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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

 VAR COUNCIL
 AT VERSAILLES
First Time in U. s. History When Americans Will
 Sit in European Council

PARIS, Nov. 30.-The supreme in- ter-allied war council which will deal with military affairs, will hold it's first preliminary session tomorrow at Yer sailles.
 Of the occasion 1t Is said that Amer jeans will sit at council of war strictly dealing with European mat ters for the first time in the history of the United States.
 Representatives from every Allied nation have arrived, except from Rus sia, although representatives of the former government of that country are also here. but it is said they will take no deliberative parts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
WILL MAKE ANOTHER ...... ATTEMPT TO HAUL OFF
 THE STEAMER SPOKANE

SEATTLE, Nov. 29.-Several tugs have been dispatched for final at tempt to haul the steamer Spokane of it's resting place.
 SEATTLE. Nov. 30-Another effort will be made at one o'clock this after noon to float the steamer Spokane. 4 report received last night stated that there was all indications Of a success for today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
ITALIAN GOVERNMENT TO FULLY INVESTIGATE
 ARMY SMASHUP
Premier Nitti Says Shall Place Responsibility Where It
 Belongs

PARIS. Nov. 30.-"The Italian gov ernment will energetically and fully investigate the army disaster and fix the responsibility therefor" is the way Premier Nitti expressed it on his ar rival here last evening to attend the inter-allied conference. Continuing, the Premier said; Thus far. the gov ernment has been uable to discover what caused the disaster when our army in Austria had it all it's own way That there was somecning radically wrong is the belief Of most Of the gov ernment officials"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
LEVINE tlJvtRIii..fhiiI.iH' HhS FAlltu SAYS REPQnII P[TBOGRiO BoIsheWki's Envoys Retur I from German Conference With Military Chief and Reports Satisfactory
 Res its

LONDON. Nov. 30.-The wouldbe government headed by failed according Petrograd dispatch London Chronicle and succeeded by coalition cabinet advanced Socialists which however the Bohevik given substantial representation.
 PETROGRAD Nov 30-Today Lenine openly threatens to de- clare Russa obligations and debts other nations invalid less these nations accept the Bohevk proposals for general armistice among all the beIigerents
 PETROGRAD Nov. 30.-The Bolshevik government today received formal notification from General Krenko commander in chief the Russian armies that his had arrived from the German commander chiefs negotiations armisce all the Russian fronts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
INVADERS OF ITALY ARE
 HALTED
Department of State Re. ceiyes Authoritative Re-
 ports of Situation

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30-"Inyasion Of Italy by the Teutons has been def initely halted" is the official report received by the State Department this morning.
 The report adds that the Teutons are now occupied in digging out winter quarters along the Tagliamento river
 A cable from Rome today says: Italian civilians. without distinction as 10 age or sex are forced 70 work entrenchments by the Austro-Ger- mans"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
MASS MEETING TO GUST GILL.
 CALLED
Representatives From IA Q Civic Organizations
 Lined Up

SEATTLE, Nov. BOA mass meet ing was called for tonight by represen- tatives Of no less than fourteen civic organizations of the city to devise ways and means for busting Gill from the mayoralty. The municipal league announced this morning that two new charges would be presented against Gill this evening
 This morning Mayor Gill announced that if he is removed he shall run again for reelection and claims that he shall win despite opposition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
DOINCS OF THE DISTRICT
 COURT
Second Jury on Arson Case Disagree and Discharged
 Zines Get Six Months

The second jury in the case Of the [. s. ys. Alfred Jhansen, charged with arson in the city jail, after de liberating for 51 hours. and being still unable TO agree, were discharged Wed nesday evening al eight o'clock.
 Conrad VI. Zines was sentenced to serve six months in the federal jail a Ketchikan and 10 pay a fine of s450 which he paid. He was convicted of using seditious language against the President and the Government ofici- als T,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
KINGS AND PREMIERS
 MEET IN CHRISTIANIA
 FOR CONFERENCE
Will Take Up War Matters Inn mediately and Decide On
 Action

CHRISTIANIA, Nov. 30.-King Gus tave of Sweden and King Christian of Denmark accompanied by their res pactive Premiers and foreign Ministers have arrived here and will confer to- morrow on future actions in refer ence to the war.
 The presumption is among official circles that they will favor entering the war on the side of the Allies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov 28.-Col. and Mrs. Edwin F. Holmes, of New York, Pasadena and Salt Lake City, the owners yesterday dedicated Amel- ia Palace. the magnificent home of the favorite wife of Brigham Young, former president of the Mormon church, to the service of humanity when 1t was turned over to the exc cutive committee of the Red Cross of Utah to be used as headquarters and work rooms of that organization.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

LOS ANGELES Cal, Nov. 2S.-On the ground that he is doing war work in the publication of newspapers James G. Scripps, millionaire owner of "Scripps newspapers" including the Los Angeles Record, the San Francis co News. Seattle Star, Tacoma Times. and other coast publications has ap- piled for exemption
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
GERMAN FORCES
 CLAIM VICTORY

BERLIN Nov. 29.-The war office this morning announces the following ei Bourbon: Fontaine and Notre Dame from the enemy Artillery fighting ress in the region of Fassechandaele. with the greates- violence is in prog ress.
 Two hundred British prisoners were taken"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
NEW COMMANDERS
 ARE APPOINTED

LONDON, Nov. 29.-General Her bert C. O. Hummer, was appointed today commander in chief of the Brit ish forces in Italy. At the same time Lieut.. Gen. w H. Marshall was ap
 pointed commander of the British forces in Mesopotamia to succeed Gen. eral Maude who died few days ago.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
GERMANS CONTINUE
 TO RUSH SUPPORTS

LONDON, Nov 29-According to reliable reports. the Germans are ex- erting every energy in rushing i'm mense supports for their forces in the vicinity of Cambrai Today a report tells Of vast concentration of troops in that region.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
AIDA" NAME OF NEW
 SHIP LAUNCHED

ABERDEEN. Nov. 30.-With the name abridged to Aida" selected by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. the first wood en ship completed for the government was launched today from the yard at Grays Harbor. The ship which is pow cred by motor is entirely completed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
BRITISH REPORT
 OF CASUALTIES

LONDON, Nov. 28.-The British casualties for the week ending last night are 6,200 killed and 24,000 wound cd and missing. While this is an in- crease from last week, 1t is large de- crease compared with the territory captured since last report.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
DEATHLY GAS FUMES
 TAKES ANOTHER LIFE

Late Wednesday evening, Nixon. head officer of the local Fishermen's Union received a message dated at Juneau to the effect two had been poisoned by escaping gas fumes aboard schooner Knickerbocker while out on a trip. The message states that one of the men, Martin Nelson, Number four of the local. died from the effects, while John Nelson. the other man, was apparently recovering at the time the message was sent. He was in the general hospital at Juneau.
 The remains of Martin Nelson were ordered buried at Juneau.
 According to the message which was signed by Capt. J. R. Robbin of the Knickerbocker. the accident occur red at Point Augustus Wednesday morning.
 The Knickerbocker left here last Sunday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
NEW GENERAL MANAGER
 FOR THE PACIFIC SS. CO.

SEATTLE, Nov. 30-H. C. Cante- low. the present freight and traffic manager, with headquarters in San Francisco, will shortly be promoted as- sistant manager of the Pacific Steam ship Company and will have his head quarters in Seattle, it $ officially an nounced today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
". C. I. U.
 FIRST IN STATES
 TO TAKE 2 ORPHANS
Also First Alaskan Union to Adopt War Orphans. Little 
 Chap Writes Thanks

Little Roger Plaisant, little war or phan of France, but years old, writes 10 America and sends his picture to the Ketchikan Branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union and thanks them for their interest and help.
 A letter was received by Mrs. Spaeth, president of the union from Mrs Sewall, superintendent of the National association, in which she sends copies of letters received from both the mother of little Roger and a postscript by young Roger himself which follow: The mothers letter reads:
 Madam have the honor to en- clcse herein letter which I have had written you by my son Roger. I was obliged to hold his hand for he is still too young to write himself. I send you two pictures, hoping both will reach you, with
 Distinguished regards,
 c. PLEASANT,
 31 Rue Duconedic, Paris" October 23rd, 1917
 The baby's letter reads:
 Ma adam-I have returned from va cation Mama helped me to write to to 1nttar name is Roger; I am six years old; I am little; I have blonde hair; I go to school; I have a brother whose name is Adrian and who is nine. I send you my picture Accept, Madam. my dear love,
 Roger Plaisant."
 The .chikan branch of the w. c. T. U. gave ball last year, and re- ceived donations from many of the friends Of the French and Belgian war orphans, who will be pleased to hear from their little protegee. The pic ture referred to in the letter may be seen in the windows of the Progress sive-Miner.
 Mrs. Sewall in her letter states that the Ketchikan w. c. T. U. is the first union to adopt war orphan, and the first union to adopt two children of which Roger Is one. This is con sidered great honor for Ketchikan the First City, but as usual when she does anything, She does it well.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
FIRST CITY SMASHES
 RAINFALL RECORDS

' Up till six o'clock last night !
 ' the rainfall for the month of No !
 ! yember as recorded at the Power | ' House, was approximately 53.75 ! ' inches. For the twenty-four ! ! hours ending D. m. Wednesday {
 ! the rainfall was .e1 inches, and | ! for Thursday s p. m. AT inches. ! ' The last tW odays rainfall was ! ! really snow which was melted, | : to compute the amount Of mois- | | ture :
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
PURCHASE NEW HOME

MT. and Mrs. Frodsham, of the Dream Theatre orchestra, have pur- chased the Ray Copeland residence. on Loop, today, thru the Ketchikan Brokerage Company and plan to take possession in the near future
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

E. W. Smith, representing several large wholesale firms. of Seattle, is guest at the Stedman today, having D. G. Allen, of "Tru-Blu" Biscuit con- pany, and J. J. Meherin, of Folger & Company are also at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
CITY OF SEATTLE COMING

SEATTLE, Nov. 30.-The City of Seattle left this morning at II o'clock with Earl Mercer, Mrs. Kegesberg, J. F. Barnes. J. 4. Taylor, c. Van Fleet John Usionce, Dinning H. Hubner, C. b. McLennan. for Ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
HERE FROM LOGGING CAMP

Geo. K. Forrest. Jr., F. M. Johns, John Howard, J. F. Guce, c. Dodge and Frank Rose, all of Camp No. l, Lockers Logging Camp. Loring, ar rived in town yesterday for Thanks giving and registered at the Stedman
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

The Alaska from the north arrived at 7:30 and loaded 104 boxes of fresh fish leaving al noon for the south Leaving Ketchikan were Jas. H. Nes- bit, John Hayeland. ". Miller, J. W. Jones. Mrs D. Brown. John S. Hume, and NJ. Faessal
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
ARTILLERY DUELS INCESSANT ALONG
 FRONT IN ITALY

ROME. Nov. 29.-Artillery duels which have been in progress the last three days are maintained today with he Teutons massing troops on all the tIcnt along the upper fdaye, between the Piave and Bretna valley.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30.-Immedi- ately after having partaken of sub stantial turkey dinner last evening, President and Mrs. Wilson attended Thanksgiving services at the Metro poiitan Methodist Church.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
ANOTHER REVOLUTION
 IN PETR0GRAD

WASHINGTON, Nov 29-Reports that a new revolution had broken out in Petrograd and that street fighting was in progress as a result, reached here today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
TWENTY-ONE SHIPS SUNK

LONDON. Nov. 29-During the week ending Wednesday evening, 21 British ships were sunk. the Admiral v reports this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

R. F. Hardcastle, of Moves Island, and H. R. Taylor, Alaska representa- tive for the Great Northern Railway are registered at the Stedman
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
GET BIG CONTRACT

SEATTLE, Nov. 30-The Meacham X Babcock Shipbuilding Company was awarded a contract by the government for the construction of four wooden steamers at a total cost of two million.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
Usually a truly good woman has a sad look that Is discouraging.

This world is full of foolish people who are unable to ec things from our point of view.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

SEATTLE. No,. S0.-John Davis. head Of the gal estate concern of that name and a pioneer of Seattle. died yesterday at Pasadena, Cal Mir. Davis was a r, rlionaire several times over
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
CONGRESSMAN'S SON
 INDICTED BY GRAND JURY

MADISON, Wis. Nov 29-Congress- man John M. Nelson's son, Byron, was indicted today by the federal grand jury, charged with conspiracy 10 vii olate the cMscription law
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

SEATTLE. Nov. 30-The Pullman football team defeated the Washington University team yesterday, fourteen to nothing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

Pessimists are seldom as tierd of the world a the world Is of them
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30
DECLARES HERSELF A CONFIRMED
 ANARCHIST

SEATTLE. Nov. 29. II am an an aroAist" declared Miss Louise Oliverau, n her address to the jury on her own behalf in the federal, court where she s being tried charged with abetting seiition and treason.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

Some mems honesty Is the result of lack of opportunity.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-30

John s. Hume, superintendent of the Nakat Inlet Cannery left on the Alaska today for the States to epeud Xhs winter.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

to be given by Miss Janet Richards for
the benedt Of tho Association Of Per-
petua1 Alteration and Work for Poor
Churches. to be given at Rauscher's
Friday, November 80, at S:15 pm.
Mrs. Harry K. Kent and daughter,
Helen Louise, of Erie. Pa. are visiting
Mrs. Kent's mother. Mrs. c. V. Haneke,
S210 Volta place northwest.
Tho Spanish-American Atheneum, of
which the Panaman minister. Senior
Porras, Is president. will give it's an
nual ball tomorrow night at the New
Ebbitt. Mr.. w. T Faulkner, secre-
tary of the organization, is in charge
of the arrangements.
Mr.. W. e. Fowler entertained a box
party at the New York Symphony con-
cert yesterday afternoon. His guests
were the Uruguayan minister and Nine.
de Pena, the Misses de Pena and the
Salvadoran minister and Nine. de Zal-
divar.
The English and American poster ex-
hibition had an auspicious opening yes
terday afternoon at the residence OF
DR.. and Mrs. Charles w. Richardson
1917 Connecticut avenue. where 1t will
continue open throughout the week. the
proceeds going to the House of Mercy
Yesterday was artists day and in the
throngs attending were many Wash
ington artists. Among others present
were Mrs. Albert Sidney Burleson, Mrs
Josephus Daniels, Mrs. Kinsolving, wife
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Evening star., 1917-11-27

three-month course at the Pennsyl-
vania University Hospital. Miss Nash
has been there about two months and
has done splendid work. She will re-
turn to Washington Saturday. Deem
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80ciQt,

music to an unusual program. Mrs. John
tiervey Young presided in tho absence Of
Mrs Radcliffe and Mrs. Denny Brereton,
MISS Grace Lincoln Temple and Mrs. Will
iara French had charge Of arrangements
The club recently gave an evening dance
1or oncers OF the Reserve Corps. Mrs
Tanner; chairman. The club tea dance
VIII take place Saturday. December 1.
the wool fund Of the club Lunches in
the interest Of food conservation are to
be given soon. which will be open to the
public.
Senator James w. wadsworth is
Texas and will return to his Washing
ton residence early next month.
A committee of about twenty young
women OF washington will have charge
OF the sale Of programs at the Thanks
giving day foot ball game between
Georgetown University and the U. S. A.
ambulance service foot ball teams at
american League ball park. Among
| those who have volunteered their serv-
ices ices are s,aA Miss Mary Hartley. Miss Mil
dred Sisson, Miss Ruth Stiles. the
| Misses Nolan. Miss Margaret Devereaux
and Miss Susie Walker
MAI: Gen. Chang Of the Chinese army
Is at the head of a Chinese mission formed
OF army and navy officers who recently
arrived In this country and are visiting
many cities throughout the country in
an unofficial way to study conditions.
They will probably visit Washington be-
fore going to Europe, where they will con-
| tinue their studies
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. McKenney
will entertain informally at dinner this
evening at their country home near
Forest Glen. Md. in compliment to Mrs.
George E. Holton of Bethlehem, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. McKenney have leased
their Washington residence. 1923 Rhode
,, Island avenue. to Mrs. Holton, and on
their. return to town. shortly after
Thanksgiving. will occupy the Thomson
II: Alexander house. I'LL @ street.
which they recently leased.
Mrs John n. Russell has a. her
house guest Mrs. Mark Bristol, wife
OF Capt. Bristol. U. S. A.
DR.. and Mrs. Francis 8. Nash have
returned from Philadelphia, where they
made short visit to their daughter,
Miss Carolyn Nash, who is taking a
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Der 22. to spend Christmas with Dr.
and Mrs. Nash.
Tho French commission has loaned
some wonderful slides for the lecture
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o. Rev. w. Now
widow of
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Mrs John II. Russell has a. her
house guest Mrs. Mark Bristol villa
of Capt. Bristol. U. S. A.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

Senator James W. wadsworth IL
making his annual visit to his ranch in
Texas and will return to his Washing
ton residence early next month.
Evening star., 1917-11-27
Woodhull.Willett Marriage at st
Johns Today at
Noon.
Mrs. Josephus Daniels Entertains
Women Of Navy Auxiliaries
at Luncheon.

The President and Mrs. Wilson. ac-
companied by Miss Bones, drove over TO
Fort Myer yesterday afternoon for the
graduation exercises and awarding OF
commissions to the officer students VINO
have been training there.
Evening star., 1917-11-27

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DR.. and Mrs. Francis 8. Nash have
returned from Philadelphia, where they
made short visit to their daughter,
Miss Carolyn Nash, who is taking a
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13

caring for flowers; to take charge OF
the pantry; to take daily care of two
kerosene lamps; to scrub a floor; to
take care of a baby at least an hour
a day; to bait hook, catch, clean
and cook fish; to make a bead band;
and to make a ceremonial dress.
For each of these accomplishments,
the tasks being performed for stated
lengths of time, she was allowed to put
certain specified bead decorations on
her Camp Fire dress, and the acQuis.
tion of all ten of them has brought
her the title of Wood Gatherer, and
many letters from her distant play
mates who have sent her photographs
of themselves in their own earned
Camp Fire dresses. The domestic
tasks seem attractive, and is aimed
exclusively at health and efficiency in
the home. One of the Camp Fire
Guardians has described it as 4
new way to enjoy life
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
EAT AN ORANGE ToDAY-IT'S
NATIONAL ORANGE DAY
(By United Press)

Los Angeles, March 12- Through.
out the United States today is being
observed, as National Orange Day"
IN Southern California, however, in.
stead of being observed the day is
being celebrated.
As a result of the motion pictures,
postcards. newspapers and magazine
personal letters, gifts or
citrus fruit and scores of other
methods used by citrus interests, the
mayors of nearly 100 cities have is.
sued proclamations calling attention
to this being Orange Day, and ask
ing their towns people TO partake
literally of the fruit. District chair
men throughout the United States
have been at work arousing local in.
terest and have arranged for practical
ly all hotels to serve oranges in many
different ways today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
To DARKEN HAIR
APPLY SAGE TEA
Look Young! Bring Back Its
Natural Color, Gloss and
Thickness.

Common garden sage brewcd into a
heavy tea with sulphur and alcohol
added, will turn gray, streaked and
faded hair beautifully dark and mxur
liant, remove every bit of dandruff
stop scalp itching and falling hair
Just a few applications will prove a
revelation if your hair is fading, gray
or dry, scraggly and thin Mixing the
Sage Tea and Sulphur recipe at home
though, Is troublesome. An easier way
is to get the ready-touse tonic, costing
about 80 cents a large bottle at drug
stores, known as "Wyeth's Sage and
Sulphur Compound" thus avoiding a
lot of muss.
WAile wispy, gray, faded hair is
not sinful, we all desire to retain our
youthful appearance and attractive.
ness. By darkening your hair with
Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, no one can
)tell, because it does so naturally, so
evenly You just dampen a sponge or
soft brush with it and draw this
through your hair, taking one small
strand at time; by morning all gray
hairs have disappeared, and, after an
other application or two, your hair
becomes beautifully dark, glossy, sofl
Cnd luXuriant.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
Sure! High Heels
Cause CornS But
Who Cares Now

Because style decrees that women
crowd ana buckle up their tender toes
in high heel footwear they suffer from
corns, then they cut and trim at these
painful pests which merely makes the
corn grow hard. This suicidal habit
may cause lockiaw and women are
warned 70 stop 1t.
A few drops Of a drug called freca
one applied directly apOn a sore corn
gives quick relief, and soon the entire
corn, root and all, lifts out without
pain. Ask the drug store man for a
quarter of an ounce of freezone, which
costs very little but is sufficient TO
remove every hard or soft corn or cal.
lus from ones feet.
This drug is an ether compound and
dries In a moment and simply shriyels
up the corn without innaming, or even
irritating the surrounding tissue or
skin, Clip this out and pin on your
wife'a heSsef
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-13
LITTLE LIGHTHOUSE GIRL
FINDS DISTANT PLAYMATES

It's a far cry from the lighthouse
at Fairhaven, N. Y, to Omaha, Neb.,
but Helen Fitzpatrick, a little girl who
lives all alone without any playmates
at the lighthouse, has found play
, mates in that distant western city and
actually plays games and enters com
petitions with them. This was brought
about by the Campfire Girls, who ad.
mitted lonely little Helen to their
camp fire in Omaha, and write her
enthusiastic letters about her progress
in the simple arts they all must learn,
and the Eonors for which they com.
pete.
As life taught symbolism to the In
dians, so the sybolism Of the Camp
Fire movement is teaching real life to
its girl members. For instance, Helen
Fitzpatrick learned to press a skirt
and coat; to air and make bed; to
take care of room, including sweep.
ing, busting, washing windows and