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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, TUESDAY', OCTOBER 19, 1915. ____NUMBER TWENTY-FOUR
Rob St- Id>uis & Browns
ville Train at Point of Gun
2 KILLED 3 INJURED
Four Companies of American
Soldiers Are in Pursuit
BROWNSVILLE, Oct. 19—A re
port was brought tn last evening
that a number of Mexican bandits
had held up the St. Louis & Browns
. ville express and at the point of
their guns, robbed every passenger
and rifled the express car. Several
• passengers, attempted to resist
which resulted in the killing of two
and injuring three. One of the lat
ter seriously. On the receipt of the
news, four companies of United
States Cavalry were dispatched to
the scene in hot pursuit of the ban
dits.
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THE PRESIDENT VOTES
FOR SUFFRAGE
PRINCETON, Oct. 19—In Jersey’s
election today, President Wilson i
cast his vote in favor of woman suf
frage.
ATTORNEY RUSTGARD
ON THE WAY OUT
Among the passenger* on their
way out on the Humboldt last even
ing, were Attorney Rustgard, accom
panied by Mrs. Rustgard and
daughter?
Mr. Rustgard is on his way to San
Francisco to argue two different
cases that are coming up before the
circuit court of appeals from de
cisions rendered by the district
Court at Juneau.
These cases are of great import to
every Alaskan, inasmuch as they
involve the right of waterfront prop
erties in ohe case, and the other, the
right or power of a municipal cor
poration to enact an ordinance de
fining vagrancy. The texts of the
cases will be published later.
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6 more days—Field. Adv.
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COME AND GET A PAPER,
BUT DON'T STEAL THEM
Many have complained the last
few days that their papers had dis
appeared. There is no^ need for
anybody to take ai'ctherts paper.
The Progressive-Miner prints nearly
I 500 copies every evening, twenty
five or thirty are, as a general rule,
left over. Why not come and get
9 one instead of stealing one occasion
ally? Everybody should remember
that it is extremely annoying to be
annoyed.
The Progresive-Miner will be giv
en for three months free to any-one
giving information that may lead to
the arrest and conviction of any cul
prit found stealing the paper, Editor.
CABLE SERVICE
NOW RESTORED
After Interruption of Fif
teen Days Is Repaired
The government cable which has
been out of commission for the past
fifteen days, was connected again
yesterday
Forty-eght hours run from Seat
tle, yet it took the government that
length of time to reach the trouble
and patch up the old cable.
Not that the public suffered a
great deal either, because the Mar
coni Wireless System that is in oper
ation more than bridged the defect.
The annoying feature lies in the
fact that the cable is a government
owned public utility. The question
now is: How long will the cable
keep spliced?
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TOM TAGGART
IS ACQUITTED
For Conspiracy in Election
Frauds
Indianapolis, Oct. 19—The charg
es against boss Thomas Taggart, for
complicity in election frauds, on
motion of the district attorney were
dismissed. Those indicted at th<
same time that Taggart was indicted
on another motion by the prosecuting
attorney, were put over until the
December term of court. It is be
lieved here that those charges will
also be dismissed as the evi
dence to convict is considered weak.
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ENGLISHMAN’S WIFE
IS SENT TO JAIL
LONDON, Oct. 18—Mrs. Louise
S. C. Herbert, German wife of a
British pastor at Darlington, has
been sent to prison for six months
as a spy. Outwardly, a staunch
British subject, it was proved, how
ever, that she obtained from her
servant girl information concerning
a munitions factory, and besides she
made sketches of streets where
troops were quartered. These activ
ities. together with the fact that
the addresses of a number of Ger
mans ware found in her possession,
brought about her conviction.
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At The DREAM TONIGHT
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One More Night in the Jitney Ra*^
Walter Cross 207
Ada Heath 147
Inga Hansen 123
GeFtrude Robinson 101
Bill Patching, Jr. 89
Enid Henning 79
j See “Bobby Bumit, and the Pathe
for the last time tonight. A big
I feature in four reels. Adv.
THE OTHERSIOE
OF THE STORT
Twenty-three Ships Sunk
by German Submarines
IN MEDITERRANEAN
This Includes Four Allies’ Transports
Besides Merchant Vessels
BERLIN, Oct. 19—Yesterday, the j
war office issued a statement in
which it says that twenty-three ves
sels, including four Allies’ trans
ports have been sunk by the German
submarines recently in the Mediter
ranean sea.
(It will be remembered that only
a few days ago telegraphic news
purporting to come from the Allied
war offices, conveyed the same im
pression. This leaves the general
public to judge of the accuracy of
war news.)
SERBIAN WOMEN TO
BECOME SOLDIERS
LONDON, Oct. 19—Late advices
say that Serbian recruiting sta
tions are being beseiged by armies
of women who demand the previlege
to enlist in the service of their coun
try and serve in the ranks with their
soldiermen.
A dispatch says further that a
conservative estimate of the num
ber of those who have applied for
the privilege is said to be over a
quarter of a million. Public senti
ment may prevail upon the govern
ment officials to admit the women
in to the fighting ranks.
TWO AMERICAN FISHERMEN
ARE LOST
The Prince Rupert Daily News
of the 14th says. “The American
fishing schooner Seymour, which ar
rived from the banks last Saturday
reported the loss of two members
of the crew, John Lovig and Alfred
Lund, off Cape Clear, in Alpskan
waters. Both were experienced fish
ermen. It is supposed that they be
came entangled in the gear. No trace
of the men or their dory could be
found."
DON'T FORGET MASQUERADE
OCTOBER 23rd AT THE RINK
The prizes to be given at the big
masquerade include a pair of dancing
pumps to fit for the best assumed
gentleman character; a pair of danc
ing pumps to fit for the best assun
ed lady character and a silver tray
for the most comical character. The
Raymond Orchestra will have charge
of the music for the big occasion.
Gentlemen: $1.00 Ladies F'ree.
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Responsible party can have lease
of the nicest house in Ketchikan.
See Field about it. Adv.
BRITISH CABINET
IS OEVIDED
Resignation of Attorney
(general Carson Regretted
APPOINT GEN. MONROE
Will Succeed. General Hamilton Now
Commander of Dardanelles Force
LONDON, Oct. 18—An almost
irreconcilable division in war meas
ures that have been brought before
the cabinet, ia evident among the
members. This is aggravated by the
resignation of the attorney gener
al, Sir Edward Cursor, whose pat
riotism and good judgement have al
ways been appreciated. On every
hand, deep regret of his resignation
is freely expressed. The news
papers have expressed the same sen
timent.
Major General Monroe, appointed
to succeed General Hamilton, com
mander of the Dardnelles forces, was
confirmed last evening.
General Hamilton, it is said, is
coming home to make his report and
advise in several important subjects
now up for consideration before the
cabinet.
It is reported here that the steam
er Amsterdam, having i*n board Dr.
Dumba, ex-ambassador to Washing
ton, has been detained at Deal for
several days. No reason- for the de
lay is given.
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Two Honest Dollars Each
When the Humboldt was loading
salmon in Chomley yesterday, there
was a shortage of Oriental labor
and rather than delay the ship the
well known attorneys, John Rust
ard and Royal Gunnison, volunteer
ed their services and proceeded to
truck salmon for four-Hours straight.
This of course was much appreciat
ed by their fellow passengers and es
pecially so as their honest industry
was rewarded by two good American
dollars each.
A native watching Royal L. jug
gling the heavy truck like it was a
DREAM Jitney observed, “Hiyu
man.”
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KILLS SELF AND DAUGHTER
VANCOUVER, B. C. Oct. 16
News was brought here last evening
that Mrs. C. D. Mason, of Robert
Creek, became unbalanced over the
loss of her husband who was drown
ed last June, and the foreclosure on
her ranch, cut the throat of her
four-year old daughter and her own.
the bodies were found by neighbors.
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NORTHWESTERN COMING
JUNEAU, Oct. 19—The steamer
Northwestern left here at five o’
clock this morning. She has no pas
sengers for Ketchikan.
FI LANE MITES
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Nearly Everybody Receives
A Personal Letter
WILL PROTECT THEM
~::ys That he Wants to Make Them
Happy and Contented at Home
As evidence of his good intention,
the greatest friend of Alaska, Frank
lin K. Lane, Secretary of the Inter
ior caused a personal letter over
his signature to be sent to nearly |
every inhabitant of Metlakahtla, in
which he declares that his intention
is to help them in every way, and
shows the interest he is taking in
their welfare. The letter is dat
October 2, 1915, and follows:
To the Mayor and Council of Ann
ette Islands Reserve and to the
Inhabitants of the Town of Met
lakahtla, Greeting:
Having learned that some of the
people of Metlakahtla have been
led to believe that the action of the
Secretary of the Interior in giving
public notice of the fact that certain
buildings (the sawmill, cannery ware
house, and others) are the property
of the United States for the use of
the people of Metlakahtla, under the
direction of the Secretary of the in
terior, and are in the possession of
the United States for that purpose,
endangers their right in the owner
ship of the houses and lots which
they hold, I am writing this letter to
assure them and all others that this
is not true in any sense. On the
contrary the purpose of the Sec
retary in taking this action is to
confirm the inhabitants of Annette
Islands in all their individual rights
and semi-public character, and to
make the properties which are held
for the use and benefit of all the
oeople most profitable to the whole
community. I have asked Ahe Com
missioner of Education to assist in
working out plans for this, and he
will confer with the Council of An
nette Islands Reserve from time
to time.
It is my purpose to do all I can
to help the Council of the Annette
Islands Reserve and the people of
Metlakahtla to restore their town
to its original prosperity and more,
and to make of it a place in which
all may find profitable employment
and live happily, This wall require
time, patience, wisely directed en
ergy, and the hearty cooperation
which I feel sure you will give.
With best wishes for every indiv
idual inhabitant of Annette Islands
and for the prosperity of the com
munity as a whole, I am,
Cordially yours
FRANKLIN K. LANE,
Secretary of the Interior.
See Mrs. Field at her residence if
interested in household goods. Adv.
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FINALLY RECOG
NIZE CARRANZA
Will be Notified that Effect
as Soon as Possible
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WASHINGTON, Oct. ID—The Ad
ministration has finally agreed to
recognize General Carranza as chief
executive at the head of the Mexican
defacto government. The Secretary
of state, Lansing, will so notify Car
ranza today, or as soon as possible.
This step, which has beSn in the
President’s mind for several months,
was finally decided upon when th<
representatives of the South Ameri
can countries met at Washington,
• r>d after a clear understanding,
they so recommended to their respec
tive governments.
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SAN FRANCISCO
IS LIGHTED UP,
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With A Million Lights In;
Honor of Edison
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19—The
greatest spectacle of the age is now
being contemplated by the thous
ands of visitors and residents
throughout the city. In honor of
Thomas Edison, the master of elec
tricity, the city and the expositior
ground is lighted by w'hat may b<
considered as over a million lightf
of all colors and shades, w’hich of
fers the grantest spectacle ever wit
nessed.
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AT THE GRANDT0NIGH1
Oubliette, from the pen of Gee
Bronscon Hojvard, regarded as
great novilist and playwright, wii
a long list of works to his credi
The last one, God’s Man, recent
published is classed as the greatet
novel of the year. Oubliette, b
picturized under the personal direc
tion of Charles Gybln, and feature
by Pauline Bush and Murdock Ivi
Quarrie, with quaint costumes of il
middle ages and the old castles '
prison makes an interesting pictui
and brings out the thought of
writer, That Greater Love Halit -
Man Than to Lay Dowm his Lif
for Another.
Love’s Victory, is a story told i
two reels of how' Mr. and Mrs. T"
ry bought a home in the installmen
plan. Ethel Grandin and Alexan le
Gaden play the leading parts.
Universal Ike Makes a Monkc;
of Himself, is the comedy.
An entire change of pictures tc
morrow night. Adv.
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If you wish to secure any read\
to w'ear goods from Field the Spec
ialist, you have only six more days
in which to do so. Adv.
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ITALY DECLARES
WAR BULGARIA
Dispatches so Announce to
Government Agent
FAVORS THE SERBS
But Whether She Will Send Troops
To Serbia is Unknown
LONDON, Oct. 19—The Italian
ambassador is authority for the state
ment made public today that Italy
had finally declared war against
Bulgaria. Reluctantly, it is said,
he King assembled his cabinet yes
erday and a consultation was had
•vhich resulted in the declaration.
The presumption is that she will
oon dispatch some of her best sol
diers to the field where the Serbians
are hard pressed, thus helping to re
lieve the situation, although as to
this movement none seem to know
the exact facts.
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MOVEMENT OF BOATS
Northbound
City of Seattle Wednesday even
ing.
Alameda Wednesday evening.
Southbound
Northwestern Wednesday evening.
Dolphin, Thursday.
Princess Sophia, Saturday morn
ng
BOATS COMING
Seattle, Oct. 19—The steamer City
f Seattle left at midnight Sunday,
/ith one steerage passenger for Ket
:hikan.
The steamer Alameda left at ninr
hirty last night with W. A. Suther
and, V. T. Harsha, George Hardy,
'frs. Harry Smith, Mrs. H. F. Elliott
7. B. Sharpe, Elmer Olsby, as first
'ass passengers and J. D. Stickler
s steerage.
The Princess Sophia arrived from
he south yesterday afternoon in
-ood time. Her Ketchikan passen
gers were: Laura K. Wilson, Mrs.
lichener and Child, J. C. Barber,
ulius Hansen, Edith Miline, Annie
'nonce, Julia Mather and child.
The Humboldt arrived from the
lorth about five last evening via the
'‘homley cannery where she com
'e‘ed a capacity load of salmon and
ook aboard Supt. Tom Heckman and
'amily and the cannery crew for
Seattle. Passengers from Ketchikan
were: Father P. B. Donnelly and
Earl Thatcher. She also had on
board quite a number of Juneau pas
sengers, among whom were Royal
L. Gunnison, John Rustard wife and
daughter, Harry L. Raymond and
wife, all bound for San Francisco.
Attorney Rustard and Gunnison each
having a case coming up soon in the
Federal Court of Appeals in that
city.
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Watch Rejtairlng 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
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strong Stove co.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
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Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood'
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
AT LAST
FIFTEEN OASES OF OUB FALL 0OOD8 HAVE ARRIVED,
AND WE ARE ASSURED THAT MORE WILL FOLLOW IN A
FEW DAYS. WE HAVE NOW ON DISPLAY THE FINEST LINE
OF MENS SHIRTS OF ALL KINDS AND PATTERNS, AND AT
PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH YOU
OUR UNDERWEAR LINEI8 IN A CLASS BY ITSELF.
WE ARE SHOWING SIXTEEN DIFFERENT PATTERNS IN
MENS MACKINAWS, IN ALL SIZES FROM 36 TO 48.
WE WILL TALK SHOES NEXT WEEK.
P. J. Gilmore
i. “THE CLOTHIER”
| Our Big Closing Out Sale |
IK AND ALREADY A GREAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE AVAILED t%
THEMSELVES OP THE WONDERFULLY n
LOW PRICES I
WE ARE MAaiNG ON EVERY ARTICLE IN OUR LARGE STOCK OF Vg
JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, [WATCHES, AND |
CUT GLASS |
THE LINES ARE AS YET UNBROKEN, AND YOU WILL DO WELL
1'l^TO CALL AND MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS EARLY. FOR A , J i
DEPOSIT DOWN |
WE WILL HOLD ANY ARTICLE SELECTED, TO BE CALLED FOR
LATER ' 11|;
THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL NEVER AGAIN PRESENT ITSELF [Eh
TO THE PEOPLE OF KETCHIKAN, SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT ' t]'
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