THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE-MINER
VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, SATURMY, DEC. 18, 1915. NUMBER SEVENTY-FIVE
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN OF THIR
TY-EIGHT FROM PROMI
NENT FAMILY
WEDDING TONIGHT
^he is a Direct Descendant F*om
Pocahontas, The Indian
Princess
Today is the day set for tin
wedding of President Wilson and
Mrs. Edith Bolling Galt. It is re
ported that the ceremony will be
performed at Mrs* Galt’s home..
1038, Twentieth Street Northwest,
Washington, D. C.
As no invitations have been is
sued, the only guests will be Mrs.
Galt’s mother, her brother and sis
ters, and the President’s brother
and sister, bis daughter and the
members of his immediate house
hold.
Rev. Herbert Scott Smith, rec
tor of St. Margaret’s Protestant
Episcopal Church, will perform the
ceremony, and will take ulac? in
the drawing room of the Galt resi
dence.
Of Mrs. Galt’s early life, the
record says:
In a big square room overlook
ing Main Street in Wytheville, Va.,
on October 14, 1872. p. babv eir’
was born. As mammy Matilda
Steptau looked down upon the tlnv
bundle of freshness in her arms,
her bcadv black eyes shown with
admiration.
- “Lawdy, hut you is a mighty
Purty child.” she crooned, hugging
the howling infant, to her wide
bosom.
Old Mammy Steptau was the
family nurse of the Bolling fam
ily, having been owned by Judge
Bolling “before de wall.”
The girl baby’s beauty was ap
parent at the time of her birth.
Her tiny features showed the re
markable lines of beauty that has
distinguished the Bolling family in
this section of the state. She
came into the world as noisy a
youngster as one would care to
see, but this quickly passed, giv
ing way to the wonderfully quiet
-d sweet disposition which was
later to mark her among women.
After long consultation among
the various relatives, it was final
ly decided to name her Edith. Just
who she is named for has not been
determined.
At the age of 2 years Edith’s
resemblance to her mother was
distinctly marked, her features be
ing almost identical.
Being tbe youngest of four sis
ters, she was soon the pet of the
family. Despite the fact that af
fection was lavished upon her, she
showed no disposition to impose
upon those around her.
It is not, the natives say, be
REDFIELD IS
SOLICITOUS
ESTIMATE THE FISH INDUSTRY
INCALCULABLE, MUST
BE PROTECTED
SEATTLE, Dec. 18.—1The Post
Intelligencer this morning publish
ed the report made by Secretary
Redfield to Congress. In regard
to the fishing industry of Alaska,
the secretary is quoted as saying
that the wealth produced by1 the
country alone exceed twenty-one
million annually.
The secretary says in his report
that; better inspection service
' should be provided and an ade
quate appropriation made to carry
out the rules and regulations that
the commerce demands.
WEDDING TO BE
AT EIGHT-THIRTY
TRAFFIC WILL BE STOPPED ON
STREETS ADJACENT TO
BRIDES HOME
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—It was
announced this morning that the
President would be married at
eight-thirty this evening. Orders
have been issued that the traffic
be stopped on the street adjacent
to the home of Mrs. Galt, where
the ceremony will take place. None
will be allowed near the house ex
cept the guests.
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cause Edith Bolling Galt is going
to become Mrs. Wilson that the
beauty of the Boling family is
dwelt upon. It is because the
family is said to have been the
handsomest in the state o? Virginia.
It is said that while a widow,
Mrs. White took her daughter to
Payton,O., and attended a balk
There her great beauty attracted
mucii attention and she was im
portuned on every hand with of
fers of marriage. She returned
to her native state, however, to
become the bride of Edmund Log
v ood.
The Bollings were also handsome,
clainrng iheir descent direct frnorn
John Rolfe. Judge Bolling was
one of the handsomest men of
Wytheville.
The eary life of Edith Bolling
was about as uneventful as any
girl’s could be. In those days it
was considered highly improper for
a girl to be a “tomboy” and Edith
was guarded closely as any girl
could be guarded. Her father was
strict as regards the conduct of his
children, but he was a most loving
and indulgent parent otherwise.
Tt was shortly before her sister’s
marrk'tge to Hunt Gait, one of the
brothers who later owned the fam
ous jewelry business in Washington
that Miss Edith met Norman Gaik
who later became her husband.
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!
We have just received
150 Pairs Men’s Shoes
These goods were bought at the old price so
1 you can
Save 15 to 20 per cent
by making your putrhases now. Only goods of
the highest quality carried here
P. J. GILMORE, inii clothier
GREAT BRITAIN
GATHERING MEN
FIVE FIRST DIVISIONS TO BE
CALLED TOGETHER
MONDAY
PREPARE FOR ACTION
Lord Derbey’s Recruits to go Into
the Conflict as Soon as
Practicable
LONDON, Dec. 18.—The war
commission today issued its pro
clamation calling together the first
j five divisions of Lord Derbey’s re
cruits for active service. The'
date set for the answer is monday *
the 20th. The men will be put
under heavy drilling for afew days
before starting for the front.
Enlistment continues unabated
and from morning till night men
stand in line awaiting their turn
at the recruiting office.
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FORD'S PEACE COMMISSION
CHRISTIANIA, Dec. 18.—It Is j
thought that the Ford Peace Com
mission will accomplish very little,
and the elaborate reception that
had been planned to welcome the
distinguished visitors, will be ab
andoned. There may be a little
local organization work in conjunc
tion with the commission, however.
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John E. Thawaites, the former
mail clerk on the steamer Mariposa
and who formerly resided at Se
ward, has an application for the
position of postmaster in that town
to succeed P. J. Hickey, whose term
expires soon.
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Henry
Fletcher, of Texas, today received
the appointment of Ambassador to
Mexico. He will proceed to his
post of duty at once.
AT THE GRAND TONIGHT
“How Time Flies,” a comedy
sketch presented by Keith and King
with Miss King as the comedian.
As singers, comedians and mono
logists, they are clever entertain
ers.
The second episode of “The
Black Box,” said to be the best
• detective story ever filmed will be
one of the attractions in pictures.
A good weekly dealine with popu
lar events and a tot Sterling com
edy will complete, tonight’s show.
Sunday night an entirely new
hill with the Keiths in novelty sing
in'; and a comedy act. Character
songs and a new comedy and a com
plete change of pictures. adv.
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BIDS WANTED
Bids for the delivery of one
thousand (1000) yards of gravel to
he delivered under the direction of
the Street Committe, will be recei
ved by the city up to 8 o’clock p. m.
Saturday December 18th, 1915, bids
to be left with Fremont King, at
Us office in the Tongass Trading
Co. The city reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
By Order of the Council.
We get best possible results on shipments •
of all kinds of Fresh and Salt Fish.
HALIBUT A SPECIALTY.^ .1^^=.
"TO BE FAIR WITH ALL ” IS THE FIRM'S MOTTO.
A. R. Todd. SEATTLE, Wash. J. Todd.
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+ LANE FAVORS COMMIS- +
+ SION FORM OF GOV- ■»
- + ERNMENT +
+ —- +
+ WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.— +
+ Secretary Lane today said that +
+ his forthcoming report tro con- +
+ gress, he purposes including *
+ a recomendation for a com- +
+ mission form of government +
+ for Alaska, along the same +
. + line that he recommended a +
+ year ago. The commision to +
+ have charge of the federaal +
+ affairs. This, he said would +
+ eliminate the necessity of +
+ dealing with Washington bu- +
+ reaus. The secretary said that +
+ he had found many supporters*
+ and that he had no doubt that +
+ it would be acted upon at this +
* session of congress. +
* + * + + + + * + + + + + + *
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NOTED GENERAL KILLED
LONDON, Dec. 18.—The bril
liant German commander, General
| von Stokhausen, is reported to
j have been killed while in action
i yesterday.
ABYSSINIA’S
GREAT OFFER
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
SOLDIERS WILLING TO
JOIN ALLIES
PARIS, Dec. 18.—A report has
just been received informing the
allies that Abyssinia was ready to
put in the field two hundred thou
sand well seasoned soldiers. The
offer may not be accepted, said
the minister of war today. It is
reported that the British have
nearly half a million men on the
way to the Balkans now, hence the
refusal. ' _
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MORE ARRESTS i
ARE MADE
FORMER HE.’ D SECRET SER
VICE OF HAMBURG-AMER
ICAN LINE ARRESTED
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.—On a
warrant issued yesterday, Paul
Koeing , formerly the head 6f the
secret service of the . Haitiburg
American line, was arrested. On
the same warrant the name 'of
Richard Lindecker appeared and
who also was arrested later.
The charge, it was learned was
sworn to by the district attorney
and includes the conspiring to des
troy the Welland canal. They
are to have a hearing this after
noon.
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BIG DANCE AT RED MEN’S
HALL SATURDAY NIGHT
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Another of those popular hops by
the orchestra boys, and a swell
time is promised. Watch yo’ step
folks, for the gang will all be
there. adv.
SPOKANE IS
SEVEN KILLED OUTRIGHT AND
TWELVE INJURED WHEN
BRIDGE GOES DOWN
TERRIBLE ACCIDENT
Car Loaded With Workers is Sent
Down the River at an
Early Hour
SPOKANE, Dec. 18.—At an
early hour this morning and as a
car loaded with workers was cros
sing the Spokane river, the bridge
collapsed, precipitating the car and
it i occupants into the river where
seven were killed outright and ten
or twelve injured.
Of the dead, only two bodies
have thus far been released. They
were found pinned under the wreck
ed car.
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: COMING
BATTLESHIPS
WILL BE TEN FEET LONGER
WAS LUSITANIA, MODEL
IS BEING TESTED
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Some
idea of the size and power of the
super battle cruisers proposed as
a part of the United States new
navy program may bo gained from
the fact that each on0 would be
800 feet long—more than twice as
long as any battleship which par
ticipated in the SpanishAmerican
War, more than 200 hundred feel
longer than any battleship now
afloat and ten feet longer than, was
the Lusitania.
Tests of hull models for the
cruisers are proceeding at the
model basin in' the Washington
jNavy Yard to determine just ho'v
■mueh horse-power will be required
to • drive them thirty-five knots nn
hour. It will take six separate
1 sets of steam turbines, it is under
stood, operating six propellers, to
. attain that pace, and a huge
square cross section amidships in
1 order to accomodate the mass of
' machinery.
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A ZEPPELIN BLOWN UP
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 18.—A ze*
pelin heavily loaded with bombs,
exploded near Namur , Belgium,
yesterday, scattering the members
of the crew in pieces.
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Would like a few more boadrers,
good home cooking, family style.
We give meal tickets at reasonable
• rates. Located over Kriedler’s
T.umber shop. 26t.
.. MRS. RETSCH
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CONGRESS HAS
ADJOURNED
SENATE PASSES EMERGENCY
BILL BEFORE ADJOURNING
FOR HOLIDAYS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Im
mediately following the Emergency
[ Bill by the Senate last evening,
Secretary Lane’s request for the
appropriation for two million for
immediate use on the Alaska rail
road was presented. It was im
mediately referred to the proper
committee and the senate adjourn
ed until after the holidays.
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GREECE FACES NEW CRISTS
LONDON, Dec. 18.—The news
' reached here today that Greece
was facing a new situation, in
| that the Germans are reported to
be preparing to advance within her
borders to carry out the program
’that was made out a few days ago.
1 The allies having taken refuge at
I Saloniki, are expecting to be at
tacked almost anv time.
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WOMAN HATER
TO MARRY
EARL KITCHENER DECIDED TO
TAKE UNTO HIMSELF A
LIFE PARTNER
LONDON, Dec. 18.—Earl Kit
chener, commander general of the
British forces, and a reputed wo
man hater, is soon to wedd the
widow of Count Minto, the former
governor general of Canada. The
news has created a great sensation
among the social circles, as none
ever thought that he would be cap
tured.
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BIG BATTLE IN PROGRESS
ROME, Dec. 18—(A dispatch from
Prisrend says that a big battle is
now in progress between the Bul
garian and Serbian forces along
the border of Albania on the left
banks of the Black Drin river. An
enormous number of men have been
mobilizing in the vicinity for some
days and while the battle was ex
pected, it was thought that the
battle would not occur for some
days.
SEC. REDFIELD MAKES
RECOMMENDATION
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Sec
retary Redfield’s report to congress
includes the recommendation that (
salaries allowed government offi
cials whose business takes them
to Alaska^ were insufficient, inas
much as some had to pay their
own expenses from their salaries,
as was shown by recent reports.
The secretary recommends the al
lowance be enlarged to fit all the
cases.
USING REPLIES
to pm
VIENNA DENIES THAT SUB
.. MARINE COMMANDER
SHOULD BE BLAMED
SHARP NOTE FRAMED
It is Unofficially Announced That
the Reply Will Equal
Ultimatum
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.—Aus
tria’s reply to the American note
in regard to the sinking of the
Ancona, which was received yes
terday, was made public today. It
reveals the fact that Vienna denies
that the blame which the Ameri
cans wish to place upon the sub
marine commander rightly belongs
ther, and that nothing warrants
such action on the part of the
Austrian government,
the r This afternoon the secretary
is busy framing up a reply that
will assure action. As a matter
of fact, it is unofficially announced
that the tone and the contents of
the reply will be equivalent to an
ultimatum. The President is said
to have approved the secretary’s
action. This latest note will be
dispatched immediately.
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FARRAGUT IS WITHDRAWN
FROM THE RUN
SEATTLE, Dec. 18.—The steam
er Farragut has been withdrawn
from the sounthwestem Alaska
run and will be put on the Cali
fornia run temporary. This is
due to the heavy demand for car
riers on the latter run.
The steamer Evans is scheduled
to sail for the north tomorrow.
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MOVEMENT OF BOATS
Northbound
City of Seattle, tomorrow, a.m.
AI-Ki, Tuesday, 21st.
Jefferson, Tuesday, morning.
Admiral Evans, Tuesday, 21st.
Northwestern, Friday, 24th.
Southbound
Humboldt, this evening.
Despatch, Monday, 20th.
Alameda, Tuesday, 21st.
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U. S. RUSH RETURNS
U. S. Rush, of the Rush and
Brown Mine, returned this morning
from Anyox, B. C., where he went
with a 700 ton shipment of Rush
and Brown ore. This is the first
shipment which they have made to
the Granby, and the Judge reports
himself a being well pleased with
the treatment which he received.
He says that they have a great
plant and are after the business,
and getting it. The smelter has
a capacity of 4,000 tons daily, and
the tonnage of the port for last
month, including the ore shipments,
M’as greater than any port north
of Seattle.
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