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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. TUESDAY, APRIL 4. 1916. NUMBER 164:
VF LA FIFTY MILES
SOUTH OF CHIHUHUA
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HEADED TOWARDS PARRAL, RETREATS FOB
SAFTY WITH EIGHT OF HIS FOLLOWERS
EL PASO, April 4.—Bandit Villa
apparently unbounded, enjoying the
best of health, and accompanied by
eight of Lis followers, was seer,
at Salvo, fifty miles south of Chi
huahua headed towards Parrel re
treat with a sixty-mile start the
best c-f his pursuers. It is thought
that he will make hts escape.
COLUMBUS, April 4. — General
LONDON. April 4.—The fourth
budget recc®mending appropriation
for war funds was issued by the
war office and is for nine btllion
, dollars. The till win be introduced
in the bouse tomorrow.
LONDON. April 4.—The war of
. See today issued a statement to
the effect that three British steam.
smps were s-_-.c by German sub
marm.es during tie las; wees, and
one Norwegdan.
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WASHINGTON. April 4.—The in
«. vestigation into the raise of gaso
line has ben completed, and the facts
in the case and the recommendation
will ;e laid before congress within
the next day or so- The investiga
tion covered a wide field of action.
FARLEY-ZUBER
In the Post-Intelligencer of March
-.sth appears the following marriage
license issued:
William Edward Zuber, -Seattle—
Legal. i
Marguerite Marie Farley, New
York—Legal
The wedding of Dr. Zuber and
Miss Farley was not unexpected by
the people of Ketchikan, where they
are both so well known, and their
many friends here extend congratu
lations and good wishes to the hap
py pair. As there is no further in
formation at hanf the details of the
interesting event can not be given
now.
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’ EM 73 SEWARD.
W. J. Wright, the mechanical ex
pert of the U. S. Lighthouse ser
vice. left Sunday on tine Alameda
ftr Seward in his official capacity
and may be away for two or three
weeks.
A FAIR WARNING.
Don’t fail to get your tickets for
the Lyceum Chorus at Ryus’ Drue
Store- Saig open Tuesday, 4 p. m.
Adults oCc. children 25c. Reserved
seats 25c extra. Coupon 4 of sea
son tickets may be exchanged for
reserved seats for 25 cents.
COMMITTEE,
Ketchikan Lyceum.
Pershing is said to hare establishes
his supply camp too far into the
wilderness to be reached by anv
manner of communication- Genera
Guerero’s staff of officials made a
determined effort to obtain informa
non of the location of the U 4 mh
States troops, but report a failure.
Their whereabouts are unknown
Tr.e presumption is. however, that
they are tallowing YOia.
LONDON HEARS
OF EXPLOSION
LARGE FACTORY AT KENT IS
BLOWN UP KILLING AND
INJURING MANY. *
LONDON, April 4.—The large
powder factory at Kent was blown
up las: evening. The report says
that many were killed and two hun
dred injured The cause of the ex
plosion is said to be due to the
strikers, although tius is denied by
the strikers officials. The police
uas undertaken a thorough investi
gation.
MR. AND MRS. FICKLE
LEAVE FOR A VISIT
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Fickle will
i-rive on the steamer Al-Ki for a
visit to Mr. Fickle's home at Lake
City. Iowa, where they wii; remain
during a leave of absence of some
si.v weeks.
Mr Fickle, as assistant postmast
er in the Ketchikan postoffice, ac
re rd-ng to the rules of the depart
ment is _en titled to a yearly leave
of absence from duty, and this year
both Mr. and Mrs. Fickle wil] make
a visit to the States.
WILL VISIT FOR WEEK.
Miss Agnes Danford. of the
reaching staff at Metlakatla, is the
guest of Mrs. Gordon Shuck for a
week or se, having arrived in
town yesterday with Mrs. Shuck,
who went over on Sundav.
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NEW ONES COMING.
J. R. Heckman & Co. announce
that they will have a shipment of
brand new suits and coats on or
about April 8th, for Easter wants
that promise to be along the lines
:: the same modern prices as the
shipment of two weeks ago, ar.d
:he latest word in this kind of
r.erchandlse on the Coast.
Evidently it will pay to keep
in eye on this store for up-to-date
merchandise. 3t
HOLLAND WILL
JOIN ALLIE!
A WIRELESS MESSAGE RECEIY
• ED IX ROME STATES THAT
COUNTRY IS PREPARING.
MOBILIZATION BEGIN!
YY'ill Close German Frontier by Thi
Massing of a Large
Army.
ROME. April 4.—A wireless mes
sage from Zurich just received say:
that Holland will immediately pro
ceed to close the German frontiers
and will start the mobilization oi
a large army at once- Another dis
patch confirms the previous repor
and adds that Holland has already
closed some parts of the frontier.
THE HAGUE, April 4—The ap
prehension prevailing here the Iasi
few days that Holland would soon
join the allies, while not altogether
discredited by the recent reports
made by both war offies of the re
spective governments, the feeling of
the imminent danger has under
gone a decided change, and the peo
ple feel that differences will yet
be adjusted.
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SUPREME COURT
GRANTS PRIVILEGE
TO BRING AN ACTION AGAINST
SECRETARY OF INTERIOR IN
COAL LAND MATTER.
WASHINGTON, April 4. — The
Supreme Court today granted the
State of Mexico the privilege of
bringing an action against the Sec
retry of the Interior to compel the
latter to grant title to coal lands
in school land grants. The cas? is
of vast importance to the State and
will be fought bitterly
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DOING GOOD BUSINESS.
Mr. Krogh, of the Washington
Oyster and Fish Market, reports
doing an excellent business con
sidering the time he has been in
the city. Yesterday S,000 pounds
of halibut were purchased and every
day some one comes in with such
amount. more or less. All in ail
'Mr. Krogh feeis encouraged.
"ROYAL" HOST WELL AGAIN.
Mr. Mitchell Bilicich, the genial
host of the Royal Cafe, is able to
be at his post again after an ab
sence of several days due to an at
tack of the grippe. His legion of
patr ns are always glad to see
him about.
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AP* S.NVKSD3H IV AVldSId
xo a a 3N nine oxiaas mhx
FRENCH WIN
, HARD BATTLE
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THREE GERMAN AEROPLANE;
ARE BROUGHT DOWN BY
THE FRENCH GUNS.
PARIS, April 4.—Three Germ&r
aeroplanes in an endeavor to reach
the center of Verdun, were brought
i down by the fire from the French
I guns and the crews captured.
In one of the most bitterly fought
battles of the war, yesterday the
■ French recaptured part of Vaux
that was lost to the Germans the
day preceding.
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RUSSIAN TRANSPORT
IS SENT TO BOTTOM
BERLIN, April 4. — A Russian
transport loaded with ammunition
and carrying a large number of
men, was sunk yesterday in the
Black sea.
The Turkish troops on the Cau
casian front are reported to have
received re-enforcements and have
chcked the Russian advance.
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GRAND LYCEUM
CONCERT
Appropriately following close on
the heels of the town election, and
relieving the tensions those weighty
problems have drawn in the various
directions, the Ketchikan Lyceum.
I the inclusive entertainment organi
zation, announce their annual con
cert for next Thursday evening.
Especial credit is due the Chorus
members for their courage that bas
gone into this production, and to the
soloists for the zeal and the en
thusiasm that mark their parts, and
the Reading that is a feature of the
program by Mrs. R. R. Tinkham,
adds distinction to its excellence.
The Chorus numbers of the pro
gram include the Humerous Glee,
“Jackie Horner,” a number from last
year’s program that is repeated by
request, “Farewell,” the celebrated
chorus, “i5aartuc ” br Gounoud. with
solo by Mrs. Warder; and the pro
gram will close with the chorus.
“The Bells of St. Michael Tower,”
i an old English Glee of musical ex
cellence.
The solo number of the program
is a soporano solo with cello obli
gatto by Mrs. Elliott, and the duet
number of the program is by Mrs.
Coiled and Mr Pennell.
Accompanists Mrs. A. W. Brindle
and Miss Martha Foosness.
Genera! admission, adults 50 cts.
Children 25 cts. Reserved seat tick
et? are now on sale at Ryus’ Drug
Store for 25 cts extra. Lyceum
Season oupon number 4 is gor. i
for general admission, or is good
for 25 cents in exchange for a re
served seat ticket.
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Wm. Aikens and ffra. Culross
came in on the Rough Rider last
' night from Suizer.
ENTENTE ALLIES
j STAND FIRM
REPLY TO SECRETARY LANS
INC. DEFINING THEIR RIGHT
IN THE MATTER.
SAY WILL CONTINUE
To Examine Mails, Detain Ships in
Looking For Contraband
of Mar.
M’ASHINGTON, April 4. — This
morning the Entente Allies, throu
the British Ambassador presented
Secretary Lansing the reply to the
protest made by the Secretary about
tlte searching of foreign mails, de
taining ships, the seizure or de
tention of United States mails de
■ stined for neutral powers, some
time ago.
The reply while couched in friend
ly terms clearly define the stand
taken by the Allies which is the
right to do all the acts complained
of and will continue to look for
contraband of war.
WASHINGTON, April 4. — The
Cummings’ amendment to the army
re-organization bill, passed the sen
ate today by a large majoritv.
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FOURTH DYNAMITER
IS ON TRIAL
MITHOUT AN ATTORNEY HE
PLEADS “NOT GUILTY;"
JEWS JO HELP HIM.
LOS ANGELES, April 4.—David
Caplan, the fourth alleged dynamit
er of the Times building—three hav
ing been convicted—was brought in
to court today for trial. He ap
peared without an attorney and
plead “not guilty.” The case was
postponed until tomorrow. Mean
while, the local Jews will contribute
and secure an attorney to defend
him.
DOING A RUSHING BUSINESS.
H. A- Atkinson, an experienced
machinist for a long time employ
ed at the Bremerton Navy Yard,
arrived on the Alameda yesterday
and will take a position at the
Ketchikan Iron Works, and attempt
to dig those men out of the ac
cumulated pile of work on hand
Mr. Lingerfelt says that he was
buried in work and had to secure
the- services of a competent helper
thus keeping abreast with the work
that has been crowding him for
some time. Mr. Lingerfelt has re
cently added another line of ma
chine, adding thereby considerable
to his already well equipped ma
chine shop.
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FOR RENT—Furnished room. In
quire at Progressive-Miner office.
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coa! and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot BJast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
TO MALE VOTERS
I want every man in Ketchikan to cast
his vote for
Ed. V. Price & Co.
for his Easter suit. Then after the elec
tion is over, all the people of the community
will admire you for your good judgement and
forethought.
See samples today. You have only three
weeks more to get that Easter “tog.”
We are not in politics but we are the
I strongest clothing house in Alaska.
P. .1. GILMORE, The Clothier
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J. R. CMlboiv Pres. J. R Heckmac Vicfrprei A R Larson Cashier
Miners and Merchants Bank
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Travelers Checks
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Territorial Depository •
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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Watch Repairing and Engraving. Diamonds, Etc.
Berthelsen & Pruell
The Big Curio Store of Alaska
Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curios in all Designs
MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY
KETCHIKAN, - - * ALASKA
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JXO. R. HEBGLE .J. II. DAVIES
Jno. R. Beegle & Co.
PHONE 143
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Notaries Public and Customs Brokers
OPPICE .VPVVT DOOR PACIFIC COAST S.S. CO.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTION
I GREAT EXCITEMENT
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LARGEST VOTE CAST IN THE HISTORY OF
| THE CITY THUS FAR AND MORE
All day long and from early
morning, excitement ran high over
the municipal election. Voters came,
voted and went after others to do
, likewise. An ideal May with a
bright sunshine, the usual automo
bile seen on such, occasion running
to and front houses, was not in evi
1 dence today as the people apparent
j ly took advantage of the splendid
! day and came out. Tickets were hand,
ed out by the various factions as a i
guide for the voters to heed, but
very little notice of them was tak
en, and apparently, the voters had
made up their minds before hand.
Up to the time of going to press
430 had been cast out of a total
number of registration of 595. A
decided advance over previous years
From information gathered here
and there, the "Good Government”
ticket was leading with a handsome
majority, although this may be re
versed before the closing of the poll.
MILITIA HAD TO
TAKE A HAND
TROUBLE AROSE OUT OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL DUE TO
FACTIONAL STRIFE.
HAVERHILL, Mass. April 4—The
Governor ordered two companies of
State militia at Haverhill to turn
out and quell the disturbance that
was prevailing due to sectarian
trouble over the public school.
It is stated that factions were
created which culminated into a
riot that could not be handled by
the local police and the Governor
was appealed to with the result :
that the militia was called. They
have the situation well in hand.
•Many arrests were made
AT WASHINGTON.
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\\ ASHINGTON, April 4.—Congress
expects the preliminary report of
the committee investigating the rise
of gasoline, which shows a rise of
a net increase of fifty per cent for
the month of February alone.
Secretary Daniels today gave an
outline of the further needs of tho
navy, according ^
WASHINGTON, April 4. — 'Hie
Kennyon bill providing for the pro
hibition of transportation of race
track information to other States,
which will l>e< introduced soon, has
received the approval of the inter
state commerce commission.
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NEW YORK, April 4.—A big
fire now raging is threatening the
Sun building. The entire fire de
partment is battling hard to pre
vent the fire from spreading.
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WASHINGTON, April 4.—Louis
Brandeis appeared today before the
sub-committee that investigated the
charges preferred against him and
presented his side of the contro
versy.
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
The steamer Despatch left for
the north this morning at 2 o’clock.
On this trip, the Despatch will take
in all the settlements on Prince
of Wales Island and other tnlet
ports, taking in Petersburg and
Wrangell, and from there will re
turn south without going to Ju
neau. She left 56 tons of mer
chandise at this port.
The next steamers northbound
will be the Spokane Thursday morn
ing, with the Dolphin on the 8th.
Southbound, the City of Seattle
luim/xiun -i?~n v»ir fVio
Evans, Al-K; and the Alaska. All
of them are expected tomorrow
ELECTION RETURNS.
If you want to see the election
returns tonight without waiting
around in the cold, drop in to the
Dream theatre, as they will show
the correct returns as they come
in. Between each and every reel
you will be able to see who is
ahead, at the same time you will
be seeing one of the best pictures
that ever hit this town, as Wm.
H. Crane in “David Harum” is sure
the cream of the Paramount fea
tures. The big crowd last night
could not help from chuckeling at
the excellent character, Wm. H.
Crane; see it tonight; on for the
last time. (adv.)
Near Mountain Point last Friday.
Owner call and identify same.
—Jimmy Williams, Mountain Point
near Saxman.
STEAMERS COMING.
SEATTLE, March 4.—Both the
Humboldt and Admiral Watson sail
ed at midnight last night. F. J.
Boyle is a passanger on the Wat
son
The Spokane sailed at 10 o’clock
with the following passengers for
Ketchikan: Miss Violet Wood, H.
W. Burchard, Wm. Humphreys, F.
O. Buckley, M. W. Shaner, Miss P.
Devoe and three steerage.
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HALIBUT QUOTATIONS.
SEATTLE, April 4.—A schooner
arrived with forty thousand pounds
of halibut that sold for te» and one
half cents a pound. Boxed halibut
sold for eleven and one-quarter plus
fifty cents a box bonus.
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« In one of his greatest characterizations .
• A PARAMOUNT FEATURE that has set the show goers through
out the country wild. A picture that will please, entertain and reach
m far into the minds of ail who see it.
| TONIGHT AT THE DREAM
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