SCATHING ATTACK ON
LLOYD GEORGE
MINISTER OF MUNITIONS IS
BITTERLY ASSAILED BY
A. G. GARDINER.
LONDON, April 27—A. G- Gard
iner, editor of the Daily-News in
an open letter published recently
bitterly attacked the minister of
munitions, David Lloyd George,
The minister of munitions, who
for the first year of the war was
idol of the radicals, has been cham
pioned by the Conservative organs,
which have been the severest critics
of the government.
JThe crisis this week,” says
Gardiner’s letter, “was the culmi
nation of all your activities. The
country has made its choice between
Asquith and you. It heard much
about Asquith from your friends
of the press. You escaped insult
You will escape exposure no longer.
“In the' heated overwrought at
mosphere you believe yourself a
man of destinies- -Democracy has
been only a vehicle for you, not
a faith- When the storm came, ad
venture within you made short
work of the democrat. Now you
could have that ten months’ pow
er of Napoleon whereof you once
spoke to me. Parliament became
a nuisance and democracy an incum
brance for Napoleon
“You never understood nor liked
trade unionism. You are essentially
an agrarian agitator. This has been
the crucial collision between you
and Asuith- Throughout he sought j
to carry labor with him- You, in I
apocalyptic vision of yourself as
the savior of Europe, turned to
compulsion- You are one of the
cliuf architects of the fall of the
I iberal government and the estab
lishment of the coalition, but the
new government was not what you
intend- Asquith, Grey and Kitchen
er remained and it was subjected
from the outset to bitter relentless
attacks. Am I wrong in assuming
you have been in ciose intimacy
with the fhief assailants of the
government?”
MAN ONLY ANIMAL
THAT SLEEPS ON BACK
Did you ever stop to think of the
different ways animals, including
man, have become accustomed to
sleep in order that they may com
fortably partake of this delightful
tonic of life?
It is a known fact that most
human beings sleep on their sides,
with the knees drawn up.
The elephant always sleeps in a
standing position, while the horse
generally lolls and sleeps standing
up.
The bat sleeps head downward
and hangs by his hind legs.
Birds, with the exception of owls
and the hanging parrots of India,
sleep with their heads turned tail
ward ovar the back and the beak
thrust among the feathers between
the wing and the body.
Storks, gulls and other long-leg
ged birds sleep standing on one
leg.
Ducks sleep on open water. To
avoid drifting shoreward thek keep
paddling with one foot, thus mak
ing them move in a circle.
Sloths sleep hanging by their
four feet, the head tucked in be
tween forelegs.
Foxes and wolves sleep curled
up. their noses and the soles of
their feet close together and blank
eted by their bushy tails
Hares, snakes and fishes sleep
with their eyes wide open
Owls, in addition to their eyelids*
have a screen that they draw side
ways across their eyes to shut out
the light, for they sleep in the day
time.
Man is the only animal J,hat ever
sleeps on its back.
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Progressive-Miner is always glad
to receive and print news items.
ONE COUNCILMAN
ON THE ALERT
LOCATES A FIVE-ACRE TRACT
FOR A CITY PARK
Councilman Pittinger, whom no
body can accuse of being dilatory in
his personal affairs, proved to be
equally alert*for the public welfare
yesterday when he was informed
that there was a chance to improve
our condition in the way of secur
ing a park.
Mr. Pittinger said today that as
soon as he learned that there was
a show of getting suitable ground
for a park in the vicinity of the new
government school that is in the
course of construction south of Mr.
Heath’s homestead, he immediately
set to work to secure the much
coveted park. On his investigating
the reported ground, he says that
he found in the neighborhood of five
acres of government land adjoining
the school that is well suited for a
park, and there and then located
the same by posting notices to that
effect. Mr. Pittinger has request
ed every councilman to visit the
place in the near future and see
what can be done
WILL LEAVE TOMORROW
Mr. G. Groot and some of his
associates in the Last Chance Mine
are preparing today to leave early
in the morning for the mine- Mr.
Groot says that they intend to
build a cabin half-way to the mine
from the beach to facilitate the
packing of supplies in the event of
storm. According to these men.
they have a good piece of property
of extraordinary value.
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A SNAP
Mr. Renter, if you are looking for
a home, here you are: Cottage, 5
rooms, lot 50 by 140, two bIo?ks
from the Post Office. Fine garden
spot- Will sell on easy payments
if taken 1 of ore May 1st. See U.
S. Sheik rt Postoffice. * “ *(>t adv
I. 0. 0. F. CELEBRATE
97th ANNIVERSARY
Last night the local Lodge of
I. O. 0. F. celebrated the 97th an
niversary of the organization of the
lodge in America, at which all the
members and their families were
present- A progressive whist drive
was in order during the evening
and ten tables were in play while
the gam€ of Flinch was enjoyed
by those not versed in whist
The Misses Hunt contributed with
music and singing to the pleasure
of all present. Later a bountiful
supper served under the direction
of “Chef” Charles Deppe was
thoroughly appreciated and dispos
ed of by the seventy-five persons
present.
RETURNS TO HOME IN SEATTLE
Mrs. Filings, wife of S. A. Fil
ings, first mate on the Fern, who
has been spending the past three
months in the city visiting with
her husband, left on the City of
Seattle last night for her home in
Seattle.
Mrs. Ellings is a very charming
lady who has endeared herself to
many during her short stay. While
here she made her mome with Mrs.
J. W. Young in Newtown.
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RETURNS AFTER A YEAR’S
ABSENCE.
Aynard Yell, formerly a resident
of Ketchikan, and a great favorite
with the younger set here, returned
recently from San Francisco, where
he has spent the past year. Mr
Yell, who has accepted a position
with the Northern Machine Works,
could not resist the lure of the
north, hence his return.
Job printing neatly and prompt
done at the Progressive-Miner.
MINE INSPECTOR MALONEY
IS ALSO ON THE GO
Mr. Maloney, territorial mine in
spector returned last evening from
an inspection of the Sealevel Mine,
the property recently bonded to Mr.
Lancaster and associates by Messrs.
Gilmour, King and associates, and
which has just been pumped out.
The inspector said that he had
found everything in shape and that
he had no fault to find.
Today, Mr. Maloney left for Had- \
ley where he purposes inspecting
the It and Mamie mines- From
there he will proceed to Hollis, Mt.
Andrew, Sulzer and other mines in
that; vicinity and on his way back ;
will inspect the mine at Doloml. j
After his work is completed in the
Ketchikan precinct, his intention is
to go farther north where he has
some work to do before going into
the interior, about Fairbanks. Mr.
Maloney believes that this vicinity
has a bright future as a mining j
center- ;j
FIELD FAMILY WILL
RETURN HERE SHORTLY
News recently received by inti
; mate friends of the Field family,
is to the effect that they are to re
turn to Ketchikan shortly.
The letter states that Mr. Field
plans to leave for the north on or
about the first of May, while Mrs
Field and Miss Evadna will follow
the latter part of June.
The Fields left here last fall
with the intention of settling fn
their home State, California, per
manently.
Their many friends here will
rejoice, however, that the lure of
Alaska, and particularly of Ketchi
kan, has proven stronger than the
charms of California, and that they
are again to fill the vacancy made
by their departure last fall, which
was a source of regret to so many.
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The Daily Progresive-Miner de
livered 75 cents per month.
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WALKER DRUG CO.
Now Open
While we have goods coming in on every boat,
we are ready to serve the public with an absolutely
fresh stock of drugs and drug sundries.
The Competitive Drug Store
The Walker Drug Co. is not connected in any way
with any other Drug Store in Ketchikan
Wo Will Appreciate Your Patronage
Free Delivery Phone 26
Ketchikan, Alaska
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At the GRAND
ROCK OF HOPE
A two part drama featuring Harry Myers and Rosemary
Theba. A romatic story in m emory of the schooner Hope, wreck
ed December 24, 1882.
A LUCKY DECEPTION
A two-act photo-farce w Rb Eddie Lyons and Victoria Forde
Universal Ike
Nearly Gets Married
Three reels of comedy on the bill Wednesday and Thursday.
Episode 6 of THE MAS TER KEY Friday and Saturday.
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THE BOW MARCHE
§ Month End Sale of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing
« NOW, MR. MAN AND BOY, Now’s the time for you to
g buy that Suit or Pair of Trousers. The Bon Marche is
p going to give you a chance to buy at a great saving to
« you. There are two hundred suits and three hundred
g pairs of Trousers in this month end sale for you to
§ select from
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fj We have the honor to announce that after a thorough in- «
3 vestigation of drug store conditions, we were selected as the exclu- 3>
?i sive distributors in this locality, of the «
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| Public Service Line |i;
§ MORE THAN 100 RELIABLE 1
1 TOILET ARTICLES AND REMEPIALS |
This famous line of dependable toilet articles and remedials 'S
l5 can from now on be secured from us, with the absolute guarantee jjl
of money refunded if not perfectly satisfactory. You should in- 5?
vestigate this service at once.
cj This is only another indication that we merit your contin- ' 3
£3 nous patronage. _’_
?5 Our Jewelry Sale still continues and at the prices at
vqt which we are disposing of these goods, you cannot afford to
fl miss taking advantage of it. We have no jeweler with us
now, and those having work left with us are requested to
« call and take it up. _ J
I RYUS DRUG CO. 1
g Established 1901. Phone 39. I
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CLASIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
See our new line of Millinery be
fore buying elsewhere. Opened on
April 1st. John Koel’s building
next to the Printing Office.
MESDAMES PATCHING & CROSS
adv.
FOR SALE—A two room cabin
and a lot on Stedman Ave., City.
The lot is 30 foot front by 160
feet deep. For particulars apply to
“Dad” De Young. Adv. tf.
Send in your furs and get the
best market price for them
from P. J. Gilmore. adv.
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.
Hereafter, the Skating Rink will
be opened to the public every day
and evening of the week. Saturday?
afternoons and evenings will bo-i
for the children and beginners.
Friday evening for whites only.
Saturday afternoon for children.
tf MANAGER.
FOUND A TROLLING BOAT.
Near Mountain Point last Friday.
'Jwner call and identify same
—Jimmy Williams, Mountain Point,
lear Saxman.
~ KETCHIKAN I
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian |;
Men’s Suits
$18 all wool Cashmere Suits $11.50
$20 Worsted Serg and
Fancy Cheviot Suits - - $13.50
$25 Scotch Cheviots Suits $15.00
We now have a full line of
Men’s Boys' and Girls’
OVERALLS and COVERALLS
Men’s Trousers
$2.50 Wool Trousers - - - $1.95
$3.50 Wool Trousers - - - $2.50
$5.00 Wool Trousers - - - $3.50
$6.00 Worsted Trousers - - $4.00
Boys’ Suits If
$5.00 Russian and
Buddy Tucker Suits - - $3.50 ??
$6.00 Norfolk Suits - - - $4.50 15
The People’s Store
We Share Our
Profits With
You
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