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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
COnSCriptiOn Passes Both Houses Of
 Congress
Overwhelming MajOrities Favor Bill. Accept with only a few Minor
 Amendments

WASHINGTON, April 30.-
 rte last Saturday evening, both houses of congress passed the conscription bill with an over whelming majority.
 The senate measure provides that men from 21 to 27 be draft ed into service at the discretion of the president. The measure IS favored and passed by the house provides from 21 to 40.
 he difference, however, is cer- tain to be adjusted the first part of the week.
 It is said that many members who opposed the bill during the debate, voted in it's favor at the last moment.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
AN IMPOSING WAS
 HELD SUNDAY
 MI. VERNON
Two Distinguished Visitors Address a Large Gath
 ering of Prominent ./ Officials and Others

MOUNT VERNON, April 30- Sunday, Mir. M. Viviani, former Premier of France and now min- ister of Justice and head of the members of the French commits sion in the United States, and Sir Arthur James Balfour, for eign minister of England and head of the British commission, accompanied by Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Daniels, gathered at the tomb of Washington here be- meath the flags of France, Eng land and the United States. The three made short addresses to the large gathering assembled of the most prominent officials and others of the country. They all paid homage to Americas Sold iers and Statesmen, and pledged themselves each to the other in the name of the dead to prose- cute the present mighty strug- ble against autocracy on the lines that he, Washington, had follow ed in bringing America to it's be- ing. The ceremony was eXtrem- ely imposing,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

TACOMA. April 30.-According to H. Y. Walker, manager, the Tacoma shelter will not be affected by the dis aster at the Treadwell mines in Alaska Years ago, the Tacoma shelter treated quantities of the Treadwell concen- trates but the company installed cy- anyde plant at the mine. The output of the Treadwell mines has been hand led direct since that time and none of the coast smelters are affected says the Tacoma News.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
Bakers of Chicago Go
 On Strike
Government is Thinking of Taking Charge of Baker, ies, One Million Loaves
 Short.

CHICAGO, April 3O-The strike of the master bakers throughout the city has caused shortage of over mil. lion loaves of bread last Saturday. This morning there appears to be no better chance to settle the difficulty than there was last week; and govern ment officials are thinking of taking over the bakeries and operate them until some settlement is made. This move is said to be favored by Presi- dent Wilson.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
ANTI-AMERICAN RIOTERS
 ARRESTED IN CHICAGO

CHICAGO, April 90.-Following the death of Gregario Inquandi, who was beaten to death because he shouted "Vive America" five alleged Anti-Am- erican rioters are under arrest here today. Inquandi, with four other Ital- ians, was set upon by 20 men while walking along West Grand avenue sing ing American songs and waving Am erican flags. Four of the men assailed escaped with but broken ribs and bruises
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
Department { ISPreparing AlreadyfOr
 Roosevelt
Enormous Number AppIi- cations Being Received by the CoIo Fv~
 Day.

WASHINGTON. April 30.- The war department has elready completed the plans 'or carrying into effect the sen e amend amendment which mits Col onel Roosevelt to ta 'orce of men into France foI 0lrpose of helping the allies.
 A report from N k re- ceived here this m says that the Colonel's g daily flooded with applice.,- to en- list under his banner for service abroad. Applications are from all over the country and a large number are from men who serv- ed under him during the Spanish American war.
 It is the opinion here that the house when the amendment to permit Roosevelt to raise an ar my to go to the front is brought back in it's new form will be ac- ,cepted and passed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
FACES TREASON CHARGE

DENVER, April 3O.-James McFar- ron, who was arrested Saturday night will have to face the charge of treason on the police records today for har- ranguing a number of young men, one of whom had joined the navy a short time before. The officer who made the arrest stated that McFarron, who had been drinking, exhorted his hearers not to fight for this country, saying they would receive no reward and rid iculed the youth who had already en- listed. Force was used to subdue him.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
MURDER TRIAL SET AHEAL

LOUISVILLE. Ky, April 3O.-At the request of attorneys for the common wealth a continuance was granted the prosecution in the case of Mrs. Rosie Hecht 6S. and her daughter Ida, 20, accused jointly of the murder of Her man Hecht. husband and father of the women, respectively. The prosecu- tion asked postponement until June II, on the ground that three material witnesses were absent from the state. A previous trial of the women result ed in a hung jury
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
LEAVES FOR SOAP LAKE

Mir. D. D. Shehan, who has been in charge Of the Dry-goods department of the I. R. Hickman store. for nearly two years left on the Princess Sophia lis morning for Soap Lake, Wash.
 MT Sbehan, who has not been feel 'ag well of late, went to the resort hoping 10 rest up. He expects to be gone for about three months Mrs --r- vro will fill the vacancy dur ae his absence. has had considerable experience in dry-goods line.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
COMMISSION
 URGES SENDING
 TROOPS ACROSS
Suggests the Sending in Batches and Save Crippling Ships
 And Supplies.

WASHINGTON, April 30--It be came known today that the allies are n-ztne The sending of American troops TO France at once. The commission
 recommended that the troops be sent in patches Of several hundred aboard every ship that sails for Europe, ob- riating the necessity for the concen- tration of enormous masses of men at 2ue place. In this manner it is said, sf ipping would not be crippled and a certain amount of food and ammuni- tioa could be carried at the same time.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
PRINCESS GOES SOUTH

The Princess Sophia arrived rom the north early this morning and left southbound about nine o'clock. Leav- ing for points south were Judge and Mrs Stackpole, Rev Kelley and fami. ly, Mrs. Pritchard and children, D. D. Shehan. C. C. Comfort, o. B. Smith, Mrs. Brown. Mr McNicol, Miss E. Williver, Miss F. Williyer, Miss Ruth Storrs. and N. D. Chetham
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
MRS. STEELE
 TAKES POISON
Reported in Critical Condition. Is Wife of Lee Steele,
 Prominent YukOner

SEATTLE. April 30.-Mrs. Steele, wife of Lee Steele, owner of extensive Yukon properties. took poison at her home in the presence of J. H. Tolin, Butte Montana business man with whom she had been drinking. Tolin reported to the police and that she ap- peared in a critical condition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
MILWAUKEE RAILWAY WILL TURN OVER LAND
 FOR FOOD PRODUCERS

TACOMA, April 30.-The Milwaukee railway plans to induce 65,00O employ es of the company to start vegetable gardens and aid In the nationwide campaign to increase food production. The president of the company, A. J. Earling, held a conference after which it was announced that all unused lands of the company would be offered to the people to raise foodstuffs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
TRINIDAD MINERS ARE
 SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD
All Hope of Saving Any Has \Been Abandoned. Austrian
 Miners are Suspected.

TRINIDAD, April 3O.-All hope of saving any of the 12o miners entombed in the Victor American Fuel mine due TO an explosion last Friday, has been abandoned. Thus far fifteen bodies have been recovered.
 Reports have been in circulation since the explosion that the fire in he mine was the result of a war plot, ,ustrian miners being suspected. A company of troops have been guard inz the mine for sometime.
 The mine is one of the largest of the company. and is located near Lud- low. about twenty miles from Trinidad.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
AL-KI NORTHBOUND

The steamer Al-ki arrived from the south Sunday morning about nine and sailed northbound after discharging her cargo of freight al the NOrthland dock, at noon. Passengers arriving from the south were J. F. Boyle John Wold, Mrs. Jos Coyle. II. Stuhr, T. D. Payne. Burr Horschley, Oswald War reh, Mrs. F. A. Hoff, Miles Hof. Erma Hoff. John Phillips, c. F. Norris, B. Lervick, o. c. Stratton. K B. Ulstrand Halvor Johnson. Leslie Rene, and Pc ter Ulstrup and five steerage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
AMERICAN BOAT
 VACUUM IS SUNK
Naval Lieutenant, Nine Gunners and Some of the Crew Are
 Missing

LONDON, April 30.-The American armed tanker, Vacuum, from New York. was sunk Saturday evening by a German submarine. A naval lieuten- ant in charge of the gunners, nine of the latter, the Captain of tn eVacuum and some members of the crew are mis- sing. Eight, including three gunners have been landed. The Vacuum was carrying guns fore and aft.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
MARIPOSA NORTHBOUND

The steamer Mariposa with a cap- acity passenger list arrived from the south this morning bound for Anch- orage. She discharged p tons of freight at the Ketchikan wharf and sailed northbound at nine Arrivals ware T. J. Lervick, Peter Berg. C. Ov- erby. Chris Foss. Glen Bliss. Lester Sherby. E. Brostrom. H. Traitor, J. c. Mauro c. C. Rohrbach and one steer. age. Leaving for Anchorage was Rob- ert Scott.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
MR. r. E. RYUS GOES
 SOUTH TO SEE SISTER

MT Floyd E. Ryus was an outgoing passenger on the Princess Sophia this morning bound for Bellingham, where his sister, Mrs. C. C. Baker, is still seriously ill Mr. Ryus accompanied h.s mother south about a month ago to see Mrs. Baker, and returned later, leaving Mrs. Ryus, senior. in Belling- ham. He received word, however, that she was not getting better as fast as sine might, so went south again to be with her.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

LOS ANGELES, April 30-Ancel c. Boyett, former bookkeeper of the Bank of Italy, who revealed a shortage of nearly $9O,0O in his accounts when he voluntarily confessed his speculations was sentenced to five years in San Quentin penitentiary in the superior court yesterday
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
LEAVES FOR SUMMER

Mrs. Pritchard, accompanied by her two small daughters left on the Prin- cess Sophia this morning for Seattle, where she will visit for the summer with Mir Pritchard's family, returning in September. MT. Pritchard is engin- ger on the lighthouse tender KuKui, and is away most of the summer on lighthouse inspection trips.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

SEATTLE. April S--According to m announcement made at meeting f tAe executive committee today To- cal business man whose Iame is with letd has offered his net income of
 +2o1n a year for patriotic work un- ier the direction Of tEo Central Coun-
 I Of Patriotic Service. the offer to told good as long as the war lasts.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
ARRIVES FOR SUMMER

Mir. T. D. Payne, brother Of Mrs. L. Kubley, and of Mir. Clarence Payne, ar rived on the steamer Al-h yesterday morning from his home in Seattle. MT. Payne will visit in Ketchikan during the coming summer and will work in the popular confectionery store, own ed by his brother-in-law.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
ROOSEVELT SAYS
 FREEDOM IS AT STAKE

CHICAGO, April 30-Colonel Rose welt in an address yesterday said that the free institutions of the world were at stake, and that we should rally in the defense of what we consider our sacred rights.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
German Secretary
 Makes His Report
Since Unrestricted Warfare, Over Million Tonnage Sunk
 By Submarines.

BERLIN, April 3O.-Secretary of the Interior Helferich, addressing the prin- cipal committee of the reichstag last Saturday evening, said that since the unrestricted warfare had begun, over one million tonnage had been sunk by the submarines, and that the work was progressing satisfactorily
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

HOLLIDAYsBCRC. Pa, April 30.- Daniel J. Clark, aged D, who is said to have loaned John D Rockefeller $20 when the two men were oil prospect ors in Oil City in 1886, died ill Williams burg, Pa, recently. Clark's S2O, it is said was the nucleus from which Rock efeller's immense fortune grew.
 Clark died in poverty
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Mir. F. J. Comeau, who arrived from the south on the Steamer Jefferson, yesterday afternoon, will be In charge of the Hidden Inlet cannery, this sea- son. MT. Comeau is a guest at the Stedman, for the present.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
VIVIAN IN CONFERENCE
 WITH PRESIDENT WILSON

WASHINGTON. April 30.-Mr. M. Viviani held an extended conference with President Wilson today going deeply into the real purpose of the wis iting commission.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
SCHOOL TEACHERS FROM
 HYDABURG LEAVE TODAY

Port of the staff of the Government school at Hydaburg, on the West Coast the Misses Ruth Storr and Frances Williver, and Mrs. Elizabeth Williver, arrived in the city, Saturday afternoon and left today on the Princess Sophia for their homes outside. While in the city they were guests at the Stedman hotel
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
BRAZIL WILL
 REMAIN NEUTRAL

RIO JANEIRO. April 30.-The Bra gillian government this morning issued a proclamation in response to an in ouiry whether it intended to declare war or remain neutral, stating that Brazil would remain neutral,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

The Seward Chamber of Commerce has received advices to the effect that the government will send a survey. or there this summer to make loca- tions for the building of the Radio stations The chamber is requested to cooperate as much as possible with the surveyor that the work may pro-
 cd without delay.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
OVER FROM KASAAN
 FOR WEEK-EN

MT. and Mrs. Powers, of Kasaan, were weekend guests of Marshal and Mrs. w. B. Sharpe. They arrived Sat urday morning and will be in town till tomorrow when they will return to their home, where Mir. Powers is in charge of the company store.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
AVIATOR
 MISSING IN FRANCE

PARIS, April 30.-Sergt. William Du- gan, 27 years old, one of the American aviators with the French army, is re- ported missing He was born in Pat chogue, L. l., but lived latterly in Rochester. N. Y.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
THINK MASTER SPY
 HELD IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, April 30.-Lieut Col Arthur E. Bielkowsky. a retired Ger man artillery officer and called one of the master spies. in the employ of the Kaiser in America, was arrested by United States secret service agents later he was paroled to the custody of Justice Henry D. Hotchkiss of the New York States Supreme Court
 The arrest of Bielkowsky is regarded by Federal authorities as one of the most important strokes in general roundup of alien enemies all over the country, which already has resulted in more than seyenty-five arests
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

At recent meeting of the Nome City council that body conferred upon the mayor the authority to pardon persons convicted of offenses in the municipal court, thereby arousing a storm of indignation among the res idents of the city.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

CHICAGO. April BOA plan to place the high schoI boys of 22S cities on farms this summer was launched today by officers Of the Chicago Rotary club. Under the plan announced each Rotary club would finance a central bureau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
AN INCREDIBLE
 REPORT CIRCULATED
Men Who Took Refuge in The Rigging Are Shot By German
 Crew of Submarine

PARIS, April 30-Incredible as this may seem, it is reported here that twenty-one men, members of the crews of two French fishing boats who took refuge after their crafts had been at tackled by a German submarine, were shot down from the riggings by the members of the crew of the submar- inc
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Vim. r. Rohrbach, representing tho Hardeman Hat company of Seattle, which advertises Better Hats for More is a guest at the Revilla today, having arrived on the Mariposa this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Apparatus that enables one surgeon to perform the operation of blood trans fusion without assistance has been in- vented by New York doctor,
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
GERMANS RUNNING
 SHORT OF SHELLS

LONDON. April 39.-From docu- ments captured from German Of ficials yesterday. which fell into the haDds Of the British and French, the evidence is complete that Germany is getting very short of large gun shells of all types. This accounts for the lack of artillery fighting of late
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
ARRAS BATTLE IS
 STILL RAGING

LONDON. April 30.-The terrific battle east of Arras is still raging aAd has been for the last six days. Thus far the German forces have failed to prevent the advance of the British.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Jas. Roland and Mrs. J. St. Louis of Fairbanks, who were recently in- dicted by the Grand Jury for living in state of adultery, were recently mar r.ed, hoping to evade prosecution.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

The postoffice at Cleary, which 1t was proposed to abandon because no one would accept the postmastership. will be contoinued, Mrs. Agnes Skoff having accepted the position.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Mir. c. c. Harris, superintendent of the Craig Cannery, was a visitor in the city for the weekend and was reg istered at the Stedman hotel.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

MT. S. Pederson, superintendent of the Quadra cannery Is a visitor in the city and is registered at the Stedman hotel today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

SEATTLE, April 30-Advices from Washington City say that branches of the federal reserve banks have been ordered established at Seattle, Port land and Spokane.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
PLEAD FOR IRELAND

WASHINGTON, April 30-Twe hun dred members of congress, jointly wir- ed the British Premier Saturday to free Ireland. What effect this move will have is problematic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
TOLD TO "VAMOSE"

GUATEMALA CITY, April 3O.- Saturday evening, the German minister was handed his passports and was told to get out of the country within eight days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

The production of the Jumbo and Bonanza mines of the Kennecott Cop per Corporation Is said to be between s2,50O.0O and 3,OOO,coO month.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

City of Seattle g a. m. tomorrow. . Al-ki Wednesday
 Alameda Tuesday.
 Admiral Evans Tuesday. Jefferson Tuesday. NORTHROUND. Prince John Wednesday. Spokane Thursday Princess Sophia Friday. Dolphin Friday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Nr. and Mrs. C. B. Henthorn, oi Santa Ana. are guests at the Stedman Mir. Heathorn is Superintendent at the Santa Ana cannery.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

NEW YORK. April 3o.-Cwners of the steamer, Vacuum received news to- day that the steamer had been torpe- doed Saturday evening while 14o miles west of Barra.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
NEW COMMANDER
 - OF FRENCH ARMIES

! PARIS, April 30.-General Pe- I
 F tain was appointed successor to 1 - General Nivelle as commander in { F chief of the French armies. He 1
 took command immediately . | | 4 l. < < ,x L < A A A | \
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

W. J. Rogers, superintendent and pavt-owner Of the Mt Andrew mine, is a guest at the Stedman hotel
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

Mir and Mrs. c. C. Carpenter, of Juneau, are guests at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

SAN JOSE, Cal. April 30.-On warrant charging him with murder in connection with the recent tong wars on the Pacific coast, Jew Chuck, said to be president Of the Hip Sing Tong, was arrested here yesterday after search of several weeks. He was talk. en to San Francisco.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30
GENERAL JOFFRE
 ISSUES STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, April 30.- General Joffre, a member of the French commission and the idol of France, issued a statement this morning in which he says that his country cherishes the help of the American flag and hopes to soon see it flying over Frances battle lines and help to inspire cop%dence in the ar mics that the countries are figh- ing for a soo3 cause.
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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-04-30

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Middletown transcript., 1917-12-01
ODESSA

Howard Norris has accepted posi-
ton in Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Joseph Carrow was visitor to
Philadelphia last week.
Duval Rhodes. of Wilmington, visit
ed his parents here on Sunday last.
Mr.. David Thornton and family spent
Sun ay with relatives at Marcus Hook.
Miss Mildred phillips has returned
home from visit to Dover and Hart
ley, Del.
Mr. Edward Lester and wife, of St.
Georges visited Mr.. Harry Plummer and
family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Crumpton, of St.
Georges were, guests Of Mrs. Harry
Lightcap on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Clothier, of
Wilmington, visited her mother Mrs.
Mary Morgan last Sunday.
Epworth League on Sunday evening
at 6. 45 o'clock. Topic:- Counting Our
Blessings. Everybody welcome.
Miss Lillian Buckson and Mr.. Nickels,
of Wilmington. were guests of Mr.
George Ruckson and fami Y on Sunday
Union Thanksgiving services were
! held in st. PauPs M. E. Church or
Thursday morning at 80. Rev. Mr..
McLaury, of Drawers Presby yteriar
Church preached. Meetings every even
ing in same church beginning at 7.3O.
Middletown transcript., 1917-12-01
REs0lUTIakSDF RESPECT

Alta meeting of the Board of Direct
OPS of the Peoples National Bank, on
Saturday last, the following preamble
and resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed:
Whereas, 1t has pleased Almighty
God to remove from US he President OF
our bank, Mr.. George Townsend, and
Whereas, His davotions to the bank
and it's interests have ever been OF vital
importance to him, sacrificing his time
and strength in its behalf: therefore be
it
Resolved, That while we bow in hum
BILE submission to the will of an all wise
Providence, we nevertheless feel that
the Bank and the Community have sus-
tanned an irreparable loss:
Resolved, That our Secretary be re-
quested to send to the family of the
deceased copy of the above. assuring
them of our esteem, and conveying to
them our sincere sympathy; that a copy
also be spread upon the minu tes of the
bank, and sent to each of the newspapers
of Middletown for publication.
(Signed)
J. FRANK ELIASON.
JEFFERSON B. FOARD,
FRANK R. Pool,
Committee.
Mjddletown, Del, Nov. 24th, fal7
Middletown transcript., 1917-12-01
GOVERNORS TO SPEAK

Governor Harrington, of Maryland,
and Governor Townsend will be among
the speakers who will address the meet
ing of the Peninsula Horticultural
Society at Cambridge on January 8, 9
and 10, 1918. DR.. William Frear, Penn
sylvania, Samuel Fraser, of New York,
Howard w. Selby. of near Philadelphia
and Horace Roberts of New Jersey,
and Prof T. C. Johnson, Director of
the Virginia Truck Experiment Station,
all experts in their lines and all fine
speakers will be present. Besides these
the men who have done so much for the
Horticulture of the Peninsula by their
work at the Exp riment Stations of
Delaware and Maryland will be present
to read papers and give advice towards
solving the problems that our farmers
find confronting them at this time.
Besides these speakers there will be
many of our best farmers on the pro-
gram.
The premium list is liberal, especially
in the prizes offered for apples and all
kinds Of vegetables. All of our readers
who are interested should send to Wes-
ley Webb, lover. Delaware, and get a
copy of the list free of charge.