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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1916. . NUMBER 147.
BEADY TO CROSS
10 MEXICO
GENERAL FUNSTON SAYS YOU
MAY GO WHENEVER
PREPARED.
PERSHING TO START
Today With T irty-Five Hundred
Men Well Equipped For
The Trip.
SAN ANTONIO, March 15.—Ma
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jor General Funston said today when
he was asked how soon he expected
to send out the first expedition af
ter the bandits, that he had given
the order to Brigadier General J. J.
Pershing, who is to take the lead
in the. hunt from Columbus, that he
might go whenever he was ready
A dispatch from Columbus states
that the General was waiting for
the order and that everything was
in readiness for the trip. From
that, it is inferred that the first
expedition will start sometime to
day and that others will follow
shortly.
COMMISSION PURCHASES
» TUGS FOR ALASKA
PORTLAND, March 15.—It has
just been learned that the Alaska
Engineering Commission had pur
chased two tugs here to assist in
the work of towing vessels with
supplies for the government rail
road now under construction. The
Anna W. was purchased from the
Horsford Transportation Co. for
$20,000 and the L. Roscoe from the
Clyde Water Mill company for $21,
000. They have been ordered to
proceed to Anchorage. Alaska.
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A HUG AND A KISS MAY
COST HIM SOMETHING
* SALT LAKE CITY, March 13,—
David Mattson, secretary of state
of Utah and acting governor in the
temporary absence of Gov. Spry,
was sued for $5,000 damages today
by Mrs. Irene Q. Quinting of Salt
►Lake City, who allages that Mattson
hugged and kissed her against her
l^'ill and wishes Jan. 1, 1916.
Mattson has issued a formal public
statement asserting that the suit
was brought as part of an effort
to fore a element of a claim
for personal injuries suffered sev
eral months ago by Mrs. Quinting
through a fall when she was em
ployed as a waitress at a cafe in
which Mattson was interested.
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HARD FOUGHT GAME.
t The Single Fellow’s quintet of
basket tossers won a victory, when
they defeated the Married Men last
night in a hard fought battle on
19. The game w-as fast and inter
esting as the score indicates, and
makes them even. The championship
game will be played next Wednes
day night for an oyster supper.
Don’t forget the date as this prom
ises to be the event of events.
THE VIOLENCE OF
ATTACK REDOUBLED
BOMBARDMENT OF FRENCH
POSITION BEGINS WITH
KAISER PRESENT.
PARIS, March 15.—A report just
received says that the attack on
Verdun has begun by the bombard
ment of the French position in a
most violent manner. The attack
is directed at the French from the
northwest and is double in vigor in
^comparison with the previous ones.
The same report adds that the
Kaiser has returned to the front
'and was directing the action of the
army in person. Although, this re
port is discredited by officials who
claim that the Kaiser is still in
Berlin.
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CHICAGO, March 15.—A rush or
der for five aeroplanes was receiv
ed here this morning from one of
Carranza’s agents. They are to be
used to locate Villa and his gang.
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BRANDEIS FINDS
MUCH OPPOSITION
MEN OF HIGH STANDING HAVE
PROTESTED AGAINST HIS
APPOINTMENT.
WASHINGTON, D. C., March la.
—Among those who are opposing
Louisy Brandeis’ appointment to the
supreme court bench are seven form
er president’s of the American Bar,
including Taft, Root and Choate.
Brandeis’ supporters are said to
have almost given up hope of hav
ing his appointment confirmed by
the senate. There are some who
believe that the President will soon
withdraw Brandeis’ name and sub
stitute another who may meet with
the approval of the senate.
EASTERN STAR CARD PARTY.
The Eastern Star Chapter enter
tained at a delightful card party
last night at Masonic Hall. M,\ and
Mrs. Milson Dobbs and Mr. and
Mrs. Chas. Deppe were the enter
tainment committee, and are to be
congratulated on its pleasing suc
cess.
The game was Progressive Whist
with seven tables in play. The
prizes were awarded as follows: La
dies’ first prize, Miss Elaine Hunt
tied with Mrs. Reynolds, Miss Hunt
winning by cutting high. Gentle
mens’ first prize, James Miller and
Mr. Forest J. Hunt tied, won by
Mr. Hunt at cut of cards. Ladies’
consolation, the score was the same
for Mrs. Pruell and Miss Amy
Hunt, the latter winning by a
high cut .Mr. Freemont King won
the gentlemen’s booby, and declared
that he positively refused to cut
with Mrs. F. J. Hunt as the Hunt
family had taken quite enough al
ready. Music and dainty refresh
ments brought the evening to a
close, all having enjoyed themselves
thoroughly.
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CUT FLOWERS.
A shipment of cut flowers arriv
ed on the Northwestern for Kubley's.
Get your order in early for St.
Patrick’s day. (Adv.)
NEW RULES
TAKEJFFECT
AFFECTING ALIENS OF ALL
CLASSES WHO MUST
REGISTER.
ON THEIR ARRIVAL
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Will Be Permitted To Land Only
At Certain Named British
Ports.
LONDON, March 15.—The new
regulations promulgated some time
ago by the department of war affect
ing the landing of friendly aliens
of all classes, went into effect to
day.
The regulations provide that
friendly Americans as well as other
aliens may enter the country only
at certain specified ports of entry,
and that they must register on
their arrival on the British soil.
The regulations have been promul
gated to prevent agitators, spies and
others from landing and carrying
on their occupations.
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COL. ROJOS KILLED.
MARFA, Tex., March 15.—Col
Rojos, Carranza’s commander at
Ojinaga, is reported to have been
killed b yhis men who attempted
to mutiny.
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WASHINGTON, March 15.—It is
reported that wages all throughout
the country will be increased ma
terially due to the shortage of
men and the increase price of pro
ducts.
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HAS AN ANTI-ZEPPELIN
BULLETIN.
After many montsh’ experiment
ing, J. A. Sambrook of Ellesmore
Port, England, has invented a bul
leti which travels at a tremendous
velocity and emits a trail of sparks,
which, he asserts, will pass thru a
Zeppelin like a comet thru space
and instantly blow it up.
The invention consists of an ordin
ary-sized bullet charged with a spec
ial preparation which ignites with
its passage thru the' air.
The bullet can be fired from an
ordinary rifle, and is easily adapt
able to air-craft and machine guns.
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LEAVING FOR THE SOUTH.
Mrs. Spencer VanZandt, and Miss
Loma VanZandt, wife and daughter
of the local manager for Carsten’s
Pkg. Co., are to leave tonight on
the Steamer Alaska for the south,
where an extended visit will be
made in their old home town Bell
ingham,y and other Puget Sound
cities. The trip is made to place
Miss VanZandt in a private school
where she will specialize in music,
instrumental and vocal, in which she
is naturally gifted.
Mrs. VanZandt will probably re
turn in a month or so- All good
wishes for a bon voyage follow
them.
PURSUERS OF
VILLA LEAVE
COLONEL GEORGE DODD WILL
HEAD THE FIRST
EXPEDITION.
EL PASO, March 15.—The first
expedition in command of Colonel
George Dodd—contrary to expection
—left this morning and crossed the
border into Mexico on their perillous
errand of bandit-hunting.
Brigadier General J. J. Pershing,
at the last moment received an or
der from Major General Funston
to remain at Columbus until further
arrangements for the dispatch of
other troops are made.
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MEDIATION COMMISSION
LEAVES SEATTLE TODAY
SEATTLE, March 15.—The medi
ation commission appointed by Sec
retary Lane, and composed of three
members, leave' today on the Ad
miral Watson for Anchorage to set
tle the strike inaugurated some four
weeks ago
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PREMIER ASQUISH
SAT UPPON HEAVILY
THE NEW MEMBER MAKES HIS
Maiden speech and a
SUGGESTION.
LONDON, March 15—Noel Pemb
erton, the newly seated member ol
the House of Commons, made his
maiden speech yesterday and in well
chosen terms gave the Premier a
'"cture that, found many supporters
He upraided the heads of the dif
ferent departments and said in pan
irat negligence was clearly vivble.
That in view of the fact tnat the
enemy was taking to warfare by air
crafts, the same weapons should be
used in retaliation. “What does
Great Britain want to do with the
hundreds of aircrafts lying idle,
waiting?” He said that the Pre
mier’s policy to wait had about ruin
ed the country, and that it was time
to take action.
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THE SAPHIRE, FAST AND
COMMODIOUS.
—
Jack Rounsefell, the intrepid skip
per of the fast and commodious Sa
phire, was host to a party of friends
whi visited with the teaching staff
at Metlakatla from Saturday until
Sunday evening, and contrary to
all previous records the Saphire
went and came without a hitch.
Those who enjoyed the trip and
visit were: Mr. and Mrs. Gordon
Shuck, Mrs. Geo. Drake, Miss
Neilly Orchard, Miss Kathleen
Rounsefell, Harry Rounsefell and
the genial skipper himself.
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PLEASURE FOR ALL.
Don’t forget the big Eagle’s dance
Friday night, March 17th in the
Redmen Hall. The Eagles are pre
paring for it and promise a splen
did time for one and all. Admission
50 cents. . ,***
STRONG STOYF CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
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* Camp Stores
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Heckman Bldg.
SPRING GOODS
Are coming in faster than we expected them.
In order to make room for the
NEW GOODS
w e wil offer the following at
REDUCED PRICES
Men’s Mackinaws, Malore Pants. Wool Under
wear Flannel Shirts, etc.
P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier
... . —.... .
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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JNO. R. BEEGLE J. H. DAVIES
Jno. R. Beegle & Co.
PHONE 143
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Notaries Public and Customs Brokers
OFFICE NEXT DOOR PACIFIC COAST S.S. CO.
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DECLARES WAR
ON PORTUGAL
AND WILL CALL ALL MARRIED
MEN TO JOIN THE COLORS
IMMEDIATELY.
DISATISFACTION FELT
Officials Are of The Opinion That
The Present Policy Will
Be Changed.
LONDON, March 15. —< A report
from Vienna sent out by a corres
pondent of the Times and published
this morning says that Austria
would formally declare war against
Portugal today. The report further
says that every married man un
der forty, will be called to the
colors immediately. This, it is said
is meeting with undisguised dis
satisfaction, and may force the gov
ernment to adopt a different policy.
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WILL TAKE FIVE YEARS
TO CLEAN UP MEXICO
NEW YORK, March 15.—Colonel
Glenn, in command of the depart
ment of the East is of the opinion
that it will take at least five years
to clean and pacify Mexico. He
said that the first thing to do w:l!
be to apprehend every tron )le
breeder, and the second will be to
educate the Mexicans to live in
peace under a stable form of gov
ernment. “A big task” said the
Colonel.
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VARDAMAN LETS FLY
AT THE PRESIDENT
WASHINGTON, March 15.—The
attack of Senator Vardaman, demo
crat, on President Wilson in the
senate last Saturday, has drawn no
reply from the President’s friends
up to today. In his attack Vardaman
declared that recent votes in the
senate and house were not votes of
confidence in the President, but
“votes of obedience to meet the
exigencies of party politics.” Con
tinuing, the Senator said in part:
“The President has written some
good books, but I do not think he
has a comer on all the wisdom in
the universe.”
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ACQUIRES ANOTHER POPULAR
EATING PLACE.
Mrs. Recth, the popular hostess
of the popular Stedman Cafe has
.acquired another eating place, and
under her efficient management,
will conduct both places for a time
at least. The well and long patron
ized Eagle Restaurant, under Mrs.
Recth’s management opened for busi
ness this morning with new help,
and from now on, the accommodat
ing hostess will be pleased to cater
to the public in her usual good
manner. (Adv.)
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JUST ARRIVED.
Come and see the complete line
of untrimmed shapes at Washburn’s
Millinery Store. 4t
U. S. AUTHORITIES
SEIZE CARTRIDGES
HALF A MILLION CONSIGNED
TO ONE OF VILLA’S
GENERALS.
DOUGLAS, March 15—It leaked
out this morning that half a million
cartridges consigned to General
Calles, one of Villa’s generals, was
I seized yesterday by the United
States soldiers on board a train at
the border. It is said that the au
thorities will endeavor to trace the
source. With that end in view, a
special officer has been detailed for
the work.
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MEXICAN PAPER SEIZED.
EL PASO, March 16.—An inflam
matory edition of a Carranista
newspaper, calling upon all Mexican
factions to unite against the Unit
ed States, appeared today on the
street, but was soon suppressed by
the police who arrested the editor.
BERLIN ANNOUNCES
CONSIDERABLE GAIN
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BERLIN, March 15.—The war of
fice today announced that the army
at Verdun had made another step
forward and gained considerable
ground.
The Reishstag re-assembled today
and will discuss the revenue bill
pending.
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CA UCUS
A caucus of the electors of the
City of Ketchikan is hereby called
for Friday, March 17th, 1916, at 8
o’clock p. m-, at the Council Cham
bers on Main Street, to nominate
candidates for the offi.ce of Mayor
for the term of one year; and six
councilmen for the terms of two
years; and one Treasurer of t’
School Board for the term of three
years, to be elected at the general
City Election to be held April 4th,
1916. S. A. PLUMLEY,
(Adv.) City Clerk.
STRICTLY FRESH RANCH EGGS
30 CENTS A DOZEN AT CAN
NON’S BAKERY AND GROCERY.
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THE GRAND PLAY PORTRAYED
BY BEAUTIFUL ACTRESS
JANE COWL.
One of the most beautiful actress
es of the day will be seen for the
last time tonight. The Broadway
Universal feature company carries
for its slogan “When the Universal
does it, it’s huge; When the Uni
versal says- it, it’s true.” You have
but to see “The Garden of Lies”
to agree with them. You remember
“Tess of the Storm Country” that
was shown at the Grand a few
months back, and pronounced the
best picture that was ever shown in
this town- The beautiful Jane Cowl
in “The Garden of Lies” stands
equally as well as the former pic
ture.
Seeing is believing, so see this
picture and judge for yourself. A
straight show Thursday night and
"Black Box” Friday. (Adv.)
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AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
TO INCREASE ARMY TO
FULL STRENGTH.
SENATE WILL CONCUR
Carranza Will Make Supreme
Effort To Capture
Villa First.
WASHINGTON, March 15.—With
only one vote against, the house
passed a joint resolution yesterday
authorizing the President to in
crease the army to its full strength.
It is the belief of most of the rep
resentatives that the senate will
concur today.
Officials here are agreed that
Carranza will make a supreme ef
fort to capture Villa first and beat
the United States troops in their
attempt. Although it is conceded
that General Funston has the best
chance.
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CUMMINGS IS FAVORED
AT PRIMARY ELECTION
ST. PAUL, March 15.—At the
state primary election for preferent
ial candidate for the presidency at
the coming national election, Sen
ator Cummings received the honor
by a vote of six to one, according to
reports from most of the precincts,
and while several precincts have not
been heard from, a 'complete return
cannot possibly change the result
materially.
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LOSSES AT VERDUN
CAUSE GERMANS TO RIOT
AMSTERDAM, March 15. — The
Daily Telegraaf says it has re
ceived a report to the effect that
serious rioting had occurred at
Cologne i nconsequence of heavy
losses of German troops at Ver
dun. The seriousness was shown by
the fact that artillery was placed
in the streets to overawe the crowds
of rioters
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that America should come at once
formally into the fray.
“For the present America prob
ably thinks she can do better for
the world by keeping out of the
war, even at a considerable sacrifice
of pride and self-esteem. But the
time will come—it is fast approach
ing—when her intervention may be
Europe’s only means, not only of
ending the war, but of attaining a
tolerable and durable peace.”
MOVEMENT OF BOATS.
Northbound Due Here.
Spokane Thursday morning.
To Leave Seattle.
Odmiral Watson the 15th.
Al-Ki the 16th. »
Admiral Evans the 19th.
Southbound Due Here.
The Alaska tonight.
The Jefferson Thursday.
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We sell Seattle brewed “BOCK
BEER” at the Seattle Bar. adv.
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