THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska in
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, MARCH 31, 1916.
HONEST TO GOODNESS IT SMELLS BAD.
In Mr. Heneghan’s note in yesterday’s issue, after
stating that he had been “trapped” as it were, into
i. compact, etc., he concludes by saying, I took a
stand on the principle that the voice of the people
be heard and their voting right be respectbd, regard
less of corporate GRAFT, greed or frame-up.”
This is not clear to us, we regret to say, but if
we throw a little light ,on the subject, we may force
explanation. The first part of the quotation above,
has no doubt reference to the frame-up, of which,
like all the voters who help to elect him, we had
nothing to do with, and any attempt by whomsoever
to justify Mr. Heneghan’s action in refusing to serve
the people after he had solicited rheir vote by accept
ing the candidacy, only adds to the lameness of his
case- The people elected Mr. Heneghan because they
thought he was the proper man to have on the coun
cil. They elected him councilman, not mayor, you un
derstand, because none had any right to say boo in
the matter, except those elected. That part of it
was entirely in the hands of the chosen councilmen.
We contend that Mr. Heneghan should have stood
by the people and show the frame-up; instead of
that, he refused to qualify which was equal to re
fusing the favors conferred upon him by the people
that had solicited the candidacy as councilman. But
that isn't what we had in mind'when we started this
comment which was the last part of the quotation.
In this part Mr. Heneghan says “regardless of cor
porate GRAFT, greed or frame-up.”
Only for the word “graft” we could readily con
nect this part also with the other without even
stretching a point of our imagination, but “graft”
is what gets our goat, and a little explanation as to
who, where and when there was “graft” would be
timely.
Likewise. Mr. Roissel’s accusation of a ten per
cent rake-off by a certain councilman on all pile
purchases made by the city, needs explanation. Hon
est to goodness, this political “ragout” smells awful,
don t you know, and we fear that the more we stir
it up the worse it will get.
“For the love of Mike” go and register that you '
may have a right to cast your vote next Tuesday. ]
The registration book will close at 4 p. m. Saturday.
TOO FUNNY FOR ANYTHING.
Telegraphic news from Juneau yesterday says
that thirty-five Gastineau Channel Republican dele
gates to the Sev ard convention, held a love-feast and
from what was said, it is evident that they will con
trol the convention, nominate Wickersham for delegate
to congress and Shackleford for National Committee
man. “Wouldn’t that rattle your slats,” as a rough
neck said to Judge Moore at Nome when the Judge
decided a case against him.
If that “bunch” think that they can pull the woo'
over the voters’ eyes in such a course manner, they
have another “think" coining. You just wait. The
fight has just begun; and while thus far. the fight
has been purely against Shackleford, from now on it
will include the delegate as well.
A TREMENDOUS BUSINESS TRIBUTARY.
(Seattle Times.)
Southeastern Alaska, always a big factor in the
business and commerce of Seattle, promises to be even
more important in 1916 and in the years succeeding.
The great belt of ore, in which the Treadwell.
Alaska-Gastineau and Alaska-Juneau properties aro
situated, gives every indication of rivaling and, prob
ably, of outrivaling the famous Witwatersrand in
| South Africa. Quick "to realize the importance of
| this deposit, American capital has for a number of
I years been working the first named property and is
! preparing to make the other two tually important
elements in the go’d produition of the territory.
To a great many ways Seattle will commence
this year to realize the full benefit of the great
mining development around Juneau. The millions that
have been expended will be earning dividends for the
first time, in some instances; and in others work
will be rushed, in order that the juine properties may
commence producing in the larger quantities neces
sary to successful management.
Tor this city, the development of these great
mines is a most interesting incident in Alaskan his
tory. Long after the placer gold production has
ceased to be an important factor, they will be turn
ing out enormous quantities of metal, employing
thousands of men and furnishing local business men
with profitable trade.
Here, as elsewhere, the prospects for 1916 appear
particularly bright for Seattle- Southeastern Alaska
may not be the biggest tributary to the Puget Sound
metropolis, but it is certain to be among the most
important and particularly valuable because it will
be a permanent customer.
Col- Roosevelt returns home with the announce
ment that he discovered in the West Indies a new
bird that sleeps in daylight and eats nuts. In Ar
kansas the moonshiners used to produce a brand that
is said to have made a man see green rats with
purple eyes and white wings. The colonel’s birdstory
his temperate habits and his remoteness from Ar
kansas, together with his wide reputation for troth
and veracity, present to ornithologists a subject for
! their dissection.—(Tacoma News.)
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
AT THE CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7;30 p. m.
Subject for April 2, “Unreality.”
~ ALL ARE WELCOME.
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
Sunday Church Service 11 a. m.
and 7;30 p. ni.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30 p.m.
Friday Choir meets at 8:00 p. m.
First and Third Wednesday after
, cons at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.m.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pastor
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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday—8.00 ajn., Holy commun
ion, (Except first Sunday in the
month.)
10:00 Native Sunday School.
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon. (Holy Communion, first
Sunday in the month.)
12:00 m. Sunday School.
7:30 Evening Prayer and Sermon.
Holy Days—10:30 a.m. Holy Com
munion.
Tuesday—8:00 p.m. St. John's
Social Club, Guild Room.
Wednesday—2:00 p.m. Native
Women’s Guild, Indian School House
Thursday—2:30 pjn. St. John’s
Guild Room..
7:.00 p.m.St. John’s Athletic Club,
Boy’s, Guild Room.
Friday—8:00 p.m. Choir Rehear
sal, Guild Room.
A sincere welcome is extended to
all, especially to newcomers.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
JL j _ Pastor.
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NOTICE OF
ELECTION
Notice is hereby given to the
electors of the city of Ketchikan,
Alaska, that a general election will
be held at the Council Chambers,
on Main street, on Tuesday, April
•1th, 1916, for the purpose submitting
to the people the question of the
ratification of section 3 and 4 of
chapter 50 of Laws of the Terri
tory of Alaska, 1915, and for the
election of one Mayor for the term
of one year, and six members of
the Common Council to hold office
for the term of two years and
one Treasurer of the School Board
to hold office for three years
Polls open at nine o’clock a. m.,
and close at seven o’clock p. m.
Qualification for voters for the
Common Council are all persons 21
years of age, who are citizens of
the United States or have declared
their intention to become such; and
who have been bona fide residents
of the Te~'f'--y of Alaska for one
year, ano _ave resided within the
corporate limits of the Town of
Ketchikan six months, and shall
have been duly registered.
For Members of the School Board,
all adult persons, citizens of the
United States or who have declared
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j their intention to become such, re
siding within the corporate limits
of the Town of Ketchikan, and whc
shall have been duly registered.
By order of the Common Council,
Dated this 13th dav of March,
1916. S. A. PLUMLEY,
City Clerk.
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NOTICE TO VOTERS
Registration for the Munici
pal election to be held at Ketchikan
on April 4th, 1916, will open at the
Council Chambers, Main Street, Wed
nesday, February 23rd, 1916
Office hours, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Registration will close April 1st,
1916, at 4 p.rri. All persons who
desire too vote must register.
S. A. PLUMLEY,
Regristration Officer
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR REGIS
TRATION FOR CITY
ELECTION
Must be 21 years of age, a citi
zen of the United States, or have
declared their intention to become
such, a resident of the Territory of
Alaska for one year and a resident
of the city of Ketchikan for six
months prior to the election.
Regristration for voting for the
school board the above qualifica
tions except residence—no length
of, residence required.
Ketchikan Meat Co.
PHONE 120
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We make a specialty of Camp and
Cannery trade
Carstens Packing Co. Owners
Night Phone S120
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For Your
* Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan ^ ’ Ala&ka
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ADVERTISED LETTERS
Avertised letter list of the Ket
chikan, Alaska Post Office. For
the week ending March 25th, 1916:
Berg, Toralf; Danielsen, Laurits:
Durston, H.; Engvik, Einar Alex
anderson; Fayette, Selson; Johnson.
Mr. (Gen. Mdse.); Linden, Law
rence F.; Moe, John; Naroud.
Frank; Nilsen, Carl; Pedereen.
Steen; Reid, J. G.; Rocknese, Cas
per; Rohrer, Milton L.; Smith.
Margaret; Spanks, Murray J.;
Stewart, Gus.
All letters unclaimed by April
8th, 1916, will be sent to the dead
letter office, Washington, D. C.
Parties claiming letters from the
above list must pay a fee of one
cent for each letter claimed.
When calling for the above* say
Advertised.
M. E. SWINF.FORD,
Postmaster.
ANOTHER AMUSEMENT PLACE
With the re-opening of the Shoot
ing School at the foot of Mission
street, the people may fJ; J another
place of amusement where v / can
shoot away their little wads. Mr.
DeYoung "will attend to tha rest
Just go and shoot away all you mind
to.
Draying
All Orders will oe promptly
ajd carefully executed.
Contracts Taket For 4i»-' Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompanv
J. W. CORDELL, Propictor
Phone No. 60.
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Miller & Stevens
Hairdressing Parlor
ORDER OF MOOSE
Local 221, regular
meeting Monday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent, Mon
day, Thursday, Fri
day and Saturday.
ROYAL-CAFE
We make a specialty
of Short Orders at all
times of the day or night
Our dinners are un
equaled in the North.
| Private Boxes for Dinner]
Mitchell Bilicich, Co.
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Stedman Hotel
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IRA H. KING, Manager
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Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
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SPECIAL 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
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3 POUNDS I
DELIVERED
AT YOUR
HOME
The high cost of living may be reduced. NOT
by buying CHEAP GOODS, but by buying the best
goods cheap.
YOUR great problem is, to get the best value to
be had for the money; and TO GIVE the best value
that can be given for the money, is OUR great aim.
For fifteen years we have been selling the best
coffees the world has produced, from the Islands of
Java and Sumatra, from Arabia, from South and
Central America, and while these coffees each have
some predominating fine quality, the problem has
bee" to combine them and yet preserve all their fine
qualities and to so blend them as to reach PERFECT
ION IN THE CUP.
This has now been accomplished. You will find
a coffee THAT JUST SUITS YOU in CRYSTAL
BLEND, a coffee that stands alone UNEQUALED.
Let us send you a pound package to convince you
that it is THE BEST COFFEE YOU EVER DRANK.
Phone us your order today.
Tongass Trading Co.
GENERAL BOAT BUILDING
AT THOMAS DOCK
Estimates Furnished,
Prices Reasonable.
CANNERY WORK A SPECIALTY
Boat work of ail kinds promptly done.
H. CRICKS, Builder
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The Kelt hikan Cigar Factory I
Will now thankfully receive mail orders from out of »
town stores. We will ship cigars anywhere.
For information write to the
KETCHIKAN CIGAR FACTORY
JOHN A. ANDERSON. Prop. KETCHIKAN. ALASKA
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Superior To All Others
Sold* by All Dealers in FIRST CLASS Fishing Gear in the
Following Sizes
For hand trolling, io oz. i, \}2, 2, 3 lbs.
Ketchikan Iron Works
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We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMEER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to \A_ Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHINQ, AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
; We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of I
Spruce and Cedar Lumber f
Can fill any order either stock ^
or cut to specifications . . .
Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche I
for charter for freight purposes |
| Ketchikan Power Company \
WE HOLD FAST
to the idea that a satisfied customer
is a mighty good advertisement.
Also that a dissatisfied one is a
mighty good advertisement for
somebody else. Hence, wo always
do 0ur very best with every bit of
launrdy work. How good that best
is you will appreciate if you send
your things here next time.
Phone 2i.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
Buy I
Columbia
Batteries
Cost No More Last Longer
For all ignition work
Citizens’Light, Power & Water Co, -