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The Seward gateway., 1916-06-08

Several men have come to town re- gently with stories of seeing bears and apparently the animals are more plentiful than usual.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
by Associated Press.)

LONDON, Sept. 6.--Lines of the
entente allies are drawing more
closely about Combles and toward
Peronne and their wedges are being
driven into the German lines north
and south of the Somme. French
and British troops still are hammer
ing the German positions, sustaining
heavy counter attacks.
North of the Somme, the French
have taken outskirts of the Anderlu
wood. hospital farm, and the Rain
nette wood, and part of Marrieres
wood, and position on the road
leading from Bouchavesnes to Clery.
British have won all the territory
between the Falfemont farm and
Leuze wood and between that wood
and Ginchy, which they captured
Sunday
South OF the Somme the French
have taken Chilly, a line of trenches
east of Soyecourt, and numerous iso-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
Changed lines IN
ALL fronts IN EUROPE

lated positions between Varmando-
villers and Chilly. Since Sunday. the
French have taken $3.50 prisoners and
SO guns.
On the eastern front, violent fight
ing continues from the Pripet marsh
region through Galicia and up in the
Carpathian passes, with Russians re-
porting successes near Vladimir
Volhynski and a continuance of their
advance toward the plains of Hun
gary through the Carpathians. Berlin
reports that in the region of Brezany
and in the Carpathian regions heavy
Russian attacks were repulsed.
Italians have taken additional posi-
tions in the upper Bowl region and
repulsed violent Austrian counter at
lacks. Greece has not yet officially
announced her intentions with regard
to her future stand in the war, but
unofficial reports say that five classes
of Greek reservists have been called
to the colors. ssts
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
REVIEW OF REVENUE BILLS PASSED BY CONGRESS

thirteen per cent on the amount by
which the net income exceeds
$4,000, 900.
The corporation income tax Is re-
newed, exempting labor. agricultural
and horticultural organizations. mu-
tual savings banks not having capital
stock represented by shares, fra
ternal beneficiary societies, peoples
building and loan associations, civic
organizations, federal land banks and
national farm associations.
Separate taxes are imposed .as fol-
lows:
Inheritance tax on transfer of net
estate of descendants dying after
passage of the act, one per cent on
the amount of such net estates not in
excess of $4,000; two per cent. $780,
900 to $15O,OOO; three per cent, $780,.
900 to s250,0OO; four per cent. $3.50, 900
to $450.000j five per cent. $450.00O to
$1,000,0O0; six per cent, $1,000.0OO to
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
ASSESSMENT NOTICE
UMATILi.A TONoPAH MINING
COMPANY

Location OF Principal Place OF Bust
ness, and Location of Works, Tonopah
Nye County. Nevada.
Notice lis hereby given that az
meeting OF the Board OF Directors
held on the 18th day of August, 1915,
an assessmen (No. 81 OF one-half (h)
cent per share was levied upon the
capital stock OF the corporation, pay,
able Immediately In United States gold
coin, to the Secretary. at the office OF
the Company. Room 1855. Russ Build
ing, San Francisco. California
Any stock upon which this assess
ment shall remain unpaid on the 18TH
duy OF September, 1915, VIII be delin-
ouent and advertised for sale at public
auction. and unless payment Is MADE
before. will be sold on Tuesday the
24th day of October. 1915, to pay the
delinquent assessment. together with
the cost OF advertising and expenses
OF sale. ....
BY order OF the Board OF Directors
CHARLES ID. oLNEY.
Secretary.
offIce. Room 265. Russ Building. san
francisco, California Als-siou
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Continued from Page %

ad yalorem.
The bill, as finally agreed upon.
provides for an increase from one to
two per cent on the normal income
tax with an exemption of $4,000 for
married and $4,000 for single persons,
and for the following sur taxes:
One per cent on amount by which
the net income exceeds $4,000 and
does not exceed 100000; two per
cent, $4,000 to 100000; three per
cent 100000 to $4,000; four per cent,
$4,000 to 100000; five per cent,
100000 to $4,000; six per cent,
$15OO0O to $20O,0O0 seven per cent,
100000 to $25O.OO0; eight per cent,
$25o.O0O to 100000; nine per cent,
100000 to 100000; ten per cent,
100000 to $1,OO0OO0; eleven per
cent, $1.00O.0OO to $1,5O0,00O; twelve
per cent. $1,500.000 to $2.OOO.0O0, and
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
WORLDS SWIMMING RECORD
BROKEN BY HONOLULU ENTRY

new American record in the 500
yard which he swan Friday night in
6 minutes IL seconds LANCER broke
the American record for the 1000
yards last night by swimming it in
Is minutes seconds. This was in
the $50 yard race, which LANCER
continued to the 1000 yard limit with
official timing.
Ted Cam. of New York, won the
220 yards in two minutes 20 Is sec
onds, defeating Herbert Vollmer, of
New York.
father OF the child David Appleton,
the first Philadelphia publisher of the
firm Of Appleton.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
TEMPERATURE REPORT

Highest temperature yesterday, n;
lowest this morning, 81.
Highest temperature year ago,
IS; lowest, So.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
.ROSTON DROPS BACK
into THIRD PLACE

were scheduled. The Tigers are now
only nine points behind, and the
White Sox are 90 The standing of
the leaders follows.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06

The other clubs did not change
their positions.
In the American league race, Bos-
,on broke even in double bill with
the Athletics. but still lost point to-
Chicago and Detroit, the latter pair
having been idle because no games
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The other clubs remained in their
same positions.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
nv A.rocIated Press.l

BOSTON, Sept. 6.-The Boston Ma
tionals dropped from first place to
th;rd and Philadelphia advanced from
second place tie to a coupling win
brooklyn in the lead of the National
Ieague race as result of the cham
n,ons to victory over Boston
here and Brooklyn's victory over New
York A second game between Bos-
ian and philadelphia went five inn
,nos 70 a scoreless tie. It was called
haoonse Of darkness. The standing of
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
Thy Associated PressD

HONOLULU, Sept. 6.--The worlds
record for the 100 yard back stroke
swim was broken here last night by
Harold Kruger, of Honolulu, VINO
made the distance in one minute
14l.5 seconds, according to announce
ment by Amateur Athletic union of1i-
Gals. They announced also the ioi-
lowing new records established at the
meet which ended last night:
Ludy LANCER, of Los Angeles, mace
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06
FIFTH SON NAMED AFTER
GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER

Tuesday occurred the christening
OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Brissefs NTH
son in the Episcopal church. TINS
city. Rev. Mr.. Bailey performed the
rites and the godparents were Mr..
and Mrs. George +. Nesbit The hfth
son was named David Appleton Bris'
sci in honor of the great great grand
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06

$2,00O.0O0; seven per cent, $2,000.O00
to 100000; eight per cent, $4,000
900 to $4.OOo,OOO; nine per cent,
$4,oOO,oOO to s5.OO0,OOO. and ten per
cent on the amount by which such
estate exceeds $5,O0O,O00.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-09-06

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6.-Walter
Johnson pitched about the best ball
he has shown this year and Washing
ton Americans shut out New York
TO o. One Of the two runs was
scored by the big pitcher when he
drove the ball to the bleachers in left
field, and the other resulted from
Shank's single and steal and Nc
Brides double. New York got but
two hits. Leonard was put out of the
game by Umpire Evans for protesting
a decision in the sixth
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Try a small adlet in the Bonanza.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
MEXICAN MAYOR URGES
CITIZENS TO BE READY
Nuevo Laredo Official Declares Mexico
Is on Verge of War With
United States.

Laredo, Texas, June 2O.-Five hun
dred infantry and $50 artillery men
of the Mexican army arrived in NuevG
Laredo. Mex, opposite here, and pa
raded through the streets of that
town. The parade of the troops was
witnessed by a large bat orderly
crowd.
An anti-American demonstration is
reported to have been prevented in
Nuevo Laredo by General Reynaldo
de la Cara, after Eusibo Gonzales,
mayor of that city, had addressed a
crowd. stating that Mexico was on
the verge of war and urging all to
show their patriotism to fight the
United States, informed the crowd
that Gonzales statements were prema-
ture and dispersed them, saying pa
triotism would not be lacking when
the proper time arrived.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
PROSECUTION CENTERS
ON ORIGIN OF POISON
r.. Orpet For Alleged Murder of
Marion Lambert.

Waukegan, ILL.,, June 19.-Efforts of
the prosecution to establish further
the origin of poison which caused the
death of Marion Lambert centered Sat.
urday on the ruling of Judge Donnelly
on the question of calling to the wit
ness stand Percy Longland, a garden
er employed by e. o. Orpet, whose son,
Will II. Orpet, is on trial charged with
h murder Of Marion.
The state contends Longland had
charge of a quantity of potassium cyan
fde, the poison which caused Marion's
death, and was ordered by Orpet, cen.
Tor, a few days after Marion's death,
to throw the cyanide in the ash heap
and forget that you ever saw it,"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
CITIZENS OF SONORA ARE
kRMING TO AID MILITARY
in Several Towns South Of
Douglas, Arlz.

Douglas. Ariz, June Is. - Anti
American demonstrations have oc-
Cured in Nacozari, Montezuma and
other points in Eastern Sonora, direct.
ly south Of Douglas. In each place,
speeches were made against Ameri.
cans. Inflammatory sentiments ex-
pressed by the orators were cheered
wildly.
The situation then became calmer.
Reports from along the Nacozari rail
road and mining camps in more isol-
ated localities indicate that the civil
population of Sonora is arming to aid
the military in the event of an Ameri-
can invasion.
1t is reported that Americans south
Of the border are expected to leave the
mining camps Immediately for the
border.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
LAST MAN TO SEE KITCHENER
Survivor of Hampshire Says War Lord
Went Down With Ship.

London, June II. - The last man
who saw Earl Kitchener alive was Sea-
an Rogerson, d survivor of the Hamp.
nan Rogerson, a survivor of the
Hampshire, who arrived at his home
near London from the Orkneys and de-
scribes in the Daily Mail how the field
marshal died.
"Of those who left the ship and
have survived" said Rogerson, II
was the one who saw Kitchener last.
He went down with the ship. He did
not leave her. l saw Captain Savill
help his boat crew to clear away his
galley. At the same time the captain
was calling to Kitchen er to come to
his boat. Owing to the noise made by
the wind and sea Earl Kitchener could
not hear him.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
Hughes Goes Home to Rest.

Washington, June 19.-Charles e.
Hughes, weary from a week of siren.
uoas political activity in New York,
has returned to his home here. He re
tired Immediately before hearing OF
Perkins announcement in favor OF
peace negotiations between the Repub
licans and Progressives. The nomi
nee's apparent desire to bring Progress
sives and Republicans into accord is
understood to have been the theme OF
discussion In several conferences In
New York between Mr.. Hughes and
some Of the Progressive leaders.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
GENERAL LECHNITZkY ENTERS
CAPITAL OF 8UKoWINA AFTER
FIGHTING DESPERATE TEU-
TONS IN SUBURBS.
RUSSIANS PURSUE ENEMY
INTO THE CARPATHIANS
Capture of City Regarded as Import,
ant as it Entails Command of I'M
portant Railway Lines-Citizens
Compelled to Flee Because of
Terrific Bombardment.

Vienna, June 20.-The evacuation of
Czernowitz by Austrians after Rus
SLAMS had forced passage of Pruth and
penetrated the city has been
ed by the Var office.
London, June 20.-After hard fight
ing in the suburbs and on the river
Pruth, where Austrians fought des.
perately with a view of gaining time
for the evacuation of C~zernowitz, Gen
eral L~echnitzky has finally entered
the capital of Bukowina. The capture
Is an important one as it entails the
command Of several important rail-
way lines.
Tremendous SIav Bombardment.
The city had been untenable for sew
eral days because of the tremendous
Russian bombardment which compell-
ed flight of civil inhabitants and vac
uation OF the place by the Austrian
forces.
1t is expected further details of the
capture will show both sides suffered
~sanguinary losses.
Russian headquarters announced the
capture of C~zernowitz in the usual
laconic terms, but added the interest
Ing fact that Austrians are being pur-
sued into the Carpathians, which is
the only alternative of being driven
into Roumania, where they would be
lnterned. This pursuit appears to
show that the Russian cavalry is still
active, but military critics here are
beginning to wonder how long the Rus
slams can maintain the rapid advance
which must be tending to alternate
their lines of communication
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
Champion Teuton FLYER Slain.

London, June 19.-Captain Boelke,
the champion German aviator who re-
ceived an autograph letter from the
emperor recently complimenting him
on his C in bringing down
French aeroplanes, is believed to have
been killed in an aerial combat with
the French aviator Roger Ribiere. A
Fokker painted yellow and of the type
known to have been piloted hy Boelke,
who also wore q large yellow nun
Ter. was shot down by Ribiere two
days ago between the German and
French trenches near verdun.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
AMERICANS DISPEL BANDITS
ATTACKED BY CARRANZ.STkS
WHILE LEAVING MEXICO
De Facto Officer Killed and Two
Wounded-Expedition Now
Camping in Texas.

Brownsville, Texas, June 2Q-Hav-
ing accomplished its object, the dis
persing of Mexican bandits who Fri.
day night raided Texas ranches and
attacked a detachment of the Twenty
sixth infantry east of San Benito,
Texas, n upon promises of the Car
rama commander at Matamoras that
he would u down and punish the
outlaws, the fourth American punitive
expedition to enter Mexico has been
withdrawn. There were no American
casualties.
One bandit was killed, two wounded,
two captured and two horses taken in
a rea guard action when the Ameri-
cans began to withdraw.
The withdrawn expedition is camp
ing at San Pedro, Texas, about II
miles west of Brownsville, awai>g de-
velopments, after having, according to
General James Parker's official report,
cleaned out a nest of bandits on
ranches opposite the San Pedro
Ranchita district"
C~arranzistas Make Attack.
Military authorities regard the sit.
uation as fraught with the gravest
possibilities. This was occasioned by
the apparent fact that it was a de.
tachment of about 16 soldiers of the
Mexican de factor government, COM
manded by a lieutenant, who led the
rear-guard attack on Americans as
they were leaving Mexico.
This officer was killed and his cos
tune was found to be composed partly
of the uniform of a Carranza soldier.
Although the official report of the
fight to army headquarters said one
was killed and two wounded, it was
confirmed in Matamoras hat two
Mexicans were killed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
carranxa IL Aroused.

Washington, June 19.-Oficial re
ports that recent raids along the Dor.
der had created alarm among Ameri.
car residents in Mexico City and else,
where beyond the border were reflect.
ed in a message received at the Mex,
lean embassy from General Carranza
1t stated that excitement prevailed al
the Mexican capital over the ominous
signs along the border. and asked
Eliseo Arredondo, ambassador design
ate, to tell the first chief what he had
learned of the intentions of the Wash
ington government toward Mexico.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
GAvIRA REPORTED EXECUTED
Called to Mexico City to Explain Meet.
ing With Pershing.

= FL Paso, Texas. June II. - A re-
port that General Gabriel Gavira was
tried, convicted and executed for high
reason Immediately upon his arrival
at Mexico City where he had been
summoned from Juarez by Minister Of
War Obregon, became current In e.
Paso.
This news Immediately started a re
port here that Gavira had been sum
moned to Mexico City to explain his
part in the meeting with the Ameri
a commander. which took place a
Casas Grandes a fortnight ago
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
Say L~usitania Invited Attack.

New York, June -6.-Entirely new
allegations OF negligence against the
Cunard Line Steamship company. in
connection with the sinking Of the Luz
sitania by q German submarine. were
contained In complaints fled here IN
two damage suits instituted in behalf
OF the heirs Of the victims Of the trag.
edy. The cargo carried by the Lusi'
tsaia, together With the bessisersn.
appearance given the vessel by . COW
ering Of grey paint. invited the sub
marine attack, according to slleEa,
1l0ns
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
MExicANS CUT WIRES
TO NOGALES, SONORA.

, Douglas, Arlz., June 1s.-Ad.
; vices from Nogales, Ariz., state
> that all telephone wires between
' that town and NosaIes, Sonora,
: have been severed by Mexicans
' cutting the wires. All state and
' federal officials have left with
their books and funds for Hermo-
' sllIo. Federal and state officials
' have also left Aqua Prieta.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
GENERAL Won MOlTKE
DIES VERY SUDDENLY

Amsterdam, June 19.-Lieuten-
aht-GeneraI Count Helmuth Won
Mo!tke, chief Of the supplement
sry general staff of the German
army, died Of apopiexy during SER
vice OF mourning In the Reichstag
for the late Field Marshal Won Der
GoItz, says a Berlin telegram.
q
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
Regulars omcer~ to Command.

Except for these two purposes Of
mobilization camp service and of the
prescribed camp service with tactical
units, officers of state headquarters un-
der able one. above mentioned, will
not be mustered into service at this
time. II tactical divisions are later
organized the requisite Official number
for division STAFF will, as far as practice
able, be called into service from those
states which nave furnished troops to
such divisions.
(Signed) NEWTON d. BAKER,
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22
NATIONAL GUARD CALLED TO SERVE
ALONG MEXICANBORDER; 100000 MEN
WILL BE Modified IN SHORT WHILE
MOBILIZATION ORDER
SENT TO GOVERNORS

Washington, June 20. - The Presi-
dents order calling the National
Guard into the federal service went
to the governor of each state in the
form of the following telegram signed
by Secretary Baker:
Having in view the possibility Of
aggression upon the territory of the
United States from Mexico and the nee
essity for the proper protection of that
frontier, the President has thought
proper to exercise the authority vested
in him by the constitution and laws and
call out the organized militia and the
national guard necessary for that pur-
pose. am in consequence instructed
by the President to call into the ser
through you, the following units of
the organized militia and the national
guard of the state OF - which
the President directs shall be assembled
at the state mobilization point, state
camp ground, Cor at the places to be
designated 10 you by the commanding
general -- department., for mus
ter into the service of the United
States. CHere follows a list of the or
CARNATIONS to be furnished by the de-
signated state).
Maximum Strength Required.
Organizations to be accepted into
mum peace strength now prescribed for
organized militia. The maximum
strength at which organizations will be
accepted and to which they should be
raised as soon as possible, is prescribed
in section two. tables of organization,
United states army. In case any regi-
ment. battalion, or squadron, now rec
ognized as such contains an insufficient
number of organizations 10 enable IL to
conform at muster to regular army or
ganization tables. the organizations
necessary to complete such units may
be moved to mobilization camps and
there inspected under orders of the de-
partment commander to determine fit
ness for recognition as organized mill
tia by the War Department.
Circular 10, Division of Militia Af-
fairs, 1914, prescribes the organizations
desired from states as part Of the local
tactical division and only these organi-
cations Will be accepted INTO service.
star Officers Ordered out.
1T is requested that all officers of the
adjutant generals department, quarter
recognized as pertaining to state head
quarters under table one, tables of or
ganization, organized militia and not
required for duty in state
administration, be ordered to camp for
duty as camp staff officers. Such num-
bers of these staff officers as the de-
partment commander may determine
may be mustered into the service of the
United States for the purpose of proper
camp administration and will be must
cred out when their services are no
onger required.
sions are called into service from a
state, stan officers pertaining to these
units under tables of organization. ITni-
ted states army, will be mustered into
service and also the authorized sectors
OF smali arms practice pertaining there
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

II you feel justified in complaining
about the high price of sugar. be
thankful that you are not living In
Ccnstantinople. where the price is rs
cents d pound.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

During the prevalence of the high
prices for drugs many citizens lave
taken to fresh air. sunshine and good
foods. with excellent results.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Won't that man who has discovered
that substitute for gasoline nov
please turn his attention to producing
an automatic rug beater?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

There Is said to be a famine of wed.
ding rings in England. An even more
serious lack there is reported to be
q famine in b~ridegrooms.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Such big sums are being paid into
the conscience fund these days that a
poor man will begin to feel that he
cannot afford a conscience.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Well know much more as to the ac-
curacy Of q perfect baby" verdict by
looking the winner in the face some
twenty years hence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Some chaps are SO easy that the
only persons they ever turn down for
a loan are the members of their own
family.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

1T is said that a single drop of nico-
tine will kill a rabbit in three and a
half minutes, but who wants to kill
a rabbit"
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

The king Of AMMAN has managed to
get himself deposed; thereby calling
attention to the fact that there is
such a person.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Would you call the Buffalo man
who beat his wife with a rolling pin
effeminate? Anyway, he was ar
rested.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-06-22

Even the most unobservant OF men
must have noticed that once-white
shoes are being generally worn.