THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan, Alaska.
~ Entered at the Tost Office at Ketchikan, Alaska as
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 8, 1879.
THE* PROGRESSIVE PRINTING COMPANY
J. E. RIVARD .. Edit01
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By carrier, per monts, 75 cents One year, $8.0(
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The Progressive Miner is strictly non-partisan am
devoted to the best interests of our city, Southeastern
Alaska in particular and the Territory in general.
-KETCHIKAN. ALASKA, MARCH 6, 1916.
A DEPLORABLE CONDITION.
From the explanation given by the writer in
the article on the next page of this issue, in re
gard to the strike by the government employes, we
are lead to the conclusion that the administration s
pets in charge of the railway construction at An
chorage. are not desirous of creating a public
sentiment in favor of government ownership of
public utilities. Aside from that, it is dear that
they are not making voters in support of the ad
ministration. The pets have been roasted brown
ever since the first sale of town lots was inaugurat
ed and the discontentment has increased until the
government finds itself with a strike on its hand.
And this is only the beginning; you just "ait.
However deplorable the conditions described by
the writer may be, there is another side to this
story. In the first place, whoever saw a railroad
construction crew pleased with the work ? The men
themselves can answer that question best.
In this case, the government is the capitalist,
consequently, ' employes knowing that they are
part of the : v -nment, help to support it and
all that, must be exacting and some may be un
reasonable as ;o think that they should be petted
and coddled into heir bed at night with hot-watci
bottles at their feet. The administration pets, how
ever. thought otherwise, hence the trouble.
When the Alaska Northern was constructed, il
was with private capital and men who found fault
left and other took their places, and the construct
ion went on. Tr, same with the Guggenheim road
The same with any road. .It is different in this case
we are a part of the government that is construct
ing the road. Not that there are no grounds foi
complaints, because there might be, but because
it is a government affair, and government affair
the officials should be mighty careful and very
generous, considerate and ail that. Above all avoic
strikes, particularly if the officials want to in
crease the popularity of the administration. The
trouble with government officials is that as a gen
eral rule, they are too anxious to please the higher
ups, and often times, they allow their zeal to run
away with their best judgment at the expense of
poor you and me.
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ANOTHER HOLDUP.
(From the Fairbanks Citizen.)
Nearly two years ago The Times "needed the
money’' and made a proposition to support Judge
Bunnell as delegate to congress for the sum of
1 $500, giving in return the use of the editorial as
; well as the news and advertising columns. The
figure named was thought too higyh for the good
i to be gained, so a compromise was affected where
by they received the sum of $300 cash and other
valuable consideration.
At that time District Attorney Roth was the
owner of a third interest, and from the “statement
of ownership” last published, his position has not
changed.
The lessees of the paper were and arp both
Republicans, and have never confessed anvr' other
political affiliation. From the day when* they pros
tituted their paper for financial gain it has held
the enviable position of being a “Kept Lady” and
has voiced the “ring’s” every wish without com
mitting itself too t'ghtly to the part.
Now the change period has arrived for the
: simple reason that another election is about due
■ and if they are to stay “hitched” they want to see
the color of money and feel the milling on the
I edges.
This is not only evident from their recent
news story furnished by Marsha! Erwin, but also
because of the mouthings of an understrapper who
> takes every opportunity of voicing the sentiment
that “The Lady” will be independent.
In other words, they realize that the “ring”
must have an organ as long as The Citizen exists,
and now that the favorable time for the holdup is
fast approaching, they commence to flirt with Miss
; Independence.
So far as policy isconcerned they will keep the
middle of the road as near as possible until they
locate the “melon,” then comes the rush.
Keep your hands on your pocket books.
As bad as the above may appear, it isn’t quite
as bad as what a man said the other day. The man
whom we have reference to said that he had a
contract with several candidates, among whom was
the delegate who agreed to pay $500 each for the
support of a certain newspaper in the campaign of
two years ago, but unfortunately—as he put it—only
one came through. The rest, . while they were
successful and elected, they failed to meet their
obligation. The Fairbanks Times followed the best
policy, it charged very little, but received *he pay
ment in advance.
Dandy show tonight at the
Grand, see the add on page 4. ad.
Job printing neatly and prompt
done at the Progressive-Miner.
KETC fKAN
PUELIC Liii.trtflY AND
PREE REAj. IMS fluSiVI
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
AT THE CHURCHES
AMONG THE OHU&CHJBS
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7;30 p. m.
Subject for March 5, “MAN”
ALL ARE WELCOME.
First al e. church
Sunday Church Service 11 a. m.
and 7;30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30 p.m.
Friday Cnoir meets at 8:00 p. m.
First and Third Wednesday after
. ,:is at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass al 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.m.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pas to i
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday—8.00 aun., Holy commun
ion, (Except first Sunday in the
month.)
10:00 Native Sunday School.
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon. (Holy Communion, first j
Sunday in the month.)
12:00 m. Sunday School.
7:30 Evening Prayer and Sermon.
Holy Days—10:30 a.m. Holy Com-,
munion.
Tuesday—8:00 p.m. St. John’s!
Social Club, Guild Room.
Wednesday—2:00 p.m. Native
Women’s Guild, Indian School House.
Thursday—2:30 p.m. St. John’s
Guild Room.
7:.00 p.m.St. John’s Athletic Club,
Boy’s, Guild Room.
Friday—8:00 p.m. Choir Rehear
sal, Guild Room.
A sincere welcome is extended to !
ol!, esnecially to newcomers.
RET’. HAItOLD H. KELLEY,
Pastor.
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C. M. TAYLOR, Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
THE ADMIRAL LINE
PCGET SoCND-CAIJEORjriA PUGET SOUNDALASKA ROUT*
RoCTB ^ —Tacoma and Seattle for Ketchi
—Seattie-San Francisco, con- kan. Petersburg. Juneau, Katalla
necting with the Yale and H.v.rd o
Wells. EUanlur, La Touche. Cook
lor Southern California Ports. Inlet points, Seward and Kodiak.
Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Right reserved to change schedule * it tout notice,
H GALLAGHER. Agent, NORTHLAND DOCK CO.. Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
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Ketchikan Meat Co.
PIIONE 120
We make a specialty of.Camp and
Tannery trade
Carslens Packing . Co., owners
Night Phone SI20
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For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - . Alaska
NOTICE TO VOTERS
Registration for the Munici
pal election to he held at Ketchikan
on April 4th, 1916, will open at the
Council Chambers, Main Street, Wed
nesday, February 23rd, 1916
Office hours, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration will close A.pril 1st,
1916, at 4 p.irf: All persons who
desire too vote must register.
S. A. PLUMLEY,
Regristration Officer
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGIS
TRATION FOR CITY
ELECTION
Must be 21 years of age, a citi
zen of the United States, or have
declared their intention to become
such, a resident of the Territory of
Alaska for one year and a resident
of the dty of Ketchikan for six
months prior W the election.
Regristration for voting for the
school board the above qualifica
tions except residence—no length
of residence required.
All kinds of commercial print
ing done at the Progres3ive-Miner.
Draying
| All Orders will oe promptly
aad carefully executed.
Contracts Takei For Anv Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
J. W. CORDELL, Propietor.
Plione No. 60.
Table of Distances from
Ketchikan
Seattle, 660 \V range:’
Petersburg 115 Juneau 2*3
Skagway 304 Sitka 292
Metlakahtla 15 Dolomt 27*
Niblaok 30 Chomley 30*
Kasaan 29* Hollis 39
Kiam 32 Loring 21
Yes Bay 39 Cape Chacon 48
Sulzer 92 Howkan 73 :
Waterfall 103 Craig 121
Klawak 126 JKarheen 150
Shakan via. Cliacon 182
Bell Island 50 Unuk River 70
Mary Island 23 Hadley 28
Three Tree Point 45 Stewart B. O. 150
Prince Rupert 95
This table is' complied In nautical
miles which are6080 feet. The larg
est part of this list was complied foi
the Post Office by the Captain of t.h
Gedney and is&uthentic.
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.
MITCHELL BILICICH, Prop.
Stedman Hotel
IRA H. KING. Manager
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
_ - - -T„- r AX lliMl UHAOO HOIEL,
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN. ALASKA
.folger"weEK I]
March 6 to 11
Save ten cents a pound
FOLGER’S I
GOLDEN GATE |
COFFEE |
To convince you by trial that ~
It ia better than other coffees, and =
to induce you to make the test,
we reduce the price during E
FOLGER WEEK * =
45C ^ Rervlar SpwUl ——
Coffee 7s ts 1
2 “ .86 .66 ==
45C 254 " 1 00 .76 =
Quality 5 " 2 00 1 60 =
GENERAL BOAT BUILDING ~"1
a nr tua mac nnri/
A I
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. CRICKS, Builder
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GOOD WINTER VALUES
Ladies’, Men’s and Children’s woolen underwear.
Woolen gloves and Mittens. Sweaters. Tennis
Flannel Skirts for Ladies and Children. Heavy
Wool Sox, Cashmere Hose and Stockings
E. E. SPARHAWK
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Trolling Sinkers Y
Superior To All Others
Sold by All Dealers iu FIRST CLASS Fishing Gear in the
Following Sizes
For hand trolling, io oz. i, iV2, 2, s'dbs.
For Power Trolling 6 and 9 lbs.
H. E. HECKMAN & CO., Distributers
Loring. Alaska
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Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH *
FROM
' 7 to \A_ Pitch 4
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
fWe Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of |
Spruce and Cedar Lumber ji
Can fill any order either stock j;
or cut to specifications ...
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Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche I!
for charter for freight purposes
Ketchikan Power Company •;
WE H0LD FAST
I
I to the idea that a satisfied customer
is a mighty good advertisement.
| Also that a dissatisfied one is a
| mighty good advertisement for
| somebody else. Hence, we always
I do nur very best with every bit of
launrdy work. How good that best
ig you will appreciate if you send
4**—^*U Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
NEW TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY
WILL BE READY SOON
GET YOUR NAMES IN
NOW!!
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