PLACER MINING IN SEWARD
PENINSULA
A new element of progress has
entered into the mining industry in
Seward Peninsula in the develop
ment of economies that render grav
els of lower grades available for
exploitation, says Henry M. Eakin,
Survey, in a report on placer mining
in Seward Peninsula, recently pub
lished by the Survey as Bulletin
622-1. Among these ecomomies
may be mentioned the removal of
hazard i ndredging operations, by
systematic prospecting, the reduc
tion of overhead costs by forma
tion of larger companies that oper
ate a number of dredges under the
same superintendency, reduction of
fuel expenses by use of internal
combustion engines burning crude
oil, a more efficient use of steam in
thawing frozen ground, and a closer
attention to economy in the com
missary department.
In 1914, forty dredges, with an
average daily capacity of 42,000
cubic yards, were in operation on
Seward Peninsula, and employment
was given to 1,200 men for an aver
age season of 100 days. The total
production of the placers has an es
timated value of $2,700,000.
A copy of the report may be ob
tained free on application to the
Director of the Geological Survey,
Washington, D. C.
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Launches
(Sunny Point), connecting
with mall carrier for 8uizer
and all points on West Coast
Prince of Wales Island.
Tuesday, 8 a. m.—Metlakahtla,
and Dolomi.
Wednesday, 8 a. m.—Lorlng
Yes Bay (Cannery Hatchery)
Beil Island Hot Springs and
Shrimp Bay.
Thursday, 8 a. m— Same as
Monday.
Friday, 8 a. m.—Kasaan, It
Camp, Rush & Brown and
Hollis.
Saturday, 8 a. m.— Hadley.
Carries Passengers and
Freight
Hubbard & Williams
Masters
We Recommend That You Use
“93”HalrTonic
Ketchikan Drug Co.
FRED HILDEBRAND
HERE 15 or 1(» SEPT.
Mr. Howell, of the Marshal’s of
ice, in answer to the inquiry set
forth in the letter from the Gov
enor, and published in yesterday's
issue in regard to the whereabouts
jf Mr. Fred Hildebrand, that he
had been in Ketchikan either the
15 or 16th day of September that he
mained one day and left on the
steamer Despatch or Al-Ki. When
he left .he said that he was on his
way to Washington and Oregon for
he purpose of looking for a ranch
location.
The above is in substance the re
port made this morning by Mr.
Howell.
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NINE IS A FREAK NUMBER
(From the Philadelhpia Ledger)
There are some curious facts and
ancies connected with the numbers
The number nine is, perhaps, the
first as regards such experiments.
When you once use it in multiplica
ion you can’t get rid of it. It will
.urn up again, no matter what you
io to put it down and out.
For instance, twice 9 equals 18;
add 8 and 1, and you have 9. Three
times 9 equals 27; 2 and 7 make
D again. Go on until you try 11
.imes 9—99. This seems to bring
an exception. But add the digits—
9 and 9 makes 18; and again 1 and
3 make 9. Go on to an indetermin
able extent and the thing continues.
Take for example, 450 times 9
equals 4,050 and the digits added,
make 9 once more. Take 6,000 times
9 equals 54,000, and again you
have 5 and 4.
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HARD-TIME-HALLOWE’EN BALL
IS POSTPONED
Owing to the gloom that has fal
len over the city, due to the fact
that all efforts have failed in find
ing the missing Frances R., party,
the Emanon Orchestra boys wish
to announce the postponement for a
week of their proposed hard time
Hallowe’en Ball.
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There was once a fisherman who
was never heard to lie about his
catch. He was dumb.
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UNNECESSARY TREATMENT
Physician. “H’m, The case is one
I think, that will yield to a mild
stimulant. Let me see your tongue
madam, if you please.”
Husband of patient, hastily:
“Doctor, her tongue doesn’t need
any stimulating.’
HALLOWEEN COMING SOON
See Kubley’s windows for a full
line of Halloween novelties .Ad. 3t.
AT THEHOTELS
AT TH»- RE VILLA
Alice Hirkland, Minneapolis; J.
Brown, Seattle; A. L. Crocker, Hol
lis P. J. Burke, Hollis; H. L. Ful- |
ler, Seattle; C. J. Foss and family,^
Seattle.
AT THE STEDMA N
Elias D. Jones, Metlakahtla; W.
P. Powers, A. L. Swift, Seattle; M.
W. Hagan, Seattle; S. Leland; H.
Knudson; Phil Donahue, It Mine;
J. H. Borden, It Mine; J. Riddle;
Geo. Sanko; F. J. Dohren, wife and
children.
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Landlord Ingersoll of the Revilla
Hotel is having W. J. Sully make
.1 little change in the front of that
popular hotel.
A small room is being taken off
the buffet with an entrance from
Front street. When completed it
will be occupied by Jack McGraw’s
barber shop.
METLAKAHTLA NEWS ITEMS
Last Tuesday, Father Duncan
united in marriage Miss Dora Hay
ward and Mr. Joseph Simpson. The
ceremony was performed in the
Metlakahtla Christian Church.
It has been officially announced
that a Fair would be held during
Thanksgiving week at Metlakahtla.
'o that end, committees have been
appointed for each department. It
promises to be on an elaborate
scale.
ST. JOHNS CHURCH
SPECIAL NOTICE
The Rev. Mr. Corser who has
been making a flying trip to the
Panama Pacific Exposition at San
Francisco, will return to the city on |
the Northwestern tonight and will ,
conduct services at the church both
morning and evening. i
The subject of the morning ser
mon will be, “The Second Wind, and
for the evening sermon, “The Great
Exposition.” All are welcome, the
seats are free.
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WINTER COMING
The City of Pueblo on her last
trip south reported zero weather
in Valdez and six inches of snow at
Anchorage.
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Mr. F. J. Dohren, of the local
Lighthouse office and family came
up from Seattle on the Dolphin this
morning and will make their home
in Ketchikan for this winter, at
least.
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The Progressive-Miner, 75 cents per
month delivered.
PERSONAL MENTION
Mr. and Mrs. Hans Apsch have
gone south for a visit. They will
visit in Victoria, B. C., for some
time before returning.
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H. Rodgers, one of the owners
of the Dunton Gold Mine at Hollis,
arrived from Seattle on the Dolphin
this morning and went directly over
to Hollis.
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Thos. Davies, of the Alaska Sheet
Metal Works is progressing. He
has recently added a fine line of
heating stoves and ranges to his
business.
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Miss Gertrude Wybrant, teacher
in charge of the musical department
at the Government school at Metla
kahtla, was a visitor in town yes
terday and today, the guest of Miss
Ruth Hall.
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Mr. W. G. Wills, of the Lighthouse
Service, and wife, left this morn
ing on the Princess A’ice. They
expect to be south for a month and
will visit in Seattle and San Fran
cisco before returning.
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Professor Jones of Metlakahtla
was in town today on a short bus
iness trip. He reports things mov
ing along nicely at the settlement
and expects to hold a fair in the
near future.
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Rev. Harold Kelly and Mrs. Kel
ly, of Berkley, California are ex
pected very shortly to arrive in Ket
chikan, where they will establish
their home. Rev. Kelly comes to re
place Rev. H. P. Corser as priest
■ in charge of St. John Church.
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Mr. Bergstressor, the local photo
grapher, ever on the alert for new
i ideas, has a beautiful display in his
window that attracts the passerby.
He has added some original features
to the ever popular serving tray
by inlaying and framing some of
his beautiful views, both in color
work and sepia prints.
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BREAKS LEG WHILE
PLAYING ON TRAPESE
Weslev' Angle, yesterday broke
his leg at the school house. He
while hanging to the bar fell with
all his weight on one foot, causing
a fracture. He is resting easily
under the care of Dr. W. A. Myers.
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A bunch of 9 or 10 keys includ
nig iies.t, crunk, and suit case keys
Finder please leave at Alaska Res
taurant and receive reward. ad.
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S PINKS - - - - 4 cans for 25c. j|
! CHUMS - =■ - - 5 cans for 25c. g
| Fresh Eastern 1
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I arrived
! We would be pleased to quote you our new prices in case lots g
Commencing November 1st., and continuing during the winter «
I months, our store will open at 8 a. m. instead of 7. a. m. §
: Stock J. R. HECKMAN & CO. Service 1
HALLOWE’EN PARTY
AT THE GRAND’’
The Grand Theater in Hallowe-en
dress with a crowd of some two
hundred children, presented a hap
py scene indeed this fater
noon when Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth
entertained the children with pic
tures and a series of Hallowe’en
contests. There was much excite
ment and merriment over the “apple
bohing contest,” in which Everett
Paup won first prize, Charley An
derson won second and where “Fat”
Groot nearly drowned himself.
Mr. and Mrs. Bosworth left noth
ing undone for the happiness of
their young guests as was attest
ed by the happy laughter and mer
y hub-bub of the gathering. Esther
Clark at the piano rendered some
good music and all had a big time.
Miss Schaffer has gone to Prince
Rupert for a short visit.
PRINCESS ALICE SOUTHBOUND
The Princess left for the south
'his morning and took from Ketchi
kan the following passengers: Ed.
C. Morse, Geo. Moffett, Mr. and
Mrs. W. G. Will, J. C. Heim, Wm.
'nscy, C. Wordin, Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. E. Lingerfelt and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Hans Apsch C. W. Felch,
Miss Schaffer and three steerage.
This is the last trip of the Prin
cess Alice this season. The Prin
cess Sophia will make the trip up
next week and later the Princess
May will be put on the run.
Job printing neatly and quickly
done at the Progressive-Miner.
“93”HairTonic
stops the hair front falling out
Ketchikan Drug Co.
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ENGINES FOR SALE
27 H.P. Heavy Duty Globe, guar
anteed in good condition and perfect
running order. Price $750.00 com
plete.
14 H.P. Scripps, A-l condition,
$400.00. Adv. tf.
For Sale—Number 7, Standard
Visible Oliver Typewriter, practically
new for $40. Apply at this office.
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HEY THERE! THANKSGIVING
MASKQUE BALL GIVEN BY KET
CHIKAN F. O. E.. Adv. tf.
REMEMBER 6th OF NOVEMBER
The Ladies’ Aid of the M. E.
Church will hold a sale of “goodies”
and some fancy work at the Ton
gass Store on that date. Watch the
windows.
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GREAT SALE ON HATS
Big reduction on all kinds of
hats at Mrs. Washburns, adv.
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FOR SALE
A house and lot on the Hill. Ap
ply at this office, or to Mrs. George
Chesney. Adv. tf.
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For a delicious cup of coffee, try
A. & K. blend. .For sale by
THE fl. R. THOMPSON STORE
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A BOWLING PRIZE
An eight pound turkey for the
best score up to Thanksglvtng eve.
AT THE CUSTOM HOUSE
Entered
29th
Aurora from Prince Rupert,
30th
Dolphin from Seattle.
Cleared
30th
Comet for Seattle.
Conimodoi-e with barge Henry Vil
tard for Anyox, B. C.
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IRON-ORE DEPOSITS
NEAR NOME
Considerable local interest has
been shown in deposits of iron ore
in an area that centers about 25
miles northwest of Nome, Alaska.
Last year Henry M. Eakin, of the
United States Gelogical Survey, Sur
vey, made a hasty examination of
some of the more important prop
erties in this locality and his report
has just been made public by the
Survey in Bulletin 622-1.
Five groups of claims are held
in the iron-bearing district, but
'itt'e development work has been
done on them at tty; time of the
examination, so that it is not pos
sible to estimate the quantity of
ore available.
Those who are interested in the
iron ores have proposed the con
struction of a railroad from the
vicinity of the properties to the
coast along the Sinuk river valley.
The route is apparently practicable
and would give a down grade all
the way to the coast, a distance of
about 14 miles.
A copy of the report may be ob
tained free on application to the Di
rector of the Geological Survey,
Washington, D. C.
WEALTH CHEATED MENTALLY
When we have faith in the law
of opulence to spend when necess
ary our larc dollar with the same
confidence and assurance as we
would if we had thousands more, we
have touched the law of divine sup
ply. A stream of plenty will not
flow toward the stingy, parsimoni
ous, coun ting thought; there must
be a corresponding current of gen
erosity, open-mindednais going out
from us. One current creates the
other. A little rivulet of stingy
mindedness, a weak, poverty current
going out of ourselves, can never
set up a counter current toward us
of abunance, generosity and plenty.
In other words, our mental atti
tude determines the counter-current
which comes to us. Wealth is
created mentally first; it is thought
out before it becomes a reality.
No mind, no intellect is powerful
or great enough to attract wealth
while the mental attitude is turned
from it facing in the other direct
ion
Our pinched, dwarfed, blighted
lives come from our inability to tap
the great source of supply.
The Creator never intended that
man should be a pauper, a drudge
or a slave. There is something
larger and grander for him in the
divine plan than perpetual slavery
to the bread-winning problem.
Stoutly deny the power of adver
sity or poverty to keep you down.
Constantly assert your superiority
to your environment. Believe that
you are to dominate your suround
ing, that you are the master and not
the slave of circumstances. Every
child should be taught to expect
prosperity,to believe that the good
things of the world were intended
for him.-Weekly Unity.
Have'A Heart
by Louis Joseph Vaj\ce
THE GREAT MODERN PROBLEM PlfN
AT
The GRAND
TONIGHT
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(universal)
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THE 13th. INSATLLMENT
CANNON'S BAKERY SGROCERY
14 lbs. cane sugar $1.00
Oom .16
Ail milk 3 cans .25
8 oz. can Bakers cocoa .25
Amocat Coffee .40
Reliance Coffee .40
Gold Shield coffee .40
Canned Pineapple .15 & .20
String beans, .20c. two for -36
Sweet potatoes, 20c. 2 for .36
Krout, 20c. 2 for .35
E. J. Peas, 20c. 2 for .36
Golden Wax beans .20c. 2 for .35
Pumpkin, 20c. 2 for .36
Hominy, 20c. 2 for .35
Solid Pack, Amocat and Reliance
Tomatoes, .18
Ranch Eggs per doz. .35
Lend fhrerer cocoanut per lb. .20
Baking powder, per lb. .16
Your money back if not satisfied.
Bread, Rolls, Pies, Oakes and Layer
Cakes, Angel Food, White Cake, Jel
ly Roll, Lemon Roll, Cap Cakes, Gin
ger Bread, Cocoannt Kieses, Maca
roons. Honey Jumbles, Frosted Creams,
Lemon, Sugar, Currant, Spiee and Co
coanut Cookies, Doughnuts and Toast.
Our Big Closing Out Sale y
IIS ON AND ALREADY A GREAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE AVAILED M
THEMSELVES OF THE WONDERFULLY
LOW PRICES |
WE ARE MAKING ON EVERY ARTICLE IN OUR LARGE STOCK OF 22
JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, BATCHES, AND |
CUT GLASS |
THE LINES ARE AS YET UNBROKEN, AND YOU WILL DO WELL Yr
TO CALL AND MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS EARLY. FOR A j !j;
DEPOSIT DOWN |
WE WILL HOLD ANY ARTICLE SELECTED, TO BE CALLED FOR ; jj;
LATER j ;j'
THIS OPPORTUNITY WILL NEVER AGAIN PRESENT ITSELF J jj ;
TO THE PEOPLE OF KETCHIKAN, SO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT
NOW, ! U !
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