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The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
FOREIGN.

A coalition ministry will be formed
in Russia
Minister of War Bossboom has ten
dered his resignation to Queen Will
helmina
The extreme wins of Russian Social
lists will not be represented at the So
cialist conference to be held at Stock
holm.
collapse in rubles, attributed to
the chaotic state of affairs in Russia,
was feature of the foreign exchange
market.
The secretary, of state made denial
of the report of a revolution in Boliv-
ia. He said the situation in the re-
public was tranquil.
Joseph Jacques Joffre, marshal of
France, paid visit to Montreal that
will rank as one of the greatest events
of Canadian history.
The Norwegian steamers Tiger and
Leikanger have been sunk by Ger
man submarines ten miles off the
northwest coast of Spain.
The increasing efficiency of the al
lies submarine destruction is recog-
nized in a speech by the German Sec
retary of the navy in the reichstag.
Loss of a big passenger steamer
with seventy persons, including sew
eral people of note," aboard was an
nOunced in London Chronicle edi-
torial.
Emperor William recognizes no
state of war with the United States
so far as his personal comfort is con-
cerned. He has summoned his Amer
ican dentist, Arthur Newton Davis of
Piqua, Ohio, to visit him at Great
Headquarters and attend to the neces-
sary repairs to the imperial Jaw
A Havas dispatch from Milan says:
''The Petrograd correspondent of the
Corriere de La Sera wires that a Sc
cret dispatch read at the historic night
conference between the members of
the Russian provisional government
and the workmen's and soldiers coun-
Gil came from the American govern
ment and dealt with the conditions
required for the granting of a loan
The reading of this dispatch, says the
correspondent, decided the representa-
tives of the workmen's and soldiers
committee to accept the views of the
provisional government"
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
WASHINGTON.

Secretary Redfield wants every
farmer to have pond and raise fish
Senate approved amendment prohib-
iting use of grain in manufacture of
whisky.
House war tax measure subjected to
severe criticism in Senate committee
hearing.
House reverses previous action and
orders Roosevelt be permitted to take
army to France
Moved by the pleas of Marshal Jof-
fre and other members of the French
war missions, President Wilson has
decided to send American troops to
the European firing line as soon as it
is physically possible.
Saturdays sharp rise in July ana
September grain prices on the Chi
cago exchange drew from the Agricul-
tural Department a statement de-
nouncing food gamblers and "eco-
nomic parasites Carl Vrooman, the
assistant secretary, declared the time
had come for the government to take
decisive action to check the upward
trend.
Secretary of State Lansing an
nounced that Russian commission,
representing the new provisional gov
ernment, is to be sent to the United
States.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
GEN E RAJ.

German newspapers face suspension
because of paper famine.
Reunion of Northern and Southern
Presbyterian churches to be consid.
cred.
A great parade of the Filipinos OF
Manila was held at Manila as a dem.
onstration and pledge of their allegi
ance to the United States.
Frank Millen, a young farmer al
Elkton, KY, killed his father, Charles
Millen; his mother, Mrs Betty Millen !;
his brother, Elmore, and his brothers
wife, Amy, with an axe and hanged
himself
Charles M. Schwab has launched
the Dundalk Company, a $5,100,00(
corporation, to develop hundreds Of
acres of land adjacent to Sparrows
Point and the Baltimore branch OF the
Bethlehem Steel Company.
Fourteen Mexican government sol
diers we're killed and two wounded
during the fighting which occurred al
Vado de Piedra, thirty miles from
Ojinaga, opposite Preside, Texas. Jose
Ynez Salazar's Villa command LOST
nine killed.
British Official statistics of retail
prices of food given in the Board Of
Trade labor gazette show an increase
up to March 31st of "a per cent, as
compared with July, 1914. Food prices
in other countries show increases al
follows: Austria, TILT per cent; Italy
70 per cent; United States, over q
per cent; Canada, 38.5 per cent; Aus
tralia, 253 per cent, and New Zealand
52.2 per cent.
The federal office of markets al
Washington reported an increase o.
26O per cent in poultry held in storage
May 1st, as compared with stocks or
the same date year ago, but marked
decreases in all classes of meats, ex
cept cured beef. Storage turkeys
showed the greatest increase, 756 pei
cent.
Two months of campaigning for {
million gardens in the United States
are estimated to have turned the at
tention of more than 30,000,000 people
to the task of producing food.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Editors Pledge Help in War Crisis.

Denver.-Cooperation with the state
and federal governments not only in
all war activity but particularly in
making the first day of registration
under the universal service act a holi
day, was a keynote of the opening ses
sion of the Colorado Editorial Associ
alton, which was called to take ul
matters identified with the war crisis
Ir response to request from the gov
ernor committee was named to con
fer with him in the future to assist in
war plans.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
HOPES OF RUSSIA SHATTERED.
Minister Declares Nation Faces Disas-
ter in Present Course.

Ter III FISSSuI SOUIS
Petrograd, May 16.-In an impas-
stoned appeal to delegates from the
front, at a meeting in Petrograd Sun
day, A. F. Kerensky, minister of jus,
tice, made the most alarming diagno-
sis of Russia's internal crisis that has
come from any official since the revo-
luton.
The minister of justice, heretofore
optimistic and reassuring in his as
sertions, confessed that his confidence
had left him and that he feared disas-
ter.
Unless there is a quick infusion of a
new spirit in the army and new un-
derstanding of freedom among the
masses, and unless the energy which
now is being used to bring about
peace is transformed into energy
working for the defense of the coun'
try, it is generally felt that Russia will
not long be able to go on with the
war.
Russian reverses along Caucasian
and Mesopotamian fronts reported.
British capture ROeuX, east OF Ar
ras, and occupy all but two outposts in
Bullecourt. North of Gavrelle, British
line is pushed forward for substantial
gain.
Sixth Zeppelin to be destroyed since
war began brought down by royal
navy in North sea-
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
HEAL BABY RASHES
That Itch, Burn and Torture With Cutl-
cura-TriaI Free.

A hot Cuticura Soap bath is soothing
10 irritated skins when followed by
a gentle application of Cuticura Oint-
ment. Use Cuticura for everyday toi-
let preparations to prevent such trou-
bles. After this treatment baby sleeps
mother rests and healment follows.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
F
Now Is the Time to Get Rid of These
TJ1lv SnOta

There's no longer the slightest need of
feeling ashamed of your freckes, as the
prescription othine - double strength - is
guaranteed to remove these homely spots.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength-from your druggist, and apply a
little of 1t night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckles
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. 1t is seldom
that more than one ounce is needed to COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
Be sure to ask for the double strength
othine, as this Is sold under guarantee OF
money back If 1t falls to remove freckles.-
Adv.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Just the Thing.

"Where can I learn to be an expert
on tea?" II suppose a samovarsity
would be the idea for you"
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Can't Go to Russia.

Washington.-An embargo on en-
emy aliens bound for any Russian port
on American vessels was issued by the
secretary of commerce.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
SENATORS ROAST
FOOD GAMBLERS
THOMAS RESOLUTION TO SUS-
PEND EXCHANGES DURING
WAR DEFEATED 4oTO24.
NODEALSFOR TWODAYS
BOARDS OF TRADE STOP TRAD
ING IN WHEAT, CORN AND
OATS, FOR 48 HOURS.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. The unrestrained
wrath of the Senate was poured
down upon the food gamblers and
spectators Monday in one of the
most remarkable scenes in the his
tory of the chamber.
Pirates" and Robbers" were terms
frequently applied to those who profit
by speculations in food in the hour of
the nations need. The likelihood of
food spectators being hanged to lamp
posts was limited at.
The storm broke when Senator
Thomas, (Dem), of Colorado, proposed
as an amendment to the administra-
ton espionage bill a provision to sus-
pend for the duration of the war all
boards of trade, stock exchanges or
chambers of commerce which permit
speculation in futures in food.
Senators who opposed it did so on
the ground that the object should be
accomplished in another way, and
some thought it would stifle COM
merce. The great majority of opinion
favored some drastic action to stop
food gambling and speculation.
After discussion the resolution was
defeated, 49 to "a.
The rapid rise in grain prices on
the Chicago Exchange has caused the
administration to redouble it's efforts
in behalf of food control legislation al
ready introduced in both houses of
Congress.
Chicago-All trading in wheat fu-
lures was barred for period of two
days by the Chicago Board of Trade
on May 14th, which sets the worlds
prices for wheat, corn and oats.
Existing contracts, however, will be
permitted to be liquidated at Satur-
days closing prices. The board like
wise barred all trading in May corn
and May oats for the entire month.
No announcement was made as to
what will transpire after the expira-
tion of the two-day period, so far as
July and September wheat is con-
cerned. May is permanently barred.
July wheat closed Saturday at $2.75
and September at $2.46. The settle
ment price for May, which was barred
Saturday, was fixed at $3.18 May
corn closed Saturday at $1.61h. May
oats closed at 1871 cents.
The Boards of Trade at st. Louis,
Minneapolis, Duluth, Kansas City and
Toledo suspended all trades in wheat
for two days.
Delegates from the grain exchanges
of Omaha, st. Louis, Kansas City, Min
neapolis, Duluth and Toledo will meet
in the directors room at the Chicago
Board of Trade to take uniform action
for the stopping of trading in futures.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
ARIZONA
STATE NEWS

Western Newspaper Union News Service
COMING EVENTS.
July 4-6-ElkS' Annual State Reunion
at Prescott.
The Benson signal., 1917-05-19
Mean Consolation.

''D0bbs has been stealing all my
best ideas. Now, what would you cal
that?" Petty larceny"
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
DISCOVERED
 425 YEARS AGO TODAY

E Four hundred and twenty-five f E years ago today, Christopher + * Columbus landed in the evening + F on the island of Guanahani, one | + of the West Indies group, which !
 + Columbus believed to belong to + + Eastern Asia and to be connect j. F ed with India, belief which he ! + carried with him to his grave. < + Hence the mistaken name of h. 4' + dians applied to the natives of + + America, and that of West Indies < + applied to the group of islands of F
 :. which Guanahani forms one. + # Christopher Columbus was + F born in Genoese territory, prob F + ably between 1430 and 1450. He !.
 F was the son of wool comber. f < In 1470 he married the daughter ! < of a distinguished navigator. On F # August 3rd, 1492 he set sail from l. 4 the port of Palos, having been +' < financed by Queen Isabella, of j. 't Spain, reaching America after F f having been on the water over ! ! two months. In 1493 he returned +' + once again, visited Jamaica and | + other islands but it was not until +
 F 1496 that he made his third voy- 4' + age with six vessels After the + 4 death of Queen Isabella however, + |. Columbus fell into disfavor and | + after two years of humiliation, ill., 4' < ness and despondency died in i
 < valladolid, May 20. 1906. He ! F was buried in Santo Domingo, + + Cuba, but his remains later re- | < moved to Spain. + + +
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
BUY ALIBERTY BOND

The engaged in the gigantic task or rals ing billion do5 and appealing to all the people to sub- freely The need not be enlarged at this E that the needed to defray the eX- fighting for the country Our Allies who are fighting them than for ourselves need financial of that will be loaned them that they may continue the fight.
 questions that asked nowadays to the buy liberty bond is Why should poor people be bonds when the banks and the rich have enough take them a The that this is every bd loves and appreciate liberty and For that considered that everybody should take part in
 winning that and descendants may be assured of last peace If poor pacifsts and obectors truly de- having peace they should ahead with their bit to their country and their coun allies to secure it, for the poor will enjoy it when it hence the de- part the to have everybody contribute his bit
 bond good investment far security concerned while if the amount invested in other might bring better returns what good will
 lose liberty? true that the rich would but that would alter your Concusvey residents of Ketchkan part and parcel of the population forward with whatever financial aid they may be able to give the government.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12

The Mariposa from the south arriv- ed at 4:30 yesterday afternoon, leav- ing northbound at :. Arrivals from the south were Robert Young, J. T. Bradley, H. B. Triell, R. H. Chadwick, E. w. Smith. J. B. Mertie, Jr., was northbound passenger.
 The Admiral Watson from the north reached port at 30 last night but did not sail till 10 o'clock this morning for the south. She loaded IA boxes of fresh fish from the cold storage plant and took on 5000 cases of sal mon from the Ketchikan cannery. Arrivals from the north were A. Eus- taechio, Miss Lillian Hendrickson, F. Pozan, Wm. Semar. MT. and Mrs. Chas. A. Sulzer, w. Sulzer and s. E. : York. Leaving Ketchikan for the south were Fred Knitting, H. Hucke, Geo. w. Taylor, J. P Mullen, T. G.. Spellman, Mrs. w. A. Holzheimer, L.. B. Babcock, Mrs. Fife Lamb and 40 steerage. She had 26O passengers on board, mostly from Anchorage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
ROOSEVELT ATTACHED CATTLE RUSTLERS OVER
 THIRTY YEARS AGO

HELENA, Mont. Oct 11.-Thirty years ago cattle rustlers were the ob- ject of attack by Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, according to an old minute book of the Montana Stock growers Association, which recently was brought here. The entry of Colonel Roosevelt's cattle brand, filed in 1885, also has been found in the office of the recorder of marks and brands here. : The Roosevelt brand was an elk horn on the right rib of cattle and the left shoulder of horses. Although his herd was in Dakota, it was near the state line, and he took a prominent part in activities of the Montana stock mems association.
 He made many speeches against the activities of cattle thieves according to the records of the organization, and on one occasion was strong in de nouncing resolution in opposition to the interstate commerce law.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
'. s. OFFICERS LOST ON MOUNTAIN IN HAWAII
 DURING A HEAVY FOG

HONOLULU, T. H., September 2S. -(By maiD Three officers of the Fourth cavalry recently were lost over night on the slopes of the three great mountains of the island of Hawaii.
 The three officers, Mauor Vanway. Dr. Bull, Dr. Clark, were part of contingent of the Fourth avalry in camp at Kilauea Volcano. They ,3;l started on a hunt for wild goats, and when some distance from camp sud den fog enveloped them and they lost all sense of direction.
 On account of the many gaping holes in the lava beds of that district, they were compelled to crawl along on their hands and knees. When the fog blew away the next morning they were only a short distance from the camp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
BAR ASKS FOR
 FIFTH JURIST

At a we'll attend: . meeting of the Southeastern Alaska Bar Association yesterday noon at the Gastineau hotel, the draft of a bill which had been pre- pared by the Board of Directors for the appointment of a fifth judge for the Territory, with headquarters at Juneau was submitted, considered, and after several slight changes was ap- proved by the association. The measure will be forwarded to Congress and every effort on the part of the as- sociation will be put forth to secure it's passage.
 Judge Holzheimer, just named as the successor of Judge Tucker, at Nome, was presented and addressed the meeting. Luncheon was served. Juneau Empire.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
US. CAVALRYMEN PRAC-
 TICE "GRUNTER'S DRILL
 WITH WOODEN BAYONETS
(Assocfdted PresSi

FORT BLISS, Texas, Oct. 12.-The "Grunters' Drill' is what the troopers stationed here call the daily bayonet exercises which are held on the sandy drill in front of officers row.
 With wooden bayonets instead of the sharp steel ones the cavalrymen divide into squads which oppose each other and they then go through the motions of bayonet charges, parry en- emy thrusts and fence skillfully with their rifles. As they go through the motions of stabbing the enemy, the men grunt loudly with each thrust. A thrust to the abdomen and a grunt. A quick upper thrus, to the chin and another grunt followed by quick ser ;es of short arm jabs to the breast of the fictitious German and more grunts.
 These throaty sounds are all given in unison and give the drill grew some touch of realism.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
SEIZED 200 POUNDS OF TUNGSTEN ON
 BOARD STEAMSHIP
Supposed to Have Been Brought From Fairbanks Recently
 Discovered Mines

NEW YORK, Oct. 12.-Two hundred pounds of tungsten in possession of the stewart w> ae.4ed aboard q Scan dinavian American steamer this morn ing in the United States waters, ac cording to report just received here It's ultimate des ,.nation is said to have been Germany
 SEATTLE, Oct 12.-On the receipt of the news that tungsten had been seized, an inquiry was made with the result that it is the opinion of officials here that the mineral was brought from the Fairbanks recently discover ed mines. An investigation will be made.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
MEXICAN CONSUL GOES
 TO CANADA FOR THEM
(Assc sidfed Prs,St

JUAREZ. Mex, Oct. 12.-After a continuous service of 12 years as Am erican Consul here, Thomas D. Ed wards has been transferred to Corn wall, Canada
 There have been revolutions and as many more mutinies in Mexico, many of which have had their vortex in Juarez. During the revolutionary fighting here in 1911, Consul Edwards cnd his wife remained In the Consu- ate while bullets and bombs were z: ag around them.
 lie went to see Villa when he was in control fn the north and repre- sented the United States government l the famous murder of William Ben ,Cn, an Englishman who was killed in Juarez, while on trip to see Villa.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
ID CO N M MANOEER
 SMALL BOATS
All Vessels Over Fifteen Hundred Tons Will Be
 Called Into Service

WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-The gov ernment shipping board is now con sidering taking over all the American vessels over fifteen hundred tons dead weight in it's requisitioning of ships October 15. Originally it was planned to take ships over twenty hundred tons, but the great need of trasn-At- lantic tonnage make this step nee essary, said a member of the board this morning.
 Later it was decided that ships over fifteen hundred tons available for ocean service to the number of four hundred and eight, will be requisit- toned Monday However, most of the smaller vessels so required will be put on peaceful coastwise trades, it was announced this afternoon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
MEN OVER FIFTY ORGANIZE
 HALF-CENTURY ASSN.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12.-To con- lat the theory that accumulation Of years is the badge of inefficiency is one object of the Half Century As sociation of America which was or ganized recently here. The organi- zation were 250 men all past the half century mark.
 Other objects of the association, according to it's bylaws, are to pro mote and foster a high standard of citizenship; to teach loyalty to the government and love and veneration for it's flag, and to foster, promote and protect the moral, physical and ma terial interests of it's members.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
JURORS ARE DRAWN FOR THE KETCHIkAN
 TERM OF COURT

The list of grand and petit jurors for the Ketchikan term of court were drawn at Juneau and contains the fol lowing names:
 The grand jury will be composed of George Whitman; Brick Ness, Iver Olsen, from Petersburg; Wm. Fleen- or, H. Ferguson, John Bender, H. L. Phillips, T. S. Wilson, A. M Myers, Wrangell; Harry Hall, Craig, G. w. Taylor, w. F. Schlothan, E. Sparhawk, Alex Runge, Thomas Torry, JohA Koel, H. H. Kelly, James Millar, w. R. Mickey, A. J. McBain, P. G. Shark, M. J. Heneghan, and c. T. Wilson, of Ketchikan
 The petit jurors drawn were R T. Graham, B. R. Libe, E. o. Nelson, Pc, ter Nelson, J. Lambert, J. J. Curtis, A B Rutherford. w. P Bosse, J. A. Mo Graw, J. A. McGraw, c. B. Lancaster George Arthurholt, Wm. G. Strong J. P Brisbois, A. L. Clark, P. G. Jen. kins. Sam Rickard, John J. Metz, w. G. Will, Ketchikan; Alfred Arunsttad H D. Campbell, E. A. Lindeman, Wrangell; L. L. Hague, Petersburg.
 The Ketchikan term of court has been called for November fifth.
 The grand jury will report for duty on the fifth, while the petit jury need not report until the twelfth, accord ing to report.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
 SOLICIT0US
.'hus Far Subscriptions to Liberty Loan Shows
 Indifference
(AsSociuted PrexS)

WASHINGTON. Oct. 12.-The treas. ury Department announces this morn ing that the subscription to the Liber, ty loan cannot be expected to reach it's goal only by the most strenuous campaign during the thirteen working days remaining
 Only three hundred and twenty-five million four hundred and sixty-five thousand has been subscribed for thus far In some localities not over sev- en percent of the three billions have been subscribed. report the reserve banks in those localities. Secretary McAdoo hopes that victory will roll up by October 27
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
HARMONY RESULTS OF CONFERENCE OF
 SEVERAL LEADERS
Laurier Decides to Remain At The Head of the Liberal
 Party

OTTAWA, Oct. 12.-Union and harmony under Premier Borden was agreed upon at conference of repre- sentatives liberals and conservative liberals last evening as a result of Sir Wilfred Laurier's opposition to com pulsory military service.
 It is said this morning that Laurier has decided to remain the head of the liberal party from which he had threatened to resign.
 Leaders of both parties expect that Premier Borden will return to power at the general election dn January, al though he has ml>,, opposition.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-10-12
BRITISH LAUNCH
 ATTACKNFLANDERS
Prisoners Are Coming In by the Hundreds After An Advance of Severa! Hu adred Yards in the
 Enemy's Position.

Roulers and Staden road.
 Later report from General Haig says that the British on wide front advanced an average of eight hund- red yards and capturing every posit- ion on the way. Prisoners, the re- port adds are beginning to arrive by the hundreds. although they are slow coming in owing to the ground being waterlogged. To the left of our line, battling continues along the Passe- chandele ridge and within a thousand yards of the center of the village of hat name.