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Alaska Steamship Co.
THREE DAY SERVICE
Sailing from Ketchikan Northbound, Southeastern A'.aske Service
JEFFERSON, SEPT. 30th; OCT. 12-224.
DOLPHIN, OCTOBER 6.
RETURNING} THRE1. LATFD
MOST COMFORTABLE SHIPS ON SOUTHEASTERN ROUTE
MARIPOSA, OCTOBER 8-26.
ALAMEDA, OCTOBER 14; NOVEMBER, 1.
NORTHWESTERN, OCTOBER 3-21
Wrangell, Juneau, Skagway and Westward, Returning 10 Days
later. Largest and Fastest Blips running to Alaska.
All Sailings Subject to Change Without Notice.
Tickets to Seattle, Tacoma, Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia.
C. M. TAYLOR, Agent - - Phone 64
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I STEAMERS FOR
| Seattle, Tacoma
Victoria, Vancouver, Ana-orte*, Bellingham
Everett, Olympia port Townsend, South
| Bellingham, EurcVa, Santa Barbara, Mexico
i San Franciseo, Los Angeles, San Diego
H. BRANDT, G.A.P.D. C, D. DUNANN, P.T.M,
608 Second Ave, Seattle. 112 Market, SanFrancIsco
Right reserved to Change Schedule
NEXT SAILINGS FROtVt KETCHIKAN
S. S. SITY OF SEATTLE, AUG 28. SEPT. 9-20. OCT. 1.
S. S. SPOKANE, SEPT. 3-14.25. OCT.6.
RETURNING THREE DAYS LATER
PHONE 77. - - - - - - F. H. BOLD, Ajjent.
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HUMBOLDT
STEAMSHIP COMPANY
S. S. Humboldt sails from Ketchikan for Skag
way, and all S. E. Alaska Ports on or about
the folowing dates:
SEPTEMBER 8th, 18th and 28th
And every 10 days chereatter, leaving south
bound three days later
HECKMAN WHARF COMPANY, Agents.
Border Line Transportation Co.
REDUCED RATES BETWEEN KET-First Clasp , $15.00
CHIKAN AND SEATTLE Second Clans $10.00
S, S. ALKI PASSENGER AND FREIGHT
SERVICE BETWEEN SEATTLE
AND S. E. ALASKA. DIRECT
S. S. DESPATCH SERVICE TO WEST COAST
OF PRINCE OF WALES ISL
S. S. NORTHLAND “ pomTS
Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
For further Informaion apply to
D. W. Hunt, Agent, Northland Dock. Phone 60.
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GOING EAST?
The Canadian Pacific Railway
offers attractive rates. In connection with
East-bound rail tickets
Our steamers sail every Saturday morning
at 7 o’clock. Sailings, however, subject to
change without notice.
For information and rates inquire of
F. E. RYUS, Agent Phone 39
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AN ALASKAN INDIAN
STUDENT S EXPERIENCE
AS A RUSSIAN INTERPRETER
After a long break in our. series of
, articles on the subject, J am going to
u iito these experiences again once a
week, through the courtesy of the
Kditor of the Progressive, and they
will perhaps cover about six weeks or
more.
It does not pay to represent one’s
self other than he really is, especial
ly among strangers. This is a very
poor business. It always brings forth
some very sickening results. As for
instance, when any one impresses his
surroundings as being an accomplished
musician, a linguist, an expert in any
of the common professions, a Greek,
Hebrew or Katin scholar, and the like,
when in fact he is not; his sins will
find him out quickly and much to his
own discomfort.
Such was my predicament at Mer
ictta, O., on one day early in the fall
of 1891, and it was brought about
through a caroless slip of the tongue
\Ve were eating at the table when
the conversation turned to the sub
ject o f the Russian occupation of
Alaska. Naturally I was the center
of interest on the subject for I had
just come from the northern country.
At the table was one Mr. Shirley,
a bass singer in one of the churches,
a very witty and kind-hearted man,
and the station agent of the Zanes
ville and Ohio railroad. He it was
that questioned me thus: “I sup
pose you fellows talk Russian a good
deal up there.” After a little hesi
tation, I answered that we did use in
Alaska some “conversational Rus
sian.”
As a matter of fact my knowledge
of the Russian language was limited
to only one word, the meaning of
which the native boys at Sitka told
us as equivalent to 1 ‘ how do you
do,” in English. That was all the
“conversational Russian” I knew and
nothing more, and I was not quite
sure of that word either.
I was bending over my books on the
day I referred to above when a mes
sage from Mr. Shirely came asking
me to come down and offer him a
helping hand at the station. The in
cident of the table was forgotten en
tirely for it occurred a full half-year
before. The railroad agent however
did not forget it and in his troubles
he asked me for some help.
A Russian mother with her two
children had come from Russia by
way of New York, and was passing
through the station on her way to a
town on the Zanesville line. While
waiting for her next train she tried
to talk to the agent in a language
that he did not understand. So I was
asked to come and act as interpreter
A good sized crowd was hanging a
bout, and as soon as I reached the
depot Mr. Shirley introduced me to
the woman by means of some lively
gestures. She at once stood up. 1
took off my cap, made her a polite
bow, and after scratching my head,
I ejaculated a Russian word that
contained all my earthly knowledge
of the tongue, “Korasti.”
Instantly the lady answered “Kor
asti,” pronouncing it much quicker
than 1 did, and this was followed by i
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYEES
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'The Assessment Boll for the Town
of Ketchikan, Alaskaf for the year
1915, is now in our possession for the
collection of taxes levied thereon.
Payment to be made at the bank of
the undersigned, in the Town of Ket
chikan, between the hours of 9 o’
clock, a. m., and 3 o’clock, p.m.
Taxes will become delinquent on the
1st day of November, 1915, at 6 o’
clock, p.m., and if not paid before
that time a penalty of 15 per cent., of
such taxes will bo added and interest
on all at the rate of 8 per cent., per
annum from date of delinquency un
til paid.
Dated August 25th, 1915.
MINERS & MERCHANTS BANK
OF KETCHIKAN.
Town Treasurer.
By A. R. LARSON, Cashier.
KETCHIKAN. ALASKA
S. A. PLUMLEY
Attorney and
Counselor at Law
Office—Town Council Chambers,
Ketchikan, Alaska. i
! a flow of undistinguisliablc foreign
words which of courso I diil not know.
I stood and looked at her for a mom
ent, and without waiting for her ro
finish her sentence I turned and ran
out of the depot at top speed back to
my room again. That evening 1 lost
my appetite and I did not appear at
till- supper table. Later I appologized
In Mr. Shirley who promised not to
interfere with my studies again by
nsking me to interpret for him in
Russian.
EDWARD MARSDEN
Sept. 28, 1915.
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PETTY THIEVERY GOING ON
Mr. Kaleel, of the Gateway Store,
complains of losing two ladders the
lust, few days and says that unless
they are returned at once, he will in
stitute a search to find them, which
will mean trouble for the guilty.
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
Alaska, Wrangell Strait, Spike Rock
float light reported not burning and
float submerged Sept. 10, 1915. Light
was relighted and float replaced on
its station Sept. 12, 1915.
By direction of the Commissioner
of Lighthouses.
W. C. DIBRELL.
Lighthouse Inspector.
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AN ERROR CORRECTED
in reporting the burning of the gas
achooued Abler yesterday, it was made
to read that the Abler was on its way
from Nome to Seattle, while the con
trary appears. A wire from the Ju
neau Empire received after we had
gone to press reads as follows:
JUNEAU, Sept. 29—The power
schooner Abler that Monday limped
into port after springing a leak in a
storm encountered off Cape Decis
ion, burned to the water edge a mile
from Juneau near the Douglas Island
shore. Captain E. Drummond places
loss at thirty thousand dollars. Nine
thousand gallons of fuel oil aboard
made blaze spectacular. Vessel left
Seattle for Bethel on the thirteenth.
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EXECUTION LAYS BARE
TERRIBLE SECRET CULT
CAPE TOWN. Sept. 30—The exe
cution of fourteen natives for murder
ing a black who would not join the
“Ninevites” forcibly brings to pub
lic attention the danger from this
secret society of criminals which now
has spread all over the Union of South
Africa.
The Ninevites originated among the
inmates of the Pretoria convict pris
on. Two years ago remarkable eft
dene as to the extent of this organ
ization was given in the courts of a
murder trial at Kimberley.
The society was found to have its
own king, general, judges, doctor and
executioners. Secret trials were hel.l
and murder and robbery agreed upon.
Half the native convicts in the coun
try were found to be members.
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ZEPPELIN KILLED 178
LONDON, Sept. 29—The coast raid
committee, appointed in January sub
mitted today to the treasury a report
covering fourteen German aerial raids
previous to June 15 and the bombard
ment of the Hartlepools, Scarborough
and Whitby by German warships. The
number of claims reported for per
sonal injuries is 897, of which number
178 were fatal cases. The number of
claims for damages to property which
have been investigated is 10,297.
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All goods of whatever kind or char
acter are being sold less 25 per cent,
at Field’s the Specialist. Adv.
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Found—A bunch of keys. Owner
please call for same.
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For that odd job of carpenter
ing or cabinet woork, call up
105, Sully will look you up. tf
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Send in your furs and get the
best market price for them
from P. J. Gilmore. adv.
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Small burnished Cottage for
Rent. Inquire at Solly’s or
Phone 165. tf. adv
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Kindling wood for sale at the
Sawmill. tf adv.
|P0( HE DOG]
1GRILL[
Where Everybody goes to eat, be
cause of the quality of Meals served
and the reasonable prices charged.
The best in the market; excellent
service and courtesy, is our Motto at
the POODLE DOG GRILL.
Ladies fall and winter coats from
$7.00 up to $22.50 at Field’s 1-4 off
sale. Adv.
You Can Enjoy Life
Eat what you want and not bo troubled
with indigestion if you will take a
7§*s2L Wa
before and after each meal. Sold only
by ua—25o a box.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
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We expect a shipment of Dry
goods soon and the prices will bo
right, at the Bon Marche. Adv.
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D. Smith Harris
O. A. R.. Arctic Brotherhood; Sec
retaryt F. O. E.; C. of R., Red Mon;
A. R., Camp No. 20. A. B.; Custodian
Red Men’s Hall. Office Hours from
1 to 5 p.m. Telephone No. 96.
Comfortable, sunny furnished rooms
for rent, fine view. Apply the Miner
office. adv.
Ketchikan Camp, No. 20, A. B
Meets every Monday evening
at 8 p.m. at A. B. Hall
VISITING BROTHERS WELCOME
G. E. Dickinson, A. C.
D. Smith Harris, A. lv.
The quality of Ladysmith Coal ir
guaranteed by the Northland Dock
company. adv.
NOTICE
We hereby give notice that repaii
work left with us must be called for
within thirty (30) days. After the
expiration of that time, th goods will
be sold for charges.
RYUS DRUG CO.
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I PHONE 156 |
| And Let Us Gall For Your |
J Rough Dry Laundry
|| 30 and 35 Per Dozen.
I Electric Laundry |
General Hauling
and work of all kinds
done by the
Independent Transfer
Company
C. M. TAYLOR, Agent
Phone 64
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Alaska Delivery
WALTER GRAY, prop
COAL DELIVERED FROM ALI
DOCKS
PHONES 61—T)
MARY A. C GIBSON
Stenographer
Notary Public
OFFICES
—Newtown Home—
Phone 142
Ketchikan Wharf Co.
COAL
COAL
NANAIMO
Lump Coal
99.00 PER TON.
Ketchikan Wharf Co.
C. M. Taylor
Phone 64 Agent
C. E. 1NGERS0LL
ATTORNEY at law
Prompt attention given to perfecting land titles
and securing patents.
Ketchikan. Alaska
CHAS. H. COSGROVE
Attorney at Law
ENERAL PRACTICE
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Is the most popular resort f
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* Wines & Cigars Sold, by *
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a Peter Nelson Prop. Ketchikan, Alaska |
I A MESSAGE !
On Your Arrival in, or your Departure From
the City, if You Visit
The SIDEBOARD j
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Corner Front and Dock Streets, You Will be Welcomed on Your
Arrival and Carry he Cog Wishes of M. E. MARTIN
With You on Your Departure.
Congeniality, Goodfellowship and Fair Treatment
Combined, is our Long Suit.
NORTHERN MACHINE WORKS ji
Standard Gas Engines
Gas Engine Supplies Jefferson Swing Unions i i
Titan Balata Belting Edison Wet Batteries and Renewals ] ;
OUR SPECIALTIES ■ ■
OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING |
4, GAS ENGINE REPAIRS ~ T
I GENERAL MACHINE SHOP WORK |
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the Cabinet
Is widely known; not only for the qai'lity
of its Liquors, Wines and Cigars,
but for its hospitality to
its numerous patrons.
Henry Goemaere and fl. W. Moryan
Ketchikan, Alaska. |
n ADMIRAL I
A place where Friends or Foes are equally well
treated: a place where the best Liquors, Wines
~-.l ^!<?ars are kept. Our motto being:
“Thebestis one toe g<?ad for our Patrons”
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At the Admiral Saloon, Ketchikan. "
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Very Low Prices for Good Quality
50 INCH SERGE REGULAR $1.25
NOW .85c. A YARD; 30 INCH DI
AGONAL, NOW AT .40c. A YARD;
DOUBLE WIDTH SUITINGS REG
ULAR .75c, NOW .60c; .121£ CENT
GINGHAMS .9 AND .10c. MENS
WOOL SHIRTS $2.50 AND $3.00,
NOW $1.75. ALL WOOL SOX REG
ULAR .35c, NOW .26c; ALL WOOL
SOX REGULAR .50c, NOW .35c.
MENS HATS $2.50 AND $3.00, NOW
$1.50 EACH.
THIS IS ALL GOOD CLEAN STOCK
AND PRICES FAR BELOW ANY
THING LIKE OFFERED IN KET
CHIKAN BEFORE.
E. E. SPARHAWK
Phone 6 Ketchikan
Westinghouse Automatic Electric
Range
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MORE CONVENIENT
and more
ECONOMICAL THAN
FUEL IN OPERATION
NO SMOKE NO DIRT
NO GASES NO FUMES
Citizens’ Light, Power & Water Co.