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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11

BERLIN, Feb. 11.-Increased activities by he entire forces in the Verdun region, on both sides butsmostly in the French Lor- raine and adjacent sectors north east and east. Besides raiding activities are reported in various other parts, the war office an- nounces to-day.
 LONDON Feb. 11-According to a report from General Haig, German activity in artillery is increasing with violence on the Flanders front and vicinity of Houtholit Woods to-day.
 VIENNA, Feb. 11.-On the Setta Communa Plateau and East of Brent, heavy artillery activities are reported by the Italian war office at Rome today. This indicates that the lull of the last few weeks is about ended
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
SUNNY POINT TO COM MMENCE WORK
 ON ADDITION
L. NJ. Thayer Will Superintend City Cannery This Year

L. M. Thayer. superintendent of the Sunny Point eannery, at Sunny Point last year, will act in the same capacity for the company cannery in town this season, MT. Dale Hunt stated today
 Work of enlarging the present can nery site will be started at once and the big hall adjoining the cannery on the Northland dock as well as several other little buildings will be torn down and an addition built up. Two whole lines will be operated this sea- son instead Of line and a half as last year.
 MT. Hunt who was superintendent last year, will be in charge of the out side work this year, inspecting traps and buying fish The work of recon struction will have to be rushed, Mir. Hunt said, as the work of making cans for the seasons output will have to be started the latter part of next month.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
iNFANTR ' MEN RELIEVED
 OF SUPE2FLUOUS BURDEN

WASHINGTON( Feb. 11.--After a series of experiments in which effici- ency and practicability were the chief factors taken into consideration, the amount of metal entering into compo- sition of the articles required for the equipment oi infantrymen in the Un- ited States army has been reduced to a minimum.
 The figures compiled by the ord nance department. show that the sol diers carry 249G5 ounces of metal and 114.7 ounces of cotton, and leather, wool and wood the entire weight be ing about twenty-five pounds
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
CUSTOMS OFFICERS REQUIRE NEW
 REGULATIONS

C. M. Taylor, agent for the Alaska Steamship Company, stated that con- mencing with the sailing of the Jeffer- son south this morning and the North. western north yesterday, new regula- tions have gone into effect. Now the captains of the steamers both south. bound and northbound are obliged when clearing their ships at the GUS toms office, to declare the net tonnage amount of space filled by freight. etc, and the amount of space vacant It is believed that the Government which is operating these steamers, is en- deavoring to get statistics as to how many ships are really required to han dle the business in Alaska, in order to release ships for other service.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
BUREAU OF FISHERIES SAYS FEAT THE
 EULACHON"

The use of the eulacon, valuable Lut neglected fish of the Pacific Coast. is being advocated by the Bureau of Fisheries, Department of Commerce, not only on account of it's intrinsic value and excellence, but as a solu tion of the problem of finding a SUD- ply of sea foods during the winter sea- son when the catch is reduced The Eat More Fish" campaign and the necessity of conserving other animal foods, coupled with the unusual sever- ity of the weather on some of the most important fishing grounds, make the difficulty more than normally acute.
 Fortunately the eulachon is one of the fishes which appears in large quantities at a season when the scar city of fresh and frozen fish is becom- ing most marked and those who are complaining of the dearth and high price of sea foods can help to solve the difficulty by buying it. In January and February, vast schools of these , little fish run from the sea to spawn In the mouths of streams from Oregon northward, and they can then be caught under conditions which make ! it possible for them to be economi- cally distributed.
 There are other reasons than pat riotism for eating eulachon. It some 1 what resembles the smelt in size, ap- pearance and quality. though there are many who think it far superior in 1 flavor It is also much richer and f. ter, and it's use will therefore peril. corresponding reduction in the con sumption of other animal fats as rec commended by the Food Administra- tion.
 1 Eulachon are now on sale on the Pacific Coast and in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Chi cago, St. Louis, and other large cities and many small communities east of the Rocky Mountains. It is incorrect y known in some places as Columbia River Smelt." Pacific Smelt' or "Wes- tern Smeit'
 The Bureau invites the cooperation of fish dealers and the public in the promotion of the use of this fish and has issued display cards recommend ing it and circulars containing recipes will be supplied gratis on application to Division F. Bureau of Fisheries, Washington, D. C.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
BELIEVE;
 } KILLED
 BY HUNS
Four Other American SoI- diers Are Reported Mis-
 sing at Headquarters

WITH THE AMERICAN AR MY IN FRANCE, Feb. 11.-Five American soldiers are believed to have been killed and four are missing, presumably wounded, when a patrol detachment was ambushed in mo mans land" Saturday night. Another who was badly wounded. being unable to walk, crawled back to the Am erican line. The Americans are said to have fought gallantly, but were completely overpower- ed by the larger number of Ger mans. The above report was issued at the headquarters late last evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
|.Elyes' F0r TheN NQDy

possible and those not suitable arc re- turned to the sender. So far, only 5
 per cent have been found unsuitable. Instruments somewhat out of repair will be accepted as there is repair department in the Naval Observatory.
 A glass with a slight chip may pass
 Y 'ost hut tho r'~ 7soG n1.'s+ be of a
 - grdae.
 Cpon acceptance of the glass. sex. tant or chronometer you will be sent a letter of thanks, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. Assistant Secretary of
 the Navy A check for $1 will be sent you, which sum will constitute the ren- tai price, or in event of loss, the pur- chase price of the article.
 The instrument is then entered in the records at the Naval Observatory with your name, address, and key
 number A metal tag with your name and address is securely attached by wire to the instrument and, as an ad- ditiolal safeguard, your key number is engraved on the inside of the in- strument. The instruments are then shipped in lots and distributed among the commandants who in turn dis.
 tribute them, taking a receipt for each instrument, just as is done with all
 other Navy property
 While il is. of course, impossible to guarantee your glass, seXtant or chronometer. against damage or loss, every precaution has been taken for it's return at the close of the war. The only precaution the sender needs to
 take is to notify the Naval Observa-
 tory of any change of address, or to
 see that mail being sent to the old ad-
 dress will properly forwarded at the
 close of the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
UNCLE SAM WANTS ACCOUNTANTS AT
 $2,40O TO O$6,000

WASHINGTON, D. c. January-The United States Government is in need of several hundred expert cost accoun- tants to fill vacancies in the accounts section of the finance department of the equipment division of the Signal Corps, War Department, and in other branches, for duty in Washington, D. C., or in the field, according to an an. nouncement just issued by the United States Civil Service Commission. The salaries offered range from $2,4O0 to $6,000 year. Men only are desired. The duties of appointees to the Sig nal Corps will consist of the determin- ation of production costs of airplanos and airplane motors, either as supor- visors in charge at ono or more of the several plants, or as assistants; or appointees may he assigned to duty in Washington, D. C.,
 Applicants will not be assembled for written examination, but will be rated upon the subjects of education and experience, as shown by their ap- plications and coroborative evidence.
 The Commission states that on ac. count of the urgent needs of the ser vice applications for these positions will be received until further notice and that papers will be rated prompt | ly and certiications made as the needs of the service require.
 Complete information and applica- tion blanks may be obtained by com municating with the secretary of the local board of civil-service examiners at the post office in any of the larger cities or with the United States Civil Service Commission. Washington, D. IT
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
A MOST WELCOME
 COMMUNICATION

WASHINGTON, Feb. i. 1918 Mir. J. E. Rivard,
 Editor and Publisher,
 Daily Miner.
 Ketchikan, Alaska Sir:--
 There is inclosed herewith check No. 734 drawn to your order on the Treasurer of the United States for $5179. This account covers differ ence between the commercial rate, which was paid by you, and the press rate for traffic which was received du- ring the months of September and Oc- tober. 1917.
 Summary and invoices showing in detail the traffic which this refund GOV CTS are also inclosed herewith
 Very respectfully,
 REED M FAWELL
 Lieutenant Commander, U. S. Navy, Acting Director Naval Communica- tions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
NORTHWESTERN ASHORE
 AT CHARCOAL POINT

The Northwestern arriving from the south al six o'clock yesterday after noon sailed for the north at eight O.. clock. Arrivals for Ketchikan were F. Carlson, L. M. Thayer, W. G. Strong F. R. Ellswick and wife, and R. E. Jamieson.
 Leaving here at extreme low tide, the Northwestern got caught in the bar at Charcoal Point about a mile north of the dock Fortunately how ever the tide was rising and in an hour or two floated off safely. The stearing gear broke and the steamer drifted on the point, but otherwise was undamaged. The broken gear was soon replaced and shortly before II the steamer was on her way north again.
 The Spokane from the north arrived at II o'clock yesterday morning sail ing south at 1 p. III. She loaded 53 boxes of fresh fish from the Cold Stor- age dock. Leaving Ketchikan were Carl A. Whitmoyer, Mrs. NJ A. c. Gibson, Luke Coor and Walter F. Hen ningsen.
 The Jefferson arrived from the north at 1:30 this morning and took 100 boxes of fresh fish at the Cold Stor- age dock, sailing south at 6. Arriv- als from the north were F. F. w. Lowle, Kate Russell, G. Breswick, and leaving Ketchikan was Olaf Arness for Seattle
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
My dear Mir. Blair:

My dear MT. Blair
 The Navy asks the assistance Of the Four Minute Men on an important campaign requiring widespread pub licity.
 You are aware of the need in the Navy for binocluars, telescopes, and spy-glasses. These are wanted in arcCr Cuaniies than they can possi- ply be manuta cured The more "eyes" there are aboard any ship the surer we are of seeing a periscope and sec ing it in time. Details of the nation wide solicitations for lending glasses have been explained to you. May I not ask you to explain this to all your Four Minute Men and to ask their ac- tive help in soliciting loans?
 If your 1S,O0O trained speakers will, each of them, explain this need, they may help save many an American ship and many an American life. The Navy bespeaks your earnest cooperation.
 Very sincerely, yours,
 FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT,
 stant Secretary of the Navy.
 The Navy's Proposition Follows
 Send your, binoclulars. eyeglasses, and telescopes by parcel post or eX- press to Franklin D Roosevelt, Assist ant Secretary of the Navy, care of Ma val Observatory, Washington, D C., (Sextants and chronometers are also urgently needed) On the outside of the package, write your name and ad- dress. On the inside, tie a tag on the instrument. again giving your name and address.
 Immediately upon receipt you will get letter from the Naval Observa- tory, stating that a test will be made.
 Instruments are tested as soon as
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
BATTLESHIP TEXAS
 WINS THREE TROPHIES
Captain Victor Blue Has Been Con-
 graduated by Daniels

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11.-Captain Victor Blue who has been returned to the command of the U. s. s. Texas, is ill receipt of a congratulatory message from Secretary Daniels. In addition 70 the Knox trophy, won through practice, the batleship Texas has been 'warded the battle-efficiency pennant md the prize for best performance in fleet maneuyers. The three trophies were presented to the crew recently n the presence of Admiral Mayo. com mander-in-chief of the Atlantic fleet, and his staff
 NOTE-The picture of the Texas appears on page 4. of this issue
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
FOOD ADMINISTRATORS CANNOT AGREE ON
 PRICE OF FISH

SEATTLE, Feb. 11-Representatives of the food administration, including Judge Gunnison of Juneau Alaska con- cluded conference Saturday evening without reaching an agreement The meeting was held to determine wheth- CT the consumer should pay less or more for salmon, fresh or canned this year, than last year After a long discussion, the representatives failed to agree and adjourned. They may meet again this evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
SURVIVOR IF
 7OSCAN|ATELLS
 |SEXPER|ENCE
Says Steamer Appeared to Have Bumped Against
 Something Hard

GLASGOW. Feb. 1.-The second of fcer of the ill-fated British steamer Tuscania, who has just arrived here, told graphically of his experience this morning. His story is confirmed by others. He says in part that while travelling at the usual speed, the steam CT appeared to have bumped against something hard and an explosion fol- there was a submarine lying awash to look at it's dirty work Immediately several torpedo boats tried to reach it with their guns, but in the excitement that followed, he is unable to say whether it was destroyed
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
FOUND IT DIDN'T PAY TO
 FORGET

CAMP CUSTER, Battle Creek, Feb. lie L. Bolt, 16Oth Depot Brigade, forgot a dependant wife and child and asked that his insurance be paid to woman with whom he had been' His legal wife lodged a com. was court martialed and sente, six months in prison for fraud representation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
EXPORT QF F|otIII
 FROM GAMMA
 Is STOPPE )
z. A,. PhiIIipps Refuses A Permit to Export Four
 Gar Loads Into U. 5.

WINNIPEG, Feb. 11-Canadians in British Columbia may not be per nitted to export fish in the future in- to the United States. It was learned this morning at the Western offices of the food controller that a license had been refused to export four car loads >f fish intended for the United States market. The permit was refused by F. A. Phillips, the western regulator of fish The ruling will be taken up with the department at Washington, it is said
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
FARMERS LISTENED TO ADDRESS BY WILSON
Delayed in transmissionl

WASHINGTON, Feb 9.--In address ing a delegation of farmers today, President Wilson told them that this war was 10 be final. and to lose would back by several hundred years the de- velopment Of human life. He urged the farmers to speed up in agricultural productions.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
WANTS 25,O0O MEN

PHILADELPHIA. Feb 1.-The general committee of anthracite oper- ators has issued an appeal for 25,0O0 men to work in the hard coal mines Of the state The mining operations are developed sufficiently to enable an i'm mediate increase in production could the necessary labor be had
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
WILL RETURN
 TO ALASKA IN MARCH

MT. Y. A. Peterson, agent for the Pacific Steamship company and Admir- al line, reported this morning that he had been advised that the Admiral Watson and Farragut will return to the Alaska run about March l. The steamers Governor and President which were taken off the Frisco-Seatle run to go on the Honolulu-Frisco run have been put back on their old run, releasing the Admirals for Alaska ser vice
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
SHERIFF AND DEPUTIES
 KILLED BY SLACKERS

SAFFORD, Ariz., Feb. 11.-Sheriff Mcbride and deputies Kempton and Wootan, while attempting to arrest Tom and John Powers, slackers. were killed by the Powers in the Galure Mountains Their remains were prot here yesterday and posse sent out to round up the murderers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11

LONDON. Feb. 11.-Lord Montagu Of Beaulieu. has employed a girl game keeper on his estate with success and it has been suggested by an official of the Ministry of Food that many wo- men in the country might lend hand in snaring and trapping rabbits
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 11.-Hyrum F. Smith, apostle of the Mormon Church. and son of Joseph F. Smith, president of the church is dead. He was 45 years years old In 1904 he testified at Washington, in the case of Senator Reed Shoot, also an apos- tie, whose right to seat in the United States Senate had been questioned by alleged foes of the church.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
THREE BROTHERS IN
 HIGH POSITIONS

LONDON, Feb. 1.-The appoint. ment of Lord Hugh Cecil to a seat in the Kings privy council. brings about the unique situation of three brothers being members of the honorable body at the same time. The three being Lord Robert Cecil, the marquis of Sal isbury and the last appointee.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
THE PRESIDENTTO
 CALL CONFERENCE
Delayed in transmission

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9-President Wilson announced this afternoon that he had decided to call together sever al leading Democrats and Republican senators for 9 conference at which the bill pending empowering him to re- organize and coordinate the various departments for the successful pros ecution of the war. will be discussed. The administration hopes the bill will pass in the least modified form.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
ALIEN SOLDIERS
 ARE DISCHARGED

DENYING, N. M, Feb@11.-"For the good of the service" ofie hundred and twenty-four salien 4-ldiers of the Thirtyfourth national guard division comprising former national guardsmen Of Minnesota, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska, were ordered discharged from the army.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
CAPT. DELHANTY
 DIES; WAS WELL
 KNOWN IN ALASKA

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 11.-Capt. Daniel Delehanty, U. s. N, died at his home at Pelham, N. Y., according to private advices. He was a promin- ent figure in the naval history of the Pacific Coast.
 The captain was stationed at Mare Island Navy Yard for several years and his duties took him to stations on the Pacific Coast and in Alaska.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
CANADIAN-A AMERICAN COMMISSIONERS TO
 MEET IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE. Feb. 11.-Word was re- ceived this morning that the Canadian American commissioners, will meet in conference here on or about April "A when the investigation of the fisher ies started in Washington some weeks since, will be resumed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
ACCEPTS POSITION HERE

MT. Johnson Van Marter, civil en. gineer accepted a position with the Citizens Water, Light & Power company, and is now busy checking up the rate of power used by city custo- mers. which will occupy him for sev. eral months. After he has completed that list for the company he will re- plat the city water system, marking the location of all hydrants, etc. MT. Van Marter is the youngest son of Rev. c. M. Van Marter and recently arrived from the east with Mrs. Van Marter to visit his father
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
WOMAN CONDUCTOR IN CRASH


 ST. LOUIS Feb. 11-Mrs. Ida Camp bell St Louis first woman conductor remained at her post, cared for those hurt and quieted the frightened pas sengers when her car was crashed in to by another car, injuring nine per sons
 Mrs. Campbell was found treating the most seriously injured when am- balances arrived at the scene. It was her first trip alone and the car had not completed its first lap when the crash came.
 The blame for the accident was laid on the crew of the other car.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11

ST. Johnsbury, Vt, Feb. 11.-Etta May Hicks pleaded guilty to man. slaughter today and was sentenced to serve not less than seven and more than twenty years in the State pris- on. Miss Hicks is p, and killed Alice Bradshaw. an Swear old cvripple
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
KETCHIKAN BOY TO
 RECEIVE MEDAL

HADLEY, Feb. 9.-Engineer V. R. Petty of submarine des- trOyer cited for bravery. Will receive medal. He jumped overheard and saved the life of a shipmate who, in falling struck the guard of the ship, breaking several ribs and an arm which rendered him helpless in the water.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
R. l.. PETTY

NOTE-The above was received Saturday evening by Mrs. Petty, moth- CT of engineer V. R. Petty, mentioned in the dispatch, who is in town visit ing relatives and friends. Everybody in Ketchikan will share in the pride of the parents for the bravery of the boy who was brought up in their midst.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11
WEATHER REPORT

For the A hours ending Satur- F day 6 p. m. precipitation "A in. Max. temp. 45o, min. 34. For ' the 24 hours ending Sunday D. ! m. precipitation 100 inches, 420
 maximum, minimum 320.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11

Meddle only with those people who meddle with you. and not always with them
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-11

A smile through angry tears is woman's rainbow of peace.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-19
Teutons XIII Comrades,

with the British ;afield, April 10.
Ten British tanks started an of
fensive this morning and the fright
ened Germans signalled for artillery:
The German gunners poured shells
right into their own infantry.
) Through rain squalls and "a CUT
ting northeastern: the, Germans kept
up the pressure on the .Lys front.
Hindenburg attaches much import
ance to the sector from Mount Kim
mel to -Bailleul, "a front of three
miles. Every man fighting there is
from the German hill country and
General Won Bernhardt, command
ing, is a renowned hill fighter.
British cross. fire drove bulge in
to the salient before st. Venant, in
Hicting heavy losses to the enemy.
The, Germans are underfed and are
surprised at the quality of captured
British rations.' - -" r.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-19
9-YEAR-OLD PATRIOT
.BuY$hIBER%Y |,]E4}| R;El ! B0NR 2E!I}cc

Lulnan Aldrich3@of 42s : Fourth
street IS an Industrious lad Of nine
years. He is also thrifty young
ster. He is also wearing a Liberty
Loan button and he is the proudest
boy in the city.
Luman had a bank account, earn
ed and saved solely by his own eff
forts of doing odd tasks. He saw the
Liberty. Loan buttons and was de-
sirous of wearing one. Mother was
interviewed There was strong ar
gument on the part Of her young
son. She gave in, $50 bond was
purchased from the savings of the
small man, he received his coveted
button and is likewise drawing AZ
per cent on his investment
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-04-19
MINNESOTA DRYS IN
-~<
STATE MEETING TODAY

Minneapolis, April 9.-Minnesota
Prohibitionists are holding their
state convention at the West hotel
today for the purpose of determining
whether or not to affiliate with the
National party, recently organized.
Homer L. Castle of Pittsburgh,
Charles j. Hall of Los Angeles and
other nationally prominent temper
ance workers will speak.
There will be a patriotic rally to-
night Representatives of many of
t% statewide dry organizations will
Hresent fve-minute greetings.
The convention opens at 9 a. M
Plans for the statewide campaign
for the dry amendment will be dis
cussed today after the party matters
are disposed of.