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TAKE THREE MILES OF TRENCHES FROM THE
GERMANS AND ASSUME OFFENSIVE
LONQON, May 2. — A dispatch
from Paris saj's that the city is re
joicing over the good news that was
receive'1 here last evening. The good
news consist of a splendid victory
won by the French in a desperate
battle at Deadnian Hill. It is re
ported that several miles of trench
^ es were captured from the Ger
mans who, besides losing their posi
tion lost an enormous number of
men.
A subsequent report, not only
I confirmed the previous report but
affirmed that the French had taken
the offensive in a most determined
manner.
A message from Athens to the
Daily Times from its correspondent
says that last Sunday two armed
British vessels struck mines in the
Mediterrenean and were sunk with
all on board
PITTSBURG, May 2—Half a mil
lion people are forced to walk to
their work on account of the street
car strike that took effect today.
Otherwise, traffic is uninterrupted
It is thought that a settlement will
be effected in the near future.
STEAMER ATTACKED BY SWANS
PHILADELPHIA, May 1.—Hun
dreds of wild swans that had ap
\ parently lost their way in the fog
dashed against the steamer Erick
son early this morning while the
vessel was in the mouth of the
Cheasapeak Bay, shattering many
panes of glass and causing much
disturbance
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ANOTHER SCARE CREATED.
PANAMA, May 2—After an ex
tensive army maneuvers in the canal
zone, in an endeavor to find a way
of defense of the Pacific entrance,
it was discovered and reported to
the department that hostile overland
J attacks were possible from either
Chame bay or near Aguadulce.
S. L. MYERS GOING SOUTH
ON EXTENDED BUSINESS TRIP
Mr. S. T.. Myers, who for the past
seven years, has given excellent ser
vice as accountant for the C. L. P.
& W. Co., has made all arrange
ments to leave on the S. S. Spo
kane due southbound tonight or to
morrow morning, for an extended
trip to his old home State- It is
learned v. ith regret that his trip
may me: : ' mtual loss to Ket
chikan of Mr. Myers and his esti
mable family. And while their de
parture depends on the success of
Mr. Myers’ journey, it is niore than
probable that the family will follow
at the close of the school term. It
is their intention to settle perm
anently in Kansas City, Mo-, and
though their many friends will keen
ly regret their loss they will wish
them all success in the home of
their choice.
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* If you want coal or freight de
livered quickly from any dock call
up Ketchikan Auto Service, phone
44 or 48. ***
WASHINGTON, May 2. — The
bureau of commerce issued a state
ment yesterday showing that for
the month of March fifty million
dollars of ammunition had been sent
to Europe. The largest amount in
the history of the country.
MORE TROUBLE
THREATENS
SIXTY THOUSAND ARE SAID
TO HAVE AGREED TO GO
ON STRIKE
. NEW YORK, May 2—It was an
nounced today that marine strike
fhat was declared a few weeks ago
was about to be settled. This an
nouncement was supplemented by
another to the effect that over six
ty thousand garment workers had
agreed to strike for higher wages
and shorter hours. The strike to
take effect Wednesday morning, May
3rd.
OUR MASCOT HAS LEFT.
Young Jean Brice, who ever since
the Progressive began publication
in Ketchikan, has been a faithful
seller of the paper, left today on
the steamer Al-Ki for Seattle
where he is to be given medical
treatment for his deformed ankle
Everybody will regret and miss the
little fellow, particularly the office
force- Jean was remarkable for
his gentleness and good behavior
He was the favorite of all paper
purchasers. Men would wait until
he would get around rather than
buy from the first comer. Nine
times out of every ten he would
beat the other four or five much
older boys selling. It is useless to
say that everybody will wish him
a speedy return home with the re
lief he is seeking- Just before he
left, he promised to be good. That’s
enough.
We have secured the agency for
Butterick Patterns and Publications
—J. R. Heckman & Co.
WILL PASS A
DRASTIC LAW
| TO PREVENT FLYERS FROM US
ING AIR OVER THE COIJN.
TRY’S WATER DOMAIN.
LONDON, May 2- — A dispatcl
from Stockholm says that the gov
ernment is seriously contemplating
the passing of a measure prohibit
ing the passage of foreign aircrafts
from over the Swedish territorial
waters. This measure, due to mans
unpleasant happenings since the out
break of the war, is said to have
| many supporters- That in order to
j carry out the intent of the law,
guns will be put in position to be
: used on any craft that may at
tempt to disregard it- •
ATTACK ON THE PRESIDENT.
PHILADELPHIA, May 2—Gov
ernment agents made known that
they have under arrest H. B. Stilz,
formerly a draughtman at the Phil
adelphia navy yard, who is accused
of distributing a pamphlet attack
j ing President Wilson. It is alleged
that he wrote a letter to the pres
ident several weeks ago of such a
character as to cause his dismissal
from the service- After his dis
charge he began the distribution of
j the pamphlet.
WILL DEMAND DAMAGE
FROM GERMANY
NEW YORK, May 2.—Thirty-five
persons, representing a group of
claimants for damage have joined in
a demand through the department
of state for recompense from Ger
many in the Lusitania wreck. The
case promises to be of more than
passing interest
PITTSBURG, April 29,—Thc Car
negie Hero Fund Committee, at a
meeting held last evening, recogniz
ed fifty-two cases of meritorious
acts, and recommended the proper
rewards
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SAN JUAN, P- R-, May 1—
While the report that dynamite had
been found in the vicinity of the
United States wireless is denied
by the officials, evidence of appre
hension is shown by the fact that
a strong mlitary guard has been
placed about the premises
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Mr- Weigle, the genial chief of
the forestry department in south
eastern Alaska, returned Sunday ev
ening from a visit to Juneau where
he has been for several days on
official business
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The town authorities are to be
commended for their prompt action
taken in getting rid of loafers- One
man was notified a day or two ago
that unless he secured a position
immediately, he would be given a
“blue ticket-” The man got busy
and he is now what is called
“flunky” bookkeeper in one of the
most prosperous business houses in
town- Furthermore, he made good
promise of being good hereafter.
ARMY TRUCKS
MUST USE RAILROAD IN ORDER
TO REACH DESTINATION
WITH SUPPLIES.
ARE TAKING CARE
Guards Are Doubled And The
Police Forbid all The
Street Meetings.
COLUMBUS, May 2.—The Quart
ermaster Department finds itself in
much trouble over the report that
one hundred and thirty-five trucks
loaded with supplies for General
Pershings’ headquarters, were stuck
in the mud without any possible
show of getting through. It is said
that the road through which the
truck must pass is in horrible con
di-'ion for miles- The quartermaster
said that the use of railroad is im
perative.
A dispatch from Douglas says
that the police have doubled the
guards in anticipation of trouble
over the seeming feeling of the I
Mexicans across the border against
the American. This is exciting the
residents and threats to go after
them, is heard on every side. The
police have forbidden *P sorts of !
street meetings and otherwise have
taken every precaution to prevent
bloodshed.
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WILL ANSWER TOMORROW.
Mr- Wilke of the New Eng
land Company has ^expressed a
desire to answer Mr. Cosgrove’s
article that appeared in yester
day’s issue, but failed to bring
it in time for this issue. It
will appear tomorrow.—Editor.
MINISTER ACCUSED
EVADING DRY LAW
GIVES TIP TO CHIEF OF POLICE
THAT HE MAY BE cXYJGHT
ANYTIME.
TACOMA, May 2. — An anony
mous writer in a communication re
ceived by the chief of police of
this city, says that if the police
care to investigate, a certain min
ister (giving his name) can be
caught with the “goods on him.”
The writer says that this minister
can be seen coming out of a certain
drug store every other evening with
a small traveling bag, and that all
the police had to do was to take
the bag, and would find the stuff
FOR EVERYBODY.
Mayor Heneghan said yesterday
that he wishes to announce to those
who contemplate burning rubbish,
that they can have the use of the
fire hose with which to prevent the
spreading of fire.
BEGINNING OF
! PREPAREDNESS
I
jCONFEREES AGREE ON ONEJ
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY
THOUSAND MEN.
WASHINGTON, May 2—A joint)
committee of both houses yesterday)
met in conference to discuss the j
possible reconciliation of the differ-.
ence which arose in the respective!
house over the increase of a stand- j
ing army- After a long debate it
was finally agreed to recommend an i
army of one hundred and eighty
thousand men as a peace strength
It is thought that this will meet
with general approval resulting in
the passing of the bill shortly
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DR. BROWN ATTACKS
MODERN DANCES :
TACOMA, May 2—Dr. J. R. '
Brown, president of the State Medi
cal Society, at a meeting of the
Men’s Club of the First Christian
church last evening, asserted that
the modern dances were a vicious
appeal to sex instinct and bitterly ,
denounced the practice
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WASHINGTON, May 2. — The!
department of justice arrived at
the conclusion that Lincoln, the i
German spy. who confessed when he '
was apprehended, being at the time
under the belief that by his con
fession he would be imprisoned
here; must be taken to England for 1
trial, as the offense is# included in i
a treaty of extradition between the
countries involved
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WASHINGTON, May 2—The bur.
eau of immigration today gave out
a report showing that the incoming
of foreigners last month was the
largest in years
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C. H. FIELD TO OPEN
BUSINESS HERE AGAIN
Mr. Cannon, of the Cannon Bak
ery and Grocery, is in receipt of a
letter from Mr. C. H. Field in which
he requests Mr. Cannon to lease the
same store he formerly occupied and j
get things in shape that he may !
open up business by the fifteenth I
instant. Mr- Field says in his letter j
that he managed to get rid of all j
his old stock and that he is coming
in with some good and up-to-date
supplies- Mr. Cannon says that he
leased that store again for the
reason that he would have splendid
people for neighbors. ? ? ?
HALIBUT TAKES A DROP
AT PRINCE RUPERT
A report was received this mom- j
ing that the price of halibut at
Prince Rupert had dropped down ,
to seven and one-half cents a pound
Buyers here were busy paying
eight and one-quarter cents a pound
yesterday. However, today will like
ly be less.
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CABIN FOR RENT—Apply to,
Dr. Anna Brown.
PRESIDENT WILSON ANSWERS REQUEST OF
MEXICO’S REPRESENTATIVE
WASHINGTON, May 2. — After
onsultation with some members of
his cabinet, President Wilson gave
out some of his plans formulated to
carry out his policy in regard to
Mexico. The president purposes
keeping United States troops in the
field until all 'brigandage has been i
eliminated, despite the fact that
General Obregon represented to
General Scott that the presence of
American troops had the tendency
of weakening .Carranza’s power to
control the situation.
Secretary of war, Baker, in a mes
sage to General Scott yesterday, em
phasized the necessity of having
General Obregon strictly understand
that whatever agreements are made
must • not be based upon the belief
but the United States will with
draw the troops immediately, as the
country must become peaceful be
fore the withdrawal is affected.
A report from El Paso received
here this morning says that the or
der given by the secretary of war
that was communicated to General
Obregon, spread rapidly among t<•
Mexican officials here and cast a
gloom over the situation, so far as
(hose officials are concerned as they*
had Imped that the troops would be
withdrawn immediately.
PUBLISHERS OF ATTACKS ON
ADMINISTRATION ARE BE
ING INVESTIGATED.
NEW YOftK, May 2—The inves
tigation started a day or two ago
by the United States district at
torney to determine whether a
:rime has been committed by per
sons responsible for attacks on the
president and administration that
lave appeared in Irish-American
newspapers since the beginning of
the revolution in Ireland, is pro
gressing nicely, said the district at
:orney today. He said that he ex
pected to obtain conviction in sev
eral instances, as an efficient law
las been discovered covering the
bases.
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ATTENTION CIVIC CLUB
MEMBERS.
The Civic Club will hold the
regular meeting this evening at 8
b’clock in the Council Chamber. All
nembers are requested to be pres-;
?nt as important business will come
before tile meeting.
LOCAL ITEMS: It is said that
Dr. Walker is busy fixing up house
keeping rooms; and while this has
nothing to do with the rooms, yet
it is also said that a young lady is
in her way to Ketchikan, whatever
hat means.
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LOST—Friday nigiit, a pair of
spectacles somewhere between the
jrand theatre and Smith’s confeei
onary store- Finder please return
:o this office or to Capt Forss. tf
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All kinds or commercial print
ng done at the Progressive-Miner.
[RONG S IX >VI CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Hot Blast Heaters
Heckman Bldg, j
JUST arrived!
A new line of r
Hen’s Hats and Caps I
It is time for you to discard that
old hat and get one of these new
up-to-date styles
Our furnishing and shoe stock
is brim full of new creations.
S Let us dress you up at a small
cost.
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\ P. .1. GILMORE, The Clothier
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3. E. Chllburg Pres. J. R. Heckman Vlce-pres. A. R. Larson Cashier ^
Miners and Merchants Bank j
Foreign and Domestic Exchange |
Travelers Checks
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Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent i
Territorial Depository j
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA j
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Watch Repairing and Engraving. Diamonds, Etc. *
Berthelsen & Prue>ll j
The Big Curio Store of Alaska <
Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curios in all Designs j
MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY J
KETCHIKAN, - - * ALASKA j
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' Jno. R. Beegle & Co.
PHONE 143
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Notaries Public and Customs Brokers
OFFICE NEXT DOOR PACIFIC COAST S.®.CO.
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ROOSEVELT WILL STRIKE HARD
NEW YORK, April 29—In the
event of war with Germany, Roose
velt. his four sons and possibly bis
two sons-in-law will fight. The
Colonel made this announcement in
an attack against the Wilson ad
ministration for its “supine policy”
asserting that “the peace of un
preparechiess was the peace of cow
ardice and folly.”
Germany, he said, would have
yielded fourteen months ago if she
thought we meant what we said.
If the Kaiser yields now, “our rul
ers at Washington will prove them
selves responsible for the), -od of
thousands of peaceful men and worn- ,
eii who have been killed ”
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What is the use of cleaning up if
my neighbor doesn’t? Clean up any
way, and then report your neighbor
to the council.
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
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the steamer Prince John went
south early this morning. The pas
sengers from Ketchikan south were:
Mrs. Gray, E. J. Christian, A. Mar
tin, J. Sinclair for Prince Rupert:
Myrtle Baker for Seattle and E.
Keeler for Detroit, Mich.
The Al-Ki left this noon for the
south with the following passeng
ers from here: J. B. English, Mrs.
C. P. Williams and daughter, Ed.
Regnar, John Hollinquist, Miss O.
Frost, Jean Brice and four steer
age
The Dolphin went north about 12
o’clock last evening. Passengers
from here: J- M. Dodge, A. G. Mink
and Sam Bernstein and eight'steer
age.
Alaska southbound is expected in
port tomorrow.
The Jefferson northbound Satur
day evening.
The Spokane is due southbound
at two o’clock tomorrow morning.