THE PROGRESSIVE-MINER
Entered at the Post Office at Ketchikan, Alaska, as
second class matter October 21, 1914, under the act of
March 3, 1879.
J. E. RIVARD - Editor.
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aska in particular and the Territory in general.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, MAY 29, 1916.
WORTHY OF OUR SUPPORT.
In this issue both the Arthur Yates Memorial
Hospital’s report and the Ketchikan Lyceum’s
report appear, and the management of both are
to be commended for the showing. The hos
pital management in particular. That institu
tion is worthy of our best support and we do
hope that the next report will show that the in
debtedness now existing will have been liquidat
ed. To that end, all we need to do is to exert
ourselves and by a little effort on everybody’s
part, the deficit will soon be cleared.
A well equipped hospital in Ketchikan is in
dispensable. This fact is acknowledged by all,
yet it seems to be the most neglected institution
that we have. A deficit should not exist. On
the contrary, we should have a surplus. And if
we were interested in the institution as much
as its managers and the Lyceum are, a surplus
we would have. The credit for the good showing
is wholly due to them and the few generous do
nations, and not to the public at large.
. . THEIR JOB IS NOT COMPLETED.
It was on Saturday that telegraphic news told
us that the good democrats of the territory as
sembled at Juneau and decapitated the national
committeeman. Immediately after his decapi
tation, he is reported to have made a speech in
which he assured them of his undivided support.
That was very nice of him, and all that; but he
should have told them more. For instance; he
should have told them that they had decapitat
ed the wrong man. If the information given us
is accurate, he should have told them that he
had only been a figurehead and the “other fel
low” should have been decapitated instead.
There are men who always work the wrong
way about. Take the democratic convention at
Juneau and the prohibition party, for instance.
The latter, instead of stopping the manufacture
of liquor, the members want to close up the sa
loons in order to prevent the drinking habit.
The former, instead of beheading the king, they
beheaded a mere pawn, and they will tell us that
they have accomplsihed their mission. To us it
is glaringly evident that the members of that
convention failed to complete their job.
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NO PRIZE THERE.
In the nomination of Senator Sulzer for dele
gate to congress on the democratic ticket, the
people have many good reasons to be pleased. In
the first place he is a good man and as good men
are scarce in the rank and file of the democrat
ic party, when one is found, he is that much
more appreciated—or should be. He is like a
pearl in a pile of rubbish, so to speak.
Here is another point in his favor that should
not be overlooked: It cannot be said that he ac
cepted the nomination with the understanding
that should he be defeated, he shall be given a
consolation prize. The senator is not after
prizes. Heretofore, every aspirant to the posi
tion who ran in opposition to the present dele
gate, knew before hand his fate, and never ac
cepted the nomination without the promise of
his prize. In other words, all of them attracted
by the prize ahead, picked up nerve enough to
make the race—result, incompetency in office.
Not so with the senator. He accepted the nom
ination not because he is looking for a consola
tion prize, which shows his honesty of purpose.
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MANLESS BERLIN. \
(The Fatherland.)
The fact, has been established from the official sta
tistics that the population of Berlin decreased in the
past year by several thousand. Whereas Berlin had
over 2,000,000 inhabitants before the war, it now has
only 1,835,000!
How is this striking decrease in population in a
community which is obviously prospering despite the
world war as is the case with Berlin to be explained?
Since the fact* has been established that despite, per
haps even because of the scarcity of food the state of
health is excellent, the mortality has greatly decreased
and the number of births comparatively little, the de
crease is due solely to the circumstance that hundreds
of thousands of men have gone to war, so many, in fact,
that their number may be estimated at almost one-tenth
of the entire population.
Almost all the men capable of bearing arms between
the ages of 20 and 40, as well as many of the older men
who have served before and even volunteers under 20
have been called to the colors. Those of eligible age
who have remained behind are only the foreigners,
those who are for some reason not fit for service, and
finally the rather large number of those who are in
dispensable in their offices, businesses or factories.
GRIN IF HE DARES.
(Marion Record.)
The case of the Topeka judge who is under fire
for smiling'-during the trial of a case should serve as
a solemn warning to all who would bust the bulwarks
of our sacred institutions. Every patriot knows that a
judge has no right to descend to any mere human per
formances. He should neither smile, frown, cough nor
sneeze while on the bench and should indulge in these
weaknesses when off the bench only in the presence of
the initiated who understand that he really doesn’t
mean it. A judge is not a man, y’understand—he is a
judge. He should speak in a deep, guttural tone, clear
his throat ponderously, walk with stately tread, and
aside from roaring at the attorneys and scaring timid
witnesses to death occasionally should be altogether im
passive, dispassionate and manifest generally as little
humanity as possible.
The Topeka judge should be made to understand that
the traditions are not to be monkeyed with.
KETCHIKAN CAMP, NO. 20; A. B.
Meets every Monday evening
at 8 p.m., at Red Men’s
Visiting Brothers Welt .ne
H. M. Staekpole. A. C
D. M. Smith Harris, A. R.
LOYAL ORDEK OF MOOSE
Local 224. regular
meeting Monday
Visiting Brothers
cordially invited.
Hall for rent. Mon
day. Thursday. Fri
day and Saturday.
AT THE CHURCHES
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
Front Street, Ketchikan, Alaska.
Subject for May 28, “Ancient and
Modem Necromancy, Alias Mesmer
ism and Hypnotism, Denounced-”
Regular Services Sunday 11 a.m.
Wednesday evening reading and
Song services at 8:00 p. m.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
FIRST .\1. E. CHURCH
Sunday Church Service 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
s at 2:30 Ladies Aid Society.
H. W. MICHENER, Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Low Mims at 8:3(i a. id.
High Mass at 10:30 a, m.
Sunday School at 2:30p.m.
Sunday Vespers at 7:30 p. in.
Week Day Mass at 8 a. m.
Rev. PAUL P. KERNS.
Pastor.
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.)
12:0# m. Sunday School.
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 School House
Thursday—2:30 p.m. St. John’s
Guild Room.
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 neweomers.
REV. HAROLD H. KELLEY,
• T Pastor.
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PROFESSIONALS
James M. Shoup
Attorney at Law
Offices adjoining U S. Customs
Office
Notary
S. A. PLUMLEY
Attorney and
Connseior at Law
iJffiee—Town Council Chambers,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
J. FILLMORE WARDER
Attorney at Law
General Practice Revilla Block
CHAS. H. COSGROVE
Attorney at Law
GENERAL PRACTICE
C. L INGERSOIL
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Prompt attention given to perfect
ing land titles and securing patents
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA.
E. E. Sparhawk
DEMIST
Of lice in Residence
Hours, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m.
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Standard Gas Engines
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|| We Weld
Steel, Brass, Bronze, Cast-iron
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Ketchikan Meat Co.
PHONE 120
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We make a specialty of Camp and
Cannery trade
Carstens Packing Co. Owners
Night Phone S120
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For Your
Hardware, Clothing, Shoes, Underwear,
Fishing Outfits.
The Celebrated Walrus Oil Clothing
Go To
N. F. ZIMMERMAN
Ketchikan. - - r " Alaska
FOR SALE
Bell Island Hot Springs
Located 45 miles north of Ket
chikan, Alaska. Composed of 22
cabins, vtore with $1,000 stock, dock
and walk from dock to Springs, n
distance of one quarter mile.
Numerous number of springs. Five
of the largest cemented, wailed and
ft need in and the water is seven
feet deep. Creek flows by springs
with good water power, being fed
from four large lakes.
Springs are in the hands of the
heirs of George Roe, and their de
sire is to sell if reasonable price
if offered in the near future.
Termg can be made on this sale.
Inquiries and information can be
had from W. L. ROE,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
Ketchikan Auto Service
C. C. COLLENS, Prop.
General Transfer to Any Part of
Town
Day Phohe 41 Night Phone 48
ROYAL-CAFE
We make a specialty
of Short Orders at all
times of the day or night
Our dinners are un
equaled in the North.
| Private Boxes for Dinner]
Mitchell Bilicich, Co.
Dray ing
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All Orders wiii be promptly
a id carefully executed.
Contracts Taxed ror ^ork
Ketchikan
DrayingCompany
J. W. CORDELL, Propietor.
Phone No. 60.
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* We Manufacture and Keep in Stock all kinds of |
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Spruce and Cedar Lumber *
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Can fill any order either stock +
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f or cut to specifications ... £
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I for charter for freight purposes «
| Ketchikan Power Company *
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Stedman Hotel
IRA H. KING, Manager
Headquarters for Commercial, Can
; nery and Mining Men
I First Class Cafe and Buffet in Connection
SPECIAL WINTER RATES FOR PERMANENT GUESTS IN
GOOD CLEAN ROOMS STEAM HEATED, AND WITH ALL THE
SERVICE AND ACCOMMODATIONS OF A FIRST CAASS HOTEL.
RATES UPON APPLICATION.
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA
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DON’T MISS THIS'
OPPORTUNITY
$4000 worth of Dry Goods at less
Vtf-J
than original costa
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I am retiring from the dry goods business to stock other
lines. In view of the fact th at prices are going up on nearly
everything you cannot afford to pass up the greatest sale in
dry goods ever offered the d eonle of Ketchikan.
Laces, Ribbons, Embroide ry, Muslin, Wool and Cotton Un
derwear, Hosiery, Silks and Satins, Cotton Poplins, and al’
piece goods. Hats, Caps and all Men’s Furnishings.
Make your selections early as this stock will not last long.
E. E. Sparhawk
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Telephone <> Ketchikan, Alaska
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WASHINGTON FISH (Sl OYSTER; CO„ line.
Phone 173|
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Wholesale dealers in Fish, Oysters, Clams and Crabs.
Fresh fish shipped to all parts of the United States
The new Fish Market supplies to families as well as to steamers in any
quantity ^
Cold Storage Building Ketchikan, Alaska
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Ketchikan Iron Works
We Cut Gears '
THAT ARE
Evenly Spaced
Accurately Cut
ANY NUMBER OF TEETH
FROM
, 7 to _14_ Pitch
AGENTS FOR *
Atlas Gas Engines
Oxy - Acetylene
Welding
ELACKSMITHING AND
GENERAL MACHINE WORK
G. E. LINGERFELT, Proprietor
WE HOLD FAST
tg the idea that a satisfied customei
is a mighty good advertisement.
Also that a dissatisfied one is a
mighty good advertisement for
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
your things here next time.
Phone 24. ♦
KETCHIKAN STEAM LAUNDRY
THE EVINRUDE
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
This you will find in an Evinrude.
Unequaled in Power and Duribility
Ideal motor for trolling- Tho
four-cycle can be slowed down to
two miles per hour.
Burns less gasoline per horse
power.
At least investigate before buy
ing any other motor.
HANDLE ALL PARTS.
H. G. KUBLEY
Dealer in General Merchandise
KETCHIKAN, ALASKA.
Every Home Should Have A
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Vacuum Cleaner
The Fir t Aid to the Housekeeper
THE ROYAL
Is Supreme in design, materials
and workmanship.
LET US SHOW YOU
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