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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
DOOMED TO DISAPPOINTMENT

Apparenr.r the great German army leaders had figured oa. that with the revolution in Russia, a march on Petro-rad would be easy. They had possibly figured cut that the Little Father would have some support. thus creating div fsion among the Russian populace. consequently by joining forces with the supporters of the de- posed ruler rae march on Petrograd would be- come easy. Subs.saenc events only proved the contrary as the revolution was 10 revolution at au but a mere throwing of of burden. the weight of which hrdered them from beating back their enemy.
 Aecor5inr 10 reports the Teu7o0s with rhe great Hinderb,rz at their head. have nassed large force c.a tsa Russian border for drive on the capital cttT. From observation. however lr ,1al.s v5rv much ls5e another disappointment for the invaders. The Russians are solid today l-e-e sa thar ever before. The leaders will find i-surnaoan-abIe obstacles of the nature theE found when thev attempted to reach Paris. The rraable qi-h the Teaeans they seem 10 think they are che only pebbles on the beach. In this res re.e st least -nss- are doomed . disappointment
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
THE BARE TRUTH

N man i, Es-ehza2 ever thought that he was SD selfish .- -5 keep his vie go busy at home tr,a- she hal ra -:r.e to rake part in any civic aefair.=vet sue. appears 10 be the case. For in stance. Several e=assen have been asked to allow their ranas -9 appear as candidate for election 10 either -rs -o.re. 1r school b3ard--prineiaal lE the school board. bat the answer never varied It has alFa-s o#en T an too busy at home and there is roo raea work attached to the office Can vea bea- We'll # ts about time re men take Q tumble a zizs 7-,c re5r.sa folks chance to take their noses off -he grind stone.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
kgrcHrKAn CAMP. NO. 20. A.

Meets every Monday evening at : D. m. Visiting brothers welcome rieo. Morrison. A. C. D. Smith Harris A F. Hall for rent, apply to J. D Rounseteil.l
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31

Golden hopes Of an eternity are bet Ter than a safe deposit box in a bank.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
IMITATION

is the sincerest form of flattery, that is why it pleases us to hear that other laundries claim to do work just like ours. It is a tribute to the excellence of our Iaudering which we fully ap- preciate. But why not have the origi- nal? Send us your washables and you won't have to say they are as perfect as ours. The work will be ours and the real thing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
ATLAS INK CO.

1Oz5 R. P. Avenue so., Seattle
 WE PAY
 zSc 8 pound for copper
 g Gents g hound for Copper 1s Cents Q pound for Brass Gents q pound for Lead $ Gents 9 pound for Rubber Shoes 221 2 ycr for cast iron s-5 q ron for wrought Iron : Gents a pound for Rope 3iz Gents pound for Rags s21 2 ron for Paper 2 Gents a dozen Tor Or Beer Bottles r Gents a dozen for p. Beer Bottles
 P. .. B SEATTLE
 30dp
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
HARD TO SAY WHO Is WHO.

\ few months ago. TWO men were arrested in New York for conspiracy. The charge was made
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
FOR THE FIRE
T JLL IT Al T AAtHN
 IN THE CRATE

we have special grate coal which you gill do yell to use. It burns evenly md with a glow that brings many sictures to the mind of the beholder. is a splendid heat producer, too.
 Seated before grate fire, fed with ,ur coal. there is charm anu com lort that only grate fire can create.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-31
KETCHIKAN CIVIC CLUB.

Meets every first and third Tues day evening at p. IT,, at the Coun- cil Chambers. All women interest d in the welfare Of our city are cordially invited to attend.-Sec. B ? Dickinson. ' D
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
JEDNESDAY, JANUARY s17, 1917
RIVAL ALASKA CITIES.

The tapping of the Matanuska
 bal fields and progress in the Alaska
 hilroad construction have stimulat-
 l strong rivalry between Seward
 hd Anchorage as to which shall be
 ne ultimate commercial metropolis
 nd terminal of the government line.
 Seward is just now asking for the
 obstruction of bunkers and a fuel
 lpply station for the vessels of the
 avy, to which Matanuska coal may
 3 delivered next spring or summer.
 . is already the terminal of Fl miles
 f road on the Alaska Northern rail- lay and will be connected with the lew line in another season.
 The Anchorage Times hears that
 he government engineering commis- lon is to remove it's headquarters rom Seward to Anchorage on Janu- Try 1; that an army post is to be es- hblished there; that harbor improve aents will be followed by the install ation of coal bunkers; that big op-
 rators have applied for Matanuska bal leases and are to develop mines text spring. The Times calls for a Emitted States land office and judi sial division with headquarters and court house at Anchorage. We've ot the votes and we're a political sower," says The Times; "let us en- sloy our power to get what rightfully selongs to us."
 Seward, in turn, contends that r Jas deep water harbor, open the fear around, and that Anchorage is Ssronted by shallow waters, closed to l,avigation during a portion of the Tear, and that the future metropo af the Alaskan coast will be found 1t Seward.
 [ The rival cities shoult complete
 heir joint debate during the winter months, while they have plenty of lime, because it's going to be very busy season for both of them begin- ling with next spring. There will be I'something doipg," as the Anchorage Fines remarks, at both places. Railway construction is reaching a stage where development of the coun- ry will rapidly follow. Perhaps the peninsula is to have two commercial and population centers instead of one. and a great deal may depend upon he degree of aggressive, unselfish public spirit that may be evidenced }.y the citizens of the rival communi- lies.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Northwestern Alaska, and promises to use her vote to pull things she de- sires her way. As a warning to this precocious child we might remark that any time the cities of Cordova, Valdez and Seward combine their votes against her. which Is liable to happen if she gets too greedy, the angel child is liable to get 1t where Maggie wore her beads. We are will ing to stand on our merits when it comes to inducing new capital to in vest in our separate localities, but when a rival town starts to pinching the raisins out of our piece of cake it may be logically expected that we will fight with might and main to re- tain the precious industries we have. The Northland should be developed by pulling in investments from the States, not trying to slip them away from each other.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Origin of Foxes Book of Martyrs.

Origin of Foxes Book of Martyrs"
 Foxes Book of Martyrs" was pub lished in March. 1852. as the "Actes and Monuments of the martyrs. a title borrowed from an earlier book. says the London Chronicle. The fla nous volume might never have ap- peared at all but for the association of Foxe with the printer Day of Alders- gate street. in whose business Foxe took an active part. On the tomb- stone of Day in the church of Little Bradley. Suffolk. the partnership Is thus immortaliZed:
 He ct a Fox to writ how martyrs runne By death to lyfe. Fox ventured paynet
 and health
 To give them light. Daye spent in print
 his wealth.
 Even in those days the alien prob lem troubled industry, for we find Foxe appealing to Cecil to relax the law and permit his friend Day to en- gage more than four foreign printers
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
LEGEND OF THE CLOCK DIAL.
it TsIIs Why the Fipurss W Were AL
 tered to Read III.


 1t is a tradition among watchmakers that the first clock that in any way resembled those now in use was made by Henry Wick in 1870. He made it for Charles V. of France. who has been called "The Wise."
 Charles was wise in a good many ways. He was wise enough to recover from England most of the land which Edward III. had conquered. and he did a good many other things which bene- fited France. But his early education had been somewhat neglected. Still. he had a reputation for wisdom. and thought that 1t was necessary, in order to keep 1t up, that he should also be supposed to possess book learning. The latter was a subject he was extremely toucby about
 So the story runs in this fashion:
 "Yes. the clock works we'll" said Charles. but" being anxious to find some fault with thing he did not un- derstand. you have the figures on the dial wrong"
 Wherein. your majestyY' asked Wick.
 That four should be four ones." said the king.
 You are wrong. your majesty" said Wick
 T am never wrongr' thundered the king. Take it away and correct the mistake!' And corrected 1t was. and from that day to this o'clock on a watch or clock dial has been HI. in stead of ". The tradition has been faithfully followed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
ADMIRAL DEWEY
 PASSES AWAY
(Continued from Page Ons)


 Of Ichabod Goodwin of New Hamp- shire, October "A, 1867 (died Dec. 2S, 1S72); married Mrs. Mildred Nc Lean Hagen of Washington. Nov. g., 1899. Attached to steam frigate Wa bash, Mediterranean Squadron until 1861; then to steam sloop Mississip- pi at West Gulf squadron; comman. It., April 19, 1861; in Farragut's squadron which forced the passage of Ft. St. Phillip and Fit. Jackson, April 1862; and participated in night ttack on Fort St. Phillip and the sub sequent attacks with gunboats anc ironclads which gave Farragut "oh- trol of the lower Mississippi and Ne" Orleans; in the smoke of the battle of Port Hudson the Mississippi To t her bearings and ran ashore under the guns of the land batteries and the officers and men took to the boats after setting fire to their ship. Was afterward in command of several yes sels in the North Atlantic squadron and later on various duties ard at different stations; promoted con- mander April, 1872; captain. Sept ember, 1884; commodore February 1896. In January, 1898. he assum- ed command of Asiatic squadron; on May 1, 1898, in Manila Bay. he completely annihilated the Spanish Asiatic squadron under Admira Montojoe, destroying II and captur- ing all other vessels and all land bat. teries without the loss of man or the American side. Immediately or receipt of official news of the victory lie was promoted rear-admiral and thanked by resolution of Congress
 member of U. S. Philippine con.mis
 sion, 1899; promoted admiral of tho navy March 2, 1899; president Gen Board since March 29, 1890. H'
 was given a palatial residence 1T Washington, D. C., by his admirers at which place he died yesterday.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

ANCHORAGE citizens are making q roar over the assessment of their lots by the commission for the pur- poses of improvements in the way of sidewalks, sewers, etc. Many of the citizens believe that the cost should be borne by the government, and a ready-made town turned over to then without expense to the property hold CTS, which would be an unheard of proceeding in the way of town-build- ing.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Flags at Half Mast.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. IT, The physicians attending the late Ad- miral Dewey assert that he made a brave fight for life, and was proud of his physical vigor, but the "Grim Reaper" overcame him. Dewey's wife and son George were with him dur ing his last hours, and were at his bedside when the cad came. The en- signs on every American warship both here and at other points thru out the world, wherever they may be- are at half mast in honor of the de- ceased officer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
STYLES IN CHINA.
Six Times . Year Clothing Changes as
 if by Signal.

Six Times . Year Clothing Changes as
 if by Signal.
 The Chinese are nothing if not con servative in the matter of dress. It Is the custom in China, as if by direct or der. to change regularly the style of dress. It appears that there are no less. than six distinct changes of attire that every self respecting Chinese of any importance must make. according to the season-heavy furs in the depth of winter. then light furs, then wadded garments, then lined clothes, unlined. and finally what the Chinese them selves call summer clothes" made of China grass. These are in white and blue
 The Chinese wear caps made of plaited bamboo. lightly covered with silk. In the height of summer none but officials wear caps. There are or dinary black covered lined caps, and there are fur trimmed hats and fur caps.
 Foreigners have been particularly struck by the fact that on the same day and throughout the vast country stretching over nearly as many degrees of latitude as America men change from one cap to another. from one style of clothing to another. as though by signal
 Occidental tailors have good word for Chinese clothes. They aver that tue Celestial cut for jackets is per feet" so far as convenience goes. and in the opinion of many they are peculi. arly elegant.-San Francisco Chronicle.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

WITH wages $1.00 per hour for snow shoveling and everyone with all they can do you have no time to borrow your neighbours paper. Have the Prospector and The Miner sent to your residence for $1.25 per month.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

THE removal of the offices of the Railway Commission from Seward to Anchorage is a hard blow to that struggling little city. Seward has spent too much time trying to drag some of Valdez payrolls away from her to watch out for her own, and Anchorage got busy and knocked of the persimmons.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
ALLIES REPLY
 ID NEUTRALS
STRICTLY FORMAL DOCUMENT
Communication to Switzerland and Scandinavian Countries Along the Lines of That Sent to the President of United States.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-The reply of the Entente allies to the notes from Switzerland and the Scandinavian countries in support of the note of President Wilson, has just been for warded to the respective countries. The note is purely formal and along the lines of the reply sent to Presi- dent Wilson,
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Transparent Salt.

In the island of Santo Domingo there is a remarkable salt mountain-a mass of crystalline salt. nearly four miles long, estimated to contain nearly 90. 100000 tons. and the crystallized salt is said to be so clear that medium sized print can be read through block a foot thick.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

IS TIME worth anything to you? Do you have to step out of the house and run over to your neighbors to get a chance to read the news. Let us send the paper to you each day for $1.25 per month.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
It's Advantages.

Scene--Train stopping at small sta tion. Irritable Old Gentleman-What on earth do they stop at a station like this for? Objectionable Passenger (alighting)-To allow me to get out. Irritable Old Gentleman-Ah! l see it has its advantages then.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
He Stood the Test.

What assurance have I that you do not wish to marry me merely for my money?" demanded the heiress.
 The impecunious suitor drew himself up proudly.
 "Money is nothing to me-" he sneered. "T shall be happy in the prospect of never earning a cent in my life. so long as l have you"
 And. having put him to the test. she was supremely content.-New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
It May Be So.

willie-why is a wife called her hus- bands better half. dad? Crabshaw-l suppose it's because she isn't satisfied with splitting his salary ifty-hfty.- New York Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Djplomatio.

Have you ever kissed another girlr' asked the girl
 of I have." replied the experienced young man. i've forgotten all about It."
 whereupon she asked no more ques tions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

ANCHORAGE is growing real fuss ed up over the fact that she has a larger vote than any other city in
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

The launch Waif arrived in port this morning from Katalla with a load of oil for local merchants, and left on the return voyage this after noon.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Have you tried our poker chip candy and also our new line of chew ing gum, Candy Kitchen If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Try the Cottage Dining 1oom for good home-cooked meals. Mrs. M. Rucker, Phone 13l. d
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Rexall Remedies. Call for them at the Owl Drug Store. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
\ Worthy Axiom.

"The time to save is when you don't need it." And you don't need it now as much as you will after a while" Better begin today by talk ing out a policy in the Equitable Life Ins. Co. Alaska Investment Com pany, Agents. 2t
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Cash register for sale, apply Hunts Candy Kitchen. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Rexall Perfumes. The breath of Araby. Owl Drug Go. tf
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17

Furnished rooms at Mrs osland's. Prices reasonable.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-17
Free and Accepted Mason

It is reported that plans have been drawn up for the erection of a fine building on the site of the build ing recently occupied by the Pinzon Cigar store.
 Electrical heaters, cook CTS, percolators, vacuum-cleaners will be advanced in prices after New years, by the manufacturers. Stock on hand will be sold at prevailing prices, at the Emporium. Fresh Box candy at Hunts Candy Kitchen A new line opened. tf
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
ASKS FOOD CONTROL
PRESIDENT SEEKS LAW TO REG
uLATE PRICES.
Congress Urged to Enact Legislation
Empowering Government to Con-
troll Production and Distribution.

Washington, April 1S.-Congress is
asked to enact Immediately legislation
empowering the government TO regu-
late food prices, and exercise such 9th
er authority as the president deems
necessary to control the production,
distribution and marketing of food
SUITS To meet war demands, i'm re-
port completed by Secretary of Agri-
culture Houston. 1t will be submitted
To congress today.
Bills TO give the president, through
the department of agriculture, the
sweeping powers outlined will be In
trOduced at once by Senator Gore and
Representative Lever, chairmen of the
senate and house committees on agri-
culture. All obstruction will be re-
moved.
Secretary Houston, after the cabi-
net meeting, said il was the consensus
of opinion among the presidents adj
visers that it would be unwise at this
time to create commission to fix
prices.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
PRESIDENT NAMED
DR.. J. C. ROBERTS AT HEAD OF
COMMERCIAL CLUB.

Announcement was made today at
the luncheon of the Commercial club
at the Lacey Hotel of the election of
Officers of the reorganized Commercial
Club of Oskaloosa. A meeting of the
Board of directors elected last We'd
Inesday evening was held Tuesday ev-
Iening at the Oskaloosa NH bank Com
'mittse room for the consideration of a
plumber of matters to come before the
club and for the selection Of officials.
The following were named:
President-Dr. j. G. Roberts,
Vice President-Warren Kalbach.
Treasurer-C. Ed Beman.
Temporary Secretary--Geo. c. True.
Mr. Beman, the retiring president
has had hard row to hoe, with the
club and its interests during the term
of his service covering a period OF two
years and his accomplishment and
that of his administration has not
been without force and effect in the
direction of town betterment and pro-
gress. Mr.. Beman had been energetic
and willing and his efforts have not
been without result.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES
100000 KILLED, WOUNDED OR
CAPTURED BY THE FRENCH.
Allies Continue Big Drive and Take
over Sixteen Miles Of Trenches
and Town.

Paris, April 1S.-German counter-at-
tacks in force in the region of ALLIES
and Courcy have been repulsed by the
French, according to an official state
ment issued by the French war office.
Heavy losses were inflicted on the Ger
mans.
The great offensive opened by the
French along 25-mile front from
scissors TO Reims is likely to extend
still farther tomorrow or the day after.
The tremendous assault on the Ger
man lines had long been carefully
planned and for a month past FRENCH
artillery had been pounding the en-
emy's position. .....
In Mondays battle Germany suffered
q crushing blow when 40 miles of the
strongest part of her line were wrest-
ed from her. with an estimated loss of
nearly 100000 killed, wounded and
prisoners. All France halls the vic
tory as brilliant demonstration of the
skill of her generals and the courage
of her troops.
Continuing their terrific attack
against the German positions between
scissors and Reims and east of the
latter place, the French carried Ger
man first-line positions over many
miles of front, captured powerfully
organized heights occupied the impor-
tant village of Auberive, and on this
part of the front, about two miles In
Il,
ers.
According to the official statement
from the war office, strong German
counter-attacks were repused. The
number of German prisoners taken by
the French Monday is now placed at
II 900.
London, April 1S.-The British made
a further advance in the neighbor-
hood of Epehy. according to an official
statement issued by the war office.
Rainstorms are hampering operations.
The British gain was effected east
of the Peronne- Cambrai railroad Mt
point about halfway between st.
Quentin and Cambria.
Berlin, April 1S.-The French forces
failed with heavy casualties to break
through the German line along the
Aisne and did not renew their attack,
SAYS the war Office statement On
both sides of the AuberiYe. in Cham
payne. hard fighting was in progress
throughout Tuesday.
zone of the greatest battles Of the
mighty war and therefore alsS in the
worlds history" says the statement.
ais in progress on the River Aisne."
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1917-04-19
225,ooo MINERS GET RAISE
Workers in Bituminous Coal Fields Of
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois .s
Get Advance.

New York, April 1S.-Members Of
the coal operators subcommittee on
wage scale increase for the btuminOus
miners in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
western Pennsylvania came 10 tenta-
tive agreement to increase wages on
an average of about 20 per cent over
the scale fixed by the contract between
the miners and operators, which Will
not expire until March 81, 1913.
The voluntary increase will add
about co cents day to the wages Of
each miner and will increase the pay
of the trapper boys from Sl.57 TO $50
a day. 1t will add about TO cents In
addition to the tonnage on pick ana
machine mining. ....
The increases We're asked by the
miners on account of the increased
cost of living.