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The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
Overland Trail Repaired

Three hundred workers, scattered
over 81 miles of Overland Trail De-
tween Tanning and W~adsworth, a
few days ago on a local holiday
declared for the purpose, repaired
in a thorough manner the long
stretch of highway.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
VIII Work on Farms

In compliance with a request of
the state superintendent of schools,
two Elko high-school boys, men,
bers of the graduating class, have
been excused for the remainder of
the term so that they may work on
farms. They will receive their dip
Tomas with the class.
Victims Leave Large Families
Mordaunt Taylor and w. l.. Honey,
who were killed in the Empire-Ne-
vada mine near Yerington, both
leave large families. Taylor leaves
a wife and four children, the Oldest
five years OF age, and Honey leaves a
wife and three children, the Oldest
six and the youngest two years of
age.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
Willie Was Mistaken

Willie Couchem, an Elko Indian,
recently became intoxicated and
beat his squaw. When taken be-
fore the judge. he said. He my wife,
| got right EN-" The judge gave
him 80 DAYS.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
DIVORCE SUIT FILED

Charles Lloyd Moss, through his
attorney. Adams F. Brown. has filed
suit for divorce from Anna Rosella
Moss, charging desertion. The
plaintiff is a resident of Columbia.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
SILVER PICK MINE
Continued from Page One,

Continued from Page One
quired to reach the deeper work
ings, but the shaft is said to be in
good condition and it is reported
that the company will devote a
large part of it's energies in the i'm
mediate future to the thorough
prospecting of this territory and
that this shaft will be equipped for
extensive work.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
To Maca0amize Carson Street

At a meeting of the board of Car
son trustees a discussion of the
condition of various streets was
had. At the suggestion of Mayor
ellison it was decided to macadam-
ize Robinson street from Carson
street to the governors mansion.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26
DELINQUENT SALE NOTICE
Spearhead Gold Mining Company,
Reorganized

Pursuant to section 20 of the general
corporation law of the State of Nevada.
there will be sold at the office OF this
mpa at Reno, Nevada, on the Bird
day of June, 1917, at $50 o'clock a. m,
at public auction, the following separ
ate lots of stock, or such portions of
said separate lots as may be necessary
for the paymen of assessment No. 4,
called on said shares on April 3rd,
1917, together with all costs of adver-
'tising and sale of said shares, namely 4
Cart No Of M
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-05-26

SPEARHEAD GOLD MINING COM
PANY. REORGANIZED.
BY A. A. CODD,
Secretary-Treasurer.
May 10 and May 26
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
FINE OPENING
FOR EPIDEMIC
Scarlet Fever Patient Rushed to Gull
ford from Greenfield - Auto Own
er Refused to Disinfect Car.

Mrs Clarence Thomas of Gnilford is So
riously i'll with scarlet fever She was
taken suddenly i'll Willie visiting relatives
in Greenfield, Mass. The attending
physician there diagnosed the case as
scarlet fever Instead Of being quaran-
tined an automobile was hired and, at
tended by nurse, Mrs Thomas was
rushed to her home in Guilford \ mes
sage was telephoned from Greenfield t.
have room prepared Tor Ear ~ she
would be home in two hours with q
nurse. Dr Fremont Hamilton was sm-
moned to meet her upon arrival Monday
evening When he discovered the nature
lof the illness he told the driver OF tic car
that it would be advisable to thoroughly
disnfect the automobile before he con
tinued to use it, bnt the driver replied
that he did not consider shca precautlor
necessary Dr.. Hamilton SAYS tina. Mrs
Thomas has a very severe case q the dis
ease
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
GREEK ARMY TO BE
INCREASED AT ONCE
From Three to Ten Divisions Will Be
Raised - United States to Be of
Assistance.

ROME, july 1.-The Greek army is
to be increased from three to ten divi
sions, the recruiting and complete equip
ment Of which are to be completed with
in four months, according to plans out
lined today by c. .Ionnart, entente high
commissioner in Greece.
NJ. .Ionnart has reached Rome on his
way to Paris In an interview with The
Associated Press, NJ. Jonnart gave an
outline of the proposed construction of
Greece on a strong basis. He said in
part: After being torn by internal
dssension for the last two years Greece
finds her financial resources sadly de
pleted and she needs and expects friend
lv cooperation and assistance Of those
great powers which wish to see the small
er nations placed on firm and enduring
foundation. Great Britain and France
may be depended on for the army reor-
ganization and in the same way we shall
hope to have the powerful assistance OF
the United States in realizing effective
re. organization of the civil branch
America : cooperation will be n most
precious factor.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
GUARDSMEN SHOT NEGROES.
Surprising Testimony in East St. Louis
Riot Case.

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill, July 1.-Two
Negroes were shot and killed by Illinois
guardsmen during the riotin% here July
,. it was testified at the secret session
OF the coroner's Jury Monday, according
to information made public Yesterday.
This testimony was reported to have
been given by Col I. 7. Clayton, who
was in command of the troops
The Negroes were killed on order of Il
police sergeant. who said they had fired
at policemen and soldiers, according to
the report of the testimony. man ar
rested by Capt. o. C. Smith. Company f,
4th Illinois infantry, was released by the
police, according 10 the captain. Capt
Smith asserted he heard the man say
1--WE killed my share of Niggers today
] have killed 80 many | am tired and
somebody else can finish them.
When Capt Smith went 30 the polio,
station ON Monday to prefer a forma
charge he found that the prisoner ha,
! been released.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
Bombs Were Dropped on
Turkish-German Fleet Ly-
ing Off Constantinople
CRUISER GOEBEN
OBJECT OF ATTACK
Big Explosions Took Place on Vessels
and Several Fires Were Observed -
Direct Hit on War Office = No Cas-
ualties Among Raiders.

LONDON. July Il-An air raid on the
enemy fleet off Constantnople was an
nounced in a statement OF the British
war office today Bombs were dropped
on a Turkish cruiser which was formerly
the German cruiser Goeben The extent
OF the damage To the vessel Is not given.
The war office at Constantinople also was
attacked and direct hit was obtained
by the British who returned without cas-
ualties The announcement follows:
A report has been received from the
vice-admilal in the eastern Mediterran-
can that on the night OF Monday sue
ceSsful attack was carried ont by the
royal naval air service against the Tlr-
l>ish- German fleet lying off Constantinople.
When the Goeben, surrounded by war
ships including submarines, had been To-
Gated. an attack was made from a height
of 500 feet. Direct hits were obtained on
the Goebcn and on other enemy ships
near her Big explosions took place ON
/ board them and several fires were oh.
served The war office also was attacked
and a direct hit was obtained The en-
emy appeared to have been completely
surprised as until the bombs had beer
dropped no arti-alrcait batteries openec
! fire our force returned safely without
any casualties
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
SOME ATTRACTIONS
AT NORTHFIELD
Special Features of Interest the Coming
Week Prominent Missionaries
from Foreign Lands.

Some especially interesting meetings
are scheduled for the coming DAYS in
East Northtield. Tonight at 7.45 DIR.
Clarence ID. Cssher of Turkey will speak
III the Auditorium. Tomorrow at D. m
there will be camp stunts. The Round
Top service at 6.45 will be conducted by
Miss Ruth PaXson of China, and at the
Auditorium DR. Catherine Mabie of
Africa will speak. The speakers at the
Auditorium service Friday night at 7.45
will be Miss Martha Hixson and Rev.
DIR. {. H. Patton of the American Board.
Miss Helen Calder will conduct the
Round Top meeting Saturday, and Mrs
". r. Stewart and Miss Paxson will
speak at the Auditorium service.
On Sunday at IL Rev Raymond Cal
kins, DID, will preach the sermon
Mrs. Montgomery will speak at Round
Top and the Auditorium service will be
missionary rally. Dr. Belle Allen OF
India and Miss Frederica Mead of China
will be the speakers Monday at the Audi
torium meeting. On Tuesday night Mrs
Henry ". Pas body will speak at Rouno
Top and the closing address will be by
Rev Robert +. Speer.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
GERMANY TO GRANT
EQUAL SUFFRAGE
Secretaries of State and Ministers Ex-
pected to Resign to Give New
Chancellor Free Hand.

COpENHAGEN. July H. The social
ist organ Zorwaerts, copies of winch have
Just been received here, devotes black
face type to positive reports IN the reich
stag that the Prussian government de
cdcd to introduce bill in the diet tor
universal equal suffrage this autumn with
out awaiting for peace.
Another paper announces that the
Prussian minister Of the interior had an
audience with the Emperor Monday. Re
ports given under reserve are that he
recommended to the Emperor the quickest
pos, ible execution of internal letolms
and suggested as a preliminary to a par
hamcntary ministry that an imperial sec
retaries OF state and Prussian ministers
submit their designations III order TO give
the new chancellor a free hand IN calling
members OF the rechstag 70 the cabinet
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
SCHOOL HAS A GOOD YEAR.
Montpelier Seminary Graduates Largest
Glass i'll History.

MONTPELIER, July II. While
many schools have materially suffered in
numbers and finances this past year,
Montpelier seminary has closed the most
prosperous year it has ever known. The
attendance has been the largest for
many years, and the graduating class
the largest in the history of the institu-
tion. 1t has also enjoyed the distinction
of the largest state teacher training
class in the state.
Among the prominent features of COM
mencement week were. the alumni ban
quet, with nearly 800 in attendance, and
the commencement address, delivered by
President John NJ. Thomas of Middle
bury college. The outgoing class pre-
sented check of $50 to the school to be
| used in the Alumni hall fund
| The board of trustees of the seminary
at recent meeting in appreciation of
the efficient management of Principal
John w. Hatch during the four years OF
his administration, presented him witt
q Liberty bond.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
WOMAN KILLS SELF
AND TWO CHILDREN
Mrs. Margaret Debrave of Manchester,
N H., Found Dead in Kitchen with
Gas Jets Open.

MANCHESTER, n. H., July l1.-Mrs.
Margaret Debrave, %, and two children.
Annie, 3 years, and Mary, IS months
old, were found dead on the kitchen
floor of the family home at clock
last night bv the woman's husband,
Philip Debrave, on his return from work.
The woman had committed suicide by
asphyxiation and killed her two chill
dren at the same time.
Mrs. Debrave left Il note, addressed to
her mother, Margaret Anderson Chris
tiana, Norway. i'll which she stated
what she was about to do and that she
loved her children 50 dearly that she
was going to take them with her. She
asked that her body and those of her
two children be buried together. De-
spondency brought on by a prolonged
separation from her mother, who she
could not 90 to or have come here be-
cause of the submarine menace, is be-
leved to have been the cause of the
tragedy.
She prepared luncheon for her hus-
band at noon, and when he went away
she requested that he bring home butter
and eggs Mr. Debrave IS cigarmaker
employed at the II. g. Sullivan factory.
On finishing his work for the day he
went directly home and found the house
locked He forced door and found his
wife, a young woman of great beauty
and exceptional grace, dead upon the
kitchen floor and arrayed in her night
robe The children were near her ant
but partly dressed. Illuminating gas
was escaping from five Jets.
| The horrifed husband removed tn,
bodies to the veranda and called tor
/ help. Two physicians were immediatel,
procured and the police arrived with
pulmotor but all efforts to restore lif,
lproved unavailing The family cam
here from Boston
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
WOULD DEPoRT SLACKERS.
Burnett Introduces Bill to Deal with
Subjects of Allies Here

WASHINGTON, July ll.-Chairman
Burnett of the house immigration com
mittee yesterday introduced a bill TO
provide for deportation of alien slackers,
which he says he will press for early
action. 1t would provide deportations
after so days of any alien, native or
subject of any allies of the United
States subject to military duty with the
ally, who has not filed declaration of be
coming United States citizen, and en-
power the President to draft enemy or
neutral aliens between the ages of IS
and II years. who have not declared his
citizens intention, to perform such
labor on the farms, factories or other en-
terprises-
After 30 days the entry of any aliens
subject to military duty with an ally ex-
| lc'pt by the President 5 permission would
,e forbidden.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
BATH IRON WORKS
SOLD TO SYNDICATE
New Owners VIII Cooperate with Navy
Department in Construction of YES
sells REQUIRED

BATH. Me, July 1.-THE Bath Iron
Works, ship building plant, was sold
today to a syndicate Of Maine fnaneiers
BY the estate Of John : Hyde, for many
wears president OF the company The
new owners are NJ s Bird & company
and c. II Gilman & Co, Portland, and
II. W. Cushman Of Bangor and Others. 1t
was said that operation OF the plant would
be continued on an extensive scale
The change in ownership will enable the
new management to fully cooperate with
the navy department and double its ca
pacity for the production of the vessels
required by the navy department new
plans. The corporation has contracts for
nine torpedo boat destroyers to cost
more than Sl0,000,0 600
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
ABOLISH FREE LUNCH.
New York Saloons Also Raise Price of
Drinks

NEW YORK, July lI-Four revolu
tionary edicts were issued here last night
by the retail liquor dealers association
OF New York county, which controls
5000 saloons. They call for:-
Abolition of the free lunch.
An increase of ) cents i'll the price Of
all imported drinks.
Increase in the price of beer to 20 cents
a pint.
Smaller beer glasses.
The free lunch will he abolished, ac-
cording to President McClenahan. so the
saloonkeeper can do his bit" i'll food
conservation. 1t was estimated that by
the action more than $4,000 a day ear
be saved by the 5000 liquor dealers il
the county who now supply patrols Will
Tree food. 1t was announced that the
price increases represented the minimum
and not the maximum advances Whicl
would be permitted.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
AFTER CURTIS PUB. co.
Charged With Unfair Business Practices
and Sitting Competition.

WASHINGTON, July ll.-Formal
complaint against the Curtis Publishing
Company was issued today by the feder
business practices and sitting Of cOmpe-
tition by refusing to sell its publications
to dealers handling competitors pub
Hcations.
The company publishes several lnaga
zines including the Saturday Evening
Post and the Ladies Home journal Its
officers were ordered by the commission
to appear August %, to SLOW wny they
should not be directed to cease the prac-
tlee complained of
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
KERMIT TO FIGHT TURKS.
Son of ex-President to Go With British
ARMY

NEW YORK, July ll.-Kermit Roose
Welt, son of the former President, has
received a cablegram containing an offer
which he has accepted of staff com
mission with the British army operating
against the Turks in Asia Minor. He
was granted his discharge from the Off
GERS training camp at Plattsburg. \. Y,
and. accompanied by his wife. left for
Oyster Bay to visit his father before
sailing on Saturday for Spain. Mrs.
Roosevelt will accompany her husband to
Spain, where she will join her father,
Col. Joseph +. Willard, United States
ambassador to Spain. Two of Kermit
Roosevelt's brothers. Theodore. Jr., and
Archibald, are with the American expedi-
ion in France
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
London Hears Firing of a
Fierce Battle Raging Along
User i'm Belgium
TEUTONS PUSHED TO
RIVERS EAST BANK
Penetrated British Front 600 Yards on
Line of / 400 Yards Russians Push
Forward After Capturing Halicz, the
Key to Lemberg.


.lI.t az the Russians in the East have
tom big pap in the Austro.German
Hurs In Galicia. captured Halicz and
rrassrd ON toward Lemhcrg, the Galician
,apitaI the Germans on the western
front have started mcuaying offensive
near the Belgian coast. This movement
indicates the possibility Of a determined
attrmpt to bend back the British flank
on the Belgian coast and reach the
French city of Dunbrk, about l. miles
distant. The Germans succeeded III
their initial push 10y lcycing the de
fcnspg through an intense lombard
m,nt for . hours and then attacking
last evening over the devastated ground.
The bridges across the User were lie
strovcd by the heavy fire and the send.
ipp uu If r,infurcements was found inn
possible A penetration of dHo wards on
X front of 400 wards was effected, the
Germans pushing as far a. the east bank
of tho Ysur near the North sca. The
attack also extended further south, hut
here after having temporarily driven
iu the British advance line, the Germans
were counter attacked and forced back
10 their original positions Reports from
London today indicate that the BATH,
in Belgium is still in progress.
III capturing llalirl the Russians tool
1000 prisoners aud more than 80 guns
The advicrs 10 the Russian war Ollie,
say the Russians are continuing theI
advance, pursuing tile rctrtatihg Austro
German forces. On the French front II
northern France an attack was mad
~ M, Germans near Flircy. They wer
erected from n portion Of the trench i
which they temporarily gained a foot
ing.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
In Odd Fellows Tempe

Thursday. July - Friendship circle
will hold . lawn party with Mrs Susie
bayis oi E.tcy street, E.teyyillc. Sup
per NJ & ~.
Thursday evening" July Meeting
of Canton Palestine. Business of impor-
tauce. All members urged TO be present.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
ALLIES CONFERENCE.
Everything Relating to tie War to Be
Considered in Paris.

PARIS, July 1.-THE Forthcoming
conference of the allied governments to
be held here will consider not only the
question of the Balkans, but everything
regarding the conduct Of the war, ac-
cording to Excelsior. The various gov
ernments have not yet designated repre-
SentativeS.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11

BERLIN, July 10, via Amsterdam.
July ll.-Fuller reports of the meeting
of the main committee of the reichsta2
say that when Chancellor Won Beth
mann IIollwegg was asked for the re
suit of the meeting of the crown council
he replied: q have read this morning 5
report in the press, which does credit to
the imagination Of the writer's. The
chancellor said he could communicate
nothing at the present time and asked
/ the house to continue to have patience.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
SPECULATION ON
MINISTRY CHANGES
Count Ven Bernstorff Mentioned as
Successor to Foreign Minister
Zimmerman.

COPENHAGEN, July ll.-Count Won
Bernstorff, former German ambassador
nj Washington, is mentioned in the lobby
of the reiehstag as a candidate to sue
ceeed Foreign Minister Zimmerman in
ease Of his retirement.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
TREASONABLE CONDUCT.
Nebraska Men Charged with Giving
Aid and Comfort to Germany.

LINCOLN, Neb., July II. = The Ne
braska Council of Defense today issued
statement charging a ''certain pro
fessor of the University of Nebraska
and "the conspicuous representatives
Of the Lutheran church III the state
with ''disloyal activity and passivity
that has tended to give aid and com
fort to Germany as an enemy.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11

LONDON, July IL One Of the heavl.
est big gun ducls of the war ragged yes
tcrday on the Belgian coast. Sounds Of
the distant firing were heard in London
tfum q clock in the morning until near.
ly midnight and again today beginning
at dawn. In some London suburbs tre-
mors like a slight earthquake could be
felt.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
TOOK MANY PRISONERS.
Berlin Reports Capture of 1880 Brit
ish i'll User District.

BERLIN, July II, via London. =
More than $50 prisoners have been
taken by the German marine corps in
the User district of Belgium, army
headquarters announced toby.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
Red Mems Hall

Quonektcut tribe of Red Men will con
fer the Warriors degree Friday, July l3,
Thursday. July Il Regular meeting Of
po,ahontas council Every member * re-
Guestcd To- be- present as we have impor-
t4,ut bt4iuC4s
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11

Newspapers in England predict that the
increased garden cultivation will last after
the end of the war American labor saw
ing farming implements predominate in
the English market, and the demand for
them will be larger in the next few years
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11

seem to be able to keep his mind on any
thing | don't know what to do with
him
Unclc Eben Why don't you send him
to one of them concentration camps that
we read about Puck
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
COAL CARDS IN BERLIN.
Severe Restriction to Regulate Winter
Supply of Fuel

COPENlIAGEN, July ll.-Coal cards
have been introduced in Berlin in order
to regulate the winter supply. Apart
ments with heated stoves will he limited
to a quarter of ton per room and a max
imum of ton and a half for more than
five rooms. Steam heated houses will be
limited to half of last year S supply
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11

AMSTERDAM, July 1T Chancellor
Won Bethmann Hollweg declined yester-
day to make known to the reichstag S
main committee the proceedings in the
session of the crown council on Monday,
regarding which there is much specula-
tion within and without Germany. The
committee then decided to adjourn
These events are described in semi
official statement issued yesterday IN
Berlin.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
BOMB EXPLOSIONS
STARTLE CHICAGO
One Man Killed and Dozen Buildings
Damaged - Black Hand Caused
Two Outrages.

CHICAGO, July H. Three bomb cX.
rla.iuua IN widely separated sections .!
the south aide early today caused the
death 81 one man aud the fatal injury Of
another. damaged scorc ct buildings and
,h,vc dulcus ot families into the streets.
Two ot the explosions are laid at the door
of the Black Hand the other to labor
trouble. according TO tile police.
Ccusurc is tax man pays TO the
public for being eminent. Swift.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-07-11
Objects to the Torpedoing Of Fishing
Boats by the Germans.

STOCKHOLM, July ll.-The govern
ment has instructed the Swedish min
lister at Berlin to protest against the
torpedoing of Swedish fishing boats by
German submarines.