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The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
AL-KI GOES SOUTH

The steamer Al-ki arrived at noon from the north and left southbound at p. III. with the following passengers for the south. Mrs. F. \. Slade, Mrs. F. 4 Slade, Mrs L. A. Helson. Mrs. p. Olson. Edward Brown. C. F. Thorne, A. Bollinger, Ray Copeland, and three steerage. She took on 40 tons of junk from the Hickman wharf for Se- attle
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
CONTRARY TO WHAT
 WAS EXPECTED

Contrary to expectation, the Metla- katla cannery now in course of con. struction is to operate a one line can. nery this season. The destruction by fire of the old cannery last summer caused the government great deal of trouble to find tenant suitable Finally Mir. Smiley secured a lease but 1t was at first thought too late to start operation this season. However, ob stacles have been removed to the ex tent of permitting the new lessee to run one line this season Work is he -ng rushed accordingly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
COLLIER GETS OFF
 WITH LIGHT SENTENCE
Pleads Guilty to Embezz!ing the
 Small Sum of S63,000.

SEATTLE. May 1S.-Collier. former president of the Northern Bank and Trust Company. wrecked few months ago. appeared in court yesterday af- ternoon and plead guilty to embedding sixty-three thousand dollars, and was ordered to appear in court this morn ing for sentence This morning, he was given five years in Walla Walla
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
WATERFRONT PROPERTY
 CHANGES HANDS

George Anderson's piece of water front property in Newtown changed hands yesterday The Ketchikan Real Estate company having purchased the property through Miss Edmond, as the authorized agent The piece of prop ministers has zeen unofficially announc was worthless, but in the hands of that enterprising company, will be i'm proved and become an important as
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
AUDITOR FOR ALASKA
 STEAMSHIP co. HERE

MT C. D. Woodbury, auditor for the Alaska Steamship company was an arriving passenger on the steamer Alas ka this morning from Seattle. Mir Woodbury will be here several days looking over the local accounts and will go north to visit all the offices along the coast He is guest at the Stedman hotel.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
RED CROSS CHAPTER NON|
 ASSURED CITY
Business Men Pledge Sup port of Staunchest kiad
 b This Worthy Cause

Red Mems Hall was well filled last night with the citys representative people, enthusiastic Red Cross workers. and many others who were anxious to learn more of this worthy movement.
 The short patriotic program was well received from the opening num- bers by the orchestra. The patriot ic songs by the audience and those by the High School chorus imbued the audience with the spirit of the Red Cross movement. Mayor Heneghan presided and after a few timely re- marks called upon Col Higgins, who in brief but interesting talk gave an outline of the Red Cross work and showed some samples of the work which ha dbeen given to all enlisted men in the Spanish American war by the Red Cross and of their ways of extending cheer to those at the front; in caring for the wounded and in bury ing the dead.
 Miss Corrine King gave reading entitled The Red Cross Nurse" with splendid effect.
 Senator Heckman was then called upon for personal "reminiscences of the San Francisco earthquake and the Red Cross work there. In rising the Sen ator said that Dr. Higgins had told all he had planned to say and that now there was nothing left for him but to say that the Red Cross was the grandest thing on earth and that it was the only thing that stood for Christianity in warstricken Europe; that this society had given S9,700,000 for the relief of the sufferers in the San Francisco earthquake and cited many other instances of the magnifi- cent work of this organization. MT. Heckman was enthusiastic over the work done in Ketchikan for the or ganizations of chapter, and paid glowing tribute to the women who have worked so faithfully in securing members, and to the citizens for the generous support rendered. The Sen ator pledged himself a staunch SUD- porter of the cause and called on Mr.
 Beegle, who with Dr. B. L. Myers, spoke in turn endorsing and pledging their support to the Red Cross work CTS in Ketchikan.
 Mrs. Burgun gave a reading entit- led "On Your Own Heads" a late poem by Rudyard Kipling, on preparedness. This was especially we'll rendered and appropriate for the occasion, and Mrs. Burgun received much applause.
 Mayor Heneghan read the report of the canvassing committees which at that time was 407 members among which was one life member at S25 and ! 3S subscriptions to the Red Cross Mag azine. The Star Spangled Banner" brought the concert to a close after a most enthusiastic meeting at which the city most influential DuSlneSS ana professional men pledged themselves
 in support for chapter for Ketchikan Seventeen new members were en- rolled after the meeting, and today
 new names have been brought in, un- i iii at the time of going to press the otal membership stood at 432 This | s the most gratifying result obtained
 exactly one weeks canvassing and etchikan has again proved that she | of the Red Cross Members will be
 published in Mondays issue of this paper.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

HELENA, Mont, May 1S.-Secretary R. s. Skinner of the fair board an- nounced today that the grounds of the Montana State fair have been officially offered to President Wilson as a food training camp" The idea is to turn the resources of the fair into an in- structive campaign for greater crops and conservation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 1S.-To eliminatecompetition among allied na- tions to whom the United States is lending money in purchase of supplies in American markets, administration officials are considering plans for an international purchasing agency. Great Britain France and Italy have agreed and the other nations are ex- pected 10 enter it.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
CITY OF SEATTLE COMING

SEATTLE, May 1S.-The steamer City e Seattle sailed for the north at nine o'clock Wednesday evening with rho following passengers for Ketchi- ksn: T. ". Wilde Oscar Olson. F. L. Wells. J. Johnson, Robert Shapiro. J. E Berg John Lipberg. F. Christensen, r Crurza Miss Field
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
C. HEBRON ON WAY
 TO ANCHORAGE

Charles Heron, and widely known as Sunny Jim owner of vast mining property in divers parts of Alaska, and incidentally owner of the Dialy Anch- orage Times. was a passenger on his way to Anchorage this morning. MT Heron has great faith in the future of his home town and vicinity.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

CHICAGO. May 1S.--After an inves- tigation of three days. the police here have decided that 13 year old Grace Hageman killed herself either because of jealousy of her ehum. Doris Ander- son or because of unrequitted affect ion for a school-boy friend. She was found shot thru the back with a re- volver in her hand
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
TALCONER HAS PLAN
 FOR SUBMARINE CHASER

WASHINGTON. D. C.. May 1S.-An invention to counteract the submarine has been brought here by Former Con- gressman Alex. Faleoner. II is a sub- marine chaser capable. he states. of making 75 miles an hour.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
PRINCE JOHN NORTHBOUND

The steamer Prince John arrived yesterday afternoon al five o'clock from the south and left northbound at nine o'clock after discharging some 525 boxes of tinplate at the Fidalgo Island packing company cannery. Ar rivals were F. Kelly. NJ. Weintrob, F. T. Wood, J J Dennis. Chas Meacham. Mrs. Weintroom. J. W. Wood George Mackenzie \. Manson. W. J Fort main.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
CONSCRTp TON PASSED
 BOTH HOUSES, BEFORE
 PRES. FOR SIGNATURE
All Available American Ve ssels Will Soon Be Con- centrated and Dispatch Across With Supplies
 for Allies Forces in the Field Latest Order

ling the training period and the railroads will be ordered to make all connections necessary to take the troops away.
 WASHINGTON, May 18.- The national guard organization qre to be called into the federal service between July 15 and Aug ust ), according to the latest or der from the war department.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
5.478 VOLUNTEERS
 OF CHICAGO FOR
 ROOSEVELT ARMY
Recruiting Stations to be Opened to Raise More Troops for
 Teddy

CHICAGO, Ma y1S.-Recruiting sta tions are being arranged for by the friends and proponents of Colonel Roosevelt, to get recruits for the vol unteer army in this city. 5,47S appli. cants have been received from Chica- goans at the New York headquarters and it is proposed to raise in Chicago the first volunteer regiment of the army.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

STOCKHOLM. May 1S.-The result of three days conference between the Swedish. Danish and Norwegian eliminate competition among allied na- ed II has been decided that the three countries should maintain 8 policy of impartial neutrality.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

LONDON. ay 1S.-London is without motor busses today, and many thous- and of munition workers were unable to reach work on time owing to the congestion of the tram lines, all owing to the strike of 10000 employees of both sexes cf the motor busses. The trains and underground systems were also damned.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind May 1S.-A conference for outlining a scale of wage increase based upon the recent advance given to the miners in the central competitive field was started today by the officers Of the United Mine Workers Of America and those of the state organizations in Washing ton Wyoming and Montana.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
RE FUSES
 { SETTLE
 HOME RULE DISPUTE
Prefers the Calling of COnven- ton and Decide What Form
 of Government it shall be

LONDON, May 1S.-Redmond. the Irish leader today rejected the propos- al made the premier for settlement of the home rule question, but accept ed, the proposal for the calling immed- lately of a convention to decide what form of government shall Ireland have. The time of holding the convention will be decided upon shortly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
GERMAN WAR OFFICE
 OWNS UP TO DEFEAT

BERLIN. May 1S:-The war office this morning issued statement in which it admits defeat at Bullecourt, and adds that the city was evacuated but not until il had been ruined.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
TO REBUILD FRANCE THRU WATERPOWER
 OF ALPS MOUNTAINS

PARIS, May 1S.-William Howard Cole. an American engineer and tech nical director of the Society Generale Industriale, has announced that the water power of the Alps will be harm essed to help rebuild the devastated territory in France and Belgium, and that the work will be commenced i'm mediately. The coal shortage problem will be thus solved and it is expected that within six months 20,000 horse power can be developed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
HUMBOLDT GOES SOUTH

The steamer Humboldt arrived from the north at noon today and left for the south about three o'clock. Leaving for points south were A. Wahl H. P Fish. F. Hansen. and Mrs. R. L. Neil.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
PRINCESS SOPHIA
 GOES NORTHBOUND

The Princess Sophia arrived from tha south last evening at 9:30 and left northbond at II. Arrivals from the south were Nr. and Mrs. Floyd Ryus, and Mrs Harry Mckay.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
MIR. GREENBAUM BACK
 FROM THE NORTH

Mir. Greenbaum, Proprietor of the Partisan Store, arrived from Juneau this morning or the s. s. Ai-ki for a stay of ten days or so.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

Mir and sIrs. Grant ". Smith Of Stanwood, Washington, are at the Re- villa today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

MT Wm. Aiken. representing Schil- ling Bros, Of San Francisco. is a guest at the Reyilla today having arrived on the Alaska this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

WASHINGTON. D. C., May 1S.- Charles P. Taft, the 19 year old son of former President Taft. has enlisted as a private in the artillery
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18

Mr Taylor Althouse, left on the steamer Dolphin this morning on a business trip north.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-18
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

 Watson. ?. n. tonight Northwestern Monday Sophia Monday. Dolphin Monday Prince John Sunday night
 NORTHROUND. ity of Seattle tomorrow Z 30 Q. II. Admiral Farragut Tuesday.
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tending that nothing whatever done in regard to the
affairs without his having been previously
Who could tell
Certainly not the Emperor who had when the prophet
twice had attempted touch this point in his
rebuked him sharply certainly not the Empress who
that time had cared for politics. whether foreign
domestic 1t the minister's and certainly it
leaders the Duma because all parties there
agreed thing and that thorough detestaon
of Raputn and of the whole which surrounded him and
without which he could Who consulted him. then? No
probably cared know But the fact that
consulted established probably due to the
of those whose interests it him
the machna without whom nothing could be general
and upon whom everything or less depended
related in St. Petersburg that day. during
audience which he had had with Mr. Rodzanko the
dent of the Duma had attempted emonsrance the subject of
Rapu for which he had been severely eproved by the sovereign
Personally believe single instant that such incl
dent took place. For thing Mr. Rodzano,
would have dared talk the Emperor about such
subject that of the prophet he had been endowed with
that of the president of the Duma
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Rosa nodded soberly, and O'Reilly, sup
pressing some light reply that had sprung
TO his lips, inquired curiously, What do
you mean by that?'
Brother and sister Joined in explaining
that Dona Isabel was given to peculiar
actions. especially after periods of excite
ment or anger and that one of her ec-
centricities had taken the form of SOM
nambulistic wanderings. "Oh, she's crazy
enough" Esteban concluded. II believe
it's her evil conscience"
Rosa explained further: "she used to
steal about at night, hoping to surprise
papa or Sebastian going or coming from
the treasure. They were both killed, as
you know, and the secret of the hiding
place was lost Now Isabel declares that
they come to her in her sleep and that
she has to help them hunt for it, whether
she wishes or not. 1t is retribution." The
speaker drew up her shoulders and shiv-
cred, but Esteban smiled.
Esteban Doubts
"Bahr' he exclaimed, "TH believe in
ghosts when ]. see one" Then, with
VI MS llNdus lSdDtl IdS IltNcT BiNtn
up the hope Of finding that treasure. She
would like to see Rosa married and me
fighting with the Insurrectos, so that She
might have a free hand In her search"
O'Reilly scanned the speaker silently
for moment; then he said. with grav-
ity unusual in him, IT wonder II you
know that you're suspected of-worlring
for the Insurrecto cause"
Indeed? I don't know"
"wel, it's a fact" o'Reilly heard Rosa
gasp family. rs it true?" he asked.
II am Cuban" Esteban's smile was
trife grim.
Cuban? Your people were Spanish
True. But no Spaniard ever raised
Spanish child in Cuba. We are cubans.
Rosa and l."
At this statement the sister cried.
'GIush 1t is dangerous to speak in that
way, with this new war growing every
day"
but o'ReiIly is our good friend Es.
teban protested.
"of course am" the Aperican agreed
'and for that reason spoke. Il hope
you're not too deeply involved with The
rebels"
There, Estebanl Do you hear7" Turn,
ing to o'Reilly, Rosa said, irnplorinsiYi
please reason with him. He's young
and headstronE and he won't listen %
me-"
Esteban frowned Young, eh9 wen.
sqmetimes the young are called upon 70
do work that older men wouldn't care t.
undertake."
what work." o'Rsilly's eyes were
stnl upon him. You can tell me-
Il think / can" tho other asfeed.
swen. then. know everybody ii ala,
tdnzas; so everywhere. ana the spaniae
officers talk plainly before me. some.
body must be the eyes and ears Cor cor
cnel Lopez"
Colonel Lopez exclaimed 0Re|.|I.
Estcsan nodded
tooN1iNpnp roNonnow,
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By REX BEACH
THE STORY THUS FAR

Spaniards Cuba
~
of
the
finally the
SEBASTIAN,
information
the
his ws naggng he places Evangena the stake
their beds before
When Sebastian pleads with his his daughter
Esteban, infurad his
has the black chained a window grating and hOgged
wounds when Isabel at the window and asks him again there
get When Esteban attacks Sebastian the slave himself
PANCO CUETO of the yrOna plantations also feels certain
DON MARIO DE CASTANO wealthy merchant calls
in but - cOceed enough feel that his wealth will
mothers Isabel and De CastanO discuss
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flashing him a dlmpled smile OF mingled
pleasure and surprise.
"oh, but I assure you I'm in no sweet
temper" said she. "Just now I'm tire.
mendously angry"
'Why?"
TITS that epmother-Isabel."
80! You've been quarreling again,
eh? Well, she's the easiest woman in all
Matanzas to quarrel with-perhaps the
only one who doesn't see something good
in me. I'm afraid to talk to her for fear
she'd convince me I'm wholly aboml,
nable."
Rosa Teases
Rosa laughed, showing her fine, regular
teeth-o' Reilly thought he had never
seen teeth so even and white. "Yes, she
is difficult person. If she dreamed that
I see you as often as I do well
Rosa lifted her eloquent hands and eyes
heavenward. "I suppose that's why j
enjoy doing it-I so dearly love to spite
her"
81 see" o'Reilly puckered his brows
and nodded. But why, in that case
haven't you seen me oftener2 We might
Just as well have made the good lady's
life totally unbearabie."
"silly! She knows nothing about IT.
With a fiirtatious sigh Rosa added
That's what robs the affair OF its CHIEF
pleasure. Since It does not bother her IN
the least, think will not allow you &c
come any more"
After judicious consideration. oReilly
pretended to agree.
There's no fun in wreaking a horribl,
revenge when your enemy isn't wise tC
IT," he acknowledged. "Since it's YOU
idea to irritate your stepmother, perhaps
it would annoy her more II made Low,
directly to her"
Rosa Uttered, and then inquired nalvely
IAN you make love. senor9-
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had had absolutely part began attributed to him. and
earnestly believing him to be apoweru took to
asking his help not only in the matter of their administrative
but also questions where their private life and private
interests involved 1t happened day that man who
had lawsuit of doubtful character sought Raspun hoping
that he might be able put word capable of influencing
the judges before whom the to be tried AS abso
uey impossible for approach him without passing
through intermediary of kind it generally this inter-
medary who the regular pndeng of the pockets Of all
petitioners had hoped retrieve their fortunes
by appeal the Prophet protection This punderg went
the victim had and hope to live
the other hand the liberal parties the country began to
seriously alarmed the Importance which this uncouth
assuming and they who helped by the anxiety which
they manifested set the public thinking about him
the
mentioned with something akin to horror and illusions with
number made concerning the Ozark Powers they
called who graspng in their hands the conduct of public
affairs The prophet" began be mentioned the of
Russia long before he had become His followers the
made of his vegrowng Importance and invented
their side number of tales absolutely devoid of truth and
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Can I? It's the one ability an o'Reilly
inher1ts. Listen to this now" Reaching
forth, he took Rosa's fingers in his
''WaitT he cried as she resisted. Pre-
tend that you're Mrs. Varona, your owT
stepmother, and that this is her dimple6
hand I'm holding"
"Oh.h!' The girl allowed his grasp to
remain. But Isabers hand isn't dimpled
it's thin and bony. I've felt It on my ears
often enough"
Don't interrupt" he told her. Isabel
my little darling"
"Littlel La La! She's as tall and ugly
as chimney"
O'Reilly Speaks
"Hush I've held my tongue as long
as can, but now it's running away of
its own accord, and 1 must tell you how
mad am about you. The first time
saw you-it was at the ball in the Span.
ish Club" Again Rosa drew away
sharply, at which OReilly laid his other
hand over the one in his palm, saying
quickly: you and your stepdaughter,
Rosa. Do you remember that first waltz
Of ours? Sure, I thought was in heaven.
with you in my arms and your eyes
shining into mine, and I told you so.'
80 you make the same pretty speeches
to all women, eh?" the girl reproached
him.
Isabel, sweetheart, lose my breath
when I think Of y u; my lips pucker up
for kisses"
"Isabelg' exclaimed voice, and the
lovers started guiltily apart. They turned
to find Esteban, Rosa's twin brother,
staring at them oddly 'Isabel?" he re-
peated. whats this?"
you interrupted our theatricals.
was rehearsing an impassioned proposal
to your beloved stepmother," O'Reilly ex-
planned, with a pretense Of annoyance.
Eyes, Senior OReilly believes he can
infurlate Isabel by laying siege to her.
He's Abolish person" Rosa's cheeks
we're family flushed and her color deep
ened at the amusement in Esteban's eyes
"He makes love wretchedly"
what little I overheard wasn't bad, -
Esteban declared; then he took o'Reilly's
| hand.
|
slim and manly, and his resemblance to
Rosa was startling. With a look engag-
| ing in its frank directness he said: Rosa
told me about your meetings here and
came to apologize for our stepmother's
discourtesy. I'm sorry we can't invite
you into our house, but-you understand
Rosa and are not like her; we are quite
liberal in our views; we are almost Amer
leans. as you see. dare say that's what
makes Isabel hate Americans 30 bitterly
Wouldn't 1t please her to know that
I'm becoming Cubanized as fast as evel
I CAM" ventured the caller.
"oh. she hates Cubans, tooy' laughed
the brother. "she's Spanish, you know
Well, it's fortunate you didn't see he
today. Br-rl What temperl We has
our theatricals, too. I asked her fo
money. as usual, and, as usual. she re
fused. II was like scene from play
shell walk 10 her sleep tonight. II ever
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It was In a thoughtful mood that he
rode up La Cumbre toward the Quinta de
Esteban, late on the afternoon of Don
Mario's visit. Instead of going directly
to the house as the merchant had done,
O'Reilly turned of from the road and,
after lettering his horse in cluster Of
guava.bushes, proceeded on foot. He did
not like Dona Isabel, nor did Dona Isabel
like him. Moreover, he had a particular
reason for avoiding her today.
Just inside the Varona premises he
paused an instant to admire the outlook.
The quinta commanded an excellent view
of the Yumuri, on the one hand and or
the town and harbor on the other; no
one ever climbed the hill from the city
to gaze over into that hidden valley with
out feeling a pleasurable surprise at find
ing Il still there. We are accustomed
to think of perfect beauty as unsubstan-
tial, evanescent; but the Yumuri never
changed, and in that lay its supremest
wonder.
The Lovers Meet
Through what had once been we'll
tended grounds O'Reilly made his way
to a sort of sunken garden which, in spite
Of neglect, stin remained the most charm
ing nook upon the place; and there he
sat down to wait for Rosa. The hollow
was effectually screened from view by a
growth Of plantain, palm. orange and
tamarind trees; over the rocky walls ran
a profusion of Towering pants and vines;
in the center OF the open space was an
old well. its masonry all but crumbled
away.
When Rosa at last appeared, oReilly
felt called upon to tell her, somewhat
dizzily, that she was beyond doubt the
sweetest flower on all the ouinta de Este
ban. and since this somewhat hackneyed
remark was the boldest speech he had
ever made TO her. she blushed prettily