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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
my Associated Press.I

tBy Associated Press.I
LONDON, May 1.-THE British
prime minister has sent a letter to
John Redmond, leader of the Irish
Nationalist party. outlining the gov
ernment's project for the settlement
of the home rule question. He asked
Mr. Redmond to state his views on
the governments suggestions in or
der that the government may be
able to consider the matter before
Monday.
As soon as the premier's proposals
were available. the Irish Unionists
met to discuss the document. The
Nationallsts will hold a meeting on
Thursday morning for the same pur-
pose.
The government. the letter set
forth. has been desirous of effecting
an immediate settlement which VIII
eoncede the largest possible measure
Iof home rule that can be secured
by agreement at this moment. with
out prejudice to the undertaking by
parliament OF a further and final
settlement and the most disputed
questions after the war.
The governments proposals provide
for the Introduction Of bin for
the immediate application Of the
home rule act 20 ireland. but az
eludlng the sh counties of northeast
tllser. such exclusion 10 BE- sublecI
TO reconsideration by pAElamaal =
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makes total of six of the groups
sharing the government.
The governments declaration says
that its aim is peace without annex
atoms. or contributions, and believes
that Russia's defeat would be mis-
fortune to all nations, and that rev.
olutionary Russia must not permit
defeat of the western allies. The
declaration consents to democrat
ization of the army, but desires to
combine this with a strengthening
of the fighting forces. 1t also prom
ises measures for the protectioA of
labor, settlement of the land ques-
lion by constitutional assembly.
increased taxation OF wealth and de-
velopment of local self government.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
NO GERMAN SONGS
GO IN CALIFORNIA
NATIVE SONS PUT A STOP TO
THE USE OF ENEMY's
TONGUE

NY AsaOcIated FreNa.D
SACRAMENTO. May 1.-THE
state board of education adopted
resolutions today urging superinten.
dents to make teachers cease teach
ing German songs in schools and
have American songs sung. This
action is the result OF a protest to
the war department by ]. G. Coils
trof, of Montague, California. that
his children we're being taught Ger
man national songs. The depart.
ment referred the matter 10 adjutant
General Borree who wrote to the
board OF education.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
IRISH QUESTION
MAYBESETTLFD
BY Associated PreAa.,

the end of five years, a council OF
Ireland to be composed OF two dele
cations representing the excluded
area as well as the new Irish par
lament consideration Of the bill af-
ter its second reading by a special
conference under the craftsmanship
of some one commanding general
conference.
As an alternative II is suggested by
the premier that a convention of
Irishmen of all parties be assembled
for the purpose of arranging 4 scheme
of Irish sell government.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
Of FUEL
OIL IN CALIFORNIA
PRESIDENT URGED TO REMOVE
RESTRICTIONS ON RESERVES
HELD FOR NAVY
OBy Associated Presa.)

WASHINGTON. d. c., May IL
Representative Kahn appealed today
to the president to remove govern.
ment restrictions on the development
Of California oil fields which are
being held by the navy as a fuel
oil reserve Kahn sad California
industries, many of which had aban-
doned using coal, had turned to oil
to find the production running behind
consumption. The situation is SER
ious.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
CLOTHING
WAS LEFT BEHIND
CREWS OF oEsTRoYERs HuR-
RlEo OFF BEFORE THEY PRO-
CURED SEA Toes

WASHINGTON, u. c.. May IT,
Naval officials explain the report
from Queenstown that the American
destroyer crews we're not properly
outfitted for cold weather duty. They
had some of their heavy clothing
left due to hurried departure. but
the men had sufficient for this time
of the year and more supplies are
going with other destroyers.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17

Five peasant representatives will
participate in the discussions with
the government.
Generals Alexioff, Dramiroff, Cur
ko and Brussiloff arrived today for
a military conference. They declar-
ed the formation of coalition min
istry indispensable as it would make
possible strong measures to re-estab-
lish discipline and the fighting spirit
in the army. They believe the army
will acclaim the appointment of Ker-
enslky as minister of war as q very
popular move. 1t is rumored that
General Alexioff has resigned as
commander in chief or that his res
isnation is pending
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
HAMBURG GOES
WITHOUT LIGHT
SHORTAGE OF COAL INTERPRETERS
WITH THE PRODUCTION
OF GAS


lby Associated PresR.l
COPENHAGEN. May flowing to
the coal shortage Hamburg is with.
out gas except a limited supply for
few institutions. Restaurants and
cafes are closed evenings or use few
lamps. Streets are largely dark
and households have candles.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
IN FOOD
Of GUAROSMEN
ONEOFF|CERDEAO
TWELVE lNFANTRYMEN SUFFER
AFTER EATING IN GERMAN
RESTAURANT

PITTSBURG, May Flour more
soldiers of the Third Pennsylvania
Infantry, on police duty in a Pitts
burg district, have been removed to
hospitals suffering from the effects
of poison. The whole military au-
thorities are investigating the death
of Lieutenant w. Corcoran and the
illness of IL other guardsmen last
night The soldiers were served
with a meal from a restaurant con
Quoted by Carl Miller.
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NO CONSUMPTION UNTIL
SOME TIME m SEPTEMBER

thy Associated Fresa.l
WASHINGTON. D. c., May IT,
Secretary Baker declared he does
not expect TO call out the first half
million OF drafted men until Sep.
temher
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
SAN FRANCISCO BUREAU
WILL FILL VACANCIES

SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE
chamber Of commerce announces the
organization Of placement bureau
TO supply women workers and men
to sAks the iOha 0i those sOnaeFspsea
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
RUSSIAN CRISIS IS SETTLED
No LaWIeSSneSS
IN VIadiVOStOk

(By Associated Presa.l
. PETROGRAD, May 17.--It is =
= officially stated that reports of .
. anarchy in vladiyostok are un- =
= true. The situation has been =
= orderly since the overthrow of =
= the old regime. =
. = = = . = = . . . = . . .
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VON HOLLWEG'S
TALK IS PRAISED
GERMAN PRESS oEcL ARES 1
WAS THE BEST EFFORT
or HIS LIFE
,nr Associated rr....,

BERLIN. May 1.-THE press com.
ment on the ehaneellor's speech un.
derscores the reference to Russia as
the outstanding feature. The speech
is generally commended as one Of the
bOldeat and beat Hollweg has yet
mAda.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
SIX ASSAULTS
ARE REPULSED
FRENCH INFLiCT HEAVY LOSSES
ON ENEMY IN HOLDING
POSITION


PARIS. May 1.-THE French re-
pulsed six German assaults on their
lines with heavy losses. Three at
tacks we're north of Moulin de Laf-
faux and three northeast of Braye en-
Laonnois.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
LOSSES TO SHIPPING


tHy AsaOcIated FreaHl
PARIS. May l7.-Losses to Italian
shipping during the last week as a
result of Germany's submarine cam
palen were two steamers under 1900
tons each and seven small sailing
craft. Some fishing boats also were
sunk.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17

SAN FRANCISCO. May i7-Ten
companies operating bay and river
boats have applied for a general in.
crease Of rs per cent freight rates.
,aas 10 lnsEeaasa operating snpsRasn.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
ENGLISH ALLIES
MARKET.
DUMPING WHEAT.
FUTURE CONTRACTS LloulDAT.
ED TO RESTORE PRICES
TO NORMAL
IBy Associated Preas.l

tBy Associated Press.D
CHICAGO, May 17.-Wheat plung-
downward owing to reports that the
United States had asked England
and her allies to sell their immense
holdings of future delivery contracts
purchased in this country and which
were said to be chiefly responsible
for the present skyrocketing of
prices.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
FOR THE LIBERTY LOAN


tby Associated Presa1
WASHINGTON, d. c., May IT,
Secretary McAdoo left the capital
last night on ten-day speaking
tour Of the middle and central west
In behalf Of the liberty loan.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17

WASHINGTON, D. c.. May IL
The war army bill lacks only the
senate's approval Of the conference
report and the presidents signature.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
Report from Berlin.
thy Associated Prena.l

BERLIN, May 17.--So far during
May Germans on the western front
have taken 23O0 English prisoners
and 27OO French The ground cap.
tured by the Germans in the village
OF Roeux yesterday later was lost.
following strong British counter
attack.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
Italians Hold Ground.
tBy Associated Press.l

ROME. May 1.-THE Austrians
strongly but vainly counter attacked
the Italians in the positions recent
ly gained The Italians have taken
402l prisoners since Monday.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
GERMAN TORPEDO
BOAT IS SUNK
THE CAUSE or THE pEsTRUc-
TIoN rs NOT KNOWN TO
THE OBSERVERS

LONDON. May IA German tor.
pedo boat sank OF sehlermonnlk
Dog Island in the North Sea of the
Dutch coast The boat struck a
mine or was toFpsaosa.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
British in Bullecourt.
(By Associated Preas.l

LONDON, May 17.-The British
made further progress in Bullecourt
and reached the western edge OF
the village
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
On the lsonzo Front.

LONDON. May 17-An official
statement by the Austrian war office
admits gains for Italians on the
Tsonzo front. but claims a repuIse
Of most attacks with the capture
OF two thousand.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
FIRES
STOP NAVIGATION


tBy Associated PFesa.l
DULUTH. May 17.-Thousands are
fighting forest fires in Wisconsin
and Minnesota. Heavy damage is
reported. The dense smoke over
Lake Superior has partly tied up
transportation.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
my A..oeIatsa Press,

thy Associated PressD
LONDON, May 17.-John Redmond,
leader of the Irish Nationalists, has
refused Lloyd Georges offer to set
up home rule Immediately and ac-
cepted the proposal for a conven-
tion to map out scheme of self
government for Ireland.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
10, A..oeis,sd Pre.sl

tHy Associated PreasJ
WASHINGTON. D. c., May IT,
In beginning consideration yesterday
Of the war budget the senate devoted
The entira session to sweeping crit
icism Of the executive branch of the
government Seldom has the senate
chamber been the scene OF such
vehement attacks which continued
for five hours behind closed doors
and renewed after the doors were
opened.
No progress was made on the bill
but last night senate leaders
thought passage OF the huge war
appropriation measure would not be
long delayed
The council of national defence,
composed Of cabinet officers. its civ
llian committee and the government
shipping board we're special targets
OF senatorial wrath. President VIII
son himself was sharply criticised
The council was charged with usurp.
alton OF authority and of unlaw-
fully delegating power to the advis-
Ory commission The shipping board
was assailed for agreements with
private ship owners and for insist
ence on its wooden ship program
The president was attacked for al
legged lack of cooperation and con
sultation with congress.
The upshot was the adoption Of an
amendment by Senator sterling of
South Dakota. setting forth that the
powers Of the council Of national de.
fence shall not be considered en-
larged because of war conditions.
A bill appropriation 100000 for the
defence council was the basis for
the debate.
Democratic Leader Martin consent
cd to an executive session. suggested
BY Senator Weeks. of Massachusetts,,
because the whole bill involved dis
AAAA a a
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
MAYOR RoLPH susscRlsEs

tBy Associated Preas.l
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17-Mayor
Rolph personally subscribed today
$4,000 to the liberty loan.
o-~-~-N~~~~AN~~~~
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
TODAY AND A YEAR AGO

Official readings Of the Their
m0meter by the United States 4
observer at Tonopah: 4
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
tBy Associated Prea.o

tBy Associated Preas)
WASHINGTON, D. c., May IL
The senate was in quite a temper
when II reconyened to continue the
debate on the war budget when it
found a full and accurate account
OF the secret session had been pub
lished in the newspapers. Senator
Thomas said: The reports were
more accurate that publications of
open session proceedings. The soon
er we abandon the farce of secret
sessions the better
Myers. OF Montana, said he regard
ed the senate's vote against news
paper censorship as declaration
OF congressional intent for complete
freedom OF the press.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1917-05-17
MATSONSTEAMER
TORPEDOED WITH
-FOUR L|VESLOST
UNARMED PACIFIC LINER SENT
TO THE BOTTOM OF THE
MEDITERRANEAN

tBy Associated Press.l
NEW YORK, May IA telegram
reports that American ship Hotonian
was torpedoed and sunk off Genoa
with the loss Of four of the crew.
The ship was unarmed.
tBy Associated PreAa.)
SAN FRANCISCO. May 1.-THE
Hotonian formerly belonged to the
Matson Navigation company and op-
Grated between San Francisco and
Honolulu. She registered 1900 tons
and was built in 1880.
"a - a a
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CBy Associated Press.l
sPETROGRAD, May 1.-THE cab
met crisis may be regarded as set
tied. The declaration of the govern
ment's policy, accepted by represen-
tatives of the council of workmen
and soldiers delegates, with merely
verbal alterations. viii be signed i'm
medlately by both parties. 1t has
been decided to take into the cabinet
five representatives OF the different
Socialist groups which. with Keren-
sky who assumes the war portfolio.
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MILITARY CONFERENCE PROPOSES
PLANS FOR RENEWING FIGHTING
SPIRIT IN THE RUSSIAN ARMY

(By Associated Presa.)
PETRocRAD, May 1.-THE cab
met crisis is settled and the declar.
alton policy signed.
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THE WEATHER

Probably Showers Tonight. Friday
Cloudy
Evening star., 1917-10-29
UNABLE TO LOCATE SON
WHO LEFT HOME HERE
Parents of Clarence Reid Have Not
Heard From Boy Since Letter
Received Week Ago.

The parents of Clarence Reid, fourteen
years old. who disappeared from his
home. at 919 18th street northwest,
about noon Friday. October 10. have not
heard any indication as to his where
abouts since they received letter in
| the boys handwriting from Enfield, N.
c.. a week ago today. The local police
and the police forces in Richmond,
Raleigh and all the towns through the
southern part of Virginia have been
| notified. but Edward s. Reid, father Of
the boy. has heard nothing which might
give a further clew as to his sons
whereabouts.
| The boy had often expressed a desire
to visit Florida, according to his father.
who believes it possible that the letter
received from Enfield. N. c.. may have
been written by the boy while on his
way farther south. There is no dis
position to regard the letter received
last Monday a. having been written by
any one but their son, in the minds of
the parents, the writing being q dupli-
cation Of other letters received from
| the boy while on vacation trips.
Mr.. Reid today is making inquiries at
the Laurel race track and about Camp
Meade. thinking that perhaps the boy
was attracted by the life of jockey
| or went to live with one of his friends
| who Is working at Admiral. Md.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
WOMEN EXCEED BILLION
IN LIBERTY BOND BUYING
Returns Not in From All Districts,
But Indications Are subsubscr1p-
lions VIII Pass That Figure.

An amount estimated to be slightly
IN excess OF billion dollars was sub
scrfbed to the second liberty loan
through the efforts OF the women's COM
mittee Of the loan, Mrs. Antoinette
Funk, vice chairman Of the committee,
announced today. With returns in from
all the financial districts except the
larger ones. including New York. Chi
cago, Philadelphia and St Louis, the
women of the committee believe today,
from the telegraphic reports received
from many of the states, that the entire
sum subscribed through the efforts of
their committee will pass the billion
mark.
Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton, chair
man OF the Washington aux ,iary or the
women's liberty loan committee, an
nounced today that the Nat,on's Capital
had responded with a little more than
100000 as a result OF tn. campaign
conducted by the women here.
According to kilograms from Rich
mond. Va. the fifth financial district
has subscribed about s4.0o0.0u0 through
the women's committee. The totals of
the states and cities from which state
ments had been received up to today
follow: Wyoming, one-third of the
state quota; Arkansas. sI,S0S, 500 in
forty counties, with twenty nine coun-
ties yet to be heard from; Kansas. one
third OF the state quota: North Caro-
lima. 373,900, with several counties
yet to be heard from: Pittsburgh. SIS
100000; Indianapolis. Ind. $1,000, 900;
Richmond. KY, s1.00o,0o0; Tennessee.
$2.000.0o0 In thirteen counties. witt,
several outstanding
Evening star., 1917-10-29
PRESIDENT APPEALS AGAIN FOR
RELIEF FOR SYRIA AND ARMENIA

ana starvation viii Inevitably be very
much greater this winter than last
unless the survivors can be helped By
further contributions from America.
Moro Than 100, 600 Orphans.
Reports indicate that Of orphans
alone there are moro than 100000. be-
sides women and other dependent ohil-
dren, reaching a total Of more than
1000, 900 destitute survivors The situa-
tion is SO distressing as to make
special appeal to the sympathies OF al:
'In view Of the urgent need I call
again upon the people Of the United
States to make such further contribu-
sympathy and generosity for the aid
of these suffering peoples. Contribu-
tions may be made through the Ameri-
can Red Cross, Washington, D c.. or
direct to the American committee for
Armenian and Syrian relief. Cleveland
Dodge. treasurer, ! Madison avenue
WOODROW WILSON"
Mayor Mitchell Of New York city ID
issuing q proclamation designating No
vember 10-11 as Armenian-Syrian re-
lief days. It is expected mayors OF
other cities viii designate days for the
same purpose.
Evening star., 1917-10-29
MAY REACH $425, ,ooo.
Liberty Loan Subscriptions Secured
BY Local Bow Scouts.

The exact amount of the subscrip-
tions obtained by Washington Boy
Scouts in their drive for the liberty
loan last week is not yet known as yet,
but it is reported more than $400,0 and
officials in charge confidently expect it
to reach the s425.000 mark
AS a result of their intensive cam
paign. many of the local scouts will be
in line for the war service emblems
which will be presented to every scout
who obtained at least ten individual
subscriptions.
The subscription amounting to $27,-
900 turned in by the troop of scouts In
Hyattsville is the largest on record at
The headquarters Of the local council
Numerous other large subscriptions
also were turned in by Washington
scouts. one being for $4,000.
With returns incomplete from the
1900 cities and towns where Boy
Scouts of America have been cam
paigning on behalf of the second lib
erty loan, reports received today at
national headquarters in New York
showed sales totaling S63.o31,4o0. Final
returns are expected to carry this be-
yond the $100.000.000 mark.
st. Paul led this morning with S.
452. $50: St Louis was SECOND. with
$5.925.ooo: Memphis third. with 81
714,450: Philadelphia. fourth, $1,930. 900
Cleveland ffth. 1881. 900. and New
York. sixth. $1.5S0.000.
Evening star., 1917-10-29

Declaring that conditions amons
more than 100000 destitute survivor,
Of the Turkish atrocities are 80 dis
tressing as to make . special appea'
to the sympathies Of ALL" Preside.
Wilson has asked again that the Amer.
ican people contribute to the relief OF
Syrian and Armenian peoples.
Tho President has addressed = state
ment to the American people. as fol.
lows:
"one year ago. in compliance with
resolutions passed by the Senate and
by the House Of Representatives. ap-
pointed days upon which the people
of the United States might make such
contributions as they felt disposed for
the aid Of the stricken Armenian and
Syrian peoples.
American diplomatic and consular
representatives and other American
residents recently returned from west.
ern Asia assure mo that many thou
sands Of lives were saved from starva-
ton by the gifts Of the American peo.
pie last winter. They also bring full
assurance Of the continued effective
distribution Of relief and report that
tho suffering and death from exposure
Evening star., 1917-10-29
Cardinal Gibbons Address.

Cardinal Gibbons. in his talk to the
thousands of Pennsylvania. Maryland
and District of Columbia troops. told
them not to boast that they were COM
patriots of Washington and Grant and
Sherman and Sheridan, but to go out
and make a name for themselves and
win wreaths of laurel for their own
brows. He reminded them of the fact
that, although they had left their
dear mothers. who waved goodbye
with tear-dimmed eyes. they were go
ing to fight for a greater mother =
Cofumbia-the United States Of Amer
lea.
and it is honorable to fight for her
and glorious to die for her" he said.
The cardinal also took occasion to
congratulate Gen. Kuhn. commander OF
the cantonment, on his recent marriage
saying, 81 hope the general will be as
fortunate in his marital affairs as in
his military career" Officers and men
cheered this remark. Mrs. Kuhn and
a party of friends from Washington
were interested listeners.
Gen. Kuhn in accepting the two build
ings emphasized the fact that these
two organizations had done much te
build up the morale which was es-
sential in fact, most essential tt
victory.