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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
ARMORED GEESE
 BATTLE HUNTERS.

SAN FRANCISCO.-Hunting geese with a shillalah instead of a shotgun is the latest fad in Oregon, in the vici- nity of Alkali Lake, northeast of Lake view, according to Herbert l.. Emerson of Los Angeles. engineer in charge of survey work in that region, who is at the Palace Hotel, Emerson exhibited two huge geese that had been killed on Alkali Lake, on whose feathers a coat of sal soda an inch thick had formed
 Barring a chance shot in the head or an unprotected part of the body, these geese are practically armor-plat- ed" said Emerson. q shot at them repeatedly, only to find that the shot bounced off. Finally I winged two, and then the secret was out"
 "The water of the lake is heavily impregnated with sal soda, which crys- talizes at a certain low temperature. When the geese alighted the tempera- ture was just right, and the result was that they were coated with the mineral. The more they Tapped their wings the heavier became the coating, so that many of the geese were unable to fly. Of course, when it became warmer, the coating would disintegrate A strange result of all this was to leave the geese as white as though they had been scrubbed with soap and water"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
HIGH WAGES KEEP
 MEN OUT OF RMY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The reg ular army was 175 commissioned off, cers and 25,9S5 men short of it's author ized strength on June 30, last, and the next day more than 34,000 men below the authorization, according to the annual report of Adjutant Gen eral Mccain, made public today. The sudden increase was due to the fact that the first increment of the army increase authorized in the naval de- fense act became available July 1.
 The report shows that the total au- thorized strength for all branches of the service on a peace footing dur ing the present year is f58,S97 men and 7,252 officers, while the actual strength on June 30 was 1O7,641 off cers and men.
 It notes that high wages in civil life have prevented the army from obtain ing the recruits it needs, although the largest number of recruiting stat ions established in many years have been engaged in the task
 The report discloses that II, 038 res ulars were on duty in continental United States on July 1, that number including the eXpeditonary force in Mexico. The report shows that to- tai of two officers and 34 men in the entire army were killed in action while five additional men died of wounds.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
|. CROWLEY |S
 IDENTIFIED 4
 SECOND TIME
As Man seen about Seattle When Barge of Dynamite
 Was Blown Up.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 12.-Charles c. Crowley, the alleged go between thru whom Franz Bopp, German con sular official was indicted by the Grand Jury charged with conspiring to blow up Canadian railroads and Entente Al lies munition shipments, was indenti- fled for the second time as the man upon whom suspicion rested of having blown up the barge loaded with am munition in Seattle Harbor early in the summer. His identification to-day was complete. Officials here say that Crowley will be taken to Seattle and stand trial.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
SOUTH IS ALARMED
 BY NEGRO MIGRATION

ATLANTA. Ga, Dec. 12-Negro leaders and white economists have joined forces in an effort to check the widespread migration of southern ne, groes to northern labor fields Mass meetings are being held pointing out that no permanent gain awaits the average negro in the north.
 It is estimated that fully 100,J0U ne groes already have left the southern states s-nce the northward nov emect began la st summer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
England and Germany
 Reach One Agreement.
BOTH WILL GET FOOD FROM HOL- LAND, DUTCH SHIPS WONT
 eE MOLESTED.

LONDON, Dec 12-The Berlin Vos- siche zeitung has announced an agree ment reached between Holland and Germany regarding the exportation of fodstuffs identical to that existing be- tween Holland and England. The Am sterdam correspondent of the Vossiche Zeitung says that it is really, if not technically, an agreement between Ger many and England whereby both may obtain food from Holland.
 The Times correspondent interprets this as meaning that Dutch Ships car. rying food to England will not be mo- tested by German submarines or seiz- ed by destroyers. Te adds; Tt part of a wide agreement"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
Court Gives Decision
 In Liquor licenses.
lJuneau nLsnateLl

JUNEAU, Dec 10.-Tha application of the Liquor Company for retail liquor licence in the ctt! Q. Juneau for period from July 1, 1917, waa presenc- ed to the district attorney yesterday, and the same was denied by rho count.
 The object Of the application being made at this time was to learn # pos sible, the attitude of th- court on the question whether liquor licences would be granted subsequent to the eXpira- tion of those now in force which will expire June 30. next year
 The court said that the same pro cedure would be followed next July. that is, an election or eNpra ion tran the residents would be had as to whet- her they did not or did want l.as9r sold within the city as has been done in the past; that the election of Nov ember 7th was a matter going prohi- bition over the entire territory and that in regard 10 this tho %a -ugl Con gress would or would not iu all prob ability enact legislation that would govern the action Of the court. The court said furthermore, that it had only the power to grant licences for not more than one year at a time, and if a licence was nov given cha Juneau Liquor Company it would pat them in possession of a licence for d longer period.
 What elements Of uncertainty Jlat may exist, suggested the court could possibly be properly handled by the Delegate in Congress in asking that body to pass legislation which would not hamper or in any way work all in- justice upon the liquor dealers of Al aska.
 Just what the future holds in store in relation to the matter is now purely conjectural. The Alaska Legislature may or may not memoralize Congress in the premises. Congress may, if petitioned by the legislature refuse to act one way or the other.
 So the situation is simply this: those liquor dealers now in business who de sire renewals and those contemplating engaging in the business may petition the district court next year and, ii after an expression from the people, il is their desire that liquor be sold, the court will take action iii allowing oI refusing the applicants as it elects In the meantime it remains to be seen what, if any the Territorial Legislature or the Congress of the United States may do in the premises.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
BRIDE AND GROOM BACK.

Mir and Mrs. Frank Lloyd, arrived home last Friday evening on the Al Xxi after spending a honeymoon of some two months duration in the sunshine of California, and the Coast cities.
 Mrs. Lloyd will best be remembered as Miss Jennie Heath, daughter of Mir and Mrs. E. A. Heath of Charcoal point A mistake in the names on the passen. ger list received, was the cause of the delay in announcing their arrival. MT and Mrs. Lloyd will be at home in the apartments over MT. Heath's store at Charcoal point.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

 OF ISLAND IF CRETE AG.I.5T
 CONSTANTINE
Hold Mass Meeting And Adopt Resolutions De- nouncing the King
 As Traitor.

KANEA, Crete. Dee. 12.-juHa5itaufs from every part of the island have con gregated here and yesterday q mass meeting was read and adopted deu6un- cing King Constantine g. traitor to their country. Troops present tere the kings crown off their uniforms and sang patriotic hymns while marching in a great procession.
 The opinion here that the Entente Allies will carry out their tlHeat. de- throne Constantine and en-hrone Prince Pifre win Vinezeios as regent as was suggested a few days aEo.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
DOWN FROM ANCHORAGE.

Angeleo Tagnotta, propr. of a pool and billiard hall in Anchorage arrived from the westward last evening on the Mariposa. MT. Tagnotta is on his way Outside for the winter and expects to go to Canada for the winter and will return to Anchorage in the Spring. He was carrying quite sum of money in checks which he intended to cash here but owing to the fact that no one could identify him he was unable to do SO. He may have to return to Juneau, where he has friends to receive his money which was made out in drafts and which he was told he could cash anywhere in Alaska. He is registered at the ReVilla Hotel for the present.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
PAPERS EXCLUDED
 BY NEWFOUNDLAND

ST. JOHNS. N. F., Dec 12.-Amer- ican publications that have been ex- cuded from English and Canadian territories have been refused admit jauee into Newfoundland by the gov aument under the provisions of the War measures act.
 The regulation specifically forbids t5tb5ds the bringing in of these news papers either by mail or freight, and makes it illegal for any person to have a copy in his possession even if sent by friends abroad X heavy fine is provided for violation of the prohi- bition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
SHAkE-UP IN FRENCH ARMY IS EXPECTED
 IN NEAR FUTURE.
CABINET MAY ALSO RESIGN IN A BODY IS GENERAL
 BELIEF.

PARIS. Dec. 12,-A shake-up that will be heard from the western theatre of war to the Balkans may be expected ill the near future, said an army off rial today. It has been freely circu- lated that the French armies have been poorly managed of late and following .ae shake-up nEngland, it may reas- ouably be expected that the French will feel heavy hand one of these days.
 IL is also believed that the cabinet will undergo a change and a resigna- ton of the entire members is not i'm probable
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
WAR CAUSES SUICIDE.

CHICAGO IL, Dec. 12.-Telling his friends that he had lost all interest in life when he received official notificat- ion that his two brothers had been kill led in the German Army, Alois Rotter, 61, turned on the gas and cut his throat with a razor. He was found some few hours later dead.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
MARlPosA soUTHBoUND.

The Mariposa arrived from the north last evening at S30 and sailed for the south with the following passengers from Ketchikan for the south, Dr. An na Brown, AXel Carlson, w. T. Rogers, o. N. Lindfell, Fred Sullen, Claud Ny land, E. Ericsson, J. E. Moulton, Crist Wick, A. Gartadanes ana two second class
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
POPULATION
 IN HAWAII INCREASES

WASHINGTON. Dec. 12.-According to estimates given today in the annual report of Governor Pinkham, Hawaii las now population of 237,633, an increase of 45,714 over 1910. The great est increase was among the Japanese Nao added 17326 to their number
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
KAISER cONGRATULATEs KING OF BAVARIA ON
 FALL OF BUCHAREST

AMSTERDAM, Dee. 14.-The follow ing congratulatory telegram sent by the German emperor 10 tAe King Of Ba- yaria was made public last evening by an official aunouaeeueal ,. pee ting the fall of Bucharesr
 "The beaten Rume..au arug lss abandoned it's fortified capital Wah Gods assistance we have gone 8 great step forward. Your brave Bavarians did exceIently in the mountain fight ing and on the plans aaain gained imperishable glory The heroic death of a brave prince and HH..e 5aldier of your lineage has been source cf ia- spiratiou to Us.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

freighter plying between Fair banks, stated that he had orders from Nenana people for 600 gallons of li- quor. but had refused to haul it. Ne mana is a prohibition town, Ike all the government townsites in Alaska, but bo0tleggers are reported to be com mon, and it is no trouble to get drink there.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
WoMENs PEACE PARTY MEETS,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 12.-A three day convention opened on the Sth by the National Womens Peace Party, of which Miss Jane Adams, of Chicago is president, closed yesterday Subjects for discussion included mili- tary training, neutral action to shorten the war, unions to enforce peace, war investments and the conditions of de, pendent nations in the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
425 WOMEN CONDUCTORS
 ON MUNICH STREET CARS.

MUNICH, Dec. 12.-This city, the capital of Bavaria now has 425 female street car conductors The women wear, natty uniforms, and perform their work to the general satisfaction of the public and will undoubtedly be kept in the service after the war. They are polite and quick and seldom make mistakes. Their wage is $1.10 a day for six hours work
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
King Constantine
 In Serious Condition,

PARIS, Dec. 12.-Reports from Ger man sources again indicate that the health of King Constantine of Greece is causing considerable anxiety. The old wound in the kings side seems to be the root of the trouble which con tinues to suppurate and which keeps open. The king IS said to be in very weak condition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
THE FEDERAL
 GRAND JOkY IS CALLED ID
 TAKE ACTION
Following an Order From Department of Justice Investigation Will
 Follow.

SEATTLE, Dec 12.-Pursuant to an order from the department of justice Federal Judge Neterer has been des- ignated to investigate the high cost of living here. To that end, the judge caused an order to be issued this morn ing calling upon the federal grand jury to begin work at once. The judge said that the investigation was to be as searching as possible and that no trou- ble would be spared to locate the blame
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
SEAPLANES RAID TRIESTE.

ROME, Dec. 12-TwO ,,lian sea- planes raided Trieste Thursday, says an official announcement made by the admiralty The raiders dropped five bombs on naval sheds and Irned unharmed, altho subjected t0 a heavy fire from the Austrian anti-aircraft guns. says the statement.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
SIXTEEN ARE KILLED
 IN FRANCE, WHILE
 REFUSING TO OBEY
DEPORTATION OF THREE HUND- RED FRENCH CIVILIANS
 RESULTS IN RIOT.

AMSTERDAM, Dec 12.-Sixteen persons were killed and hundreds. were injured during riot that was started when the German officials ordered the deportation of some three hundred French civilians into Germany accord ing to a report published in the news paper, Echo Beige, today.
 The report does not state whether the civilians were deported.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
BISHOP ROWE cHRIsTENs BABY,

Yesterday afternoon at 2:3O at St Johns Church, Bishop Rowe, assisted by Rev. H. Kelley christened Harry Phillip Elliott, Jr born just a month ago at the Arthur Yates hospital, and son of MT. and Mrs Harry r. Elliott, of this city. MT. and Mrs. Fremont King stood as sponsors for the baby and only very intimate friends were present.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
DOLPHIN NORTHBOUND.

The old steamer Dolphin arrived last evening from the south at 5;30 taking the place of the Jefferson which is being repaired, and carried no pas sengers for Ketchikan. Those leav- ing Ketchikan for Wrangell were Mary Ryan, w. C. Collins, and R. F. Murphy She left for the north at z o'clock.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

Arrivals in Nome recently state that there were not more than 125 men In Fortuna Ledge during the past sum mer. They also state that there has been established near Willow what is known as Jungletown, and it is some menagerie, with blind pigs and other kinds of entertainment houses.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
SAN QUENTIN CONVICT
 ESCAPES FROM PRISON

SAN QUENTIN, Cal, Dec 12.-Ser- ving a 1O-year sentence for robbery, John f. Smith, third-term convict, es- capped from the state penitentiary here yesterday. Smith had been assigned to do some plumbing work outside the prison proper and was reported mis- sing at p. m. and notification of his disappearance was immediately sent turnout the state.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

The internal revenue report shows that more than one hundred Alaskans pay a tax on incomes of s15O,OOO per annum. This sum represents the largest income, while a majority of those who are required to pay an in- come tax will do so on incomes of S5,0GO or less.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
CER IIANY NOW WANTS TO TALK PEACE
Greek Kanea Mass Meeting Vote to Dethr0ne King
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-A Detroit firm today bought at auction the "Califor- mia Favorite" awarded the grand steer championship O. tt2 International live stock exposition here, for $1960, the highest ever paid for beef The price was $175 per pound.
 The steer was raised by the Univer- sity of California and the proceeds of the sale will go to the agriculture dep artment of that institution
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
SHACKELT0N LEAVING ON RESCUE TRIP
 DECEMBER 18th.

LONDON. Dec. 12.-Sir Ernest Shac- beIton plans to leave on the 18th of this month for Duneden N. E. for Ross sea to rescue the members of his An taretic expedition marooned there, says a Reuters dispatch from Yelling lon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

J. E. Moulton, representing the Sea tile Hardware Company, of Seattle who has been in town for several days left on the Mariposa last evening for the south.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
TACOMA GETS ARMY POST.

TACOMA, Dec. 12.-Tacoma is high ly elated because of the agreement of the war department to establish per manent army post at American Lake. And the entire state will share Tac- oma's gratitude.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
Chas. H. Flory, of Portland is reg istered at the Stedman.

The miners hospital at Tofty, in the Hot Springs district, on the Panama has been closed down for the winter. The hospital is supported by the min CTS, who pay $3 a month each. pr. l.. C. Smith is the physician in charge.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

Ireland has S4,S69 landholders hay ing plots not exceeding an acre. 61,- 730 who hold more than one acre and not more than five acres, 153,290 under 15, and 136,O5S not exceeding 30.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

Probably more young people would embark on the tempestuous sea of mat. rimony if parents would lift the block ade.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

LONDON, Dec 12.-According to the Chronicle King George yesterday wrote to former Premier Asquith of fering him an earIdom and the Order of the Garter It is understood that MT. Asquith asked permission to de- cline both honors.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
THE SENATE IN SECRET SESSION

WASHINGTON, Dec 12.-The sen ate is holding asecret session, having under consideration the immigration Dill.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

The Czar Kolokol-the great bell of Moscow-is said to be the largest in the world. It weighs nearly 200 tons.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
SOUTHROUND,

SOUTHBOUND. Prince Rupert tonight o'clock. Alki Wednesday. Admiral Evans, tomorrow. City of Seattle tomorrow night. Humboldt, tomorrow night.
 NORTHROUND Spokane, Thursday midnight. Prince Rupert, Saturday night. India has 24,505,000 acres in cotton.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

Women have lot to say about mod el husbands, but they want the latest models.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

Kentucky last year registered 6S, SIS births and 2S,913 deaths.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

The town of Cordova reports having in it's treasury cash balance on hand 0 fS2.43126.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

India has 24,5O5,6OO acres in cotton.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-12-12

KETCHIKAN, ALASILA'S FIRST PORT or ENTRY
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-07-14

Thirst. a word Of Anglo-Saxon origin
and akin to the Latin torreo and our
torrid or parched. describes a pcculiai
sensation OF dryness and heat located
Ia the tongue and throat Artificial
thirst may be produced by the passage
Of q current Of air over the mucous
membrane Of these parts. but normal
thirst IL the consequence Of lack Of
liquid In the system. The agony Of ex
IRENE thirst is due to the fact that all
The tissues syrhpathize in this distress.
Il Is then as a refreshing relief that
n supply OF water comes to thlrstlns
lips, replacing what has been lost, cool
Ing the parched palate and rapldly
removing the craving which has de
pressed the system. In short. water
quencises thirst just because II supplies
what at the moment is wanting and is
most eagerly Ccsired. so that Solomon
could prolc compare the gift Of
"cold watessrt a.thirsty soul" to the
advent Of Epod ~ IS. Thirst IS to
come extent aqreased by the injection
Of water into the blood or body, though
no fluid touches the part to which the
,sensation Is referred
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1916-07-14
WANDERING Of Minor Planets.

The "mislayingr q the minor planets
is sometimes DE to their actually fail
ing to keep their appointments at the
places where. according to calculation.
they ought to be. An instance is the
case OF No. 1853, otherwise known as
Hilda. Dr. Palisa discovered her in
1915 and calculated her orbit. Bat at
tempts 30 find her again failed. and
she was almost given up as lost until
DR.. Pallsa found her again in 1904
long way, however. from where she
had been expected. The discrepancy
was caused by the effect upon Hilda
Of the attraction Of Jupiter, Of whom
she is comparatively near nelghbor.
For these little planets are scattered
over a wide belt Hilda gets within
33000l0O0 miles Of the orbit Of Jupiter,
and Aetha at times actually comes
nearer to the sun than Mars ever does.
London Chronicle.