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Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
US. TO TAKE over
100000 TONS OF
JAPAN SHIPPING

Washington, March N.-Negotiations
For the trensfer of 10000 tons of Jap
anese shipping to the United States
have been completed on the basis of
two tons of steel plates for one ton Of
dead weight ship capacity.
This agreement is understood to be
IN the anture of preliminary one in
tended to bridge over the period Of ne
gatiations now conducted by Ameri-
can Ambassador Morris in Toxic for
a wider and more permanent under.
standing.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
STEAMER CHINCHA
ATTACKED BY SUB

New York, March 27.-Unofficial
advfces received here today in insur-
ance circles indicated that The Amerf-
can steamer Chincha, a vessel OF 6,Se5
tons gross, was attacked by a German
submarine on March 81. The advices
were not clear as to whether the ship
had been sunk. The Chincha was re-
questioned recently by the United
States Shipping Board, carried crew
II about 40 men.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
PEACH CROPS TO
BE A FAILURE

Westboro, Mass, March 27-Pre-
diction, that the peach crop through
out New England would be a failure
because of long and unusually severe
winter was made today by Howard
P. Gilmore, a peach growcG whose
orchard contains about 5000 trees.
Gilmore said that although the trees
were "a htSa hnA tkav AaA sz.S7szsN
aUszz1 GD % ga
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
MEETS DEATHIN
PITTSFIELD FIRE

Pittsfield, March 27.-Herbert Smith,
Jr., 28 years old, was burned to death
this morning in a fire that destroyed
large barn on the Edward Sedg-
wick estate in Lenox. Three horses
and % head of stock were burned and
it was in trying to save the stock that
Smith lost his life. His father was
a classrnate of President Wilson in
Princeton
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29

W IIkIuSOl, ItOUtIL AIlIsIty, n. q. W II
liams, A. Mattn, John Dooley.
The real names of the men taken
were Police Commissioner William j.
Moore, Attorney J. j. Linxweiler,
Harry Tarlov, Aimes Tarloc, A c.
Willard, steward of the Norwalk
Country club, Robert McAllister and
George Hopkins.
1t was learned also that instead Of
Judge George H. Vosburgh of the
city court being consulted as to the
amount of bonds, Sergeant Bryan
Silk, one of the raiding party, who
was in charge of police headquarters
last night, fixed the bonds in spite of
the fact that he had no authority to
do so.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
HINDU PLOTTERS
MARK 2 FOR DEATH

New York, March 27.-Hfndu Ger
man plotters marked for death two
persons in this city believed to have
betrayed their secrets and sent here
hindu supplied with a deadly East
Indian poison to accomplish their
purpose, according to information
given out today by the federal au-
thorities.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
PARIS CLAIMS ENEMY REFUSED

Paris March 27ast night the German advance held
everywhere according to the official statement
office today The enemy weakened by heavy losses adds
has been obliged to slow up his efforts.
The statement follows:
Last evening and during the night the Germans weakened
by their heavy losses compelled to retard their
valance of the French troops defending ground
by foot, is beyond all praise.
"The French holding line running through LEchee
ST. Aurn and Beauvragnes north of Lassgny front Of the
southern part of Noyon and along the left bank Of the Disc
During the night the French repused strong accommodating
parties which attempted to approach their positions northwest
lof Noyon.
ION the remainder Of the front there intermittent
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
POLICE COMMISSIONER
OF NORWALk IS TAKEN
IN RAID BY own men
CAUGHT IN GAMBLING RAID LAST NIGHT WITH
OTHER INFLUENTIAL CITIZENS. WILLIAM
j. MOORE CLAIMS SPITE WORK.

South Norwak, March 27-Caught in a raid by his own
policemen, Police Commissioner William j. Moore, with At
torney ]. J. Linxweer and several other well know and
influential men of this city, under bond today to await
hearing Saturday in the city court charge of gambling
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
GENERAL march SUBMITS TO
SENATE REASON why The WAR
DEPT. CANCELLED ADDRESSES

Old System Giving Date Of Casualty Enabled Huns to Get
Exactly What Effect Was Produced By Our Troops
"Details Brought swarms Of Claim Agents to Harass
Relatives of Men-German Agents Work Secret
Game in This Country.
Republican farmer., 1918-03-29
GENERAL is KILLED.

Amsterdam, March 81 - German
newspapers announce that Gen. Paul
Bloch Won Blottnitz, an infantry di-
vision commander in the Garman
eEa wa hGazS % @ Ga -
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
TRfvELER SAYS GERMANY IS
 DOOMED
F0rsees Overthrow of Hehen-
 zoIlerns in 1919

AN ATLANTIC PORT Feb. 13-Rev Aloysius Daniels, of Hewitt, Wis. who arrived here from Germany by way of Switzerland has expressed the op- inion that unless the war ends within the present year of 1918, there will be a revolution which will overthrow the Hohenzollerns iu Germany
 .The people of Germany are starv- ing" said Daniels, who for three years has been studying in Westphalia There are few left who are more than fifty years old all succumbing to lack of nutrition, while the death rate ann ong the children is frightful.
 President Wilson is mathematical throughout the empire. but hardly worse than is the Emperor, while what is said openly of the Crown Prince is not fit to repeat.
 T believe they will quell this incip. .ent revolution, but there will be an- other unless the war ends before next year. and that one will be the end of the Hohenzollern The Germans are tragically short of all sorts of food"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
WORLD MEETING OF
 ADvENTISTS TO BE
 AT SAN FRANCISCO

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13.-Sev- enth Day Adventists from all parts of the world will assemble in San Fran cisco from March 29 to April 21 in quadrennial session of the general or world conference.
 Thousands of delegates are expected to attend the sessions, which will be held at the Exposition Auditorium, Owing 10 the war the meeting was postponed from last year.
 The Seventh-Day Adventists are now preaching their gospel in eighty countries, using 123 different langu- ages and publishing literature in nine ty mother tongues. They organized in 1845. The General Conference was formed in 1863 at Battle Creek, Mich. They have grown from 5000 adher ents at that time to 141,488 recorded in 1916
 Among the delegates will be Elder J. T Boettcher. leader of the faith, who was forced out of Russia by the government during the latter days of Czar Nicholas reign.
 The Seyenth-Day Adventists have missionaries in the Orient, in South America, in Australia, the South Pa cifc archipelago, in remote Iceland, as well as in India and in the West Indies.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
I @1lt AUSTRALIA MILL LOCK LITTER SOLDIERS
 0hI THEIR RETURN

NEW YORK. Feb 13.-Methods ad- opted in Ans ralia for the rehabilitation 5f returned soldiers were described by Crawford Vaughan. former Premier of South Australia, ill an address at he Harvard Club today. Each sold CT at the front has been asked to state whether he desires to settle on the land upon his return from active service. More than fifty per cent. have answered this in the affirmative, and for that reason the Government has lecided to test the capabilities of the
 old.ers as farmers before making al .otmant.
 Soldiers training farms have been established q which the men are giv- en courses lasting from four to six months. They are paid $50 a day for seven days a week with double ra-
 ions for a married man. single rat ions for single men and quarters. A comfortable bunkhouse is provided for he single man, while the married man and his family occupy separate huts.
 instruction $ given in irrigation, dry farming, s-ock raising and horticdl- ture.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
COST OF RUSS INVASION
 CAUSE OF DISPUTE

ZURICH, Feb. 1@.-The question Of the payment Of the cost of repairing the loss and damage occasioned by the Russian invasion Of the Carpathians, Galicia and the Bukowina, has been the bone Of hot contention between Austria and Hungary. Hungary de Inands that each country shall pay it's oa-n share which. as far as Hungary is concerned. is 6 very small item, as the Russian penetration into the Car pathians caused only small damage. On the other hand, the devastation wrought in the Austrian crown lands Of Galicia and Bukovina was enormous amounting 10 very many millions of kronen
 Austria contends that as Galicia and Bukovina acted as buffer states, 1herety protecting Hungary against the Russians. the entire cost of rep aration should be common charge upon the whole monarchy.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
WAR MUST GO O0NSAYSLLOYD CE)RCEE;-- PEACE PROPOSALS
 NIT SINCLE,RE; HE DECLARES
The Pope A5Gom6s rEes, lent Wilson ter To c9un> Czornin Which II Qualified as "NourIsh-
 ing Peac 2 Food

LONDON, Feb. 13.-'War nluat go oa" Lloyd George told the house uf commons at the op- eras c , lament last evening anl explained that nothing could be sainei lo put off what must be done. in speaking of Count gzeemo's aatative offer to talk pea.4 and ! on Hertlings state meat tha followed, Che premier said There is no real peace ms ming n either Hertling's or C'1eraio's 1ifers, therefore. war must go Oh.
 I.31iIl. Feb. 13.-It is officil- Y reported here that the Pope welcomed President Wilson's let ter 10 Count Czernin in which he set for.h tia terms under the United ,5tases and her associates ii se Ua wiil discuss peace se1~s. rlse pope qualified the letter as zsourishing peace seed"
 LaN a.z. Feb. 13.--One hun jred .d sixty-four American le ~lo 9ore lost on the Tus- ealli# sease buried at Point Scot &sh ea the coast of Ireland, the admiralty office announced this morning.
 5s1EEDAM. Feb. 12,-Von 5a yling viii reply to President
 ilzoa's message to Count Ger zin fc1t 1uesday. according to
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
Department of Justice Dr. ders Camp Lewis Spy Prosecuted in The
 Federal Court

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.- Yesterday. on request Secretary Baker took the senate military committee into his confidence and reported in details secret in- formations relative to the trans portation of million troops to France this year. The Secre- tary gave out minute details of his plans and showed that unless extraordinary events happen, the transport of that number of men is feasible. The committee ap- peared to be satisfied with the explanation.
 WASHINGTON, Feb, -13- Thomas W Page. of Virginia was nominated last evening by Pres ident Wilson a member of the tariff commission pursuant to the act of congress creating the commission.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.- Thomas Helmuth Ritter, the al- legged German spy who was ar- rested at Camp Lewis some weeks ago. was ordered prose- cuted in the federal court by an order from the Department of Justice issued this morning.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.- The war departments latest list of the dead from the steamship Tuscania includes five from the State of Washington. one of whom was Robert F. Warren. a bookkeeper from Seattle.
 WASHINGTON. Feb. B. According to al official report, Rumania has completely ignored Germany ultimatum of twenty -four hours for the conclusion of peace terms.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
III: GERHI1N DEoTROYER9
 ARF IA()Vilc
kieii is Besieged by Rebels Eccording to Dispatches
 From i.emberg

COPENHAGEN. Feb. 13-A large number Of German destroyers passed Mar3al today speeding westward a5ea. submarines have been seen in his vicinity recently The meaning 9f this moFa is puzzling military ex- perts here
 ZURICH, Feb. 13.-A state of seize has been proclaimed at Kieff, accord ing to dispatches received here from Lemberg. It is reported that strikers hold the upper hand and are ready to defend themselves against soldiers. BloodsAed is expected.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
kI,oU7ft DEAL
 DECLARED OFF

SEATTLE, Feb. 13.-Ir was learned al the offices Of the Grand Trunk Pa cidc here tha. tAe deal for the pur- chase Of the steamer F \. Ki.burn, by the company has been declared of Negotiations that were expected 10 lead to tl- requirement. Of the KIburn by the T. P. for .he Alaskan can nery trade. were opened recently at San Francisco
 II is assumed that The frequent dis ablemenc of the Kilburn. which since Christmas has been forced 10 put back 10 porr 10 less than four occasi- oas with defective machinery. had something to do with he calling of Of The deal
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
{! semi-oflicial dispatch.

. Sem}-Olilclal dlSpatcn.
 According to German newspa- p2rs, the kaiser in replying to a eongratuiatory telegram from Philirp Heinecken in reference to Germany's first step with the Uhrainians, said: Tt is only a email beginning made by Ger u71ny's sword against the closed lo3r leading to a general and lasting peace"
 ROME, Feb. 13.-The Austri- ms have renewed a determined attack west of Bretna river on the Italian lines, but thus far have been held back with ease.
 The Premier today addressing the chamber of deputies said tl.at Italy today was threatened vith invasion from both land and see but that the country was ready to receive any invaders.
 BERLIN, Feb. 13.-The Aust :iau forces in their attack on the Italian line today captured one hundred and eighty prisoners, the war office announces.
 LONDON, Feb. 13.-Parlia- ment adjourned today without tie usual motion for a vote on the want of confidence in the P1emie4's declaration to keep up he War for a just peace. His de- claration stands as we'll as the country for that purpose.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
CATHOLICS OF
 CITY RAISE S115
 FOR K. OF c. FUND

h response 10 an appeal from Bish- op Crimont of Alaska, at Juneau, re- ceived here last week the Catholics of Holy Name church of Ketchikan have raised S115 b. subscription as their contribution toward the War Fund of the Knights Of Columbus who are do- ing such wonderful work in the can comments O the United States and at the front
 The Seattle order has to date raised approximately S60,000 for this good work and hopes 10 make it s100.000. with the help Of the churches Of Alas ka Tn order 10 stimulate interest in the war drive, the Knights of Colum- bus are going to give away four auto mobiles, a Hudson, Maxwell and a Packard. For each dollar subscribed, one ticket will be issued and e- the end Of the drive this week, the W CTS will be announced and the cars ;-iten away. 1 national drive is being con ducted all over the country this week in herculean effort to raise the funds necessary to carry on the work prop erly.
 The K Of C., is much after the or der Of the r. NJ C. A. and is building ] recreation halls, and other comforts, in the camps for the men Of all de nominations, Catholic and non-Catholic The work has been approved Of by all the leading officials of the country.
 The money has been forwarded di- irect to Seattle by draft today
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
GOVERNMENT REFUSES 10 RECOGNIZE
 TREATY
France Does Not Take Peace Pact Between Germany and Ukrain-
 ians Serioush

LONDON, Feb. 13.-The British government today officially declined to recognize the treaty of peace bet ween the Ukrainians and Germany's agents which was signed yesterday. The government will treat the Ukrain- ians as enemies.
 PARIS. Feb. 13,-France does not take seriously the signing of a peace treaty between the Central Powers and Ukraine. Premier Clemeneeau said to- day. The government will treat the action as of no consequence" he add ed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
RYE FLOUR MAY BE SOLD WITHOUT
 SUBSTITUTES
,ays New Regulation, But Carnot pe Substituted For
 White Flour

A message was received from Food Administrator Cunnisons secretary at Juneau 10 the effect that Rye four may be sold without substitutes, but cannot be sold as a substitute for white flour. This is the sum and substance of a new regulation just issued by the Food Administration in Washington. according to Mr Wyckoff, of the For estry service, acting administrator, in MT. Gardner's absence from town on Forestry business.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
NEW FRANCHISE BILL
 IS NOT LIKED'

LONDON, Feb. 13.-On It's second reading the new Franchise Bill was bitterly attacked by the opponents of Women's suffrage in the House of Lords. Lord Salisbury was alarmed that 6000,O0O women should be placed on the voters list and Lord Bryce did not like" the idea.
 The vast majority of women, Lord Bryce declared, are not qualified to use the vote, though he admitted that per cent are as capable of dolng so as any member of the House of Lords; but the Government is launching the country ma wide and uncharted sea-"
 Lord Durham defended the women.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
SOMETHING NEW IN
 HOUSEHOLD ECONOMY

PARIS, Jan-(By mai)-French chemists are advocating the use of sea water in the making of bread. This would not only save the transportation of salt, it is urged, but would add ma terially to the healthful properties of the bread, owing to the fact that sea water contains. besides salt, a valua- ble percentage of magnesium and cal cium. Ocean water is already being used. il is said, in bread baking at Cherbourg, and the bread has gained a considerable reputation as a diet in various complaints.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
JOHN I. ADAMS SHOWN TO BE FRIEND
 OF THE BOCHES

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 13.-After charges Of disloyalty had been made against John T. Adams of Iowa. candidate for the chairmanship Of the Republican National Committee, Adams withdrew from the contest Will H. Hays, of Indiana. vas elected by exclamation. The publication of letter written by Adams frori Berlin at the outbreak of the war reFealed him bitterly pro- c GavraSn.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
EXPERIMENT OF
 T. R. IS ASKED
tFrom Tulsa News)

TULSA, Okla, Feb 2.-Petitions asking for the internment of Theodore Roosevelt, former President of the Un- tied States during the period of the war, placed in several prominent downtown drug stores and other places caused sensation here today.
 The petition reads.
 Recognizing the fact that the sue. cessful prosecution of the great war in which we are now engageu calls for the wholehearted corporation of all good citizens to the end that we may exert the maximum of our strength, military, economic and mor- al, against the common enemy:
 Expressing cur horror at the spec. tacle of insubordination and bucking opposition in high places, going even to the extent of persistent and long, continued personal villification Of our commander-in- chief, the President Of the United States, and calculated and intended to weaken his hold upon the faith and loyalty of the masses; and
 Depricating and condemning the opposition Of chronic politicians, seek ing their own advertisement and priv ate advantage at the expense Of the public safety:
 We the undersigned citizens of the United States, respectfully petition and request his Excellency, the Presi- dent of the United States, to cause the internment Of Theodore Roosevelt as a public menace for the period of the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
RADIO CONNECTS
 PERSHING AND U. s.

WASHINGTON. D. C.. Feb. 13.- With the completion Of the new s2,- 250,o0o radio station now under con struction in France by the Navy De- 9artment. which has charge of all radio communication. direct radio con- munication between Washington and American army headquarters in France will be a realized thing. At the close Of the war, under the agree ments entered into. the French govern ment will take over the station.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
TEN CONCRETE SHIPS
 ARE ORDERED

WASHINGTON. D. C. Feb. 13.-The Ferro Concrete Shipbuilding Corpora tioa Of Redondo Beach. Cal. has been awarded contracts for ten $500 ton concrete ships. according 10 an an- nouneemen. made here. The first yes- sei is 10 be delivered within six months ana tEe oeher nine within year
 The building company will use d new plan Of construction. recently pat en5ed by which il claims il can build ths vessels more rapidly than under old methods ol working concrete.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
RUSSIA AND GERMANY WILL EXCHANGE
 PRISONERS

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 1S.-The Ger man and Russian delegates at Petro- grad, according to dispatches from Der lin have signed an agreement for an early exchange of prisoners of war unfit for military service.
 BERNIE, Feb. 13.-The exchange of Gernlan-Russian prisoners of war be- gan this morning according to a Der lin dispatch. Thousands of German prisoners have arrived at Warsaw en route to Berlin.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
AUSTRlANS MAY FISH

SEATTLE Feb. 1S-The government today issued detailed regulations whereby Austrians may be employed in fishing canneries in Alaska. Regu- lations are such as will permit any Austrian whose conduct has been ir- during the war to avail themselves of the privilege of fishing
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
THE FRENCH MAKE
 ANOTHER CLEAN UP
 IN SUCCESSFUL RAID

WITH THE FRENCH ARMY. Feb. z3.-In the course Of three successful trench raids. the French advanced as tar as the fourth German lines between Le Petre and the Mort Maire Woods in Foeyre and took hundreds of prison CTS belonging to the 9th Bavarian and he 9+th Landwehr division. Making a clean sweep, the report says.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
ESCAPED CONVICT
 GIVES SELF UP
 AFTER 18 YEARS

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Feb. 13.- Robert P Butler, negro who escaped from the Missouri penitentiary eigh- teen years ago, walked into the office of Governor Gardner recently, and said he wanted to surrender.
 Butler said he came from Youngs. negro church. He said he was con- verted several years ago, and the thot of being fugitive has since preyed on his mind He is 42 years old.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
SOLDIERS ARE SHOWN
 FANORS

CAMP LEWIS. Feb 1S-The gov ernment ordered today that the value os soldiers rations will not be counted in estimating their income under the tax law. This is considered a great favor to the soldiers
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
CQRREI:e''P()HI)ETI l PREIjIC'TS AI
 EARLTPE:ACCfI:
Says kustTia's Only Fear Is May Have to Fight On
 Side of Allies

LONDON. Feb. 13-According to Lobby, a correspondent of the Daily News, faest are known which bring the possibility of a separate peace be tween Austria Hungary and the En tente Allies. much nearer. The great reluctance. he says is manifested in Austria towards the prospect of fight ing with the British-American troops on the Western front.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.-The ar my now has a full quota Of nurses This information was given out by Secretary Baker tonight Surgeon General Gorgas reported that the shortage Of nurses al camps and can comments has been overcome.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
CABLE UP AGAIN

The Washington-Alaska Military Cable and Telegraph System is again in operation after being out of com mission for four days. The cable part ed about 15 miles out of Seattle late Friday night or Saturday morning, and was repaired by the cableship Burn side last evening at TAO.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
rHhS.P PARKER IS ARRESTED
 FOR SEDlTlON
SAID HOME GUARDS WERE
 ORGANIZED TO FIGHT LABOR

Chas Parker, fisherman by trade, re. gently employed at the Lingerfelt Ma for the past eighteen or twenty years, has been arrested for seditious ut. torances in the presence of witnesses. and was tried In the Commissioner court, yesterday afternoon.
 He Is charged with stating that the Home Guards were organized to fight labor"
 He was found guilty by the Jury and fned $3G0. which he paid.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
@ E8S WIN WAR
 CROSS IN AIR RAID

PARIS. Feb. 13.-Two military med a's and six war crosses were awarded oday 10 workers in a bombarded fac tory, who displayed extraordinary bravery during an air raid.
 Cardinal Annette, archbishop Of Par is has issued q protest against the re- cent raid hv the German airplanes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-13
WORKS GET
 INCREASE IN PAY

SEATTLE. Feb. 13-The govern ment today ordered the shipyards to grant an increase of ten percent in the steel yards for night work, so as to make night jobs more attractive.