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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-04
PRISONERS WELFARE
IS GIVEN ATTENTION
PRESENT WINTER BRINGING SUE.
FERlNG AND HARDSHIP TO
THOUSANDS
,By Associated Pres.o

GENEVA, Switzerland, Jan. A
movement has been started in Geneva
to make more adequate provision for
the welfare of prisoners in detention
camps of the various belligerent coun-
tries The present winter is bringing
with 1t increased suffering and hard
ship to countless thousands of men,
and these 1t is proposed to endeayor
to alleviate. II Is a well known fact
that there were insufficient prepare
lions in the beginning for dealing with
such large numbers of interned men.
both soldiers and civilians, as rapidly
as became necessary to care for, and
as a result living conditions in many
detention camps today entail suffering
and sickness to IA degree realized only
by actual observers.
The International Red Cross com
mittee of Geneva is behind this move
ment, and headquarters for the con-
duct of the work have been estab-
lished at La Petite Pierriere, Cham
besy, near Geneva. The main object
is to succor suffering prisoners OF war.
1t is believed that the. admission into
each civil and military camp OF special
delegates belonging to neutral coun-
tries would be of great assistance in
bringing about an improvement of ex-
listing conditions, without in any way
interfering with the necessary local
organization and discipline. These
neutral delegates are to be chosen
from the professions. such as doctors.
lawyers. etc. They are to make them
selves useful in many ways at the
camps where they are to have the priv
ilege of free access and sojourning for
a specified length of time.
II Is felt by the promoters of this
idea that, insomuch as each belliger-
ent country has an equal interest in
establishing and maintaining a wise
and just method of meeting deception
requirements, and at the same time
to mitigate the suffering OF the cap
tives and the anxieties OF their erla-
tives, that the governments concerned
will meet with them on the common
ground of humanity and help. The
actual negotiations with the states in
question, looking to the carrying of
this project into effect, Will be under
taken by the international committee.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-04
CITY
GARBAGE
IF AT ANY TIME THE WAGON
MISSES YOUR CAN, PLEASE
GALL 1926.
Opens Assay Office

r. B. Kidd, the pioneer assayer of
Tonopah, wishes to inform his old
patrons and the public. that he has
opened custom assay Office at the
office Of the Tonopah Midway Min
Ing company: all work will be guar
anteed; and he will make controls
a speciality. Phone 792.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-04
HYDE's FOURTH TRIAL DELAYED


KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Jan. 4.-The
fourth trial of DR.. B. Clark Hyde, ac-
cused of the murder of Col. Thomas H,
Swope, Kansas City millionaire phil
anthropist, was postponed to the April
term of the circuit court here. The
state was not ready for trial.
Advertise in teh Bonanza
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-04
LUTHERAN SERVICES

Rev. +. H. Menzel, pastor of the
Lutheran church at Gardnerville. will
conduct services in the Presbyterian
church in Tonopah on Tuesday, Jan
uary IL. He invites people of all
creeds. or of no creed. to be present
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-04

To the Members Of Tonopah Miners
Union, No. 1871, w. r. Of NJ.
At the regular meeting of Tonopah
Miners union. TO be held on January
4th. the officers-elect for the ensuing
term will be installed
The presence of all members is
earnestly requested as matters of vital
interest to the miners of Tonopah will
be discussed. Particularly as to the
policy of the miners union under the
new officers.
WILLIAM MITCHELL,
Secretary-elect.
Adv. J3t2.
II you want the telegraph and Local
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-01-04
TEMPERATURE REPORT

Highest temperature yesterday, 80;
a year ago, AZ.
Lowest temperature yesterday, SO;
year ago, 20.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
What the Other Fellows Say

Seymour Judd, chairman of the Republican Town Committee of New Haven, is quoted as saying that he Republican State Committee. He has been mentioned as the possible sue cessor of the late Colonel Macdonald from the Ninth district. ct.-Bridgeport Post.
 Grasshoppers are reported in Win sted. Lou Stone should be ashamed of himself for not mentioning the tact that they were equipped with snow shoes. New Haven Union.
 Lanesboro has had a town meeting at which no smoking was allowed. which shows that there is chance for reform, even in the small towns.- Pittsfeld Eagle.
 There is no doubt at all that Count Zeppelin and Admiral Von Tirpitz would gladly welcome break with the United States that would let them revel in unrestricted aerial and sub- marine warfare in which the non. con- batant would be the target of thier un- warned attacks. Sentinel.
 The "last survivor of those persons who saw Booth assassinate President Lincoln is stalking his claim. Imagine the large number of "sole survivors of the European war there will be some years hence.- Hartford Post.
 MT. Taft taken the bold stand of asserting that the bossed convention is better than the general primary. We are willing to concede that he is justi- fled in his opposition to the presidential primary considering what happened to him wherever he ran in one in 1912.- Waterbury Republican.
 Let's see. How long ago was it that the Germans fired their bolt ?''- Hartford Courant.
 The society people are now hustling around to get up a respectable lot of sins for which to repent during Lent -Meriden Journal.
 No one knows what to believe, and what not to believe, of the condition of non- -combatants living in the war areas of Europe. Enough is true to warrant the conclusion that war is at least as terrible today as it was in the day of Atilla, Alaric and Genghis Khan.- Bridgeport Farmer.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Winter Feeding of Wild Rlrd,.

Hospitality to wild birds is most ape preciated by them in winter and eorly spring, when food is scrace. To put birds at ease when they come bear, whistle or sing something. Repeat this every time, always using tho same air or tune. It becomes sort of signal between them and their friends which will in time completely win the birds confidence. By all means keep the oat out of sight.
 If there be tree in the yard. it can be made into the best kind of a food station. Tie chunk-about Il pound of suet securely on one of the biggest limbs near the trunk. Wind strings of peanuts around the trunk. Foods displayed on objects that ape familiar to the binds will attract them more quickly than when it is shown by artificial means. But in the absence of tree or pole, make table with lower tray in which to protect food from rain and snow, Fasten strings ot peanuts across the edge of the table and put suet in the tray below. On, set up a post and nail board on it which has long nails driven into it from beneath. to, hold ears of corn, suet, doughnuts, shredded wheat bis. cults. and other foodstuffs.
 Hairy, Downey and Red Headed Woodpeckers, Chickadees, Nuthatches, Brown Creepers, Cardinals, and other desirable birds can be attracted by means of the foods mentioned. From early March on the returning summer residents will also appreciate them, and may thus be induced to stay.
 Birds need water at all times of the year. In winter, during long periods of freezing, they often suffer much for lack of it.
 Food and water stations should be we'll away, from any fence. building, or other object whence cat would have access to the birds. The Ameri. can Boy.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
The Baid-HeadS.

The prominence which the Bald Head Club of America has attained in this country. and the distinguished position of its present president, Con- gressman P. David Oakley, of Hartford, are spurring up the paregraphers, poets and others, to harp on the subject of bald-heads and badness generally, as the season draws nigh for the mid-sum- mer meeting of the official board and executive committee to arrange for the annual banquet. A Brston Post poet gets off this:
 "Full many a gem of purest ray,
 serene,
 The dark, unfathomed caves of ocean
 bear:"
 Full many lid when lifted from the
 beg n
 Reveals a shiny pate devoid of hairl
 A Wisconsin alienist comes forward with greetings to the Club and makes public declaration that "there is this comfort for the bald headed man-he need not fear insanity" He says that ill all records and experiences, which cover nearly every case of insanity in his state, he has yet to find more than single case in which the sufferer was bald-neaded. The one bald headed maniac he encountered, he says, twas insane as the result of an accident to his brain in a fall.
 The Waterbury Republican has this one: "The attention of the Bald Head Club of America is called to the claim hxrn Dr- In of sure cure for badness. A warn ing is necessary for fear unfounded hopes may be prematurely excited. The last discovery this pr. Cook made was the North Pole.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
4 Narrow Escape.

William Raymond Sill, publicity director of many Broadway successes, owes his escape from becoming shin. ing light in the legal profession, for which he was intended by his father, once Lieutenant Governor and United States District Attorney for Connecti. cut, ta the following incident:
 Ex- x-Governod Sill was arguing case of the Government before his friend and former Yale classmate, Judge Nathaniel Shipman, in the United States District Court of Connecticut, and young Sill was among the speeta- tors. Came a moment when the Gov ernment attorney stated a curious point of law, whereupon the court leaned forward and thundered:
 "Governor, you know that isn't good law!'
 "Yes," was the response, "I know ii isn't good law, but I thought your honor might have neglected to make $ note of it, so So say"
 Personal friendship alone prevented fine for contempt of court, and tho younger Sill promptly decided to foregC the law and its pitfalls.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

Two shall be born the whole wide
 world apart, And speak in different tongues and
 have no thought Each of the others being, and no heed {; And these OCT unknown seas to un-
 known lands. Shall cross, escaping wreck, defying
 death: And all unconsciously shape every act And bend each wandering step to this
 one end That one day out of darkness they shall
 meet And read life's meaning in each other's
 eyes And two shall walk some narrow way
 of life So nearly side by side that should one
 turn Ever so little space to left or right, They needs must stand acknowledged
 face to face; And yet, with wistful eyes that never
 meet, With groping hands that never clasp,
 and lips Calling in vain to ears that never hear, They seek each other all their weary
 days, And die unsatisfied, and this is Fate.
 Susan Marr Spalding.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
TIP TO OP. D. o.

The Bristol Press is disposed to criti- cize the attitude of Congressman P. Davis Oakley, on proposed Panama or Erie canal, or something, in New Britain. Thus:
 Congressman P. Davis Oakley is
 getting into deeper water when he
 offers to cooperate with the
 schemers who are trying to touch
 Uncle Sam for the New Britain
 canal. That canal promises to be
 the last ditch for more than one
 ambitious politicians reputation,
 and Congressman Oakley is no beG-
 ter swimmer than the others.
 If that accurately describes the New Britain situation, we are sure the dis tinguished president of the Bald Head Club of America will back water in time, and escape the submarine peril hinted at. And if he cherishes an ambition to promote deep. waterway projects we bespeak his support of a measure now in process of incubation, tO construct Panama canal here in Canaan, from West Main street, sou by sou west, to the Blackberry river, that shall be open to sloop and stone boat navigation from March until May.
 The problem of water transportation, from the lowlands of the thoroughfare mentioned, to the estuary that leads to tide water, has absorbed the careful and prayerful attention of the people df every nationality on that part of the globe. It is perennial problem, that pleads and howls and shrieks for solu- tion every time West Main street over flows its banks; and ill the evolution ary process of abating the peril, the means of relief have advanced from the blind ditch stage to the drain tile ex- pedient, and the present generation has seen the drain tile develop from four inch tube to a ten.inch crockery aque- duct-tha precursor of the future canal that is to be.
 In this process of evolution no "am- bilious politicians reputation" has been jeopardized and no scandal has smirched the toga of any statesman who has Identified himself with the problem. Bnt the situation is not without hope. Every experiment with it has tended to confirm the conviction that water will run down hill if the hill will stand still, and inasmuch as the tenta. tive opinion of competent engineers clearly indicates that the Blackbery J Efver at high tide is lower than West Main street at low tide, the canal prop oeition is entirely feasible; and if the problem can be presented to the rivers and hsrbors, ways and means, maya, affairs, or unfinished business com mittee of congress in the right way there ought to be a chance for some statesman to make a reputation, if no something more.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
The Gettysburg Address.

The Encyclopedia Britannica. con- ceded by scholars to be the final authority on things literary, says that Lincoln's oration at the dedication of the battlefield of Gettysburg "has taken permanent place as classic in Amer. ica literature. This masterpiece of oratory is we'll worth study. It is known that the strong and forceful words in the English language come from the Anglo Saxon; they are simple one-syllable or two-syllable words-in fact, the shortest words we use. The more elaborate terms come from the Latin and Greek, which are not near so vigorous as the old Teutonic speech. It is interesting in this connection to study Lincoln's Gettysburgh address. Edward Everett, who was the orator of the day, known as a master of classic learning and most finished speaker, delivered an oration of over an hour in length, replete with polysyllabic words and abstruse allusions. It is now for gotten and lies buried in dust and obscurity with the musty volumes that are to be found only in some public library. Lincoln's world famous speech, on the contrary, is known to every school boy in the land. It con- tains only two hundred and sixty six words. Of these, one hundred and ninety four are words of one syllable: fifty three are words of two syllables; twelve are of three and seven of four syllables. That is, nearly seventy-five per cent of the entire composition is
 in words of one syllable; twenty pe1 cent. in words of two syllables; and z
 trif1e over five per cent in three and four syllables.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Letters From the People
Leap Year Privileges
the Editor of The News.

To the Editor of The News:
 What is your idea on this matter of the ladies popping the question or hay ing the same privilege as the men in choosing their life mates? It is my opinion that it is no more than right that the ladies should have equal rights in this matter that is so vital to the happiness and prosperity of both; and i'll many cases 1 think a girls percep- ton of what married life will mean to both is clearer, and that they consider more earnestly what is in store for them in married life, than the boys are apt to do. Marriage is the most serious and important contract man or woman ever assumes and both should consider this question very seri- ously before trusting their lives happi- ness to a contract that may be the best, or may be the worst compact of their lives; for if mistake is made at this time it may be serious matter. Mar riage a hundred years ago was held much more sacred than it is today and divorce very rare. It must have been the intention of the Creator that the marriage contract was to be binding while both do live. And it is my be lief, if the right of choosing their life's mates was equally shared by both, there would be more happy husbands and happy wives than there are at the present time. I would like to hear what some of your readers have to say on this subject. Chas. A. Harris.
 Two Harbors, Minn.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Reoond SlauRhters ,f Mar.

At Durham, l346 there fell l5, GOO; at Halidonhill and Agincourt, 10000 each; at Bautzen and Lepanto, 25, 900 each; at Austerlitz, Jena and Lutsen, 30, 900 each; at Eylau, 60.000; at Waterloo and Quatre Bras, one engage ment, 20.0o0; at Borodino, S0,00o; at Fontenoy, 100, 900; at Yarmouth, l5o,. 900; at Chalons, no less than 300, GOO of Attila's army alone:
 The Moors in Spain, about the year 800, lost in one batble 70, 900; in an- other, fonr centuries later, S0,3o0, be. sides 50,000 prisoners, and in third 200, GOO.
 Still greater was, the carnage in ancient times. At Cannae 10000 fell. The Romans alone, in an engagement with the Cimbri and Teutones, lost SC, 1000.
 The Carthagenians attacked Hymera in Sicily with an army of 800. 900 men and in fleet of 3, 900 ships and 5000 transports; but not ship or trans. port escape destruction, and of the troops oGly s few in Il small boat reached Carthage with the melancholy tidings.
 Mari1s slew, in one. battle, l40, 900 Gauls and in another 290, GOO.
 In the battle of Issus, between Alexander and Darius, llo,000 were slain; in that of Arbela 300, ,000. Julius Caesar once annihilated an army of 3B3, 900 Helvetians; in bat. tie with the Usipetes hs slew 40, a0o and on another occasion he massalred more than 430, GOO Germans, who had crossed the Rhine, with their herds and fioeks and little ones, in quest of new settlements.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
GOSSIP OF DAYS GONE BY
Record ot Doings from Week to Week Culed from The News Files.
 IR84

1884
 July l6. Eleven clergymen were present at the annual meeting of the Litchfield Archdeaconry, held at Christ Church.
 Mir. and Mrs. William J. Timble and daughters. of New York; F. Sims and family, of Troy, N. Y; Miss Helen NJ. Ferry, of Tivoli, N. Y.; E. $. Le- Bree, of New York and Dick Pollard, of Rhinebeck, N Y., were boarding at the Warmer House.
 Mrs. John B. Coggswell and children, of Henderson, Ky, were guests of H. H. Coggswell.
 A Cleveland and Hendricks flag was suspended across Main street. Mrs. Frank Cummings, of Millerton, spent Sunday with relatives i'll town. Norfolk celebrated the opening of it's new hall by presentation of Pinafore by local talent under the direction of s. A. Weaver.
 Mrs. s, O. Beckley was visiting friends in New Hartford.
 Robert W. Adam, of Pittsfield Mass. was the guest of relatives in town.
 Peirce, Lawrence &5 Company, were building large barn on their farm, known as the Bacon farm
 Miss Ila $. Freeman returned from a visit to New Milford.
 MT. and Mrs. R. R. Smith, of New Hartford, were guests at s. c. Beck ley's.
 William Watson returned from visit of three weeks with hIs nephews, T. F. Watson, of New Milford, and H. w. Watson, of Bridgeport.
 Mrs. Edwin Barnes was rapidly re. covering from long illness.
 Colonel Hardenbergh moved into one of his tenant houses while his residence was being rebuilt.
 Fifty calves were sold at this station )n market day, averaging seven cents per pound.
 Mrs. George l.. Parsons was recover ing from an illness.
 MT. and Mrs. H. E. Macrea, of Hudson, N. Y, visited friends in town.
 The Canaan baseball nine played with the Clayton nine to the tune of 24 to l6 in favor of Clayton.
 Mrs. James w. Branch was very lame as the result of fall.
 Eighty nine persons went on the NJ. E. society excursion to Bridgeport.
 D. l.. Peirce removed the fence in front of his residence leaving a fine hedge.
 Archie Adam, while sliding down post, came in contact with a rusty il, which made deep cut in the side of his leg.
 W. H. Camp set off large fire crack CTS ill honor of the nomination of Grover Cleveland for president.
 "Rev. MT. Goddard, who is to supply the Congregational church, in Sails bury, has been detained a week by sick ness in his family.''
 Falls Village-S. w. Reel sold his trotting horse to parties from Danbury. F. A. Bartlett, of Torrington, spent Sunday in town Miss Belle Wallace, of Bridgeport, was the guest of c. $. Street and family for week. A race between MT. Owens and MT. Reeds horses resulted in favor of MT. Owen.
 West Cornwall-About SIS was raised for the organ fund at lawn party at the residence of Hon. T. s. Gold. Mrs. William Oldfield was visiting her daughters in Lee and Stockbridge, Mass. Fred Wood arrived home from New York, where he graduated from High School. Samuel Coons and family, from Elynia, Ohio, were spend ing some time in town. Miss Cora Morgan was spending the month in New Haven.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

The Windham County Obervser atioting from The News editorial or Boosters and Knockers, comments thus
 Congratulations, Canaan! A con- certed movement is on to "can" the "knocker" in that town. But she knocker is not peculiar to Ca naan. The species is common, al- together too common. The edl- torial from the Connecticut Vest ern News, published in Canaan, is worthy of wide publicity, as it is good for communities other than Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

"Can do anything for you ?" asked the passing motorist of an exasperated man who was trying to change tire while his wife, a woman of command. ing appearance, stood by and gave numerous directions.
 "Yes, indeed," replied the exas' perated man, as he mopped his brow. "My wife here is an ardent suffragette wish you would talk to her about the cause until get this tire on. ''-Bir' mingbam Age-Herald.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

Commenting on the Deep River New Bras suggestion for Canaan slogan "Come to Canaan; Altitude High ; Ideals High. Hi, Hi" the Bristol Press remarks:
 "An excellent and suggestive
 slogan, but hardly appropriate as
 Canaan is a no license town"
 Our Bristol friend evidently thinks we couldn't stand for so much "Hi. Hi larity," under present dry conditions.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

The splendid memorial concerts given each year by Mrs. Bridgman, ill Nor folk, have the effect of perpetuating, in beautiful way, the local sense of obligation and gratitude to the immor- tai Lincoln, and bringing about, year by year, a new baptism of patriotism.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17
Surprise Tn Store.

Captain Joseph Hardin, of the United States army, who had been on detached duty at Shanghai, China, for four years. recently visited friends in St. Louis while on his way to his old home in South Carolina for short rest.
 The captain, in reminiscent mood, talked of old days in the obscure village which useG to be his home.
 "I know just what they'll say when they see me coming down the street. y said he. "They'n say, Well, by George, here comes Joe Hardin,' and after a closer look they'll add, 'and danged if he hasn't got shoes on. -"
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

Three weeks more in which to send in suggestions for the Canaan slogan, according to the rules set forth in the announcement on the first page of The News. A considerable number of slogans have been sent in, to Secretary E. A. Creevey, of the Business Mems Association. and it is hoped every resi- dent of the town. and lots of people out of town, will offer suggestions. The contest closes March TO-.
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

A Massachusetts editor has expressed his conviction that Theodore Roosevelt is candidate for the presidential nomination. Isn't that Massachusetts editor entitled to a medal or some- thing, as discoverer
Connecticut western news., 1916-02-17

It is a newspapers business to
 please subscribers, but no news
 paper can please everybody.-New
 Canaan Advertiser.
 Quite correct. The newspaper that pleases everybody is no newspaper. The real newspaper IS the one that pleases some of it's readers most of the time. and most of its readers some of the time; but it's a fool newspaper that aspires to please all of its readers all the time.