THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER1
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska as
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA 'sOVEMBFR 27. 19ljT~
THKY ARE STILL, AT IT
The Juneau daily papers are still at each other
about the form of government we should have for
Alaska. One contends that we should have a “full
territorial form of government,”—whatever that is;
and the other wants a state form of government and
nothing else.
Now let us see. If we remember correctly, at the
last legist-' .■.ssio b- wa* introd e-1 prov< •
an increased power to the town councils. We be
lieve that it was Senator Sulzer who introduced it—^
Democrat of the right kind is that same Senator.
However, the bill was defeated. Going back to the
time of its defeat we find that the Democrats who
shouted the loudest then, and are still shouting the
loudest for a full territorial form of government, are
the very same men who defeated it. If they feared
to grant more power to our elected officials, why
should they want more power for themselves? Again
/was it not suggested that a bill be passed at the
same session providing for county form of govern
ment? This was also defeated by the same bunch.
From that it would be interesting to know what kind
of a form of government the Democrats want.
From our point of view’, whether it be territoriol
or state form of government, does not matter; but
'what we want is the power to elect by popular vote,
every doggone official who may have anything to do
with the enforcement of our laws, from judges
down, to the gumshoe ^men. This would necessitate
the creation of another set of officials, which
is only an incident to self-government. Thus, should
we be granted that privilege, we would be on equal
footing w’ith state form of government. Unusual,
some one will say; but as one of our correspondents
says, “a great many things have been done for Alas
ka that have not been done for other territories or
districts.” And he is right.
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WE DON’T COUNT
Why should people prefer to live in the states
rather than in Alaska, particularly In the winter
time, is a question that we have ever failed to un
rierstand sufficient to answer it. Be it as it may
it is the truth nevertheless that many even wish thi y
could go and spend the winter outside. Of course
there are exceptions, and we admit to be one who
prefers to remain in Alaska through the winters and
go out in the summer, and for several reasons. For
instance; in the summer time while the weather is nice
and all that, we are so annoyed by whistling boats.
You see they come every day or so; whereas, in the
winter time they only come in bunches so the annoy
ance is only in spots, as it were, thus giving us con
siderable time between the spots; which is a great
advantage. As to our mail, why, we prefer to get a
whole lot at once and be done for a while Instead of
getting it every other day or so. Aside from our
much enjoyed rest between boats, we have tire satis
faction of knowing that the transportation companies
|re nor worrying much about us either. They como
and go as suits their fancy, whether they are before,
on, or after time does not matter. Harmony does no'
count in the winter time. Neither do we, apparently.
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INARTICULATE
(Philabelphia Ledger)
Is seems as though there ought to be a heaven to
set things right for much of this world’s discom
fiture of worthiness unable to express itself. Some
thing inside us rises in gratitude to those who say
what we have thought and could not say. The ex
pression of the pentupness (that threatens at times
to rend the being asunder)is found not merely in
words, but in music, in pictures, in hard work, in a
‘swim in the sea, or a windy walk, or a view from
a high place, or a night under stars. We long to
speak the heart out, to find the stepping-stone to
the infinite—vet no man of whom we know has yet
been able to jump seven feet from the grovhid un
aided.
It is a pitiful thing with persons as with nations
to behold a life misread, a meaning and a trend
perverted.
We all have known a shy, crude person who was
beautiful within, yet could not say nor look It. The
personality perhaps ran away and eluded us. Kinc
lake, in “Eothen,” describes his efforts t.o win the
untamed spirit of a gazelle he found and took with
him on a desert journey; but it was ip vain, and
the wild, frightened eyes were not once for him but
for some far, unseen horizon. At last he gave over
the effort—man and beast could make no terms—
he released it to the wide brown freedom of the
sands.
It always seems as though two persons ought to
be able to explain themselves each to, the other—
their is no failure quite so hard and poignant as a
failure here. Most human woe is the direct issue
of it. Within each of the pair may be a burning
consciousness of entire rectitude—if only by some
hook or crook of magic it could be outdrawn and im
planted in the other’s bosom. But here stands
each, mournfully looking on the other, knowing not
what is the matter, merely conscious that there is
a great gulf between. It is that which makes hu
man life now and then more difficult to live than
any blow of an abstract, impersonal fortune can
make it, however pitless.
Our Advice Is:
When you feel out of sorts from consti
pation, let us say that if
TexaCg. (Stdet&ies,
do not relieve you, see a physician,
because no other home remedy will.
Sold only by us.
Ketchikan Drag Cc.
MASQUERADE SUITS FOR ALL
Mrs. James E. Smith has received
from Broncklindt Company of Seattle
22 masquerade suits for men and
women. All wishing to rent them
for the ball should come early and
make selection. adv. tf.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READWP ROOM
10 A. M. %o 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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AMONG thb ohumhm
Christian Science Society
Subject for Sunday, November 28th.
“Ancient and Modern Necromeucy,
Alias Mesmerism and Hypnoptism,
Denounced.”
Front street. Retelllkail,
Regular Services Sunday tl am
Wednesday evening reading and
Bong Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
Flnt M. *■ Church
Sunday Church terries Hem and
f:30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday ehnir meett 8 n’r.loek
Firtt and third Wedneeday after
room at 2:80 Ladies Aid Society
H. W. MICHENEB, Pattor
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.ua.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. no.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pas to i
Saint John’s Church
9:45 Native Sunday School
11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon
(Holy Communion first Sunday
ST. JOHN’S EPISCOUAL CHURCH
in the month, 11:00 a.m.)
12:15 a.m Sunday School
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
Thursday 8:00 p.m Choir practice
Thursday 2:30 p.m Woman’s Guud.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
Hit The Trail
For the East
Via the
“MILWAUKEE”
The New Short Line and the Alaskan’s Favorite
All-steel trains and a
Top-notch service where
You’ll be among friends
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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lor Southern GalHornle Ports. !bl« goint*. Seward a£H3 KodWY.
Steamer* Admiral Evan* And Wataon Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the rat, lath and 28thaf each month.
Right reserved to change sebedale without notice.
H GALLAGHER. Agent. NORTHLAND DOCK GO.. Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 KetahJlmn
A Great Reduction Sale
In Dry <Goods and Shoes at
GATEWAY 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.
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Growing Children
frequently need a food tonic and tissue
builder for their good health.
<0»ve Oil
JSSSSSS Emulsion
containing Uy poph oiphUtt
is the prescription for this.
Ketcbtkan Drug Co.
„ EXTRA SPECIAL v
The Daily Progrcsslve-M'iier lot
t i-tht months for $5.00 cash. This
offer subject to withdrawal at
any t nu without notice. Che. pc
than going out in the rain an;’
burn,wing D.
OVERUSED LETTER LIST OF
THE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA,
POST OFFICE
Advertised Letter of the Ketchi
kan Post Office for the week end
ing November 20, 1915.
Courage, John
Knapp, A. B.
Williams, W.
All letters unclanmed by Dec. 4,
1915, will be sent to the Dead Letter
office, Washington, D. C.
When calling for the above, say
Advertised.
M. E. SWJNEFORD,
Postmaster.
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 224. regular
meeting Wednesday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent, Mon
day, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
For Bent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot and cold water, bath
room,' and all the modern conven
iences. Fine view. A pply Mrs.
Young, Newtown. 6t ndv.
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DrayingCompan>
J. W. COBDELL, Propietor.
Phone No. 60.
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.
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Stedman Hotel
HI STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
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First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
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GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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Just received a large line of
STYLEPLUS
CLOTHES
$17.00
The same price the world over
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
STERLING
THE ENGINE OF REFINEMENT
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For Sale|by
H. R. THOMPSON
KETCHIKAN ALASKA
Now Is the Time
To buy where your dollar
buys the most
1-4 off on Dry Goods
E. E. SPARHAWK
Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KE'BCHIKAN CIGAR
It 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
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jffaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ABE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pit;h
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGER FELT, Proprietor
I We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of ;
f Spruce and Cedar Lumber
I Can fill any order either stock I
or cut to specifications ...
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche i
for charter for freight purposes
Ketchikan Power Company I!
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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 onr work.
We have ample facilities for taking
care of hotel and horadlng-house work
all the year round, and we are noted
for the exceptional care and accuracy
we show in handling your laundry
work and for the reasonable charges
we make. Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
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For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - - Alaska
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g FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, ^
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g Prices Most Reasonable. ^