THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ke.thikan, Alaska as
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, NOVEMBER 13, 1915
THE DESPICABLE SPY
Speaking, or rather thinking of wars—and we have
plenty of that now—leads the mind towards their re
sults as well as their atrocities; the suffering they un
pose upon innocents; the murders and destruction of
property and all that, and reveals the hideousness oi
human actions that from childhood nature has taught
us to abhor, portraying a most despicable picture to
contemplate and give us nightmares, which should be
bad enough seemingly. Unfortunately, however, it
does not end there and we proceed to face the spy
Who appears as harmless as a new bom baby, but who
in reality is the most despicable rattle snake under a
Shuman skin.
The rattle snake as dangerous as it may be to
human beings, in its natural form, and while it may
strike from ambush, given half a chance, it will give
Warnings. Not so with the spy. The spy will cun
ningly work his way into your confidence, accept
gracefully your hospitality, your protection and friend
ship and in his black heart lies the venon of betrayal
ready to lead you to slaughter. And just think, gov
ernments of civilized nations encourage him—. Now,
why should we wonder that private “gumshoe” or
ganizations exist.
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THEY’RE AFTER HIM
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Two years or more ago, a United States District
Attorney was needed to represent the departmnt of
justice in the Third Division. A man by the name of
Spence, or something—from Down East—or he may
have been from Oregon somewhere, put in his appli
cation for the position and the presumption Is, he had
a pull and got the plum; although there were many
good enough men in Alaska, unfortunately, they had
no pull and were sidetracked. However that may be,
when Mr. Spence first came, the newspapers as well
as the people of that division accepted him at his
face value—a mighty poor asset—and have regretted '
their faulty judgement since.
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Recently that same carpetbagger got into his
noodle that he must save some money to the govern
ment and accordingly planned to reduce the number of
his assistants and show his devotion. That little plan
was alright until the Seward people got wind of it,
and then there wah h— apopping. Now, for his im
pudence in daring to cut off a feeder from the old
plum tree, they want him removed. To this, all we
.can say is that we wish them success, provided, how
ever, thev reciprocate, for we are in the same fix,.
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JUST A LITTLE COMMON SENSE
Perhaps one of the best habits that should be. cul
tivated by a mother in the home is the habit of con
versing with her little ones; and a deplorable mistake
is made if this is neglected. It would be far better
that a mother would make fewer clothes, give simpler
food and even forget little outside education than not
have time to converse with her children. The little
ones are composed of both spirit and bodies, and to
drown the spirit while covering up the body is con
trary to proper education. A mother should talk free
ly and intelligently to her children, always remember
ing that their little minds are just as hungry for
knowledge as their stomachs are craving for food. The
best children, intellectually do not always come from the
best schools. They come from homes where mothers
impart thir knowledge to their children intelligently.
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PARTY UNITING FOR 1916
(From the Post-Intelligencer)
Samuel W. McCall’s election to the governorship,
an event of highest credit to the Bay state, because
it gives recognition to a fine type of New England
statesmanship and scholarship, is of political moment
in eliminating the Progressive party as a factor in that
commonwealth and simplifying the situation for the
greater contest to come. The Republican party there
is now united and the division of 1912 only a memory.
Election returns from other states, all not fraught
with the same deep significance, are nevertheless
similarly expressive of party unity and restored party
strength, and a full appreciation of the folly of in
ternecine political warfare. United, the Republican
party is invincible always, and this latest casting of
ballots, even in usually rock-ribbed Kentucky, presages
clearly enough a return of something like old-time
party strength.
The president’s own state, in its legislative aspect,
gives no assurance of steadfastness to the party in
power, and the election of Republican congressmen
uniformly to fill existing vacancies becomes an object
lesson of note.
The country needs two political parties and only
(two, and in the restoration of this equation come
brighter hope and fuller promise.
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The walls of the home may be pretentious or
lawly, but at their foundation must lie purity, truth
and love—the great eternal principles. The outside
[world may be cold and dreary; it matters not if
within are warmth and cheer.—Selected.
\ If You Are Losing Weight
and your nerves are in bad condition,
we recommend
Olive Oil
J\gs2ss Emulsion
containing Hypophotphitct
a food and nerve tonic prescription.
Ketchikan Drag Co.
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 ghttbcheb
Christian Science Society
Subject f.»r November It, 11*15.
“MORTALS AND IMMORTALS”
Front streei. Itetctil/iau,
Regular Services Sunday ii am
Wednesday evening reading and
Bong Services at 7:30 p.m
All Are Welcome
Pint It B. Ob arch
Sunday Church terrier 11 a. m «u<l
JO p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30. p.m.
Friday choir meet* 8 o’clock.
First and third Wednesday after
■•wins at J:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. M1CHENEB, Pastor
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CATHOLIC CHURCH
i.uw Mass at 8:30 a. m.
High Mass at 10:30 a. m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.in.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. no.
Week bay Mass at 8 a. m.
tlev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pastor
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Saint John’s Church
Hev. Harry P. Corser. Priest in
charge.
Sunday 8 a.m. (second Sun
day of the month) Holy Com
munion.
V
0:45 a.m. Native Sunday
School.
11 a.in Morning Prayer and
Salmon. During December, 2n.j
and 4th Sundays.
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
with Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun
days of December. Musical
service 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Thursday 8 p.m. Choir prac
tice.
Meeting of Vestry first Mon
day night of each month;
Woman’s Guild. alternate
Thursdays.
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You’ll be among friends
From start to finish.
For information or literature write or ask,
C. M. TAYLOR, Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
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nectmg w.tk the Yale and Havard Weils. EUamar, La Touche. Cook
lor Southern California Porta. Inlet points, Seward and Kodiak.
Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on the 8th, 18th and 28thof each month.
Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
H GALLAGHER. Agent, NORTHLAND DOCK CO., Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
A Great Reduction Sale
In Dry Goods and Shoes at
GATEWA Y STORE
These Lines are to be Closed Out
and the Sale Will Contnue till They
Are All Sold Out. It Will Pay You
To Call At Once.
A. Kaleel, Prop.
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There Is No Question
but that indigestion and tho distressed
feeling which always goes with it can
be promptly relieved by taking a
-rQOf Dyspepsia
Tablet
before and after each meal. 25c a box.
Ketchikan Drug Oo.
FOR SALE
A house and lot on the Hill. Ap
ply at this office, or to Mrs. George
Chesney. Adv. tf.
Send in your furs and gel the
hast market price for them
from P. J. Gilmore. adv.
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Small f urnished Cottage for
Rent. Inquire al Sully’s or
For Rent_Desirable four roomed
house, hot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
iences. Fino view. A pply Mrs.
Young, Newtown. dt adv.
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LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Regular
Visiting brother
oonlially invited
Hall for rent Mon
day. TLursdayNo.
.night t-Bli isi d.
2S4day Friday.
FOR SALE—One Rip Saw Table,
One Counter Shaft,
16—1 1-2 Steel Shafting
And numerous pulleys.
SULLY’S CARPENTER SHOP.
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GREAT SALE ON HATS
Big reduction on all kinds of
hats at Mrs. Washburns, adv.
Draying
All Orders will be promptly
aid carefully executed.
Contracts Take'! Hor Air' Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
J. W. CORDELL, Propletor.
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.
MITCHELL BILICICH 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 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
WHY I SHOULD BUY MY GOODS IN ALASKA
I believe in Alaska. 1 believe in
Alaska Sold Goods, and 1 buy them:
BECAUSE my interests are here.
BECAUSE I can get more and bet
ter values.
BECAUSE the community which is
good enough for me to live in is
good enough for me to buy in.
BECAUSE 1 want to do business
with my friends.
BECAUSE I want to see the goods.
BECAUSE i want to get what I buy
when 1 buy it.
BECAUSE my dealer has carried
me when I run short, and mail order
houses won’t.
BECAUSE every dollar I spend at
home stays at home and makes more
money for the community in which
I live.
BECAUSE the man I buy from
stands back of his goods and he lives
here in Alaska.
BECAUSE if the money I spend is
made in Alaska I feel that my first
duty is to Alaska.
BECAUSE it I make my money
here, I should buy here.
BECAUSE one good turn deserves
another.
BECAUSE the man I buy from pays
his part of the city and school taxes.
BECAUSE the man I buy from
in Alaska helps support my schools,
my church, my lodge, my city and
my home.
5ECAUSE should bad luck come, or
misfortune or bereavement over
take me, the man I buy from in
Alaska is here with his kindly
greeting his world of cheer, and his
pocket book is need be.
BECAUHE every dollar I spend
in Alaska gives me another chance
at that dollar.
Here is my pledge:
Here I live and here I buy.
I believe in Ketchikan.
I believe in her people.
I buy in the town I believe in.
1 BUY FROM THE TONGASS
TRADING COMPANY.,
BECAUSE in so doing, my pledge
is fullfilled, and I can meet Alas
kans with the feeling that I am do
ing my part toward building up my
home and educating my children to
support their HOME TOWN FIRST.
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
STERLING
THE ENGINE OF REFINEMENT
For Stile by
H. R. THOMPSON
KETCHIKAN ALASKA
ECONOMY WEEK
Bakers Cocoa per can .25
Crisco per can .30, .60, $1.15
Babbitts Cleansor per can .5
Campbells Soups per can .10
Corn, Peas, Beans per can .10
Tomatoes per can .10 and .15
Canned fruits 3 for .50
Van Camps Beans .10 .15 and .20
Shaker salt .10
Macaroni, Spaghetti and
Vermicelli per pkg. .10
Plantation coffee, .30tb 31b .85
Milk 13 cans for $1.00
Crackers per. pkg. .15 and .25
All kinds Beans 31b for .25
Catsup, pints .15, 2 for .25
Drifted Snow flour per sack $1.50
Wheat per sack 1251b 2.75
Scratch food 2.40
Best butter per pound .40
Cheese, per pound .20
Lard .45, .75 and $1.40 pails
With any ten dollar order I give
161b of sugar for $1.00.
Many other good cash prices.
£ 6. Sparhawk, Ketchikan.
Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN CIGAR
It is made from the Purest and Sweetest
Havana fiHer the market offords. Made
| by hand and union made
TRY ONE
JOHN A. ANDERSON Ketchikan, Alaska
the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jffaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pit:h
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Oas Engines
Oxy = Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
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I We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of j;
Spruce and Cedar Lumber j:
Can fill any order either stock |
or cut to specifications ...
j: Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche f
for charter for freight purposes %
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| Ketchikan Power Company |
WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW
of the whitest and cleanest linen at
all times; and you may rely upon
the superior finish of all our work.
We have ample facilities for taking
care of hotel and horading-house work
all the year round, and we are noted
for the exceptional care and accuracy
we show in handling your laundry
work and for the reasonable charges
we make. Phone 24.
liETCIIIlvAN STEAM LAUNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan, - - Alaska
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r Remember that the Firm of
A. E. WALKER & SON
^ DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and ^
2 FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, g
2 TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock ^
S Prices Most Reasonable. §