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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, MONDAY, MAY 15, 1916. NUMBER 199
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EUROPEAN WAR
NEWS ITEMS
GERMANY MAKES OFFER TO SPAIN FOR
LIVES OF THOSE LOST ON THE SUSSEX
MADRID, May 15-—It was offi
cially announced today that Ger
many hr.- made a tentative offer to
the Spanish government in settle
ment of any claims due to the sink
ing of the liner Sussex where many
Spaniards lost their lives- This is
consicjpred another acknowledgment
of guilt
BERLIN, May 15.—The depart
ment of war issued a bulletin today
stating that during Apyil ninety-six
hostile merchantmen were sunk by
German and Austrian submarines.
PETROGRAD, May 15—A large
Russian army is reported to have
invaded the northern point of Meso
potamia and inflicted a most ter
rific defeat to the Turks, thus pre.
venting the offensive movement that
was supposed to have been planned
EVEN LUNDIN GOT ONE
OF BOOZE CIRCULARS
SEATTLE, May 15-—Prosecuting
Attorney Alfred H. Lundin was
kept busy at the telephone this
morning soothing the ruffled feel
ings of many prohibition advocates
who received in their morning mail
a pamphlet from a San Francisco
liquor house brazenly setting forth
the quality of its wares and calling
attention to an interesting price
list
It is against the dry law to ad
vertise Ifiuor and many citizens
waxed indignant and demanded im
mediate prosecution.
“They even had the nerve to send
me a circular,” said Lundin, “and I
guess they know I can do nothing.
The matter was distributed by Unit
ed States mail carriers and I can
not very well arrest Uncle Sam.
There is a bill pending in Congress
making the offense a crime, but it
had not been enacted into law. If
these men were fugitives from the
state I could bring thm back, but
they r. j not and are without the
pale of the Washington law.”
COURT OFFICIALS TO
LEAVE NEXT MONDAY
The First Division court officials
who will attend the session of court
to be held at Ketchikan by Judge
F. M. Brown, starting on May 16th,
will leave Juneau Monday on either
the Dolphin or the Admiral Evans
Those who will go to Ketchikan
from he m T. W. Bell, clerk of
the court; Mrs. C. Z. Denny, assist
ant clerk, and W. W. Casey,^jr.,
from the marshal’s office. No rep
resentative of the district attorney’s
office will go south from Juneau and
the business before the Ketchikan
term will be handled by D. Noll,
assistant district attorney at Ket
chil^jn.
Six of the prisoners in the Juneau
jail will be taken to Ketchikan for
trial. They are Antonio Hernandez,
George Finley, T. J. O’Connell, Fred
Kruger, Manuel Sanchez, and J.
Costa:—Juneau Empire.
We do fine job printing
JUST ARRIVED
A new line of
Hen’s Hats and Caps
it is time for you to discard that
old hat and get one of these new
up-to-date styles
Our furnishing and shoe stock
is brim full of new creations.
Let us dress you up at a small
cost.
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P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier
UNEMPLOYED FILL
BRITISH COLUMBIA
MORE THAN 1,000 IDLE MEN IN
VANCOUVER ALONE.
SEATTLE, May 15—That there
are in Vancouver more than 1,000
• idle men, and that many able-bodied
men in the province are dependent
upon public charity because they
can find no work, is the word re
ceived by the commissioner of im
migration here from Washington.
The information was sent here {n
an effort to counteract the propa
ganda to induce Americans to ml
I grate to Canada for the ostensible
! purpose of obtaining employment
there. Commissioner White said to
day that^ several thousand Ameri
cans have- crossed into British Col
umbia the last year looking for
work, but a majority of them had
be^n forced to return because of a
lack of employment in the province.
■ Commissioner White also said that
the order in council in British Col
umbia, prohibiting the entry into thg
province, of artisans and laborers,
skilled and unskilled, has been re
newed for another six months at the
demand of organized labor. The or
der, he said, was passed because of
the great number of unemployed in
all branches of industry in the pro
vince.
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CIVIC CLUB MEETING
NEXT TUESDAY NIGHT
Tlie regular meeting of the Civic
Club occurs on Tuesday evening at
the Council Chambers ,at- 8 o’clock.
All members who Caii afford the
time are requested to be present
as we now have the park site and
,need plenty of help to get; it- ready
for use.—Sec. Beatrice P. Dicken
son, M. D. '
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
Fresh Olympia Oysters, Dungeness
Crabs and Shrimps at the Fish
Market today. (adv.)
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Choice line men’s silk ties, 50c, at
Field’s- It
PREPAREDNESS
MAKING HEADWAY
TENTATIVE AGREEMENTS HAVE
BEEN PRACTICALLY
ACCEPTED.
WASHINGTON, May 15—It is
almost a certainty -that the army
| re-organization bill will pass both
houses this week. While a great deal
of work remains to be done, the out
look is favorable.
It is thought that an agreement
will soon be reached whereby 425,
000 men will recruited in the state
militia, and 254,000 regulars, pro
ducing a force available for duty
of 679,000 trained men.
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LOS ANGELES, May 15—After
deliberating for twenty-four hours,
the jury has failed to arrive at a
verdict in the Caplan case, tried for
complicity in the blowing up of the
Los Angeles Times building.
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AMERICAN SHIP TO BE
TAKEN TO VICTORIA
SAN FRANCISCO, May 15—Still
flying the American flag, the power
schooner Oregon of this city seized
by the British, will be sent to Vic
toria, B. C., to be passed on by the
prize court. The Oregon was seized
by the British cruiser Rainbow.
April 23, off Cape Hard, near Guy
mas. Capt. Swanson of the Oregon
claims American citizenship
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PEACE MEETING TO
BE HELD IN AMERICA
NEW YORK, May 15—In re
sponse to an appeal from the Neth
erlands anti-war Council, a meeting
at which will be considered a pro
posal that President Wilson be urg
ed to prottiote a conference of neu
tral nations to offer mediation m
European war will be called soon
in this country. This was announced
by Hamilton Holt, chairman of the
American branch of the central or
ganization for durable peace
WASHINGTON, May 15—Lead
ers o£ both houses today are con
fident that as soon as the army bill
has been disposed with, the navy
bill will be attended to immediately
and will be increased in proportion
to the army bill.
PREACHERS TO ASSIST.
NEW YORK, May 15—The Amer
ican League of Preparedness, head
ed by ex-President Taft, is sending
requests to over ten thousand
preachers throughout the country to
help next Sunday in the movement.
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REDMEN TAKE NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that there
will be no meeting of the Red Men
tomorrow evening owing to the lec
ture to be given by Prof. Gorgeson
on that date
A NEW SODA FOUNTAIN.
The Walker Drug Co- have open
ed their new fountain. You are In
vited to come in and inspect the
las' word in fountains. Maplewood
Seattle cream will be used and
fresh Alaskan and Washington
fruits dispensed in season. 2t
A
Illustrated lecture on the agricul
tural possibilities of Alaska by Prof.
C. C. Goorgeson who is in charge
of the government agricultural ex
perimental stations in Alaska. Prof.
Georgeson has been in charge of
this work ever since ft was started
He knows Alaska thoroughly and
he knows his subject from A. to Z.
This lecture will W given to the
| public free of charge Under the aus
pices of the Ketchikan Lyceum. It
will be intensely interesting and
highly instructive.
Everybody com® to Redmen’s Hall
Tuesday evening, 8:15- .Doors open
at 7:30.
GEN. SCOtF
ON WAY HOME
WILL MAKE FULL REPORT TO
THE PRESIDENT ON HIS
ARRIVAL.
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WASHINGTON, May 15. — Gen
eral Scott, who has been on the
Mexican border for the last two
weeks is expected back today. The
conferences With General Obregon
ended last Saturday, but what agree
ment was entered tjjto is not yet
known, and will nok be until the
General has made hi# report. to the
president on his arrival- General
Scott, is reported to have positively
ufused to give any ..information of
the result of the Conferences
NR. WEIGLE ARRIVES
JUST IN TINE
SAVED A TWO AND ONE-HALF
YEAR OLD CHILD FROM
DROWNING.
While out walking over what Is
known to Ketchikaaers as the “loop”
yesterday, Mr. Weigle, Superintend
ent of the Forestry Department In
Southeastern Alaska, was attracted
by screams from a child a short
distance ahead of him. Hastening
to the scene, the child pointed in
the water of the creek under the
sidewalk where Rose, the two and
one-half year old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Amico Sorianna, had fallen,
and grab the little one but could
not raise her. There and then Mr.
Weigle, without ceremony jumped
in and rescued the child who was
by that time nearly dead. He held
the child’s head downward and thus
allowed the water to -run out and
saved the child's life. The baby
was taken to Mr. and Mrs. Nickey’s
home where she. was put in dry
clothes while her little friend went
after the mother, who cannot ex
press her gratitude to Mr. Weigle
the hero of the hour.
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3. E. Ctailburg Pres. J. R. Heckman Vice-pres. A. R. Larson Cashier
Miners and Merchants Bank
Foreign and Domestic Exchange
Travelers Checks
Safe Deposit Boxes for Rent
Territorial Depository
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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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REAL ESTATE
; We shall be obliged if you favor us with the price and
terms on any Real Estate you have for sale
RENT COLLECTIONS
We will undertake these for you.
Jno. R. Beegle & Co.
INO. R. BEEGLE PHONE 143 3. H. DAVIES ^
GENERAL INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE BROKERS
CUSTOMS BROKERS—NOTARIES,..
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CASEMENT’S ASSOCI
ATES CAPTURED
MARTIAL LAW GREA t’Lv MODI
FIED SINCE PREMIER AS
QUITH ARRIVED.
DUBLIN, May 15.—Several men.
associates of Sir Roger Casement
in his attempt to land arms and
munitions in Ireland when he was
apprehended and made their es
cape at the time, have been captur
ed and will be taken to England for
trial
The population of the city is
pleased with the change made since
the arrival of Premier Asquith.
Martial law that was so rigorously
enforced, has undergone quite a
change. The people are permitted
to remain outdoors and attend to
their business from 5 a. m. till mid
night.
THE AMERICAN TROOPS
MEET WITH OBSTACLE
MARATHON, May 15—A report
was received here that the two
troops under command of General
Langhomc that started in pursuit
of the Glenn Spring railders, had
met with a check and were waiting
for re-enforcement. General Funston
was immediately notified and an
other detachment of troops are on
their way to join them.
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SIR ROGER ON TRIAL.
LONDON, May 15—Sir Roger
Casement, the Irish patriot, charg
ed with high treason, who was
brought here from Dublin sometime
ago, was put on trial this morning.
The people are taking more interest
in the case than ever known in the
history of th country.
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WILSON SHOULD BE
AWARDED PEACE PRIZE
WASHINGTON, May 15—It is
rumored about the capital today that
President Wilson should be awarded
the Noble peace prize this year
which constitute the munificent sum
of forty thousand dollars.
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BERLIN, May 15-—The British
made an attempt to recapture the
trenches lost at Hulluch, but failed
miserably, says a report just re
ceived by the war office. No details
were given. ^
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TO SURPASS THE
NEW YORK PARADE
CHICAGO, May 15.—Plans are
under way here whereby a prepared
ness parade will be made that will
surpass the parade New York is
boasting of, in which some sixty
thousand took part. It is the in
tention to assemble at least one
hundred thousand and march all
over the city. The date has not
been positively set, although the
week of the Fourth of July has
been suggested.
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M. G. McDonald came in last
night on the AI-Ki on a business
trip from Juneau.
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G.-D. Corsets at Field’s. It
(DOINGS ALONG
MEXICAN FRONT
ATTEMPTS ARE MADE TO DESTROY FORT
BLISS, MANY HORSES ARE BURNED
SAN ANTONIO, May 15— A re
port from Fort Bliss says that in
cendiaries have made two attempts
the last twenty-four hours to de
stroy the fort- They succeeded in
burning two stables and several
horses. General Funston has order
ed a rigid investigation and at the
same time extra precaution is being
taken to prevent a recurrence.
.DEEMING, N. M-, May 15—It is
reported that American soldiers
were fired upon by Mexicans at the
Antilope well a few miles from here,
but were finally driven back.
Several famiies from Mexico have
been brought out here by cattle
rangers
COLUMBUS, May 15. — General
Pershings has sent a report in
whiclj he denies the rumor that his
command was being threatened by
the Mexicans. He says that the
Carranzisras are very friendly to
him and his men
METLAKATLANS
GO ON STRIKE
WILL SOON SETTLE AND WORK
WAS RESUMED WITH
GOOD FEELING.
It was learned last Saturday ev
ening that things had not been very
tranquil at Metlakatla during the
week. It was learned that last Wed
nesday, every man refused to work
The report has it (that one man
wished to be preferred and advised
the Superintendent of the cannry
that the men were being paid too
much, that 25 cents an hour yas
sufficient. This was done with the
result that every man refused to
work unless they were paid 30
cents an hour, the wages they had
received prior thereto. This being
granted, they resumed their work
with entire satisfaction. The strike
lasted twenty-four hours, the In
formant said
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SEVERAL STRANGERS IN TOWN.
There are several people from Ju
neau* Petersburg and Wrangell and
other west ’ coast towns, and many
more will follow within the next
day or so. They are brought here
in connection with the court that is
to begin a session Wednesday, with
Judge Brown of the Third division
as presiding Judge
GOVERNOR GOING HOME.
Governor and Mrs. Strong were
returning passengers on the steamer
Alaska from the south Saturday
The .Governor went south a couple
of months ago and visited several
states as well as Washington, D. C
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NOTICE TO A. B.’S.
Meeting tonight in new hall at
eight P- m. sharp. Important busi
ness-—H. M. Stackpole, A. C
New Coats and Suits at Field’s. It
JEFFERSON AND WATSON
ON THEIR WAY NORTH
SEATTLE, May 15.—The steamer
Jefferson sailed for the north at
nine o’clock yesterday morning with
C. D. Jones and one steerage as
passengers for Ketchikan
The Admiral Watson sailed at six
o’clock last evening, aboard of her
for Ketchikan are Mrs. Max Tyron,
Frank Wiss and one steerage.
ALL ABOUT THE BOATS
The steamer Al-Ki went south
last evening. Passengers taking pas
sage on her for the south were F.
C. Walter, C. A. Capp, D. Sweet, M.
M. Reese, Mary Kellogg, J. F- Capp,
A. Abrahamson and A. Johnson.
The Spokane went south- yester
day- Passengers from here were E.
Asplund, J. J. Lehnar and two sec
ond class. The Spokane is due to
sail from Seattle the 19th.
The Humboldt went south this
morning.
The Dolphin is due here south
bound tomorrow.
The Alaska went north Saturday
evening. Among her returning pas
sengers were Gov. and Mrs. Strong.
Passengers from here for the west
were Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay and two
second class.
The City of Seattle arrived early
last evening northbound. Those tak
ing passage on her from here were:
J. Rudinich and R. B. McGinnis- The
City of Seattle besides a general
cargo had 2500 salinon cases full of
empty cans for the Beegle Canning
Company.
The City of Seattle is due here
southbound the 18th.
The Jefferson'is due here north
bound tomorrow.
The Northland left here this
morning for the west coast.
The Prince John is due here this
evening at 10:30.
Field has returned and Is doing
business at the old stand, Red Men’s
building. It