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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
KETCHIKAN BOYS
 BRING THE BEACON"
SPEAK HIGHLY OF TREATMENT ACCORDED THEM AT PRINCE
 RUPERT

The Ketchikan base ball team left ketchikan on Friday on the Launch "Rough Rider and reached Prince Ru- pert at 10 o'clock in the evening. The Rupert people were disappointed htat the Ket5hikan excursion was unable to come for lack of boat, but treat ed the ldll team in their usual gener- ous mar .er
 There Fere two games scheduled to be played on Saturday Dominion Day) one gan at 2:30 in the afternoon and the other at o'clock in the even- ing Ketchikan won both games. In the first game the battery for Ketchi- kan was Stohling and Duncan, which was wonby score of F to 4, and the battery in the second game was Webb and Duncan, and was also won by Ketchikan by a score of to 0. Every one of the Ketchikan boys played good ball all of the time, and the people of Ketchikan should be proud of them.
 The Pince Rupert and Anyox ball teams w arrive in Ketchikan this evening c. th5 Princess Sophia and the people Of Ketchikan should turn out and give them as hearty a vel crme as they have given Ketchikan in the past. It would certainly be ap- preciated if the band would turn out to meet them.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

The celebration of the Fourth of July is in commemoration of the date on which the independence of the States was declared. The celebration was embodied in a document drawn dp by the committee of the American Congress, consisting of Thomas lief ferson. of Virginia, John Adams, of Massachusetts, Roger Sherman, of 3cnneticut, Robert R. Livingston, of New York, and Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsylvania.
 draft was reported by this com mittee on June 2S, TIT. On July 2, a resolution was adopted declaring the colonies free and independent States, and on July 4. the Declaration of In- dependence was agreed to, engrossed on paper signed by John Hancock, President It was atterward engross- ed on parchment and signed by the representatives of the States.
 The independence of the United States was acknowledged by France January 16, IT'S, and bv Holland q 19, 17S2, and provisiE sal article 2 peace were signed by England, tember 8, 17S2. Thus originated celebration of the Glorious Fourt July.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
kETCHIkAN READY
 FOR CELEBRATION
OLD GLORY IN EVIDENcE-CITY TAKES ON PATRIOTIC
 APPEARANCE.

With flags waving to the breeze, bunting and the red, white and blue in evidence everywhere, the city is in festive and patriotic attire, ready for the celebration of Independence Day, and also ready to extesd hearty vel come to her visitors and tc(her Cana dian neighbors from Prince Rupert.
 All arrangements have been com pleted, and the committees have done themselves proud in the variety and
 quality of entertainments provided for this occasion. Inde d the city is seething with excitement and "Old Glory" seems to Have taken on fresh radiance in it's inspiration to patriot ism.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
SEVERAL BOATS ARE COMING.

SEATTLE, July 8. - The steamer Jefferson sailed for the north Satur- day afternoon with the following pas sengers for Ketchikan: Geo. Dreppard. Mrs. Bertha Mclaughlin, Mrs. Van Diest, Miss Viola Van Diest, c. Hut chison, c. H. Black, F. c. Johnson, Geo. R. Lythe, T. B. Brek and Mrs. R. L. Stanchfeld
 The Al-Ki sailed at six o'clock Sun day morning with o. Jospald, Mrs. A. Wall, Mrs. Nina White, Miss Birdie Shaw, Miss s. c. Griffith, H. Kerr, Wm. Walter and wife and three steer age for Ketchikan.
 The Spokane sailed last night with J. Penny, J. D. Rounsefell and wife, Edna Davies, Mrs. H. " Hendrickson and child as passengers for Ketchi- kan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
GERMANY TO PROMOTE
 ARTISTIC RELATIONS

BERLIN, July 3.-Under the aus pices of the German government there has just been founded in this city an Association for the Promotion of Ar tistic and Literary Relations between Germany and her Allies"
 The first work of the association was to arrange a Turkish soiree at the Leasing Museum. A lecture was given by Prof. Kaufman, of Turkish art to literature.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
THE CAUSE OF DELAY
 FINALLY DISCOVERED
REPRESENTATIVES FROM LATIN AMERICAN COUNTRIES ARE
 RESPONSIBLE.

WASHINGTON, July 3.-The rep resentatives from the Latin-American countries at Washington have admit ted that they were responsible for the delay attributed to Carranza in replying to the United States note The representative say that their re- spective countries brought pressure to bear on the de facto government of Mexico to refrain from going any further in the dispute. They assert that the delay will result in Carranza complying with all that was demanded by the United States government.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
MExIcANs HURRY TO INTERIOR.

SAN ANTONIO, July S.-News reaching army headquarters here to- day indicates that the Mexican forces along the Rio Grande from Matamoras to Juarze either have withdrawn their main strength from the border, or are preparing to do it. It is also indicated that these troops are taking station at strategic points along a line well south of the border where railroad functions allow of the rapid handling of troops, or where the topography of the country would permit of a strong defense.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
IS REPORTED TO
 HAVE JOINED CARRANzA

FL PASO, July 3.-A dispatch from Columbus says that news had reach ed there from apparently reliable sources that Villa, until recently at Santa Rosalia, had reached an agree ment with the de facto government and that this was to be used to in duce his followers to join the Car ranza forces.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
THEY ARE STILL
 AFTER BANDIT VILLA
IS REPORTED ENCHANTED WITH A FEW HUNDRED OF HIS
 FOLLOWERS.

FL PASO, July 3.-From what is considered a reliable source, it was learned last evening that Villa with seven hundred of his followers were encamped along the Rio Florida en- toying the situation.
 The informer says that General Ra- mos, commander of Carranza forces in that section is endeavoring to ef- feet his capture.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
LAST WARNING WAS SENT OUT
 TODAY.

SAN ANTONIO, July 3.-An order from the State Department was re- ceived here today giving the Ameri- cans in Mexico a last warning to leave the country. The warning says that no further notice of impending danger shall be given.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
BERLIN OFFICE IS
 STILL CONFIDENT
ADMITS THE ADVANCE OF THE BRITISH FORCES, BUT FEARS
 NO BAD RESULTS.

BERLIN, July 3.-The war office has issued statement in which it admits of the British advance as re- ported last Saturday, but claims that there is no reason to doubt the abil ity of the German forces to hold the main western line
 Critics here are confident that no bad results can come of the insignifi- cant loss of certain positions gained by the British
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
THE GERMANS ARE
 RUSHING REINFORCEMENT

PARIS, July 3.-It is learned today that the Germans are rushing rein forcements on the Somme river where they have suffered defeat after defeat in the last three days. The presump- tion is that they fear further advances along that line of battle that would result disastrously to their arms If permitted to continue.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
TWO MONTHS TO GET
 MARRIED IS ALLOWED

LONDON, July 3.-When a pros pective army recruit pleaded with the local tribunal that he could not leave his business he was told to get married and train his wife to run the busi- ness. He was given two months to decide.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
NEW RUSSIAN VICTORY.

PETROGRAD, July 3.-Russian cav airy after a battle with Austro-Hun- garian troops has occupied a position near Pezoritt, about five and one-half miles west of Kimpolung, in Buko- wina. The foregoing was announced in the official statement issued by the Russian war office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

WASHINGTON, July 3.-Saturday afternoon, the house voted two million dollars for the families of soldiers who have left for the Mexican border. This sum shall be distributed among those dependent upon the men who the call of their country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

WASHINGTON, July 3.-It is pre- dicted that an early adjournment of congress is impossible. It is said that congress is so far behind the work that even with no vocation, the pro- gram cannot be concluded before Sep tember
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS.
NORTHBOUND.

Princess Sophia due at about seven o'clock.
 Jefferson should be here tonight, but no word has been received to that effect
 Prince Rupert Wednesday evening at six o'clock sharp.
 SOUTHBOUND.
 City of Seattle expected sometime tomorrow
 Prince George arrived last evening at Il p. m and left at 11:30 Passeng- CTS leaving for Seattle were as fol lows: Mrs. Blodget and two child ren, Marion McGurn, Mr. w. G. Rod gers, Mike Dolan, w. Green, T. w. Cullas, Fred Gush, and two steerage. For Vancouver: J. R. Wilson.
 NOTlCE-The members of the Eagles Band are requested to be at the band hall at S:45 tomorrow morn ing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
NOTICE OF COMMITTEE MEETING

The members of the Fourth of July celebration committee are requested to meet at the council chamber this evening at o'clock. Important busi- ness must be attended to
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

WASHINGTON, July 3. - Two en- counters are reported between the Americans and residents of San Do- mingo in last Saturdays dispatches The encounters resulted in the death of one American
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
PRESIDENT WILSON WILL INTER.
 CEDE.

WASHINGTON, July 3. - It was learned today that President Wilson would intercede with England to pre- vent the hanging of Sir Roger Case ment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
TRANSPORT BRINGS
 HUNDREDS OF REFUGEES

SAN DIEGO, July 3.-The United States transport Buffalo arrived here today bringing over three hundred refugees from Mexico
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
THE ALLIES REPORT
 ANOTHER CAPTURE

LONDON, July 3.-The British and French forces report another advance on the enemy's line that resulted in the capture of the village Fricourt
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
Fourth Division. J. A. Talbot, Aid.

Fourth Division.
 J. A. Talbot, Aid Formation right, resting on Main St., opposite Bank University Rah Rah Ketchikan Base Ball team. Prince Rupert Base Ball team. And possibly other teams. Fifth division will form on Main street, right resting opposite Catholic Church.
 Baseball, Prince Rupert vs. Ketchi- kan, 10 a. m
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

Sharp points in the inside of the lid of a new egg cup cut the shell away withou disturbing the contents.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

MT. and Mrs. Theo. Stenslund, of Moira Sounds, arrived this morning and will spend the holidays in own.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
WAR NEWS
 FROM EUROPE
ALLIED FORCES REACH SECOND LINE OF THE GER.
 MAN TRENCHES CAPTURE THOUSANDS.

LONDON July 3-A dispatch from Paris says that the off, fca bulletin issued this morning by the office states that the Allied forces have bated their way into the second entrench ment of the Germans capturing thousands of prisoners
 In their advance the statement the allies captured era places south of Somme among which the villages Prise Meraucourt and the woods adjoining.
 The fighting around Verdun passing through another per odical Hull.
 ROME July 3-According to reports from the Italian headquarters the Italian still their drive of the Austrans toward Trent They have also been dodgd the trenches north of Pedescaa
 LONDON, July 3-Further Italian successes in Posna sec on reported in dispatch to the Times this morning. report says that the Italians possession of Zamo
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

Third Division.
 Fremont King, Aid Formation Dock St, right, resting opposite Post Office Eagles Band Eagles Lodge. Ketchikan Business Men. c. L. P. & w. Co., Common Council.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

50 Yard Dash.......-..... 200 loo GOIdIO TdCe.----------------------- A.UU 1UU Signed Committee in Charge: DR. G. E. DICKINSON, Chairman SI WYCOFF, Treasurer PETERSON.
 o. FIELD, Field
 VIM. SPAULDING. Sports, 12:30 D. m. Literary exercises, D. m. Baseball, AnyoX vs. Ketchikan, 6 p. m.
 July 5th. -morning-Rupert or An yoX.
 Boat races-afternoon
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

First Division.
 Col D. w. Higgins, Aid. Formation right on Main St, near Electric Laundry. Metal atla Band G. A. l. and S. w. V. U. s. SS. Explorer. U. s. Employees.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03

Second Division.
 E. c. Howard, Aid. Formation right on Mission St, op- posite Customs House. Civic Club. Camp Fire Girls. Boy Scouts. School Children. Doctors Nurses.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
PARADE STARTS
 9 A. M. SHARP
EVERY ONE IN THE PARADE MUST CARRY SMALL
 FLAG, WITH EACH DIVISION A UNIFORM FLAG.

Story Marshal of the Day. that the Prepared Parade which will be the beginning of the celebration of the day, will be started at nine o'clock sharp
 Every marching with the parade will be expected small flag and follow each division to which he she be assigned Each division be provided with uniform flag The formation of the various divisions follow:
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

v -
 < Go to the following chairmen . :. of the respective committees . ':' for information:
 :. Advertising R. Walker. . < sic.............Osborne Williams
 < Field Sports Dr. G. E. Dickinson . ':' Aquatic Sports Williams .
 z: Baseball,-....--H Harvey Stackpole . :. Literary. Osborne Williams .
 ':' Fremont King, Chairman of . :. Executive Committee. . :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. :. /. :. :.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-07-03
HETTY GREEN IS DEAD.

NEW YORK, July 3.-Hetty Green, the richest woman in the world, died this morning. :: :. :. .:. :. .:. :. :. :. <. <. :. <. :.
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Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

Crandau, house and lot east side of Grove avenue.
 Several warships are in practice off Pleasant View and Watch Hill in con- nectiOn with the manOeuVres of the North Atlantic fleet. Wednesday morn ing about 50 jacEies landed at Watch Hill for an hours liberty, returning to the ships with newspapers and some shore IuHuries.
 John Gabrielle, employed at the New England granite works, had his right hand caught between the rope and block of a derrick Wednesday and two of his fingers were crushed. He was attended by Dr. May and examination tended to the belief that amputatiOn would not be necessary.
 Mrs. Sarah Palmer, widow of Abel F. Palmer, died Tuesday at the home of her niece, Mrs. Harlan P. flakes, on the Potter Hill road. She was born in Westerly Nov. 15, 1923, and always resided within the town. She is sur viVed by a son. Frank Palmer, Of New York city. Mrs. Palmer was mem Der of the PaWcatuck Seventh Day Baptist church.
 A case of empty bottles fell from the wagon of a bOttling concern when in front of the pOstohice Wednesday afternoon. The bottles were smashed to smithereens and a suspension of automobile traffic resulted. In a few minutes the High street white wing arrived with his little cart, broom and shovel and cleared every particle of glass from the much traVeled highway. He saved money for automobile owners and prevented increase in the rubber tire business in Westerly.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
Local Laconfcs,

Grand Chaplain E. Leroy Hart of Providence made an official visit to Granite City council, R. A, Monday night.
 Harvey Perry, operated upon for ap- pendicitis in a Providence hospital ten days ago, has returned to his home in Westerly.
 Harry w. WhippIe of Beaufort, s. C., arrived in Westerly Wednesday after noon and will remain here several weeks on his annual summer visit
 Miss Helen Fitz Pendleton, president of Wellesley college, attended the fu- neral of her nephew, James Monroe Pendleton, Jr., Wednesday afternoon
 The Washington County Central Un- ion Christian Endeavor association will hold a rally at Atlantic Beach next Tuesday. Speakers will tell of the efficiency programme.
 The latest transfer deeds recorded in the town clerks office are: Frances F. Edwards to Mary E. Mitchell, house and lot west side White SchooIhouse road; Charles J. Butler to sssG4att1e A.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

The local committee of Iolando Mar gherita lodge has completed arrange ments for the special convention of the Grand Lodge of Rhode Island, Sons of Italy in America which is to be held next Sunday in Mechanics hall, opening at Il o'clock in the morning. At 2 o'clock recess will be taken for dinner which will be served in I1iber- nian hall and at 4 o'clock the COnven- ton will reconvene. In the evening at 8 o'clock there will be a public session in Mechanics hall, Professor Vincenzo F. Cinquegrana, of PrOvi- dence, head of the order will be the principal speaker. Joseph VeneziaIe, also of Providence, will give an ad- dress in English. At o'clock there will be a concert and reception in hon. or of the grand officers. The grand lodge was instituted last September, and since then fourteen new lodges have become affiliated, and the total membership is about 5000.
 The grand lodge officers and dele gates will be met by the committee at the railway station and under eS- cort of Iolanda Margherita lodge, will have a street parade, starting at 10 o'clock, the parade terminating at Mechanics hall where the convention is to be held.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

law and sister Dr. and Mrs. George s. B. Leonard.
 Mrs. Robert Taylor and daughter Louise and son, Robert of New York are guests of MT. and Mrs. James Hampstead.
 Mrs. George M. Wilcox entertained the sewing society of Phebe Packer Rathbun tent at her home in Quiam- baUg on Wednesday afternoon.
 Miss Christine Brennan has return ed to Waterbury after a visit to Miss Marguerite Foley
 Mrs. George c. Lane and son Rob ert are guests of MT. and Mrs. George R. Fellows, in Norwich.
 William F. Dawson has returned to Birmingham, Ala, after a visit with Mir. and Mrs. Frank Bindloss. Mrs. Dawson will remain a month longer.
 Miss Ella WolCott has gone to Brockton, Mass, for several weeks stay.
 Ernest A. BIiven has a visitor in Boston Wednesday.
 Miss Elizabeth Wilbur Of Washing ton, D. C., has arrived in town for the summer
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

returned to Providence after a visit: here z Miss Lurine Fowler has been en-, gagged as clerk in the store of M. w. RathbUn.
 Alden Wilcox will return today from Southport, where he went in his pow CT boat, the Athea7 to get party of ten persons.
 Goes to Vermont.
 Mrs. Etta Fish has gone to VeF- mont for her vacation from her duties in the town clerks office.
 A meeting of Liberty council, daughters of America, was held Wed- nesday evening.
 P. Avery Wilcox has returned from Providence.
 Mrs. ArtIsIr woodworth has been visiting MT. Woodworth on Fishers Is- land.
 Edwin, the youngest son of MT. and Mrs. Walter Wolverton is i'll.
 Sixteenth Birthday.
 Miss Josephine VaIlette observed her 18th birthday very pleasantly on Tuesday.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

This is to be the first bowling match ever staged here between two teams. The game will be public
 At Vountown Rehearsal.
 Lawrence Krauss. director of the Plaintteld band, and Edward Lyon were in VoIUntown Tuesday evening at the first rehearsal of the newly or ganized VoIuntown band
 Home on Sick Leave.
 Francis Sullivan. a member of Bat tery B of the Yale battalion which is encamped at TObyhanna, Pa., is at his home on Plainfield street on a sick leave. It is expected that the Yale battaliOns, Batteries A and B, accom- panied by other Pennsylvania and Maryland miIiJiamen, will leave soon for Fort Bliss, Fl Paso, Tex, as MT. Sullivan is ordered to report there, if not kept home over three weeks un- der doctors orders.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
STAFFORD SPRINGS
Edward CoIgrove Falls Out of Barn WiHdow Fracturing Hip-WiIIiam Me'cher Elected Superintendent of Schools.

Edward CoIgrove is at the Johnson Memorial hospital suffering from a broken thigh caused by falling out of the second story barn window of C.. B. Gary & Son sometime Monday night COlgTOve slept in the barn and it is not known just how he came to fell out of the window. He was found by Lyman Gary under the window about II D. m. Medical aid was sum moned and the injured man was at once taken to the hospital. He will probably be laid up for three or four months. Alr. COlgrOVe came to Staff ford Springs about year ago. He is about 40 years old and has a sis ter living in Palmer and a brother in the r. s. army.
 Herbert 4. Glazier has been i'll with plcurIsy for several days.
 School Superintendent Chosen.
 The town school committee has elected William AIelcher superintend- cnt of schools .AIT Melcher is a graduate Of Drury college, Springfield. Mo. During the past year he has been studying at Harvard where he re- ceiVed his A. N. degree in June. He has had seven years experience as a teacher and four as a supervisor. He comes from a family of school men and comes very highly recommended. In addition to electinE a supervisor at the meeting this week the committee filled the vacancy in the department or mathematics in the high school Miss Ruby Bowler of West WillingtOn was elected teacher in the Crow Hill district. The vacancy on the school board was filled by the election of Robert w. Smith to fill the unexpired term of Rev. Percy V. Norwood, who reSigned.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

trance and all the workmen are to go that way.
 Waiting For Sunshine.
 The True Blue society has dectd- ed not to have it's picnic till more set tied weather. It will be at the home of Mrs. Ethel Murphy in Brook street. The committee is Mrs. Mary Beebe, Mrs. Josephine Chester, Mrs. Mary OIes and Mrs. Angie Ashbey. The Silver Links society met at the church parlors Wednesday and tied a quilt.
 MT. and Mrs. E. A. Rathbun of De- troit, Mich, are here for a long stay. Virginia Mcdonald is i'll from largnytis and grip.
 Mrs. R. P. Scott of Baltimore is at Bayside inn.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Schwartz of Brooklyn are in the village for sev- eral weeks.
 The Hopes family from Baltimore are at their summer home at Groton Long Point.
 Wilbur Smith of Norwich was a re- cent guest at Bayside inn.
 MT. and Mrs. R. N. Dodge of Brooklyn are at Mason's Island.
 Girls Break Camp.
 Mrs. Minnie VaIette and her Camp Fire Girls have broken camp on Ma sons Island where they spent two weeks.
 The proposed picnic of the NTizpah class has been given up for time.
 MT. and Mrs. William Gully have
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27
PLAINFIELD
Daniel Hall;sey Pays Fine and Costs Town Has Some Skilled Marksmen- Musicians Attend VoIuntown Band Rehearsal.

Daniel HaHisey was arraigned be- fore Justice Benjamin R. Briggs at Central Village Wednesday morning on two charges, breach of the peace and intoMcation He was arrested Thurs day for causing a disturbance in front of David MarshaL's home on Babcock avenue. HaIlisey pleaded not guilty to the charges, but after the state had shown it's evidence he was found guilty and fined $3 and costs, amounting to $2S.02, which he paid
Norwich bulletin., 1916-07-27

New Haven.-AIl previous records for the New Haven postoffice have been broken the past year in respect to the number of special delivery let ters and packages handled. The rec ords show that 1O7 OO6 special deliv- cries were handled during the fiscal year ending June 30, while last year S3, 142 were the figures.