THE PROGRESSIVE -MINER
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Ketchikan, Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Kecthikan. Alaska a# second class mat
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KITCHIKAN, ALASKA. SEPTEMBER 27, 1915.
VORK FOR THE GAME WARDEN
k.t i returning hunting party was passinf Ham
she other day on their way to town, four gas
boats were noticed anchored in a little out-of-the-way
place. This roused their suspicion and going closer, dis
covered that the occupants of the boats were Japanese.
What those men were doing there, or what was their
motive to congregate in such a number on a lonely island,
can well be imagined.
From experience, the reason for being there is ntd
far fetched. The fishing season is over. The winter is
coining and a supply of deer meat will undoubtedly conic
handy during the many months of idleness. From that
we can reasonably infer that their number congregated
there for the purpose of making a drive. Those men
will line up and start at one end of the Island—
which is narrow—and go through the woods driving the
deer to the other end, where others will be in waiting to
slaughter them. This is an old trick of the Natives as
well. It is practiced all throughout southeastern Alas
ka, but it seems as though this should be prevented. We
must not believe that those who practice that trick have
any regard for the law and the number of deer they
kill is sometimes far in excess allowed for each individ
ual. That b where an alert Game Warden can do
good work.
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THE TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES AGAIN
Complaints keep coming in nearly every day a
bont the service the business men of the town reeeive
at the hands of the different transportation companies,
which if true, is regretable. Ketchikan is one of the
largest towns in Alaska and it seems as though the ton
nage would be considerable and well worth looking after.
How true it is, we have no means of knowing, but In
view of the facts that among the complaints are found
numerous absolutely reliable business men, Is sufficient
evidence that there is something wrong somewhere. It
appears that preference is given to tonnage to the
Must Visit and Search
American ships carrying contraband
however, still may be destroyed.
What effect this can have in practic
al aperation is probematical, because
Germany and Great Britain in their
retaliations have made absolute .con
traband practically everything which
was conditional under the declaration
of London.
Germau naval commanders now are
ordered to exercise the rights of visit
and search with respect to all Ameri
can ships to determine what cargo
the vessels carry, thus making It prac
tically sure that none will be attack
ed without warning or ample time for
passengers and crew to be transfer
red, irrespective of the cargo.
May Destroy Absoulte Contraband
As for absolute contraband such as
arms and ammunition, Germany says
in its note that "it must reserve to
itself the right to destroy, vessels car
rying absolute contraband wherever
such destruction is permissible, ac
cording to the provisions of the dec
laration of London.
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Found—A bunch of keys. Owner
please call for same.
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westward. But why it should be so, is not quite clear,
hence the complaints.
The local agents for the divers companies should
report these complaints to the headquarters ami if com
plaints arc only imaginary grievances, facts should bo
made clear. The Progressive-Miner has uo complaints to
make against any of the companies—unless it be to com
plain of the persistent whistling of Captain Nord—when
he comes into port at night an ddisturbes our dreams.
But that is of minor importance and therefore and wo
can find no fault. Tt is different with the business
man, however, when he finds that his goods were billed
for shipment at Seattle prior to goods billed for shipment
to westward, and that his goods are left on the wharves
to make room for others.
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ABE WE PECUEIAR?
A peculiarity of our prospectors and miners here
about, was noticed recently by a newcomer, who brought
it to our attention. This peculiarity consists of abstain
ing from giving publicity or" the value of their prospect*.
It is only a few days ago that oue man left here for
the States with a sample of a new discovery that was the
envv of those who were within the ring of confidents.
The man's name was even kept a deep secret. Why this
secrecy!
We should never tire of repeating the fact that wo
have a really great mining country with an almost un
limited possibility in the near vicinity of Ketchikan. Of
late years the impression has gone abroad that Ketchikan
was a fishing district exclusively, when as a matter of
fact, the fishing industry would not only be a drop In a
bucket were we to keep the facts before the public. Wo
need not exaggerate, as exaggeration is, and always liar
been the greatest curse in the way of mining development.
In this precinct ,and far as we are able to tell, we need
not exaggerate, the real facts will bring men ready to put
in money an.! develop our prospects. As to the publi
cation of facts, the Progressive-Miner will ever be ready
to do its share and all that we ask of the prospectors is
to bring us the facts.
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GOOD RIDANCE— NEXT!
In notifying Austria to recall its Ambassador, Dr.
Dumba, the President did the right thing in the right
way. The President’s usual courteous but firm note to
Dumba’s government gives no just cause for taking of
fense. There can be no valid reason to defend the
Ambassador's conduct. No one lias the right to con
spire to disorganize the industry of a country, and in
the case of a representative of a foreign power, enjoying
the hospitality and the confidence of our government,
such a breach of good faith deserves rebuke and instant
dismissal.
Not only did Dr Dumba receive what he deserved,
but notice has been served upon all outsiders that they
must not interfere in our affairs. We want peace, aud
we have bee very tolerant, accepting regrets, excuses
and what not, with great patience, but the foreign busy
bodies misunderstand the attitude of the American peo
ple if they think that our patient* is endless. Diplo
matic representatives who undertake to meddle in our
affairs are likely to find that their presence is objec
tionable, and will be ordered to “mush on.’’ It may
be. however, that Dr. Dumba obtained his diplomatic
diploma from a mail order house or a correspondencs
school.
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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.
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Saint John’s Church
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charge.
Sunday 8 a.m. (second Sun
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m. lion.
!•. if» a.m. Nfcive Sunday
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11 a.m Morning Prayer and
Sj*mon. During December, 2n-j
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7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
•*\i !i Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun
days of December. Musical
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Thursday 8 p.m. Choir prar
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Meeting of Vestry first Mon
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Woman’s Guild, alternate
Thursdays.
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To Hold Examinations
Forest Supervisor,
Dear Sir:—
Jt has been deci led to hold a rang
er examination this fall on or about
October 2."> and 2<i. A on have been
designated as the examining officer
for the examination to be held at
your headquarters.
Yojirg very truly,
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ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
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I Spruce and Cedar Lumber | .
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For Rent—-Desirable four roomed
house; hot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
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Young, Newtown. 6t adv.
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The Daily Miner $1 per month.
. TAKE DOWN YOUR
LACE CURTAINS
S. and send themto this laundry to be
r none up. When you get them back
you’ll not be able to tell them from
new ones. We have a special knack
of doing up lace curtains that no
home work ca equal and we can
prove it.
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