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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
RAISING PRICES
u PRINT PAPER
American Manufacturer nm Also
Put Up Figures en- 0ller Grades.

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Put - Figures on Other Grades.
Paper mills In the United States
are operating 10 capacity. and many
of them are turning away orders. but
the increase IN the price Of raw m
terial and the high price OF labor
have reduced The profits 81 the bust
ness, according to members of The
American Paper and Pulp Association.
attending their annual convention n
New YORK.
Frank l Moore. president of The
association. said the hIgh price Of
paper did not indicate thai the manu=
factnrerz sers making money. He
added tHHI he increase n the selling
price would vary from ; 10 20 per
cent, according To the different
grades. Mr. Moore expressed the
opinion thai many Of The news print
manufacturers would become mem.
berH Of the association - individuals
instead Of through their news assocla-
ton.
Arthur {. Hastings. president Of
the American Writing Paper Company
said that The royal proclamation pro
hibiting the importation Of paper Or
raw materials for II into England after
March !. except under : board u
trade lieenae. would not affect the
American manufacturers. lie said he
believed thai England made this order
IN reprIaal against The action Of
Sweden n cutting on exports Of wood
pulp.
IL vii probably mean that just 20
much les will move from Sweden
To England. and, therefore. will IN
crease our trade" said Mr. Hastings.
England dealers want al they can
get here. Ne cannot supply all they
want. The country Is facing the great
est general naper famine IN its history.
The stocks in the hands of our job
bers are very low, our Imports have
been virtually cut of and our exports
are greater than ever. ! can see no
relief IN sight"
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
hashlHEton's birthday NJ the mIgh
senoaI.

According TO the usual custom. the
birthdays Of Washington and Lincoln
were observed together Mt the High
School last Tuesday. February -
Appropriate exercises we're conduct
cd IN The rooms Of each OF the four
primary grades b the respective
teachers. AZ half naat two In -. If
ternoon the pupils Of the grammar
and hIsh school departments gather
ed IN The Assembly Hall where the
following program was rendered:
Song. America reading, chozta.s
The birthday Of Washington. 1Yera
Ungef. recitation. Ode for Washing
tons Birthday" Ruth Helwlg: .ones-
lions and AnswerH.s 20 sixth grade
girls. song. Speed Our Republic. .
BreYiiI9g concerning the Life Of
Washington, ~ sixth grade boys:
recitation, Like Washington, Roger
Brown: recitation. sFebruary.z "a
nous Men." 4 fifth grade girls: song.
March. March Along: Lincoln,a Get
tysbnrg Address. Lee Hines. re-
marks. The Principal; song. The Star
spangled Banner.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25

The House by vote Of 81 to sc. put
10 sleep Mr. Wilkinson.a bill to sub
init constitutional amendment CIV
Ing women the right 10 vote. TIE
same bill has received a constitutional
majority IN the Senate. After the de-
feat OF the bill Mr.. shrIYer, of the
city delegation. moved % reconsider
the vote b which the unfavorable re-
port on the bill has been adopted. He
moved to lay his motion On the table.
This was adopted.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
al DECLARE WAR
Portuguese authorities seize % Ger.
M md Austrian Steamers.

Lisbon. Port. Feb. 2I.---GermanY
and Austria are expected to declare
war Immediately upon Portugal -
the result Of the action Of the PorIu-
guese authorities In selling sc Ger
man and Austrian steamers lying n
tho Tagns river
Foreign Minister Costa announced
that the vessels were eonfiscated b.
cause Portugal needed transports
and because OF the fear that IheY
would escape into the Atlantic posi-.
bly, to I'd allied commerce.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
Lutheran Charge.

st. Reniamin's church. 9.30. Sunday
school. 10 a. m. Divine services.
Missionary meeting Thursday after
noon at 100 at the home of Mrs.
Jacob starner.
ST Johns Church. i.30 p. m. sun
day school 200 =. m. Divine ser
vices. Missionary meeting Wednag-
day afternoon at Ia. ut the home of
Mrs. J. Henry LESTER
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
LOST.

L0ST--A light PoplIn Raincoat, On
Wednesday between Sullivan's Store
and Mt. Pleasant. Finder please return
to Advocate. feb 25-lt
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
COAL THAT FAIRLY BRIsTLEs
WITH LIFE AND HEAT. Not that i

can get Into the Coal-bIn alone. No
you must It'll order i. mt 1t burns
mp clean md gives genuine satisfac-
Ilon. TT Ihe Smith : Relfsnider's
Coal.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25

About 100 packages of flower seed
have been sent to this Office By sena-
tor John Walter Smith for dlsIrIbn-
ton IN this county Any one calling
and asking for a package vii be
gladly accommodated a. long as they
last
sigmnnd y. Teiaer. Finksbufg. vii
sell N Wednesday. March Isl. his
farm and perEonal property. and move
TO Henderson. \. E. where he vii
enter INTO the mercantile business.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25

Half The people fear a crisis Il a
certain thing is done; and the otter
half fear crisis L i Il not done.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
DINNER SETS S7.ss

100 piece dinner sets with either gold decoration or
flower. Good shapes and each piece perfect.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25

The graduates Of Western Maryland
College met IN their thirteenth mid
winter banquet Friday night in the
Palm Room of the Emerson Hotel
Baltimore. The object of especial in
tereal and enthusiasm this year Il the
approaching fiflIelh anniversary of
the college. which Is to be celebrated
in 1877. In the speeches Of ]. w.
Smith. president Of the Alumni AS
ISOLATION. and DR.. Thomas II. Lewis.
president of the college, the banquet
ers we're given foretaste Of the
plans which are being matnred to
signalize the schools half-eenIury OF
expanding purpose. and increasing
usefulness. Music was furnished by
instrnmentalists led by Mrs. Jenny
Muller Fink at the harp. aud from
time 10 time the banaueters gaxe vent
to their enthusiasm in songs Of the
college. led BY Mr.. Henry Gilliean. the
toasIniaster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-02-25
BIG LOT DISHES 4e EACH
LOT OF DISHES fee EACH

Many dishes in this lot that are worth {
SOC each. Covered veg. dishes, meat dis
and many other pieces that cannot
Fought at this price.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
RIOTING IS
 RENEWED
SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS MEET AND TROUBLE IMMEDIATE
 LY FOLLOW.

WINNIPEG, April -Four sol diers and one civilian are in the hospital in serious condition, be- sides number of persons were badly hurt in the riot that started last Saturday and continued iu- ternitten;ly until Monday when the militia was ordered out and cleared the streets of rioters.
 The militia was disbanded Tues day and the trouble was thought over. However, yesterday other riots were started in various parts of the city that resulted in many others being injured.
 The trouble arose over the ar rest of one soldier by the police. His friends attempted to rescue him when a general fight took place. It is thought that the mili- tia will again be called out.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
ADMINISTRATION
 |S WORRIED
SENATE RETAINS PROVISION IN CHAMBERLAIN ARMY
 MEASURE.
AND OTHER DOINGS
German Submarine Warfare Caus- ing Grave Apprehension in
 Official Circles.

WASHINGTON. April :. = Just before the closisg of the session last evening. the senate took up the resolution whereby the provis- ion in Senator Chamberlain's bill 10 retain the federal control over volunteer army organizations and passed the provision with 8 small majority.
 In the house. the several bills for an increase of the army are be- ing discussed with few opponents fighting what appears to be 8 use less fight,
 Of all the doings at Washington these days. nothing is causing as much apprehension in official circles than the question of submarine war fare as carried On by Germany. 4 mass of datas are being prepared by the members of President Will sons cabinet with the view Of talk ing the matter up with congress. It Is said that conclusive proof is at hand that q German submarine destroyed United States subnla riue, and thus created 2 graver situation than ever confronted t'.e administration before.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
BETTY HANSEN

The greatest tragedienne in the world. the inspiration Of the i'm moral Ioson. the creator of ia nous dramatic characters. The re- cipiene Of royal decorations from tn Car. the Kaiser. the President Of France. and the King of Denmark. The idol Of Europe, makes her first appearance in Ketehikan in her first made in America photopIay. "The Celebrated Scandal tae great 1915 stage success by Jose Ethegary. the Spanish Shakespeare. Coming Q the Grand Sunday and Mondav nights (adv.1
 Az the Grand tonight, see ad on pazs f adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
ALL KINDS OF
 RUM0RS AFLOAT
BELIEVE UNITED STATES TROOPS WILL BE
 WITHDRAWN SHORTLY

WASHINGTON. April 7.-Seere- tary Lansing said this morning that there was no intention on the part of the war department to withdraw the United States troops from Mex leo. He said that reports to that effect have been received, bat so far as he knew the Mexican gov ernment had made no demand to that end.
 Despite contrary reports, it is really believed that the de facto of Mexico views with disfavor the presence .of the Unit ed States soldiers in the country. said an official when told of the re-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
SPAIN WANTS
 INFORMATION
INSTRUCT AMBASSADOR AT BERLIN TO REQUEST X
 CLEAR EXPLANATION.
MUST BE LEFT ALONE
Attacks on Her Ships Is Said Will Be Met With Strong
 Reprisais.

MADRID. April :. = A cabinet meeting was held today at which every member was present. The purpose of the meeting issaid to have been to take up the matter of the attack by German suhmarins made upon the Spanish steamer Nieo few days ago
 When the news reached Hadr4. the people were highly incensed eve, what they term the "effron.- ery' of the Germans. The press. la commenting upon the attack was very bitter and threats of reprisals were freely made.
 Alter the meeting of the cabinet. t was authorititatively stated that the Spanish ambassador at Berlin had been instructed to request the German government to define its intended policy in the future in reference to neutral shipping.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
AS BUSINESS INCREASES
 MORE ROOM Is NEEDED

Mr. Kubley. of she Kubley Cigar Store. has taken over that pars Of the store thar was proposed to be utilized Tor she Dream theatre. and vii remove me partition to make mors roem for his store that was certain ta be teo small during tha coming season. Besides. the popular ity q ehe p.ace seems to demand larger quarters.
 h ths sane building, Meszrs- Fe5derSon and Rounsafall have practically settled down 10 busi- nszs n sheir new quarters. They are conveniently located for their business. The place is neatly 6n- ished. and vel adopted for their purpose.
 The next store will soon be e. cupiad 5y Mr. r. J. Hun. with . stock ot pictures. cards and notions.
 On ths corner. the new drug store is nearly stocked. the pretty signs v-as put n place and nearly eVergtlnz is in readiness for the public 70 izspa-t- Al in all. the huilding z.ill prove . great improve nlenr along that street.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
DOINGS ON THE
 FIRING LINES
BOTH SIDES MAKE GAINS, GERMANS TAKE
 HAUC0URT, FRENCH TAKE ANOTHER

LONDON. April "A dispatch from Paris says that both armies made considerable gain yesterday. Ire ~er.aaas forced the evacuation b. inc French of Haucoart while the French made an attack on the Germans near DouaumoUnt and gained their position.
 The British premier announced today that in the event Holland would enter the war. the allies would not land troops II their coun- ny.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
GENERAL BELL
 RECEIVES NEWS
THAT VILLA Is TRAVELLING SOUTH OF SATEYO WITH
 |. :. TROOPS AFTER HIM.

SAN ANTONIO, April 7.-Gen. Bell announced this morning that he had received information to the effect that Villa had been seen ten miles south of Satevo late last ev- eaing. and that he was travelling towards the mountains in company with & few men. The General said that his informant was positive that tho United States troops were not Tar behind.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
MIR, AND MRS, BURKHART
 HEARD FROM IN SEATTLE

News reached intimate friends here of MT. and Mrs. Frank Burk- hart. who are now in Seattle, of their intended trip to California. Mr. and Mrs. Burkhart will leave on or about the 18th instant and may beSsone for another year be- fore they will return to Ketchilzan. Mr. Burkhart has been under the care of his physician ever since he left here early last fall, and while he has improved, he is ad- vised to take long quiet rest. Hence their intended trip to Cali fornia.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

Another secret session of the deputies in the Dutch Upper Cham Der was held yesterday. This has had the effect of disquieting the minds of the people to such an extent as 10 be alarming to the government officials who fear that the public sentiment will force their country into war against German l. is reported that the Dutch war o-5iesls are extremely active of laee and mobilization Is being car ried on in quiet way in every par q the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
EARL DERBY RESIGNS
 GUARDIANSHIP
SAYS MUST DEVOTE ALL HIS TIME TO RECRUITING MEN
 FOR THE ARMIES.

LONDON, April 7.-Earl Derby resigned his position as chairman of the joint military board this morning. He gave as his reason that his entire time Is taken up with the supervision of the diff ferent recruiting departments which he considers the principal business on hand.
 Names of several prominent men have been mentioned for the place. but no definite decision has been reached.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
NEW ASSISTANT POSTMASTER.

h the absence of the regular assistant postmaster, Mr. Pickle. who, accompanied by Mrs. Pickle left yesterday for the States on a six-weeks' vacation trip. Mrs. F. E.. Blackmar has taken the position. The lady is well qualified for the place having been the local rost- master for nearly four years.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
SHIP
 WASCAPTURED
GERMAN SUBMARINES TAXES IT As \ PRIZE BUT
 UNDER PROTEST.

LONDON, April "A dispatch from Copenhagen says that the Swedish steamer Vega was captur- ed by a German submarine yester- day and is being held by the lat ter as a prize. The Swedish gov ernment has demanded its immed- fate release.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
GERMANS WIN
 ANOTHER POINT
ENTER THE FIRST I NE FIELD BY THE FRENCH AT
 BETHINCOURT.

PARIS, April IA late bulletin issued bv the var office today states that the Germans had been successful in entering the first par of the first line of defense hell ny the Frence near Bethin- court and between Chatincourt.
 In another official statement, 1t is learned that the Germans lost an average of one aeroplane ] day during the month of March.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
VALUABLE OIL PAINTING.

Rsv. Iathsr Kern has received 2 number ef valuable oil paintings from Spokane, Wash. They are an eiane paintings. depicting the Pas sion and Death of Christ. and shall remain q ths local Catholic church. Co1aoisssuEs an5 ar lovers are vel come 70 view them there.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
THE LovE ROUTE.

Is the big Paramount feature at the Dream tonight, q play that is little different, a romance of the railroad and the ranch. Jack Pick ford and Harold Lockwood are the stars. 'The Right Girl" a comedy with Earle Williams and Anita Stewart completes the big show
 Friday and Saturday. (ady.)
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
WOMEN ARE REPLACING MEN

PARIS. April 6.-That the men may be sent to the front, women are said to have offered their ser vices and replace the men at var ious garrsons where caretakers must be present.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
PRINCE JOHN COMES IN.

The Grand Trunk Pacific steamer Prince John came in last evening on her second weekly trip to south eastern Alaska ports. Passengers for Ketchikan were: o. B. Smith P. Boyles, H. Epstein, R. Segal, c. salinis and Miss NJ. Anderson.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
LEAVING FOR THE MINES.

Passengers going out on the mail boat this morning were: S. s. Le- land for Rush & Brown ". ". Draper, Geo. Green ". J. Rogers and John Mclaughlin for Mt. An drew mine.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
". ". DRAPER HERE.

". ". Draper, for whom inquiry was made in these columns a few days ago, arrived from Seattle or the Watson yesterday and left this morning for Mt Andrew where he has secured a position in the mine
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
FISH MARKET DOING WELL.

MT. Krogh, manager of the Wash ington Fish and Oyster market re- ports buying fish every day. Yes terday, twenty-four thousand pounds of halibut were bought and will be shipped on the next steamer south bound. Business is increasing" said Mr. Krogh.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
,rt made by the secretary.

port made by the secretary.
 FL PASO, April "A trainload of supplies left here this morning for Casas Grandes. The goods were apparently shipped by private firms as the United States officials here denied that the government had anything to do with the ship ment.
 No direct report from General Pershing has been received the last ten hours The presumption is that the troops under his command are on the move in pursuit of the band its.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS

From the south, the Dolphin is due tomorrow morning early.
 From the north, the Alaska is due most any time.
 Other boats unreported.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
BRITISH WARSHIP
 HOLDS DIRIGO

WASHINGTON. April s. - The Stase Department today was in formed that British w-arship had seizad and was holding the Amer can ship Dirigo thar left Seattle recently with 2 cargo of barles boan9 for Sweden.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

MT. Crawford the new operator at Wrangell, passed here on the Watson yesterday for his post of duty. Mir. Crawford was relieved from duty on a United States trans port by MT. B. Hill, the former op- orator at Wrangell.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

DENNzSOS, Ia-. April 7.-Chas- Schroeter and his son. former farmers If this county. and who removed from here to Canada. are reported to have bean shot as spies. No details were given.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

". J. Rogers, superintendent of the Mt. Andrew mine left this morning for that place and will supervise the work during the sea- son.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

MILWAUKEE. April 6--Twenty- one out Of twenty-six LaFollette candidates at the election last Tues day. were defeated by their oppon- ents.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
FOLLOWED
 INCLINATION
WHEN FREED DIRIGIBI.E AIR SHIP GOES UP AND Is
 LOST TO YIkH.

PENSACOLA. April The new dirigible airship that wes recently brought by the navy iepartment for experimental purposes and that was intended to be used n aer.;sl water u,aneuvers. broke loose from it's moorings this morning in T high wind and in no time t was lost to view n the air. No sign Of it has been seen since.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

BERLIN. April The govern neas has taken over all the tea and chicory in the country and has appointed . commission % see Of its proper distribution.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07
HOLLAND IS VERY ACTIVE
ALTHOUGH REITERATES HER ASSURANCE OF FRIENDLY
 FEELING TO ALL.

THE HAGUE, April 7.-The war office today issued an order com mandeering all steamships in tie harbors of the contry. at the same time, statement was issued reiter- ating the assurance of the coun- try's friendly feeling for every bel ligerent nation. Her activity, how ever, has had the effect of creating unusual anxiety in the minds of every government official all over Europe, and the question whether Holland is preparing to enter the war is now of vast importance.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

KANSAS CITY, April 7-Charle' White was given the decision over Matt Wells in a 15-round bout last evening. He had the best of the go from the start.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Motor- mea and conductors on the sub urban railway system went on strike today. tieiny up all traffic. Hundreds Of FaTernm snt clerks were late to tfe'- york.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-07

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Evening journal., 1916-09-30

The Foord Furniture Company is al
ready moving in furniture.
Edward Candy May, architect, who
was receiving bids on the new house at
Seventeenth street and Woodlawn ave
nue., reports these closed on Thursday OF
this week and the possible granting Of
the building contract the early part OF
next week.
John f. Healy & Sons reports work
progressing on the house Of DIR. Earl
Springer, at Guyencourt reported to be
one Of the largest yet constructed in
that locality. The Cook and Wood
houses, on Grant avenue and Park Drive
are about completed. The Coyne gar
age declared TO be the largest in the
State, is also nearly completed.
The Biddle apartment, recently erect
ed for Joseph Bancroft, is completed.
Tindall & Son report the work OF
building the Crawford apartment, al
Twelfth and Market streets, progressing
we'll
Work Of preparing the ground for the
new parish house of the st. Andrews
Episcopal Church. has been started and
the old buildings at the corner Of Eighth
and Orange streets are now pretty well
destroyed.
Roscoe C. Tindall. architect. re.
ports that plans and specifications
have been prepared for alterations
and additions to the store basement
Of Thomas Rossiter & Son, 500 Ship
ley street, and that the contract will
be awarded soon. Bids we're due to-
day, the contract probably will be
placed the first of next week and
work should be started Immediately.
Charles ]. Dougherty, Charles II.
Tindall G. Son, and w. d. Haddock
G. Co. are bidding on the work.
The estimates received from thir-
teen contractors of this city and Phil
adelpha for the erection Of six
story building for the Wilmington
Leather Company are still being con.
sidered by j. & ]. Kennedy, archi-
tects and the owners. The bids aSd
bidders follow: A. S. Reed & Bro. Co.,
$4,000; F. G. Stewart. S6S,774; John
{ NJ. Gill Company S6S. 500; ]. A. Bader
Company, S66000; James H. Wells,
S65,4SO; c. J Dougherty. s64,6O2: w,
d. Haddock G. Co, S64. 190.59; Jacob
Myers & Sons Co, $62,337; Pyle &
Stannard, SCI ,4S1; Hughes-Folkrod,
$50 500: Joyce & Kerrigan, s57197;
John E. Healy G. Son, $50. .4S7.
Charles II. Tindall & Son, ocntrac.
tors, are progressing rapidly with the
four houses they are building on JEFF.
ferson street. between Twenty-ninth
and Thirtieth. street for Charles Tin.
dali and Carl Eisenberg. The houses
VIII be two-story, six rooms and
porch front and built of brick.