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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
AMERICAN CAPITAL
WELCOME TO CHINA

Peking.-- Corresponds of The
Associated Press-ChInese newspa-
peTs are devoting much space to dis
cussi0n of the apparent change in
Japan attitude towards China. Pa
pers Of all parties and factions share
the opinion that Japan has abandon
ed. at least temporarily. all thought
of physical conquest of China. and is
devottng itself TO an economic CON
quest.
Japau's attitude towards the new
American enterprises in China and
the renewed efforts of japanese bank
ers TO entreuch themselves more
thoroughly through loans of various
sorts are widely discussed in the
Chinese press as well as in parlia-
ment The following statement from
the Picking Daily News is representa-
tive of the view generally taken by
the Chinese press: AT Toxic the be
lief prevails that Japan will continue
her endeavor to increase her political
influence in China The Japanese
business men are continually cIamor-
ing for a political asceudency that
will not be so abrupt as to endanger
peace. What they want is s. thorough
economic conquest OF the neighboring
republic
The readiness with which the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

and unintelligent instruction in In
dian schools.
Unfortunately that is true" he
said. but not nearly to the same ex-
tent in different localities. The chief
cause is poor teaching. Most OF the
higher Institutions are managed by
private bodies, for example, SO per
cent of the high schools are so man
aged. The terms of service for the
teachers are unattractive and often
the managers pick up any one they
can perhaps man who looks on the
job as a pot-boiIer while he studies for
the bar In these privately managed
schools. out Of total Of II .904 teach
ers Of English and classical Ian
guages, 1859 are unframed"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

Chinese recently granted American
capitalists the concession to build d
long railroad and their hesitation in
making contracts with the Japanese
have awakened the japanese to the
fact that ascendency in China, to be
successful, NUT be accompanied by
some measure of trust and confidence.
The Japenese have tricked the Chinese
so much that the Chinese have lost
all confidence In their neighboTs. both
politically and commercially.
The situation as it stands between
the United States. China and Japan is
in its infancy, but it is growing daily
and VIII have 10 be taken into Cousid-
Grafton soon"
Chinese papers throughout the re-
public show hostility TO any financial
arrangement in which Japan has q
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
Itching Torture Stops

i IS unnecessary for you to suffer
with eczema, blotches. ringworm. rashes
and similar skin troubles. a little zemo,
obtained at any drug store for 25c, or
Si00 for extra large bottle, and promptly
applied win usually give instant relief
from itching torture. L cleanses and
so0thes the skin and heals quickly and
effectively most skin diseases.
Zeno is a wonderful. penetrating, dis
appearing liquid and is soothing 10 the
most delicate skin Il IS not greasy, IS
easily applied and costs little. Get it
today and save all further distress.
The Z. w Rose Co. Cleveland. Q.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

were forty or fifty, who lived within
half mile. could easily have come SO
far as distance was concerned and
would have had to pay no fees at all
But things are improving People are
coming more and more To see that
there is some utility in reading and
writing
The correspondent brought up the
question of whether resort would ever
be had 10 compulsory education.
THE country is not yet ready for
c0mpuIsiOu" replied E1r sharp 'IOu
must. in q vast country like India and
SO conditioned, have mass education
on q fairly solid basis before Compui-
sion steps i'm 30 fill the gaps. AT pres
eut CUmpuIsjOn would not be filing the
gaps but creating the fabric. That
would be likely to raise great dtscou-
tent. A progressive ruler IN native
state. who has done much to- advance
education I'm his state, gave his optn-
ion as follows. Make primary educa-
ton as free as you choose add as
many further inducements as you can.
but do not make il compulsory. In
the case Of the most advanced classes
it is absolutely unnecessary and
would serve only to create irritation
In the case Of the poor backward
classes it would fnficr harm where
good was meant, would subject them
TO great harassment. would be posi-
lively cruel and unjust, and would be
deeply though silently resented as
such"
The commissioner added, however,
that education might be made com
pulsory in more advanced areas and
the measure OF compuIsion gradually
applied TO others
ALREADY the Gaekwar of Baroda
has made education compulsory in his
state and an experiment is being made
in the state of Mysure," he continued. +
IN Baroda and the surrounding Brit
ish territories the people are natuT-
ally rather appreciattve Of education. +
The number of those under element /
arv education in Baroda has risen /
greatly since compulsl0n was intro +
duced and stands now at u per cent OF F..
the population
The commissioner pointed out some I.
defects In the educational system as it /
stands
at looks top-heavy." he said. This /
is partly due 10 the slow expansion OF .
mass as compared with higher educa- +
ton. and partly to the fact that many !
boys pursue the high school and uni /
versttv course who would be better III +
technical. industrial and commercial +
schools. The percentage OF those who f
are in secondary and collegiate insti-
buttons is DAT per cent OF the total /
population. and 3.15 per cent of the I
school population But If We take the
male population alone the figures are
0 81 and So In the United States Is
per cent Of the total population is in
high schools and colleges
The commissioner attention was
called 10 the statement, often heard,
that there Is great deal Of examining
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

hand. There is a general disposition
TO discourage joint action between
any group of foreign powers and
China il Japan be included in the
group. Chinese newspapers are prac-
ucaIiy unanimous in their expression
of the hope that American bankers
wiz invest large sums in the develop
ment of China without cooperation
with foreign powers. The United
States is heralded as the one country
which has dealt fairly with China, and
has no desire 10 acquire Chinese ter
rit0ry and exercise undue political
pressure on China through financial
channels
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

SONS in knitting, crocheting.
embrOideriug and lamp
shade making each Tuesday
afternoon from 3 TO s o'clock.
Art NeedlewOrk Section.
Bird door.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
STUDENTS
MAKE GOOD FARMERS

Berea. Kv.-In lew Of the food
shortage throughout the country
Berea c9Ileg. in the great mountain
region Of the south, is making a spec
ial effort to develop the surrounding
mountain land. Berea's chief eudeay-
or IS being made through a two
year course in mountain agriculture.
the graduates Of which are proving
the best farm demonstration in gov
eminent service
The educational work which Bere8
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

Splendid 36-inch eros de Londre silks In
navy. Marine Bel gian, Sky and Duck blues
Silver. Taupc. Myrtle Heseda, Mats. ivory
and black just the thing for suits, separate
skirts and gowns. $1a5 quality
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

is doing along this line is probably
unique among college activities Ac-
cording to President Frost the region
is not naturally one To be thought of
for great supplies. He says, Per
haps not more than oue-fOurth OF
it's area can ever be pl0wed. But as
a source Of food, the region must be
cultivated. It is the man who has
poor land who needs agricultural in
atructi0u most"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09
Open up 2 Health

~ - ga - - a. 3 Il X "a H
"A Account by eating
foods that make you fit for
the days work without
overtaxing the stomach.
kidneys or liver. The con-
tinued eating of indigestible
foods with large percentage
Of waste means diseased
hvers and poisoned intes-
tines Keep your stomach
sweet and clean and your
bowels healthy and active
by eating Shredded Wheat
Biscuit. 1t is easily digested.
Il contains all the material
needed for the nourishment
Of the human body. Open a
health account for you to
draw upon. For breakfast
OF any meal with milk or
cream. Made at Niagara
Falls, N. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-09

BIRDS WING.
i'm proportion to its owners weight
a birds wing is 20 times as strong as a
mans arm.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
AUTHORIZES TREASURY BONDS

The following telegram was receiv-
ed yesterday by the Copper National
Bank of East Ely:
San Francisco, 4-20-17.
Copper National Bank.
East Ely, New.
Secretary of treasury offers two
hundred million treasury certificates
payable July /, bearing interest at
three per cent. Should payment for
government war bonds be called
prior to that date, these certificates
plus accrued interest can be used in
that way. You are authorized to re-
ceive subscriptions in your district.
Please wire promptly amount of such
subscriptions by and through your
bank on receipt of which will wire
instructions regarding payment to be
made Tuesday or Wednesday.
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK
OF SAN FRANCISCO,
A Kains, Governor
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
MINER MEETS INSTANT
DEATH IN RUTH NINE

Joe Drakolich, a miner. &c years
of age, was instantly killed in the
Ruth mine last Monday night.
Drakolich was a native of Austria
and had been In this district about
three years According to the evi-
dence brought before the eoroner's
jury, Drakolich with some of his fell
low workmen were engaged in an ef-
fort to get one of the mine cars back
on the track after it had jumped off
and was standing crosswise in the
drift. 1t was found difficult to work
on the car without getting on the op-
posite side OF it from which the men
were when the car jumped the track.
The drift was completely blocked
with the ear in its position standing
across the track. One man crawled
over the car and Drakolich attempt
ed to follow him. In some way he
struck his neck against the live troll
ley wire at the top OF the drift and
fell to the car dead. A skilled first
aid team tried to restore him by the
use of the pulmoter and artificial
respiration, but efforts proved of
no avail. According to DR.. Bedinger
who arrived on the scene within a
short time, the man was killed per-
haps instantly. Drakolich is survived
by a wife and two children who re-
side in Austria
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

Virgil M Henderson and Gustav
Il. Hoffman, both graduates of the
university, were appointed principals
of the new school OF mines at Ely
and Goldfield, respectively, by the
board of regents of the university
last week.
Henderson, who will have charge
of the Ely school of mines was grad
uated from the Mackay school of
mines in the class of 1912. He was
engaged for a time in mining at Beo-
wave and at Aurora. For the past
year he has been in charge of the
state assaying laboratory at the uni
versity. Hoffman graduated from the
Mackay school of mines in 1906 and
has been engaged in mining in vari-
Gus parts OF the state since that
time.
Ellworth r. Bennett, who has
been principal of the Tonopah school
OF mines for the past two years, was
reappointed
II is planned TO open the two new
schools early In June. The schools
were created at the last session of
the legislature and are considered as
extension divisions OF the Mackay
school of mines.
The board of regents also consid-
cred plans for the new agricultural
building at the university and dis
cussed the plans with several archi-
tects
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
French and British Make
Steady Gain on Battle Front
Turkey Sewers Diplomatic Relations with United States While
Argentina Prepares for Rupture with Germany
Destroyers SunkNear DoverPacihcists Active in Oppos-
ing Administration Army Measure.
Especial Dispatch to the White Pine News)

WASHINGTON, April Il. .-Tur-
key has today followed in the wake of
the allies and severed diplomatic re-
lations with the United States. The
state department announces the safe
arrival in this country of Arthur }.
Balfour and members of the British
commission, who are here to discuss
matters pertaining to the war. 1t is
also announced by the British ad-
miralty that at least two and pos
sibly three German destroyers were
sunk during the raid near Dover.
Argentina has dispatched vigor-
Gus note to Berlin and is making
preparations for open rupture with
the Imperial Government.
The German attack on Mont Haut
has failed Fighting on a terrific
scale is raging along a huge front
with the general results still favor
able to the allies. The British and
French forces are following up the
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
Moman's Club Meeting

The regular meeting OF the Ely
Woman's club was held Saturday aft
ernoon at the high school building.
Mrs. A. b Lightfoot, chairman of
the committee in charge of the flow
er sale reported the result of the sale
to be most successful Mrs. Moon,
chairman of the Baby Day commit
tee, promised an interesting program
which will be given at the next reg
ular meeting. An interesting talk
was given by District Attorney White
ley on the duties of his office as well
as those of the Justice of the Peace,
Sheriff and Constable. II is just
such talks as these that are bring
ing the members of the club to bet
ter understand the governmental
methods of towns, counties and
states. The value of these talks is
hard to estimate as they are not only
educational but are instructive In
that which is most essential to
n good citizen. After the following
program adjournment was taken:
Piano Solo ..... Miss Cora Bloom
Violin Solo ..... Dana Rumbaugh
FRANCES BOYD-SMITH,
Press Chairman.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

The>Ameri flag is to fly from
the highest peak on the north side
OF Ely, slightly location from
whence the Star Spangled banner
may be seen for many miles. The
flag which will be provided for by
the patriotic citizens of Ely and East
Ely, will be 14x2S feet in size, and
VIII float from an iron staff 80 feet
high set in a concrete base. Al Marsh
set the ball a-rolling to obtain the
flag. and Is circulating a petition for
contributions that is being signed by
everyone to whom 1t is presented.
Mayor Witcher heads the list, and
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
PATRIOTIC CITIZENS OF ELY AND EAST ELY WILL
RAISE AMERICAN FLAG ON SLIGHTLY POINT

so many signatures had been obtain
ed last evening that Treasurer Marsh
had nearly run out of paper. Anyone
can contribute and the contributions
range from two bits to five dollars
Whatever SUN remains after the
flag and its staff are provided for
will be expended towards purchas-
ing flowers for Memorial Day eXer-
eises in Ely After the exercises on
Memorial Day the flag will be raised
to its location with appropriate cere-
mony. Further particulars will be
published as they develop, together
with the list of contributors
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

The telegram forwarded to the
governor by the mayor and the chair
man Of the board of county commits
sioners followed the publication in
the Nevada News Letter Of the fol-
lowing.
AS to the highway commission, II
Is understood that Governor Boyle
has practically decided on naming /.
II Kent. leading business man of
Fallon, and J. T. Goodin, banker OF
Lovelock. the former to represent
the adherents of the Lincoln High
way, and the latter those who intend
to support the Overland trail The
one highway passes through Fallon
and the other through Loyelock. For
the third member 1t is quite likely
that the governor will come to Reno
Tor the purpose OF selecting neutral
and this appointee will probably be
Phil ellison"
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
ORA DEVER AND L|LL|S
WENS WIN CONTEST

Following most spirited and in
teresting defamation contest in the
assembly hall of the White Pine
County high school on Friday even
ing, Miss Lillis lvens was selected
from among the five young ladies'
who entered the contest TO represent
the local institution of learning in
the state contest which will be held
in Reno next month, while Ora
Dever carried off the honors in the
boys class. Miss Harriet Boyd was
given second place among the girls
and Harold Goumond in the boys
division.
Each OF the contestants had their
subjects so well in hand and the ex-
eeution was of such high order that
the judges had difficulty in determin-
ing upon the winners. Miss Boyd
received one vote from the three
judges for first place Irene Lock-
lin, Helen schmittroth and Minnie
Meyers all acquitted themselves with
great credit and proved conclusively
that they will have to be reckoned
on in any contst of like character
in the future. Warren Watson, Har-
ry Fay, Evan Davies. Joe Gum and
Emmett Culbert likewise made most
favorable impressions. In fact, each
of the contestants is deserving of the
most favorable mention and their
work was of such high order as to
agreeably surprise even their most
ardent admirers
The judges were Judge c. j. Nc
Fadden of Ely. Principal T. J. Terry
of the East Ely school, and Mrs.
Stanley Draper of McGill.
A piano solo by Miss Cora Bloom
land vocal solos by Miss Frances Bag
viii added greatly to the entertain
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
Moose Organizer Here

William T. Scully, representative
of the supreme lodge of Moose.
Mooseheart, H., Is promoting the
order in Ely, where there is already
a lodge and considerable member
ship. For the purpose of increasing
the membership the charter is open
for a limited time to receive initiates
for IS. but the fee will eventually be
raised to $25. A series of interesting
pictures showing the purposes and
work of the order, is being shown at
the Ely theeter during Mr.. Scully's
stay
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

1NNN~NS
week.
Russian socialists in a cable dis
patch to Meyer London, socialist
member of congress, declare against
any separate peace.
The debate on the army bill began
today in the house OF representa-
tiyes. James Eads Howe of st.
Louis, who appeared with other pa
cificists before the house military
committee. said he feared if work
ingmen were armed they would use
arms against the government.
Joseph Cannon, labor leader, pre-
dicted that blood would flow in the
strets If conscription were attempt
ed. Other labor leaders argued
against the selective draft proposal,
but administration leaders are de-
termined to press the army bill to
passage and are predicting Its sue
cess.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
NEVADA MEN WILL
FOLLOW ROOSEVELT

Captain j p Donnelly, formerly
of the Nevada State Police, has been
in the district for the past few days.
According to present plans as stated
by Capt. Donnelly, Colonel Roose-
yelt's proposed division will be
strengthened by two or three com
panies of Nevada troops It is the
understanding that the men will go
out as Nevada troops, but will be In
the regular army and under the di-
rection of the war department Peti-
tions are in circulation, the signers
of which agree that in the event Col
Roosevelt is given command they will
enlist and upon notification will re-
port for duty TO the duly appointed
officers at Reno for enrolment and
physical examination No doubt many
will avail themselves of the oppor-
tunity of following the stars and
stripes behind the man who distin-
guished himself at San Juan hill
One of the petitions will be found
in the News office where those in
terested are invited to call and ex-
anime 1t with the view of affixing
their signatures II they SO desire.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
Sheriff Returns from Carson

Sheriff David Mclean returned
from Carson City Friday after deliv-
ering William O'Brien to the warden
of the state prison, he having been
sentenced to a term of from one to
two years upon charge of selling
liquor to an Indian. The sheriff was
surprised upon seeing roll of $50
drop from the prisoners pocket while
he was engaged in changing his
clothes to prison garb
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
ED WILLARD WILL OPPOSE
wTTCHER FOR MAYORsHIP

Thus far two candidates have an
nounced their intention OF making
the race for mayor OF the city OF Ely
at the election which will be held
on May Sth. Mayor A. B. Witcher
has been in the rece from the start
and his petitions have been ready for
filing. That the mayor will have
opposition is now assured by the fact
that the petition which will place
the name OF Mr.. Millard before the
voters for the high office OF chief
executive is now In circulation.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
UNIVERSITY CLUB HOLDS
ENJOYABLE DANCING PARTY

Delightful among the weeks social
features was the dance given by the
[ niversity club on Saturday night
when the club rooms were decorated
in red, white and blue with about
forty couples enjoying the pleasure
OF the evening which was one of the
most happily planned affairs given
BY the club which has ever been
famed for its hospitality. Miss Helen.
Hoag and Harold Command contribu-
ted the music for the evening
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22
March 20. 1917.

March 20, 1917.
non. Emmett ID. Boyle.
Governor of State.
Dear Sir:
me officers OF this organization
.aAe great pleasure in requesting
,"a. you appoint Mr.. l. II. Kent OF
sa'ion, Nevada, member OF the
''ate Highway Commission.
mere has been some effort made
nave member of this commission
sipo'hted from Ely. We in Ely Will
:, - very glad to withdraw In favor of
~ Kent should you see Mt to ap-
u' MIN on that commission.
we realize that everybody in the
60 sa.e CT Nevada wants rood roads,
aaa a' many Of them are going to en-
ma asor to secure from you appoint
,ae u' or friends who will look after
" interests. While Ely has roads
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-04-22

that IT naturally favors over other
routes designated as state highways.
we realize we cannot hone to secure
all the immediate benefits.
The automobiles Of Ely and 9th
.ers interested in good roads hone
that YOU will appoint the three mem
bers OF this commission from differ
ent parts of the state so distributed
that friction OF this sort cannot arise.
Tor instance, We would think II
would be satisfactory TO everyone
should n resident OF Winnemucea.
Loveloek or Elko. or some other
point along the Overland trail: also
II another member should be an
pointed from Tonopah or Goldfield.
II Mr. Kent is appointed from Fallon
we In Flv would be thoroughly sat
isfed in the representation that the
Lincoln Highway would thus secure.
We would not like to see one res
ident along the Overland trail and
resident of Reno appointed,
Undoubtedly YOU are giving care
full and serious consideration to these
appointments. We don't want to
hamper you but we thought possibly
you would like nm expression from
the automobilists in this county. es-
pecially as we understand that urgent
demands made for the appointment
OF an Ely man is one of the things
that Is hothering you.
Very truly yours.
Ely AUTOMOBILE CLUB.
G.. 8. Hoag President
| T T. ouayle. Secretary.