sunday afternoon.
Robert and Roy Hicks made a
flying trip to Henry County Sun
day.
q. 9. Garner and wife and Lucas
Rushing and wife visited J. B. Bnl-
lock Sunday.
Rev. A. d. Maddox preached an
excellent sermon here Sunday af-
ternoon.
Don't forget the Sunday school
convention at this place next Sun
day, beginning at l o'clock.
Mrs. Hattie Jordan and Mrs
Bertha Bond of Sawyers' Millvisit-
ed in this community last week.
Mrs. Daisey McGee of Hum
phreys County visited her father,
J. L. Wright, returning Sunday
Misses Zilpah and Stella Smith
spent the weekend with their
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
CLAUD.
o. Phifer was at Luterton Sat.

o. Phifer was at Luterton Sat-
urday.
Robert Corbett of Harmon Creek
was here Saturday.
Davy Melton of Harmon Creek
visited here Sunday.
Mrs. J. F. McKelvey of Eva City
is visiting here this week.
Guy Melton and wife of Cherry
Grove visited here Sunday.
Davy Littleton of Humphrey
County visited here last week.
John Berry and wife Of Arkan-
sas ale visiting relatives at this
place.
Mrs. L. A. Chester was the night
guest of Mrs. FL. A. Phifer Satur-
day.
Decorations at the four eeme-
teries near here were well attend
ed Sunday, many beautiful flowers
being placed upon the graves of
departed relatives and friends.
Such efforts, manifesting to the
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
GLEN WOOD.

Willis Arnold is reported down
with measles.
Rev. Fl. o. Lafferty of Camden
visited here Wednesday.
Mrs. Duck Hudson visited in
Carroll County last week.
Felix Summers was the week
end guest of Walter Corbitt.
Miss Luna Hudson visited her
brother, Luther Hudson, Thurs
day.
Miss Martha Anderson of Flat
woods visited Mrs. III. L. Stagner
last week.
Miss Cassie Herndon of Eva
City has been visiting the family
of FL. l.. Stagner.
Mesdames Ada Wick, Elizabeth
Anderson, Lucy Jenkins, j. Z. Cuff
and wife and Miss Eta Hudson
have been visiting the family of 81.
L. Stagner.
Best wishes for the Editor of
"The Old Reliable"
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
: HINANT.ODLE.

A wedding of much interest was
that of Clarence Hinant of Wood
bury, KY, and Miss Mamie D.
Odle at the home of the bride
Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock,
Rev. Charles G. Newbill of the
Methodist Church officiating.
Bernard Burchfeld of Cairo, Ill,
sang Perfect Day" before the
ceremony and Miss Lillian Woods
played the wedding march. The
bride is a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ell. d. Odle and young woman of
many attractions and popularity,
and Mr.. Hinant is Government
employe as engineer on steamboat
and until recently was with the
Aver & Lord Tie Co.
The bride wore a becomingly
tailored suit of blue silk with hat
to harmonize. They left immedi-
ately after the ceremony for Nash
vile, Bowling Green and other
points, and will spend the summer
with his parents at Woodbury., re-
snming his duties in the fall with
headquarters at Paducah, where
they will reside.
The out-of-town guests present
were: Mr.. Hinant's sister, Miss
Lillian Hinant, of Woodbury., Ber-
nard Burchfeld of Cairo, Misses
Annie aud Mary Whitson of Dick
son, Mrs. r. L. Stockard of Nash
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Will s. Odle of
Lexington and Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. j..
Fry of Sugar Tree.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
MORE MONEY FOR
OUR TEACHERS

Both the elementary and high
school boards OF education met in
Camden last Saturday. The pur-
pose OF the meeting of the elemen-
tary board was the election OF
teachers for the approaching term.
The high school board met to con-
slider the length of term, the sala-
ries to be paid teachers and other
matters pertaining to the high
schools of Benton County.
The most notable action of the
elementary board was the raising
of every teachers salary $5 per
month. Heretofore the ordinary
raise has been only So so per month
and that affecting only the teachers
between the limits of $50 and $50.
The minimum salary now instead
of $50 is $35, and the maximum is
sos. In addition to the above in
crease, the teacher who attends any
accredited summer school, such as
the State Normal, the University
of Tennessee, Peabody or others
in the same class will have an adj
ditional increase of $3.50 per
month. This increase will also ap-
ply in the case of the beginner and
the teacher who already is entitled
to the maxium of $4,000 per month.
1t may be seen then that the min
ium for beginners who attend the
summer school will be $3.50 per
month and ell others will advance
on the same scale.
The high school board fixed the
salary of the high school teachers
at from $55 to $500 per month.
The term was fixed on a tentative
basis at nine months. A high
school certificate is require to teach
in these schools.
The Benton County Institute will
be held the week of July in which
the l4th and 18th occur, as that is
the date of the next regular ex-
animation. Teachers can rot take
that examination with the expec-
tation of teaching in the summer
schools of this county, as the pa
pers will not be graded before the
first of September. Those teachers
whose certificates expire June 30,
1917, or any time during the year
may have their certificates renewed
by attendance on some summer
school and doing the required
work. Holders of five year certifi-
Gates are entitled to have the same
renewed with permanent certifi-
Gates. e. j. CLEMENT.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
WHEATLEY.

Sheriff j. e. Parker of Camden
was down on our creek Sunday.
Virgil Wynn and family attend
ed children's day at Luterton Sun
day.
Will Hawley and family spent
the weekend with Joe Alsup and
family.
Glenn Christopher and wife spent
the week. end with the family of
e. G. Hall.
W. d. Wheatley and wife at
tended services at Mount Carmel
last Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Cronners of Paris
spent the weekend with Lewis
and John Price.
"A. s. Justice of Camden was
down one day last week looking
after bis farm at DanvilIe.
Walter Matheney's child and one
of Pierce Wheatley's twins are
very sick, the later with whoopiDg
cough.
W. s. Parker and wife, Homer
Parker aud wife, Henry Lindsey,
IJ. 9. Mobiles and family, e. II.
Wheatley and family, Mrs. Mary
Jane Mobiles aud daughter, Mrs
Ada, of Faxon attended decoration
services on Sulphur Creek SUNDAY.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25

Wanted-Ladies or men with
rigs or automobiles to represent a
Southern company. Those with
selling experience preferred, but
not necessary. Fast selling prop
osition. Brand new article. Ex-
cellent pay for hustlers. Address
Mr.. Gregory, Ice Fourth Avenue
North Nashville, Tenn.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
DISTRICT CONVENTIONS.

The Fourth District Sunday
School Association will meet at
Rushing Chapel May n at ! 30 p.
m. F. E. McElyea is president
and w. p. Redick secretary. The
program is as follows:
Devotional exercise, Rev. I. N.
Melton.
What are some Of the defects of
the Sunday school and the remedy,
u. A. Potts and e. j. Clement.
Origin of the Sunday school, j.
L.. Wright and W. p. Redick.
What class should have the best
teacher? Why2 Professor B. p.
Smith and Mrs. Matte Conner.
Talks on any phase of Sunday
school work (topic to be chosen by
the speaker) P. j. Floyd, Noah
Williams, T. L. Wright and Rev.
I. N. Melton.
General discussion of all topics.
Reports of Sunday schools.
Choosing place of next meeting.
Election of officers.
Each Sunday school is directed
to appoint delegates to the county
convention at Flatwoods June 10
with their contribution for State
work.
The Fifth District Sunday School
Association will have a meeting at
Big Sandy Sunday, June 8, at the
Presbyterian Church at 10 a. m.
j. F. Dowdy is president and Mrs.
Fannie Pierce secretary. Follow
ing is the program:
Opening song by the choir.
| Devotional, Rev. o. G.. Perkins.
Welcome address, Miss Bessie
Hawley; response, G.. W. Robins
and Clarence Clement.
| Song by the choir.
How can the interest and work
of our Sunday schools be promul.
| gated by these district associations
This topic will be discussed by all
|superintendents, adult teachers and
laymen of district in three minute
talks.
| Noon intermission.
130 p. m.-devotional, Rev. A.
d. Maddox.
| 1.40-Organization.
Song by the choir.
| What should be the purpose and
aim of every Sunday school worker
WI. Gearheiser, W.T. Pafford and
IJ. IL. Hastlngs. General discus
sion.
! Would class organization be ina
terially helpful 10 the Sunday
school? W. r. Cooper, Leon Cara
way and r. 81. Clement. Genera
y discussion.
Reading, Miss Fannie Pierce.
How may we have revivals anC
conversions of religion in the Sun'
day school? j. B. Crouch and M
Herndon. General discussion.
). 1t is earnestly desired that every
Sunday school in the district vii
send representatives to this con
veutiou.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25
SELECTIVE DRAFT
is NOW In EFFECT

ODlteu OtaGe6, at WnlcH Llm0 every
male citizen between the years of
"a and 30 will be registered.
On this day, approximately, 10,-
080,000 citizens Of the United
States; 2O0,000in Tennessee; l, ,250
in Benton County, in. the prime of
manhood, will dedicate their lives
to- their country, to liberty and to
humanity. June 5, 1917, will thus
be memorable event in the his
tory of the United States.
In compliance with the Presi-
dents proclamation of May IS,
Sheriff J. G. Parker has appointed
Registrars for Benton County by
districts as follows
First district. @. Malin.
Second district. r. Scruggs.
Third district-Alvin Brown.
Fourth district. r. Hicks.
Fifth district-Cecil Lashlee.
Sixth district-E. G.. Florence.
Seventh district-Guy Melton.
Eighth district. G. Herrin.
Ninth district-Clarenee Glenn
ent.
Tenth district-Priestly Farrar.
Eleventh district-B. w. Warren
Twelfth district-G. t. Wick.
Thirteenth district-Tom Wes-
son.
Fourteenth district-A. j. Howe
Fifteenth district-W he @ ! g =
Capps.
Sixteenth district Joe Fitzsim-
mons.
Failure to register under draft
age involves penalties, and ig-
norance of requirements will not
be accepted as an excuse. Here
are about the questions that must
be answered.:
Name in full; age in years.
Home address.
Date of birth.
Are you (l) natural born cit
izen; (2) a naturalized citizen; 81
an alien; az or have you declared
your intention?
Where were you born?
If not citizen, or what country
are you subject? =
What is your present trade. oc.
cupation or office?
BY whom employed? Where
employed?
Have you father, mother. wife
child under twelve, or sister or 6
brother under twelve, solely de
pendent on you for support?
Married or single? Racer
What military service have yot
had? Rauk? Branch? Years
Nation or State?
Do you claim exemption from
draft? Specify grounds.
The following description is re
qnired:
Tall, medium or short?
Slender, medium or stouti
Color Of eyes? Color of hair
Bald?
Has person lost arm, leg hand
foot or both eyes, or is he other
wise disabled
It is the duty of all citizens t'
assist in every way they can t.
make Registration Day one of pa
triotic devotion, prayer and praise
The men who are to protect hu
manity are entitled to the love
warm devotion and support we Cal
give. On that day it s>expeete'
the mothers, wivesp sisters AM
sweethearts of those who are to &c
will be on hand at the registration
places aud by words of encourage
ment make our young men realIs
the great heart of the Nation i
IL L.. ell n-otact q n.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1917-05-25

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The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-02
THE WAR REFERENDUM.

The demand for a national referendum on the question of war with Germany seems to be what New York paper calls it, ''the piring gasp of German propaganda in the United States" The men and women most prominent in pressing the demand are appar- enty honest paci6sts but the moral and financial support back of the movement is said to be largely German.
 This, it must be admitted, is one of the least objectionable forms that the German propaganda has taken. It IS not illegal. Per haps it cannot even be called un-American. It makes its appeal through distinctly popu- lar principle of American politics, And yet this movement stands accused of inslncerity and absurdity.
 Ours is a government of the people, by the people, for tine people, but 1t is not gov ernment by universal referendum, and never can be, The people have given into the hands of congress the power to make war. There is no constitutional authority to sub init war decision to the people.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-02

The long-wated overt act has been com mtted. Two American women lie at the bot tom of the ocean, the first of our nationality to fall victims to the ruthless warfare of Ger many. It came at time when the United Sates had determined that 1t would not suffer Germany to keep ships from the seas by her threats, and the overt act now can only confirm us in our determination. The author ity desired by the president to employ the fcrces of the nation to maintain our maritime rights will be granted and the nation will be placed in sate of armed neutrality. Our Ships will be armed and they will defend themselves from the attacks of submarines and they may even be conveyed by American battleships This is not actually state Of war but if these measures shculd not prove effec- tive in protecting our ships, open war upon Germany will be the next step.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-02
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT Of GreenIee County, State of Arizona Sadie Freidenberg, Plaintiff,

Samuel Freidenberg, Defendant.
 Action brought in the Superior Court of Greenlee County, State of Arizona, and the complaint filed in the office of the Clerk of said Superior Court.
 In the name of the State of Arizona to Samuel Freidenberg, defendant, Greeting: You are hereby summoned and required to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the Superior Court of Greenlee County, State of Arizona. and answer the Complaint therein filed with the Clerk of this said Court, at Clifton, Arizona, in said County, within twenty days after the service upon you of this Summons, if served in this said County, or in all other cases within thirty days thereafter, the times above mentioned being ex- elusive of the day of service, or judg- ment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand and seal of the Superior Court of Greenlee Coun- ty, State of Arizona, this 30th day of January, 1917.
 l (SeaD Ben M. Crawford, Clerk of said Superior Court. By Ben c. Fehrman, 2-23 to 3-16 Deputy Clerk.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-03-02
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Phoenix, Arizona Land Office. SERIAL NO. 031400.
 February z, 1917.

NOTICE is hereby given that PAUL PASSENGER, of Greenlee County, State of Arizona, the legal assignee of THOMAS B. VALENTINE, has filed in this office his application to enter, under the provisions of the Act of Congress, approved April 5, 1872, the following described lands, viz:
 Beginning at point from which the N E. Corner of Section 2, Twp 5 S, R 29E E., G. & s. R. B. M bears S.. 220 16' E. 4279 ft., thence w. 1920 ft., thence N. 13zU ft., thence E. 1920 it., thence S. 1920 it., to the place of be- ginning, containing 40 acres. All corners are marked with posts ins. square, set firmly in the ground. When officially sur veyed will be approximately the NV IA of the NV IA of Sec tion 35, Twp. S, R 29 E., G. & s. R. B. M.
 Any and all persons claiming a6 versely the lands described, or desir- ing to object because of the mineral character of the land, or for any other reason, to the disposal to the appli cant should file their affidavit of pro test in this office on or before March 24, 1917.
 J. L. IRWIN,
 Register First Publication Feb. 16, 1917. Last Publication March 16, 1917.