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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-15
NotaL.e Absentees.

Washington Herald: President WI.
son. supreme hope of the democrats
party, received his notification Win
out the presence Of those who, Oh
past performances, the nation mas
been accustomed to consider leaders
of the party. Witness the absence Oh
Champ Clark and the Peerless
Leader" which Is much like Ham
let without TIE melancholy Dane.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-15
Must Have Troops on Duty.
BY Carl D. Groat, United Press Staff


NEW LONDON, Conn, Sept. 15.-
II General Pershing's troops are with
drawn from Mexico, Mexican troops
must be sent to replace them, General
Bliss, assistant United States army
chief of staff told the Mexican COM
missioners here today.
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was found alongside the tracks OF the
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railway
near Biggsville. Her skull was
crushed and one leg broken. 1t is
thought that she either jumped or
fell from train.
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IOWA.

IOWA.
DIES MONIES, Iowa, Sept 10
Judge Walter Irish, of the Des Moines
municipal court, widely known in
Iowa as an attorney, is dead at his
home here He died following an Ill
ness of several months He was fifty
three years old.
DENISON, Iowa, sept 15.-The
congregation of the Baptist church
has accepted a proposition made by
Mrs. E. Williams to till the pulpit
made vacant by the death OF her
husband. Mrs. Williams will fill the
pulpit until the congregation can
chose a successor to her late husband.
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Sept 15.-John
McCleary, who stole horse from the
Trappist monks farm at the New Mel
larry monastery, southwest Of Du-
buque, and entered a plea OF guilty
when captured, was sentenced to the
state reformatory at Anamosa for a
term of five years.
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. IS
The seventh annual reunion of vet
eran employees of the old Burlington,
Cedar Rapids & Northern railroad,
absorbed by the Chicago, Rock Island
/ & Pacific fifteen years ago, began
4 here yesterday. More than 1,500
/ former employees from all sections OF
| the country came here for the re
union which will continue for two
! days
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-15
SAYS LINER
WAS TORPEDOED
American Citizen on Board Counsellor
Which Was Sunk Near British
isles.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service
LONDON. Sept. 15.-Frank Calling
ham, of Philadelphia, fireman
aboard the Harrison liner Counsellor.
made an affidavit before the United
States consul at Queenstown that the
Counsellor was torpedoed.
The captain and Cxew OF the Coun-
sellor were landed at Queenstown.
Caliingham who is an American,
shipped aboard the Counsellor when
she touched at San Francisco. HIS
wife is now at Atlantic City, n. ].
IA London dispatch last night said
the Counsellor was sunk" and that
her crew was saved but nothing was
reported about the circumstances OF
the sinking.
The Counsellor was last reported
as having sailed from Colon. Panama,
August 81, enroute from Vancouver
for Liverpool. She probably was sunk
near the British isles. The Counsel
Ior displaced 4.95S tons and was 400
feet long. She was owned by the
Charente Steamship company and
registered at liverpool
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-15
=, N. otber FELLOW.

New York World: Arbitration is
live international Iaw-something that
he other fellow ought scrupulonsly to
reapect.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-15

GAIESBURG, H., Sept. 15.-The
body of Miss Emma Larkiu of Moline
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-09-15

DUBUQUE. Iowa, Sept 15.-Wil-
liam Graham celebrated the sixtieth
OF his admission TO the
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
FIFTH LYCEUM
 ENTERTAINMENT

The public schools of Ketchikan will give an entertainment at Red mems Hall Friday night, May 12 at 8:15 o'clock.
 The entertainment will be mum Der , of the Ketchikan Lyceum Season Ticket and will consist chief ly of a series of fancy drills and folk dances and~will be one of the best entertainments produced by the Lyceum this season. Don't fail to the school
 see it. Roceeds for the benefit of
 General admission: Adults 50 cts or coupon of ticket. Children not taking part 9 cents etxra.
 Reserved seats on sale at Ryus Drug Store, commencing at D. n this evening.
 Don't fail to see the pictures. of Riddles" in the store windows.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL
 TEACHER IN TOWN

MT. and Mrs. c. E. Hibbs, ar rived from Klawock a day or two ago, where MT. Hihbs holds the posi- tion of government school teacher. The purpose of this visit was to at tend upon the court that was to open a session last Monday, but since the postponment has been made, Mrs. Hibbs went back yes terday accompanied by her two sons who returned On the Despatch from school attendance in the States MT. Hibbs will remain un- til his business with the court is terminated.
 The boys returned to spend the summer vacation with their parents and later they are to leave to at tend three-year term of school at Mooseheart, Illinois.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
; JINEAUITEs ARE ENyIoUs.

For some little time the Juneau ties have been working assiduousIy in an endeavor to have the head quarters of both the lighthouse and foresty services remove from Ket- chikan to Juneau. A few days ago, several prominent business men made an effort to show the advan- tages of the move The Empire of the 8th reports thus:
 Capt. E. N. Trott, general inspec- tor in the United States lighthouse service, in company with several Juneauites inspected sites at Juneau today that would be suitable for headquarters for the lighthouse ser vice for this district and for head quarters of the forestry service for Alaska He was favorably impressed with Juneau as the proper location for both services, and was particu- laly pleased with the. site vullvd by the government on the Salmon creek road.
 The headquarters of both the Lighthouse and the forestry service for Alaska are now located at Ket- chikan.
 Those accompanying Capt Trott were John Beck, Charles Goldstein. J. C. Mcbride and George c. Bur ford
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
MIR MARSDEN LEAVES
 FOR EXTENDED TRIP

Rev. Mr- Marsden, of Metlakatla, left last evening on the Admiral Watson for an extended trip to the States, and purposes tu be gone some four or five weeks.
 From here, Mir. Marsden goes di- rect to Washington, D. C., oD busi- ness From there he is to proceed to Atlantic City, where as delegate will represent the natives of South eastern Alaska at the Presbyterian Convention that is to be held in that city shortly. As soon as tho con- vention adjourns, he is to visit New York City for few days On his return home, stop will be made at Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pitts burgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and other places.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
BRITISH PRESS ON l. GERNANY'S REPLY
ARE ALL AGREED THAT THE REAL ISSUE WAS CUNNING
 LY EVADED.

LONDON, May 10.-The morn ing Mail, in commenting upon Ger many's reply to the United States note says that it is clear the real issue was cunningly evaded, and adds, "1f President Wilson can take such answer as conforming with his demand, the world may expect other atrocity such as the sinking of the Sussex"
 Every newspaper is agreed that Germany failed to meet what the world had right to expect; which was to either answer the issue squarely or ignore it. On the con- trary, Germany merely repeated her old promise which heretofore she has failed to keep.
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HAVE BEEN
 PREPARING AND ARE READY TO MEET ANY ATTACK THAT MAY
 BE ATTEMPTED. TODAY WAS THE DAY
TODAY WAS THE DAY
When The Mexicans Were to Start
 General Uprising.

SAN ANTONIO, May 10.-For several days pastA the military au- thorities have been extremely busy making all kinds of preparations, presumably anticipating some un- usual event. Today 1t was learned that secret movement was discov- cred several days ago whereby a general uprising had been arranged among the Mexican population commencing wi'h today. The prep arations going on in military circles is thus explained. Unusual precau- tions have been taken and apparent ly the authorities are ready to re- ceive the Mexicans.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
PETER L0RENZEN
 REPORTED MURDERED
(Juneau Empire, May S.)

(Juneau Empire, May S-)
 Peter Lorenzen was shot to death at Gold Creek, seven miles north of William Henry Bay, sometime yesterday by an unknown man and the assassin was then killed by Harry Lorenzen. This information was received in Juneau late yester- day and further details were re- cived from the Jualin Alaska Min ing Company today.
 Harry Lorenzen surrendered at Juain after requesting the mine of ficials to wireless Juneau asking that proper authorities be sent to Jualin.
 This wireless message was re- ceived by the United States mar shal's office, and at nine o'clock United States Commissioner J. B. Marshall and Deputy Marshal Mar tin Kildall left on the launch Fl Nido for Jualin.
 This afternoon officials of the Jualin Alaska Mining Go, advised the Empire with the following facts:
 Harry Lorenzen arrived at the company's dock at 5:30 o'clock yes terday afternoon and phoned, ask ing that a wireless be sent to the United States marshal at Juneau that an unknown man had killed Peter Lorenzen at Gold Creek. liar ry Loro-=-=s laed that he believed the man was probably a desperado and was a recent arrival from Wind ham Bay.
 Both of the Lorenzen boys are we'll known in Juneau. They have mines in the Berner's Bay district. Harry Lorenzen formerly conducted the Diamond S. Mercantile con- pany's store in Juneau At. one time he ran for the city council on the Socialist ticket.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
BIG STRIKE ON
 IN CHICAGO
GARMENT CUTTERS, TANNERY ' WORKERS AND MACHINISTS
 WALK OUT.

' CHICAGO, May While no, altogether unexpected on the part of the machinists of the city, the joining of the garment cutters and tannery workers in the walkout for sympathy of the International Har- vester strikers this morning, has caused depressed feeling through out the community. Grave trouble is apprehended by the authorities as the people seem to be extremely restless.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
LOAN TO CANADIAN
 RAILROADS PROPOSED

OTTAWA, May 10. = A govern ment loan of fifteen million for the Canadian Northern and loan of eight million to the Grand Trunk Pacific railroads are provided in a supplementary estimate tabled in parliament by Finance Minister White The advances are payable on demand and bear interest of six per cent.
 The minister also proposed an ap- propriation of $150,000 to provide for an inquiry and report upon the railway situation in Canada.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
il COMPANIES
 FOR BORDER
A BIG BATTLE is FOUGHT BETWEEN AliERI-
 CANS AND MEXICANS NEAR BOQUILLAS

WASHINGTON, May 10 The president directed the Secretary of War last e--o-ing to order eleven companies from the Atlantic Coast artillery and the gulf to proceed immediately to San Antonio, Texas. and report for duty to General Fun ston. These companies will patrol theborder acting as infantrymen. thus allowing the regulars to re- enforce the punitive expeditions al ready in Mexico.
 A dispatch from Marathon says. that report was received last evening of long range battle having been fought between the
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

American troops and the Mexicans. No details were received other than the Mexicans had been routed.
 President Wilson was informed in a dispatch from Columbus that the conference between Generals Scott and Oregon, was still in progress today. The point or points discuss ed and over which the conferees cannot agree have not been reveal ed.
 Admiral Winslow reported to the department of state today that the Americans at Manzanillo were leav- ing as fast as they could arrange to leave.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
CYMRIC GIVEN
 NO WARNING
WAS TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND FIVE
 OF CREW KILLED.

LONDON, May 1o.-An official report was given the American am bassador for transmission to the State Department at Washington today setting forth the facts in re- gard to the torpedoing of the liner Cymric. The report says that the liner was given no warning and that in the explosion that followed five members of the crew were kill ed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
MIR. AND MRS. PETTY IN
 TOWN FOR SHORT VISIT

R. L. Petty accompanied by Mrs. Petty came in yesterday from Had ley on a short business trip in connection with the school board of which he is a member. And ow- ing to the busy season now opening at Hadley, MT. and Mrs. Petty plan to return again this evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
IA COMPROMISE
 MAY BE REACHED
THE BILL FOR ARMY RE-OR- GANIZATION IS ABOUT TO
 BECOME LAW.

WASHINGTON, May 10. = The bill for the reorganization of the army, over which days in argument were consumed, has about reached a point where it may be said to be about ready to become a law. A tentative compromise presented last evening, is about to be accepted which will bring to an end the long battle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

Mrs. Cleo Diamond, wife of Mr. Diamond. the fish buyer for the Washington Fish and Oyster Com rany, arrived on the Farragut and will make her home in Ketchikan. MT Diamond has been here for the last four weeks and anticipating lhe arrival of Mrs. Diamond, has rented comfortable home in New town and has everything ready for Mrs. Diamonds reception.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
JAPANESE LINER ABANDONED

SAN FRANCISCO, May 1O.-The trans-Pacific liner Chiyo Maru, which piled up On the rocks off Lema island, 30 miles from Hong kong, in the fog of March 31, and later broke in two, has been aban- doned. Approximately $5,O00,000 was the value placed on the lost ship and it's cargo.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
WILLIAM SHORT IS
 GREATLY IMPROVED

William Short of the Circle City hotel who was butted by an auto is now so that he can sit up and take nourishment at the hotel, Billy" sent word to the Dispatch yesterday to fix up a card of thanks for the kindness of his many friends and especially the Masons, and send around the bill. However, de gang" on the Dis patch is so glad that Billy is still about and kicking that they de- cided to donate this piece. They only hope that the automobile which run into Billy will not sue him for damages.-Juneau Dispatch.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
VARIOUS DOINGS
 IN WAR ZONE
A LARGE SQUADRON OF GERMAN CRUISERS
 WITH SUBMARINES ARE REPORTED

LONDON, May 10. - From the crew of two vessels just arrived from Copenhagen, t was learned that they had met large squad ron of German cruisers. The cru siers were accompanied by several submarines
 In an engagement off the Belgian coast yesterday between P ;h and Grman torpedo craft British torpedo boat destr badly damaged.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

A dispatch from Berlin says it
 as learned that the Turks were naki5g preparations for another ad- vance in Egypt against the British.
 The correspondent of the Times says that evidently the recent vic tories of the Turks have inspired confidence in their ability to at tempt further advance. At the capture of Kutelamara, the Turks acquired several cannons and other supplies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
THE VARIOUS STATES
 MUST COME THROUGH

WASHINGTON, May 10 F The senate by large majority yestcr- day afternoon passed the Good Road" bill, approprlalmg eighty-five millions for the construction of post roads. This appropriation, how ever, is contingent upon an equal expenditure by the various States through which the roads will run
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
ARTILLERY FIRE LEsSENING

PARIS, May 10.-A report from Verdun received here this morning says that the German artillery fire that has been kept up for the last several days, has lessened consid- erably the last ten hours.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
THE DOLPHIN COMING.


 SEATTLE, May 1o.-The steamer Dolphin sailed this morning at o'clock with Mrs. A. Olivas the only passenger for Ketchikan.
 The Jefferson is due here south bound tomorrow morning at three o'clock.
 The Admiral Watson went south last evening"
 The Al-Ki came in this morning heavily loaded with coal and mer- ahandise and 3 large list of pas sengers.
 The Humboldt is due from the south tomorrow morning.
 The Farragut is due this evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
TWO VESSELS ARE SUNK.

LONDON, May 10.-The Ameri- can ambassador, MT. Page, received report this morning to the effect that a Swedish schooner and a French bark had been torpedoed and sunk. The crew were given fifteen minutes to take to their boats.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
ANOTHER ZEPPELIN BLOWN UP

LONDON, May 19.-A Zeppelin was destroyed yesterday by one of the British light cruisers off tine Schleswig coast. Only one of a crew of thirty escaped, the rest were killed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
CHINESE WOMEN MUST
 HELP PAY WAR BILLS

PEKIN, May 10.The minister of commerce has issued an order whereby perfumes, paints, powders. hair ornaments and other luxuries used by women are to be especially taxed to help meet the extra ex- penses entailed by the revolution.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

LONDON, May 1o.--The military commander at Dublin submitted his report today of the casualties re- corded during the riot in that city. The number of killed is recorded at five hundred and twenty.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
NO REPLY IS EXPECTED.

WASHINGTON, May 1o.-secre- tary Lansing said today that he expected no reply from Germany to his last note; what he expected was compliance with the promise made by Germany.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
MIR. CLARK'S FAMILY
 ARRIVE ON AL-KI

Mrs. J. Clark, and two children, John and Loretta, arrived on the Al-Ki this morning and add an- other family to Ketchikan who will make their home here permanently Mrs. Clark is the wife of John Clark of the Furber and Clark com pany, shipbuilders, established at Charcoal Point.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

WASHINGTON, May 10. The department of commerce announced today that the purchase of food stuffs for Europe has decreased the last few months materially.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10
MRS. TALBOT VISITS HERE
 ON HER WAY TO JUNEAU

Mrs. J. T. Talbot of Seattle, is visitor in town while the Des- patch is in port, the guest of her son Mr Jack Talbot of the North land Dock Co.,, and of the F. J. Hunt family Mrs. Talbot is pass ing through on her way to Juneau where she will visit with her daughter, Mrs. H. H. Townsend whose. husband is employed in Mr. Stewards office of the Treadwell Mining Company.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

GAS BOAT FOR SALE-20 fit. long, 3 h.p. Automatic engine and gear included. All for S250. See Fedderson. At
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

20 per cent discount on all spring coats up to Saturday only.-J. R. Hickman & Go. 2t
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-10

Subscribe for the Progressive Miner-only 75 cents month.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-26
DEEPEST SHAFT IN WORLD WILL
 BE ON ISLAND

TREADwELL, Feb. 2s.-Notice was posted this afternoon at Treadwell asking for bids on contract to sink the Mexican, or Combination shaft The present depth of the shaft is l75o feet but 1t will be sunk lO5o feet fur. ther, or to a depth of 2soo seet Sink ing is going on at present in the Cen traI shaft and It win ultimately be sunk to the same level as the Mexi- can. The bottom of the Central shaft Is now 25O0 feet below tho surface
 The Mexican shaft .s to be of five compartments and will measure 8 by s1ik feet. The old head frame will soon be torn down and a steel struc- ture will take It's place
 When finished the Central and Mexican shafts will be the deepest in the world below sea level. A num- Der of shafts in the United States have reached mile in depth, but they are in the interior and compared with sea level. none of them will be as deep as the Island shafts.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-26
ISLAND NEWS NOTES

DOUGLAS. Feb. 26-The Sltka and Douglas basketball teams will hold the interest of the sport loving populaee of Douglas tonight when they meet in the Natatorium tonight.
 Mrs. Fred Patten. of Petersburg, has leased the second story of the Day building on Front street, and has op- ened first class roomlng house un- der the name of the Royal Rooms.
 The students will entertain the Sitka basketball team tonight after the game at the Natatorium.
 NJ. J. o'Connor is having the exter- for of his building on Third street treated to coat Of paint.
 Tho ladies parliamentary class will meet at the home of Mrs. L. B. Wright next Monday afternoon at 2;sO o'clock.
 The pupils of the Douglas public schools gave Miss Mime Malloy, the retiring principal of the school. a pin at a small reception held in her honor at the school house.
 Douglasites were this morning given a sure sign that spring s coming. Two diminutive baseball teams and an ~umps" had regular game on the To- cal grounds at 1O:SO. A large mum Der of fans were present
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-26
rsEADwELL NOTES

TREADwELL. Feb. 26.-word re- ceived that Mrs. Lahikainen. who left here about the first of the month for her old home in Finland, sailed from New York on the liner oscar II, on Feb. r.
 The Spokane arrived from Seattle late last night with a large cargo of freight for the company.
 A three-cornered bowling tourna. ment is being arranged between the Treadwen, Erlxs and A. B. team to be played in the near future. Two games VII be played on each alley including the Treadwell alleys. the Brunswick and Elks alleys in Juneau.
 The nremen held @ very well at- tended meeting last night and were entertained with four reels of moving pictures in the auditorium.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-26
GOOD CROWD ENJOYS
 THE WATER SPORTS AT
 THE A, 8. NATAToRiOm


 A good crowd turned out last night md enjoyed tue water sports at the A. B. NatatorIum, Several interest ing brushes occurred between the contestants during the evening. the closest being the last heat of the re- lay race between teams composed Of engineers and one of doctors and lawyers, the latter being the winners
 The first event of the evening was the 45 yard handicap race for boys which was won by-w. stolt and E. Ash by. the winners time being 4S se':- onds. The second heat was won by c. Brotherton and E. Moe, the for mer's time being 40 seconds. The fi- nal heat was won by Brotherton when he lowered his former time by a sec ond.
 The 7O-yard handicap race for mem bers was won by W. Abbey in 4s sec onds without distending himself Three of tho contestants had hard luck and were forced to drop out.
 The tilting contest was won by W. stolt. Jockey. with c. Brotherton up. They defeated two teams, one after the other, and are now looking for other worlds to conquer
 The engineers some time ago form ed a relay team and Issued a challenge to any four doctors and lawyers in the city. Their challango was accepted and the race was run last night. Brewster for the engineers and zIeg- Ter for the opponents were the first men and the former won little lead for Thane. who was second up. Gore, for the lawyers, however. gained enough to give pr. Vance a couple of seconds start over Abbey and the lat ter was unable to catch him. resulting in victory for the Doctors and Law years team. The time was 52.4 sec onds.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-02-26
EAREwELl suRpRIsE eIvEN.

TREADwELL. Feb. 2s.-Last eve hing the ladies of the Crochet Club and their husbands, met at Mir. and Mrs. I. D. Carpenters and went in a body to the home of Mir. and Mrs. II. A. Finger. the occasion being 9 surprise and farewell to Mother Ping CT who has been visiting with her son since last fall, and expects to return to her home in Leadville. Colo, on the Spokane. The evening was spent in the most enjoyable manner Lun- cheon was served.