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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
EFFICIENCY SHOWN
 OF SOLDIERS EAST IN TRANSFORMATION

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S-The American soldier is wearing seven league boots these days. Some idea of how quickly the continent is being spanned by the khaki contingent can be obtained from a statement to-day by lccal officials of the Railroads War Beard that 5000 soldiers have just been moved from the Pacific to the At iantic, 3,700 miles, in just six and one half days. The men carried all their equipment with them and were provid ed with sleeping cars by the Pullman company. The trains operated in six teen sections and consisted of twelve tourist cars and two baggage cars There were five hundred men to a train
 The Pullman Company has estab- lished war headquarters" at Wash ington, and has already supplied sleep ing cars for the movement of half million men.
 To assure the safety of soldiers in transit, the railroads have adopted an average speed of twenty-five miles an hour for all troop trains except when freight cars are included, when the speed is reduced to twenty miles an hour.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
KETCHiKAN HAS HER
 FIRST FALL OF SNOW

Ketchikan awoke this morning and rubbed her eyes in surprise, at the blanket of snow which had fallen dur ing the night covering the whole town Snow continued to fall at intervals during the day, and snowballs were very numerous, around the school house and about town, when the child ren were out of the class rooms. This is the first snow which has fallen in the city, this season, altho Deer Noun tain, the sentinel fo the City, has put on it's nightcap of snow, sometime since.
 The precipitation for the twenty four hours ending p. m. last even- ing was .79 inches.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
U. 5. BLUEJACKET
 HOME ON FURLOUGH
Jack Hendricks, of Ketchikan First Class Fireman On
 Transport is Back

After spending nearly four months drilling eight hours day, Jack Hend- r;clls, son of Mrs. Gustafson of New town, says there isn't much that he doesn't know about it. Its the only life, and it's certainly fine to be there with a good bunch of fellows, we have a great time" he said MT. Hend- ricks arrived on the Jefferson last evening from Bremerton, where he is stationed on the U. s. Transport, Great Northern, formerly one of the large est trans-Pacific passengers steamers afioc. MT. Hendricks ranks as first class fireman, and is visiting his old lome on 72ihour furlough, not count ing his time back and forth. He will have to report for duty next Sunday morning at the Navy Yard, and will leave Friday night on the Alaska. Mir Hendricks admitted that there is ev- cry indication that the huge transport will leave the Navy Yard some time next month, under sealed orders, for active service, and tho, Jack was very glad to have the opportunity of visit ing his old home again he is very glad to be nearly ready for a scrap, and is aching to get lover there"
 At the Navy Yard at Bremerton there are five other Ketchikan boys, who joined up for the naval reserve, for service on submarine chasers, and are ranking as gas engine men, they are Verne Petty, Sidney Clark, Henry Hooker, Lee Lambert and Virgil Nor gan, 2nd class yeoman, who was order ed to Bremerton very recently.
 MT. Hendricks says there are over 1700 bluejackets in the three camps, the Detention Camp, the Seaman's camp and the Firemen's camp, at the Navy Yard, and as is usual where there are a large number of men assembled all manner of sports are indulged in and never moment is allowed to drag, after the duties of the day have been performed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
TEXT OF PRESIDENT WILSON'S ORDER
 FOR THE REGULATIONS OF THE
 CONDUCT OF ALL ENEMY ALIENS

! ty:
 "13. An alien enemy shall not ap- proach or be found within 100 yards of any canal; nor within 100 yards of any wharf, pier, dry dock used direct ly by or by means of lighters or by any vessel or vessels of over 500 tons gross engaged in foreign or domestic trade other than fishing; nor within 100 yards of any warehouse, shed, ele- vator, railroad terminal or other ter minal, storage or transfer facility ad- jacent to or operated in connection
 with any such wharf, pier, or dock; and wherever the distance between any such wharf, pier, or dock; and
 wherever the distance between any two of such wharves, pier, or docks, measured along the shore line con- meeting them, is less than S80 yards, an alien enemy shall not approach or be found within 100 yards of such shore line.
 "14. Whenever the Attorney General
  necessary, for the public safety and the protection of transportation, to exclude alien enemies from the vicinity of any warehouse, elevator, or railroad depot, yard, or terminal which is not located within any prohibited area designated by this proclamation or the proclamation of April 6. 1917. then an alien enemy shall not approach or be found within such distance of any such warehouse, elevator, depot, yard or terminal as may be specified by the Attorney General by regulations duly made and declared by him; and the At | torney General is hereby to be made and declared from time to time, the area surrounding any such warehouse, elevator, depot, yard or terminal from which he deems it necessary, for the public safety and the protection of transportation, to exclude alien ene- mics
 "15. An alien enemy shall not, ex- cept on public ferries, be found on any ocean, bay, river or other waters, i within miles of the shore line of the United States or it's territorial pos sessions; said shore line for the pur- poe of this proclamation being hereby defined as the line of seacoast and the shores of all waters of the United States and it's territorial possessions connected with the high seas and nav igable by ocean going vessels; nor on any of the Great Lakes, their connect ing waters or harbors, within the boun- daries of the United States
 "16. No alien enemy shall ascend an- to the air in any airplane, balloon, air (Continued on Page 4)
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

 ARE READY
 FOR ACTION
The Future Management The War Activities De-
 pend on French Leaders

PARIS, Nov. 2S.-Representatives of the Allied powers have all arrived for the conference scheduled to convene within the next day or two, at which he future course of the war activities will be decided. It is said that har- mony exists among all the allied rep as to future actions and the ratification of understandings de- pends on the French leaders and should they join with the United States representative for joint action against the Central Powers, other mat ters shall be speedily settled.
 It is reported in official circles that the policy to be pursued toward Rus sia will also be decided upon at the conference.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
DOINCS OF THE DISTRICT
 COURT
Arson Jury Out Second Night Court Passes Sen
 tenCe on Prisoners

At ten o'clock this morning, having completed all the cases on the docket, the court proceeded to pass sentence on a number of prisoners who had been found guilty by the juries. Geo. Miller, guilty of stabbing a man in the back, neck and face, with intent to wound, maim or kill, was sentenced to serve five years at McNeil Island. Miller told the court that he would be of much better service to the country in the army or navy than to be sent to the penitentiary, but the court de- clared that examples must be made of persons who broke the laws of the country and told the prisoner that he could be thankful that he had not had to answer the charge of murder in stead of merely stabbing. Santiago Gercia, guilty of the same offense, re- ceived the same sentence.
 Alfred Ahlskog, who was convicted for being a stacker, offered a state ment to the court this morning as to why he should not be punished. His defense consisted in the argument that the draft act was unconstitutional in that it forced men to serve invol- untarily in the United States Army. He pointed out the clause in the con- stitution which provides that no man shall be held in slavery or involun- tary servitude. He admitted that he was socialist, native of Finland, and had failed to register because he did not approve of the law, which requir- ed that all males in the United States between certain ages should register He further reported that he was the father of a child in Finland whom he supported The Judge, taking the lat ter fact into consideration, sentenced him to six months in the Federal jail in Ketchikan.
 Up till the time of going to press the jury in the arson case against Al fred Johansen, was still out, unable to agree
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
A Proclamation.

Whereas the Congress of the United States in the exercise of the constltu-
 ional authority vested in them have resolved by joint resolution of the Sen ate and House of Representatives bearing date of April 6, 1917, That the state of war between the United States md the Imperial German Government, which has been thrust upon the United States, is hereby formally declared";
 Whereas it is provided by section tO67 of the Revised Statutes, as fol- .ows:
 whenever there is declared a war between the United States and any for eign nation or Government, or any nvas;on or predatory incursion is per oetrated, attempted or threatened against the territory of the United States, by any foreign nation or Gov ernment, and the President make pub ic proclamation of the event, all na- lives, citizens denizens, or subjects of the hostile nation or Government be- ng males of the age of IA years and upwards, who shall be within the Un- ted States, and not actually naturaliz- ed, shall be liable to be apprehended, restrained secured and removed, as alien enemies. The President is au thorized in any such event, by his proclamation thereof, or other public act. to direct the conduct to be ob- served on the part of the United States. toward the aliens who become so liable; the manner and degree of the restraint to which they shall be subject, and in what cases, and upon what security their residence shall be permitted, and to provide for the re- moval of those who, not being permit ted to reside within the United States, refuse or neglect to depart therefrom; and to establish any other regulations which are found necessary in the pre- m;ses and for the public safety;
 Whereas by sections 406S, 4069, and 4O70 he Revised Statutes further provision is made relative to alien en- emies;
 And whereas by proclamation dated April 6, 1917, I declared and es- tablished certain regulations prescrib- ing the conduct of alien enemies:
 Now, therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson, President of the United States of Am erica, pursuant to the authority vested in me, hereby declare and establish the following regulations, additional and supplemental to those declared and es- tablislled by said proclamation of April 6, 1917, which additional and SUD- plemental regulations find necessary in the premises and for the public safe
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
GERMANY PLAYING
 UNDERHAND GAME
Entente Allies Notify Rus sia of What She May Ex- pect in The Event That
 She Conclude Peace

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-In order to embitter Switzerland against the United States. Germany is now engag- ed in circulating report in that coun- try that a large American army will pass through theiI" country next spring. The report is said to be creating feel ing inimical to American interests.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-A dis patch from Copenhagen says that the Entente Allies have informed the Rus sian government and army that call ing a separate truce with Germany, is fraught with serious danger and has warned that Washington has stopt supplies to Russia until the situation is cleared up, and that should Bolsh- eviki make peace with Germany, this prohibition against the country will be maintained.
 A message from London says that the foreign embassies in north and south of Russia and Petrograd are un- able to establish communications with Odessa and other points in Southern Russia, although official messages are still reaching Odessa by way of Per sia.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-The Un- ited States representatives at Paris were requested to confer with repre- sentatives of the allied nations and de- termine whether Bolshevikis are to be classed as enemies and active allies of Germany or not The request from the State Department advises that evi dence be gathered and ascertained whether the Bolshevikis leaders and German leaders have met in confer ence.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

 COMMANDER
 IS FOR PEACE
Has Gone Over to German Side for the Purpose
 Discussing Terms

PETROGRAD, Nov. 28.-Ensign Kry- lenko, Bolsheviki's commander in chief, accompanied by several others, is said to have crossed over on the German side for the purpose of discus sing peace terms. It was given out last evening that negotiations for peace had been started several days ago, but it was necessary that some high of ficials representing the party in power in Russia make personal advances to the Teuton military authoritiesI.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S.-State- aaH.s made here to the state railroad ;o.!s.n ssion indicate that the govern aent will ,be asked to issue 6 cent piece for use after the expected gen sral car fares from to cents. These .ti:oia.s told the commission that the :-ecnt fare is bound to come on ac-
 un. Of 7. :he increased supply costs, and-that 137 cities in the United i.ates had already petitioned for such increase.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
NORWAY MAY TAKEAHAND
 WITHALLIES
Scandinavian Monarchs Will Meet in Christiania
 And Decide Shortly

COPENHAGEN, Nov. 2S-The an- nounced meeting in Christiania of the Scandinavian Monarchs this week is said to portend the entry of Norway into the conflict on the side of the En- tente Allies. In the event that it is so decided, there are good authorities who claim that the step would mean subsequent attempt on Germany's part to occupy Denmark. However, from reliable sources, the entry of Nor way in the war is matter of a short time, it is asserted
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

The Jefferson arrived from the south yesterday afternoon at 3:30 and left at six o'clock after discharging 50 tons of freight. Arrivals were w.. Jensen, Iver Trup, Mrs. T. Wells, A. Knutson, J. Waldo, s. Fuji, Elizabeth Marter, and Jack Hendricks. Leav- ing for the north were G. H. Garfield, s. Guyot, F. E. Butler, J. w. Bell, and Miss Liebhart
 The freighter Juneau arrived from the south last evening with 300 tons of coal for the Northland dock, and a donkey engine for Sawyer & Mckay, one Of the largest brought north for some time, weighing 26 tons.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
ANOTHER AMERICAN
 STEAMER SENT DOWN
 SEVERAL MISSING
Twenty-One Survivors Have Arrived at Carmarina In
 Spain.

LONDON, Nov. 2S-The American steamship Actacon was torpedoed and sunk according to a dispatch from Coruna, Spain. The report says that twenty-one have arrived at the port of Camarina. Three boats with the re- ma.nder of the crew are missing.
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Sixty- three men in the the three boats re- ported missing when the Actacon was tcrpedoed and sunk, are still missing according to message received this morning by the War Department.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
ITALIANS START OFFENSIVE
 SMASHING FIRST TWO LLl. s
invaders Are Driven ok At Tremendous Cos, m Killed, Wounded and
 Captured

ROME, Nov. 2S-Within the last twenty-four hours, the Italian troops supported by the French and British endorsements just arrived, assumed an offensive movement that carried them well over the second line of the invaders defense. The attack was successful in every respect, smashing Fhe first and second line, driving the invaders back and infiicting tremen- dous losses on the enemy. This an nouncement was made early this morn ing and stated that the Italian forces were still on the cffesive.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

PARIS, Nov. 2S-In response to an appeal from the vatican the Austrians have agreed to spare Venice, says the Matin, but all authority must be left in the hands of the patriarch they say. It is certain the newspaper adds, that Venice will not be defended in that Italian forces becomes necessary.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
PRESIDENT WILSON
 IS RELUCTANT

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-A report s going the rounds of the official cir cle that President Wilson will not ask congress to declare war against Aus tria or any of Germany's other allies. This was semi officially announced last night. For some days, many high officials were under the impression rhat the step would be taken as soon as congress convened. However, the President is said to have decided oth- erwise
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
VAST HOSPITAL
 DESTROYED BY FIRE

ST. HYACINTHE, Quebec, Nov. 28. Early this morning the Hotel de D:eu" a large hospita, vas destroyed by fire At the time :. is said there were over q thousand patients and at tendants, but they were all removed safely. The chief of police, however lest his life, while assisting others to escape. The loss is a staggering blow to the city.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
GUNNISON APPOINTED
 FOOD ADMINISTRATORS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-Royal A. Gunnison, Juneau Attorney and for mer Judge for the Fourth Judicial Di- 9ision, has been appointed food ad- ministrator for Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
(By Lewis Allen)


 + That we can see round about I. $. us the faces of friends: the de- F + serving, that we may help them; + & the needy, that we may render aid + 4 and little children that we may F
 $. rejoice: + < That we can hear the kind !. 4.w ords of loving friends, the sweet + :. songs in church and home, the + + prayers of devout people, and the T E grooming of Mothers lullaby. + 7. That we can feel loving hands < Js in ours, trusting hands of little + + children, comforting hands upon + + our throbbing brow; that we can + i, feel the warm embrace of the old + + folks who receive us at the home + + stead, or of our own who, dwell <
 + ing apart from us, have come back < + this day: T + That we can taste the savory ! + good things, which, by Gods boun- ! + ty, are this day set before us thru | + the miracle of- Nature, which is < + God: f :. That we can speak to give sin 4' |. cere thanks to him who, in his + + great goodness, has permitted us f !, to meet once more on this day of + I. Thanksgiving; that we can speak + + hope and encouragement to our + I. loved ones; words of comfort to !. + the suffering and the discouraged f < and the lowly, words of hope and + + cheer and promise to those who ! ! have fallen by the way. f + That we can pray with knowl- + + edge that the prayers of the sin ! + cere are answered, that to whom + I. we offer our prayers is full of low + + ing kindness and pity and forgive 4' + ness and that his help is assured. f + Truly, all these things are + F Gods gifts, and without them i' t. there could be no Thanksgiving + !. Teach us to appreciate them for + + thine own Glory. AMEN! +
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
PARIS TO ISSUE
 BREAD CARDS

PARIS, Nov 2S.-According to a semi4official report circulated about oday bread cards will be issued short y. This step has been under consid- ration for some weeks, but it was bought that it might possibly be avoided.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
MASS MEETING IS
 CALLED FOR FRIDAY

SEATTLE, Nov. 2S-Gill is still holding out and is constantly maneu- vering all his minute men. A mass meeting has been called for Friday when an attempt will be made to re- move both Gill and Rockingham.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-Only five Ger nan machines were seen on the Cam orai battle front yesterday according to an official statement on aviation op- erations issued last night The Brit sh machines worked against the diff oulties of mist and rain and II of them are missing.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
MEXICAN AIRMAN
 ESCAPES FROM ENEMY

LONDON, Nov. 2S.--An American flyer. Lieutenant and a native of Se a:.le, Washington, who was flying with the Mritish fiiers and who was taken prisoner on the western front two months ago. arrived in the city today after escaping from the German prison camp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
GENERAL BALUEFF
 ISTEMPORARILY REMOVED OF COM MANE

PETROGRAD, Nov. 28.-The remov- the western front, is reported to have been made by a revolutionary con- mittee at Minsk. The General is said to have refused another armistice with the Germans. He was replaced by a MaXimaist.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
CONGRESS TO MEET TUES.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2S-President liver his message to congress in per son next Tuesday when congress con- venes
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

DENVER, Colo, Nov. 28.-MaX Lin der a soldier at Fort Logan, in the quartermaster department was arrest ed today by federal officers, suspected of being a spy. He is believed to be German naval reServist.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Thankskiving Day will be observed at St. Johns Church by service for everybody at Il o'clock, Thursday.
 The offering following the custom of the. past two years, will be taken for the charity work of the Arthur Yates Memorial Hospital, which serves the whole city.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
SEATTLE POLICE
 GET CONFESSIONS

SEATTLE, Nov. 2S.-Confessions of various Italians arrested yesterday and from documentary evidence of the an headquarters here, leave no doubt in the federal officers minds that they intended oassassinate both Presi- dent Wilson and King Victor Eman- uel
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
NEW GOVERNMENT
 FOR CAUCASUS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S-The Am erican consul at Tiflis, reports to the State Department this morning the es- tablishment of a new government in the Caucasus and as protection against anarchy in Russia.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

 T0 !()OK |nTO TIIE NRECKINC
 QF- MARIPOSA

SEATTLE, Nov. 28.-Due to various reports, the government began an in vesliGation of the wrecking of the stea- mer Maripsoa and will go into every angle of the disaster. Returning pas sengers have lodged serious charges against the members of the crew which is the cause Of the investigation, it is said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
DATE TO TALK
 PEACE IS SET

# PETROGRAD, Nov. 2S.-A re- +
 F port reached here this afternoon + < that the German army officials re- + # ce:ved the Russian representa- F f lives of the Bolsheviki govern +
 .' ment on the front, where they + s- agreed on December second as + # tie date to begin negotiating for f < an armistice. + < Another report says that the + # Russian Fifth Army is choosing +
 2. parl.amentarians to be sent to F
 .- Germany in the negotiation for f F peace. +
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

CAMP MILLS, l.. l., Nov. 2S.-Girls from the west have been swamping th.s section of the country lately to marry their sweetheartS stationed at Camp Mills. The girls, as wives will receive war insurance should their husbands be killed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

Mrs. D. Wells, of Seattle, |. Waldo, of Raymond, Wash Elizabeth Martin of Seattle, Ben Gum, of the Rich Hill mine, and MT. and Mrs. s. l. Martin, are guests at the Stedman today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
STORES TO CLOSE
 TOMORROW

s Tomorrow Thanksgiving Day, l
 F following an old custom and in ! F accordance with President Will ! F sons proclamation and Governor !
 F Strong, in order to befittingly ob- I F serve the day, the stores will be !
 + closed all day. ! F There shall be no paper issued ! ! tomorrow l [ !
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28

G. H. Garfield, of the geological sur vey office at Juneau, who has been a visitor in Ketchikan for the past week, left for home on the Jefferson last evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-11-28
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
SOuTHBOUND.

SUUTHBUUN Alaska 29th. Jefferson Saturday. Admiral Evans Dec. 9th.
 NORTHROUND. City of Seattle Sunday. Alameda Tuesday. Princess Sophia Monday night.