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PRICE TEN CENTS. KETCHIKAN, ALASKA THURSDAY, APRIL 8, 1915._
Every member of the old council
was present last uight when Mayor
Harris called them to order for the
last time, and tho routine work of
closing up the years business was tak
en up.
The minutes were read, tho reports
of tho different officers were read,
and bills amounting to $1,731.50 were
allowed. This amount was for the cur
rent bills for the mouth of March,
and $500.00 for insurance on Town
property in addition. This latter Item
being for three years.
M. J. Heneghan, ns chairman of the
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Paris. April 8—Twelve women and
children were killed and 40 wouned
at Podgortizo, Montenegro, Tuesday,
when Austrian aeroplanes attacked
the place with bombs. Their coming
was unexpected and no means for de
fense had been prepared. Many build
ings were demolished by the falling
bombs.
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Word was received from Juneau
this afternoon that the Spokane and
Admiral Evans had left that port i
for Ketchikan today. The former
is looked for about ten thirty in the
morning, the Evans a little later.
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FIRE! FIRE!
That is the word that is heard from
the lips of Pauline, when she is im
prisoned in the celler of an old mill,
where some of the Owen gang have
hid hereafter kidnapping her.*A littW
latter Harry is thrown in the same
celler which is below the water level.
When the fire is well under way, an
old powder cache is set off, and
wrecks one of the walls, causing the
cellar to flood. The escape Is wond
erful. they taking theire lives in
their hands they dive under the de
bris and climb out through an old
chimney; and once on the roof their
only means of escape is by an areial
cable which they start to climb hand
over hand and, when half way across
the cable is cut. The most thrilling
Rcenes in the entire scries is thrown
before your eyes as they fall about
sixty feet in to the water. This is
no fake fall as will be seen on the
screen tonight at the Dream. We
have run the picture and will boost
it to the sky as it is one of tho
j committee in charge of the Town
Cemetery made the following report
of the finances of the Cemetery:
Receipts During Year
For Catholic. Church Lot $50.00
For Moose Lot 50.00
Dream Benefit 51.75
Civic Club 47.75
Sale of Lots 25.00
Total $224.50
Disbursments
Tile, and freight on same $75.00
Laying Tile 62.20
Lumber for Shed 34.11
Shingles 4.70
ROLxi DOiiS JSIO'i' liXlST
The Miner Man looked up a little
local history tins morning for tne
purpose of satisfying himself as
to whether it lias been the custom
of the Councils of Ketchikan to meet
the high muu mayor. tVc find that at
the election in the Council in liitll,
when after two or three ballots Uov.
Swineford was elected mayor, there
were two men on the election ticnct
who received more votes than lie mm.
in PJU3 Martin, who was eiecWu
mayor, had received 109 votes to
Ireland’s 119. In 1905 J. P. Smith
received 162 votes, but George Irv
ing, who received 159 was. elected
mayor. In 19u7 Hunt received 12o
votes while Torrey got 171, still the
former was elected mayor. Since that
time, J. Pittenger lias been mayor
three times) but had the high vine
mt once out of the three. Thus it
s, that history repeats itself in tlie
election of J. it. Beegle over M. J.
ieueghan.
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Staff Captain Robert Smith, head
if the Salvation Army in tills region,
s a local visitor. lie came down
from Wrangell, his headquarters, to
look into the work of the Army at
this point.
best episodes that we have run. The
Patlie Daily News with animated
map number five shows the Germ
an retreat from Paris. Bridget Bridges
It( is another of those classy Essan
ay comedies; Bridget takes all the priz
es at the. bridge party arid she sure
earns them. This is one of the shows
that the Dream is famous for. Two
nights. Remember the big show at
Red Men’s Hall Saturday ninght; n
return engagement with Saona and
other acts and va high class selection
of films from the Dream theater, a
show that will be worth twice the
money. Seats now on sale at the Rex
all Store. One big time. adv.
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Kindling wood for sale at the
Sawmill. tf adv.
1 1
4 per cent Interest paid on
SAVINGS DEPOSITS
Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent
Miners and Merchants Bank
J. E. Chilbure Pres. J. R. Heckman Vice-pres A. R. Larson Cashier
I THE STEDMAN HOTEL |
ALASKA’S LEADING HOSTELRY «
Under new management yv
HEADQUARTERS FOR CANNERS, MINERS AND COMMER- W
CIAL MEN Zi
Spacious Sample Rooms w
First Class Luffet and Cafe In Connection. J?
Offices and Sleeping Rooms by tho month in NEW TONGASS 12
BUILDING all steam heated. j »
HI STEVENS Manager g
tmmm
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I Heater 6.65
Tools ami Pump 10.75
$193.41
Balance on hand $ 31.09
After rending this report, Council
man Ilencglinn on behalf of the Coin
tcry Committee thanked the Council
for their assistance during ttic year.
Included in the warrants ordered
drawn by theCouncil was one for $87.
50 in favor of the Ketchikan Power
■oinpany for excess taxes, which had
eon collected from that company on
■n error.
London. April 8—Wild reports come
from Holland that a clash between
German}’ and that country seems Im
minent. Both countries are said to
he massing soldiers on the frontier,
and the Hague maintains that it has
absolute information that the invasion
of Holland is planned by Germany
Every man available is being rushed
to the border by the Dutch govern
incut, together with artillery and
machine guns. An elaborate system
of trenches have been constructed a
long the frontier, and the place is weP
adapted for defense. The Holland go
eminent has made arrangements b
open the sluice gates in case of an
attack. Tt is understood that the
thousands of Belgian soldiers and
British sailors interned in Holland
will assist in the defense of that
country.
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A HAPPY SURPRISE
We Ketchikan folks are proud of
our Public library, and it has had
many generous gifts; but never a
more timely one than the check from
the Thimble Club this week for
twenty-five dollars. The Library
Board on behalf of the public, wish
to thank the Thimble Club, and assure
them that their present is much nt>
preciated. We are paying for a lati
encyclopedia also some new tallies
besides tho usual expenses of the
free reading room and the circulating
library, and this gift greatly cheers
and helps us.
ANNA DEPPE. President.
ALMA W. BEEGLE, Secretary.
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KETCHIKAN COMMERCIAL CLUE
An open meeting will be held at
the Council Chambers on Thursday.
April 8, at 8 p.m. U. S. Kush
will address tho meeting on the
question of a government smelter.
All are invited.
EDW. BKOWN, President.
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War news at the Dream tonight, ad.
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Hemlock piling for sale. Apply W.
Angel, phone 144. tf. adv.
On motion it was decided that war
rants issued should draw interest at
the rate of eight per cent, per an
num from date of issuance until paid.
A communication was read from
property owners on Dock strec from
Bawden street east, offering to dedi
cate a strip one foot in width along
the street if the Town would re
plank same before October 1. 1915.
This was left for the consideration of
the incoming council.
Then, the work of the Council all
having been completed, the different
councilman and the Mayor made their
final talks before ringing the cur
TO DECIDE
NEXT WEEK
London. April 8—The Cabinet lias
decided to put the matter of Prohibi
tion in Great Britain up to Parlia
ment, and that body will meet in spec
ial session next week to decide on
what action shall be taken. There
is a growing sentiment among the
people of the country at large that
Prohibition at least until th. end of
the war is the only remedy to eist
ing evils in the ammunition factor
ies and ship yards.
HALIBUT
STAYS LOW
Seattle, April 8—Today’s halibut nr
rivals, light sold at three cents. Sal
mon is stiffer today, reds bringing
eleven to twclvo cents, whites foil/ \
to five cents.
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A RETURN ENGAGEMENT
At the request of many of the
theater goers of Ketchikan, Sauna
the Hypnotist will present another
phase of his wonderful art at Red
Men’s Hall, Saturday night, April
10. He will be assisted by several
local people in song and sketch, and
the Dream has arranged a strong pro
gram of moving pictures. Every fea
ture of Saona’s work will be new
and different, though equally amusing
and entertaining, from his entertain
ment last week. This is a guaranteed
attraction and assures a pleasant en
tertainment. Laugh and grow fat.
See Saona and the other good acts
and pictures. Tickets on sale at
Rexall Store 25, 50 and 75 cents, ad.
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Her Big Scoop at the Dream to
night. adv.
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The 14th episode of Pauline at the
Dream tonight. adv.
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See Pauline at the Dream tonight.
I Patronize Home Industry 1
And smoke Ketehlkan made Cigars |
Manufactured by the |
KETCHIKAN CIGAR FACTORY |
Julius Wertheim, Prop. |
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
... ' 11,111
tain down. Councilman Patching as
one of those retiring from the serv
ice of the Town, thanked his col
leagues for their assistance during
the year, and expressed his opinion
that the Town’s selection of Council
men for the ensuing year had been
good. He closed by wishing them
luck and easy sledding.
Mayor Harris the next spealce.i
gave it as his opinion that every
member of the retiring council hail
done their duty by Ketchikan durin
the year that was now closing. Hi!
ferences of opinion had arisen ol
course, but everything had gone liar
CRUISER
Newport News, April 8—Notice
was served on the commander of tin
German auxiliary cruiser Eitel Freid
rich at midnight last night that he
must cither take his ship out of tin
harbor or intern same before four o
clock this morning. When this was
told him he mournfully announce,
that the help lie had expected ha.
not arrived off the coast, so lie wouh
be compelled to intern and remain
until the end of the war. His officers
and crow with him were regretful that
such a course was inevitable, but nl
if them realized that no other thing
.ms possible, since going to sen meant
certain destruction at the guns of tin
Allied battleships in the offing, an.!
the attempt to escape would be fool
hardy. ' <T
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REVOLUTION IN NICARAGUA
Panama, April 8—The cruiser
Charleston has been rushed to Nicar
agua where a revolution is reported n
imminent. Particulars are lacking. Tin
Charleston has many extra marine
on board.
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NOTED MAN DIES
New York, April 8—F. Ilopkii
Smith a noted author and artist of
this city, and originator of the cement
bulkhead in building, died at his home
here last night, lie had been ailing
for some time.
Bridget Bridges at the Dream to
night. adv.
! PHONE 156 ;
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IAnd Let Us Gall For Your ^
Rough Dry Laundry t
30 and 35 Per Dozen. j|
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| Electric Laundry |
J. Q. Ellis & Co.
Mining, Brokerage and
Real Estate
Life and Fire Insurance
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
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Our Dinners are un
equaled in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
MITCHELL BILICICH, Prop.
moniously on tlie whole, anil all had
worked to get the best results for
tlie Town on overy dollar expanded,
iic welcomed the new council.
Councilman Shark followed, stilting
that during the year, his first on the1
council, lie had learned many things,
among them being speechmaking. He
had found it a pleasure lie said to
l work with those associated with him.
is all had been imbued with the
same purpose: tlie Town’s good. He
pledged his support to the incoming
ouncil.
Councilman lleueghan, the next
speaker, said that at first, he had
GETS A TRANSFER *
Among the passengers arriving on
I lie Alameda this afternoon were A.
Wvckoff and family. Mr. Wyckoff
comes to take the office of chief
clerk in the local Forest Service of
fice succeeding Frank A. Johnson,
who lias secured a transfer to tin
Portland office of the service. Mr.
[Johnson will leave for the south us
soon as he is able to travel.
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COME AND SKATE TONIGHT
The Skating Rink will be open for
skating for Whitts tonight. A good
crowd is bound to be there, so come1
out and enjoy yourself. adv. i
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LUCILE LOVE AT THE GRAND
The fourth episode of Lucille Love
ill be shown tonight. To those who
did not see the first part of this ser
ies, I will give a brief outline. The
international spy, Loubocque lias stol
en some valuable papers from Lucille’s
I father to avenge an old grudge. Lucil
le js following him determined to gain
possession of these papers at any
cost. In the second episode site gets
the papers lint is shipwrecked and
is washed upon the shores of. :t South
Sea Island, where she falls in tlie
hands of savages. Loubocque is also
washed upon the same island and is
determined to have the papers am’
'oes all kinds of mean tilings and ir
his episode he gets the papers. Tin
Law of His Kind, is a good two
reel drama; and a good comedy eoni
pletes the five reels of pictures
Friday and Saturday nights The
I anions Players Film company pre
eills James O’Neill in. Tlie Fount of
Monte Fristo. This js a plav our
forefathers saw almost in their youth.
It has been plaeyd for more than a
quarter of a century, and for fifteen
years or more has been interpreted bv
James O’Neil], one of America’s fore
most actors. Read every word on the
Fills, that, you may follow each act
of the pictures. Friday ami Satur
day remember, the Fount of Monti
Fristo, at the Grand. mlv
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Fence pickets to order at Solly’s, ad.
thought that the 1914 council was
going to lack the faculty of working
together, but after they had struck
their pace he had never seru a better
or harder working body of men. As
a citizen lie thanked the other mem
bers of the council and the Mayor
for their interest they had taken in
Ketchikan and her needs.
Councilman Byus stated that the
past year had been a pleasant, one
for him. ns he had enjoyed every
meeting of the Council. His exper
ience, he said, had demonstrated the
need of at least two or three mem
—Continued on Pag* Four—
SEATTLE IS
Seattle, April 8—The City of
Seattle left this port for the north
last night. Her passengers for Ket
chikan are lid. S. Hume, James Hour,
and wife and three steerage.
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TEDDY’S LIBEL CASE
Syracuse, April 7—The Barnos
EooseVelt libel case is set to come
up for trial iu the court hero, Mon
day, April 19. In the last campaign
Roosevelt said some nasty things a
bout Barnes anti the latter Is going
to give him a chance to prove what
he said.
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NOW FOE THE CONCERT
Remember the Lyceum Chorus next
Thursday night, the musical event par
excellence of the season. The best
music and the best soloists in Alaska
will take part. Don’t forget to get
your tickets early and avoid the
rush. The date, April 15. the plate,
Red Men’s Hall. adv.
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CARD OF THANKS
Wo the undersigned wish to thank
air friends and neighbors for their
many kindnesses during our sad
uoreavement.
MR. AND. MRS. PERCY BAKER.
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Animated map number five at the
Dream tonight. adv.
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Patho Daily at the Dream to
night. adv.
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Another reduction in the price of
Edison Mazda lamps. Oeo. M. Chesney,
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Save your tickets at the Dream,
they are valuable. adv.
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