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The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
A LITERARY SHARK

A trawler operating out of Sydney, Australia. recently captured a huge shark in Botany Bay In it's tsomach was the cover of presentation copy of Barnaby Rudge The book has been traced to the home of a distinguished bsronet who had received it as a gift from the author. His house was shortly afterwards burglarized and the intruder having a taste for litera- ture, had in addition to the plate and 1ewel1y stolen, appropriated this and several other volumes from the library He was afterwards apprehended and sentenced to penal servitude to it's owner, Tie robber ma naged to secrete the bcok about his person and took it aboard the convict ahip Success when she sailed for Botany Bay. It is as
 s"n,ed that the convict died en route and when his body was thrown into the sea the book must have gone with him to feed the shark.-Marine
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
ENGLISH FARMERS :.
 ARE IN QUANDARY

The wageJ board in England has experienced some difficulty in explain Ing its policies to the farmers of the country and their workmen, for it was generally felt that the boards rulings prevented farmers from paying their help in truck It is an ancient custom in England that the farmer shall give his workmen a cottage free of rent, supply of milk and potatoes, ard. in fact, everything that comes under tine head of allowances. except beer CT cider CT other intoxicants.
 The wages board has ruled, accord ing to information reaching the de par.ment of labor. that farmers may continue this custom if they like. Most goods given workmen in place cf wages will be reckoned at their wholesale price. but the complete arrangements are to be announced.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
PORTO RICANS ARE
 EAGER FOR WORK

Among the Porto Rican laborers who are being transported to America to supplement the labor supply are many men of 50 years or more
 One of the most interesting and at the same time pathetic sights con "eoted with the moving of these "reatrumbers of men to the United States is the eagerness of the old men n reach what they consider land of nrnmise. They have worked i nthe island fer the whole term of their existence without a thought that they would ever be able to leave it,until now the wars demands have provided hem with opportunities in a new country
 s.,,yii<C0eg-nee --T--S,r~~
 " on the first chance came the local
 "e Of the department of labor in San Juan was almost swamped with eager applicants for jobs ill America. The men will be used largely i'll
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
ENGLISH FARMERS
 NEED LABOR RECRUITS

Farmers !n England have lately ex pressed the opinion that they have q hard row to hoe, as a result of the great demands Of the war. The labor supply of the island had been hard hit ,by ccnscription. but the Women's Land Army has given excellent service.
 Recently the government command eered some of the best wheat land in England for the erection of great war plant. So urgently was the new plant needed that soldiers in khaki were put to work tearing up the grouno and throwing the wheat crop aside to rot. The farmers protested at first, but were informed that the other needs of the government were even greater than the need for the whea, crop The farmers, despite their diff cultiesI have given the government splendid support.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
OPENS NEW TRADE TO WOMEN

The Baltimore Federation of labor has acted favorably upon the plan to open various trades hitherto clos ed to women workers. The separate unions affiliated with the federation have taken the matter under consi- iteration, and it is understood that women entering these trades and performing the same service as men, will receive the same pay.
 A joint committe composed of members of the Mersplants & Man ufacturing Association and the State Council of defense is asking employ CTS in Maryland to give for war serv- ice as many men as they can spare and to substitute women for them. This committee will register and re- cruit women. from all parts of the state.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

l.. E. Hicks, general construction agent of the Standard Oil Company, arrived from Seattle on the Jefferson and will superintend the construct ion of a new warehouse on the pro- perty here. MT. Kindred. Standard Oil Inspector, left on the Jefferson for Juneau last evening after an extended visit. in Ketchikan. Shortly after his arrival here,Mr Kindred suffered a painful accident, breaking his arm which curtailed his activities for sometime.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

Robert l.. Graham of the Graham S store and MT. J. H. Jones, of J. R. Heckman Company, returned on the Spokane today from iJuneau where they went about ten dayd ago to assist in embalming the bodies of the victims of the Princess Sophia. Quite large number of the bodies were shipped south to relatives on the Spokane today
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
U. S, Food Administration.

Q. s. Food Admfnist1tI0h.
 or Squire 'Tater low he Goin' to be mighty nigh king CT de roos 'mong garden sass folks. We alls kin eat him as 'tater boiled, baked, fried, stewed, cooked wid cheese en dey gettin' so dey make i'm inter flour; sos we kin substitute" him fo' wheat flour. He's 'le "suhstitu- tenest" of all de vittles, he sez.
 De udder garden sass folks lak inguns, tomatues, cabbage en turni!'r. en squash don't need to git peeve cause dey's goin' to be room in d. pot fo' de whole tribe. Ev'y las one on 'em can hep save wheat en meat fer de boys dat's doin' de fight in over wander.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

Mrs. J. E. Sayles and little daughter Nippy, left on the Spokane today to join MT. Sayles in Seattle, where they plan to spendthewinter Mrs. Sayles pafents. MT! and Mrs. Mclaughlin, of Hadley will be in charge of the house and the two smaller children until Mrs. Sayles can find a suitable residence when they will go south.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

MT. E. c. Austin, of Charcoal Point reports that the the residents of that suburb decided this week that, since t.here were no cass of influenza among the children school could be opened safely Accordingly. classes opened Monday this week.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

Charles A. Sulzer. Delegate for Alaska. left on the mail boat las. for Sulzer to visit his proper ty and home for few days Mir. Sulzer is just recuperating from an attack of influenza which confined him to the hotel over a week.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

l. L. Starr. representing Thayer & Starr. of Seattle drygoods merchants and J. T. Bradley of Omaha, represen- ting the Kirkendall Shoe Company. were arrivals on the Jefferson from the south yesterday and are at the Revilla.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

Efforts. are being made by a salvag ing concern of Havana to raise the old Spanish sloop of war Pomona" which sunk off the coast of Cuba mere than 100 years ago. Automatic fioaters the invention of Cuban, are being used.--Marine News.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

Mr. Ole Slotten, father of the late Ed. Slotten who died recently from influenza left on the Spokane today for his home in Everett, Wash
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

Captain M. M. Jensen. we'll known in the Alaska service where he has commanded vessels of the Pacific SS. Co.,, fer number of years, has been named master of the auxiliary powered ship Admiral Mayo, which was making ready for her first voyage during the month.-Maine News.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
MOVE TO NEW HOME

Miss Ethel Rudge, stenographer to the Lighthouse Service here and Miss Margaret Todd, of the Forestry Service moved into their new home where they will keep house together.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

NOTICE:-The Red Cross workroom will he oren on Friday afternoon to rroeiva finished work. The new yarn hos also arrived and will be given out 10 workers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14
LOCAL J0TT|NGS

w, C. Gross, special government agent for airplane spruce division, of Portland, left for the south today on the Spokane.
The daily progressive-miner., 1918-11-14

agricultural work in the south where the climate will not be greatly unlike that to which they have been accusto- med and where the agricultural con. ditions are similar to those in Porto,
 Rico.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
BAKER ACTED BEFORE WAR
Gen. Sharpe Tells Senate Body That
War Department Started to Equip
Army In March,

Washington, Dec. 24.--Without wait
ing for congressional appropriation.
the war department authorized orders
to supply 100000 troops In March
before the United States went to war,
II was brought out on Friday In the
testimony of General Sharpe, quarter
master general, before the senate mill
tary committee.
The committee Investigating the sup
plying Of troops went particularly into
the shortage in clothing. Secretary
Baker. General Sharpe said. authorized
orders for clothing and other supplies
for the million men just before the war
declaration and in June approved or
ders TO equip another half million. The
only complaints of supply shortage re-
ceived by the department has been in
respect TO clothing. General Sharpe
said.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
PACKERS CONTROL U. S. FOOD
heney, Investigator for Trade Body,
Makes Charge--Prices Are
Set at Chicago.

Washington, Dec. 2G.--Francis j..
Hency. special trust investigator for
the federal trade commission, stated
that the packing interests are in real
ity Il mammoth food trust which has
the entire country in its grasp.
This combination. he asserted, ex-
tends It's control not only over the
entire meat market but also poultry,
eggs, lard products, leather, animal
feeds, grain, canned vegetables and
fruits.
Heney said that completeness Of the
meat monopoly Is shown by the fact
that every stockyard In the United
States Is controlled by the big Chicago
packing triumvirate. Armour & Co.,
Swift & Co.. and Morris 4 Co. The
Wilson company, which absorbed the
Sulzberger and the Cudahy companies,
he said, also Is Gin on the comblna-
ton" 70 a lesser degree.
"This trust" said ilcney, 1--WE intend
60 show, absolutely sets the prices to
the American consumer Of meats, poul-
try, meat by-products, leather, grain
ana canned goods, including meats,
vegetables and fruits"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
GUNMAkERS JUSTIFY DELAY
Tell Senate Body New U. S. Rifle 10
Superior to That Used by
British.

Washington, Dec. 21.--How ord
nance manufacturers, anticipating the
governments war needs, spent mil
lions In preparation on the chance
that war orders would follow while
the army ordnance bureau refused to
act. was related on Wednesday by
manufacturers to the senate commit.
tee conducting the war inquiry.
The manufacturers agreed, however,
that the war departments decision to
change the type Of army rifle. even
though II involved delay in deliveries,
was a wise one. because it enabled the
american army to use very superior
grade Of ammunition.
The new modified rife, and also the
American ammunition, Vice President
Taylor OF the Remington company tes-
tilted. are regarded as superior to Brit
ish types.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
TURKEY DINNER FOR TARs
Every Sailor In Fiotiiia in British Wa
tiers Had Real American
Christmas.

Base Of American Fiotilla In British
Waters, Dec. 26.--Every sailor in the
1otilla had real American Christ
mas. The sailors ate turkey and mince
pie and had all the other trimmings
that 70 with Christmas dinner. Their
was music at mealtime and few ex-
ira hours Of duty, and each sailor was
happy.
Jackie was a bit angcred ut old
Santa Claus for being late with his
parcels. letters and cards from tho
folks back home. but he consoled him
self with the thought that he will be
happier when he finally eats them.
The feature Of the Christmas cele-
bration was an entertainment at the
naval clubhouse. 1t was staged by
American sailors and soldiers from the
famous Black Watch regiment. Ad-
Iniral Simms, who came all the way
from London, to be with his boys over
the holidays, was smiling spectator.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
KILLS BANK CASHIER
FATAL DUEL WITH PISTOLS
FOUGHT BY BANKERS IN
BUILDING AT PEORIA, ILL.
WIFE ARRIVES TOO LATE
Berne M. Mead Slain by Edward A.
Strause over Fight for Presiden-
cy Of State Trust and Saw
ines Depository.

Peoria, H., Dec. 20.--Berne Nj.
Mead, cashier of the State Trust and
Savings bank of Peoria, was shot and
killed by Edward a. Strause, president
of the bank, in revolver duel in the
bank building at noon Sunday.
Business jealousy over the honor OF
being named president of the bank
at meeting scheduled for next week
Is believed to have been ut the bot
tom Of the killing. Mead was heavy
stakeholder In the bank, and so Is
Strause. There had been bitter feel
ing between them for the last two
months over control of stock.
Strause, the only living witness to
the death struggle, has nade no state
ment, but his attorney, Joseph Wen.
has promised one.
After the shooting Detective Cliiford
found Mead lying face upward, arms
stretched, and about II foot from ms
hand was 3S-caliber revolver.
Clifford saw that Mead was awe
nnd bleeding from wound In the
forehead. Mead died without regain
ing consciousness.
While DR.. Albert We'll was eXamin-
Ing the body Mrs. Mead, having an APP
pointmcnt with her husband, drove up
In her automobile. She heard spccta-
tors say thar her husband had been
murdered. The police refused TO let
her enter the building. She threat
cned 10 break through the glass door
and was finally admitted.
Strause was booked on charge
Of murder. lie gave his age rs forty
SIX ana his nationality as American.
Mead was about forty-tive.
From what was learned by Dctec-
live Clifford, the men must have had
a short, fierce struggle. The men
fought behind closed doors. One shot
had been fired from Meads revolver
and two from Strause's.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
COSSACKS KILL 800
BoLSHEviki TROOPS SUFFER
HEAVY LOSSES IN BATTLE
AT RoSTov.
KAISER REJECTS PEACE TERMS
unconfirmed Rumor Reaches Petro-
grad the Brest-Lltovsk Conference
Has Resulted In Quarrel-Ger-
mans Ridicule Offer.

London, Dec 24.-The rada, the gov
erning body of the Ukraine, apparent
ly is maintaining it's determined stand
toward the bolshekiki government.
1t Is reported that It has converted
Its sympathies with the movement OF
General Kaledines, the Cossack lead
or, into definite alliance.
Advices received from Russia are TO
the effect that the bolsheviki commits
siOners after receiving the rada's re-
lection of the bOlsheviki ultimatum,
sent another one giving the Ukraine
further 4S hours In which to reconsid-
er Its refusal to acquiesce in the de-
mands OF the bolsheviki government.
Another report received here says
that Odessa now has definitely gone
over to the side of the Ukraine. De-
falls Of the capture Of Rostov-on-Don
printed In Petrograd show there were
six days Of fighting before the Co.'S
sacks entered the town last Saturday.
The red guards lost 800 men killed
and 1000 wounded In the fighting. The
Cossacks gave short shrift to the red
guards. whom they hate. The boil
sheviki chiefs fed from the town on
board warships. The cruiser Kolkvida
(Kolchida y grounded in the river and
was destroyed by Cossack artillery.
Petrograd. Dec. 24.-There Isl an I'M
confirmed report here that the Brest-
Litovsk peace conference has termi-
mated In quarrel. 1t is said that the
Germans .ridiculed Russia's peace
terms, whereupon the Russian delega-
ton was recalled.
1t Is said that great quantity Of
valuable property has been taken from
houses of the rich in Petrograd by the
mobs that have been searching for
liquor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
PRO- WAR RIOTS IN ARGENTINA
Mobs Denounee Kaiser When They
Learn Of New Piot-consress
to Urge Break.

Buenos Aires, Dec. 24.--As the re-
suit OF the publication of the tele-
grams sent by Count Won Luxburg. the
former German minister TO the Berlin
foreign office, II again has been neces.
sary TO call out mounted patrols to
disperse crowds of people who demand.
ed rupture OF relations with Ger.
many. The mob. which was shouting
Long live the republic!" and Death
to President Irlgoyen |" was dispersed
after q fight with the mounted police
In the Gale Florida. In political cir
cles certainty IS expressed that con-
gress will demand explanations from
the government regarding the state of
affairs as exposed by the Won Luxburg
kilograms.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
KEET BABY, WAS POISONED
Claude Piersoi confesses Riley Admin.
istered Deadly Potion to Keep
Infant Quiet.

Springfield, Mo-, Dec. 26.-Claude
G. Plersol. convicted kidnnper of
Boby Lloyd Keet, has confessed to
Sheriff Mackey. asserting the baby
was killed by drug administered by
the Mysterious Riley to keep II
quiet.
The signed confession, made pub
lie, duplicates L. other persons, includ-
Ing those now under arrest.
Make Adams, seventeen years old,
recently released on charge Of Mt.
tempting to kidnap G. A. Clement, was
renrrested as a result Of Piersol's con-
fession. Other warrants have been is.
sued.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
FOE ATTACKS IN FLANDERS
Field Marshal Haig Says British Were
Driven Back 700 Yards In
Ypres Region.

london, Dec. 26.--An attack in force
by the Germans in Flanders was an
nounced Ia a dispatch from Field Mar
shall Haig. The TeutOns struck the
British front IN the neighborhood Of
the Ypres-Staden railroad.
Field Marshal Hnig admits his adj
vanced posts were driven in over n
front Of 700 yards.
The German onslaught came after a
terrific bombardmcnt, and was made
under cover of barrage fire.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
GERMAN PLOT Barred
lUxBuRG NOTE SHOWS KAISER
BUSY IN SOUTH AMERICA.
Nations Set Against the United States
More Messages Made Public
at Washington.

Washington, Dec. d. Evidence OF
German plot to align the nations OF
South America against the United
States Is revealed in kilograms sent
10 Berlin by the notorious Count Won
LuXburg, former German charge in Ar
gentina, made public on Thursday by
the state department.
In one of the messages Luxburg re-
ports that he induced President lr-
goven of Argentina to enter into a
secret agreement with Chile and Bo-
lvia, mutual IMPROVEMENT for
protection versus North America" and
did his utmost to have Peru included
In such an agreement.
Following is the statement OF the
Argentine minister of foreign affairs
given out with the Luxburg kilograms
The kilograms are all that the Ar
genuine ministry for foreign affairs re-
ceived from the embassy in Washing
ton, OF which the TRANSACTIONS were
made by the department Of state In
the United States.
Ihere are three kilograms not pub
iished, as they allude solely 10 the
republics of Chile and Uruguay. The
government has decided that 1t should
not publish these kilograms and has
delivered them 10 the respective chan
celleries.
The kilograms show number Of
inaccuracies so surprising that no
epithet will ct them. as they are at
complete variance, both in substance
and form. with the terms in which
the'negotlations were entered into. car
ried on and brought TO u conclusion"
The German charges messages were
sent during last July, August and Sep
tenber. All are addressed to Berlin
and signed "Tuxburg."
The disclosures complete The story
OF Luxbnrg's intrlgues. which began
when the state department gave ont
the famous 'spurlos versenLt" (slnk
without n trace) messages.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
aga SHIPS FOR NAVY
SECRETARY DANIELS APPEARS
BEFORE HOUSE BODY.
Lauds U. S. Sailors, Especially Prajs-
ing Gun Crews on the Mer-
chant Vessels.

Washington, Dec. u. - Secretary
Daniels and Pnymaster General Nc
Gowan Of the navy were the first wit
nesSes before the house naval subcom-
mittee, delegated to begin an inves-
tigation into the navy's war activities.
Secretary Daniels gave q general
review of what the navy has been do
ing, avoiding, as he explained, disclos-
ing any facts that would be of value
TO the enemy. He told how the navy
is now building l24 capital and other
important ships.
Discussing the use of submarine
chasers lie said they were regarded as
necessity and there was mo great
enthusiasm" about them ms a weapon
for permanent effectiveness.
Naval aviation, he said, has made
gratifying strides, but has been ham
pered by lack of manufacturing facili-
ties.
One Of the great problems, ne said,
was to furnish gun crews 10 merchant
ships.
1--WE made these reserve ships" said
Mr.. Daniels. "a school for gunners, and
the efficiency with which these officers
have taken hold Of the young men and
made the young men efficient Is really
one OF the big things Of the navy In
this war.
"When you come to write the story
of The war" said he, zone Of the most
thrilling chapters will be regarding
these young men. who went on the
merchant ships and risked their lives.
We have put guns on every ship going
into the submarine war zone that re-
quested t."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
NEXT DRAFT ABOUT FEB. !
War Department Plans Contemplate
the Listing II $4,000 Men Under
New QUESTIONABLE.

Washington. Dec. o1.--pIans we'll
laid by the war department contem-
plate the listing for service Of the Ma
tional army under the new question
naire now being answered by the con-
scripted men, OF sufficient force to
enable President Wilson to issue call
for new draft about February j. This
call, 1t is now expected, will he for
$4,000 men, not for 100000 mon. as
has been generally believed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
Mining Engineer Killed.

Butte, Mont, Dec. 26.-Fred Green,
ono OF the best-known engineers Of the
Northwest and a member of the en-
gineering department of the mines Of
Senator w. A. Clark In Butte, and Miss
Jessie Wharton were killed almost In
stantly when their automobile was
struck by Northern Pacific train ON
the outskirts of Butte. A row Of viii
lows aiong stream which the road
followed obscured the approach of the
triuD.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
SECRET RUSSIAN TREATY.
Petroorad Paper Publishes What II
Says 10 Text Of Move
Against v. 8.

Petrograd. Dec. 22.--Under the
heading Secret Treaty Between Japan
for Joint Armed Demonstration
Against America and Great Britain in
the Far East" the Izvestia publishes
what II says is the text of secret
treaty drawn up last year providing
for joint action by Russia and Japan
to prevent any third country from
achieving political dominance in
China.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
ItsIiane Take GROUND Los,

Rome, Dec. PA considerable por.
ton Of the ground gained by the enemy
Tuesday in the region of Monte Azo.
lone, on the northern front, east of the
Brenta river, has been retaken by the
Italians. the war Office announces. The
positions regalned by the Italians were
held. despite the most violent FIRE from
the enemy's artillery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
Real Meatless paya.

London. Dec. 24.-England Is to have
a real meatless day. Lord Rhodda.
the food controller, announced that be-
ginning January II dealers would not
be allowed to sell meat on one day
each week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
To Trade Prisoner Medies.

Berne. Dec. 24.-Germany and
France have just completed arrange
ments for the exchange of medical and
ambulance men from prison camps.
They will be exchanged by way of
Switzerland.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1918-01-12
stexenson Given U. s. Post.

Washington, Dec. 26.--Lewis G.
Stevenson of Bloomington, Ill.,, former
secretary of state of Illinois and son
of the late Adlai e. Stevenson, was
appointed by Secretary Of the Navy
Daniels chief investigator OF the navy.