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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
GERMANY FINDS
 NEW DEVICE
WITH A SMALL BALLOON THEY WILL PROTECT THE
 ZEPPELINS
WHICH IS DROPPED
AND CAST A SHADOW OVER THE ATTACKING
 FORGE

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.--A report was received here today to tfe eff feet that Germany had discovered a way of protecting the Zeppelins from the gun fire below. It con- sists of small balloon which is attached to the Zeppelins and over the place of attack, the ballon is dropped, a short distance from the ground it explodes giving a bright light that casts a shadow between itself and the Zeppelins, thus cover ing the latter and preventing it from being discernable below, creat- ing barrier to attack by gunfire.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
.SCHR. PAVLOF IS
 REPORTED
IN A HEAVY STORM NEAR TRINIDAD ISLAND
 YESTERDAY

It is reliably reported that the schooner Pavlof was caught in a heavy gale off Trinidad Island and is total loss, however, the crew escaped.
 The Pavlof entered the port of Ketchikan onthe 3rd. inst. en route to Kings Cove.
 After many hours of hardships experienced by the wind and waves the crew finally landed on 1'rini- dad Island but from the report it is not learned what boat picked them up.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
PAID PENALTY
 WITH HIS LIFE
FOR THE KILLING OF POOR ANN MULLER, HIS SER
 WANT GIRL

OSSINING, Feb. 18.-Schmidt the murderer of his servant girl Ann Muller, some two years ago, was electrocuted this morning. He died in fourteen minutes.
 Schmidt was said to be a priest and kept the girl as a servant. He finally got the girl into trouble and cut her up, sewed her body in sack and threw it in the river where it was found later by the police. He was tried and con- victed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
CHICAGO CHURCHES
 WELL GUARDED
POLICE ADVISED THE MINIS TIERS TO BE ON THE
 ALERT

CHICAGO, Feb. 18.-The police today sent out warning ao all the ministers and the Cath ,lic priests to renew their diligence and to put more guards at the churches
 It is said that in the searc1 for Crones, the supposed poisoner, the police discovered well organized plot to blow up every church "a Chicago. Following the advice of the poice, additional guards have been put on duty at every church.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
ALASKA IS BEING IN- CESSANTLY BOOSTED
EVERY ROAD IS PREPARING FOR
 THE SUMMER RUSH
TOURISTS AND SETTLERS ARE SAID TO BE
 MAKING ALL KINDS OF INQUIRIES

From all indications, agents of the different transportation com panies are unamious in the belief that the summer travel will be pro- life of much good in the develop ment of the country. Everybody is speaking of Alaska nowadays, due possibly to the hard winter in the states and the combined effort in the advertisement of the north.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
THEY
 MADE MISTAKE
NOT TO HAVE ADOPTED THE AIRSHIP BUILDING
 POLICY

LONDON, Feb. 18.-Lord Bal four yesterday in the house of com- mons acknowledged that the gov enment made a grave mistake some years ago not to have adopted what was suggeted at the time, and that is to build airships. He said that had the government talk en the advice, the country would not be at the mercy of Germany today, and her citizens would be protected from cowardly attacks by airships.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
AT THE GRAND

"THE MELTING POT," a great state right picture of six reels. All the splendor and brilliant trap pings of the Russian court. One thousand people and five hundred horses in Collosal scenes. Walter Whiteside plays the leading part. Hundreds of people have been used in the great Kislineff massacre scenes on the black Easter of Russia.
 Keep your eye on page four for the date. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

SEATTLE, Feb. 1S.-Following flow of inquiries about Alaska, every transcontinental railroad is preparingfor the greatest travel to the north ever known. The rail roads have combined and through pamphlets and other literaries, are urging the people of the country to visit the country about which so very little is known.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
JEFFERSON IS COMING

SEATTLE, Feb. 18.-Telegraphie news that came too late yesterday from Seattle says that the steamer Jefferson left at midnight (last night) for the north with Joe Fen ny and Jas. Schlothan and wife, Thelma Davis and three steerage passengers for Ketchikan.
 The Al-Ki left at two o'clock this morning and will be followed by the Evans Saturday evening and the Northwestern Sunday and Spokane Monday evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Elihu Root appears to be far ahead of any possible candidate for the pres idency at this state convention held here today. It may be. said that the members are practically unam- ous for Root. Roosevelt has not had a look in thus far.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

SEATTLE, Feb. 18.--Mrs. Dillar today announced that she had made all necessary arrangements for the re-opening of the Dillar Hotel next Monday. J. E. Perry has been retained as manager. It is stated that the hotel has been re-furnish- CT and that everything is new, and
 up-to-date.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
MAKES ANOTHER DIS rovEkY

BERLIN, Feb. 1.8-Another dis oovery was made recentlyby Ger man chemist. The discovery con- slsts of substitute for Manganese heretofore considered essential in the manufacture of shells The newprocess makes the importation unnecessary.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

LONDON, Feb. 18.-At meet ing of all members of the Church of England, a vote was taken as to the policy of reprisals that is intended to be followed by the home government against Germany, and the result showed decided disin- clination to adopt it.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
BUSINESS IS RUSHING

CHICAGO, Feb. 1S.-The Rals- ton Car Company is in the market today with bid for eight million feet of fir lumber to be used in the construction of flat cars for the Southern Pacific Railway Company
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
THE GREAT NORTHERN
 TO SPEND TWO MILLION

TACOMA, Feb. 18.-Officials of the Great Northern announced to- day that the company had appro- priated twomillion with which to build concrete snowsheds through the Cascade Mountains. The work to commence in the near future.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18.-It is the belief in official circles here that MT. Houston was offered the war secretaryship made vacant by the resignation of MT. Garrison, but that he refused to consider it. When MT. Houston was seen, he positively refused to comment on the rumor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

ener.
 9. What the w. c. T. U. Does, Mrs. B. L. Myers
 10. Solo, "The End of Perfect Day." Osborne Williams
 Aaronic Benediction
 This festive ocassion was cele- bra z" in honor of the great tenn perance leader, Frances E. Willard, whose birthday falls on that date, and whose death occurred in 1898.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1S.-Frank A. Boyle and Clyde B. Walker were re-appointed receivers of thepublic money and register of tho land of flee, respectively, with offices at Juneau, Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

CoNsTANTINOPLE, Feb. 18.- The British have lost another ter rible battle with the Turks, re- port just received says. The bat tie which lasted three days was fought near Batiha, in Mesopot- amia.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
THE BRITISH TROOPS
 HAVE, FAILED AGAIN


 LONDON, Feb. 18.-A dispatch from Ypres today says that the at- tempt of the British troops to re- gain the position lost few days ago, had failed. The position men, t.onedin the dispatch is southwest of Ypres, and was fought bitterly with heavy loss on both sides.
 LONDON, Feb. 18.-Turkey is reported to have demanded another loan of Germany, the amount of which is not known.
 At the Grand tonight, see add on page 4. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
SPOKANE COMING NORTH

The local agent of the Pacific Coast Steamship Company is in receipt of advise that the steamer Spokane will sail from Seattle the Fist, which will make her date of arriva in Ketchikan the 24th.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
CABLE SERVICE
 DAY AND NIGHT
BEGINS TODAY AND INCLUDES ALL HOLIDAYS AND
 SUNDAYS

The Progressive-Miner is in re- ceipt of information fromthe local US. Cable Office that a day and night service including Sundays and holidays will begin today pre- vailing at Seattle, Sitka, Juneau, Valdez and Fairbanks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

DETROIT, Feb. 1S.-Two work men inthe employof the American Car Company Were arrested this morning, and are being held under the charge of onspiracy to blow up the boundary.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

LONDON, Feb. 18.--Six neutral ships arrivedin yesterday and every one wastaken to Kirkwall for de- tention pending an investigation of their right to land.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

PETROGRAD, Feb. 18.-The sec retaryfor the recruiting committee was put under arrest today. No details received regarding the cause of the arrest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
AMSTERDAM. Feb. 1

AMSTERDAM, Feb. 1s.-The worst storm within the recollection of the oldest inhabitants, is said to be raging in the northwest from here and is causing incalcuable damage. The situation is said to be critical.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
MORE MONEY IS WANTED

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Premier As quith today asked the commons to authorize the loan of two and one half billion dollars more.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18

Dandy show tonight at the Grand, see the add on page 4. ad.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-18
TO BUILD 100 SUBMARINES

BERLIN, Feb. 18.-The depart ment ofwar today gave out the statement that contract had been given for the construction of one hundred submarines. Delivery to be made early in the spring. The department is otherwise preparing to renew the campaign with vigor.
 e
 All kinds of commercial print ing dcnc at the Progressive-M Miner.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
ALLIES TO TAKE THEIR TIME
No Joint Reply to Germany's Proposal
for Peace Expected Before First
of the Year.

London, Dec. 1.-THE indications
are that the various governments Of
the Entente Allies do not intend to act
hastily in making joint response TO the
peace proposals Of the Central Powers.
It was pointed out in well informed
quarters today that while each one Of
the allied governments might indicate
its general attitude, consultation
among the Allies under the treaty
binding them to such action probably
would require two or three weeks,
making it unlikely that the joint re-
ply of all the Allies will be available
before the first of the year
One of the factors which, according
to an opinion expressed here, initiates
against acceptance Of the proposal is
that the opening of negotiations would
necessarily be followed by an armis-
tice. No specific suggestion Of an
armistice is made in the proposal, so
far as is indicated by the unofficial re-
ports received, but it is said the prece-
dent Of 1865, in the AustrO-German
peace negotiations, and Of 1870, in the
Franco-GeTman negotiations, estab-
fishes that an armistice and suspen-
sion OF all military activities follows
the opening of negotiations.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
GREEKS AND FRENCH BATTLE
Allied Line Near SaIoniEd Pierced by
Royaiist Army, Says Dis
patch From Berlin.


Berlin, Dec. 14-Fighting is in prog
ress between Greek regular troops and
the French, the Overseas News Agency
announces.
The news agency says the fighting
is taking place north of Katerina,
about sixty miles southwest of Sa-
1oniIi, and that the Greeks have a
force Of 5000 men.
The town of Katerina has been cap
tured by the Greeks, the news agency
says, the French line of positions kaY-
ing been pierced. The Greeks are
said to have taken up line between
Katerina and Borbotzko.
Demands said to have beenmade by
the Greek government in negotiations
with the Entente Powers are contained
in reports received from Athens by
way of Sofia, according to the Over
seas News Agency. These reports
state that the number Of Greek re-
servists- voluntarily enlisting in the
service of King Constantine has in
creased and now attained a consider
able total Summing up the reports,
the news agency says:
Greece demands unhampered &C
ton by the Greek government in old
Greece, the return Of all railroad lines
to Larissa, that all telegraph and tele-
phone stations shall be placed in Greek
hands, the withdrawal of the Entente
troops from Greek soil in the whole
district south of Larissa, the restor-
alton OF confiscated Greek merchant
ships and the abolition of the block
ade against the importation of food.
Greece, on her part, offers to give
an obligation that she viii undertake
no hostilities against the entente. The
Greek government is said to have in
formed the Entente Powers, in a firm
tone, that it has decided to make no
other concessions and to defend the
honor and dignity of Greece against
arbitrary measures. Public opinion in
Greece is reported to be so excited
that any inconsiderate step or tactIess
action may set fire to the powder
case"
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
TWENTY DEAD IN KANSAS MINE
Explosion Traps so AWorsomen in csaI
Shaft at Stone city-Forty
Were Saved.

Pittsburg, Kan, Dec. 14-Twenty
miners were killed mad seven injured
in an explosion Ii the Reedy & Ryan
coal mine at Stone lily, fifteen miles
southwest Of here, Just after noon
today.
A combination gas and powder ex-
plosion is believed to have been the
cause Of the disaster, but state mine
experts have not yet been able to
penetrate the mine to make a thor
ough examination With one excep-
ton, the loss Of life was the greatest
IN the history OF Kansas coal mining.
Forty men were killed in 1883 in an
explosion in a mine at Frontenac
Those killed in today's disaster were
either burned or suffocated, and some
Of those rescued were burned badly.
Most Of those killed lived at Stone
City and the greater number were for
eigners. There were sixty men in the
mine at the time, but thirty-three es-
capped from the side opposite that
where the explosion occurred
Some Of the survivors declare they
smelled burnt powder Immediately af-
ter the report of the explosion, and it
is possible that 1t vas a large guam
tity Of powder that ignited, although
first reports were that the explosion
was due to black damp.
For five hours a mine rescue team
from PittsbUrg, and others, worked
heroically in an effort to save those
caught by the explosion, and while the
bodies were being brought to the sur
face, wives, children and other rela-
tiYes and friends Of the trapped men
stood about, hoping against hope fate
would not be against them There
were many pitiful scenes at an under
taking establishment at Mineral to-
night, where the bodies of eleven vic
Tins lay in a row. Other bodies were
taken to Scammon and Cherokee. 1t
was announced that at least forty chill
dren were rendered fatherless by the
accident
Among the seven rescued were
Floyd Brezovoir and his son, Joseph.
Rudolph Triez, father of eight chill
dren, was one Of the victims. The list
OF the dead follows:
W. H Windsor, Lud Windsor, Frank
Windsor, Mat Roth, Charles Roth, VIII
liam Hey, Lyrt Hey, Rudolph Triez,
J. W. Paige, John Lantroic, Domino
Calzo, John Frye, A H. Roycroft,
Carlo Tavernaro, Gregoire Burgy, Paul
KOnatz, Tony KroshOI, Mike Urisk,
Frank Jerino, Paul Lefevre.
The injured are: Frank Bouret,
George Tornary, Tony Steff1er, Mon
Racy, Floyd Brezovoir, Joseph Brezo-
voir, Louis Manley.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
AIRPLANE ROUTE FOR MAIL
Postoffice Department May Establish
a Regular Service Between New
York and Chicago.

Washington, Dec. Irregular air.
plane mail service between New York
and Chicago is being considered by the
Postoffice Department Announce
ment was made today that the plan
is regarded practicable and might be
established with part Of the proposed
100000 postal appropriation for ex-
perimentaI aerial service.
Department officials estimate the
flight Of 720 miles could be made in
from six to fourteen hours with an aV-
erage time OF eight hours, and a load
OF from five hundred to one thousand
pounds Of mail Flying could be at
night, a plane leaving each city at S
p. m, alighting at three regular sta
lions in the vicinities Of Williams
port, PasiniIa and Napoleon, O., where
extra machines, fuel and equipment
parts would be maintained At night
a second machine would be taken on
relay. Eventually emergency alight-
ing stations might be established eE-
cry twenty-five miles, each equipped
with powerful guiding lights
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS

-Forcible deportation OF Lithuanian
peasants to work in Germany has pro-
Voked several revolts in ISthuania.
There was a formidable rising in the
Samogitian province Of Suwalki Peas
ants armed with hatchets attacked
the German military commission sent
to enroll workmen.
The Plebiscite held recently in
Denmark on the question OF the sale
OF the Danish West Indies to the
United States resulted in 2S3, 900
votes being cast in favor OF the sale
and 157, 600 against such action.
-Carranza's government is collect
ing duty on supplies going to the
United States troops which are still in
Mexico to get Villa dead or alive"
and to protect the Carranza regime
against the bandits That fact was
brought out in the House committee
on military affairs recently.
"A record achievement is chronicIed
OF a German submarine which has re-
turned to its base after fifty-ffve DAYS
at sea without entering harbor or re-
ceiYing outside assistance OF any
form The weather was generally bad.
After a warm debate, the House
recently voted into the annual legis-
Iative, executive and judicial appro-
priation bill provision increasing the
salaries Of representatives private
secretaries from $500 to $4,000 2
year and giving each representative
an additional empIoye at SIS a month.
One hundred thousand rounds OF
ammunition for high powered rifles
was seized by government authorities
ar Galveston AID placed IN the gov
eminent warehouse A man Eflo gave
his address as New York vas arrested.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
PAPER MILLS AGREE ON PLAN
Distribution by the Federal Trade
Commission Will Be Decided at
New York Conference.

Washington, Dec. 14-American and
Canadian paper manufacturers, whose
representatives propose distribution
Of news print paper by the federal
trade commission as a remedy for one
phase Of the news print situation, viii
meet in New York Friday instead OF
in Washington, it was announced to
day, to name a committee to confer
here Saturday with a committee OF
publishers and jobbers and members
of the trade commission The Cana
dian manufacturers could not possibly
reach Washington by Friday.
Publishers viii meet here to name
their committee Friday as planned
The trade commissioners are study
ing the situation today in an effort to
have the distribution plan ready st
Saturdays conference.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
TOO MANY KANSAS COURTS
District Judge RuppenthaI Of Russell
County Writes Governor capper
of Need for Reform.

The biggest reform Kansas needs
right now is a change in the court
system of the state. This is the view
of j. c. Ruppenthal, judge Of the dis
trict court in Russell county. In a
letter to Governor Capper, Judge Rup-
penthal indicts the Kansas court sys-
tenn. which he says is better than
most states but not good enough for
Kansas
I'VE have too many courts, too
many judges, too many different kinds
Of courts Judge Ruppenthal said.
I'VE have too complicated procedure,
too many court officials, too little flex-
Utility, too little provision for ade-
Quate1y doing the court work fully at
all times and places under al circum-
stances. We have too many unframed,
inexperienced Judges too many
courts with no legal training. We
let one judge work $50 to 300 days in
a year, and twenty-five miles away is
another who works only seventy-five
or one hundred days, it is said. If
work piles up for any reason in one
district, we have no provision to re-
duce it, even if the next judge has
nothing to do.
"'Our people are needlessly confused
by the number Of courts and the need
of certain technical knowledge where
to go for any particular kind of relief
or redress. We have too many differ
ent county officials, each doing part
of the clerical work of the judicial
department of government
"Our system of handling moneys in
court is wastefuI and antiquated. At
all times in Kansas there are probably
$1,000,000, and maybe more, in the
hands of courts with no definite pub
lie supervision or control, no public
deposit, no public accounting, exami-
nation or report; in way a private
spoil as to its income
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
LESS CORN, BUT MORE WHEAT
Final Estimates OF This Years Agri-
cultural Crops Made Public BY
Government Officials.

Washington, Dec 16.-Final esd
mates Of this years production Of the
country's principal farm crops, an
nounced by the Department Of Agrf
culture today, are
Corn, 2,5S3, pa. 900 bushels. so mil
lion less than the preliminary est
mate, z72 million less than in 1915
and $50 million less than the 1904
average
Wheat, 6S9. SS6, 600 bushels. % nil
lion more than the preliminary esti-
mate and So million less than the 5
year average
Though quantities are less than
last year, the values OF crops. based
on prices being paid farmers Deeem-
Der 1, show vast increases over last
years totals. This years corn crop
is worth $50. 49,, 900 more; oats, $685.,
6T3, 900 more; potatoes. S95.071, 900
more; hay. $95, 256. 600 more: tobacco,
So, ~, 900 more, and cotton, s475.37Ss-
coo more than last years
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
HEAD OF FRISCO Road DIES
William c. Nixon, Widely Known Rail-
road Executive. Passes Away
in St Louis.

St Louis, Dec. 16.-William c.
Nixon, president OF the St Louis &
San Francisco Railroad, died at 5
O'Clock this afternoon
Mr.. Nixon had been president OF
the railroad since its reorganization,
a few weeks ago, and in the receiver
ship he was one Of the three receivers,
being in charge OF operations. Be
fore the receivership he was vice
president in charge Of operations
Mr.. Nixon had been in poor health
for some time, and for the last two
weeks had been in a critical condition
Several days ago It became apparent
that he could not recover. Death was
due to heart disease.
Mr.. Nixon began his railroad career
as a bridge carpenter when he was IL
years old His next Job was night
Waterman on the Atchison, Topeka
& Santa Fe at Emporia, Kan
Mr.. Nixon was born in EarlFille, Ill,
fifty-eight years ago
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1916-12-23
GERMANY VIOLATED PLEDGES

Washington, Dec. 12.-Announce-
ment was made at the State Depart
ment today that complete information
now at hand covering the case Of the
British horse ship Marina, torpedoed
with a loss Of six Americans, makes
it appear to be ga clear CUT violation
OF Germany's pledges to the United
States.
Full information on the case of the
Arabia will be awaited before the next
move is made, which is expected to
take the form Of new note intended
to clear up what appear to be differ
ences Of Interpretation on what Ger
many's pledges in the Sussex case &C
tually covered, especially with refer
ence to armed ships.