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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
BOB" SPAETH FIRES
 A FEW SHOTS hT fM0SSBHCkS" IN NY.
In His Letter to His Parents He Says Ee is Proud of His
 Home Town
Excerpts Of his letter follows:

Excerpts of his letter follows:
 Tell Mir Rirard that his papers come regularly and that I've been showing them 10 some of the New Workers and bragging about ketchi- kan's Liberty Loan record. Believe me. I'm proud Of my home town, and dent care who knows it. I take great pleasure ill letting these New Workers kncT that there are other places in the world besides New York After Mont ,nly bunkieJ told girl at the Navy Cub his name and that he was from the vest, she said ''youse foreign el5 $ got funny names" One of the customs inspectors wanted to know
 | Alaska wasn't the place that got quite { bit of attention on account of z gold strike a few years ago. Oh, Yes. he had heard Of the place, but from the way he talked. I'll bet he has no idea where it is. or what it is
 Although New York is not what II is cracked up to be" the people here treat us fine. There is an organ izarion. here. called The Camp Com mun:ty Service" They have stations all over the city. with lounging, read ing and writing rooms, canteens, baths teds, etc. Their rates are almost nothing. Men in uniforms are given half rates al several of the best thea ters. There is always some sort Of an entertainment going on for enlisted men.
 We will probably be here for a couple of weeks yet, as our cargo is not all discharged and we will have 10 reload, besides general over hauling for the ship.
 What interests me most, is the fact that the camoufage artists are now decorating our ship, and no ship is camoufaged unless she is going thru the var zone 1 don't know our des- tination, but the Captain thinks it is Italy. l don't care very much. I'd just as soon go to Italy as to France.
 The snip will be some sight when they are through with her They are streaking her up with blue, gray, Hack, green and white.
 1 Whatever reports you may hear concerning us, don't do any worrying until you get some thing official and itken there will be no worrying to do You probably remember my telling you about the man who fell overheard near Haiti We threw aim a buoy and a
 wooden frame bed spring. He caught the bed spring but we never saw the Euoy again. When we arrived here
 we found that somebody had picked ] up the buoy and reported 1t. If we had been 2 couple Of days late we would hare been reported as missing
 From this you can see that there is no reason to worry over unofficial reports
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
SUPPLY YTRA.M MEN 60 THROUGH GYM
 SPECIAL TRAINING

CAMP LEWIS. June 10.-m order to harden the men for overseas serv- ice the officers Of t,ea 3l6th supply trains yesterday put their men thru intensive gymnastic training which will be continued until the men leave for somewhere. The gynasium floor of Camp Y N. C. 4. No s, was used for the work. The soldiers were pu thru horizontal bar drill and other exercises. Additional equipment for the gymnasium has been ordered so that the men may have the benefit of additional exercises.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
ALAMEDA NORTHBOUND

The big liner Alameda with full list or passengers arrived from the south this morning ar seven o'clock. having made -he trip from Seattle ro this porJ in to-ty-fye hours, the in ccl:ng passengers for this city were: H kapian. Mrs. II. L. Prech-, and baby. Miss P-echt, 4. " Johnson, M BGdin:cA. c. 4 Brown. Mrs. D. " Shelton. Mrs. II. Moe1. May Moen.
 Outgoing passengers for points north were H. R. Mcqueen, Juneau; John E, Doran for Anchorage and five sree1age She sailed a. eight o'clock
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
AN INTERESTING
 LETTER FROM FRANCE
j. ?. fritcharl Writes Pathetic
 Ncte tc Local Mason Lodge

James P Pritchard, was formerly tender Kukui and left for the service. Many people in Ketchikan will re- member him a. man of unimpeach able character. and what he says is, for that reason, interesting The letter follows:
 Somewhere in France.
 April 18th, 1918 Ke,chikan Ledge No. 159. F. & A. M
 Dsar Brothers:-
 Before leaving Seattle promised to write after arriving in France so here goes, as we are not allowed to give CT say anything but general topics.
 i arrived here about week ago, have had a good look at the city, and cannot say that I like the place or people very much. they are two slow and dirty
 There is no indications of war here except the activity Of the Yankee Boys which are constantly arriving from the states and going to the training camps some where in the interior I have met three or four from Seattle. They are in hurry to get to the front, be- fore this big drive is over.
 There is French Captain here as ali interpreter, who spent the first eleven months of the war al Verdun w,sh l could repeat on paper what he told us but as I cannot shall have to wait until I arrive back in the states.
 He was wounded twice and gased once, he vas in the hospital for four teen months. I would not like to go through what he has and still live. There is some pitiful sights here among the wounded, and yesterday I saw little baby not over three years old with both hands cut off. There are several boys working as drivers in the horse carts here with their right hand cut off I heard and talked about these things before leaving the states, but did not think it was possible that any nation would allow or order these things done
 ] There are lots cf German prisoners here doing hard labor. They are not allowed to talk to or be spoken to by anyone except their guards Y ] The City:-There is wall all along the water front here that was 1 built about three centuries ago and ] it is in fine shape. There are several parks and play grounds for kiddies. Very few women but are wearing the big black veil of mourning. The ] Grand Opera houses and movies are i all running full blast q was to see Carmen played and it was good. ) and always playing to full houses. There is one chance here for good profitable business. and that is good modern steam laundry. that could turn out. the work in less than 10 days which time it takes now by the hand
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
.0ND()NHE,IALR FROM SE'(,.
 DANIELS
Sends Words That German Submarines Cannot
 interfere long

LONDON. June 10.-The move ments Of American forces across the European waters, are not being weak ened in consequence of the operations Of German submarines off the Ameri- can coast and ocean highway. for the movements will be kept up. Sec retary Daniels of the United States Navy says in a cablegram published in the London Times this morning. This IS re-assuring news. says the Times, as t had been feared that it would de- iay the transportation Of trops until the submarines had been disposed of
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
PINAR DEL RIO
 IS SUNK BY SUBMARINE.
Captain and Seventeen Members of the Crew
 Are Missing

WASHINGTON, June 10.--The American steamer Pinar Del Rio, was sunk by German submarine seventy miles of the Maryland coast yester. day. One of her life boats with the captain and seventeen members of the craW are missing. Another boat with .ean men nave landed on the ViF! gina coast This is the seventeenth ship sunk during the week, it is off, cially announced.
 LATER-The Captain together with the sixteen members of the crew who were supposed to have perished with the torpedoing of the Pinar Del Rio arrived today They were rescued by q Norwegian steamship.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
WALTER R. JANGGEM
 E IN TIE SERVICE
Camp Wheeler. Macon Ga,
 .Tnna l. 1q1S

June l. 1918 | '. I1tvara Editor.
 EeceaiHan Miner.
 Dear Sir
 hare no doubt that you will be surprised when you see who is writing D 5c1 from the other corner Of the oa.cl, bur anl here and shall like ir" as the older men say 10 rhe new men just arriving.
 : had a months y;si- with my mother and father after seven years absence before being called for selectiye serv- ice. haYe been here only three days and judge that I have lost about two pounds cf weight due 10 precipitation. t 5 12G in Ghs shade and no shade. The nights are very cool So that We are able 10 sleep without much troub- le. Would like little of that rain you lad last October T. would sure be 1ae. As sit here writing TWO boys are being carried by 10 the hospital having been overcome by the heat The trouble win most new men. they ea- too much food without taking the proper exercise. have eaten about enough 10 keep 8 baby alive. bur feel fine.
 VII. you dc me favor as 9 friend and notify the r. o. F. and the L. 0. ,. M. secretaries for both lodges that am in the service and whether or no1 I should continue 10 pay dues as be- fore. II not. please let me know. At any rate, let me hear from you.
 You may put this letter in your paper if you like, as I have so many friends 10 whom I ought to write to, nut cannot write to all al once, but would like very much 10 hear from some one from ketchikan.
 As ever your friend
 " R. JANGGEN,
 13 Co. Provisional Regiment,
 Macon, Ga.
 NOTE-It is useless to say that Walter will receive the Daily Pro- gressiYe- Miner from this date on.
 Jack Hendricks also writes card On which he says: The ship on which } l sailed has arrived earely overseas"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10

CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia., June 10- Last Saturday evening, former Presi- dent Taft in a speech here declared it would be necessary for the United States to send an army into Russia her resources to enable her to carry on the war.
 PARIS June 10-Another vote was taken in the chamber of deputies which resulted in Clemenceau receiv- ins an increase number of votes in his support. The first vote taken on the fifth gave him 377 to 110 against. Today he increased that number by eleven.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
ACCORDING TO REPORTS

According 10 various reports. Ket- chikan is 10 be well provided with newspapers. One report says that a few pioneers os the local Igloo have abou, completed arrangements to start } weekly 10 be later turned into a daily. Another repor. says that the weekly Douglas Island News plant has been sold and the new owners are coming here to locate permanently. Still another report is to the effect Ina. the MT. Ed Russell Of the Juneau Dispatch is contemplating moving his plant here How many of these re ports will prove correct time alone will tell However. there is room enough for all.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
DOCK IN NEWToWN FALLS

About four o'clock Saturday after noon the Dock opposite Sparhawk's store gave way and took two build ings down in its collapse. The one owned by Mrs. ". J. Young, was prac- t.caliy a new building and was used tor storage. while the other belonged e Martin BGgge. The actual loss to the owners could no. be ascerlained Iut il is said 70 be considerable.
 Rotten billings caused the collapse.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
HE Is AGAIN READY

FL PASO. June 10.-The fact that he lost foot in battle during the Spanish-American war. did not prevent \. Wagner, Of Springfield. Ariz.. from offering his services at the local re- cruiting station here. Wagner wrote the commanding officer that he had served ten years in the army and lost a foo, at Santiago. Cuba. but wished to get a chance at the Germans His application was refused with regret
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
MEN CARRIED ASMINISTERS
 ARRESTED
Officers Find Long List of Soldiers Names In
 Their Pockets

MINEOLA, N. Y., June 1O.-This is the second time that men dressed as clergymen have been arrested at Camp when they arrestd two this morning. Tn men it is said objecte6e tu b11U searched by the officers. who found their pockets contained long lists of soldiers names, all of them apparently of German extraction. They are con. fined in the local jail awaiting an in- vestigation
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
SE(. LANSING
 SPEAKS T()
 COLLEGIA.NS
Our War Aims Must Be Attained As Expressed
 By the President

SCHENECTADY, \. Y. June b. "Prussianism with it's distorted ideas. false conceptions and intolerable cru cities must be brought 10 an end. Until these objects arg accomplished. we must 9 on with the war" said Secretary Lansing in his address to- ady before the Union College. Our war aims as expressed by the Presi- dent must De attained" he concluded
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
WEEKLY SERVICE FROM
 TODAY

With the arrival of the Canadian steamer Princess Alice this evening. the weekly service by that line is on until November. according 70 the an- nouncemen- which appear in another column, either one Of the Princesses will leave Ketchikan south hbound every Saturday morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
THE SPOKANE SAILED
 THIS MORNING

SEATTLE. June 10.-The steamer Spokane sailed at one o'clock this morning. Passengers for ketchikan are: Mrs. " A. Sabey, 5 R. Hofpes, s. L. Atkinson, P. Dandich, T. R Kirs- han and wife, Richard Harris. T Har- r!s. May Toisen, Anna Tolsen, Emma Mark, T. L. Browneli. J ?. Buans, ]. G. Adams. Eilery Norris and K Kim uni
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
JAPANESESHIP IN DANGEROUS
 POSITION
Piled Up on .kelp Reef Six Miles South of Vancouver

SEATTLE. June 10.-News has just reached here that the Japanese steam ship Aiokoku. recently taken over by the United States shipping board, has piled upon what is known as Kelp Reef, six miles south of Vancouver this morning. while proceeding on her way rom here to Union Bay. She is reported to be in very dangerous position.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
A NEW STAR IS
 DISCOVERED

BAKER, Oregon, June 10-Yester- day a new star in constellation Aquilla was discovered by Dr. Geo. H. Peters and Prof. Wm. Conrad Of the United States naval observatory. The party came here 10 study the eclipse.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
GOMPERS SPEAKS
 HIS FELLOW WORK
 FRS IN CONVENTION

ST. PAUL. June 10.-"The eclipse of the sun forever would be nothing to compare with the dimming of the light world should the Germans win this war;" declared Samuel Gompers. pres ident of the Federation of labor on his arrival here to attend the annual con- vention which goes into session this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
ON DEMAND HE
 RETURNED TO PRISON

DETROIT, June 10.-''I want to go back to Jackson prison to finish learn ing my trade as a plumber" Reuben McCiilan. recently released. explained just before he was senteced. Reuben gave his ambition as the reason for stealing an automobile. driving away another and committing the theft of a,7o0 pounds Of stereotype metal, three counts charged agains, him. McMil- Ian got his wish
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
THE COMMITTEE WOULD
 LIKE TO KNOW

WASHINGTON, June 10.-This af- iernoon, the senate military affairs committee called upon Secretary of War Baker for an explanation for the removal of Major General Wood from the command of the S9th Division.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
FIRST CASE OF SCARLET FEVER

D-. Miller reports the first .ase of scarlet fever in Ke-chikan, Peter Nel- son Jr., is the victim and has been carefully isolated. All precautions are being taken 10 prevent the disease from spreading.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10

WASHINGTON, June 10.-The or. dinance department this morning an- nouncement taht women in war work filling the places of men in mun1tion plants. would be allowed tn esame pay that the men are receiving. Equal pay for equal work" the order states.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
szssumeoLDT YESTERDAY

Passengers leaving or the Hunt bold. Sunday morning were: G E Krause. Pe-e Srergen. Jack Isassan. [ J, White. Floyd Jensen, T Nevill. L. b Ryus. 4 A B-indle, and TWO second class
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
TWO DISTINGUISHED
 VISITORS ARRIVE

anney. now French ambassador to Japan, accompanied by General Henri Berthelo. former commander in chief today on their way to Washington
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
ARKANSAS CITIZENS
 COME THRU FIRST

WASHINGTON. June 10.-Arkansas leading fin response to the appeal for
 the return of flour held by household CTS and others in excess of their ac- tual needs. has turned over to the food administration 4O,367 barrels of flour. or 127 carloads for shipment overseas to the army. The government paid S442914 for the whole amount
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10

WASHINGTON, June 10-Men of the 1918 class draft regisitrants may enlist in the navy and marine corps, according to ruling made today by General Crowder
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
MOVEMENTS OF BOATS
 SOUTHBOUND.

Alaska tonight II o'clock. Jefferson tomorrow { a. m Princess Sophia tonight Admiral Farragur 18th 5. $. Spokane 18th.
 City Of Seattle 20th-
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
94l KILLED IN HOSPITALS
 LAST THREE WEEKS

LONDON, June 10-Nine hundred and forty-one casualties have been in. 6icted by German air raids on the al- lied hospitals in the last three weeks under secretary of the Admiralty an- nounced today in the house of com mons.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
STRIKE MAY BE AVERTED

WASHINGTON. June 10.-1t is freely intimated today here that Pres ident Wilson has succeeded in averting the threatened telegraphers' strike.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
EAGLES IN SESSION

SEATTLE, June 10.-The Eagles of here this morning. There are repre-. sentatives from every part of the state.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
EXPLOSION HEARD AT SEA

NEWPORT, June 10.-Heavy ex- plosions a sea heard this afternoon Jared he buildings here IL is thot that naval battle is on.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10

I. j. Brindle was 2 north bound pas senger on rhe Hum boldt yesterday for a =hor- business trip 70 Juneau.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
NORTHROUND.

Humboldt Wednesday. 5. 5. Spokane Wednesday a. ID. City Of Seattle 18th. Admiral Farragut goth. Princess Sophia Monday.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
EXPERT MAcHINIsT HERE

M B. Troyer, expert canery mach mist arrived from the north, and is at the Stedman for few days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
WEATHER REPORT

, For 24 hours ending 6 p. n. 1 . yesterday precipitation .37. max
 - imum temperature s2s, min. 43'. 1
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10

H. F. Geil is in town stopping at the Stedman for few days from Metlakat 'a
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10

T. iz better to eat a corn dodger han to be one.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
THE WORLD WAR 4
 YEAR AGO TODAY

JUNE 10, 1s17-General Persh-
 , ing's staff arrived in France
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-06-10
TO DO SURVEY WORK

L D. RyUs left on the s. S Hum boldl yesterday morning for Wrangell 10 be gone on a short Survey trip.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
FEDERAL OWNERSHIP
 OF MINES PROPOSED
But Union Delegates Desire
 Voice in Their Oper- atiOn

Indianapolis, Jan. 16.-The resolu- tions committee of the United Mine Workers of America, in biennial con- vention here is expected to report favorably resolution advocating gov ernment ownership of coal mines of the country, provided they are con- ducted along democratic lines. The miners convention of 1914 went on record in favor of federal ownership and the present gathering of coal diggcrS, according to leaders among them, will reaffirm the stand taken four years ago.
 Not all coal miners, it is said, are in favor of government ownership, as there are. many who advocate private ownership Where the union workers have a hundred per cent. organiza ton and work under collective bargaining agreements. The resolution expected to be reported will declare that the union miners, in the event of gov ernment ownership coming to pass, shall have representation in the oper- ation of the mines. Anything less than this, miners declare, would not be democracy.
 Another resolution to be reported with favorable recomm endation will oppose the employment of women in hazardous occupations or in positions where they are compelled to do rough work. The argument will be made that the real motive of those who ad- vocate the substitution of women in industry because of the shortage of labor is to keep down wages.
 A resolution advocating an inde pendent labor party, such as exists in England, will be negative on the ground that it is a question for the American Federation of Labor to settle.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
Boston on Conservation Hours.

Boston, Jan 16.-Boston went to bed earlier than usual last night, slept later and showed general and cheerful compliance with early clos ing and late opening regulations made in the hope of conserving fuel.
 Fuel Administrator Storrow's order for 10 o'clock closing was more wide ly observed last night than on Mon day. as the public came to realize that it was a command and not a re- quest. Without exception curtains in the leading theaters were rung down before 1915 o'clock while motion picture houses were dark fifteen min- utes earlier.
 In cafes which remain open all night, signs displayed at cigar coun- ters announced that only food could be sold, and this rule applied in the carly hours today. Men on their way to work found cigar stores closed. News stands and drug stores were open for the sale of drugs and news papers. but cigars and cigarettes could not be obtained at any price. Barber shops also were closed until o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1918-01-16
Italians Clear Mount ASOIonc.

Italian Army Headquarters, North ern Italy, Jan. 15.-(By The Asso- ciated Press)--The action east of the Brenta river yesterday in which the Italians inflicted heavy losses on the enemy and captured several hundred prisoners and a. large quantity Of war material began late in the afternoon and was carried out by infantry. It was directed chiefly against Monte Asolone, where the enemy boldly has set up observation posts overlooking the San Lorenzo valley and the Vene- tian plain leading down to Bassano.
 From these heights, the enemy, backed by his position on Monte Per- tica and Caprivalle, was a continual menace, his guns having a range of a considerable distance down the valley and over the plain.
 The cannonade began toward noon with the Italian batteries being sec onded ably by French artillery on their right. A heavy fog screened the movement as the infantry was or- dered to advance. It moved straight up the slope of Monte Asolone, through snow, mud and slush. The enemy artillery fire grew more intense as the advance proceeded.
 There was no halt until the posi- tions on Monte Asolone were reached and the enemy advanced posts, where observations had been conducted, we're swept away. Along the whole line the Italians gained a foothold. Under the concentrated fire of the enemy lines they later were with drawn slightly after laying waste the enemy works. Austrian forces at- tempted a numbergof counter move ments without success. The struggle around Monte Asolone continues, but one of the main objects already has been accomplished, that of dislodging the enemy from his works, to say nothing of the prisoners and material taken
 About the same time an incursion 1 into the enemy trenches was made further east around Monte Solarolo, | where more prisoners and material | were captured.
 The third bloody fight occurred on | the lower Piave where the Italians 1 enlarged their position between the 1 Piave and Sile rivers and beat back 1 counter attack with heavy loss.