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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
MANHATTAN BOY IS
IN SAN DOMINGO
MEMBER or U. S. MARINE CORPS
WITH FOUR YEARS TO
HIS CREDIT

Austin e. Stevens, son of Hender-
son ]. Stevens of Manhattan, is with
the expeditionary force of United
States Marines recently rushed to
Santo Domingo for the protection OF
the American legation there during
the current revolt against President
Jimines.
When insurrection breaks out any
where to the south of Key West or
north of Venezuela the U. s. Marines
are always first on the spot. Pre-
paredness is the motto of the Marine
soldier and sailor, too"-always
prepared for service in any climate
always prepared to move at mo-
ment's notice without previous warn.
ing, and always prepared to eff.
ciently hold the situation we'll in
hand"
Young Stevens enlisted in the u
S. Marine Corps at its San Francisco
recruiting station on July 22, 1912
Up to the time of his departure fol
enlistment at San Francisco he was
employed on the Bonanza, and from
all reports the boy has made good.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
MRS. MAeEs INJURED sY
FALL FROM HER HORSE

Mrs. Lucille Mapes was seriously
injured Saturday evening at the
corner of Main and Cross streets bv
her horse slipping on the CROSSING.
The animal SHE'D at pile of boxes
and the rider cut it sharply with .
riding crop which caused it to tump
sidewise and fall on the rider. II
is supposed the impact of the con-
crete stunned Mrs. Mapes, who was
dragged about fifty feet, as far as
the Butler dump, where she was res
cued from her perilous position. The
injuries consist Of deep cash in the
forehead and fractured knee can
As the treatment will involve deten-
tion Of a couple Of months in the
hospital and special surgical treat
ment Mrs. Mapes resolved to 20 To
the Lane hospital in San Francisco.
where she was removed this mornine.
going out on No. %.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
KNIGHTS SENROLL
NEW COUNCIL

Twenty-Five members were added
to the Knights of Columbus yesterday
at Las Vegas. The ceremonies were
under direction of Tonopah and Gold
field councils which were called on
to institute new council composed
of Las Vegas residents. The new
council starts off officered by the fol-
lowing; Grand knight, A. J. Stebener;
deputy grand knight, c.. o. Wood;
recorder. H. G. Heinskill; financial
secretary, J. Maugg; chancellor Ed.
Florin; treasurer, F. s. Wingate; ad-
vocate, Leo McNamee.
The delegates from Tonopah were:
Father Diss. Frank p. Kerns, s. s.
Clark, F. T. Dunn. ]. H. Troy, w. M.
Roach, w. O'Hara, w. d. Kerns, T. ].
Lynch, DR.. ]. R. Cunningham, William
Lynch, H. ]. Degan. James c. ].
Martin, w. T. Cuddy, ]. Quirk. p.
Duffy, J. Dunn and F. z. Either.
From Goldfield there were: P. ].
Reilly, M. H. Lynch, q. c. Walsh,
r. II. Dermody. Geo. H. Baldwin,
Steve O'Hanley, P. r. Blake, A. j.
Dolan, f. s. Harney. Wallace Camp
bell, Ray Catalan, II. G. Mcmahon,
Anthony Carolan. Frank Mcnamara,
Clyde Cannon, Frank Maloney, Lester
Cannon. James w. Walsh, Roy Mad
den, Frank Farrell. James C. McNa-
mara. T. F. O'Brien. Thomas Cronin,
John R. Daley, A. Schlanzer. ]. A.
Cody and p. ]. Somers. Jr.
The candidates taking the degrees
of the first, second and major rank
were: s. M. Algood. ]. C. j. Martin
J. N, Ahern, C. w. Cragin. Tom Crual
w. r. Hampton, Leo McNamee, r. ]
Manion. c. s. Wingert. W. r. David
! son. Thos. Mccormack. Ed. Florin
w. s. Hartford. Father o'Grady. L. M
Ross. ]. Maugg and II. s. Hentsill.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
Roosevelt Supports Hughes
And Declines Nomination
Firmly Opposed to Third Ticket, he Believes Hughes
is the One Man Best Qualified to Serve the Country
in Great Crisis and Protect it From Pers Invited
BY the Tmidity of President Wilson.

as things actually are the Progressive
national organization no longer offers
the means whereby we can make
these convictions effective in our
national life. Under such circum-
stances our duty is to do the best
we can, and not to sulk because our
leadership is rejected. That we our
selves continue to believe that the
course We advocated was in the
highest interest of the American
people is aside from the question. 1t
is unpatriotic to refuse to do the
best possible merely because the
people have not put us in position
best. 1t remains for us. good humor-
edly and with common sense, to face
the situation and endeavor to get
out of ii the best that it can be
made to yield from the standpoint of
the interests OF the nation as a
whole
This was the situation at the open
Ing of the present year 1t was evil
dent that unless cataelysm oc-
Cured the presidential election
would result in the choice of either
the Republican or the Democratic
nominee. The present administration,
during its three years of life, has
Leen guilty of shortcomings more
signal than those of any admnistra-
ton since the days Of Buchanan.
From the standpoint of national
honor and interest IL stood on an
even lower level than the admins
tration of Buchanan. No administra-
ton in our history had done more
to relax the spring OF the national
will and to deaden the national con-
science Within the Republican party
q
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
'OAN|EL SOLLENDER
DIES At BISHOP HOME
ocToGENARlAN PASSES AWAY
AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS
SURROUNDED BY FAMILY

According to telegram received
this morning by Mrs. Lenore Sol
lender Handy. her grandfather, Daniel
Sollender. passed away this morning
at an early hour at the family home
near Bishop. Cal. Deceased was 81
years Of age and to the last retained
possession of all his faculties, his
eye sight and hearing not showing
any impairment. Death followed a
lingering illness induced by Bright's
disease. Mr.. Sollender was the father
of w. B. Sollender, who has SO many
interests in Tonopah, and was quite
well known here. as he often visited
the camp since coming west to the
adjacent state. For the past two
years he was q resident of Bishop
and previous to that lived at Santa
Ana. Four boys and his immediate
family survive. The funeral will be
held in Bishop tomorrow afternoon
from the Christian Science church.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
PASTOR COMES
FROM OLYMPIA
BISHOP HUNTING ANNOUNCES
APPOINTMENT TO vESTRY
OF ST. MARKS

In compliance with the request of
Rt. Rev. G. S. Hunting, Episcopal
Bishop of Nevada, the vestry Of st.
Marks church met at the rectory on
Saturday evening. The bishop ex-
planned the object of the meeting
was to discuss arrangements that
had been made relative to securing
the services of a regular clergyman
for the parish. He stated he had
engaged the Rev. Harlan Bailey Of
Olympia, WASH, as the permanent
minister and that he would assume
charge OF his duties on July 16.
| However, he will alternate between
ronopah and Goldfeld until Sep
tember |, at which time clergyman
will be appointed for st. Johns
! church at the latter point. 1t is
most probable the Rev. p. s. Smithe
who has been visiting Tonopah once
Ia month for some time past, will
accompany Rev. Bailey SO that he
may more quickly become acquainted
with the members and friends of the
church. The bishop preached botf
morning and evening, and took occa
sion to urgently request st. Marks
4 extend to their new clergyman tina
amount OF encouragement and loya
support to which he is entitled. an
thereby enable him to accomplish al
the good within his power for tn
parish and the community at large.
The bishop selected portion G
the third chapter OF Genesis, dealin
with the story of the first sin. as hi
mornings discourse.
Bishop Hunting left today on
5000 mile trip in the discharge OF b
clerical duties.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26

CHICAGO, June 26.--The Progress
siye executive committee this morn
ing received the answer OF Theodore
Roosevelt, in which he formally de-
clned the nomination on the Progress.
siye ticket and strongly urged that
organization to support G. f. Hughes.
The letter in part is as follows
Since the adjournment of the con
vention have received between two
aad three thousand letters and tele-
grams from men who had supported
me for the nomination, the majority
expressing the desire that | would
refuse to run, while minority urged
that | should accept the nomination.
As It is a physically impossibility to
answer these letters and kilograms
Individually beg the courtesy OF the
senders that they will accept this
public statement in lieu Of such
answers.
Two Years Ordeal
"The results of the terrible world
war of the past two years have now
made II evident to all who are willing
to see that In this country there must
be spiritual and industrial prepared
ness. along the lines of efficiency, OF
loyal service to the nation, and OF
practical application of the precept
that each man must be his brothers
keeper. Furthermore. II Is no less
evident that this preparedness for
the tasks OF peace forms the only
sound basis for that indispensable
military preparedness which rests on
universal military training and which
finds expression in universal obliga-
tory service In time OF war. Such
universal obligatory training and
service are the necessary compli-
ments OF universal suffrage, and rep
resent the realization OF the true
American, the Democratic, ideal in
both peace and war.
Facing the Facts
''It Is impossible for us Progress
sives to abandon our convictions.
But we are faced with the fact that
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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
RUBlES INCLUDED IN THE
GREAT WESTERN GROUP

John Magee. general manager of
the Great Western mine, returned
from San Francisco this morning.
The stringers that were recently cut
in the south workings on the 1850
are not commercial at the point of
contact, but they are very promising,
being heavy in sulphide. The COM
pany has purchased more efficient
pump, to be installed on the bottom
level. The south crosscut will be
extended. The Ruby group has been
included in the Great Western estate.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
TWO MEN KILLED
IN White GAPS
STICK OF POWDER REMAINS IN
HOLE AFTER SHOOTING AND
IS BLOWN INTO MUCK

Two miners employed at the White
Caps were killed early Saturday
evening in a manner rarely expert
enced. The victims were John Casas-
sas, who was instantly killed, while
his partner, Larry Slatovich, was so
seriously injured that he died few
hours later Casassas was blown to
pieces and the other man was so
badly bruised that nothing could be
done except to alleviate his sufferings
until death came to his relief
The cause of the accident IL IN
known. but it is believed to have
occurred through the failure OF
stick OF powder to ignite when tht
rest of the charge In one OF the
holes went Off. The men counted
the shots and satisfied themselvei
that none had missed FIRE. SO M
report was made to the foreman
The dead men came on the next shif
to muck ont The waste rock when !
Is supposed a blow from a picl
caused the fatal explosion. Sine
every hole was accounted for tn
only theory OF the foreman is tina
one stick. through some cause. faile
TO explode and was thrown out wit
the rock. where Il laid until tn
mucking crew came on TO clear tn
arift.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
UNDER GUNS
FORT vERDUN
GERMANS ARE WITHIN THREE.
QUARTERS OF A MILE OF
CHEF FoRTIFicATIoN

iBy Associated Press.D
PARIS, June 26.--In a night attack
the French captured most of the
German trenches between Fumin and
Chenois woods on the Verdun sector.
a German attack west of Thiaumont
was repulsed. A heavy artillery duel
is in progress west of the Meuse.
The Germans now are three-quar-
ters of mile from the French imme-
diately in front of the Verdun fort
ress. The French commander regards
as tactical success the presence of
Germans on the right bank of the
Meuse. which he says is only mo-
mentarily significant.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
NO MEDIATION
At THIS TINE

,"y Associated Press.,

tHy AsHOctated Press.l
WASHINGTON, June 26.-The Gen.
trail and South American republics
will not offer mediation between the
United States and Mexico at present
This announcement was made by Min
lister Calderon Of Bolivia after con-
ference with Secy. Lansing. Calderon
said he was informed by Lansing
that the United States considered
there was nothing to mediate.
II is probable the Latin-American
countries again will consider the sub
ject after the United States has
received reply from Carranza.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
my Associated Press,

CHIHUAHUA, June 26.-Upon the
American evacuation of San Geronimo
and Bachinaba, Gen. Trevino occu-
pied the towns with a strong force
and issued orders that any attempt
on the part of Pershing's men to
reoccupy would be forcibly prevented.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
CAPTAIN MOREY
IS FOUND ALIVE
eleventh CAVALRY SCOUTS
CONTINUE SEARCH FOR
COMRADES

SAN ANTONIO, June 26.-Reports
from Pershing said that Capt. Morey
was rescued by scouting party de-
tached from Major Jenkins command.
Jenkins reported that two squadrons
of the Eleventh Cavalry are continu-
ing the search. OF total of S4 men
in the two troops of the Tenth one
officer and 43 enlisted men reached
the American lines One enlisted
man is making his way to Sabinal.
Allowing for seventeen prisoners.
twenty-five are not accounted for.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
pR0GRESSNFS FOR HUGHES
Waiting For Carranza to
Release American Soldiers

Carranza the statement of his inten-
tion toward the American expedition
in Mexico to protect the border. 1t
was pointed out by the Lansing note
that the Mexicans precipitated the
Carrizal fight. Apparently Funston's
report has no direct connection with
the presidents course.
Congress was informed today of
the situation by the president. who
indicated that he might desire joint
session soon. 1t is understood Wilson
will inform Congress that the de
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26

WASHINGTON, June Whether
state of war shall exist between
Mexico and the United States de-
pends on the formal declaration OF
policy by Carranza in response to the
note telegraphed yesterday by Secre-
tary Lansing.
The American government insists
on immediate release Of the cavalry
men captured at Carrizal. Officials
have explained that the course of the
United States is to determine from
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26

conflicting forces were at work. There
were men among the organization
leaders who advocated course of
action such as offered no improve
ment upon the Democratic position,
and advocated the nomination of can
didates whose election would have
represented no Improvement upon the
continuance in Office of Mr. Wilson
If such a course were followed il
would obviously become our duty to
run third ticket But 1t was plainly
our duty to do everything honorable
in order to prevent such a necessity;
to do everything short of sacrificing
our most sacred convictions in order
to secure the alignment under one
leadership of the forces opposed to
the continuance in power of Mr.
Wilson and the Democratic party.
One Standard Bearer
Under these circumstances the
Progressive National committee. at
Chicago, in January. outlined our
duty to seek common action with
the Republican party. using the fol-
lowing words: Our people are seek
ing leadership-leadership of the
highest order and most courageous
character; leadership that will draft
to itself for the country's benefit the
unselfsh and patriotic services of its
ablest citizens. The surest way to
secure for our country the required
leadership will be by having, If pos
slble, both the Progressive and Re
publican parties choose the same
standard bearer
six weeks later on March 9, In
my Trinidad statement. asked for
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
TROOPS DISPOSED
: On WARL|KE LINES
cARRANzA ARRANGING HIS MEN
TO COMMAND STRATEGIC
INTERIOR POINTS
,By Associated PressJ

SAN ANTONIO, June 26.-Reports
from headquarters indicate that Mexi-
can forces along the Rio Grande from
Matamoras to Juarez have Withdrawn
their main strength or are preparing
to do so. 1t is indicated that these
troops are taking stations at strategic
points south Of the border, where
railway functions allow rapid hand
ling of large bodies. The new line,
it is said, would command the line
of advance toward the strategic points
of Monterey. Saltillo and the Coahu-
lila coal mines.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
FIREWORKS DESTROY STORE

A fire which broke out yesterday
morning entirely destroyed the
stock of goods OF Cooney q Co.. at
winnemucca The fire is supposed
to have started from fireworks on
display In the show window.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
DIPLOMATIC CHANGES

LONDON. June 26.-American af-
fairs in Mexico will be taken over
by British diplomatic consular officers
in case of war. The French embassy
at Washington has arranged to look
after Mexican interests in the United
States.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
FIRED
BY CARRANzh
BECAUSE He ALLOWED AMERi-
CAN PATROL TO CROSS LINE
AFTER BANDIT GANG
tBy Associated Press.,

LAREDO. Texas. June 26.-It is
reported that Carranza has removed
Gen. Ricaut. commander Of the north
eastern Mexican border patrol. and
reinstated Gen. Emilano Naffarate.
The change is said to be due to the
failure Of Ricaut to attack Americans
crossing the border in pursuit Of
bandits on June II.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
BRIDEGROOM BIRDMAN
KILLED AFTER WEDDING
= (By Associated Press).

= 10y Associated Press). =
. OSHKOSH, Wis, June 26.-
= Charles Niels, an aviator, who =
= fell yesterday. died at the hos
= pital this morning. He was Z
= married Saturday to Miss Lucille =
4 Goddard.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
RUSSIAN CAVALRY CAPTURES
AN IMPORTANT POSITION


PETROGRAD, June 26.--Russian
cavalry after battle with Austro-
Hungarian troops occupied a position
near Pezoritt. west Of Kimpolung in
Bukowina.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
EMBARGO On
ALL SHIPMENTS
BARS HAVE BEEN RAISED FOR
ALL EXPORTS BILLED FOR
MEXICAN POINTS


WASHINGTON, June ga virtual
embargo on all commerce between
the United States and Mexico pend
ing the determination of future rela-
lions is planned by the administra-
tion. Customs inspectors along the
der have been holding shipments
destined for Mexico since Saturday
No arms or ammunition were per-
mitted to pass for weeks.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
AUSTRlANS RETREAT
IN TRENIINO SECTOR
: 10y Associated press).

= (6y Associated Press). .
= ROME. June 26.-A general .
= retreat Of the Austrian force In .
: the Trentino district with the =
: Italians pursuing vigorously. is =
= announced in an official report. =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26

facto government Is waging war
against United States forces protect
ing the border.
by Associated rress.)
WASHINGTON, June 26.--Congress
will probably be asked to authorize a
military news censorship on the re-
stricted lines in connection with the
Mexican situation. This would apply
to the state, war and navy depart
ments as well as along the border.
The resolution has been prepared by
the war department.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-06-26
THE w EArHER

Fair Tonight and Tuesday
The Glasgow courier., 1916-06-23

for twenty-five years. and she knew
him like book. He was a forceful
person who would have his own way,
even though he had to put his fingers
In his ears to get it. Moreover, when
he called her my dear" instead Of the
customary Lou it was a sign Of su.
preme obstinacy on his part and could
not by any stretch Of the imagination
be regarded as an indication Of placid
affection. He always said my dear"
at the top of his voice and with a great
deal Of irascibility.
Mr.. William w. Blithers was q self
made man who had begun his career
by shouting Justify at team of mules
in railway construction camp. Other
drivers had tried to improve on bis vo-
cabulary, but even the mules were able
to appreciate the futility Of such an
ambition. and later on, when he came
to own two or three railroads. to say
nothing Of a few mines and a steam
yacht his ability to drive men was
even more noteworthy than his power
over the jackasses had been.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blithers had been dis
cussing royalty. Up to the previous
week they had restricted themselves to
the nobility. but as an event Of unex-
ampled importance had transpired In
the interim they now felt that 1t would
be the rankest stupidity to consider
any one short Of prince royal in pick.
ing out suitable husband-or. more
properly speaking. consort-for their
only daughter, Maud Applegate Blith.
ers. aged twenty.
Mrs. Blithers long ago had convinced
her husband that no ordinary human
being Of the male persuasion was wor
thy Of their daughters hand and had
set her heart on having nothing mean
er than duke on the family roll
Blithers alluded to It for awhile as the
payroll-with the choice lying between
England and Italy.
But now. just AS they were on the
point OF accepting in lieu Of duke an
exceptionally promising count, the
aforesaid event conspired to complete
~ upset all Of their plans-or notions.
so to speak. It was nothing less than
the arrival in America Of an eligible
prince Of the royal blood, a ruling
prince at that. As matter Of fact, he
had not only arrived in America, but
upon the vast estate adjoining their