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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
WILL CONTROL TESTS
 IN CALIFORNIA
(lssooiatca oress,

SACRAMENTO Sept. 1.-The state board of control granted the re- quest of State Horticultural Commits sioner George Hecke, for a fund of 5000 to help in the work on control ling the mealey bug. This pest, which the state commissione. is combating vigorously has done a great amount of damage in California The work of subduing the bug is under the direct ion of Superintendent Harry Smith of the state insectary and Curtiss c. Clausen, assistant superintendent at the branch insectary at Alhambra.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
COMPERS TO
 INVESTIGATE
 THE TROUBLE
Request President Wilson to Appoint a Commission
 to that End
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had WASHINGTON, Sept. 17.-It learned today that Samuel Gompers had asked President Wilson to ap- point a commission to investigate the conditions in the Arizona copper mines It is charged that the I. w. w. agita- tors were encouraged by the copper producing interests to discredit the labor movement. And that most of the miners who were deported from Bisbee, were union members and not l. w. w. and that this fact was known to the company MT. .Gompers re- quests that this matter be made clear
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
RUSSIA'S TROUBLE NOW OVER
SWEDEN RECEIVES NOTE OF REGRET
 FROM GERMANY
Whereabouts of Former Swedish Minister in Mexico is
 Unknown
tAsso sidted Prsss)

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1.-The for eign minister is in receipt of a note from the German government highly regretting the disagreeable issues raised on account of Sweden transmit ting telegrams to Germany through her representative in Argentine.
 The present whereabouts of Folke Gronholm, who acted as messenger City, is unknown to the officials here It is said that he was placed on the un- attached list for recall from Mexico last December; but got no other post. It is intimated that he was released for cause.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
 RESU MES
 OPERATIONS
Laborers and l. w. w. Ap- ply for Military Protect
 ion; fear Deportation
fAssocidttd Press)

BUTTE, Sept. 1.-The properties of the Anaconda Copper Mining com pany which closed August twenty fourth by walkout; and the Washo Work of Anaconda. resumed work to- day. There was no trouble anywhere. The losses of mules and machine drills while in the act of lowering, has caus- ed the I. w. w. and other laborers to apply for military protection, saying they fear deportation. Protection has been promised to the night shifts at all the mines and smelters which will op- crate continuously from today on
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
(ASSocidted PreSS)

PETROGRAD,, Sept. 17.-Under date of September fourteenth, Russia by proclamation vas declared Repub- lie with General Kerensky as Presi- dent and the affairs of the state en- trusted into a cabinet of five members as follows: General Kerensky, Pre- mier; Terestchenko, Minister of For eign Affairs; General Verkhovsky, Minister of War; Admiral Vervsky, Minister of Marine and General Dix itin. Minister of Post and Telegraph.
 At a cabinet meeting held immed- lately after the declaration and the ap-
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

The Despatch arrived from the south this morning at 7:30 with J. C. Horter, F. R. Porter, and wife, Jesse Wood, C. Sensebaugh and Mrs. Sense baugh as Ketchikan passengers. She left for the westward shortly after.
 The Mariposa from the south reach ed Ketchikan at 11:30, sailing for the north at ? o'clock. Arrivals were Chas. H. Cosgrove, Mrs B. L. Myers, Minna Chaffin, Mrs. A. Williams, and leaving for points north were Mrs. Mable Jacobsen, Mrs. s. Jacobsen, H. NJ. Sawyer, A. G. Stewart, and E. M. Baumgardner
 The Jefferson from the south came in at four o'clock Saturday afternoon, going north two hours later Mrs M. stephen was an arrival from the south W K Martin, of the Sacramento Brew ing company and two steerage left for the north.
 The Al-ki arrived from the north last evening and loaded fish at the Smiley cannery at Charcoal Point all morning. docking at noon. Leaving for the south today are MT. and Mrs. Elmer T. Capp and daughter, Mrs Hazel Rainwater and son, Wm Rand, Peter Khruse, E. ). Copeland, F. G. Bancroft, Mrs. c. E. Baker, Robt. Fairbanks, Herman Apelt, Mrs. S. " Webster, Bertha Mclaughlin and six steerage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
HONOR FORMER STUDENT
(ASsOciated P,ees)

MARTINEZ, Calf, Sept. 17.-Word has been received here that new pedestal for the bust of John Muir, naturalist and explorer, is now being made at the University of Wisconsin in Madison to be placed in the biology building where the bust of the univer- sity's' former studen> now stands.
 The pedestal is to bear the follow ing inscriptions:
 John Muir, 3S-1913-Author. ex. plorer naturalist-A Priest at Nature $ shrine
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
KERENSKY IS MADE
 PRESIDENT0FRUSSIA
Under Date of September Fourteenth, Russia is De- c!ared Republic and Government Intrusted
 To Five Officers

pointment of the government officials, it was announced that General Alex ioff would be appointed in supreme command of the Russian armies and will be followed by a reorganization by appointing new generals in place of the old commanders. This it is said will inspire confidence and re- store order.
 Later it is reported that with the removal of the old generals, the situ- ation is fast clearing up. The Cossack movement, while not ended, is not con sidered serious.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
BACK FROM CORDOVA

Clyde Morgan son of MT. and Mrs 4. ". Morgan, who has spent the summer in Cordova, where he was em- ployed as engineer on one of the can nery tenders for the Northwestern returned to Ketchikan on the recently and expects to spend some time with his parents, here
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
BIG BRIGHTER GETS INTO
 TROUBLE

SEATTLE, Sept. 1.-The big freigh- ter Admiral Wainright which left here Saturday morning with load of tin cans and coal for the West Coast ports. was forced to return late Sat urday afternoon for repairs, having gone ashore on the north side of the Morrowstone point. However, the freighter was not seriously damaged and after brief examination, resumed her voyage yesterday afternoon at three o'clock
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

GENEVA, Sept. 1.-The Austrian empress has written a long personal memorandum to the German emperor dealing with the coming fourth winter of the campaign says a dispatch from Innsbruck Many facts which have been hidden so far by Vienna state men and diplomats have been exposed by the empress in the memorandum which is said to be a striking docu- ment
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. 17.-Al

VANCOUVER, B. C., Sept. 17.-An ultimatum of either cutting the price of coal or having the city take over the coal and sell on it's own account far below the price generally charged has been handed by the city of Vancouver officials to the coal dealers. The city has arranged to buy direct from the mines at Nanaimo, and promises to put a halt to extortionate prices.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
THREATENED
 " ALK -0UT
 IS IN EFFECT
Twenty-Five Thousand Iron Workers and Metal Trade
 Members Walk Out
Associated Pressl

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 17.-Twen- ty-dye thousand iron workers and met al trades union members who were engaged in the war emergency con struction in San Francisco and Bay Island. struck today following the re- lection of their demand for an increase Of fifty percent in wages. The walk our in d number of plants was affected peaceably. The strike affects fifty million government ship building and engine contract.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

MELBOURNE, Sept. 1.-The gov ernment and the military authorities of Australia intend to consult the churches regarding some form of mar riage by proxy between Australians at the front and women in Australia, ac- the house of representatives today by William M. Hughes, premier of Aus tralia. w-z
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

CALGARY. Alberta, Canada, Sept. 17.-Strong eommendations for len iency have ,n made in behalf of Sinnisiask and Uluksuk, the two Els kimos from the Bloody Falls district, fringing the Arctic Ocean, who were convicted of murder in connection with the deaths of two priests. They were sentenced to be hanged Oct. 15.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
SEATTLE SHEPARD
 SITUATION IS
 IMPROVING MUCH Largest Shipyard Signs Agree ment to Use Eight Hour
 Lumber Hereafter
q Associated PreSs)

SEATTLE. Sept. 1.-The shipyard strike situation has materially inn proved since last Saturday. It is of icially announced that one of the larg est steel plants has signed an agree ment to use but eight hour shift lum- Der hereafter The final settlement is expected to come from Washington and as soon as wire has been receiv- ed the men will go to work, said an official of the strikers
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
FRENCH GOVERNMENT
 BUYS CANADIAN STEAMER

SEATTLE, Sept 1.-The Canadian steamer Boaler, formerly the Zafiro, which rendered such good work as collier to Dewey's fleet at Manila, was sold through Thorndyke and Trem- holm, to the French government. The vessel is now at Vancouver, B. c.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 17.-Lieuten- ant Walter Hoehndorff, reputed to be Germany's best aviator after Boelke and Immelmann, both of whom are dead, has been accidentally killed on the western front according to Ger man newspapers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
ALASKA PUMPKINS ARE
 ATTRACTING ATTENTION
(Associdted PreSS)

SEATTLE, Sept. 1.-The largest pumpkins and potatoes recently dis played at the Alaska Industrial Fair in a prominent store window in the city here. They are attracting much at tention
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

ANACONDA, Mont, Sept. 17.-Eigh- teen hundred of the former employees of the Aanaconda shelter have signed cards signifying their desire to return to work. The shelter has been shut down since Aug. A, as a result of the walkout by the men.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
ALLIES LOMBARD
 GERMAN SHIPPING PORT

LONDON, Sept. 17.-British naval aircraft made a raid on the enemy's port on the Belgium coast last night. One large destroyer was hit amidships and one or two of group of trawlers were also hit. The air craft returned safely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
FooTPADs HOLD UP MARSHAL

A report has reached here that two footpads attempted to hid up Deputy Marshal Sturges at Anchorage, the other night, and the officer opened fire and shot one of the men, the bull let entering his arm and penetrating his lungs, having later died from the wound.-Cordova Times.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
ROYAL HOTEL DESTROYED
 BY FIRE
One Man Burned to Death. Damage to Property is
 Estimated at $12,000

One mans life, the destruction of some twelve thousand dollars worth of property and the drenehing and hard work for several hours of the en- tire fire department, was the penalty paid for carelessness yesterday morn ing in the destruction by fire of the Royal Hotel on Front street.
 About two o'clock yesterday morn ing, the fire alarm was sounded which brought the entire department on the scene in short time, and for the next three hours every man worked like Trojans, and did remarkably we'll in preventing the fire that had already a good start, to spread to adjoining buildings but kept the clements con- fined to the upper story of the place. And while the building may be said of the ground floor, is little damaged other than by water
 How Fire Originated
 MT. Hans Apsch, owner of the des- troyed property, when seen this morn- in said that he had known Charley Abbott, the man who was burned to death for the last four or five years. That he had seen him that night about ten o'clock. That he had been assign ed room three. He knew him to be a heavy cigarette smoker. According to MT. Apsch's opinion, the fire orig mated in the room occupied by the dead man, caused, presumably by a cigarette. Every bed in the place was occupied and several had narrow es- capes.
 The building was boxed up, as it were, being between other buildings; and the firemen had hard work to do before they could get at the fire. By that time, the entire upper story was in flames. But by good work and per sistence, the boys managed to put out the fire without causing any damage to adjacent buildings.
 The estimated loss is said to be ap. proximately S12,OOO; half of which is covered by insurance. That includes the barroom and lodging departments. In the restaurant, the proprietor is said to have had $1,200 insurance. An insurance adjuster has been called and until the loss is adjusted, MT. Apsch does not know what his next step shall be.
 1 In speaking of the incident, MT. Apsch, said this morning that the fire boys should have special mention 1 for their heroic efforts. They did re- markedly we'll. Also Mrs. Wilkes, for her generosity in providing hot coffee and lunch for the boys. The fire chief said that it was fortunate that wind did not interfere with their work. Had there been the least wind, there would be another story to tell, he said. 1 After the smoke had cleared up, the remains of Charley Abbott were found on the floor of room three, face down. ward, burned to a crisp. He was AZ, and so far as can be learned, unmar- ried. He was a cook by occupation and well konwn as a good worker and we'll liked, but was somewhat addicted to liquor. The remains were buried this morning. No inquest was held.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

A telegraph message was recently received at Nome from Shelton stat ing that the body of Judge F. H. Thom- was, who was drowned in the Kuzit- rien river in June had been found few. miles below the town.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

The Governors office at Juneau was recently advised that the Kougarok on the 23rd of July and mining opera. tions were at standstill.,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
GERMANY DEPRIVED OF USE OF WIRELESS
 IN ARGENTINE

BUENOS AIRES. Sept. 1.-The government by an order issued today has withdrawn permission granted to Germany to use wireless messages from German stations anywhere. A close guard has been set on the stat ions in Argentine with strict instruc- tions to prevent any message from coming.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
AMERICAN DIES IN PARIS

PARIS. Sept. 17.-Paul Bently, of Chicago, and former Harvard stu dent, died at the hospital from shell hit the ambulance he was driv- ing
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. IT.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Sept. IT, The department of commerce announc. es that the value of breadstuffs, meat and dairy products, cotton and cotton seed and mineral oils exported in the seven months ending in July aggre- gated s1,0O7, ,O65,190, as compared with s7S3,9 OH, for the same period last year
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

MT Oleson, former Koyukuk man but now in Sweden in writing to an Alaska friend states that the war has He says that Alaska looks pretty good to him.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

At a bazaar and ball given at Ne mana recently the sum of $1,171.30 was raised. One half of which went to the Red Cross and the rest to the Bel gium relief, .--
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
FARRAGUT COMING

SEATTLE, Sept. 1.-The steamer at ten o'clock yesterday morning with Miss M. E. Wagner, as passenger for ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

Argentine reports said the govern ment would not prohibit the exporta- tion of corn and oats. Coarse grains were said to be in urgent demand in that country for export
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
LZVENEWS FROM
 WASHZNGTOND.C
Report that Submarines Were Operating on Northeast Coast of the Atlantic Found to be Without
 FOunda ton

the department of war announces this morning. The cities selected are Bos- ton; New York Philadelphia Balti- more; Washington; Buffalo, Cincinnati Chicago; St Paul; Seattle; San Francisco; Los Angeles; Denver; Kansas City: St Louis; Memphis; Richmond Atlanta and Norfolk.
 With the most important business finished or nearly so; congress lead CTS are arranging for the adjournment early in October. President Wilson is said to have no new legislation aside from his recommendation for the pas sage of the sailors and soldiers meas ure, and the seven billion war defi- eiency bill which still remains un- passed.
 The senate urgent deficiency bill carrying four millions for Alaska rail- road will probably pass the house j. day The war tax bonds and trat ng with the enemy bills, are in conference with the prospect of an early agree ment
 The senate leaders are busy arrang- ing to pass the sailors and soldiers in- surance bill before adjournment in ac- cordance with President Wilson's re- quest It will be passed either next Monday or Tuesday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

Telephones small enough for both a transmitter and a receiver to be car ried in vest pocket are a Dutch in vention
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

According to two English scientists who experimented, blue glass drives flies away, while orange, yellow or white glass attracts them.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Alameda Tomorrow Jefferson Wednesday. City of Seattle Wednesday.
 NORTHROUND. Princess Sophia Monday night. Admiral Farragut Tuesday. Prince George Wednesday night. Northwestern Friday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17
(4sSocidted rfcsS1

(IsSOcidted ifcSS1
 WASHINGTON. Sept. 1.-The war office announces this morning that the report circulated last Saturday to the effect that submarines were operat- ing on the Northeast coast. some six ty miles off Nantucket Bay, has no foundation in fact An investigation shows nothing in the report that can in anywise confirm the rumor.
 Secretary Garfield this morning is sued a warning to the people of the Washington state and elsewhere not to stock up on coal at the present prices; but merely for the present needs
 With the safe arrival of the Presi- dent on board the Mayflower at an Atlantic port; the most serious strain which the navy departm ent has been put to since the declaration of war has ended. The President and Mrs. Wilson's party wore for hours cruis- ing the very waters which merchant men captains reported alive with sub marines.
 Sites were chosen tentatively in 19 cities for the construction of hospitals ii which to take care Of soldiers who may return wounded from Europe;
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-09-17

BALTIMORE, Sept. 17.-Wm. F, Stone, sergeant-at-arms of the Aepub- lican National Committee, died here last night after a brief illness
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
FLAG. TIDAL WAVE
SWEEPS CAPITAL
Makers of Banners Swamped
by Orders for American and
Allies Insignia.
A tidal wave of flags has swep

A tidal wave of flags has swept
over this city.
The summer awning business
usually a substantial factor in flag
makers calculations-has been tenn
porarily sidetracked.
The Stars and Stripes are in demand
everywhere. One nag dealer declared
this morning that he is $1,000 flags
behind in his orders, in spite of the
fact that his shop is running to ca
pacity all the time. He requires
twelve hours to meet an order for
one flag.
With the announcement that For
eign Secretary Balfour of England
and former Premier Viviani of France
will be here within a few days, orders
for the trfcolor and the Union Jack
have increased tremendously, and add
ed to the {troubles Of the fiag-makers.
The most impressive exhibition Of
the banners OF England. France and
America is now to be seen along
aristocratic Embassy Row." on Six
teenth street north Of U street.
Nearly all the palatial buildings
along this street fly huge American
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
ITEMS OF INTEREST
IN AND ABOUT TOWN
Happenings of the Day in Va
rious Parts of the Ma
tion's Capital.

She was sitting on a park bench
in Du Pont Circle yesterday afternoon
then he approached and dropped into
the seat beside her.
She glanched at him coyly, and
blushed. He made some light remark
about the weather and placed an arm
about her neck. Then he kissed her
a resounding smack. She showed no
embarrassment
Nor did any one else. A passing
policeman gazed at them and grinned.
A nursemaid, passing, waved her
hand at them.
For he was seven and she was nve
and It was a beautiful spring after
noon in DUPONT Circle-just the time
for the children TO play.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
MARKET SPECIALIST NAMED.

Brazilian markets for metal and
woodworking machinery are to be In
vestigated by Special Agent Robert
Grimshaw, appointed today by the
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce of the Department OF
Commerce.
Brazil has never used machinery
extensively in the past, but II IL felt
that a new period of development is
setting, in, and that the demand for
such equipment will develop rapidly.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19

flags. between emblems of France and
England.
When the British and French COM
missioners reach washington they
will find the Government buildings OF
this city draped with the emblems OF
their nations in honor OF the visit
This announcement was made today
by Col. w. w. Harts-
Individuals are wearing insignia of
France and England with small hags
OF the United States. These pins are
sold by hundreds and the demand has
more than kept pace with the supply.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
Odds and Ends In
Little Folks Apparel

Girls MILDLY Blouses. broken
sizes: good styles. s1.oo values.
special 70c.
Girls White Jean Skirts. broken
sizes: to wear with middies. 800
values, special 7sc.
Girls Navy Galatea Cloth Skirts.
rIeated style. $3.50 values. special
9Sc.
Girls Tub Dresses, mostly 10 and
10 wear Sizes smart STYLES. Regu-
Iarly $3.50, special si.ss.
-ChIIdren's Rompers. made of
0InghAms: mostly and year
sizes. Regularly bsc, special Soc.
Kann's-Second Floor.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19

The Rev. Thomas E. McGuigan. as
sistant pastor of St Patrick's Church,
who leaves Washington this week TO
take charge OF the pastorate OF St
Johns Church at Westminster. Nd,
will be given a farewell reception to-
night in Carroll Hall, e24 G street
northwest. Members Of st Patrick's
Church and friends from other
churches have been asked to attend
the exercises. Special musical ser;
vices will be in charge OF Miss Jennie
Glennan, director OF the mixed choir.
and R. Mills Silby. director OF the
sanctuary choir at st. Patrick's.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
CuIInan Wins Debate.

The years fourth prize debate at
Georgetown University Law School
last evening resulted in a victory for
the negative side and an award of
honor to william J. Culinan. The
topic was Congressional enactment of
q national prohibition measure, al
lowing alcohol to be used for medic
inal and sacramental purposes only.
Francis ]. O'Brien was the second
member of the negative team. The
affirmative team was composed of
Robert z. ]. whalen and George T.
Shansey. The judges were Chief Jus
tice Covington and Justice Gould, of
the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia: Congressman John T. Wat.
kins of Louisiana; DR.. Henry S. Bou-
tell, former minister 70 Switzerland,
and Henry L. Davis, auditor OF the
District Supreme Court. Mr.. Culinan
will compete next month with win
ners Of earlier debates for the final
prize. They are Robert NJ. McCauley,
Edward T. Hogan, and John J. o'Dsy.
jr.
The Washington times., 1917-04-19
Urged To Join Home Guard.

A postal card is being sent today
to every member of the Washington
Chamber OF Commerce calling atren-
tion to the organization of the Home
Defense League, as an auxiliary to
the Metropolitan police, and urging
enrolment at the offices of the Cham
ber. These cards are sent at the d.
rection OF william c. Sullivan, chair
man of the special committee on the
Defense League, recently appointed
by President A Leftwich Sinclair. The
committee met yesterday, and will
meet again Wednesday afternoon.