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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
METLAkATLA GETS
 BEAT; SCORE IA TO 16
Local Team Victorious Over Ma
 tive Team in Close Contest

A hot and close contest was witnes- sed last evening by the immense crowd that attended the game staged between Metlakatla and Ketchikan High Schools. This was the return game and the Metlakatlans were trimmed only by a close margin but owing to the splendid work of the referee, Wm. Winston in the second half, the whole game was clean and fair turnout
 The first half ended in favor of the visitors with a score of to 6, after a whirlwind series of plays by both sides and altho the playing of the visitors was somewhat rough they found they had all they could handle when they were attacked by Bob Ross, the big center for Ketchikan, who pivoted his way and dodged about at will. Both teams were going into the game for all they were worth, exerting every effort.
 Both Ketchikan guards showed up splendidly, for they are both midgets compared with the other players, both weighing only 100 pounds each, and Everett Paup did some fine basket throwing.
 The second half started out vigor ously with both teams on the alert The Ketchikan team began gaining on the visitors The natives made nc baskets on fouls, but made their IA points on ' field baskets, while Ketchi kan got five on fouls and the rest or field throws.
 The second half was nearly over when the visitors were obliged to put in an other man but time was soon called
 The lineup follows:
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
NJ PROPOSAL
 WAR AGAINST UNITEDSTATES
 REACHED JAP P.
Viscount Asutoaa of T0kyo makes \ Public Statement to Silence Common ltum0r.
KNOW NOTHING OF
 GERMAHY'S INTRIGUE
If Mexico Received Proposal Showed IntelIienee Nc, To Transmit it to Japan.

TOKYO March 3.--The news that the United States government had dss- covered a plot ally Mexico aad 'ap- an in a War against the fauad s-a5es stirred up considerable c. aNeitemeut here. However. ii was asesrIalned :;last evening that Japan had received no proposition from either Mexico or Germany to enter in such plot and 5oin in a possible war againsl AHerica.
 Viscount Motmo, Foreign Minister when seen this morning made a ,-are- ment in which iu part he says.
 If Mexico received such a proposal that country showed intel'teee1e ia not transmitting it to Japan The country is astonished at the revelation of the intrigue Of Germany.
 PHILADELPHIA. March 5-Pr9ceed- ings to determine the sanity Of her sen Harry K. Thaw. were begun here Ees- terday on petition of 5Irs. Mary (. Thaw of Pittsburgh
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
CHINA ABOUT READY ENTER
 THE WAR WITH
 THE ALLIES
The Condition imposed By China Is Thought to Meet
 With Entente's Approval

WASHINGTON, March 3.-It is re, garded here, especially in official cir cles as certain that China will soon join the Entente Allies and declare war on Germany, if the allies will guar antee a satisfactory relaxation of the restrictions imposed upon the Eastern part of the Empire by the world pow CTS after the Boxers uprising.
 The condition imposed by China is said to have met with the Entente's approval and formal declaration of war by China against Germany may be expected.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
FOOD BOYCOTT FORCES
 DOWN CHICAGO PRICES

CHICAGO. March 3.-Results of the general boycott by consumers of the articles of food which have risen to almost prohibitive prices recently were seen here yesterday in commission row when potatoes dropped cents bush el and other foodstuffs showed cores bonding setbacks in price. A further drop is expected. Seventy-four car loads of potatoes, the heaviest receipts here for more than a week, helped to lower the prices.
 An investigation of stocks of meat held in storage at the stock yards yes terday showed millions of pounds in storage and the announcement was made by Dr. John Dill Robertson, heal tn commissioner. that there was not shortage in meat
 There are now 10000 900 bushels of wheat at the head of the lakes await ing shipment TO the east
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
POTATOES HIGHER
 IN SALT LAKE CITY
 THAN LONDON, ENG.
Potatoes in London Quoted at S5 per Hundred and S5.50 in
 Utah City.

SALT LAKE CITY. March 3.-High- CT prices are being commanded in this city today for tubers than in the city of London, England. In London DO tatoes are quoted at $5. while here po- tatoes took d jump of $1 today, making the price S5.50 per hundred pounds. Many wholesalers announce that fur ther increase can be expected.
 Onions in Utah have reached the New York price and are continuing to be so scarce that advances are expect ed daily. They are topping the mar ket at S14 to SEQ per loo pounds, whole sale today. Potatoes have been taken off the free list in all the restaurants.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
GE RAMA N ' VIRTUALLY
 ADMITS THE
 INDICTMENT
Secretary Zimmerman try ing to Justify Action With
 Counter Charge

BERLIN. March 3.-Virtually admit ing the truth of the charge made by the United States government that Germany plotted to secure the aid of Mexico and Japan in the event of war with the United States; foreign sec retary Zimmerman today is trying to justify such action on the ground that tEe United States tried to array the South American republics against Ger many Newspapers turnout the coun- try are inclined to take the same view altho some have launched a tirade of abuses against the secretary for his 'indiscretion" in not covering up his tracks better.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
VESSEL FINED FOR
 LACK OF SAILORS

ABERDEEN, March 3.-For failure to have enough certified seamen in his crew, the captain of the schooner Eric, which cleared yesterday thru the customs and lowed to the lower har- bor, bound for Sydney. Australia, was compelled to make a deposit of $500.
 The vessel was delayed for five days during which time efforts were made to find certified men and one man was secured, An appeal was sent to the owners in Sa nFrancisco, who wired the master that no certified men were to be had there for love or money.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
TRAVELLING AGENT
 OF ALASKA SS. co
 IN TOWN TODAY

Mr. J. F. Davidson, travelling freight and passenger agent, of the Alaska Steamship Company, with headquart- CTS in Seattle, was among the passen- gers arriving on the Alameda this mor- ming
 MT. Davidson is on his way north now to Cordoya, from which point he will W back to Juneau, arriving in time atch the first steamer into AnchoI ge. MT Davidson is planning to spend the sumer in Alaska and will travel back and forth frequently, wis iting the different places along the way. He will be in Ketchikan till Monday evening when he will take the Jefferson north to Juneau. MT David son is a guest at the Stedman during his stay in town.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
SENATEPASSES NAVY MEASURE APPROPRIAT|NG
 LARGE SUM
postoffice Bill is Also Disposed of With Liquor Amendment Att tached.
PROHIBITION BILL
 TO BE SIGNED TODAY
Five Hundred and Thirty-Five Million Dollars is The Sum Mentioned in Bill.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-Just at the close of the session last evening. the senate passed the naval bill appro- priating the enormous sum of five hum dred and thil'ty-fiye million dollars. The same action was taken in regard to the postofice measure over which so much wrangling occurred. The lat ter bill includes the amendment for bidding the shipment of liquor into prohibition state or territory. The lat ter now goes to the president for his signature. His closest friends and ad- visers say the president will sign it immediately.
 ATER;-Prestdent Wilson signed the Bone Dry" bill.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
CANVASS|NC
 BOARD MUST SHOW CAUSE
 FOR ACTION
Alternate Writ Was Issued By Judge Jennings Returnable
 This Evening

Last evening, too late to appear in yesterdays issue, the following was received signed The Empire"
 JUNEAU March Judge Jennings today issued an alternative writ of nandamus returnable tomorrow after noon directing the canvassing board to show cause why they should not issue certificate of election to Sulzer. Attack is made on precincts where no official ballots were used and no cer- tificate of explanation returned.
 If the court should hold the same view as Grigsby, Sulzer would win by small majority"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
PAClFISTS ARE FIGHTING HARD
 TO DEFEAT BILL
President Wilson Signs Bill Carrying Four Hundred and
 Fifty Millions.

WASHINGTON, March 3.-In the closing hours of this session of con gress, both Senator Stone and La Fol lette continue to oppose the armed ships bill Senator Stone is apparent ly determined to fight to the last min ute for his amendment which would withhold protection from munition car rying ships. Pacifist leaders are also fighting for an extra session.
 Immediately after luncheon today, President Wilson signed the revenue bill carrying four hundred and fifty millions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
TRAVELLING SALESMEN
 AGAIN SWARMING NORTH

Among the travellers arriving on the Alameda this morning were Frank Par ris, representing the Fobes Electrical Supply Company of Seattle, C. w. Shat ia, representing the Upjohn Drug Com pany, of Chicago. and J. Low, of the Seattle Paint company. They are all registered at the Stedman Hotel.
 A L. Peterson, of the Seattle Gro cery company, left for Juneau this morning, where he will establish head quarters for his Company in Alaska
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
SENATOR HICKMAN
 LEAVES FOR JUNEAU

Senator J. R. Hickman, was a north bound passenger on the Alameda this mornin for Juneau where he goes to attend the opening of the territorial legislature on March 5th, also the Grand Camp meeting of the Arctic Brotherhood on the 18th, being one Of the delegates elected to represent Ketchikan camp.
 Mrs Heckman, according to word received this morning is now in Los Angeles, at 1744 New England Ave, and will not come north for some little time yet
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
FEDERAL GRAND JURY RETURNS THREE IN- DlCTMENTS AGAINST
 SPlE PLOTTERS
Are Accused of Illegally Trying to Obtain Military Information
 Against Allies

NEW YORK, March 3.-For partici- patton in a plot to send men in England under the guise of being American newspaper correspondents, but whose real purpose was to serve as spies, ob- tain and supply Germany with infor- nation, civil and military conditions in England is charged against Albert \. Sander Carl w. Wunnenberg and George VauX Bacon in an indictment found by the federal grand jury last evening. Warrants for their arrest were issued and when apprehended, will be brought for arraignment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
ALAMEDA NORTHBOUND

The steamer Alameda arrived from the south this morning at am. and sailed for the north al S. Arrivals were ". R. Janggen. J. r. Davidson, E. Shulie, A. J Busch, J J Money, H. L. Fedderson. Y. M. Nickel. C. Doar and wife, Mrs. II. T. Johnson, Mrs. NJ Faessal and baby. H. Young ! F. Cho ria, Otto Herbst and wife. After dis charging 9 tons of freight she sailed with Mrs E. Brown and Senator J R Heckman as passengers for Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
RECORDS OF CANAL
 BROKEN IN JANUARY

WASHINGTON, March 3-According to figures availa ble today the Panama canal did a record breaking business during the month of January, 176 yes sels with a tonnage of 557,S76 having passed thru the waterway. The pre- vious record was in July 1915, when ITO ships of 5L37o tonnage passed thru.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
STANDARD OIL WANTS INDEMNITY
 FOR OIL DESTROYED
Will Seek Preparation For Hund-
 reds of Barrels of Oil

NEW YORK, March 3.-It has been stated here that the Standard Oil com pany will seek indemnity for the des- truction of its oil properties in Ruman- ia al the time Of the German invasion of that country. At the time of the desertion by the Rumanians. when pressed by the enemy, they destroyed hundreds of oil wells and burned many tanks Of oil. in order that they might not fall into the hands of the Germans.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
AS THE PILOT SEES IT, AND OUR JUSTIFICATION ID
 ENTER INTO IT

Volume l, Number 7, of THE PILOT has been received.
 The Pilot may be said to be mera pamphlet edited by the Rev Harold H. Kelley, Rector of the St. Johns Mission of the Episcopal Church of Ketchikan, and is to be a semi-monthly publication devoted to the welfare of the community in general and the Mis- sion in particular. In this issue, be- sides the usual matters of religious na- ture, the editor speaks of the expect ed war in the following:
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
ENDORSE SiMPLIFIED
 SPELLING OF WORDS

ST. PAUL, Minn., March 3.-The Minnesota Editorial Association in ses- sion here, endorsed the simplified spell ling usages specified by the National Educational Association.
 The following forms are included in the list adopted: Tho. thru, thoro, pro- gram, catalog and pedagog.
 The rule is intended to cover also de riviations and compounds of these words, such as altho, thoroly, thoro- bred, prolog, etc.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
FIND FOODSTUFFS STORED AWAY IN
 SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO. March 3-Three hundred and five thousand sacks of po- tatoes, 235.000 sacks of beans, 14,000 sacks Of onions and 13.OOO barrels Of flour were found stored in San Fran cisco warehouses yesterday by investi- gators. The total value was $5,000,- 900.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
LOOKS LIKE EXTRA SESSION

{. WASHINGTON, March B. :: z. Leaders of the lower house today ::
 .:- are said to have communicated to ::
 :. few leaders in the senate that ::
 .. that President Wilson had no in- ::
 :. tention of taking any action that ::
 :. would bring war with Germany, < :. unless congress is summoned in .:' z. extra session and as declaration .:' .. of war may be said to be immi- .:' .. nent. congress may be called upon : z. to convene in extra session within ':' .. the next few days .:' :: .:'
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
F. ]. FEDDERSON
 ARRIVES ON ALAMEDA

Mr H. L. Fedderson, of the Ketchi- kan Real Estate and Insurance Com pany, arrived home this morning from Seattle, where he went to visit with his family
 MT. Fedderson reports fine time but says he spent all his money and had to hie himself back to Ketchikan to make 9 little more to live on. He stated that he expects Mrs. Fedder- son and Miss Fedderson will come north this summer when school is ov- or
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
REV. PAUL KERNS
 GOES TO WRANGELL

Rev. Paul kerns, was departing passenger on the City of Seattle this morning for Wrangell where he goes to hold monthly services and there will therefore, be no services in the Catholic Church tomorrow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
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BERLIN, March 3.-The losses of the British in the recent fighting along the Tieris exceeded 3O,O00 men ac- eordiug to the official news agency at Constantinople Several steamships crowded with wounded British soldiers have been sent away, says the news agency. -
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
WAR

Lincoln prayed, not that God might be on the Union side, but that the Un- ion might be on Gods side.
 So should we pray now. Any day may see our country at war. But shall il be a war of selfishness and revenge? Do some want war because of the mon- ey they will gain? Let them hide their heads in shame. Is vengeance for Am erican lives barbarously smothered in the Lusitania a high enough cause for war? Not finally. Vengeance is mine, I will repay saith the Lord. And the perpetrators of that and similar outrages are already being frightfully punished by having been drowned be- meath the disdain of decent mankind.
 No, there is a higher cause, the cause of all humanity, the enthronement of democracy. If we fight, we fight that such treacherous murder shall not oc- eur again; if we fight we fight against the militaristic clique of any nation flashing that nation into greedy wars; we fight against a mere birthright ruler eXalting himself and his retainers over the divine right of the people; we fight against any one nations vaunting claim for worldwide; we fight for the brotherhood of all nations, for the soy ereignty of the peoples of the nations.
 IIeartstrings will be hard tugged if war starts. All of us have German friends and neighbors; some who read this have German blood in their veins But we are all Americans. Thousands of Americans of German birth or eX- traction have already sworn their loy- alty to this, their American homeland, in case of war They too, know it would be a war, not against the Germ an people, but against Prussian mili- 1 tarism and it's medieval greed for world domination. The yearning for democracy has brought millions of Germans to America; they have fought in our armies before democratic l heart throbs in the great mass of the German people today. We admire and pity the German people and want them to be free. There must be no blasting of friendship, no spite toward any one, simply because of German blood
 But the people must rule. True democracy must overflow national bounds and make them bonds of un- ion, by which all the nations of the world, their people being their sover- eigns, shall become one vast brother hood Peace worth any price and that is righteousness and permanent world peace.
 We must have that peace, even if the price is war. War will mean tax ation, sacrifice, suffering and death, but we must be prepared to pay the price, if that is what being on Gods side calls for.
 Let us pray.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
SEED POTATOES ARE
 QUOTED AT S100 TON
 AND ONIONS AT S2OO

TACOMA, March 3-Seed potatoes in Tacoma. such as the Early Rose and Beauty Of Hebron, are quoted at , cents a pound or s100 a ton in small lots. or s4 Q hundred weight. There is likely 10 be still another increase in potatoes and other root crops turnout western Washington. Onions were quoted at 500 a ton.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
CITY OF SEATTLE
 GOES NORTH

The steamer City of Seattle arrived from the south this morning at 1o O. clock and sailed about 11:30 for the north. Passengers arriving for Ket- chikan were 4. B. Brown, Edna Burns, Wm. T. Jenkins Myrtle Baker, L. Love less, D. Brown, Chas. Johnson, 4. 4. Bollinger, Mrs. J. L. Heintzen. Leav- ing for the north were Mrs. Maud Preu- schoff, 4. L. Peterson and Chris Chris tenson.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
CARRANZA ACTS
 SUSPICI0USLY

GEADLAJA}A. March S.-Generai Carranza who is here is being insist enIy annoyed by callers seeking infor- nation in regard 10 Germany's plot. Thus far Ee Las denied himself to all those seeking for the information. His action. according to those who made the attempt to see him. looks suspic- iCus.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
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WASHINGTON. March &-Represen- tatise l-ieHaaI F. Conry. O New York a Democrat. died here last night aftei a brief illness Representative ConW was corn ar Shenandoah. Pennsylyan- .a tn 7s7e. Alter tcaeAing school for seae years. he was admitted to the bar and praoticed law until he was el- ccted to congress
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
DARCY IS CALLED
 4 "SLACKER"

NEW YORK. March Ex-Governor Whitman today instructed the boxing commission to forbid the D'Arcy-Dillon match scheduled for next Monday night at the Madison Square Gardens. D'Arcy is charged with being a "slack- CT" and afraid to fight in cause for which his countrymen are sacrificing their lives. Darcy is an Australian.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
MRS. FAESSAL RETURNS

Mrs. M. Faessal, and baby were am- ong the passengers arriving on the AL ameda this morning from Seattle. Mrs. Faessal comes to join MT. Faessal, of the Northern Machine Works, who ar rived short while ago, from Seattle where they spent the winter months.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

PEORIA H.. March 3.-George l. Coburn. Of Pekin. H. made a million dollars in various promotion schemes in few years. But the other day he was received in the Federal prison at Leavenworth. kans- to serve two years for using the mails to defraud. It is said he spent half his fortune try ing to escape imprisonment
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
THE EVANS COMING

SEATTLE. March 3.-The steamer Admiral Evans left at ten o'clock last night for the north with the following passengers for Ketchikan. Mrs. Ger trude NJ. Davis, II Davis, Mrs. How ard and cannery crews Of Hoonah and Westfard.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
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HEARING POSTPONED

+ JUNEAU, March 3.--At two O. + f clock this afternoon, mandamus $' + proceedings were postponed until 4 < Tuesday afternoon. District At +
 + torney Smiser who was engaged + + by the canvassing board, stated +
 4 that by virtue of his office, he was + + disqualified to appear for the +
 F board. and sought a postponement +- + of the hearings to give chance + {. to the board to secure a legal rep + < resentative. # A A
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
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WILSON TO TAKE OATH
 OF OFFICE TOMORROW

WASHINGTON March 3--Pres- z:
 :. idant Wilson will take the oath :: .. of office tomorrow at noon. He {: .:. will proceed 10 the Capitol in :: z. time to be present at the final ':' .:. session of congress which expires '.' z, at that hour; and immediately ai- 4 z. Ter adjournment the Chief Justice : {. Will administer the oath in the : :. Presidents omce in the senate ::
 <. chamber ':'
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
WALTER JANGGEN; ONE OF BACHELOR CLUB
 BACK HOME AGAIN

Mir. Walter R. Janggen, of the Ton gass Trading company, arrived home this morning on the Alameda from Se- attle and Portland where he went some two or three weeks ago for a short va cation.
 Walter says he hasn't changed his mind-after school is over.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

A newly married woman becomes re- conciled to her husbands untidy hab- it's by the time that they make her in- dispensable to him.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
MORE BOOZE FIDDLER

Albert Luna, who is said to be Mex ican. is being held oyer to the grand jury in default of bail in the sum of $500 to appear before the grand jury at the next term of court. This is Luna's second offense, having been dis charged from jail little over month ago for the same offense. that of ped ding "booze" to the natives.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

Ambition is responsible for many of life's failures. The average man would rather wabble around in big place than fill small one well.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

And a girls ideal chaperon is fe- male who has seen enough of the world to know when not to look.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

If your heart prompts you to do a good deed, Ado it immediately before you have heart failure
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS

SUUTHHUUNU. Humboldt Monday night. Northwestern Tuesday.
 NORTHROUND. Admiral Evans, Monday morning. Princess Sophia Monday night. Jefferson Monday night. Prince John Wednesday night.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

Love is a disease that sometimes even marriage will not cure.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

Only lot of cold cash can make an impression on marble heart.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-03-03

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