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The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
Notable Gift to United States National Museum

THE United States National museum at Washington has recently received
4 and put on exhibition a notable collection of swords uniforms and
miscellaneous relies of Mai: Gen. George B. McCelan. THESE mementos
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
Remarkable Speech Made by Man Convicted Of Crime

nETROT, NEIGHBOURS Carter convicted of stealing automobile parts
~ tainted after Judge Jefies had sentenced him to serve 90 days, but
William Saunders, alias Charles Parker, convicted of the murder Of Max
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

preached the desk shortly after mid
night the other night, laid down a $1,000
bill and asked that it be changed, the
clerk put up a stall.
I'll have to send for the auditor
to open the SAFE" he told the stranger.
"Will you kindly waltz"
He called one bellboy and sent him
for the auditor. Then he called an
other and whispered to him to summon
the police.
The auditor was slow in arriving,
the stranger grew fidgety and picked
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
Sad Echo of World War Heard in Chicago Court

FHICAGo-wih the thousands of Begians who fled their motherand
~ when the Germans overran. it, were the Hamens. They came to America
And that brings the story down to the time when Attorney Felix j. Streyck-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
Bill Of Big Denomination Staggered Hotel Clerk

CEATTLE-Its all right in the latest novel, of course, but in real life there
" is n such thng a $ a $1,000 bill. No n knew this better than the
night room clerk at the Washington hotel So when a suave stranger a-
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

tremendously important pieces of legislation:
The fveblHon-dolar urgent deficiencies approximation,
The $17GOO0000 war risk insurance bill.
The $1153SO00O00 bond and certificate measure.
At no time during discussion of the lastnamed bill were there nor than
70 members o the floor of the house Rarely during the insurance discussion
did more than 60 show themselves.
Washington, accustomed Ito anything in the way of congressional behavior
or msbehavior has hardly raised an eyebrow at this queer, not to say naive,
way of handling important national business But the casual visitors with
nothing better to do than to visit the house have frequently remarked O the
situation.
A faithful handful Of representatives have been fairly regular in at
tendance, but by far the great majority have not shown themselves at the
capitol in weeks. "Tnness in the family and necessary business must be
responsible, as alleged, for absences, because it is q o-year for elections.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20
Representatives Frequently DereIict in Duty

AZ ASTINGTON-"Papa, the man down there said they were in committee
w of the whole but that isn't all of them, is iT' mo, sn There are
only forty-nine present, and there are 435 members" "Then why do they
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1917-10-20

Right here papa, not being a par
Humanitarian, was stumped and had to
admit it to the boy. Others in the
house of representatives gallery Won
dered with the boy, who unconsciously
had displayed a bit of delicious irony
at the expense Of the nations law
makers. No house session in the last
month has seen more than one-fourth
of the total membership present, and
"committce of the whole Is rather
more of a joke than ANYTHING else.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
THE SOCIALISTS ARE ACCUSED OF
 BRIBERY IN STRIKE
Further Attempts to Interfere Will be RuthlessIy Suppressed

BERNIE, April 2S.-According to the Berlin press, the recent strike move nent in Germany waS discussed at a meeting of the reichstag auxiliary ser vice committee at which Count West arp, leader of the conservatives, wei oomed General Greens declaration hat further attempts to interfere with munition work would he ruthlessly sup pressed.
 Count Westarp insinuated money had played a part in the strike and ac' cused the socialist minority of playing the game of Germans enemies. He de nied that the trouble was caused by 'ack of food
 The socialists indignantly denied the insinuation that bribes bad been used and placed the blame for the strike on the administration Of The Spandau Works, the fact that the bread ration had been decreased and upon the az Iarians, owing to the high price of eat tie, fed them with bread and corn, which the intuition workers could not obtain.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
Damper Put on Colonel's Ambition By The House
France and Italy Will Be Given Large Loan War Depart ment says Can Raise Well Trained Army of
 100000 in Two Years Time

WASHINGTON, April 28Yesterday afternoon the amend army bill containing the provision granting Colonel permission raise volunteer for operation in France, voted down by the house.
 WASHINGTON, April 28Secretary McAdoo this morning practically that both France and Italy would be given large within week Approximately hundred and fifty millions each
 evening" French commissioner informed the gov that the things France needs the most money food fertilizers ships carry the goods
 The department announced this morning that with the proper bill such the that is being drafted the country could assured of well trained of at least two million within the next two years.
 WASHINGTON April 28Arthur J. Balfour, head of the British his home government the first report the reception accorded the commission by the United States government progress negotiations which he stated twill be joyous for the British people
 Secretary Daniels today designated Rear Admiral Sir Dudley R. DeChar head all navy bureaus for ultimate decision all submarines patrols boade construction of ships and all other kindred subjects pertaining to the naval forces.
 WASHINGTON. April 28.The house this morning voted down all volunteer amendments to the concrpton bill by major ty of nearly three Both houses will take the bill before adjournment this evening" The supporters confident that conscripton will carry by large majority.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
JUDGE AND MRS STACKPOLE LEAVING
 FOR LONG VISIT

Judge E. s. Stackpole, veteran Un. tied States commissioner, just recent. ly retired from office, will take his first vacation in five years, and ac- companied by Mrs. Stackpole expects to leave for the south on Monday mor- ming on the Princess Sophia, to visit for three or four months with their three daughters who live in Washing ton, Montana, and Oregon, respectiv- ely, Their first stop will be made at Cashmere with Mrs. F. S. Shelton, where they will enjoy the orchards in full bloom, the clover fields and the real country life of sunny Yakima, for a while. Later they plan to visit with Mrs. C. E. Youlden at Butte, Montana, and Mrs. R. F. Randolph at Grants Pass. Oregon, before returning to Ket- chikan in the late summer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
SURVEY BOATS
 PATTERSON AND
 EXPLORER COMING

Contrary to expectation due to the war excitement when every govern ment boat was expected to take part n the protection of the coast, the gov ernment sorvey boata, Patterson and Explorer are reported to be taking on supplies at Seattle for their trip north for the purpose of continuing the work of charting the thousands of miles of Northern coast line along which there yet remains many reefs hidden by the waves a menace to navigation.
 The Alaska coast in past years have been the graveyard for many fine yes sels and even for human lives, and only by persistent work by the yes sels of the United States coast geo. detic survey have the ialets and off shore of Southern and Western Alas !,a been made comparatively safe for the many vessels that are now being routed north from Seattle, Tacoma, and Vancouver with supplies for the mines, the salmon fisheries and the railroad building undertaken by Un- cle Sam.
 Lack of a sufficient appropriation keeps the survey boats idle in the winter, but the officials In charge of the survey work undertake to make the most of the part of the year during which the boats are in service as they realize the great danger to the develop ment of the Northern country if reefs and rocks remain anywhere uncharter- ed south of Boring straits.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
SKETCHES OF THE MAN
 WHO RUNS THE II S. NAVY

Not to be seen, but to be heard from when the proper time comes.
 This is the mission of the submarine and of the chief of tho United States submarine service, Admiral A. w. Grant.
 The taciturn chief Of Americas un- dewater fleets, from lis flagship" in the submarine flotila, directs the oountry's U-boats in the far Pacific, the Philippines and in whatever other part of the world they may happen to poke their sinister noses.
 His has been the problem, since June, 1915. of developing this rapidly rising arm of the natio; al defense.
 Soon 3S more of these steeIbellied denizens of the deep will be added to his flotilla, to join the invisible fleet" which guards our shores
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
Dear Sir:

Dear Sir:
 In his recent letter to the Am erican people the President has eloquently and clearly presented the duty and privilege of every citizen to rally to the support of the country in the emergency now confronting 1t. He laid par ticular emphasis on the opportu- mites afforded those, who for various reasons may not be able to join the fighting forces, to render other service no less nec- essary and laudable, especially in increasing the supply of food stuffs of which under the stress of war there is likelihood of a dearth. It is necessary that the present sources of food supply should be maintained and new sources created and developed in order to provide well fed men for the conduct of actual military op- erations. The success of the un- selfish undertaking in which the country has embarked is depend ent on each one of Us performing his full patriotic duty in the field in which he can be used most ef- fectively.
 Alaska came under the flag at the close, and largely as a result of one great conflict, and it has lust completed it's first half cen tury of useful Americanism on the eve of another. It is pecul- iarly fitted by reason of it's great natural resources and the enter prise of those who do business within it's borders for rendering further and inestimable services
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
RHEIMS CATHEDRAL AGAIN
 SPELLED BY GERMANS

COPENHAGEN, April 2S.-Using the excuse that the Rheim, cathedral is being used for military purposes by the French, the Germans have again commenced bombardng that vener. able old pile.
 Dispatches from German headquart. CTS assert that artillery observers are posted in both the cathedral towers who direct the operations of batteries stationed near the edifice. The cor. respondents protest that the French will be responsible for further damage to the cathedral.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
Horrible Slaughter of Men Reported on Aisne Front
A Mighty Battle in Progress South of Riga is Reported From Petrograd. Germanyis Threatened
 With General Strike May Day.

PARIS April 28.The office this morning in what It considers conservative estimate of the German losses on the Asne front puts hundred and thrve thousand killed wounded and prisoners.
 Today carried out trench raid on the Vefduh front, capturing hundreds of prisoners and guns.
 LONDON April 28Genera Hag reports this morning that he had begun attack the Arras front over wide area north of Scarpe.
 PETROGRAD April 28A mighty battle with artillery has developed the front south of Riga and along the DV river announced the war office this morning
 LONDON, April 28A Reuter- Amsterdam correspondent W" the Times morning that General Grope addressing the reichsag committee yesterday said that the strikers o the pro- posed May Day strike should be hit with the full force of the law should they attempt to carry out their threat
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28

CTS. The atkafish, frequently called "atka mackerel" and "attu mackerel," is regarded by many as superior to the true macekerel when pickled in the same man. ner.
 All of these fishes lend them selves to preservation by salting and in view of the dearth of tin plate, which may interfere with any large increase in the pack of canned fish, 1 can not too strongly urge that large quanti- ties of all of them be cured dur ing the coming season. There is no doubt that the demand for them will be heavy next winter and the Bureau of Fisheries will take steps to make the public ac- quainted with their merits. The Bureaus agents in Alaska will lend fishermen and salteries all possible assistance, and informa- tion concerning methods of cur 1 ing will be furnished to those de- string it.
 Aside from service rendered to the country, there is now pre- sented an unusual opportunity to enlarge and broaden the fish cry industries of Alaska, for a market established at this time is certain to be maintained when peace comes. Now is the time to act.
 Very truly yours,
 WILLIAM c. REDFIELD,
 Secretary. Editor,
 Daily Progressive-Miner,
 Ketchikan, Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
THE HOGS" ARE
 BEING INVESTIGATED

CHICAGO, April 2S-Following the etatement yesterday that approximate Iy 36.O0OO0O eggs were on the tracks here, announcement was made today that grand jury investigations into the storage of eggs and the manipulation of prices had been puj i'll motion by United States District Attorney c. F. Clyne
 Evidence as to the manipulation of rrices has already hcen gathered Eighteen million eggs are said to have been shipped into Chicago over one road yesterday and are berng held here for re-consignment to eastern cities.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
Secretary Wn1. (. Redfeld
 Points Our Duty Out For Us

at this critical time in the coun- try's history, and I am confident that it will respond to the call of duty and opportunity.
 It is probable that there will be difficulty in materially increas ing the yield of some of the fish cries of the Atlantic coast on ac- count of the demand for small vessels for military purposes. Alaska's duty arises from the fact that it is absolutely neces- sary to increase the total yield of the fisheries and her oppor- tunity lies in her possession of vast unutilized fishery resources. The salmon fisheries in many places are being prosecuted as intensively as is permissible with due consideration to the danger of everlasting and the mainten- ance of the future supply, and moreover are so well organized that they will undoubtedly be conducted vigorously during the coming season. but there are oth- CT fishes in abundance which are not used as they should be.
 The most important of these is the herring, which is widely distributed and in quality is eq- ual to that of the Atlantic. The demand for this fish, pickled, is growing rapidly. The sablefish (black cod) for which the Bureau of Fisheries is establishing a large market, fresh, frozen and kippered, is one of the finest of American food fishes and ex- ceedingly abundant in Southeast ern Alaska and contiguous wat
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
MRS. J. R. HICKMAN
 ON WAY TO JUNEAU

Among the passengers going thru to Juneau on the City of Seattle late yesterday afternoon was Mrs. J. R. Heckman, who is going north to join Senator Heckman, who is attending the Territorial Legislature. and will return to Ketchikan together with him when the session is over Mrs. Heck man has been spending the winter vis- iting with her sister in Los Angeles and San Francisco
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
CHARGES DENIED BY
 STANDARD OIL COMPANY

NEW YORK, April 2S.-In a state ment issued in connection with the re- port of the federal trade commission on the latters gasoltle investigation, A. c. Bedford, President of the comp any said the Standard Oil company of New Jersey knows of no artificial price conditions in the gasoline fields and .he company has "scrupulously obey ed" the United States supreme courts dissolution decree.
 The statement says the company has maintained that gasoline prices have teen based on supply and demand and asserts that the commission now sus- tains that contention in principle and to a large extent in degree.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
LEAVE FOR VISIT
 IN SUNNY SOUTH

Rev. and Mrs. Harold II. Kelley and children are expecting to leave Mon day morning on the Princess Sophia for an extended visit in California Rev. Kelley, whose people are in Der kelley, will return in about a month while Mrs. Kelley, will visit with her parents in San Francisco until the lat ter part of June or later, before com ing back to Ketchikan.
 Their friends will wish them "bon- voyage and a safe retun In their midst again.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28

SAN FRANCISCO, April 2S.--A cer- emony in the civic auditorium was held last night in San Francisco to bid a solemn farewell to the two Am erican field ambulance units from the University of California and one from Stanford University, which will leave in a month for the French front. The ceremony was preceded by a military street pageant in which thousands of private citizens, many army and mill tary units and the drill corps of both universities participated.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
GOVERNME TAKES
 STEPS TO FURNISH ALLIES WITH FOOD
Will Try to Commission Ships
 and Maintain Food Supplies

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-After a consultation with the Entente Allies commission the government has decid ed to bend all efforts in getting food carrying ships into commission in or der to maintain the food supply of the allies This is said to be the re. suit of an explanation by the commis. sioners that the allies had plenty of men, but a shortage of food may be expected.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
ADMIRAL FARRAGUT
 NORTHBOTND

The Admiral Farragut arrived from the south this morning at 3:30 and af- ter unloading her freight for this port left the oil dock about five. Arrivals for Ketchikan were two steerage.
 Leaving for the north were George Stinson. J. H. Hjortland, Miss Bonnie Moves, Mrs. T. C. Moves and E. w Martin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28

Rev R. C. Blackwell of Juneau, Superintendent of the Alaska Metho- dist Mission arrived yesterday, ac- companied by his wife and daughter Mrs. Ralph Heating. They came down on their boat the Evelyn G.. MT. Blackwell is the guest of Rev. Van Marter and will preach on Sunday moning at the M E. Church.
 Popularity is an article that isn't dis played on bargain counters,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
FLORIDA STUDS
 NOW ON MARKET

WASHINGTON, D. c, April 2S.- Reports of the federal bureau of mar kets today show that the shortage of the 1916 potato crop is gradually be- 'ng relieved by the increasing ship ments of new potatoes from Florida during the past week.
 Between April a.d 20 SOTO cars o the old and new cron moved and tiIe daily shipm ents of the new pota- toes have jumped to 5 cars on April IS, 73 on the 18th and 96 on the 20th.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
MRS. THOS. c. MOVES
 AND FAMILY GO NORTH

Mrs. Thos. c. Moves, accompanied by her adopted children, Bonnie Moves and Garnet Martin, was among the passengers bound for Anchorage on the Admiral Farragut this morning.
 Mrs. Moves, is the widow of Thos. c. Moves, who died last year in Mon tana, and is well known all over Alas ka. Mrs. Nc~2s intends to locate somewhere il. he Cook Inlet district with her chi en
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
FREE LAND FOR FARMERS

OLYMPIA, April 2S-According to announcement from the office of State Land Commissioner Savidge, State az ricultural land will be given free to farmers this season, for the pupose of cooperating with the government in the effort to increase the food supply Theoffer includes 1000 acres in the Yakima irrigation project
 Commissioner Savidge said the offer aplies only to those who will agree to raise food crops Grazing lands, which would be injured by being bro- ken up, are not included in the offer
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
MARIPOSA COMING

SEATTLE April 2S.-The steamer Mariposa sailed this morning at nine o'clock with two hundred and seven passengers aboard for the north. Pas sengers for Ketchikan are Call Over by, Christ Foss, Peter Berg, T. J. Ter vich, Glenn Bliss, Lester Sherly, Ed ward Brostrom and Harold Traitor
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
WOMEN WILL ADVISE
 IN DEFENSE WORK

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 2S.- Headed by Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, as chairman, an advisory committee on women's defense work, has been ap- pointed by the council of National De- fense and advise how the assistance of the women of America may be made available in the prosecution of the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
SENATE ADOPTS
 PROHIBITION CLAUSE

+ WASHINGTON, April 2S.-The F + first vote on the. army bill today 4
 + in the senate, resulted in a vote 4 + of 57 to 30 on the question of the < 4 adoption of the prohibition am + + endment making it unlawful to < + sell or give liquor to any officer or %
 r any intoxicant to any officer or + + man in uniform; or knowingly +
 + furnish liquor to any person in + + the army. + + I.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 2S.--A Till abolishing the office of Indian af- fairs and closing of tribal organizations was introduced by Representative Al hert Johnson which provides that here after Indian affairs shall be administer ed by the commissioners to be selecte- cd from among the Indians of the Un- tied States and appointed by the Pres ident.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
Guatemala Follows
 Example
Diplomatic Relations Are Broken. German Minist-
 CT Given Passport.

WAsHINGTON, April 28.-That the Guatemala government had sever ed all diplomatic relations with Ger many, was the information received here this morning by the State Depart ment through the usual official chan nels.
 The department was further inform cd that the German minister had been given his passports and the exequa- turs of German consuls in that country had been cancelled.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
HUMBOLDT GOES SOUTH

The steamer Humboldt arrived from tho north at one o'clock this afternoon and left one hour later southbound. Passengers going south were F. NJ Hewston for BremertOn and Mrs. A. k. Olivas for Seattle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
RESTAURANT MEN SAVE
 POTATO EYES FOR SEET

To assist in increasing food product ion in Tacoma restaurant men are say ng tine eyes and ends of potatoes to use for seed. A. M. Akin of the Lo- to, 1003 Pacific avenue announced to- day that he will save ends of all po- t2loes used in his restaurant and per cons who want them tor seed may ob- tain them. Tacoma Daily News.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIVE ARE SUPPOSED
 TO HAVE. PERISHED
Following an Explosion in Coal Mine of American Fuel
 Company.

TRINIDAD, April 2S.-One hundred and twenty-five men are supposed to have perished in an explosion that was followed by a fire at the Victor American Fuel company a few miles from here this morning The mine is afire and nothing car be done until the fire is put out.
 LATER-Fifteen bodies have been recovered thus far.
 --Sor
 RIO JANEIRO, April 2S-Adolph Pasli, the German minister to Brazil, left this morning for Uruguay.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28

PETROGRAD, April 2S.-A govern ment coal monopoly was proposed at conference at the office of the minis ter of commerce, and it is believed that the scheme will be put into ef- feet about the middle of May.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
SPOKANE GOES SOUTH

The steamer Spokane arrived from the north this morning at 11:30 and sailed for the south shortly after noon. Leaving for the south were Mir. and MT. and Mrs. Hamlin, Geo. Engbloom, E. A. Friend, and G. A. Carlin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-28
RETURN SOUTH

MT. and Mrs. R. E. Hamlin, who have been visiting with Mr and Mrs V. A. Peterson, left for the south this morn ing on the steamer Spokane for their home in California. Mrs. Hamlin is MT. Peterson's sister.