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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
A SPECIAL
 COMMISSION
 INVESTIGATES
Headed by Secretary of Labor Wilson Are Coming
 to the Pacific Coast
(Associdted Prss3l

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-Members of the special commission appointed by the President, headed by the Secre- tary of Labor, Wilson, to investigate labor troubles in the west, are prepar- ing to leave for the Pacific coast to- day. In addition to the shipyard strikes, the commission will investi- gate the recent deportations of work CTS from Bisbee, Arizona. Also the charges of the American Federation of Labor that Arizona employers subsi- dized I. w. w. activities to discredit the labor movement. In announcing the appointment of the commission, President Wilson said that he was anX- ious to eliminate the labor disputes which is hindering the industry dur ing the war, something that should be avoided.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
LYCEUM CONCERT
 TICKETS ON SALE
Season Coupon Number Three
 Good For Admission

The tickets for the concert to be giy- en under the auspices of the Ketchi- kan Lyceum have been placed on sale at the Ryus Drug Store, the Walker Drug store, Sparhawk's store, New town and Mather's Store in Indian town.
 It was announced in yesterdays is- sue that Mime. Zendt, who will be the singer. for the evening, would sing in Swedish and Norwegian. Many peo- pie have understood this to mean that she would sing exclusively in these tongues but this is not so. Mme. Zendt will sing most of her program in English, with two French songs and a group of Scandinavian Folk songs
 Mrs. Harvey M Stackpole will ac- company for Mme. Zendt and Thos. J. Pennel. 'Cellist, and Mrs. Osborne Will. Hams for Miss DuHamel, Violinist.
 The program to be rendered Satur- day evening appears elsewhere in this issue.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
COMPLETE SUCCESS HAS
 CROWNED BRITISH EFFORTS
 IN THEIR OFFENSIVE DRIVE
The German Lines Entirely 0verrun by The Allies Who Reached Points Well Beyond Their Greatest
 Expectation at Beginning of the Attack
Associated Press)

LONDON Sept 21An Associated Press correspondent at the British headquarters reports this morning that complete success crowned British forces efforts yesterday m their against the German lines east o Ypres The saws that the heavily in their counter attack advance represents gain ot mile eep the reoutabe strongho like the Nuns Woods the Glen cors woods vernes the Shrewsbury forest which whstood numerous recently entirely by the British points well beyond these wooded heights which formed the key structure defense of that sector
 But the greatest British gain made between St. Julian and Hoebeke The British casualties exceptionally light
 The British airpanes the air and thick the British advance nes dropping tons of high explosives and bombs behind positions After their positions had been taken discovered that the Germans had built great and redoubs evidently determined to hold the ground regardless of costs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
NO CHANGE FOR CANADA
 TO COME IN
The Bill Was Given Death Blow by Merchant Marine
 Commission
(special To Progrcssire-Miner)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The proposition to admit British vessels to the Alaska c6astwiee trade, received it's death blow in the adoption by c0fi' gross of the merchant marine amend ment to the bill.
 The bill now eXcepts Alaska coast wise trade and every Alaska steamship company fr0hi all provisions of the bill applicable to any part over which the United States has authority. The bill as originally framed, would have au: thorized the shipping board to grant licenses to foreign vessels for foreign coastwise trade.
 In speaking on the subject this morn ing, prominent transportation man, deeply interested in any legislation af- fecting Alaska, said that the passage of that measure would have driven every company out of the klaska trade for none can compete with the Canad- ian vessels. He claims that it cost two hundred dollars more each day to operate each tmeriean vessel than the cost of the Canadian vessels, dft tn the various laws enacted by congress. He cited that the American compan- ies were compelled to have licensed officers oil every pest and that they could not sail unless each vessel was supplied with full crew which de- mapded extraotdinary wages, etc, etc, whereas, Canadian vessels cotild travel without a crew. He mentioned re- cent case when a Canadian vessel reached Skagway without a deck hand on board, the crew being on strike And he added: Let an American ves- sel attempt to initiate such action: Where will the company land? Iii jail" he explained "The Canadians can af- ford to keep splendid steamers on the run because the government is back of them, while we have to fight our way we can"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
JUDGE JENNINGS
 ON WAY NORTH
Returning from Visit to Old
 Home in Nashville, Tenn.
By IRENE DuHAMEl

"Everything and everybody is Red Cross nowadays in the States. There. of course, there are so many more peo- ple that the work seems to take on more importance and assumes huger proportions in the eyes of those who are suddenly thrust into the midst Of if for a short time. Thus spoke Judge Robert W. Jennings, of the District Court for the First Division, return ing to Juneau today ofi board the Hum boldt. from a six weeks visit to his old home in Nashville, Tennessee. He spoke of the wonderful work of the American Red Cross all over the coun- try, and enquired how Ketchikan's Chapter was progressing. He seemed very glad and proud to think that ket- chikan and ...laska was showing the spirit of the untry in this big human itarian work.
 Judge Jennings will open court in Juneau on Monday. September 24th, ana eXDrGSSeu lHc Oplliloh 'hue eAAS fall term of the court in Ketchikan will open sometime in November
 Speaking of the possibility of Gov ernor Strong's reappointment. Judge Jennings seemed to be rather doubt full of the outcome. He stated that the re-appointment was nearly five months overdue now, which augureo badly for the incumbent. in his opin ion.
 The Judge stated that he had hac very pleasant trip, visiting his ole home in the south, which he had no seen for several years. He was call ed south by the illness of his father who however, improved, after his ar rival. Travelling north via California Judge Jennings said he had experienc ed much hot weather and was yer. grateful for Alaska's cool climate lagain.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
USE HORSECHESTNUTS FOR FODDER IN
 FRANCE NOW
(isSocidted press)


 PARIS France. Sept. 21-The Horse Chestnut Collector" is the lat est official to be added to France 5 long list of functionaries. One will be appointed in each commune of France to verify the quantities of horse chestnuts collected by sehael children and thrhed over to the state in the interest of the natioual defense. The crop is immense in France. Here tofore it has been only partially titii: ized as fodder. The bulk of it found no other employment than that of mu- nitions for boys battles.
 The government has appealed to the school children to see that not a horse chestnut goes to waste; Their use as fodder will be extended to re- place corn, rice, barley, etc, in the manufacture of alcohol and acetone
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
MUCH LAND IN MEXICO
 REVERTS TO CONVENT.
(.iSSocinted r. 4:s'

MEXICO CITY, Sept. 21.-The De- partment of Fomento has announced that lands aggregating almost 29 ,s1G.. 009 acres have reverted to the govern- meht through failure of the persons holding the concessions on the lard to comply with their contracts The fe- port states colonies have been placed on the islands of Guadalupe Socorro. Cedros and Coronado
 It is announced that a commission has been named to investigate condi- tions in northern Lower California and study methods by which the waters of the Colorado River may be utilized in that region, the yield from which it is stated is in the hands of American companies who have built canals for ir- rigation.
 The Spokane from the south reach ed port at 5:@o this morning sailing north at s, after discharging 40 tons 0f freight. There were no passengers for ketchikan. Leaving for the north were Mrs. A. Williams and five steer. age
 The Humboldt from the south ar rived at 1G this morning leaving about noon with two steerage from Ketchi- kan. She discharged 35 tons of freight but had no passengers for Ket- chikan.
 The Alameda from the north arriv. ed at 3:30 yesterday afternoon and left at midnight for the south, taking on B boxes of fresh fish. Leaving ketchikan were Chas DeLeon, c. c. Harris and wife and daughter, Helen, John Scott, John Hansen, P. ". James, A. E. Hendrickson, Ed. s. Booth, A, Greenbaum and MT. and Mrs. N. L. Chisholm, and number of steerage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
RESPECT DUE TO COLORS AND FLAG
 OF OUR COUNTRY
One Way of Showing Loyalty to
 Ones Country is Pointed Out

The United States war office is pub Fishing in the official bulletin for the benefit of men selected for service in the National Army as a practical help in getting started in the right way. Many points are brought out which may well be studied by every citizen and particularly ill school After showing the necessity for discipline in lesson 30, it takes up the respect due to Colors, and says:
 The American flag carried by reg iment is known as 'the colors." It is the symbol of the Nation and is treat ed always with the deepest respect"
 In speaking of the National Anthem, the following is taken from the lesson and may well be studied.
 ...... ..... The National Anthem
 Similar rules of respect apply when. ever the Star-Spangled Banner is played. Officers and enlisted men in formation stand at attention, facing toward the music (except at "retreat," when they face toward the flag). They salute at the first note of the an them, retaining the position of salute until the last note.
 Every citizen of the United States whether a civilian or soldier, should give expression of his loyalty and de- votion to his country by showing prop CT marks of respect for the colors and for the national anthem. When in civilian clothes, wearing a hat or cap, the correct thing to do is to remove it and hold it in the right hand opposite the left shoulder while passing an uncased color or during the playing of the national anthem. If uncovered stand at attention.
 "The common habit of rising slowly standing in a slouching attitude, and sometimes even carrying on conver- sation, when the national anthem is played, is an indication of gross ignO- rance or ill breeding. On the other hand. the man who stands silent and at attention is not only showing prop CT respect and setting an example which will have it's effect on others, but is also cultivating in himself the feelings of pride and patriotism which should belong to every citizen of the country.
 Ut goes without saying that disre- spect to the American flag can not be tolerated. If any such instances como to your attention, you should report them at once to the proper authorities in order that they may be dealt with in accordance with the law"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
JNO. R. BEEGLE GETS
 APPOINTMENT AS
 FISH COM MISSIONER

Governor Strong yesterday appoint ed John R. Beegle, one of the best known cannerymen in the Ketchikan district, as the successor to Hon. J. R. Heckman on the Territorial Fish Hatchery Commission, created by the last session of the legislature.
 Governor Strong originally appoint ed Hon. J. R. Heckman, Hon. W. w. Casey and MT. B. M. Behrends on the commission. Legal advice indicated that Messrs. Hickman and Casey were disqualified as members of the board. Governor Strong then designated MT. Behrends as chairman in place of MT. Heckman, and now appoints MT. Beegle
 The third place on the board, whose incumbent will be the secretary, is vacant. and will probably be filled as soon as Governor Strong has an op- portunity to take the matter up, as the governors office is in the midst of registration-draft matters involv- ing no end of work.
 The Territorial Hatchery board is interested in a suit now pending in the federal court where the Dispatch is seeking legally to compel tn eter ritorial treasurer to place the amount appropriated by the legislature to the credit of the board This suit was set for last Monday but Jude Jennings has been delayed returning to Junear by reason of a side trip to Washing ton, D. c. Juneau Dispatch. >
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
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TOXIC, Sept. 21.-Discussing the democratising influence of the war in the Taiyo Magazine, Koson Asada, a well-known publicist, says that Japan cannot expect to keep clear of the tre- mendous changes that are affecting the world. He adds: "The development of the influence of political parties and of the press have been most not iceable since the Russo-Japanese war, and this increased influence has grad ually put the influence of clannism in the shade"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
NAUTICAL SCHOOLS
 ON PACIFIC COAST
 TO TRAIN OFFICERS
n Portland, Astor.a, Tacoma, Frisco, San Pedro and San
 Diego.
(Associated Press1

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 21-Future deck officers who probably will com, mand some Of the shps of the great mercantile armada with which the United States plans to defy German submarines and send supplies to the ---'.os are being trained for their work at United States Shipping Board Nau. tical Schools in three northwestern cities, P6rtlaHd. Astorta, and Tacoma Three other schools oh the Pacific Coast are at San Francisco, San Pedro and San Diego.
 Theories of navigation are being taught, and at present only men who have served at least two years at sea are admitted. According to A. R. Will Hams, instructor at Portland, the schools are taking men whe have had sufficient practical experience t0 fit them for third mate and are enabling them to get necessary theoretical knowledge
 Eighteeii men are attending the Portland school, the largest of tho northwest trio. Because it is believed the schools will not be able to train officers enough for the ships now be- ing built, the Portland Chamber of Commerce has petitioned the Shipping Board to permit men without sea ex- perience to attend. The Portland peo- pie assert the men can get their thee- retical training at the school first and their practical experience at sea later.
 All the pupils are men of the sea, Of various ages, who have held vari- ous positions aboard ships Some were seamen, others quartermasters and few cadets The courses take six weeks to complete. Classes are held mornings and evenings.
 When the men have completed their courses they will take the federal ex- amlnations for licenses as third mates.
 The work of the schools, however, takes the men beyond that of the third mates examination, as the actual course of study is taken from the ques- tions asked by federal examiners of men trying for first mates licenses. Bowditch's American Navigator and the American Nautical Almanac are the principal text books used. Equip ment at the schools consist of sex tants, plotting sheets and chronomet- CTS. The men are taught how to de.
 termine the latitude by the meridian altitude of the sun and by the altitude Of star, how to determine distances
 from fixed object how to read storm signs and the internal code of signals,
 how to stow cargo, use of life saving apparatue and other subjects concern. ing navigation.
 Most of the instructors are from mathematical or astronomical depart. ments of universities. "any of us are not qualified to act as deck officers, for We lack the practical sea experience'' said MT. Miller at Portland recently. 1 We can, however, give the men the theory which they can add to their ] practical knowledge"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
COMING TO KETCHIKAN
 TO GET MARRIED

SEATTLE, Sept. 21.-Miss Minnie Fowler will be passenger on the steamer Northwestern sailing this af ternoon. She is rushing to ketchikan to become the bride of Charles Hayes a successful miner operating at Jun eau, Douglas and Cordova. Miss FoW Ter is the daughter of Wm. Fowler, lumber mill operator at Arlington, Washington.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
RAINY WEATHER DOESN'T
 BOTHER EMBRYO OFFICER

VANCOUVER, Wash, Sept. 21.- Rainy weather will not interfere in any way with the outdoor work of the men of the engineers section of the second Reserve Officers Training Camp who are training at Vancouver Barracks here, according to Captain c. F. Harrington in command.
 "If it rains we will simply work in the rain and get used to it." Captain Harrington aserts. we can expect plenty of rain when we get to France and I know no reason why we should try to avoid it here"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
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MISSOULA. Mont, Sept. 21.-Half a hundred lumberjacks who had been fighting the Clear Lake forest fire in Idaho, refused to come to Montana re- gently to fight forest fire because they feared the effects of emigration to a wet" state after having spent many months in a dry state. The men said they were sure to get intoxicat- ed after they were paid off if they re- ceived money in a "wet" state.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
KAISER ON WAY
 TO SOFIA ON
 PEACE MISSION
Beth Austria and Bulgaria Want Military Aid Which is
 Is Refused
tAssoetottd q PreSS)

BERLIN, Sept 21-A dispatch from Budapest says the kaiser passed thru there on his way to Sofia this morning. He is believed to be seeking to smooth the way over the difficulties between Bulgaria, Germany and Austria. It is said that Austria demanded military aid from Bulgaria which the latter re- fused. Now Bulgaria is demanding aid from Germany which is refused by Ill the central powers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
FIRST GAME OF WORLD
 SERIES TO BE PLAYED
 IN CHICAGO THIS YEAR

CINCINNATI, Sept. 21.--The Chi. cago baseball team won the privilege of playing the frPt game of the series in their home city, which viii bc piav- ed October sixth and the second game there also on the seventh The third ana ioIfth game will be played in New York on the ninth diia teHth,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
LEAD AND COPPER
 OPEN STRONG TODAY

NEW YORK, Sept. 21.-The opening announcement this morning shows a great advance in the lead and copper market. It was agreed to dispose of copper at twenty-three and one half. This it is said with regulations will react favorably on the industrial sit nation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21

TOKYO, Sept. 21.-Great Britain is now building twenty-three steamers approximately 100000 tons at various shipbuilding yards in Japan. Several of these will be finished soon and will be transferred to the representatives of the British government.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21

HAVRE, Mont, Sept. 21.-A. N. Parrish, farmer near Kremlin in Hill County, has six sons in the army. Two months ago the six sons enlisted and they have been in training at Am erican Lake.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
ELEVEN BILLIONS MEASURE SENT TO
 PRES. WILSON
Was Passed by the House This Morning and The Senate
 Last Evening
tAssocidted iTcsS)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-The elev- en billion war credit bill which was re ported favorably by the committee this morning, was immediately adopt ed bX the house and sent to the White House for the Presidents signature The Senate passed the bill last even ing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
EVIDENCE OF AWAKENING

F PARIS Sept. 21-From thirty 1 F five German divisions engaged in I fighting in Flanders in the middle 1 F of July, at the end of August, but I F eight remained on the front lines, I
 says an official report this morn I
 ing. !
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
PHILADELPHIA MAYOR ARRESTED

+ PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 21.- !
 T Thomas B. Schmidt, Mayor of the |
 + city, was held iii a s1O,O00 bail to- | + day awaiting a hearing next Tues ! + day on charge of conspiracy to !
 F commit murder and other crimes | + preferred by state Representa- ! + tive Isador S. Tern. The arrest ! + of Mayor Schmidt has created ! + sensation. ! < .
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
AMERICAN SINGERS
 TO ESTABLISH AN
 AMBULANCE IN ITALY
(ASSOcidt.'d PfeSS)

NEW YORK, 1stab- fish an Amer = ulance in Italy, like | tIlance in France, Dav.. Aueri. can singer, has as ... .au- sicians and music lovers of America to contribute at least $1,oO0,O00 at the earliest possible moment Ambulart. hes, Mir Biephar, st2tes, are urgently beeded Jy the army. Two thousand dollars Milan. he adds, would pla nee at the front at c2 America, he points out owes an everlasting debt Of gratitude to the art and artists of italy. John NJ. Fulton, of the Music. iaHs' club, has been appointed treas u1er of the proposed fund.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-21
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Princess Sophia Saturday a. m. Prince George Sunday p. m. Adimarl Evans Monday. Humboldt Tuesday night. Spokane Wednesday. Dolphin Tuesday
 NORTHROUND. Northwestern Sunday. Princess Alice onday D. m. City of Seattle Tuesday p. m. Prince Rupert Wednesday p. m. Admiral Watson Wednesday p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-18
mont that is omen to doubt.

ment that is open 10 uouo''
believe me-" he said, there are
so many fish down there that when
I wanted to put a new minnow on my
hook | had to hide behind a tree 10
do il. the fish are so hungry they'd
iump right out of the water. and grab
the bait out of my hands"
He. perhaps, was a little aver-en-
thusiastic. However that may De-
Florida is the country beyond compare
for the fisherman. In one place you
can fish for, and catch, salt water
fish and fresh water fish in the same
spot.
But where is the best place in
Florida to fish,"
That is a foolish question. In ad-
,dition, it a very loose one. The good
places are so thick that man would
be playing favorites to mention one
or a dozen of them. After you've
fished in any one of them you'll be
likely to ask yourself the old, old
question: Whats in name!"
Men are the best fighters? Maybe
SO, but the lady fish in Florida waters
will give up battles you'll not be
likely to forget, and heap up the
measure by throwing in a few thrills
not in the catalogues.
4 Fishing suggests hunting, and the
hunting in Florida is on par with
the fishing Together these pastimes
suggest guides. Guides suggest Semi
noles. peculiar to Florida, and as Gu
rious a set of real live Indians as ever
inhabited a country.
Seminoles in Florida suggest a lot
of things. There is the cake-walk.
We've come to look upon that dance
if it be one-as an origination of
the negroes. 1t isn't unless all in
formation concerning Florida falls OF
its own weight into the near-authentic
classe. The cake-walk was taken
from a ceremonial dance of the Sem
inoles.
One of the most costly and disas
trous of the small wars in which the
, United States has ever engaged wa
with the Seminole. The trouble cam
about through the accusation that tn,
, Indians were harboring fugitv,
) slaves, and concerning boundar,
l lines. 1t took seven years to sub
4 due, capture and transport the Semi
g noles to Indian Territory. A few O
them escaped and made their wa
J, into the Everglades. There the Sem