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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-05
MATRIMONIAL BUREAS SPOIL
BUSINESS OF PICTURE BRIDES

selection first hand and have largely
discarded the photograph method
Kazo Fukagai leader among the
japanese al San Francisco, who came
to Japan with "a group of 100 fellow
countrymen called the Buddhist
Home Country Visiting Party" ex-
planned that although his friends re-
turned to Japan to be here during the
coronation period they also came to
seek wives on the spot. He said the
picture marriages frequently proved
unsatisfactory
One of the strongest advocates of re-
form is Y humane. until recently con
sui general at San Francisco After
consulting with the foreign office here,
he issued an order prohibiting Japan
csc men from marrying on the
strength OF pictures unless they de-
posted $500 in an American bank
within three successive years. Since
the issue of the order the picture
| bride system has been doomed for any
Japanese who wished to marry and
who had $500 in his possession was
more likely to come TO Japan to look
for a wife
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THIS lis TO CERTIFY that the un-
dersigned heretofore doing business in
Nye, Esmeralda and Washoe counties
in the state of Nevada, as co-partners
under the firm name and style of Nc
Tee a. Mekenna" have this day dis
solved said partnership by mutual con
sent; c. Il. McKenna taking over all
of the property, both real and personal.
including the good VIII Of said bust
ness, In the said counties of Nye and
Esmeralda, and G.. H. McGee taking
over all of the property and good viii
OF the business in said County Of
Washoe. All bills owing by said part
nership In connection with the business
in Nye and Esmeralda counties have
been assumed and will be paid by the
said G. T.. Mckenna, who will collect
all moneys due for said business. An
bills owing by said partnership in con-
nection with the business in Washoe
county have been assumed and Will De
paid by the said O. b. MCGEE, who will
collect all moneys due for said business
Dated, Tonopah. March 80, 1916.
c. b. MCGEE.
G. T. Mex EMMA.
M30-A1-4-5-f
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-05

tBy Associated Prcssl
LONDON, Apr. 5.-The war between
Germany and Portugal has centered
attention on the struggle for Ger.
many's last and greatest colony. Ger
man East Africa, now hemmed in on
four sides by Portugal's African
colony on the south. the Belgian Con
go on the west. Britain on the north
and southwest, and British ships along
the east with no communication be
tween the German colony and the
home country
This is the chief significance of this
war, for there is no chance of clash
of Germany and Portugal in Europe,
with Germany occupied in more i'm
portant fields. And besides the stake
of German East Africa, there is the
larger stalker Of Africa itself, for these
shifts of colonies are gradually de
termining the future of a whole cont
nent, second only to Asia, greater than
North or South America, and three
times the size Of Europe.
Togoland, the German garden spo
in Africa. was the first to fall theI
the Kameruns; and then German Yves
Africa. Each was u promising colon!
but Togoland has been the only on
that really paid for the immense eifor
of development The losses of thes
colonies were triflng moves in the ia
more important game-the conquest Q
Africa as continent land the strui
gle for German East Africa Is the las
stage in this greater game.
England and France are alread
strongly entrenohed in Africa; En-
land from Cape Colony northward an
from Egypt southwark; and France
her great African empire of the mort
west-Algiers, Tunis and Morocco. III
vast French area. including Sahar
was at first derided, and Lord Sail
bury referred to the French posse
sions as the second greatest in Al
ca chiefly sand" But with the c.
onizing of Algiers and much OF the a
jacent country. unknown riches ma
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German East Africa, the one link to
the British chain from Egypt to the
Cape.
BIG WOOL SHIPMENTS

Six carloads of wool were recently
shipped from the p. S. Jensen ranch
near Sparks to Boston. Heavy wool
shipments are now common from Reno
and various other Nevada points and
the present outlook indicates that the
output will show an icrease over last
year
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-05
BOAT BUILDING IN NEVADA

A 26-foot motor boat is being built
al Winnemucca for use on Summit
lake, in the northwestern part of
Humboldt county It is being con
structed of sheet iron and wood and
will be driven by 20-horsepower
automobile engine.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-05
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE.
ToNOpAH Gypsy QUEEN MINING
COMPANY

Location of Principal Place of Bust
ness and Location of Works, Tonopah,
Nye County, Nevada.
NoTICE-There are delinquent upon
the following described stock on ae-
count of Assessment No S. levied on
the 10th day of February, 1915. the
several amounts set opposite the names
OF the respective shareholders, as fol-
lnwss
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FIRE IN LA cHloUITA

blaze in the La Chiquita building
in the rear of eddie avenue called the
fire department last night at $3.50,
but it turned out there was more
smoke than fire and the loss was
nominal.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1916-04-05
TEMPERATURE REPORT

Highest temperature last year, SO
a year ago, 80.
Lowest temperature last night, 36
a year ago, 2S.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-07

hours until they had scattered in the
mountains.
The four Americans who were wound
ed fell before shots from the adobe
houses after they had entered the town.
The most desperate Of the bandits who
did not escape in the first rush stood
and fought, firing through the windows
until they were killed. In one adobe
hut four of them were found. The
nearest count of the total number killed
was sixty.
From some of the wounded further
information was CLEANED of the where
abouts of Villa They corroborated the
story of the two deserters that he was
seriously wounded.
Other cavalry columns were rushed to
surround his supposed hiding place. The
others in the vicinity are:
Detachment composed of two compa-
MES of the Thirteenth and two or the
Tenth. under Major Frank Tompkins, OF
the Thirteenth.
Squadron of the Thirteenth, under Ma
Tor Elmer Lindsey, of the cavalry head
quarters of the western department al
San Francisco.
Squadron of twenty picked men and
horses from each company of the Elev-
enth. under Major Robert L. Howzee, OF
the army war college at Washington
D. c.
BANDITS ABANDON EVERYTHING.
In their fight the Villa bandits aban-
doned everything except what they had
on. Many did not nave time TO throw
on their coats. Blanket rolls, som
breros, saddlebags. all the pack mules
and even rifles and revolvers, some OF
which had been taken from American
, victims, were left behind. Women and
even a couple of children, who had
been carried along by the bandits, were
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-07

the only prisoners to fall into the troop
ers' hands.
The exploit adds new laurels to the
victory of the Seventh cavalry. It was
this regiment which was led by Custer
in the massacre of the Little Big Horn.
1t also was in close quarters at the bat
tie of Wounded Knee when the Buffalo
colored troopers of the Ninth cavalry,
on account of their kinky hair, came W
and turned the tide against Sitting
Bull A victory of the regiment was at
wasatach, Indian Territory. in the '70s
against the Black Feet Indians.
Hardships are being endured by the
American troops without complaining.
Some of the columns have campaigned
in two feet of snow. The days. in sharp
contrast, are Of tropical intensity. On
all sides except in the narrow valleys
are the mountains crowned the year
around with snow. For two days q
blizzard has been sweeping down from
their frosty peaks.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-07
HELM RESOLUTION
PASSES IN THE HOUSE
CBy Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON. April O.-The house
today passed the neflin resolution pro-
viding for the collection by the CEN
sus bureau of statistics on the guam
tity of cotton used in the manufacture
of explosives.
The vote was 90 to 129. The resolu-
ton directs the census bureau to col
lect and publish statistics Of raw and
prepared cotton and linters, cotton
waste and hull fibre consumed in man
ufacture Of gun powder and explos-
ives. The present law confines the sta
tistics to raw cotton.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-07

COUNT c. N. SEMANSON, as his
visiting cards proclaim him, snap
ped outside the Fulton county
tower Wednesday, just after his
night in a cell, where he was lodged
on the charge of not paying all
mony. The count refused to pose
unless his six-inch cigarette sold
er and his gold-headed cane were In
the picture.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-07
NORFOLK AND WESTERN
EARNINGS SHOW BIG GAIN

NEW YORK. April 4-February earnings OF
the Norfolk and Western railway indicate
continuance Of the Te:ent heavy tonnage opera
tions in the soft coal regions of the south and
southwest. -
Operating revenue increased 1,649, 294 with an
increase of 81, I52, 65S in net revenue
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-04-07
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Ito Agricultural
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
HOarhOund Drops in and 10c. packages at Hesterly Drug Store.

c. w. Hill, of Nashville, was among the business visitors to Prescott this morning. Mr. Hill sells Selz Shoes.
 The famous Band Quartette will render several selections at the Pres colt Concert Band Musicale, at Court House tomorrow night. This alone will be worth the price of admission.
 The Prescott Concert Band Musicale at the Court House tomorrow night, is composed of Selections by the Band, solos, quartettes, readings, etc., and is a high class entertainment that everyone will enjoy. Admission 25c. Children 15c.
 You will get quick service if you use the Mackay Telegraph and long distant telephone service. Main office and public booth at Douglas Brooks X Co.,, 116 East Elm St.-phone No. 3, if busy 157. We also have telephone with Hesterly's and Buchan- an Drug Stores. Your patronage ap- preciated. Douglas Brooks, manager.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
Local News.

$4OO to loan on good farm land, Call or address News Office.
 Elmer's Cough Candy in 5c pack ages at Hesterly Drug Store.
 H. Stainton returned last night from several days business trip to Little Rock.
 Joe Boswell came up from Hope yesterday and spent the night in the city.
 If you want your laundry done in real nice way let Carl Porter have it prone 243.
 Johnsons Matted Milk Marshmal- low Creams in soc and S1.00 packages at Hesterly Drug Store.
 Attorney H. B. Mckenzie is spend ing this afternoon in Arkadelhpia at tending to business matters.
 Good things to eat-fresh--a com plete line of new groceries just open ed-Buchanan X Anderson-phone 3S.
 Be sure to hear Miss Higginbotham, the gifted reader, at the Band Musl- cale at Court House, tomorrow night.
 FOR SALE-A S35 Edison Phono- graph with about $40 worth of ? and 1 minute records, $20 Cash. NJ cIo News.
 We want your grocery business complete line just opened-everything the best and fresh-call 3S.-Buchan- an X Anderson.
 Don't fail to attend the Prescott Concert Band Musicale, at the Court House, Friday night, Jan. 21st. s o'clock. A musical entertainment de luxe.
 FOR SALE-A complete set of En- cyclopaedia Americana in fine binding, A very handsome and useful set at a very low price. Cash or terms. Call at News office.
 Lost-Gold bracelet with follow ing engraving on inside-"M. c. H., May 12, 1915.' Finder will please re- turn to me.-W T. Hart.
 The first show at the Gem this even ing will begin promptly at ' o'clock. The second will begin at S:30 Doors opened at G:3O-6 reel feature-"A Fool There Was" featuring Theda Bara.
 Dr. J. R. York returned last even ing from Hot Springs where he has been attending the Southwest Arkan- sas Dental Association. Dr.. York re- ceived the honor of being selected as lvicc president of this organization.
 Mrs. W. R. Mum returned from Lit tie Rock Saturday. Her son, Cheek Mum, being emoute to Russellville, where he teaches school, stopped off at Little Rock for a visit with rela- tives While there he was taken sick with pneumonia and his mother was called. At the time Mrs. Mum re- turned home he was well enough tc continue on his way to Russellville- Philadelphia Standard.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
SOuthbOund.
NOrthbound

@ Does not stop at Prescott.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
Mentholated Cough Drops in 5c packages at Hesterly Drug Store.

New Dress Ginghams just received at Barham Bros.
 Dr. John R. Dale was called to Ro- chester, Minnesota, by telegram yes terday to attend Mrs. Wm. Buchanan, who is there, quite ill., Mrs. Buchanan was taken there some two weeks ago by her husband for treatment. Friends of the family here hope for early news of her mprovement-Daily TeXarkan- ian.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
WILL DEDICATE HAND
 SOME SCHOOL BUILDING

Little Rock, Jan. 20.-B. w. Torrey- son and J. L. Bond will go to Huttig, in Union county, tomorrow, for the purpose of assisting in the dedication of a handsome new school building recently completed.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
PIANO TUNING

K. B. Hendricks of Little Rock, eX- pert piano tuner. If your piano needs overhauling or tuning, phone 162.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
TRADE IN PRESCOTT
Continuous Shows
 From zoo p. m. Pictures Changed Daily

Still cutting halr and shaving at the West Side Barber Shop.-you are next.-Cragan x Oummins Advt.
 Greatest bargains in Grand, Up right and Player Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines at A. Monson's Mu- sic Store. Advt d&wtf.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20

Will you please settle your sup scription account with The News?
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
|. NJ. C. \. CAMPAIGN ATTRACT
 ING DEAL OF ATTENTION

Little Rock, Jan. 20.-The Y. M. C.. A. campaign is attracting a great deal of attention in Little Rock. At noon Wednesday the canvassers had re- ported $7094 being more than half the amount they have set out to raise. This has been contributed by 1867 persons.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20
EszaI .s...s,Sq sEgs
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION

should be given to sprains. swelings, bruises, rheumatism and neuralgia Keep Mansfeid's Magic Aruica Lini- ment handy 6n the shelf. Three sizes --25c, soc, and $1.00.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20

The ideal up-tO-date Laxative, Ny als Liver Salt-The Health Salt-25c at Hesterly Drug Store.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-20

Fresh and complete line of grocer X Anderson-phone 3S.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
HELD FINAL SESSION.
Board of Relief Listens to Number
 of Appeals.

Nine property owners appeared be- fore the board of relief last night when the final session was held. Lyman J. Booth. owning property at Hart and Lincoln streets valued at $20, ,0OO asked a reduction of 5000. L. A.. C,ladding complained of an assess 'ment of $500 on a triangular piece of land on Chestnut street which he says is worthless to him.
 K1aus A Larson and wife objected to an assessm cnt Of s4,5OO on proper +v at 5e South Burritt street, asking a reduction to $4,0oo.
 l.. F. Avery of 162 Glen street sought a reduction on his lcehouse, val11ed bv the assessors at $1,OOo. He appraises it at $l3o.
 Elvira, Miranti of 264 Cherry street asked a reduction of $500 on an as sessment of $2,ooo.
 John A. and Ericka Anderson want :, s9oO reduction on their house on Stratford road, assessed at S2,0OO.
 Anna. Rowe of 40 Winthrop street nleaded for a reduction of $6O0 on an assessment of $4,5O0.
 Samuel Siskin of 46 NlLoW street wants s4o0 off on property valued at S34O0.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
CANADA HOLDS UP GIRL.
Miss Cooke Forced to Secure Credcn-
 tials Before Crossing Line.

That it needs something more than saying "open Sesame to enter Canada these days has just been proven by Miss Rose Cooke, daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Harry E. Cooke of ? Maple street, who left Monday to visit MT. and Mrs. John H. Cowlishaw, former residents of this city. The Canadian authorities stopped her at Beebe sta tion and inquired for her passport and as she had none the Dominion off cials firmly but politely sent her back to Newport, Vt,
 When word reached this city of her predicament, Mayor Quigley was ap- pealed to and he made out a letter of Identification The Canadian au- thoritles are very suspicious of every one of late, owing to the frequent attempts to blow up intuition plants and place bombs on ships bound for Europe. Since the big fire in Ottawa which destroyed the parliament build ingS the vigilance of the officials has noticeably increased.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
Only One "Bromo Ouininc."

To get the genuine, call for full name, LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature of E. w. GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day. 25c.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23

at the state convention of the Lady Maccabees in Middletown tom orroW: Mrs. Catherine Mount, Mrs. Cath erine Conlin, Miss Catherine MOlumphy and Mrs. Bridget McGill. All members of the order are invited to attend the meeting.
 A sleigh party composed of members of the Hartford '. M. C. A.. came to this city last evening and was enter l tained at. the local association. Action on the demands of the hod- carriers for an increase in wages will be acted on at a meeting of the master masons this evening. Action on tho estimates will be taken at a meeting of the hoard of public works this evening.
 A leap year dance will be given by the Wentworth club next Tuesday eve ming in Booths hall.
 A delegation of members of the Ep- worth league will attend a meeting of the New Britain Group in the Pros pect Methodist church, Bristol Friday evening.
 A delegation of members of the
 
 entertained last evening in this city by Washington Camp, P. o. $. of A.
 MT. and Mrs. Robert Carberry sof Brooklyn. N. Y, have returned home after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. James Martin of Fremont street.
 Rheinhold Bardeck has resumed his studies at St. Johns college, Danvers, Mass after mid-year vacation spent at his home in this city.
 Through Lawyer s. R. Mink, the Dodge Scale company of New York has sued s. M. Fucker for $75. Fuckers store at the corner of Stan ley and Pleasant streets was attached by Constable Fred Wrinkle.
 Clearance Hermann and John and Peter McKenna, all of Henry street ~tadered away from home yesterday and were picked Up in Hartford by the police. They were brought back home
 s61O Cash Register $500. for Sale at T. ". O'Connor Co.,, store.-advt
 Louis Bruemmer will address the success class of the '. M. C. A., Fri day evening on, The Draughtsman."
 John J. Farmer of Bridgeport, for merly of this city, was a visitor here yesterday.
 Chairman w. B. ROssberg of the water board states that the municipal ice crop will be harvested within the appropriation of $1 100.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
WINNERS AT WHIST. Big Crowd in Attendance at Holy Family Circle Birthday Party.

A successful whist was held yes terday afternoon in St. Mary's school hall, under the auspices of the Holy Family Circle, at which a large crowd enjoyed a fine program which was followed by social. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion.
 The winners were: ladies, first, Mrs. John Hayes; second, Mrs. William Sullivan; third, Mrs. Murial T. Switz- finger. The children's prizes were captured by Miss Catherine Weston and Miss Margaret Rivers, Thomas Hinchey and Thomas Donahue won the boys prizes.
 A leap year whist and social will be held by the circle in the T. A. R hall next Tuesday evening.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
WARD CLUB SMOKER.

The Fifth Ward Republican club, to whose efforts is largely credited the overturning of the democrats in that old stronghold of democracy, will come out of winter quarters March 10 in preparation for the sprin :, campaign. The event will be signal ized with a smoker at Skritulsky' S hall Plans for the approaching bat tie will be discussed. Alderman Wii- liam McCabe, president of the club, will preside and the speakers will include Speaker Frank F. Healy of Windsor Locks and Judge William J Malone of Bristol.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
FOR TIRED SCHOOL CHILDREN.

Boys and girls who have been bend ing over their desks for weeks and months, and often studying at home late into the night, get into weak, nervous, rundown condition, and wise mothers will take the advice Of our local druggists, The Clark & Brainerd Co., -Hegeman, Drug gists, New Britain, Conn, and give such children Vinol, because it is a non-secret preparation which con- tains the three oldest tonlcs known, and is guaranteed to strengthen and restore health to weak, overworkca, rundown. people, and to cure chronic coughs, colds and bronchitis, or you get your money back
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
Cny Items

#364.00 dollars worth of glass show Sore.-advt.
 S William Boyle Of Hartford avenue is with an attack of tonsilitis. # What is Trading Post? See Tur- Rr hall.-advt.
 The Misses Claffey and Bergendahl save returned from a trip to the Der Ima Islands. Business is very brisk at the North Judd factory at present. The ship Ing room is operating until o'clock Very. evening and part of the force forks Sundays. Other departments fe also working overtime. Miss May Queenin has entered the Enploy of James M. Hallinan as senographer. John Kata has sold his interest in eloon fixtures at 332 Main street John Lehman. - We don't sell all the neckwear in lew Britain but we sell the best. 
 Every lady will want to peek ln' t the Kavanaugh Shop, 40 Pratt St, Hartford and see the new spring hats, Apartment opened tOday.-adyt.
 The chorus of the annual cantata at he Grammar school has commenced ehearsals under Professor G. B. Mat hews. <sz. The affair will be held on -pril. 13. or 14ft %ys. r.
 
 Martha Chapter, Not.A21, o. E. S., ill hold itssregulars meeting tomorrow vening in Masonic haiftf1 Two candi- ates will receive initiatory degrees. he sewing society will meet in the fternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 The following delegates will repre- ent the New Britain and Vesta Hives
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
Events Tonight

"Kick-In" Lyceum theater.
 High class photo plays Fox's the- ater.
 Vaudeville and motion pictures, keeney's theater.
 Board of public works meets in City hall
 Trans-continental telephone demon- stration, Booths hall.
 Andree lodge, I. o. o. F., meets in Vega hall
 Phenix lodge, I. Q. o. F., meets in Jr. o. U. A. NJ. hall.
 Erwin Castle K. G. E., meets in H. &. H. hall.
 Carpenters union meets at s4 Church street
 Vesta Hive, l.. o. T. M, meets at 277 Main street
 Valient Tent, K. o. T. M, meets at 321 1-2 Main street.
 St. Elmo lodge, K. of P, meets at PAP Main street.
 Stanley Post, G. A. R., meets in G A. R. hall.
 Swedish Republican club meets in Electric hall.
 New Britain Camp, M. W. A. meets in Bardcck's hall.
 Ladies' Auxiliary banquet, Hotel Beloin.
 Special meeting of common coun- ell
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
DRAMATIC SOCIETY ENTERTAINS

A pleasing social was held last even~ ing in St. Joseph's parish hall at which a playlet was produced by the dramatic club of the church which was successful in every detail Whist was played and the winners were: First, Mrs. Berry; second. Miss Mary Connolly. Refreshments were served.
New Britain herald., 1916-02-23
SON GETS SEEDS.

Representative John Q. Illson or Nav Haven has sent a large quantity of Garden seed to the NC" brlta'h Rows, club for use in planting the summer gardens here. This IS the onlv instance of this kind in which roneressman Tilson has taken any action out of his own district and the s,,nerintendent and members of the directorate of the Boys club are thankful to him.