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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1916. NUMBER 162.
WASHINGTON
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LOUIS BARNDEIS’ NOMINATION
CONFIRMED BY SENATE
SUB-COMMITTEE.
ONE VOTE MAJORITY
However, The Senate Will Take
The Matter Up On
The Floor.
WASHINGTON, April 1. — At
noon today, the sub-committee of
* the senate having had the investi
gation of the charges in opposition
ofy Louis Brandeis confirmation as
associate justice of the supreme
court, voted on the coynfirmation
of the appointment- The vote
showed a majority of one vote in
favor of the nominee.
It is said that when this recom
mendation is brought before the
senate as a whole, it will be taken
up on the floor, and a hard con
test is anticipated.
GERMANS WERE REPULSED
PARIS, April, 1—The Germans
in a fierce night attack on the
^ French at Malancourt were repulsed
• with a heavy loss. In repulsing
the attack the French followed the
Germans to the outskirt of the city
and are holding the position.
TILLIKUM MASQUERADE AT
RED MEN’S HALL TONIGHT
Preparations are now complete
for the big Tillikum masquerade to
be given tonight, at Red Men’s hall
to celebrate All-Fools Day. Several
handsome prizes will be given.
Punch will be served and a most
enjoyable and jolly dance is prom
i- ised.
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- A CORRECTION
Mr. G. M. Fripp called at our
office this morning and pleaded
“not guilty” to the charge in yes
terday’s issue that he was a "min
ing expert," and insisted that we
spend Sunday doing penance. “I
do not wish,” said Mr. Fripp, “to
be classified with the 'yellow leg
ged’ fraternity.” Continuing Mr.
Fripp said: “It is true I am in
terested in mining up North, and
have a spatt ering knowledge of
mines, but am no ‘expert.’ With
my associates I have taken a bond
on property here, and am awaiting
the arrival of ourmining represen
tative to make further investigation,
ft I am glad to be able to spend a
few days in your enterprising town
and cannot but be impressed with
the confidence shown by improve
ments being made. Your commun
ity is to be congratulated on hav
ing a real live daily paper. A daily
is an asset that cannot be estimat
ed.”
LONE GERMAN
STOWAWAY
ABOARD A BRITISH STEAMER
FROM NEW YORK ON WAY
TO VLADVOSTOK.
LEWIS, Del., March 31.—A wire
less message was received here this
morning telling of the discovery
of a lone German stoaway on the
British steamer that left New York
a few days ago for Vladvostok.
The message says that the stow
away held the Captain and crew
and destroyed the radio and com
pelled the vessel to change its
courge.
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SHANGHAI, April 1.—(The trans
pacific passenger steamer Chiyo
Maru, grounded in a fog yesterday
off Lema Island
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PEKING, March 31.—The Chin
ese foreign minister today signed
an agreement with Russia granting
the latter the privilege to contract
and control the Manchuria North
ern railroad, and at the same time
granted Japan the southern part.
OUTLOOK BRIGHT
SAYS MR. SEMAR
SEATTLE DOING RUSHING BUS.
INESS, DEEPLY INTEREST
ED IN ALASKA
Mr. Wm. Semar, who arrived
yesterday, accompanied by Mrs. Se
mar from an extended business trip
to the states, when asked of the
condition found, particularly in
Seattle, said that the city never
looked more prosperous than at the
present time. He says that there
are practically no idle men to be
seen and the business houses are
busy principally in filling up orders
from Alaska- Mr. Semar said it
bad been a hard job for him to
get the necessary supplies for his
company this year. Hoopiron and
wire neeting is a scarce article, due.
he said, to ther shortage of raw ma
terials which is being used now in
the manufacture of implements of
war.
Mr. Semar, who is interested in
and general agent of the Engelber
Wiese Packing Company, Inc-, with
headquarters in Ketchikan, will
start operation in a few weeks and
will attempt to put up a full pack
this year. The company makes a
specialty of mildcure salmon. In
order to improve the facility of se
curing a fulj pack, the company has
had a boat built • It is 65 feet
long and equipped with the new
“Semi Deisel" engine. In this en
gine, crude oil is used exclusively,
thus ..reducing the cost of operation.
This wil] be the first engine of
this kind in Alaska, and its action
will be watched with interest. It
is said that it had had an uninter
rupted success wherever it was
tried.
See P. J. Gilmore’s adv. It will
pay you to read it. tf
VILLA AND HIS GANG
ROUTED BY U. S. TROOPS
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The Seventh and Tenth Regiments Scatter Them in
Every Direction
KILLING THIRTY OF THE BANDITS, BUT VILLA WAS HURRIED AWAY
AT THE OUTSET OF THE BATTLE
EL PASO, April 1.—At an early
hour this morning, a dispatch was
received from a correspondent at
the front that an engagement had
been fought between the Seventh
and Tenth United States cavalrv
regiments and Villa and his gang.
The report says that the troops'
came upon the bandits while in
camp and that as soon as they
came in sight, firing began. The
cavalry replied killing thirty men
and wounding many. Some of the
latter were captured while others
made their escape. However, the
band scattered in every direction.
The correspondent adds that Villa
was hurried away at the outset of
the battle due to his wound he re
ceived at the hands of Carranza’s
troopers a few days ago
A later dispatch says that the
cavalry under the immediate com
mand of General Dodd suffered no
great injury, in that only four men
were wounded, but not seriously.
and that pursuit of the bandits was
kept up.
WASHINGTON, April 1.—When
the new's of the defeat of the Mexi
can bandits by the United States
cavalry was received in the city, it
soon reached the House of Repre
sentatives. Speaker Clark interrupt- •
ed the debate and from the chair
announced the success of -the,
“boys.” Applauds and shouting in
which every member joined were
heard blocks away.
SAN ANTONIO, April 1—Gener
al Funston said today that he was
anticipating news from the Ameri
can troops in pursuit of Villa, as
his information received led him to
believe that the troops would force
him into a fight in the Madera dis
trict. The cavalry, said the Gen
eral, was moving in a body forward
as rapidly as circumstances permit
ted.
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ENTERTAIN FOR GUEST.
Complimentary to their guest
Miss Gertrude Wybrant of Metla
katla, Mrs. S. L. Meyers and Miss
Ruth Hall entertained the members
of the M. E. church choir and sev
eral othery friends at their home
last evening. A delightful musical
program and dainty refreshments
were features of this pleasing af
fair. These present were: Mr. and
Mrs. Osborn Williams, Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Ray
Hall, Mrs. Ross, Mr. Van Mavem.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Meyers, the Miss
es Neita. and Mary Mitchell, Claire
Buor, Gertrude Wybrant and Ruth
Hall. _
AT THE GRAND THEATRE
SUNDAY AND MONDAY
“The Kreutzer Sonata” an ela
borate production by the Fox Fea
ture Company from the famous
novel of Count Leo Tolstoi will be
the attractions at the Grand. Nance
O’Neil is the star of the production
and is seen at her best in the big
scene where driven mad by the
revelation of circumstances sur
rounding the love affair of her
husband and sister. She shoots
them both. Theda Bara plays the
part of the younger sister. William
Shay, as Gregor Moskowitz, does
some splendid work as does also
lit'le Mimi Yvonne as the child of
Ruth.
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NEW SPRING MILLINERY ON
DISPLAY AT HECKMAN’S adv
GERMANY GIVES
HER REASON
FOR WITHHOLDING HER REPLY
TO THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT.
BERLIN, April 1.—The foreign
minister today notified the Ameri
can ambassador that the failure to
promptly reply to the United
States government was due to the
fact that the commissioners ap- ,
pointed to investigate the sinking
of the Sussex, had not yet com
pleted their report, but that as
soon as the minute investigation
that is necessary to arrive at a
just conclusion was completed, a re
ply would be forthcoming.
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+ Candidates for town offices +
+ being nominated in open cau- +
+ cus; it is the evident intention +
+ that such candidates should be +
+ free from combinations of any +
+ kind. Wishing to be consistent, +
+ I have declined to affiliate with +
+ any faction. Respectfully, +
+ edw. brown. +
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DEPUTY HOWELL SUCCESSFUL.
In regard to the whereabouts of
one W. W. Draper, about whom an
inquiry was made in yesterday’s
issue of the Progressive-Miner, I
have investigated and found that
from reliable information, he was
in Seattle, at the Hotel Freemont.
on First Avenue. He was last
seen, according to the informant,
two or three weeks ago.
N. HOWELL,
Acting Deputy Marshal.
ZEPPLINS ARE ACTIVE.
LONDON, April 1. — Yesterday,
a raid was made on the eastern
counties of England by a fleet of
Zeppelins. One Zepplin is reported
to have been destroyed. Details are
lacking.
GERMANS CAPTURE VILLAGE
PARIS, April 1.—A small village
m the vicinity of Verdun was tak
en by the German forces yester
day, and to a certain extent, the
capture has strengthened their posi
tion.
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SAFETY FIRST.
“Safety first” appears to be the
slogan on the waterfront nowadays.
After all the arrangements had
been made whereby Mr. Kubley was
to have been given a lease in the
new building of the Ketchikan
Wharf Company, for his picture
show house, the company, consider
ing the safety of the patrons of the
house paramount to the interest of
Mr. Kubley, repudiated its partly
made up contract and refused to
grant the lease as first agreed
upon.
The space that was to make up
the picture show house will be re
modeled and rented for other busi
ness less dangerous to the safety
of the patrons. The reason given
for the change of mind is said to
be the possibility of the large
boats in making their approaches
of driving into the pilings, the
foundation of the building, and en
dangering the life of the occupants
of the theatre. Tentative comprom
ise was made without avail.
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Mike Connell, an oldtimer in this
part of Alaska and watchman at
the Chomley cannery wcmu brought
in this afternoon mentally derang
ed. He is being taken care of at
the federal office.
WASHINGTON
DOINGS TODAY
PRESIDENT HOLDS CONSULTA
TION WITH MEMBERS OF
HIS CABINET.
WASHINGTON, April 1.—Presi
dent Wilson today held a consulta
tion with the members of his cab
inet relative to the sinkinjg of the
Sussex, the subject that is occupy
ing his whole attention at the pres
ent time. After the meeting, it was
learned that no action, would be
taken yet, although Germany ap
pears clearly dilatory in giving her
reply to the question propounded
by Secretary Lansing. And in the
absence of conclusive proof, no ac- 1
tion will be taken at the present
time.
The fight against the appropria
tion recommended for river and har
bor improvements, began this morn
ing- It promises to be hotly con
tested. .
The Department of Commerce an- '
nounced today that the export for
February was the greatest in the
history of the country.
HAVE TAKEN
UP RANCHES
PART OF MARY ISLAND WAS
LOCATED LATE LAST
SUMMER.
On the steamer Al-Ki this morn
ing, were yMr. Harry Fitzgerald.
Mrs. J. Keller and Mrs. R. N. Os
borne, related to the parties who
located late last summer on Mary
island, some thirty miles south, op
posite Duke island, where they will
make their home in the future.
It was learned indirectly that the
parties have located ranches and as
evidence of their good faith, ten
head of cattle were brought from
the States with them, From here
the party will be taken to their
new location together with stock
and supplies. Some of the parties
are already on the ground and have
been preparing for the reception of
the new comers
NOTICE—The Bartenders’ Union
will meet tomorrow at three o’clock
at their usual place of meeting.
All are requested to bo present.
(adv.) SECRETARY.
THE COUNTRY BOY.
Is another Paramount feature
that has made a hit with the show
goers at the Dream. It will be
shown for the last time tonight.
This picture will hold you from
the start; it’s like a good book,
you can’t wait for the end, and
that comes too soon. See it to
night.
Tomorrow (Sunday) night, a big
6-reel show—Pathe News, Keystone
comedy, and two 2-reelers. Par
ticular pictures for particular peo
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pie.
WITHIN THE
WAR ZONE
PARIS ADMITS GERMANS GAIN
BUT AFFIRMED THEY
ARE CHECKED.
HOSPITAL SHIP SUNK
Holland Making War Preparation:
Country Is Full of
Activity.
'LONDON, April 1.—A late dis
patch from Paris says that the re
port of the Germans having gain
ed a foothold at Vaux, was cor
rect. but that they were checked
without any advantage as far as
Verdun was concerned.
The Paris war office has just
announced the sinking of the hos
pital ship Portugal in the Black
sea with many lives lost.
HALIBUT PRICE HIGH.
SEATTLE, April 1.—A schooner
arrived yesterday with twenty
thousand pounds of halibut that was
sold for eleven and three-quarters
:ents a pound, plus a bonus of
thirty-five dollars.
NEWS FROM NEW YORK.
NEW YORK, April 1.—Several
Germans interned at Ellis island,
made a break for their liberty
this morning, but were soon cap
tured and returned.
While Benny Leonard outfought
Wells in the ten-round bout last
;vening, n o decision was given.
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W. W. GIRLS AND ESCORTS.
At her home last night Mrs. Gor
ion Shuck and Miss Marie Ander
son entertained the W. W. Girls
ind their escorts. Sixteen were
present who had a very good time
indeed, enjoying various games and
music until a late hour when tempt
ing refreshments concluded a charm
ing evening.
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ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
About eight hours ahead of the
announcement made of the arrival
of the steamer Al-Ki, she made
port this morning with 43 tons of
freight and 21 passengers, as fol
loyws: C. D. Richardson, O. Thomp
son, A. Evans, D. C. Vanlderstine.
0. Jensen, J. A. Roberts, Mrs. Rob
erts, R.- J. Minich, Mrs. J. Keller.
Mrs. R. M. Osborne, Mrs. M. Wash
bum, Harry Fitzgerald, W. Foss.
H. G. Atkinson, Ernest Woll and
six steerage. Her cargo was made
up of general merchandise and ten
head of cattle for Mary island.
The steamer Alameda is due here
I his evening. Other boats from the
south have not reported yet.
From the north, the Alaska is
due here Monday and will be fol
lowed W’th the r')ty of SeatGo
Tuesday.
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TO MALE VOTERS
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* I want every man In Ketchikan to cast
his vote for
Ed. V. Price & Co.
for his Easter suit. Then after the elec
tion is over, all the people of the community
will admire you for your good judgement and
forethought.
See samples today. You have only three
weeks more to get that Easter “tog.”
We are not in politics but we are the
| strongest clothing house in Alaska.
* P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier
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Jesse L. Lasky
presents
MARSHALL
NEILAN
in the
Broadway Success
The
COUNTRY
BOY
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!A story of how the country boy was saved from the
temptations of the city !
This is another Paramount Feature. A comedy fj -
drama in Four Reels $1
Fifth Reel--“HI.S JUNGLE SWEETHEART”!
TONIGHT at the DREAM |
Two Nights Only Friday and Saturday f
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