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The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
BRITAIN TO GET FIRST AID
FIRST PROCEEDS OF WAR BONDS
TO GO TO ENGLAND.
To Be Given Before United States
Uses Any of Proceeds for Its Own
Purposes, Is Official Report.

Washington, April 25.-Great Brit
tain will receive the first proceeds, to
an amount as yet undetermined, of
the $5,O00,0O0,00O bond issue soon to
be offered to the public.
The amount of the British loan, it
is stated authoritatively and other de-
tails probably will be announced by
Secretary McAdoo at once.
Financial institutions which have
subscribed to the first issue of treas
ury certificates under the war finance
measure have been notified that the
first call for the proceeds would be
made Immediately.
Suggestions for financing the war,
drawn by committee of the Cham
Der of Commerce Of the United States
are about to be submitted to referen-
dunn of the members.
Revenue Raising Suggestions.
Suggestions for raising revenue are:
Increasing individual income taxes
through super taxes and lowering of
exemptions, estimated to yield approx
imately $4O0,OOO,00O; additions to the
present excise tax, estimated to raise
approximately S2O0,0O0,0OO; an in
crease of so per cent in the first-class
postage rates estimated to produce ap-
proximately $250,OOO,OOO; stamp taxes
to bring in approximately 100000 900;
excise taxes on a list of articles of
luxury and general use would produce
approximately $5O0,O00,O0O; decrease
the amount of exemption of the CAPT.
tai stock tax from $99,999 to 94,999.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
FAMOUS ALASKAN MINES
ARE RUINED BY CAVE-IN
TreadwelI Gold Properties Flooded
When Waters of Channel Break
Through Worked-out Slope.

Juneau, Alaska, April 24.-Two min
ers are still unaccounted for after the
cavein Of three units of the famous
Treadwell gold mines, although it was
believed all were saved. The waters
of Gastineau channel broke into the
Alaska Treadwell, Alaska United and
Alaska Mexican through worked out
stope.
Thirteen hundred men were en-
ployed in the mines and mills. AS the
mines apparently are irrevocably
ruined, the disaster seems to be the
greatest in the history of Alaska min
ing. The three mines are said to have
produced $56,O00,OOO in gold.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
1.-THE FIRST TEN THOUSAND"
OFFICERS TO BE RECRUITED
Fort Smelling Training Camp Expect
ed to Furnish $500 by
August 1.

Minneapolis, April 24.-The War de-
partment calls for 10000 men for ar
my officers. 1t has begun a campaign
for them under the slogan, THE First
Ten Thousand"
Detailed orders for the Central ar
my department for the conduct of ex-
aminations of applicants for the Off
GERS training camp which opens at
Fort Smelling May have been re-
ceived here by Major George w. Mos
es, commandant at the University of
Minnesota. The War department
names civilian training camp commit
tees already organized as the prelim-
mary bodies which will receive all ap-
plications and conduct the prelimin-
airy examinations.
The War department wants the 10,-
600 additional officers by August 1
when the first 100000 men of the ar
my will be called to service for train
ing. The Fort Smelling camp, de-
signed for candidates from Minneso-
ia, Iowa, Nebraska and the two Da-
kotas, must supply $500 of these COM
missioned officers.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
BUENOS AIRES ENTHUSES
OVER CAUSE OF AMERICA
Demonstration for Allies Is Partici-
pated in by Throng of 100000
People.

Buenos Aires, April 24.-Enthusias-
tic demonstrations held here in sup
port of the cause of the United States
and the Entente Allies in the war.
One hundred thousand persons carry
ing flags marched through the streets
singing the "Marseillaise" and shout
ing for the United States, France and
the other Allies. Women threw flow
ers upon the paraders from the bal
comics.
A great mass meeting heard various
speakers and adopted resolution pro-
testing the violation of the rights of
nations by the Germans in sinking
steamers and expressing complete
harmony with the attitude of the
United States and Brazil, sympathy
with the Allies and qualification at the
triumph of the Russian revolution.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
CAPITAL GREETS
ENGLISH VISITORS
BAlFOUR AND PARTY REACH
WASHINGTON AND ARE VEL
COINED BY LARGE CROWD.
GUESTS CLOSELY GUARDED
Arrival Is Not Treated as Social or Fes-
tive Affair But as Event of
Grave and Serious
Nature.

Washington, April 24.-The Ameri-
can capital extended simple but
heartfelt welcome to the British min
lister for foreign affairs, Arthur j. Bal
four, and the other members of the
British commission, which came to
Washington, as Mr.. Balfour expressed
it, Ito make cooperation easy and ef-
fective between those who are striv-
ing to bring about lasting peace by
the only means that can secure it
namely, a successful war;"
Everywhere bunting flew in the light
breeze, mainly the American national
colors. The British union jack and
the French tri-color were in evidence
in many places but the local flag max
ers had been unable to meet the pub
lie demand for Them.
There was no music to greet the
visitors, the original plan, including
the presence Of the marine band, hav-
ing been amended to conform to the
view expressed by President Wilson
and Secretary Lansing that this was
grave and serious. event and not to
be lightly treated or regarded as So
cial and festive affair
Thousands at Depot.
On the plaza and overlapping the
great building at either wing were
gathered some 5000 people waiting pa
tiently for glimpse of the nations
guests, restrained at a proper distance
by hundreds of policemen and by two
troops Of cavalry.
AS the special train stopped Mr.. Bal
four descended and was Immediately
presented by the British ambassador
to Secretary Lansing. The two ex-
charged a hearty hand clasp and chat
ted for few moments.
The visitors then moved to the sta
ton. Mr.. Balfour walked uncovered
with head erect smiling his greetings
to the hand-clapping and cheering Of
the party that had gathered within
the concourse.
When the signal was given for the
start the cavalry guard closed round
and enveloped the party. The troops
were disposed so as to afford the ex-
IRENE measure of protection to the
visitors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
MEASURE OF IOWA CONGRESS-
MAN WOULD ALSO CONTROL
COSTS OF CLOTHING AND
FUEL DURING WAR.
HOUSTON ASKS POWER
TO MAKE SURVEY NOW
Council of Defense Would Also Be
Empowered to Settle All Labor Dis
putes During War-GoVernors
Asked to Send Delegates
for High Cost Quiz.

Washington, April 25.-The council
plenary powers to fix maximum prices
on food, clothing and fuel during the
war and for one year after under a
resolution introduced in the House by
Representative Good, Iowa.
Food, clothing and fuel producers
trading in interstate commerce would
be prohibited from advancing prices
higher than those prevailing December
I, 1916, but could file appeals for re-
lief from this provision of the council
To Settle Labor Disputes.
The council of defense would also
be empowered to settle all labor dis
putes during the war.
Introduction of the Good resolution
brought to the floor of the House the
sharp conflict which has developed be-
tween the council and other govern
ment agencies.
Secretary Of Agriculture Houston
asked the Senate Agricultural commit
tee for power and money to make an
immediate survey of the food supply
of the country to determine what the
resources Of the country are
The total supply now, he told the
committee, cannot be estimated.
Conference With Representatives.
At the same time the Federal Trade
commission, directed by President Will
son to investigate with the Agriculture
department the causes of high food
prices asked all state governors to-
send representatives t. Washington,
April 80, for conference on state CO.
operation in the inquiry.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
AUSTRIA IN new PEACE MOVE
SEEKING SEPARATE PEACE WITH
ALLIES is REPORT.
Inactivity of Saloniki Army Said to Be
Caused by Fact That Plans for
Agreement Are Under Way.

Washington, April 25. - Separate
peace between Austria-Hungary and
the Allies is in actual tentative forma-
ton, according to reports which are
given more than ordinary credence.
In confederation of the rumor of such
negotiations, government officials re-
ceived information yesterday that the
reason the Saloniki army under the
French commander, General Sarrail, is
inactive, Is that overtures are under
way whereby Austria-Hungary will de-
sert her German ally and seek to es-
cape the impending ruin by laying
down her arms.
Rumors that Austria-Hungary has
had "feelers" out, especially among Al
lied diplomats in Switzerland have not
been lacking, and the present recur-
renee of such stories carries the added
detail that Slav leaders in Austria are
behind the negotiations for that ma
ton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
IMPORTANT POSITIONS ARE CAP.
TUREp IN DAYS BATTLE DUR
ING WHICH OVER 1900 GER
MANS ARE TAKEN.
BERLIN CLAIMS NEW
DRIVE "BROKE DOWN"
Both North and South of Scarpe River
British Advance Materially in Sew
eral Places Toward Douai-
Four Villages Taken and
Lens in Jeopardy.

London, April 25.-Again the British
have begun a period of intensive fight
ing from the region of Lens southwark
to the HaVringcourt wood, and have
been successful at various points in
capturing important German positions.
In addition more than 1900 Germans
were made prisoners in the days fight
ing.
Both north and south of Scarpe river
the British have materially advanced
in several places toward Douai. North
of the river the village of Gavrelle and
positions two and half miles long
south of the village were captured,
while south of the stream they took
the line of the Germans on a wide
front south and east of Monchy-le-
Preux and captured the village of
Guemappe.
Lens in Jeopardy.
Further south the entire village of
Trescault and the greater part of the
Havrincourt wood now is in their
hands.
On the northern end of the battle
line additional progress has been made
southwest of Lens, seemingly placing
that important town in great jeopardy.
The last official Berlin communica-
ton says the new British offensive on
the Arras front broke down with heavy
casualties. Berlin admits the pene-
tration of German trenches on afront
of 500 yards north of Lens, but says
the British later were expelled in a
counter-attack.
French Make Advances.
Northeast of Scissors, between the
Aisne and the Ghemin-des-Dames the
French have advanced, but elsewhere
on the front held by the French artil-
lery duels have predominated. Sunday
night the Germans tried, but without
success, to penetrate French positions,
notably east of Craonne in the Cham
payne, near st. Mihiel, and in the
VoSgeS mountains.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
MUCH ANXIETY IN NORWAY
Would Face Starvation Should U. S.
Food Exports Stop.

Christiania, Norway, April rs. =
Newspaper reports that America would
cease exports to neutrals has caused
much anxiety here. Norway is entire
ly dependent on America for grain,
sugar, salt port and other provisions,
petroleum and certain other raw ma
terials. The export of these articles
from Norway is forbidden, as the coun-
try is in need of them. The country's
supply Of grain, including the coming
crop, is sufficient until September if
none is exported.
The embargo on American oil would
hit Norway especially hard as the fish
ing fleet uses oil-driven motors. I'm
less the United States permits exports
to Norway under special licenses for
bidding re-export from this country,
all Of Norway will soon be on the
verge of starvation.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
YOUTHS CLEAN OUT !, W. W.
WHEN FLAG is INSULTED
hibbing Boys Resent Traitorous Act
! Are Found In Possession of Finn
Hall When Police Arrive.

Hibbing, Mimi, April 23.-Incensed
by events which Hibbing youths term
ed ''traitorous and an insult" a half
dozen of them cleaned out" the Finn
hall, !. w. w. headquarters.
The trouble started, it is said, when
an /. w. w. ripped small American
flag off the lapel of Jack Tremberth
and spat on the emblem. Tremberth
knocked down the flag insulter and re-
ceived a blow in the face himself
Then there was a general fistic COM
bat.
When the police arrived in force the
youths were in possession of the hall
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
D. A. r. Elect President-eeneraI.

Washington, April 21.-Mrs. George
Thacher Guernsey, of Kansas, has
been elected president-general of the
Daughters of the American Revolution
for the next three years over three
opponents on the first ballot. Mrs.
Guernsey received GIT votes; Mrs.
George c. Squires, of Minnesota, 1853;
Mrs. John Miller Horton, of New York,
235, and Mrs. James Hamilton Lewis,
of Illinois, 121. The entire ticket de-
feated at the last election by Mrs.
Story, was swept into Office by very
comfortable margin.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Dealers Restrict Food Purchases

Chicago, April 21.-Chicago retail
grocers are enforcing one of the most
drastic food regulations in the history
of the country. Following out con-
certed plan, dealers have placed sugar,
flou6 soap and canned goods on a re-
strftted list. Consumers are allowed
to purchase only enough for immedi-
ate use. The movement was made
necessary by the excessive demand
for these four commodities since the
declaration of war. Demand has
treblod in many instances and prices
subsequently scared.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
American Aviator Is MISSING.

Grand Headquarters With the Brit
ish Army on the Front, April 24.-The
disappearance after an aerial engage
ment of Sergt. James r. MacConnell,
the American aviator, calls attention
once more to the brilliant work of the
La Fayette squadrilla, composed en-
tirely of American volunteers, except
for two French officers. At least 80
enemy machine guns are known to
have fallen victims to the Americans.
Many of the members have been deco
rated with medals and crosses for
their exploits.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Fourteen Years Experience With
Good Kidney Medicine

For the past fourteen years we have
been selling DIR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root
and we cannot recall single instance
where it has failed to accomplish benef-
cial results in the diseases for which it is
so highly recommended. 1t is remedy
that always brings satisfactory relief to
those who use it and they always speak
in the highest terms regarding the results
obtained. Very truly yours,
DIAGONAL DRUG & JEWELRY co.
j. R. Book, Phi. G.
April 10, 1916. Diagonal, La.
Prove What Swamp-Roo Win DO For You
Send ten cents to .ier & Co.,
Binghamton, N. Y, for sample size bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone You will
also receive a booklet of valuable infor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing, be sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores.-Adv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
pacifist Loses Teachioo pos+

Toledo, April 20.-Prof. Scott Near
ing will not be a member of the fac.
ulty of Toledo university after the
present term. The pacifist educator
failed to contract renewal with the
university at the meeting OF trustees
just held The vote was to 5 against
renewing Prof. hearings contract
The action was the result Of alleged
unpatriotic statements made by Near
ing and because of his continued pa
cif1st activities which have been
quite prominent and attracted much
attention.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Austrian Consul Denies Bride.

Chicago, April 24.-Count Hugo Sill
vestri, consul general of Austria-Hun-
gary in Chicago, has denied he or his
government had paid DR.. Frank Iska
to print articles in his weekly Bohe-
milan paper, the Vesmir, to stem efforts
of Bohemian societies to have Bohe-
mia proclaimed kingdom when peace
comes. The consul declined to appear
in court at the libel suit brought by DR..
Iska and his testimony was taken in
his Office. Silvestri's refusal to permit
examination of his accounts was held
as being within his treaty rights.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Expansionists Threaten Revolt.

The Hague, April 25.-Germany now
faces trouble from the ultra-conserva-
tives, according to information reach
ing here. The conservatives-unite
in continuing the war and in carrying
out in full the policy of absorption by
Germany Of all land of which she can
make conquest-have fatty threat
ened revolt against Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg's rule if he yields
in any way to the demand of Social
lists for commitment of the government
to the mo annexation pronunciatio"
announced in recent propaganda.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Must Feed Allies to Win.

London, April "a. = The first and
most important duty Of the American
people to the Allies is to economic
on foodstuffs. This is the appeal of
Herbert c. Hoover, chairman of the
American Commission for Relief in
Belgium, appointed head of the Ameri-
can food board. IF we do not do it,
he declared, I'VE stand grave chance
OF losing the war, because our Allies
cannot fight without food. Our enc
mics are calculating that America will
fail in this and our Allies will need to
give In. America can upset this belief.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Ousted pro-German Professor Watched

Chicago, April 24.-Federal officials
are reported closely watching the ac-
tivities and speech of Scott Nearing,
ousted professor of social sciences at
Toledo university. Meanings recent
statement in an address at the Uni.
versitY of Chicago that following the
President now would lead to the ruin
of the republic" is regarded in some
quarters as at least seditious if not
reasonable. German propagandists
are again becoming active here, feder.
al officials declare.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
20 U-BOATS AND CREWS
ARE CAPTURED IN ONE DAY
Germans Picked Up Half Starved BY
British as Result of Destruction
of Naval Base.

Washington, April pa member of
the British war commission states 20
German submarines and their crews
were captured by the British, April 10,
the day before the party sailed.
They weren't exactly captured,
either" said the Englishman. "They
had been searching for destroyed
base for several days, and when our
boats picked them up many of the
men were on the verge of starvation"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Amateur Players Stand by President,

Detroit, April "a. The National
Baseball federation with member
ship of more than 100000 amategr
players, pledged its unqualified sup
port to the President of the United.
States, IN a resolution adopted at its
meeting, held here. The services Of
all its members were offered the gov
eminent. The federation decided to
continue its activities as previously
arranged" 1t was stated at the meet
ing that army and navy officials adj
vised the federation to play it's base.
ball games this season as arranged.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Swedish Envoy Coming.

Stockholm, April "a. = Herman L.
F. Lagerchantz, who was Swedish min
lister at Washington from 1908 to
1910, is going to the United States on
special mission. This trip is con-
nected with the question of Swedish
imports from America and the finan-
cial relations between the two coun-
tries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
"REPUBLIC," CRY IN SWEDEN
Royalty Guarded as Alarm Spreads
Through Country.

through Country.
London, April PA news telegraph
from Copenhagen regarding the work
ers' demonstration before the Swedish
parliament in Stockholm while the
food situation was being discussed,
says:
Throughout the delivery of the
speeches in the Riksdag the crowds
outside were quiet, but occasional
cries for republic and a revolution
were to be heard.
"This demonstration has caused an
enormous sensation in Stockholm and
rumors of revolution are persistent
throughout the country. Fresh demon
strations Of far more serious charac-
ter are expected May 1. The royal cas-
tie is being strictly guarded by marine
infantry"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
STRIKERS MUST JOIN ARMY
Germans to Be Forced to Work OF
Fight, TagebIatt Admits.

New York, April PA pail of ST.
lence has fallen over the Teutonic en-
pires, serving to accentuate the re-
ports of grave internal troubles. In
spite of the assertions of the German
press that the great Berlin strike,
which involved at least 100000 work.
ers, is over, there is evidence that
the agitation is continuing.
The Berlin Tageblatt admits that
the members of two of the munition
workers unions have refused to return
to work and says those who persist in
their refusal longer than "a hours will
be called to the colors.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
Dreadnausht Added to Sea Force.

New York, April 25.-Another dread
naught entered American waters as a
unit of the United States sea power
when the battleship New Mexico, COM
pairing favorably with any other fight
ing vessel afloat, was launched at the
New York navy yard. No untoward in
cident marred the ceremony, which
was of private character because Of
the war. The navy yard was strictly
guarded. The largest battleship ever
constructed at the New York navy
yard, the New Mexico is the sistership
Of the Mississippi,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
10000 D. A. r. Pledged to U. S.

Washington, April 24.-One hundred
and thirty thousand patriotic Ameri-
can women have been mustered into
the ranks of the United States loyalty
forces. Recommendation for service
from the National Council of Defense
were adopted in the closing session of
the twenty-sixth congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. By the adoption of this meas
'ure every member of the organization
lis actually enlisted in some sort of
Iwcrk for the nation during the time it
Us engaged in war.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
New Cuba Revolt Plot Found.

New York, April 24.-Details of an
alleged plot to stir up a new Cuban
revolution with May 20 fixed as the
date for the uprising have been made
public here by the Republic of Cuba
News bureau, which said complaint
shortly would be placed before the
State department.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
"ST0P BOARDING FOOD"
CRY SWEEPING CHICAGO :

Chicago, April 21.-"Stop hoard
ing food!" This was the cry that
. swept Chicago as two new re-
= straints-one governmental and
= the other voluntary-were thrown
= against the steadily growing wave
= of household buying.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
NEW TEUTON~ MOVEMENT
IN EASTERN THEATRE
May Mean Drive on Petro-
grad.

London, April 24.-While momen-
tous battles are being fought on the
western front new movement of
possible vital Importance may have
been initiated by the Germans in the
eastern theater. of war; A dispatch
from Petrograd reports the departure
from Libau on the Baltic south of the
gulf of Riga of German transports for
an unknown destination.
May Mean Petrograd Offensive.
This may mean that the Germans
have begun their threatened operation
of making a combined land and sea
movement against the Russians by
landing on the gulf of Finland in the
rear of the Russian northern flank,
fighting their way inland and cutting
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1917-04-27
PEACE INTRIGUE COLLAPSES
Berlin Makes BeIated Denial of Propa.
banda in Russia h

London, April ga German wire.
less dispatch picked up here declared
that no German Socialists had been
sent to Stockholm by Chancellor Won
Bethman-Hollweg, and insisted there
were no negotiations there between
German and Russian Socialists, for
separate peace.
The German denial comes after con-
firmation of just such a course of
using the German Socialists in peace
intrigue with Russia from a score or
more sources.