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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
BENEFIT BRIDGE DRIVE
 IS A BIG SUCCESS
Over Ninety Guests Present, En- joy Themselves and Add
 S30.75 to Red Cross Fund

One of the most successful affairs ever given in Ketchikan was the big auction bridge drive given by Mrs. George Rounsefell and Mrs. Conradi for the benefit of the Red Cross War Fund, last evening, when ninety guests were very delightfully."- entertained, and the hostesses are to be congratu- lated for the many unique features planned for the party whcih contribut- ed so largely to it's great success.
 Masonic Hall, very periodically dec orated with flags and Red Cross ban ners was the merry scene Of this large gathering.
 Presiding at the table placed in the entrance hall to receive contributions little Miss Ruth Rounsefell garbed as an Angel of Mercy" in the Red Cross uniform was tender appeal not to be resisted and at the sight of her the heart beat faster and the purse strings fel lapart.
 The drive at IS tables continued un- til 1O:3O. Mrs. Milson Dobbs and MT J. c. Barber were first prize winners, while Mrs. Charles Taylor and Lieu tenant Clark received the consolation prizes.
 Delicious refreshments were serv- ed by the hostesses who were assist ed by the Misses Evadna Field, Cor. rine King, Luella Wakefield and Beat rice Gould, all looking extremely fet ching in their Red Cross uniforms and caps. The Star Spangled Banner sung by the company brought the eve ming to close.
 Mrs. Rounsefell and Mrs Conradi announced today that the proceeds which amount to $3075 will be turned in to the Red Cross Fund Too much cannot be said in praise for the loyalty and patriotism of these two ladies who have devoted so much ! time and hard work for this noble cause.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
RUSS GIRL REGIMENT
 TO FIGHT LIKE MEN
Two Hundred in Petrograd En-
 roll as AmazOnian Warriors

PETROGRAD, June 23.-Two hund. red girl students of the Technical In stitute have entered their names on the rolls of a female regiment. The aim is to fight in all respects under the same conditions as men.
 Scores of girls and women, anxious to fight, have appeared at the offices of the League of Equal Rights for Women.
 The women warriors, at their first evening meeting, were addressed by Colonel Popoff of the 18th army, who appealed to the women to shame male shirkers and to receive only suitors who have actively helped to defend the fatherland.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
WILL LEAVE FOR VISIT

Mrs. C. NJ. Hoover expects to leave on the steamer Al-ki tomorrow for visit south. She will visit with her daughter, Mrs. Barbour in North Yak ina and her son and his wife, MT. and Mrs. Leo Howard who are at present making their home with MT. Towards sister, Mrs. E. Brandeberry on a ranch near Albany, Oregon. Mrs Brandeberry is Mrs. Hoover's eldest daughter, and she will spend most of her vacation with her. She expects to be gone for six weeks or two months, and in her absence, Mrs. Eel lows will take charge of her house and apartments.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
HERE Fl. M METLAKATLA

MT. H. F. Geil of the Metlakatla Government school staff, arrived in town this morning with Rev. Edward Marsden, for a day or so. Mir. Cell reports the cannery going up fast at Metlakatla, together with several oth- CT large buildings, preparatory to working next season. They are mak. ing it large enough to run either two or four lines, and Mr. Geil stated that it would certainly mean much to the people of the little village when it will commence operations.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
RED F. BALL IS LAST
 APPEAL or RED DRIVE

"The Day has when America is privileged to spend her blood and her might for the principal that her birth and happiness and the peace that she has treas Wilson.
 If we not called upon to spend our blood, we can at least help with might in contributing fe wdolorS pitifully small thing in eXchangetoward the loftest in which money enlist the saving of priceless human lives.
 special appeal is made to the Ketchkan people at this time make last effort in finishing the big drive tonight and you urged to spend last fifty cents to buy ticket for the Red Cross Ball which takes place this evening at Moose Hall at nine o'clock sharp
 The entire force of the Red Cross Committees have spared efforts in making this ball memorable the Hall has been appropriately decorated and all arrange ments completed and it remains for you to make it the success it should be.
 short program will be rendered at 10 30 consist ing of four numbers, follows:
 Mayor Heneghan, introductory remarks.
 MT. T. J. Pennel will sing, "The Two Grenaders" by SchumaDn.
 Rev, H. H. Kelley will give address, and MT. Os- borne Williams will lead the Star Spangled Banner by the whole audience.
 "Wherever Humanity calls the RED CROSS comes. Nurse Of Woe. It is impartial in it's ministratons-ts emblem is sacred-Wherever Civilization still stands.
 The committee who will have full authority of the floor, sell and take in tickets, follows:
 Messrs. Wm. Spaulding, H. L. Fedderson, N. R. Wal ker, Joe Spaeth, Ed Williams, Fred Patching, and Jack Brisbos
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
AAXIN GORKY
 MAKES SILLY
 SUGGESTION
Says Russia Will Turn Against her Allies and Wage War Against
 German Allies

LONDON. June 23-The sensation al suggestion that Russia disavow her alliance with the Entente Powers and wage separate war against the Ger. man allies, is made by Maxim Gorky according to adyices from Petrograd today The report say that the new republics aim is at the Entente al. lies.
 The Times commenting on the Cor. ky suggestion says that the latter is disappointed at his failure to bring the Russians to his way of thinking, and the suggestion is made to annoy the Allies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
EXPRESSES BELGIUM'S
 GRATITUDE TO U. s.

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23- Baron Moncheur, delivered to Presi- dent Wilson a personal letter from King Albert, of Belgium which was made public today by the State De- partment. The letter expresses "en- thusiastic admiration" for the decis- ion reached by President Wilson, con. frming the confidence which the Bel. gian nation has always had in the American people," Baron Moncheur is the head of the Belgian mission to this country.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
PROHIBITION IN
 WAR MEASURE BIG
 ISSUE IN CONGRESS
Debate of Food Bill is Going On
 Vote May Be Taken Before Adjournment this Eve.

WASHINGTON, June 23.-Prohibi- tion for the country which is included in the war measure now before con- gress for action, is one of the big is sues of the day, and only second to the food control bill. A sharp fight has been on all morning, but the lead CTS have hopes that the final vote will be taken before adjournment this evening" The amendment in regard to the food bill, is almost certain to pass. Not so with the prohibition clause. The latter is doubtful
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
WATSON NORBOUND

The Admiral Watson arrived from the south yesterday afternoon at five and sailed for the north about 10 O. clock last evening She discharged 85 tons of freight at the Fidalgo Is- land Packing company cannery and 40 tons at the Heckman wharf. Ar rivals were Miss F. Baker, Capt. w. c. Dibrell, B. Gerber, Dan Grant, A. J. Jamieson, T. B. Landis, Mrs. J. Lang elle, Nels Nelson, Anna Perine, and leaving for the north were W. J. Wright for Katalla, Anna Perrine and B. Gerber for points north.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
FLOWER OF THE GERMAN ARMY IN
 FRENCH ATTACK
Succeeds in Penetrating Small Portion in Center
 of Fighting Lines

PARIS, June 23.--The flower of the German army, fresh from the Russian fronts. in it's effort to capture the French positions, was hurled across the Craonne plateau, south of Leon, according to a French official report received this morning. The report adds that the German forces succeed ed in piercing a small portion of the fighting line, which was recaptured shortly after The fight was most desperate.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
SEATTLE STREET CAR
 MEN FORM UNION AND
 DEMAND RECOGNITION
The Demand is Accompanied by Threats of Strike if Demand
 Is Ignored

SEATTLE, June 23.-fhe street car men at a meeting at which large attendance took part in the delibera- tions, formed a union and adopted a resolution demanding that the com panies to recognize the Union. The demand is accompanied by a threat that unless their demand is compiled with a strike will follow. The man. agements of the various concerns are to meet shortly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
LEAVING FOR VISIT

Mrs & A. Plumley was a passenger on the Princess Sophia today for trip south. Mrs Plumley expects to be gone for the summer and during her stay will visit with her three dau- ghters enroute She will stop off at Vancouver first to visit with Mrs. J. F. Payne. then proceed on to Seattle where Mrs. M. Downing makes her home, and then south to North Yakima to spend the remainder of her visit with Mrs. w. J. Britton.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
BINGHAM FOUND GUILTY OF MAN.
 SLAUGHTER
Case of U. s. vs. w. BaineS Be-
 fore the Court Today

After being out deliberating all night on the Bingham murder case, the jury brought in a verdict of man. slaughter at this mornings session.
 Bingham will be sentenced Monday.
 This morning a jury was examined and selected to try the case of the U. s. vs. Willie Baines, native, charged with having induced a little girl to enter a house of evil-repute. The government presented it's case this afternoon and at the time of going to press defense was still testifying.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
ROOT I'E:L s. RUSSE 1 A \ NS A.BIOUIU.S.
Says American Will Never Cease to Fight Until the World is Safe from
 Aut0CraCy.

PETROGRAD. June 23.-Elihu Root head Of the American commission now visiting here in his first public speech delivered to large audience last ev- ening. said that America would never cease to fight until the world was free from autocracy. He encouraged the Russians to stand firm in helping des- troy militarism, and to that end, they must fight under military rules. Dis cipline in the armies was absolutely necessary to win the day. he said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
THE FRENCH LOSE
 POSITION TO GERMANS

BERLIN, June 23.-The French po- sition southeast of Fillmont on a front extending one and one-half meters deep, was captured by the German forces accordin to a report of the Der lin war office posted today. The re- port adds that three hundred prison CTS were taken.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
EDITOR OF FAIRBANKS
 CITIZEN GOES THRU

J. Harmon Caskey, owner and pub fisher of the Fairbanks Citizen, who was a passenger on the Princess So- phia today going thru to the east, paid the Miner a visit, and old friendships were again renewed. Mr. Caskey is making an extended trip thru the States, and has already been gone from Fairbanks a month
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
STEAMER SINKS SUBMARINE
 IN MID-0CEAN
T0ok Three Shots at Sea Terror And Tears Perisc0pe When
 Ii Went Down

NEW YORK, June 23.-The master of an American vessel just arrived at an American port from italy, today reports that his gunners fired three shots at an attacking German subma- rine. One of the shots carrying away the periscope. Soon afterward, the submarine was seen going down.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
GOETHALS GETS ORDER TO RUSH
 SHIP BUILDING
Is Given Authority to Command eer Any and All Vessels On
 The Ways in Country

WASHINGTON, June 23.-Presi- dent Wilson directed the department today to issue an order to General Goethals to commander all vessels on ways throughout the country and build ships both of steel and wood as fast as possible. General Goethals is given authority to act with all the pow CT necessary to carry out the order.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
RUSS ARMY BETTER IN
 ALWAYS
London Times Correspon- dent Reports His Person.
 al Observation.

LONDON, June 23-The London Times correspondent at the Russian headquarters of the army reports Gen eral Brussiloffs statement that the Russian armies had improved the last week correct in every respect. The morale of the armies he says, has un- dergone a decided change for the bet ter This information was gathered from personal observation. The re- port was made after an inquiry had been sent the correspondent by the Times to verify previous reports.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
RETURNS FROM KASAAN

Miss May Sharpe returned from Kasaan this morning, where she has been visiting for the past two weeks as the guest of MT. and Mrs. Pow CTS She reports having had glor- ious time. Mir Powers is the store keeper for the Northwestern Fisher. ies at Kasaan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
JEFFERSON COMING

SEATTLE, June 23.-The steamer Jefferson will sail tomorrow morning with the following passengers for ketchikan C. E. Gordon, Thomas Irge Otto Linderman wife and child, G. A. Lindland, Harry Hanson, Chas. Bales Ralph Freddler, Thomas Gum, N. C.. Pike and wife.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
SAILOR TORPEDO-PROOF

LIVERPOOL. June 23.-The most torpedoed seaman in the British Isles .s J. II. Jones of Holyhead, who six times has been a survivor from tor pedoed merchant ships. He has just returned home from the Mediterran- can. where his ship, the Tara, was sunk by a German submarine.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
REGULATIONS TO DRAFT ARMY
 IS READY
The Great Undertaking has been Prepared By the War
 Department.

WASHINGTON, June 23-Rules and regulations for the drafting of the American new army is now awaiting the approval of President Wilson. The regulations contained provisions for every step in the great undertaking, except the actual method of the draft itself. This will be completed within a few days after the regulations are approved by the President.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
RED CROSS FUND
 IS STILL GROWING

The Ketchikan Red Cross Subscrip- tion is growing by leaps and bounds. Today $15 more has been added MT. Fremont King very generously sent in his contribution of $10 to Mrs. Strong and Miss c. J. Carey $5, which added to yesterdays Fund of s1l6.00 makes $13000 to date.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
+RED CROSS BALL TONIGHT II
+ F + + + + r + F. f + f F !
ITS UP TO US.

# It is up to us to bring the boys ! + back from the war front. We f are directly responsible for their I r welfare. Those of us who will ! % not go to the front, should give I ,. freely to the Red Cross to help ! -s the boys who shall go and fight ! * for our liberty. If we refuse to l + help, in after years, when we ! :. have a sort of a guilty feeling, we ! !, shall remember. I < The Red Cross brings back ! s' more boys who would never re- ! f turn without the proper nursing ! <. than any other force in the world I + Figure in lives now; don't fig I : ure in dollars. Be an American ! > and giye I + !
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR
 RETURNS FROM SOUTH

Capt. w. c. Dibrell, U. s. Light house Inspector, for Alaska, who went south on official business several weeks ago, was returning passen. ger on the Admiral Watson yesterday afternoon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
PLAN INSECT CENSUS

WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23- A detailed insect bureau of the coun- try to aid in eliminating crop damage by insect pests is being planned by the department of agriculture's bu- reau of entomologists.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
NAVY YARD HAS
 ITS FIFTH FIRE

NEW YORK, June 23.-A board is investigating the fire which broke out today in g pile of shavings near a shop in the navy yard here The blaze which was quickly eXtinguished was the fifth fire in the navy yard here since this country entered the war. It caused only slight damage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

SEATTLE, June 23.-At the trial of police inspector Powers, today, Ser geant Putnam testified that Dr. Matt hews supplied the money with which G. w. Wardell claims was used to bribe Powers
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
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!. MILITANT SUFFRAGETTES
 DISGRACE TO COUNTRY

# WASHINGTON, June 23.-Mil- + + itant suffragettes again Haunted F
 + banners addressed to the Russian !.
 $, commissioners President Wilson, + + Attorney General and Elihu Root + l. in the faces of the visitors this ! F afternoon on the steps of the cap + + itol, The police arrested several. F + + {, E + + F + + I. # + + + < + l.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

PARIS, June 23.-Miss Grace Gag ette of Chicago, who invented applian- ces for the treatment of difficult frac- lures, has been decorated with the cross of the Legion of Honor for ser vice in the French hospital organiza- ton. Miss Gazette was formerly an artist in Chicago.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

Mir. w. J. Wright of the U. s. Light house service, left for Katalla aboard the steamer Admiral Evans last even ing, from which point he will visit Cape St. Elias. where he installed the new Light last fall. He may be away for sometime.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

WASHINGTON, June 23-Professor Boris Bakhametieff, head of the Rus sian commissioners to the United States. told the house today that Rus sia rejects any idea of a separate peace'
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
PRINCESS GOES SOUTH

The Princess Sophia arrived from the north at noon today and left for the south at two o'clock with the fol- lowing passengers, Mrs. s. A. Plum ley, s. G. Ward, R. H. Hugg, Mrs Et- ta Rice, Rose Bartlett and D. c. Fras- ipr
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23
ONE THOUSAND ARE
 KILLED IN EXPLOSION
Parliament in Session Orders
 An Investigation

AMSTERDAM. June 23.-One thou sand were killed and as many injured in consequence of terrific explos- ion that occurred in a munition fac tory at Bloweeg. Austria this morning. The report was immediately sent to Vienna and the parliament which is in session ordered most rigid inves- tigation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

WASHINGTON, June 23.-The house unanimously passed the bill to acquire all the land necessary for the coast defense.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

Your "bit" for the Red Cross may he the means of ending the war. Go to the Red Cross Ball and Concert at Moose Hall tonight.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

If you cant fight, you can help the Red Cross by attending the Ball this evening at Moose Hall. Admission fifty cents.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

Nels Nelson, T. Landers, and Dan Grant were arrivals on the Watson yesterday from Dillon, Montana, and are guests at the Revilla today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

Red Cross Ball this evening at Moose Hall. Do your duty as an Am. erican citizen.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

1 Everybody is going to the Red Cross Ball Will you be there?
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-06-23

Don't forget the Red Cross Ball this evening at Moose Hall.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
RAILROAD FROM INLET
 TO NOME AND RUSSIA

Eastern interests have taken under consideration the project of build ing a railroad from Cook Inlet to Nome, Alaska, and then to Boring Straits, where the line would cross to Siberia and connect with the Trans Siberian railroad, according to w. k. Smith, chief engineer of the Alaska Short Line railroad. says the Times. The project, if carried out, would give a continuous railroad from Cook Inlet to Petrograd, Russia, and thence to any part of Europe.
 Such a project has been advanced at different times in the past, and Smith said that the isolated condition of the Russian empire in the present war is resulting in the proposition re- ceiving serious consideration in im- portant quarters.
 Boring strait is 50 miles wide. with the Diomede Islands almost in the center. The proposition would in
 volve boring a tunnel from each side of the Islands. The project, Smith said yesterday in his offices in the
 Lyon building. would open up the tremendously rich Kuskokwim river district. He maintains that it would
 supplement the work of the govern
 ment's Alaskan railroad in develop ing the great north.
 "The project of railroad from
 Cook Inlet in Siberia Is being consid'
 cred in connection with the Alaskan
 Short Line Railroad proposition,
 said Smith. Beyond this. I can say
 nothing for the present. "-Juneau
 Empire.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
Signal Corps Report.


 Fairbanks-46 below, 15 inches of snow; clear, calm.
 Salcha-56 below: IS inches of snow; clear, calm, trail good, one musher south 11:1 a. m; N. C. team south at 12:30; Rev. Drane north I1:45 D. m.; mail north 12:40 p. m. 4 passengers; Munson 's-Mail south, passengers a. m.; N. C. team north 7:30. Richardson-44 below, ' inches of snow; clear, calm. trail good no traf- fic.
 McCarty--4S below, s inches oi snow; clear, calm. trail fair. Donnelly-35 below. 25 inches of snow; clear, calm, trail fair; south mali by 12:45 p. m. yesterday; north mail leaving Rapids. McCallum---35 below, snow 5 in. of snow; storming, high north wind. stage north 1 p. m. yesterday; N. C.. Itreighters arrived 3 p. m. yesterday; will try to go north today.
 Paxson-16 below, 20 inches Of snow; cloudy, calm, trail heavy. Hogan-22 below, 30 inches snow; clear calm, trail fair.
 Sourdough-Stage south, 2 passen- gers; stage north ? passengers with mail.
 Gulkana-46 below; inches of snow; clear, north wind, trail fair, N. C. team south ' a. m.
 Copper Center-5O below, 9 in. of snow; foggy, calm, trail drifted, Rowbottom with mail leaving soutl, |S:3O a. m.: N. c. feed team north; 6:3O a. m.
 Tonsina-46 below, Is inches of snow; clear, calm trail drifted.
 Beaver Dam-18 below; snow 36 inches, clear north wind trail drifted full of snow and heavy.
 Thompson Pass-20 below, 70 in. of snow; blizzard raging. strong crust on snow.
 Wortman-10 below, 30 inches of snow; clear, windy.
 Teikhell-30 below; clear, north winds; trail fair; 25 inches of snow
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
EAGLE HALL TONIGHT

FINE EMPRESS PROGRAM 8 P. M.
 "The Come Back" reel comedy drama.
 Hard Cider" Keystone comedy.
 "Take that Elephant Away" Com edy.
 The 5 reel feature drama, "Tho Social Highwayman," with Edwin August and Ormi Hawley. This pie ture is full of interest and mystery and will hold the attention of the audience from the start to the finish.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
Steamship Sailings

Steamship 'Alaska--Passed Juneau
 northbound, Jan. 30. Mariposa-Sailed south from Valdez
 January 28. victoria-Sailed north from Seattle
 Jan. 24, with freight only. Admiral Evans-Sailed north fo'
 Valdez Jan. 25. Alameda-Sailed south from Valdez
 January 20. Admiral Watson-Sails from Seattle
 February 3. Northwestern-Sails from Seattle foI
 Valdez, Feb. 1.
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
LOCAL BREVITIRs

In every line of manufactured ar ticles there is usually one maker who sets the standard of excellence. The Rexall Products set such a standard for the United States in Drugs, Per fumes, Toilet Articles and in fact, for every article which they manufacture. The OWL DRUG CO, exclusive agent, fer Valdez. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
OREGON HOUSES PASS
 BONE DRY" PROHIBITION

SALEM, Ore, Jan. 30.-By a vote of 53 to the House of Represents tives passed the Bone Dry" prohibi, tion bill. Representative Lafferty made a streppOus fight against the exemption ot9fraternal societies from the provisions of the bill but was de feated. kgsk
Valdez daily prospector., 1917-01-30
Mexicans Gets Arms.

GALVESTON, Jan. 30.-Arms and munitions in large quantities are get ing into Mexico from the United States by way of Central American ports. They say that both Carranza and Felix Diaz are obtaining arms in this manner.