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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
BRITISH NAVY TO
 ATTACK ZEEBRUGGE
Monitors Will Attack German
 t-Roaf Base

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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
PROMINENT PASSEN- GERS TRAVELLING ON
 MARIPOSA SOUTH
List of Two Hundred and Eighty From Anchorage and
 Seward Going Out

The Mariposa arrived from the north this afternoon at two o'clock and loaded 100 boxes of fresh fish at the Northland Dock. Passengers leaving for the south were Ruth Brad ley, Mrs. Tasjaminia, Mrs. Hirigita, Mrs. Susuki, Mrs. Hine, H. Anderson, W. P. Farima, F. Salarduci, M. liar ada, J. P Smith. J. M. Seromos, R. Comstock, John Vlaco, John H. Stanley Lee H. Wakefield, Frank McGee, J. D. Mooney, c. E. Black. and 90 steerage.
 While the Mariposa, southbound was in port, Mir and Mrs. E. O. Sawyer, Jr., and two children made call at the office and gave out the true facts in the Seward recent flood, which Mir Sawyer says the loss of s100,0O0 is no exaggeration.
 Mir Sawyer, for year or more prior to the flood on the tenth instant, was editor of the Seward Gateway. and had acquired considerable proper ty including two houses and lots; all of which was washed away, houses and lots. He explained that the townsite of Seward is merely the result of slide of crushed states from the noun tain back of the town and when the rush of water came down washed buildings and lots out into the bay. Mir. Sawyer and family are going ta spend the winter in Seattle.
 MT. Eye and wife were among the passengers. MT. Eye. is the general manager of the Admiral Line and stopt over for a few days.
 Dad" Tolman, former United States commissioner and now licensed guide for the Kenai peninsula, is going south for trip.
 MT. Hanley, manager of the Port Nell lie Juan Packing company. and Mrs. Hanley were also among the passen- gers.
 Otto Kanitz, wife and four children are quitting Alaska and will locate in the state Of Washington. Kanitz, 1t will be remembered was the man who was tried in Valdez charged with hav- ing set fire to the town last winter. He was acquitted.
 Volney Richmond, head of the N. c. Company Of Fairbanks, was thru passengers for the outside. on vaca- tion and business trip.
 According to MT. Sawyer, there were two hundred and eighty passengers on
 board going south. These include sev-
 eral cannery crews from the westward.
 The Mariposa. according to the pas
 sengers escaped the storm that the
 Alameda encountered and had a pleas. ant trip from Anchorage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
RAILWAYS MUST MOVE A MILLION
 MEN IN MONTH
Enormous Task of Transporting
 Troops to Various Camps

WASHINGTON. D. C. Sept. e7-In moving the National Guard and the na- ;ionaI Seleetiye service Army to the various cantonmea,S the railroad oi America will make history,
 That is lLe view Q. me soldier trans. por;ation problem taken by Fairfax Harrison. formerly president of the Southern roal and now chairman oi lhe Railroad War Board directing troop movements
 Task is Without Precedent.
 The War Department" said liar riSoa has called upon the railroads 70 perform task which is unpreceden- ;ei. no. only because ot ihe number Of troops 70 move hu, because Of the long hauls Between Aug 20 and Oct 2o approximately 1.0o00 000 men mus, bs moved from nearly 5000 different points 70 the thirtytwo camps prepar. sd ;o receive them.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
WIND STORM DEMOLISHES
 NEW APARTMENT BLDG
, ! < < < +f++ + 1

CORDOVA. Sept. 1S.-One of the worst rain and wind storms Of the sea. son visited cerdoya las; night and -aused sleepers in many buildings eeH- siderable uneasiness. The storm set in early n the evening and continued throughout rhe night. About 2:30 o'clock this morning the wind attained
 ts greates, velocity, and blew in the south side ot the new apartment house on First street which is being erected by John Strigsve. resulting in the col. lapse of the entire building. and en. .a;iing . loss ef about 5000 te tn. owner. This is the only serious dem. age reported in the town. although | number ot chimneys were blown of of dings.-Cordoya Times.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
REPORT FROM GEN.
 HAIC SHOWS GAIN
DANISH ARMY REDUCED FINANCIAL REASONS
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COPENHAGEN. Sept. 3.-Ths Danish government has ordered sn- osha- reduction n The sine at the stand. :as army The sep is taken. it is stated mainly for financial reasons. ea, 2lso because discipline in The ST. ny A2S been weakened and its Qpal- i;y 3e;e-.o-z.e3 under pro.rac:ei ser. rice
 \: ;Ae beginning q the European war. Denmark called up +5.Qao men in addition 70 :As i2.5oQ who are always under training This to-ce was grad. uz,ly reduced 70 25.Q0Q and g further -etGc-.oa Q: abou: 25 pe-cen. has now tsea decided upon All tha parties. exoap; the Conservative group. have approved ot the Governments decis- .oG- The Conservatives declined SC e25sscszcs e. he ground tha. they ,oa2t n5; a5Ei, ,aas *:ha danger u violation q Dezna-k's neutrality 14s been essentially diminished"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
4 LIFT FOR SOLDIERS
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SAN FRANCISCO. S=pt- z7,-whaa 2. zu-o.se passes soldier oa he op- rad 1e should give him 2 lift. You nay thereby hasten z1 important CT. rand to- tae government. 4, leas, yo1 -..- be s1o~.1s ?3gr Pg.r;esisn D72t 1z.e ;1s DOTS ~alk while yoa 1zT= vacant ssa.
 T1.s ls -hs adv;ce giTsa ro au-o-o- 5-= 3Eas-s bg Pe-cy z Tov1=. pres .5=1- ot -2e San Francisco branch q -1= American A1-o1ob:.e Association ToE-s declares nat sgch s4-v:ce has c==1 za zc-.Te po.:cy ot he zssocia .-o2 .a- soz@ :.ae- and 5e waa,s all zC-3-ot..= oSDer= :o o-ov:ds ,ike ser s-=
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
FIVE BROTHERS OFFICERS

NEW HAVEN. Mo. Sept. 27.-Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bagby are perhaps the only father and mother in the nation who have given five officers to Ar my. Two sons. graduates of ths Ma val Academy at Annapolis. are with the Atlantic fleet: two others, gradu- ates of West Point Military Academy. are in the Army The fifth son re- gently won commission at the officers training camp at Fort Riley and is now a second lieutenant Of artillery in the regular Army
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
RETIRED SKIPPER 97
 AGAIN AT THE HELM

ATLANTIC PORT. Sept. IA Brit ish schooner in command of skipper s7 years old and crew comprising her way 10 this port, according to ad- vices received by the vessels agents.
 The skipper. Capt. James Moore of Pahhsboro. Noyo Scotia. retired from active service some years ago. but be. cause of the pressing demand for mar iners. he recently notified the owners Of the vessel that he was ready to take out a vessel
 He is probably the oldest master of ship on active duty today
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
RED CROSS TO SEND
 72 MOTOR TRUCK
 DRIVERS TO FRANCE

Eleven experienced American mot or truck drivers are at9us te enter the Red Cross transportation service in France. si1t.-ohe mere men are be- ing trained for this wofk by the Red Cross motor-car factories at Cleye. land. Detroit and Buffalo.
 The 72 men have been recruited in response 10 a cablegram from Maj Grayson MP Murphy. head Of the Red Cross commission to France ask. ing for expert motor-truck drivers without delay.
 Owing to the congestion of the rail- roads in France large quantities of Red Cross supplies are being tran, ported by motor truck from seaports 10 Paris and other distribution centers
 Organized Into Crews
 Drivers are being organized into crews, and will be handled on milf tary basis, working as part of the Red Cross transportation service, un der the command of Maj. James H. Perkins Maj. Perkins went over as deputy commissioner with the Red Gross commission to France. and was commissioned in the Quartermaster's Corps attached to Gen. Pershing's staff He fig vice president of the National City Bank, New York City. and is an authority on industrial organization.
 To meeet the salaries and transpor tation expenses of the men now being added to it's foreign motor transDor taflon service the Red Crosg was coun cil has voted an appropriation of $17, 300. k Sx1m
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
NOME BAKERS DECIDE
 TO RAISE PRICES

NOME. Sept s-0wing. il iz said, 70 -ae present high COST c. Aeur and other supplies, the bakery proprie,ors ot .he ciry have decided 70 increase -ae present price 9: bread 10 Ten cents per leaf straight and will also advance he prices for pastries and other bak CTS comm odir.es l. is claimed sha. one firm ot bread purveyors has been losing one cent z loaf for some time The agreement for an advance c. bread prices has been entered into by he tollo%ing: The Nome Bakery, An. Til Bakery. North Pole Bakery and Arctic Bzke-y- The new price will .zke snsct codsy-EoIae Nugget.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
TO SEE HOW YOU LOOK
 IN 4 |. :. UNIFORM
24F-'.45f.S ?rzu

SAN FRANCISCO. Seo,- 2--A a4- r5c= to s-oE : p4ssa-aE how he io-okS z C-..=5 States uniform. mar be i1- ,-o5gc=5 1=.e after hzvt2g been sue -eSSt1.1y :r.et .1e a2s, ;a -=c--..:-. : .2g c4m2z.Els !. is figure il kh2- me collar and ;As cap ;s placed 2 sz4y!-g 1,i--o- The person pae-:1g mo c1e -l;-ro- is giTsa .5e impression -1z. 1e = 2 regular soldier or sailor ' = 1zs z ecat ot t2n ths eEscE ;s gr=z.,r zz-=145
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
UNITEDSTATES TO FINANCE
 THE WAR
British Minister of Ammu. nitions Says England is
 Drained of Gold
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ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. 27.-R. II. Brand, ne British minister ot Amnu. l!t!oas addressing the American bank. ers convention here IaS- night. said -Lz- England had drained her gold sa- cu!i-iss 70 help her Allies and for tha, reason. .ae future peace ot .he world rested il inc ability Of the United States g Gaaac= tae var. and ha add. =d T an coadden, that The interest Q. .1e United States is such that every 4@o-- gill be made 10 that end
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
SCANDINAVIAN FISHING RUINED
 BY SUBMARINES

COPENHAGEN. Denmark. Sept. 27 Scandinavian coast fisheries are faced with absolute ruin. on account of the impossibility of plying their trade this year in the face of mines and C-boats. This is the more to be regretted as fish are more plentiful in the North Sea than ever before in the history of the fishing industry.
 Meanwhile the German trawlers, under government protection. are mak. ing great preparations for the season. 4 large new fishing port at the mouth Of the Elbe is in course of construct ion.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
KAISER ANT WORTH MUCH

< MINNEAPOLIS. Sept 27.-By F C resolution that was unanimous ! Y adopted, the Labor's Loyal < Legion. recently organized here < voted 70 pay sl .aaa "a sha Amer + ican soldier who might succeed + in capturing. dead Of alive the < kaiser or the Crown Prince. The 1 < resolution was framed few days 1 ! ago at g meeting ot the executive ! committee. In addition the Le- ' zion will offer $500 10 the first | American soldier ta take prisoner ! dead or alive, 8 member Of the 1
 ! general staff Of the German ar + my and s20e fer the first German
 f soldier captured, 1
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
BADLY INJURED

Fred Nelson, ot Netlaka,Ia. who had his too- severely cut when he got t caught Ln rhe circular gsw q. the Met lakatla mill last Saturday is reported z1 doing much better today by Dr. George Dickinson, under whose care he Ezs placed ct the native hospital here. He was brought to town i'm nediately after the accident.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
LADY MAYORESS RESIGNS
4Es,'s.5z1: PEss

PENDLEr0N Oregon Sept S--M-s. Laura S-2-c.s. Azs resigned zs may o- C-@t-..z- Ore near Az7s and has let; ,o make her home II Parma. ia2. Ao- The c5tF se-aci,. composed ot sc1sH- has =,=cEe3 Mrs Helen ' Duncan :o .2ka her place. C12-:l.z .s said . be the o2,y c.ty .1 t1s Ea- lon g1Fe-1@t ty women.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
COMPENSATION FOR A.ASkANS RAISED
 AT M0RNlNGSIDE
At Request of Governor Strong Increase from S330 to S420
 Per Patient is Made

PORTLAND. Ore. Sept a7.-As Al aska has no insane asylums all the in sane of the northern territory are committe to the Morningside Hospital at Portland. Ore. Recently Secretary of the Interior Lane. at the request of Governor Strong of Alaska recommend ed to Congress that the compensation paid by the government to the hos pital be increased from sS30 to s420 a year per patient, to meet the increased cos; of living.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

The pupils .: ths Cordora schools arg certainly patriotic To. ot young ztsrs, says the CordoVa Times when given he word Germany 10 write, one ot the scholars inquired whether il should b@ spelled with capital or loS- .er case g The teacher replied tha. -t spelled the lztter way i. would be marked against the pupil. but in .he face Of this every one Of the class wrote ic thus: germany.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
The Government Announce es The Price Which Will
 Be Paid for Their Use

WASHINGTON, Sept 27.-The de- partment announces this morning that the government will pay six dollars and seventy-five cents a ton per month for the vessels commandeered; and that every American vessel afloat fit for overseas service, will be taken. The date when the order will go into effect will be determined later, and as the necessity requires.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

Reports coming up from Bluff an nounce that the new quartz mill in- stalled by the Meeghan brother on their quartz properties in that local ity is working in an excellent manner and handling large quantity Of rock. The quartz Is said to be running much better than expected and there g an excellent prospect that the mine yill develop into a good producer The outlook is so good that the broth CTS have doubled the number of men employed and are working day and |night.-Nome Nugget.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
WILL PUBLISH ARMY PAPER IN TRENCHES
 FOR U. s SOLDIERS
iAsssHostd Rr.ss :,

STETENSYIELE. Mont, Sep,. 27- Willis Medcalt, whose parents reside here is 70 be permitted 10 follow his trade as printer behind the battle front in France, according to letter received here
 He enlisted last Spring in a hospital company. but he has been commission. ed by the government 10 purchase a small printing plant, in this country te issue a newspaper for American sold: iers and print official reports for the army.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

 PRISONERS
 MAKE ESCAPE
Commander Automobile; Rob Driver and Made
 Getaway

FORT LAWTON. Sept 27.-Four military prisoners at Fort Lawton made their escape from their guards last evening. communicated an auto mobile. robbed the driver and fled toward Mount Vernon. 4 detachment ot soldiers has bsen sent after them, but il is thought they will succeed in eyading capture for some time.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
TO COMMANDER
 AMERICAN VESSELS
 OVERSEA SERVICE
WANT RAILROAD TO
 HELP MARKET GRAIN
(Associotsi Prsss)

HELENA. Montana. Sept. 21.-Assis- tance of the government in build ing railroads in Dawson county as a war time measure to aid in marketing the grain crop is to be asked by wheat farmers there. many of whom are 35 to 75 miles from railroad
 A committee is canvasSing the coun- ty. gathering figures for presentation to the government and railroad con- panies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
Fifteen British Vessels Sunk the Week Ending
 Last Night
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LONDON. Ssp,- 2--Gsas-2l Haiss rspo- 70 iAs var once his morning s2ys .e2, despite 1he mos; powerful resistance o&e9st ey tas German tozcss- .1s British operations o2 he Y2TsS res.oa continue to bs mos, s-c- eesS.Gl s-i t1s 6r.v- .s oei1s kspS ID St-A telling s%sces.
 T1e admiralty announce -ot2y -Aa. sssse2 British vessels had hssz sunk during ,hs ~eek ending las; night NeSc ot them Icing small boats
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

ANACONDA. Montana Sep. 2-- Ms Azesi McLouga..a :S 5ec.z-e5-go te -1s 7-s- ~o12z -e-z. assii esrFisf l. .1.s s:a'e Sae las contracted . szs-r .A= nal three times : week ovz- , -ou.a oi , l..ss long oa: q :als c5.y
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
BABY GIRL ARRIVES

Nr- and NEg- ] Jensen, ot Ee~toEn z- ID o'clock last evsning, seven lb. bzby girl ar-.ved, who snter the care ot Dr. Beatrice Dic=insoa is doing vs-y well.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

T5s Je@e-so1 z--tT=t z- eig.- o'clock -1is morning sailing q II for .os no--1 after dtscaz-gi1g s4 .ozs os tr=igl- zc -hs ge.etikzo dock a-r:- Fzlz for -his DOT ~e-e Niaz Agnes LezhT. Q. Lzrsoz, | Tz1.ezog- whsls leav.ng nor-aboc-5 were A- Boorza Miss U Loys-l, and '. !. Conau
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

CHICAGO, Sept. 27-It is expected that the gate receipts for the first three games of the world series will exceed two hundred thousand dollars.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27
ASKS REMOVAL COMM.
 OCONNOR AT MCCARTHY

Chris T.3s=T:z, -5a ~=u kao]a ..-- ing man ~1o 3s tezT.ly interested n mining q-o2=-Cy a=z- Chi:.az, roday : 5let c1z-g4s sgzics- United States Coo1iszio1er WII.z1 O'Coozo.. c: Mccarthy, to- uzlt=asaac= il o@ce
 and particularly 51o@1 .o .te --.zI C: -ae United S-z.ez vz N=.= T.oz=r.g. and ps-i-tea.1g to- sl= removal c. Xr. O'Co11or from oEca-Tzl5ez N:ne-.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-27

II 1s~ electric photograph print ing machine aa eE-o1z-tc zEt-ch shu-s c@ t1s Iiga- z. ss. -tua. .nzz-. ing erez prints.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22
BREAK A CH|LD'S
COLD By GIVING
SYRUP Of FIGS
Look, Mother! Is tongue
coated, breath feYa1eh
and stomach -
Cleanse the little liver and
bowels and they get
we'll quickly.

When your child suffers from q cold
don't wait give the little stomach, liv.
er and bowels gentle, thorough
cleansing at once. When cross, peev-
ish, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, eat or
act naturally; il breath is bad. stom-
soh sour, give a teaspooniul of Cali.
fornia Syrup Of Figs" and in few
hours all the slogged-up, eons'ipated
waste, sour bile and undigested food
will gently move out Of the bowels, and
you have a well, playful child again.
II your child coughs, snufiles and
has caught cold or is ieverish or has
q sore throat give a good dose Of Cat
iiornia Syrup Of Figs" to evacuate the
bowel, no difference what other treat
ment is given.
Sick children needn't he eosxed TO
take thi, harme. fruit laxative.
Millions of mothers keep il handy he.
cause they know lis action on the
stomach. liver and bowels i. ptomp,
and sure. They also know a little given
today saves sick child tomorrow,
Ask your druggist for a S0.cent bot,
Tie OF California Syrup Of Figs"
which contains, directions for babies,
children OF all ages and for grown up,
plainly on the bottle. Beware OF coun-
terieits sold here. Get the genuine
made by California Fig Syrup Com
pany,"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22
new CITY CREAM
Law IS DoDCED
Arrest Hinted for Those Who
Do Not Take Licenses,

Ice cream manufacturers and retail
ers are not conforming rapidly to .he
ordinance recently passed by the city
commiss toner's, according 10 {. +. Cliff
ford, city chemist Manufacturers OF
all frozen products as we'll as retail
ers who handle frozen products are
required to take out a license, obta in
able at the office of the city chemist
on the third floor of the city hall
building, by the terms Of the ordinance.
Few Comply
Only a few have complied with the
provisions of the ordinance according
to the city chemist
Mr.. Clifford also said today that the
persons employed in the handling OF
any kind OF food are not appearing for
physical examination by the city physi-
clan, as is provided by city ordinance.
Arrest Hintsd.
Unless they come of their own sc-
cord, the police will be sent for them
and then they will not only have to
stand the physical examination, but
will be forced to pay fine for violat.
ing the ordinance, said Mr. Clifford
"Any women who do not care to he
examined by the city physician free,
will be excused from such examination
by presenting certificate OF health
from any reputable physician OF the
city"
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22
TELEGRAPH COMPANY
GUILTY Of OMARaES

Before Justice OF the Peace O. l.,
Price today the Western Union Tele-
graph company pleaded guilty to three
charges OF violating the child labor law
by working children under 10 years Of
age more than eight hours a day A
fine of $40 and costs was assessed in
each case Five other charges against
this company ware dismissed upon the
payment OF costs by the defendant
The Mackey Telegraph company
through its attorneys, pleaded guilty to
two charges OF the same kind and was
given the same fine Two other case,
against this company were dismissed
upon the payment Of costs Three
charges agains, the Postal Telegraph
company were continued until the latter
part Of the week.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-08-22
-FOUR DIVISIONS
DEFENDING LENS
ARE WIPED OUT
Germans Rush Fresh Troops
TO Front All Day,

CAN ADIAN HEADQUARTERS
IN FRANCE, Aug. O-(By the Ca
madam Press Limited Due south OF
Lens almost two miles around a semi
circular front number OF engage
ments have been'iought which for hard
fighting on both sides has seldom been
cqualled during the struggle for Lens,
The cellars in this region had been
crammed full OF machine guns and
trench morars in anticipation that the
Canadian attack would consist entirely
o: a frontal assault,
Enemy Fights and Dies.
The enemy troops were also numer-
Gus and they ,warmed up from the cell
lars whenever the artillery fire was
suspended TO permit Of Our infantry
going forward They fought and died
without any "kammerading'
All day the enemy has been bringing
up fresh bodies Of troops. A new
guard division has been identified a.
the first guards reserve. Three bat
talonS OF this elite body Of troops wete
thrown into battle this afternoon and
suffered almost as greatly a, the
Fourth guards division last week An.
other fresh formation was identv vied
as the Thirty sikh division Since The
artillery duel prior to the battle
reached its height, four enemy divi-
Sions, the Seventh, Eighth, Eleventh
and Twenty sixth, have been with
drawn in an exhausted condition and
in the four enemy divisions now con
fronting the Canadian corps one-fourth
of the guards is all in
'CAsualties Less Than Enemy,
Our casualties mount up but are not
to be compared with those OF the Ger
mans, whose dead lay thiokly on the
fronts Lens has been a name OF trag
ic meaning to the enemy, but he cling.
on the husk OF the city at fearful cost
rather than confess defeat The sur
went down last night upon the smok
ing ruins wherein men who had beer
battling for twenty hours still fought
on eblvious o. 'he passage OF time