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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
WILL LOAN.
MONEY To.
|BELGIANS
UNITED STATES WILL HELP
STRICKEN NATION TO Ex-
TENT OF s15o,00o,d0O

Thy Associated FresH.b
WASHINGTON, d. c., May L.
In addition to loans to France and
Italy totalling between 100000, 900
and $3O0.OOO,OOO, the United States
will make a loan to Belgium. Unof-
ficial estimates of the size of the
Belgian loan place it at approximate
ly $3.50, 100000
Administration officials have been
in receptive mood toward an ap-
plieation for Belgian loan ever
since the war finance measure be
came a law, but formal application
for a loan was not made until to-
day when the Belgian minister, Ba-
ron DR.. Cartier, placed before Sec
retary McAdoo tentative estimates
as to the relief desired, which in
eludes provision for meeting in part
the Belgian governments needs in
maintaining a large number of ref
ugees domiciled in France, in addi-
tion to reforms of military nature.
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(ny Associated Press.1
CHICAGO, May Chicago crap
pied vainly yesterday with the ba-
kers' strike and at night 1t seemed
that prospects of an immediate set
tlement and the alienation Of the
threatened bread famine were re-
mote.
Representatives of the strikers.
whose action has closed is of the
city's leading bakeries and about
20 smaller ones, with a resultant de.
crease of about 10000 loaves in Chi
cago's daily bread supply. and del.
egation OF bakers conferred with the
mayor.
After the conference Il was an
nounced that there had been no def
mite results and both sides asserted
an intention to fight 1t out
! A second conference with tAs
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tav Annotated Press.)
X WASHINGTON, ID. G., May l.
The army draft bill passed Saturday
N both houses of congress, was ia.
tsn IN again in the senate today in
n effort 10 clear up at once the
reference Of the measure to con.
ference.
Il will be necessary for the SEN
ste TO pass the bill again, although
there Is little doubt that It will go
through ultimately in the form in
vblch the senate approved IT satur.
day. 81 to s.
Senator La Toilette and others may
attempt to attach amendments The
volunteer authorization and other
proposed changes can be offered
ssaIn, reopening a wide field for
debate
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
M ALLIANCE AGAINST
GERMANY IS ASKED

established agreement in principle
between Great Britain, France and
the United States on military, naval,
economic and financial affairs. The
three governments have come to
know each other, both in strength
and weakness and the lines have
been laid for the most effective CO.
operation possible toward the defeat
OF German autocracy.
These things are understood to
have been reviewed by the presi'
dent and Mr. Balfour with an idea
of taking stock and seeing particular
ly England's experience could fur
ther be of value to the United States
The meeting marked halfway
point in the negotiations with the
British war commission.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

lBy Associated Press.I
WASHINGTON, d. c., May Ia
war revenue measure designed to
raise less than $500. 100000 during
the coming year was reported to the
house ways and means committee
today by subcommittee which has
been drafting the bill in secret ses-
sions.
Reduction OF the income tax ex.
emption from $4,000 and $4,000 to
1000 and $4,000 for single and
married persons. respectively. and
an increase of the excess profits tax
from per cent on all amounts over
5 per cent and $5.OOO.OOO to 16 per
cent. are two OF the sub-eommlttee's
proposals.
The tentative bill also carries In
q . . - AAAAAAA
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tHY Associated Presa-D
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May L.
Arthur James Balfour, Great Brit
AIMS foreign secretary, dined infor-
nally with President Wilson at the
White House last night and after
wards the two statesmen had their
first Intimate talk since they met a
week ago.
In that week Mr. Balfour has an.
bounced that there is no thought on
the part of the allies of asking the
United States to enter into formal
alliance for the war against Germany
loan of 5000, 100000 has been made
TO England, the French commission
ers have arrived, war army draft
bills have passed both houses Of
congress informal conferences have
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
NAVY FALLS SHORT
OF ITS WAR QUOTA
OFFICERS WILL CONTINUE IN
ATTEMPT TO FILL THE
MANY VACANCIES
my Associated Pres..)

(Ry Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 1.-The
enlisted strength of the navy reach
ed S6,S26, less than 700 under the
full war quota authorized. The ma
rine corps has already reached its
authorized strength, but both will
continue recruiting as the bill pend
ing is expected to give additional
authorization.
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vent denial, all for the purpose Of
affecting the stock market for spec
ulatiye benefit. They were employed
at the Roosevelt Hospital.
The police assert that Hirsch is a
former German secret-service Off.
Ger and a reserve petty officer in
the submarine division besides be.
ing a chemist. Meyeringer is an ex.
pert telegrapher and student Of fl
nance. He expected to make for.
tune in Wall street on short" in
vestments. Persons familiar with
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
Miners GET
GOOD RAISE
IN v AGES
INCREASES IN COAL FIELDS
RANGE FROM rs TO 30
PER CENT

PHILADELPHIA, May Goal OPP
orators and representatives of the
mine workers of the central Penn
sylvania bituminous fields reached
an agreement late last night by
which the men will receive an in
crease in wages of from Is to 80
per cent. The miners had demand
ed an advance of 33 1-3 per cent,
About $4,000 men are affected.
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BOr1B PLOT TO BLOW UP BIG
WALL STREET INSTITUTION
CONTINUED on page four

market conditions declare the Ger
mans either were misIed about the
probable outcome of such an occur
renee in Wall street or are putting
the story forward to conceal their
intention. They had been shadowed
since the war began.
Hirsch confessed that he and his
companion were going to blow up
the offices of ]. P. Morgan & com
pany with bomb when intercepted
by the police.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

tRy Associated Preaa.l
NEW YORK. May 1.-The police
declare Wolf Hirsche and George
aeyeringer, Germans who were ar.
rested last night charged with hay.
Ing picric bomb. confessed their
Intention to destroy "a big Wall
street institution. tap the telegraph
trunk lines between Chicago, Wash,
ington and New York, send out false
reports Of the presidents assassina.
ton and submarine raids on the At
hntic coast and disrupt wires to pre-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
BOMB CASES POSTPONED

(By Associated Press.l
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1.-Super-
ior Judge Griffin put all preparedness
bomb cases over until June 1st,
and son of the late ]. M. Thomas
also some of the gun crew. Captain
Harris of the steamer, and some of
the crew are missing and probably
lost
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
TROOP ship
VICTIM Of
THE j BOAT
UNDER SEA BOAT SINKS ELEVEN
THOUSAND TON LINER CAR
RYiNG TROOPS

LONDON. May 1.-The Peninsular
and Oriental liner Balarat, 1000
tons, used as a troop ship was re-
Gently summarized and sunk All
troops were rescued by British tor
pedo boats and destroyers.
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REPORTED SHUT Off FROM THE REST OF GERMANY
War Revenue Bill Appears
IN House Committee Today

Chairman Chamberlain OF the mil
itary committee secured recess
last night until IL o'clock today an
hour ahead of the usual meeting
time, and will try to put through
the bill.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
MAY RECRUIT FOR ALLIES
IN THE UNITED STATES

tny Associated PresS.1
WASHINGTON. d. G.. May II
The house bin permitting allies to
recruit their citizens in the United
States was passed by the senate to.
day.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
PRICES SMASHED
BY PEACE TALK
RUMoR THAT THE SWISS MINIS
TER WILL DISCUSS SET
ELEMENT or WAR

NHy AbHOethte0 EFeHHst
CHICAGO, May 1,-Reports that
the Swiss minister in charge of dip
lomatic interests at Washington had
asked for a conference with the
president and that the chancellors
peace terms would be outlined Thurs
day caused a drop in wheat prices.
May declined 16 cents.
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N, Assoclated Press.l
" 1mAsHlNoToN, 5 p. M.-May r.
-. senate passed the administration
.,mv blIl anew. with the conserlption
,...ned. The bill now goes to con-
terence
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01

(By Associated Press.l
COPENHAGEN, May 1.-Maximil-
ian Harden publishes in the latest
issue of Die zufunft, another daring
ly frank article exposing to German
readers the "shams, pretenses and
mistakes of their governments pol
icy. He declares that Germany's
peace overtures were put forward
only as a bridge over which Ger
many could pass to relentless sub
marine warfare.
Consistent with his earlier atti-
tude, Herr Harden has only words
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APPOINTED IN SACRAMENTO
tBy Associated Press.D

NHy AsAOclAteu F-FeNH'J
WASHINGTON, D. c., May Il
The president has re-nominated Sam
uel Butler as receiver of public
moneys in Sacramento.
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SURVIVORS OF
AMERICAN SHIP
FIVE OF CREW ACCOUNTED FOR
BUT NAVAL LIEUTENANT
AMONG THE DEAD

ny Associated Presa.l
LONDON, May 1-Survivors of the
American oil tanker Vacuum who
will arrive in Liverpool at midnight
include Robert Williams, Oscar
Gales, W. Lundgren, A. Byle and
Raymond Nunez. Details of the sink
ing have been received at the Amer
lean embassy but cannot be publish.
ed.
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Try Associated Fress.I
WASHINGTON. D. c.. May H.
An official report of the Vacuum
sinking confirmed the drowning of
Lieutenant Thomas. commander of
the gun crew from Grass Valley. CAL,
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LONDON, May 1.-The Hague cor
respondent of the Exchange Tele-
graph, wires ein the Rhein provinces
more than one-half the munitions
workers have decided to strike to-
day. Essen, the home of the great
Krupp works, is shut off from the
rest of Germany, completely isolated
in order to prevent strikers or in
formation getting out. Strikes are
general in small towns near the
Dutch frontier.
thy Associated Press.l
THE HAGUE, May 1.-Von Beth
mann-Hollweg will make another
peace offering to the reiehstag on
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TODAY AND A YEAR AGO I
, Official readings Of the ther- =
= mometer by the United States =

. Relative humidity at 2 p. m, =
. today. 2S per cent. =
=. = = . . = = . = = = = =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-01
THE WEATHER

raIr Tonight and Wednesday
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MUN|T|ON WORKERS On THE RHINE
DECIDE til STRIKE DURING DAY
SIGNIFICANT silence At kRUPP'S

Thursday, according to the Berlin
Tageblatt.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17
SKIN ERUPTIONS.
QUICKLY HEALED
Stubborn Skin Diseases Yield Quickly
to Electro Nj edlca Doctors
Treatment f..
, at the Electro Nj dical Institute, t127;

How often an otherwise perfectly
healthy person finds embarrassment
in an unhealthy skin - sometimes
caused through disordered physical
system.
SKIN diseases are varied and many.
They are as rule stubborn to heal
- stubborn to Danish. There are
scores of various skin diseases and
thorough knowledge OF them = with
the experience in treatment is needed
By The physician who would give
quick relief 10 the patient. -
acne and Eczema are the most com.
mon of these ailments, and sometimes
patient is known to have treated
years without getting the slightest re-
lief
The Medical Doctors have
treated. in their different Institutes
thousands Of such cases with success.
Not success after long trcatment-out
often in few weeks 10 month
proves sufficient 10 clear the skin en-.
ij-nly OF the unsightly condition. ~
Afflicted people should consult the
! E!cctro-Mcdical Doctors Immediately.
Disease never stands still. 1t gets bet.
fer or worse-and It stands to reason
II the system was not strong enough
! 70 avoid the afFlicti0n-then 1t cannot
! throw il off. Get the best treatment
! the quickest. and have the. trouble
over once for all. Why treat and
treat, day after day, from year to year
always suffering embarrassment
from skin eruotions? ~.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17
FAMOUS DOCTORS
TALK TO WOMEN

Livery woman wants 10 thoroughly
Understand her organism and 10 know
how TO obtain perfect health, strength,
clear complexion, good form and all
the woman attributes which the world
so greatly admircs
There are very few women of the
present day who are not affected IN
some way with weakness or disease
common to their SEX This is due 10
sevcra! reasons. namely, line very deli
cate structure Of the female system
which renders it especially liable to
MAN. Diseases, the constant work and
worry Which occupies the lives Of
most women Of social affairs with its
weakening effects on the nerves which
could not do otherwise than produce
these diseases peculiar to women.
Thousands Of women are running
their health by OYerwork or in some
way oVcrtaXing their strength, and
laying foundation for nervous pros
tr;llinn and female weakness. Thou
sands Of girls are iniurng their heal tn
in stores. shops and factories, their
systems not yet Gtreloped weakened
and ruined BY Overwork. The delicate
nerves cannot long withstand the
strain without giving way. Women
everywhere arc creating for them
selves diseases. prostration and weak
ness by 0TertaXing their strength.
Household cares are generally heavy
burden and. do their share toward a
general breakdown.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17

Catarrh anywhere in the head OF
throat or ears is right next to the
brain. The catarrh germ grows fast
does an enormous amount Of damage
in IFS burrowing into the bone and
flesh and is difficult TO destroy. There
are thousands Of little nerves that
run from all parts of the face and
head 10 the brain. Some Of these
little nerves probably have 10 pass
through mass Of catarrhal inflanma'
ton on the road. to the brain. When
they do they are weakened, and
something's destroyed
WhataffectS the nerves is bound to
affect the brain. and when the ncrTes
are deadcneu- BY constant catarrhal
discharges there is bound TO be'a GER
tair torpor or stupidity brought
about in the brain of the victim.
Thus follows sleeplessness, inability
TO think clearly, or connect ideas, loss
Of memory, lack OF concentration,
lack of presence of mind and wander;
ing thought.
Catarrh, as any sufferer knows, also
has dreadful" effect on the hearing
many persons being partially or
totally deaf as Il result OF the ravaseSi
Of this terrible afflicti2n. "Catarrhal
dcafnGssS is as widespread. almost. as
ordinary "colds."
Science has eminent physicians in
all parts of the world who have
placed their stamp Of approval on the
ozone treatment for Catarrh. The
Electro-Medical Doctors are now pre-
pared TO give these treatments.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17
CANALIzATION OF OHIO
RIVER IS BEING URGED
Wheeling Commercial Association Sends
Letters to West Virginia Congress-
men Pointing Out Need.

Tho Wheeling Commercial association
sent letters 10 all III" Nu&! Virginia
| uitsd states senators and congressman
and 10 ex-senator W. l.. Chiffon %cStrr-
day asking shat they do all IN their
power 10 further the canal!Eail"n az Tho
ohio river: that with the erection NJ Ia"
now armor plate plant in this STAT" tn"
rnuali2atiun of all waterways, pnrticL-
iarly those affurding nm outlet 10 the
seas. will be mere than ever necessary.
The letter in part follows:
The canaliXatlun o. tn" Ohio river
is about As per cent completed. and II
has taken Approximately - years -
bring it to this state Given 4 fec hand.
the army engineers could have compl"t-
I'd the project TO Cairo in half OF this
time. but have been Handicapped from
tho inception Of III" project by vigorous
opposition from various rcaci t"na:y
forces with large financial resources At
their command.
The location OF the federal armor
plate plant III the Ohio valley has re-
moved one Of the most persistent arEu-
mcntS advanced by III" opposition
against The canalization of the Ohio
that the Improvement OF tho Ohio river
was In the interest only OF coal uner-
ators. big steel corporations and other
private enterprises promoted ri the rN-
pcnsc OF the government. Now since
the federal am ,nr plate plant must have
AN outlet to the Srn for the tranSForla-
lion OF uIwi"ldy scEmcnts OF arn!""
plate. 1t Is imperative thal thlS clanh"l
hr improved Us expcditiously as pos
siblc.
Since the principal arguments Of tho
opponents Of river Improvement Will 40
longer apply to tho Ohio river. and in
view Of she fact that those VIII" have
uiust vigorously opposed river Improve
mcnts in general have in l. great many
instances accepted tho Ohio project as
the most mrritnrious of any now under
way. ii would seem that all thr money
necessary t. complete this great under
taking should ut once hd made avail
ahl". ard | sincerely trust that YOU
will l." able 10 Src your way clear Ia uS=
yurs bcst efforts in bringing about the
passage uf Legislation which will instr"
this course being taken.
"Curdially yours,
"CHARLES NJ KETrTTGM.
General Manager:
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17
GENEROUS PROPOSAL
MADE TO SOLDIERS
Fair Directors Place Grounds and
Buildings at Their Disposal on
Their. Own Terms.

Directors ct tho West Virginia
State Fair association yesterday Ten,
uered IA iEe West Virginia National
GuarGSInei! tbs u>e u the fair SroundS
~ the;r own terms. This generous
Offer wa= uade directly to Major
Arnold VINO is IN command OF Com
pany T.. First West Virginia, now on
duty IL 'h!s city.
Company l.. when arrived from
Fairmoni Saturday. II .rncamued on Il
portion cI Inc :aii cc2InLS III The rear
OF tie Spacious %raui stand and part
OF me stables IL. used to house some
o: their -Uppiir.: and equipment
Tn. fair grounds was FOUND 10 b.
The best ',!..:pprd 81" tut rs, camp
and when dire ctor< III the association
were approached !rsl"rrta: afternoon
for terms. they diL 70; hesitate - pu;
The proprc::. or 30 iUUCh Q! K Is may
be needed -, tn" disposal uC ;he sol
dierS who al" guarding The railway
bridges and Other strategic property
IN The city
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17
FOURTEEN ENLIST
here YESTERDAY
ARMY Iead5 With Eight. Navy Has
Five Men While Marines Ac-
copied Ono Applicant

/ Fourteen men answered tn" call Of tia"
rulors in the Wheeling diStr'"' %"Si"r-
f,v, eight culiSting In the array. iive in
/ th, navy and one in the marines. There
( were :, number Of applicants.
| Records At The United States N"'!n"
,t'oruS recruiting office W"r" broken
Yesterday. when ten men mad" rppli,'.l-
, ZION. Sergeant August i. I'r"ri"ri''lt:i in
/ charge of IL" station. WAS busy Hearty
the entire day examining III" rr"rtiiS
ms they entered. One successfully pass
ed tho examination. Tie WIS Joseph
. pn,lSc, Of StewartScill", Ohio.
! l,rc man accepted hy Sergeant Fr"d-
.r,,ks, last week. VAS rejected J." ;a"
. I.f.,,bi;rCh office because T." wHS =
rnrcirucr No tnrrisu"cs are permitted
10 enlist in th" United Stat""S Na"!hr
corr. l,ndauuIcd. however. III" rejected
aurljcant enlisted III the arm.
3 III" army recruiting station which ha$
been the scene NJ activity since tn" 'i"-
,.ra-aiiua of war. did not fail =" Eav" it's
:uil number yesterday. Eight ""rc a.
: tc,;cd hy CORPORAL l.. l.. CHi::imghtm.
, chief runners Mate +. l.. T"pn:"r nc
+ cnp,r,! five li;en i"r Tia, navy yesterday.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-17
calls OUR MILITARY
! POLICY 4 FAILURE
CAPT. J. c. n. LEE SAYS OUR WARS
HAVE BEEN INEFFICIENT
TO THIS TIME
Speaking 10 Mems Guild at st. Mat
thews He Explains Universal
Military Service.

| Our military policy has been a fail.
urc," declared Captain j. {. n. Lee, at
the United States :idmy engineers, III
a talk To the Mems Guild Of 81. Mai
: thew's Protestant Episcopal church
! last night. Captain Lee gave cnllSH;,
, eminent on the new military policy auHl
how it will be Il move for greater u
! liciency.
| After the speech the men voted "a
send kilograms urging West Virginia
, representatives To vote for the general
army staN bill now before Congress.
The failure of the military measures
Of the past WIS traced by Captain Lee
| from the Revolution. The volunteer
! system WAS used and with much waste
; and embarrassment in that war. lie
, said. They finally had TO resort IL
draft.
IF Il had not been for the help 81
! Fraslcc we could not have put the thing
acros' he said. In 1872 the troops
were more seasoned but, as in the
Revolution, the British were busy IN
| Europe Ill the same time they Tough!
l.us.'
In the Mexican war the voluntee
! system was used to good advantage
! because it WAS Il smaller war" sall
| Captain Lee. In the Civil war both
! sides had finally to resort 70 draft. III
/ the Spanish-American war there were
| thousands Of volunteers. TOO many. hut
! those who went IN war were III trained
and many sad tales of dcscrtion and
| disease told this war rs one OF cH'
lrarasance and inefficicncy.
Advocates Universal Training.
! Captain Lee strongly advocated uul
vrrSal military training. He deemed
! il not Il favor 10 the country but The
, DUR Of every young man TO take the
Training.
! Every man in the nation is protect
! cd by the nation and enjoys the priv
| legeS uf American citizenship. For
! these he pays taxes OF some sort.
Military CONSUMPTION is merely the
! taxing or the fighting strength OF the
nation.
! 1T lakes three things 10 make a sue
cesslul fighting unit-moncy. Time an1
men. Those young men who are no,
rich can give their oTn strength 10 IN"
cause. This is their duty rs citizens
The older men can give their money
| The younger men, who are not so I'M
porlant in the business or professional,
! life Of the nation, can give or lhrii
! time, go into training
Discussing the actual details Of army
life, Captain Lee gave 4 graphic pic
| ture OF the life OF an army on m
march. He distinguished between 1he
necessary army discipline and the tern
OF the Army arislocracy," which many
chose 10 call such acts az the Officers
not eating in the same tent with tncil
men. r." told OF the never ending task
of the officer in charge Of regimen:
h VI
liabilities OF each man,
Captain Ice denounced the charge
that an army Was & capataIistic Ven
iture.
WHY don't you have a nationa
guard in Wheeling? Because he
working man won't enlist and you ca
hardly blame him."