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The Western outlook., 1916-02-05

The letter was drawn up without the
intention of sending it, and it ran as
| follows:
Dear Mr.. Wakefield,
II have worked many years for you,
and / feel that it Is my right to be
frank. You are an old bachelor and
am an old maid. l love you. Why
shouldn't we marry? Regard this as
serious and confidential
Bessie dashed off Eileen Roberts
signature in a hand that was marvel
| ously like hers.
Nobody was much afraid of Wake
field He was mild, easy-going old
gentleman, and only once had any Of
us seen him moved tc anger. That
was when a man who had insulted one
of our woman buyers came ,ir,to the
otice. thought there was going to
be fight-but the 6bgs got him out
somehow and held Mr.. Wakefield back.
Still, it was pretty serious thing.
"If you"' all swear not to tell, I'll
mail it," said Bessie, feeling like a
heroine.
We looked across at the unconscious
Miss Roberts "DAa't DO it," 1 said.
Bessie stamped theI letter, held it
suspended over the mail-chute, looked
at us, and-dropped it down. We sat
back aghast.
The next morning everyone was
very quiet. We were wondering
when the storm would burst We
saw Mr.. Wakefield go into his office.
Somebody tiptoed near and reported
that he was opening his mail. But
nothing happened till noon, and then
Miss Roberts was sent for.
She came back ten minutes later, in
tears, and the boys looked sheepish,
for 1t was pretty strong joke to have
played. Only Bessie, with the usual
pert look on her pretty face, went on
with her work.
Miss Roberts sat down in her chair
and wept without any pretense at res
traint. And then-We saw Wakefield
come striding into our room. In his
hand was the letter. On his face was
the look had seen once-only once
before He held the letter out.
Unless the person who wrote this
thing confesses instantly" he said, Il
shall dismiss the entire clerical force.
The entire force" he thundered.
He must have seen the involuntary
movement of our eya8 toward Bessie.
But he said nothing till Bessie sprang
to her feet, white and trembling.
II wrote it, and I'm sorry" she
cried. "I'll go. did it, nobody else"
Mr.. Wakefield looked at the girl in
something like horror. He turned to-
know, them" / heard him whisper.
Eileen Roberts looked up, and nev-
er saw a face so transformed. She
looked haloed in a madonnalike be-
nignancy. She stood up proudly before
us all
'I'll tell her now," she said in ring
ing tones. "No, I'll tell her before ev-
erybody. Everybody knew, every
body has always taunted me with be-
ing an old maid 1t is true l have
never been married, but Bessie is my
child"
The pert look that had been on Bes-
sizes face was never seen there again.
We looked at the exporters face, and
knew Miss Roberts had spoken the
truth.
rs this true?" cried Bessie, clutch
ing at his arms convulsively.
Mr.. Wakefield bowed his head. my
nephew is dead now," he said, "and
there is no reason why the secret
should be kept any longer. His wife
knows. But for that" he continued,
turning to Miss Roberts, 81 should
have done more for you-more for you
both. / always meant to- am going
to now"
The last thing that we saw as we
filed out was Bessie weeping in Miss
Roberts arms.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
TEXT OF THE EIGHT HOUR-D DAY BILL
 THAT PREvEN TED THE GREAT STRIKE

of the eighthour-day bill that passed by con- res Saturday. thereby preventing the strike that announced for yesterday, follows:
 enacted by the senate and house of representatives o the United States of America, congress assembled:
 Section That beginning December l. l9l6 eight hours ha contracts for labor and service be deemed days work and the standard of days work for the purpose reckoning compensation for service of all employees who are no" may hereafter be employed by railroad which subject to the provisions of the of February l. 8S an act to regulate commerce. amended and who hereafter be ua engaged any capacity the operation of trains used for the transportation of persons property railroads from any reitory of the United States the District of Columbia any territory of the United States the District of Columbia from place m ateoIy to another place Iii the same territory or from any place the United ad acent foreign country orOm place in the United States through foreign country other place in the United States
 "Sec. 2-Tha the president shall appoint commission o three which shall observe the operation and effects o the nsu the eghthour standard day above defined and the and employees during period of less than six months than months nthe discretion of the commission within thirty days thereafter such commission shall findings to the president and congress-
 That each member of the commission created under the provision of this shall receive such compensation be fixed by president The S250O0 much thereof may necessary be and hereby appropriated aone5 United treasury otherwise appropriated be
 immediately available and continue available until the the fiscal year ending June 30 917 for the and expenses incurred in connection with the work such son including salaries per diem rayeg expenses and employees, and rent furniture office fixtures and books, salaries and other necessary the proved by the chairman of the said commission and audited the proper accounting officers of the treasury
 Sec. 3That pending the report of the commission herein provided for and for period of thirty days thereafter the pensaton of railway employees subject this act for standard ghhour day shall not be reduced below the standard and for all necessary time in excess of eight hours such ployes shall be paid less than the pro such standard eight-hour work day
 "Sec. That any person violating any provision of this shall be guilty of misdemeano and conviction shall be e than $1OO and not than $OO0 imprisoned exceed one year, or both"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
In The Probate Court For The Pre- cinct of Kechikan, Division No. 1
 Territory of Alaska.

In The Matter of The Estate of Chris
 Christoferson, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that the undersigned, Patrick J. Gilmore has this day been duly appointed Ad ministrator of the estte of CHRIST CHRISTOFERSON, deceased.
 All persons having claims against said estate are hereby notified to pre-. sent the same to PATRICK J. GIL MORE, at his place of business, Ket chikan, Alaska, together with proper vouchers, within six months from this date for confirmation and approval
 PATRICK J. GILMORE, Administrator of the Estate of Christ Christoferson Deceased. Chas. IT, Cosgrove,
 Attorney for Administrator. First publication Aug. 9, 1916. Last publication Sept s, 1916.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

PARIS, France Aug. r. - Sham ming by war horses to avoid the bat, tie front, discredited at first, seems now well established.
 French army veterinarians have found from close observation that cer- tain horses fall most unaccountably i'll when in bombarded regions They lie down and seem too weak and ner- vous to move, or go lame. When they are sent back to the vet erinary camp in the rear in a day or two they are all right again.
 This has happened in so many cases that it has become a matter beyond dispute that the animals sham sick ness to get away from a spot where they have to do strange work under strange conditions and when constant ly horrible things make terrifying noises.
 One veterinarian who has trained race horses says that malingering among blooded animals is fairly com mon and that horses have been known 10 show lameness to be left in the stable or to start a cough to avoid go- ing out to practice
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
GERMAN PRISONERS
 SAY STRAIN TERKiriC
BRITISH OFFICIAL REPORT RE COUNTS ASSERTION OF THEIR
 CAPTlVES.

LONDON Sept. 5-The war office issued the following statement today.
 There has been heavy fighting all along the line from the ground north of Pozieres far as the trenches to the south of Guiuemont, where tb" British have joined hands with the French after their own brilliant cap ture Of Maurespas."
 An official who has just returned from the front makes the following statement in the Times today:
 Tine result ce the operations is, on the whole. full of advantage to the Allied offensive. Severe blows have been inflicted upon the Teutons, not only causing them great losses, but making their defense more difficult and embarrassing
 German prisoners are not from the rifr-rlff of the last reserves swept out of dcpots to hold weak parts of the line. They re men upon whom Ger. many most relies to stop the Allies advance but today these men admit that they are being asked to endure more than human nature can stand.
 One of them used English slang saying
 "We are used up and couldn't stick it any longer"
 An intending shell fire of our ar dnery hurls over their lines. The fierce assaults Of our infantry hay, unneryed many so that they have me stomach for fight One party of ! saxons left their trenches, walked quiet1v over to the British and said: "Comrades. We surrender"
 in man yeases when the British came close 10 them, groups of Ger man soldiers held up their hands and made no resistance. It i8 not that they facl courage, but they had no chance whatever under tho storm fire and against the British who swarm ed about them. They cceDted the in eyitable with dismal resignation. ac bnowledging the hopeleasness of the situation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
FIND SQUAW AND CHILD
 PETRlFiED IN CAVERN
ROCK CHAMBER WAS ONCE THE RETREAT FOR HORSE THIEVES
 AND OTHERS.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept 1.--The pet rHed body of an Indian woman with a petrifed childs body in her arms. a most interesting specimen of human petriacation, was found Inst week in cave near Maquoketa. Iowa, reports Dr. E. II. McCadrey. an interne at the City Hospital. Minneapolis, who just returned from a vacation spent at Naquoketa, his home town. The dis covery was unusual because thous- ands Of visitors have walked within a few feet of the bodies without know ing it.
 Burt's caves, in which the speci- mems were found. arc visited by 8 great number of people annually. Last week. when an attempt was be ing made to trace lead ore, three men of the party noticed a huge rock against the wall of the cave, and in back of it a small crevice
 The men succeeded in moving the rock, and found a small opening in the wall of the cave. Crawling thru on their hands and knees, they enter ed a small natural room. and there discovered the Indian woman's body with the body Of the child. The squaw had been about , feet inches in height and Che child was about two years old.
 Maquoketa people are mystifed, NcCaffrey declares. No one has been able to give a plausible explanation for the woman and child being penned ID as they were found. There was nothing to indicate how long the fig ures had been there They might have been there hundreds of years.
 The huge stone in front of the op- ening makes the find very mysterious. The stone may have been placed there or it may have filen from the roof of the cave and formed a natural door to the death room.
 The petrifed bodies are now on ex- hibition near Maquoketa. Burts caves are known to many people in that vicinity They are supposed to have been the headquarters of a gang Of horse thieves in the early days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
In The Commissioners Court, District of Alaska, Division No. 1, Precinct
 of Ketchkan. In Probate.

Ill The Matter of Tbe Estate of Mrs.
 Annie Johnson, Deceased.
 NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
 The undersigned W. A. Bryant, here by gives notice; that he is the duly appointed, qualified and acting Admin istrator. of the estate of MRS. ANNIE JOHNSON, Deceased and that all per sons having claims against the estate of the said decedent are notified to present the same to him at Ketchi- kan, Alaska, with proper vouchers within six (6) months from the date
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
 Sunday-8 a. m., Holy Communion, (axcept first Sunday ln rne month) 10 q. Ii. Native Sunday school; Ii a.. m. Morning prayer and sermon. (Ho'y Communion first Sunday in month 12 m. Sunday school; 7:2o Evening prayer and sermon; Holy Days-10:sp a. m, Holy Communion; Tuesday: p. m, St. Johns Social Club, Guild room, Wednesday; p. m., Native Womens Guild, Indian school house; Thursday: 2:30 p. m., St Johns Guild room; 7:30 D. m, St Johns Athletic Club, Boys, Guild room; Friday: D.. m., Choir rehearsal. Guild room. 4 sincere welcome is extended to all especially to neweomers-ReF. Harold H. Kelley, Pastor.
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CcontInued from page 8

Wi. slowly but surely return nd oth- CTS with them, and in a year the last slate of Jhat man will be worse than lhQ hrst Many foolish patients ei d by Nature with fine tonsdtu lions. have several such relapses oacA followed by new arrest" and tae are almost certain to break down again finally because they do not have the sense CT will power to live wise ly when they leave off the regular talk
 ue 0f the cure When. however, the patient has taken to heart the lessons of the sanatorium or home doctor. or this pamphlet, and lives wisely and carefully, he can, slowly but surely. continue to gain strength and build up a strong wall of protective scar tissue around the disease. and finally to accomplish that permanent arrest Wi.l restoration of full working eff aeiaucy under reasonable methods of living, which is called a cure" Much of the worlds best work. whether mental or manual, has been done by men who at one time in their lives sulered with tuberculosis Cure then is possible, but to maintain it demands, not an inyalids life always scared Of 2 relapse, but a constant in. tetiisent remembering Of the facts learned and a denial Of certain over inauigonoes both of work and of pleas
 ufa which medical science has prov ed are not safe fer the recovered ocn. sumptiye.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
AT THE STEDMAN

Miss H. Garrison. John M. Thorn ton. R. R. Moore, Geo. E. Stephenson, W. J. Rogers, c. B. Rivers, Mrs. H. B. Perham, Chas. Dickerson. Bert Miller H. Bergman. A. Arbrineto. A. Sarer eso. A. B. Cooling, o. Thanem, K. Lind, J. Ganty, J. Leham, Capt De GuiIdre.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

of this notice. Dated at Ketchikau, Alaska, this 9th day of August, 1916.
 ". A. BRYANT,
 Administrator. First publication Aug. 9, 1916 Last publication Sept. G, 1916.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
KETCHIKAN CIVIC CLUB.

Meets every first and third Tues day evening at p. m., at the Coun- cil Chambers. All women interest ed in the welfare of our city are cordially invited to attend.-sec. B. p. Dickinson, M. D.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

LOT FOR SALE-Located at the foot of Stedman street, 3Or150 feet Inquire of DeYoung, at the Shooting School adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
Notice to The Public.

All persons wishing he to examine their eyes and fit them with glasses must make appointment for the same before Sept 18th. J. L. MYERS.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
MOTHERS TAKE NoTIcEl

The BON MARCHE has over 100 boys suits for school to select from and just as cheap as you can get hy parcel post.--Adv. ct,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

NOTICE-The Progressive Miner is for sale by the Ryus and Walker Drug Stores ana F. J. Hunt.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

Boys op.ece play suits that sold for $I25, now 50 cents at the BON MARCHE.-Adv. Ct.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
CATHOLIC CHURCH.

low Mass at S:S0 a. m; High Ma at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at ?: 3 D. m; Sunday Vespcrs at 7:80 p. Il {; Week Day Mass at a. m.--Rev. Pa ! ?. Eerns, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

The BON MARCIIE has the largest stock of school boys suits in town and at prices in reach of alL-Adv. 6t
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

Chief Grant HcE66 up a knife on the wharf. The owner may have it by calling at this office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
BIG DANCE.

a dance viii be given by the Lady E gies at the Skating Rink Saturday eea.a September g. Music starts a' 9.30 sharp. Three piece orchestra.
 Admission. gents 9100.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
REGISTERED AT HOTELS
AT THE REyu1A.

R. s Hutton, M. Johnson, J. Clan cy, \. Jacobson, M. Peterson, Captain klauis, H. Perkins
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
NOTICE.

important meeting of the W. C. T. L. Wednesday evening, Sept. 9th, at s o'clock in 4I E. Church basement.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

Sunday church service at Il a. m, and 7:30 D. ID. Thursday prayer meet ing 8:30 D. m. Friday choir meets al 8 D. n. First and third Wednesday al ternoon at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society," II. ". Kitchener, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

SEALED PROPOSALS will be open d by the Lighthouse Inspector, Ret ehikan, Alaska, at o'clock p. m, Sep tember 15, 1916, for furnishing ap- proximately soc tons steam and 200 tons sacked bituminous coal to be de liyered at Ketchikan and Juneau, Al aska. Information upon application 10 the above office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
WANTED 20 SAILORS

to take the ship "star Of Poland to San Francisco. SIS a Apply Q Jno. R. Becgle X Co
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

Walh-OEor shoes for men and wo- .5an at Fields adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

Y oys young mems mems and la d.es' suits and coats at Fields adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY. Front Street, Eetchikan. Alaska. Sut iett: Sunday, Sept 10, Substance.
 Regular services Sunday Il a. IT Wednesday evening reading and sona services at & D. m. All are welcome
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
Civic Club to Meet.

A meeting of the Civic Club will be held at the Council Chambers this evening at the usual hour, at which important business tin come up that must be attended to- Every member is requested 70 be present.
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 Lei Field make H0ur ueNt sui tO order adv.
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KETCHlKAN CAMP, NO. 20. A. B,
 Meets every Monday evening at D. m. Visiting brothers welcome.- H. M. Stackpole, A. C.; D. Smith Harris, 4. R.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

THE FLASH two reel drama with our old time Black Box favorites in the leading role.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05
WAR HORSES KNOWN TO SHAM

Sweaters and machiuaws at Fields.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

"A FIRESJDE REALlzATION,'' A comedy with Ben Wilson and Dorthy Phillip
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

THE BUTLERS BABY" comedy, scream, fhus ends a six reel show at the GRAND tonight
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-05

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04
LoST-FoUND-REWARDS

OMAHA q COUNCIL BLUFFS STREET
RAILWAY COMPANY
Persons having lost some article would
DO well TO call up the office OF the
Omaha g. Council Bluffs Street Railway
company to ascertain whether they left
n u the street cars
Many articles each day are turned IN
and the company II anxious TO restore
them 10 the rghtfu owners Call
Tylor 500
LUBT-CAmso brooch between 10th and
Howard and iith and Harvey or In
stores, reward Phone Douglas 1855.
SMALL baeif opera glasses lost st Brandeis
Thoater Monday night valued b. owner
as keepsake walnut. 1858.
ONE gray pony taken Up branded II Roy
Perkins E8Bt Omaha,
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PHONE TYLER t000.

PHONE TYLER 1000.
WANT-AD COLUMNS CLOSE
EVENING EDITIONS. .......f2:0 M.
MORNING EDITIONS. .... 900 " NJ
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nInrIIs AM nrArns.

Blrihs -faul ana Mabel Meyers. 2oOs
South Twenty fourth street. Glfl samuel
pud Hannah Oriuff 1885 South Thirty
f'fth avenue boy Adolph and Ellen Pei.
lia ai6a Arb1r. girl John and Agnes
Habhu Eighteenth and %, boy nannialu
Hud Ysft swcusohdFiai 1884 South Twelfth.
Eri. Iaseph aud Alice Flynn. lblA Castelar,.
EH
pfatFa-Baby nanica. Thlriysthir and
brown. Robert Hendricks. as hospital.
FauE Tau. l south side Edward
iItrFFrald 5al Liucoln boulevard Mrs.
Naft,e Nuray As stit sherman avenue
Robert G Nuapf6 en- 1914 south Thirty
thlrd N8tIam uuhsa, -s hospital, hra
Ntub Laa. hasiHtal
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04

DICTIONARY wood cBfting set home
moving picture machine, magic lantern.
toy AUTOMOBILES. and household furniture
10 trade for typewriter Must DO IN good
condition nnd Of good make Address
81 1921 Doe
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SITUATIONS WANTED

WEEKLY RATE. loo PER LINE.
Day work or business ads regular rates
2 lines one week ...t..........s.ss.s's
lines one week. ..s,.........,.s...s.A
Each extra line Sc per week.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04

cnllfnrnia Cholce Frnlts

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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04
FIFTY SEWING MA
CHINE BARGAINS
ON SALE THIS WEEK

Singers, Whites, New Homes,
Wheeler & Wilson's and many other
makes. These machines, while
slightly used, are perfect If you
will come and see them you will be
surprised at the wonderful value;
and remember, So cut glass sugar
and dreamer set free with each ma
chine sold, $40 or over, cash or pay
ments.
5000 Singer sale price ,........", 100
$500 Singer sale prics......."... 1900
$500 Singer sale pries.....,... TOO
$500 Wheeler Wilson. sale price. !. 500
5000 Singer sale price 1900
5000 singer, sale prics........... 1880
5000 Singer sale price. .......,.., 1900
$500 White. sale prics....,...". 800
5000 Domestic, sale prios........ $50
$500 New Home. sale prlcs...". 500
1000 Davis, sale prios......."". 1900
1900 Now Home. sale prics..,.... 1000
Every machine has attachments.
Every machine has guarantee,
Needles are going up. Better buy q supply
this week at 10 each loo oil for 30 bot
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04
BUSINESS CHANCES

30 YOU want to make III 30. set in on
the ground floor OF the new town OF
Mcfarland Colorado. which In located As
miles from Denver. Many choice loca-
lions for business and residence purposes.
For further information write to Nedsr-
land rnMnalLa 90. Mcfarland. Cnlorado.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04
FLORISTS.
FRATERNAL ORDERS.

ATTENTION, MODERN WOODMEN OF
America. members and their families are
urged 20 attend the annual memorial
services of tho society Sunday At 2!20
O'Clock at Ilanacum park Friends and
The public arc cordially invited. Memo
rlni Committee.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-04

DRUG STORE for sale in one Of South East
Mob B best little cities doing fine bust
ness 81 500 handles g. Address, Y-i2o
Beo
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FIDELITY STORAGE e
VAN COMPANY,
DOUGLAS 288
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DOUGLAS 288
SAFE, SOUND,
RELIABLE STORAGE

DAT II, DOO ND,
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The FIDELITY STORAGE is
not only safe, sound and re-
liable, but within the reach of
all the classes of people. We
ask you to inspect our rooms
for the storage of household
goods and be impressed with
their new ideas.
If you are going away for the
summer, don't sell your house
hold goods-you can't afford to
sell at sacrifice, 80 why not
store them? You will surely be
pleased and repaid when you
return to find your household
goods in splendid shape and all
ready to resume housekeeping
All our rooms are well ventilated
and kept perfectly dry all the
time. Our system Of ventilation
is one Of the strongest features
Of our storage. See us first.
1t will mean saving of dollars
to you.