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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
Undertaking Establish ment Asked to Supply
 Four Thousand Coffins

AMHERST. Y. S.. Dec. s. An estimate of the dead at Hal flax, the result of the terrific explosion Of the munition ship, is given as four thousand. This report is contained in a private telegram received here from the stricken city by an undertaking firm. The message asks that four thousand coffns be sent to Halifax at once.
 HALIFAX. Dec. S.-Besides the five thousand homeless thrown upon the rest of the in habitantS of the city; seventeen hundred bodies have been re- moved from the debris thus far. The losses in propeccy will reach fully thirty million dollars.
 HALIFAX. Dec. S-Since yesterday morning winters heavy hand has ad- ded torture to tha injured and home less O. the cicy and aeighborhooi. The snow storm that started yesterday continued all day and this morning 3 cold wave seemed 70 have settled or- ar -ha ei-y. making i hard for all
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
ALONG THE WATERFRONT

The fishing schooner sitka. Of rhe Canadian Fish and Coldstoraga Comp any O. Prince Rupert. arrived from The banks last night and cleared for Prince Rupert with s0900 pounds Of halibut
 The Allen. wi-h 59050 pounds on board, cleared for Prince Rupert this morning also
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
STEAMSHIP PORTLAND
 EXPECTED MONDAY

Mir Ta.to- acting agent for he Se- attle Steamship Company is ii receip, CT wire from zas head offices n Seat ,,e 70 -l= effect that tAe steamship Por-,azd owned 5y tae Independent Tran spo--a-ioc CoL2sny os Portland, Oregon. has been -aEen over by the company. The steamer lei this morning and is expected here Mon day. Sa= vii go as Tar as Fort Sew. ard and Ha.2-s and war ports. in clud;zg Jun4au. M-. Talbo, said rais morning thai ae had received no tn- formation as 70 whether The boat would De operated by the company in definitely or whether f was only for this trip.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
Arc Now Reported Moving Southward to West of
 Mount Grappa

GENEVA Dec S.-The new Austro- Ctrman movement which started the lattie of two days ago on the Piave r.ver continues with great ferocity, say dispatches from Vienna. Today the Austro-German troops that storm ed and captured Mount Sisenmol, have now engaged the enemy in a drive sCuihward to west of Mount Grappa. Where they will presumably endeavor to make that position untenable by striking at the Italian left flank
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
BOLSHEVIK| ID REPUDIATE AL
 FOREIGN LOANS
BoIsheViki Government Is Preparing To Make An
 Announcement

PETROGRAB. Dec. S.--It was learn ed today from se-ni-ofBciaI source .haI the Bo.sheyiki government was now preparing 9 decree il which f will repudia,e al ot Russia's foreign loans.
 The informant said that tAs leaders had had -1a move under consideration for t5s las ss-e-a. cays and were en- cou-aged ty German agen-s who are now close D -e= head Of -he govern me1-
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
SS. ALASKA AND
 JEFFERSON COMING

SEATTLE. Dec. S.-The steamship Alaska Jeff a nine o'clock this morn ing with the following passengers for Kelca.kan: Fremont King, D. ". Hunt. George and Henry Eaton. E. Benson, Mrs. ". A. Bryant, Mrs. :. Charles Patching. Mrs. T. J. Pennell, William Sing. Clifford Snow and Thomas Williams.
 The Jefferson is scheduled to sail at dFf o'clock this afternoon Among her Iist Of passengers are: 0. Bakke, and Mrs. Emma T. Wolf for Ketchi- kan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
CAMNERYMEN TURN
 SUM TO RED CROSS

Mr J H. Davies. secretary and treasurer for the Annual Cannery- mems Ball Association, turned over c check for $8S50 to NIT. Wm. Strench, Red Cross secretary today. as the amout over and above the expenses of the Ball. from the subscriptions giy- en in by the cannerymen. The money yiIl be used in the purchase Of the much needed supplies for the local chapter, and will be made up in the workrooms here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
WILL VISIT CALIFORNIA

aIr and Mrs V. A. Peterson and small son Victor, Jr., are 10 leave on the City of Seattle for San Francisco, where they plan to spend at least two months While away, Mir. Peterson, the local agent for the Pacific Steam ship Company. will be relieved by MT. Fred Patching, agent for the Humboldt Steamship Company.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
REECIAN!S ARE. 1 II PRECIIATIVE
in Kindness and Apprecia tion For the United States
 Great Support

AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Out Of gratitude and kindness Of the United States, the Belgian government today tendered it's remaining six hundred locomotives to General Persh!ng for his sole use and benefit.
 The government adopted a resolu- ion in which it set forth the appre- ciation Of the great services render ed by the Americans to the Belgians
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
EEIfJ1sR.b@,ly l. HI. i!II HlAAl5..FAX
 ChTh>,FN PIE IfIlIE1EaSIfI1C IfIl'E' E a..5II1C
 WITH FIF8I REE(la'I trsTEf
GAii PIGEONS INTO
 J. 5. ARMY SERVICE

SAN FRANC SCO. Dec. S.-Accord- .ls b orders received here at the Headquarters of the western depart ment from the war department. pig -1n section ct the signal corps Of the l.. :. army will be established as soon as possible.
 Request Tor information as 10 the number and availability for military service of all racing. carrier and hom- ing pigeons in ,he Wes5 was dispatch 4d ty he department signal officer, -taul Col W L. Clarke, who also ask d al sauc.ers ia Jhs idepartmeny to Se- il touch with him immediately.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
LEAVES FOR HOME

Mrs. D. J Williams, who has been vsitini Ketchikan with her mother Mrs. w II. Roessel, and sister, Miss Geraldine, leaves today on the Fiin- cess Sophia for her home at the Roche de Boule Mine, near Hazelton, B. C., where Mir. Williams is in charge.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
SEATTLE COUNCIL IO TAKE UP CELLS
 IMPEACHMENT
Judiciary Committee Orders New Charges Filed By
 Corporation Consul

SEATTLE, Dec, S.-The Judiciary committee Of the Seattle City Coun- cil at noon today, reported that it will be necessary that corporation consul Caldwell file new charges against Mayor Gill; and the question of i'm peachmznt be decided by the entire city council
 Corpation consul later said that the necessary charges would be filed in lime to take the matter up Monday af ternoon at the latest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

MT. and Mrs Cleveland, are leaving today fer Seattle where they plan to make their home in the future. MT. Cleveland, until very recently was chef at the Strand Cafe. MT. and Mrs Cleveland were married short .:me ago Mrs. Cleveland before her marriage was Mrs. Durgin. of Loring.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
BURTON-B -BINDPAGE

Miss Mary Burton native, and Otto Bindpage, were married yesterday af- ternon at four o'clock in the presence of the necessary witnesses by U. S. Commissioner Judge Wm. T. Mahon-
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
AMERICAN TRAINING
 IN AN ANCIENT TOWN

AMERICAN HEADQUARTERS in Fr4@za. De1. S.-Ten thousand Ameri- a sa.i.els are now training in a mi..tary school within town over TWO thousand years old. It is sur rounded by walls built by the Ro- r-larS
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
RI}lJ)S>IIA \ IItS. MOTH E '
 sA gy g4 z=yys.s -
 ALLIES
Suspension oi hostiIities 0aIy on Conditions As
 Specified in Note

LONDON. Dec S-A Russian gov ernment dispatch received here an nounces that the Bols!leyiki foreign minister has sent 10 the Allies am bassadors in Petrograd note inti- mating that armistice negotiations with the Central Powers was for the suspension Of hosJilities for q week at the initiative of the Russian dele sa.es fer the purpose of providing an oportunity of informing the peoples sn5 the governments Of the Allied na- .tions Of the intended negotiations and Jhe.. ends. The note adds that arm .stice will te signed only on condition Jhag troops shall not be transferred from one fgont to another and that German troops are cleared from the Island around Moln Sound
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
EVANS DUE TONIGHT

The Admiral Evans is expected to arrive a. Wards Cove al 8 ?. n. to- night where she will load fish all mint arriving here about , o'clock tomor- row morning
 No word has been received from the City CT Seattle
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
FINED $50 FOR cURsINe BRITISH

CHICAGO. Dec, S.-Joseph Marleau was arvagined before Judge Hayes here and fined S5o and costs for ,nak- in2 6 sIurr.ng remark 10 Lieut.. Col N. c Hamilton. and Sergeant Me Kay Of the local British recruiting mission while they were addressing I e~oMd
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
ON BUSINESS TRIP

MT E. c. Austin, exTerritorial Road Commissioner, leaves today on the City of Seattle for. Seattle on a short vacation and business trip, and expects to return shortly after the hol- iday@
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
RIPPING BOARD
 ISSUES ORDER

WASHINGTON. Dec S.-The fed eral shipping board this morning is sued an order to the effect that fuel, fcoi and government supplies be given preferential shipment on all railroads and water transportation facilities.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
.iiCAaJ BABY IS
 BEth!Ie EEn ON OLD :.s...' 1s [ :. 'PARAG0RIC'

CHICAGO. Dec. S.-After chemical analysis Of the deadly drug" which is being administered 10 Paul Hod- ,ima. -he deformed baby by Dr. liar ry ! Haisalden. by the city chemist. t was disclosed that the medicine ad- ministered was nothing more nor less -h2n 2 soothing syrup, "paregorie" ;" The City chemist made this report to Dr. John Din Robertson. city health commissioner
 We have dropped the investigation against the physician" said pr. Rob zr,sou. He said there was not en- 9uga op:ate 1o respond to the ehemi- cal test
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
NEW Ajj5TRO-GERNlN OFFENSIVE
 IN ITALIAN FHONT CONTINUES
SECRETARY HOUSTON
 MAKES HIS REPORT

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Secretary Of Agriculture Houston. presented his annual report to congress this morn ng. l. is a voluminous instrument containing much information. The sccret3rs' concludes by stating that as
 normous the production of the coun- ny was this year, it must be increas- d during the next year
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
PERSHING'S RELATIVES
 WILL JOIN HIM SOON

DENVER. Dec. 5. -The American contingent in France will soon have TWO More members C the Pershing family.
 Miss Gertrude Pershing a sister of Cen. John Pe7sbing, commanding the American expeditionary forces, has left Denver for Paris, -aere she will te placed in charge of 1000 women nurses attached 10 the American hos pital service.
 She has been in charge of the nurses at the Oakes home in Denver for sev- eral years.
 Dr Cyrus L. Pershing Of Denver, a second cousin Of the general, has also been accepted for the hospital serv- ice in France
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

Mir and Mrs. M Munson, of New town, left for Seattle today on the Princess, and expects to spend the re- mainder of the winter months there visiting with friends and relatives.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
SNCCGLER ARRESTED

SEATTLE. Dec. S.-Roy Sischo. a -ovmAr Japanese General. was arrest d today by federal agents charged w..h 5Tinging eight thousand dollars worth ot opium across the line.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

Max Tyron, former owner of the New York Restaurant is planning on leaving for Seattle where he will join Mrs Tyron, who went south few weeks ago.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
TO VISIT IN TACOMA

Mrs E. C. Howard left today on the Princess Sophia on a brief shop ping trip to Seattle and Tacoma, and expects to return almost immediately.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
GOING TO THE
 FRONT 10TH EN-
 G!NEERS (FOREST)

The following named men from the Juneau region who have enlisted in the 20th Engineers (ForesD are. on the Sophia and City of Seattle, going south to training camp in California, preparatory to going to France. These men and fifteen others from the Jun eau region, who went south last week are mighty fine husky bunch of fel- lows. most of them having been listed try Office.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
FORMER RUSSIAN EMPEROR SAID ID
 HAVE ESCAPED

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The Am. erican consul at Tifiis has wired the state department to the effect that an unconarmed report was being circu- lated that the former emperor has es- e2ped confinement. and that his where abouts was unknown.
 The State Department gives very little credence to the report.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

Two things are essential to clear skin-ope is bathing and a 'rubdown but the other is still more important and that is precipitation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

AMSTERDAM, Dee. S.-The third reading Of the war credit of 15,O0O,00O .,arsa asked for by Chancellor von Aerd!ng las been set for today hay ns passed it's first and second read 'ng successfully.
 AN ATLANTIC PORT, Dec S- Alter being ashore for nearly two weeks. an American patrol boat, " ] ran ashore on a ledge off the %1rsH Atlantic coast. was floated
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
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WAR DECLARATION SIGNED

2, WASHINGTON, Dec. Slate. | !. lsst evening, President Wilson !
 s j. .isaahed his signature to the dee ! ss erat.on Of war by congress |
 {. against Austria The act appear ' i. cd . heavy burden to the PreSi < s, ieut, but lie signed unhes.tating ! g. ly ! !. i, :. 1. E + .S + < E {
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

MEDFORD. Oregon Dec. S.-When W. F. Butler raised is rife and shot thru q tree tha. concealed Don a!d Stuart. and killed him, the feud that has been goin on between the two families has reached it's climax, and authorities are said to be watching bo,h places. Butler, who is held for murder says Stuart fired on him from ambush first. Stuart lived several hours.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

PETROGRAD, Dec S-A tempor, ary Independent government which has been organized in Siberia. has elected General Kerensky minister Of Justice, and is determined 10 complete a coalition cabinet, says dispatch received -his afternoon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

Miss Anna Lofgren, who has been employed at the Poodle Dog Grill dur ing the summer is leaving for Tacoma today on the Princess Sophia.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
CONGRESS HELPS
 HALIFAX SUFFERERS

WASHING TON, Dec. S.-The 6.s. act Of congress this morn
 n- was 10 vote i've million dol a..s For the relief Of the Halifax ? sufferers. The mony is available
 immediately.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

When drinking a glass of water stand erect and take full breath first then drink with the chest out and hips back and head up.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
ARTILLERY DUEL AT VERDUN

PARIS. Dec. S.--An artillery duel ragged all night on the Verdun front, an- nounees the war office today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

PETROGRAD. Dec. S.-Fifteen hun drei Bolshevihi troops have arrived at T,&3.rcstcck, according 10 dispatch just received here Their destination is unknown.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

Preparedness is nine-tenths strength and physical endurance.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

Food, water and oxygen are fuel for running the human machine.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

AMSTERDAM. Dec S.-On the bourse yesterday American stocks were weak. on the assumption that the news rom Russia will displease Wall street. while the German marks rose to over 36 Dutch cents. on peace pros poets.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
PORTSMOUTH. \. Ii. Dec. T.

PORTSMOUTH. \. Ii. Dec. 7.-The entire corn crop on large farm near here was harvested by the reseryists oi squad at the naval coaling sta ton in response to an appeal issued, in behalf of the farmers whose crops were in danger Of spelling. The men volunteered 10 do the work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
On the Sophia.

Charles Kinnune A. C. Van Wrinkle Edwin Carlson Simeon Tannler Clarence Thompson C. r. Armstrong Oscar Phipps Guy Terry NJ. Hatch.
 On City of Seattle Al Young Charles Burlette.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, Dec. St .s announced that the government had severed diplomatic relations with Ger, many and had recalled her ministers rom shat country
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08
WEATHER REPORT

Precipitation for me twenty I four hours ending : D n last I nighz was 1.25 inches. 1
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

MT. PLEASANT, Mich. Dec. S- Six boys. schoolboys members of prominent families Of this city. aged . to I7 years are operating a buack- mailing system thru threats Of death Y ghe Black Four with the object , obtaining money from business men md WaIl-to-do citizens.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

LONDON Dec. S-A late dispatch relayed from Petrograd announces hat Genera! Cherem.spof has been arrested and interned in the fortress o. s. Peter and St. Paul
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

DOVER. N. J., Dec. S.-ApproXi- ma,ely 3.ooo women will be employed n the Pica.inny arsenal here. and a canyass of this city and neighboring eoroushs Aas been started to obtain quarters for them. Accommodations or a least 9 per cent of this num- Der vii be needed within six weeks. As he high wages offered by the gov e.nmen- probably will draw from nearby factories. the housing ques- ion 8iH be partly solved.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

WATERLOO. Iowa. Dec. S-Mrs Myrtle Bars appointment has beea approved or by the county board as deputy s4erif. and is the first woman | B-a ci,a aWk County to serve in that capacity
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

MADRID, Dec. S.-A revolution has broken out in Portugal, according to . dispatch today from Lisbon
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-12-08

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The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17
keevil Notes

Yes. we got that rain Sunday and Monday and everybody is feeling better and crops are flourishing.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Simpson spent Sunday in Clarendon the guests of MT. and Mrs. B. H. Vanderford.
 Several of our boys have gone to Little Rock to work at Camp Pike.
 Ben Stagg of Brinkley, was ln cur town Thursday. Mrs. Lottie Redmon and two children of Heber Springs, IS visiting her grandmother. Mrs. Annie Thompson. MT. and Mrs. Jack Grey. MT. and Mrs. w. H. Sutterby went to Cotton Plant Saturday mak- ing the trip in Mir. Greys Max we'll.
 Mrs. Nellie Johnson and Miss Alma Covey were shopping in Clarendon Friday. West Johnson, who has been working at Sapulpa, Okla. for several months, returned home
 last week to appear before the examination board of registra- tion.
 A KEEvILITE.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17
Hilleman Items

Leslie Fowler is visiting friends in Dardanelle for a few weeks.
 Stanly Woods returned from Little Rock last Wednesday.
 Alec Slane and John Dewitt, two of our prosperous farmers, have recently purchased a Ford car.
 Jack Collier and family of Tip, were pleasant guests at the home of Jones Dupree last Sun- day.
 J. L. Chappell and wife were the guests of MT. and Mrs. R. M. James in McCrory last Sun day eve and Monday.
 Twenty-one guests enjoyed the hospitality of MT, and Mrs. John Taylor of Cloverdale Farm, last Sunday, Watermelons and ice cream was served in the afternoon. Among those present we noted: William Rosenbaum anu raInIIy, OIIaTIc aUrIcK anu family, all of Hunter, and Stanly
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17
Among the Farmers

The boil weevil scare that farmer R. A. Riner, south of Brinkley, was about to exper- fence few weeks ago has dis appeared and his crop is just as pretty as usual.
 Pm going to see my old farm CT friend, Uncle Bill Dunlap soon. They tell me that he and Bob Summit have some of the finest cotton and corn in this section. Since 1 do not have the advantage of a Ford it is some times hard to go where I would like to go.
 MT. and Mrs. George Everett of Dickson, were in Brlnkley Monday in their Overland car. They insist the crops are cut half on account of the drouth. iss.r;;-h. hogs selling at1Sc and better, on foot, at the Chicago market it looks that the farmer is going to be forced to pay at tention to hog raising. If there is a better market in all America for watermelons and cantaloupes, show 1t to me. This week H. N. Daniels melons are selling at 60 to soc. How about that wheat? Are you going to plant 1t? Speak now.
 Jim Mordic. the clever Twin
 Walnut Farm proprietor. who has the finest span of mules in Monroe County. is erecting a big 100 ton silo on his place. l
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17

Woods and MT. and Mrs. J. l., Chappell and children.
 A good rain fell in this vicinity last Monday, improving crop conditions.
 Ed Woods and family were the guests of Wash Fowler and family last Saturday night and Sunday.
 Rev. Ballard of Judsonia, preached at White Hall school house last Saturday and Sunday.
 Mrs. Geo. Smith has returned home after weeks visit with her sister, Mrs, Granville Will son, of DeView.
 Owen Lewis mother arrived last Sunday from Jonesboro for a few weeks.
 MARRIED-last Sunday, Miss Jewel Homes and Charlie Knight. The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mrs. Glenn Holmes, one of our wealth. fest and most influential citizens. The many friends of the bride and groom wish them a long and happy life together.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17
children, Archie Lee, John and Helen, of Kentwood, La.

children, Archie Lee, John and Helen, of Kentwood, La.
 | Read Road to Understand ing" Antony Gray" and "Mr, Britling Sees it Through" New books at Converse's Drug Store. l News comes from Mrs. H. c. Strong, who is a teacher in Grundy's Orphan Home, Spring. field, Ky. Route 2, that she is getting along nicely and has a splendid work. The ARGUS goes to her in her new work.
 Mrs. F. E. Botsford enter tained her Sunday School Class of the M. E. Church with pie nic in the woods south of town on Wednesday. All went in cars and reported a delightful time.
 
 Another coat of oil is being given the streets now and again we are indebted to the ladies for their untiring efforts. It is one of the most difficult jobs to do what Mrs. Emmons and the other ladies whs have assisted her have done and they deserve praise for their work.
 H. M. Gordon, who has been in the employ of the Rock Island here for several years, has ac- cepted a position with H. G. Mitchell of the Cotton Belt at Little Rock and will move his family there this week. They are clever people and we'll miss lem in Brinkley.
 News has been received in this city of the marriage On Aug. 9th of MT. Frank Daucy Carruthers of New York to Miss Fife Lillian Wheeler of Rochelle, N. Y. Miss Wheeler is a niece of John R. Wheeler, Supt. of L. & N. Ky. at Nashville. The groom is a son of F. D. Carruthers, Asst. Manager of the New York World, and a nephew of Mrs. M. R. Stimson of this city.
 Eugene L. Woodfn and Sam B. Babb, who were Brinkleys representatives in the Officers Training Camp which closed this week at Ft. Roots, were among those successful in being award ed commissions, Eugene was commissioned End Lieut.. in the Cavalry while Sam Babb was made 1st Lieut.. in the Field Artillery. They were the only two men from this county and l extend to them sincere congrat- ulations at their success. They were at home for a few days furlough before taking their as- signments.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-08-17
Among the Rice Farmers

F.C.Couch, one of those clever Hunter rice farmers, was in Brinkley to trade with ARGUS advertisers Friday last. He IS going to tell the ARGUS readers of a new wrinkle of his at grow ing early Irish potatoes. Watch for it soon.
 Dr. J. w. Burns of Hunter, has been selected as the new dl- rector for the Hunter -Wheatley- Brinkley rice belt in the South ern Rice Growers Association and if he goes in here's a pre- diction there'll be more interest paid to the growers of this sec tion.