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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
DECISIVE BATTLE REPORTED ON AND BULGARIANS HAVE JOINED FORCES
 IN ALBANIA
FOR THE SUPREMACY
THE RUSSIANS ARE REPORTED TO BE WELL AND STRONG
 LY FORTIFIED

LONDON, Feb. 17.--A report has been received to the effect that a final battle in the struggle for sup remacy in Albania is on. The Aus trian and Bulgarian forces have af- fected junction a day or two ago and yesterday the battle was started.
 The battle which promises to dei eide matters of vast importance to either party, has been the cause of much preparation, and must of nec- essity prove great reverse to the losing party. A Russian official said today that much depended on the result of this fight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
ARM|NG FOR
 TRADE RA|D|NC GERMAN STEAMERS ARE SAID TO BE PREPARING FOR
 SOME WORK
REPORT CAPTAIN OF
AMERICAN COAL SCHOONER WHO ARRIVED AT MOBILE
 YESTERDAY

MOBILE, Feb. 17.-Captain Ma gune, of an American schooner en- gagged in carrying coal between here and the Canary Island ports who has just arrived here, says that he knows of eleven German steamers at those ports that are being armed andgetting ready to make raids on commerce. He said that he came in possession of the information through an entirely se- cret channel. It appears that everything is about ready and that it is a matter of short time before the world will be notified of some peculiar deeds.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
MRS. G. GERVAIS
 HERE ON BUSINESS

Mrs. George Gervais, of Hollis, Alaska, arrived on the mail boat yesterday and will return to her home tomorrow. She is here on little business trip, and not on a recreation trip, as she says she is quite satisfied with her home as we'll as her environment at Hollis, therefore she is perfectly contented.
 Mrs. Gervais says that they have some ten heads of cattle on their homestead, have pigs, chickens and raises enough vegetables for them selves. MT. Gervais has cleared better than seven acres of ground, but thus far hehas only two acres in cultivation. As to their cattle, while they are doing we'll. they can not be said to be a very paying in- vestment, but hope is entertained that the future will show better.
 MT. and Mrs. Gervais are we'll known in Southeastern Alaska, where they have resided for many years. As a matter of record, Mir. Gervais was one of the discoverers of the splendid mine at Hollis, that is under the management of MT. Webber at the present time. Mrs. Gervals was some years aga . nurse at the local hospital.
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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
AEROPLANES TOCARRY
 MAIL IN INTERIOR
Details Given Out By The Postmaster
 AT SAN FRANCISCO
Has Instruction From Department at Washington
 To Call For Bids

tag and to Nome. Other bids arc called for by way of Seward to An chorage, Iditarod to Nome.
 This proposed mail service for the interior of Alaska has been the talk of every resident affected by the winter service, and lately, MT. Joslin, president of the Tanana Val ley Railway Company, made ..-e suggestion to the department and represented that it would be the most satisfactory service that Al aska could be provided with, and the department took the matter ln- der consideration with the result above mentioned.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-A re- port is freely circulated about the capital that the amount in export of ammunition to Europe exceeds the sum of two million daily. This is pointed out as the reason that manufacturers are so bitterly op-
 nsed to the common agitation for an embargo on the exportation of war supplies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
QUITE AN INTERESTING
 AFFAIR
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIAT-
 ION MEETS

There was a fair attendance at the Parent Teacher Association at the school house last night. There being no special business to trans act, ,Mr Rounsfell, the chairman, opened the meeting by announcing that the first number on the pro- gram, was duet by Mrs. Warder andMr. Dolan, but would have to be omitted owing to the illness of the latter. "Thome's Single Aveu" rendered by Mir. Clark on the violin accompanied by his daughter at th., .4.,. old familiar ar a; an encore, we'e very much enjoyed bs all :.rf.rhi
 The constitution and by- -ws of the PIT. A. and its object, with suggestions fir amen i.nen,- were read by Miss Bucr. Tho merits of which s:a-.et :. cussion and re- soluti sns ahich wtf. laid on the tabel '.;. nio. u t.. heit re- guiar meeting.
 Mrs. ;;tu Ks tala m tie value of Calesthenics was indeed excellent and listened 70 {. th ,ic>r h"tItirn and an evident appreciation of a subjecs the real value of vhi,b wa.; made very clear Dy the speaker. Mrs. Shuck is an authority on cales thenics, and all its branches of scientific play, having graduated in it's study and taught it with re- markable results. Indeed, parents arc fortunate in having So capable an isntructor for their children.
 T'-e beautiful "Bacarole" from the "Love Tale of Hoffman" was the surprise and sensation of the even ing. The beauty of this selection is we'll known and as a solo by Miss Neita Mitchell lost none of its tend CT qualities, and Mrs. Spaeth's sympathetic accompaniment added much to this number which was greatly enjoyed. In answer to the \ chairman's invitation for remarks on Mrs. Shuck's talk, Dr. B. L. Myers endorsed and approved ca lesthenics from scientific stand point as taught by Mrs. Shuck.
 The meeting then adjourned.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

TORONTO, Feb. 16.-A fire was discovered in what is known as the American Club Building" last ev- ening, but was put out before it causedmuch damage, however. The origin of the fire is unknown, but in view of the fact that of late the club had been the scene of many demonstrations in favor of the entente allies, that there are some inclined to the belief that 1t was the work of someone who dis approved of the demonstrations.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
.SCHR. NORTH
 CAPE PET0TALLOSS
MAN WASHED ASHORE PICKED UP AFTER TWENTY-FOUR
 HOURS
HEAVY WIND STORM
DRIVE BOAT ON ROCKS WHEN ANCHOR LINES FAIL
 TO HOLD

H. Hansen who went adrift in the launch North Cape last Sat urday and for whom much anxiety has been felt arrived in Ketchikan last night about ten o'clock on the launch Sunny Point.
 After the breaking of the pro- pellor shaft in Moira Sound he drifted until Sunday afternoon when he succeeded in getting the boat into Chichogof bay where he put out anchors but owing to the strong wind the lines soon parted and his boat smashed on the rocks.
 When he saw that there was no chance of preventing his boat from going on the beach he jumped and was washed ashore where he was picked up yesterday afternoon by a searching party aboard the launch Sunny Point. MT. Hansen had in his experience very little personal damage and succeeded in saving the engine that was in his boat as the water where the boat was torn to pieces was very shallow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
IT APPEARS TO
 BE SETTLED
THE DIFFICULTY BETWEEN GERMANY AND UNITED
 STATES

WASHINGTON, Feb. t7.-Secre- tary Lansing today announced that he had accepted Germany's offer for the settlement of the Lusitania difficulty, in so far that controver- $. is concerned, but demands as- sprances that Germany will not rc..st mer kant ships before giv- 'nv thGm z. :ir warning, ard pro- viding further that proof that a ship carries arms be conclusive be- foIe attacks are made.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
HOUSE PASSES PENSION BILL

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The House yesterday afternoon passed the pension roll bill, thus adding two and one half million in the am- ount paid annually. The bill in- cudes widows of the Spanish-Am- erican war as we'll as Indian fight CTS widows.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
MONROE DOCTRINE AGAIN

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-A res olution was introduced today having for it's object the adoption of the Nonroe Doctrine as the country's standard rule of action. This question has been the subject of much discussion of late and to the end that the country may know h ow the people feel about the mat ter, a resolution was introduced calling upon the country's repre- sentatives for an understanding.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
GERMANYWOULD
 LIKE TO KNOW
WHY THE SINKING OF THE BRITISH CRUISER ARABIA
 WAS SUPPRESSED

WASHINGTON, Feb. IT, The German ambassador today, by di- rection of his home government, made formal demand upon the Secretary of State for an explan- ation for the suppression of the
 mixing of the British cruiser Ara bia in the North sea February 11th by the Sayville wireless censor. The secretary promised to give an answer in the immediate future.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
FLOOD CONDITION IN
 ARKANSAS

A report from Little Rock, Ar kansas, says that during the recent flood stores at Arkansas City were doing business in the second story of their buildings. A steamer made the round of Red Fork, Dou- glas, Watson, Pendelton and other towns with provisions for the 2,000 inhabitants affected by the flood. Also soldiers were carrying out tents an blankets.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
EVERYBODY WILL REJOICE OVER GOOD FORTUNE
 OF THOSE PEOPLE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. IT, Postmaster Fay is in receipt of
 communication from the postof- flee department at Washington, giving him instructions to call for bids for the delivery of mail in the interior of Alaska by aeroplanes.
 The routes for which bids are called include the carrying of mail between Valdez and Fairbanks From there down the Yukon to kal-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
OPERA HOUSE
 COLLAPSED
KILLING TEN AND INJURING HUNDREDS OF
 OTHERS

MEXIA,. Texas, Feb. 17.-During a performance last evening the Opp era House collapsed, killing ten per sons and iniuring hundreds of oth- CTS. This was followed by ter rible explosion that set fire to the building and for a time threat ened the destruction of the busin- ess portion of the town. How ever, the firemen finally managed to control the fire, and in a short time the work of searching for bodies was on.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

It is said that the first train in four years was run over the branch of the Southern Pacific rail road from Nogales, Arizona, to Mazatlan, Mexico, the latter part of January. The road was aban- doned, it is said, because of the Mexican trouble, but the officials are in hopes that the line will be kept open hereafter.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

FALL RIVER, Feb. 1.-Two bus mess blocks were destroyed by ire yesterday causing the loss of over two million in buildings and stocks. The origin of the fire is unknown to the police who have carried on a strict investigation. No casua- lities are reported.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
SCHR. FOUNDERS AT
 LINCOLN ROCK
LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER SEES A SHIP IN DISTRESS AND
 ATTEMPTS RESCUE
WAS NOTICED FROM
 A SHORT DISTANCE
DISCOVERS FISHING GEAR IN SNOW PASS PRIOR TO
 ACCIDENT

Capt. Stagg of the fishing schoon- CT New England arrived in port last night from the westward and reports that when he was passing the lighthouse station at Lincoln Rock Tuesday morning he was hail. ed by the keeper and on going in to learn what was wanted to keep CT reported that in his belief a fishing schooner had foundered about one-half mile off shore. In this mornings mail the Progress sive-Miner is in receipt of lteter from S. L. Atkinson, Asst. Keeper of the Lighthouse which reads as follows:
 Lincoln Rock, Fog Sig. Station, Feb. 14, 1916 Progressive Miner,
 Ketchikan.
 Dear Sir
 This morning at about 3:15 there was a gasoline halibut fisherman passed this station. We watched her nearly out of sight and sat down to dinner and at 4:02 pm. MT. Douglas, the keeper, had occasion to leave the table for a moment and on glancing out of the window remarked that there was another one coming and also that she was much more heavily loaded than the first as she sat very low in the water.
 At about 4:09 finished my meal and looked for her an she had en- tirely disappeared. As it would have taken her at least thirty min utes to get out of sight in any direction and there was very heavy sea running We are forced to believe that she foundered. She was gas boat apparently of from 45 to 5 feet in length with her. cabin very nearly amidship with square windows and carried her do- rles forward.
 Respectfully,
 s. L. Atkinson,
 Asst. Keeper.
 In an interview with the captain of the New England he reports that while coming through Snow Pass he saw some floating fishing buoys but believing that some fish ing party had put the gear out for a catch he thought nothing of it until he was hailed by the light hous keeper.
 1 e-
 NOTICE:-The Skating Rink will open on Friday nights only. Everybody welcome. adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
BRANDEIs IS REPRESENTED

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.-G. w. Andrews, district attorney for Bos- ton, appeared today before the sem ate committee having in charge the investigation of charges by mem- bers of the Senate and others as to Louis Brandeis' qualification as associate justice of the supreme court as the latter's representative before the committee.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17.--Secre- tary Daniels announced today that he had somewhat modified his or der of censorship on wireless dis Iatches, and that hereafter dis patches that have been censored will be allowed to pass.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

Talking about fashion for women It is said that the South Sea island women look veXy unattractive with out clothes; yet the cacasian wo- men wear clothes. From that fa- shion must have it's limits.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

PETROGRAD, Feb. 17.-Erze- rum has fallen into the hands of our troops, says late report from the front. No particulars have been received.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17
MRS. H. Y. STEVENS IS ILL

H. V. Stevens of the Stedman Hotel was a passenger on the steamer Adbiral Evans to Seattle where he goes in answer to a tele- gram from his wife notifying him of her illness. The eaglegram stat cd that she was threatened with pneumonia fever.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17.-At meeting of some of the stock holders of the Standard Oil Con- pany, it is said that the profits made during the last year exceeded the sum of nine and one-haf mil lion dollars.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-The suspec- ted wholesale poisoner for whom the police are looking the country over is reported to have been seen in Louisville, Ky.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

LONDON, Feb. 17.-The Dutch liner Bangdoen struck a mine in the English channel and was badly damaged. However, tugs went to her assistance and brought it into port where repairs will be made.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

ROME, Feb. 17.-Austrian air men shelled Rimini, an Italian town along the main coast. No casuali- ties reported and very little dam age was done to the property.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

PARIS, Feb. 17.-Three German submarines are reported to have been sunk last Saturday in the Black Sea.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

Do you know that the first mo- wing picture was the postage stamp?
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

Job printing neatly and prompt done at the Progressive Miner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-02-17

All kinds of commercial print ing dcne at the Miner.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
A PARTY

Honoring a number of out-of-
town guests Mrs. J K. Batch
ford entertained a few of her
friends at her home on Serpell
avenue Saturday evening. The
affair was distinguished by
charming arrangements and a
delightful time was enjoyed by
those participating Each one
was dressed so as to represent a
name of a book. After all the
guests arrived paper and pencil
was given to everyone to write
the names of each book represen-
ed, and the one guessing the
greater number of names was the
winner of the contest. Mrs.
Chas. Jones being the winner re-
ceived a beautiful book for the
prize. After enjoying the games
and music a luncheon Ct
beautiful appointments was serv-
ed by the hostess, assisted by her
daughter, Miss Tavern.
Those present were: Mlsdames
J.E, Keyser Chas. Jones, William
Curry, John Robinson, Hugh
Shinn, Walter McCloud, w. w.
Thomas, William Shinn, Della
Lovett, Amos Rohrbough. u. r.
Keyser, F. P. Rease. A. G. Carly
H. H. Jones, McCraken, A. H.
Woodford. Geo, Cain, Burnerd
Wilmotk; Misses Clother, Doro-
thy Lee Jones. Adelaide Wood
ford, Juliet Latherm, Inegba Cor
many. Nellie Thomas, Tavern
and Madelon Blatchford.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
+ SOCIETY NOTES
THE SUNSHINE CLUE

A most delightful event was that
by the members of the Sunshine Club
who held their meeting at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Hilyard on the
Pike, Tuesday evening.
At 1870 to 800 o'clock the guests
began coming in automobiles and
soon were busy with crochet neddle
and thread. The social enjoyment
and entertainment of the evening
was pleasing to ali. White and pink
dallas were used in large bouquets
aboutSthe house.
Before the closing hour dainty re-
freshments were served by the hos
tess, assisted by Mrs. David Hillyard
AID Mrs. Austin McCioud, who were
the guests of the evening beside the
members Of the Club.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

e. A. Barte is loading two or
three cars of dye wood this
week. He has a large rick al
ready for shipment along the
G.. & C. tracks.
Mrs. Ella Weese, who has
been in the City Hospital at
Buckhannon for the past two
weeks was brought home We'd
nesday noon. She is very much
improved.
Miss Pearl Post, who has
been attending school at Buck
harmon, returned home Satur-
day evening. She was accom-
panied by her brother, Ralph
Post.
j. J. Polling, who has bought
the Nestorville FIGURING Mil,
was in town Wednesday on
business. He reports that he
likes his new location very well
and will move his family there
this fall.
A. D. Bartlett, road superin-
tendent of Valley, was in t
Monday on business in e
ton with the Valley roads. Mr..
Bartlett and A. T. Thornhill
have put the main road to Au-
dra up in good shape.
Geo. NJ. Serpell is still adding
more improvements. He has
pit I'D and extended a new
porch to the McCutcheon build
ing, where Lovett Bros. once
had their store. He is also
painting the house.
Miss Bess Trahern, who to-
gether with Miss Sevva Wimoth
went to Chautauqua Lake, N. Y,
early in July returned home Tues
day evening. Miss Wilmoth who
was taking a course in music re-
turned some days ago. Miss Ira
hern was taking a course in Eng
lish while at the same time TAX
ing a vacation; she also visited
friends in Jamestown, N. Y,
Warren, Pa. and Cumberland
Both reporta very enjoyable trip.
Robt. Brooks has succeeded
E. Holsberry as traveller for
the Valley Grocery Company.
w. Clark Cade takes Nj.
Brooks place. Mr.. Cade has
been working in the house for
a number of years and at times
has been on the roads. Both of
these gentlemen are efficient
and their success is without
question. Mr.. Holsberry takes
up a selling proposition on flour
of the state of Pennsylvania.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
A Bad Summer for ch.llren.

There has been an unusual amount
of sickness among children every
where this summer Extra precau-
lions should be taken 10 keep the
bowels open and liver active, Foley
Gathartic Tablets are fine and
wholesome phys;c; cause no pain,
nausea or gripping. Relieve indiges-
tion, sick headache, biliousness, sour
stomach, bad breath,
GRANT GRAHAM, Belineton, ". Va
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

Sess Graft at the Grand Theatre
ever Thursday evening. (adv
Greed Summers went to Eel
louisville Wednesday to visit
friends and relatives for a few
days.
Capt. and Mrs. F. P. Rease,
Mrs. A. G. Carly and son, and
Miss Adelaid Woodford motor
ed to Elkins Monday evening.
Miss Edna Roger, daughter
Of Editor Roger of Padsons, is
here this week visiting hel
aunt, Mrs. Della Lovett.
Mr. and Mrs. V. B. Robinson
and daughter, Iona, are in
Fellowsville visiting friends and
relatives this week.
AL. Brown, of Philippi, was
here Wednesday selling fire es-
capes of which he is the inven-
tor.
Miss Evelyn Thornhill entert
ned the K. K. K. Club last Tues
day night. A very enjoyable even
ing was spent by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Jones, j.
E. Keyser and daughter, Mary
Monica, and Master John Nicely
drove over to Elkins, Monday.
Watch for announcement of
Miss M. E. Clothier's Fall and
Winter Millinery Opening in next
weeks issue. Adv.
Miss Virginia Newton, Of
Swamp Run, was here last
week the guest of Webster Hill
yard and family and G. ]. Stall
maker and family.
Miss George Georgia Ihomp-
son, the nurse who is caring
for Thorn Rohrbough, who has
typhoid fever, was in Elkins,
Tuesday between trains.
William Sothen has returned
from Kansas and has bought
back his old home place. ''Will"
says, There is no place like
home"
F. H. Proudfoot, merchant of
Clarksburg, was in town Mon
day taking orders for fertilizer.
He expects to put a car load in
here.
Martin McCloud, Dorman
Booth, William Hillyard, E. L.
Woodford and William Curry
went to Buckhannon Tuesday to
the Upshur County fair.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07
On Friday evening, Septem-

be st Miss Edna Jefferys de-
NV entertained the Sci
lorf Club at her home on Pike
street. The evening was very
enjoyable spent in sewing and
music. At late hour all were
invited to the dining room,
where a delicious luncheon was
served.
Those present were: Misses
Iona Robinson, Mabel Brandon
burg, Carol Thompson, Lois
and Beulah Radabaugh, Nam
ME Eichelberger, and Mrs.
Owen Right.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

The revenue bill passed the
Senate at 1890 Wednesday
morning. The final vote on the
measure was AZ to16.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-09-07

NOTICE. This is the last week
COR $1.00 bottles Of Burdock
Blood Tonic at Is cents, at Grant
Graham Drug Store. adv.