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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1917-12-05

A great assortment OF Boys Suits
IN cashmeres. serges. worsteds;
in very desirable patterns; with
pinch back models. patch pockets
and belt all around. Prices. s1.55.
ss.s5. S4.75. $3.50. SS.Gsa.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
SEEING ORNAMENTS
 OF GOLD IN GERMANY
Papers say that Millions of Gold Coins Still Being HOarded
 in Germany

AMSTERDAM, July 31.-The Weser Zeitung, of Bremen has published a renewed appeal to the people of Ger many, complaining that the better class still fails to realize the situation and entreating them to aid the father land by giving it their gold.
 The newspaper cites examples of members of the German imperial and royal princely houses sacrificing their gold and jewelry and says compe- tent authority calculates that 300,000,- 900 or 40O,0O0,O0O gold coins are being obstinately hoarded in Germany while the value of gold ornaments is estimat- ed at 1,000,000,000 marks. A frontier correspondent of the Telegraf reports that all privately owned gold orna ments and jewelry in Wesphalia have been requisitioned this week and must be handed over to the banks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
THE CAPTURE OF SUBMARINE
 BASE IS OBJECTIVE OF ALLIES
The Russian Forces Which Made Stand We Part ot Bukow were Forced Evacuae and Retreatedn Wooded Capaans
 Losing Heavily in Men and Guns.

heavy fire from the enemy's artillery and moved forward despite the most desperate resistance. The correspond ent says the whole situation is satis- factory. Between the Dixmude and Boisigne. the allies captured the two first lines of trenches after fighting over the most difficult of the territory.
 The British have again captured the village of Labaseville. The Germans are said to be rushing reenforcements.
 LONDON, July 31.-A Petrograd dispatch to the Post this morning says over two million Russian troops in Galicia are steadily marching rear ward. This constitutes the Eleventh and Seventh armies, but whether re- serves of the Eighth army, which is the cavalry, is also retreating, is not stated. It is evident the Post says, that the eastern Galician forces are in a critical position; the Germans are said to be straining every effort to capture the Eighth army while follow ing the retreating Eleventh and Sev- enth.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
Associated PreSS)

LONDON. July 31-On the battle front north of the river Lys which stretches from Warneton on the Belg- ian border to the north coast thirty miles distant, where great battles are now in progress, observers says that British objectives are to capture the Belgian sea coast which has been used as bases for German submarines, and that with the capture of that position, they will be in in position to help the Russians in Galicia where they are hard pressed. To that end, tremend- ous gun fire is being directed against the German position and is fast demol- ishing the German trenches.
 PARIS, July 31-The war office an- nounces that last night the French made a successful attack against the German positions along fifteen hund- red yard front at La Royal and west of Chevrigny on the Aisne front. The Germans launched counter attack which was crushed in short order.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
SEVERE FIGHTING = IN EAST AFRICA
 OFFICIAL REPORT
Entente Allies Forces Are Said to Be Closing in On The
 Germans
Associated PresS)

LONDON, July 31.-German troops in German East Africa attempted to make a stand last week against the Allied forces which are gradually clos issued here today says heavy fighting took place in which the Germans suf: fered large losses. The announce ment follows:
 "On July r the enemy evacuated Mount Shakama. A portion of his forces retreated southwest toward Likawage and the main body fell back on Narongombe. Throughout the 17 and IS four columns pressed the re- tiring enemy in most difficult coun- try, capturing few prisoners and capturing a ridge two miles north of Narongombe by nightfali of the 1Sth. On the 18th the main enemy positions in the vicinity of Narongombe were attacked. Severe fighting ensued, the enemy offering most stubborn resist ance, and making numerous counter attacks, in the course of which, it is ascertained from the prisoners, he srs. tained heavy losses. Our casualties, also were considerable.
 Tn the Rufji area the enemy evac- uated Kitope, our columns having driv. en his rearguard toward Mebaba on the 21st."
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
MARRIED MEN MAY
 ESCAPE CONSCRIPTION

TRENTON, N. J., July 31.-"In ref erence to marriage after June 5, 1917, it would seem in like manner that the claim to discharge because of depend ency should be determined at the date of calling. If the person Is then married man and has wife at that time dependent on his labor in the sense and regulations, it would seein that he could be discharged from the service if, in the opinion of the board the claim is substantiated." This par agraph from letter just received from Provost Marshal Gen. Crowder in reply to inquiries indicates drafted men who have married or who shall marry oafore they are called for exam ination, will not have to serve In the conscri otion army if their brides are dependent upon them
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

LONDON, July 31.-In conjunction with the French troops we attacked early this morning on wide front on the north bank of the river Lys. The allies captured their first objective on the whole front of attack and are pro- gressing satisfactorily. They made considerable number of prisoners dur ing the night.
 BERLIN, July 31.-A dispatch from the front says that the Russian forces which made a stand west of Bukowina last night were forced to evacuate their positions and retried eastward retreating in the wooded Carpathians
 BRITISH FRONT, July 91.-Accord- ing to an Associated Press correspond ent who is on the front with the French the allies advanced we'll beyond the shattered front lines of the Germans and in many places reached the sec ond lines of defense on a twenty-mile front. The allies are said to have gone into battle under. unprecedented
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
STEAMER NEWS
FARRAGUT COMING

SEATTLE. July 3O.-The Admiral Farragut sailed at ten this morning with the following passengers on board for Ketchikan-DickH H. Frahm, Louis Buxton, E. A. Cox, E. E. Rich, Bessie M. Quin, Bertha Mason, Edwin Kirk, Theo. Chapin, and J. Costa.
 NOTE-The above was received yes terday too late for publication.
 The Princess Alice arrived from the south last evening at six o'clock and left for the north about nine Arrivals for Ketchikan were Mrs. James M. Shoup, ". B. Sha5p. Mrs Harold H. Kelley and two children, and Chas. H. Thomas.
 The Barge St. David Capt Bistrom, loaded with 2,090 tons of copper O: e from the Micah mine at Valdez passed thru yesterday afternoon in tow of the Tug Kingfsher, Cap.. Ol-en. The Barge's cargo is destined for the smell ter at Tacoma
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
DRAFT QUESTIONS FIRST
 TO EXEMPTION BOARDS
Must Not Be Sent to Provost Marshal
 Generals Office-Ruline Issued

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 31.- Thousands of men registered under the selective service law have been the provost marshal general s office with questions regarding their qualification for exemption from serv- ice and on other subjects.
 As result the provost marshal gen. eral today promulgated rules under which no questions from individuals or from local exemption boards will be by his office. The rules fol- low
 "1-Questions by individuals should be asked of the local board nearest them If the board is unable, after consideration of the regulations, and rulings to answer the question, it should forward the questions to the governor for decision.
 '2-From local boards should never be addressed to the provost marshal's office but in all cases should be for warded to the governor of the state.
 "3.-In no case will opinions on rul- ings be given on individual cases that have not yet been presented to the proper local board"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
RED CROSS ORGANIZER
 TO ARRIVE TOMORROW

A wire was received to day from Robert Scott, Field Representative of the American Red Cross for the Pac- fife Division, who is on the s. S. Prince Rupert enroute, and expected to ar rive in Ketchikan tomorrow afternoon. calling for a conference with the ex- ecutive committee of the Ketchikan Chapter.
 It is very important that all 5 mem- bers be present.
 Owing to the uncertainty of the ar, rival and departure of the Prince Ru- pert the meeting may be called as early as seven o'clock. A call by phone will announce the exact time to all who can be reached that way. The meeting will be held at the Mas onic Hall.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
EX-DELECATE
 RETURNS TO
 THE CITY
Asst. District Attorney and Vim. Winston, Report a Successful
 Trip

Ex-Delegate James Wickersham, ac- companied by Asst. District Attorney Wm A. Holzheimer, and Attorney Wm. Winston, returned on the Teddy last evening from a weeks visit touring the West Coast of Prince of Wales Is- land, stopping in Craig, Sulzer, Hyda- burg and Klawock.
 MT. Wickersham, who arrived on the Humboldt last Monday from the state of Washington, where he has been wis., iting his parents for some time, went over to Craig, to hear depositions of witnesses with reference to votes al legged to have been refused several peo- time of the Wickersham-Sulzer con- test for Delegateship of Alaska. MT. Wickersham went in his own behalf and Mir. Sulzer's interests were taken care of by Harvey Sellers, of the SulZer Mine. Attorney Wm. Winston took the testimony, which will be sealed and sent to the House of Representa- lives at Washington.
 In speaking of the affair this morn ing, MT. Holzheimer, who went on bus mess connected with the Indian liquor traffic, said that in his opinion, it was conducted to the satisfaction of both parties concerned Several of the i'm portant witnesses for the Sulzer side were not present, and could not be To- cated, being out fishing in Icy Straits, for the summer However, without question, the testimony taken was fav- orable to MT Sulzer's contention, he stated
 MT. Wickersham' technical point lies in the claim that natives on res, ervation are not allowed to vote claiming of course, that the natives of Klawock, are upon a Government res ervation, whereas. it is claimed by the other side that Klawock is not a res ervation, being merely a small portion of ground reserved for a school for the natives.
 After arriving at Portage, while on the trail to SulZer, Mir Holzheim CT wrenched his knee, making it very difficult for him to get around At Sulzer MT. Wickersham was invited by MT. Sellers to join the District At torney and MT. Winston on MT. Sulz CTS private launch, the Lydia. to make the tour of Craig and Klawock. MT. Wickersham, when seen this morning by a representative of the Miner refused to commit himself on any subject, stating that he had noth ing to communicate that would be oi interest to the people of Ketchikan. He is leaving for the south on the first boat. He stated that it was his first trip to the West Coast, and that he found it to he very beautiful country and had enjoyed the trip immensely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 30.--A memor- able appeal from President Wilson to the women of the Nation, whether liv- ing in city, town or country, was is- sued today through Secretary of Agri culture, D. F. Houston to take immedi- ate steps to avoid a threatened loss of vast amounts of perishable fruits and vegetables, especially in 24 states that have asked governmental assistance and information on the subject of How Housewives May Immediately Start Canning, Preserving, Pickling Drying and Storing.
 The advance organization work has all been completed by a special com mittee working nationally under the derection of Secretary of Agriculture Houston and the most intensive cam- paign, especially in the "A States in distress, will be conducted during the next three weeks. The Presidents letter follows:
 The White House;
 Washington, July 28, 1917
 MT. Secretary and Gentlemen of the Committee:
 I very earnestly desire to commend your plans and to second your efforts to secure the conservation of surplus es of perisha. , food products. Out of the depths of their patriotism the farmers of the Nation gave an imme- diate and effective response to my ap. peal to increase production. Provi- dence favored them and we have not only the prospect of increased crops of a number of staples but also the cer- tainty of a large production Of fruits and vegetables.
 But increased production, important as it is, is only a part of the solution of the food problem. It is of the first importance that we take care of what has been raised and make it available for consumption. This task is of pc culiar urgency with reference to our perishable farm products. It is essen tial not only that adequate measures be taken to secure their conservation but also that the Department of Agri. culture redouble it's efforts to assist producers in the matter of marketing am informed that in many sections in which fruits and vegetables have been produced in abundance the peo pie already are canning and drying
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
FEARS RUSSIA WILL RETURN TO MONARCY
 ARE ENTERTAINED
Lack of Discipline Said to Be Almost Past The Point of
 Belief
(AsSoGdted PreSs)

LONDON, July 31.-A correspond ent of the Times says the fear of a return to monarchy in Russia is up- permost in the mind of kerensky. He is reported to have said that he would oppose any such effort with all avail able force.
 The lack of discipline is almost past belief. Petrograd has become exhaust ed by the continued political strife, and the people crave for stability. Keren- sky convokes an extraordinary nation al body to save the country from dis aster.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
DRUG DRAFTED MEN
 TO RENDER THEM
 UNFIT FOR SERVICE

CLEVELAND, O., July 31.-A cam- paign is being vigorously instituted against the alleged administration of drugs by physicians to render drafted men temporarily unfit to be passed for military service, by federal officials.
 One physician and young man for whom the physician prescribed drug are under surveillance and officials are Investigating report that number of mentS.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
WIL SON APP EALS TO THE WOMEN
 OF THE NATION TO c CONSERVE FOOD SUPPLY

them in large quantities. But VIC should be content with nothing short of the perfection of organization and should be unwilling that anything should be lost. In this hour of peril I am concerned, as I know you are, with the necessity of avoiding waste. Every bushel of potatoes properly stored, every pound of vegetables properly put by for future use. every jar of fruit preserved, add that much to our insurance of victory, add that much to hasten the end of this con- flict. To win we must have maximum efficiency in all directions We can not win without complete and effective concentration of all our efforts.
 We can all aid by increasing our consumption of perishable products. Such of them as we can efficiently ut- ilize. we must utilize. and. by SO doing. relieve the strain on our store of staples. We must aim to consume these things locally so far as possible and thus relieve the pressure on trans. portation agencies. freeing them for the more for the efficient handling of products required for military purpos. eS.
 What we can not presently consume we must conserve.
 The service we are asking the peo. pie to render in this matter Is a public service. It is one primarily for the household. Upon the housewife much of the burden of the task will fall. I join you in your appeal to the women of the nation. whether living in city. town, or country, to devote their time. so far as 1t may be feasible and neces- sary, to the performance of this very essential work. Among them some will be found who are fitted by exper. fence to each others, and they will put ther knowledge whole heartedly at tho service of their neighbors.
 am sure that we may confidently count upon the cooperation of the ed. itors of the Nation in disseminating tho necessary information. am equally certain that the Governors and the food committees appointed by them in the States in which this problem Is urgent will leave nothing undone to at. tack it promptly and to assist in solv. ing it.
 Faithfully yours,
 (signed) WOODROW WIL6QN
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
 FAVOR OF
 NEW TRIAL
Thomas Mooney Convicted of Murder May Be Given An
 other Chance
Associated Pfsssl

SAN FRANCISCO. July 31.-A5tor- ney General Webb has recommended that new trial be given to Thomas Mooney, convicted of murder and sen fenced to death by the court for the explosion of a bomb which caused the death of several persons on the day of preparedness in the city July 22, 1916.
 It is said the action is taken because of the alleged attempt of Frank Ox- man who perjured himself in testify ing against Mooney.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
COUNSELS TO DEFEND THE CONSCIENTIOUS
 DIRECTORS TO DRAFT

NEW YORK. July 31-Branches Of the Peoples Council. successor to the Emergency Peace federation have been established in 50 cities and will engage counsel to defend conscientious ob- jectors" who may protest against be- ing called for military service under the draft. according to an announce ment made here Thirty attorneys have been retained for the work in this city, it was said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
THE SENATE D0UBLESTHE
 REVENUE
Debate on Prohibition Res- oIution Now On. Vote
 Expected Tomorrow
fAssocfuted Pfess)

WASHINGTON, July 31.-An in crease in the pending bill for revenue from one billion, six hundred and sev- en hundred millions was decided by the senate committee this morning. The increase will come from revenue of corporations normal income, on in- comes of individuals earning from fif- teen thousand dollars and over and a further increase of one dollar gallon on distilled spirits and fifty cents on a barrel of beer, are the principal ad- ditions.
 The senate still continues to debate the prohibition resolution. It's pas sage is expected by small margin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
PRO-GERMAN PAPER
 MISREPRESENTS U. s.

MEXICO CITY, July 31.-The Mex ican foreign office has been requested by the American embassy to investi- gate letter printed in a pro-German paper here. The letter is alleged to have been written by the Mexican consul at Tucson, Ariz.
 It advises MeXicans to remain out of the United States, where, the writer of the letter says, they are subjected to outrages and bad treatment by indi- viduals, companies and even the au- thorities.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
ANY0x WILL PLAY
 HERE AUGUST 12
Baseball Boys Will Give Big Dance Saturday to Help Pay
 Expenses

Manager Ed. Williams, of the local Ball team announced this afternoon, hat it had been decided at last nights meeting of the team, to arrange for a game between Anyox and Ketchikan, on Sunday, August 12. A message has been forwarded to that effect, and order to raise money, the ball team lave decided to give a benefit dance next Saturday evening at the Moose Hall. Further announcement will be made tomorrow as the plans take more definite shape.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
NAVY DEPARTMENT
 GIVES IMPORTANT
 ORDER FOR LICENSES

Lieutenant C. C. Clark. commandant flor the Thirteenth Naval district which includes Oregon Washinton and Alas ka received the following important notice from the Navy Department at Washington, signed by Rear Admiral Wm $. Benson, chief of Naval Opera tions
 Licenses given by commandants of one district are to be accepted in other districts. No additional license will be required of a boat owner navigat- ing in a district other than the one which licensed, unless the boat is to remain in the new district.
 W. s. BENSON.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
>YWOOD WILL TAKE ACTION

* CHICAGO, July 31.-Wm. D. F
 Y Haywood, secretary of the I. w. + + W. sent a telegram to President + f Wilson yesterday saying that +
 + two hundred and fifty thousand +
 + miners. harvesters and lumber + + men in the middle west would go + + on a sympathetic strike unless the + + deported I. w. w. were returned + F to their homes in the Warren dis + f tricts, Arizona. + A
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

BERNIE, July 31.-Berne is a city of diplomats. Scarcely another capi- tai in Europe counts so many of them. The embassies and legations here now have staffs aggregating nearly 5000 persons. The German legation has rented four hotels for it's various departments.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

PARIS, July 31.-Bennet Moulter, an American aviator in the French serv. ice, has been injured, but not danger ously, on the Belgian front, by being pitched out of his machine on landing after flight over the German lines. Moulter fought for an against Villa in Mexico.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
HEAVYWEIGHT OF
 CREW ARE KILLED
(Associated PreSsl

LONDON, July 31-Thirty-eight members of the crew of the cruiser Ariadne reported sunk by the admiral ty yesterday were killed The others were saved
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 31- Washington and Oregon manufactur. ers have guaranteed all spruce need d to build the enormous airplane fleet It $1O5 thousand, about half of the present prices.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
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CHICAGO, July 31-Scores of guests were driven from the Bismark Hotel when bomb explosion occurred in the Berlin room. The damage is es- timated at S1000. Labor troubles is given as the reason for the explosion.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

SANTA ROSA, Cal, July 31.-Luth- CT Burbank, noted horticulturist, who has been seriously i'll at his home here with inflamed appendix, was reported out of danger today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
DANGER GIVEN DEATH SENTENCE
 FOR ESPIONAGE

PARIS, July 31.-Mata Hari, who be. fore her amrriage was Marguerite Zell. a dancer, has been condemned to death for espionage by a military court She was born in the Dutch Indies and claims Dutch nationality.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

WASHINGTON, July 31.-Late last evening the conferees on the food bill agreed with the Prc1;dent for a single food administrator who will not be subject of confirmation by the senate.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
HALIBUT STILL UP

SEATTLE, July 31.-At noon yes terday halibut was quoted at twelve and one half cents pound and pickled black cod at thirteen dollars a barrel
 BROWN, Bureau of Fisheries
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
SITUATION HOPEFUL
 IN RUSSIA

- PETROGRAD, July 31.-Re- 1
 . ports from all over the country re- 1 + ceived this morning indicate inn
 proyement in the situation. Hope 1 F is entertained that the strict or 1 t der for discipline will bring peace 1
 t among the armies. 1
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 31.- A resolution was moved today in the commonwealth senate for the appoint ment of an Australian high commits siOner in Washington.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31
BRITISH CASUALTIES
 FOR JULY GIVEN OUT

< LONDON, July 31.-British cas- 1 + ualties in all theatres of the war l + during the month of July totaled !
 + seventy-two thousand officers and ! F men. Twenty-Five hundred off ! + cers were either killed, wounded ! < or missing, according to the war l + office statement this morning. ! + !
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-07-31

At the Grand Theatre tonight, is where you are to go to help Mrs. Carl son, who is left with four small chil- dren.