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THREE DAY SERVICE
Sailing from Ketchikan Northbound, Southeastern Alaska Service
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JEFFERSON, SEPT. 30th; OCT. 12-224.
DOLPHIN, OCTOBER 6.
RETURNING THREl, LATF°
MOST COMFORTABLE SHIPS ON SOUTHEASTERN ROUTE
MARIPOSA, OCTOBER 8-26.
ALAMEDA, OCTOBER 14; NOVEMBER, 1.
NORTHWESTERN, OCTOBER 3-21
Wrangell Juneau, SkAgway and Westward, Returning 10 Days
Later. Largest and Fastest Ships running to Alaska.
All Sailings Subjoct to Change Without Notice.
Tickets to Seattle, Tacoma, Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia.
C. Me TAYLOR, Agent - - Phone 64
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Victoria, Vancouver, Aoa-ortea, Bellingham
Everett, Olympia, Port Townaend, South
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608 8econd Ave, Seattle. 112 Market, SanFrandsco
Right reserved to Change Schedule
next SAILINGS FROM KETCHIKAN
B. 8. SITY OF SEATTLE, AUG 28. SEPT. 9-20. OCT. 1.
S. S. SPOKANE, SEPT. 3-14 25. OCT.6.
RETURNING THREE DAYS LATER
PHONE 77..F. H. BOLD, Agent.
HUMBOLDT
STEAMSHIP COMPANY
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S. S. Humboldt sails from Ketchikan for Skag
way, and all S. E. Alaska Ports on or about
the folowing dates:
SEPTEMBER 8th. 18th and 2Sth
And every 10 days thereatter, leaving south
bound three days later
HECKMAN WHARF COMPANY, Agents.
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EASTERN and SOUTHERN UNITED STATES POINTS via
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Lowest fares. Unexcelled Dining and Sleeping Car Service.
For fall particulars apply to;—
JOHN R. BERODE,
Ticket Agent,
Phone 143 Ketchikan, Alaska.
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IN THE MINING WORLD
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ALASKA. MINING INDUSTRY IN
1914
i The certainty of railroad connection
with the Yukon basin and the proba
bility of an early development of the
coal fields greatly stimulated the
search for mineral deposits in Alas
ka during 1914, according to Alfred
H. Brooks, geologist in charge of the
Division of Alaska Mineral Resources.
United States Geological 8urvey, in
a report numbered Bulletin 622-A,
recently issued by the Survey. The
mining industry in Alaska as a whole
was prosperous in 1-914, though the
value of the total mineral output was
somewhat less than that of 1913, larg
ely because of the decrease in the
price of copper, for the gold output
was a little larger than that of the
previous year.
A noteworthy feature of the mining
industry in 1914 was the great num
ber of explorations made on behalf
of capital looking for properties that
would warrant development on a
large scale. This research was most
notable in the south-central region,
which will be directly benefited by
the building of the Government rail
road, though the new railroad will un
doubtedly d’rectly or indirectly bene
fit all parts of the Territory. The
regions tributary to the proposed line
will receive the direct benefit, but,
other regions will obtain cheaper fuel.
The activities in the mining districts
in Alaska are described in detpil in
Mr. Brook’s report, which contains al
so a chapter on the future of placer
mining in Alaska. Between 5,000 and
6,000 men are engaged in placer min
ing and prospecting for placers, and
nearly a third of the white population
of the Territory is directly or indirect
ly supported by the placer-mining In
dustry. The question of its future is
therefore to them-a most important one.
Will it continue to decline or are the
known auriferous gravels sufficient
to justify the belief that the indus
try will hold its own or will increase?
It is believed that the future of the
industry must depend, so far as now
ean be determined, on the exploration
of auriferous gravels of lower gold
tenor than those which in the past
have yielded most of the gold, though
there is, of course, always the hope of
finding new bonanza deposits, such
as have in the last decade yielded
large returns.
No one can deny that there are ex
tensive deposits of auriferous gravels
in Alaska, but because of the lack of
systematic prospecting of gravels car
rying small amounts of gold it is
difficult to reach any definite conclus
ions about the extent of deposits that
can be profitably exploited when
cheaper transportation and fuel have
reduced* the costs of mining. In view
of the importance of the subject the
Survey has published in this report
a summary of the data relating to it.
The general conclusion is drawn that
with cheaper fuel and transportation
there is no reason to believe that plac
er mining will continue to decline. A
copy of Bulletin 622-A may be ob
tained free on application to the Direc
tor of the Geological Survey, Wash
ington, D. C. , ,
OIL DISPLACES tOAu
Owing to the great outi ut of petro
leum in California and its us3 as a
manufacturing, railroad, and steamer
fuel, the production of coal in Wash
ington has been considerably reduced
during recent years. It is estimated
that the consumption of California
oil for fuel on the Pacific Coast is
equivalent to about 21,000,000 tons of
coal, or between 0 and 7 times the
output of coal in Washington, or for
that matter in all the Pacific Const
States combined, in 1914.
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Jas. Rasmussen, master of the gas
boat Niagara, and Lila Eeklund were
married by Jndge Stackpole, Monday
October 4tb. »
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYEES
The Assessment Boll for the Town
of Ketchikan, Alaskaf for the year
1915, is now in our possession for the
collection of taxes levied thereon.
Payment to be made at the bank of
the undersigned, in the Town of Ket
chikan, between tha boors of 9 o’
clock, a. m., and 3 o’clock, p.m.
Taxes will become delinquent on the
1st day of November, 1915, at 6 o’
clock, p.m., and if not paid before
that time a penalty of 15 per cent., of
such taxes will be added and interest
on all at the rate of 8 per cent., per
annum from date of delinquency un
til paid.
Dated August 25tb, 1915.
MINERS & MERCHANTS BANK
OF KETCHIKAN.
Town Treasurer,
By A. B. LARSON, Cashier.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
S. A. PLUMLEY
Attorney and
Counselor at Law
Office—Town Council Chambers,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
STRANGE ANIMALS OF PRE
HISTORIC TIMES
North Platte river generally carries
a considerable volume of water, while
the South Platte is dry except during
times of floods, because its water is
used for irrigation farther upstream.
The North Platte is tioU miles long and
drains about 28,500 square miles. At
the Pity of North Platte the river
lias a maximum discharge, according
to the United States Geological Sur
vey, of about 20,000 cubic foot a sec
ond and a minimum discharge of only
70 cubic feet a aecond. Its average
volume of flow during the nine months
from March to November is about 3,
500 cubic feet a second.
From Dexter to Ogalnlla. Nehr..
South Platte River and the raildoad arc
close to the bluffs bordering a table
land. Here and at other places where
the bluffs come close to the river
many travelers in the days of the
Overland Trail suffered from attacks
by Indian and white outlaws, who
were wont to swoop down unexpectedly
from their hiding places in the hills
to murder and plunder. It is diffi
cult for the modern traveler sur
rounded by the luxuries of the rail
way train to realize the hardships anil
dangers endured by the men and wom
en of indomitable courage anil energy
who under such conditions invaded and
finally conquered the west.
The* fossils found in the Ogalalla
and Arikaree formations show that
western Nebraska was inhabited in
what the geologist terms late Miocene
time by animals of very different typ
es from those living there now, and
also that very different physical con
ditions prevailed at that time. In
place of the dry, barren plains of to
day there were numerous streams and
sivampy lowlands.
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A WOMAN’S SELFISHNESS
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw, discussing
the divorce evil, said in Philadelphia:
“Love is the best foundation for
marriage, of course. But common
sense keeps it cool—and cool things,
of course, keep the best.
“But selfishness kills all—and some
married people are as selfish as the
lady to whom the plamist said:
“These lines, alas, tell me that you
are destined to wear widowr’s
weeds. ’
“Oh! dear me!” said the lady.
“For how long!’’
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A TEOOPErtS EXPERIENCE
PARIS, Oct. 4—A colonial infantry
man who was wounded in the fighting
between Souain and Suippes. in the
recent attack in Champagne, says:
“Our Captain Baid to us at the
moment of the charge:
“‘You’ll have to run hard, for we
are in the first wave of men, and we
diil run. When we came to the first
trench wc leaped over it with a stab
at the occupants. One could hear noth
ing but the hoarse breathing of one’s
neighbors and the roar of the guns.
Bullets whistled about everybody’s
ears from one side, evidently from
machine guns.
“Our captain shouted. ‘Stop at that
redoubt.’ We were just in time.
Three machine guns were pumping a
way at ns and several others were
being brought out of a tunnel. Wo
bayouetted them back and front.
“You’ve got to be quick in a
charge like that, A second lost means
death.’’
Military training is compulsory on
all male citizens between the ages of
12 and 45 in New Zealand.
The Progressive-Miner delivered in
your homo for seventy-five cents a
month, and with all tbo latest news
Try it a month.
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NU-BOKE CORSETS
Mrs. George Washburn, local repre
sentative. Fittings in privacy at
Washburn’s Millinery Store. For In
formation call up G. 136. tf. adv.
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LAUNCH
HARRY
For Hire
Towing, Freighting or
Passengers
WM. ANQEL, Phone 144
Found—A bunch of keys. Owner
please call for same. $
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For that odd job of carpenter
ing or cabinet woork, call up
105, Sully will look you up. tf
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Send in your furs and get the
best market price lor them
from P. J, Gilmore. adv.
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Small Tarnished Cottage for
Rent. Inquire at Bully’s or
Phone 105. tf. adv
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Kindling wood for sale at the
> Sawmill tf adv.
Furnished cabins for rent
Enquire at Sully’s. adv.
“93” HairTonic
Ketchikan Drug Co.
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James M. Shouf
Attorney at Law
Offices adjoining V. S. Customi
Office
Notary
D. Smith Harris
Q. A. R.. Arctic Brotherhood; See
retaryf F. 0. E.; C. of R., Red Men
A. R., Camp No. 20. A. B.; Custodial
Red Men’s Hall. Office Hours fron
1 to 5 p.m. Telephone No. 90,
Comfortable, sunny furnished room!
for rout, fine view. Apply the Minei
office. adv.
Ketchikan Camp, No. 20, A. B.
Meets every Monday evening
at 8 p.m. at A. B. Hall
VISITING BROTHERS WELCOME
G. E. Dickinson, A. C.
D. Smith Harris, \. iv.
The quality of Ladysmith Coal is
guaranteed by the Northland Doc's
company. adv.
NOTICE
We hereby give notice that repair
work left with us must be called for
within thirty (30) days. After the
expiration of that time, th goods will
be sold for charges.
RYUS DRUG CO.
| PHONE 156 I
I And Let Us Gall For Your ;
I Rough Dry Laundry
1 30 and 35 Per Dozen. ;
| Electric Laundry
General Hauling
and work of all kinds
done by the
Independent Transfer
Company
O. M. TAYLOR, Agent
Phone 61
Alaska Delivery
WALTER GRAY, prop
COAL DELIVERED FROM ALX
DOCKS
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MARY A. C GIBSON
Stenographer
Notary Public
OFFICES
—Newtown Home—
Phone 142
Ketchikan Wharf Co.
COAL
COAL
NANAIMO
Lump Coal
$9.00 PER TON.
Ketchikan Wharf Co.
C. M. Taylor
Phone 64 Agent
C. E. INGERSOLL
ATTORNEY at law
Prompt Attention given to perfecting land titles
and securing patents.
Ketchikan. Alaska
CHAS. H. COSGROVE
Attorney at Law
ENEKAL PRACTICE
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j On Your Arrival in, or your Departure From
the City, if You Visit
The SIDEBOARD
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Corner Front and Dock Streets, You Will be Welcomed on Your
Arrival and Carry the Good Wishes of M. E. MARTIN
With You on Your Departure.
Congeniality, Goodfellowship and Fair Treatment
Combined, is our Long Suit.
NORTHERN MACHINE WORKS
Standard Gas Engines
Gas Engine Supplies Jefferson Swing Unions
Titan Balata Belting Edison Wet Batteries and Renewals
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! i OXY-ACETYLENE WELDING
it gas engine repairs
; ; GBNEBAL MACHINE SHOP WORK
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the Cabinet
Is widely known; not only for the qaulity
of its Liquors, Wines and Cigars,
but for its hospitality to
its numerous patrons,
flenru Goemaere and fl. W. Morgan
Ketchikan, Alaska. |
Westinghouse Automatic Electric
Range
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and more
ECONOMICAL THAN
J FUEL IN OPERATION
NO SMOKE NO DIB
NO GASES NO FUME
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Citizens’ Light, Power & Water Co.
I jPOODLEDOGi
W w ''w'w'w'w'w
GRILL
Where Everybody goes to eat, be
cause of the quality of Meals served
and the reasonable prices charged.
The best in the market; excellent
service and courtesy, is our Motto at
the POODLE DOG GRILL.
G. W. Wilkes, Prop, Ketchikan, Alaska.