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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
CANDLE MAN VICTIM OF
STRANGE TRAGEDY

CANDLE, Alaska, March 13.-As
was the case last winter, when well
known resident of the city succumbed
to the rigors of the long Arctic winter,
and the lonliness of existence and de-
stroyed his own life by shooting, an
other tragedy was enacted here yester-
day which has cast an atmosphere of
gloom over the community.
The victim this time is Ernest Schu-
maker. a miner well known in this
section, where he has been engaged in
mining for some time.
Schumacher was found dead in his
cabin yesterday afternoon at five
o'clock with a cord around his throat
by which he had suspended himself
until suffocation had brought him to
an untimely end
The reasons for the dark tragedy
are not known but that the unfortun-
ate man had deliberated the rash act
is we'll indicated by the finding of a
newly devised will in which he left all
of his belongings to the Red Cross.
A peculiar incident in connection with
the tragedy, is that Schumacher was
the mining partner of Emil Johnson,
the young man who committed suicide
here last winter by shooting, and his
death occurred in the same cabin in
which his former partner took his own
life
Schumacher was working for him
self at the time of his death and was
apparently in good health. 1t is gen
orally surmised that the sad fate of
his former partner had some influence
in bring about the sad event yester-
day.-Nome Nugget
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
WHAT TO PLANT

Plan anything which the soil of your
particular community will produce.
Anything which can be eaten raw or
cooked; canned or dried; picked or
preserved but first Of all plant an
American flag in each garden plot.
\ small cotton flag will do. Tie it
securely to strong standard that it
may through the whole growing seas
en- haunt itself in the breeze and thus
proclaim anew each day that America
IS III the great world contest to stay,
that democracy has taken up the chal-
lenge of autocracy, and that young
Alaska is on the job and means to do
his part toward making the world a
decent place in which to live.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
AFTER THE WAR.
By Kenneth L. Roberts

BY Kenneth l.. Roberts
Plying their nightsticks freely, a
squad OF policemen forced their way
through bowling, shrieking mob,
dragging their prisoner with them.
Fists were brandished wildly, canes
mems helmets, and an occasional
brick whistled past tn Gear of the cow
ering, pallid creature in their clutches
The reporter spied the tumult from
afar, and bore down on the mob at
full speed.
whats the excitement?' he in
quired, placing his hand on the arm of
an enraged citizen who was making
ready to hurl beer bottle at the
prisoner. What did the man do? Is
he thief, or did he insult a woman?"
The enraged citizen wrenched him
self free from the reporters grip and
hurled the beer bottle ferociously.
Kill him." he howled. kill hint"
Struggling his shoulders. the report
er pushed his way deeper into the
press. What did the man do?" he
asked an elderly gentleman with
white mutton-chop whiskers, who was
making determined but futile attempts
to hit the prisoner on the head with a
gold-headed cane. WAS he caught
setting fire to department store or
planting a bomb in the railroad sta
tion?"
Worse than that!" exclaimed the
elderly gentleman hoarsely. Stand
back and give me showroom! l want
just one swing at this loathsome
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

thing!"
Realizing the futility of questioning
the elderly gentleman, the reporter
pressed on until he reached one of
the policemen.
What is it? Murder?" he asked
hopefully, displaying his reporters
badge.
"Naw!" replied the policeman, sur
reptiously prodaing the covering cap
tive in the ribs with his night stick.
Nothing as harmless as that! The
poor fool to be in the German Army,
and he was showing people an iron
cross he received for fighting in Bel
gium!'
The reporters face was convulsed
with rage and Incredibly AS the mob
swept down the street, he was seen
to pick up cobblestone and fight for
an opportunity to get in the knockout
blow.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

Barley is no longer used solely for
stock making or for mailing; it is a
new substitute for wheat which is be-
ing recommended by the United States
Department of Agriculture. Hun
dreds of millions of bushels are raised
yearly in the United States. Under
present conditions the greater part of
the crop is being milled into flour.
which used as substitute for wheat,
is exceedingly satisfactory. Barley
flour does not keep as we'll as wheat
flour according to the United States
Department of Agriculture, so it is
best to buy it in small quantities even
for home consumption. Delicious
breads, cakes, and pastries can be
made by using it to replace all or part
of the wheat -four
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
MAKE A GARDEN AND
HELP WIN THE WAR

Every American Family must do it's
utmost this year, not only to feed it.
self, cut, where possible. to feed 9TH
ers. These who cannot help farmers
produce the great staple crops should
do what they can to raise. in home
patches, vegetables to supply their own
tables in summer and to provide a
surplus for canning or drying for WIN
ter use
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-Pool table latest style
square legs plenty of cues, Balls, Rack
and good cloth will sell at bargain
If taken quick want small cash
register and platform scales. u
HARLEY w. SELDEN.-adv 1w
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS

10 lunch with you here You could
offer no more generous and complete
hospitality The food, the service, the
appointments will surely appeal to
.er and she cannot fail to appreciate
your kindness in inviting her to such
a perfectly lovely restaurant. Special
tables for ladies always available.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
IN THE COMMISSIONERS COURT
FOR THE PRECINCT OF KET-
CHikAN TERRITORY OF ALASKA
DIVISION NUMBER ONE.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Anton
Larsen, Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that
the undersigned, Will H. Winston, has
this 9th day of April 1918, been duly
appointed administrator of the estate
OF Anton Larsen, Deceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby required to sub
nit claims, with proper vouchers, to
me at my place of business at Ketchi-
kan, Alaska, within six months after
date hereof.
Dated April Goth, 1918.
WILL II. WINSTON,
Administrator
First publication April 80
Last publication May %.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

FOR SALE-A fine launch
with 5 h. p Union Engine, all in
excellent condition. Would
make a good troller. B. A.
Eardley or see H. r. Thompson.
Il mp.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
SCANDINAVIAN M. e. CHURCH

Preaching service every Sunday at
$50 p. m. A. B. Hall.
Prayer Meeting in the different
homes on Thursday evenings P. M.
Ladies' Aid Society meets every two
weeks on Thursday evenings. All
Scandinavians are cordially invited.
A. SLEIPNES, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

Sunday church service at II a. m,
and 7:30 p. m. Thursday prayer meet
p. m. First and Third Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:3O Ladies' Aid Society,"
C. NJ. Van Marter, Pastor.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

Services on Sunday at II o'clock.
Wednesday evening service at 1880
o'clock. Everybody cordially invited to
attend.
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska
FIRST M. {. CHURCH
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

The less a man knows the easier it
IS to convince him that he knows it
ell.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
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The Aurora Chapter, Order of East.
ern Stars. hold reular meetings on the
Ind and 4th Tuesdays of each month
at 8 o'clock at Masonic Hall.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
TABLE OF DISTANCES
FROM kETCHIkAN

Three Tree Point As Stewart B. c. 80
Prince Rupert 95
This table is compiled in nautical
miles which are 6OSO feet The larg
est part of this list was compiled for
the Post Office by the Captain Of the
Gedney and is authentic.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20

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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-05-20
CATHOLIC CHURCH

CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at $3.50 a. M; High Mass
at 1890 a. M; Sunday School at 2:30
p. M; Sunday Vespers at 1880 p. M;
Week Day Mass at a. m.-Rev Paul
= Kern. Pastor
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17
POLITICS IN WAR.

Writing in his diary under the date of Dec. 81, 1862, Gid
con Welles, Secretary of the Navy in the Cabinet of President
Lincoln, made the following record as to the state OF the Ma
ton:
Worse than this, the unvenomed, relentless and unpatriotc spirit
of party paralyzes and weakens the hand If the Government and the
country. :
Both Great Britain and the United. States are the victims
to-day of this spirit; The crisis that confronts Lloyd George
is the product mainly of political passion, and most of the at
tocLS m proS;dont Wilson and the A Administration are insnired
by political consideration.
Elihu Root, after his return from Russia, remarked that
the troubles of democracies come from professional politicians
eagerly seeking to create issues which can be turned to their
personal and party advantage. 49,
opinion is peculiarly susceptible to manipulation by reason
of prolonged tension and high strain. Democracies would
have no more trouble in war than autOcracles ii all the newt
able mistakes, delays and disappointments could not be cap
italized by politicians intent on advantages for themselves.
In the case of Lloyd George the difficulties that beset him
are due not so much to preventable errors of policy or judg-
ment as to the underlying hostility of politicians upon whose
support he must rely for his majority in the House of Com
when the compromise turns out unsatisfactory the blame is
thrown back upon him.
The mind of the partisan works along practically the same
lines in both Great Britain and the United States. The meth
DDS are sometimes different. In Great Britain the Prime Min
lister is now. the chief object of attack. AS Sir William Rob
erts Nicholl expresses it in the British Weekly, There is toll
erance. even charity, for his colleagues; but for him there is
neither tolerance nor charity" In the United States it is not
politically expedient to attack the President personally, SO the
fire is diverted to his colleagues. There is ostenslble tolera-
ton for him, but none for members of the Cabinet.
A government can devote itself unreservedly to the bust
polling political attacks at home, but it cannot carry on both
of these activities successfully at the same time. Governments
are like individuals in that they have only tWenty.four hours
a day in which to do their work. Neither Prime Ministers nor
Presidents can put their full energy into that work if they are.
forever bedevilled by politics and politicians.
In a democracy in time OF war the man who denberately
|tacks is doing enemy service, whatever his professions OF 10y
atty may be. The country that fails to understand this when
lous an enemy as, Germany is inviting disaster New York
World.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17
FRUITS OF FALSE TEACHINGS.

While the country was in the midst OF a big drive fat week
in the sale of Liberty Bonds, for the purpose OF assisting tne al
ministration in the speedy and successful termination of the
great European war, up in Tippah county a tragedy was en-
acted in which disloyalty to the government was shown, the d.
rect result of false teachings by those in position to nave known
better.
men and the almost fatal wOunding Of another! VI course
the men who fired the fatal shots are directly to blame, and the
young men who deserted the army and their country and
should have known the seriousness thereof, and that such
an affair could not be ccuntenanced by the authorities, yet there
are others subject to as much or more censure.
These deserters declared that they would not be captured,
because they had been told that the draft was unconstitutional.
Then they had no doubt heard of the utterances OF a certain
official who said it was a war for pecuniary profit and that u
cannot see how a man can respond to the draft. He is not call
ed, he is simply caught by the scruf. of the neck and dragged
ir* $ : 1t shows the ignominy which attaches to, the man VINO
served his country only after he was compelled to do it, and ]
hold that no patriotic American will do that"
Such misguided uterances by a man whom some people
think only breaches gospel truth in every act and word, and
who furnishes their sole information, are calculated to mlslead
blind followers. 1t is to be presumed that it had a great deal
to do with the trouble in Tippah.
But who could expect any better, when the countys only
paper had spread all this false propaganda, published and en-
dorsed almost every %utterance of the Junior senator, as well as
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17
METHODISTs WIRE PRESIDENT.

President Wilson's course in the war was strongly Endorsed
and the support of two and a quarter million Methodlsts was
pledged to him in a resolution enthusiastically adopted shortly
after the general conference of the Southern Methodist Church
convened. The resolution which was Immediately telegraphed
to the White House read:
CAS- our first act after organization, we, the General Con
ference of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, represent
ing more than two and a quarter million members who are
American citizens, hereby express to you our profound and
wholehearted appreciation of your wise and heroic leadership
in these awful times of wal. 81 ~..< - y -
1--WE emphatically endorse both your purpose that peace
shall not come until it comes as a peace of righteousness and
justice and also your pledge of Americas full force without
stint or limit in it's behalf.
eve assure you that the church we represent stands united
with you in the invincible determination to secure for humanity
the opportunity to reach it's full development through liberty.
'The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you and with
all our forces on land and sea-"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17
TIE DIFFERENCE IN THE VOTES.

The passage of the sedition bill in the Lower House of Con-
gress by a vote of 23 TO / is most gratifying. The only dis
senting vote was that of Meyer London, the New York Socialist,
and ne doesn't count.
Isn't it 2 pity that the Senate cannot support the admin
istration with the same unanimity?
This is no time for party politics, and the Republican mem
bers Of the Lower House are to be congratulated on their patrl-
otisn, which rises on all important occasions far above party adj
vantage or personal consideration.
But there are d dozen or more members of the Senate who
cannot be reconciled to this war They profess to be patriotic,
and most of them vote in the affirmative on the final passage of
important war measures. But they propose amendments
amendments which would in some cases completely nullify the
act itself-and they insist on making speeches on minor sub
jects, apparently for the sole purpose of hampering and hind
ering as much as possible the successful prosecution of the war.
If these few recalcitrants could be eliminated from the Sen
ate, Congress would conclude its labors in a few weeks and ad-
journ, and the country would be greatly relieved.-Laurel
Leader.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17

To the credit of the patriotism and the public spirit of
the merchants and business men Of Grenada, they paid for
seventy-fve dollars in advertising on the Third Liberty Loan In
the columns of The Sentinel. We made the price on this adver-
Using at one half rate; in other words, when they put down sew
enty five dollars, so did we. But outside of this feature OF ad-
charged for at regular rates, s156.9 5 worth of matter boost
ing the Third Liberty Loan. We were glad to do it. We count
ed il aprivilege to be in a position to render that service, what
ever t might have been worth. There were no slackers in
Qpushing the Loan in Grenada county. Everybody did his or
her bffH The reader will bear in mind that a newspapers
space is its capital; that it requires the services of expert men
TO prepare ads and to operate machines. Space to a newspa-
per is the same as the merchants goods, the farmers corn or
cotton or the bankers money.
The newspapers almost everywhere are on the job when
it comes to public service. They boost everything that is good
and we only mention the little matter in reference to the Third
Liberty Loan in this county for the purpose of giving any who
might need to know the facts. That's all.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17

a lot of seditious rot sent out by one F. D. Lander
FROM Washington, under the guise of a news letter. A number
of people in Tippah who do not think for themselves, have been
doubtless led astray; as perhaps they have. in other localities,
but it is hoped the deplorable affair will open their eyes and
cause them to turn about and be loyal to the government in
this great crisis. tH
The Record r%e-produces elsewhere some other comments
on the Tippah tragedy which will furnish food for thought
Newton Record.
The reader will bear in mind that the esteemed
Newton Record has heretofore been a consistent advocate and
friend of the political fortunes of Senator Vardaman.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17
ROAD TO HAPPINESS.

- Be amiable, cheerful and good ma
tured and you are much more likely
to be happy. You viii find this dim
cult, if not impossible, however, when
you are constantly troubled with con-
stipation. Take Chamberlain's Tab
lets and get rid of that and it will
be easy. These tablets not only move
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17
A w. J. Y STORY.

William Jennings Bryan is said to have ikened a business
man who does not advertise to a young man in the dark kissing
his hand to agirl-he knows what he is doing, but no one else
does.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17

the bowels, but improve the appetite
and strengthen the digestion For
sale by End Class and Corner Drug
Store. g
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1918-05-17

The out,lne That Does Not Affect the Head
Because Of it, tonic and laxative effect. LAxA-
TIVE nROMO OUININE is better than ordinary
Ouiuiue and does not cause nervousness nor
rinoin0 In head. Remember the full name and
took lof the signature Of E. W.. GROVE. Sc.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1918-05-29
Reduction.

This includes all of very best dresses except
light colors in Georgette, white and light coors in
Noies and Organdies In this lot of better Dresses
we hyae handsomely beaded and embroidered Taf-
feas Crepe de Chine, Gngham Paids and Foul.
ards in black, navy brown, taupe grey and tan in
Avery smrat new styles.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

NOTICED Higginbotham, 1O5
A East; Hutchinson, Kansas, will see
patients at Liberal by appointment
only Write or wire few days in
advance. 49tfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
DOMREY DOINS

j. S. Miller and wife and Mes
danes ]. L. Duerson and U. W. Kent
made business trip to Beaver Mon
day.
Clifford and Theodore Love and
Granville Crawford have been very
sick with the measles. A doctor was
called.
Mrs. R. E. Tepner returned from
the Liberal hospital Saturday. She
is getting along fine.
j. N. Davis accompanied Clarence
Keys to his home in Colorado. He
will return in few days.
Messrs. Ayers and Shaffer of Bea-
yer gave a talk in behalf of the Red
Cross at Lone Star school house last
Friday night.
Lewis Duesron was taken to the
Morrow hospital Wednesday and will
be operated on for appendicitis.
Jerry and Frank Ellexon and fam
lilies and Roy Tepner and children,
and John Graves spent Sunday at
the j. S. West home.
Mrs. Clarence Keys and children
are visiting her mother few days
before returning to their home IN Col
orado.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
SERIOUSLY INJURED

Jack Carter, night hostler's helper
at the roundhouse was seriously hurt
Tuesday evening when derrick
weighing about 83 pounds fell dis
lance of about Is feet and struck him
on the top of the head, fracturing the
skull very badly. He was taken to a
local hospital where an operation was
performed and is resting very well at
this time, but his condition is still
quite serious.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Mrs. L. w. Bishop is still at Liber-
al taking treatments from DR.. Mann.
She is improving little.
Mr.. .McGrew came to his farm
Tuesday. He will have some listing
done.
Miss Erma Elliott is helping Mrs.
R. E. Tepner with her homework.
j. S. West sold team of mares
to Jerry Ellexon.
The party at Elliott's was well at
tended. A good time is reported.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
H. II. EDISON WILL BE
CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
Seeks Nomination In Republican Pri-
maries. Was Sheriff a
Few Years Ago

H. H. Edison of the Edison Auto
Company will be candidate for the
Republican nomination for sheriff in
the August primaries.
Mr.. Edison is not new to the voters
of Seward county, as he held this of
fee a few years ago, and we are told
that he made a good sheriff.
Edison has the. ability to make an
efficient officer and will be strong
factor in the election.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

There will be Episcopal Services
at the home of Thos. W. Cav, 16 S.
Sherman, Sunday, May IL, at Z a. m.
and at II a. m. Services will be con-
Quoted by the Rev. C. Walter Mac
Williams, of Hutchinson. All inter
ested persons are welcome. Bishop
Sage expects to be in Liberal in June.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

l.. NJ. Gum went to Stratford to-
day to ship tut some broom corn he
had bought in that vicinity.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09
Column
LOSS OF WHEAT

by poor crop conditions is bad, but to
lose your crop by hail without insur-
ance is worse, because you could have
protected yourself. Griffith & Baugh-
man represent the best Old Line
companies. Phone 121 and they will
call on you. 1t.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John Igou,
a daughter, May 2
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

You can get good fresh buttermilk
at the Creamery for that war bread
1Oc per gallon. 5Otfc
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

Mrs. Frank Wheeler, notary pub
lie in and for Beaver county, Okla
homa, is prepared to do your notarial
work and will make out QUITO license
blanks at Lorena. 32tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

No washboard, no rubbing, wash
ing made easy; saves work, time and
clothes; just follow the directions on
the wrapper. For sale by ]. E.
George Grocery Co. 39tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-A refrigerator. 1913
N. Sherman. 39tf
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

WANTED-Work by experienced
hand on farm. Inquire at this office.
51t2p.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

-Middle-aged woman
for general house work.-Mrs. Clyde
Atha. 1tp.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-Polished oak round
dining table, 81 inches across, ex-
tends to 10 feet in length. Call
phone 43. 49t2c
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1918-05-09

FOR SALE-100 bushels Black
Amber Cane Seed. This seed is well
matured, Pure Black Amber Of extra
good quality. Price $3.50 per bushel.
See E. w. Davis, Citizens Bank Build
ing, Liberal, Kansas. 50tfc