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The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
GREATEST OPPORTUNITY IN
HISTORY FOR LUMBERMEN

Memphis, Oct. 6.-W. j. Drewry
European representative of the South
ern Pine association, told officers of
the association, in session last night
that lumbermen OF the south "are
facing the greatest business oppor-
tunity since time began
After the European war, Mr.. Drew
ry said, America alone will be able to
supply the quantity of pine lumber
needed in Europe and asserted that
he found that the American product
was preferred to either French mari
time or baltic pine.
At the meeting the advisability of
combining export business to sales to
foreign governments until the war
ends was discussed. Reports read
showed greatly increased domestic
demand but shipping was hampered
to some extent by shortage of
freight cars.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12

tent. If we secure the plant it will
certainly be on merit alone.
Our citizens through this organza-
tion are making a big fight, and if
we lose the effort will advertise the
advantages and resources of this East
Tennessee region in a way that has
never happened before. 1t should be
source of pride to every citizen that
we are able to make such a splendid
| showing against such formidable OPP
position. Those who heard the argu-
ments say that Mr.. Miler's brief and
his presentation of the resources and
advantages of this locality were
among the very best and were most
convincing.
1t is felt that this region has not
had the development to which its ma
tural advantages .entitle it. This
movement has united the two towns
and people as never before and great
good viii result.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
TO WHIP CHILDREN FOR
RUNNING ON STREETS
Town of Norton, Va, Takes Drastic
Steps in Quarantine Against
Diphtheria and Fever

Norton, Va, Oct. g. Arevival of
the whipping post, or what may
amount practically to the same thing,
may be seen in Norton uned an or
dinance passed by the town council
in order to enforce a quarantine
against scarlet fever and diphtheria
here. At a special meeting of the
town council an ordinance was passed
causing all public schools, churches,
moving picture shows or other public
gatherings to be closed until Monday,
October Is, unless other cases of scar
let fever or diphtheria than the ones
here now develop. There are five
cases of diphtheria and four cases of
scarlet fever here.
When members of the town council
learned that there was no donger OF
epidemics of either disease spreading
if strict quarantine were kept, a
local law was passed to force every
child under Is years of age to stay at
home and not leave the premises un-
der penalty of fine of $40 or to re-
ceive public whipping at the city
hall
This step was taken, it is said, be-
cause children in whose homes scar
let fever has existed have been on
the streets. 1t is alleged the police
have taken such children back to theil
homes, but they were back on the
streets with other children again in a
few minutes.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
DECREE OF DEATH
PENALTY FOR ROBBERS

Mexico City, Oct. 6.-The govern
ment today prepared q decree provid-
ing for the death penalty for robbers.
bandits and those convicted of hold
up. The decree is similar to the one
issued by Banito Juarez sixey years
ago and is for the purpose of putting
an end to banditry.
The foreign office announced that it
had protested to Cuba against alleged
anti-MeXican attacks in so-called gov
ernmental newspapers in Cuba.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
WANAMAKER ON ADVERTISING

John Wanamaker-the man who
made retail advertising famous, and
tn eman who was made famous by
retail advertising states:
Our little allowance of advertising
money went to the newspapers, as it
goes nearly altogether, because if |
ever have monument for discover
ing anything it will be for finding out
that the only advertising of direct and
instant benefit to both merchant and
customer is in thenowspaper. All
others are vanity and yexation of the
spirit. To have learned this fact has
greatly helped my enterprises"
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
GREENEVILLE BOY MAY
BE FATALLY BURNED

Greeneville. Oct. 6.-The little son
of John Noell, former sheriff of this
county, was seriously burned yester-
day when he with some other boys
playing near a garage strXels~ a match
near tank of gasoline. The tank
burst into flames and the little fellow
was enveloped in the blaze, almost all
the colthing being burned from his
body. 1t is very doubtful if the child,
who is but ten years of age, will re-
cover.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
CAMPAIGN TO BUY
THE JEFFERSON HOME

Washington, Oct. 6.--An active cam
paign to secure purchase by the fed
eral government of Monticello. the
Virginia home of Thomas jefferson,
was outlined today by the board Of
management of the Daughters OF The
American Revolution in session here.
Tomorrow Mrs. William Cumming
Story, president OF the organization,
and members of the board will go to
Monticello on special train to in
spect the estate and secure informa-
tion for use in the campaign.
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WAS THE DESTRUCTION OF SIX
SHIPS SUNDAY Is OPINION OF
REAR ADMIRAL GLEAYES
MERITORIOUS RELIEF WORK
DONE by FL0TILhA-THE RAID
CEASED, TEMPORARILY, AT
LEAST, MONDAY

Newport. r. l., Oct. 9.-There was
furry of excitement tonight when
the destroyer Samson received orders
TO proceed to Buzzards Bay. The
purpose of the trip was not announc-
ed, but it recalled at once the rumors
circulated yesterday that a strange
submarine had been sighted by fish
ermen in that vicinity
During the evening the destroyer
Drayton put to sea to relieve the 9th
er members of the flotilla returning
from their fruitless for the Kington-
ians' boats.
Submarines Wholesale Raid.
Newport, r. l., Oct. 9.-The whole
sale raid on foreign shipping south
of Nantucket Lightship Sunday was
the work of one submarine, according
to reports of American naval officers
Rear Admiral Albert Gleayes, COM
manding the torpedoboat destroyer
flotilla which did Guch remarkably
speedy rescue work yesterday, said to
night that the reports of all his Off
GERS agreed that to the best of their
observations one raider only was con-
cerned. This boat presumably was
the German U-53, which called at
Newport Saturday.
Admiral Gleaves said he could east
ly understand the positive statements
of the captain fthe Nantucket light
ship and Of the sailors of the torpe-
doed vessels that more than one sub
marie was concerned. The U-boat,
he said, was very fast and appeared
TO have be enhandled very cleverly.
It was easy, he pointed out, for her
to disappear on one side of a ship aad
then show up unexpectedly at another
spot. Doubtless, he believed, she had
submerged and reappeared often
enough to mislead any but keen pro
fesisonal observer and to create the
impression that more than one sea-
terror was operating.
This opinion would seem to be
borne out by the statements of many
of the refugees that the submarine
had more business on hand than she
could take care of at once and was
obliged to request one steamer to
wait her turn while another was be-
ing put out of commission. Lieut.
Commander Miller, of the destroyer
Ericsson, who witnessed the destruc-
tion Of the Stephano, said he was pos
tive that only one submarine was in
the vicinity at the time.
Today the raiding had ceased, at
least for the moment.
The known list of the victims of
the U-boat's Sunday exploits remain
at six, Notwithstanding reports from
the Nantucket lghtship that three 9th
er ships, the identity of which could
not be learned, were sent to the bot
tom There also was a persistent ru-
NOR, without verification, that a, Brit
ish cruiser, one of the allied patrol
fleet, sent to the submarine zone, had
been attacked.
Ten more refugees wer elanded here
tonight by the Melville, tender of the
destroyer flotilla, which picked up 10
Cinnamon members Of ihe crew of the
steamer Strathdene. They were sent
to tho training station to be held until
immigration inspectors can pass upon
their cases.
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12

"Watered the horses this morning,
Josh?"
mot yit."
'Watered the cows?"
No not vii, :. .- -. ..... -
Done anything at al this morn
ing, osh?"
"Well. the only things I've had time
to awter so far is the automobile;
changed two rear tires, cleadned
twelve cylinders, changed the spark
plugs and adjusted the carburetter."
The Johnson City comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1916-1917, 1916-10-12
on THE FARM. 1916

"Watered the horses this morning,
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
KAISER WAS GENEROUS

LONDON, Jan. 27-A confirma- tion fthe previous report to the effect that the Kaiser had favored the Sultan of Turkey with a sword, was received here yesterday. The report says that in his telegram of congratulation for the victory over the allies, the Kaiser said that he had learned with great satisfaction that the enemy's army had been forced completely to evacuate Cali poll and brought an end to the severe attacks of an "inpudent enemy"
 As recognition of his admiration, the emperor announced that he had sent a sword to the Sultan in order to immortalize the commemoration of a great victory, "a sword which during war undertaken for defense and right shall be pointed at the heads of the enemy"
 In concluding his message, the Emperor expressed the conviction that Gods help would in the end secure victory.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT

When Broadway Was a Trail, a photoplay of great power will be shown tonight at the Grand. This picturesque and impressive story was drawn from the Dutch world in the early days of New York, then known as New Amsterdam. In this five part drama Miss Tenant plays the leading role in a manner which displays her charm and exceptional ability, with a large supporting company of players, makes up a fine cast.
 Friday and Saturday, the seventh installment Of The Black Box, with a good weekly and a Billy Ritchie comedy. This Is his first appear ence here, and this is what Tine Star, of London, says: Billie Rit1l;e the Universal comedian, whose place in the Karno company was taken by Charlie Chaplin, when Ritcllc came to America, restored both speech and hearing to Corporal Robert Beck in a Liverpool music hall and picture theater, while cav orting on the screen in one of his sketches. If you are afflicted try it. Adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
ANSWER ID
 AMERICAN NOTE.
JUSTIFIES HER COURSE BY THE ExIGENCY OF THE
 CONDITION
AND MUST CONTINUE
To Obstruct Enemy's Commerce Leads s1 Interference
 With Neutrals

LONDON, Jan. 27-An outline of the terms of .the answer of the British government to the Ameri- can note protesting against inter fering with the commerce of neu- tral nations in the present war, was given out today. The answer in part will state that the blockade maintained by the allies, while de- trimental to a certain extent to the neutral nations, will not permit of deviation, inasmuch as interference with the enemy's trade is part of the war. Unfortunately for the neutrals, this often leads to their in- conveniences which may be called an unavoidable incident of war.
 France has also joined the Brit ish government in the answer, and both regret the necessity to carry out the present policy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
AMERICAN CONSUL IS
 MUCH TOO INDIFFERENT

The citizens of Fl Paso recently took a notion that the American consul, Edwards was too indiffer- ent to suit their fancy, and in a we'll signed petition to the Presi- dent, demanded his removal. The petition after setting forth that the signers are add American citi- izens with Mexican interests, ask ed Consul Edwards removal be- cause he has for the last several years, during the conflict in Mexico, at all times shown either supine in- difference with reference to the wrongs committed against Ameri- can lives or property in the district for which he is consul, and has been too indolent or indifferent to af- ford any aid, help or comfort in the protection of American rights and interests.
 AT THE CUSTOMSHOUSE
 The fishing schooners Tom < Al, Alton and Jupiter cleared for the sea fisheries yesterday.
 The Spokane cleared sonthbound yesterday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
GERMANY ASKED TO
 PROBE ATROCITIES

HAVRE, Jan. 24-The Belgium official press bureau gave out the following note today:
 "Monsignor Heylen, bishop of Ma mur (Belgium), who is passing through Switzerland on his way to Rome, confirms the previous state ment that he wrote a long answer to the German White Book (con- cerning the allegations of German atrocities in Belginm), and sent it tc General von Bissing, German mili- tary governor of Belgium, to for eign diplomats and consuls in Bel giGm, to the vatican and to the Belgian episcopate. He did this in November.
 More recently Cardinal Merciel (p.imate of Belgium), together with the bishops of N4mur, Liege, and Tournai, addressed a letter to the German episcopate asking that it intervene with tie imperial g,y- ernment to obtain an inquiry into charges of German atrocities in Bel. gium. This letter has not beer an. swered."
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
SATURDAYS DANCE

Preparations for the dance to be held in the Rink Saturday night promises to be one of par excellence acording to the plans of the Bunch" who are making all ar- engagements. Their reputation for giving dances is evidenced by the one recently given at the time of Doc Walkers departure. The pro- motors of the dance will see that the orchestra is well suplied with the latest music, thus giving those a treat who do not participate in the dancing. If you desire to attend one of the elite dances of the season and yet have most enjoyable time tripping to the good music to be rendered by the local orchestra, don't fail to make your appearance.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
MORE DISREGARD
 FOR LAW
ANOTHER ITALIAN STEAMER ARRIVES WITH SEVERAL
 MOUNTED GUNS

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-A dis patch from New York just received, states that another Italian steamer had arrived in port with mounted guns. This is the third arriving in that pert with mounted guns in de- fiance of the law in that respect.
 It is the opinion of many offic- ials that this latest offense by the Italian liner will have the effect to hasten the decision that is now pending at the state department at Washington as to whether or not such action constitutes a reprehen- sible breach of the international law. Should it be so declared, ac- tion will be taken at once, satd an official today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
THEY PAID WITH
 THEIR LIVES
THREE SOLDIERS DROWN IN AN EFFORT TO RESCUE
 COMRADES

BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Jan. 27- Three American artillerymen and one cavalryman were drowned yes terday while attempting to swim a. cross the Rio Grande river in an endeavor to rescue two of their comrades who had been captured and held by the Mexican bandits. It is said that the American prison CTS have been taken into the inter- for.
 LATER-The two soldiers who had been captured yesterday by the Mexican bandits, and for whom their comrades lost their lives, were re- turned at eleven o'clock last night on the border at the international bridge crossing the river, and told to go but not to make any report of their capture. It is thought that the bandits had not learned of the death of the men who had endeavor- ed to rescue the prisoners.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
YOUTHS ROB
 CHICAGO BANK FIVE YOUNG MEN HEAVILY ARM ED HOLD UP CASHIER
 AND GET AWAY
TWENTY DEPOSITORS
And Also Clerks and Many Others Were Present at the
 Time of Robbery

CHICAGO, Jan. 27-Five youths, heavily armed, today entered the Washington Park National Bank and ordered the cashier, clerks and some twenty people who were in the bank at the time, to hold up their hands. Four of them pointed their guns at the bystanders while the fifth took some five thousand dol lars in currency from the cashier, backed out of the door followed by his accomplices and made their get away in high power motor car.
 Thus far the police have been un- able to find 2 clue. They seem to have dropped out of sight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
ITALIANS ACCUSED
 OF ATROCITIES
MANY ARE KILLED WITHOUT A CHANGE OF A TRIAL
 BY COURTMARTIAL

BERLIN, Jan. 27-The Overseas News Agency says that Italian at rocities in the Austrian Territory occupied by the forces of Italy are being freely reported at the Aus trian headquarters.
 Seven inhabitants of one village were shot without trial, but on mere suspicion of having murdered an Italian sentry. Afterwards the innocence of all seven men was csc tablished. Furthermore, it is known that an Austro-Hungarian patrol of ten men on duty between Mont falcome and Sagrado was assassin ated.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
BRITISH LABOR
 VOTES FOR WAR
BRITISH UNIONS REJECT THE ANTI-WAR SOCIALIST
 AGITATION
ADOPTS RESOLUTION
Declaring ir Favor of Carrying On the Present Fight
 To the End

LONDON, Jan. 27-At the first day conference of the organized labor association yesterday, at which ever organization was largely rep resented, the anti-war Socialist ele- ment was outvoted by a large ma jority in the proposition to protest against the enforcement of the late conscription law. The speakers were numerous and debates hotly contested. However, before the meeting adjourned, g resolution was adopted whereby the labor organ izations pledged themselves to sup port the government in it's effort to end the way by victory over the enemy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
PROPOSES A
 TARIFF BOARD
COMPOSED OF SEVEN MEM BERS APPOINTED BY
 THE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, Jan. PA bill was introduced in the house of rep resentatives yesterday whereby the President shall. be given authority to appoint seven persons who shall constitute what will be known as the Tariff Commission Board" It shall be their duty to investigate the country's production, here and a. broad, and if in their opining changes are advisable, to so recom- mend.
 The bill is said to have many sup porters and is likely to become a law in the near future.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
4 NEW AGENCY STARTS IN
 BUSINESS

In another column, the readers of the Progressive Miner may notice he announcement of the new agency for gas boats and engines. The manager purposes giving a purch- aser entire satisfaction in any thing he may sell, whether it be a boat CT e-.gine, and while there are sev- cral agencies in Ketchikan, there may be room for more provided the engines or boats are what the users want, hence the new venture.
 GEO. w. WILKES, Mgr.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
FAVOR NATIONAL
 PROHIBITION
SENATE JUDICIARY SUB~COM- MITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT
 ACTION BE TAKEN

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-The senate judiciary subcommittee yes terday recommended the adoption of Senator Shepard's resolution in which he proposed to submit to the states for thir approval an amend ment to the constitution for national prohibition.
 The senate committee as a whole will take up the matter in few days, and according to the support CTS of the resolution as introduced by the senator, similar recommen- dation will be made to the senate by that committee.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27

 EARNS BONUS AT HER TRIAL YESTERDAY
 SHE EXCEEDED THE
 SPEED REQUIRED IS A MONSTER SHIP
Both Constructors and Government Officials are Highly
 Pleased

BOSTON, Jan. 27-The monster dreadnaught Oaklahoma that was launched some weeks ago, was given it's first official trip today with many government officials aboard and the constructor.
 The ship was easily managed and in every respect proved entirely satisfactory. Moreover, it exceed ed the speed that had been antici- pated, therefore, won the bonus of fered by the government. She made swenty-two knots an hour.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
E U SINESS PLACE
 NGES HANDS

A deal was consumated yesterday whereby J. A. McGraw, the popular barber who is now located in the -Revilla Hotel, became proprietor of the no less popular place than the Charles Deppe barber shop. MT. McGraw will move into the place on or about February first, where he will be as ready as ever to serve his many patrons. On the other hand, Mr. Deppe will devote his time in improving his new remedy that he has already freely recom- mended, and that is, "A sure cure for the fault finder"
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
WAS DELAYED ON ACCOUNT
 OF BAD WEATHER

A. A. Wakefield and Chas. Olson, for whom much anxiety was felt, arrived in town yesterday. As re- ported in previous issue of this paper, they went out Christmas night and expected to be back about the 18th of January
 They were at Gold Harbor, on the West Coast, and on account of bad weather they could not get a. round Cape Chacon, but called in at waterfall where they took on a supply of oil and came home by go- ing around the north end of Prince of Wales Island.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
GOES SOUTH ON SPOKANE

W. R. Smith, principal Asst En- gineer for the Pacific Coast Co.,, and the Pacific Coast Coal Co.,, and wife returned to Seattle on the Steamer Spokane yesterday. MT. Smith was employed by the Ketchikan Wharf Co.,, to complete plans for the new wharf building and supervise the construction work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
U. s. SUPREME
 COURT IS IDLE
THE FIRST TIME IN THE HISTORY OF THE
 COUNTRY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-The United States supreme court Justic- es today, were forced to take an adjournment for lack Of cases. While it is said that there are many cases on the docket, none are ready for trial, hence the adjournment for an indefinite period of time.
 It is said that this is the first time in the history of the court that the Justices were free to adjourn with a clean slate.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
FOX TROT AND RAG" DANCING
 CLUBS INVESTIGATED

CHICAGO, Jan. 27-By an order of the mayor, the police is investi- gating every "Fox Trot and Rag Dancing Club" in the down town district. The investigation was or dered after young girl had told what she considered immoral con- ditions at those places.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
BRYAN TO JOIN PEACE PARTY

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 27-It was learned today at the peace party headquarters, that a telegram had been received advising the party that W. J. Bryan would soon leave America to join the party. It is said that his arrival will greatly strengthen the party.
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Among the passengers going south on the Spokane yesterday, was Mrs W. H. Stanford. Mrs. Stanford while in Ketchikan, has been entertained and made many friends. She will join MT. Stanford in Seattle with the United States Light ship Kukui and later will leave for Oakland Cal.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27-Repre- sentative Sloan, of Nebraska, intro- duced yesterday resolution where by the grain congestion now exist ing throughout the country may be relieved. His proposition is said to find many supporters.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
r F 1. + + + + + + + F + + + 1, WHERE IS MRS.
 NETTIE DAY?

{' The local postoffice has an l i important registered letter !
 + awaiting Mrs. Nettie Day, who 1 t is supposed to be in Ketchikan < at the present time. Does any l + body know where she can be ! T. found? I !, I. + + + + + + Sa !. + + + I
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS

Alaska, Wrangell Straits, Burnt Island Reef Float Light 2, reported extinguished and float capsized Jan uary 26, 1916 will be relighted as soon as practicable.
 By direction of the Commissioner of Lighthouses.
 w. c. DIBRELL,
 Lighthouse Inspector.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-01-27
AGED EMPEROR SINKING
 RAPIDLY

ROME, JAN 27-A report is cur rent at the vactican today that the aged Emperor Franz Joseph of Aus tria is sinking rapidly and that his life hangs in tn balance. One of the high dignitaries said today that
 it was a matter of few days at the most before his death must be reported.