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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
PREMIER ASQUITH
 IS UNDER FIRE
ACCUSED OF HIDING THE REAL REASON FOR THE REVOLT IN IRELAND.

LONDON, April 27.-The Daily Mail this morning in a lengthy article denounces in bitter terms the policy followed by the Premier in his treatment of Ireland, and says that he is trying to hide the real reason that led to the present revolution, and attributes the pres ent situation to natural result of the policy of the premier toward that country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
DOUGLAS FOLLOW SUIT.

The city council of Douglas at a meeting held recently adopted an ordinance for closing up of the saloons from 12 midnight until six o'clock a. m. On an invitation to all to attend the meeting and reg ister any objection they may have had, several responded. However, when the purpose was explained. only two objected to it's passage. The ordinance was passed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
DAMAGING EVIDENCE
 IS ACCUMULATING

WASHINGTON, April 27-Dur- ing the last few days the depart ment of justice has announced the accumulation of much evidence against widespread plots involving a large number of individuals al- legged to be in German employ thru >out the country. Some of the pa pers bearing discriminating evil dence even against ambassador von Bernstorff have been discovered and were turned over to Secretary Lans- ing who, it is thought will demand an explanation on the former.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
GERMANY MAY
 FAVOR U. s.
IS PART OF REPORT CIRCULAT. ED IN OFFICIAL CIRCLES
 YESTERDAY.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-An of ficial in the state department re- ceived a report from private cor respondent at Berlin yesterday to the effect that Germany is likely to concede considerable to the Unit ed States demanded in the Presi- dents note, in order to balk the advantage that the allies would gain by reason of this government supporting the allies entirely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
TERRIFIC ASSULT
 IS RENEWED
IT IS THOUGHT THAT WILL BE THE FINAL EFFORT ON
 THE STRONGHOLD.

PARIS, April 27.-A report has just reached here that the Germans had renewed their attack on Yer dun with more vigor than ever be- fore. Some there are who are in clined to the belief that this will be the last effort to dislodge the French from their position, and if unsuccessful will retire before the Russian re-enforement enters into active participation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
THE BIG BRITISH COLLIER
 "HENRIETTE" COMES IN PORT

The big British collier, Henriette. Capt. Nordstrom, master, came in port yesterday, and cleared for Hadley for which place she carried 600 tons of coal. From there she will take on a load of ore for the smelter. Captain Nelson, of the Leba, was in charge as pilot for the trip to Hadley.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
COMPANY TO EXPLORE ALASKA

A returning resident of Ketchikan from the States says that a com pany was recently organized in Tacoma with w. R. Rust, former president of the Tacoma Smelling Company, as it's president, L. Leven- saler, manager, and G. Duncan as secretary for the purpose of ex- ploring the different mining pros poets throughout Alaska. The new company is reported as having plenty of capital with which to prosecute the work. It is the in tention of the company. to bond and develop several prospects this coming season.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

WASHINGTON, April 27.-presi- dent Wilson held a long conference with Senator Stone at which they discussed several questions among which were the questions of inter- national warfare, the Mexican trouble and Japan's protest against the pending immigration act.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
WILL MEET IN CONFERENCE

NEW YORK, April 27-Repre- sentatives of the railroad and em- ployees have arranged to meet and agree for a day when conference will be held to discuss plans to bring tn two factions together for an understanding and adjustment of the differences.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
FIRE DESTROYS MILITARY
 STORE.

OTTAWA, April 27. - A fire broke out in the military store here yesterday and caused consid- erable damage due to the fact that firemen did not dare to enter the building for some little time on ac- count of the frequent explosions heard in various parts of the store building.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
IRELAND MIDST
 OF REVOLT
TEN THOUSAND REBELS IN CITY OF DUBLIN
 OPPOSING THE MILITARY DEPARTMENT

NEW YORK, April 27.-Infor- nation received in hourly dispatches here indicate serious trouble in Dublin and far exceed the serious ness admitted by the British war office
 7 A late report says that not less than ten thousand rebels are now battling with the military author ities for supremacy and that the troops are being opposed bitterly
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
GENERAL SCOTT TO MEET
 COMMANDER OBREGON

SAN ANTONIO, April 27.- = A meeting has been arranged for General Scott, the special investiga- tor for the war department into the Mexican trouble with General Obre- gon, at Fl Paso tomorrow. General Scott expressed his desire to ob- tain the Mexican's view of the mat fer,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

TORREON, April 27.-A report from Durango says that the Ameri- can consul Cohen at that place has advised every American to leave the country immediately. The req son for so advising is said to be the anti-feeling against Americans since the battle at Paraal that has been exhibited on every occasion and which is still increasing.
 The consul reports that from daily demonstrations he is justified in his belief that Americans would
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
EAGLES ATTENTION.

At the regular meeting of the F. o. E. tomorrow night special business of importance will be brought up for discussion. All mem- bers are requested to be present. W. R. Mickey, V. P.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

from every quarter.
 A bulletin issued this morning says that John McNeil, the leader of the revolution has been shot.
 Still another report has it that the mob is practically incontrollable and fear is entertained that fire will likely be started that will de- stroy the city. Reinforcement of troops is being rushed in from all directions. The situation is critical. says another report.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
FIFTY THOUSAND MUST
 ENLIST EVERY MONTH

LONDON, April 27.-Premier As quith informed the house of parlia- ment today that unless the end of the war, the compulsory act, the enforcement of which has been de- layed from month to month since its enactment, will be resorted to-. The demand for more men requires that many each month.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
GERMANS LOMBARD
 BRITISH COAST
IMPLICIT SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE CITY OF YARMOUTH
 AND OTHER PLACES.

LONDON, April 27.-An addi- tional report was received here this morning to the effect that the Ger mans had bombarded the city of Yarmouth and other places along the coast. At Yarmouth two hun dred buildings are reported to have been demolished by German shells from their war ships.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
EVER AT YOUR SERVICE.

Everything you expect to find in a drug store. Let us fill your pre- scription. An absolutely fresh stock of drugs and chemicals. Phone your wants. Free delivery Walker Drug Co.,, Phone 26. (adv.)
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
CAMPFIRE GIRLS TO MEET.

Ire Guardian announces that a meeting of the Campfire Girls will be held at her home this evening at 7:30, and request the presence of every member.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
REPORT OF CONTEMPLATED
 CHANGE.

It is rumored about that Miss Florence Reynolds, of the telephone exchange is about to sever her con- nection with the office to accept a position with J. R. Hickman and Company. Miss Reynolds position will be filled by the promotion of Miss Ada Darlington, who hereto fore has been on the night service. The identity of the young person who is to replace Miss Darlington could not be learned.
 We have secured the agency for Butterick Patterns and Publications. --J. R. Hickman & Go.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
HALIBUT BRINGS GOOD PRICE

SEATTLE, April 27.-A schoon- CT loaded with halibut arrived yes terday and sold for eleven cents and three-quarters, plus fifteen dollars bonus.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

We have secured the agency for Butterick Patterns and Publications. U. R. Heckman & Co.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

FL PASO, April 27.-The inac- tivity of the American troops is evidently giving new life to the Villista bandits as reports from various parts of the country say that depredations are being carried on quite frequently the last few days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
CONSUL ADVISES
 AMERICANS
HIMSELF PREPARING TO TRAVEL TOWARDS
 THE BORDER IN NEAR FUTURE

be safer were they to migrate near CT the American border, hence his advice. He says further that he is making all due preparation to leave Durango anytime.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

All kinds or commercial print ing dcne at the Progressive Miner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

Combings bought or made up at Miller and Stevens Beauty Parlor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
THE LURE OF THE MASK
 The First of our Mutual N1aste

 A splendid four reel feature, with Elsie Jane Wilson and Harold Lock- wood. Taken from the famous story of
 HAROLD McGRATH and produced in the faci- hating way that charms.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27
Our Dare-Devil
 Chief

Here is the first of the great two reel Keystone Comedies that we have been boosting, the best comdies in the land today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

which. whatever the outcome, would have
the advantage for Germany of proceed
ing upon the basis of the present war
map. The allies are giving no heed to
these suggestions. From all the capitals
Of the entente powers come declarations
that the war is to be prosecuted UNI
haggingly. Evidences appear in the dis
patches, despite the censorship. of prep
arations for tremendous efforts in the
spring. It has been indicated that Eng
land has reserve army of 100000 men
in training and in process of equipment.
Nothing is known of the situation in
Russia, but it is believed that extraordi-
nary efforts arc being made there to ac-
cumulate munitions stores for Il spring
offensive with recruited army.
Germany has good reason TO want
peace negotiations to be started now.
1t is almost fundamentally certain that
she will not be as strong relatively four
months from now as she is today. Ii
the spring offensive Of the allies on
various fronts accomplishes what is
hoped for in London. Paris, Rome and
Petrograd, the war map will have been
very greatly changed by next autumn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
A Runaway Train.

While Il milk train on the Lchigh
Jersey the other night. in d thickIy sci,
tied part or the state the engineer was
knocked off his engine and the train ran
on for thirty miles at the rate Of fifty
miles an hour before the fireman dis
covered the condition and pulled the
throttle a serious catastrophe Was
averted at one point by the narrowest
margin, only the fact that the runaway
train was exactly on time preventing a
collision with another train at "A cross
INK.
Here is an illustration OF the risk that
is being constantly run on the American
railroads for the lack of an automatic
cab signal and stop system. by means Of
which trains Will be halted if they run
past danger signals. This train ran by
several points at which it should have
been slackened in speed. Had the line
been equipped with an automatic stop
system it would have been halted, and
the condition in the cab disclosed before
any actual danger arose.
1t is true that such accidents as this
are rare. Engineers are seldom thrown
from their posts. But engineers do got
careless and they will take chances. and
most Of the collisions, where the signals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
Villas Victory.

Little doubt remains that Villa has
Carranzista forces at chihuahua City,
and that the army of the de facto gov
eminent in northern Mexico is no longer
TO be depended upon 10 maintain order
in that region. Although authentic de-
tails of the fighting are lacking, it is
clear from what has come over the Dor
der that Villa outgeneraled Trevino and
won decided victory, demoralizing the
Carranza forces and driving them in
fight q considerable distance from the
state capital.
Serious mischief may have been
wrought by this triumph of Villa. who
is likely to rally now to his standard
large numbers of men, attracted by the
prospect of loot or won by the spectacle
of successful defiance Of the govern
ment. Villa is a magnetic figure, and
has little difficulty apparently in recruit
ing his ranks whenever he wins fight
That he will eventually turn his atten-
ton to the American border is expected.
he has sworn vengeance upon the United
States, and despite the Gordon of Ameri
can troops along the frontier he is like
ly to attempt raid on a scale far be
You'd that at Columbus.
1t is stated that orders have been sent
| {o {n
less he is attacked. This is doubtless
essential at the present Juncture. The
protocol of agreement between Mexico
and the United States is now under con
sideration. This government must hold
itself rigidly in accord with the condi-
tons which it proposes in that document
The fact that Villa has triumphed at
chihuahua meanwhile would not justify
a departure from the policy of eventual
withdrawal unless conditions force ae-
ton.
With the defeat OF Trevino Carranza' 5
situation grows more difficult and seri-
GUS than ever. 1t is plain that with his
present forces in northern Mexico he
cannot establish order. Where is he TO
get the troops to make a stronger show
ing against Villa He cannot concen-
trate all his forces in northern Mexico.
as Zapata and Diaz are menaeing him in
the south. His task in chihuahua is
certain to be more difficult now. with
Villa gathering strength from his de-
feat of Trevino. Perhaps the chihuahua
fight will induce Carranza to accept the
protocol speedily. without any suggestion
of change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
Peace Talk in Berlin.

Qhanccllor Non Bcthnann- Hollwes in
The German reicistag is nos declaring
tho Willingness Of Germany 10 make
p,acc terms. In interviews with core
sp9Dicnt- h. Is expressing the same idea.
L's ftefittior.s strongly suggesting that !.
policy has been adopted 20 place Ger
many before the world in u position OF
being drsirous Of ending the war as
sosn o. possible. But no suggestion is
offered that Germany wants peace be.
cause she fears defeat OF course. such
a thought must never be permitted.
However badly beaten a nation may be
it must, unless finally cornercd, declare
perfect confidence even while suffering
the extremity OF priyation. There is no
indication that Germany Is al present
~ ,ssgh straits The blow she Is strik-
ing IN the Balkans with her allies indi-
cate that she has u renendous power
remaining. She is about to call into
service her full man power by enrolling
for military duty every male between
tho ages OF sixteen and forty. This
Ultimate CONSUMPTION may be construed
by Germany's enemies as her last effort.
Meanwhile, her lines are holding in the
west, with comparatively slight losses,
and she is advancing in the east Peace
talk. in such conditions cannot be re
sarded as sign of desperation.
Nevertheless, the fact that peace talk
-
10 coming frequently from Berlin shows
adisposition there to invite negotiations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
Santo Domingo.

The declaration of military govern
mingo is step in the evolution Of the
affairs Of that republic altogether con-
sistent with the events Of the past few
years. Eventually Sante Domingo must
come directly under an American pro-
tectorate. Nothing is palmer than that
it cannot maintain itself with complete
freedom Of action. Tt is incapable Of
self government While 80 per cent of
the people, according to present reports,
agree to American protection and vel
come the new move, 10 per cent remain
who represent the professional political
element responsible for the disorders Of
the past. These political agitators and
manipulators have held Santo Domingo
under their control for years, making a
farce OF popular elections. substituting
imposing themselves upon the body Of
the people. Until the United States
stepped in a few years ago and began
to exercise a supervision over fiscal af
fairs the republic was constantly being
looted by successive groups ofpoliticians
and soldiers.
This government will have little diff
Guilty in maintaining order in Santo Do
mingo. 1t may not be able quickly to
bring the reealcitrant 10 per cent of the
people into full agreement with the pro-
gram. But that there will be no more
revolutions as long as the American pol
icy is sustained is well assured. There
is no direct and immediate advantage to
the United States in this assumption of
responsibility, but moral obligation is
imposed upon this government to pre-
vent the spoliation of Santo Domingo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
The Evening Star Newspaper Company
q, iftn st. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
Congress and Prices.

Here is an interesting howdy do. An
administration brought into power on
complaint of the high cost of living,
and pledged to remedy the trouble, Is
ending its four years with the troHc1e
greater than ever and nc remedy IN
sight The situation is racking the
party. and its leaders are all at sea.
Congress is on the eve of assembling,
NTH several propositions bearing on the
subject ready for submission.
-,How many OF the men who III 1917
charged this trouble to the tariff really
Believed what they said3 The assertion
was made with great earnestness, and
supported by some ingenious representa-
tions. Lower the tariff-bring the fig
ures as near to the revenue point as
possible-and all would be well. The
Underwood measure was offered and de-
bated in this spirit. But in action 1t
did not redeem the promise. 1t IS COM
mon knowledge now that the high cost
of living was not produced by the Payne
law. The remedy-if remedy is within
the scope of Congress-must come out
of further study of the difficulty. The
tariff has been eliminated from the sub
ject.
Are the propositions now advanced
better founded than was the one that
failed3 An embargo is instantly chal-
lenged. That measure, its author is told,
would not only not meet his object, but
might produce trouble greater than that
existing. Prices would remain high,
and dislocations of business would cause
widespread embarrassment.
:. Dissolving corners" in foodstuffs,
while highly desirable. presents many
difficulties as problem for legislation.
Every phase of the trust question has
been discussed i'll Congress and out for
years, without putting an end to trusts.
Many of them are still at the old stands,
and doing well. Under the guidance of
accomplished lawyers, they have girded
at every effort to restrain them; and
such, of course, will continue to be their
policy.
But the subject is of such general con-
eern. the difficulties in the way will not
discourage efforts to handle it. That
something should be done, and that Con
gress should try to do it, one may hear
On ell sides. The rule of three, and not
the golden rule, is in operation; and
the rule Of three is 4 practical matter
to be dealt with in some practical man
ner. High prices for the breakfast table
cannot be wished off," nor banished by
appeals to good feeling and neighborli-
ness. And a very disturbing phase Of
the agitation relates to the question as
TO whether Congress, even with the best.
intentions and in the most resolute
spirit, can, by any action in its power,
rcceh the root of the evil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

are properly set. are due to this DISPOSE
ton in the cab to regard danger signals
as virtually permissive rather than as
peremptory. The day is surely coming
when all railroads will be go equipped
that it will be impossible for an engi-
neer to exercise his judgment as to what
constitutes safety in the operation of
the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
Cold Storage and Food Prices.

From tho scranton Republican.
When the utility Of cold storage, was
FIRST demonstrated il was hailed as
great boon to the people, inasmuch as
ii could be used 10 conserve large food
supplies which would Otherwise go to
waste. II WIS not then supposed that
this valua BILE discovery would be employ
ed TO increase prices by Withholding from
the market foodstuffs necessary for the
people, and thus creating an artificial
scarcity such as we now see in the egg
supply of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

Just a- thankful a. ! knew
Tho way to be.
Blessings we once thought 50 few
Seemed scattered free.
Folks might be more thankful yet
A. time goes by.
Kind . hope that We viii get
Another try.
congressman are drawing near
For big debate
From all sides the people hear
OF doings great.
For the past there's no regret
We ought to show.
Hope our gratitude will &c,
Another go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
Discovery.

"Exploration doesn't seem to do much
good nowadays commented Mrs. Ne
Gudley
why, some explorers have discovered
wonderful places"
Yes. But Us soon as they are discov-
cred they seem to lose track Of 'em and
they have 10 he discovered all over
again
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

The farmer fails to scc Why he should
not be entitled TO liberal remuneration
merely because he happens to be pro
drcing food instead Of munitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01
SHOOTING STARS.
Too Much to Ask.

us this train on time ?" asked the i'm
patient passenger
MY friend replied the conductor,
imprcssively, with all we've got to
the Supreme Court and the interstate
commerce commission, you surely aren I
going to ask us to burden our minds
with a minor detail like that, are your
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

Already some Of the advocates Of votes
for women are beginning TO hint al the
desirability OF DISTINGUISHING some of
the women who already had votes be
cause OF the way they voted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

Z As Mr.. Hughes has made considerable
sacrifice already, il might be deemed in
eonsiderate to call upon him to engi-
neer the work Of reorganizing the re-
publican party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

. Various democrats in New York are
seeking 10 interest George ". Perkins in
regulation OF food and markets. Any
thing that would take Mr.. Perkins mind
off politics would be approved b. many
OF Col. Roosevelt's antagonists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

Even the autocratic price booster is
compelled 10 remember that the bottom
drops out of the market when the con
sumer resigns himself to fate and de-
eides TO 90 without his favorite Wand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

There is absolutely no way OF pro
tecting Carranza from the superior ac-
eoinplishments of Villa as a grabber of
this spotlight and the center Of the
stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

Another of the problems which may
come forward when peace is restored is
a concise Interpretation of the Monroe
doctrine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

The donation party in honor of the
of considerable value, if conducted on
ld-fasiioned lines of liberality this
winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

History viii record Col. House as one
Of the great and influential men who
made no effort TO impress themselves on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-01

When a housewife joins food boy
colt, the man of the family is liable to
destroy the force OF the strategem by
insisting on dining at restaurant