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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Chinese GIge Theory
 For japaaa2e Course

sAN FRANCISCO Oct 26.-"The roc 5ezaaa why Japan has not sent trog -e a.i France l. to be sought in taa 4e that Jap#a Lad asked Franee for the ce=ston of Cochin Chiua u return But the British ob- jectea a raeing the Japanese as such clos us.- .ars to India. and Cochin China aaa Trench. Ind no Jap anesa troops aeue to France"
 Such is The statement of soong Tsuus Far@ master Of arts of a Flu ropsau university and correspondent Of Tie Tr.bgHH as Geaeve, one Of the largest Swiss papers. and of The Bonuct Rouge. Of Paris. He is a na- tive Of China but reads and writes French and English as well as Chin ese.
 Fang looks apon Japan as the great danger to China. He sees oth- CT daua.r= 5o china in the foreign railroad concessions issued so liberal ly by successive governments.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE DOES
 NOT FAVOR PACT
FEARS THAT AGREEMENT MAY BECOME INJURIOUS TO THE
 AMERICAN INTERESTS.

WASHINGTON, Oct 26.-After a deep study of the pact entered into by the allied nations in reference to trade, which gives preference to cer- tain countries in all commercial trade, the department of commerce has reached the conclusion that the agree ment may become detrimental to American interests. It has been con strued that the pact may be put in full force and effect even after the war is ended
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Irish Red Book Sent
 To PreIates At Rome

ROME, Oct 26. - An Irish red book has been presented to the Pope and distributed among the cardinals and otr r high ecc1esiastics at The Vatican, as well as among prominent laymen in Rome. It is pamphlet of about fifty large pages with a red cov- CT and contains what is said to be a documentary history of the recent IT, ish insurrection The work is ably compiled, setting forth all the points favorable to the Irish cause.
 This pamphlet, which is causing con siderable stir bears no signature, but is attributed by all here to promi- nent Irish prelate, the rector of one of the leading Irish ecclesiastical in stitutions in Rome in collaboration with Bishop ODwyer of Limerick.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
VILLAS THREAT ID DRIVE CARRANzA OUT IF
 THE COUNTRY S SAID ID BE LOOMING UP IN
 VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TURBULENT MEXICO
WILL PRINT EDITION
 ON PINE SHINGLES

CASTLE ROCK, Oct. 23.-Because of the high price of print paper, seven cents a pound the war prosperity" issue of the Castle Rock Advocate, will be printed on shingles, the price of which has been affected by the dem ocratic reciprocity arrangement with Canada. Congressman Albert Johnson will be managing editor of the shin gle" edition. One hundred thousand copies will be printed, a large number of which will be distributed by the republican state campaign commit tee.-Tacoma News.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Deputy Marshal Will Be
 Stationed At Tenakee

Paul V. Woodhouse, deputy United States marshal will be stationed at Tenakee for the winter months. Mir Woodhouse was appointed early this summer and has been stationed at Yakutat, but during the winter months that camp is practically deserted and an application was made to the De partment to have him transferred to Tenakee for the winter. The Depart ment has approved the proposed trans fer and MT. Woodhouse will be sta toned there in the near future.-Ju- neau Empire.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Judge Weeps As He
 Sentences Murderer

CHICAGO, H., Oct 26. - Tears streamed down the face of Judge Jos eph Sabath of the criminal court to- day as he sentenced to death Lloyd Bopp, a young auto bandit who mur- dered Policeman Herman Malow of Oak Park
 All my life l prayed that if ever became judge I might never be call ed upon to go through this ordeal, he said, brokenly But I can do noth- ing else. l have duty to perform, even though l am sick" Charles c. Williams, Bopps lawyer, was also moved to tears, and specta- tors wept. Bopp alone sat apparently unmoyed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
STEP TO SOLVE THE LABOR
 PROBLEM ON THE COAST

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 2s. - The frst step in an a.temsto to solve the Japanese labor problem on the Pa cidc Coast uas taken today with the announcement that nine Japanese la. bor unions which will affiliate into a separate Japanese labor council have been formed and that the movement would he aUeaded throughout Cali foruia. Oregon and Washington.
 The action follows closely suggest ions thrown out recently by Samuel Gompers. president Of the American Federation oE Labor. iH q letter to la bor leaders here.
 B. suzrfi president Of the Labor CTS Friendly Society of Japan, who fathered the organization of the Jap anese unions. declared that in Cali fornia alone be would have 3a0o9 Jap anesc ueefaea 5a a.ea unions within t-..
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
JENNINGS AGAIN CANDIDATE.

LOS ANGELES. Oct 26. = Al. J. Jennings, once a bandit leader, accord ing to his formal statement, and now a reyivalist, announced today that he would be a candidate for the second time for the democratic nomination for governor of Oklahoma. He was defeated at the primaries in 1914. Un- der the Oklahoma law candidates must file nomination papers by Jan 1 pre- ceding the fall election.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Germans Give Up
 Hope For Bremen

LONDON, Oct 26.-An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam says that report has been received from Berlin confirming the report that the German Ocean Navigation Con- pany has received no news from the commercial submarine Bremen and that she is regarded as lost.
 Great anxiety prevails among the families of the crew, virtually all of whom reside in Bremen, and it is ex- pected difficulty will be experienced in obtaining crews for other commer- cial submarines which may undertake transatlantic voyages.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
WILSON MONEY
 TAXES ON LIFE

NEW WORE, Oct. SC. An approo fable increase in the column of money to be bet that President Wilson will be reelected caused further slump in the favoritism of Hughes in Wall Street today. Small bets were made in the financial district at 10 to ' with the packers of Hughes in some in stances offering only even money, A few days ago Hughes was ? to l favOrite
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
VAST DRYDocK AT CANAL.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 z Panama canal authorities have just completed and opened to public use vast drydock at Balboa on the Pacific end of the waterway, which is expected to be of the greatest value as naval asset. The need for the navy for large docks promises to become even greater with the completion of the monster, super dreadnoughts and the extremely long battle cruisers which are about to be constructed
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
GERMANS ARE
 REFUSED IN
 FIERCE ATTACK
Mourn The Loss of Four Miles Front And Several Thousand of Their
 Best Men.

PARIS, Oct. 26-Three successive counter attacks by the Germans north of Verdun yesterday, were repulsed by the French with terrific losses to the enemy. The attacks were made to regain their lost grounds, but failed miserably. Following the last at tack, the French troops followed up their advantage and took four miles of front capturing several thousand prisoners.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
CHAS. E. HUGHES
 IS HEARD FROM
DENIES CHARGE THAT IF ELECT ED WOULD ABANDON ALASKA
 RAILROAD.

SEATTLE. Oct. 26.-The president of the state Republican committee here received a denial from MT. Hughes of the charge made presum- ably for political gain that if elected he would abandon the construction of the railroad in Alaska MT. Hughes is most emphatic in his denial and brands the report as malicious
 Mir Hughes further states that the choice for members of his caibnet in the event he is elected. has never been considered, and does not intend to give it thought until after elect ion.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

PEKING, Oct. 26,-A square mile of territory adjoining the French con cession at Tientsin has been forcibly seized by the French consul with the assistance of troops. The Chinese po- lice were arrested and Frenchmen substituted for ther Replying to a protest from the CT ..-se foreign of flee the French le ation at Peking said it assumed the responsibility for the action.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

CHICAGO, Oct. 26.-A coat made by former president of the United States stitch by stitch and seam by seam, is proudly shown by Maj. H. T. Blacknall, of Chicago Ninety-four years ago a then illiterate youth of 20 made the coat in a little tailor shop in Raleigh, N. C., for General McClana- han. Years later the tailor boy became president His name was Andrew Johnson. Blacknall married McClana- hans daughter and thus has inherit ed the coat
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
StefanssOn's Men Well
 And Have Supplies

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct 26-A wire less was received this morning from Dutch Harbor from Captain Pederson of the auxiliary whaling schooner Her man, Il. Liebes Company, owners, which sailed from here early in the summer for a years stay in the ice Following is part of the message from Captain Pederson:
 We visited Explorer Stefanson's base at Banks Land They are all well and furnished them with supplies for another year. We brought out their official telegrams and letters
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
j. R. HICKMAN HEARD OF.

From Skagway comes the news that when Hon. J. R. Heckman, candidate for the senate on the Republican tick ct for this division visited there last Saturday, he was enthusiastically re ceived by every resident. A dance was given in the evening in his honor at which he made a thirty minute speech and was loudly applauded.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
BRITISH LOAN CONCLUDED.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-J. P. Nor gan this morning announces that the British loan has been concluded, Amer ican bankers having taken up the whole. He says that the loan will have the tendency to stop the inflow of gold in this country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Two Circus EmpI0s sas
 Killed In { 4l.f0rnia

RIVERSIDE, Cal, Oct -j-Today when tent collapsed in t.-e Jig Sells FIoto circus here, two men were killed and two others hurt by tla 'alling of a heavy pole, pinning t}al under meath.
 A broken guy rope caus.a the acci- dent, which snapped while the can vassmen of the circus were taking down the tents preparatory to leaving for Fl Gentro. So far the two killed have been identified only as Butch" White of Los Angeles auG No. 496
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
EVANS LEAVES FOR THE SOUTH.

The Admiral Evans arrived from the North last night about 10 and sail ed for the south at 12;3O G. s. Ide, May Poison, Annie Poison, Bryant c. DeBar, J. Linder, J. Lindergarde, B. Delzelle were passengers for Ketchi- kan from northern points, while R. Ryssle, Miss Gathleen Rounsefell, A. J, Anderson, R. Olsen, Mrs F. F. Reese and G. S. lde were passengers from Ketchikan for southern points
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
TRAPPERs EARN s2o,ooo,ooo.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 26. - Despite the fact that the finer fur bearing ani- mals are steadily decreasing, the val ue of raw fur production in the United States and Canada has shown enor- nous growth in recent years. A re- port issued by the department of agri- culture today estimates the earnings of trappers in North America at not less than S20,000,000
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
BRYANT DE BAR COMES BACK
 "ALONE."

Bryant G. DeBar, who left on a two weeks holiday for Juneau a short while ago returned to town last even ing on the Admiral Watson, "unac companied" contrary to reports. MT DeBar says that while the Juneau Basket Ball teams are not organized as yet, the enthusiastiasts in that city are very anxious to do so and are looking forward to having the local team meet them in the near future.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
NEWS FROM JUNEAU.

A message was received last even ing by Deputy Marshal Sharp to hold Tony Munnis, the man who was found mentally deranged by a jury yester- day, until further orders.
 The message stated further that the yenires calling both the petit and grand juries were being sent. The court will open a term on the 14th O. November
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Found Dead While
 kneeIing In Prayer

ATLANTA, Ga. Oct 23. - Father Bezain, victar general of the diocese of Savannah, who had been Roman Catholic priest for 49 years was found dead early today at Sharon, P A, where he was lneeling in an attitude of prayer when found.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
HUNTER RETURNS.

MT. E. J. Copeland accompanied by his son Ray Copeland and MT. Harden brook, who left on his gas boat Ellma early last Sunday morning duck hunt ing, returned last evening.
 The party went to the head of Meats Bay and report very successful hunting trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

MATHMORAS, Mex, Oct 26.-Elec- tions throughout Mexico yesterday to name delegates to the Mexican con- stitutional congress to be held in Mex ico City December 1, passed off quist- ly everywhere. This is the first gen eral election in the republic in three wears.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
viSCOunt Grey Thinks
 We'll Of Peace Talk

LONDON. Oct. 26.-At a luncheon given by the foreign press at which Viscount Grey was the guest of hon. or, the British secretary expressed ap- proval of the American movements for a league after the war to maintain peace. He declared, however, that the nations which went into such lea que, must have a public sentiment pre- pared, if necessary when critical time came to uphold their decision by force.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
sPIRITUAEIsTS OPPOSE
 CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

ST LOUIS, Oct 26.-Chicago was chosen as the 1917 meeting place of the National Spiritualists' Association which closed it's annual gathering here today. Resolutions adopted in clude an endorsement of cremation and urged abolition of capital punish mont
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
Europe Might a 3!I Quit

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 25-G 92ean bel Iigerents might as .i T off the war. And President v n and Gov ernor Huehes shoul5 e.. thA'" o"--- paign al once. The gian Club, organized today, wen ~ cord in it's charter as opposed to VAT and politi- cal arguments.
 If Norwegian-Americau5 cannot find other topics of conversation they are going to take in a picLu.a show.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
LIGHT INSPECTOR AND
 WIFE ENTERTAINED

Miss Mary Mitchell, Miss Clair Buor and Miss Clara Derrick were hostesses at a charmingly appointed dinner last evening, given compli- mentary to Captain and Mrs w. c. Dibrell, who have just recently re- turned from an extended wedding trip through California and the States.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

The clerk of the district court is authority for the statement that Al aska Packers Association had releas- ed 25,055,OOO fry of red salmon for the hatchery at Fortman. This it is said releases the company from paying fed eral taxes on 250,550 cases of fish.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

LOS ANGELES, Cal. Oct. 26.-The second trial of David Caplan, alleged dynamiter, began in the superior court here today. Caplan was arrested Feb ?, 1915, and charged with complicity in the dynamiting of the Times build ing here in 1910, when more than 20 men were killed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
GOES SOUTH ON BUSINESS.

Edw Brown, Assayer and former President of the Ketchikan Conner cial Club, left on the Prince Rupert for the states. Just before leaving he said that he was going on busi- ness trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
CITY OF SEATTLE GOES NORTH,

The City of Seattle arrived from the South at noon today and left about o'clock after discharging 75 tons of freight and the following passengers: V. Ii. Mendleson, s. +. Cruse, E. Han sen. The following passengers board ed her here for WrangelI: Mrs. K Smith, ], E. Moulton, M. G. Mcdonald, and for Petersburg, Knute Gerd.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

OTTAWA, Oct 26.-For many months Canadian soldiers have been protesting at the British army regula- tion compelling the wearing of moustache Today they are rejoicing in a new order from militia headquar- ters permitting them to shave the up per lip in American fashion.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

BERLIN. Oct .26. - Hostile news papers have spread reports charging that the German goyernor-general of Belgium has forced Belgian working men to- do work which was for war purposes in violation of international law and The Hague convention.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
ACCOUNTING FOR SEATTLE'S GREAT
 PROSE ERIT Y
OVER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS OF SUPPLIES WAS HANDLED
 LAST SEASON.

SEATTLE, Oct 26. -- A compiled statement by the Alaska Engineering Commission made public today, shows that during last season over four mil lion dollars worth of supplies was handled through Seattle since the month of March. All these supplies went for the use in the construction of the Alaska railroad.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
SEATTLE SECOND SHlPBUlLDIHG
 CITY IN STATES

SEATTLE Oct. 26.-With a com bined gross tonnage of over three hundred thousand tons of steel mer chant ships under construction here the city o- Seattle promises to become the first slipbMlding city Of the coun- try. Today. it is only second.
 ShipbUlders here are confident that in the near future Seattle will surpasa any city in the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

Victor H. Mendleson, representative of the Schleisinger & Bender Com pany, Wine Merchants, of San Fran cisco arrived. today on the City of Seattle and registered at the Sted- man.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
.RUMd8I5N5 ARE BEING PUSHED
 HOMEUlRD
Russians Come to Their Aid And Check Mack enzan's Furious
 Advance.

LONDON, Oct 16.-General Mack en4eu is reported to ba crowding the RumaniaHs ou tarea points and has brought his line well above the rail road which he captured yesterday ac. cordtaa to dispatches received today.
 The last report says that the Rus siaus have made 3 jaHe.ure with the leit wing Of .ae Bamaaian army and together checked the furious advance of the enemy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

BOSTON, Mass, Oct 26.-Charles E Hughes, forges to the lead in Mas sachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Rhode Island this week. In a total straw vote of 5,S94, the form CT justice has a little more than 300 more than President Wilson.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
SoUTHBCUND.

SOUTHBOUND. ALAMEDA ' o'clock this evening. JEFFERSON Friday. HUMBOLDT Friday. DESPATCH this evening.
 NoRTHBoUND. ALrKI Friday. PRINCE RUPERT Saturday night. SPOKANE Monday morning. NORTHWESTERN Tuesday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

PETROGRAD, Oct 26.-All the grand dukes of the Russian Imperial family between the ages of 20 and. 45 are now serving in the Russian army or navy. The Czar's brother, Grand Duke Michael, who is 30, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant general.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
SEVENTY BILLION BOARD
 FEET IN ALASKAN FORESTS

The stand of timber on the two great national forests in Alaska is estimated by the forest service as more than seventy billion board feet, while the annual growth will, it is said produce of pulp wood alone enough for the manufacture of 5000 tons of wood pulp a day.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

Orzokerite is a natural mineral wax, found originally oozing ill small quah- titles from rocks of the coal forma- tion. It has been discovered in Mol david and Galicia, and is used chiefly in candle-making.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

LONDON, Oct. 26.-The House Of Commons yesterday passed the second reading of the Rhodes estate bill which would exclude Germans hence forth from enjoying scholarships at Oxford University under the Cecil Rhodes trust fund.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

sANTO DOMINGO, Oct. 26.-Condi- tions here have resumed it's usual serenity and business appears to have got over the excitement of day or two ago.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
MRS. HOFFMAN IMPROVING.

In a recent letter to her parents, the news comes that Mrs. Hoffman, who is at the Mountain View Sanitar- ium, Portland, is recovering very rap idly, and it is expected that she win be entirely well in few weeks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
WARSHlP WRECKAGE
 IS WASHED ASHORE

COPENHAGEN. Oct. 26.-A large quantity of warship wreckage, sup posed to belong to a German ship. was washed ashore a few miles from here and picked up by the fishermen. Thus far no definite identification marks have been found with the ex- ception Of some personal effects which are thought to belong to German sea mon
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
THAT THERE BE NO
 MlSUNDERS STANDING

This office is ill receipt of notice printed on heavy cloth, prescribing the rules and regulations that must guide al persons in reference to the Annette Island reservation. The notice reads
 Annette Island ReserEe was creat- ed by Act Of Congress, March 3, 1891 for the use of the Metlakatlans and other Alaskan natives The United States Bureau of Education has plac- ed herd Of reindeer on the Reserve. The reindeer is a domestic animal and is fully protected
 WARNING.
 "All persons. except as above desig- mated. are PROHIBITED from hunt ing, trapping fishing, prospecting, or in any way trespassing upon this Re serve. Trespassers will be arrested and dealt with according to law.
 This Reserve is under the super vision Of the Government teacher at Metlakatla, Alaska"
 The above was sent presumably from the Governors office at Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

Jno. R. Beegle has gone on a "stam- pede," where to, nobody knows. One of his friends said today that he thought he was out looking for a shelter site, or something.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
MRS. KING WILL ENTER
 TAIN THE THlMBLE CLUB

The Thimble Club will be entertain ed next Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Fremont King, who will be hostess on this occasion.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

F. Ii. Cruse, knight of the grip" from Seattle arrived today on the City of Seattle and is registered at the Stedman, for a few days
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
UTOPIA CLUB WILL BE
 GUESTS OF MRS. FoLGER

Mrs. Folger will entertain the mem bers of the Utopia Sewing Club at their club room on Friday afternoon of this week
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
LOST IN MID-oC1s N.

NORFOLK, Ya4 Oct .j.-Seven members of the crew Of four-mast- ed American schooner ian .e C. Bow en of Fall River Mass brought here this morning by e Norwegian steamer Avon after C. .., arter and the first mate had bee when the vessel was shipWrech uid-Ocean.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

The German pound is exactly one half kilogram or about one-tenth more than the American or British
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

More than 2,OOO,0O0 European wo- men have been forced to take up mems work since the war started.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

There will be 10 meeting at the Gospel Lecture Hall until next Sun day evening. = Eyangelists, Hanson and Hilgert.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26
A NEW ARRIVAL.

The home of MT. and Mrs, c. A. Granger, of Newtown, was blessed this morning with the arrival of new baby boy. Dr. A. Brown, the attend ing physician, reports both mother and baby doing nicely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

H. w. Webber is a visitor from Hol- lis today and is stopping at the Sted- man while in town.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-10-26

The Japanese make an imitation of silk from the hemp of New Zealand