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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
COMMITTEE IS
 ORGANIZED TO
 SECURE NURSES

Professor Knox, twho volunteered his services as chairman of com. mittee to help secure nurses to relieve the many cases of Influenza, called a meeting this afternoon and organiz. ed committee of four, composed of Mrs. Van Marter, Mrs. w. c. Dibrell and Mrs. J. E. Rivard, to assist him.
 It was decided to open up two school rooms as temporary hospital wards. should the need develop with in the coming week, and the commit tee will endeavor to secure volunteer aids to help care for the sick. Any one nssding help are requested to ap- ply to any member of the committee who will see that help Is sent.
 FL PASO. Tass, No. 1.-Local au- thorities have announced the '"jazz" band players and caberet musicians are non essential and the cafes and cabarsts are forced to run now with out their usual musical settings.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
BOSNIANS ARE
 UNEDUCATED UNDER
 AUSTRIAN RULE

The Croatian journal Obzor, pub lished in Zagreb, in a recent issue de- scribes the ,lamentable situation of the Bosnian population concerning educa- tn. The statistics given are another proof that the directors, at Vienna and Budapest, employ all possible means to let the Bosnian people wallow in the completest ignorance.
 "ln the annexed countries, last year, there were in all 4S7 primary schools" says the Obzor "This num- Der comprised 331 state schools, 146
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
RADIO AND CABLE
 OFFICES WORKING
 UNDER DIFFICULTIES

Olive G. Otto, of the U. s. Cable office was taken ill yesterday after nocn with influenza, leaving the office shcrthanded. Dr. Myers is caring Ger him and reports him doing as we'll as can be expected.
 H. w Underwood. 1st class Electri. clan Naval Radio, is the fourth of the Naval toys here to be affected with the fashionable disease. Frederic Wilhelm, Cedric Greene, and S. H. Brown, have just recovered from at. tacks.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
ENGLAND BRINGS SCHOONER NEW
 IN SICK MEN

The halibut boat New England, of the New England Fish Company re- turned from the fishing banks last ovening, after only one days work, owing 10 the fact that IS of the crew of 30 Of the men on board were taken i'll with influenza.
 The New England is in command of Captain Scott, and the men who are ill are at present being cared for on the ship, until other provisions can be made
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02

confessional, and 10 private The nu. pills numbered 42,5S7 which renre. sents hardly one-third of the children who should frequent school. Among the inhabitants. above seven years. only 117 16S can read and write. This does not represent 12 per cent of the whole population. Therefore. about l'3ll,S22 of the people, or 7S per cent are ill-terate. In certain villages, the per cent of illiteracy, is still higher. Certa'nly, this is sad state of affairs for an Austro-Hungarian regime of forty years standing"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
STANDARD OIL
 OPENS OFFICES
 !Ed REWLLA BLDG

The standard Oil Company has op- ned up new offices in the Revilla Hotel Building ;n the place formerly ec-u9ied by the Naval Radio city of fee, naxt door to iheir new office
 The office is in charge of J. l.. S9Hc.a. recently appointed Ketchikan : e5n-. who is assisted by Mr Clary, < t&.ap:a. Wash.
 zIc ary arrived short time ago s.o:a Eatersburg where he spent the s.,-- -. and is assisting MT. Spaeth . le.ssHs :te new office in shape
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
g.E.o. FORREST JR..
 BREAKS ARM IN
 EEtNkING ENGINE

Gee. Forrest. l.. suffered a most painful accident yesterday afternoon @,.cn cranking tis transfer car. The ane ne hack fred, the crank striking a.s right arm abo2e the wrist, snap a.ng ae hone in tTo.
 Dr. 5"ers set the bone and dress ed ths injury, and Mr Forrest will ba unah,e 10 run his transfer for about
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
CAPTAIN RAVENS
 CONVEYS THANKS
 TO APPROPRIATENESS

Captain l.. C. Ravens, commanding officer of Submarine Chaser No, BIO. which was stationed at Ketchikan all summe. writes ta the Editor of the Daily Progressive Miner as follows:
 "Daa" Sir
 Please convey C the citizens of ket- chikan. through your paper this letter Of thanks for the generous hospital i5y wh:ch the crew Of the |. s. s. C. 310 enjoyed during the stay in Alas kan waters"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02

NEW YORK, N. Y., Nov 1.-Frater- nity houses at New York University are to he used for war purposes by the Students Army Training Corps, the fratern ties themselves having prac- tically disappeared, as most of their members have enlisted in the ser vice. It is estimated that over 17OO New York University men are in the war
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
DR. STORY RECEIVES NEW VACCINE FOR
 THE INFLUENZA

Dr. Story announced today that he had received limited quantity of a new vaccine, which is being used very successfully in Seattle in combating Spanish Influenza, and to prevent it from developing into pneumonia.
 Dr. Story declares that he will treat as many persons as the limited am ount of the vaccine will permit.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
.IIPIANE INSPECTOR
 HERE FROM PORTLAND

w G. Ross, Of the Aircraft Board. at Portland, Ore. who has been in- specting airplane stock at Juneau, Petersburg and Ketchikan, arrived from .he north last evening and is endeavuring to get shipping space for ;he government stock in the three ports r. entioned.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
BABY GIRL ARRIVES

Born to Mr and Mrs. Ben Johnson, a baby daughter, at their home on the Creek Loop, yesterday morning, Oct. 29th. Dr. Dickinson is in attendance and reports mother and baby pro- gressins nicely.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
FATHER KERN LEAVES

Rev. Paul Kern sailed for Seattle on the stemare Spokane to make his annual retreat, and expects to remain south until the quarantine time has | cen lifted in Ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
RE!STERED HERE

Registering yesterday at the local beard office. under the 1S-45 draft law were: Sta l-y Oaksmith Liloy Barras Bert Beede Heath Fraa< Cal. Heath Vicente Casinas John Erickson Frank William Noble Moses Bolton Charles Milne
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
ANOTHER BOY BORN

Born to Mr and Mrs. Stanko Bari chievicl yesterday afternoon at the Arthur Yates Hospital, son weight 2 pounts. Mrs. Barichievich is sis ter to Mrs. M. A. Bussanich and makes her home at Waterfall, where Mir BeIichievich is foreman at the cannery.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
MIR. AND MRS. DAHL
 LEAVE FOR SEATTLE

MT. aud Mrs. Ragnor Dahl left yes terday on the Santa Ana for Seattle where their daughter, who was mar ried recently, has made her homo. Their only son was inducted from Ket- chikan with the last draft.
 MT. Dahl has been employed in the Grocery department at J. R. Hickman & Co, for several months.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Nov. Iris tram Speaker, known to baseball fans
 as "Tris" center fielder for the Cleve- land American League Baseball Club is enieavoring to enter the Massa-
 chusetts Institute of Technology Avi-
 ation School.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
AT THE HOTELS

MT. Rice, manager of the Revilla Hotel, believes in safety first" and accordingly has been refusing to let rooms to fishermen who show any signs of being afflicted with Influenza.
 Registered at the Stedman are Pete Lobhe", Merle F. Thomas, Kansas City, Chas. Brendible, and Hans Ol. sen, of Seattle
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
LEAVE FOR HOME

Mir R. P Walsh and Mrs. M. J. Walsh left recently for their homes in Seattle having spent the summer with heir husbands at the Wards Cove Packing Company cannery.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
WEEKLY PIONEER
 SUSPENDS THIS WEEKS PUBLICATION

On account of the death of Paul r. Stanbope part owner and publisher Of the Weekly Pioneer, there will be TO ;ssle of that publication this week. MT. NeeGham announced today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02
CLAIM AGENT OF
 c. p R. GOES NORTH

E. " Cuddy, of Vancouver, B. c. claim agent for the Canadian Pacific Steamship company was a northbound passenger on board the City of Seattle for Juneau, to look into the wreck of the Princess Sophia and claims in connection with the disaster
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02

WANTED-Girl or Woman for Gen. eral Housework. Apply Parisian Cloak k Suit Shop.-adv.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02

New shipment of Dress Skirts at Reine erc5s-adv. 3t.
 UPRIGHT SrEINWAY piano for sale. apply Miss Edmond-adv 8
 Expert grinding and saw-fitting at Sully's Carpenter Shop.-adv If.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-02

FOR SALE-Two trolling boats cheap Inquire at Inman's Boat Shop.
 adv. St.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08
Who's Who in "Pom.Pom"

Henry W. Savage, the famous i'm
pressario, is known TO believe that
the star system for comic opera Is
generally failure because of the
managerial tendency to surround q
star with mediocre cast. but when
he finally decided To make the sauCy
M:tzi his first star he took great
pains TO surround her with a cast II
surprising exccllency in his gay
comic opera. Pom Pom" that he
might prove the exception to the rule.
In addition to the mischievous per
sonality and the soprano fute-likc
values in voice of Mitzi herself. there
are to be heard two singers of grand
opera training and reputation IL
Pom Pom"
The first Of these. Margaret ia
man, has been trained in Italy and
was leading member of the Nation
al opera at tho Constant of Rome.
Sang the title role of Carmen,
Amneris in Aida" and other paris
at the famous old La Scala in Milaa.
and last season was a member Of the
Chicago opera.
Boyd Marshall has been singing
principally in England and South Ar
rice with the Qunlan Grand Opera
Co., and with the organization pre-
sented 50 successfully by Lord Beech
am III England. His voice is Of unu,s-
ual quality called the Italian bari
tone across the seas as it has SOM
thing Of the range Of both the bass
and baritone as they are recognized
in this country.
Charles McNaughton. the leading
comedian, originally principal fun
maker Of the Whitney theater, Lon
don, ana with the noted George Ea
Wardes companies of London. hut
well known IL this country because
of his appearances with Mitzi in ''Ifn
Spring Maid" and other leading con-.
panicS. is to be seen as the much
q abused policeman Number Il"
There arc also iIattyc Fox. niece II
the well remembered Della Fox. and
her recognized successor III gay sou
hrctte roles; Thomas Walsh. Harry
Child, the English character actor
or note: the huge Detmar PoppoN:
Lillian Morton, the dancer and Louise
LARSON and Robert jackson, tlr
Australian dancers. that Mr.. SaTaCc
brought to this country to appear il
Pom Pom"
The Pom Pom" opera orchestra is
also an important part of the organ
iZatiOn.-AdN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

tionally heavy role today and Tues
day when the Aircraft picture. Rose
of the World" will be exhibited.
The film story is adapted from the
widely read novel by Agnes and
Edgerton Castle. and Miss Ferguson
plays the part of Rosamond. the wife
of Capt Harry English. an officer in
the British army, who is slain by the
natives in India. Rosamond marries
Sir Arthur Gerardine. the aged lieu
tenant governor. and then discovers
that her love for her first husband is
constantly increasing. until the very
presence Of Sir Arthur is repugnant 10
her. A friend of Capt. English, Major
Bethune. complexities matters by los
ing his heart TO Rosamond.
AS the story is unfolded Rosamond
becomes involved in a web of great
dramatic intensity which drives her
to the verge Of madness. Miss Fergu-
son is noted for her interpretations Of
emotional roles. and in Rose of the
World" she las taken advantage of
the opportunities afforded to display
her talent.
Maurice Tourneur. who has con-
tributed some of the best photoplays
ever produced. staged the MIN. which
is q typical Aircraft offering. A strong
cast supports Miss Ferguson, includ-
ing Wyndham Standing, Percy Mar
mont. Ethel Martin and Sloane De
MaSber.-AdV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08
ANNETTE kELLERMANN
What Washington Thinks Of the kel-
hermann Picture That Comes to the
Opera House Thursday

CThe Washington Herald, Dec. y,
1850
Brilliant throngs witness ~
DAUGHTER Of the Gods
Motion pictures in washington IN
tered new sphere last night at the
Belasco theater when the President,
Mrs. Wilson and party were present
for the opening production in this
city of William FoX's spectacular
screen phantasy. "A Daughter Of the
Gods" featuring Annette Keller
mann. No Offering at the Belasco this
season has drawn a larger or more
fashionable audience than witnessed
the screen play last night.
"A Daughter of the Gods is spec
tacular. coluring and big-big is the
proper descriptive term-and dazZlcs
by the variety and exotic beauty CT
its scenes. The very best that nature
has to offer in the way Of effects has
been skilfully blended into the fame
full pilot" of the piece, and the re-
suit is marvel of photographs
beauty. While the tale makes Ger
tain demands upon the imagination,
the naturalness of the pictures make;
the trip from the present workaday
world into realm of fancy one easy
to accomplish.
Miss kellermann never appeared 70
better advantage before the camera
than in "a Daughter of the Gods
Throughout She is the very empodi-
ment of grace. and in the aquatic
scenes, which are in the majority,
she thrills and delights with her eX-
Eibitions of diving and swimming.
The plot, if plot it may be called
is woven about a canary belonging to
a little child, which flies away AID
Joins sparrow. later being drowned
in the sea. At the same time the Iii
tie son Of a powerful Sultan is drown
ed A good fairy reincarnates the ca
nary in the person of Anita. the
Daughter of the Gods. and sends hei
to bask among mermaids and late.
to explore the world of mortals The
Young prince. too. is reborn as
handsome young man and is taker
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

into the Sultan's city captive ami
sold on the block in the slave mare.
She is bought by the Sult,,n's chief
cLnuch and taken to the nulace. Htv
beauty and grace gain tho o"fn.tr Z
Iarrah. one Of the Sult&n'S favarlte.,
ANA i system OF intrigue j. begun ~
work her downfall. The Fairy II
Goodness looks after the welfare IF
Anita, howcN er. and defeats tn" cVil
designs Of ZAirah, aided ana aDt.ttc@
by the Witch of badness. In the
meantime, however. Anita il; mace
captive and dives from Il tower -
escape the Sultan, The prince i" IN
prisoncd. Anita is condo mned e. hc
burned ana various other things
/ appen that Keep the Fairy Of Good
ress on TIE Gui vivc 10 Is,kr care +
her OWE The climax il 8 great battle
scene. in which the prince Stays Anil
TIA, disguised in the armor Of Il
knight. Later the prince is slain,
ana finally the souls If Ii" two an
Reunited through tho medium of a
fairy, and all is wcll thercaf5cr.--
Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08
EFFECTIVE PROPAGANDA IN MO
TON PICTURES
Official Recognition Of Power Of
Screen Leads Chief Flynn to UtI'-

The exposure OF the imperial German
governments great sp: system bV WI
lam ] Flynn, recentl; retired chief Of
the United States secret service, II tAG
serial photodrama THE Eagle Eye.
produced by The Wnartons, booked NJ
the Colonial theatre, beginning Wednes-
day. is an event Of very great public
importance.
1t is a part Of propaganda designed to
strike an effective blow at the Kaiser 3
spy army In America by informing the
public Of its methods and its menaces.
The power Of the motion picture to
create public opinion and incite the peo-
pie to activity and vigilance is recog-
nized by high governmental authority,
both here and abroad. This official rec
ognition of the screen led Chief Flynn
10 prepare his story for photodramatIc
publication and allow his name to be
used in connection with its presentation.
In The Eagles Eye" Chief Flynn re-
veals startling details Of the imperial
German government system OF world
espionage-industrial diplomatic. militia
~ and naval-foundel on authentic OH
cial facts
| The establishment of a branch of this
wonderfully efficient spy system in the
| United States was not OF recent origin
! 1t was begun here many years ago ana
grew. as time progressed, into a moss
| formidable body, numbering thousands
| of carefully selected and trained men
and women. Its existence here was not
appreciated by the public till the United
| States secret service began to give it
direct attention after the outbreak o.
war in Europe.
! The revelations Of the real power Of
| this body of alien political. military AM
! industrial spies. never before made
known, is very interestingly presented
on the screen in power rul and effective
dramatic pictures. This is an entirely
Jew method OF exposing an existing
great public danger.
In this respect, and as a remarkable
| novelty in subject. THE Eagles Eye"
is one OF the most intensely interesting
Entertainments ever presented, either on
stage or screen.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08
Scoffers and Doubters
Why Let Prejudice Bind You to {
L;fe of Rheumatic Torture?

Be fair to yourself you sufferer from
rheumatism no matter what form. Go
to Rowditch- Webster Co. or any good
druggist and get package of Rheuma.
the guaranteed prescription. Use the
entire bottle. and if you don't think Ii
has given you quick and sure relief,
say so, and you can have your money
back
Isn't that fair offer? Can you see
any deceit or red tape about it? What
chance do you take? Absolutely none.
Then get bottle Of Rheuma today.
It's reputable physicians prescription.
altogether different from remedies
usually prescribed, free from narcotics,
and perfectly harmless. Rheuma acts
Oh the kidneys and helps to force the
uric acid from the swollen joints and
other lodging places. 1t pleases you in
a day: it makes you hopeful and happy
in a week 1t has released from bond
age rheumatic ,,d SUI sufferers sai,s who thought
as much for you-it seldom fails.
Don't miss this sza money back offer 4
large bottle. sufficient for two weeks
treatment, is inexpensive.-Adv.
aprS-G-l5
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08
RAEvMAT|cS
NO LONGER
GLOOMY

They nave used "Ncutronr Pre-
scriptien ~ and found i, there with
the panch that Kills Rheumatism.
Only the skeptical now suffer. The
yistims q Rheumatlsm all tell the
same story. they have sore. inhamed
muscles and stiff joints, they have
10 ambition or strength and get
nervous. cross and irritable, which
IL not 10 hc wondered at Thousands
~ Old time Rheumatics are now in
the best Of health after using "Ncu-
,rone Prescription 90"
It's satisfied users are its best ad-
vertisere pretty good advertisers,
too
No matter how little or how much
you sun : 60 and get Il hottie Of
"Neutrone Prescription 90. You
viii be surprised at the results. Those
sore. inflan"d joints and burning.
aching muscles will disappear, and
you will feel fine every hour Of the
day. Mail orders filed on 800 size.
The Bowditch Webster Co. AN
gista, and leading druggists everv-
where Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

Reports received yesterday from
down river indicated that there had
been little or no change in regard
to ice conditions for the past two
days. \ man who came up from
Richmond on the paper train Sunday
morning said that the ice was still
hung up at Iceboro. although it look
ed pretty weak. He thought, how
ever. that southeast rainstorm
would start things moving and help
out to quite an extent on the lower
river. Up river the ice has gone
through to 1ceboro from Waterville
The water. which was nearly up to
ireshet pitch, has fallen off several
feet. due to the cold weather of the
past two nights and is fast getting
down to spring level.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

Hon. Leroy T. Carleton of Win
throp. one Of Names best known
Grand Army men and for many years
chairman of the Commission of In
land Fisheries and Game, is quoted
as saying that from his experience he
believes that boys of Il years of age
and sometimes even younger make
the best soldiers. He thinks that they
stand grief far better than those OF
40 years and upwards. Mr.. Carleton
claims to have been the youngest
private soldier from Maine mustered
as private carrying a musket in the
Civil War. if not in the country. He
was but IA years of age when he went
into the service, enlisting as private
in Co. F Of the 9th Maine Regiment.
He says that he never fell out on
march and never knew what is was
to be tired though marching all day
and night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS
VAUDEVILLE DEBUT AT THE
OPERA HOUSE TODAY
All Signs Point to Big Success for
the Vaudeville and Picture Policy
That Is Arranged for the Opera
House Commencing Today

A Spl"Edld program mas peeH Sc
cured in both the vaudeville and the
pictures, the latter being features of
a class as yet never shown here
abouts.
The Vaudeville acts number three
in all. they are big time attractions.
the Six Jolly Tars coming direct to
Augusta from Newport, r. l., where
they have created the biggest kind
of a hit They were the feature on
a big time bill at the Colonial Naude-
vile Theatre of that City and 1t was
through Manager kaul's commend
alton that Manager Greedy secured
the act for Augusta. The Six jolly
Tars offer just the right kind OF ma
teriaI to appeal to the patrons here.
good Wholesome comedy with p.enty
of fine singing. The novelty of the
offering cannot help but prove hit,
it being that of an Ocean liner en-
route. 5 Jolly Tars and a clever lady
passenger being responsible for the
comedy situations.
Lionel Paris Is the single enter
tainer and his personality, combined
with cicNSTHCSS, 10 ~ ee''iA ~
him a fayorite with the patrons.
Shaw and Beatty, two clever and
CLASSY girls, are here with harmonic
ing singing and nifty costumes.
Viola Dana in Blue Jeans" is the
big picture feature. This subject is
in seven reels and is one that can not
fail to register a pronounced i'm
nression on the lovers Of good pic
lures. There is heart interest and
sensation a plenty in every scene OF
this splendid subject. rural New
England life and. political strife IS
the basis of the story, the plot being
rival politicians who bring personal
tiles and family affairs into their ar
p,ments with the usual sad results.
and the great moral lesson that fol-
lows.
Mr.. and Mrs Sydney Drew are seen
in n splendid comedy. while there is
let's of interest in the Mutual Week
Nv News, which will be shown for the
first time today.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

Friends Of w. Frank IIerricn who
had been confined to the house for the
greater part of the past winter by an
INJURY 10 one knee, will he glad to
learn hat he is recovering and that
he was down town Friday for the
first time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

The daily high strings of the past
week at the Colonial alleys were as
follows: Monday, Bouffard. 1879;
Tuesday. Roy, l27; Wednesday.
Thomps m. l22: Thursday, Ladd. al !:
Friday, COMBS. l24 Saturday, \.
Binettc, "a.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-04-08

Mr. and Mrs. John Coughlin left on
the 100 express Saturday afternoon
for visit of a few days in Boston
and vicinity. One of their sons, Lieut.
John {. Coughlin is stationed at
Camp Devens Aver, Mass, and they
VIII probably extend their trip to that
point before returning home.