THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Ketchikan. Alaska.
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan. Alaska a?
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, IST9.
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KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, OCTOBER 23, 1913.
THEY SHOULD CHANGE THEIR TUNE
The daily papers at Juneau are constantly quarrel
ling about the form of government Alaska should have.
The Empire says, “A full territorial form of govern
ment." The Dispatch answers. “Statehood form of
government and nothing else is what we want.”
Well, we want a million, but we can't get it, at the
same time, and so long as we cannot get the million
that we have been playing for, we have decided to
change our tune and well take less. Let us apply
this principal to the present disagreement, and we
can come to an understanding perhaps.
Of course none will deny that statehood form of
government is preferable to territorial form of govern
ment; but at the same time we should not loose sight
of the fact that the child must walk before he can run.
and if we must go through the process, it would seem
that we should work in unison and first secure the
power to walk. With us, however, this point in the
quarrel is only a secondary matter. The parmoont is
sue is the division of the territory into separate and
distinct parcels, with its respective and independent
governmental power. Just so long as Alaska shall
remain a whole for government purposes, just so long
shall we be deprived of the right to govern ourselves.
It will take many years—if ever—before the second and
fourth divisions shall reach the present state of de
velopment that the first and third divisions have; and
if they are left attached to oar natural progressive
kite, we shall be hampered in obtaining that which we
are entitled to, and that is Statehood.
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A DANGEROUS PROPOSITION
To carry water on both shoulders—especially cold
water—is dangerous, in that, no matter which way
you tumble you are sure to get a drenching. To us.
that is just what Governor Strong has been doing.
He carried water on both shoulders. He received his
appointment for the reason that he was a Democrat;
yet he kept as his private secretary a man whose pol
itical tendency is diamatrically opposed to the party
that gave hiir. office. Result, a drenching.
Very few believe in a “middle of the road" policy
in the Governor's office. He must be straight. A
mixture of Democrats and Republicans has never suc
.eeded in harmonising the parties with any degree of
success. As amatter of fact, it cannot be done be
cause there is too much of that petty jealousy in the
rank and file, and soon or late it brings damnation up
on the benevolent office holder. There is no room to
doubt but what the Governor acted in good faith in
keeping Mr. Shorthiil, presumably a Republican, as his
private secretary, but that his good faith did not
alter the fact in the case is evident by the charge
that his stenographer made against him.
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MORE FEDERAL OFFICIALS
(From Juneau Dispatch)
An exchange in an expression favoring the per
petuation of the territorial form of government for
Alaska, a “fuil territorial form” to quote its own words,
advances the argument that there would be less federal
officials; that with the county form added the minor
officials would be elected by the people. Very true.
But what the people of Alaska want is to not elect
the MINOR officials, that is a few petty county of
ficials, so much as to elect the MAJOR officials, shat
is the real executive heads of Alaskan government,
(.rider statehood the people will elect all of their offic
ials. They will elect their own governor and he
and ail of his appointive officials under him and all
other state officials will be responsible to the people
of Alaska alone, and not have a divided authority,
the same as will always hold any territorial form of
government. The administration of vital Alaskan af
fairs will not then res: with department chiefs and
under stucues at Washington, who often Know nothing
about iocai conditions, and who have neither the time
cor inclination to give the necessary attention to Alas
kan needs. No term of territory ever devised will
ever again clothe the needs of Alaska. To deny that
Alaska is ready to accept statehood, is to say that the
people are not fit to govern themselves, that they are
not to be trusted with local affairs and that they may
play marbles at selfgovemment for the amusement of
politicians who will continue to occupy the best seats
on federal “comps.” while the people continue to
5«ay for the orchestra.
KETCHIKAN
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND
FREE READING ROOM
10 A. M. to 10 P. M.
MRS, J. B. THOMPSON
Librarian
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AJCOKQ TH2 CHUSCHS8
Christian Science Society
subject for Sunday, October 26th.
"Prrobation After Death”
Front street. RelcniAtin,
Regular Services Sunday ii am
Wednesday evening reading and
6»ag ServUea at 7:30 pja
All Are Welcome
nm M. M. Chareh
feta-lay Chart * ear rice 11 a m a»d
* .30 p. m.
Thoraday Prayer Meeting 9:30. p.m.
IrMay et>ai moeta 9 o’tioeh
r’tra* aatl third W««*: ay alter
ie«s« at 2:36 Lediee Aid Society.
H. W. MICHh.N’Kfc. Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
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Low Mass at 8:30 a. m,
litgh Mass at 10*30 a, m.
Sunday Sahooi at 2:30p.in.
s«aday Vespers at 7:30 p. m.
d esk Day Mass at 8 a. m.
K«v. PAUL P. KERNS.
Paster.
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Saint John’* Church
Kir. Harry P. Coraer, Priest is
charge.
Sunday 8 a.m. 'second Sun
day of the month) Holy Gom
oonioa.
h:45 a.m. Native Sunday
School.
It a-tn. Morning Prayer and
Sermon. During December, 2nd
and 4th Sundays.
7:30 p.m. Evening Prayer
with Sermon. 2nd and 4th Sun
days of December. Musical
service 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Thursday 8 p.m. Choir prac
tice. *>
Meeting of Vestry first Mon
day night of each month;
Woman’s Guild, alternate
Thursdays.
If You
%n trookkd with heartbarn, gases mi
a distressed feeling after eating Uke a
Dml*
before end after each meal aafvoa will
attain peoeopt rebel. Sold only by odSt
Katchttwi Drag C<a.
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PACIFIC ALASKA NAVIGATION COMPANY
THE ADMIRAL LENE
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2‘"’rT* —Tacctza acd Seattle lor Ketehs
—Se*uie.Su Fiukuco. con- ku. Petersburg Janeto. Ki!tH>
_ ... j «l j h . Yakut*! Gordora. Valdez, Port
* *** tL* fete tad Httard Wells E^aaar. La Tooebe. Cook
to. Souther Ga&oraio Porta. Islet pots la. SeaarC acd Kodiak.
Steamers Admiral Stick And Watson Call at Ketchikan North and
South be and on the 8th, 18th acd 28thof each month.
Right reverted to change schedule a itboct cotiee
H GALLAGHER. Ageot. NORTHLAND DOCK CO.. Agent
Jane*. PHONE 60 Ketckikaa
A Great Reduction Sale
In Dry Goods and Shoes at
GATEWA Y STORE
These Lines are to be Closed Out
and the Sale Will Contnue till They
Are All Sold Out. It Will Pay You
To Call At Once.
A. Kaleel, Prop.
Yes—We Have It
And we honestly believe that
St&XcJHi Hair Tonic
is the best hair tonic on the market—
60c a bottle. Sokl only by us.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
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FOR SALK—One Rip Saw Table,
One Counter Shaft,
16—1 1-2 Steel Shafting
And numerous pulleys.
BULLY'S CARPENTER SHOP
Pl’BLIC NOTICE
Win. Angel, who has been away
from town most of the summer with
the Geological Survey party, announc
es thnt he ha* returned and that the
gas boat ‘’Harry" of which he is
the owner, shall be for hire as usual.
Phone 13
Ketchikan
Messenger Servic
Call thorn up for all kinds of
light delivery, window cleaning,
messenger service and odd jobs.
Office with Jack Close.
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Remember Phone Number 13
JACK CORDELL, Propietor.
Stedman Hotel
HI STEVENS MGR.
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
nery and Mining Men
First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOB PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN BOOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CLASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
Just Received a Line of
Men’s working pants, a $5.00 value for $3.50
Men’s Blue Serge, a $7.00 value for $5.00
Boys’ Grey Mixture, a $1.75 value for $1.25
Boys’ Blue Serge, a $2.00 value for $1.50
TONGASS TRADING COMPANY
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GROCERY SPECIALS
Silver Cow Milk 3 cans 25c. Per case $3.40
Potatoes . Per 1001b 1.25
Best Cane Sugar . 141b for 1.00
Apples Cooking. Per Box $1.00 and 1.25
Apples Eating . Per Box 1.50 to 2.50
Best Rolled Oats ...51b Package .25
Augustine & Kyers Gem Coffee .3!b For 1.00
A. and K. Best Blend . Ped lb .145
Camp orders Given prompt and careful attention.
The H. R. THOMPSON STORE Phone8
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Draying
All Orders will be promptly
aid carefully executed.
Contracts Taken For Anv
Ketchikan
DrayingCompan>
1. W. CORDELL, Propletor.
Phone No. 60.
For Rent—Desirable four roomed
house, hot and cold water, bath
room, and all the modern conven
ience*. Fine view. A pply Mrs.
Young, Newtown. 6t adv.
To Hold Examinations
Forest Supervisor,
pear Sir:—
It has been decided to bold n rang
er examination this fall on or about
October 25 and 26. You have been
designated as the examining officer
for the examination to be held at
your headquarters.
Your* very truly,
C. 3. BUCK
Acting District Forester, j
LC7AJ. OBDEB OF MOOSE
Regular Meetings
Wednesday Locals
Visiting brother
cordially Invited
Hall for rent Mon
day, Thursday 1*0.
. night isttnaid.
Si day Friday.
ROYAL CAFE
UNDER
NEW MANAGEMENT
We make a specialty of
short orders at all times
of the day or night.
Our Dinners are un
equal in the North.
Private boxes-for dinner
parties.
MITCHELL BILICICH, Prop
Cash and no Credit Tells the Tale
/ can Save You Money and the Trouble of sending
Out of Ketchikan for Your Supplies.
Get My Prices on first class groceries for Your
Winter's Supplies, before buying elsewhere.
There has been no chgnge made in the class of
Commodities which I have always carried, simply a
matter of safety first.
Phone 6
G. G. Sparbawk, Ketchikan.
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Patronize Home Industry
When Buying a Cigar Call for
KETCHIKAN CIGAR
It is made from the Purest and Sweetest
Havana filler the market offords. Made
by hand and union made
THY ONE
JOHN A. ANDERSON Ketchikan, Alaska
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the Lotus Buffet
Ketchikan Jffaska
The Originator and
Vendor of the Celebrated
“LOTUS FIZZ”
‘Nuf said!
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Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANT NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
7 to 14 Pitch
AGENTS FOR
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
BLACKSMITHING 4ND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
Q. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
IWe Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of |
Spruce and Cedar Lumber I
Can fill ahy order either stock |
or cut to specifications ... I
; Steamer Vigilant and Barge Blanche |
for charter for freight purposes j
; Ketchikan Power Company I
WE PUT UP A GOOD SHOW
of the whitest and cleanest linen at
all times; and you may rely upon
the superior finish of all our work.
We have ample facilities for taking
f care of hotel and boradlng-house work
- all the year round, and we are noted
for the exceptional care and accuracy
we show In handling your laundry
work and for the reasonable charges
we make. Phone 24.
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan - - Alaska
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S Remember that the Firm of
A. E. WALKER & CO.
DEALS in HOUSE-FURNITURE as well as in HUNTERS’ and S
L FISHERMEN’S SUPPLIES, such as GUNS, FISHING-TACKLE, g
TENTS of all Sizes, and kept constantly in stock
Prices Most Reasonable. g
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