THE PROGRESSIVE-MINERl
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska as
second claps matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, DECEMBER 4, 1915.
ARE WE DOING SOMETHING?
Are we doing something to improve our condition?
Are we active, or just passive, which ? We have
been worrying about this, that, and other things long
enough without action, now is the time to act. We
have talked and discussed matters long enough that
we ought to know what we want. If we do, then
let us act; and if we don’t let us get together again
and understand one another that we may work in
harmony, for the time to work is now. Congress
will meet in a day or two and if remedial measures
must be taken we must present our case. Congress
will not act unless we do.
Everybody is argeed that congress should give
our territory more power, more latitude in regulating
our affairs, then let us ask f or that power. Mem
orials, private letters and individual action help some,
but it is far from carrying the weight that a commer
cial body of men working in unison carries. Our
fishing industries needs attention and commerce that
follows the industry is being taken away from us
in such a manner that demands retaliation. All these
things should be attended to and since the opportuni
ty is here, let us take it
We delieve that if every commercial club and or
ganizations of all kinds in Alaska—and there are
many—would pass resolutions at their meetings, send
coppies to our Delegate and other members of con
gress, setting forth what we need, would facilitate
matters; would be enlightening and help congress to:
arrive at a conclusion.
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IT ISN’T RIGHT
The Juneau papers are full of Krause’s misdoings, i
According to some reports, ten murders are attribut
ed to him. Besides kidnapping, amalgam stealing,
boat wrecking and a lot of other crimes. He is a
Socialist, an I. W. W., a German and and anarchist.
All in all, he is a very' bad man if not a monster. Let
us admit that the above is all true about the man,
yet it isn’t right to fill the people’s mind with such
accusations before he has had a fair trial. How cat.
he get justice when the newspapers prejudice every
body's mind ag&ingt him. It’s never right to kick c
dog when it is down, not even a yellow dog.
In a case like this it is everybody^ duty to re
port facts that may help the authorities to get at
the bottom of all accusations, further than that we
have no right to go. It’s not Christianity in the
first place and in the second place it hampers Jus
tice in the straight course that it should follow. Not
that we are trying to defend Krause, on the con
trary, but because it isn’t right. As a matter of
fact if we knew anything that would help to convict
him we would gladly tell it to the authorities.
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According to Senator Sulzeris views on political
affairs in Alaska, Delegate Wickersham Is not sin
cere. His declaration that he would introduce a bill
for statehood for the whole of Alaska, is merely
covering the issue, says the Senator. And we don’t
know but that he is right. If the Delegate had de
clared that he would introduce a bill for the separ
ation of the several divisions with a full territorial
form of government for each, particularly for the
First Division, we would be inclined to believe him
sincere. Yet the introduction of a bill for statehood j
does not necessarily mean insincerity.
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THE AMERICAN DITTY
(From the Post-Intelligencer)
The United States, in some measure, ts paying
the penalty of its absorption of foreign citizenship in
the unrest and confusion that has come to its peo
ple through their varied sympathy with the nations
now at war. In the circumstances of our large for
eing-bom population, it is a tribute to the spirit of
our institutions that this unrest is not more pronuonc
ed and that it has not been reflected to a greater ex
tent in the policies of our government. It has, how
ever, caused some friction and an ebullience that
may at any moment result in some overt act that
will cause grave international complications.
The European war, while a grievous concern to
all humanity, is not of our making, and we can be
but passive lookers-on, ready when asked to extend
the friendly ministrations of a peacemaker. Mean
while we are the citizens of a great neutral nation,
bound by its obligations to observe an unprejudical
attitude toward the belligerent nations. We are
endowed with the privileges of self-government, and
we must indicate by our actions that we are worthy
of it. Whether we arc foreign or American born,
fhis is our home, the source of our daily mainte
nance, the national hearthstone around which we
gather as one family to enjoy the protection of our
national life. To this country alone do we owe
allegiance, and for it, alone, are we bound to exert
ourselves in peace or in war.
Foreign-born citizens may be expected to retain
a friendly interest and sympathy for the land of
their birth, but they should be careful that the sen
timent is not shown in such manner as to embarrass
their adopted country.
The United States has succeeded in preserving an
admirable poise in its detached and neutral position
through six months of war. The indications
are that there may be twelve months more of it.
As the struggle progresses our position as a nation
becomes more exacting and complications Increase.
The obligation of every citizen is to preserve such
attitude as will not embarrass or complicate our
already difficult position.
Do Not Gripe
We have a pleasant laxative that will
just do what you want it to do.
^exag&.Otcte>tBiea
We sell thousand* of them and we
haw never seen a better reme^for the
bowels. Sold only by us,
KetcMkan Drag Co.
For a Short Time Only
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ER, EIGHT MONTHS FOR $6.00
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KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
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Librarian
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AMOKS TBS UHTTECHIS
Christian Science Society
Subject for Sunday December 5,.
“God the Only Cause and Creator"
Front street. Retcnikau,
Regular Services Sunday il am
Wednesday evening reading and
6ong Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
First M. M. Oh arch
Sunday Church earviee 11 a m and
<:30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday eh/dr meeta 8 o’clock
First and third Wednesday after
•eons at J:80 Ladiee Aid Society
EL W. MICHENER, Pastor
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday SGhool at 2*:30p.ui.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
Week bay Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paste*
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
Thurydaj 2:30 p.m Woman’s Guud.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
Pastor.
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
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PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
THE ADMIRAL LINE
Pcorr Som-caLnoaina Ptroar Soubt>-alaksa Horen
RorT* —Tacoma and Arm trie tor Ketrfli
—Seaule-Sen Francisco, con. Iran. PrtOMbtrrg JUnpali. KMtffla
ior Son them California Porta. Inlet potnla. SewaM ICS Kodiak.
Steamer* Admiral Eyatu And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Ri*ht reserved to rhan*e schedule a itbout notice.
H GALLAOHER. A*.nt, NORTHLAND DOCK CO.. A*«mt
Jnnaau PHONE GO Ketcbtban
25 per cent Discount
On atl dry goods and other
toilet articles until further
notide at the
GATEWAY STORE
A. KALEEL. Prop.
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| Royal Hotel I
ENTIRELY REMODLEI)
HANS APSCH, Prop.
Beds|50 Cents Per Night
BEST BRAND OF ! |
; Wines, L iquors. Cigars i i
FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN
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If Your Hair is Falling Out
W« know of no better remedy than
HairTonic
A preparation which we gladly recom
mend to you. 50c. a bottle.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
EXTRA SPECIAL
The Daily Progressive-M'ner iV
eight months for $5.00 cash. Thi
offer subject to withdrawal r
any t nu without notice. Che. |-c
than going out in the rain ant’
borrowing it.
U.-VERTISED LETTER LIST OF
THE KETCHIKAN. ALASKA,
POST OFFICE
Advertised Letter list of the Ket
chikan, Alaska, Postoffice for th.t
week ending Nov. 27th, 1915.
Jereb, Mrs. Lizzie
Melozevich, Mike
Miller, S. W.
Neuser, Chas.
Nyhon, Istck
Thomas, B. Wm.
Winter, Paul
All letters unclaimed by Dec. lltl
1915, will be sent to the Dead Let
ter office, Washington, D. C.
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When calling for the above, say
Advertised.
M. E. SWINKFOIin,
Postmaster.
For Bent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot and -cold water, bath
room, and all the modern ennven
lenses. Fine view. A pjilv Mrs
YOong, Newtown. 6t adv.
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LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSF,
Local 224, regular
meeting Wednesday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for renl. Mon
day, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
CHOICE HOLIDAY LIQUORS
Mr. M. E. Martin, of the Side
board, has just received a large
stock of fine liquors, purchased
especially for particular family
trade. He announces that tele
phone orders will be delivered free
of charge in any part of town from
2 to 6 p.m., from now on till after
the holidays.
Call up phone 42. Adv. tf.
Draying
All Orders will be promptly
a id carefully executed.
Contracts Takei For 4nv Work
Ketchikan
i)rayingCompan>
J. W CORDELL, Propietor
Phone No. 60
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
or the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
equaled in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
iTCHEL L BILICICH Pro*
.
Stedman Hotel
HI STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
BPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
CLEARANCE SALE
On Taffeta Ribbons
No. 1. Regular Price ,02I-2c. yd. Sale Price .01 l-2c. per yd.
No. 1-2 Regular Price .021-2c. yd Sale Price .02 c.per yd.
No. 2 Regular Price .50 c. yd. Sale Price .02 l-2c. Ped. yd.
No. 3 Regular Price .05 c. yd. Sale Price .03 c.per yd.
No. 5 Regular Price .081-4c. yd. Sale Price .05 c.per yd.
No. 7 Regular Price ' .10 c. yd. Sale Price 07. c.per yd.
No. 9 Regular Price .12 l-2c. yd Sale Price .08 l-3c- per yd.
No. 12 Regular Price 15. c. yd. Sale Price .10 c. cjer yd.
No. 16 Regular Price .20 c. yd. Sale Price .12 l-2c. per yd.
Come early while the assortment is good
Be sure to see our new line of Ladies’ Collars, Dol
eros, Vestees, Boudier Caps, Maudarin Caps and the
very latest in Fur Trimed Collar and Cuff sets, on
display in our windows
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
Specials for December
10 lb Best Cane Sugar .75
MI brands of Milk 3 for .25
>Ib pkg. Booled Oats
Premium .25
Choice Evap. Peaches 21b .25
Fancy Evap. Prunes 2 lb .25
Fancy Evap. Prunes
251b box $2.50
Extra Fancy Evap.
Prunes 8tb box $1.10
Cluster Raisins lib pkg.
2 for .35
New Crop Walnuts 21b for .45
Sks. Fancy Head Rice .45
5 per cent Cash Rebate Tickets given with the
above goods
H. R. Thompson Store
Now Is the Time
To buy where your dollar ,
buys the most
1-4 off on Dry Goods
E. E. SPARHAWK
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Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN 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
.... i !!■ II W—I—U H—l#
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan JHaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARB
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy■= Acetylene
Welding
B LACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGER FELT, Proprietor
\ We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of I
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Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
| Can fill any order either stock |
■; or cut to specifications ...
|| Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche f
|| for charter for freight purposes |
|| Ketchikan Power Company |
WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW
of the whitest and cleanest linen at
all times; and you may rely upon
the superior finish of all our work.
We have ample facilities for taking
care of hotel and borading-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
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - Alaska
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Remember that the Firm of
m A. E. WALKER & SON
^ DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and ^
2 FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, g
2 TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock 5
^ Prices Most Reasonable. ^
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