• THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketckksa, Alaska a
sec-cod class matter October il, 1914. under the act o:
March X 1 $79. _
THE r^DG RESPITEPRINTING COMP ANT
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES
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Alaska ic particular and the Territory :r. getter*
KETCHIKAN. AUiKA. DECEMBER NX 1915.
AND THE WORLD GOES ON
Did we ever stop to think how little we woula
a£fe*rt the world if we were to drop c-'f. as it were.
Of coarse some cf us hare thought this matter over,
bat a good many others have rot from the way some
act. Some there are who act as though the wor...
would stop if they were to die. That is all a
take. Dip up a spoon full of water franthe ocean
and vou wQ! have a part of the sea. just as impor
tant, a part as ary other: yet the sea will roar on.
roll and toss as the tide drag it about, despite
loss of par. of itself. The individual does not a- j
mount to much, as an individual. Minus an inds-1
tihaL the world gees os just the same, and only
a limited number of persons in closest touch with
the individual so much as miss him for a moment
Then why should we think that the world earner gx»
on without ms?
Individuals vary as to intelligence, activity and
sire. Some men are of more importance in a com
munity than others by reason of their usefulness,
generosity, unselfishness or leadership. Howewr
the human race has never bees impeded on its on
ward march by the falling of an individual. As a
matte? cf fact, we believe that the world would go
on even if we were to drop off ourselves.
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HERRON SAID SOMETHING
Chas. Herron, chairman of tie Republican cen
tra? committee for Alaska, who went south on the
Northwestern recently, is quoted by the Juneau
papers thus: “I am not allied witbaay faction of
the Republican parry in Alaska, and will do my ut
most to have primaries in all voting precincts r
that all Republicans win be able to secure represen
tation to the next territorial convention.”
There, now. Herron has said something. Primar
ies. that's what we want: but primaries on an honest
basis and not “make believe primaries.” where a few
bosses ran the whole sheeting match. Primaries
that would compel the voters to go to the polls and
register their vote for the representative they wiil
for the man who would do as he Is instructed to do
If Mr. Herron succeeds in securing the proper rules
w hereby the people will fee able to choose honestly
their representatives at the national convention, ho
can have anything he wants front the honest Republi
can voters in Alaska. Let us wait and see if he is
sincere.
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THE MESSAGE
(From the P.-I.)
President Wilson's message to the congress of
the United States is at once strong and weak. In
logic and diction it is plainly below- the standard of
his former state papers—a fact due. possibly, to
diverting subjects more intimately engaging his at
tention.
Its strength is in its recognition of the need of
military pro pa redoes, and the clear and sure no**,
it strike? on the criminal activities in this countary.
under cover of acquired citisenship or position, of
conspirators who would disturb the peace of the
republic and cripple its industries.
On these two issues Americanism, sad to saw
is not yet fully roused or as robust as It ought to
be. but the country must surely awaken to the men
ace of perilous things pointed out and demand vig
orous action to reinforce ringing words.
The weaknesses of the message are its vagueness
on military and naval programs, a year following
pacific declarations from, the same pen and subse
quent utterance about "a nation to proud to fight”:
its reference to Mexico, where a “watchful waiting”
policy hss perpetuated unspeakable conditions and
pat Americanism to shame for three long wretched
years: its acadjgndc adherence to the ship-purchase
idea of building up s merchant marine: its failure
to call for a repeal of the seaman’s act. which has
driver the last American ship off the Pacific: its
proposal to impose further war taxes when a pro
tective tariff is manifestly the need of the hour,
and its suggestion that something additional in the way
of investigation and slow legal procedure—another
commission—is row in order to equip and co-din
ate the railroads and solve the problems of trans
portation. and help genera! business.
War taxes, indeed! And in time of peace!
The explanation of the administration’s attitude
toward Mexico and toward all Laths America is a re
currence to the principles of altruistic friendliness
set forth in the president's famous Mobile declara
tion of 191S. but is hardly in accord with his later
Indianapolis declaration in which he outlined the pol
icy to be pursue.! toward Mexico as one which would
eerm.it Mexico to fry in her fat- Neither can it be
said to accord with the policy now being pursued i
Nicaragua, where? guard of American marines is
holding the defart© government in power nor does i*
square with the existing American, occunatio* and
domination of Haiti.
An i thereis a weekness in that part of the mes
-nn> otherwise strong in that it utteriv ignores the
-vets’ guard, with its 120 000 officers and men. a?
- factor of oreraredress.
Mlth these manifold weaknesses ®nd - marked
decline in diction, the message, as a whole, 'alls far
short of an inspiring state document and save on tv
two issues, is cumbersome with words and scant o'
eternise or constructive statesmanship.
DON'T FORGET
The Turkey, goose ".rvt Duck snoot
at the nine end of the Cehoeabar s
tnusnray c® Decerther 22 aa*i 23
Rant or sitiae- Protection for aE
is case of bad weather.
CHAS. FTNZEL.
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KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B, THOMPSON
Librarian
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AMONG THE CHtTBCHE*
Christian Science Society
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Subject for Sanday December 12lfe.
“God The Preserver of Men.'’
Front street. KetcCrksi..
Regular Services Sunday 11 ar:i
Wednesday evening reading and
eoag eervieea tt 7'-3‘. p.r
All Are Welcome
Ftm U. A- CSarek
e**d*y Chare* Mrrie# U * * *»d
' ■ X p. m.
Ttvniay Prayer Meeting 5:30. f-is
Friday e*ir =.eet* 5 o'clock,
fim u: third Veiama; after
' mom at 3:30 Lau-ire* Aid bociety.
H. W. MICHJtNEB, P**»er
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mass at 8:30 a. m.
rhgh Mi.” at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:3&p.jO.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
Week Lray Mass at 8 a. m.
P.ev. PALL P. KERNS.
Paste«
Saint John’s Church
‘j:45 Native Saraday School
11 a.E- Honking Prayer and Sermon
I Holy Gannssakai first Sunday
ST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
ib the mcmtk, 11:00 ajs.)
12:15 aL.rt Sunday School
7:30 p.ra. Evening Prayer
Tfamaday 8:00 pjss Choir oractk:
Thursday 2:30 p.m Woman’s Gvri
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From start to finish.
For information or literature write or ask,
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A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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25 per cent Discount
On all dry goods and other
toilet articles until further
notice at the
GATEWAY STORE
A. KALE.EL, Prop.
V^Royal Hotel I
ENTIRELY REMODLED
HANS APSCH, Prop.
Bedsf50 Cents Per Night
BEST BRAND OF
Wines, Liquors, Cigars
I FRONT STREET, KETCHIKAN
TO SAVE SHOE LEATHER
We are offering an eigth month’s
subsen|»tion to, t!*e Pauly-Progres
; sive Miner for $5.00 cash—we give
you the collector’s commission
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tight months for $5.00 cash. This
offer subject to withdrawal at
any S an without notice. Che. j«v
than going oat in the rain am’
borrowing lb
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THE KETCHIKAN. ALASKA.
TOST OFFICE
Advertised letter list of the Ket
chikan, Alaska. Tost Office.
Advertised letter list of the
Ketchikan, Alaska Post Office, fo;
! the week ending Pec. 11th. 1915.
McIntosh, Jack
Xoriand. E.
All letters unclaimed by Pec. 25.h
■1915 will be sent to the Pead Let
ter Office Washington, D. C.
When calling for the above, say
Advertised.
M E. SWIXKFORD,
Postmaster.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
house, bot and cold water, bath
room. and all the modern conven
ienees. Pine view. A ;;lv Mrs,
. Young, Newtown. a.lv,
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Lies! 224. regular
meeting Wednesday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall tor rent. Mon
day, Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday.
CHOICE HOLIDAY LIQUORS
Mr. M. F. Martin, of the Side
loard, has just received a large
stock of fine liquors, purchased
ssoeetaHy for parti u!ar family
trade. He announces that tele
phone orders will be delivered free
.’f charge in any part of town from
i to S p.m., from now on till after
he holidays.
Call up phone 42. Adv. tf.
Draying
All Ordm-s will be prompt!.'
aid carefully executed
Contracts Takei For Kirt Vkqrh
Ketchikan
Draying;Compan>
J. VV CORDELL. Propie tor
Phone No. 60.
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
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
parties.
VSITCHELL RILICICH Prop
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Stedman Hotel
HI STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WTNTEB BATES FOB PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN BOOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FTBST CLASS HOTEL.
BATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
CLEARANCE SALE
On Taffeta Ribbons
No. 1. Regular Price .021-2c. yd. Sale Price .01 l-2c. per yd.
No. 1-2 Regular Price .021-2c. yd Sale Price .02 c.pcr 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. e. yd. Sale Price .10 c. qer yd.
No. 16 Regular Price .20 e. yd. Sale Price .12 1 -41c. 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
0
display in our windows
TONGA SS TRADING COMPANY
Now Is the Time
To buy where your dollar
«
buys the most
1-4 off on Dry Goods
E. E. SPARHAWK
Patronize Home Industry
When Lluy ing 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 Ketchikart, Alaska
l—mimmm—11—imits it i • mTin miiniimii imim^T—
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan JKaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
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Ketchikan iron Works
We Cut Gears '
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER 'o? TEETH
FROM
7 t0 Ji_ Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
♦ We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of '
jf ;;
Spruce and Cedar Lumber i!
;; Can fill any order either stock I ^
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;; or cut to specifications ... a
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; | Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche §
;; for charter for freight purposes |
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i; Ketchikan Power Company J
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WHEN CHRISTMAS COMES
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Ion don't want to find at the last
minute that you haven’t a shirt or 1
a collar you care to wear. Make
sure that won’t happen by sending
your things to this laundry. .You
get them back perfectly finished
and with buttons and buttonholes
intact. Think that last clause ovcr.
Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
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N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan ~ . r Alaska <
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Remember that the Firm of 5 '
5 A. E. WALKER & SON § .
S DEALS in HOUSE FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and S
2 FISHERMEN S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING TACKLE, g \
g TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock 2 j
L Prices Most Reasonable. g
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