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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01
THE RIDICULOUS SIDE OF IT.

Upon request from various sources. We re- produced yesterday the eight-ho law as enacted bv our territorial legislature at the last session. Accidentally We were asked to give our opinion as to its validity in general way. In our opin- ion the law is the acme of absurdity.
 The law says: That period of employment for all wage and salary earners shall not exceed eight hours in each calendar day. etc" From that, man who is working for himself. cannot be q wage or salary earner. because his wage or salary is never fixed; and as he is neither part ner nor stockholder in a company. the law does not reach him. and yours truly is one of them.
 But let Us take a bachelor working in the Sawnin. for instance bearing in mind that he is regulated by that law. He gets up It least one hour before his days work begins; cooks his breakfast and goes to work until twelve o'clock Going back 10 his place; cooks his lunch and returns to work at one o'clock. Af five o'clock his days work is done-so far = his employer iS concerned. He goes home. cooks his dinner. gathers some wood and perhaps washes some clothes and otherwise prepares f he next days work Any bachelor will tell you that the time used in cooking. etc. in ore day. exceeds two hours all told Now. if this fool law is valid. how will he manage r. He ts ac- -uallv working len hours each calerier d.. Yet, f he does not work eight hours = ployer he iS canned and f he works eitl 7 after or be- fore these eight hours he is working more than the law allows him to, and he is going to be pun- ist'ed. Can you beat it?
 Again 2 man works ar the Sawmill and gets 1ha running wage. He has large family-or his wife is eXtravagant. consequently cannot pos sioiy make both ends meet unless he gets little eX-ra work occasionally; with tbs extra work or maybe overtime, he can get along nicely. If that fool law is valid he is eStopped from making 3 living for his family
 Again. two or more men start a business of their own and by being industrious and anxious ro make more than wages. they get in and work aS long as they can. Under this law they can nor. Nessrs. Fishermen who wanted that law will be surprised to find that they cannot fish more than eight hours each calendar day.
 There are some who believe they can work eight hours for one concern and then go to an-
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Sunday-s a. m, Holy Communion, except first Sunday in the month"; 10 a IT. Native Sunday school; Il a. m. Morning prayer and sermon. (Holy Communion first Sunday in month"; F m Sunday school; 7:30 Evening prayer and sermon; Holy Days-10:30 9. IT. Holy Communion; Tuesday, p. IT,, St. Johns Socia Club, Guild Room Wednesday: D m, Native Women's Guild, Indian school house; Thursday: 2:30 ?. m., St Johns Guild room; 7:30 ?. m. St Johns Athletic Club. Boys, Guild room; Friday 8 p. m., Choir re- hearsal, Guild Room. A sincere vel come is extended to all-especially to newcomers.-Rev. Harold H. Kelley, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01

o'clock. Eyeryody cordially invited to attend.
 Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01
CAN YOU EXPLAIN IF?
[ From the Milwaukee Journall

IFTull
 He born peasant in Germany, one Of ten chil- dren With his sisters and brothers he worked in thN fields from daylight until dark. Wen night he had time and strength for nothing supper smoke and bed He had alnost o education the little given him heinz teach hir Us place peasant and the useless ness ot trvn- attain wealth distinction greatness Taxes kc him from wealth. Caste kept him from ris- ing a=ong his fellows Al the of 26 he had managed hoard just sa6 That in 1S97.
 Today he has been resident Of Wisconsin for twen. ,y years The frs month he he earned and saved money than he had been able gain in year in Silesa. He three forties" in this state He has respectable bank account He brides in car Of his own And in his German community is looked up D aS a man Of worth and standing
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01
OUR WOmEN'S PART.

Mrs Josephus Daniels. wife ot the Secretary of the Navy in frank address Chattanooga. Tenn. call d Gpon the ot the Nation uphold the hands of the authorities in rddug communities Army and Navy cantonments of degrading influences Her words are worth repeating:
 We, women. must put aside many of the false ideas tha have sealed tongues in the past" Mrs. Daniels said Science has spoken last the word e the worlds :orneost physical authorities know
 at continuance is trowned upon by nature but nani=d b. nature We there is no basis in truth o- ha double sandard-no reason whatever in the worlds alsa teachings. why should live In nc cleanliness that expect Of daughters. ' s enough for the Nation call upon it's courage + jus- important strengthen it's moral fiber We waging which believe with all my heart Is aoy any crusade lei us commence cade against he reediable evils Of existence 10 the end that soldiers walk n honor live in cleanliness and grow a health"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01

DESK. pa.en: typewriter. oak. drawe-. and Royal typewriter for sale s--P Q. Box s5.-adv. Mrs Eels Gibson
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01
SCANDINAVIAN M. E. CHURCH

Preaching service every Sunday II o'clock a. m at the A. B. Hall.
 Prayer Meeting in the different homes on Thursday evenings 8 P. NJ. Ladies Aid Society meets every two weeks on Thursday evenings. All Scandinavians are cordially invited.
 A. SLEIPNES, Pastor.
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FIRST N. E. CHURCH

Sunday church service at II a. m., and 7:30 ?. m Thursday prayer meet. 5 ?. n. First and Third Wednesday af. ternoon al 2:30 Ladies' Aid Society," (. II. Van Marter, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-01
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low Mass at S:30 a. m.; High Mass a. 10:30 a. m; Sunday School at 2:30 ?. m.; Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m. Week Day Mass al 8 a. m.-Rer Paul F Kern, Pastor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
TRYING TO CONSERVE
MEN, GERMANS SAY
Teuton Press Still Striving to
Explain Withdrawal From
Marne
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918, bv Ncw YORK Times Co.

Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918, bv NcW YORK Times Co.
Copenhagen. July 23.
The Germans are still explaining the
retreat on the Marne
The Cologne Gazette says that the
withdrawal of troops from the banks Of
the river was no surprise in well-inform-
ed circles, as the general stan had al
ready signied an intention of doing so.
The aim of crossing the river had been
attained, so that 1t seemed useless to
sacrifice moro lives than was necessary,
says the paper. and the protection of
life is one of the basic principles which
has always been followed, even when
the measure involved might appear to
be defeat in journalistic and official
reports
Unnecessary losses will be avoided"
1t continues, "in order to be as strong
as possible on the decisive part of the
front"
The paper explains that in a mobile
war the situation changes rapidly, but
that the enemy paid dearly for the mar
row strip of conquered territory. The
Americans came under fire, and a Sec
ond division was added to that which
has been in possession northwest of
Chateau-Thierry for weeks, strengthened
by the French.
1t is remarkable. the paper says, that
Reuters makes so much of the Ameri.
cans achievements. while the American
official report Is not painted In "such
glowing colCrs." In America the papers
it assumes, will portray events differ.
emily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
FRENCH ANNOUNCE
MARINE VICTORY
Officially Recognize Ger.
man Defeat by Foch's
Great Counter.Drive
FOE RETREAT ADMITS 1T
Special Gable to Evening Public Ledger

Special Cable to Euening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918, By Nep York Times Co.
Paris, July 2S.
For the first time since the battle of
the Marne the word victory appeared
yesterday in the French communique:
Our victorious counter offensive"
The fact is significant. 1t means that
France. after two full days of uninter-
rupted progress before the forces Of
Mangin and Desgouttes, is now satisfied
that the Germans have not merely re-
ceived severe check. but have been
fairly and squarely defeated on ground
they had themselves chosen.
Every hour is now bringing fresh con-
frmation that once more the fatal Marne
has proved the grave of Prussian hopes
at the moment when the enemy. in his
arrogance and inability to recognize his
certain doom. believed victory was
within his grasp. The outstanding fea-
ture of the situation yesterday was that
the enemy by his hasty decision to fall
back On the other side of the Marine
had realized that danger of the worst
kind threatened him from the direction
Of Oulchy and southeast of scissors, and
began to retreat in the hopes of escap-
leans were slowly but surely preparing
for him. Such a retreat. however the
Germans may camouflage 1t in their own
reports, is a plain and undisguised ad-
mission that they have been outgener.
aled. outmaneuvered, outfought and un.
qualifiedly defeated.
The outstanding feature of Sunday aft.
| ernoon's official report was the recap
| ture by the Franco-Americans of Cha
teau-Thierry, the cornerstone Of the ex.
| treme right of the German defensive 20.
sitions on the north bank of the Marne
! If this means anything at all, it means
that in this section of the great battle.
| field at any rate the Allied victory viii
| soon be complete, and the German re.
treat northward. unless a miracle inter.
venes. may soon be transformed into q
| disastrous rout.
The Allies now hold solidly three OF
| the four cornerstones of the great quad.
rilateral between the Aisne and the
Marine, which is proving so disastrous
| to the enemy. With Rheims, Epernay
and Chateau-Thierry in our hands under
such favorable conditions the beaten
and flying enemy will be hard put to dis.
! engage his hard-pressed divisions from
the broad plain from which the victori.
Gus Allies are advancing upon them from
the east. west and south at the same
time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
SUGGESTS COMMISSION
RULE FOR AUSTRIANS
Burian's Statement Makes Encouragement of Enemy
Peace Advocates Impossible, Says Newspaper.
Change in Government Needed

and culture in Austria Is impossible, As
she requires large scheme Of democ-
racy and that Is possible only when the
system Of Government is changed from
bottom to top.
Austria's enemies. Il is held, wish to
destroy her because they always hear
OF the sufferings Of the nationalities un.
der the autocratic and reactionary Cow
ernment. For these reasons ana to
facilitate the conclusion Of peace. which
cannot be obtained unless Austria
changes her attitude toward the ma
tionality question-this attitude being
one OF the most direct causes Of the
great war--the Socialist party proposes
parliamentary measure which will pro-
vide for the election Of a parliamentary
commission of fifty-two members.
This commission would have to draw
up before the end Of the present year
scheme for a general reform Of the
Austrian Constitution. by which Austria
would be converted into a Federal State
upon . democratic basis of completely
autonomous nationalities. The commits.
sion would have the right to frame laws
make Inquiries and statistical reports.
The authorities throughout the mon.
archy would be obliged to support and
obey the commission. It would remain
In session even during parliamentary
holidays. During the period of the com.
missions labors any changes in laws
and regulations would only be affected
with its consent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
PLAN TO DEVELOP IRELAND
England to Promote Mines and
Shipping Facilities
Rx tho Assncinfod pross
By the Associated Pre-.

London, July 23.-The Government is
now considering the development of Ire
lands mineral resources and the i'm
provement of the country's wonderful
natural facilities on the west coast for
the construction of harbors and ship
building, said Viscount French, lord
lieutenant of Ireland. speaking at Rock
ingham, near Boyle today.
Viscount French remarked that the
country had escaped the ravages Of war
and was enjoying abnormal privileges
as regards trade. During his speech he
denounced the wild and seditious
speeches made in various parts of the
country and the scandalous litera ture
by which ignorant people are inclined
to be sorely misled."
The lord lieutenant said he would not
deny that the country had certain
grievances and that means had not
yet been found to satisfy the just aspira-
tions of either the north or south of
Ireland or to harmonize conflicting
claims.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
U. 5. AERONAUTS RESCUED
Chatham Dirigible Adrift in Sea
Fog of Halifax

american aviators from the Chatham
Mass. station who were picked up by
q vessel ter. miles off this port yester-
day drifted for three days and
IN dirigible balloon without definite
knowledge of their course or location.
l., The dirigible left the Chatham sta
ton Friday morning for patrol duty
completely engulfed the aviators until
they were rescued and brought here.
The men apparently were unharmed
and the dirigible was in good condi.
tion. The aviators are w. c. Briscow.
w. B. Griffin and C. A. Upton. ali
Massa sachusetts men.
The course over which their balloon
travelled, II 1t continued in a straight
line. was estimated at about 400 miles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918, bv New York Times co.

>pectat Cdbte to Evening PubHc Ledge'
Copyright, 1918, bv Ee,p York Times Co.
Zurich, July 23.
The comments Of the Liberal and
Democratic press Of Austria upon Baron
Burlan's statement on foreign policy are
to the effect that It is not sufficient to
satisfy the enemies Of the Central Pow
ers, ana especially America. II Is not
interesting enough and too pedantic.
The Arbeiter Zeitung says that in
general the statement Is less clear and
more reactionary than any speech of
Czernin. Burian says nothing upon the
Balkans. Serbia and Albania, and there
are no signs Of conciliation toward Italy.
In regard to the league OF nations. says
the Zeitung. his skepticism is almost
ironical, although It is the supreme OBJ
ject Of the Allies In the war. On the
questions Of eastern Europe, 1t asserts,
Burian has nothing at all precise or
rather the opposite Of what is required.
With such declarations 1t is impossible
to encourage the friends of peace in
enemy countries.
To what extent the dissatisfaction
with the political government Of AUS
tria has spread may be Judged from the
fact that the Socialist party deputies
are preparing a scheme for radical
reform Of the Constitution Of the mon
archy, alleging that this is being done
because the condition of political life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
CONGRESSMEN IN ITALY,
FIRST STOP ON TOUR
Express Qualification for Re.
ception Given Them by All
Ranks
Special Gable to Evening Public Ledger
Copyright, 1918, BY Ne,D York Times Co.

Special Cdbie to ECenlng PHbHC LedgeI
Copyright. 1918, By NeD York Times Co.
Rome, July 2S.
The whole of Italy. not only the au-
thorities. but the people at large, has re-
ceived with most enthusiastic greetings
the American congressional party, which,
instead Of visiting France and England
first. as most commissions do, came di-
rect to Italy. This very much flattered
the Italians, who are most sensitive to
any tribute of homage paid to their
country. Ambassador Page. explaining
this to the Congressman. said
Both Italians and Americans love
their countries so intensely that when
they speak of them their voice changes
like that of man speaking Of his sweet
heart, .. ;-..
Besides, the congressional party is the
first American commission. with the ex-
ception of the Red Cross, which has vis-
tied Italy since the beginning of the
war with the object Of studying war at
close range.
Judge Tillman expressed deep gratifi-
cation at the warm reception accorded
to the party everywhere. saying that on
many occasions. although he and his
companions and the Italians whom they
met could not speak each others Ian
guage. still they felt that they were
among brothers animated by the same
ideals. fighting for the same aspirations
wishing the same organization of the
world on a basis of law justice and fra
ternity. The party has received many
fluctuations both from the civil and
military authorities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
THEIDEMANN HOOTED
BY SOCIALIST CROWD
Solingen Constituents Refuse
to Hear Him, but Krupp
Workers Cheer
Special Cable 10 Evening Public Ledger
copyrf1ht. 1918, bv Net0 York Times Co.
Amsterdam July %


Amsterdam. July 23.
Philip Scheidemann paid a visit to
Ms constituents at Solingen on Sunday,
with view to addressing them on
Peace and Socialism," but he had such
hot reception that he was unable to
speak a word.
Prior to the meeting the Independent
socialists circulated posters couched in
The following terms:
"Scheidemann is coming. At last we
ehall have an opportunity of getting
even with traitor. Laborers, remem-
Aer our comrades In prison. Show
ueheidemann that you are not slaves
He is coming here with his usual
e1aeek to try to blind you. but he must
@tL You must occupy the hall in time
TO prevent him from saying a single
word. 1t would be scandal if Schede-
Rann were ever again allowed to ad-
4tess the workmen of Solingen."
This program was faithfully carried
! 40t. When Scheidemann appeared on
- platform he was greeted, according
- his own journal. the Vorwaerts, with
~ OF Get out, you traitor come
y na!"
Whenever he tried to speak the So
l31Bts shouted
~ what about DIR. Liebknecht? What
mt Dittmann?"
.uny sang the "Internationale" FL
r0y the police broke UP the meeting.
Il II significant that on the following
~ Scheidemann delivered the address
! had prepared for Solingen before the
y fspp workmen at Essen, where ne had
nnthusiastic reception.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
Correspondence Of the Associated Press
London, July IS.

Correspondence Of the Associated Press
London, July Is.
An automatic soldier" is one Of the
latest developments in weapons OF war.
A Danish engineer has recently taken
out patent for an apparatus to which
he has given this name. 1t consists of
a steel cylinder normally within larger
cylinder, the whole being sunk into the
ground vertically. By means Of
mechanism operated by wireless. the in
rer cylinder rises to a height Of eighteen
inches from the ground and simultane-
ously an automatic rife mounted on the
inner cylinder fires 400 shots In any
given direction.
These automatic soldiers" can be
controlled from a central position some
four or Ave miles behind the line of de-
fense. according to the inventor. They
may be seen by the enemy only whom
they rise from the ground.
From trials already made, Il has been
shown. so It is reported, that few hun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
AUSTRIANS HAD ITALIAN MONEY:
Printed and Issued Bills Antici.
pating Capture of Venice
Special Cable to Evening Public Ledser

Copvrioht 1918, by Nc,o York Times Co.
Paris. July 90.
A member of the Italian Finance Com
mission in France showed me today a
piece of Austrian paper money. printed
in expectation of the capture of Venice
1t Is for ten Centesimi and issued by the
Casa Neneta del Prestiti," or the
Venice Bank for Loans, an institution
which. of course, never existed except
in the Austrian imagination prior to
the Austrian defeat last month by the
Italians at the Piave River.
One of the interesting things about
the money Is the date of issue printed
on the face of the note. January 2, 1918,
showing conclusively that all the de-
tails Of the Austrian offensive which
failed last month had been planned six
months in advance.
The Austrians evidently expected to
have good time and to spend a lot of
money In Venice, for the serial number
OF this bill is S0.156. The number of
this individual bill is 1926. It was
found on an Austrian prisoner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
FOOD PRODUCTION CHIEF QUITS
Lord Lee Objects to Reversal of
Policy He Had Formulated
Special Gable to Eueniug Public Ledper

Copyright, 1918. by Nep York Times Co.
London. July 23-Lord Lee has re-
signed the post Of director general o,
Iood production which as Sir Arthur
ne held since February 2, 1917
IN letter to the press explaining his
reasons, Lord Lee says he is not suffi-
cientIy convinced of the defeat of the
supIiarine peril or Of the security of the
country's food supplies for the next few
years to be able to acquiesce in sudden
reversal for 1919 of the policy which
he had begun to carry out.
Inc dropping of the "rehet blowing
program and the emasculation of war
emergency powers to control bad farm.
ers are not in his opinion justified, and
may have grave consequence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
"AUTOMATIC SOLDIER" WIRELESS
CONTROL, LATEST WAR WEAPON
Danish Inventor Says Device Can Be Directed Four Five
Miles Away and Will Stop Any Infantry
Attack

dred Of these steel soldiers can easily
tacks, however numerous the opposing
force may be. They blaze away their
400 shots without fiinching and never
retreat. In order to overcome the auto
matics," they must be destroyed one by
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
FOE PLANES Use ALLIED MARK
Two Fire Upon American Craft
and Then Flee

with the American on the Marne,
June 90 (by /. N. S).-Twice in the last
twenty-four hours the Germans have
used airplanes bearing Allied markings
to deceive our air forces.
One observation plane Joined an Allied
squadron and suddenly opened against
American craft with machine guns
Then it fed.
Later a pursuit plane played the same
trick
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
1oin Hits Trucks; Man Badly Hurt

9amaF. Pa. July 23.-Jacob Swart-
vas probably fatally hurt at the
crossing on the Doylestown
- Of the Reading Railway. when
Truck on which he was riding was
~ by q train. He was taken to the
~ Hespital. Philadelphia He is be-
|GPp4 70 haye q fractured skull and In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
Won Hertling Again in Health

Amsterdam. July 2S.-Count Won Hert-
ling, the German Imperial Chancellor,
who has been in the care Of physicians
at main headquarters. has recovered
from his indsposition and has fully re-
sumed his duties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-23
RAIDERS SINK TORPEDO BOATS
British Airmen Bomb Two Hos.
tile Craft at Zeebrugge

London, July 23.-(By I. n. S.)-Two
German torpedo boats were sunk by
bombs during the last British air raid
over Zeebrugge, said a Central News
dispatch from Amsterdam today
British airmen have been bombing Zee
brugge at close intervals for several
months.