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- __ "- , - ' IT NUMBER 133
VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1916.. _ __
I
m
OF THE SOLUTION OF VITAL
PROBLEM TO ALL THE
LOCAL RESIDENTS
A REMEDY OFFERED
EVERYBODY SHOULD JOIN IN
HELPING THE
CLUB
DEAR MR. EDITOR:—
* The dispatches from Washington
bring word that H. C. Strongy of
this city has offered as a solution
to the local halibut situation, the
imposition of a tax of two
cents per pound upon all halibut
and salmon shipped into an Ameri
can port from or through a for
eign port, which has not previously
been prepared for shipment in an
American port.
Upon consideration, from a local
stadpoint, this would seem to be
the true solution o^ the difficulty
for it will force the Canadian buy
ers to purshase and ship their ha
libut from some American port
even though the intention be to
ship through Canadian territory
if they wish to escape the duty;
while the American shipper will
be allowed to ship his catch, in
bond, through Canadian territory
without paying any duty.
In practice it would seem that
it would work out in this vvay:—
If a catch of halibut in Alaskan
waters be taken direct to Prince
Rupert and prepared for shipment
there the shipper, in order to
send through the shipment to Am
erican territory, will have to pay
a duty of two cents per pound.
If, however, the catch be brought
to Ketchikan or other American
port and prepared for shipment
here, it may be sent through
r Prince Rupert just the same but
no duty would be payable for the
raeson that it would be shipped in
bond. The result of this is easi
ly seen.
It is estimated that only ten per
cent of the halibut catch is consu
4med in Canadian territory; the
other ninety per cent going to
American markets, consequently the
shipper could not afford to ship his
fish catch from Prince Rupert and
pay the two cents per pound duty
in competition with halibut sent di
rect to the states by an all Ameri
can route, or through Canadian ter
ritory, in bond. It would seem that
the efforts of all those interested
directly or indirectly, in the pro
motion of the halibut and salmon
market, should be directed to bring
about the pasage of such a law. It
will mean that the buyers, whether
Canadian or American,will be for
ced to come to Ketchikan to buy
and ship their fish, whether salmon
or halibut, instead of making their
shipment direct from Prince Rupert
or Vancouver, in bond, without the
payment of duty.
On the other hand those who
BERNSTORFF
RECEIVES ORDER
TO NOTIFY UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT OF THEIR
INTENTION
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—The
German government sent a com
munication to Ambassador Bem
storff that all the assurances given
in the Lusitania case would be
binding upon Germany in regard
to all unarmed merchantmen, which
means that all unarmed merchant
men will not be molested before
ample notice is given and time for
the passengers to land at a safe
place. Likewise, that Germany
will not confiscate food or cloth
ing that may be sent to Poland.
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CINCINNATI, Feb. 28.—Bishop
Carter of the United Brethem
Church was attacked by highway
men and was beaten so badly that
he died a few hours later from
injuries received at the hands of
his assailants. The Bishop was
a former missionary in China. No
arrest has been made yet.
TAMPA, Feb. 28.—Dr. J. Grant
Lyman, swindler of nearly half a
million dollars from New York,
and who was arrested here last
Saturday, when interviewed in jail
today acknowledged that he was
Lyman, but denied that he had de
frauded any one. He will be de
ported to New York.
NEW YORK, Feb. 28.—All the
western New York reports being
in the midst of the fiercest bliz
hrd of the year.
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AT THE GRAND
WED. AND THURS.
William Fox presents Nat Good
win’s stage success, "A GUILDED
FOOL,” featuring WILLIAM FAR
NUM, in the Fox picturization of
Henry Guy Carleton's comedy
drama, “A Gilded Fool.” Miss
Margaret Vale, a southern
beauty and President Wilson’s
niece, one of the cast of noted
players. Miss Vale plays the pan
of a young girl with a distinction
and individuality that suggests all
the culture and refinement of the
best blood of the south which is
hersin full measure. She support
ed Jane Cowl and William Elliot
in “Madam X.” and took the part
of Rose in “The Maid of the Inn.”
Being the President’s favorite niece
is by no means Miss Vale’s sole
claim to fame. adv.
take their fish directly from the
fishing ground to Prince Rupert
and have their shipments prepared
there, will be penalized two cents
per pound, which they cannot af
ford to pay.
Let us hope that the effort
being made to pass such a law
will be successful.
Charles H. Cosgrove,
President Commercial Club
Ketchikan, Alaska, Feb.28.
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges.
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
| Hot Blast Heaters
W** Camp ^Stoves
J Heckman Bldg.
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SPRING GOODS
Are coming in faster than we expected them. I
In order to make room for the |
NEW GOODS I
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We will offer the following at 1
REDUCED PRICES
Men’s Mackinaws, Malore Pants. Wool Unden* I
weat Flannel Shirts, etc. |
‘ P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier I
FRENCH RECAP
TURE POSITION
BUT FAIL TO HOLD AGAINST
THE GERMAN COUNTER
ATTACKS
AIDEDBY AEROPLANE
FORT DOUAMOUNT FALLS A
GAIN AFTER DESPERATE
BATTLE
BERLIN, Feb. 28.—Saturday
night in a desperate attack the
French recaptured Fort Douamount
from our troops, but later, with
the aid of our aeroplanes, we took
possesion of the position again,
but not until a most desperate
battle had been, fought with heavy
losses on both sides.
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LONDON, Feb. 28.—News lias
leached here that after a stubborn
fight between the African troop3
and the Turks near Agagia, the
•atter were routed losing half
of their men either killed or taken
prisoners.
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STEAMER AL-KI
LOOSES PROPELLER
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The steamer Al-Ki arrived in
prot from the north yesterday with
one propcllor blade gone. The ac
cident occured after leaving Pet
ersburg and the balance of the dis
tance to Ketchikan was made under
slow speed. On arriving in this
port diver Stagger was employed
to remove the opposite blade and
from a wireless mesage received
by agent D. W. Hunt this morning
it is learned that a speed of nine
knots is being made.
Diver Stagger reports that with
the exception of losing the propel
ler blade no damage was done.
The Al-Ki arrived here with
tw'enty-five passengers from north
ern points and with W. H. T.
Wood, Miss F, Copeland, Mrs. C.
M. Patching and Miss Lillian Ma
jory from here completing the pas
senger list for the Sound.
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TO THE LADIES OF
KETCHIKAN
Mr. Greenbaum, the ladies cloak
and suit merchant, has gone east
to buy spring suits, cloaks and
dresses and will exhibit the new
stock in Ketchikan March 21 at
popular prices.
Mr. Greenbaum will return from
the east with the most up-to-date
line of cloaks and suits ever ex
hibited in Alaska at prices cheap
er than those paid in the states.
When in Juneau remember that
the Poresion Cloak and Suit Shop
has proven to the ladies of that
i cit-- that the prices canqpt be dup
licated in the states.
Remember March 21, Mr. Green
baum will be in Kechikan with his
new stock. adv.
GERMAN TROOPS
GAIN POINT
IN SURPRISE ATTACK ENTER
ADVANCE TRENCHES IN
CHAMPAGNE
PARIS, Feb. 28.—In a night at
tack which’ was altogether unex
pected last Saturday night, the
German troops made an entry in
to the advance trenches of the
French position in the Champagne
district. A counter attack is said
to be in contemplation, although
our position is still good.
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TOM STEVENS AND
ASSOCIATES LEAVE
v
WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
THE SNOW TO PORTAGE
THEIR OUTFIT
Tom Stevens, part owner and
discoverer of the Last Chance Mine
who has been in town for the
last several days, chartered the
power boat Sealight and together
with his associates, left yesterday
morning for the mine to commence
its development on a large scale.
The early start in the season was
made to take advantage of the
snow over which they intend to
carry their provision for the sum
mer.
The Last Chance Mine is said
to be the most promising piece of
mining property in the district. Mr.
Stevens, when asked to verify the
report, said that he was satisfied
with the showing already made and
that he believed his stake was
made^The coming- season, from
four to six men will be busy open
ing up the property; meanwhile the
small mill will be kept running,
thus providing a "grubstake" as
Mr. Stevens said, for the family
and the boys’ checks.
The property which is located in
the Granite Mountain district, has
been examined by several experi
enced mining men who have pro
nounced it the "The Best Ever.”
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MRS. WILLARD ENTERTAINS
Mrs. S. C. Willard was hostess
last Saturday evening at a sur
prise party given at her home in
observance of Mr. Willard's
birthday. Cards and dancing fol
lowed by dainty refreshments were
enjoyed by the fifteen guests un
til the wee hour of two o’clock.
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MRS. ORCHARD DOING NICELY
Mrs. Sam Orchard, -who was
brought in from her home at
Shrimp Bay last week, to the local
hospital suffering from pneumonia,
is reported as doing nicely by the
hospital nurse this morning.
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MR. AND MRS. G. C. WALL
PARENTS OF BABY BOY
Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Wall
a nine and one-half pound boy at
2:20 this morning^ Dr. Anna
Brown, the attending physician, re
ports mother and little son doing
very nicely.
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J. E. Chllburg Pres. J. R, Heckman Vice-pres. A. R. Larson Cashier
Miners and Merchants Bank
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Travelers Checks
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Territorial Depository
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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Watch Repairing and Engraving. Diamonds, Etc.,
Berthelsen & Pruell
The Big Curio Store of Alaska
Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curios in all Designs
MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY
KETCHIKAN, - - - ALASKA
JNO. R. BEEOLE J* H. DAVIES
Jno. R. Beetle & Co.
PHONE 343
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
L Notaries Public and Customs Brokers
OFFICE NEXT DOOR PACIFIC COAST S.S.CO.
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THE MALOJA
Strikes floating mine and
SOON GOES DOWN WITH
MANY PERSONS
ANOTHER FOLLOWS
WHILE RACING TO THE AID
OF THE FIRST IN
DISTRESS
DOVER, Feb. 28.—The big steam
ship Maloja, while a short distance
from here struck a floating mine
and in no time went down. Many
passengers and crew who were be
low had no time to take to the
boats and were lost.
As soon as the distress signal
was given it was caught by thr
tanker Empress, and a race to its
rescue started when the tanker also
struck a mine and likewise was
sunk with every member of the
crew.
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LONDON, Feb. 28.—The steam
er Senevier on its way from New
York to Havre, was abandoned in
mid-ocean due to a fire in her
hold that could not be extinguished.
Fortunately, the crew was saved.
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GONE FOR MONTH’S VISIT
Mrs. Chas. Patching, Miss Flossie
Copeland and Miss Lillian Majory
left on the Al-Ki yesterday for a
trip to Puget Sound cities. They
plan to make the return trip on the
Yes Bay cannery tender, the Wil
liam Muir, which is to be brought
up by Mr. Earnest Copeland in a
month or so.
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O. DENNY DEAD
SEATTLE, Feb. 28.—0. Denny,
a wealthy resident and the first
white boy bom in Seattle, died
Saturday.
LEAVES ON THE ALAMEDA
Mr. Greenbaum, the ladies cloak
and suit merchant, who has been
introducing his line of goods in
Ketchikan for the past few days,
left on the Alameda for the pur
pose of purchasing a new stock.
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THE DREAM TONIGHT
TURNED THEM AWAY
The Dream was packed to the
doors laslnight when the world's
greatest comedian, CHAS. CHAP
LIN, made his appearance in “AM
BITION,” a four reel comedy, one
of the best comedies that CHAP
LIN has been seen in. This same
picture will be on again tonight, so
don’t fail to see it. A two reel
Railroad feature is also on the bill,
making a six reel show. To
morrow night another big
PARAMOUNT FEATURE, “THE
MORALS OF MARCUS," will be
the top liner with MARIE DORO
in the title role.
SALMON FOR THE
EUROPEAN MARKET
A FIFTY CAR TRAIN LEAVES
SEATTLE SATURDAY FOR
NEW YORK
SEATTLE, Feb. 28.—A special
train composed of fifty cars load
ed with salmon for the Eastern
markets, left here Saturday. This
is considered the largest traii^ of
salmon ever taken from the coast
to New York. It is said that the
salmon is intended for European
markets.
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ROCKLAND, Feb. 28.—At the
official trial of the big battleship
Pennsylvania today, it developed
sufficient speed to satisfy the of
ficial, although no attempt was
made to exceed the speed limit, it
proved conclusively what the build
ers claimed for it.
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 28.—After
a brief illness, Lieutenant Gover
nor Eshelman, died this morning.
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DISCUSSESPRICE
OF GASOLINE
AND GIVES REASON WHY IT
IS GREATER THAN THAT
OF DISTILLATE
E. L. Wolfe, special represen
tative of the Union Oil Co. of Cali
fornia, is in Ketchikan after a vis
it to Juneau and other towns mak
ing an investigation of the oil mar
ket.
The reason given by Mh. Wolfe
for the advance in the price of
gasoline over distillate is that there
is no foreign demand for distillate
and the reason for the present high
price of gasoline it that at the be
ginning of the war in Europe op
erations were practically suspended
on account of the men going to
the front. This in connection with
the increased foreign demand since
the war began and the decreased
out put by many of the wells in
the United States has put the price
of gasoline at the present figure.
When asked for his opinion re
garding the Alaska oil fields Mr.
Wolfe replied that the Kattalla
fields would come into the ir own
as the percentage of gasoline ob
tained from the crude oil has shown
a remarkable record. As yet,
of course, the Katalla fields
are isolated in that there
is no equipment for getting the
oil to. a point of shipment and be
sides the development of these
fields are greatly hampered for the
reason that the land is not open
for patent.
The Union Oil Co. of California,
for whom the New England Fish
Co. are local agents, is among the
largest independent oil companies
of the United States and has alto
gether thirty-three tank steamers
in the coastwise and foreign trade
and is not in any way ^affiliated
with the Standard Oil Co., says
Mr. Wolfe.
Mr. Wolfe is stopping at the
Revilla Hotel and will go south on
the steamer Spokane tomorrow.
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ZEPPELINS DESTROYED FIVE
MUNITION FACTORIES
IN ENGLAND
ON THEIR LAST RAID
RUSSIAN AND SWEDISH BOAT
SUNK BY A TEUTON
SUBMARINE
A report from Berlin says that
the war office has issued a state
ment to the effect that five muni
tion factories had been destroyed
in the last raid flf the Zeppelins.
A London dispatch says that the
Russian steamer Petshenaga and
the Swedish steamer Marselles were
sunk by Teuton submarines in the
Mediterranean. In both instances
only a few were saved.
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HALIBUT BRINGS GOOD
PRICE
SEATTLE, Feb. 28.—Several
boxes of halibut and salmon
from Alaska brought the munifi
cent price of twelve and one-quart
er the pound.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 28.—A re
port is current that the committee
in charge of the sugar tariff re
vision will recomend that it be tak
en from the free list.
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Unintentionally, the name of Miss
Esther Clark was omitted from the
list of names mentioned in last
Saturday’s issue who attended the
surprise party given Miss Foord,
Miss Clark presided at the piano
while others sang and otherwise
enjoyed themselves, and naturally
was one of the party.
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GOES SOUTH ON BUSINESS
Stanley Oaksmith arrived in
town from Hadley last Saturday,
registering at the Revilla Hotel
until the arrival of the Alameda
from the north Sunday morning,
when he went south on a business
and pleasure trip.
GERMANS TURN OUT
30 AEROPLANES DAILY
AMSTERDAM, Feb. 26.—Krupps
and other concerns In Germany are
building thirty Fokkers, a new
type of aeroplane, daily and - are
sending them to the western front,
according to advices received here
today. Old machines are being
transfered to the east and south
eastern fronts.
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MOVEMENT OF BOATS
Northbound
Northland sails tonight.
Despatch sails tomorrow night. ]
Princess Sophia, March 6.
Jefferson, Thursday morning.
Southbound
Spokane, 6 a.m. tomorrow.
I AT THE DREAM TONIGHT §
LA UGH AND THE WORLD LA UGHS WITH YOU |
, YOUR LAST CHANCE |
TO SEE |
I “CHAS. CHAPLIN”
I in
I “AMBITION”
2K Owing to the packed house last night, we are forced
15 to run this great four reel comedy a&ain tonight, to
g accomodate those who were turned away.
22 See it tonight,
g TWO REELS TWO REELS
| “IN THE SWITCH TOWER”
22 A Great Railroad Feature, Interesting from
H start to finish.
16 REELS TONIGHT AT THE DREAM 6 REELS I
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY: A PARAMOUNT FEATURE K
“THE MORALS OF MARCUS”&
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