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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
NOTICE TO DEALERS
 IN FOODSTUFFS

Effective today and until further notice all dealers ill foodstuffs in the first and third divisions of Alaska must sell with each pound of wheat flour an equal weight of the various substitutes; in other words the fifty fifty rule is again in effect. If the dealer is out of substitutes, he CAN NOT SELL WHEAT FLOUR until the substitutes are again procured, so that the pound for pound plan can be car ried out. This rule is effective thru out the United States. Wheat flour MUST BE CONSERVED for the Euro. pean batt.efelds.
 The substitutes are barley flour, buckwheat flour, corn flour. potato flour. rice flour, cornstarch. corn grits, hominy, oatmeal, rice, rolled oats, corn meal, sweet-potato flour, soya bean flour. and feterita flour and meals.
 J. M. WYCKOFF.
 Local Fede al Food Administrator March 16, 1918.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
ADMINISTRATION
 DEEPLY INTERESTED IN MOSCOW DISPATCH

WASHINGTON, March 16-1t may be truly said that the entire adminis- tration is deeply interested in the dis patches from Moscow today. It is learned that a faction has declared that this peace is only temporary. That 1t was accepted to give Russia a chance to gather herself together and with new Socialistic army, to resist German regime with their ut most.
 The war department here is in doubt whether the Germans are ready to un. dertake a big offensive of the western front. It is said that close observers cannot see any near aggressive move on the part of the enemy. At least not until the situation in Russia has oeen clarified.
 That Lenine dominates the soviets s seen in the resolution cabled today that the document is generally regard ed as supporting evidence now pos sessed by this government that he is trying to stir up Russia against the Allies and for Germany.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
TO BE DRAFTED
 VERY SOON
Provost Marshal General Says Stop Voluntary h.
 duction in Alaska

JUNEAU, March Ex-Governor J. F. A. Strong today received message from Provost Marshal General Crow der in which he says in part, "Volun- tary induction will be stopped in the next two or three days, Give public ity to this fact in Alaska in order that registrants may not visit the stations with a view to voluntary induction" " This message has been forwarded from the Governors office to all exemp- ton boards turnout the territory to- day.
 The above message together with the fact that the questionnairies are 70 be sent out to all registrants next week, is conclusive evidence that the draft is Alaska is almost here. The Questionnairies must be returned to the Exemption Boards within seven days of receipt by registrant.
 NOTE-In Ketchikan the legal Ad- visory board is composed of Messrs. Shoup, Cosgrove, Barber, Mahoney, Warder and Winston, and the Medical Advisory Board is composed of Drs. H. c. Story, D. w. Higgins and D. Zu- Der. These men have been appointed by the Governor to assist registrants in making out their questionnairies and to examine the applicants, free of charge
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
GREETING TO THE AMER .CAN WOUNDED, FIRST HOME FROM FRENCH BATTLE LINE
 SENT BY LABOR ALLIANCE MASS MEET.
6 waged for home and liberty.

..e waged for home and liberty.
 But we do not wish to send you words. We send to you message that the working people of America, with one voice, declare that above everything this war for democracy must be won; that above everything autocracy must perish; and that the needs of our Nation at war are su- preme because the issue upon which the war is waged is above every other ssue before the world.
 Notice to the World
 We send this message to you who have come back to us from the front, and we send it to you comrades and our brothers who are there, and we send it likewise to the world that the world may know our resolve, our de- termination, our deep p-fxed purpose.
 America honors you for what you have done and it is our deep and sim cere privilege and pleasure to express to you what the Nation would wish to say to you if it's hundred million free people could stand by your hos pital cots.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
"METROPOLlTAN"IS
 UNDER P. 0. SCRUTINY

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The
 New York Postmaster has been in- structed by the Post-office Department
 to hereafter examine the Metropolitan
 Magazine and certain other publica-
 tions" before permitting them to pass through the mails. The instructions resulted from complaints to the Depart ment that an article "Is America Honest?" in the March issue of the
 Metropolitan violated the espionage |act
 In statement tonight the Depart ment said the New York postmaster had misunderstood previous instruc- tion similar to that sent today and had notified the publishers that the March issue was held non-mailable by the Department. As the issued compiled
 of already had passed through the
 mails, the Department said ruling as to the mailability of the article was not regarded as necessary,
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
SOv|ETCONGREsS EXPRESSESITS
 APPRECIATION
Characterizes War As An "ImperiaIistic War" and
 Must be 0verthrown

PETROGRAD, March 16.--The So- viet congress at Moscow last evening adopted resolution in reply to Pres ident Wilson's message of sympathy from the American people. In sub stance the resolution says: "The sym pathy and good wishes of the Ameri- can people are greatly appreciated, particularly by the toilers whose sym pathy is being exploited against Rus sia at time when sister republic is experiencing the greatest hardship" The resolution characterizes the war as an "imperialistic war which assoc lated masses will sooner or later over throw, establishing non,capitalistic society which alone can bring last ing peace' A8
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

The following resolutions were dopted at mass meeting held in New -ork under the auspices of the Ameri- ;an Alliance for Labor and Democra- y, on the evening of Friday, February ?:
 Whereas the first contingent of wounded American soldiers has arrived America from the firing line in rance: Be it
 Resolved, That in behalf of the peo- .)le of New York this mass meeting ,f trade-unionists and their friends ends to them the following message of greeting, comradeship, and Ameri- an fellowship:
 Bear Wounds of Honorable Battle
 To our wounded soldiers home from he front:
 We salute you. We send to you the greetings of the people of New York. We hold out our hands to you in the ellowship of Americanism. You have laced the barbarian enemy of enlight- ened mankind to defend everything that free people hold dear. You have 'ome back to us bearing the wounds of ;onorable battle, the wounds of a bat
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
FRENCH FACE" 20 YEARS OF AGE TO
 TO TEACH U. s

AN ATLANTIC PORT, March 16.-- A 20 year old French "ace" who has ~een awarded all the war decorations possible to flyer by his country, ar- lived here in the person of Lieutenant Constant Soullier, who in the last two years has shot down fifteen German airplanes and killed or captured their pilots.
 Lieutenant Soullier modestly ad- -nitted his achievements only when fellow passengers on the French liner which brought him over told it. He came to America on years furlough to help train United States army avia- tors. For this purpose several of his machines will te sent across later.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
UNDERHAUOEO GERMAN WORK
 COMING OUT
Trying to Create in Austria A Hatred for Everything
 American

WASHINGTON, March 16.-That Germany is deliberately encouraging ii not creating an extreme hatred of the United States and everything Am erican in Austria, is shown in a mum. Der Of officials communications reach. ing here today. The evidence can not be mistaken that Germany has in. ausurated a campaign to hold the United States responsible for the con. ttnuat.on of the war. Official com- munication indicates distrust for the expression of good faitt by this gov. ernment and hinted at coming from various sources, which officials attri- bute to German agents.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
Canadian Troops in Region of Lens Garry Successfu! Raids Bringing Large
 Number Prisoners
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN FRANCE, March 16.-An of ficial statement at the headquar- ters this morning says that the British aviators have downed 11S German war planes, since March 1. Host of them were totally destroyed and crews captured.
 WITH THE AMERICAN AR MI IN FRANCE, March 16.- Apparently, the Germans have given up their attempt to fire shell for shell against the Ameri- can positions. This they tried to do for several days, but failed as the Americans set too hot a pace for them.
 The roads and grounds are fast drying out and will soon be ready for real activity on all the fronts.
 LONDON, March 16.-In the region of Lens, the Canadian troops last evening attacked with great success the enemy's trenches, and captured large number of prisoners, guns and ammunitions.
 This morning the enemy at- tempted several raids near Pass Chandael and Menin road, but each time were repulsed by the British.
 pfcday the artillery firing con- tinpes on the American front in sectors northwest of Foul and cast of Luneville, where a con- siderable number of shells have been falling intermittently on the Toul front.
 The American artillery in the Toul sector again battered down the German lines, and observers on outlying posts report the ex- plosion of several ammunition dumps. Hundreds of big shells were sent into the German tren- ches where weapons resembling gas projectors have been erected but which were 1eveled off by the American artillery.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
ALASKA AND DESPATCH
 LEAVE FOR NORTH

SEATTLE, March 16.-The Alaska sailed fer the north this morning at ten o'clock with Steve Samovich, 0. T. Petersen C. Peterson, A. Bonnanich, Miss Lucil Newman, Mrs. r. S. Burk- hart, IT. s. Kincaid, wife and two chill dren; Annie Lofgren, Mary Mattas, II B. Miller, Gust Affes, E. Hall, Miss G. LangeVin for Ketchikan.
 The Despatch sails tonight with L. Todal, E. Taigen, Carl Olson, N. A. Ol- son, K. Roe, D. Borseth, J. G. Jeuston, 5 s. Torman, P. Sather. for Ketchikan, and small crew for Burnett Inlet.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
HEPRES'IDENI WILL MAKE A
 STATEMENT
Does Not lHant Any Ms. understanding of U. s.
 Attitude in Siberia

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The ad- ministration today let it be known that President Wilson would shortly issue statement which will define the attitude Of the United States to- wards Russia and towards the plans of the Entente Powers ohave Japan president is quoted as saying that he d.a not want any misunderstanding in the mstter and purposes giving to the pubic all the details Of the plans.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
FARMERS DON'T WANT
 GIRLS ON RANCHES

LINCOLN. Nebraska. March 16.- According to the executive board of the Women's committee of the State
 Cuncil of defense, no Eastern college girls are wanted on Nebraska farms his summer. The committee passed resolution opposing any effort to send wcnen and girls to Western farms. The resolution was aimed at the wcman's land army under whose direction Vassar and Bernard and oth- CT college girls have been organized or farm work next summer.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

TOPEKA, Kans., March 16.-The judgment of $2,350 awarded to William Mansfield by the Wyandotte County district court against the William J. Burns detective agency has been af- firmed by the Kansas supreme court here. It is charged that force, threats and intimidations were employed by a detective agent to force a confession from Mansfield who had been placed under arrest at Kansas City, Mo-, in connection with the murder of the Moore family, killed by an axe mur. derer at Red Oak, Iowa.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
FISHING BOATS
 CHANGE HANDS

SEATTLE, March 16-The schooner Casoo, made famous by Stevenson, was so,d yesterday by Capt. Harry Crosby>to Capt H. o. Wick, for Boring Sea cod fishing. Capt. Crosby also sod tEe fishing schooner New Roch- ellie and the Mary P. Commanche to the North Pacific Packing and Trading Company of Klawock, Alaska, and the a native of the same place. The transfer Cf the boats was recorded this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
NEBRASKA VIGILANTS
 TO DRIVE OUT SEDITION

ARLINGTON, Nebraska, March 16 -Rumors that some of the German born people of Arlington and vicinity are not supporting the war was re sponsib,a for the organization of a strong vigilance society for the pur- pose of seeing that no sedition exists in the town.
 Disloyal talk or acts will be investi- gated and unpatriotic pc ,ple will he visited by the committee.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
CANADIAN BISHOP SAYS AURORA BOREALIS
 PORTENDS BIG EVENTS

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask, Can, Mar. 1e-Ccnsidered an authority on ques- t,ons concerning the aurora borealis. Bishop Newman Of this city states that the display of northern lights visible here on Thursday night was one of the most striking he had ever witness ed.
 The only time I have ever seen anything like it was in 1870, when. during the Franco Prussian war Paris was beseiged by the Germans" he said T saw tho lights from London. Many people believed Paris was burning"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

TRENTON, N. J., March 16.-Gov- ernor Edge recently notified the DO. lice power of the state by proclama- tion, that a rigorous prosecution of the loafers must be started at once and the provisions of the recent anti-loaf- ing act, must be rigidly enforced. The law is aimed at "society idlers, hoboes and loafers" between IS and 60 years old, who refuse to engage in useful work to help win the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
TROOPS ARE BEING
 SENT STOP RIOTING

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.-The commander of the western division of the United Sattes Army received or ders to dispatch detachment of troops to St. Marie, Idaho, to prevent any further rioting in connection with the trial of w. M. Nelson, secretary of the local I. w. w. organization. Since the trial began there has been several riots in which men were in- jured.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
WAR HAS REACHED LIMIT

LONDON, March 16.-'The most critical stage of the whole history of the war has teen reached" declared Sir Arthur Henderson, Secretary of the Labor party in the House of Con- mons today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 16.- One of the attaches, whose name is not given, of the American embassy still remains in Petrograd, 1t was learned here for the first time, accord ing to a recent message from Ambas- sador Francis from Vologdda. The message further states that all Amer jeans there are well.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
ANOTHER GERMAN
 DOUBLE DEAL HAS
 BEEN DISCOVERED

COPENHAGEN, March 16.--Des- bite their promise of safe conduct, the Germans have seized and conveyed to Keil the Swedish steamer Princess 1ngeborg, laden with grain for the Belgian relief funds, it became known today. It is thought that the govern ment will take immediate action.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
GERMANS ARE MOVING INTO
 BELGIUM
Unprecedented Movement Of Troops Has Been
 Noticed for Days

AMSTERDAM, March 16.-The is an unprecedented rapid movement of German troops into Belgium the last few days, according to dispatches to the journal Les Nouvelles. From the same source, 1t is stated that linden burg and Ludendorff have establish ed their headquarters at new To- cality.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
CAPTURE CONVICT

AUBURN, N. ", March 16.-Federal authorities assisting prison officials, captured Reynolds Forabrey, the es- caped convict who broke out of an isolation cell at Auburn Thursday night, near Lock, N. Y., where he was hiding in freight car.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
TO DEPoRT PRIESTS

MEXICO CITY, March 16.-The pc. tition of various foreign priests to suspend the order that they be deport- cd from the country under article B Of the constitution has been denied by the supreme court here. The police court holds tLat the constitution gives the president power to revoke the above mentioned article when neces- sary for the public interest.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
CALIFORNIA PASSES
 QUOTA OF SHIPEUILDERS
 VOLUNTEERS-ALSO ORE.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.- More than 100000 mechanics have en- relied as shipyards volunteers in the United States. Illinois, which reached its quota of 23,662 about two weeks ago is still registering men who volun- teer Other states that have passed their quotas are California and Oregon.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY JAPANESE
 ARE MURDERED

TOKYO, March 16.-At least one hundred and fifty Japanese subjects were murdered at Blagoyyeshehensk, the capital of the province of Amur in Asiatic Russia by Russian Maximalists, according to advices received here by local newspapers. No cause is as- signed for the butchering of the Jap lnese poulation.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
THE PRESIDENTS
 MESSAGE READTO PAN-SOWET CONGRESS

PETROGRAD, March 16-Presi- dent Wilson's message of sympathy to the Russian people, was read last evening to the pan-Soviet congress at Moscow amid silence interrupted only by murmurs at the mention of the Japanese situation. The message ap- peared to impress all listeners.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

CHICAGO. March 16.-The Laetare medal awarded by the University of Notre Dame, each year to famous Roman Cathciic layman who has dis tinguished himself in service, has been given to Joseph Scott, prominent law yer of Los Angeles, this year.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

PETROGRAD, March 16.--The Grand Duke Michaers wife today ap- piled to the Bolsheviki government for permission to join her husband in exile at Perm. No reply has been made to her request thus far.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
VALLEJO DRY ORDER
 EFFECTIVE TODAY

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.- From an order issued by Secretary Daniels that the five mile dry zone near the naval training camps be es. tablished, including the academy at Annapolis, the order will take effect from and after p. m. today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
WILLARD TO FIGHT FULTON

KANSAS CITY, March 16.-It is an nounced here that Jess Willard had agreed to fight Fulton, July the Fourth. They are to meet and sign the agree ment April first.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
DAYLIGHT SAVING
 BILL BECOMES LAW

WASHINGTON, March 16.-The Daylight Saving Bill which passed the house yesterday, was sent to Presi- dent for his signature this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
WITH THE ALLIES ON
 THE WESTERN FRONT
AMERICAN CAPTURED
 BY GERMAMS REPORT

NEW YORK, March 16.-Henry E. Emery who represented the Guarantee Trust Company of New York in Rus sia, and who later was attached to the American Military Mission, was made prisoner by the Germans on Aland Islands, according to a cable received by the State Department to- day from the American minister at Stockholm. The report was given the minister at Stockholm on the arrival of Mrs. Emery there today.
 NEW YORK, March 16.-James Stillman, chairman of the board of the National City Bank, died last night, according to a report this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
THE WORLD WAR q
 YEAR AGO TODAY

} MARCH IT, 1917-British took Bapaume and the French took , Rove. Zeppelins raided London; , one sho. down near Compiegne, , France. Briand cabinet resigned
 . in France.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
HOLLAND COMES THROUGH

AMSTERDAM, March 16.-Holland has accepted the Allies demand and will turn over her ships to Great Brit ain and the United States.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
WEATHER REPORT

r For 24 hours ending p. m. . ! yesterday precipitation .5S in. .
 Max. temp. 47', Min. temp 32e . ! above. Showery.
 .
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16

tary.
 Three Nominated for Mayor l Barber, J. c.
 Sparhawk, F. E. Walker, A. E.
 Fourteen For CounciImen l Adkins, A.
 Bold, Frank
 Cannon, D. c. Capp, Elmer
 Crowell, Wm.
 6 Deppe, Chas.
 Field, C. II.
 Gilmore, P. J. Foo5ness, R. 10 Hunt, D. w. II King, Ira H. F Ryus, r. E. 13 .Sjurson, John IA Winston, Geo.
 Seven for School Board 1 Barber, J. c.
 ? Bugge, Mrs. M. J. 3 Dibrell, Mrs. w. c. King. Ira II.
 Myers, Dr. E. l..
 6 Rounsefell, Geo. F. to succeed himselc and Spaeth, Mrs. A. L. It was moved and carried that thu city clerk be instructed to notify tho several nominees to the effect of theil and that they must givt written notice to the secretary of thu Caucus cf their acceptance of nomin ation by five o'clock p. m. of the 29tl day of March, in order to have theil names upon the official ballot.
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WHAT DOES THIS WAR MEAN TO YOU

HOW ARE YOU HELPING TO WIN IT? Here is way you may heIp-and six reasons for It.
 $ A 1-eecause when you you help your country to win the 2-eecause you spend things you do nct need you help enemies. you spend you make other people work you, and the work of every is wanted now help fighting to produce necessaries, to make goods for export. 4-eecause by going without things and confnng your spendings necessaries you relieve the strain ships docks and railways and make transport cheaper and quicker. 5Eecause when you spend make things dearer for everyone, especially for those who poorer than 
 6-secause every dollar saved helps twice. first when you don't spend and again when lend it to the Nation.
 Buy War Saving Stamp NOW for $4.14. The Government pays you percent interest on it, for this Stamp in 1928.
 IT IS THE SIMPLEST AND BEST GOVERNMENT
 SECURITY Buy Thrift and War Savings Stamps your Post Office
 any Bank ----~ Put Your Stacker Quarters at Work Space contributed by =. CITIZENS LIGHT POWER & WATER co.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-03-16
FORMATIONS FOR CITY OFFICERS
 ARE NGAOE
Three Nominations for Mayer Thirteen for Councilmen
 Seven fer SchcoIboard

About seventy-fve persons were present at the Council Chambers last evening to attend the caucus of the voters of the City of Ketchikan to nominate candidates for Mayor, three councilmen and the President of the School Board.
 Tie meeting was called to order by he City Clerk at o'clock and the purpose Of the meeting explained. John R. Beegle was elected Chairman of the meeting with Prof. Knox secre-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-21

ST. COLUMBIA TO PLAY
STATE LEAGUE WINNER
Definite Arrangements Will Be Made
After Hazleton-Pittston
Series

Iu all probabilities ST. COLUMBIA the
pennant winner of the American Basket
ball League, Will meet the winner OF the
pennsylvania state League in n post
season series to determine the basketball II
championship Of the State.
vt the present time IIaZleton aud
Pittstou, winners OF the first and second
halls of the State League season, are
playing iive-game series. Tie first
game, Monday night. was won by Pitts
ton. The second game will be played
tonight at Iiazleton. The third game is
scheduled for the 26th at Pittston and
the fourth on the 2Sth at Hazleton.
Jocko Lawrence. the former GreystoClI
and Hancock center. who was injured
several weeks ago in a State League con-
test. returned to this city several days
ago from llaZleton and brought the in
formation that II llazleton wins the
state League series IL will consent to
play 81. COLUMBIA.
Manager Jim coffey. OF the local Quin-
tct. wrote TO the Hazleton manager yes
terday in regard to the financial matters
and stated that the St COLUMBIA team
Is willing to play " the first game is
played before April I. \ three game
series most likely will he arrangcG-onc
In this city. one in Ilazlcton and the
other in Wilkes-Barre.
According to an upstate paper the
pittston team also has agreed to play
ST. COLUMBIA IL it should defeat the IIa-
zlcton quintet In the present series.