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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
GERMAN SOUTH AFRICA
 LAND OF MILK & HONEY

CAPETOWN, South Africa, Aug. 31. A despatch from Windhoek states that the members of the Union of South Africa Parliament who are now touring what was formerly German South.West Africa were agreeably surprised at the prospects of the Pro- tectorate. Sir Thomas Watt, Minis ter of Interior and Public Works said he came expecting to find a desert and instead found a land with wonderful grasses, deal of vegetation, fat cat tie, splendid horses and first class sheep and he gained the impression that it only required money and ener- gy under British occupation to make it land of milk and honey.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

The local officials of the Red Cross association tn whom the head office believe that the people who are i. ,ested to the cause, whether as contributors. or not be in- formed of the progress made in the final organization. To that end the following is published. My dear Mrs. Rivard:
 It gives us pleasure to transmit to you the enclosed letter of recognition of the Ketchikan Alaska Chapter. We trust that the new Chapter will have a long and active service as a part Of the American Red Cross.
 Circulars containing information and instructions for Chapters, also blank forms for the use of Chapter of fcers will be sent you from the office of the Pacific Division, 502 California Street. San Francisco, Calf. If there is any delay in receiving the same, kindly notify that office.
 Very truly yours,
 E. H. WELLS,
 Assistant to the Chairman. Mrs. l. F. Rivard, Sec'y. Ketchikan Alaska Chapter American Red Cross
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
LOST-A WIFEl
 IN HONOLULU

HONOLULU, T. M, Aug. 15-(By Mail)-Filipinos who have been prot to Hawaii as plantation laborers have become thoroughly Americanized in one respect at least. They are firm believers in advertising. One of them is advertising in local paper for his lost wife, fair fat and almost forty
 The Filipino entered a newspaper office saying he wanted to insert a want ad' in the classified columns. After much chewing the end of his pencil he produced the following, which appeared in the next issue:-
 'Lost-Filipino woman, 35 years. Married; stout. Left home from Puuloa about two weeks ago. Black hair. Answers to the name Ciepriana Maratonal. Notify MT. P. M. Esquer- as, care the Hawaiian board, or phone 4901. Reward
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
CERTAIN K|NI|e IF cAL.h(lN n
 BE RE:oE:RVED
Government Makes Requi- sition to Packers for k
 Positive Amount.
(AsSocintcd PreSsl

SEATTLE, Aug. 31.-The govern ment today asked the salmon packers to reserve ten instead of six percent of their pack of sockeyes and chi hooks for government uses The packers here also believe that the gov. ernment will take ten percent of the pinks, although requisition of only six percent has been made. It is pected on the Puget Sound, it is only one-fourth normal of big run years Alaska pack, it is said will probably be slightly above the average, hence the increase in the demand by the govern ment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
THREE SPIES CONVICTED
 IN NORWAY
Found Guilty of Furnishing Information to German
 Submarines
(AsSOeidted PreSS)

CHRISTIANA, Aug. 31.-Three Ger man spies were convicted at Bergen yesterday of supplying information to The information consist ed of giving the names of the regis tration of the vessels and their sail ing dates, which enabled the subma- rines to operate with success. Cap tain Laven and officer Schwartz, Ger man citizens and mate Thorsen, Norwegian, the convicted men were sentenced to terms in the penitenti- ary.
 Captain Laven admitted on the stand that he had been working under instructions from the German author ities and said that German subjects were forced to obey superiors.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
GOVERNMENT
 ANNOUNCES
 A DISCOVERY
Anti Submarine Device To Have Been Perfected
 And Proven Success
fspecial To Prooress,ve-Miner)


 WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-It is not permissible to go into the character of the anti-submarine device which has been developed and which is rapidly attaining greater perfection, but it may be said, however, that no submar- ines, submerged or on the sur- face can approach within strik- ing distance of any ship outfitted with the apparatus without it's presence and location being known. It is only question of a short time when every naval vessel. engaged in the submarine hunt will be outftted with the device.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
OFFICERS : LOCK UP
 1SI' I.W.W
Expressed his Opinion that Every Official Should be
 Hanged

Joseph Ritle, a German, was ar rested by the authorities this morning for using disrespectful language against the government officials.
 It appears that Ritle, in conver- sation about the war and conscription made the remark that he was oppos- ed t0 that law and that every official from President Wilson down, should be hanged" It is said he was not told to retract the statement but was Immediately put under arrest and talk ell to the federal jail.
 Marshal Tanner, who ras been cut rounding up slackers, arrived on the Sovarnment boat Ranger No this morning, and in speaking of the ar rest of Ritle, said that he was the first to be attended to but that he was not likely to be the last That he had room for several hundreds and if nee essary he would have a stockade con- structed.
 From here Marshal Tanner went farther south continuing his mission and will return and attend to other cases which have been reported to him as, needing attention Meanwhile the indefatigable Assistant District Attorney Holzheimer is preparing the case against Ritle.
 Ritle was arraigned this afternoon at two o'clock and entered plea of hot guilty. He will be brought up fer trial before jury at the Commissioner Court at three o'clock tomorrow af- ternoon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
UNCEREMONIOUSLY
 ELECTED FROM HALL
(Assoeidted Press)

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 31.-The ad- vance committee of the Peoples Coun- cil of America, who had planned to hold combination meeting at Hud- son, were unceremoniously ejected from the hall last night where they were preparing for the meeting, The members of the committee were told to move to other fields
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
FIRE DESTROYS
 RUSSIAN CITY
(Associated PreSs)

PETROGRAD, Aug. 31-Fire last Monday evening in the city of Kazan spread so rapidly that the population fled to outlying fields and forest. Ruff fans began pillaging on large scale but students who were fighting the fire soon had them locked up. The damage will reach into millions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

 Rev. Harold H. Kelley, Chairman. Ketchikan Alaska Chapter American Red Cross Ketchikan, Alaska, Dear Sir:
 Having received notice of the or ganization in accordance with authori- ty duly granted of Chapter of the American Red Cross to be known as the
 KETCHIKAN ALASKA CHAPTER and to have for it's jurisdiction
 Suzer, Chomley, Klawock, Shakan,
 Craig, Hyderburg, Calder, Metla-
 katIa, Dolomi, Loring, Kasaan, Hol-
 lis, Hadley, Hyder and Complex except such portions of said territory as have already been organized un- der a seperate Chapter, the Central Committee of the American Red Cross hereby recognizes the said Chapter and authorizes it to serve as such in conformity with the Charter and Bly, Laws of the American Red Cross. Very truly yours, ELIOT WADSWORTH, Acting Chairman,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
CARDINAL MUST LEAVE

LISBON, Aug. 31.-Cardinal A. M. Bello, the patriarch of Lisbon, who was given five days by the Portuguese government to leave the capital, left today. The decree was issued for bidding him to reside in the city or suburbs for one year.
 In 1911 the Portuguese parliament passed law providing for the separ- ation of churches and state in that country The law declared that the Roman Catholic religion was no long, CT the religion of the state,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
CONVICT ESCAPES FROM
 SkAGWAY FEDERAL. JAIL

Deputy Marshal Sharpe was inform ed by wire this morning that Vernon Bawlf, a convict, who a year or two ago escaped from Walla Walla, Wash ington state penitentiary, and made his way into the Atlin country, where he was recently captured and held until United States officers took him in charge and was taking him back, escaped from the federal Jail at Skagway while awaiting for boat. A report says that at least fifty men are out searching over the country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
LOAN TRANSACTION
 COMPLETED
Approximately One Billion Six Hundredand Fifty
 Million Paid in
(Associdted PreSS)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Nearly four hundred million in gold was paid into the United States treasury yester- day as the final installment on the Liberty Loan. Approximately one billioil, six hundred and fifteen mil lions had already beeu paid in, the total representing the principal and in- terest on the liberty bonds and coni- pleting the financial transaction ex- cept the issuance of bonds and their distribution which is expected to be soon forwarded to the contributors.
 The announcement for the second loan will be made shortly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
SENATE RESUMES
 DEBATE ON WAR
 PROFITS MEASURE
Petition to Limit Debate is With Drawn When Agreement is
 Reached
fAssociated Press)

WASHINGTON. Aug. 31.-The sen- ate this morning resumed debate on the war profits provision of the war tax bill under ali agreement to take final vote on the bill itself not later than September 10. The agreement also calls for the disposition of the war profit section not later than next Wednesday and the income tax pro- vision by September '. As soon as the agreement was reached, the pe- tition for cloture was immediately withdrawn
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
POPEDE'hIEDICI DISAPPOINTED
 OVER REPLY
He is Said to Regard Ans wer as Leaving Little Room for Further
 Efforts
tAss0 .idted PrSS}

ROME, Aug. 31-Pope Benedict on the receipt >of President Wilson's re- ply to his peace proposals, did not at tempt to conceal his bitter disappoint- ment. The Pope is said to regard the answer as leaving very little room fer further peace efforts on his part, atleast for the present. He is said to have expressed hope for a more fav- orable response from the United States than from anywhere else, and the answer is bitter disappointment to him. ali official said today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
CITY OF SEATTLE COMING
 LOCAL PEOPLE ABOARD

SEATTLE, Ang. 31-The City of Seattle sailed for the north this morn Ing at ten o'clock, one day late, with the following passengers for Ketchi- kan-Miss M Thompson, J. J, Daly, J. R. Kennedy, Fred Clark, Geo. Clark, Mrs. R. R. Brandenthaler, John Ire land Jr., J. c. Rollins, MT. and Mrs. J. P Wells, T. A. Thatcher, Mrs. Wy ckoff, William Wyckoff, Warner Wy ckoff.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
CANADIAN NORTHERN
 RAILROAD TO BECOME
 GOVERN'T PROPERTY
(ASsociGted Press

OTTAWA, Aug 31.-The house of commons this morning passed the bill for the purchase of the trans continental Canadian Northern rail- road by the government. It was rep resented that the government had to either purchase or advance loan to the company
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
569 REGISTERED

Ivan E. Moses, John Teeter, w. H. Watson, Lawrence Ellsworth Price, V. Lopez, G. Rodriguez, E. Roder- guez, R. Malikay, c. Flores. Chas Carlson, Manuel Garcia, Christian S. Cringo, c. Belmont, Fob Clement, Johan Davidson, Hipoiito Perez, are the names of those registered yester- day, making the above total.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
ACCLAIM WILSON
 THE NEW LEADER

S LONDON, Aug. 31-President E + Wilson's reply to Pope Benedict's !
 > peace proposals, was given to the < F press yesterday. Every newspa- !
 + per warmly praises the President ! + and acclaims him the uew leader !
 4 of the allies The Times, coni- ' -f menting on the reply says: Tt I S- is the answer of a practical I r statesman to the Vatican propos- ! F als, and it may be to that other : +s. court as well.' + + 4
 F + # < A 's <. % f < F j. {. :,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
STRIKE IS CALLED OFF

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Shipyard workers on the Pacific coast will not strike, declared A. J. Berres, Secre- tary-Treasurer of the metal trades department of the American fedora tion of labor last night Arrangement had been made whereby the workers will stay on the work.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
MEETING OF PROTESTS
 IS CALLED OFF

FARGO, Aug. 31.-The Peoples Council of America which had called a meeting here for Saturday evening, after being barred from Minnesota by the governors order called the meet ing off indefinitely, according to statement made today by Mayor Stern.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
PRICE ON PAPER TO
 TAKE A TUMBLE
(Associdtec PreSs)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31. Publish CTS here predict that the Presidents action in fixing the price of the paper on which the official bulletin is print ed at two and one-half cents a pound, paves the way for much lower rate on news print paper than has existed for the last two years. The prosecu- ton of the trust will have the tenden- cy of bringing the price still lower.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
 AREBOlJNI)
 I Q NEE I
WiII Leave for Washington To Put Their Case Before
 The Authorities
(ASsocidted PresS)

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 31-Leaders of the Peoples Council of America here, announced this morning that they would start for Washington to- night to place the question of their right to hold a national peace conven- tion before the federal authorities; and in case they are refused hall to hold a meeting there, they purpose holding a meeting in front of the cap itol.
 Lochiner, the head man of the or ganization said at noon today that a meeting would likely be held at Mil waukee.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

ROME. August 31-Soldiers read mostly books of travel. historical nov els and romances, stated the minister of public instruction in recent cir cular asking for contributions of books to be sent to the front
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
RUSSIA WANTS s5,OOO, ,OO0, ,OO0

PETROGRAD, Aug. 31.-The Ga zette this morning announces that the provisional government will soon ob- tain the loan of five billion from the United States government to carry on the war
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
PLOT DISCOVERED TO DIVERT SHIPMENTS
 TO GERMANY
Assistant District Attorney is Accumulating Much
 Evidence
(Ass0ctdted Pressi

SEATTLE, Aug. 31.-Assistapt Dis trict Attorney Mcdonald is busy dtf' earthing evidence of a Teutonic plot whereby shipments of Washington condensed milk billed for the Allies were diverted into Germany. It is said that spies and agents have been busy for the last several months along that line and have operated quite eX- tensively.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
TEARS ENTER INTO l
 THE SITUATION l

+ WASHINGTON, Aug. 31-A +
 < confidential message to the State + F Department indicates that the +
 F German liberals are growing bol- + {. der ill their demands on the gov F $. ernment and that women are be- 3.
 + ginning to cry out against the + -A continuance of the war. 4
 3. +
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
WILL DISREGARD ORDER

SEATTLE, Aug. 31.-Overid- ing the request of the govern ment, the Seattle shipyard en- ployees have set September , as the date when a general walkout will take effect unless wages are increased.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
SALMON QUOTATIONS
 HIGHER THAN EVER
Special To Progressiue-Miner)

Special To Progressiue-Miner)
 SEATTLE, Aug. 31.-The op- ening quotations on Alaska sal mon pack are being telegraphed East today. They run fifty per cent higher than the average price for the past ten years.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
HALIBUT HIGHEST EVER

SEATTLE, Aug. 31.-At noon today halibut sold for sixteen and one-half cents a pound with sable fish at four cents and red rock for the same.
 BROWN, Bureau Fisheries
 An Ohio man is the inventor of a device for filling and selling ice cream cones without touching them with the hands.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Dolphin Tonight. Spokane tomorrow. Admiral Evans tomorrow, Princess Alice Saturday morning. Humboldt Saturday. Alaska Sunday. Prince Rupert Sunday night.
 NORTHROUND. Despatch 4p. m. today. Princess Sophia Monday night. City of Seattle Sunday. Alameda Tuesday Admiral Watson Tuesday
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
NO MORE WOODEN SHIPS FOR THE
 GOVERNMENT
Chairman Hurley Says Steel Vessels far Superior to the
 Wooden Vessels
(Associdted PrcSS)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Chair- man Hurley of the government ship building board, holds that steel yes sels are far superior for war merch- ant ships than the wooden vessels, and announced that no more wooden yes sels would be constructed for the gov ernment if steel can be obtained.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
63,373 KILLED AND
 MISSING
(Associated PreSS)

LONDON, Aug. 31.-The British casualties in their offensive in Fland- CTS during the month of August was given out today at 63,373 in killed, wounded aid missing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
LAW UNCONSTITUTIONAL

GREENSBORO, N C., Aug. 91.- Federal Judge James Boyd, declared today that the United States civil la bor law is unconstitutional.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
ANTI-SUB DEVICE COMPLETED
CAME VERY NEAR HAVING A
 HANGING BEE

j. HUDSON, Wis, Aug. 31.-With ! {. cries of Get rope; get tar and ! r. feathers; hang them" citizens of i + Hudson ran Secretary Lochiner, | + of the Peoples Council of Ameri- |
 & ca and several subordinate off | < cers out of town last night. They + f. had come to arrange a meeting !
 f place. '
 +
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
DANIELS LOOKING
 FOR INFORMATION
(AsSocidted Press.

BREMERTON, Aug. 31.-Secretary Daniels today ordered report on the facilities of the shipbuilding yard here for the construction of naval destroy CTS.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

To overcome wind resistance all the machinery and space for passen- ger and crew have been placed inside an English dirigible balloon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

wire clip has been invented to hold the handle of an idle brush out of the paint in a can and keep it clean.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
WHEAT PRICE SET AT S2,. 20
 PER BlJSHEL.
Board Says "ketchikan'' Bakers Can Sell Bread
 at 5 Gents a Loaf
Associated Press)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31-The re- duction in the price of bread is near as the result of fixing $2.2O as the price for standard wheat throughout the country. The board will give no liG- ense to anyone to deal in wheat, flour 6r bread. The food administration board expects to find way to reach the small dealers and keep down the price. The committee which fixed the price of wheat agrees that at that price the people should be given a four ounce loaf of bread for five cents
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

The steamer Jefferson arrived from the north at seven o'clock this morn ing having made the trip north safely and took 253 boxes of fresh fish from the cold storage plant. She sailed southbound at nine o'clock for Seat tie where she will undergo repairs She took no mail nor passengers south.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
SPAIN TO HOLD ELECTION

MADRID, Aug. 31-After a cabinet meeting at which King Alphonso pre- sided, the premier announced that a comprehensive rrngram was in prep aration and wou-i soon be announced after which a general election would be ordered.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31

NEW YORK, Aug 31.-Mr. Hearst today declined to become a candidate for Mayor of the city and positively refused to permit his name to appear on the ballots at the primary election.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-08-31
AT LAST OFFICIALS RECEIVE NOTICE THAT
 RED CROSS CHAPTEER HAS BEEN GRANTED

Ketchikan, Alaska.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-20
KIDNEY SUFFERERS HAVE
 FEELING OF SECURITY

You naturally feel secure when you know that the medicine you are about to cake IS absolutely pure and contains no harmful or habit producing drugs.
 Such medicine is Dr. Kilmer's Swamp. Root, kidney, liver and bladder remedy. The same standard of purity, strength and excellence Is maintained i'll every bottle of Swamp-Root.
 Swamp-Root is scientifically compound ed from vegetable herbs.
 It is not a stimulant and is taken in teaspoonful doses
 It is not recommended for everything.
 According to verified testimony it is natures great helper in relieving and over. coming kidney, liver and bladder trou- bles
 \ sworn statement of purity is with every bottle of Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root.
 If you need a medicine, you should have the best.
 If you are already convinced that SwampRoot IS what you need, you will find 1t on sale at all drug stores in bottles of two slzes, medium and large.
 However, if you wish first to try this great preparation send ten cents to Dr. hllmer & Co.,, Binghamton, \. l., for a sample bottle. When writing be sure and mention this paper.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-20
The Score,

Speaking of golfng in q Washington club, Senator John w. Weeks of Mas sachusetts, referred to the great enthu- siasm of the patrons of that game and tittingly recalled this little story:
 Jones was a golf fan of the dyed-ln- the-woOl brand. When he wasn't play ing golf he was talking golf, and be- tween those intervals he happily dreamed of puts and drives. One af- ternoon Jones ran across an elderly preacher from his boyhood town.
 "By the way, Mir. Brown" said the golfer, after many "reminiscences had been exchanged. T must ask you about those three old maiden sisters whe used to live on Main street when I was a boy. I suppose they never left Jack sonville."
 Miss Ophelia and Miss Phoebe went to heaven about two years ago." an swered the parson. with the due amount of fmpressiveness, "but Miss Patience is still in Jacksonville"
 T see, musinely rejoined the golf Ing enthusiast. 70 up and l to go"- Philadelphia Telegraph.
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-20

Acting on instructions from Wash ington, Dr c. C. Pierce, senior sur geon of the United States Public Health Service. is preparing to begin sanitation work in the country contig uous 10 Lonoke, where the aviation training camp is 10 be located.
 Dr. Pierce stated that Dr J. C.. Geiger who has been in charge of sanitation work in North Little Rock for the past five months, will De in ac- tive charge at Lonoke. Several other members of the public health service will assist him.
 Dr. Bruce Met2main, connected with the public health service at New Orleans, arrived in Little Rock to make a study of conditions as they relate to contagious diseases in the Arkansas penitentiary and reform school State Health Officer Garrison is mapping out a plan of procedure for Dr. Metzmain, and will assist him in his work
The Carlisle independent., 1917-12-20
FORT SMITH. POWER
 PLANT AGAIN RUNS
RESUMPTION WILL SUPPLY ELECTRICITY WITH WHICH TO
 OPERATE COAL MINES.
CLOSED FOLLOWING STRIKE
President of the State Federation of Labor Spends Day at Fort Smith, But Is Sflent-NewspaPers
 Still Suspended.

Fort Smith With special deputies guarding the building, the power plant of the Fort Smith Light and Traction Company resumed operations after having been shut down as a result of a general strike called to enforce the demands of the 66 striking telephone operators against the Southwestern Bell TeIa- phone Company. With the resump- tion Of operations by the power plant, power service was resumed to a num- Der of coal mines in that section, but it is not expected these mines will resume operation for Cor AS hours, which time will be needed by the pumps to clear the mines of accumg- lated water
 T. A. Wilson, president of the State Federation of Labor, was in Fort Smith looking into the situation, but refused to make any statement. Street lights are burning, but this is the only change in the situation in the past Co hours. Newspapers are suspended none of the printers reporting for work, despite efforts of an internation- al organizer to get the men to issue the papers.