THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE-MINER
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA FBTOAY, SEPTEMBER 24., 1915. VOL. 1, NO. 3.
The Subiect Has Brought
About Discussion
Official Communications
Reveal the Fact that Action
lias Been Taken
A few weeks ago when the Weekly
Progressive on a complaint, took up
the matter of taking salmon eggs
from Ketehikan creek, it elicited a
reply from Mr. Hancock in which
a denial of the accusation was made.
Mayor Beegle, however, followed the
cue on a different angle and result
ed in the following communication
which through his courtesy is given
publicity. On August 27 th, Mayor
Beegle sent the following letter to
the Bureau of Fisheries. Washington,
D. C.
Gentlemen:—
It is understood the superintendent
of the Government salmon hatchery
at Yes Bay, Alaska, will in a short,
time under Bureau instructions, begin to
collection of Humpback salmon eggs
from the natural spawning beds of
the waters of Ketchikan creek, same
to be taken for propagation in other
localities and on the Atlantic Coast.
In this connection I desire to enter
a protest in the name of the Town of
Ketehikan, against such procedure,
for the following reasons, to-wit:
1. Ketehikan creek empties into
* an arm of the Pacific Ocean within
the corporate limits of the Town of
that name, and by reason of the sal
mon in saiil stream thousands of
tourists and pleasure-seekers are an
. nuallv attracted to its banks to wit
^ ness the ascent of the fish. In mak
ing the round trip to .Southeastern
Alaska there is no other place where
it is possible to conveniently witness
this scene. All vessels call at this
port and the passengers are given
an opportunity to visit the stream.
2. The stream is small, and to take
several million eggs annually from its
waters would, in a very few years
greatly diminish ,if not entirely de
stroy the supply of fish.
3. All streams in Southeastern
Alaska abound in Humpback salmon,
, and I dare say eggs could be as easily
obtained from any one of the many
other streams as from this one—
streams that are not available or
within reach of the tourist or sight
seer_and thereby preserve the sal
mon of this particular stream as a
valuable asset to the Town.
Ketchikan creek, with its annual
supply of salmon, is to Ketchikan
what the Yosemite Valley and Yellow
stone Parks are to the Nation, or
wliat Lincoln Park is to Chicago or
Golden Gate Park to San Francisco,
ami its feature of interest, “fish,”
should be as carefully safeguarded and
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GERMANY RAISES
ANOTHER ARMY
Will Attempt 'lo Force A
Passage Through Serbia
Nish Sept. 24—From the best iu
I'ormiition obtainable, eight hundred
thousand men have beeu or are to
be immediately put in the field, and
an attempt to force it passage through
Serbia will be made.
It is said that Germany will make
a desperate effort in that direction
before the snow falls. ,
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AMERICAN CONSUL STRUCK
BY A BOMB
Washington, Sept. 24—a dis
patch was received by the State De
partment, telling of the injury sus
tained by the American Consul at
Stuttgart, Wed n esday.
It appeal's that at the time of the
French airmen’s attack that destroy
ed thi' munition factory, it bomb drop
ped on the royal palace, causing a
great deal of damage to the edifice
as well as injuring several persons
among whom was flic American
Germany Admits The Correctness
not reported.
At The DREAM Tonight
A GOOD SHOW
Tlie show at the Dream last night
proved ta he all that it was boosted
up to be, a rattling good bill from
start to finish. The l’athe Daily was
an excellent reel, full of the latest
events of the day, scenes at the
French front, seige guns in action
etc., street scenes in the city of Chi
cago at the time of the big street
car strike, a sensational dive from a
100 foot platform and some of the
classiest fashions of the season's
bathing suits. The Science of Crime,
is one of tile most thoroughly acted
two iceleis that we have shown in a
long time. There is no padding but
something doing all the time. From
the elaborate military ball to the com
mon dance hall. Ruth Roland will
send you away with the broadest
smile that you have had in many a
(lay in her one reel comedy, His,
Sherlock Bonehead. This is one of
the comedies that we boost as there
are none better. A sure riot, a pos
itive scream. See it all toniglit ns
it is shown for ttie last time. In
the beginning of the next Jitney
Bus race, last night, Frank Sherson
got away with a big lead.
Frank Sherson 31
Carl Harris 13
Bill Patching, Jr. 13
Lawrence Foosness 30
James Collins 9
The native contest is as follows:
Norman Guthrie 8
Hazel Verney 0
Lawrence Robinson 1
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for the money. Adv.
Our $3.50 and $4.00 Ladies’ Shoes
arc the talk of the town. The Bon
Marche. Adv,
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HEAVY LOSSES
A Quarter Of Million Men
Killed In Battle
Vilna, Scene of Death
Germany Admitts The Correctness
Of The Report
l’ETIfOGKAD, Sep*. 2-1—An au
thentic report \vs giavon out today of
the loss the Teutons sustained at the cap
lure of Vilna. The report says that
over one quarter of a million men
found death in the struggle. This is
reported to have been admitted bv
the Teutons, but adds that the i*ns
sians lost as many.
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FIGHTING IN THE NORTH SEA
1 .ONMAN, Sept. 24—The Admiralty
has been advised that for the last
two days and nights, a naval battle
has been raging in 'the North sen.
Farther than that the Admiralty has
refused to give particulars. Tlip re
sult is being awaited with extreme
anxiety. •
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TWO TRANSPORTS SUNK
LONDON, Sept. 24—The Admiralty
was advised, today that the submarine
fleet had sunk two Turkish trans
'pPits. Most of those aboard were
saved and made prisoners.
BROWNSVILLE IS SHOCKED
BROWNSVILLE. Sept. 2 4—This
part of the country experienced a
severe earthquake shock last evening,
the severity of which was especially
marked near Avezzo, although in
serious damage is reported.
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A. B’s Handsome New
Quarters Now Ready
The Lodge as A Whole Deserves
Great Credit
The local camp of the An tic Broth
e.rhood is finally and frincelv hauseil.
with the conveniences that the most
select members of clubs can desire.
For some weeks past the most active
member.; of the camp have kept them
selves busy with the result that a
club room nicely fitted up and ad
joining the lodge room has been com
pleted.
It is the intention of the club
members to keep the place up-to-date
with an ample suply of magazines an :
newspapers for the convenience of its
members who may desire to spend
their leisure time at the club. One
of the results of this enterprise has
been the large increase in the mem
bersip with daily applications for ad
mission.
Bath robes and dressing robes 23
per cent discount at Field’s. Adv.
“MinenNan” Leaves for
The Big Outside j
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Will Knler In The Newspaper
Ituisneas Again
Richard Busliell, Jr., fof^ several
years editor and publisher of the
Ketchikan Daily Miner, left Wednes
day evening for Snohomish, where he
will .join Mrs. Bnshell for a short -v
cation before entering the newspaper
field again.
Mr. Bnshell edited the Daily Miner
for several years during which time
he made many friends who will learn
of his absence with regret as he made
himself popular with all his readers.
Aside from his popularity, his abil
ity us n newspaper man is unquestion
ed, hence his absence will be felt
keenly. Mr. Bnshell took with him
the good wishes of the whole com
inanity including the Progressive
Miner. Good lock to you Dick.
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STEAMERS COMING NORTH
SPATTER, Sept. 24—The steamer
< :ty of Seattle left at nine thirty last
evening, with R. C.‘ Henry and one
steerage passenger f.or Ketchikan.
The Al-Ki left early this morning
with the following named passengers
for Ketchikan: M. P. Virney, C. G.
Raymond. R. Penny, E. Sinclair, Fred
Hainmel and Mesdanies and Ellen
Anderson.
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TURKISH 'TRANSPORT SUNK
PARIS, Sept. 24—Advices just re
ceived convey the nows that a Turk
ish transport was sunk in the Nsgr.-i
bay by a bomb dropped by the Al
lied aviators. The casualties are not
repel ted.
ROOSEVELT MUST
UNDERGO OPERATION
WASHINGTON, Sept. ?4—Roose
velt , is suffering from .1 eat-.rnrt in
tlie left eve, v. hieli. specialists say
will necessitate an operation.
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THE MILWAUKEE IS
AFTER BUSINESS
Mr. A. E. Harris. Traveling Passen
ger Agent for the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway, arrived on the
Dolphin today and is interviewing
the business men in the interest ot
his road. Mr. Harris made the Daily
Progressive-Mail office a pleasant
call, and advises that the “Mil
waukee ’ is going to make a strong
bid for the Alaska business. II is
Alaska headquarters is at Juneau.
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Bargain week at the Gateway
Store, in Dry Goods and shoes; great
reductions in these lines, adv.
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ATTENTION STOCKHOLDERS
Stock holders in the Pacific Build
ing & Loan Association who have not
paid their dues for this month please
call at the Daily Progressive-Miner
office and do so at onco.
M. A. MITCHELL, Agent.
GREECE HURRIES
Reservists Are Recalled to
Serve Under Colors
Prepare For Onslaught
Perfect Secrecy Is Enjoyed
Throughout The Country
LONDON, Sept. 21—Dispatches an
nounce that King Constantine, of
Greece, has promulgated a general
order mobilizing twenty divisions.
This action is said to meet with tin*
approval of Premier Venizelos, who
was about to ask the King for the
order.
Reservists in Italy have been re
called to the colors.
Despite the extreme secrecy main
tained, it is freely reported that the
Teutons have massed 800,000 men on
the border of Serbia, and that another
8000,000 are being raised bv Austria.
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ALLIES LOAN MAY BE REDUCED
NEW YORK. Sept. 24—Trouble
some details of the loan that were
supposed to have been agreed upon,
have made their appearance again
and threatens cause more trouble
It was semi-authoritativclv stated to
day that the loan would likely be re
duced to five hundred millions in
stead of one billion as demanded.
.Married Wednesday Evening
MEAGHER ORCHARD
Mr. .John Orchard .Tr., of Shrimp
Bay. and Mrs. Rowenn Meagher, wore
married ^Wednesday evening at the
Methodist Parsonage by Rev. II. W.
Miehener. Mr. and Mrs. OTcliard
are both well known in Ketchikan
and while their wedding comes in the
nature of a surprise, their many
friends wish them all possible hap
piness.
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The Hit of the Season
A grand opening Ball will be giv
en at the Skating Rink Saturday
evening September 25th, 1915. The
Pliilippino Orchestra of five pieces,
first, second and third mandolin,
guitar and cucolalie, will furnish the
music for the occasion.
Gentlemen, $1.00 Ladies Free.
NOTE—Anyone not wishing to pur
chase a ticket for the entire evening
may enter for 25 cents, which en
titles his to three dances and dam e
on tlio jitney plan, of 10 cents per
dunce thereafter. The floor will be
in <*fnss A condition.
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We expect a shipment of Dry
goods soon and the prices will be
right, at the Bon Marche. Adv.
The Envy of Every
Real Sourdough
Heroines A Truck Gardner
The Best Display of Vegetables Ever
Seen In Ketchikan
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The Progressive-Miner was in re
ceipt of a large box of vegetables
from Snlzer, Alaska that were raised
in Senator Snlzer's garden.
The vegetables, consisting of turn
ips, carrots, parsnips, beets, and onions
together with a hat-box full of
sweet pens, nil of which are on dis
play in the window of the Progres
sive-Miner office, are the envy of
everybody. Nothing was ever seen
in Alaska to even compare with the
displayed. Evidently, the
Senator’s ability as a truck gardner
is bv no means confined to cabbages
as the proof of that can be found
in the window.
HALIBUT BRINGS GOOD PRICE
SEATTLE, Sept. ‘J4—Halibut this
week so far lias brought quite satis
factory prices. On Tuesday, 130,000
pounds were sold at six and three
quarter cents.
Oil Wednesday, 103,000 pounds
brought six and one quarter cents n
pound plus fifty cent the box.
Yesterday, (Thursday), 87,000
pounds were sold at five and three
quarters to six cents a pound.
Pluck cod is quoted today at two
-i ii<I one half cents a pound.
PRINCE HATZFELDT
DODGES QUESTIONS
' SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24—Capt.
vnn Radon, traveling incognito In
company with Prince Hatafelilt, ar
rived here today. IVhen interviewed,
both dodged every question put to
them. Tt, will be remembered that
von Pndden as an attache of the Ger
man embassy, incurred the Adniinis
nation’s displeasure due to the fact
that he had sent a letter broad by
the American correspondent Archi
bald. The Captain refused to say
whether he had been recalled or not.
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At The GRAND Tonight
TREY O’ HEARTS
At the Grand, The Counterfeit Rose
is the title of the 8th installment of
the Trey O’ Hearts, which will be
one of the attractions tonight. It
will be remembered the closing of
last week’s episode. Alan had res
cued Rose from her prison room in her
father’s house and was taking a
motor ear for Jersey City, where ar
rangements had* been made for tlieir
marriage. At the opening of this pic
ture the minister is about to perform
the wedding ceremony, when jMovro
pliat rushes into the room and ex
poses Judith. Rose is hel l a prisor.ei
bv Red November’s gltng, where Al
an finds her.
Adrift, is the two reel story with
Barbara Tenant and O. A. C. Bund in
tile leading role, that opens the show.
A Sterling comedy entitled, Snookie’s
Pipe Bn am, ( loses the show. Change
of program Sunday. Adv.
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Eitdor, John A. Sleicher
r* Tolls About Trip
Alaska Is Misunderstood
Also Most Misrepresented
of U. S. Possessions
The Progressive-Miner is in re
ceipt of a copy of an article written
by John A Sleicher, editor and pub
lisher of the Leslie Illustrated Week
ly, in which Mr. Sleicher relates his
experiences and observations obtain
ed during his recent visit to Alaska.
A few weeks ago the eminent editor
of the widely circulated weekly made
a round trip on the steamer Watson
of the southeastern and southwestern
Alaska route for the purpose of ob
servation am acquiring knowledge
at first hand.
The following is in part what Mr.
Sleicher says:
Alaska is the most misunderstood
and misrepresented section of the
United States. People generally, and
sincerely, believe that the name Alas
ka is synonymous with snow and ice
and couple it accordingly with ice
cream freezers and cold drinks. Yet
the principal cities of Alaska along
its southern coast line—Tuneau. Ket
chikan, Cordova, Valdez and Seward—
do not average as cold in mid-winter
fis New York and are seldom as cold
as Baltimore and Washington dur
ing cold waves.
In the great central valley of Alas
ka the coldest days of winter are.not
as cold as reported from time to time
in the prnirie states of the United
States, like Nebraska, Montana and
North Dakota. Stock raisers anil
farmers are going into Alaska on
every steamer from Seattlo to look
the country over.
THE VICTIM OF PANIC
Tims far the astonishing mineral
and industrial wealth of Alaska has
been its attraction. Wideawake cap
italists have invested millions in fish
eries, in gold and copper mines in
•railroads and in oil wells. They were
preparing to open Alaska’s enormous
deposits of coal and to do develop
ment work on every hand, on the larg
est scale, when suddenly a senseless
outcry, a paniev “scream.” that Alas
ka was being despoiled, checked the
advance of prosperity. Signs multi
lily that public opinion is experienc
ing a decided reaction and that it
will insist on gviing men and women
the freest chance to open Alaska,
subject only to fair and square regu
lation such as everybody will be wil
ling to accept.
WHAT IT COST TO VISIT ALASKA
What does it cost to visit Alaska
and how much time does It take? For
purposes of illustration I will give my
own experience. Four first-class linos
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SAVINGS DEPOSITS
Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent
Miners and Merchants Bank
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'JG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
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W THEMSELVES OF THE WONDERFULLY
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SS WE ARE MAKING ON EVERY ARTICLE IN OUR LARGE STOCK OF
I' JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, WATCHES, AND 1
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THE LINES ARE AS YET UNBROKEN, AND YOU WILL DO WELL V?
!|l . | TO CALL AND MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS EARLY. FOR A U
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