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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
BRAZIL SEXES GERMAN SHIPS
Eorty-Nine Vessels, With Tonnage Of
250,000 Requisitioned by the
Government.

Buenos Aires, May 30.-The Brazil
ian congress has authorized the requi-
sition of 40 interned ships in Brazil
ian harbors, says dispatch from Rio
Janeiro. The ships have total ton
mage of 100000. Previously news had
been received that the Brazilian cham
Der Of deputies by an overwhelming
vote had decided;to revoke the declara-
ton ofineutrality.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
81. Louis Race War Renewed.

ST. Louis.-One negro was shot and
two were taken to hospital, severely
beaten, when the race rioting in East
St. Louis broke out again. Despite
the efforts of the police, special depu
ties and national guardsmen, several
mobs, composed of more than 100 per
sons, gathered and pursued negroes
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

Smithville;-Chancellor A. Fl. Rob.
erts closed very important term Of
his court at this place. He had very
large docket with much important liti'
CATION at this place, and was not able
to finish 1t on account of having to
IN court at Wartburs.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
;;orweo,an Ship sunk By cunfIre.

Norwegian Ship Sunk by Gunfire.
Christiansand, May 30.-The Norwe-
gian steamer Norway, 1,447 tons, was
sunk by gunfire while on her way to
her home port. The crew were rescued
by a passing steamer.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
ExnIoratlon Expedition Safe.

New York, May 30.-The Mcmillan
Crocker land exploration expedition is
safe, according to cablegram from
the Shetland islands received here.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
"SUBS" SINK 1902 GREEK SHIPS
Tonnage Destroyed Is 100000, Leaving
100000, Says Athens
Newspaper.

Athens May 30.-The PATHS prints
a list of 102 Greek ships totaling 300,-
600 tons which have been sunk by Ger
man submarines. Greece has 149 ships
remaining, with displacement Of 60O,-
600 tons,
Knoxville.-A fine of $50 was i'm.
posed on the ]. Allen Smith company,
one Of the largest milling establish
ments in the south, in the city record
er's court, disposing of the case charg,
ing the company with the selling of
flour short in weight.
military necessity closed its strong
fingers ON two women, accused of be-
ing the directing brains of a nation
wide plot against the army draft regis
tration which becomes a reality on
June 5. Three men also were arrest
ed, and a fourth man is being sought
by federal operatives. The names Of
all the prisoners are withheld, but 1t
was believed they would be made pub
lie when indictments are obtained by
Hinton G. Clabaugh, federal chief
of investigation.
In war time plotting such as the pris-
oners are alleged to have committed
is punishable by death.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02

People who offer their services to
the government in these times must
be prepared to make good Immediately.
Joseph R. Hamlen, vice president and
general manager of large lumber
business in Little Rock, asked Eliot
Wadsworth of the American Red Gross
If he could do anything for him in
Arkansas. mo-" replied Mr.. Wads-
worth, "but you can do lot right here.
Take that desk over there" From
then on MIR. HamIen was MIR. Wads-
worth's secretary, and has not yet fin
ished the business he went to Wash
inqton to do.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1917-06-02
Mountaineers Are Arrested Near
Roanoke, Va, by Federal
Officers.
GERMANS ACCUSED BY U. S.
Department of Justice Says Similar
Conspiracies Have Been Discov.
cred 49, Severe Punishment
Awaits Offenders of Law.
PENALTY FOR FAIL
URE TO REGISTER

FAILURE TO REGISTER
ON JUNE 8 RENDERS ONE
LIABLE TO A YEARS I'M
PRlSONMENT. THE FACT
THAT ONE is NOT ENTl-
TIED TO VOTE DOES NOT
EXCUSE HIM FROM REGIS
TRATI0N. WHITE AND
C0L0RED, between THE
AGES OF TWENTY-0NE
AND THIRTY, BOTH INCLU-
SlVE, MUST REGISTER ON
JUNE 5.
E. H. CROWDER,
Provost Marshal General.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-07-13

Potatoes -four. eggs. butter and
lard prices subject e change wlfl-
cat notice
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
POLLUTED? lisa
SIMPLE WORD, But
ITPUzuED JUDGE

Claiming that he was polluted
when struck last night by Charles
Peterson, Joe Kaaua appeared in po-
lice court this morning and told
Judge Irwin he had been assaulted
by the former on Hotel street.
What happened last night" asked
Prosecuting Attorney Chilingworth.
Well" said Joe, Il was polluted
last night when that man"-pointing
at Peterson-"struck me in the face +"
What is that" asked the Judge.
Polluted" answered the witness.
Everybody was puzzled. Captain OF
Detectives McDuffie arose from his
seat and listened closely.
Judge Irwin sank back in his chair
and asked Clerk Kaeo to come to the
rescue. Attorney Chillingworth was
speechless for a moment.
The veteran clerk, who is a spe-
cialist in court language, told the
judge that the witness meant that he
was drunk" whereupon Judge Irwin
fined the defendant S..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
STEPS ARE TAKEN TO {.
INCREASE KAMEHAMEHA
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Ernest c. Webster, president of the
kamehameha schools, and Charles h
King, formerly school inspector of the
public schools, and a graduate of Ka,
mehameha boys school, are now can.
Vasslng among the Kamehameha boys
to join the Kamehameha Alumni asso-
citation.
President Webster left for Hilo,
Wednesday, while Mr.. King sailed for
the Garden Island, where he expects
to enroll new members for the asso-
citation. While on Hawaii, President
Webster will visit, as much as posi-
BILE, all the former Kamehameha stu
dents.
At the meeting of the association
held in 1t club house on Fort street,
last Monday, the so-called Duncan
resolution was adopted. 1t provides
that all Kamehameha students may,
become members of the association ON
the approval of their application for
membership.
Formerly no Kamehameha students
could become active members of the
association unless they resided in Ho-
noiulu, so they could attend meetings.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
FRETFUL BABIES
NEED a LAXATIVE

When your baby is cross and fretful
he chances are it is constipated and
that mild laxative is all that is neces-
,ary to make it comfortable and happy.
Inactive bowel, are the cause Of as
much discomfort to children as to older
,eeple, and unless the condition is
ro1hptly relieved is very apt to develop
cTious illness.
For children there is nothing that
sill act more easily than the eombina-
ion Of simple laxative herbs with pep
in that is sold in drug stores under the
aome Of Dr.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin.
/ does not grippe aad is free from
plate or narcotic drugs, is pleasant to
he taste, and positively effective; chill
!ren like it and take it readily.
If you have never tried this simple,
inexpensive remedy, get a bottle of
Or. Caldwelrs Syrup PePsin from you.
druggist and have 1t in the house to use
;he next time any of the children seem
gut of sorts. A trial bottle can be OBJ.
aimed. free of charge, by writing to
Dr.. W.. B. Caldwell 456 Washington
St., Monticeilo, nlinoi
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
NOT UNLIKH THAT MATSON BOATS
WILL BE ALTEREDHEREI TAKEN

alterations to make troop ships OF the
1atsonia, Maui or Withelmina could
be made with quick despatch at Pear
Harbor.
No one will predict just what steps
will be taken by the government when
the communicating order for Ameri-
can ships is issued on October -, II
it is issued on that date as has been
asserted it is the intention OF the gov
eminent to do.
\ general order requiring the turn
ing over to the government OF all ships
OF certain tonnage and speed may be
issued, or specific orders for each
ship desired. Whether the order will
come on October l., or whether ad-
vance orders will be given the owners
OF the ships is not known.
Meantime, the Matson Honolulu
agents, as we'll as those of the Oceanic
and Pacific Mail. are continuing TO
book passengers and making reserva-
tons fer cargo with whitening hopes
that the worst is not to come
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
EXAMINE TREAsURER's BOOKS.

For the first time since the new
civic administration took office an ex
animation was made yesterday after.
noon by Mayor Joseph ]. Fern, James
w. Lloyd, city and county auditor, and
A. M. Cristy, deputy city and county
attorney, of the books in the office of
d. L. Conkling, city and county treas
urer. The examination of books is
made every four months Mr.. Conk.
ling was presented with a certificate
by the examination committee after
the books were found in good order
and affidavits were filed by the mem.
bers of the committee as required b.
law showing that they had found there
was 1920, 502.S9 in the city treasury.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
CIVIL SERVlBE EXAMS.
FOR CUSTOMS INSPECTOR

According to an announcement made
by John w. Short, secretary of Haw ali
civil service district, an open COM
petitive examination will be held On
November to secure elig,ble5 to fill
vacation of inspector of customs.
The position pays 81 per lay.
The examination will be in the fol-
lowing subjects: Spelling, arithmetic,
penmanship, report writing, copying
and correcting manuscript and geos-
raphy, and civil government of tbs
United States. Competitors who fail
to obtain a rating of 1t Ieas1 70 in
arithmetic and IS in report writing
will not be eligible for appointment.
On the same date examinations will
be held to provide a register of eligi-
bles from which to make certifica-
ton for filling vacancies rs they oc
cur in positions requiring the 1uaiifi-
cations of stenography and typewrit.
ing.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
IRON WORKS EMPLOYEES =.
SUPPORT go ORPHANS

Sixty children, sons and daughters
of fallen French soldiers, who have
been adopted by Honolulu, are sure
OF good care for the next two years.
in response to an appeal made by Mrs.
A. G. Hodgins, 26S employees of the
Honolulu Iron Works have signed the
pledges to support the needy children
for two more years.
A campaign has now been started to
send money to these orphaned child
rem for the Christmas season. The
sixty community orphans, looking
toward Honolulu as their Santa Claus,
are assured of a CHEEKY holiday season
according to the responses made to
Mrs. Hodgins' appeals. The workers
urge all contributors to turn in their
money as soon as possible so the
money may reach the children in time.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
FOR INDISCREET BOOZE
SALES. SALOON ORDERED
CLOSED FOR FOUR DAYS

For indiscreet selling of liquor, ac-
cording to the wording of(the charges
by the Liquor license Commissioners,
the Cockett saloon, Hotel near Nun
anu street, will be closed four days
beginning Monday. The liquor board,
In executive Session yesterday after-
noon, decided that the saloon Should
thus be/punished for selling liquor
to mep>who were said to lie turning it
oveEto soldiers.
It appears that several men who
Purchased booze froh the Cockett sa-
loon took their wares to the shoot
ing gallery next door where the re-
sale took place.
James kakuole was named for ap-
pointment as Japanese and Hawaiian
interpreter to assist Inspector Hut
ton, and George Quintal was named
Portuguese and Spanish deputy. Both
appointments will be acted on later.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
UNIT OF RED CROSS
" WORK AT KINDERGARTEN

Under the leadership of Miss Err.
mine Cross, the new Red Cross ulct
is meeting every Thursday at the
Castle kindergarten, King street,
where pajamas, pillows and knitted
wash cloths are being made.
Hawaiian women who are skilfui in
making the ,flannelette pajama suits
are devoting much time to this work.
Japanese women who have ben S-w-
ing in the throne room are also help
ing Miss Cross. Miss Cross's assist
ants are Misses Elsie Meinecke,
Martha McChesney, Abbie Lucas, Flor
ence Shipman, Martha Winslow, Har-
riet Balding and Emma Hughes,
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
PENSION FUND BOARD
MAY PURCHASE $1,000
WORTH OF LIBERTY BONDS

The pension fund commission may
invest $1,000 in Liberty Loan bonds
if the board of supervisors will favor
1t with a short time loan of $4,000.
The pension fund for policemen, fire
men and bandsmen at present
amounts to $500, but an additional
$4,000 will come into the fund on De-
cember 81, making a total of s11, 500.
d. L. Conkling, member of the COM
mission said today that he would
bring the matter up before the other
commissioners for approval.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
MATS0N BOAT MAY BE
USED TO BRING MAUI,
HAWAII MILITIA HERE

That special trip of one of the
Matson steamers may be requisitioned
for bringing the militiamen from Ha-
wall and Maui for the national guard
encampment on Oahu is indicated by
the supplying of data regarding the
mobilization to the Matson agents. An
order for the mobilization of the guard
is expected to be issued as soon as the
territorial militia disbursing officers
bond has been approved in Washing.
ton. The data furnished the Matson
agents show that space for 901 men
from Hawaii and Maui will be requir,
ed.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
LOCAL PORTUGUESE To-
OBSERVE INDEPENDENCE

The seventh anniversary of the es.
tablishment of the republic of Portu.
gal will be celebrated tomorrow even.
ing by the A Patria society in its club
rooms at lac South ssBeretania street.
A musical program; followed by games,
amusements and refreshments will be
the order Of the evening.
The revolution that overthrow the
BraganzS dynasty, with King Manuel
on thepthrone, was successfully termi.
mated seven years ago tomorrow. AT
frequent intervals the monarchists
have attempted to regain their power,
but now that Portugal has entered the
war with 10000 soldiers against the
Huns, all hope of restoring kingdom
has been abandoned. e..
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
Federal Officials Believe !
ProbabIe.in View of Conges-
ton at Coast Shipyards

1t is not at all improbably that the
Aatsonia and other American steamers
which might be in Hawaiian waters
will be remodeled for troop and hos
pital ships at Pearl Harbor, when
they are commandeered blythe govern
ment, think federal officers. They
point out that the shipyard at Mare
Island since the beginning of the iron
workers strike on the coast, has been
working to full capacity.
After the strike around San Francis
co bay started many former German
ships being repaired in the various
yards were removed to the navy yard
to complete the repairs on the yes
sells
With the Gulfport and Carl Shurz
work finished, it is believed temporary
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
TO REsURFAcE ROAD

The work of resurfacing the road
from Puuloa to Honolulu will com.
mence in a few days. Supervisor
Charles H. Bellina. member of the
roads committee, will interview Capt
George R. Clark, commandant of the
Pearl Harbor naval station, today
with view to completing a,innge-
ments between the city and county
and the naval authorities. The CITY
and county will supply the labor and
Capt. Clark has promised to supply
the necessary coral.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05

The oranje, the Dutch steamer held
in quarantine yesterday with the Aus
TRAN and German diplomats from
China aboard, sailed for San Fran
cisco late yesterday afternoon. If she
makes a T-day voyage to San Fran
cisco, she will have to remain in
quarantine there only one day, as the
death from smallpox occurred aboard
her last Sunday.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
brt ShqferNotes
especial star-Bulletin Correspondents.

/ "
FORT SKATER, Oct. 3.-Three
new captains have come to the Second
Infantry during this past week, and
have been assigned to the following
companies: Captain Theodore D. Jer.
vey to Company ID, Captain Charles
r. Heron to Company x, and Captain
Anthony Potesky to Company NJ.
y -
Battalion Sergeant Major Julian r.
Wright has been made regimental ser
geant major in the place of Sergeant
Major Anthony Potesky, who has been
discharged on account of being made
a captain of the reserve corps.
y =
Having been transferred from Com
pany E, Second Infantry, to the Head.
quarters company, Corporal Robert NJ.
Gatewood has been appointed battalion
sergeant major to fill the vacancy
by the promotion of Regimen
tai Sergeant Major Julian R. Wright.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05

The Anyo Maru due next Tuesday
from Yokohama will receive pratique
off port and proceed to HiIo, where
she will discharge $50 tons of freight.
From Hilo she will sail for South
American ports by the way of. San
Francisco.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
PERSONALITIES

G. W. ROSCOE, who has enlisted in
British war service, is offering his
stock at Mokapu ranch for sale.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-05
Dance At Seaside

Saturday night to the strains of
Henry Bishaw's wonderful music.
Light refreshments will be served If
desired.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-10-13
WIFE TAKES THREE
SHOTS AT HUSBAND

A little, excitement was caused in
Yerington last Wednesday evebing
about 10 o'clock p. m. when Mrs.
Bateman, OF Thompson, fired three
shots from 81 colts automatic at
her husband The shooting took place
in front of the Owl saloon, with all
three shots missing their mark, one
crashing through the transom of the
front door of the Owl saloon, while
another passed thru window across
the street in the Eagle saloon, and the
third went straight up.
1t seems that the couple had had a
little differences early in the evening,
which had not been satisfactorily sett-
led They were walking down Main
street from the Holland Hotel, where
they are stopping, when trouble again
began to brew, and when in front OF
the Owl saloon he pushed his wife off
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-10-13
CORPORATIONS SEEK
REDUCTION OF TAXES

At session of the Nevada Tax com
mission Monday afternoon the Mason
Valley Mines company, operating
mines and smelter atMason, was given
a hearing through S. w. Belford, at
torney for said company, asking for a
reduction in taxes. The case was TAX
en- under consideration.
The Central Pacific Railroad COM
pany, through its representatives, n.
Hobbs, of the tax department and {.
Skene of the land department, was
given hearing asking for reduction
in the assessment of their lands in
Churchill, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt,
and Lyon counties. This case was al
so taken under consideration to be
decided later at an executive session
of the commission.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-10-13
POUCH STOLEN
CONTAINING $4,000

On Wednesday morning, October
10th, one of the mail bags, which ar
rived in Mason on the ESQ a. m. motor
was taken from the depot and rifled
of the registered mail. Among the
packages was one for the Mason Val
ley Bank, which contained 100000
in currency.
The conductor reported arriving at
Mason at ESQ a. M. and after unload
ing the mail and express in the bag
gage room, securely locked the door,
as his custom, where it remains until
7 o'clock a. m. in the morning, when
the agent arrives. On this particular
morning between the above hours the
ticket room was broken into thru a
window and way made into the bag
gage room, where the sack containing
the registered mail was taken.
Thursday afternoon the mail pouch
containing much mutilated mail
was found in an ore shute at the
Thompson Smelter. The supposition
is that the culprit after rifling the mail
pouch of the registered package, plac-
ed the bag in an empty ore car, which
was standing on the siding at Mason,
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-10-13
DEATH OF MRS. HYER

Mrs. J. H. Hyer, of Ludwig, died in
San Francisco Saturday, September 29
Mrs. Hyer had been in failing health
for some time and the week previous
she was taken to San Francisco for
treatment. and in hopes that lower
altitude would prove beneficial. Death
was due to heart disease.
Mrs. Hyer was native of California
age SO years She was buried i'll San
Francisco Tuesday, October End. She
leaves to mourn her loss a devoted
husband and two children aged 3 and
years, a mother. two sisters and two
brothers, who reside in California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hyer were well and
favorably known in this section OF Ne
vada, where Mr.. Hyer has been EN-
ployed by the Nevada Douglas Co
and the entire community extends &c
the bereaved husband and children
sympathy.
Mr.. Hyer returned to his position at
! Ludwig the fore part OF the week
leaving the two children With his
people in San Francisco
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-10-13

of the side walk, whereupon, Mrs
Bateman, drew 32 colts automatic
from her coat, and the three shots re-
suited As soon as Bateman saw the
gun he grabbed her arm, which ac-
counts for the shots missing their
mark
Night Watchman O. T.. Summers
was on the scene at once and immed-
lately arrested the couple Bateman
was allowed to go and the woman was
released on $4,000 bail to appear in
the Justice Court at l 80 p. m. Thurs
day, on charge OF Using Deadly
Weapon with intent to kill At the
trial she pleaded guilty and was fined
$1,000 and the costs of court. They
got off pretty easy for such naffair
it seems as from the range of the bull
lets which flew an innocent by-stander
might have been the victim.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-10-13
BILLS ALLOWED
BY CITY COUNCIL

The following is true list of bills
examined and allowed by the City
Council of the City of Yerington n
a regular meeting held October 9Th,
1917.
c. w. Montague, Police officer 5000
c. +. Holland, Chief Of Police salary
$5665.
W. L. Lamkin Chief of Police salary
43.35.
+. H. Whtacre, City Clerk and Treas
urer's salary $4,000
Mrs r. S. Brooks, Board OF Prisoners
$24,65..
Emerson Publishing Company, Pub
lishings $S575.
+. II. Whitacre. Cash advanced $1,000
T. A. Blanchard, Court Fees $500.
Lam, Hanson & Netherton, supplies
$3.05.
Truckee River General Electric Co.,
Light $52.7O.
New Ind. Commission, Insurance
$3.50.
Truckee River General Electric Co,
Power, Sewer Pump $3.50.
L. w. Ross, Auto hire (Police) Sl.OO.
Amos Slippy, Teamster salary $1,000.
Henry Hanson, Hay $244.44.
]. II. Cairns, Blacksmithing $4.65.
A. +. Whitman, Carpenter work $500
]. c. Gallagher, Powder S22.20.
Frank Brooks, salary $1,000.
+. H. Whitacre, Clerical work $1,000.
Z. II. Whitacre, Cash adv. freight
500
Neptune Meter Company, Lead Seals
S1.5S.
Truckee River General Electric Co
Meter for pump $465.
Morgan Cloud, labor Sl200.
West Hardware Co, pump supplies
S35.45
Lam. Hanson & Netherton. supplies
S210o.
'Truckee River General Electric Co..
Power pump $7o35.
Respectfully submitted
+. II. Whitacre, City Clerk.