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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS

- The Prince John arrived last ev- ening northbound with the follow ing passengers for Ketchikan: Mrs. Annie Valley, Mrs. Geo. Woodruff, W. J. Rogers, G. H. Sullivan and G. w. Porter. The Prince John left about 9:30 for Skagway and way ports.
 The, Spokane northbound is due here tomorrow morning. Besides her passengers, she carries 255 tons of freight for Ketchikan, 200 of which is for the Beegle Cannery Company.
 The Mariposa southbound was in last evening carrying cargo of ore from the Bonanza Mine valued at S440,000 Passengers leaving on her for the south from here were: Messrs. F. c. Johnstone and c. w. Chamberlain.
 The City of Seattle southbound was in port this morning, after talk ing 10 boxes of fish and 22 tierces of mildcure salmon, the following passengers boarded her for the south: Mir. and Mrs. B. A. Eardly and Mrs. Anna Stevens of Dolomi. Prof. and Mrs. c. c. Georgeson, c. Anderson and six second class.
 The next steamer southbound will be the Jefferson tomorrow evening.
 The steamer Wellesley, recently chartered by the Admiral Line, went south this morning. The Wellesley is freighter.
 The big halibut fishing schooner Manhattan that went south about week ago with 144,000 pounds of halibut, passed through here last | evening bound for the fishing banks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
WAR K+WS FROM | VAR|0 t PARTS
GERMANS ARE AGAIN REPULS- ED BY THE FRENCH NORTH
 WEST OF vERDUN.
ITALIANS STOP ENEMY
Objective Point of Latter Said to be vicenza And Cut Of Invaders.

LONDON, May 19.~-Another fail ure is recorded against the German army It is reported that they failed miserably in their attack yesterday against the French posi- tion northwest of Verdun. Quiet is reported all along the rest of the front.
 A dispatch from Rome says that the Italian army recovered from their defeat of the day before and stopt the enemy's advance. Re-en- forcement is being rushed to the former.
 From all indications, the move ment inaugurated by the Austrians is evidently aimed at vicenza, thus cutting off the Italian army's sup rlies facility of transportation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
WILSON'S PLEA
 FOR LENIENCY
GENERAL DOINGS AT WASHINGTON
 ABOUT MATTERS ABROAD AND MEXICO


 WASHINGTON. May 19.-An in- quiry made at the department of state this morning elicited the fact that all American consuls through out Mexico had been ordered to meet on the border for a conference with General Funston and possibly some high officials from Washing ton.
 It was also learned that only about three thousand Americans re- main in Mexico at this time; that they have all returned to the Unit ed States.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

WASHINGTON, May 19.-On the receipt of the news that Jeremiah Lynch, who was apprehended, charg- ed with compicity in the Dublin riots and instrumental in starting the uprising, who was found guilty and ordered executed, President Wilson sent message today to Ambassador Page in London, asking him to make every effort possible to obtain a stay of execution, rep resenting that Lynch was an Ameri- can citizen and that the United States government desire to investi- gate further into the merit of claim made by the condemned man.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
WHY GERMANY
 WANTS VERDUN
THE KEY TO WAR IS SAID TO LIE BETWEEN VERDUN
 AND METZ.

PARIS, May 19.-Senator Beren- ger writing in the ".Matin" says that the key to the war lies in the possession of the Briey valley be- tween Verdun and Metz.
 Since the war began" says Sen- ator Berenger, "France having lost the Priey basin, has. been obliged to import almost all the iron re- quired from England and America while Germany having occupied the whole Briey valley, is able to add 21 100000 tons to her own annual output. This explains the assiduity of the Germans at Verdun. They want to capture the fortress so as to effectively prevent the French from attacking Metz.
 'In a confidential memorandum addressed to Chancellor von Beth mann-Hollweg on conditions of flu ture peace by German industrial agricultural associations, May 20 1915, the following passage occur red If the production of iron and steel had not doubled since August 1914, the continuation of the wal would have been impossible. The Briey region now produces 60 to 80 per cent of our iron and steel, and if that production was hampered the war would be practically lost
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
TWO ALASKA COMPANIES
 MAY GO TO MEXICO

PORT TOWNSEND, May 1s.-It has been unofficially announced that one company of coast artillery will be sent from one of the forts to Fort Seward, Alaska, to relieve two companies of infantry which have been ordered to Mexican border. The. United States transport Logan now loading government supplies at San Francisco for Alaska, will call here to take the artillery and bring the infantry south.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
JUNEAU FISHERMAN ENLISTS FOR WAR
 WHILE ON A SPREE

Nels Nelson, known to a large circle of friends in Juneau as "Lit- tie Nels," has enlisted in the Brit ish army and is on his way to the battlefront in. France. Nelson has been fishing out of Juneau for sev- eral years and worked with Jack Rowe until recently. He was in Prince Rupert with one of the fish ing boats and went on a prolong- ed spree. When he became sober. he found that he had enlisted. He deserted at once and got as far as Vancouver, but was picked. up by the nolice officers there and sent back to his company and is. now on his way east.-Juneau Empire.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
GLORY OF THE
 SEA IN PORT
TONED UP FROM SEATTLE BY TUG TYEE GOING TO
 SCOW BAY.

The Glory of the Sea. an old freighter converted few years ago into cold storage plant, was lowed in port this morning by the tug Tyee on it's way to Scow Bay. few miles below Petersburg where it will remain the coming sea son.
 Fish buyers have been busy of late and. decided to locate at that place where they will buy fish, to store away in the cold storage. Later, it will be lowed to Seattle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
SENATOR sULzER IN TOWN.

Senator Sulzer, part owner and operator of the Jumbo Mine at Sul- Fer, arrived in town last evening on his way to Juneau to attend the Democratic Territorial convention that is to meet shortly. The senator reports things lively at Sulzer and working the mine with full crew. He said that the steamer Curacoa had left Wednesday evening with 1000 tons of ore from the Jumbo for the shelter.
 Senator Sulzer will leave tomor- row morning on the steamer Spo- kane for Juneau and expects to be gone a week.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
BIGGEST BUNCH OF
 DRUNKS YET SEEN

TACOMA, May 19.-It was learn ed today, that from Saturday even- ing till Monday morning, twenty one persons were arrested for drunkenness This is the biggest bunch of drunks for the same period of time that the police has had to deal with in long time.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
ALL ITALIANS RECALLED.

SPOKANE, May 19.-Practically all maie Italians in Spokane. be- tween the ages of 22 and 39 werc called to the colors by Italy, ac- cording to word received here by the Italian consular representative The notice calls on reservists born between 1876 and 1894 to be in Italy by August 31.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
LISBON ELBOWS UP"

BERLIN, May 19.-A dispatch from Granada, Spain, says that q revolution broke out in Lisbon. It is reported that troops mutnied and that the arsenals have been burned.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

CHICAGO, May 1a -.suffrsgis.s from eighteen States in the Union are said to be organizing to take part in the parade preceding the meeting of the Republican conven- tion June 2.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
ASQUITH WILL ASK
 FOR ANOTHER LOAN

LONDON, May 19.-Premier As cuith will appear before the par iiament next Tuesday and will re- quest another war credit of bill lion and one-haf dollars. This will make the eleventh loan voted since the outbreak of the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
MIR. F. c. TOMBSTONE LEAVES.

MT. F. c. Johnstone, connected with the Tongass Trading Company and other enterprises in Southeast ern Alaska, and very wealthy other wise, who has been hereabouts for several days, left for the south last evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

CAMP JOB WANTED-Two wo- men wish job for cooking in camps. Apply to Mrs. Nettie Burns, op- posite the Ketchikan Iron Works. If
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

MT. Beegle left again on trap driving expedition and may be gone several days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19
KETCHIKAN TO HAVE JITNEYS
 SOON.

Passing along the street on the waterfront this morning carpenter was seen at work and apparently in the construction of some build ing. An inquiry elicited the fact that garage was in construction anticipating the receipt of ? jitney autos. It is said that MT. Casper son, who left here week or ten days ago for the south, will bring a couple of autos that will be used as jitneys. The building is being rushed preparatory to receiving them.
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BANDITS BETWEEN
 TWO FIRES NOW
GLENN SPRINGS RAIDERS ARE SAID TO HAVE WALKED
 INTO DANGER.

EL PASO, May 19.-A reporl was brought here last evening that the Glenn Springs bandits had walk ed into trap set for them, and are now between Major Sibley's forces on one side and Carranzista forces on the other. It is said that there is no possible chance for them to escape.
 A dispatch from Juarez- received this morning says that Sergeant Furman of the Twentv-third In- fantry was shot and killed by Mexi- can customs guards at Juarez. Cir cumstances leading up to the shoo;- ing is not clear.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

LONDON, May 19.-Mount Etna is again active, is a late report re- ceived. It is said that new crater three hundred meters wide is op- ened. The inhabitants in the vicin- ity are fleeing to other parts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

The halibut boat Andrew Kelley, a Canadian fishing boat, went south this morning with load of 88,O00 pounds of halibut bound for Prince Rupert.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-05-19

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New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
Between Seven and Ten AirShipS
 Engage in Today'S Raid
TWENTY-THREE CASUALTIES
Three Women and One Child Among Those Reported Killcd-No Damage of Military Importance Reported to Military Authorities.

London, Aug. g, 11:38 a. m.-Ger- man airships raided the east coast of England and the southeast coast of Scotland early today, according to an official statement issued by the war of flee: Three women and a child were killed and fourteen persons injured.
 The text of the statement follows:
 hostile airship raided the coast of England at an early hour this morn ing. Another airship is reported to Scotland The raiders did not pene trate far inland but dropped num- Der of bombs in various localities near the coast.
 At several places the airships were engaged by apti-aircraft guns and driven off from their objectlVes. Re- ports received up to the present show that three women and one child were killed and fourteen persons injured. No damage of military importance is reported"
 From seven to ten Zeppelins took part in the air raid according to an official statement this afternoon. About 160 bombs were dropped and twenty-three casualties were caused, says this statement supplementing the earlier announcement.
 Correspondents in the districts wis., ited by the Zeppelins telegraph that the airships flew at a great height. They were subjected to a very heavy fire from anti-aircraft guns.
 One airship dropped twenty-and another fifteen incendiary bombs, some of which fell into the sea.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
SEEKING ROBBER
Highwayman Engages Auto for Drive, Holds Up Owner, Robs Him and Then Steals Machine.

Stamford, Aug. 9.-The police of Stamford and neighboring towns are today looking for a short man, clothed in a dark suit and straw hat, who last night robbed. at the point of a revolver, Edward J. Donahue of this city and then disappeared in the latter's car
 According to the police the man engaged Donahues automobile with DOnahue as driver for a trip to Cold Spring Road, some distance out of the city. On arriving there the stranger pointed a revolver at Don ahue and took from him $15 in cash Jewelry and other trinkets, and then forcing him to jump out of the machine, drove off in the direc- ton of Greenwich
 Later the automobile was found near there with the engine stalled but the stranger had disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
MACHINISTS STRIKE
Eighty, With Helpers, Quit Plant of Maxim Munitions Company Because

Derby, Aug. 9.-About eighty ma chinists and their helpers employed at the plant of the Maxim Munitions company here are out today pending an adjustment of differences which have arisen over the discharge of a number of New York workers.
 Both the men and the company in sist there is no strike but admit that the men have declined to work pen ing settlement of the trouble. w. H. Johnson, president of the Interna- tional organization of the Machinists is here to take part in the discussion.
 It is alleged that the men dis charged were not informed of their dismissal until they reported for work Monday night, some of them coming from New Haven. When the situation became known among the other employees they stopped work. The men now out include the day and night forces.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
ITALY AIDS SHIPPING.
Will Lift Taxes on Vessels Built at
 Home and Abroad

Rome, Tuesday, Aug. 8, D. m., via Paris, Aug. g, 1885 a. m.-The minis try today adopted the following meas ures designed to effect the building up of the national merchant marine and relieve shippers from the burdens of high freight rates.
 Ships bought abroad by Italian citi- zens or companies within the next two years will be exempt from taxa ton for a period of three years; ships built in Italy during the same period will be exempt from taxation for four gears the materials for such ships will be permitted to enter free of duty and subsidies will be paid of S16 per ton on the hull and $20 on machn- cry
 Shipbuildine under the provisions Cf the act will be liable, however, to requisition by the government for one year, and such ships must also remain under Italian registration for five years.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
HIGH COST OF DYES.
Some Brought on Deutschland Valued
 at S7O Pound.

New York;, Aug 9-A circular is- sued here today by a dye-im porting frm quoted prices on dyestuffs brought to this country by the Ger man submarine Deutschland shows that some grades of the product are valued at $7O a pound. These are the rarer colors, not yet manufactured in the United States.
 Local dye importers expected to re- celve their first shipments today from the cargo of the undersea merchant man. None of these cOlOrs would be placed in the open market, they indi- cated, but would be supplied at once to regular customers, largely to meet the needs of mills.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09

 MEMS WAGE SCALE
HUGHES ALMOST VOICELESS
Republican Candidates Throat Weak ems Under Campaign Strain and He Is Forced to Abridge His Schedule.

St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 9.-The strain of unaccustomed campaigning had told upon Charles E. Hughes when he reached here today. He was fatigued and his voice was hoarse. The throat specialist accompanying him urged him to save his voice for the Twin City meetings, and MT. Hughes conse- quently refrained, except in one in stance, from making back platform speeches at five scheduled stops in Minnesota before reaching this city.
 At Winona, Minn., MT. Hughes made a three minute talk with his wife standing beside him. He ex- pressed qualification at the interest of the crowd which had brought them so early to the station, and continued:
 q have found this interest prevalent wherever I have gone, and to me it is a very hopeful sign. It means that we want in this country a revival of the true American spirit. It means that we look to the future and we want to safeguard all the interests of this countr< by wise upbuilding and poli- cies"
 MT. Hughes declined today to com- ment on the telegram sent him yester- day, by Acting Secretary Sweet of the department of commerce denying charges made in the nominees Detroit speech with reference to the retire. ment of E. Dana Durand of the census bureau and "an eminent scientist" of the coast and geodetic survey who, MT. Hughes asserted, had been dis placed by "an excellent stock breeder and veterinary surgeon" Members of the nominee's official party said he probably would reply to the telegram
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
LETTER TO KAISER
Gerard Reported to Have Sought Audience With Emperor to Present Communication from Wilson.

London, Aug. g, 12:53.-"Berlin te1egrams state that the American Am mbassador James W. Gerard, asked an audience of Emperor William in order to hand him an autograph letter from President Wilson, in which the President outlines his wishes concern ing the feeding of the population of Poland" the Amsterdam correspond ent of the Exchange Telegraph Co.,, wired today. '"The letter is believed to be of high political importance, though no mention Is made of an offer of peace mediation.
 Ambassador Gerard probably will join the emperor at the western head quarters''
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
THIAUMONTDEATH
 PIT IN THE WES|
CONFTAGRATION RE- PORTED IN PERONNE,
 FRENCH OBJECTIVE

German Great Headquarters, via Berlin, Tuesday, Aug. 8, and London, Aug. g, 1920 D. m. Since yesterday the famous old French city of Peronne has been under French artillery fire resulting in a great con- fagration which threatens to wipe it out. Already the fine collection of paintings of Italian and Flemish masters has been destroyed by shells which land ed squarely in the city hall, where the most valuable art ob- jects from the museum had been housed for protection.
 Tn addition to the paintings, which were torn to shreds, the shells destroyed unreplaCabie collections of medieval Ger manic silver and semi-preciOus stone work, Celtic coins dating from the time of the Roman in vasion, and medallions. Houses in some streets have been re- duced to ashes. It is consid- cred doubtful whether Pe- ronne's celebrated wood houses in t- late Gothic style and the Cathedral of St. John can be saved from the flames.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
ITALIANS ACCUSED
Said to Have Destroyed Hospital at GOriZia on Which Red Cross Flag Was F1OWn-PrieStS Killed.

Berlin, Aug. g, (By wireless to Say ville) Several priests were killed and the prior and other priests were seriously wounded when the hospital at Gorizia was destroyed by Italian ar tillery, according to information re- ceived by the Overseas News Agency and given out today.
 The destruction of the hospital was effected, declares the news agency. in spite of the fact that 1t displayed the Red Cross flag.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
Carranza'S Proposal for Joint h. ternati0nal Commission Form
 ally Accepted by Polk
ARREDOND0 SAYS HIS CHIEF
 FAYORS BROAD DISCUSSION
Third Member Will Not Be Announced Until He Has Accepted Invitation ence Will Be Withdrawal of Amer
 ican Troops to This Side of Border.

Washington Aug. 9.-FOrmal an- nouncement was made today by Acting Secretary Polk of the acceptance or Gen. Carranza's proposal for a joint international commission to seek solution of border disputes and to dis cuss other matters which may help clarify relations between the United States and Mexico. Only the time and place for the conference remained to be decided.
 Secretary Lane of the interior de- partment will head the American commission supported by Associate Justice Louis D. Brandeis of the su- preme court, and a third commission er whose name will be announced later A telegram asking the third man to serve was sent today by Presi- dent Wilson and his name will not be disclosed until his acceptance is re- ceived.
 Mexican Commissioners
 The Mexican commissioners were named some days ago, Luis Cabrera, minister of finance in the Carranza government, heading the delegation. This made necessary the appointment of member of President Wilson's ca binet in the American membership.
 Todays announcement followed 8 brief conference between MT. Polk and EliseO ArrtdOndo, Carranzas ambas- sadOr designate. Final assurance was given by MT. Arredondo tht Cara nza was in complete accord with sugges- tiOns of the Washington government tht the discussions of the commits sioners be given the broadest possible scope. The am bassador said that his government regarded it's recent note as a full answer anud acceptance of Secretary Folks suggestions that the scope be brOadened.
 Task of Commissioners.
 As it begins it's task the commission will be required first to reach some conclusion on the specific points out lined by Gen. Carranza in his original proposal The first subject treated un- der this view would be the withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, to be followed by negotiation of a pro- tocol covering future military opera tions along the border. Since these two pointsa re closely interwoven it is believed the commission will couple them together in whatever it has to make.
 State department officials said it was not necessary for all matters to be worked out before recommendations could be submitted for ratification On the other hand it was regarded as possible that each agreement reached by the commission would be reported and acted upon by the two govern ments separately. The conclusions of the commission will De in no way binding upon either government until both have ratified any suggested plan.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
WHEAT SHOOTS UP
 IN CHICAGO MARKET
May Delivery Advances Ten Cents . BuShcll Over Yesterdays Figure
 Following Crop Reports.

Chicago, Aug. 9-Wheat prices shot upward eight cents a bushel to- day at the opening of the wheat mar ket. The December option touched $1.45 on first tra ding, as against $1.37 at yesterdays finish.
 Sensational crop damage confirmed by the government report was the cause of the extra ordinary advance
 So much excitement ruled in the pit that transactions in many cases wero three cents apart at the same instant. The initial range on December varied from $1.42 to $1.45.
 Jumps in the value of other options than December, although radical, were not quite so severe. Taken as a whole, the market opened five to eight cents higher and when relative steadiness was established showed 5 3-4 to 3-4 cents gains as compared with yester- days close.
 In later dealings, the May delivery rose to the phenominal price of S15O bushel, an extreme ascent of 8 -4 over yesterdays final figures, and 46 3-4 up as compared with the price at the corresponding time a year ago
 After midday the fever to buy grew more intense, and the market scared to 10 cents a bushel above yesterdays close, December wheat touching 147. At times the market appeared to be entirely bare of offerings. An incen- tive for the late demand was an esti- mate by leading authority that, owing to the increase of black rust. the Canadian crop this season would be only 200,000,00O bushels, a short age of 36,000,00O bushels under last years total
New Britain herald., 1916-08-09
Further Advance For British.

London, Aug g, 2:36 D. m.--A ther advance by the British on Somme front north of Pozieres announced today by the war office
 The official statement follows;
 Tn the vicinity of Guillemont tn has been no change since yesterc North of Pozieres we made a furt advance by bombing along the enen trenches, capturing twenty-five ? oners.
 Tn the Ypres salient, between lewaarde Lake and the Yser Cal the enemy bombarded our trenc heavily last night from 10 o'clock 12 midnight, and discharged gas o broad front. The gags had little ef Some partial attacks were made the enemy, who was not able to CT our lines"