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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
Of Americans and Their Allies the for Travel
ALLIES WILL NEED S4OO,OOO,OOO
TO TIDE THEM OVER NEXT MONTH

Officials yesterday allotted among
the banks of the federal reserve dis
tricts the $2OO.OOO,00O offering of
treasury certificates of Indebtedness
which closed yesterday. The allot-
ment was made on the basis of 72
per cent of the subscriptions, the
offering having been over subscribed
about 40 per cent
In statement issued last night,
officials made 1t clear that subscrib-
ers to the so-called baby bonds of
the liberty loans, the $50 and 500
denominations, are not required to
pay the full amount of subscriptions
In advance, but will receive the same
privileges of paying by installments
as are granted subscribers to larger
amounts. The subscribers to the
small bonds may, however, pay the
full amount of their subscriptions in
advance if they desire.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
LLOYD GEORGE SAYS
THE WORST IS OVER
ANDLOSSESSHRINK

our disposal. There is no danger
to our country from starvation, but
the utmost economy in foodstuffs
is essential If it be true that the
Germans are depending mainly on
submarines for their success am
about to say they are doomed to dis
appointment The Germans sub
marine warfare is destined to be the
greatest miscalculation in the whole
series of miscalculations of that
hated empire"
LloydGeorge said the government
has taken steps to deal with labor
unrest and to prevent it in the fu-
ture.
The premier said the country
would be divided into seven areas
and a commission appointed in each
area. The government hopes to OBJ
tain the. services Of labor represen-
tative and employer and an impartial
third person to constitute each com
mission.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

NY AhaOflhtrh ttrN@''
WASHINGTON, d. c., May rs
Revision of the si,SOO.OOO.OOO war
revenue bill of the house was begun
last evening by the senate finance
committee.
Reduction OF the gross tax levy
d the bill by about one-third or to
about $3.50, ,OOO,O 900 is said to be
favored by most of the committee
men. Il is deemed certain at least
that the aggregate tax burden VIII
not be increased and that the com
mlttee will not consider abandoning
the extra estimates OF $445,OOO,OO
recently submitted by the treasury
department. Short term bonds 10
take care OF the millions by which
the total levy for this year probably
VIII be reduced apparently is gener
ally favored
Chairman Simmons announced al
ter the meeting that the commlttee
A-A
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

(By Associated PressD
LONDON, May 25.-Premier Lloyd
George told the house of commons
today THE successes against sub
marines have resulted in a distinct
Improvement in our food situation" !"
He said more effective blows had
been death the submarines during
the last three weeks than any cor
responding period of the war. The
premier expressed gratitude to the
Americans and said the economy of
foodstuffs was essential but the sub
marines would not cause loss of the
war.
The premier said the May shipping
losses probably would show a reduc-
tion from those of April and added:
Now that the American nation
is at war, it is easier to make ar.
rangements for the protection of our
merchantile marine. We owe a
great debt of gratitude for the eff
fectiye assistance Americans have
rendered by their craft placed at
-
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
TURN ten BILLION
DOLLARS INTO TRADE

In part Mr. McAdoo said This
government faces, II defeated, an in
demnity so times, 100 times as
great as we will have to pay to win
this war.
THE first defense of war is money.
And for that reason your govern
ment has issued $4,000. 100000 worth
OF liberty bonds which must be sub.
scribed for by the people of this
county These bonds will not
sold unless every man and woman
in your country takes part Every
one must buy at least one bond
and as many more as possible The
continuation OF your counlry's nat
ional existence depends upon the sue
cess OF the sale Of these bonds.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

thy Associated rress.)
OMAHA, Neb., May 25.-Nine nat
ional banks of Omaha yesterday de-
cided to double their subscriptions
to the liberty loan and to take four
million dollars worth of the bonds
instead of the two million for which
they had formerly subscribed The
Increased subscriptions were made
after Secretary McAdoo had had a
heart to heart talk with them.
Secretary McAdoo addressed the
Nebraska state conservation con.
gress and at the close tiye.siSths OF
the 5000 in the audience raised their
hands in agreement to buy at least
one liberty bond and as many more
as they could afford to purchase
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
UNITED VERDE
MINERS STRIKE
OFFICIAL SANCTION GIVEN Or
DER AFFECTING A BIG COP
PER PRODUCER


JEROME, Ariz, May 25.- An
nouncement that a strike of union
employees of the United Verde mine
had been called with the official
sanction of W. A. Burns, executive
committeeman of the international
union of miners was made here last
night by H. S. McClusky, Arizona
organizer of the international union
to 500 men shortly before Z o'clock
just as the night shift was prepar-
ing to enter the mine
Three contingents of miners were
escorted today by the "home guards"
to the United Verde mine, the larg-
est of score against which strike
was called last night. There is no
trouble, the company officials said
One hundred and fifty men went
escorted and the others without es
cort.
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"And we are asking that $780,
0O0. 900 be provided by taxation. We
believe $4,000. 100000 is the total
we will have to raise before this
war is over. You as producers are
Just as much interested as anybody
in the country.
DO you know what II means to
you to have slO,OOO,O0O.OOo spent in
this country in one year? Il means
the greatest purchasing campaign
this world ever saw; 1t means the
greatest demand for what you people
Of the Missouri country pro
duce that YOU ever dreamed Of Il
means that your market is secure
and that the man TO whom YOU are
selling has the money with which
to pay for what be buys"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
my Associated Presa.)

Thy Associated PresA.)
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 25-
Treasury officials have turned their
attention to the financial require
ments of the allies for June and
are engaged in formulating more
or less elastic program designed to
stand for several months. Indica-
tions are that approximately $4OO,-
100000 will be advanced the allies
in June, bringing the total up to
more than $l,OOOOOO.OOO
Members of the Italian commission
who have conferred recently with
treasury officials. have sent to Rome
for more detailed information as to
the commitments of the Italian gov
ernment in this country, and when
this data is in hand it will be used
in designing program to meet
Italian financial needs for several
months
British and French needs have been
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
RED CROSS WANTS
. HUNDRED MILLIONS
URGENT NEED OF FUNDS TO
PROVIDE FOR THE CARE
OF OUR ALLIES

(By Ass0cIated Fress.I
WASHINGTON, d. c., May 20
The greatest campaign the Red
Cross has waged, designed to raise
500, 100000 to care for American
soldiers, was launched here at a
meeting of representatives of the
larger cities.
Henry P. Davidson, chairman of
the Red Cross war council announc-
ing the amount to be raised, said
it is certain $1OO,OOOOOO will be re-
quired. even to approach compli-
ance with the most pressing needs. "
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
REGISTERING FOR MILITARY
SERVICE is GOING ON

Larry Glass, county clerk, is re
ceiying applications every day from
non-residents who want to enroll in
compliance with the law, so that
their registration cards will appear
in their home counties Today cards
were issued to Carl Shager, of Lead,
IS. d.; d. ID. Bassett and Ray L,
Berryhill, of Los Angeles. Bob
Beko of Tonopah, who is going
away on trip also registered. He
has declared his intention of be
coming a citizen
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
FOR THE BUTLER THEATER

Memorial Day exercises will be
held at the Butler theater next We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock when
an grafton will be delivered by
Frank Dunn and program of music
and recitations will fill out the time
so as to remind the audience of
the patriotic obligations incumbent
on them this year.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
RRAZIL JOINS WITH
THE UNITEDSTATES
AGAINST GERMANY

cusslon OF the proposed new Brazil
ian policy in the international situa
tion.
Senior de Andrada declared that
such measure would be in the inter
est of Brazil. whose existence de
pended upon freedom of the seas
Antonio Carlos, the government
leader in the chamber, declared that
the text of the message of President
Braz proved that the government
had no intention of influencing the
action OF congress and that its pur
pose was to leave to congress the
final decision OF Brazil's course. The
presidents message recommending
the resembling OF Brazils declaration
OF neutrality was ready in the sen
ate yesterday
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

IN, AsaOcIated Press.D
RIO JANEIRO. May 25.-Accord.
w 10 the Journal De Commercio, it
"a, decided at a meeting of parlia-
nsptary and diplomatic commissions
allied by the foreign ministers, to
aoDt the principle Of a revocation
a Braal's neutrality in the war be-
vsen the United States and Ger
many and to police the South Allan
h with the Brazilian fleet. 1t is
apected that parliament viii order
As coniiscation OF all German ships.
The opening of all Brazilian ports
n the warships of the entente allies
Vas advocated in the chamber OF
deputies BY Milo Pecanha. the for
ssu minister, Antonio Bueno de An
dada and several other members
Of parliament during a spirited dis
=
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
-FOUR SITES SELECTED FOR
TRAINING ARMY SURGEONS
tny Associated Pres..)

WASHINGTON. d. C.. May 25,--
New army medical schools will be
established at Fort Riley Kansas;
Fort Benjamin Harrison. Ind; Fort
oglehtrope. Ga and possibly Leon
Springs, Texas. for training the thou
sands OF doctors who VIII be needed
when the war armies are mobllized
A statement says 5000 are needed
now and that 10000 will be required
by the end Of the year.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
AMERICAN B|RDMAN
KILLED By FALL
CLIMBS AFTER AN ENEMY MA.
CHINE WHEN HIS ENGINE
STOPPED

PARIS, May 25.-Captain de Laage.
commanding the American escadrille,
has been killed while flying near
Ham, or the Somme front. He set
out in special machine of the
climbing type to attack a German.
Mounting almost perpendicularly he
had reached considerable height
when the engine stopped. The ma.
chine dropped straight to earth and
de Laage was crushed beneath the
motor.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
GRAVE SYMPTOMS
OF A REVOLUTION
lNcENDlARlSM AND RIOTS RE.
PORTED FROM VARIOUS
PARTS OF RUSSIA

PETROGRAD, May 25.-Agrarian
disorders, wholesale confiscation of
property, incendiarism and other
dangerous symptoms of anarchy,
which followed the overthrow of the
old authority in many districts in
central and southern Russa are be
coming more serious, according to
dispatches. Houses have been burn
ed, panics provoked, authority over
thrown and various disorders have
ensued.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
OLD LANDMARK BURNS

The five-mile house on the Geiger
grade about II miles from Virginia
City, burned to the ground The
place was conducted by V. Cam
pani The Five Mile house was a
noted landmark having been built
over As years ago.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
BELGIAN DEPUTIES
SENTENCED TO JAIL

ny Associated Presa.l
AMSTERDAM, May 25.-The Tele-
graaf states that the burgomaster
of Boitsfort, Belgium and deputy
LemOureit, OF Brussels, have been
condemned to Imprisonment in the
fortress for 8 and l2 months respec-
lively for refusal to deliver to the
German authorities all supplies OF
iron wire available to them.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
lRx Annoeiated Presn.l

DENVER, May 25.-The United
States department of labor, council
Of national defence, is expected to
take cognizance of the strike of
25OO miners in the Jerome district
who are demanding recognition OF
the union and SO cents a day in
crease in wages.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
AMERICANS
FROM PRINCETON
GO TO THE FRONT
DETACHMENT FROM THE UNI.
VERsITY ENLISTED IN THE
FIELD SERVICE
(By Associated PressJ

HEADQUARTERS OF THE
FRENCH ARMY, May 25.-The first
American combatant corps has gone
to the front under Captain Tinkham
and Lieutenant Schulley, of the
Princeton detachment of the Ameri-
can field service, which consisted
mainly of Cornell undergraduates,
Armed with carbines and attired in
khaki they drove American fiye-ton
motors.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
BULLION
GOES TO JAPAN
LOOKS LIKE SOME ONE GIVING
UNCLE SAM THE DOUBLE
CROSS

(Dy Associated Press)
WASHINGTON, D. G., May 25,--
Japan is withdrawing gold from the
United States via San Francisco at
rate that is causing speculation.
The possibility that the allied gov
ernments are paying munitions bills
to Japan with gold made available
by an extension of credit by the
United States is considered but it is
believed in the United States.
Expectation will be discouraged.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
AMERICAN BELLE
WINS A DIVORCE
LEADER OF PHILADELPHIA So
GETTY GRANTED RELEASE
BY ENGLISH COURTS

(By Associated Presa.)
LONDON, May 25.-A divorce was
granted Mrs. Anthony j Drexel,
wife of the Philadelphia banker to-
day. Mrs. Drexel left her husband
in 1911. He lived abroad several
years. By agreement she received
$50 900 yearly He sued for divorce
in 1915, stopping his wife's allow
ance and the present action follow
ed in French and British courts.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

PARIS, May 25.--The French took
a portion of the Cheyreux woods on
the Aisne front today Many Ger
man shelters and caverns found de-
molished by French artillery, we're
filled with dead.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
SAVINGS BANKS COME
FORWARD GENEROUSLY

Cny Associated Prens.1
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-Asso-
ciated savings banks of this city
announce that $S,6OO.OOO has been
subscribed to the liberty loan,
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
D|SDA|N LUXUR|ES
BUY NECESSITIES
FORMER SECRETARY OF THE
TREASURY GIVES ADVICE TO
EASTERN EDITORS
%, Associated PressJ

Wy AaaOchaNeu HNOb
WASHINGTON. d. c., May 25.-'
Frank A. vanderlip. president OF the
National City Bank of New YORK.
addressed the editors of engineering
trade publications. urging thrift.
Men engaged in producing lux
uries should cease as patriotic
act. Economy is not bad for busi
ness. II is unpatriotlc to spend
money for anything but necessities
he said
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
USE THEIR CANDY MONEY
TO BUY LIBERTY BONDS

SAN DIEGO, May 25.-Pupils of
the Garfield grammar school con
tributed pennies. nickels and dimes
and purchased liberty bond.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
FIFTY FOUR DROWN
WITH THE URANIUM

CBy Associated Press.1
. NEW YORK. May 25.- Two =
. Americans and So others of =
. crew of British subjects on the =
. Feltria are missing. The vessel =
= was the Cunard freighter re- .
. ported sunk May 5th She was .
. formerly named the Uranium. =
% ~ = = . = = . = 4
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
0XMANS HEARING
GOES TO MONDAY
COURT EXPRESSES A POSITIVE
OPINION ABOUT HEAR.
ING TESTIMONY


Thy Associated Preas.D
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25.-The
Oxman case was continued in the
police court until Monday. His at
torney said Oxman might take the
stand The Judge said: 1--WE decid
ed already what I'm going to do. i
makes no difference whether he
lakes the stand or not"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
PARIS WOMEN WORKERS
ASK FOR MORE PAY

PARIS. May 25. The strike OF wo-
men workers has spread rapidly
and is meeting with considerable
success. They are asking for a
Saturday half holiday and extra pas
oA account Of the high cost Of food
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
BRITISH MISSION DUE
IN CANADA TODAY


WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 25.-
The British mission left for Canada
last night. The members will cross
the border early today
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

ROME, May 25.--Italians captured
fortified heights north of Jamiano
and extended the Italian positions
still farther.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

IUy Aa9OCInIeu FFc8NsI
SACRAMENTO. Cal, May 25.-
director Ralph Merritt
that all California coun-
ties will be prepared for June 5th.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
TO-DAY AND A YEAR AGO

Official readings OF the ther- .
mometer by the United States =
observer at Tonopah: =
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25

MRS. F. R. WITTENBERG left
on this mornings train for st. Hell
ena, Cal
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-25
THE WEATHER

,,.,,dy Tonight and Saturday. Prob,
ably Showers.
Evening journal., 1917-06-26

, several other Delawareans. He learn.
ed it was in reference to the Red
Cross campaign and one OF the party
offered to lead the campaign. This
was Henry p Scott. and Mr.. dupont
commended the good work which Mr.
Scott had done. At his suggestion a
rising vote Of thanks was extended
to Mr.. Scott.
Miss Emily p Bissell told OF per-
sonalsy selecting her Workers and
that the results more than justified
her choice. Miss Bissells team got
fourth honors for total amount col
.lected.
NGovernor Townsend was given a
rousing reception when he was intro
duced by Mr.. Scott. He said that he
came from a town (Selbyville), where
every man, woman, boy and girl is
a member OF the Red Cross. Continu-
ing, Governor Townsend said:
you, who so love our history have
again in this day, right reason to be
proud. To be worthy sons of Della
ware is a task that challenges all that
is best in us. Delaware has a past.
the record Of which is glowing with
vital deeds in the nations life and de-
velopment. This event here tonight
is in perfect keeping. No thought. no
campaign has ever had the grip on
our better selves as this Red Cross.
Majority consent has given wav TO
unanimous support.
Wealth, social position, profess on
and labor have gathered around the
council table with one mind. Men
have written checks for thousands
and women and children have ap-
peared at the savings window for
their mite. Democracy and America
are words OF true meaning. after all.
The heart Of Delaware pulses true.
Surely Il is proud privilege to be a
citizen Of this State tonight.
NO word can express your feeling
or mine.
with our thoughts Of business,
with our preparation for war, Della
ware, thank God, has the touch Of
mercy.
"One million for acts of kindness.
Four fold. We dared four fold our
share. The light of Calvary two thou
sand years ago. casts a glow here to-
day Congratulate ons fail. God bless
you"
Governor Townsend read telegram
from the Pullman Car Company stat
ing that company had contributed
$4,000 70 the Red Cross. and Of this
amount $1,000 would be given through
the Delaware committee.
Evening journal., 1917-06-26

In making the appeal tx ass. stance
in raising the regiment this week,
Governor Townsend said Due out of
every ten Of De'aware's Inhabitants
was in the Revolutionary Var; in
the War Of 1912. Delaware seAt 5000
soldiers. and in the War Of the Re
bellion, 13 600. In the Spanish
American War the State was repre-
scented by full regiment. and ne
hoped that all would help to raise
the regiment that he mad piedgad for
the State in this war. X
Chief Justice Pennewlll. the hext
speaker, was listened to with gfea.
interest by all He said he was proud
of the opportunity to pay tribute 10
the generosity and patriotism Of the
men, women and children of the State,
The Red Cross campaign, he stated
had awakened the interest OF the peo-
pie in the great struggle. He said the
people are not so enthused as they
were in 1861 because the fighting Is
so far away. but their patriotism is
Just as keen, the men and women are
just as brave and their love OF coun-
try is as true as it ever was. He re-
ferred to the grand way in which,
Eng,and's colonies have come to he.
support and added that in his opinion
the citizens Of this country OF all ma
tionalities, will be just as true to her
81 know" he said. ain every crisis
dit zens such as German-Americans
have been as true as steel and there
will be few exceptions this time"
Justice Pennewill said it is necessary
for this country to cooperate TO The
fullest extent with men, money and food
TO destroy the menace where it stands
"Ihe Allies, with the assistance of this
government, will be successful in the
end" he declared. "But the war viii be
long, and every day that it is shortened
will save many lives, and therefore W,
should do everything in our power tC
hasten that end" In concluding he
spoke Of the Importance of the Rec
Cross, and said Delaware has always
been near the front and never in the
rear in every effort for the good of tn,
country and welfare Of man.
Following Chief Justice Pennewill''
speech the banners were awarded. Al
the suggestion of P. S. dupont. Johr
J. RasSob offered a humorous resolution
relative to General T. Coleman dupont
whose tam was second in total amount
Of money collected which caused mucl
laughter, but no action was taken on it
Another feature was the singing OF
"Eattle Hymn Of the Republic" by
Frank H. Mason. with the audience
Continued on Page Ten.)