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The evening world., 1917-03-13
Buffalo Troops OmciaIIy welcomed
Home

BUFFALO. March i3.-The city and
the State. represented respectively by
the Mayor and the City Commissioners
and Gov. whitman, to-day officially
welcomed home the Third Artillery and
Troop I. OF the First Cavalry. which re-
turned this week from the Mexican bOr-
der. A parade Of the artillerymen, troop
Ors and the Seventy fourth Regiment
was reviewed by Gov. Whitman. He
later addressed the men at their armo-
ries, thanking them for their services
to the State and nation.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
AGREE TO PAY COLOMBIA
S25,OOO,OOO FOR PARTITION
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee Approves of Treaty
in Modified Form.

WASHINGTON. March 1s.--The
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
to-day approved In modified form the
treaty with Colombia by which the
United States will pay that Republic
'25, 200, 900 for the partition OF Panama
1t will be pressed 20 n vote In the
present special Senate session.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Second secret Conference on River
side Contract.

Leading members OF the City Board
OF Estimate and three members OF the
Public Service Commission. forming
conference committee on the New York
Central West Side Improvement met
again this morning In secret session.
This is the second session behind closed
doors from which tho public has been
excluded and no information given re-
EardinE the negotiations.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Three Die, seven MissInE as Result
of Two Explosions In Mine.

cANoNsBURG. Pa. March lS.-Three
men are known 20 have been killed and
seven others are missing as a result OF
two explosions at the mine OF the Hen
derson Coal Company at Henderson
willie. five miles from here early to-day.
About twenty men were at work at the
time, but seven were rescued shortly
after the blast occurred and three others
We're removed later. The cause OF the
explosion is not known,
The evening world., 1917-03-13
weu-K nown German AirmaH
Killed ia Trial of Airplane

BERLIN. March II (via sayville WIRE
less March iS).--The well-known Ger
man flyer Hans Vollmoller was killed
during a trial trip In an airpiane, tho
official preas bureau announced to- dAy.
In 1910 Nolmoller distinguished himself
as constructor OF new Aeroplane,
which held several records His brother
Is the well-known poet and author OF
I sumurun" and THE Miracle" staged
in the United States.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Fireman's Legs Broken In Fail
From window

Christian Walters, a fireman attached
10 Engine Company Is, fell from the
second floor OF the fire house to-day lie
suffered fractures OF both legs and a
possible conclusion Of the brain
The evening world., 1917-03-13
CHICAGO WHEAT AND CORN
MARKET.
ITEMS FOR INVESTORS.

Pittsburgh Coal Company, year ended
Dec. 31-Net earnings, $5,b92.1SO; In
crease Sl,S72.962. Balance after re-
serves and bond interest, SS,l43,926;
Increase Sl,490,402 and equal to 9.S2
per cent. on preferred stock, compared
TO 6l-l0 per cent. on over $4,000, 600
less preferred stock than in 1915.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
German Submarine stranded on
Dutch Coast.

LONDON, March ia German sub
marine is reported stranded IN the
neighborhood OF Iellovoetsluis, on the
Dutch coast, says a Reuter- despatch
from The Hague to-day
The evening world., 1917-03-13
DISCOInAGING.
LTtom n OhIo sLal,

iFTom the Ohio state Journal
Nothing else causes a man to lose
confidence in the m0dical profession 10
quite such an extent as " have tho doc
tor tell him he must eat less.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
To Make G. q. n. v. stadium Larger.
Especial From a staff Correspondent Of The Eve
ming WorldD

ming WOfId,l
ALBANY. March i3.--The College OF
the city OF New York will have Jasper
oval transferred to that institution to
extend the stadium and athletic field
under tho terms OF bill introduced In
the Assembly to-day by Mr.. Fertlg. In
1912 Adolph Lewisohn presented the
stadium TO the college. II has been
found that the area allotted is not large
enough and MIR. Lcwisohn has expressed
his willingness TO pay the expense for
having the stadium and athletic field
enlarged provided the city will transfer
TO the college the necessary ground.
The stadium Is used not only for college
purposes. but for great public pageant
free plays and public demonstrations OF
al. sorts.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Twenty Women Rescued by Fire
men ut Los Angeles Blaze.

LOS ANGELES. March lS.-Fire,
originating in shampoo parlor. to-day
threatened the Occidental Hotel Annex.
annex by fTemen,
The evening world., 1917-03-13
REPORT U BOAT OFF FLORIDA
Col. Thompson says u VIII Raw
age American Commerce..

MIAMI, Fla, March lS.-At meeting
OF the Florida Naval Militia here Col.
X. NJ Thompson. former Naval Officer
and President OF the Naval Academy
Alumni Association OF New York, said
that he had positive information" that
a German submarine 10 lurking off the
coast OF Florida, waiting for war 10
begin destruction on American COM
merce"
The evening world., 1917-03-13

Rutland RnIlroad-Dlvidend Of 2
per cent. on preferred stock payable
April lG to record March 20. This Is
first dividend declared since 1908,
Majority OF preferred stock Is held by
New York Central Railroad and New
Haven system.
The evening world., 1917-03-13

Kanawha and Michigan - Regular
quarterly dividend OF IA per cent.
payable March 3.
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Pile. Cured in o to IL Days.

DruEssts refund money " PAZO OINTMENT
hus 70 cuN Itching Blind Rleeding o. ProtridinE
Pilss. FiUt spplioation GiIes relief. bOc.-AdVE
The evening world., 1917-03-13
Burns Rrothers, dlrectora have a

Burns Brothers directors have ap-
proved plan for a stock dividend Of
s5 per cent TO common stockholders
and have declared a cash dividend Of
l-2 per cent, and extra stock divi-
dend OF / per cent. on common, Part
of new shares will he issued to retire
present outstanding preferred stock
Montana Power Company year
ended Dec. 3l-Surplus for year, So
OS3,5A7, equal TO SIS per cent on div
idend bearing common stock after
payment OF preferred dividends.
z. w. Bliss Company-EXtra divi-
dend OF II IA per cent and regular
quarterly dividend of / Ia per cent.
on common stock; also 2 per cent. on
preferred stock for the quarter, all
payable April 2,
T.. Lorlllard Company, year ended
| Dec 3l--RalauCc after preferred div
| ident, $3,Sl3,293, equal to 25lj per
| cent on common stock, compared with
1913 per cent. In l0l5.
Pennsylvania system stockholders
will vote at meeting March 81 on a
plan TO Increase indebtedness to ex-
! tent OF 100000,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
PLANS DEALING WITH PROBLEMS
 OF SUBS. OUT
Chairman Saunders Believes the Board has Discovered 4
 Solution.

NEW YORK, May 5-Chairman Saunders. Of the naval consulting board announced this morning that the board had surrendered to the de- partmant at Washington plans dealing with the submarine menace which is believed will solve the problem sue cessfully.
 The chairmna says that he is con. fident that with the plans put into op. eration the destructive work of the submarine will be a matter of no great import.
 LATER:-Mr. Saunders said, We have submitted concrete plan to the Navy DepartmentIt is designed to handle the hostile submarine crafts. It is not a theoretic plan. but one which is based upon actual experi. ments more than that cannot say at this time"
 MT Edison. president of the board, il is understod, deserves chief credit which il is claimed will not only re. move submarines. but will wipe out forts or other defensive works.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
RevoIutionists Meet and Parade Streets of Petro- grad; Want no Provis-
 iona! Government

PETROGRAD, May 5.-The second revolutionary factory workers. paraded the streets of the city last evening with large banners on which were inscribed Down with the Provisional Gov ernment." However, the mem- bers of the duma on the presen- tation of explanation, peaceably put down the revolt, the council composed of workmen and sold iers, representing the revolution ists accepting the explanation contained in the May Day note. including a vote of confidence in the provisional government.
 Today, the Premier issued a statement to the effect that the government would resign rather than modify in the least the May Day note.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
BY THE GOVERNOR.

Whereas the maintenance of food supply is absolutely essential to nat ional preparedness; and
 Whereas the people of this Terri tory and the fnited States have cause for grave co m. owing to the depict ion of the food reserves of the world through crop shortage of last year, in creased demands from the countries engaged in war, and the fact that there is little promise of abundant winter grain crops; and
 Whereas, while Alaska is not strict iy an agricultural country, still it is well known that our soil is capable of producing many kinds of fruits and vegetables, and especially potatoes may be raised in abundance;
 And it is clearly recognized that the man who tills the soil and produces food for his family at home will thus the field by decreasing our importa- tions of certain kinds of foodstuffs. A service may, in this way, be render ed as truly patriotic as that given by the men who bear the brunt of battle
 Therefore, in the present crisis a peculiar responsibility rests upon the farming population and citizens gen. erally of the Territory, and there is
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
The British Forces Cut Hindenburg
 Line Thru 
The French forces Capture Eight Hundred Prisoners Many Guns and The town
 of Craohne.

LONDON, May 5.-The Brit ish forces last night after a des- perate battle lasting several hours. pierced the strong line of Field Marshal von Hindenburg, near Queant. The losses on both sides were heavy, adds the report received here this morn- ing.
 PARIS. May 5.-On the north west limits of the Reims. the French took the German line on a front extending over two miles capturing six hundred prisoners and several machine guns.
 On the eastern end of the Vau- elerc plateau, the French captur- ed the town of Craonne and two hundred prisoners.
 This morning the French cap- tured one thousand prisoners on the Champagne front together with twelve machine guns and a large store of ammunitions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
GRAND TRUNK PACIFIC READY TO INACCURATE
 THEIR NEW SERVICE
The Local Agent is Advised and Given Outline of Intended
 Schedule

At Vancouver, April 29th, 1917. Mr. J, J. Raleigh.
 Agent. Ketchikan. Dear Sir
 Ketchikan-Prince Rupert Service "Tillamook"
 It is expected that the "Tillamook' will be ready to leave Portland about May 7th with a full load of cannery supplies for Ketchikan and vicinity, and upon discharging will be ready to take up regular schedule between Ket- chikan and Prince Rupert.
 The intention is to have this steam CT operate on following schedule for the present.
 Leave Ketchikan 500 P. NJ. Tuesday and Friday
 Arrive Prince Rupert G:00 A. NJ. Wednesday and Saturday
 Will leave Prince Rupert as soon as freight can be discharged and north bound freight loade: TOT Ketchikan and nearby points. This arrangement will permit of steamer making con nection with our eastbound passenger trains every Wednesday and Saturday at 11:30 A. NJ. and if necessary, the vessel can make an extra trip to Prince Rupert from Ketchikan, arriving in
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
WILL USE DEAD
 FOR FERTILIZER?

ROME. Italy.-May 5.-Pope Bene- diet has been mortified" and has eX- pressed deep indignation over the re- ports of Germany's plan to manufae- ture fertilizers from the bodies of sol dier dead according to an article printed by the newspaper Informaz- ione.
 Reports have persisted that German efficiency has been utilizing the dead to supply oils, fats and fertilizers so desperately needed in the Central Empires now.
 The most circumstantial of these stories declared the refining factory was located near Gerolstein, close to the Belgian-German frontier. It gave ghastly details of how the bodies were utilized
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
BaIfour Addresses House Amidst Widest Patriotic Cheering in History of
 the Country.

WASHINGTON, May D. With the President and Mrs. Wilson in the gallery joining in the applause. the house of rep reSentativeS staged the most spectacular if not the widest pa triotic demonstration in the his tory of the country in greeting Mr. Balfour, foreign minister and head of the British commis- sion now visiting in the city. AS the demonstration progressed. the President left his seat in the gallery and went down on the floor. there he shook hands with MT. Balfour amidst renewed cheering.
 In his address to the house. Mir. Balfour bitterly denounced Ffu>>laH aatocracE, p2y1ng trlb- ute to America for her entrance into the war. which autocracy he said must be captured by the al- lies and America if democracy is to live. He attacked Germ- any savagely. As the house cheered, the president applauded vigorously Germany. Bal four declared, ..is remorselessly and unscrupulously carving out it's appalling object to the demor- alization of mankind" He free ly predicts that free people O the world will surely conquer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
PROCLAMATION

imperative need that the people of AL aska shall fully realize the necessity for the largest possible production of farm products during the present year, and every available plot of land should be utilized in the production of food stuffs,
 NOW, THEREFORE, I. J. F. A. STRONG, Governor of the Territory of Alaska, do urge upon the farmers of tive towns, that they recognize this responsibility and their duty to safe guard the welfare of the Territory and the nation in this crisis, and to plant ground and increase the volume of az ricultural products and thus lessen the importation of such into the Territory. In this way the development of agri- culture will be prompted and thrift in- creased in a way that will rebound to the benefit of all the people.
 GIVEN under my hand and the Seal of the Territory of Alaska. in Juneau. the Capital, this second day of May. in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and forty-first.
 (Signed) J. F. A. STRONG. By the Governor:
 (Signed) Charles F. Davidson,
 Ex-officio Secretary of Alaska,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
kETCHIkAN LOSES
 ONE OF HER MOST
 RESPECTED CITIZENS
Jacob Pittinger and Family for 17 Years Resident Leaving
 Tomorrow.

With the departure Of the steamer Alaska tomorrow from this port, la. cob Pittinger and family, for seventeen years residents of Ketchikan will leave for Portland, Oregon, the place they left nineteen years ago to take their residence in Alaska. On the eyentful trip. the family proceeded to Skagway, where Mir Pittinger took up some land on which they remained TWO years, coming down here seven teen years ago. While here by assid- uity and hard labor, the family accu- mulated a competency, and now they are going back to Portland, where Mir. Pittinger intends to realize the dream Of his life which is to build a house on lot he purchased twenty years ago or more in that city. MT. Pittinger said this morning that he had never had enough money to build on the lot until today. In the departure of the family, the people of Ketchikan lose one of the most estimable families of the town. During their stay, MT. Pit tinger has served several terms on the council as mayor and councilman He has always been found ready to do his share-and more, to promote the welfare of the city. The people will miss the family and will wish one and all the best of success. However MT. PiJtinger said that they might return again after a year or so.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
GERMANS HAVE
 GOOD CROPS

LONDON. May 5.-Recent dispatch es from Berlin, via Amsterdam, state that the present supply of grain can be expected to hold out till the next harvest, according to statement made by George Michaels. president of the food committee of the reiehstag.
 Adolph yon Batocki, president Of the food regulation board told the committee the condition of crops was excellent and that there need be no anxiety regarding them
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
DEPUTY SHARPE
 NEVER SLEEPS

Last evening as he was having his shoes shined, Deputy Marshal Sharpe was blinded by the flash of a large diamond. Immediately his mind re- called that a man was wanted for lar ceny of diamonds and jewelries by the police of Prince Rupert. After brief investigation, the deputy put the man under arrest and wired to the officials at Prince Rupert. Meanwhile the recovered
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
NAVY NOW HAS TOTAL
 OF 86,326 ENLISTED
Bills Pending in Congress To Authorize Total Strength
 of 150,000

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 5.-With. in less than roo of the full quota now authorized. the enlisted strength of the navy has now reached S6.S26.
 The marine corps has also complet- ed recruiting it's full authorized strength or r 400 but as there are bills now pending in congress which are ex- pected to give total authorized strength Of l51.0e0 to the navy and 50.00o to the marine corps. both ser vices will continue recruiting cam paignS without modification.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
YOUNG AMERICAN GETS
 LEGION OF HONOR ACROSS

WASHINGTON. D. (. May 5-The fiEst American te receive the distinct ion q having the cross Of the Legion of Honor conferred upon him is Rich ard Norton. according 10 adviees re- seived here rom Paris today.
 With II II Haries he was the co, originator Of the American volunteer ambulance corps. Mir Norton was graduated at Harvard in 1S92 and is 2 ~aE e the lara Charles Eliot Norton
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
SAN DIEGO EXPOSITION
 ACCEPTED BY THE NAVY
 FOR TRAINING STATION

SAN DIEGO. Cal, May 5.-Secre. tary Daniels has just wired his ac- ceptance of the use of the buildings and grounds of the San Diego Panama California exposition. offered to the navy free of charge. It will be prob ably made the site of naval training station and has capacity for 10000 men.
 The city also offered the navy the unimproved portion of the 1,4o0 acre city park, and that too, has been ac- eepted
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
CHILDREN WILL
 FARM IN GERMANY
One Million Will be Taken From the Cities and Sent to the
 Country

BERLIN. May 5.-It was officially announced last evening that at least one million children from the cities of the country will be sent to the farms this summer by the government where they will be employed at a small sal ary. Each child will receive fifty pfennings daily.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
TOM MOORE MASTER OF
 FREIGHTER REDWOOD

When the monster freighter Red. wood, Of the Northwestern Fisheries pulled in this morning, bound for the Westward. very familiar fig ure was noticed Capt. Tom Moore, formerly master Of the freighter Cor dova for many years, is in charge Of the new freighter. having been trans ferred just recently.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
HUMBOLDT GOES NORTH

The steamer Humboldt bound for the north arrived here about seven and unloaded some 50 tons Of freight. Ar rivals from -he south were Freda Sod. erstrom. Alta Frost. Mary Ingstron, and John Toal Leaving for the north was 4. J. Bowling Of New York City, for Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
RECEIVE VISITORS WITH
 BIG DEMONSTRATION

CHICAGO. May 5.-Tha arrival ot the train bearing me TWO French com. missioners Nr. Niviani and Marshal Jo1fre. was 1l@ signal ot great dem. onstrations on zha part ot the popula- tion Of the city yesterday afternoon. They were received with al 5hs eour- Tesy due to rheir ranks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
GIVES HAND TO
 SAVE ERIE D

LONDON May 5.-one O. the most reckless tea.s ot daring reported dur ing The war ts recorded il . @ of military awards 5gst issued.
 Private Daniel Hall who won the Distinguished Conduct Medal put Lis hand over the muzzle of 9 trench mortar as ir was fired. in order 70 pre- E-ls he sae,l from hitting a man who had inadvertently stepped in front Of s1. gun
 The sane liss mentions awards to six uan who picked ID live shells.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
BRIGHTER NORTHLAND
 GOING SOUTH TODAY

The Pacific Steamship company freighter Northland. arrived from the westward this morning and stopped at the oil dock 10 take on oil. She will leave for The south ,nis afternoon sometirna
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
TIE NEW REVOLT IN RUSSIA WAS PUT DOWN PEiCEABLy BY OUMA
 EXPLANATION WAS ACCEPTED
UHLANS FIRE ON
 OBSERVERS
Wound Ss when 500 Germans Flee
 Towards Holland.

AMSTERDAM. May 5-More than 800 German fusiliers. sailors and land summers tried to cross the Dutch-Bel- gian frontier from the environs of Knoeke to near Oakland. Holland. but the attempted desertion was frustrated after the party had been pursued and attacked by Uhlans.
 The deserters were fired on by the Uhlans with machine guns in a fight which lasted half hour and thirty eight deserters were wounded.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
DRONNS IN GREASE VAT

CHICAGO. May 5-Charles Kosh- law. -. who was employed by Wilson < G. packers il the Chicago stock Eaezs WAS suEocated in Q huge val oi grease in the plant = the concern. He sank out Of sight before he could u---r 3 cry for aid Several men were in tEe room a the time. bur did not s5a rne accident.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
CITY OF SEATTLE
 TO LEAVE TONIGHT

SEATTLE May 5.-The City of Seat. 1le is scheduled 10 sail for the north tonight. Thus far those having se- cured passage for ketchikan are:
 Fred (. Johnson. C. Belmont, [. Brown, Mrs. Pearl Gross. 0. j. Golf, Mrs. Ira Jones and Miss Nettia Shith- Ian
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05

One of the largest blasts which has been discharged this season on the government railroad was fired recent ly near Mile II, outside of Seward, Nearly 10000 pounds of powder was used and about 5000 yards of rock was removed by the blast.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
DOLPHIN NORTHBOUND

The steamer Dolphin arrived from the south 1iis morning al two o'clock and left norhbound at four. She dis. charged 53 tons Of freight al the Ket- chikan wharf Arrivals were Frank Parrish. E Thorne. l. Taylor T. D. Gousman. Mrs. 5. Pederson. one orient. al and three steerage. Leaving for the north wers q L. Hagen, and T Han zsu
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
ESPIONAGE BILL
 PASSES THE HOUSE

WASHINGTON. May 5-The espion- age bill. over which much time and energy were spent, finally passed the house last evening somewhat modi- fled as to censorship. The house clso passed the liberty loan subscription hill for four billions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05
ADMIRAL EVANS

The steamer Admiral Evans arriy- cd from the north al ten o'clock leay- ing for the south at midnight. Pas sengers going southbound from Ket- chikan were J. 5. Heustis, and Ben Wager. She picked up 31 boxes Of fresh fish from the Heckman wharf.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-05

Rupert Monday night in time to make connection with our fast freight leav- ing 400 A. M. Tuesday returning to Ketchikan in time to take up regular schedule on Tuesday evening. We will wire you definite dates for inau- guration of service, as soon as settled. In the meantime trust you will keep if in mind and make every effort to ob- tain shipments.
 Yours truly,
 G. A. McNickoll, A e. F. and
 P. Agent