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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. FRIDAY, MARCH 10, 1916. NUMBER 143.
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JUNEAU REPUBLICANS
BAWLING EACH OTHER
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CHARGES OF ATTEMPT TO RUIN, RULE AND
STEAM-ROLLER PARTY IN ALASKA MADE
JUNEAU, March 10.—A dispatcl
says that unless the differences be
tween the factions are harmonized
before Saturday, there will be two
republican primary elections in the
city, and each will elect twenty
delegates to attend the convention
at Seward, April 19, 1916.
* The differences arose from the
fact that Charles Wells, who is ill
in Seattle, and the duly chosen com
mitteeman for Juneau, authorized
Robert C. Hurley to act in hia'stead,
who issued the call. The rules in
such a case provides that in the ab
sence of the committeeman, the near
^ est committeeman shall act, etc. M.
J. O’Connor, of Douglas, being the
nearest—as the case for Ketchikan—
* also issued a call for a primary. Cau
cuses were called by both to be held
at the same hour but at different
places.
The Hurley faction met at the city
hall and named twenty candidates for
election, among whom the names of
several former Wickersham support
ers appeared and names of men who
for the last few years have affili
ated with the democratic party. The
meeting was addressed by Shackle
ford who urged every republican to
vote at both primaries and for the
same candidates, thus eliminating the
possibility of irregularities at the
Seward convention. He also accus
sed John Rustgard and M. J. O’Con
nor of attempting to ruin, or rule
the republican party in Alaska.
Mr. Shackleford, whose name does
not appear on the list of candidates
for election, when asked for an ex
planation said that while he would
attend the convention, he wanted to
exercise his right to make challenges
j and see that the proper delegates
would be seated at Seward.
It has been freely circulated that
John Rustgard accuses both Shackle
ford and Wickersham of forming a
compact whereby they will "steam
roller” the republican party in Al- j
aska.
HOPES TO PASS
HOMESTEAD BILL
MAY REDUCE THE SIZE BUT
PROVIDES MANY OTHER
. PRIVILEGES.
WASHINGTON; March 10.—A fa
vorable report was made by the
committee on the' bill introduced by
Delegate Wickersham early in the
session for the modification of the
homestead act as applicable to Al
aska. The committee recommends
f that the area that can be located
by homesteaders be reduced by half,
but that a homesteader having used
his right to a homestead in the
states be allowed the added privilege
of locating another in Alaska. This,
it is thought, will induce many to
migrate to the north and contribute
their share in opening the country.
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BERLIN, March 10.—The gov
emmeni. issued a call for all Ger
man cicizans now in Portugal to
proceed at once to Spain. This is
thought to mean immediate action
on the part of Germany against
Portugal.
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HAVRE, March 10—The steamship
Lousiane was torpedoed yesterday in
the Atlantic off the French coast.
The crew was saved.
GRAND EASTER BALL.
The ladies of the Catholic shurch
have decided to give an Easter Ball
on April 24, the day after Easter.
Preparations are being made by a
Committee to render the dance a
successful social entertainment.
SEEK TO REMEDY
MANY DEFECTS
• WASHINGTON, March 10.—An at
tempt will be made to remedy de
fects apparent to many in the con
sular service rules at this session
of congress. In the house yesterday,
a resolution was introduced barring
all ' foreigners from holding posi
tions in the diplomatic consular
service. Should this be adopted, it
is said that eighty-three foreigners
now employed would be barred out.
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UNCLE SAM IS SUSPICIOUS.
NEW YORK, March 10.—Plans of
United States fortifications have
been found in the possession of R.
Vop Arend and R. Von Kracht, two
young Germans arrested on a
charge of using the mail in a
scheme to swindle, according to the
district attorney. The young men
claim to be German army lieutenants'
They were taken before the United
States Commissioner and held over
to await the action of the grand
jury.
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LONDON, March 10.—'The Swed
ish steamer Martha si u.-t a mine
off Palsterbo and was sunk. No de
♦;iil were givyen.
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BUY FROM W. W. GIRLS.
The W. W. Club girls wish to
announce that they will hold a
sale with the Ladies’ Aid about
Easter time. They will have two
booths, one of home-made “goodies”
and the other will contain a large
assortment of baby clothing, every
thing from infants wear to tw«
years old. They will have anything
you -want, even to baby baskets. 4t
GERMANY WANTS
GIVES PORTUGAL’S MINISTER
A COMMAND TO
VAMOSE.
CALLS CITIZENS HONE
AND SAYS WILL ATTEND THAT
COUNTRY WITHOUT MUCH *
CEREMONY.
LONDON, March 10.—A dispatch
from Berlin says that the failure
of Portugal to comply with Ger
many’s demand to return the ships
taken by the British, resulted in
the latter declaring war on the
former yesterday.
A report from Lisbon confirms
the statement from Berlin and says
that the minister was handed his
passport and was returning home.
WHERE IS LOUIS LAUREN?
Mrs. Swineford received a letter
from Albert P. Lauer, Whose father
Felix Lauer died recently, inquiring
for his uncle, Louis Lauer, who is
supposed to be in Alaska. Anyone
knowing his whereabouts will do the
young man a favor by communicat
ing with him at St. Louis, Mo., in
care of Roberts Johnson and Rand
Shoe Co.
ROSSELL-WILLIANS
WEDDING
ROSSELL-WILLIAMS WEDDING.
A wedding of interest was solemn
ized Thursday afternoon, March 9,
at 4 o’clock at St. John’s Rectory,
when Miss Frances Rossejl became
the bride of D. J. Williams, Rev.
H. H. Kelley officiating at the
Episcopal service. Only the bride's
pareiits and a few intimate friends
witnessed the ceremony. Miss Ger
aldine Rossell attended her sister,
while N. R. Walker acted as best
man for the groom.
The bride is the eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rossell,
residents here for the past, three
years, and is one of the most
beautiful girls of Ketchikan and
very popular. The groom, almost a
stranger here, is from Prince Ru
pert where he is the consulting en
gineer for the Granby Consolidate,
Mining, Smelting and Power Co.,
and met his wife while on a busi
ness trip here a year or so ago.
From eight to twelve p. m. the
wedding party enjoyed a nuptial
banquet at the Poodle Dog Grill,
served for twelve.
Mr. and Mrs. Williams left this
mo.ning on the Spokane for their
home in Prince Rupej, amid tre
congratulations and best wishes of
their friends for a happy and pros
perous wedded life.
ALEX HOFF
PAYSPENALTY
THE MAN WHO KILLED FOUR
SECTION HANDS NEAR
WHITEHORSE.
HE NEVER FALTERED
SLEPT SOUND, ATE HEARTY
THIS MORNING BUT HAD
NOTHING TO SAY.
JUNEAU, March 10.—A dispatch
from Whitehorse says that Alex
Gagoff, who killed four section hands
near Whitehorse September 30, last
year, died on the gallows at seven
o’clock this morning.
The ■ report says that Gagoff slept
soundly last night, arose at six
o’clock, ate a hearty breakfast, and
at seven o’clock with a firm step
ascended the scaffold. When he
was asked through an interpreter
whether he had anything to say, he
merely replied that he had not. The
trap was sprung and death was al
most instantaneous. His pulse stop
ped beating four minutes afterwards.
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VERDUN ATTACK
STILL RAGING
GERMAN SHELLS SEEM TO BE
COMING FROM EVERY
DIRECTION.
PARIS, March 10.—The fury of
the German attack still continues
and despite the slaughter of the
attacking forces, German shells seem
to come from every direction, al
though with little damage.
The report says further that the
allies are still hopeful that the fury
of the attack will soon pass and
Verdun will be free again.
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A HITCH SOMEWHERE.
WASHINGTON, March 10.—Offi
cials of the Electric Boat Company
that is expected to build the two
new sea-going submarines, have noti
fied the navy department that as
they have received concessions from
the steel manufacturers they will
be able to complete the vessels in
two years instead of three. This,
however, is not satisfactory to Sec
retary Daniels, as it is said to be
well known among officials of that
'department that the company is now
engaged in building for the belli
gerent nations of*Europe submarines
in the short space of time of from
four to six months. The question
is why should it require two years
to build submarines for the United
States?
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LOST—A ladies wire gold watch
fob about five inches in length, had
gold heart decoration about the cen
ter of fob. Finder kindly advise
Miss Jennie Heath. (Adv.)
ORDERS TROOPS TO CROSS BORDER
AND CAPTURE OR KILL BANDITS
WHO RAIDED COLUMBUS
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SENATOR McCUMBER INTRODUCES RESOLUTION CALLING FOR HALF
MILLION MEN TO POLICE MEXICO AND PROTECT OURSELVES
WASHINGTON, March 10.—Tha
President Wilson’s patience found ar
end was shown this morning when
he ordered American troops to crass
the border into Mexico, for the pur
pose of capturing or if necessary,
killing the Villa bandits who raided
Columbus yesterday and threatened
other depredations.
The 'r,rst expedition that left ch.s
morning consist of five thousand
men available on the border under
command of General Funaton.
Senator M' Cumber just before -he
noon hour, introduced a resoluti in
calling for half a million men to
police Mexico. The Senator sa d
that this did not mean intervention
but merely a step toward protecting
..nr citizens from the^Mexican ba .
cits, and U at unless the United
States took e hand, our border tovvas
will continue to suffer at the hands
of these ti> peradoes.
COLUMBIA, March 10—Repo ts
from several sources just receiv-h
c.-y that a large body of Mexicans
HALIBUT AND SALMON
IN GREAT DEMAND
SEATTLE, March 10.—The schoon
er Alaska arrived from the north
yesterday with twenty thousand
pounds of halibut that was sold for
twelve and one-quarter of a cent
a pound, plus a bonus of twenty
five dollars.
Boxed halibut brought down on
the Jefferson, was sold for twelve
and one-half cents a pound. Fresh
salmon on the same boat brought
fifteen and one-half cents a pound
with a bonus of fifty cents a box.
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MISS ALMA GRANT RESUMES
OLD POSITION.
Miss Alma Grant again appears
behind the counter at Ed Slotten’s
Confectionery Store. Miss Grant, as
will be remembered, resigned the
same position two years ago and
went to Seattle where she entered
school.
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LISBON, March 10.—Every reser
vist has been called to the colors,
both naval and military. Every man
is prepared to take the field and
give a good account of himself, says
the correspondent.
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EVERYBODY DANCE.
Everybody will be welcome at
the dance given at Moose Hall to
morrow evening, for the benefit of
Tommy Walker.
Excellent music and refreshments.
Admission 50 cents.
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;|ait now approaching Hachita, New
I Mexico, for the purpose it is thoug t
of looting the towns.
Another report says that a pocket
book belonging to an American kill
ed in the raid of yesterday, was
found on the body of I'ablo Lopex,
the second in command of Villa ban
dits who was killed in a running
fight with the U. S. troops when
. in an endeavor to make his escape
when pursued.
SAN ANTONIO, March, 10.—Ma
jor Tompkins, commandent of the
troops sent out by order of General
Slocum, returned with his command
last evening after an exciting chase
after the Villa bandits. Major
Tompkins, in a running fight with
the fleeing desperadoes went several
miles on the Mexican soil, and some
of the loot that was taken by the
bandits at Columbus, was recovered.
Two deaths have been added to
the long list already reported.
LAREDO, March 10.—Thirty Car
SPOKANE GOES SOUTH.
The steamer Spokane arrived from
the nortfi at an early hour this
morning calling in at the Northland
Dock where 66 boxes of fresh fish
was taken aboard making a total
of 94 boxes from Ketchikan and
northern points.
The passengers south from Ket
chikan were D. Carilli, Theodor
Camadere, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Wil
liams and Wm. Brigdon.
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MR. AND MRS. COLLINS
ENTERTAIN.
In honor of their guest, Mrs. Em
mons of Prince Rupert, Mr. and
Mrs. Carl Collins entertained a num
ber of friends at their home yester
day evening. The hosts were Mr.
and Mrs. P. F. Warder, Mr. and Mrs.
W. T. Mahoney and Mr. and Mrs.
Jean Sager.
The evening was spent at cards
after which dainty refreshments
were served.
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MOOSE HERD, ATTENTION!
A meeting for the election of of
ficers will be held Monday, March
13, at the usual place and hour.
Please turn out. Secretary.
FOR SALE.
Home dressed chicken. Telephone
176. * (Adv.l
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We sell Seattle brewed “BOCK
BEER” at the Seattle Bar. adv.
ranza sgjdiers, including six officers,
are reported to have been taken
from a train at Torreon and exe
cuted by the bandits.
WASHINGTON, March 10.—In of
ficial circles today, Where the ac
tion of Colonel Slocum in sending
troops into Mexico after the ban
dits is discussed, the opinion pre
vails that the administration will
sanction the Colonel’s action. Like
wise, there seems to be no doubt
in the mind of those officials but
that Carranza will also approve the
step taken.
DOUGLAS, March 10.—The 22nd
United States Infantry located here,
has received a rushed order to pro
ceed on the Mexican border, and
await instruction from Washington.
Considering the late deeds of the
bandits, it is thought here that the
United States will be forced to
take a hand. Anticipating such a
move, every troop is prepared to
leave on a moment’s notice.
BRITISH CONSUL
ANSWERS CHARGES
MADE BY GERMANY IN THE
NOTE TO SECRETARY
LANSING.
WASHINGTON, March 10. — In
the note received from Germany by
Secretary Lansing in which charges
were made against Great Britain
of various breach of international
laws, the charges were today an
swered. The British consul pointed
out that Germany’s activity with
divers had been noticed the world
over long before the blockade had
been announced.
- THE JEFFERSON COMING.
SEATTLE, Narch 10.—The S. S.
Jefferson sailed this morning at 9
o’clock with the following named
passengers for Ketchikan: J. R.
Beegle, Wm, Anderson, L. Shelton,
T. M. Pierce, Lee McWilliams and
wife and two steerage.
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MOVEMENT OF BOATS.
Southbound
Princess Sophia tomorrow morn
ing.
Al-Ki Sunday.
Watson 2 o’clock tomorrow morn
ing.
Northbound.
Jefferson Sunday morning.
Humboldt Tuesday morning.
Northwestern Sunday evening.
STRONG STOVE' CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves ~
Hot BJast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
SPRING GOODS
Are coming in faster than we expected them.
In order to make room for the
NEW GOODS.
i We will offer the following at
REDUCED PRICES
Men's Mackinaws, Malore Pants. Wool Under
went Flannel Shirts, etc.
P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier