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The Ketchikan Miner
PRICE 10 CENTS_KETCHIKAN. ALASKA FRIDAY, NOV. 21, 1013.___ _VOL. 2, NO. ^0
COMPANY DOING
M. .1. Bugge, proprietor of
ttie Steadman Hotel, was a vis
ator at the Alaska Venture
Syndicate company’s works on
the Old Glory property yester
day, and reports that the comp
any is doing great work in gcl
ing ready to develop the prop
erly. The power flume is fin
ished and the water wheel,-an
improved turbine ;...d ti e five
drill air compressor are now in
position in the power house
and ready for business. Work
on the air line, which will be
6,300 feet in length to the por
tal of the tunnel, is now going
on, and lumber and supplies
for the permanent camp at
the mine is being taken up the
hill, and the machinery for the
mine will follow. The work
is being done under the direct
ion of F. T. Leahy, and demon
strates that he knows his bus
iness from one end to the
other. While on the trip Mr.
Bugge in company with Mr.
Leahy examined the other
kork being done on Gold Moon
tain, all of which is progress
ing in good shape.
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FIGHTING TO BE
IN 1
St. Louis, Xcv. 21— Secretary
Daniels in a speech last night
m this city gave it as his opin
ion that the next war would
not be for the mastery of the
land or sea, but of the air. He
believes that greater attention
should be given to air navi
gation than is now the case.
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The Ketchikan Wharf is ex
pecting a consignment of coal
on the steamer Seward, due to
arrive within a day or two.
"Virginia Lou” by Billy
Woodworth at the Dream to
night. adv. |
Havana ,\ov. 21—The im
migration authorities of this
port made the announcement
that Archie McManigal the
dynamiter will not be permitted
to land if he comes to Cuba
Word was received that he
was planning to stop off the
boat at this place, hence the
ruling by the authorities
BRIDEGROOM IS
ii jn
Washington. Nov. 21—Fran
cis Sayre, who is to marry j
Jessie Wilson next week, ar-1
rived in this city today. He j
was greeted at the depot by,
over a 'score of newspaper;
photographers, whom he greet :
ed with good-natured smiles j
and begged to be let off so that
he could get up to the Whits
Mouse to see his fiance.
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SURVEYING CREW
FINISHES WORK
L. D. Ryus and his surveying
crew, having finished the pre
liminary survey of the Old |
dory group, returned to town |
'a-t night from Smugglers j
Cove. The work they have
been engaged on is preparatory!
'o applying for a patent on the;
property recently purchased i
by the Alaska Venture Syndi
cate from M. J. Bugge.
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SHIPPING UP
DRY LUMBER
Al. Kriedler, the building con !
tractor, is expecting a con-!
sigment of dry fir lumber up:
on the steamer Meteor within
the next week or so. It will .
consist chiefly of flooring and
finishing material.
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“A Battle of Wits” at the
Dream tonight. adv.
1 I REAUTIFUL |-f0UDAY GOODS
S S Now is the time to get the best and get it to suit.
a a -:- We can meet your wants =:=
o H with bright new goods to please every buyer who is seeking an appropriate
W gift for young or old.
H | Prices Right and Reasonable
§ I BERTHELSEN & PRUELL, Jewelers. ~TheOI-ftstore"
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| AN ANNOUNCEMENT ||
^ Having purchased the Stedman Hotel, I wish to an- ^
Jfj nounce to the public that the same excellence of ser-^
jlM vice for which the Hotel and Cafe have been noted in HI
K5 the past will be maintained in every department. Inn
Wi the past Ketchikan has been justly proud of the Sted- ^
M man, and we shall see to it that the house continues to 0
S live up to it. Respectfully. R
M. J. BUGGE |
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Get Ready for Thanksgiving
Now is the time to get that SUIT or OVERCOAT while
the STOCK is COMPLETE in every DEPARTMENT
A New Line of
LONDON SLIP-ONS JUST IN
SWEATERS
In all Styles and Colors
UNDERWEAR, SHIRT3, MACKINAWS, BOOTS AND
SHOES and EVERYTHING TO WEAR FOR MEN AT
BED ROCK PRICES
P. J. Gilmore
“The Clothier”
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Vera Cruz, Nov. 21—Word
was received from President
Huerta by General Maas in
command of the federal forces
in this city to resist vigorously
any attempt of the American
fleet to land troops on Mexican
soil. The telegram stated that
the eyes of the world were on
Vera Cruz and that the liberty
and freedom of Mexico depend
ed on the heroism of thesold
iers at tin's port. The mpssage
was road to the garrison on
parade this morning and the
utmost enthusiasm prevailed.
Cheer after cheer was given,
hats were thrown into the air,
and the entire foce broke ranks
singing the national anthem.
City of Mexico, Nov. 21—
The absence of Secretary
Shaughnessy of the American
legation at the reading of Pres
ident Huerta’s message to cun
gross yesterday is the one top
ic of conversationin this city to
day, and is taken as an indicat
ion that the United Staets has
actually decided to treat no
more with the administration.
Of course there is a great
deal of interest taken in the
si'nation at Vera Crus, where
il is expected trouble between
the American and the federal
forces may break out at any
time.
SEND HED SILVER
SERVICE
San Francisco, Nov. 21—An
immense and costly silver ser
vice was expressed from this
city last night by the women of
Califirnia as a wedding gift to
Miss Jessie Wilson. The ser
vice was purchased with a pop
ular subscription contributed
by women only and is engraved
with scenes from the Sunset
State.
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REVENUE MAN HERE
L. L. Harding, internal rev
enue inspector for this reigion
arrived down from the north
on the Mariposa and is making
his rounds today. Mr. Harding
was formerly special agent for
the supression of the liquor
traffic among the natives, and
as' such made a desirable
record.
VERVJICK
Paris, France, Nov. 21—
Word lias been received here
(hat ihe life of Queen Victoria
of Spain is despaired of. She
has been suffering from a
severe attack of pneumonia
for some time and her con
dition is said to be critical.
FATHER HAYES
IS VERY SICK
Word arrived from Juneau
this morning that Father Hays
is sick in the hospital at that
place and would not be able to
return to Ketchikan for some
time. On this account services!
at the local Golholic Church I
will be discontinued until furth
er notice.
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“The Noodle Industry at the I
Dream tonight. adv. j
CLUB DANCE I
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SATURDAY, NOV. 22 jg,
ADMISSION $1.00 &
Get Your Club Tickets at the Door H
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THEY MAY GET
TOGETHER
New York, Nov. 21—It looks
as though the rivalry formerly
existing between the Volun
teers of America and the Sal
vation Army is to come to an
end. General Bramwell Booth
announced this morning that
he was willing to unite the
two armies under the leader
ship of Ballington Booth so
that the work could go more
smoothly.
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OFF TO THE
SUNNY SOUTH
J. A. Malone, known to Ketch
ikan as “Biddy,” left on the
Mariposa this morning for the
south. Report has it that he is
on his way to Porto Rico
where he is said to have se
cured an appointment in the
lighthouse service. Biddy is a
good fellow and will have a
host of friends wherever he
may be.
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CORWIN ON WAY SOUTH
According to Juneau papers
the steamer Corwin sailed
from Nome for the States
Wednesday at noon. This is
the latest that any vessel ever
left the northern metropolis
for the south. It is expected
that she will call in at Ketch
ikan on her way down.
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CORDOVA 3AILS TONIGHT
The steamer Cordova, sail
ing on the Dolphin’s schedule,
leaves Seattle for Ketchikan to
night. She is capable of about
eleven knots an hour, so will
probably arrive here about the
middle of the morning, Mon
day. C. M. Taylor and wife are
expected up on her.
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Lillian Walker at the Dream
to night. adv.
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Digest market price paid for
raw furs at P. .1. Gilmor’s. ad
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FOR SALE
tO II. P. Gray Motor... Guar
anteed to be in good condition,
for $90.00. II. R. THOMPSON.
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Regular meals 25 cents and
up at the New York Cafe,
Open from 7 to 10 Frank D.
Ilamada, prop. adv.
Alaska Transfer Co.
Walter Grey, Prop.
GENERAL TEAMING
AND DRAYING
ORDERS TAKEN FROM All
DOCKS
PHONE77 KETCHIKAN
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Topeka, Nov. 21—'Tin; Pro
gressive state convention in
session in this city is decided
ly pro-—Roosevelt and speach
I after speacli has been made
claiming that he is the only
man in the United States who
can defeat Woodrow Wilson
for the presidency in 1910.
COMM
FOR GUN MEN
Denver, Nov. 21— A mil
itary tribunal has been eaPed
lo hear the cases against si\
strikers who have confessed
taking part in an ambuscade
from which a party of mine
guards were fired on and three
of them killed. Martial law
had been declared at the time,
and the probabilities are that
the men will be ordered shot
if found guilty.
ARE TRYING IT OUT
D. W. West one of the own
ers of the Decker & West prop
erty on Mallard bay, accomp
anied by Gustave Miller, a
consulting engineer, left for
!hc soutli this mornig after a
•stay of some little time at the
Mallard Bay property. Mr ,
Miller came north for the pur
pose of going over the prop- j
erty and figuring out a work
ing plan, and decided where
I he tunnel now being driven
should start. In case the tun
nel, which is (o be one hun
dred feet in length, discloses
mineral up to the expectations
of the owners, a big crew of
men will be put to work in the
spring to open up the property
and get it ready to begin mak
ing shipments of ore.
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“Down With Men’’ at the
Dream to night. adv.
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Plenty of comedy at the
Dream to night. adv.
Word comes from Hadley
that Hie Foss Bros, saw mill at
I hat place shut down for the
purpose of making big improve
menls and changes necessary
for their increasing business.
These changes include Ihe sub
stitution of live rolls all over
the mill for the idlers now in
use, and Ihe addition of a com
plete box factory. The mill
has secured contracts for
close to a million boxes fithe
lb I I salmon season and will
start work on getting them out
before (he first of the year.
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FIE WEATHER IS
GENERAL
Washington, Xov. 21— From
all over (tie middle west conn;
reports of spring-like weather,
very unusual at this time of
Ihe year. The streams usually
icebound at this season are
all open and stock is grazing
everywhere.
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DON'T MISS
This opportunity to see a
production of Charles Read’s
magnificient story “Put Your
self in His Place” at the
Grand tonight. The reels are
full of thrills and tense situa
tions, full of fine acting, life,
and will hold your interest
from the start. This two reel
feature is the leader of our ex
cellent bill and you will have
plenty of chance to laugh your
self fo death in the comedy
“Frankfurters and Quail”. Tim
balance of the bill is of our
usual excellence and you have
an ample opportunity to come
and see a good show and will
find everything congenial, com
forfable and warm. An ideal
spot to spend a pleasant even
ing, at the Grand. adv.
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“Fixing a Flirt” at the Dream
tonight. adv.
MINERS & MERCHANTS BANK
ANDREW CHILBERG. President. |
President of the |
Scandinavian-American Bank, Seattle i
J. R. HECKMAN, Vice-President,
President S
J. R. Heckman & Co.. Inc., Merchants
M. A. MITCHELL. CASHIER,
O. S. LARSON. Auditor.
Transacts a General Banking Business
Ketchikan = = Alaska
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.