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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, THURSDAY, NOV. 4, 1915. NUMBER THIRTY-EIGHT
MARIPOSA IS
FIHALLYFLOATEO
Taken to Mcl^aiighlin for
Temporary Repairs
TOWED BY TUG BOAT
Will soon Be on Her Way To
Seattle for Permanent Repairs
VICTORIA, Nov. 4—Word was
received here late last evening that
the steamer Mariposa, of the Alas
ka Steamship Company, had been
finally floated and taken by tow
boat to McLaughlin bay for tempor
rary report. The report says that
it will be but a few days before she
san sail on her own steam for Seat
tle.
The above report is verified by
Captain Glasscock, of the Admiral
Evans. The Captain said this morn
ing that when they passed the Mari
posa wreck yesterday, that the work
of raising her was progressing rap
idly, and he has no doubt but that
they will float her safely.
The stern was well up, having been
pumped out and it was only a ques
tion of a little more time till they
would have the bow up where they
could work on it.
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THE HEROISM OF CAPTAIN
EARI EST STEERS TO BE
REMEMBERED
The friends of Capt. Ernest Steers
are circulating a subscription list
for the purpose of raising funds to
purchase a gold watch, suitably en
• graved as a memento of the thrill
ing occasion, the sinking of the
launch Alert, when he so heroically
risked his own life to assure the
balance of the party a better chance
to reach the shore in safety. The
act was certainly deserving of
recognition, and the list is meeting
with a hearty response.
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VILLA CHANGES HIS MIND
DOUGLAS, Nov. 4—It is reported
today by one of Villa’s followers
that their commander had experienc
ed a change of mind, and instead
of moving for a second, attack on
Agua Prieta, and take revenge up
on General Calles’ forces, he turn
ed his army towards Naco. This
move has somewhat baffled the Car
ranza officers, who cannot account
for the unexpected movement.
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 4—King Pet
er, of Serbia, has left for the front
to cheer up the troops, says a cor
respondent in a report made today.
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EDITOR STONE MAKES US A
VISIT
Editor Stone, of the Seward Gate
way, was a passenger with his
family on the Admiral Evans, on
his way North, and made the Pro
gressive-Miner a short visit while
the boat was in port. Mr. Stone
was in the states on a six-week
vacation, and reports having, “boost
ed some” for Alaska while out, a
faculty well developed in the editor.
DEMOCRATS SEE
DOWNFALL
Returns Indicate Re-Unit
ing of Republicans
Washington, Nov. 4—Free opin
ions are being expressed today in
reference to the returns of last
Tuesday’s election, which are indi
cative of a Republican re-union.
The Progressives, who three years
ago showed considerable life, have
failed miserably this election with
out any corresponding increase in
the Democratic ranks. This is tak
en as the indication referred to a
bove. i M
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AN ADDITION TO HIS COUNTRY
PEKIN, Nov. 4— The sixteenth
son was born to the Emperor and
Empress of China. This late ad
dition makes a family of thirty one
children.
SERBIANS STII.L RETREATING
LONDON, Nov. 4—A dispatch
from Pf'ct, Serbia, says that the
Serbian army is kept continually re
treating to the central part, where
it is said the French will join them
for a final stand.
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EXPRESS THEIR GRATITUDE
Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Selfridge de
sire through the Progressive-Miner
to thank their friends for their many
kindnessess and sympathy extend
ed in their recent bereavement.
FRENCH POLICY
IS ANNOUNCED
No Change Contemplated
Fight to a Finish
PARIS, Nov. 4—The new Premier,
Mr. Briand, formalfy announced to
day that there would be no change
in war policy for neither the present
nor the future, and that the rumors
of “peace talking” would not affect
France in .the least, as it would be
a fight to the end.
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AT THE GRAND TONIGHT
The Sea Wolf, Jack London’s
thrilling seven reel story of “Wolf”
La is on, with Hobart Bosworth in
the leading role.
This man of brute force goes
through life with never a kind
thought or deed for his fellow man
and meets the death messenger in
the same stoical manner. At last
when stricken helpless and speech
less, asked about immortality, he
writes the word “B-O-S-H,” Wolf
Larson’s last word, skeptical and in
vincible to the end.
Friday and Saturday night the
14th installment of the Trey ’O
Hearts, with a good selection of
pictures to go with it. Adv.
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MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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Also Three Ours, a Seat
Hoard and One Hat
DINGEY UPTURNED
On One of The Chickimen River
Sloughs
Commissioner Walker, of the
Bureau of Fisheries, who has been
directing the search for missing
Frances R., party, reports that the
small boat has been found by one
of the searching parties.
It was found upturned on the bank
of one of the Chickimen river
sloughs, about two miles from where
the Frances R., was found ashore.
On the opposite bank of the slough,
a little further down, were found
washed up at high tide line, three
oars, one of the seat boards, a safty
match box and Sandy Clark’s hat.
It is very probable that the boat was
capsized not very far from that
place, and drifted ashore with these
things.
There are about thirty men on the
grounds, searching the woods and
dragging the slough for further
traces of the men. The gas boats
Seaketch, Creel, El Paso, Installer,
Reliance, Dawn and Sky Pilot are
all still up there.
The El Paso Returns
The El Paso returned this after
noon from the Chickimen river,
where she was with the searching
party. Mr. Howard, the owner, who
was out with her, states that there
is nothing new to report since the
'"inding of the little boat and other
things on the banks of the slough
as told above. He gives it as his
opinion that the party was caught
in the tide rips in a southeaster
near the mouth of the slough and
their boat capsized, and it with the
other things found, eddied into the
slough with the tide.
The El Paso will return at once
to the place prepared to drag the
slough for the bodies of the missing
men.
ADMIRAL WATSON
IS GIVING TROUBLE
All attempts so far to raise t’ e
Admiral Watson, which was ram
med by the Paraiso and sunk at the
dock in Seattle, have proved futile.
Another effort will be made on the
8th to raise her, but there is but
little hope of success.
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. CHOICE HOLIDAY LIQUORS
Mr. M. E. Martin, of the Side
hoard, has just received a larpe
stock of fine liquors, purchased
especially for particular family
trade. He announces that tele
nhon=> orders will be delivered free
of charge in any part of town from
2 to 5 p.m., from now on till after
+he holidays.
Call up phone 42. Adv. tf.
FUNSTON CALLS
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American Officers Were
Fired upon
CALLES CANE THRU
Expresses Regrets and Promises
No Repetion
DOUGLAS, Nov. 4—Bullets from
shots fired across the line by Mex
icans, indicating that they were in
tended for United States army of
ficers, compelled General Funston
to make a demand for explanation
upon General Calles, commander of
the Carranza foqges by which the
shots had been fifed.
In his answer, General Calles,
expresses deep regret for the occur
rence and promises that as far as
it layed in his power, no repetions
would be the subject of further com
plaints.
In anticipation of another attack
from Villa, Carranza has rushed re
enforcements to' General Calles, who
expecis to be in a position to re
sist any attempt to dislodge him.
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WILSON GOES
TO NEW YORK
Will Speak Tonight in favor
of National Defense
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4—Presi
dent Wilson will leave today for
New York, where he is to make a
speech in support of his program
for National defense. Along this
line, it is thought, he will sound the
key note for the .’coming nomination
for presidency. As a matter of free
expression, many are,, inclined that
the speech was carefully planned for
that purpose above all other pur
poses.
BRITISH BOATS
DESTROY TOWN
Demolish the Fort Killing
Thousands Within
LONDON, Nov. 4—According to
a late dispatch, British torpedo de
stroyers demolished the port of
Anchialos, on the coast of Bulgaria,
and almost the whole town. The
dispatch says that thousands were
killed within the garrison.
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PARIS, Nov. 4—The Paris relief
committee has ordered a hust of
the late Miss Cavell to be presented
to the city.
STRONG STOYI CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
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DEER MOUNTAIN
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has doned its winter mantle, reminding you that it’s time to
get your winter clothes; such as Mackinaws, Wool Underwear,
Flannel Shirts, Sweaters, Overcoats, Slip-ons, High -cut Boots 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 customers for
the past ten years, and we are only just getting established.
SEE US FOR YOUR NEXT SUIT OR OVERCOAT
P. J. Gilmore
“THE OEOTHXEE”
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WHITLOCK IS
COMING HOME
Asks for Leave of Absenee
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For a Few Months
ACCOUNT OF HEALTH
Secretary Lansing Denies Connection
With Cavell Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4—The grant
ing of a leave of absence for a
few months, was today telegraphed
to Brand Whitlock, American con
sul for Belgium by Secretary of
State Lansing.
It was rumored around that the
consul had been re-called, due, it
was said, to protests by Germany
against Mr. Whitlock’s activity in
the case of the English nurse, Miss
Cavell, who was executed by order
of the German authorities a few
days ago. When questioned about
the matter, Secretary Lansing said
that Mr. Whitlock's return had no
connection whatsoever to the Cavell
case, neither politically or other
wise. The leave of absence was
granted as the result of a request
from the consul, whoce health is se
riously impaired.
Prior to Miss Cavell’s execution,
the consul wrote a letter to the Ger
man authorities soliciting lenience
for the accused. This was objected
to by the German press, who tried
to make a capital offense of the in
cident, and some went so far as to
dare the government, according to
dispatches, to have the consul re
called.
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THE S. S. SEWARD GOES SOUTH
The Alaskt Steamship Co’s, big;
freighter Seward, with 20,000 cases
of canned salmon aboard, layed at
anchor in the bay most of the
night. She left at 3 this morning
for Seattle via the Quadra cannery,
where she will take on some 15,000
cases more of salmon to complete
her cargo.
FRENCH TROOPS LAND SAFELY
Large Army Makes Landing At
Saloniki From Transport
PARIS, Nov. 4—A report has just
reached here that the large expedi
tion sent out for the relief of the
Serbians, had been safely landed at
Saloniki, and from there will immed
iately proceed through the interior
of the country to reach the objective
point.
“TORCH MEN” BEHIND PLOT
TACOMA, Nov. 4—-It is reported
today that the Seattle police are
convinced that a plot existed for the
destruction of pier 14 the other day.
The rumor says that it was organ
ized by what is known as the “torch
men’ gang of non-residents.
Wilmann, the man arrested charg
ed with complicity, is still held while
the police and every official are
looking for evidence to convict him
and bring others to justice.
VILLA HAS NO
LOVE FOR U.S.
Thru With Nation Thought
To be Friendly
DOUGLAS, Nov. 4—When Gen
eral Villa learned that the United
States intended to prevent him and
his army from crossing on the
American soil in order to reach Car
ranza’s army, he became very in
dignant and expressed his opinion
of America and Americans in no
pleasant terms. He said in part:
“This is the way the United
States repays me for the treatment
and protection I have given foreign
ers in Mexico. Hereafter I don’t
give a damn what happens to for
eigners in Mexico—or in my terri
tory.
“I am through with the United
States. I can fight my battles; let
them fight theirs.
“I can whip Carranza and his en
tire army, but it is asking a great
deal to whip the United States also,
but I suppose I can do that, too.”
Villa asserted that his entire plan
had been mapped out. At that
time the general was with a small
bodyguard three miles east of Nig
ger Head, a black butte just below
‘he border and almost within range
of the three-inch guns of the Agua
Prieta garrison. Photographs were
taken of some of his party, but
Villa himself declined to pose.
“No more of my pictures for the
United States,” he exclaimed
smilingly.
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McCALL AHEAD
HIS OF TICKET
lialance of Ticket Said to
be Suspiously Close
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4—Mas:
achusetts’ returns of the electioi
while not all in, show that the Re
publican candidate for Governor, rai
ahead of his ticket throughout tin
state. The balance of his ticket 1
said to be suspiciously close. As :
matter of fact, with the exeeptic
of a few minor offices, the Repu,
licans concede defeat, which is a
tributed to the “disgruntled” Pr
gressive element who divided ti>
votes.
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At The DREAM TONIGHT
THE AUTO RACE
Frank Sherson won the race fc
the last jitney. The contest for the
big car starts this evening and wi>
be run to Thanksgiving evening
Everybody come in the race for this
car.
See our large ad. for tonight’t
program.
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Big coming event at the Rinl.
Watch for date. Adv.
CABINET READY
TO COLLAPSE
Members Refuse Vote of
Confidence in Premier
EXPECT RESIGNATION
Situation Critical, War May Be
Declared Any Minute
ATHENS, Nov. 4—By a vote of
one hundred and forty-seven to two
lundred and seventeen, the mem
bers of the present cabinet refused
o acknowledge confidence in the
present premier, Mr. Zaimis. Great
pandemonium reigned during the
vhole session and particularly
vhen the count was given out. The
■esignation of the members are ex
pected any moment.
Men of high standing are of the
-elief that should the members re
ign, it will be equal to a declaration
f war, and a' junction with the al
ics, as the premier has been strong
y opposed to enter the conflict,
'.cnee . his unpopularity with his
olleagues.
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THEIR PRESENCE
IS BEING FELT
ROME, Nov. 4—The presence in
he field of activity of the British
french forces in the Balkan states
p being felt keenly, from reports
hand, particularly in Macedonia.
10VEMENT OF BOATS
Northbound
Jefferson, Sunday.
Humboldt, Saturday afternoon.
Southbound
City of Seattle, Friday, the 5th.
Armiral Farragut, unreported.
PEACE TALK CONTINUES
ROME, Nov. 4—Despite denials
y officials, peace talk is heard
rom every capital in Europe. Offic
es, however, are reticent in the
latter extremely so, said a prom
ient official today, which lead to
he suppisition that there may be
imething in what was thought a
are rumor at first.
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The local office of the Alaska
teamship Co., report that they
ave received no further advices
garding the sailing of the Kansas
’ity, supposed to be due here this
: morning. They are now under the
impression that she has taken the
outside passage to the Westward
and will return this way.
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THE DOLPHIN FOR SEATTLE
The Alaska Steamship Co’s., Dol
ahin arrived in this port several
hours overdue last night, and sailed
por Seattle at 1 o’clock this mom
mg, wih the following Ketchikan
aassengers for Seattle: Mrs. M.
Siesk. Mrs. Gibson, W. J. Rogers,
V. Aikin, Mrs. W. Aikin and F. L.
| Gibson.
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