SUNFLOWERS SAVE LIFE.
The sunflower is cultivated to a
considerable extent in central Russia,
where every part of the plant Is put
to certain economic uses. The dis
covery of the extreme lightness of the
pit h of the stalk has essentially in
creased the commercial value of the
plant. This light cellular substance
is now carefully removed from the
stalk and applied to a good many im
portant uses. One of its chief uses is
the making of live-saving appliances.
Cork with a buoyancy of one to
five, and reindeer’s ltairw with one
to ten, has been used; the pith of the
sunflower has a buoyancy of one to
thirty.five. The latter can be used
advantageously in the construction
of boats and life-preservers. A suf
ficient quantity can be worn on a
person without any inconvenience.
Thp pith of the larger sunflower
stalks is used extensively as a sub
stitute for oher materials formerly
employed in making moxas for cau
terizing purposes.
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FOR RENT — Nicely furnished
room Apply at the Messenger of
MEMORIAL SERVICES
M. E. CHURCH.
The morning service will l>e a Me
morial service. Special music.
A cordial invitation is given to all
to attend both the Memorial service
and also the 7: SO service.—H. W.
Michener.
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NO EXPLANATION GIVEN.
The reason for variations in the
time-keeping qualities of a well-regu
lated watch have been the subject j
of investigation by scientists recent- :
ly. The popular theories that animal
magnetism and bodily temperature
| are causes are denied by investiga
tors. Rather, different rhythms of
movement as well ns the angle at
which a watch hangs are given as
real causes for irregularities.
It has been found, for example,
that a watch so accurately adjusted
that, when worn by its owner, it will
not vary more, than a second a day,
will gain or lose a quarter of a min
ute in 24 hours if hung on a bedpost.
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Low Round Trip Fares East via the \
“MILWAUKEE”
JUNE 1st TO SEPTEMBER 30th, 1916
Return Limit three months but not beyond October 31st, 1916
The “OLYMPIAN”—The “COLUMBIAN”
Two Fast ALL-STEEL Trains every day
For Additional information call on or address:
A. E. Harris, t. p. a., C. M. Taylor, Agt.,
Juneau, Alaska Ketchikan. Alaska
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY.
WE ARE ALL INVITED
Memorial Day services will be
held at St. John’s Episcopal Church
tomorrow morning at It o’clock. A
special invitation is extended to mem
bers of the Grand Army of the Re
public and other Civil War veterans,
North or South, and to other war vet
erans, or former members of the Ar
my or Navy. The following special
music will be rendered:
Hymn — "Hark! Hark! My Soul,
Angelic Songs are Dwelling.”
Hymn—“For all Thy Saints, Who
From Their Labors Rest.”
National Hymn—“America."
Anthem—“Break Forth Into Joy,"
Barnby.
Hymn—“Jersualem, The Golden ’
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AN INCH OF RAIN.
—
When the weather bureau reports
that, an inch of rain has fallen, it
means that the amount of water that
particular shower vould have covered
the surrounding territory to a depth
of one inch, if none of it had run off
or soaked into the ground.
It means that on one acre of ground
enough water to fill more than 600
barrels, of 45 gallons each, has fallen.
The quantity of water weighs more
than 110 tons. If the rain storm cov
ered 1000 acres, which would be a
very small shower indeed, 113,000
tons of water would fall from the
clouds.
Rain storms frequently cover whole
states, and often two or three or five
inches of water falls in one storm,
in that case the weight of water that
falls to the earth is simply enormous.
A single widespread and heavy storm
might result in a hundred billion tons
of rain.
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NEW PLACE OF AMUSEMENT.
The Ketchikan Academy Dance
Hall is to have its formal opening this
evening at S o'clock. B. Babida. the
proprietor plans to run this place
strictly first class. Gentlemen will
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS.
Alaska — Entrance to Wrangell
Strait—Pt. Alexander Light reported
out. Will be relighted as soon as
jossible. By direction of the Com
nissioner of Lighthouses.—W. C. Dl
3RELL, Lighthouse Inspector.
SHAFT SUNK ON
READY BULLION
GREAT FEAT
(Juneau Empire.)
One of the greatest engineering
feats accomplished in the mining
world was that which was completed
yesterday morning when the new
hsaft on the Ready Bullion mine was
connected up and the upper and low
er ends meet exactly to a hair’s
breadth. Jack Johnson, chief sur
veyor of the Alaska Treadwell Min
ing Company, is the man given credit
for this undertaking.
The completed shaft is 2,488 feet
in depth and is on a 70 per cent
incline. The accomplishment of this
feat lies in the fact that the shaft
is the first known in lite world to
have been sunk on an incline and
come out with exactness. The work
ings of the shaft were made with
both “underneath” and “above" op
erations.
Over a year ago the old shaft of
the Ready Bullion, which was sunk
on a 45 per cent incline, had practi
cally accomplished its usefulness.
The ore body was pierced in another
direction and at great expense was
being hauled to the old shaft and
hoisted. At this time the company
decided to sink a new one. Mr.
Johnson was entrusted with the un
dertaking.
On March 10, 1915, men started
at the surface on the new 70 per
cent incline work. Men were also
started from the lower levels and
began working up.
As the work progressed stopes
were entered, timbered and the bor
ing again started through the solid
earth. Mathematical problems were
mastered. Work was dispatched with
rare accuracy and yesterday morning
there was wild exultation. The shaft
from below and the shaft from above
met exactly.
The completion of this shaft, al
though an expensive undertaking
will be a money saver. Ore will
now be hoisted to the surface through
it and the old way of hauling ore, in
some instances a quarter of a mile,
to the old shaft will now be aban
doned. The new’ shaft will also al
low of the filling in of the old work
ings. ,
THE COTTON BALL
The word was sent Forth from the
Civic Club
After much interesting debate,
There must be a real Cotton Ball;
So there!
That settles it sure as fate.
The Civic Club is indeed earnest this
spring.
We've many good things to per
form ;
We must fix up the park and so want
all to dance at this year’s cotton
ball.
There is music and beauty in cotton
we know;
We’ll show all our friends this is
true,
We’ll talk it; we'll write it; adver
tise it is so,
Till you all will know just what to do.
The Civic Club plans for your pleas
ure, good friends,
And invites you to come o this ball
You'll be sure disappointed, you can
not make amends if you fail to be
present at all.
Get your tickets at once; don't wait
till too late.
The dance will be on, 9 to 12 o'clock
p. m., Saturday, May 27th, is the
date.
Make the women rejoice and them
feel glad,
They've worked hard to produce it
at. all.
Make this second event the best they
have had;
Let’s all go to the Big Cotton Ball.
—Adapted.
LEAVE TO JOIN PARENTS.
The Misses Irene and Marie Ches
ney, who have been attending school
here, left this morning on the Mri
posa for their home in Douglas,
where their parents are permanently
located. They were accompanied by
their cousin, Carl Cordell, who will
ppend part of his vacation with them.
In Miss Chesney’s departure Ketchi
kan people and the younger set in
particular will lose one of its very
amiable and popular girls. She was
the reeeipant of many beautiful gifts
from her many friends who wish her
all happiness in her new home,
be charged 50 cents, whlie ladies
will be free. The Academy is locat
ed at the foot of Mission street and
will be opened every evening from 8
o’clock for the amusement iof the
dancing public. I
TO-NIGHTI
At the GRAND
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Friday and Saturday :: May 26-27 |
THE MASTER KEY
EPISODE NO. 10.
' Things have come to such a state, the Cavelry 3
is called out and the camp placed under Martial I
law. Dore opens the letter Gallon left for Ruth |
discovers the secret of the key and the inscrip- f
tion. Then the search for the Idol’s head lost jj
when the ship went down. Divers are put to
work by both Wilkerson and Dore. Great ex
citement prevails. I
An Animated Weekly
Dealing with the popular events. '
In with the Gates of Paradise
A Chirstmas story, A little late but good.
Shultz and His Lady Friend
A Comedy
Sunday: “SAMSON” P
A Fox Feature. |
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I overaliTaS1'5 May Sale of Men’s Women’s and Children’s 1
1 Z™S™3!!s READY TO WEAR GARMENTS 1
M VS
Women’s Ready to Wear
$1.50 and 2.00 House Dresses.$1.00
$2.25 and 2.50 House Dresses. $ 1.25
$1.00 and 1.50 Kimonas at. 75c.
75c. Coverall Aprons. 50c.
25c. Kitchen Aprons. 10c.
Breakfast Sets, a three piece House Dress, large loose
Skirt, Belted Coat and Cap to match, specially priced
at. $1.50
A big assortment of Middy blouses and all new- makes
to sell at. $1.00, 1.25 and 1.50
Muslin Under Garments, Specially Priced
Muslin Corset Covers, embroidery yoke and shadow- lace
trimmed, to soil at. 35c., 50c. and 75c., each
Embroidery Flounce Underskirts to sell at 75c., $1.00, 1.25
Muslin Drawers at.35c., 50c., 75c. and $1.00
Girls’ Wash Dresses and Middies
$1.00 Middy Blouses, age 10 to 14 years 75e.
$2.50 Wash Dresses and Middy Suits of heavy Chambra
and Ginghams, ages G to 14 years - - $1.25
Boys’ Ready to Wear
$1.50 and $2.00 Wash Suits of heavy Chambras aud
Galatias at • . $1,00
$4.50 and 5.00 Russian, Buddy Tucker aud Junior Nor
folk suits, ages 3 to 8 years at $3.50
$6.50 Norfolk Suits, ages 8 to 17 years at . . $4.50
The Bon Miarche
THE STORE THAT SELLS FOR LESS
Men’s Pants Specials g
$1.75 Heavy Whip Cord Pants. $1.35
$2.50 Work Pants. .. $1*95 o
$3.50 Heavy Cashmere and Strong Worsted Pants $2.50
Our Always Busy s?
Pure Food Department W*
2 lbs. Washington Creamery Butter. 75c. c?
Fresh Ranch Eggs per dozen . 30c. ^
Wesco Steel Cut Coffee per lb. 30c.
Crosset & Devers Commander Brand Coffee per lb. 40c.
Choice Jap Rice, 3 lbs. for. 25c. 5?
Fresh Rhubarb per lb. 5c. 2X
One Gal. cans Choice Fruits. . 35c. ij
Choice Bacon Per lb. . . 28c. §
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« tfjat toe babe openeb a talking
rs machine bepartment, tobere pou
H toill be toelcome at all times to
brar tbe latest anb best in mrsic.
« <J3n line toitb our policy to present
fS to our patrons only tbe best, toe
§£ , babe becibeb to make tbis exclusibelp
« a Columbia <&rafonola department,
« tobere pou toill finb a complete line
$ of <&rafonolaS anb Columbia
iw double-disc &ecorbs.
Visitors are assureb of prompt,
courteous attention anb are inbiteb
to consiber our sboto rooms tbeic
, oton music rooms, toitbout anp ob
ligation to buj>.
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KETCHIKAN, : : ALASKA $
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Meets every first and third Tues
day evening at 8 p. m., at the Coun- ‘ ”
cil Chambers. All women interest- < 5
ed in the welfare of our city are
cordially invited to attend-—Sec- B- 1 V
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KETCHIKAN S
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND I
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| If you haven't a Victrola in YOUR home it is because g
> you don’t know how perfectly it will play the music YOU
» like best.
1 It will bring to you all the popular songs of the day,
l all the old ballads of long ago, and all the beautiful hymns juf
? and sacred numbers. You may sit in your easy chair zj
| and command Sousa’s Band, Pryor’s Band and other S
I famous bands and orchestras to Olay just the music you
! want to hear. M
We now have a complete line of V1CTROLAS on dis- |f
f play. Prices ranging from $15.00 to $100.00. fai
Satisfactory terms as to payments to responsible parties S
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