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Evening star., 1915-03-26
TAKES OUT FIRST PAPERS.
German Who Escaped After Capture
at Sea Seeks Citizenship.

HIS recent experiences during the
European war have decided Karl Fried
rich Schubert, twenty-seven years old,
machinist. to declare his intention to
become an American citizen Schubert
was employed on a German merchant
man. which fell a prey to an English
raider, and the vessel was sunk. With
the other members of the crew, Schu-
bert was taken prisoner Of war, 1t is
stated. to the British detention camp
near Sydney. Australia.
After an experience of four or FIVE
months In the camp, Schubert and two
others escaped and secured employment
on Norwegian boat. which arrived at
Baltimore March IL. The German came
to Washington. and has now made ap-
plication for citizenship by taking out
his first papers. After five years resi-
dence here he will be entitled to final
papers.
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AND WAREHOUSE
ARE DAMAGED BY FIRE
Weschler's Auction House and Stored
Household Goods Suffer Much
From Water.

Fire of unknown origin damaged the
contents Of the storage and auction rooms
of Adam A. Weschler, 920 Pennsylvania
avenue northwest. last night about 10 so
o'clock. Firemen confined the flames to
the third and fourth floors Of the build
ing, where goods were in storage. but
were unable to prevent them from burn
ing through the roof.
Water reached Bessler's Hotel, to the
west of the storage and auction house,
and the premises of the Washington Safe
Deposit Company on the east Consid-
cradle damage was done the hotel prop
erty, while the building of the safe de-
posit company was only slightly dam
aged
Fire Marshal Nicholson was on hand
last night to get an idea of the amount
of damage done and returned to the build
ing today. The exact amount of dam
age done probably will not be known un-
til owners of the stored goods report their
individual losses.
to about $4,000. Much of the damage
was done by water Mr.. Weschler's prop
erty was insured and, it is stated. some
Of the property in storage was protected
by insurance.
Richard NJ. Curtis. member Of No. i
truck company. was slightly hurt by a
broken window falling on his hands His
cuts were dressed at Emergency Hospital
Evening star., 1915-03-26

en-every one who is willing to help
in, the work-are to sell the tags.
The tags are to be sold in hotel lob
bies, on the streets. in business estab-
lishments. department stores and
wherever people congregate in large or
small numbers. Proceeds OF the sale
of tags are to be devoted to the needs
of the Day Nursery and Dispensary for
White Children, 467 N street southeast.
The nursery and dispensary was es-
tablished several years ago to provide
"a place where working mothers might
leave their babies to be cared for dur
ing the day. while the mothers were
employed. The day nursery is In
charge of trained nurse and a corps
of assistants: The babies and small
children are fed. cared for, amused and
given medical treatment if necessary
Three times week children's clinics
Evening star., 1915-03-26
DUTCH STEAMER MEDEA IS SUNK
BY GERMANS WHEN CREW GETS OFF

DOVER, March 2s.-The Dutch steam
er Medea was sunk off Beachy Head by
the German submarine U-2S. She car
ried cargo of oranges and was bound
from Saloniki for London.
The Medea was stopped by the sub
marine and the crew were given fifteen
minutes in which to leave the vessel
They did so, and the submarine then
fred several shots at the steamer.
which remained afioat for an hour. The
crew rowed about in their boats until
picked up by destroyer, which
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SCIENTISTS ARE RELEASED.
1ermans to Return Home From Aus.
tralia, Where They Were Held.

hoAE. March 2S.-Information has
been received here to the effect that
six German scientists who attended the
International congress IN Australia. and
we're fnterned there when hostiiittes 9
began, finally have been granted per-
mission by the British government TO
return to their homes.
They are said to have been refused
permission to leave Australia on the
ground that they would be able to as
sist Germany in producing war mate
rial. because they were experts in
physics and chemistry Italian scien-
lists interested themselves in behalf
Of the Germans.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
ORGANIZING TENNIS CLUB.
District Building Employees Select
Claffey as Head.

Thomas H. Clafrey. secretary to Dis
trfct Commissioner Oliver P. Newman,
has been elected president Of the Dis
trict Tennis Association. which will
provide Commissioners team for par
ticipation in the activities Of the newly
organized Departmental Tennis League.
Other officers of the association who
were chosen at a meeting yesterday
are Hobart H Ramsdell, secretary and
treasury. and w. G. MacNulty, dele
gate. A playing committee. composed
Of Messrs. Claffey. S. J. McCathran and
]. B. Gordon. will be the governing
body in the organization and will have
active charge Of the rating of players
and their assignment for games.
The captain of the team will be Sc
lected after the playing committee has
had an opportunity to learn the ability
Of the various members OF the associa-
tion.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
EASTER CAKE BAKING
BARRED IN GERMANY
Use of Yeast and Similar Prepare.
tions Prohibited-order Designed
to Conserve Flour.

BERLIN, via London, March 26.-Ad-
ditional restrictions have been placed
by the authorities upon bakers and
housewives in Berlin who now have
been forbidden to bake cakes which
require the use Of yeast or similar
preparations. The baking in homes OF
any cakes whatever between March 25
and April IL also has been forbidden
The latter order is designed to check
the consumption OF -four for Easter
cakes.
The former regulation limiting to
10 per cent Of the total weight the
amount OF -four which may be used in
mains in force.
The baking OF cakes also has been
forbidden In private households in the
duchy OF Anhalt.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
TOTAL ENROLMENT, 1865.
G.. W. U. Student Body Shows In
crease Over Last Year.

Registration at the George Washing
ton University has increased by 1876
students during the past year, accord
ing to statistics just issued by Richa I'd
Cobb secretary of the Institution. The
total enrolment at present is 1865. as
compared with 1859 for the same time
last year
The registration in the various de-
partments last year and now is, re-
spectively, as follows: College OF grad
uate studies. IS, 10: Columbian college,
s1.492: college of engineering, 165,
1SS teachers college, 113. 1913: law
school. 297, 344; medical school, 161,
141; dental school, 10, 80: school of
pharmacy, 20. 81, and veterinary col
lege, SO. 40.
Evening star., 1915-03-26

LONDON, March 26.-The British ad-
miraity states that 1t believes the
German submarine U-29. which recent
" sank four British and one French
steamer In the English channel and
damaged three other vessels, has been
sunk with all hands.
The text of the official statement
follows:
The admiralty has good reasons TO
believe that the German submarine
T-29 has been sunk with all hands"
The German submarine U-29 dis
placed 500 tons and was one Of the
largest and fastest of the German un-
Evening star., 1915-03-26
DARING GERMAN SUBMARINE U-29
REPORTED SUNK BY THE BRITISH

dersea boats. Two weeks ago the
U-2s made a record raid off the Scilly
Islands, in the channel, sinking four
British steamers and one French steam
er and damaging three other vessels.
The submarine was chased by patrol
boats, but she proved too elusive for
them, and when steamers tried to ram
or escape her they found that the
submarine was a much faster boat
than her sister craft
The German commander gave the
crews of most of the steamers time
to leave their vessels. and In some
cases towed them in lifeboats to pass
ing steamers, in which the seamen
were taken to port.
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brought them to Dover.
The trawler Alprecht was attacked
by a submarine A torpedo passed
within ten feet of the fishing boat
while she was crossing the channel. A
British patrol chased the submarine,
which. however, disappeared
The admiralty, in reporting the sink
ing of the Medea by the US. says:
.sThe ship was flying the Dutch flag
and had a Dutch crew aboard. Her
name, .Medea, Amsterdam was painted
in large letters on her sides. The ships
papers were taken by the Germans,
who refused to return them.
Evening star., 1915-03-26

the opinion that the inquiry may last
several weeks. So far only afternoon
sessions have been held. but II is
probable that all day hearings will be
arranged for next week.
Testimony given by witnesses for the
complainants has been to the effect
that the peace of residents in the
neighborhood OF the sanatcrium has
been disturbed by the cries OF patients
in the institution. and that this con-
dition has led to a depreciation in the
value of property in that section. The
testimony is being recorded steno-
graphically, and will be reviewed by
the Commissioners upon the compile
tion OF the inquiry.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
1900 BRITISH TROOPS LOST
NCAPTURINGN NEUVE CF1APELLE
Gain Of One Mile Strategically Unimpor-
tant, Declare American Correspond
ents Who Are Under Fire.

Basse and Givenchy The allies shot
over our heads. but later an infantry
fire fell all about US. and as we ap-
preached the trenches heavy artil-
lery was plainly directed at the sol
diers in our vicinity. At this point the
British assault failed.
We saw the dead bodies still on barb
wire entanglements outside the Ger
man lines Although only on the edge
of tbe Neuye Chapelle battle. We saw
$40 dead in a space of 500 yards
After witnessing the situation anou'
Neuye Chapelle, we went on 10 MIC
delkirke and watched the oattle oi .le
= gainst the Germans.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
TAGS ARE TO BE SOLD
TO HELP DAY NURSERY
Hearts Will Be Distributed Tomor-
row for Benefit Of Dispensary
for White Children.

Have heart and help the Day Nur-
sery and Dispensary for White Chill
dren."
Red cardboard hearts bearing these
words are to be sold in Washington
tomorrow. the day being tag day for
the institution named on the heart
shaped tags. Girls. boys, young wom-
Evening star., 1915-03-26
KAISER SEES A WILL TO CONQUER
IN SUCCESS OF SECOND WAR LOAN

quer which is prepared for all sacrifices
and exertions and confidence in the vic
tory of the German people, relying on
God.
MY imperial thanks to all who have
contributed to this great success. Like
the glorious exploits of my army and
my navy, this victory of those at home
fills me with JOY and pride in being
the first servant of such nation at
such a time. 1 request you to publish
this MESA ge."
Evening star., 1915-03-26
FIRE IN KENOIs BUILDING.
Early Morning Blaze Does $1,000
Damage in 5 and 10 Cent Store.

Fire in the stockroom of S. S.
hreske's Five-and- -Ten-Cent store in
the cellar of the Kenois building, 11th
and streets northwest, about $3.50
this morning, did damage estimated at
$4,000.
The fire burned hole through the
moor OF one section of the show WIN
dow on the 11th street side OF the
building and damaged it's contents.
Complaint was made that there was no
night watchman on duty in the build
ing when the fire occurred.
1t was explained that a watchman
was kept in the building all night
prior to the middle of this month.
when he was permitted to leave at
midnight: The building was only
slightly damaged.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
GERMAN CROWN PRINCE
BROKEN DOWN, IS CLAIM

GENEVA. March os.-1ta1ian travail
s VINO nave recently arrived at Lau-
same from Berlin say that the Ger
nan 1so"n Prince is suffering from a
nervous breakdown, in a private nurs-
.ns Tome near Potsdam. and tina. the
crown princess is helping to nurse him.
ms might explain the long silence
crown prince. According 10 the same
Authority his Illness is not considered
Evening star., 1915-03-26

AMSTERDAM. March 26.-It has been
learned here that Emperor William has
sent to DIR. Won Bethmann Hollweg,
the imperial chancellor. the following
message. dated at the field headquar-
ters OF the army:
TN the result of the second war loan.
which exceeds all expectations and Is
unparalleled in financial history, I per-
eeive a manifestation of will to con-
Evening star., 1915-03-26
BY HERBERT COREY AND OSWALD
SCHUETTE.

GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS
OF THE GERMAN ARMY IN FRANCE,
March 26.-Twelve thousand British
were lost in their capture of the VII
iage OF Neuve Chapelle, and they gain
ed one mile of ground on front of a
mile and half. They cannot gain
more territory without proportional
loss. il is believed.
The gain was stra ragetically unimpor-
taut inasInuch as the German line juts
into France at this point.
We received our first real test under
hrc. III front Of the trenches at La
Evening star., 1915-03-26
SAY PATIENTS CRIES DISTURB.
Chevy Chase Sanatorium Inquiry
May Last Several Weeks More.

Another hearing on the petition of
Chevy Chase and Pinehurst residents
for revocation OF the license of the
Chevy Chase Sanatorium on the ground
that the Institution has become a pub
lie nuisance is in progress in the
boardroom of the District building this
afternoon. Assistant Corporation
Counsel Francis H. Stephens, who is
presiding over the proceedings, is Of
Evening star., 1915-03-26
GERMANS LEVY $25O,OOO WAR TAX
ON RUSSIAN CITY, LODI, IN REPRISAL

yesterday that the war levy
on the town of Suwalki had been in
creased to $4,000 and that Grodno had
been bombarded by aimen as reprisals
for the ''plunder and persecution" OF
Memel; East Prussia, by the Russians.
1t was stated that other retaliatory
measures would be taken.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
Face DiS6guleQ
With Pin1pleS
And Blackheads. Shoulders and
Arms Also Covered. Itched
and Burned Terribly. Used
Cuticura Soap and Ointment.
In Four Weeks Healed.

e1s IN" Ct. NE. Warrington. D. OF had
pimplcs and blackheads on my forehead and IN
short time my face. shoulders and arms were
completely covered. Tho pimples were large and
red and they festered. My face was disfxured
and itched and burned terribly at times 50 that
I had to scratch 1t. That made the pimples 80
bad could not sleep nights.
II took many remedies. but they did me no
good. The trouble continued for two years, aud
then saw the advertisement Of Cuticura Soap
and Ointment In the paper and sent for q free
sample. The sample helped me and I bought
some Cuticura Soap and Ointment. In two weeks
ny friends remarked the change. and IN four
weeks I WIS completely healed" Signed) Miss
Adelia Reed. August %. 1914.
When you have these fragrant. supercreamy
emollients and prophylaetics at hand you have
reliable protection for the skin under all condj.
tions Of exposure. Unrivaled for the toilet and
nursery.
Sample Each Free by Mail
with s2-p. skin Book On request Address post
card "CUI1CURA. DEPT. 7. BOSTON, Sold
throughout the world.
Evening star., 1915-03-26

AMSTERDAM, via London, March 26.
"A dispatch from Berlin printed by
the TELEGRAPH states that the Russian
city Of Lodz has been ordered by the
German military authorities to pay a
var tax of 500, 900 rubles (s25o.oo0).
The Lokal Anzeiger Of Berlin an
Evening star., 1915-03-26

are held. at which many OF the best
children's physicians in the city give
their services free of charge.
Evening star., 1915-03-26

European Russia has the highest
birth rate In the world; France the
lowest
Evening star., 1915-03-26

Swine furnished so per cent of The
total meat consumed in the German
empire last year.
Evening star., 1915-03-26
navy SAVES $1,013,176
ON BATTLESH|P STEEL
Contracts Awarded for the California
at Lower Prices Owing to
Classification.

Secretary Daniels has awarded con-
tracts for structural material for the
battleship California, now under con-
struction at the New York navy yard
Contracts for the bulk of the steel
plates went to the lowest bidders,
Worth Brothers Company, Coatesville.
Pa. and the Carbon Steel Company.
Pittsburgh. at prices varying from
1857 cents a pound for medium steel
to 4.747 cents a pound for nickel steel.
the value of the material purchased
amounting approximately to s377.134-
Contracts for angles. bulbs, etc. were
awarded to the lowest bidder. the Car
negie Steel Company. Pittsburgh. at
prices varying from 1876 cents to %
cents pound, aggregating about ss4.-
400
Contracts for castings went to the
Ballot Steel Company the lowest bid
der. at $3s.274. the bulk being pur-
chased at price of SS7-s0s per ton as
compared with $e2 ton for similar
material for the Arizona in 1913
Evening star., 1915-03-26
U. s. Saves 31,O13,176.

Tho department. said Secretary
Daniels having been successful in Sc
curing competition for special treat
ment steel and other structural ma
teTal for the Arizona and California.
mas Effected saving Of about s1,0Is,-
i1s. Greater competition was secured
IN tnese last advertisements than here
tofore. due TO the constant efforts he
ing made oy the bureaus so to CLASSIFY
.he material as to place all manufac-
turers on competing basis for tho
ciass OF material that they may be in
. position to furnish" -
Evening star., 1915-03-26
STEAMER FINLAND RELEASED.
Cargo on Vessel From New York Ex.
amined by italian Customs Officers.

ROME. March GA dispatch from
Genoa says the steamer Finland.
which was accompanied there from
Naples by customs officials who sus-
pected tho cargo aboard contained con-
traband Of war. has been released aft
er a fve-day search, as no contraband
was found.
A dispatch from Naples March zs
said that customs officers there had
discovered contraband ammunition on
the Finland. and that a thorough
search of the vessel would be made
after she arrived at Naples. The Fin
land sailed from New York, February
81. for Naples and Genoa via Gibraltar.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
PERSONAL

j. c. WOOD Of San Francisco is a
guest at the Mizpah.
CLYDE JACKSON was a passenger
today for San Francisco
j. E. BERG motored in from Round
Mountain last evening.
A. F. McNAB Of Thompson was a
visitor to Tonopah today.
]. ]. MCDONALD Of Salt Lake City
is a guest at the Mizpah
j. A. MOUNTAIN is up from Sacra
mento on a business errand.
KARL KEARNES was an arrival
this morning from Punta Gorda, Fla.
"A. Il. ATKINSON left this morning
for Reno and Berkeley on legal mat
tiers.
JAKE GOODFRIEND came over
from Goldheld last evening and re-
turned on today's train.
HARRY R. GRIER. general agent
for the Tonopah & Goldheld railroad,
returned from Goldfield on this morn
ine's train
w. Fl. BAKER came in from Round
Mountain last evening and continues
on to Reno this morning to turn q
Qeal lot Muly hueIlLe property W lItu
he has developed in Mariposa canyon
THOMAS CAIN, who had been il
New York for the past three years. re
turned to Tonopah yesterday morning
He will take up his work again with
the Tonopah Extension Mining com
pany.
REV. P. S. SMITHE, the Episcopa
clergyman stationed al las Vegas, Is
HERE and will conduct services sun
day at ST. Marks. both at IL in tn,
morning and in the evening Their
will be communion following th'
morning service.
w. S. MARKS. the poobah" Of Tia
/ NIizpah hotel, without whom the plac
would seem like birds nest with tn
birds left out land sometimes peopl
feel inclined to shoe the birds leave
tomorrow for his big vacation. II hi
money holds out that long he will Sc
the fair for two entire weeks.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
WILLIE BOB WILL GO
BACK TO HIS TRIBE
INDIAN BOY BROUGHT BACK
FROM DEATHS SHADOWS AND
WILL RETURN TO TRIBE

The little redskin, Willie Bob, will
get we'll So says Dr. Richards, the
county physician, who is looking after
him at the county hospital Willie
was taken against his will TO the
Stewart institute, the Indian training
school near Carson City There he
toiled in the fields and in the work
shops, spurred on by the endeavor OF
the white taskmasters to make Of him
a Caucasian, when he was nothing
but an Indian, a broadshOuldered,
alert, keen eyed little savage, with
nothing in his mind but love of his
wiekieup and his people, with
thoughts for but the open air and the
far spread plains and the mountains
that bounded them.
Willie walked all the way from Car
son City to Tonopah and subsisted on
sagebrush. He was taken to the hos
pital when he arrived here in the last
stage Of non-nutrition and now he IS
well again, but he doesn't want TO go
back, even though Cnlef Eyens has
the ticket to give to the conductor and
even though an attendant at the
school has arranged to meet him at
Churchill Willie is the nephew OF
big chief, none other than old Ka.
witch himself. and he wants to go back
to his father and his mother, his
brothers and his sisters, who are true
aborigines and not tainted by the
vices Of the whites Il think | will
send Willie back 10 his mother, said
DR.. Richards this morning
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
ADJUSTMENTS
BUTLER THEATER

Gaby Deslys. who has been IN the
eve for some time through her
triumphs on the European
and New York stages, makes her nfst
and exclusive appearance on the
screen at the Butler tonight IN
novel comedy drama of the theater'
Her Triumph" a four-part novelty
film produced in Paris by the Famous
Players Film company and released on
the Paramount program. Through the
medium of this unusual photoplay the
celebrated Gabys famed beauty and
charm are transferred to the screen
and can be appreciated TO even better
advantage than from across the foot
lights. because of the more realistic
powers of the film, and the wldened
scope il gives her art. Her Triumph
is an original conception that presents
the ilmarious Gaby in varied enVi
roummt. and in circumstances that
alternate between comedy and serious
drama. In 'Her Triumph Mile, Des
Tvs has many opportunities Tor pre-
senting with her dancing partner tn
dance through which she sprang to IN
stantarcous and worldwide fame
{ The lea uIe is bound 10 attract atten
ton TO- long time. Fatne WeeNi'
| of all he latest happenings ana ram
fashions in natural colors. Remem
ne row our friend Charlie Chaf
/ lin will be here. also The Face IN IN
Moonlight ADV.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
PRICES OF METALS
ON UPWARD TREND
DEMAND INCREASING AMONG
MUNITloN MANUFACTURERS
FOR VARIOUS METALS

All the metals entering into the
manufacture OF ammunition-coppe
lead and spelter-are in demand, and
prices show increasing strength.
The recent advance in copper from
Is TO 1914 cents was a confirmation
oil the predictions Of men in touch
with the trade that good buying was
sure to take place and that the price
would 60 higher
There is strong demand for lead
for export, and the part ii plays in the
manufacture OF shrapnel, machine gun
and rife ammunition makes it ne
cessity to the large number of Amer
lean concerns which are turning out
these products. The price OF the
American Smelling & Refining com
pany remains unchanged at ~ cents,
but in view OF the strong demand Il Is
believed than an advance is a ques-
ton of but a day or two.
Despite the increasing output OF
spelter tzincl. spot supplies are hard
To obtain. The current demand is APP
parently taking care of the produe-
ton OF the retorts, and the expected
accumulation of stocks has not taken
place. Spot spelter is quoted at l4A
cents. st. Louis, and future deliveries
down to IL cents,
Officials Of the leading copper con
Germs do not conceal their gratitica-
ton at the turn the situation has
taken. Without exception leading
producers have insisted over the re-
cent dull months that the market was
bound to come back" on account OF
the enormous consumption Of the
metal in war
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1915-10-15
MINES OF RAWHIDE
SHOWING UP WELL

h. W King. president Of the Ne
Fada New Mines company Of Rawhide
and owner Of several other valuable
properties near Rawhide, Is in Reno
visiting friends and transaeting bus
mess Mr. King states that the mines
OF Rawhide are producing regularly
and with an expected advance in the
price of silver many other properties
in the camp will resume operations.
A splendid vein of ore which appears
to be permanent was opened in the
shaft Of the New Mines company last
week The ore carries heavy values
in gold and some silver-Reno Jour.
nal