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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-11-24
CHARLES w. McDEID is
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

Charles w. NEEDED, an old and re-
spected citizen of Winnemucca and
Humboldt county, while working in
the yard at his home on West Second
street last Friday evening was strick-
en- with paralysis and is in a preca-
rious condition. DR.. Giroux is the at
tending physician and states that the
patient Is resting as easily as can be
expected under the circumstances.
Last night he rested more comfortably
than at any time since he was strick-
en- and his many friends hope for his
speedy recovery Winnemucca Star
l.. p. MILLER is visitor from
nund Maintain
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L. p. MILLER is visitor from
Round Mountain.
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BRIEFS SUBMITTED.

In the District court Saturday after
noon in the Kendall case by request
of counsel the demurrer of the plain
tiffs to defendants answer was sub
mitted on briefs, the defendants hav-
ing three days to file briefs, and the
plaintiffs three days to file answer
ing briefs.-Carson News.
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I'D. MARINER
MUSIC HOUSE

The Oldest and Most Reliable House
In this Territory. Pianos, Phono-
graphs, Band and String Instruments.
Why not get the Very Latest, sold on
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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
German

BERLIN, February l6 (by wire
less).-The German staff to-day gave
out this official announcements:
Western theatre-The attacks Of
the enemy upon the trenches taken
by German troops from the English
near ST. Eloy were yesterday re-
pulsed: otherwise there have been
no important developments In the
west.
Eastern theatre-The fighting and
tho pursuits on and beyond the East
Prussian frontier are proceeding
very favorably. In Poland. north
OF the Nlstula, German troops have
occupied Bielsk and PIock, after n
short engagement. About 1000
prisoners were taken. South Of the
Vistula there have been no importapt
developments.
Foreign newspapers are publish
ing the most absurd rumors concern
Ing immense German losses In the
fighting to the east OF Bolimow
Russian Poland, which began in
February. It can be said that the
German losses In these attacks were
small I'm proportion to the successes
attained"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
WHAT WEARING NATIONS CLAIM
IN THEIR OFFICIAL STATEMENTS

OF trenches, where for two days a
rather spirited combat has devel-
oped.
Between the Disc and the Aisnc.
near Bailly. very efficient she'll
ing has been Carried out by
our artillery against gatherings Of
troops, automobile conveys and
bomb-throwcrs.
I'm the neighborhood of Rheims
we have mado progress near Loic
Louvre.
In Champagne. on the front
which stretches from the northwest OF
Perthes to the north OF Beausetour.
we have captured about three kilo-
metres of German trenches, and
have taken several hundred pris-
oners. among these five officers.
I'm the Argonne infantry actions
have occurred from lie -Four de Paris
to the west Of Boureuillcs. The
lighting continues under favorable
conditions
ITO the northwest OF Pont-a-
Mousson we have occupied several
of the enemy's Lighthouses i'll the
forest of lie Pretre"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

heavy losses. Over 200 killed were
found. Our casualties were inconsider-
able.
'On February some of the Cold
stream Guards at Cuinchy were driven
out OF their trenches at 4. NJ, and
made stand twenty yards to the east
They held this position until morning
The lost ground was finally recapturcd
by the aid of reinforcements, and at
the same time we took another German
trench, two machine guns and thirty.
two prisoners.
The flying corps has performed
splendid service. 1t has flown 100000
miles, n number OF aerial combats have
been fought. and various successful
raids carried out. The enemy's ma
chimes invariably retreat when chased
Five have been brought TO the ground"
The yeomanry and territorial troops
are highly praised. The report con-
cludcs:
The troops composing the army in
France have been subjected 10 as Sc
we're n trial ~ il Is possible to impose
upon any body OF men. Nevertheless
their spirit remains high and their con-
tdence undaunted."
General French adds that reinforce
ments are arriving from England with
promptitude and rapidity.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
French

PARIS. February 16 (2:5o p. My
The French War Office issued the
following official statement this af-
ternoon:
The British troops rccapturcd
yesterday the two parts OF the
trench which they had lost the night
before between St. Eloy and the
Yprcs Canal
On the front OF the French armies
the day of February Is was. on the
whole. calm. No Infantry actions
have been reported, and particularly
Important successes OF our artillery
are confirmed"
The War Office official communica-
ton issued tonight says that Ger
man trenches, three kilometres in
extent tnearly two miles). have been
taken in Champagne. northwest Of
Pcrthes and north OF Beausejour.
The text follows:
Along the whole front the day
or February 16 has been favorable
for us. In Belgium there has been
an artillery engagement
"A small French squadron has
bombarded a German aviation park
ut Ghistclles. a small British
squadron has bombarded Ostcnd.
To the south OF Ypres the Brit
ish army are masters Of number
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

In the region OF La Bassee. whore the
Germans are said to have suffered So
we're losses. and that the British artil-
lery has shown marked superiority
over that OF the Germans
There was no further news to-day
OF the new German offensive in Alsace
or the French offensive in the vicinity
of st. Mihiel
The relations between Greece and
Turkey apparently arc becoming moro
strained. Although Turkey has offered
rephration for the insult to the Greek
military attache mt Constantinoplc. II
is reported that the Greek minister han
iett the legation In charge OF secrc-
tary. The Turkish minister also has
left Athens. This is believed in some
quarters TO be tho first step in IN.
rupture OF diplomatic relations between
Greece and Turkey, which arc said also
to have been affected by tho Albanian
Invasion OF Serbia.
The British Parliament Tomorrow
VIII debate the motion OF the Labor
party calling on the government TO
Tx maximum food prices.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Russian

PETROGRAD, February 16.-The
following Official statement from
the general staff OF tho Russian
COMMUNICATIVE chief was made pub
lie tonight:
I'm the region OF Augustowo
(Northern Poland) our troops on
February Is stubbornly fought nu-
merically superior German forces
who were attempting to envelop
both our wings
A German column ia advancing
from G-ajewo (across tho East
Prussian border in Poland from
Lyck) to Ossowetz
Between the Vistula and Skrwa
Rivers the enemy has reached tho
front OF Plock-Racionz
"On the Bzura we have repulsed
attacks OF little spirit by tho Ger
mans near the Zylin farm. On tho
other positions on tho left bank OF
the Nistula there has been only
cannonading.
I'm the Carpathians the situation
is virtually unchanged Our troops
have made progress on the left bank
or the upper San. We captured sew
eral officers and 900 soldiers. We
also repulsed successfully stubborn
German attacks near Kosiuwka and
Wyszkow. In Bukowina the enemy
has captured Nadworna. across thu
Serth River"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

NORFOLK. VA. February 1e-An-
nouncement that Raymond Dupuy, since
the death Of II. II. Rogers executive
mead OF the Virginian Railway, had
heen elevated to the presidency OF that
road. has not been made In Norfolk vet.
although Mr.. Dupuy's election occurred
In New York two days ago
Mr.. Dupuy has served the Virginian
as Vice-president and general manager,
and the road has had no president.
Reports have been circulated here that
interests in New York seeking to gain
control OF the Virginian planned to pat
In man OF their own selection as pres
ident and push to completion the ex-
tension of the Virginian to the Great
Lakes and through Western con-
nection.
The directors of the Virginian in
New York also elected c. w. Hotchkiss
chairman of the board. Mr. Hotchkiss
Is eS-general manager of the Chicago,
irdiana and Southern Railroad,
Pending official announcement of the
roads plans. mono Of the Virginian off,
iais in Norfolk tonight would discuss
the 90 ion of the board.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
SHIP BILL PASSES
HOUSE. 215 TO 121
lCOnt.nueA from Firsf rnreN


parent that vote probably could not
De reached before midnight
Representatives. Humphrey. Of Wash
'ngton; Moore, OF Pennsylvania; Mad
Den. OF Illinois ana many other Re.
pnblicsns spoke agains; the measure
and Representatives Adamson az
Georgia, Small. Of North Caroline
Eagle. OF Texas: Mckell-r. OF Tonnes.
see. and other Democrats supported {,
Tho tactics OF the Republicans
threatening TO drag out IN. roll call.
ing INDEFINITELY, the Democratic leaders
Al midnight brought in 4 second sno.
c!ai rule 10 limit the number o, wa
and nay votes 10 1--WE
Before Chairman Henry could get the
floor and offer his new rule. Representa-
I'VE Mann forced vote on the frs.
section Of the Gore bill. after securing
n ruling that each section must 10
voted on separately, and another roll
call was begun
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
DANISH SCROFULA
Hood's SnrsaDarilla Cleauses the
Blood. Skin Troubles Vanish.

scrofula eruptions on tho face and
body arc both annoying and disngur-
ing. Many n complexion would be
perfect II they were not present!
This disease shows itself in other
ways. as punches In the neck, $nfamed
eyelids. sore cars, wasting OF tho mus
Giles, form OF dyspepsia. and general
debility.
Ask your druggist for Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. This great medicine com :
plctely cradicntes scrofula. 1t purifles
and enriches the blood, removes hu-
mors. and builds up the whole system
II has stood the test of forty years.
and has received thousands OF testimo-
malls OF the entire satisfaction II has
given.
Scrofula Is either inherited or &C
CURED. Better be sure you arc quite
free from 1t. Get Hoods Sarsaparilia
and begin taking II to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
Canada Asks for Guards
on i. S. Side of Border

OTTAWA, ONT, February 10.-The
Dominion government hns asked the
United States to place guards ON the
American aide of the information I
boundary mt highway and rail ap-
pronche" to Canada, II was learned
Tonight. The requeHt was mado
through the British ambassador at
Warrington.
The recent attempt on tho Ca
nadian-Fucihc bridge at yancoAoro
ny Werner Horn and reports of con-
hdendai Representatives M to the
stnfe or feeling of certain Germans
ana Austrtnns In the United states
nave led to the request. II fs be-
heved here that the American gov
ernmcnt WIN grant Cnnadn's re-
quest.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
DIES OF PNEUMONIA

captain OF German Cruiser Biuecher
EIPireN at Edinburgh.
EDINBURGH, February 16 (via Lon
don. February II. 1855 a. M).-Captain
Erdmann, commander OF the German
cruiser biuecher. who was rescued
when his vessel sank in the North Sea
battle OF January %. died here tonight
from pneumonia. His illness was due
to exposure.
captain Erdmann was one Of the
greatest Sunnery authorities in the
German navy.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
ArSTRIANS SUCCESSFUL.
IN THE: CARpATIiIANS

BERLIN. February 16 (by wireless
via London, Clio L. M.).-Reports from
the Carpathiar Mountains to the Poster
Lloyd OF Bunupcst, Hungary, say the
Austro- Hungarians were everywhere
successful in their offensive movement
in Dukla Pass
The total losses OF the Russians in
the Dukla Pass battles in the past few
days. these reports say, were Mt least
10000 men killed or wounded In n
single attack, the retrcnting Russians
left 200 dead on the field
Especial Cable to The Times Dispatch
PETROGRAD. February l6.-There /.
no trace OF nervousness or depression
among the Russians. either civilian OIL
military. concerning the German ad
vance in the Carpathians. The enemy.
advance thus far has failed to affair
any success. whereas the Russian forces
have made progress In important di
rections. capturing many trophies.
Obstinate fighting on the front from
Dukla TO Wyszkow shows the enemy
effort 10 divert attention from tn,
principal Carpathian passes. hut ha!
entirely failed
Colonel Shumsky estimates the pres
ent total strength OF the German forces
on both fronts at sixty army corps
or 100000 men. Al the utmost al
lowing Il maximum of twenty additions
corps since the beginning Of the new
offensive on the French front. he csti
mates the total German forces a
100000. The remainder is simply :
raw mass. which lacks armament, am
inunition and noncommissioned officers
The Kaiser was present with Mar
shall Won HindenburIs staff at I.ec2yc.
on February and 6. After his dcpar
ture, the stan headquarters was re
moved 10 Pniewo. a station on the Ka
licz Railway, between Lowicz an,
Kutno =:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
NEW ANCHOR LINER ARRIVES
The Iuscnnia In New York After Maiden
Trip from Glasgow.

NEW YORK. February 1s-The new
Anchor liner Tuscania arrived to-day
on her maiden trip from Glasgow and
Liverpool. She was built at Glasgow.
and Is of $4,000 tons gross register.
She brought $50 passengers and more
than 5000 sacks Of mall.
Thomas Williams. q native of wales.
on his way to Canada, jumped over
board during the voyage and was lost.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
french Claim Capture OF THO Miles OF Trenches in Wea

OF IT'S delivery 20 civilians. seems &c
he set with more difficulties than we're
originally evident While making II
dear that tho subject had not been con
sidered formally. officials stated such n
procedure could be undertaken by the
United States only with the acQuies-
cencc OF all the bclligerents.
CONSENT OF BELLIGERENTs
HAD BEEN OBTAINED
The situation IN Belgium and In Ger
many proper were In this respect held
by State Department officials TO be
analogous II was revealed, however.
that before Minister Whitlock and
American organizations were permitted
to supervise food distribution in Bel
sium. the consent Of Germany. MS we'll
as Great Britain, had been obtained.
For neutral government to assist the
civilian population oc a bclligerent TO
obtain supplies without the consent of
the other bclligcrents would be UNI
neutral. according TO American officials.
But while the situation presents many
difficulties, officials are still hopeful tina t
An understanding on the question OF
foodStuns Will be reached which may
avert the necessity which Germany de-
ciarcs will ,nsuc for making war on
enemy merchant ships.
The British government has made it's
position clear on the principles urCcr
which conditional contruband will not
be interfcred with when destined to
civilians III an enemy country, while
the German government has stated that
If il can get n food supply for it's
civilian population. II Will rcccdc from
its submarine campaign.
These declarations contain no con-
currencc OF views. but officials say
there is always the possibility that
through the good Offices of an inter-
mcdiary a common ground for an un-
Outstanding may be reached.
In this connection tho British supple.
rcntary note. replying TO tho Amcri-
can note OF protest about contraband
and shipping generally. was laid be
fore President Wilson to-day. 1t con-
tains lengthy argument on the sub
jcct OF American shipping, and con-
cludes with observations on the sub
ject OF conditional contrahand and the
decree taking over the supply of flour
in Germany by the government.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17

ny oficers OF British warship, would
ne permitted to pass unmolested to
thcir destination without being SUBJ
Jected to search. the imperial German
government being willing. OF course, to
accent the implied word OF honor OF
the United States that the ships carry
no contraband OF war"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
EFFORT TO BRING ENGLAND
TO TERMS THROUGH FORCE
Continued from First Page.)


this reason strong warning was
issued.
"In addition. the English coast has
heen mined by the British themselves
for protective reasons, and would be
mined by the Germans AS an act of
offensive warfare. Ships were, there-
fore. in danger from mines.
NAMES CONDITION ON WHICH
MATTER WILL DE DROPPED
I'm spite of the great effect, the
admiralty staff feel the use OF the sub
marines Will have in bringing the war
TO a rapid close, the admiralty do not
wish 10 put IT into effect to the de.
triment OF neutral commerce and the
rights OF nations on the high seas
They, therefore. have stated that IL
Great Britain will abide by the Declare
ton or London, or by the treaty Of
Paris. whereby food supplies for the
civil population can be freely brought
into Germany, the whole matter of a
submarine blockade will he dropped
by Germany"
Admiral Rehncke called Commander
Gherardi's attention TO the fact that
when Great Britain closed the North
Sea she did not give free passage to
American ships bound for the neutral
country of Holland. but compelled the
ships TO pass through certain chan
/ ncis. take an English pilot aboard and
undergo a search for contraband OF
war at the hands OF officers OF British
warships
Admiral Behncke then said that Ger
many was prepared to suggest to the
United States an even freer and safer
method OF passage for American ships
bound either through the channel or
10 English ports. namely. that several
american warships should wait in
some port on the southwest coast OF
| ireland, and. when communicated with
! by wireless by nm American merchant :
/ man. one should proceed TO the place
indicated. and convoy the mercha Mt
/ man through that portion Of the sea
( which Germany. following the example
I Of Great Britain. has declared to be
dangerous
1 SHIPS SDER CONVOY
: NOT SUBJECT TO SEARCH
I 'of course said tho admiral. ships
/ under convoy, tps the rules OF inter
/ national law. are not subject to search,
! but the country to which they belong
/ -. upon It's honor, as II were, 10 see
/ that they DO not carry contraband OF
war.
American warships have distinctive
| nasts, ana, either by night or day. they
I ana vessels conveyed would he re-
/ spect"d by German submarines.
This - n safe method to follow for
! american ships which desire to enter
J those portions OF the seas proclaimed
I dangerous by Germans. and differs only
! from the rule adopted by Great Britain
! With reference to American ships pass
/ ing through the channel in that Amer
! lean snip, instead OF being compelled
! 10 take British pilot and be searched
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
RAYMOND DU PUY PRESIDENT
OF VIRGINIAN RAILWAY

NEW YORK. February 1S.-Raymond
bu fuY was to-day promoted from the
Vice-presidency to the presidency OF
the Nirginian Railway, according to
reports received here this evening.
while Mr.. Hotchkiss was made chair
man OF the board
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
TRAVELLERS RoMRaHDED
AND SEVERAL DAMAGED

Irawlers. used ny tho Germans in
mining operations. enchored In cons,d
erabie number outside OF Zeebruggc
were bombnrded, and one report from
the Holland frontier says several Of
Them were damaged. The admiralty
statement gives no details OF the dam
age inflicted. but SAYS the reported re-
sult Of the raid Is good
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
- H-'--------
DARING AIR RAID
ON BELGIAN TOWNS

'Scnthhueu from flrSt Page)
hrugge. the main object OF the raid.
was clear.
Passing over Middelkerke the British
flyers poured a rain Of protectiles upon
the German batteries set UP In the
dunes outside the town. Following the
line OF wagon road toward Ghistelles. n
German wagon train was attacked.
Evidently satisfied that the French
were taking care Of the German flyers
A Gh!stcilcs, the British swept on to
Zeebruggc
Here they took up th. work where
they had lief, off on the previous raid.
The mole. where the German sub
marines are reported to he assembling,
and where several German batteries
AFRO mounted, was attacked Tho air
men turned their attention to further
damaging the locks OF the canal which
connected the port with Brugcs Their
object was 20 widen the breach already
opened
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-17
INDIAN TROOPS FIGHT
WITH GREAT CALI Svn ~

At J T. NJ. on the 22d. Sir DOUGLAS
Hang took command In the rvcni,'o,
our position at Givenchv was p-ac,icai17
~ re-estahIished. During the 2ad the
.ne.'H "c'Nt'cs ceased and the whole
position was restored very n,nch
original condition. The Indian troons
iousht with the utmost steadfastncs.
and rallantrE
IN" weather was abnormallv had
precluding operations in the frst ,hron
"fshs OF January. on the morning Of
me @Sth or January an attack uaa
made on tho right OF the nrs, ,o
south OF the canal OF la Rassec ~.
sheny y after severe Smelling, violen,
~ attacked, using scaling ladders nv,
the walls They were repulsed viz
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1915-07-22
BIG LEAGUE NOTES

Dan Triple. the star pitcher of the
Indianapolis American Association
team, has been purchased by the Yam
KEGS for $4,000. Capt. Huston outbid
the other clubs that were seeking the
services of the twirler. Triple will
report to the Yankees in the fall at the
end of the American Association sea-
son. So far this season Triple has
won IL games and lost only one, one
Of his victories being a no-hit game.
When with Omaha last year he won
so per cent of his games He is %
years old. is 6 feet inches tall and
weighs $50 pounds.
When "Matty" announced early this
spring that he was troubled with a
"kink in the neck" fans limited that
they knew he had lost his wing" and
that it was foolish to keep the old
wreck" They labeled him Through
and turned to Tesreau in hope that
Big Jeff could make up for the loss
To all "Matty's" exit came as a blow;
nevermore would he please with a toss.
But recently "Matty" came back to
life. He captured an thinning game;
he led in the victory, gloried in the
strife, and once more he enters the
Hall Of Fame!
While preparing to pitch to ]. c.
Smith, Boston third baseman, in the
baseball game between the Boston and
BROOKLYN Nationals in Brooklyn, Jack
Coombs tainted in the pitchers box
and was carried off the field. 1t was
said his attack was recurrence of
the injury he sustained in the worlds
series between the New York Nation
ais and the Philadelphia American
teams.
The management of the Baltimore
Federal league baseball club has an
nounced the purchase Of Outfielder
Steve Evans from the Brooklyn Fed.
erals.