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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
UNITED STATES
 T0 TAKE PART
 IN CONFERENCE
To Be Held Probably In Paris Between All The
 Allied Nations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-Although the official announcement is withheld it is practically certain that the United States will be represented at the con- ing conference of the nations engaged in fighting Germany.
 The conference will likely be held in Paris where plans for an early spring drive will be discussed and other matters taken up.
 Secretary Lansing said this morning when asked whether the United States would be represented, said that the government was considering partici- pating but that nothing definite had been decided.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
RUSSIAN WAR OFFICE ISSUES
 4 STATEMENT l
Has Lost Touch With Army On 0eseI Island. Zep-
 peIins Reported

PETROGRAD, Oct. 17.-In bulle- tin issued by the war office this morn Ing, the statement is made that the office had lost touch with the army on Oesel Island; which leads to the be- lief that the Russians are surrounded and communication cut off.
 A German destroyer is reported to have hit Russian mine on the coast of Oesel Island and was sunk.
 Several German war ships have been seen headed for the coast. The ulti- snate field of operation of the warships is unknown
 A fleet of zeppelins is reported over Moon sound, northeast of Oesel ls- land. but so far TO X has been re. ported.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
5000 MILE MESSAGE
 NEW WIRELESS RECORD

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Oct. IT, The worlds record for long distance communication by wireless was brok- en when messages were exchanged be- tween the United States Navy radio stations at Honolulu and Sayville, L. l., 5000 miles apart. The new Haw- allan station, formally opened now, is the most powerful in the world.
 Its first message went to Secretary Daniels who replied:
 Express my qualification to the Hawaiian authorities on the momen- tous occasion, wherein the first ex- change of radio messages is made pos sible between Honolulu and the At lantic coast"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
CITY OF SEATTLE COMING

SEATTLE. Oct. 1.-The City of Seattle sailed for the north at ten o'clock this morning with J. P. Smith, H. C. Whorley, G. A Heagerty, John L Radenbaugh, and Michel and Jerry Sonich as passengers for Ketchikan.
 The Admiral Evans which will sail from here October 26, will be the last vessel of the season to make Cook h. let ports, including Anchorage. Boats will stop at Seward after that, and passengers and mail will make the rest of the journey by overland routes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
CAMPS OLDEST
 PLACER CLAIM
 IS WORKED OUT

Although the day may come when a further supply of gold will be dredg- ed from it's gravels and from the huge piles of tailings that now cover it, the oldest placer mining claim in the Fair banks district is now seeing the last season that it will be worked by indi vidual mining methods For when Ilanot Brothers. it's owners. finish up s'ie,r accaping operations this frflt Discovery Pedro creek, staked by Fe- lix Pedro in 1902, will have been work ed out. Fairbanks Citizen,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
LONDON IS
 PREPARING ID YAMO0SE;
Tunnels and Underground Passages Are Being
 Constructed

LONDON, Oct. 17.-'London to be bomb proof seems to be the password nowadays. Shelters are being indexed in anticipation of more German raids. and sufficient tunnels, underground passages and arches are being con structed as rapidly as possible. Like wise the basements of all the substan- tial buildings are inventoried to ac- commodate million people or more
 The authorities have decided t. close the schools the last week of Oc- tober, anticipating a recurrence of raids when the moon appears.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
lJh. ''S V0TElJ
 R. 'IRN TO WORK

SEATTLE, Oct. IT, the ship yard strikers. at a meeting !aa, n, ,ght, voted to return to work neXt : with the exception of the Boile X CTS Union. the members of which are still holding out.
 LATER-The shipyard strike is con- sidered temporarily settled as a result of the Federal Board plea that men return to work on account of being a national emergency. The metal trade council voted to return to work Mon day, pending arbitration.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
COAL MINERS
 DECLARE THE
 STRIKE IS OFF
Illinois Miners Will Remain On Strike Despite
 Opposition

CHICAGO, Oct. 17.-While fifteen thousand miners in the state coal mines are on strike and will insist on higher wages, thirty-five thousand miners in the states of Missouri; Kan sas and Oklahoma, who threatened to go on strike next Friday for the same purpose. declared the strike off because they recognized that by doing so they would violate previous agree ment. They will remain at work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
HELMETS ARE TESTED IN
 THE II. $.

BERWICK, Pa. Oct. 17.-Steel hel- nets for the American soldiers in France are being manufactured at the Berwick plant of the American Car & Foundry Company. Both Monmouth and Hatfield steel are being used in their manufacture.
 The helmets are tested by placing the steel hat on a dummy head. Stand ing 10 feet distance with a regulat- ion .45 caliber repeating revolver, the helmet is fired upon. If the bullet pierces the steel. the helmet is reject cd
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
f < + 4 + + I < <. + + F 4 + +

DIES MONIES, Oct. 17.-Complete returns of the state total vote, will probably show the constitutional amendment proposed by the prohi- bitionists was lost. The opponents are leading with three thousand ma jority.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
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NAVAL BATTLE l
 IS REPORTED 1

$ FETROGRATa. Oct. 17.-From a |
 I- meagre report received here, a ! < naval battle O, cured in the Gulf < <. of Sofia Sound between a German | !. and a Russian fleet in which two < i. German torpedo boats were sunk !
 < and two badly damaged, one of 4
 + which finally went down. The < < Russian fleet is reported to have + < escaped without much damage |
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
WILL VISIT CALIFORNIA

Mrs. C. H. Field expects to leave for San Francisco and Los Angeles next Saturday morning on the Princess Sophia, for an extended visit to her sister. Mrs. 0. A Hale, in San Fran cisco. her son Oliver, in Vallejo, and Ter TWO daughters, Mrs. F, A. Drake and Mrs Crocker and son Mir. Field in Los Angeles. Mrs Field expects to be away for several months
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
NEW ASSOCIATED PRESS
 CORRESPONDENT

SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 17.-Sam. Hawkins, was appointed Associatd Press correspondent at Seattle. sue ceeding the late Jabez Nelson. MT. Hawkins was formerly correspondent of the Associated Press at Portland. Oregon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17

NEW YORK. N. r.. Oct. 17.-Robert Underwood Johnson, chairman of the committee of American poets, an nounced that tGe committee which is raising funds to provide ambulances for the Italian army, had already ob- tained S70,0o0 for the purpose This will provide thirty-fve ambulances and their upkeep for one year
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
ALLIES IN FLANDERS ARE PROGRESSING
 SATISFACTORILY
Fire is No Longer Confined To Localities But Is Spreading
 All Over

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The war department bulletin today describes the fighting in Flanders front as a veritable typhoon The fighting is no longer considered by localities, but is extending wedge fashion progressive ly driven into the German lines. The Allies are doing remarkablely good work of late, the bulletin adds.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
INTERNAL REVENUE
 OFFICERS COMPLAIN
 OF INVASION OF TAX
Government About Seventy-Five Million Short From Ammu-
 milton Plants

WASHINGTON. Oct 17-Internal revenue agents have reported to the department that evasion of the spec ial twelve percent tax by munitions officers. has been discovered. It has been estimated that the total of rev enue from that source would approx imately reach the enormous figures of seventy-five million. five hundred thousand dollars. But so far the gov ernment has been able to recover only a little over ten million.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
DOLPHIN TAKEN OVER

SEATTLE, Oct. 1.-The steamer Dolphin was taken over by the new owners this morning and will be op- erated in the Chilean coastwise trades. They will probably sail for San Fran cisco tomorrow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
PUT ON "FOODLESS DIET''

WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 17.-vice President Marshall is being Hoover ized. His doctors say he must not eat meat, vegetables or pastry.
 Outside of these things, observed Marshall q can pick my own menus"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
HALlBUT SIXTEEN AND
 THREE QUARTERS TODAY

SEATTLE, Oct. 17-Seattle prices at noon today for halibut were six teen and three quarter cents with sable fish at six and on h cents per pound.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
AMERICAN MAKES a ESCAPE

STOCKHOLM, Oct 17.-WI..e Charles Smith, an American. who was reported captured by the raider Mewe and imprisoned at Lubeck, made his escape. arriving here after six days without water.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
DAWSON VISITED
 BY SNOWFALL

DAWSON. Oct. 17.-The first snow fall of the season occurred last night. The last boat of the season left mast night for Whitehorse, carrying one hundred and fifty-five passengers for the Outside.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 17.-General Manuel Mestas has been named gov ernor of the lower half of Lower California and has left for La Paz to assume his post.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
GERMANY TO EXTEND
 THE WAR ZONE

E LONDON, Oct. 17.-According | S- to dispatch from Berlin. the ! < German government will shortly !
 s declare the coasts of the United | + States; Canada and Cuba. to be ! E within the war zone. !
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
SENSATIONAL REPORTS
 BEING CIRCULATED

4 CAMP EWfS, Oct. IT, l
 + Squelchins sensational reports 1 F from man quarters circulated l F about the amp; General Green, l
 . command ., this morning issued l F a staten It in which he says: l E No ms has been executed for I F seditior utterances or infrac- l
 P tions C he rules; and there shall 1 1' be no ar chamber processes. q, 4
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
WEATHER REPORT.

F For the twenty-four hours end
 ]. ing p. m. last evening there f was no rainfall. Weather was
 4 cold and clear. with sunshine all F day yesterday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
NO COUNCIL MEETING

Owing to the absence of several of the councilmen from town, there will be no council meeting tonight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17

VANCOUVER, B. C., Oct. 17.-The Conservation of Bishop Bunoz, o. M. G. Victor Apostolic of Prince Rupert, will take place in Vancouver tomor- TOW
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
Turks Hang Arab Leaders.

Reports from Turkey show that Djemal Pasha, commander of the Tur- kish forces in Syria, has caused to be hanged all the members of the com mittee of Arabs in Syria who before the war were engaged in directing the Arab national movement
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
SOUTHBOUND.

SOUTHBOUND. Alaska 8 D. m. tonight. Admiral Evans Thursday. Humboldt Thursday. Spokane Friday. Al-ki Friday.
 NORTHROUND. Prince John Wednesday. City of Seattle Friday. Alameda Friday. Jefferson Friday. Admiral Watson Saturday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-17
GERMANS HANG RUSSIANS

LONDON, Eng, Oct. 17.-According to a dispatch from Petrograd, 150 Rus sians belonging to various Socialist, Lettish, and other political organiza- tions. have been hanged by the Ger mans since their occupation of Riga.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20
HE ~ REAL THANKFUL

We acknowledge gratefully n very
beautiful certificate of commission
from Gov. Lindsey appointing us n del
egate 10 the international Dry-Fafm
Congress Mt Peoria Sept. 1920. The
Commission doesn't mention salary or
expense money so we don't see our
way clear to attend and lend our voice
10 the talkfest. In fact the price Of
the trip would buy n bean thresher and
w have n bunch we can do more prac-
teal good helping the bean crop Of
this mesh into market than we could
Mt this time by helping the exploita
ton of what we have accomplished in
New Mexico.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20

final victory and 10 wipe out the stains
Of German propa gsnda that led TO the
resignation ~ Minister Of the Interior
Malvey and ultimately to the downfall
Of the Rlbot m.nlstry. Henry Frank.
lin-Bouillon, president Of the French
parliamentary committee Of foreign &C.
ton, who In now In this country, says
M n doubted the patriotism OF the
Rlbot ministry and that Its fall means
a wider participation In the govern
ment by all political parties and rep
resents the will " the people to make
the government as strong as possible
for the effective prosecution Of the
sar.
Warning Against German Scheme.
Following It's raids on the I. W. W.
and other pro-German agencies, the
government through Secretary Lansing
issued n warning that Germany 10 dis
%semlnating lnsidlous peace propaganda
In this country designed to halt our
preparations for war. The h~eadquar-
tiers for this work IL In Zurich, swift
erland, and II In being carried on here
by German spies. certain German
Americans and paclists. Mr.. Lansing
minated there would soon be some
sensational arrests, and sait, the secret
service had possession Of startling EVIL
dence. In line with this was the raid
by government agents on the Offices Of
the Philadelphia Tageblatt and the ar
rest OF It's editors. The documents
seized showed the paper vas involved
In a conspiracy against the United
States and received regular money con
trlbutlons from some one In Mexico,
and that the war news" Il published
wns deliberately faxed to bolster the
German cause and lnJure America. In
the correspondence found were letters
from Senator La Toilette and several
other prominent men In congress.
The work OF dislOyal German-Amer-
lem papers was given a hard blow by
the senate on Wednesday. The tradA
Ing with the enemy bill was passed
with an amendment making unlawful
the printing Of war comment In the
German language without a complete
English translation In "A parallel col
umn. Other provisions In the bill In
tcrdict between Americans
and Germans or their allies, extend the
presidential powers over exports and
imports and enlarge espionage powers.
For conscrlption Of Allies.
The senate on Wednesday adopted
the Chamberlain resolution which
makes subject to military CONSUMPTION
n million or more aliens now resident
In the United States. Senator Stone
of Missouri, consistently maintaining
his bad record. made the only speech
In opposition to the resolution.
Under the terms Of the resolution II
would be possible to call into military
service aliens Of draft ~ except ma
tionuls Of Germany and Its allies and
nationals OF countries exempted from
such service by treaties.
An amendment adopted Mt the last
moment, however. provides that sub
jects Of Germany, Austria. Hungary
bulgaria and Turkey may be drafted
for nonmilitary duty. The subjects OF
the central powers are exempt from
military service under the draft law.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20
W. BOSS BEASLEY
. Attorney

Federal
Building Tucumcari, N. NJ.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20
Californian Had .
Kidney Trouble

Jack Maltos. Copperopolis, Calf,
says: Il had such n severe case OF
kidney trouble ! thought | would have
to sell out my business. i'took three
bottles Of Foley Kidney Pills which
entirely relieved me and | have had
no recurrence OF kidney trouble since
then"
Some days II seems as II you a
no longer bear the pain and misery
you suffer from kidney and bladder
troubles. The ache across your back
grows worse with every move you
make and every step you take. II
Just seems to rob you of all strength
n energy. Your head aches. you
are nervous and worn out, sleep poorly
set and bowels Irregular.
Foley Kidney Pills lessen the pain,
until II is finally gone entirely. They
give strength and ton to the kidneys
make them strong. active. their ac-
tion becomes regular and normal
again, and your health grows better
each day you take this great healing
medicine.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20

If the Governor will appoint Us 10
some convention next winter when
there is not so much really useful
work 10 be done and arrange 10 finance
US for IL we shall be glad to accept
but as n Democrat we can't accept
honorary appointments that are lavish
ed on Democrats while those which
carry salaries and expenses 20 Ia the
"Old Guard" Republicans who are said
10 he fighting the Gov. most bitterly.
'Scuse US but that dope is better FOR
the old-time natives. We may he n
prodigal but we never did take kindly
Fed to the pigs. Roy Spanish Amer.
lean.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20
NEWS REVIEW OF FAST WEEK
CONTINUED from first page)

All along the west front there we're
artillery combats. trench raids and
hghting IN the air. but neither side
made any ground gains Of monen
The allied avlators were especially
busy with bombing expeditions and
flight patrols. Many tons Of explosives
were dropped on alrdrornes. railway
detectives and docks back Of the Ger
man lines.
American Artillery In France.
The a department permitted II 10
be known Thursday that n large ron
added 10 General P~ershlng's expedi-
tinnary force In France and hat lts in
trnslve training with the French los
and six-inch hOwltzers Is well under
why. There have been many reports.
derived from private .%ettcrs. that the
American troops already have been n
gagged in various battles. but the gov.
eminent has given out no IntlmatIon
that these are true. Az such fighting
could scarcely take place without ON
casualties. md MS Secretary Baker has
promised TO publish casualty lists
promptly, the stories probably are un
true.
British losses by submarine activity
we're the smallest since the opening of
the ruthless" campaign. The most scrl.
Gus loss reported WIS hat ~ the At.
lnntic transport liner Mlnn"hnhn, sunk
by u torpedo when w%est-bOund. II Is
said the 7. itish have n new submarine
chaser, whose design Is so secret That
II Is called the hush hunt," ind which
" proving most effective In combating
the U-honts. The American ~destrOyers
nre still giving efficient help In tho
work.
New Cabinet In France.
The demands OF the Socialists
brought about u change Of ministry In
trnncc last week. hut this In no way
weakened the government or It's con
duet uf the war. Premier Ribot md
his colleagues resigned and Paul Pain
lcvc. who was minister Of war, became
prcmi"r. aud after several vain at
tompts succeeded IN forming n ministry
that vas fnirlN satisfactory to all fac
tiuns. rniulrvc aud the new cabinet
nrc pledged {" prosecute the war To
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20

State Of New Mexico, County Of
Quay, IS.
I, w. F. Kirby, cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemly swear that
the above statement Is true to the best
of my knowledge and belief.
w. F. KIRBY, Cashier.
C~orrect-Attest:
w. A. Foyil
Adelph Vorenberg,
G. M. Stanfll,
Directors
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 18th day Of September, 1917.
]. J. HARRISON,
(Seal) Notary Public.
My commission expires July Is, 1919.
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1917-09-20
TotaI

Liabilities
Capital stock paid in.........$25,0 10000
Surplus fund .,................. 100000
Undivided profits. So, sos. O8
Less current expenses,
interest and taxes
paid ................. 2,364.S5 l4O.23
Net amount due to banks
and bankers (other than in
cluded in 2S or 29) 1864
Total of items 2S,
20, and 80, ......... 1864
Individual deposits subject
to check ................ liO, 721 .66
Certificates Of deposit due
in less than 80 days (other
than for money borrowed) 9,l55.34
Cashiers checks outstanding 3,307.5
Total demand deposits sub
ject to Reserve, Items 81,
80, 33, 81, 35, SO, 81, and
3S, 53,l84.51
Certificates of deposit, 10Th
er than for money borrowed l4,l9G.40
Total Of time deposits sub
ject to reserve, Items 80.
40, Al, and a.. l4,l96.40
Total. ................$l 95, 4O6. 70
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-10-20

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REGENT
The Regent vaudeville program
nest week. promises an entertainin
diversified and about the-aN erage hii
even In these days - superior vap0e-
vlne Loitls Mayer and her diving
girls ia one OF the most eiaborase
aquatic acts 81 the day. viii topline
the B Aiss Mayer Is popular with
the local vaudeville going public aud
her act IL always well rece wed, Ola
time friends are Dir and Mrs Perk-
5ns Fisher whose delightful little
playiet The Halt Way House - a
classic John and Mae Burke, with
The newest songs and patter caN
their act bright Moments from
Musical Comedy. Marie Russell pre-
senta only original songs restricted
20 her exclusive use, Ira song ana
fashion revue. The kuehns have a
good musical act and Howard's bears
are among the clever trained animals
now ia the show business Ma Yer
non Castle IN stranded Ia Arcsfv
and other pictures. will be TIRE screen
offerings.
Mrs. Vernon Castle in highly ex-
citing drama, stranded IN Already.
viii be the Regent screen feature
next week. The play. made from the
book 81 the same name by Frances
Iynde. IS nsiodramatir stoH tr
witch Mrs Castle - said % challenge
other Sim stars for the title q dare
devil OF the movies. A leap from
!'U.fnof ciin and light In the rapids
cf a fast-fowinE stream are two ~
The sensational scenes The story re-
wolves around Donald Prime. who hss
Just written a novel and is told by
club friend that he doesn't know
anything about women and that be
ought 10 be marocned with one for
enupie az weeks. In the meantime
Mrs Castle a. Lucy MilliDgton, =
rori.tv dancing instructress - seen
Giving Iessoue, when a Mrs. Wells
calls and beEs Lucy "a visit Quebec
10 perform az an entertainer. She
cunscnts. but on the WAY Is drugged-
Prime on the way 20 Quebec BY an
alber route also has been druEEed
and he nnds himself IN the same
Il snlate spot with Lucy. Before dis
covering the presence OF Prime. Lucy
t~~a Enife duel between two guides
In which both are killed ff~e
RTE and Prime are thrown together
Fra tNcy go thru a series ~ hard
ships In which Lucy proves herself
tsv more resourceful % the two. a
new comedy and other hlms win
complete the nim program ~ be
shown before and after the regular
vaudeville bin.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-10-20
oRPITEuM

Mise Hamist a merry and anus
irr traEFstf viii top the Drnhegrl
ID D psxk> week The company pre-
~ tslf7ss< srzki-s ~. 49, ssSs ssss 81 4
/. y ek"FI ,ssfs -. rfi sfHfSnt SffEfeg md
dsncfn. chor'ln TIE east Is h.aded
by Pauline rarri and the produce lora
- said ~ have been sfaEed with un-
usual skin Helen rage and corn o.
peuf in UNIQUE comedy drama
vcal1 some. Of the, harder phases 81.
,stane life " the addrd attraction
AliNs Page Is supported BY company
q three. The Rrtion takes Mace On
ihc stage ~ p theater Still another
irHture of the biii ~ Bert Howard
he man from Marion. Indiana" a
f"Wfdy pianist who tells stories and
iiuperSonafes various noted artists
other acts include Jarvis and Har-
irr skit Shooting the shoots" and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-10-20

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