THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE-MINER
VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN. ALASKA, NOVEMBER 19. 1915 NUMBER FIFTY-ONE
OFFICIALS VISI1
WERE HERE TO LOOK AFTER
TRANSPORTATION AT
FIRST HAND
FRIENDLY TO TOWN
Will Endeavor to Mnyi The Loewi
Requirensents of The
Fish Trade
Captain C. H. Nicholson, Genera;
Manager and G. A. McXicho’l, Com
missioner of the Grand Trunk Pacific
Railway Co., who'have been in towns
this week conferring writh the local
business men regarding our trans
portatioB problems, were tendered a*
informal dinner at the Stedraaa Hotel
last night, by the officials of the
Commercial Chib.
Covers were laid for fourteen and
there were no vacancies . If the old
notion is true, that fish is a brain
food, the affair was certainly an in
tellectual treat- The menu was en
tirely of sea feeds, most appetiticTtf
prepared and served, and all of
which were local products, except the
oysters.
President Cosgrove presided, and
expressed srrea: pleasure on behalf
of the Commercial Club of K*Urhfk-*r
is having the opportunity of extend
ing this little courtesy to the repre
sentatives of the Grand Trunk Pac
ific. and closed by referr.ng to srood
feliowship exsisting between atiaens
of Ketchikan and FTince Rupert as evi
deneed in the past by exchange of
visits on Dominion Day and the
Fourth of July.
Captain Nicholson in response, s-tat*
ed that they were here to study our
transportation reeds at Erst hand,
but that they had come to meet more
or kss suspicion from oar people
toward anyone or anything hailing
from Prince Rupert. Instead, were
much pleased to find everywhere evi
dences of the friendliness of the Al
askan people and their willingness to
co-operate with them In the solution
of their Alaska transportation pro
blems. He said that the Grand
Trank, like a!" other British corpora
tions. had been unable on account of
the great war. to put into executac
their plans as originally outlined
They would soon be ready, however.
*o enter the Alaska transportation
field, and were here Investigating its
possibilities, and would give as the
very best service that oor business
wouldjustify. He closed 'JunT
the Commercial Club for this materia'
evidence of their goodwHL
The whole cccason augurs we"
for Ketchikan. It established the bu
siness men of Ketchikan upon a foot
ing of mutual friendliness and good
kri" with the Grand Trank Pactfi'
a factor more powerful in the future
is our city than any ether, excepting
the United States Government. And
we received the assurance that they
considered our business and friend
ship worth going after. The Com
mercial Club deserves great credit #or
the affair. bn
Capt» Nicholson z~ Mr. McNichoU
were southbound passengers for
Trace Rupert on the Princess Sophia
WILL CONSULT
WITH JOFFRE
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
IN PARIS
PARIS, Not. IS.—Four members
i of the British war commission re
! eenily created by the government,
i arrived here last evening. Tfc party
.aducks Premier Asquith and his
' associates Messrs. Balfour. Grey and
George. Their mission has not yet
beers announced.
Due to the disquieting military
: situation, it is believed here that
| the visitors are *for the purpcse of
consulting with General Joffre.
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ALL KINDS OF TROUBLE
CHICAGO, Nov. IS.—A s'orm of
indignation mingled with constnend
stior, is heard all over the state to
day. This is due to the action of
the doctors, nurses and mothers in
refusing to operate on a physically1
defective child who died afterward
| #'A XJV MOVE
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LONDON, Nor. IS.—It was repor*eJ
yesterday that Gereral Von Hen den
burg had been orderd to hasten and
take charge of the forces at the west
ern front.
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FINDS OFFICE
IS USELESS
POSITION OF CONTROLLER
OF CURRENCY USELESS
WASHXIGTON. Nov. IS.—The ad
visory board created by Congress at
the last session in the banking aet.
raet recently and agreed to rwonwai
the abolition of the office of the con
trailer of curency, as with the board
it has become useless.
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Reserved seats for the school play
on sate at Eyas’. Get years.
THIMBLE CLl'B
The Thimble Club will hold its j
regular weekly meeting with Mrs
M. A. Mitchell tomorrow aftercoon.
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The record for efficiency is claim
ed for a French of! engine with r
foe! consumption of less than 40
pounds per horsepower hour.
SOCIAL DANCE BY
EMANON ORCHESTRA
The Orchestra boys will give an
other of their pop! oar hops Saturday
evening at Hodmen’* Hall. Swell
'masse, good floor and a good time
assured. Where everybody goes.
A new child’s swing is provided
with grip* that er.ab’e It to be hunt
on the back of a dining room chair
to serve as a high, chair
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Get your reserved seats for the
“Entertainment Shop" at Eyas' Drag
store Saturday. November 20.
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J K CfcSfemi* PreA J B Hectante A H. Lana Om&s**
Miners and Merchants Bank
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Travelers Checks
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Territorial Depository
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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THE ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC BUSINESS AT
Greatly Reduced Rates
FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE
* City Office
Sex; Door to BerCU MArt« Street Pbose 151
OUE MESSENGEB WILL CALL FOE YOUB BUSINESS
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Watch Repairing and Engraving Diamonds Etc.
BERTHELSEN & PRUELL
THE BIG CURIO STORE OF ALASKA
Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curioe in all Designs
MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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PEACE GETS
A SETBACK
WAR HAS JUST COMMENCED
LONDON. Nov. IS.—A bulletin
was issued today by the war com
mission setting forth the situation
briefly and ending with the state
ment that war had just begun, and
sc.id in part, “The nation with her
allies hare decided to force Greece
to take action either with or against
our forces."
REPORTS IMPORTANT SUCCESS
PARIS. NOV. 19.—A report front
Athens says that the British-French
forces in Serbia have made import
ant gains and are hastening to the
aid of their allies.
Another report says that the Ita
’ians are landing troths in great
numbers at Salonika.
The senate military committee
recommended the unrestricted use of
iohvxiating gas by the French in
the trenches.
NOGALES. Nov. 19.—A report re
ceived here late last evening says
that Villa was wounded daring an en
gagesnent with Carranxa’s forces. No
details of the incident have been re
ported.
ROME. N'ov. 19.—A report from
Venice says that Austrian aeroplanes
ade a raid on the city last evening,
causing considerable damage to sev
eral buildings, among which were the
as v rks. barracks and arsnai. Noj
..SJ'Jity was reported.
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ALLIES SEND ULTIMATUM
SALONIKI Js ov. 19.—An authen
' V report received here is to the ef
»t the allies had finally decided to
-- nd their ultimatum to Greece.
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AT THE GRAND TONIGHT
Mexican Spy in America,” a
"i'iatry drama in two parts featuring'
Wii'ian Clifford and Marie Walcamp.
This thrilling war story starts off
-with Captain Hu rax, the spy, who
works his way into Colonel Sampson's
home and wins the affections of the
Colonel's daughter. Marie. A month
later trouble arises in Mexico and
Madam Golez is sent with a note to
Captain Hnraz. After many narrow
escapes she delivers the message and
arranges for a secret meeting. Young
Clifford, an officer who is in love
-ith Marie, becomes suspicious of
Hnraz and denounces him to Marie.
Worried over the quarrel he works
ate into the night and discovers
:r:es searching the Colonel’s apart
rr n;s for the secret papers. Clif
ford makes an attempt to ston them,
bat 's over powered and Madam Gol¥z
-na’ - > her escape with the papers.
T • theexeiting chase and capture
and the young officer's reward is the
scene. Along with this an
other excellent ‘.wo reeler entitled
“Through the Flames,” featuring
Herbert Hawlinson and Anna little,
xothin? is said about Baby Olive but
-he Is the leading character in this
nieture. adv.
AGAINST HIM
THK DISAPPEARANCE OF SMITH
TRACED TO THE ACT
OF PRISONER
KRAUSE IS NERVOUS
Habeas Proceedings Started to Pre
vent the Authorities to
Bring Him Back
SEATTLE, Nov. 19.—The prelimi
nary examination of Krause yester
day. a sensation was created by. the
testimony of Detective Tennant.
The detetive said that C. F. Smith,
whos name was found among Krau
se* effect* was similarly executed as
others, and that it was more than
probable that Smith was a victim of
the same man.
. - Another new disclosure brought out
to the attention of the court was the
finding of the forged name of Capt.
Plunkett among his effects.
The detective gave as his opinion
that Christie, Moe, Plunkett and pos
sibly Smith had been victims of fou’
play at the hands of Krause.
It was testified that the last letter
that was written by Ole Moe to his
brother in Seattle, nearly two years
ago, had been written on the same
paper and typewriter as was found
in Krause possession and the letter
is now branded as a fake and thework
of Krause with tj»e intention of mis
leading. The paper used for that let
ter is said to be similar to the paper
used for the subpoena that was serv
ed on Christie at Douglas.
Krause is reported to have admited
having written Moe’s letter, but ac
counts for it by stating that Moe had
sore hands at the time. In that let
ter, Moe said that he was going to
see his folks in Norway. Since than.
Moe's relatives haTe been writing, in
quiring for his whereabouts.
Late yesterday, habeas proceed
ings were instituted to prevent the
authorities from taking the prisoner
to Juneau.
BERLIN,' Not. 19.—A fleet of
aeroplanes made a raid along the
Ypres river last evening, dropping
bombs. What damage was done to
the enemy is not known.
Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Daly, left this
morning for the Puget sound cities,
where they will spend a few weeks.
.The Thanksgiving Holidays are to
be enjoyed in Portland. Oregon, with
their youngest son, who is attending
the Columbia University in that city.
MASQUERADE SOTS FOR ALL
Mrs. James E. Smith has received
j from Broncklindt Company of SeattL
22 masquerade suits for men and
women. All wishing to rent them
i for the ball should come early and
make selection. adv. tf.
Experiments have shown that ace
tylene light will make plants grow
larger and more rapidly than those
subjected only to sunlight.
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STROIVG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stores
Heckman Bldg. '
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’ DEER MOUNTAIN
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has doned its winter mantle, reminding yon that it’s time to
i get your winter clothes; such as Mackinaws, Wool Underwear,
| Flannel .Shirts, Sweaters, Overcoat#, Slip-ons, High -cut Boot# and
Oil Clothing. Don’t forget that our line of clothing is second
to none, and we guarantee every garment we sell. We are here
to please you. We have been pleasing particular customer# for
the past ten year*, and we are only just getting established.
SEE MS FOR YOUR NEXT SUIT OR OVERCOAT
P. J. Gilmore
“THE CIvOTHXEE” ~
JUDGE NETERER
DEFERS ACTION
IN THE HABEAS PROCEEDINGS
WHEREIN KRAUSE MAY BE
BROUGHT TO JUNEAU
SEATTLE, Nov. 19.—Both the pro
secuting and defendant’s attorneys
appeared before Federal Judge
Neterer yestrday afternoon and ar
gued the case. At the conclusion
of the arguments, the judge reserved
his decision until Saturday.
THE PRESIDENT REQUESTS
POSTPONEMENT
WASHINGTON. Nov. 18.—Yester
day t President Wilson sent Governor
Spry, of Utah, a request that the ex
ecution of Hillstrroni, which was to
be carried out today, be postponed
untli an investigation into the matter
be made under his instruction.
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YILLA MEETS WITH DEFEAT
DOUGLAS, Nov. IS.—General Vil
la and his army of followers were
ambushed by the forces of Carranza
yesterday and after a hard battle,
Villa retreated leaving seventy-eight
dead and one hundred and fifty
wounded on the field.
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KITCHENER CONFERS WITH
COMMANDER
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SAI.ONIKI.Nov. 19.—Commander I
'Kitchener, who is on his way to
Galipoli. stopped here long enough to
hold a short conference with the
French commander who met him.
A HIGH-CLASS
SCHOOL PLAY
IS THE GREATEST COMING
ATTRACTION
“The Entertainment Shop,” the
play to be presented by the School
next Wednesday evening, November
124, represents Punchinello, a clown
as manager of an entertainment shop.
To the shop come the Teacher, Sweet
'Girl Graduate, Dude, Young Man.
little Weary Willie, Professor High
up, Old Maid, and other characters
for assistance or entertainment.
In response to their requests, Punch
inello grinds from his machine pan
tomimes, monologues, drills, dances,
songs and tableaux.
About seventy children from all
grades have been chosen to carry
this program, and they in their varied
costumes and parts will give to the
nnblic a most effective play.
Music by the orchestra —be an
other enjoyable feature of the pro
gram.
The proceeds of the evening will
be used to purchase library^ books,
pictures or a Yictrola for the school.
General admission 50 cents. Re
served seats. 10 rents extra, on sale
Saturday morning. November 20, at
Ryus’ Drug Store.
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For Sale—Number 7. Standard
Visible Oliver Typewriter, practically
new for S40. Annlv at this office.
ANOTHER CAUSE
FOR SUSPICION
MANUFACTURING PLANT IS
BURNED
PROVIDENCfe, Nov. 18.—The Pro
vidence River Manufacturing Plant,
which had acontract for the man
ufacture of splint-cotton, was des
troyed by fire today. The company
had a large contract to supply a vast
amount of the material to the allies.
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SEATTLE, Nov. 17.—'Die body of
RueCroft was found this morning in
a hotel with a bullet hole through
his head. Ruecroft registered from
Juneau, Alaska. The police believe
that it is a case of suicide.
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JOS. HILLSTROM
IS EXECUTED
GOVERNOR SPRY REFUSES TO
GRANT FURTHER TIME
AS REQUESTED
SALT LAKE CITY,Nov. 19. Jo
seph Hillstrom, of Swedish parentage
and a member of the Industrial work
ers of the World who was convicted of
murder in the first degree some
months since, and for whom all ef
forts to save his life were made on
the part of his friends, paid the
penalty this morning. He was shot
by a squad of police at sun up.
It was only a day or two ago
that President Wilson requested a
stay of execution until he had an in
vestigation of the case made. De
spite all that, the Governor refused
to interefer with more clemency and
allowed the execution to take place.
Just before he gave the command
to the firing squad, Hillstrom said,
“I die with aclear conscience.” He
was pronounced dead by the attend
ing doctor seventy seconds after he
was shot.
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THE EL PASO RETURNS
The gas boat El Paso, having the
searching party aboard that devoted
so much time in an endeavor to dis
cover the lost Irwin-Clark-De Costa
•party that disappeared at the Chiki
,men river, returned to town today
without having found any trace of
the men. It is thought that no fur
ther search will be made.
School play November 24. Come.
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AtTheDREAM TONIGHT
We have for tonight and tomorrow
one of the greatest comedy-drama
triumphs of the American sta
George Ade’s great story of love
and politics, “The County Chairman,’y
a Famouds Players production in five
• reels. A good Pathe News will be
1 shown in addition.
Only one more week of the Auto
race, better get busy, as it is still
hard topick the winner.
Lucille Smith .. 680
June Brice . .... 592
Hans Ptereson 534
TAKE FIELD
CANADIAN MINISTER MAKES A
I TENTATIVE OFFER OF
LARGE COMMAND
AGAINST THE TEUTONS
Is Reported to Have Declared An
xious to Eight With
Canadians
WINNIPEG, Nov. 19.—Sir Hughes,
the Canadian Minister of Militia, is
said to have offered Roosevelt the
command of n_regiment of Canadians.
This offer is said to have been ac
tuated by the persistent report that
Roosevelt had expressed himself as
being anxious for the opportunity,
particularly since he had mnde his
recent visit to Quebec, when he said,
“I wouldn’t mind fighting with the
Canadians.”
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BRITISH MONITOR SUNK
CONSTANTINOPLE, Nov. 19.— A
,British monitor struck a mine yes
terday in the Tigris river and was
sunk. The crew is said to have
perished.
FAVORS THE WITHDRAWL
OF THE TROOPS
LONDON, Nov. 19.—A dispatch
from Galipoli says that General Mon
roe, who is in command of the Dar
danelles expediton, favors the with
drawl of the troops. This fact is
fcaid to have been the inducement for
Kitchener to make the trip and in
vstigate the conditions.
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 19.—Senator
Penrose said today that in the near
future, he will announce the candi
date who will actively contend for
the nomination of presidency on the
Republican ticket at the coming cam
paign.
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Everybody’s going to the "Enter
tainment Shop.”
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MOVEMENT OF BOATS
PRINCESS SOPHIA
SOUTH BOUNE
The Princess Sophia arrived from
the north at 9:30 o’clock this mominc
and left an hour later for the soutl
taking the following passengers fron
Ketchikan:
Capt. Nicholson and E. H. Me
Nicholl of the Grand Trunk Pacifi<
Miss Nellie Bance and Miss Anm
Tucker and G. L. Thompson foi
Prince Rupert.
Mr and Mrs. J. J. Daly , Mis:
Caroline Zuber, Dr. A. W. Wilson
W. J. Mullinc, Samuel Cole, Willian
Myring, Conrad Johnson and om
second class for Seattle. Also Mr
and Mrs. James H. Timey for Mont
pelier, Vermont.
Come to the "Entertainmcn
Shop,” November 24
TONIGHT at the DREAM [
November 19 and 20 1915
HENRY W. SAVAGE ij
offers
MACLYN ARBUCLE I
in
George Ade’s Comedy Drama Triumph jj
THE COUNTY
CHAIRMAN”
A Brilliant Comedy of Love and Politics
VOTE FOR WHEELER_VOTE FOR RIOBY ;
A Famous Players production in Five Reels
EXTRA
PATHE DAILY NEWS
Coming - Max Figman in, “What’s His Name’’ j