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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
KAISER NOTIFIES ARMY
OF OFFER TO THE ALLIES
structs Them to Continue Fighting
Mote Signed "Wilhelm."

London, Dec. ia Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam says it is
announced officially in Berlin that EN-
peror William has notified his com
handing generals of Germany's peace
offer and has informed them it still
is uncertain whether the offer will be
accepted. Until that uncertainty is
ended, the message says, they are to
fight on. The message is quoted as
follows:
"Soldiers-In agreement with the
sovereigns of my allies and with the
consciousness of victory, have made
an offer of peace to the enemy. Whe-
Their it will be accepted is still uncer-
tain.
Until that moment arrives you will
fight on. Wilhelm"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Indicted Police Chief Quits.

Chicago, Dec. 13.-Charles c. Hea-
ley, chief Of police, awaiting trial on
a charge of permitting the operation
of vicious resorts, has resigned the
resignation to take effect January 1.
The resignation followed statements
by Chief Healey that he would leave
the service only at the urgent desire
OF Mayor Thompson and that he was
not resigning voluntarily. The indict-
ments against him and his subsequent
resignation are developments Of diff
ferences between Mayor Thompson
and Aaclay HOWE. it is believed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
French Eject Germans.

London, Dec. Hill 304 in the Yer
dun region and the forest of Apremont
southeast of st. Mihiel, have been the
scenes of the only reported activity on
the western front. Paris claims the
Germans were elected from a section
of the trenches on Hill 304, but Ber-
lin asserts the troops of the Crown
Prince repulsed French attempts to re-
take the trenches. The Germans,
Paris records, succeeded in gaining
4 footing in French trenches in the
forest of Apremont, but later were
elected.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Bomb Plot Trial Is Resumed.

San Francisco, Dec. 12.-Letters, or
iginal copies of kilograms and various
documents alleged to have been writ
ten by some of the defendants in the
trial of Franz Bopp, charged with hav-
ing violated the neutrality of the Uni
ted States by conspiring to set on
foot an expedition to destroy COM
merce of Entente Allies are part Of
evidence to be presented by the gov
eminent. Federal prosecutors said they
hoped to prove that orders for the
destruction of bridges came direct
from German consular officials.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15

general terms might be in substance
as follows:
A restoration of the status quo ex-
listing before the war. This includes
the evacuation of Belgium and the
restoration Of the occupied portions of
northern France with the exception of
Alsace and Lorraine. No authorized
expression was obtained from the en-
bassy as to whether conditions would
be attached to the restoration Of Bel
GUM and French territory, but 1t was
understood that the German idea was
to make provision for the future neu-
trality of Belgium and probably pro-
pose defortifcations, particularly of
the city of Antwerp. 1t was also I'M
derstood that no conditions amount
ing to economic control of the mineral
lands of northern France would be
likely to be asked. All Germany's
lost colonies, she expects to be return
ed. Her possessions in the Pacific,
however. are not subject of great
concern and the Berlin government is
understood to be ready to relinquish
the claim on Kiauchau.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Gains Feature Market Opening.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE stock mar.
ket started upward with moderate op-
ening gains Monday after a week OF
nervousness and unsettled trading.
United States Steel advanced B to
1855, continuing the gain started by
the record untitled tonnage report OF
Saturday. Atlantic, Gulf and West In
dies, which was under heavy pressure
last week, jumped forward 8 points to
las. The coppers turned upward. led
by Anaconda, which gained full point
to 97h. Other stocks made smaller
Gaina
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Ministry Backs Efforts.
PROGRESS In High Price Inquiry.

Washington, Dec. 13.-Progress in
the governments inquiry into the high
cost of living is confined largely to
collection of information relating to
the subject and to the study by the
Department Of Justice of existing laws
to determine whether they are ade-
quate to enable them to cope with the
situation. Attorney General Gregory
announced he would determine with
in few days, after further study OF
data, whether he would recommend
to the Presiden. that Congress be
asked to pass additional legislation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Bucharest Paws War Tax.

London, Dec. 13.-Telegraphing from
Jassy, the new capital of Roumania,
under the date Of Dec 9, the Times
correspondent says: THE Germans
have levied heavy war tax on Buch-
Arrest. An edict has been issued for
bidding the circulation of paper money
unless it is marked as German, for
which 80 per cent of the value OF the
notes is demanded. A similar con-
tribution Of Is per cent amounting to
s2,OO0,OO0, $50, 10000, has been ex-
tracted from Craiova."
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
To Ask More Pay For U. 8. Workers.

Washington, Dec. 12.-An organized
effort by the American Federation of
wage and salary increases to all en-
ployes of the United States govern
ment President down to the himblest
laborer, was planned at meeting pre-
sided over by Samuel Gompers. Reso-
lutions were adopted at the meeting
attended by representatives of all or.
CARNATIONS of federal employees at
fliated with the federation, setting
forth that salaries have not kept pace
with the cost of necessities.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Salaries for EvanaeIists, Plan.

st. Louis, Dec. IA salary basis
for evangelists, instead Of the present
system of part salary, part subscrip-
ton Systematically solicited and part
free will offering" is urged by the
commission on evangelism Of the feder-
al council Of the Churches of Christ,
submitted to the quadriennial conven-
tio1. "The present system" says the
report, insures the evangelist an in
come far in excess of the earnings of
equally gifted men in any other de-
partment, and gives hurtful promin-
ence to the commercial side.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
BELGlANS SHOT IN RIOT
DUE TO OEP0RTATIONS
Sixteen Reported Killed When Crowd
Attacks German Soldier Who
Struck Worker With Gun.

Amsterdam, Dec. 13.-Killing of 16
Belgians in riot at Turcoing, Belgium
due to German deportations, is re-
ported by the newspaper Echo De
Beige A German soldier who struck
a Belgian with the butt of his gun
was attacked by the crowd and the
German troops in charge Of the depor-
tations responded with a fusillade.
Many were wounded. Fifty Belgians
were arrested.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Two Toledo Firemen Killed.

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 1.-Two city
firemen were killed and another was
injured so seriously that he may not
recover when they were caught by
falling walls in the store of the Pad
dock Merchandising company in the
business section here. The bodies of
Captain Edward j. Welsh and Albert
d. Uric were taken from the build
ing later. Henry ]. Pratt, buried with
them, was rescued after five hours. II
is said he is in a critical condition.
It is feared he is paralyzed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
PATENTS WATSON e. Coleman.
AvENU IN Patent Lawyer, Washington,
ID. O. Advice and books free.
Bates reasonable Highest references. Bestsorvices.
Why the Groans.

"See, here" said the policeman,
"what were those groans and means
1 heard from your upstairs window
just now? You been beatin' your
wife?"
II should say not" replied Mr.. Van
Quentin. "Do you think I'd try to beat
two hundred and forty-pound wom-
an? Those were her groans all right,
but I had nothing to do with it. She
was merely Wv. Earl Flynning' in her
bedroom in place of eating breakfast"
Kansas City Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
HAPPENINGS IN CONGRESS
la THE SENATE.

Debate resumed on immigration bill
Democratic steering committee left
action on Christmas recess to House
of Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE.
Resumed discussion of the Indiana
appropriation bill.
Secretary Daniels testified before
the naval committee.
Senate adopted committee amend.
ment to immigration bill which would
bar Hindus and other Asfatics and
eliminate reference to passport agree.
me1t with Japan.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
lconoclasm.

"Charley, DEAR" said young Mrs.
Torkins, you can say anything you
ike nowadays about George Washing
ton, can't your"
"Yes. The lid seems to be off,"
"Well, Inever liked to mention 1t be-
fore, but I have my doubts about his
being incapable of an effort to deceive.
His picture looks to me as if the old
gentleman wore a wig."-Washingto
Star.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
NEW PREMIER OF BRITAIN FORMS
POWERFUL WAR CABINET
WHICH WILL HOLD DAILY
SESSIONS.
PERMITS MORE AGGRESSIVE
WARFARE AGAINST TEUTONS
Coalition Ministry Backs Efforts Of
dinner Circle Through Whose d.
rections Prime Minister Hopes
to Turn Tide Of Combat
In Allies Favor.

London, Dec. 12-Oficial announce
ment is made that the government has
been constituted with war cabinet
as follows:
Premier, David Lloyd-George; lord
president of the council, Earl Curzon,
who also will be government leader in
the House of Lords; Arthur Heuder-
son, minister without portfolio; Lord
Miner, minister without portfolio, and
Andrew Bonar Law, chancellor Of the
exchequer, who has been asked by the
premier to act as leader in the House
of Commons and also as member of
the war cabinet without being expect
ed to attend regularly.
LIoyd-George Almost Dictator.
An important point in this novel Or
ganization is that it concentrates far
more power in the hands of the prime
minister than the British system ever
has known before. Mr.. Lloyd Georges
proposals to Premier Asquith were for
war council of which the premier
should not be a member, although he
should have the power of passing on
it's work. Mr.. Lloyd-George has not
hesitated to place himself in the posi-
ton more closely resembling q dicta-
torship than he was willing to give
his predecessor.
New Cabinet to Meet Daily.
The war cabinet will hold daily SEES
sions directing the prosecution of the
war, and the freedom of Mr.. Lloyd
George, Lord Miner and Mr.. Hender-
son from departmental duties will al
low them to devote all their time to
the war council, the work of the ex-
chequer and government leadership.
The establishment Of the war cabi-
net marks the ultimate achievement Of
Lloyd-George in his successful fight to
seize the reins Of the British govern
ment from the hands of former Pre-
mier Asquith and effect reconstruc-
ton along lines that would permit a
more aggressive warfare against the
Teutonic allies.
Ministry Backs Efforts.
He now has formed his inner cir
Gle" of executives through whose d.
rect control of war activities he hopes,
as he has made evident by his earlier
aggressions against Asquith and the
latter's liberal ministry, to turn the
tide of combat decisively and perma-
nently in favor of the Allied forces.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
2 LARGE TRANSPORTS SUNK

Allied Vessels, Escorted by Destroy
ers, Torpedoed in Mediterranean.
An official statement issued by the
German admiralty says:
"Our submarines torpedoed on No
vember % and December 8 In the
eastern Mediterranean two big trans
port steamers loaded with war mater
ial Of between 5000 and 5000 tons.
Both were escorted by destroyers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
Lake Shippinu Ends.

Duluth, Dec. 13.-The shipping sea-
son from the American head Of the
lakes is due to end. The last ore went
from the Great Northern ore docks
Sunday night when the J. E. Epson
left.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15

Coles CarbOlisalve Quickly Relieves
and heals burning, itching and torturing
skin diseases. 1t instantly stops the pain
of burns. Heals without scars. Csc and
SOC by druggists. For free sample write
to The j. w. Cole Co., Rockford, Tl.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15

The Ouinine That Does Not Affect The Head
Because of its tonic and laxative effect Laxative
Bromo Quinine can be taken by anyone without
causing nervousness or ringing In the head: There
ts only ono "Bromo Quinine." =. W. GROVES
signature Is on each box. SO.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
GENERAL NlvELLE, FRENCH COM.
WANDER AT vERDUN, PLACED
IN CHARGE OF FORCES IN
NORTH AND NORTHEAST.
ADMIRAL DU FOURNET is
REPLACED BY GAUCHER
Greek Charge d'Affaires Calls at Min
fstry of Foreign Affairs in Paris
and Expresses Sincere Regret
at Events Which Occurred
at Athens Recently.

Paris, Dec. liking Constantine Of
Greece has ordered a complete mobili.
zation of the Greek army, according
to advices received from Athens.
General Nivelle, commander of the
French troops at Verdun, has been ap-
pointed commander in chief of the
armies of the North and Northeast.
The official announcement of this ap-
pointment says it is the first step to-.
ward the reorganization of the higher
command. rr
du Fournet Is Replaced.
It is announced officially that Vice
Admiral du Fournet, commander of
the Allied squadron in Greek waters,
has been replaced by Admiral Gauch-
er.
The Greek charge d'affaires appear
ed at the ministry of foreign affairs
for the purpose Of expressing to the
government Of the republic in the
name of the king and government at
Athens their sincere regret at the
events which occurred at Athens and
declaring that they deplored them"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
ADAMSON LAW HEARING JAN. 8
United States Supreme Court Sets
Date for Arguments.

CdIC TOT NTSUFICTIISs
Washington, Dec. 12.-The United
States supreme court will hear argu-
ments in the Adamson eighthour law
test case January 8. The court set
the date when government lawyers
asked that the case be expedited as
much as possible.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1916-12-15
PARKER'S
HAIR DAlSAM

A toilet preparation of merit.
Helps to eradicate dandru6.
For Restoring Color and
Beauty 10 Gray or Faded Hair
Soc. and $L0o at Druggists.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
EARTH SHOCKS THAT ARE
 DUE TO FROST CRACKS

In the annual lists of earth quakes registered at the Harvard Seismographic Station occasional shocks occurring in winter are not ed as due to frost cracks; i. e.. the sudden opening of Assures in the ground resulting from freezing Prof. Woodworth, director of the station, states that the late Prof. Shaler, in one of his lectures, men toned the occurrence of sensible shock at Cambridge, which he trac- ed to a crack in the frozen ground
 Prof. Woodworth says that "this idea of frost cracks is very wide spread in New England as an ex- planation of many small shocks coming at a time when the frozen ground is known to have cracked open."
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
 ARE ON GUARD

A recent arrival from Seattle says that the fishermen's strikers threat to compel .non-strikers to abandon fishing while the strike is on, took on a different turn the other day. He says that the Unit ed States coast guard launch Scout forced ten men, alleged to be strik- CTS to return to Seattle. The men were on the launch Coaster and were heavily armed. The command CT of the Scout said that he had received orders from the depart ment to protect the non-strikinp fishermen.
 The Scout went out after word was received that the halibut schooners Seattle and Orient were to be held up by the ten men who were aboard the Coaster.
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blue-gray mass of humanity pour ing out of the German second-line trenches and advancing on the first line which was still held by few kilted platoons. The machine guns rattled and every man with rifle opened fire, but still that ant heap of humanity kept coming on till the first trench was recaptured which sealed the fate of the pla- toons as they were unable to re- tire.
 In the afternoon a drizzling rain set in, which subdued to a certain extent the artillery fire. When darkness fell We wounded who were able to walk started for the dress ing station. We passed some pitt ful sights. One man sat in a shell hole with his arm torn to ribbons while just ahead of us walked a blood stained soldier leading a com rade with both eyes blown out The dressing stationed had been shelled out, but a two-mile tramp through liquid mud brought us to V-- where some already over worked R. A. M. c. men improved our bandages and gave us all a drink of hot beef tea, then told us to move on. An hour of wandering through intricate, muddy trenches brought us to a road which we fol lowed for another hour until we came to K where we met the ambulances which took us to the hospital in p where We were cleaned up and put to bed, only to be moved on in a few hours to H| where the hospital was al ready filled. That afternoon we went by train to large hospital under canvas on the coast.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
TO ADD WHARFAGE
 CHARGE TO TARIFF
STEAMSHIP COMPANIES HAVE AGREED UPON LONG
 DIFFERED PLAN.

In keeping with the new policy adopted in regard to the Alaska traffic, the Pacific Coast Steam ship Company announced recently that it is amending it's coastwise freight traffic to include wharfage at Seattle and other Puget Sound ports. iiGl etofore, the wharfage at Seattle was 50 cents a ton, which the consignee was made to pay be- sides the regular freight rates, but under the new arrangement this charge will be combined, making only one charge.
 Shippers who are heavy patrons of the company have urged ita re- peatedly in the past to take the step mentioned. It is believed that the innovation will meet with the hearty approval of shippers in gen. eral. The new plan is to be given a thorough trial and if it comes up to expectations will be made a per manent feature of the company's coastwise business.
 The Pacific Coast Steamship Com pany, the Alaska Steamship Con- pany and the Pacific Coast Navi- gation Company, the latter operat- ing the Admiral Line, recently ad- opted the new plan in their Alaska business.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
DAILY BIBLE READING.

Topic for week: The Healing Pow CT of Christ.
 St. Luke 17:11-19.
 "One of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back and with a loud voice glorified God"
 Ten healed, only one gave thanks. Even among us, who ask and re- ceive so much from our friends. our country, and our God, very few think to say "Thank you" Faith in God and in his presence within us will help us keep well, and our faith vii be party expressed thru our thankfulness.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
ENJOYABLE SURPRISE PARTY.

A farewell surprise party was given Miss Leona Williams, who expects to leave Ketchikan in the near future, by her teacher and schoolmates Thursday afternoon.
 A very pleasant afternoon was spent in games after which light luncheon was served. Those pres ent were: Miss Kent, Margaret Gus ach, Helen Dohrer, Helen Kirch- baum, Bina Clemenson, Gladys Henrickson, Wanda Collins, Jesse Carmon, Mae Sharpe, Mary Brin- dle, Sarah Sjursen, Ethel Leadbet- ter, Georgia Leadbetter, Laura Will son, Harry Williams, Mrs. c. P. Williams.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
PARAFFIN GOOD WINDOW
 CLEANER.

There is no need to trouble about water and soap when cleaning a window. The easier way is to crush up a newspaper, dip it light ly in paraffin and use as a polish CT.
 The paraffin removes all dirt and stains very quickly, and the paper gives a splendid shine to the glass which not only lasts a long time but keeps flies from settling.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
ORDINANCE
 NUMBER 116

An ordinance providing the fix ing of salaries of the officers of the City of Ketchikan for the year ending the first Tuesday in April. 1917.
 The Common Council of the City of Ketchikan does ordain:
 Section 1. That the salaries of the officers of the City of Ketchi- kan for the year ending on the first Tuesday in April, 1917, and until their successors are elected and qualified or such offices are for any reason declared vacant shall be as follows:
 City Clerk, per month. ....$ 25.00 Municipal Magistrate. ...... 25.00 Chief of Police. ce............. 10000 Chief of Fire Dept. ......... 25.00
 City Treasurer per cent upon all taxes collected or money re- ceived other than from Federal sources.
 Section 2. This Ordinance shall be published in the "Daily Pro- gressive-M Miner" a newspaper pub lished in the City of Ketchikan by two publications thereof, and shall be in force and effect from and after it's passage and. approval.
 Passed and approved this 18th day of April, 1916.
 Attest: M. J. HENEGHAN, s. A. PLUMLEY, Mayor.
 Clerk.
 We sell Seattle brewed ROCK BEER" at the Seattle Bar. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
DRAkES LEAVE ON RANGER
 FOUR.

MT. George Drake, accompanied by Mrs. Drake, left yesterday af- ternoon on the Ranger Four for a trip to the northward on forestry business. They expect to be gone for two or three weeks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Hereafter, the Skating Rink will be opened to the public every day and evening of the week. Saturdays afternoons and evenings will be for the children and beginners.
 Friday evening for whites only. Saturday afternoon for children.
 If MANAGER.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14

OTTAWA, April 14.-For sev- eral weeks, recruiting stations have reported considerable falling off in the number of enlistments. This has led to the belief that conscript- ion will eventually be resorted to.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
KUKUI BACK.

The Kukui which left here last Tuesday for a short inspection cruise to Three Point and Mary Island with Capt. Dibrell aboard. returned this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
GRAND EASTER BALL,

The ladies of the Catholic shurch have decided to give an Easter Ball on April A, the day after Easter.
 Preparations are being made by Committee to render the dance a successful social entertainment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
ANOTHER AMUSEMENT PLACE

With the re-opening of the Shoot ing School at the foot of Mission street, the people may find another place of amusement where t / can shoot away their little wads. Mir. DeYoung will attend to the rest Just go and sheot awav al you mind to.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
TYPEWRITER FOR SALE

KETCHIKAN CAMP, NO. 20. A. B. Meets every Monda. evening at 8 p.m., at Red Mems
 Visiting Brothers Wele .ne
 H. NJ. Stackpole. A. c
 D. M. Smith Harris, A. R.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

See our new line of Millinery be- fore buying elsewhere. Opened on April 1st. John Koel's building next to the Printing Office. MESDAMES PATCHING & CROSS
 adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
BRITISH AND GERMAN
 ARTILLERY WAKE UP

LONDON, April 14.-British and German artillery exchanged shots today around St. Eloi. General Haig reported yesterday that in several places activity had begun with intermittent bombardments.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14
SONG HITS FOR THE
 SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE

"Keep the Home Fire Burning Till the Boys Come Home," the greatest march song in years. "The
 Little Grey Mother" another dandy two-step. You'll whistle them; they are irresistible. Mighty Lak' a Rose" and "When It's Moonlight in Mayo" two swell waltzes. All these and then some by that two piece combination; and there's nc use talking folks, it's hard to beat for dance music. They're all going to Redmen's Hall Saturday night
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-14

Bring in your bit Of news. The Progressive Miner is always glad TO receive and print news items
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Mrs. M. B. Allen left today for Hadley where she will remain for two or three weeks. She will look after the welfare of the super;n- tendent and other officers.