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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

tho speed OF the ends In getting
down under tho ball.
The best pigskin bootsr In the
world could kick all afternoon and
lose out In the long run against q
mediocre opponent unlcss he had
this cooperation.
The kicker. whether he IL 10 punt
or drop kick for n goal. must receive
a long pass from tho center. a pass
which may be faulty on account Of
the distance IL Is tossed. straighten
up. balance himself and get the ball
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19
Greek King May
Marry Native Girl

Special to The Star by n. r. AZ
ATHENS. Oct is.-when tho jubi-
liant Greeks are not rejoicing over
the victories OF their armies In Mace
donia. they are discussing King Alex.
auder's matrimonial quandaries. II
n known the kings affections have
been conferred on n native Greek girl.
but the government fears such n
marriage. Tho fact that the public
has learned OF thesc facts thru the
press shows that the government Is
DESTROYS OF obtaining the public's ex.
preston.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19
WRITES IN HOSPITAL

G. II. Burkman. GI9 Mob Hill,
Joined the Canadians in 1915. lie
was wounded on the eighth of
August. at Amiens. when every
other member OF his platoon was
killed. While In the hospital he
wrote n poem which later appeared
In THE Listening POST published
by the British expcditionary forces.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

The University OF oregon and the
oregon State college will meet twice
in November. The first game is
scheduled for November .. at Eu-
gene. and the other game one week
later. on November Is. I'm Corvallis.
This is the first time in the his
tory OF the two oregon institutions
that they will play each other twice
In one season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19
GERMAN LABORERS
START OWN BANK

AMSTERDAM. Oct ia work.
ingmen's bank has been cstab-
lished by the non-gociaiist trade
unions Of the Rhineland- wcstphaI-
Ian district to prevent the autocra,s
Of high finance from Exploiting
the enormous capital OF the labor
ing classes.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19
by PAUL PURMAN

There are two things which must
accompany every kicking play In
game Of football 20 make the kick
accomplish It's purpose: the ability
OF the ilnemen 10 hold while tho
kicker IL getting the ball away and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

Fifth Of q number Of articles
by Paul Purrnsn. showing how
u. r. Olcott, former all-Ameri-
can center. and coach Of the
Great Lakes football team.
teaches his men the game.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

The Norwegian mile 10 the long
est-12.1S2 yards. The shortest Is
tho Chinese-some 600 yards.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

Russia has the longest canal in
the world. from Petrograd to
China, nearly $500 miles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

Prices Paid Shipper for
Poultry, Veal and Fork. Z. .. b. Seattle

Selling Prices to Retailers for
Batter. Eggs and Cheese
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-10-19

Country Hay and Grain
prices paid whoIesale)
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
ARE NA|T|N(|5,
 UKRA|N|AN
 DELEGATES
Who Have Expressed De. sire to Participate in
 Peace Discussion

PETROGRAD, Jan. 1.-General Trotsky formally asked that peacedis cussion at Brest Litovsk be merely suspended until the Russian Ukranian delegates could formulate replies to the Central Powers of the peace pro- posals, according to an official state ment today He said that the reply would be read at future sitting to- day, and that the Ukranians had only recently decided upon joint action in the peace agreements.
 LATER-General Trotsky in a speech at Brest Litoysk today declar- ed that the Russians would not agree to peace divided by German imperial ists Russia will fight to the bitter end, he is reported to have said, and rely on the great mass of plain people of the Central Powers to rise up and aid in an international peace.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
GERMANS ARE TOLD
 NEW YORK CAPTURED

The Baltimore News prints letter received by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Clarke of that city received from their son, John A. Clarke, now with the Am erican troops in France, dated Novem- ber 27, which says:
 "The other day a crowd of us were talking to some of the German prison CTS. One of the boys who could speak German was talking to several of the German soldiers One expressed great surprise on being told that the American arms were meeting with sue cess. The poor fellow had been told that the German army had invaded the United States, captured New York and were marching victoriously on to Washington.
 Another one of the German pris- onars said that the soldiers had been led to believe that the American boys were British soldiers wearing the uni form of the American army and that the allies were trying in this manner to deceive the Germans into believing that the American army had arrived"
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
FORMER OLDTIME
 RESIDENT WRITES

One of the prominent business men from George Irving, an old time resi- dent who left Juneau recently where he had located, for Wyoming, where he is now Secretary and Treasurer of the Eldorado Petroleum and Refining Syndicate, a newly organized com pany. According to the prospectus in closed with the letter, George is well on the way to millionaire row. and invites his Ketchikan friends to join him. The letter reads in part.
 The enclosed folder will explain to you just what 1 now have in hand and everything contained in the statement is the Christ's truth. Maybe you think l haven't been the busy bird dog since left home, and believe me I have acquired some of the choice stuff in the Western part of Wyoming. I have closed contracts to sink 10 holes or wells, on our shallow hold lHSS III lub lOSSll HeluS anu dS NS al . within a mile and half of producing wells, we should have commercial production within a very short time.
 Now if you could only see the gang of sheep herders who have been made independent within the last two years in this oil game in Wyoming it would make you wonder why in - you have stayed in the slow game in Alaska so long,"
 George is very enthusiastic and wants all his friends who can spare" fifty" or more to come in with as he says: q am going to make good piece of coin and they can't help but make money if I do.'
 The recipient of the letter has al ready sent a few fifties (? ? altho he refused to show the money order receipts this morning.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
JUDGE H0LZHEIMER
 STRIKES A BLOW
(Nome Nugget

The long anticipated changes in the roster of federal appointees of this district were inaugurated by written notifications delivered to District Clerk, Judge c. A. Adams and United States Commissioner James Frawley that their services as Clerk of the Dis trict Court and United States respect lively, will not be required after No vember 30. In both cases the officials were instructed to hand in their resig- nations on or before the 18th of the present month, the same to become effective on the last day of the month ly period. Judge Holzheimer's con- munication was received by Commis- sioner Frawley shortly after six D. m while that of Judge Adams was re- ceived through the mail at a somewhat later hour. So far no official intima- tion has been forthcoming as to their probable successors although it is cur rently rumored that the position oc- cupied by Judge Frawley will be filled by Attorney Hugh O'Neill and that of Judge Adams by Thomas McGann.
 Both officials are old time residents of the town and district and have a host of friends who will regret to learn of their official retirement.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
SCHOOL CHILDREN
 ALL KNITTING NOW
Even Little Tets Are Doing Their Share. All Working
 Fer Their Junior Auxiliary

The children of the Ketchikan Pub lie School are all working actively for the Red Cross. In the grades they knit, and in the primary departments they snip" all the small pieces and odds and ends of wool into tiny pieces, which are used to stuff small pillows for . wounded, on which to rest the -.lil, elbow, foot or wounded hand.
 Glasses have been started in the knitting work, and all the children are going it" even the boys, and it is claimed by the teachers that one youngster of 10 has the best and neat est work of the school, which goes to prove that it is not an entirely fem mine occupation. As soon as a few of the articles are completed they will be put on exhibition down town, MT. Knox announces.
 The Junior auxiliary of the Ketchi- kan Red Cross was organized recently thru the efforts of Professor Knox, and the knitting work has been taken up as the best means of helping. The knitting is for the Belgian and French orphans of the war.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
LEADERS MEET 10 REMOVE ANXIETY
 ~
Moravia and SiIesia Prov inces Create Alarm in
 Austria Hungary

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 11.-Seyeral Czech leaders of Silecia and Moravia provinces are reported to have met at Prague where a resolution was adop- ted demanding that the Czech repud. .ata the report here that the Austrian government is exhibiting alarm over ;la rapid growth of republic senti. Hent and has doubled the garrison at Prague. This report has been widely tifeu!afed, and is said to be causing Austria some anxiety. Despite the adoption of the resolution, the report s sl:ll trayeiing fast and appears to ia gaining followers
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
IMPORTATION FOR
 lijMBERMEN
Specifications and Rules Govern i.a ucti0n of Spruce
 Stock

l. The following specifications and rutes will govern in the production and purchase of rived or split spruce for airplane stock:
 ?. It is the intention of this office to purchase spruce cants split from suitable trees after inspection at any point where loading on railroad cars is a possibility and where carload lots have been accumulated. It is hoped that Individual farmers, groups of farmers, contractors, and logging companies will give serious consider ation to this subject and engage in this phase of the spruce production to the greatest possible extent.
 3. Specifications. All spruce pur- chased must be split by wedging. The use of explosives in any manner what ever is prohibited Cants must be Is to PC feet fuli in length; four sides clear, not more than If inches thick nCr more than feet wide on the bark surface Annular rings must not be less than six to the the inch. Grin must be straight throughout the entire length of the timber without waves, knots or rot Timbers should not be hewn or squared. The heart will al ways be removed. In selecting trees for this purpose only the finest spec imens Of live trees should be fallen, and no attempt should be made to util- ize dead or down trees lying on the ground, or which appear to have
 shaky or spiral growth or have been burned. No piece with pitch pocket evidence will be accepted. Any abuse of these conditions will result in a re- iection of the material and consequent loss to the producer The opposite page contains scaling data which will govern inspectors and control the price paid for products.
 4 The Government will pay within ten days for carload lots of this ma terial a price of 5000 per thousand F. o. B. cars at point of inspection. As an incentive to producers to make early .veries, bonus of $40.OO per thousand will be paid for all pieces accepted up to January 31, 1918, and a bonus of $3000 per thousand for all accepted up to February 2S, 1918. Cars must be securely staked and wired to the satisfaction of the rail- road Upon notice to this office, in spectors will be sent promptly to act on carload lots at any place on rail- road lines The Government will con tract with any reputable person or company to purchase all of the rived spruce that they will produce covering a period of eighteen months; and where labor cannot be secured other wise, the Government will supply lab
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 11-Twelve EundJCl W6ci blankets were turned ever to the government when the steamships Great Northern and North ern Pacific were taken over The blan- kets haze been tied up at Bremerton fer i've months. Originally 2,5o0 blankets were obtained by the govern meni from these steamers, but half weIo sent 10 the Bremerton Navy #srd admiral Coonts told Congress man Miller today that it was finally de- tsrm.ned to turn the blankets over to the navy stores.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
DESPATCH BRINGS MAIL

Owing to the fact that no boats from the south have been in port for nearly week and none due till next Sunday, the Despatch, altho not a mail carrier, brought in 65 sacks for Ket- chikan, courtesy for which all are duly grateful. Arrivals were Mr. and Mrs. c. L. Irvine and child. E. w Smith, Tony Larson, M. Martin, Mir and Mrs. Daniel Bales, Miss Faust, Miss Anson, Miss Mason, H. A. Ander- son, J. E. Seikins, John Wick, Carl Peterson. Going north were H. Hen rickson, Carl Sverson, Ed. Larvick, A. J. McCallum, R. Wilklem, Oscar R. Hart, V. F. Gouge, and Marshal J. M Tanner.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11

ASHLAND, Wis, Jan. 11--Eight young women attired in brown overall boomers began work here at the saw mill recently. The company intends to employ about 20 women in places formerly held by men and boys. The women work On machines where the work is light and work 5 hours week The company has made work condit- room has been fitted up on the upper floor for them equipped with rockers tables, chairs and lavatories
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
IIAI('' REPORTS
 IDL.Ei1E''SS DL.Ei1
Says Outside of a Few At- temps By Raiders, Moth
 ing is Happening

LONDON, Jan. 11-Due partly 10 cold weather and partly to deep snow activity on the front is lacking with the exceptions of few attempts to raid our lines, there is nothing but ldleness, says General Haig in his re- port this morning.
 On the Verdun front, the French carried a successful raid last evening capturing over one hundred Germans
 According to the war office state ment, the Huns are still busy bring ing more endorsements of their for ces. A large contingent, presumably from the Russian front has just ar rived reports flyer today
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11

or at prevailing wages in multiples of p men.
 ,. The Government believes that a price of $7.50 per thousand a fair price for stumpage; the price to be paid for the entire tree as it stands. Should individuals or companies de- string to enter the irving business be unable to make suitable arrangements for purchasing stumpage upon presen. tation of the facts, this office will en- deavor to conclude such arrangements Whenever a question of this nature is presented to this office, the informat-
 ion should contain name of the own CT of the Stumpage and synopsis Of all negotiations that have been made with him, exact location of his land, and approximate amount of spruce contained thereon suitable for airplane purposes.
 6. This method of securing spruce for airplane construction necessarily will result in leaving considerable DOT tions of each tree in the forest. It is directed that all limbs be cut from the main trunk of that portion of the tree left on the ground, and every other possible precaution taken to prevent possibility of fire. It is by this method that the Government hopes to double the production of spruce for airplane stock so urgently required at this time.
 No piece accepted measuring less than inches at thinnest point either way end measurement.
 No piece accepted containing less than 50 square inches on small end Official Bulletin No. 10.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
VILLA BANDITS
 GARRY GIRLS OFF

FL PASO. Tex, Jan. 11-Terrifed ranchmen from the Mormon settle ments along the continental divide in Chihuahua report that Villa bandits, after pillaging several Mexican villag- young girls from the towns, taking them south.
 The Mormons also declare that the Carranza government is forcing many Of their young men into the army and oonfscating their stock and provisions giving worthless script in return.
 Carranza forces as we'll as Villistas are ra;dlng American ranches, it is said.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
TROTSKY IS DETERMINED
 TOOUI1 VAR
VIII Not Wage War But Will Defend Country
 From 0ppressors

LONDON, Jan. 11.-Following tho announcement that tho German gov ernment had withdrawn it's peace terms from further consideration at Brest Litovsk. come the report quot ing General Trotsky as saying that if the break in peace negotiations is ab- solute, he shall re-establish the army not to wage war against any nation, but to protect the country from op- pressors. To that end, he purposes making any attempt to invade the country impossible.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
TEA SCARCE IN ENGLANE.

WASHINGTON, D C., Jan H. Private advices rece d here report that tea, Of which the people of Eng land are very fond, is f>;Iamely scarce The report states that the allowance of tea is but two ounces at time and at times they are unable to get that. A pound and one-half of sugar a Week is all that they are allowed.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
BRITISH MINISTER WANTS AMERICANS
 iN: LARGE NUMBER

LONDON. Jan. 11--Lord Chruchill Minister of ammunitions addressing the American Luncheon Club today, made a powerful appeal for sending American soldiers to Europe quickly and in large numbers. He said that the enemy had been devoting every energy ia concentrating vast armies on the western front and the time was short before a terrific blow would be struck.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
ANOTHER CAMP LEWIS
 BOY WRITES THANKS

The third letter to be received in Ketchikan from soldiers in the army cantonments in the United States, in appreciation of Christmas packages, sent in thru the Seattle Chapter of the Red Cross was received this morning by the Secretary of the Ketchikan Red Cross Chapter, and reads as follows: The American Red Cross,
 Ketchikan, Alaska,
 ketchikan Chapter
 It was with great pleasure and sur prise that the package of Xmas cheer sent by your chapter came to me. I can assure you that it did great deal to relieve the monotony of Camp life, I was unable to get home as my home is nine miles north of Los An geles, California.
 The donors of the package were the ketchikan Real Estate and Insurance Co.
 I extend my heartfelt thanks to all you people and them for the presents which were so useful and enjoyable.
 l think the soldiers in this camp are very comfortably situated compared with what I hear about other camps in this country.
 Again I say many thanks and best wishes toy ou all in your mission to relieve suffering humanity.
 Very truly yours,
 E. l.. Bidlake, 316 Amm. Trains, Caisson Co. No. 2. Camp Lewis, Wash.
 All three letters received so far have been from Camp Lewis, 136 packets were sent out from Ketchikan.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
SECRETARY BAKER
 VERY OPTIMISTIC IN
 HIS REPORT TODAY

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-Secretary Baker appeared again today before the senate Investigating committee and made some explanations of his re- port. On the question by a member of committee as to his opinion of the number of men the United States could muster before summer he said that America was prepared for an army of two million men in the field within year from the time war was declared He intimated strongly that this would not fail
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 11-Sec- retary Houston stated today that altho the war industries board had arrang- ed some months ago for tine purchase of Chilean nitrate, il has not been able to obtain transportation facilities. Ships have now been secured and de- liyeries Of upwards of 100000 tons pur- sale to American farmers at cost, will begin this month
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
MISS HILL TO WED

ST. PAUL, Minn., Jan. 11.-Ar- engagements have been completed for the marriage of Miss Clara A. Hill, daughter of the late railroad magnate and empire builder James J. Hill, to E. c. Lindley, general counsel and member of the board of directors of the Great Northern Railroad, which the Hill family owns. The Rev. Father J. C. Byrne, vicar general of the St. Paul diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, will officiate. The marriage, which will take place at the Hill manson here, will be very simple
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
PEACE TERMS WITHDRAVTfI
 BY HJ)NISS
The Russians VIII Not Be Forced to Pay Price
 Demanded

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 11.-Dispatches from Brcst LitoYsk today say that the Central Powers have withdrawn their peace terms from further considera- tion and which were made public on December 25. This statement is credited to Kuehlmann, German fore ign secretary, made in a speech at Brest Litovsk last evening in con ference with the Russian delegate
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
MAY JOIN BORDER FIGHT

EAGLE PASS, Tex. Jan. 1.-The Third Infantry Regiment stationed at Camp Eagle Pass, is being held in readiness to proceed to the Indio Ranch, twenty miles below here, where the Fourteenth Cavalry and a machine gun company were sent last night, fol- lowing a raid on cattle by Mexicans from across the Rio Grande.
 A number of Texas Rangers had a running fight with the cattle thieves
 It is said the raids are being made by Mexicans in search of food
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
CAN SEE BUT CONTINUATION OF THE WAR
The Re-Statement of War Aims By President Wilson
 Causing Anxiety

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The re- statement of war aims by President Wilson in his speech to congress re- gently, means the indefinite prolong- ation of the war, according to inter- pretation of the Vatican officials It is learned from semi-ofTicial sources that they feel the Allies know that Germany cannot and will not accept the terms offered, hence the prolonga- tion of the terrific struggle. It is said that the pope is extremely worried over the turn of affairs.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
GRAND TRUNK IS
 LOOKING FOR BOATS

SEATTLE. Jan. 11.-It was learned here this morning that the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway had represen- tatives at San Francisco looking for vessels with the view of entering the Alaska coastwise trade.
 This is taken to mean that the gov ernment intends to allow Canadian vessels to enter the field
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11

FETROGRAD, Jan. 1.-The Boish, eViki government announces that an agreement has been reached with the British government thru the embassy here, to issue passports to couriers going to England, on condition that they perform only courier duty and return immediately.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
jigo .'ss!E: SENATE:

WASHIEGTOE. Jan. 1.-The wo- man suHraaa amendment of the con 5titution, can ed by only the necessary two-third4 ote last night in the house. It was sent immediately to the sen ate for action.
 Miss Jeanette Rankin representa- tive from Montana, led the fight for woman suffrage.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
STEPHEN BIRCH IS
 ELECTED PRESIDENT

SEATTLE, Jan. 11.-At a meeting of the board of directors of the Alas ka Steamship Company, Stephen Birch, was elected president of the company for the ensuing term.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11
UKRANIAN REPUBLIC
 CONSIDERED RECOGNIZED

PARIS. Jan. 1.-The French gov ernment today appointed General Tob- ole to represent France to the Ukran- Republic. This is considered in Pet rograd as recognizing the Ukranian independence.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-01-11

WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. H. Food stocks in Finland are so depleted that officials there fear famine un- less tonnage is secured to transport the oats and corn granted the Finnish provisional administration here by this government Official dispatches today from Helsingfors said that the direst need exists throughout the country