THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Keter.ikan, Alaska as
second class matter October il, 1914. under the act of
March 3, 1S79.
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KETCHIKAN. ALASKA. OCTOBER. 2S. 1913.
HALF RIGHT AND HALF WRONG
From what »e can understand. Senator Millard o:
Vaidei, s interested in a mune caL.ed the "Granite
Mine.- It appears that the mine was closed recent .
for seme necessary repairs. Some beery remarked that
“aaotier bubble bursted.- To this the senator toe .< '
exception, and explains his exception in a short note
that appeared in the Daily Value; Prospector, in which
in pan he says:
“One trouble with this country * the d-pessimtsts
Tfcey never miss an opportunity to knock and s; is so
ecouragtng So try and get capital to open up the court
try with a string of knockers at one's heels all the
time.
Go to it. you are doing a wonderfully good work
fox the country.”
Of course we find extremists at both ends of that
argument. For that reason we find it difficult to jus
tify the assertion that the pessimist is worst than the
■„ ptinmst, because both are bad. Bat to our way of
rhiakieg. however, the optimist or “hotair peddler is
just as dangerous as the pessimist. As a matter of
fact, it was the hotair peddlers who retarded the
growth of Vaidei, Seward and many other towns w
Alaska. The glowing reports seat out by hotair ped
dlers of these towns brought in capita: and others,
who after finding the true situation of affairs, depart
ed, carrying along with them contempt and disgust. If
was the hotair peddlers who lend so many poor devils
on wiki goose chases ail over Alaska. It was hotair
peddlers who lead so many unfortunates to invest their
all in the Midas Creek proposition of 101-02. Yes in
deed, if you want proof, go back along those trails ami
you will find many silent graves, silent evidence of
hotair peddiisr. If capital alette was subject to hotair
peddling, it would nos be so bad. because capital can af
ford to experiment, but when a man disposes of fels tit
tie holdings to follow a trail of hotair, it becomes
quite easy to make 2 choice between the optimist and .
the pessimist.
VERY SINGULAR TO > VY THE LEAST
It strikes us as very singular to say the least that
of tlse treaty edd social eiuks in the town, not a !
single one ha.- ever attempted to take up the study of
municipal ordinances or our territorial laws. Not |
a single one. IS» study of law need no; he left entire
ly U- the profession. A single glimpse into what may
appear mysterious would reveal its simplicity. Every ■
MlHll 5>llv,«i5zi acquire a certain knowledge of the laws ,
The women in particular should familiarise themselves
with the powers given them through the baisotos. |
whether for territorial or municipal purposes.
A knowledge of the contents and inciuiing of our'
ordtnaiKvs v-wele help considerable tn the. selection of
those who should represent the community. One
need net be a lawyer to read an .ordinance and under
stand it. One reads a paragraph in a magazine or I
newspaper aad one understar.it it. The reading of an ;
ordinance is the saute, because the language used in an 1
ordinance or a sermons! or federai law is the same.'
Its s .‘sriag must be set by the use of such terms as ;
t< be free of ambiguity. Such being the case, we see
r.o teason why every club of the town cannot take the
readztg of one ordinance or a territorial law at each 1
of their sheetings, study, discuss and explain it to those (
who may fat- to fully understand it.
Here is a line of knowledge that we can all improve
ourselves in by study.
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oh: to be the Balkan?
(Life)
If there were a conundrum, where if not in Mexico
would you least rather belong .’ The answer would be.
I® the Balkans,. The Balkans may be eeographiealy
described as that quarter of Europe which lies between
the devil and the deep sea. In any war whoever wins,
the Ba.kans seem to get the black spot to lose some
thing. Between the czar and the sultan and the two
kaisers and sometimes the interests of the far-flung
British empire to boot, it is very unusual political
weather when the Balkans do not get something in the
neck.
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A SYMPATHETIC SINNER
A visiting minister preaching in a small town, near
which a well-known race metir.g is held, forcibly de
nounced the "the sport of kings.” The principal pat
ron of the church always attended the home meetings,
and of this the stranger was afterward informed.
"I'm afraid I touched one of your weaknesses.” said
the preacher, not wishing to offend the wealthy one:
‘but it was quite unintentional, I assure you.”
‘Oh. don't mention it.” cheerfully retorted the back
slider, “it's a mighty poor sermon that don't hit me
somewhere.’
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Among the nations, talk always precedes actions.
Fcr that reason, it :s somewhat encouraging to hear
-peace talk.” It may be that the non-combatants'
praying attitude has something to do with the peace
talk, hot whatever k may be. let us encourage it.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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AMOXG THE CHTTCHES
Christian Science Society
Snbject for October 31st, 1915
-EVERLASTING Pl'XLSHMENT"
From street, K-ctcmkan,
Regular Services Sunday 11 ant
Wednasday rrezsr.j readi&g ted
S*ag 5errv;<s at ' :3< pa
All Are Welcome
Fin* M. a Cine*
Sudsy 'risrei •*» n-» U a c
f:Xi p. SO
Ttarway Pray;.* Meeting ?;30. pic
i :rji efci 3r nset» S o’tkeE
rim til vtir-i fte.iaee-.a5 after
ie<3U at 2:io Ladies Aid
H. W. Ml (.'BEX Efi, Pwtor
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
H.gh Mas; at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.m.
Sunday Te;pers at 7:30 p. m.
»Veek I/ay Mass at 8 a el
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paster.
Saint John’s Church
a
ti-rv. Harry P. Corser, Priest la
charge.
Sunday 8 a.m. second Sun
fi } of the month.. Holy Cc-m
•u saion.
5»:45 a.m. Native Sunday
S- nooL
11 a.m. Morning Prayer and
Siwmou. During December, 2nd
and 4th Sundays.
T :3G p.m. Evening Prayer
with Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun
days of December. Musical
service 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Thursday 8 p.m. Choir prac
tice. ..
Meeting of Vestry first Mon
day night of each month;
Woman's Guild. alternate
Thursday*.
Do Not Gripe
We hi to & pkss&cs UxaM-re tfcas wi3
jas do *iit 7 vi Tic* it to do.
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bowels. Said only by a%
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From start to finish.
For information or literature write or ask,
C. M. TAYLOR. Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS. Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau. Alaska
Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
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Jweaa PHONE €6 Ketcr&a
A Great Reduction Sale
In Dry Goods and Shoes at
6ATEWA Y STORE
These Lines are to be Closed Out
and the Sale Will Contnue till They
Are All Sold Out. it Will Pay You
To Call At Once.
A. Kaleel, Prop.
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Royal Hotel I
ENTIRELY BEMODLED
HANS APSCH. Prop.
!! Beds*50 Cents Per Night |
BEST BRAND OF
| Wines. Liquors. Cigars ij
| | FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN
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If Your Hair is Falling Out
we know of no better remedy than
S$25SSSi HairTonic
A preparation which we gladly recom
mend to you. 60c. a bottle.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
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FOR SALE—One Rip Saw Table,
One Counter Shaft.
16—1 1-2 Steel Shafting
And numerous pulleys.
SURLY’S CARPENTER SHOP.
PIBIJU NOTICE
W-.U, Angel, who has been away
from town moss of the summer with
the Geological Survey party, announc
es that he has returned and that the
gas boas •' Harry' ‘ of which he is
the owner, shall be for hire as usual.
Phone 13
Ketchikan
Messenger Service
Call them up for all kinds of
light delivery, window cleaning,
messenger service and odd jobs.
Office with Jack Close.
Remember Phone Numbe r 13
JACK COKDBKL, Propietor.
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Stedman Hotel
ill STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER BATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED. AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN. ALASKA
FOR ONE WEEK ONLY
36 Inch
White Moskeag Daisy Cloth
15c. per yard
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
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GROCERY SPECIALS
Silver Co»' Milk 3 cans 25c.. Per case $3.40
Potatoes . Per 1001b 1.25
Best fane Sugar . 141b for 1.00
Apples Cooking. Per Box $1.00 and 1.25
Apples Eating . Per Box 1.50 to 2.50
Best Rolled Oats .51b Package .25
Augustine & Kyers Gem Coffee .31b For 1.00
A. and K. Best Blend . Ped lb . 45
Camp orders Given prompt and careful attention.
The H. R. THOMPSON STORE Phone8
Draying
All Orders will be promptly
and carefully executed.
Contracts Taken For Anv Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
3. W. COED ELL, Propletor.
Phone Ko. 60.
For Bent—Desirable fear roomed
bouse, bot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
iences. Fine view. A pply Mr*.
Young, Newtown 6t3 1T
To Hold Examinations
Forest Supervisor,
Dear Sir;—
It has been decided to bold a rang
er examination this fall on or about
October 25 and 26. You have been
designated as the examining officer
for the examination to be held at
yonr headquarters.
Yours very truly,
C. 3. BUCK
Acting District Forester.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
■ Regular Meatless
Wednesday Locals
i Vlsltlnjf brother
; cordtaliy inylted
| Ha;.- for rent Mod
j day TbursdajSo.
ear bt bat t:sr d
I IWday Friday.
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
equaled in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
j MITCHELL BILICICH, Prop
Cash and no Credit Tells the Tale
/ can Save You Money and the Trouble of sending
Out of Ketchikan for Your Supplies.
Get My Prices on first class groceries for Your
Winter's Supplies, before buying elsewhere.
There has been no chgnge made in the class of
Commodities which / have always carried, simply a
matter of safety first.
Phone 6
G. G. Sparhawk, Ketchikan.
Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN CIGAR j
ll is made from the Purest and Sweetest
Havana filler the market offords. Made
by hand and union made
TRY ONE
JOHN A. ANDERSON Ketchikan, Alaska
n-rmrniwi ..minm i ■■innrf
Zbc Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jilaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
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Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pit:h
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Uas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITIIING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
| We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of I
I Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
Can fill any order either stock |
or cut to specifications ... I
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche f
for charter for freight purposes |
Ketchikan Power Company ij
WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW
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of the whitest and cleanest linen at
all times; and you may rely upon
the superior finish of all our work.
We have ample facilities for taking
care of hotel and borading-house work
all the year round, and we are noted
for the exceptional care and accuracy
we show in handling your lanndry
work and for the reasonable charges
we make. Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - - Alaska
Remember that the Firm of 5
5 WW A. E. WALKER & CO. §
5 DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and S
JJ FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, ?
^ TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock
S Prices Most Reasonable.
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