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White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
'''A Biz posrMrsTREss
AT EAST ELY

,.,'s as N. W. Fay has re-
e,,,. M ner commission as post
d 's OF the postoffice at East
ss..,' s''sealns Lee M. Boyce, VINO
~. ''s resigned the position The
d :. ~. ''s moving from their home on
n Ms 20 the tenement In the rear
|,,,,s.Ip p0s'onice' and the new post
n A. ' expects to assume the duties
y. 'a' Office some time the present
,,''n'. Ms, Fay is receiving general con.
h tha ons s~ upon her appointmen,
In lna,' OA,ee' which may be taken as
|st,,sa..a''on that the choice Is one
|n,' n'''''0ry to the people Of ras,
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
pance Definitely Scheduled i.

The dance which was announce,
some time ago by the B. Of l..
and e. will be given on April Il
The reason for its postponement We
due to the temporary disarrange
ment Of the train service occasione,
by coal shortage.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
Influenced by n Girl.

B. l.. Quayle returned Frfda,
night from Los Angeles, wreathed IL
smiles Of sublime loveliness hereto
fore unknown to the most intimat
friends Of the learned attorney. Thl
transformation was caused by tn
appearance of tiny bit of femininit
which Joined the family circle durin
his visit in California.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

E. II Allaire. the popular pas
senger brakeman on the Nevada
Northern has been granted a leave
of absence and will leave next Friday
morning At Shafter he will be joined
by Mrs. Allaire and from there pro-
ceed to Decoy about IL miles south
of Shafter where he has some val
liable interests which require his at
tention
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
I'urton Returns

On Wednesday evening A v Burton
returned from trip to Denver and
the middle west, where he spent sew
eral months Mr.. Burton says that
while the country In general Is enjoy
ing prosperity and money is circulat-
ing freely. taking all matters into
consideration. Ely looks mighty good
TO him
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

y !, 2 Idaho for Vacation.
lsr srunaell leaves this morning
n. IVA s1sll, Idaho. for a months
1 relatives and friends.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Especial o white
S-A group
resolution
oing with situation
together with Stone Of Missouri.
possibility Of the
forestalling before
coninued all
headed
Lodge standing squareiy bchind President.
h Whether
wti be called problematicai
Berlin authorized
Emperor
Berlin cables indicate
difficult obtain the mnzzlng the
man press
government
Allies the United
II Indignantly rejected.
Fendy
continue
troops
80
threatening South American
the
contemplated
the United States
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04
Foreign Secretary Zimmerman
and Won Bethman Hellwig
May be Dismissed for Dis.
closing Secrets of Imperial
Government
JAPAN TO STAND BY ALLIES AND CONTINUE
FRIENDLY RELATIONS WITH UNCLE SANS HOSTS

President Wilson Is Firm Aagnst Senatorial
Opposition to Armed Neutr rality---War Looms
Near with Disclosure of German Plan to In
wade United States Through an Alliance with
Mexico and Japan
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1917-03-04

Personal and Real Property ......
Net Proceeds OF Mines tbullion taxi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
VICTIMS OF ACCIDENTS.
Motors, Bicycles and Street Cars
Figure in Hospital Cases.

Mrs. Eva Barnett, thirty years old.
1922 14th street. yesterday afternoon
was knocked down by a motor cycle
at 18th and H streets and injured about
the head. She was taken ia Emer-
gency Hospital in a passing automo-
bile.
A collision between a street car and
delivery wagon at Both and NJ streets
last night resulted in injury to Frank
Jones, 1898 31st street, driver of the
team. He was taken to Emergency
Hospital.
Joseph Brown. sixteen years old.
Seat Pleasant. Md. yesterday afternoon
was knocked of his bicycle near 18th
and H streets as a result of a collision
with the automobile Of w. D. Briscoe.
1912 Monroe street. Physicians at
Emergency Hospital treated him for
an injury to his arm.
Walter Sterling. colored, 316 22h
street. Baltimore. last night was treat
ed at Casualty Hospital for injuries to
his head and body. He received his
injuries as a result of being struck by
a motor cycle while alighting from a
street car in Anacostia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
COMMISSION AS CAPTAIN
FOR WALTER A. SOMMERS
Business High Graduate and Former
Captain of G. w. q. Foot
Ball Team.

Walter Atwood Sommers, captain of
the George Washington University foot
ball team in 1908. whose mother lives
at 154 Rock Creek road and who was
an inspector in the Brooklyn post office,
has been commissioned a captain Of in
fantry in the officers Reserve Corps
and assigned to drill a company of the
National Army at the cantonment near
Wrightstown. n. J.
Capt Sommers took his commission
at Madison Barracks, n. Y, after
three months of intensive training,
best qualified men in camp and was so
designated in the order of merit list.
Sommers lives at 1923 Woodhaven
avenue. Woodhaven. L. /. He is thirty
seven years old. married and has two
daughters. He was born at Hamilton,
Ohio. on March 10. 1880, and is a grad
uate of Business High School and
George Washington University in this
city and Brooklyn Law School
The new captain has had considera BILE
military experience. He is a veteran
of the Spanish-American war. serving
three years with the 6th United States
Cavalry. and has also served two years
in the ed Regiment, Brooklyn.
In 1910 Sommers was made a post
office inspector and has been stationed
secured leave from the Post Office De-
partment for the period of the war.
Sommers is one of the tallest of the
new captains. being six feet three
inches in height and weighing close to
100 pounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
ELKS FORM HOME GUARD.
Organize Company F, With D. B
Nihion as Captain.

Another company OF the Home De-
Tense Rifles was formed last evening
in the clubrooms of Washington Lodge.
No. Is, b. P. o. E. 1t lis to be known
as Company F and will be composed
entirely OF members of that order
D. r. Nihion was elected captain;
John E. Hogan. fret lieutenant: Michael
C. O'Brien, second lieutenant. and
Clarence Bright. sarst sergeant. Thirty
men drilled last evening.
drill also was held by Company E.
captain. William S. Quinter, last even
ing in the drill hall of the New Masonic
Temple. Capt. iQyinter instructed the
members of his company In rifle sight
ing. - :.
drills planned ty the rifles have been
announced by Col. Winter. Company c.
captain. Roger L. Calvert will meet
this evening at o'clock In the Senate
ONCE building Instead Of tomorrow
evening First SerRt S. T. Knowles
L. 8. A.. will be drillmaster-
Company A. Maj. Louis c. Wilson of
the regimenta1 staff. is to report for
drill Thursday evening at o'clock. Mt
the Business High School. instead of
the Aimas Temple patrol headquarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
DISPOSITION OF ESTATE
OF LEWIS HOPFENMAIER
Will Provides a Trust for Benefit of
Widow and Children of
Testator.

The will of Lewis Hopfenmaier. dated
June s. 1917. and modified by codicil of
July 26. 1917, has been offered for pro-
bate. He leaves 81 900 to each Of two en-
ployes. Bengler johnson and Annie Fogle.
and provides that 800 each shall be paid
to the men who have been In his employ
over twenty years Bequests Of $3.50 each
are made to his brothers.
The widow. Yettie, Hopfenmaier. Is to
have the household effects. silverware And
automobile absolutely. She Is also to &C.
cupy. rent free. the home at 3401 N street
northwest for life.
Milton Hopfenmaier, the son, is to have
his fathers business. horses. wagons and
personal effects. and Is to have. rent free.
the factory at 23d and X streets north
west and the stable at 1023-1025 31st street
during the life Of the widow. He is also
given $4,000 in cash.
The remaining estate is devised to
the widow, in trust to distribute semi
annually the net income. She Is to re-
tain one fourth for herself and give
daughters. Mrs. Mabel H. Simon and
Mrs. Helen F. Goldstein. On the death
Of Mrs. Hopfenmaier the property. with
the exception of twenty-five pieces of
the son. is to be held in trust by Mabel
II. Simon. Milton Hopfenmaier and
Edwin c. Brandenburg for term Of
twenty years after the death Of the
survivor Of the three children OF the
testator. The income is to be paid
At the termination Of the trust equal
distribution is to be made among the
children's heirs.
The codicil provides that the National
coed to the trusteeship on the death
of the survivor Of the three trustees
named.
The value Of the estate 10 not given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
At j Summer Resort.

This is the playground of the
land, where f. have pitched my
tent, and tohfists tllToAg on every
hand, on wholesome pleasure bent.
They climb the hills and fish the
streams and IN the caverus play,
and / can hear their whoops and
screams throughout the livelong
day. .Theres1ives near me a sad
eyed seer, who views the joyous
throng, and wipes away a bitter
tear, and signs both loud and long.
Have they no hearts?" the seer
exciaims; what are they laugh
ing for? Have all those giddy
men and danes forgotten we're at
wara They balance on a noun
tain's brink. and jeer at those be-
low; oh, tell me. do they. never
think of war and all its woe?
They chase the fleeing mountain
sheep as though they had no
care; oh, tell me, do they never
weep for war and its despair"
"Oh, graybeard seer. Il make re-
ply, there's time enough to weep,
so let them scale the mountains
high, and chase the goats and
sheep. There's always time
enough for tears. place for those
who whine; and grow sick of
grouchy seers who always call for
brine OF sobs and sorrow l grow
sick, of SWIVEL and of sniff, so pray
excuse me if / kick your person
down this cliff" .e s5..as.
WALT. MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
RULE FOR SOLDIERS MAIL.
directions Given for Addressing
letter. to Mem in France.

Mail for American soldiers in France
NfH mot be forwarded by the postal au-
sAorities unless the, addresses contain
Tn company and regiment or the name
Of the separate unit to which the SOL
03eH belongs.G lsfnssEf "a peU
1 Epstmaster General Burleson direct
- Destma sters today to return to send
4FB AL mail not addressed in that man.
neT.t The American postal agency In
yfNAce has been swamped with mail
t99ftng such addresses as "Somew here
~ Vance. fCare the American Expe-
edtonary Forces. etc 1t has been
found impossible by the postal authori-
tteS. with the facilities they have, to
g1daTtake the location Of men to whom
M<$eEs are addressed without SPECIFIC
eompany and regiment designation. as
ee19uands are scattered and opportu-
H. to exchange mail between the
4fYf1tent units are limited. 80. ~.
lpstal authorities of France. Eng
~ and Canada have taken similar
SBkAVu- 80 -5a -. = +
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
OUT ON MARINE WAYS.
Local Pleasure Craft Repaired and to
Be Repaired.

Having completed hull repairs and
other work at the Alexandria shipyard.
the power houseboat Roxana. belong
ing to Larz Anderson of this city. was
yesterday brought back to her berth
at the 9Th street wharf.
The Roxana Is used by her owner for
summer trips on the river and for win
ter cruises in southern waters. She
will leave here. 1t is stated. in the fall
for Florida waters.
The power boat Bohemian. one of the
local fleet of pleasure craft. is out on
the marine railway of the Potomac
Fishing and Cunning Club. foot of 9th
street southwest. for repairs and for
cleaning and painting. She Will be put
overheard In the latter part of this
week ready for summer cruising.
Boat No. rs of the c. & o. canal fleet,
which Is used for fertilizer. grain and
tie moving. is out on the marine rail-
way at Alexandria for repairs before
going up the canal to Seneca, Md, to
load back to this port q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
TAKEN OVER FOR NAVY.
Tug Advance Now Tender to Vessels
Other Craft Commandeered.

The tug Advance of the Taylor fleet
of this city has been taken over by the
naval authorities for war service and
is being used as tender to naval ships.
The Advance is the largest vessel of
her class owned here and is command
ed by Capt. Bob Brown.
Steamer st. Johns. which was with
drawn from the Colonial Beach route
last week. on being taken over by the
naval authorities for war service, has
arrived at the Brooklyn navy yard and
will at once take up her new duties
The steamer Fenimore, which was
brought here last fall, when it was an
nounced that she was to be placed on
route between this city and Norfolk.
but which entered government service
and has been employed about Norfolk.
has been transferred to New York and
went there from Norfolk day or two
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
E. r. Owens Found Dead in Field.

UPPER MARLBORON. Md. August 81.
Edward r. Owens. about seveDty-two
years old. member of the well known
Owens family rof Anne Arundel and
Prince Georges counties. was found
dead early yesterday in a field near
his home, in Queen Anne district, about
six miles from this place.
Mr.. Owens. who never married, had
been in i'll health for several years
Besides two brothers. James Owens
OF this place and William Owens of
Baltimore county. he liz survived by a
niece. Mrs. James II. Hill of Hyatts-
Vile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Two Sailors Held, Result of ARRAY.

Two sailors aboard the Presidents
Yacht Maynower are being detained to
John H. Murray, twenty-nine years
old. 10 H street southwest. during a
fight at his home last night about y
o'clock The sailors were at the MUIR
ray home by Invitation. the police were
told. and the trouble was brought
about. they were informed. as result
of the liquid Refreshments in which the
host INDUCED. Murray was struck on
the head with a pitcher and his skull
fractured. Physicians at the hospital
say he probably will recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF..

\.
Llsz1e Ross, eolsreA, 1eo0 Reeve
court. last night about o'clock was
taken to Freedmen's- Hospital and
treated for 4 bullet wound in her right
arm 1t Is alleged the shooting was
done by Samuel Williams. 'colored also
resident Of Reeves court. According
90 information obtained by the police
the man and woman participated in an
argument about a small sum Of money
and the shooting resulted. Police of the
several precincts were instructed to
arrest Williams
HARRY Lee Berry. yirxinia avenue and
1th street southwest. this morning
about 1880 o'clock was taken to
casualty Hospital and treated for cuts
And bruises about his face and body.
He said he received his wounds while
anticipating IN an alteration In South
Washington last night.
( 0essge weeA, Inspector Of second
hand stores and junk shops. has re-
eovered 500 pounds of copper wire be-
1ungfng to BenJamin Efnstein, a dealer
At 10th and c streets. The wire was
ssel sS. f1S% freight mt ca IN the yard
Company. New York avenue and LIST
etreet northeast, and had been sold to
another dealer. ss.. ..e..-t y.
"A Heesing 81 The washlnxton CelereS
pruggtsts' Association was, held yes
terday afternoon in the Lewis building
when business Of Importance to the or
Eapixation was discussed E. Franklin
send several orders to manufacturers
for goods. W. c. simmons, the presi-
dent, presided
Onees. Of the eletenth preci,et u.rt
81 the Home Defense League met last
hight In the precinct in Nichols avenue
eositheast. with Capt. Charles F.
SSeesir~ h.,rJ ~ S,strfh,,ts a..
given this precinct for the benefit ball
game to be played Labor day for the
Widows and Orphans fund Of the police
Department Capt Roberts stated that
Second Lieut. Shoemate of the unit
had been assigned to the oflicera train
ing camp at Fort Myer. and therefore
another would have to be appointed In
Mfa place He also announced that the
would he held in the Anacostia Masonic
Hal the middle of September, when
driiis would be begun. s
sgy.. Eas..Se<A X. Hsr-s. h. s,>a
Suit IN the District Supreme Court for
an absolute divorce from Walter r,
Hafma1 alleging misconduct and nam
ing correspondent They were mar
1895. and have one child. Attorneys
l. Russell Alden. and E. F. Colladay APP
pear for the wife. ..st
Annsine.t Of narriaGe IL asked IN
= position Med In the District Supreme
Court by Osmund Il varela against L
Nay Tuii varela- They were married
April IS. 1915. and have no children.
Attorney Crandals Mackey appears for
thu husband ~
AxzznEeuenta have been completed
by the Christian Endeayor Society OF
the North Carolina Avenue NJ p.
Church for an Ice cream festival on
the lawn of the church. Sth street and
North Caroline avenue southeast. to-
morrow evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Asks 81, 900 for Alleged Assault.

!, atephen Gauxza. a minor, by his father
an6 next friend. Stephen Gauzza, has
tH4titated suit against the wash
1ngton Railway and Electric Company
20 Teeover $4,000 damages for alleged
4ne4ult. The PLAINTIFF. through Attor-
neyg Wilton J. Lambert and r. H.
ffetman. claims that July II, 1911. he
vat kicked In the face by one OF the
employees OF the railway company
aue al sth and F streets northwest.
eerted. the plaintiff received a severe
Np4hd on one Of his cheeks, az well
- 4h3uries to his cheek bone and the
oonfs OF his face and jaw. It is claimed
~ stne injury to the cheek has per
Nseenuy Scared young Gauzxa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
ENTERTAIN ST. ASAPH'S MEN.
Readers' Club Members Give Pro.
1ram for Artillerymen.

Artillerymen in camp at st. Asaph's
were entertained by the Washington
Readers Club last night with a pro-
gram of musical and literary numbers.
The Y. n. c. A. tent, in which the
program was given. was filled with Of
ncers and men.
Miss Violet Pierson, Mrs. McMullen.
Miss Lulu Sherman. Miss Flora Pierce
and Mrs Mary Dickens gave mono
logues. dialogues and Rotations. Ar
thur White recited a poem by Paul
West and told some stories: A song
was sung by Leroy Glider, entitled
Sons Of America, America Needs You,'
in the. chorus of which the audience
Joined with enthusiasm. He was ac-
companied by the composer. William
T. Pierson, who also played a march
as piano solo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Melon Supply l. Replenished.

threatened watermelon shortage at
the wharf market was relieved yes
terday bv the arrival Of several yes
sells well laden with melons from
the Rappahannock river and other
points along sapeake bay. The de-
mand for the fruit continues good and
most Of the vessels that arrived Sun
day and Yesterday were able to dis
nose Of their carKoes and sail today
for loading points after cargoes to
brfnG back to this city.
It In stated at the wharf that good
supply OF wntermelons 10 looked for
In the latter part of this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Body of F. L. Davis Recovered.

Police of the harbor precinct have re-
covered the body Of Franklin l.. Davis
who was drowned while bathing in the
river about one mile above Aqueduct
bridge Saturday afternoon. Coroner New
lit gave certificate of accidental DEATH
The deceased was a son Of Mr.. and Mrs
j. W. Davis. 1896 b street northeast Fu-
neral services were held this afternoon a I
2 o'clock at his late residence. Inter-
ment was in Rock Creek cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Hearty Welcome Urged for japanese

That every business house in WASH
ington should fly the japanese flag in
honor of the Japanese mission. which
Is now In the United States and is ex-
pected to visit this city, Is urRed by the
Washington Chamber of Commerce
The organization has sent out a plea
to the people Of Washington to give the
Japanese as hearty a welcome as was
given to the; rfiissions visiting from
other countries. The correct Japanese
nag for display 10 the one having a
plain red disk in a white field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
At First Denies Assault.

When arrested the prisoner denied
having assaulted Truman. He told the
police that Truman struck him and
pursued him some distance, and de-
clared he did not strike him. Later he
admitted having used his umbrella. on
the end of the handle OF which the
police found blood and matted hair.
A charge of murder was preferred
against the prisoner and he was locked
up. Coroner hewitt this morning
viewed the body of the dead man and
decided to hold an inquest at the
morgue late this afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Mrs. Baker to Sing for Red Cross.

Mrs. Newton d. Baker. wife of the
Secretary of War. is to sing Friday
night as the feature attraction at the
Berwyn Heights carnival for the bene-
At of the Red Cross. This is the second
week of the carnival. which is expected
to clear more than 81 900 for the human
itarian work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Quarreled in Saloon.

Truman and Bergman met in a sa-
loon near AZ and E streets last night
and became involved in a dispute abou,
the admissibility of testimony in a
case that was tried in local court. ac-
cording to the statements Of witnesses,
and Bergman invited Truman to the
sidewalk to settle it.
The men left the saloon and had been
on the sidewalk only minute or two,
it is stated. before the fatal wound
was inflicted. Bergman, never imagin-
ing he had inflicted SO serious an in
jury to Truman. left South Washington
and went home.
Detective Thomas Sweeney learned
his address and went In search of him,
Sergt. Curry of the sixth precinct and
Policeman Cox Of the fourth precinct
accompanying him. While Cox and the
sergeant watched exits at the front
and rear OF the house. Sweeney entered
and found Bergman in bed. The lat
ter was arrested and sent to the fourth
precinct police station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
Iowan Offers Tom Grant .Toortles. .

Any one thinking of entering the tur
tie industry would do well to consult
Tom Grant, secretary of the Washing
ton Chamber of Commerce. Mr.. Grant
received a letter from j. W. Cassel of
Thompson, Iowa, yesterday in which
the writer advises Mr.. Grant that he
has large stock of ''toortles" which
are guaranteed to be the finest Now
Mr. Grant is looking about to see if he
can find some one who wants to start
turtle industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
The Star by Mail.

- = SuxU to have ThD 1vsu1nR
ana sunday Sssx follow you.
In most oasss The Star vfn
~ - tie brsak1ast table ths
49, nsxz1ag. and always give
- q he 1assss zsws from wash
Urto. Of rs day bseors. 1hs
eelzsss may - ehAngsa ~ frs-
sasatiy - asstrsd b. irving ths
- - wsi1 - shs snsw aAdxsss.
- pz1es o. ms star ~ nAal
6ealy a.A sunday b % esaas Per
usash, IN sASaAss. -s> r
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-21
FATAL WOUND INFLICTED
BY LAB WITH UMBRELLA
John Truman Dies on Way to Hos
pital-Rutherford Berry
man Arrested.

John Truman. colored. fifty-eight
years old. living at 52s Az street. was
jabbed in the head with an umbrella
about 1880 o'clock last night and so
seriously wounded that he died en-
route to Casualty Hospital. Rutherford
Bergman, coiored. thirty-fve yearS
old who Is employed in the government
printing office and resides at IS Myrtle
street northeast. is said to have adj
mitted the killing.
When the wounded man was placed in
the ambulance to be taken to the hos
pital the physician in charge made a
casual examination of the wound and
concluded Truman had been shot. and
1t was not until the arrest and confess
sion of the alleged slayer that 1t be-
came known an umbrella was the
weapon used.