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The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
BERNHARDPs AMERICAN
 TOUR NOT CANCELLED

NEW YORK, Sept. 24.- A United Press dispatch from Paris reads as follows:
 Madame Sarah Bernhardt has post poned for two months her forthcom- ing tour to the United States. Asked regarding a report that she had can celed her American engagement, she telegraphed the Associated Press from her residence at Andernos as fol- lows:
 "I am not abandoning my tour in America. have asked for two months time in order to form a new com pany. and all the actors who were with me on my previous tour are serving in the army. four having been killed. Viva La France"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
HOUSE HAS TROUBLE GETTING PAST WHITE
 HOUSE POLICEMAN

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.-coi. E. M House. personal friend of Presi- detn Wilson, today was refused ad- mittance to the White House, by the policeman on guard, who did not know him. After a police sergeant had identified the Colonel he was allowed to enter. Col. House smiled and gave the policeman a cigar The policeman profusely apologized when he learned his mistake
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY
 WILL GIVE AMERICA
 GREAT POTASH SUPPLY

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24.-Dr Thos. F. Norton. commercial agent of the Department of Commerce, announces the discovery by @ government chem ist of a new and seeming practicable method for the extraction of potas- ium carbonate from feldspar. Should this new method prove Q success, it will give to America @ practically un- limited supply Of potash.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
TO OPEN
 STATIONERY STORE

Clarence Cartwright. who for the past two years has been connected with the mems furnishing depart ment at B. M Behrends dry goods store has resigned his position with that firm and will leave soon for the south where he will purchase a full line of books and stationery with which he intends to stock store on Third street adjoining the Post office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24

PARIS. Sept. 2f.-The receipts of the Eastern Railroad of France, part of which is now in the hands of the Germans. in the first six months of war decreased % per cent. of S15000,- 900. counting the S6.5OO,OO0 paid as transfer charges for the War Depart ment. Operating expenses decreased but S1.OOOOOO Despite the difficulties the railroad has voted S5,0Oo,0O0 to aid employees now at the front
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
AND BRIDE
 TO ARRIVE TOMORROW

Albert Elliott is returning on the Dolphin from Seattle. accompanied by his bride, who formerly was Miss Helen Gilmore of Missouri. They will arrive here tomorrow.
 The wedding ceremony took place August 29 at sunnyside, Wash, at the home of a relative of the bride. The bridegroom is a foremans help CT, who is employed in the Enterprise Foundry.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
BATTLE-CRY OF
 MOOSE: TARIFF
 AND MILITARISM

NEW YORK. Sept. 24.-Following conference with party leaders today, Chairman Victor Murdock of the Pro- gressive National Committee announc- ed that the Bull Moose would place 8 national ticket in the field next year. with a platform demanding war pre- paration in the United States and re- vision of the tariff.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
TO HONOR wEDDleEN

BERLIN. Sept 24.-The next popu- lar hero in Germany to be honored by the erection of a wooden statute which will be converted into metal by gold, silver and iron nails contri- buted by admirers. will be Capt. Ot- to Weddigen, who commanded the submarine U-9 when she sank three British cruisers in the North Sea last September.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
REJECTED RECRUITS
 MAY JOIN THE GERMANS

NEW YORK, Sept 24.- A Reuter- dispatch from Berlin says it is offic- ially announced that persons pre- yiously exempt from military service on account of physical unfitness will be re-examined with a view to their possible fitness for duty at the pres ent time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
INCOMES PLACE AS COMMITTEEMAN
 IS NOW ASSURED

NEW YORK. Sept 2i.-Friends of Wniim F. McCombs. chairman of the Democratic National Committee have declared that che recent election of Wm. B. Haldeman to succeed Urey Woodsou as the Kentucky representa- tive. practically assured him control of the committee.
 For some time influences adverse to Chairman McCombs. including Secretary 3lcAdoo. have been trying to force him out of the National chair manship.
 There is no way to shelve him. if he insisted upon remaining. but # a majority of the committee should ask for his resignation. he probably would be forced to grant their request. But prominent members Of the committee have been urging him to continue. and he has gone to great pains to make a careful canvass of the com mittee.
 As a result of this canvass his many friends say that he has nothing to fear from those who would like to bring about his downfall.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
WIRELESS STARTS
 AUTOMOBILE ENGINE

INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 24.-what is said to be the first successful use of the wireless to start an engine of an automobile was accomplished at the Indian State Fair. Gov. Ralston by pressing a button sent a wireless con- tact which started the engine located five miles away.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
THE INTERIOR BOATS

sKAGwAY, Sept. 24.-It was an- nounced today at the White Pass & Yukon railroad offices that the last river boat will leave Dawson on Sep tember 26 for Fairbanks and inter- mediate points. The last river boat for Dawson carrying passengers, mail and express wlll leave Whltehorse on October B.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
.LIMaLgss MoNpgRg pIgs

NEW YORK. Sept 24.-Pneumonia caused the death here of William r. Coy. aged 55. known in side shows for years as the legless and armless wonder.
 Coy, who was born limbless. had in- terested thousands by his skill in stringing beads with needle in his mouth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
eArEs elvEs RoNp
III " - "T||
 TO SUPPORT SON

SEATTLE. Sept. a. "swiftwater Bm" Gates has settled his difficulties here in connection with the filing of charges against him of failure to pro vide for the support of his 16-year-old son. Gates promised to pay S2o a month toward the boys support
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
ALASKA FUND TOTALS
 sfs,ss5.es so FAR

Receipts for the Alaska Fund for the last quarter total S1S,S65.8S. ac- cording to figures compiled by Clerk Jay Bell of the District Court today. Twenty-Five per cent of this amount will be used in the maintenance of schools, 1Oee goes into @ fund for the relief of indigents in Alaska, and che remaining 659s goes to Che road com mission.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
ENGLAND PAYS HIGH
 TO PREVENT INVASION

NEW YORK, Sept 24-J. Herbert Duclworth writes the Sun that Eng lands ring of steel" to prevent in- vasion costs S1O.OOO,OOO a day to main tain. He asserts that England has 1000 aircraft, and that he has watch ed the airmen at war games, practic- ing attacking zeppelins and prepar- ing for the promised grand aerial raid on Krupps' and other vital spots in the enemy's territory. At the pres ent time England has 16,OOO men en- gagged in turning out aeroplanes, Up to June 30, the United States had shipped 25O areoplanes. valued at $2,- OOO.OOO, to England. There are now standing orders for 60 machines a week until the end of the war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
MoRE nIRrHs rHAN oEArHs

LONDON Sept. 2l-According to available figures the excess of births over deaths in England and Wales for the June quarter was 74515. com pared with 1Ol9SS for the same quar- ter of 1914; lo5,727 for 1918 ond l02,- 293 for 1912.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
BODY OF WOMAN
 WHO DIED IN THE
 ARABIC RECOVERED

QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 24.-A body washed ashore last night near Clon- akilty island today was positively identified as that of Mrs. Josephine Bruguiere of New York, who lost her life when the White Star liner Arabic was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine. operating off Fastnet Rock
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
THREE slLLloNs-wAs.

AMSTERDAM. Sept. 2f.-Ac- cording to official reports re- ceived today from Berlin, sub scriptions to the new German war loan have already exceeded three billion dollars.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
MeADoo HAS PLAN TO
 PROTECT U. S. IMPORTS

WASHINGTON. Sept. 24- Secre- tary McAdoo has obtained an opinion from Attorney General Thomas w. Gregory upon the manner Of putting into effect @ provision of the tariff act of 1894 which directs @ reliquida- ton Of the customs duties on imports when the money standard of value of the country from which the im- ports are made has fiuctuated more than 10 per cent Such O move, it is pointed out. would protect American importers because Of the drop in ex- change.
 The New York importers have pc ddoned Secretary McAdoo to reduce the valuation of certain imports from Italy. Austria and France. The basis ol the petition is the fact that valua- tions Of articles imported were made up when Che currency or the coun- tries named had a greater value in the United States than at present
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
NoRrAwEsTsRN sooMNes.

Advance bookings haev been made for the Northwestern which leaves for Seattle late this afternoon as fol- lows. Miss Grace May Alfred Shy man. Tom Clement. A. IT. Bradford, J D. Harton. F. r. Tascher, Al Clark, and c. McKimmins.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
DELIVERED UNFIT SHOES
 TO MILITARY; 15 YEARS

PARIS. Sept 24.- It is reported from Budapest that an Austrian mili- tary court has sentenced to 15 years hard labor a shoe dealer who deliv- cred to one regiment shoes which had already been rejected elsewhere as unfit for military requirements.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
AUSTRIAN PRINCE
 DIES IN BATTLE

VIENNA, Sept. 24.-Prince Freder- ick of Thurn and Tax was killed yes terday in battle on the Galician front, it was officially announced. He fell while leading a charge of Austrian landwehr against the Russians His troops suffered severe losses.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24

NEW YORK. Sept. 2i-F. W. Hirst editor oI the London Economist, has cabied to the New York Tribune: "Our exchange problem and its diff cuities are gradually becoming un- derstood here. but none seems to have perceived that sales to your side nee essarly diminish your power to lend us money. What you want. Of course is consumable commodities. From this standpoint gold is better for you than bonds. as being more resalable. and for us gold has the great advant- ale that commodities bought with gold are bought presumably without exchange loss"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
MORE WAR ORDERS
-t-

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 24.- The Italian government is said to have ordered 5OO.0OO yards of green-gray woolen cloth from the American Wool en Company Switzerland has also purchased 100000 yards or army cloth.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
BULGARIA IS ALI READY AND GREECE RFTALIATS
U. s. SOLDIER
 IS VICTIM OF
 MEXICAN RAID

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. Sept. 24. - Mounted Mexican bandits today at tackled a detachment of the 18th U. S. Cavalry at Progresso, forty miles west of here early today, and killed Private stubblefeld, of Troop B. The bandits numbered over Q hundred. They made their escape, after firing a volley at the United States cavalry men, whom they had surprised.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
7f5 BRITISH PLANTS
 MAKING MUNITIONS

LONDON, Sept. 24.- David Lloyd George, minister of munitions, has announced that 1SO more factories, transformed into munitions plants, have taken over by the munitions de- partment, making a total of 7i5.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
pEposlTs DECREASE.

NEW YORK. Sept. 24.-The Canad. ian Bank loans in New York decreas- ed about s7OOO.OOO during July, while the balances carried with the New York correspondents decreased $S,- GOO. .0O0 in the same time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
RAILROAD LAsoRERs
 RETURN TO ITALY

NEW YORK. Sept. 24.- The World declares the exodus of Italians from this country to go to war and the highest rates being paid at ammuni- tion factories are taking thousands of Italian laborers from the railroads.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
FIcur DRAW

NEW YORK, Sept. 24-Johnny Dun dee and Joe Mandot fought 8 ten round draw here last night and Joe Azeyedo outpointed Frankie Calla- han 'n another 1oronnd mill
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
sTocK ouoTATIoNs.

NEW YORK. Sept 24-Alahlsa Gold closed today at ss Chino at 44H, Ray at 22H. Utah Copper at 67A, Butte and Superior at 58a Copper is rrm at IS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24

ZURICH. Sept 24.-The Ga. zette de voss publishes a dis patch from Bucharest, saying that President TherelCides. of the Roumanian chamber of dep- uties. said to an employee of an Austrian company: CT am pursuaded that the Dardan- elles will fall in two or three weeks. Then we shall inter- vene. advise you to leave the country"
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
MESSINA FEELS
 QUAKE SHOCK

ROME. Sept. 24. - Earthquake shocks were recorded last night at oIessina and other sections of Italy. No damage was reported.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
JAPANESE scRl8Es
 TO STUDY UNITED sTATEs

TOXIC, Sept. 24.-Ten representa- tive Japanese Journalists will sail to- morrow for San Francisco. for the purpose of studying conditions in the United States.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
RARY BOY ARRIVES

At 9 o'clock Inst night a son was born to Mrs. F. M. Lawrence at St Ann's hospital MT. Lawrence is em- ployed as a muiwright with the
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
FEARFUL SLAUGHTER.

New York. Sept 24.-Dr. M. symbad Gabriel, president of the Armenian General Pro- gressive Association in the United States said today that he had received information in letters on which he estimated that 45O,OOO Armenian Chris tians have been put to death by Turks and that over 6OO,- 900 had been rendered home less.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
ENGLISH BEEF COST
 WILL BE LEssENED

LONDON. Sept. 24.-Live cattle for slaughter at a port of landing will be admitted to England thus abrogating a prohibitory order issued more than five years ago. A reduction in the cost of beef. estimated in some quar- ters at 20 per cent is expected.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-09-24
FRENCH RAILROAD IS
 BIG LOSER BY THE WAF

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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
PERSONAL

A. F. LESLEY came over from
Goldfeld yesterday.
R. B. RIDDICK returned to Gold.
field on today's train.
HARRY GRIER returned this morn
ing from visit to Goldield
B. B. RIDDICK is over from Gold.
field on business Grand
HARLAN AGREE, a business man
Of MilieTs, was in town yesterday.
VERNON WILDER ana wife, of
Bishop, are guests at the Mizpah.
G. S. MCCORMACK has been taken
to the hospital. He is acutely suffer
ing from diabetes
ED JACOBS, travelling man of
San Francisco. is spending the day
here.
MRS. w. c, ADAMS was a passen.
ger this morning for Phoebe, where she
goes to visit relatives.
r. X. MUIR was a passenger for
Goldfeld this morning, He was on
his way up from the coast
MILTON NJ. DETCH, the attorney,
came over from Goldfeld this after
noon by auto.
VIM. TAYLOR, wife and little
daughter leave tomorrow for Los An
geles where they will remain for the
next month.
MISS LOVE BRADSHAW returned
on today's train from Reno. where she
was called to attend the funeral of her
father, the late Mark Bradshaw.
B. f. EDWARDS, vice-president of
the West End Consolidated Mining
company, returned to Oakland this
morning.
GEORGE LOGAN, former deputy
sheriff of Nye county, autoed over
from Goldfield this morning, Mr.
Logan is now employed by the Gold
field Consolidated Mines company.
DELL HAMMOND, George Allen,
Joe Weber and Col. Bill Moody,
autoed over from the gold camp this
morning and spent the day in Tono-
pah.
MRS. JOHN MUTTON, who was
called to Modesto, California, seven
weeks ago, on account of the illness
of her daughter, returned to Tonopah
this morning.
MR.. and MRS. COMO came in from
Round Mountain last evening to meet
their daughter, Virginia, and Mrs.
Gomo's mother, Mrs. Anderson, who
arrived this morning from Oakland.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
PROSPECTUS SHORT COURSE

The second session Of the Prospec-
tors Short Course at the Mackay
School of Mines of the University Of
Nevada, will be held from January 30,
to February 26, 1916. The work of
the course will include both lectures
and laboratory exercises, and the sub
iects taken UP will be prospecting,
assaying, mineralogy, geology, prime
movers, chemistry, hygiene, santa
ton, first aid to the injured, and min
ing law, In addition to these regular
courses there will be number Of
special lectures upon subjects of in.
terest to the prospeetor. In the short
time available it will be impossible
to cover in detail any of the subjects
taught, but an attempt will be made
to acquaint the members of the class
with as many practical points con
nected with these subjects as posi-,
BILE.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
AT THE AiRDoME

The Hawaiian Ministries are back
in Tonopah TO play a return engage
ment and they will be welcome enter
tainers, for on their first visit here
they pleased large audiences. They
will appear at the Airdome tonight
and tomorrow night and with a change
of program from that given here be
fore. OF course the national song,
Aloha, will not be omitted, for that
will be the chief attraction This is
the song at parting 1t is played by
the Hawaiian band when steamers
leave port and there are tears and
hat waving as the vessels depart
from the Pearl of the Pacific to the
sad, sweet strains of this most APP.
pealing of all melodies.
The entertainments at the Airdome
will not begin until the first show at
the Butler is concluded. Follow the
crowd tonight and tomorrow night. 1t
will lead you to where you will have
an hour or two of most delectable en-
tertainment.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
ADJUSTMENTS
BUTLER THEATRE

Vivian Martin, an idyllic idol Of the
screen, who loves to please the pub
lie, starring in the World Film pro-
duction Of THE Little Dutch Girl"
will be the attraction at the Butler
this evening. 1t is a five part photo
play based on Ouida's novel. 1.-TWO
Little Wooden Shoes" The picture
gives Miss Martin a splendid chance
for manifesting to the eye all those
graceful personal attributes for which
this young lady is deseryedly famous,
Vivian Martin, in fact, is just the
same Vivian Martin of the piquantly
pleasing The Wishing Ring" "Old
Dutch" and Little Miss Brown" and
that says a great deal, for in those
pictures she won immense popularity
among motion picture theater-goers.
THE Little Dutch Girl draws upon
her fund of pathos as well as numor--
she has to show emotion as well as
gaiety Vivian Martins portrait is in
strong demand by photograph hunters
and movie fans. No wonder The
preliminary reel will be Pathe Weekly.
Tomorrow, a Selig Wild Animal pic
ture and "The Little Gypsy" Fox
production, featuring Dorothy Der
nard
For the information of our patrons
we wish to advise that the show at
the Airdome, The Hawaiian Singers.
will not start until after the first
show at the Butler, so that those
wishing to go to both shows will have
plenty of time to do so.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
ALL FOR THE SAKE
OF SWEET CHARITY
ZONE BROUGHT FROM PANAMA
PACIFIC EXPOSITION TO
ToNoPAH

Many of us have just witnessed the
closing of the most wonderful show
in the worlds history and those of
us who attended this exposition re-
member the beautiful sights with
fondness. However, when we spent
the entire day floating around the
Expo grounds and the shades of night
began to gather. we suddenly found
ourselves vending our way toward
the Zone. It had wonderful attrac-
ton for us and we mourn its loss.
But, why mourn? We are going to
have this Zone removed from San
Francisco to Tonopah and the entire
public will have another chance to
see the great stunts, for ii will all
be in the Elks' building on the night
of December fifteenth, 1915. Even
Stella, the greatest of them all, viii
not be forgotten, saying nothing of
the Rainier concessions where you get
all you want to eat without spending
an excessive amount of money.
Don't forget the date = December
Is, 1915.
Don't forget the place EtS's build
ing.
Don't forget the cause r Sweet
Charity.
Don't forget who is invited The
Public.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
BASKETBALL TEAM TO
PLAY At LAS VEGAS
GIRLS WILL COMPETE ALSO WITH
RENO, BISHOP, ELko AND
PIoCHE

a telegram was received yesterday
from Las Vegas which stated that
the girls basket ball team would play
Tonopah, in that city. on December
ls The girls along with their coach
Mr.. Cross. are working very hard in
order 10 compete with Reno, Bishop,
Elko. Phoebe and numerous other
school teams.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
THE PASSING OF GENOA

The new Douglas county court
house at Minden will be ready for use
about January LIST, when historic
Genoa will cease to be the hub of
Carson Valley.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
WILL GIVE A DANCE

The Loyal Order of Moose, will give
grand ball at the Airdome on Sat.
urday evening, December IL. Admis.
sion will be free at and after Q
o'clock. Dances three for rs cents.
ADV. D9tS
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09
NEVADA FILM CO.'S
CONTEST IS CLOSED
TERMS OF THE RACE AS ORIGIN.
ALLY PUBLISHED BY THE
COMPANY

w. l.. James, business manager and
secretary OF the company, advised the
Bonanza today that the contest would
not be carried any further from the
fact that the two contestants are not
of the age as specified in the condi-
tons of the contest, same reading
that they must be between the ages
of is and rs years. Investigation shows
that neither are OF this age, hence
the closing of same. Each of the
contestants will be given ten shares
Of the stock of the company.
Following are the closing figures.
Miss Isabel Davis, 19O,650; Miss Flea
nor Malone, 124, 500
In order to refresh the minds of the
people as to the terms of the contest,
the following articles, inserted by Mr.
James on November and respec.
lively. detail the terms of the propos-
ed contest:
The Nevada Film Co., inc, Of Tone,
Iah offers to the most popular young
lady in Nye county the opportunity OF
assuming an important part in their
first production, to be produced about
the first of January, 1916 The eondi-
tons are that the person must be be
tween the ages of Is and rs years, Of
medium build or smaller, and that she
must be a resident of Nye county
The names and addresses of the con
testants viii be published in the Daily
Bonanza and the results will be made
public through the Bonanza at the
close of the contest December Both
at noon The contest will open Satur-
day, November 9Th. In the issue of
the Tonopah Bonanza of that date,
and each issue thereafter, will appear
coupon good for 50 votes. All votes
must be registered Oh these coupons
with the name and address of the
person whom the vote is cast for.
The second choice, as determined by
the number of votes, will receive an
award of ten shares of stock of the
company and the third choice will
receive five shares, the stock being
valued at $40 per share Remember
the date of the opening Of the contest
and get the coupon from the daily
copy of the Bonanza and vote for your
choice for the most popular young
lady, and assist her to chance to
become movie star" All votes for
the contest must be addresses to the
business manager of the Nevada
Film Co, Inc, of Tonopah, w. L.
james, P o. Box 1913, Tonopah, Ne
vada.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-12-09

MRS. DAVE LLEWELLYN and
daughter, Audrie, arrived this morn.
ing from San Francisco. where they
had been on an extended visit. They
were met by Mr. Llewellyn and la.
ter in the day they motored out 10
their home.