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The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
ADVERSE REPORT.

WASHINGTON, April S.-The war
department today adversely reported
to Congress on the proposed federal
construction OF waterway from Lake
Superior to the Mississippi river,
which would have involved between
100000 and sS,OOO,OOO of government
expense.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
YosT LAW VICTIM.

Accused of violating the rrohibi-
ton law by having bottle OF whis-
key in public place, a man giving
the name of Charles DAVIDSON was
arrested in Third street Saturday
evening by John H. Tenney. deputy
state commissioner Of prohibition
and was placed in the county jail to
await trial, or hearing before
Magistrate Jackson v. Carter.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
is VICE PRESIDENT OF
DEVLlN MOTOR COMPANY

DETROIT, Mich, April s-Earl
p. Devlin. who was located in New
Orleans today, was vice president OF
the Devlin Motor Company Of this
city and son-in-law Of George Fl.
Russell, late president Of the Peo-
PIES State Bank OF Detroit.
He disappeared from his home
March 80. His overcoat was found
on a dock at the foot Of First street.
In 1t was note which led the polica
to believe he had drowned himself.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
CONGRATULATIONS
Are Sent King Albert Of Bel.
GUM by President Wilson
on Formers Birthday.

tsY AssoeiArtn rREss1
WASHINGTON, April 8.-President
Wilson today congratulated King Al
bert Of Belgium on the celebration Of
his forty-first birthday anniversary.
The president sent the following
cablegram:
II beg your majesty to accept my
cordial fluctuations and greetings Of
friendship on this anniversary Of your
majesty's birth and the assurances Of
my high regard"
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
TREATY RATIFIED
UNANIMOUSLY by the Senate Of
Nicaragua, According to
American Minister.

WASHINGTON. ApriI s-Ameri.
can minister. Jefferson IN Nicarauga
today advised the state department
that the Nicaraguan senate had
unanimously ratified the treaty with
the United States granting this gov
eminent an exclusive option on Mic
araguan canal route and naval bases
In the bay OF Fonseca for $4,000, 900.
Minister Jefferson stated that the
other branches Of the Nicaraguan
congress probably would vote on the
treaty next week.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
VERDI ARRIVES.

tsx ASSOCIATED pslss,
NEW YORK, April 8-The Italian
steamship Giuseppe Verdi, with near
ly LOO passengers. arrived here to-
night from Palermo and Naples after
an uneventful voyage. 1t carried
two guns mounted on Its after deck.
The passage through the Mediterra-
mean was made at night to avoid the
menace Of submarines.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
AUTO ACCIDENTS
RESULT OF SNOW
In the City of Toledo and a
Score or More Persons Are
Injured Thereby.

TOLEDO. o.. April ga score o.
more persons were injured in auto
mobile accidents caused by skidding
on snow severed pavement here to-
day. Many Of those suffering bruises
were pedestrians compelled to walk
because of the lack of street car ser.
vice.
At z o'clock tonight, snow had
been falling since o'clock this
morning. The temperature is slight
ly above the freezing point.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
TAKES RESTAURANT.

A. ]. Drummond. of this city, who
recently purchased the State res
taurant at Parkersburg form A. Will.
liams. has gone there and taken
charge. Mr.. Drummond will make
several improvements at the res
taurant. and the same good servlceI
of the past will be continued.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
KILLED BY TRoLLEY CAR.

WELISBURG. April s-David
Waugh. aged rs. prominent miller.
was run down and instantly killed
by Wellsburg and Bethany trolley
car, in a tunnel near here early this
morning. A brother was killed in
the same tunnel about fifty years
ago, when run over by wagon.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
DENIAL MADE
That the National Guard Has
Maintained a Lobby in the
City of Washington.

WASHINGTON. April S.-A denial
that the National Guard had main
tanned a lobby in Washington in con.
nection with preparedness legislation
as charged in the Senate by Chair.
man Chamberlain, of the military
committee, and others. was made in
a letter written today to Senator Lee
OF Maryland. by General ]. C. R. Eos
ter. chairman of the executive com.
mittee of the National Guard Asso.
citation, for incorporation in the SEN
ate record.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
FEDERAL COURT TERM.

A regular seml-annual term Of
United States district court will be-
gin in the federalSbuilding here Tues
day morning with Judge A. G. Day.
ton, Of Philippi, on the bench. A
term has Just been concluded at Mar
tinsburg and several court officials
will come here from that city al
though the most o fthem returned to
their homes Saturday.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
WAGE INCREASE.


RICHMOND, Va. April s.
The Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company announced
from its general Offices here to-
day a six per cent increase to
5000 machinists, telegraph
operators and laborers on all
divisions in settlement Of their
wage controversy. The increase.
which will total $500, 1000 a year,
is to go into effect for the
operators January 4. 1917, for
the others March /, 1917.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
. HEAVY SNOWFALL.


WHEELING. April s-Althou gh
the temperature did not get below
the freezing point. there was heavy
snow fall in this section last night
and this morning, measuring in some
places more than three inches.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

p. m.-The 'Taegliche Rundschau
publishes report that the son-in-
law of President Poincare, of France.
is a prisoner of war at Erding. near
Munich.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
VESSEL SUNK
Belonging to the French and a
Japanese Vessel is Twelve
Days Overdue Now.
Jay AsseeIsrre .aEss,

LONDON, April S. 9:15 p. M
Lloyd's announced tonight that the
French fishing vessel Sainte Marie
had been sunk. The crew was land
ed. Additional information concern
ing the sinking OF the steamship
Chantala is that nine firemen on the
vessel were killed.
A cablegram to Lloyd's from Kobe.
Japan, states that the Japanese
steamship Ide Maru, Seattle Febru-
airy %, for yladivostok. is twelve
days overdue at the latter port. The
cablegram says there are reasons to
fear the worst concerning the 1de
Maru's fate.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
SHORTER YARD STICK.

LONDON, April s.-A yard of
cotton cloth. as measured by
the English manufacturers, will
hereafter measure thirty-six
inches, instead Of thirty-seven
inches, as for many generations
heretofore. The thirty-scvcn-
inch yard is said to have had its
origin in the habit Of splnners
in measuring from the further
side of the thumb" thus adding
about an inch "for good meas
ure." -rrr1r AT7
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09
powELLs MOVE.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Powell have.
gone to Pittsburg. 1t is probable
they will make that place their flu
ture home.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1916-04-09

The Ide Maru. formerly the HAIKU
shika Maru. has gross tonnage of
4.543 tons, and is 400 feet long.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
PROMINENT PEOPLE
 ABOARD FARRAGUT
MIR. BROWN SAYS THE PORT LAND PEOPLE ARE
 SOUND ASLEEP.

MT. and Mrs. c. E. Brown, of Seward, who are returning from an extended trip south, stopped at the Progressive-Miner office while the Farragut was in port Mir. Brown is of the firm of Brown & Hawkins, bankers and merchants of Seward arH.nA Ae >to2--..s4- s,,,d-spe,,+ so,,+h +o bank at Anchorage.
 In speaking of the proposed line of steamers on the Alaska run from Portland, Oregon, MT. Brown said that the people of that city were asleep; or rather had been. Now that they See an opportunity they cannot get the necessary boats, consequently, their desire tc enter the field is useless.
 In regard to Seward, MT. Brown said that while the business was bound to improve, he feared that in no time all lines would be over done. The same applies to An chorage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
FIVE GERMAN POSITIONS
 WON BY CANADIAN FORCE

OTTAWA, April 19.-Accordine to an eyewitness communication re- celved from the front by the militia department German efforts were made during the last ten days to dislodge the British troops from trenches captured March 27.
 The attempt involved an action by Canadian troops in driving the Ger mans out of five fortified mine era ters. From these craters the Ger mans attempted to seize another crater and prevent the linking up of the new British line with trench es to the northeast.
 On April II, says the eyewitness. bomb squads from the 18th Vest ern Ontario and Fist Eastern On tario Battalions, under Lieutenants Speer and Brownlee, were sent to capture the advanced positions.
 In connection with British gren- adiers, the Canadians established themselves in the new positions be- fore midnight and took one officer and four men prisoners. Canadian casualties were one killed and six wounded, and the German loss was very heavy" the account says.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS

Dolphin is due here from the south tomorrow morning.
 City of Seattle due Saturday morning.
 From the north the Jefferson is due here tomorrow, followed by the Spokane and Humboldt Friday.
 Admiral Farragut went north this morning.
 Al-Ki went south at four o'clock this morning and took 21 boxes of fresh salmon from the Washing ton Oyster and Fish company. Pas sengers were Mrs. F. Berry, R. Berry, Miss Russell, Miss Patterson and Mrs. Busch.
 Commencing with tomorrow, the Alaska Steamship Company will in augurate it's summer service with departure from Seattle of a boat every three days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
SITUATION IS
 THREATENING
PRESIDENT WILSON TO TELL CONGRESS WHAT ACTION
 HE TOOK.

WASHINGTON, April 19. At noon today it was learned that the president had decided to send his note to Germany today and tomor- row will appear at joint session of congress and will tell the step he has taken and explain the gravity of the situation. It is not his inten- tion to ask congress to take action, but to merely inform the members what has been done.
 Today Major Scott, chief staff officer, left for San Antonio to get accurate information in regard to the Mexican situation. He will confer with General Funston and other Mexican officials.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
HERE SHE IS.

She drives right up to the curb
 in her big red car, hops out at
 the Paramount theatre, where all the big features are shown, looks over the days program, which is the work of her own hand, gives a few pointers, and is on her way again. Who is this star? Elsie Janis, of the Bosworth Company. She is appearing for the first time in the movies tonight at the Dream theatre in five-reel comedy writ ten all by herself. For a clean. entertaining and pleasing picture see this one either tonight or Thurs day. (adv.)
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
s. s. COMPANIES
 GET WARNING
A DEMAND FOR HIGHER WAGES MADE UPON EVERY
 COMPANY.
INCREASE 5 DOLLARS
Must Have Answer by The First of May or Strike to
 Take Effect.

SEATTLE, April 19. Every steamship company in the coastwise service have been notified by the members of their respective crews that raise of five dollars a month is expected by the first of May. This step was taken after meet ing of the Union had consented to stand by the men. The companies have been given until that date for reply and in the event the demand is refused, it is said that general strike will be declared.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
THE DO|NCS AT WASHINGTON
SENATE PASSES ARMY BILL MAKING RESERVE ONE
 MILLION.
PROVIDES INCREASE
Conferees on Sugar Bill Are Ur- .e to Agree on
 Reduction.

WASHINGTON, April 19.-Aftel a hard fought battle, the senate yesterday afternoon passed the army bill, providing for an increase in the regular army and reserve sufficient to bring the number of available men to a million.
 The bill as passed may be said to be a substitute to the Hay bill in the house of representatives, and while the difference is marked, it is thought that the difference can be worked out in conference of the committees.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
THE TURKS LOSE
 TREBIZOND
THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT ON THE BLACK SEA
 FOR RUSSIA.

PETROGRAD, April 19.-The war office today issued statement that our army had captured Trebizond from the Turks and administered a crushing defeat.
 The captured Trebizond, the most valuable strategic point on the Black Sea by the Russians is considered an important victory as it sewers the route of travel to Mesopotamia, giv- ing our army full control over the road.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
DELEGATES MEET
 FOR CONVENTION
FIRST, SECOND AND FOURTH DIVISIONS WILL HAVE
 CONTROL.

SEWARD, April 1s.-The steam, er Admiral Evans arrived this morning with delegates Schofield Gilmore and Murane from Nome; Schackleford, Faulkner and Russell from Juneau and others from Cor dova, Valdez and Katalla.
 The indications are that the First, Second and Fourth divisions will have entire control at the meet ing tomorrow, with George Irving as temporary chairman.
 The delegates of the First divis- ion have been instructed to support Wickersham for candidate to con gress.
 Delegate Shackleford, the candi- date for National Committeeman has offered to withdraw in favor of Murane, provided Shackleford is nominated for Attorney General for Alaska. Should Wickersham be nominatsl fer congress. it is con- ceded that Shackleford ard Gilmore will be elected delegates to the na- tional convention at Chicago, but will be uninstructed, although Hughes is known to be the favorite for president. In the event that Wich- ersham fails to secure the nomina- tion for delegate, Senator Willard, Frank Young and J. q. FinnIgan shall become candidates for election to the national convention.
 The committee will meet today and pass upon the credentials.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
SACRED ORATORIo AT
 ST. JOHNS CHURCH


 On next Friday evening at half past seven, the choir of St. Johns church will sing Stainer's sacred oratorio, "The Crucifxion."
 MT. Theodore Brown will sing the tenor solos, including the cele- brated number, King Ever Glor- ious," and the baritone solos will be sung by the choirmaster, MT. Pen nell.
 Tie choir will consist of about fiftc-n voices with Mrs. McDonald at the piano.
 All seats in the church are free and all are welcome.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
MAKES SURE OF SAFETY.

WILMINGTON, April 19.-Ernest Schiller, the man who held up the crew of the British liner and com pelled it to change it's course, which was followed by his arrest, plead guilty to the charge of piracy today and was given life sentence. After the sentence was passed, he said that he was glad the British would not get him.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
LEAVE FOR THE RANCH.

MT. L. D. Ryus, the magnate of Duke Island accompanied by F. H. Fielder, left this morning for the ranch The time has arrived now to put in the crop, besides the care of cattle. MT. Ryus plans to do some extensive work on the place. He has already spent considerable money in it's improvement and will continue as his confidence in the ranch is unlimited.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
SPAIN MAY BE
 DRAWN IN
CANNOT HOLD OUT MUCH LONGER MILITARY
 EXPERTS AFFIRM.

LONDON, April 19.-For Spain to remain neutral much longer, is considered by military experts as impossible, and her entering into the struggle is only a matter of few days. Everything seems to be drawing her in, as one official said today, says a correspondent of the Times. Spain is governed by politi- cal consideration, her sentiment is to enter with the allies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
FRANCE BRINGS IN
 CHINESE LABOR
FIVE THOUSAND ARE SAID TO BE ON WAY FOR WORK
 IN FIELD.

PARIS, April 19.-The depart ment of labor, finding itself short of industrial workers, has decided to bring in Chinese laborers into the country. Five thousand are said to be On the way. They will be sent wherever they are needed tne most.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
WAR CONSIDERED WITH
 GERMANY UNAVOIDABLE
ULIlATUM WITH SEVERANCE OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS ARE
 EXPECTED AS THE NEXT MOVE

WASHINGTON, April 19.-It can
  be truly said that the United States is almost on the verge of war with Germany. That the breaking point has been reached, is evidenced by official expression of the situation. President Wilson said today that he would go before congress tomor- row when a joint session of both
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
FRANCE MAY BAR ALL
 LUXERIES.

PARIS, April 19.-A. Ribot, min ister of finance, has submitted to parliament a bill authorizing the government to suspend by decree the importation of any product that may be dispensed with, in order to diminish French obligations abroad. The purpose of this legislation is to improve the foreign exchange situation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
W. T. LoPp HERE.

W. T. Lopp, head of che Bureau of Education for Alaska, arrived in town on the Humboldt a few days ago, and left for Metlakatla with Rev. Marsden this afternoon, but expects to return to town tomor- row to meet W. B. Beattie, super intendent of native schools, who is coming from Juneau here to meet in conference with MT. Lopp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
BACK FROM WEST COAST TRIP.

MT. Chamberlain, the we'll known travelling salesman whose head quarters is at Jupneau, returned from a business trip to the west coast where incidentally he picked up an item of news. Unfortunately, he forgot whether the baby was 3 boy or a girl.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19

houses will be heid for the pur- pose of listening to his version of the present strained relation with Germany.
 From the tone and terms of the note sent to Germany and the stand the President has taken, officials are unanimous in the belief that it's receipt by that country will be fol-
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
ANOTHER POPULAR DANCE
 SATURDAY NIGHT.

At Redmen's Hall. These dances are sure gaining popularity. If you were not there last Saturday night, ask your friends about it. andyou 'llsure attend the next one. The kind of music you like and plenty of it. Be there!
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
BOAT INSPECTOR HERE.

P. Pelletier and G. Whitney, boat and hull inspectors with headquart- CTS at Juneau, are in the city, and busy on their annual inspection tour.
 Councilman Mahoney left last Monday for trip over the West Coast looking after his business interest. His intention is to re- turn at the end of the wek,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
WARDEN FOR FORESTER.

MT and Mrs. c. Willett and son, who arrived on the Farragut this morning and are registered at the Steadman hotel, for today, will leave this evening on the "Sea Ketch" for Forester Island, where Mir. Willett, who is connected with the Biological Survey Department of Agriculture, will assume the duties of Forest Warden during the sum- mer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
ARMISTICE DECLARED.

WASHINGTON, April 19. ' The State Department was advised to- day that an armistice had been declared to permit the rebels against the Chinese President, Yuan Shi Kai, to confer with the government officials on peace proposal
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19

lowed by an ultimatum and the severance of diplomatic relation that must be followed by war. This is the situation today. There are a few, however, who believe that Germany will back down. That the Kaiser will realize that we have a right in the controversy which from its justice, we insist must be respected.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19

COLUMBUS, Ap.~I l',--The trans port army trucks sent out with supplies to General Pershing have been report.:d as returning to the American border. They arc expect ed within the next day or two.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
vERDUN AGAIN
 FORWARDED
AFTER SIX DAYS REST ATTACK IS RENEWED WITH
 FEROCITY.

BERLIN, April 19.-A dispatch from Verdun says that after six day rest, the army started another attack on the enemy and captured another position. The French admit the loss of fort west of Doua- mount.
 During the six days of idleness. the army was re-enforced and guns brought to replace others. Also large guns have been sent on the ground and will be used in the present attack.
 w. E. Taylor, a well known miner from Kasaan is local visitor for few days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19

LONDON, April 19.-Premier As quith may be forced to resign most any time. says the Mail this morn as his successor either Lloyd George or Bonar Law, about whom no preference is made.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19

SAN ANTONIO, April 1e.-Gen- eral Funston has ordered two thousand more men to the aid of General Pershing. The regimnet left this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
REPLY IS COMING.

LONDON, April 19.-The reply from Great Britain, France and oth- CT Entente powers in reference to the inference of maritime commerce by the allies, will be cabled today to Washington. Nothing of it's sub stance was given out for publication.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
READY FOR BUSINESS
 IN HIS NEW STORE

Mir Forest J. Hunt, who has for the past week been moving his stock from his own store building into the new Ketchikan Wharf block, is getting nicely settled, and will put in an appearance that will be a credit to the location. Besides carrying his usual stock of photo graphic supplies, postal cards, views stationery, etc, many new lines will be added, making the new store right up to date.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19
EASTER FLOWERS.

Get your order in early for your Easter flowers at Kubleys. Easter lilies, carnations and roses, etc. St
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-04-19

Combings bought or made up at Miller and Stevens Beauty Parlor.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-08-19

An memorable fate pursued her as in
Greek tragedy On July "a, 1911. when
she was only twenty-three years old and
at the summit OF her youthful beauty and
fame, she was mysteriously drowned
from this boat. Edwards had excused
himself early and gone to his cabin.
After a gay night of singing and dancing,
in which much champagne was consumed,
Lantelme retired to her own room and
bolted the door short time later
after 1 a. m. the guests on the boat
we're aroused by a womans cry and the
shouts of Edwards, who had broken in
his wife's door.
Lantelme had gone overheard. Her
body was not recovered until daylight
Her delicate form. clothed only n E
night garment, was kept tied by rope to
the stern Of the boat for twenty-four
hours until the authorities could perform
an autopsy.
What really happened in Lantelme's
boudoir has always been a mystery. Ac-
cording to the evidence at the inquest
the guests were aroused by cry, and,
rushing out, found NJ. Edwards in front
of Lantelme's door He told that he had
gone to bed, but then he felt something
was the matter with ais wife. He went
to the door of her room and knocked.
Getting no answer, he called to her.
Growing more alarmed. he shouted, and
it was these shouts that aroused the
others.
All agreed that they had then broken
open the door They found the window
in Lantelmes room wide open, but not a
sign Of LanteIme. There were no marks
OF any struggle. They looked out into
the racing river. but saw nothing and
heard no cries. When they looked back
into the room they saw NJ. Edwards in a
faint They Immediately lowered the
small boats and searched, but could not
find her body that night.