THE PROGRESSIVE- MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the l ost Office at Ketchikan, Alaska a
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
THE PROGRESSIVE PRINTING COMPANY
J. E. RIVARD . Editm
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
Single copy .5 cents Six months, $4.01'
By carrier, per monts, 7o cents One year, $S.0t‘
ADVERTISING RATES Burnished on appiicatio.
lac rrogrcssive-uiiner is strictly non-parusan an,
devoted to me best interests ox our city, Southeasteii.
Alaska in particular and the Territory in genera..
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, JANUARY 13, 1916.
\VE HAVE TKOLBLES Oi OCR OWN
i, may not be generally known, but it is a fact
nevertheless that we have troubles of our own tfiat
'we must meet. And we further admit that we have I
lost none that we cure to replace by borrowing. Ad
a matter oi fact, we are trying mighty hard to let
our own troubles hang on tile old year and forget j
them. So why should we borrow other peoples' troub
les?
Hardly a day passes without some one suggesting
that we take up this that, and other tilings. One may
■want us to take ventilation in public institutions; an
other wants us to reform society's manners; still
others want us to rip up the Democrats, the Repub'i
. cans, . the churches, lodges, associations, doctors,
lawyers and what not. As though the Progressive
Miner was a hot iron and should brand the people
with it. Reform may be alright when begun at home,
but when a newspaper undertakes to reform or cor
rect every individual's shortcomings, it meets with a
hard proposition.
Every community is more or less well supplied
with a class of people who believe that nothing is
right but that everything is wrong. The community
is wrong, the editor is wrong, the teachers, the doctors,
the preachers, etc., are wrong, and that everything
they do is wrong because they ao it the wrong way
anyhow.
All those wrongs complained of are most person
al, at least they are local. In that case let whoever
have grievances, or think that reform should be made,
write their complaints or suggestions for reform,
sign their name to them, and the Progressive-Miner
will publish them. A wrong affecting the whole com
munity will be taken up without any urging, but
private or imaginary wrong, we prefer to leave alone,
because as we said before, we have troubles of our
cwn.
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USELESS BOUQUETS
The Progressive-Miner is heartily in accord with
tic: newspaper comments in reference to the truth
contained in ’he G vernorjs annual report on Alaska.
As the Juneau En.oire says: “It is one- of the best
documents on Ala; ka, her development, her resources |
ai d her needs that has ever been issued. The recoin- ;
mendations are pertinent, needful and strongly set
forth.”
That is all tru ; but no more so than the factsI
set forth. The governor told the truth without exag- :
t ration. Moreover, e has told nothing that most of us j
did not know, neither has he recommended anything
that we do not need. In other words, he did his
duty which we all expect of him. For that reas
on, bouquets are superfluous. When a public serv
ant does his duty, he merely complys with his con
tract.
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NEW CABLE NEEDED
(Juneau Empire)
The recommendation of Governor Strong in his
annual report that a new cable should be laid between
Alaska and l’uget Sound will meet with hearty approv
al of the people of Alaska. Comment on this recom
mendation is particularly pertinent at the present
time, because the cable is out of commission again
for the sixth time within a year.
Alaska needs a new cable not only on account of
the inefficiency- of the present one, but the growing
demands of business require two wires between Alas
ka and Seattle. Let us hope that Gov. Strong’s rec
ommendations may be carried out.
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AX EXAMPLE WORTH FOLLOWING
Everybody knows that the Juneau Dispatch and
Empire hardly ever agree on any proposition. They
are always after each other with very uncomplimen
tary- comments a times. But how different when
in need, as the following will show. The Dispatch
says:
“The Empire was nearly forced into the courts yes
terday to issue a newspaper. The Juneau Water
Company solved a notice on the publishing house that
the water supply to the motor which operates the
newspaper press would be cut off in 24 hours. The
manager of the newspaper consulted with the com
pany attorney and was prepared to secure a writ
from the court if the threat of the water company
management was carried out.
Fortunately the Dispatch uses electrical power,
its employes use water only' for bathing and there
fore it was free from the “influence” ox the water
company employes. However, the Dispatch does not
hesitate in condemning the water company for at
tempting to use such tactics and if necessary' the
Empire would have been issued from the Dispatch
presses.”
There is an example of brotherly love worthy of
immitation.
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When a duck lays an egg she jus* waddles off as
if nothing had happened. When a hen lays an egg
there’s a hell of a noise. The hen advertises. Hence
the demand for hens’ ecg instead of ducks’.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. (VI. to 10 P. M.
MRS. J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
AT THE CHURCHES
AMONG THE 0 HITECH EH
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song Services at 7;30 p. m.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Subject for Snuday Jan. 16, 1916
••LIFE"
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
Sunday Church Sendee 11 a. m.
and 7;30 p. m.
Thursday Prayer Meeting 8:30 p.m.
Friday Choir meets at 8:00 p. m.
First and Third Wednesday after
noons at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Luw Mass at 8:30 a. in.
High Mass at 10:30 a m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.ui.
Sunday Vespers at 7:3G p. m.
Week. Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paster.
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ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Sunday—8.00 a.m., Holy commun
ion, (Except first Sunday in the
month.)
10:00 Native Sunday School.
11:00 a.m. Morning Prayer and
Sermon. (Holy Communion, first
Sunday in the month.)
12:00 m. Sunday School.
3:00 p.m. Native Service, with
Interpreter.
7:30 Evening Prayer and Sermon.
Holy Days—10:30 a.m. Holy Com
munion.
Tuesday—8:00 p.m. St. John’s
Social Club, Guild Room.
Wednesday—2:00 p.m. Native
Women’s Guild, Indian Indian School
House.
Thursday—2:30 pjn. St. John’s
Guild, Guild Room (Alternate Thurs
days.)
7:.00 p.m.St, John’s Athletic Club,
Boy’s, Guild Room.
Friday—8:00 p.m. Choir Rehear
sal, Guild Room.
A sincere welcome is extended to
all, especially to newcomers.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLY,
Pastor.
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Ketchikan Meat Co.
PHONE 120
We make a specialty of Camp and
Canner\ trade
Carstens Packing Co., owners
Night Phone S120
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awMimiiin ■.. samns^r.f-saEoaanHBBHHHi,
Hit The Trail j
For the East
Via the
The New Short Line and the Alaskan’s Favorite |
All-steel trains and a
Top-notch service where
You’ll be among friends
From start to finish.
For information or literature write or ask,
C. M. TAYLOR. Local Agent, or
A. E. HARRIS, Traveling Passenger Agent
Juneau, Alaska
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
THE ADMIRAL LINE
PCGKT SOUND-C'ALUOliJilA PUGET SOUND ALASKA ROUTE ]
®°®T* — Tacomh and Seattle tor Ketchi
—Seattie-San Francisco, con- kan Petersburg. Juneau. Katalla |
, .. Yakutai, Cordova, Valdez, Port
nect.ng wdk the Yale and Havard Wells K:la.nar. La Touche, Cook
lor Soatherp Calilornia Ports. Inlet points. Seward and Kodiak. j
Steamers Admiral Evans And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
Southbound on tbe 6th, 18th and 26thof each month.
Right reserved to change schedule without notice.
H GALLAGHER. Agent. NORTHLAND DOCK CO., Agent
Jnneau PHONE 60 Ketchikan
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For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - • Alaska
*ble of Distances froni
Ketchikan
•'title, 6130 Wrange'' 80
ersburg 115 Juneau 221!
"l agway 304 Sitka 202
‘ etlakahtla 15 Dolomi 27|
V iblack 30 Chomley 30j
Kasaan 204 Hollis 30
Kiani 32 Loring 21
V s Bay 39 Cape Chacon 48
0 lister 02 Howkan 73
Waterfall 103 Craig 121
K awak 126 Karheen 150
6' akan via Chacon 182
l-.ll Island 50 Unuk River 70
Vary Island 23 lladley 28
1 uree Tree Point 45 Stewart R. t‘. 150
Prince Rupert 05
This table is complied in nautical
u lies w hich areuOSO feel. The larg
t t part of this list was complied foi
ti e Rost Office by I he Captain of Hi
Gedney and isauthentic.
All kinds of commercial print
i i; dene at the Progressive-Miner.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS
Advertised letter list of the Lel
Aiican, Alaska Post Office, for- tne
oek ending Jan. 8th, 1016.
Bertrand, George
Bett, Mrs. Lissie
Chemoff, Peter
Daniels, J . W.
Mead, Jack C.
Price, Roy C.
Salh, Andrew
Searing, Mr. and Mrs.
All letters unclaimed by Jan. 22
1016 will be sent to the Dead Let
' ad Office, Washington. D. C.
Parties claiming letters from the
above list must pay a fee of one
cent for each letter claimed.
When calling for the above, say
Advertised.
M. E. SW INKFOItl),
Postmaster.
FOR SALE
A nouse and lot on the Hill. Ap
ply at tliis office, or to Mrs. George
Chesney. Adv. tf.
LOYAL ORDilit OF MOOSE
Local 224, rcgului
meeting Monday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hull for rent. Mon
day. Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday.
Drays ng*
\ 11 Orders will oe prompth
ajd carefully executed.
Con tracts Takei For \nv Work
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan}
.T, W. CORDELL, Propiotor
Plume No. (10.
ROTAL"CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We maRe a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
oqualed in the North.
Private boxes for dinner
parties.
MITCHELL BILICICH »»rop
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Headquarters for Commercial, Can- j
!nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN \
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE j
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA^
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THREE DOZEN
EGGS
for \
$1.00 |
TONGASS TRADING CO. J
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FISH SPECIALTIES
Finnan Haddie 20c. lb.
Kippered Black Cod 20c. lb.
Kippered Salmon 20c. ib.
Alaska Smoked Salmon 30c. lb.
Fresh Salmon 2 lbs., 25c.
Fresh Crabs 15c. and 2 for 25c.
H. R. Thompson, Store
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Cadies’. n’s ,«nd ('ill! ! ; on’- woolen underwear.
Woole i k* »vc and Mittens. Sweaters. Tennis
Claim i is for Cad it; and Children. Heavy
Wool Sox. Cashmere Hose and Stockings
E. i:. SPARIIAWK
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The Ket hikan Cigar Factory L
w i i now thankfully receive mail orders from out
of town stores. We will ship cigars anywhere
For information w rite the
KETCHIKAN CiGAR FACTORY
JOHN A. ANDERSON. Prop. KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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We Cut Gears
THAT ARB
; Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OP TEETH
FROM
7 to 14_ Pitch
AGENTS POE
Atlas Oas Engines
Oxy = Acety iene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
? We Manufacture and Keep in Stock ail kinds of |
I Spruce and Cedar Lumber |
| Can fill any order either stock +
$ or cut to specifications ... |
| Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche I
for charter for freight purposes | f
Ketchikan Power Company | *
WE HOLD FAST
to (he idea (hat a satisfied customer
i a mighty good advertisement.
Also that a dissatisfied one is a
i lighty good advertisement lor
somebody else. Hence, we always
do 0ur very best with every bit of
launrdy work. How good that best
is you will appreciate if you send
« Phone 24.
Kim 111KAN ST MAM LAUNDRY
r'&®ssdf&Kj<£Li£js, mm
Remember that the Firm of 5
3 A. E. WALKER a SON g
^ DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and S
2 FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, J
^ TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock ^ ^
2 Prices .Most Reasonable. S
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Get “More Money” lor your Foxes
lllack. Silver, Cross, Red, White and Blue, Lynx,
Bear, Marten and other Fur hearers collected in your acciiin
SUSP YOrii Ft JUS IIIRRCT to “Kill!HURT" the l.irprst
? house In the Wtii -1 tir:.l!i., e> • l.-.irel, in NOR I'll AMERICAN RAW MRS
■> ' I reliabte—l'-' pan .ibie—eab: 1-urHonsewitli ftn unblemishedreii
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- S, a , -i tl'k'k (|. i.f.k : :is. Write lor Hubert tUMPP'k’
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