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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
PACKERS DENY THERE
 IS HIDE SURPLUS

CHICAGO. Feb. 5.-Reports receiv- ed here state that South Omaha pack CTS deny there is a surplus Of hides in storage in Omaha. There are approx imately 131oo0 unsold hides in the packing houses in Omaha. packers say while last year al this time there were 195O00 hides on hands.
 Prices on hides at the South Omaha packing houses show a decided fall ing of in the year. the lead being talk en by branded COW hides. the prices of which today are just about half of the prices one year ago. Prices on other hides have dropped from 3 to 9 cents per pound, the decrease in per centage being from h per cent 10 per cent except on branded cows, which show drop of practically 50 per cent.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
F 5. DEATH RATE IS LOW

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb Zig ures compiled at the office of the Sur geon General Gorgas and mdae public show that with more than 900,000 sol diers in training in this country from September ? to December 14 there were only 1891 deaths from all causes an average rate of less than two per thousand
 The record shows that the average strength of the army in the Uinted States during the period was 916,722 men.
 Among the 202,000 regulars there were IA deaths; there were 494 deaths in the 3S7,233 National Army and 753 deaths in the S27,4S0 National Guards men.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
FOOD DEALERS LOSE LICENSE FOR BOOST
 ING SUGAR PRICES

The Food Administration authorizes the following:
 l. Swirsky & Son, wholesale grocers of New Haven, Conn. have been added oaa depri ed O. Tn.ted S7 es Food Administration licenses for infraetion of the food-controi act Found guilty of charging eXhorbitant prices for sugar they have been or dered to close their doors by January 28. If they deal in any licensed food commodities after that date they will be liable to a fine of $5,0O0, or impris- onment for two years, or to both.
 Formal Notice is Given
 Until the order becomes effective, the Food Administration will super wise all sales and business dealings made by the firm. They have been notified that further purchases can not be made and that present stocks must ho disposed of without loss of time
 Witnesses called at a hearing con ducted by the Food Administration testified that they had been forced to pay as much as 15 cents a pound for sugar purchased from Swirsky & Son. These sales were to retail grocers in lots of not less than 100 pounds.
 Made Combination Sales"
 Several retailers testified that they had been required to purchase coffee n order to obtain sugar This was in direct violation of a Food Administra- ton order prohibiting enforced com bination sales" except in the case of sugar and corn meal" which was per mitted as wheat conserving measure.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
ROCnE DROP POISON
 IN SOUP POWDERS

PARIS, France, Feb. 5.-During their last air raid on Calais the Ger mans dropped not only one hundred bombs, but also a number of small packets bearing an inscription in Eng fish to the effect that they contained soup powder Directions were given to dissolve the powder in cold water and then to add a pint of boiling liq- uid.
 Analysis has shown that the pack cts contain an extremely violent pois- on, and the "Temps" states that all the families who took the soup have died. In Eastern France a number of child ren have been killed by poisoned sweets and explosive pencil cases dropped from aeroplanes.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
$ $.
 FIRED UPON BY
 RED GUAR )
Russian Sailors Apologize For Their Nasty Action

STOCKHOLM, Feb 5.-Swedish steamers accompanied by a gunboat and an icebreaker, whcih had crossed the Gulf of Bothnia for the purpose of taking Swedish subjects desiring to leave Finland. were fired upon by the Red Guards as they were approaching Later, Russian sailors and some of the Red Guards. boarded the gunboat and explained that they had fired in the belief that the steamers were bring dent has been referred to the govern ment
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
NEVIS .AF EIg.]
 HAVE GREAT
 EXI'L( >IA1'I()N
pT.ye E Begin Soon With Ghe H9jp Of German
 .7roat Fleet

AMSTERDAM Feb 5.-Berlin newspapers just received are full of what Germany is going to do in the coming offensive which they predict will start soon. The Tageblatt says that 5he German great feet is going to participate and the next six months will be the deciding period.
 The Frankfurter Zeitung says. that during that eminently important per jed, the Central Powers will have an absolute superiority in strategic posit- ions and they are convinced that the Allies VII be disappointed in the prom ised American help which cannot be fulfilled within that time
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
WHAT WAR HAS COST GERMANY
 IN nEh
Socialist Deputy Pleads For Peace by Showing
 Wars Enormity

ZURICH, Feb. 5.-"The war has cost Germany one million three hun dred thousand men in dead and that many more incapacitated," Socialist member Hegitz declared last evening n the Bavarian diet while addressing the meeting on a plea of peace; ac cording to dispatches received here today. Hegitz is said to have offered many tentative suggestions to make peace
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
4 NEW PACKING
 COMPANY IN FIELD

A glance over the stationery used by Chas. E. Heron; the well known miner and owner of the Daily Anchor age Times, leads to the Information that another fish packing concern des-
 rganiZed, with MT. Heron as Pres dent, F. L. Beden, Secreatry and Geo W. English, Treasurer The name of the company appears as the "Kache- mak Canning Company" specializing in saltery and cannery at Halibut Cove, Kachemak Bay, Alaska. MT. Heron writes that the Progressive Miner be sent him at his office room 609, Pioneer Building, Seattle.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
TRANSFERRED TO
 SOUTH CAROLINA

MT. and Mrs. w. G. Will, of New. town are leaving on the Alaska this evening for Charleston, South Caro- lima.
 MT. Will, who has acted as Assist ant Superintendent in the U s. Light house Service here for the past two years, coming here from the east, has succeeded in being transferred to the South Carolina Lighthouse district, where he will have the same position as here
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
FATE HTS TWINS
 II! SAME PLACE

LONDON, Eng, Feb. 5.-Here is Q remarkable war coincidence. Twin brothers in Scotland enlisted in the same company and were sent together to France. Tn an attack both were shot thru the ankle at the same time, the bullets in both cases lodging in the right foot.
 The men were brought to England together and are in hospital on ad- joining cots.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
BRYANT DEBAR AMONG MARINES GUARDING
 FRISCO WATERFRONT

MT. and Mrs. H. M. Stackpole re- ceived news lately from Bryant De Bar. who is with the U. s. Marines Corps at Mare Island. that he was among fifty who were selected at ran- dom from the lists, assigned to guard duty at the Magazine Barracks, at San Francisco, after the many fires along the waterfront there last month Corporal De Bar writes that the men on guard, are on duty four hours during which time they must walk con tinually, then off for six hours He went on duty January 24th and while it is no snap, he says it Is much better than having to drill awkward squads" all day long at the island.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
NURSE GETS s200, 900

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb D.
 Two hundred thousand dollars is the
 reward Mrs. Leah A. Potter, profes- sional nurse. wins for taking care of Mrs. Mary 4. Lawton. widow of the
 late Capt Gardner T. Lawton, during
 the last ten years Of her life.
 When the last will of Mrs. Lawtoi
 who died on December 21, at the age
 of go years was probated, it was found that she had left s200,0O of her s45O.- 900 estate to her nurse and companion. Tn the will Mrs. Lawton sadi that the bequest to Mrs. Potter was made for faithful services"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
LJSITANIA HERO
 RECEIVES DECORATION

LONDON, Eng Feb. 5.-Among the mercantile heroes who have been dec orated is Captain Turner, who com handed the Lusitania when he was torpedoed. He went to sea again, was once more torpedoed, and now con- mands third ship. He has received the fourth class of the Order of Brit ish Empire by command Of the King
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
Food Administrator Takes 0vef industry All Over
 Pacific Coast

PORTLAND, Feb. 5.-The complete control of the fishing and fish canning industry on the Pactfc coast, has been vested by the federal food administrator in the state administrators of he states of Washington, Ore oon. California and Alaska.
 The several administrators will soon hold a conference here, t is announced today.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
THREATEN IMPERIAL.
 ? ? AL.ACE
According to Dispatches 10 Local Paper Trouble
 Is Not Over

GENEVA, Feb. 5.-Dispatches from Berlin this morning to the Journal De Genev. say that Socialists have threat enad to blow up the imperial palace unless negotiations for peace are not begun at once.
 Other reports say that the trouble caused by strikers which was reported practically over yesterday, is far from true. One dispatch from socialistic source says. with the socialists. it is a case Of peace or death"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
CONGRESSMAN MILLER
 ic OPTIMISTIC

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-"Until the United States has three million men in France, the war cannot be won. Congressman Miller, of Minne- sota. vine has just returned from the French battle front told the house to- day. We must have four million men, and We should have five million" !" ke said in an ddress giving out some Of his observations while abroad
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
HINDENBURG BOUND FOR PARIS
MONTREAL HEARS OF ANOTHER PEACE
 PROPOSAL COMING

WINNIPEG, Feb. 5.-The N innipeg Dispatch is ill receipt of re f.s E.z,s its Montreal correspondent wE ,h says "I am reliably informed ths. Sir Ru- dolph Forget stated this morning that the Bank of Montreal received a cable today declaring that peace negotia- tions would start informally within the next ten days" The correspondent does not state the source of the cable.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
HOOVER ISSUES AN ORDER FOR HOTELS, DINING CARS AND
 RESTAURANTS

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Food ad- ministrator Hoover today issued an order commanding a.l hotels, restau- ants and dining cars to give but two ounces of bread the ration. The or der goes into effect tomorrow
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE
AINOENEURG MAKES
 A PREDICTION

< THE HAGUE. Feb. 5.-ReNlrn- l S ing travellers from Germany say 1 F that thirty editors of various 1 F news papers of the country, re l s cent,y called on Marshal linden I : burg and told him that there I
 < would be no food in Germany by 1
 F May My reply is" said Hinden 1
 :. burg, that by April I shall be in l
 r Paris l
 :. i 7 -S 5- % .+ < + + # < <
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
CAPTAIN AID PILOT
 PUT UNDER ARREST

HALIFAX. Feb. 5,-Captain La Modec and Pilot Mckay of the steam CT Mont Blanc. who were the cause of the disaster recently, according to the finding Of the special investigation committees, were put under arrest to- day, charged with manslaughter, spec flying the death of Pilot Wm Hayes Of the Imo
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

MINNEAPOLIS. Minn., Feb. 5.-On 3 complaint charging him with send ing improper matter thru the mails, he Rev. G. L. Morrill,, pastor of the Peoples church here, was arrested by Federal officers. The charge is based on 2 book written by the Rev. Mr. HorriH dealing with conditions in Mex icO
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
NORTH ON LEGAL AFFAIRS

w IT. Gorham, well known admiral. ty lawyer of Seattle, who represented the Barge Bangor in the courts here last fall, in the Bangor Commodore case, was a passenger on the Spokane going thru to Skagway on legal bus mess yesterday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

PETROGRAD, Russia, Feb. 5.-A dispatch received from Christiana says ali political parties agree that the terms offered by the United States to Norway regarding fod supplies and shipping cannot be accepted. Norway will propose d new basis for an agree ment
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
TEX RICHARD RETIRES

NEW YORK, Feb. 5.-Tex Rickard announced this morning that he is through with ''pugilism' and will sail for South America shortly where he Nill engage in cattle raising
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. D. Guards are now under instruction to inspect all lunch baskets of workmen as they enter the shipbuilding plants here. as 8 special precaution against the possible introduction of explosives.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
MEMBER OF BRITISH
 COMMONS FINE

LONDON. Feb. William John Me Geagh, Unionist member of the House of Commons for West Down, was found guilty and fined five hund- red pounds Of food hoarding today in the magistrates court.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
f | | f + ' | |
 FIREMEN NOTICE

, There will be meeting of the j | Bremen this evening at the Fire }
 mems Hall at o'clock sharp. I'M F ' PORTANT. Meeting called ear j
 ly on account of the Home Guard r} . Drill. ]
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

Chas. Hawkins, Ellis Stoneson, and Fred Thoranrinson, left this morning or Nakat Inlet to commence prepar tions for the 1918 canning season at le cannery there.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
RESULT OF U-P0hTS
 GIVEN OUT BY LAW

LONDON. Feb 5-German U-boats according to a reply given by Bonar Law to the government leaders in the commons today; have done 10 death fourteen thousand. one hundred and twenty non-combatants. Britishers, composed Of men, women and children mostly women
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
hHfERECAN TROOPS TO
 60 ID THE BALKANS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.-At least twelve thousand American troopers will be available by March thirty-first for the impending drive to break Ger many's backbone in the Balkans. it was learned from an official source to- day
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
F F F si q + < < E + + + < . E WEATHER REPORT

F For 24 hours ending D. m. +
 t last night, Precipitation .33 in. { F Max temp 4S' above Min. <
 t temp. 33o above. i
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

NEW YORK, Feb 5.-The first wo- man doctor to perform an operation for the transmission of blood is Dr. Flu genia Ingerman of the Bellevue hos pital. Her patient, Peter Toll, 45, q Dutch sailor, is certain once more, that he will live. other circumstances per hitting
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

EL PAS0. Eab. 5.-An unknown as sassin Who has disappeared, shot and instantly killed Charles Quailey, millionaire mining man Of Mexico, in front Of hotet here.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

WASHINGTON. D. C., Feb. 5.-The Rankin bill to grant to American wo- men married 10 foreigners the right 10 retain their citizenship. has been tabled by the house immigration con- mittee, which practically means that the committee will not act on it.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05

The Spokane from the south arriy- ed at 5:3o yesterday afternoon with the following passengers for Ket- chikan. Frank Parrish, Geo. Sullivan, D. j. Curtis, c. Wahlstadt. C. B. Carl son, M. J. Nordstrom. Ole Vike, F. Thorenson, C. Hawkins and E. Stone son. Leaving for the north were Rob- ert Scott, Oak Olson and wife. Jack Elster. NJ. C. Rugg. E. L. Simpson. Geo. Kato, B. Eskew, Ole Carlson, A. Neal, Kate Russell, Chas. W Hawks worth, J. C. Helwig. J. C. Chamber lain, June Miller, Miss R Burke, Peder Saith and Ben Hanson. She discharg- ed 125 tons Of freight, sailing for the north at II o'clock
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Ci-y Of Seattle D. m. today. Alaska 6 p. n. today. Spokane Saturday.
 NORTHROUND. Jefferson Thursday morning. Admiral Evans Saturday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
0FEfG OF OFFICER IN CHARGE, WASHINGTON ALASKA CABLE AND TELEGRAPH SYSTEM
 Seattle Washington


 January 30, 1918. From The Officer in Charge To: All Officers and Operators in Charge Signal Corps Stations in Alaska.
 l. The following extract from Off, clai Bulletin No. 215, January 23, 1918 will be conspicuously displayed in your office and given wiedst publicity possible among the people in your To- cality.
 B. o. LENOIR
 Lieut. Col. S. c. U. $. A. GEN PERsHING PRAISES MORALS OF U. 6. SOLDIERS IN FRANCE;
 DENIES USE OF STRONG
 DRINK
 Answers Inquiry of Mir. Baker The Secretary of War authorizes the publicity of the following letter:
 THE WAR DEPARTMENT.
 January P, 1918 My dear Gov. Capper:
 You may recall writing to me sev- eral days ago concerning persistent rroor-s" as 70 the immoderate sale Of tGuor among our forces in France. Nv impression was that these rumors were not well founded in face; put felt it my duty to convey their con tent to Gen. Pershing, and to ask nm to communicate with me as to the facts You will be glad to know that hare just received the following r c~,~, the commander of the ....,, ef -er 7o.aes =.rr ore has never been a similar hodv of men to lead as clean lives as our American soldiers in France They have entered this war with the highest devotion to duty and with no other idea than to perform these au' ;oe in most efficient manner posslpie. They fully realize their obllgatloh 'o tbeir own people, their friends, ana to the country. A rigid program or III
 
 s+,uction is carried out daily with tra- ditional American enthusiasm. Eh- eaged in healthy interesting exercises i, tbe open air with simple diets, onl- cers and men, like trained athietes' arc ready for their task. Forbidden the use of strong drink and protecleu hv stringent regulations against sex nal evils. and supported by their own 3ra, courage, their good behavior Is 70 suhiect of most favorable coIn' , ents. especially by our allies. Am arican mothers may rest assured that .rair sons are credit to them ana to .he nation, and they may well LOOK onward to the proud day when on the nqtIefeld these splendid men Will shea , new luster on American manhood. Cordially yours,
 NEWTON D. BAKER,
 Sec of War. Hon. Arthur Capper,
 Governor, Topeka, Kan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-02-05
ALASKA FISHING INDUSTRY
 IN HANDS ADMINISTRATORS
< pITTMANN GETS FIVE YEARS

S BERLIN. Feb. 5.-Dittmann, 2 + the Socialist Deputy was given ! E five years in prison. He was < . charged and tried by courtmartial <
 : of melting high treason. < S < < s- : i! -f .F s. !. f ,4+.s ::
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-27
READY NOW TO
TAKE UP PEACE
Time NEEDS

The reconstruction congress- of
King county. developed out of the
reconstruction committee appointed
by Mayor Hanson Immediately AFT.
cr the armisticc was signed. has
perfected details OF organization and
N ready 10 tackle /. big peace time
problems.
Permanent organization plans
were finally ratified at a meeting
held Tuesday evening In the city
council chambers.
Under the constitution aud by.
laws OF the congress. the charter
members have the power 10 admit
TO membership In the body any
citizens who they believe viii be
able TO assist them IN their work
Next Monday night the officers
and committees 81 the congress will
be chosen and the nominations will
be made by "A committee consisting
OF r. l.. Proctor John G. Higgins.
j. II. nloedcl. George McGillvray.
H. &. Beck, Thomas J Murphine
and l.. T. Meacham.
The cooperation of the council OF
Industrial relations viii be sought
by a committee consisting OF NJ. A.
Gottstein, George McGillvray and H..
&. Beck
The congress viii meet on the
first Monday of each month
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-27

made well woman OF me. can
now do all my homework and ad.
wise all ailing women 10 try Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
and / VIII guarantee they will de
rive great benefit from it."-Mrs.
FRANK FTzGERstD. 25 y. fist St.
West Philadelphia. Pa.
There are thousands OF women
everywhere In Mrs. Fitzgerald's
condition. suffering from nervous.
ness. backache. headaches. and
other symptoms OF a functional de-
rangcment. II was a grateful spirit
for health restored which led her
10 write this letter so that other
women may benefit from her ex-
perienee and fnd health as she
has done.
For suggestions In regard TO your
condition. write Lydia r. Pinkham
Medicine Co. Lynn. Mass The re
suit OF their forty years experience
IS at your service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-27
STOMACH UPSET?
Get at the Real Cause-Take
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That's what thousands OF stomach
sufferers are doing now. Instead OF
taking tones. or trying TO patch up. a
poor digestion, they are attacking the
rial cause Of the ailment - clogged
liver and disordered bowels.
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets arouse
the liver In a soothing. healing way.
When the liver and bowels are per-
forming their natural functions. away
roes indigestion and stomach troubles.
II you have a bad taste In your
mouth, tongue coated. appetite poor,
lazy, don't-care feeling, no ambition or
energy, troubled with undigested foods,
YOU should take Olive Tablets, the
substitute for calomeL
DIR. Edwards Olive Tablets are D
purely vegetable compound mixed with
olive oil. You will know them by their
olive color. They do the work without
gripping. cramps or pain.
fake one or two at bedtime for quick
relief. so you can eat what you like.
st l0c and Csc per box. All druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-27

Something over sixty years ago.
yslous. q French scientist. discov-
9ed . form Of organic phosphate
Which when taken into the human
ystem was quickly converted into
nerve tissue.
soon after fts discovery DIR. Al
lsrt Robin ACADEMY of Medicine.
Paris) began . scientific investIga-
ton OF the use OF this organic
Dkosphate and its effect upon the
k1man system. with results that
snAxed the scientific and medical
world
Today il IL an admitted fact that
IN the treatment OF those ailments
tirectly or indirectly due to depict
Il nervous vitality. such "a neuras-
tAsnia. nervous weakness. prema-
tuYs old age. insomnia. lack Of en-
1xy. fatigue. nervous debility. thin
sesA etc. IL Is uncaualed.
Physicians and hospitals every
where now recognize it's merits by
70 use In ever-inercasing quantities.
nd Il IL therefore a matter of more
nan ordinary interest TO all such
pfferers 70 learn that this organic
sre building phosphate - now
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-27
Far and Near
News by Telegraph
and Telephone
Mrs. Harriet u. HoIbrook. ~. :

Mrs. Harriet T.. Holbrool. ~. Ne.
attIe pioneer. Is dead az the home OF
her son. Capt Richard fioIbrook.
jr.. SEQ Mercer st
Ei.i4E>sBu RG.---O. W. Pauf1k~.
FORMER president OF tho Northwest
Association OF Photographers. and
former president OF tn. Eilensburg
Chamber OF Commerce. IL dead. fol-
lowing an attack OF influenza
). II. ItIoe<ici. Of the Bioesi~i. Dono-
van Lumber company. will address
members OF the Seattle Chamber OF
Commerce and Commercial Club Fri.
day. az lunch in the Masonic club
\ miniature British war tank II
being shown ut First ave, and Mar
ion st Private Charles Bestland. Of
the 5t,h Canadian battalion. and
Harry Carey, Of the Princess Pats.
are operating u.
Myrtle chapter. u. r. g.. win hold
rummase Nalc Friday and Satur.
day a; the South End market
Judge King Dykrman win address
the Canadian club at dinner in tho
Masonic club rooms. Arcade build.
ing. Friday. Dec. 6. at y. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-11-27
IT PUTS THE pep"


This is what makes Peptiron OF
wonderful therapeutic value. and
so successful after influenza. the grip
and in blood and nerve troubles.
anemia. paleness. nervous weakness
and the exhausting worry and anx'
iety over the world war.
1t Is real iron blood and nerve
tonic. especially beneficial in the
weakness following the influenza and
grip. to WORKOUT brain.fagged men.
delicate women, school-tired girls
and to fastgrowing boys. invalids
and convalesccnts, the aged and in
firm. II actually puts iron. a
natural strengthened. into the blood,
and restores the wasted red corpus
clcs. Your druggist knows its great
merit.