THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE-: N
VOLUME ONE. ' KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 1916. __ __ NUMBER 218
FRENCH AND AMERICAN TROOPS READY TO PRO
CEED TO PEKIN, AWAITING DEVELOPMENT
WASHINGTON, June 8.—Advices from London say that
serious trevTT may be expected at Pekin and that a strong force
of French soldiers stationed at Tienstin have been ordered to
hold them-Gves in readiness to proceed to Pekin at a moment’s
notice.
Following this report, the United States war office immedi
ately issued an order for the fifteen hundred men now available
to be ready to proceed to Pekin in case trouble arises.
Other Affairs At the Capital
In official circles today, it is rumored that the trouble be
tween Mexico and the United States will be submitted to a board
of arbitration for its adjudie ation. This plan was suggested to
the President who is now seriously considering its advisability.
New Use For Aeroplanes
Sending supplies to an isolated
mine by aeroplane is the latest adap
tion of aerial transport. Aeroplane
service to the Dolly Varden Mine in
the Alice Arm district of British
Columbia prevented a shut down,
threatened by exhausion of supplies,
due to the unusually prolonged winter
weather. The aeroplane service to
the Dolly Varden mine is benig ren
dered under contract by the Califor
nia Aeroplane Co. at a cost of $600 a
month and provides, according to the
Spoke man review of May 17. for an
averag of two round trips daily be
tween the company's wharf on Alice
Arm, a branch of Observatory Inlet,
and the mine which is distant about
14 miles from tidewater. Supplies
to the amount of 600 pounds are to
be conve; ed to ihe mine on each trip.
The Doliy Varden is a rich silver-lead
mine, ml it is now proposed that
ship men s of ore, carefully selected
on account of high silver content,
may be mde by the same method on
return trips. With the great devel
opment < ' aviation, aerial transport
is destined to be an importnt aid to
the mining industry. In case of
‘‘stampedes'’ to new finds, an aero
planewould give its owner a great ad
vantage over ordinary “hikers,” and
it seems certain that nl a few years
supplies will be regularly carried by
aeroplanes to many isolated mines.
It may c. n- to the Spokesman
Review bu. .i uoesn’t. to us.—Mining
Journal.
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THE POWER BOAT INDE
PENDENT COMES IN
The big power boat Independent
came in from the fishing banks this
morning with some 60,000 pounds of
halibut aboard for the, Seattle market.
Capt. Haugan, chief officer, said that
they would leave today for the south
and while going down, it was their in
tention to fish for a couple of days.
There are 38 men of the crew, includ
ing the officers. lie also reports
that the fish is scarce at the present
time.
GERMAN RAIDER
IS DEMOLISHED
DISGUISED AS NORWEGIAN SHIP,!
BUT IS DISCOVERED AND
BLOWN UP
SAN FRANCISCO, June 5.—That
the Moewe was not the only German
raider on the high seas and that !
some of them had been peppered by ,
British guns, and that at least one of
them was blown to pieces was stated
yesterday by F. W. Bingham, a weal
thy Englishman, here on his way
home from the Far East.
“Quite recently,” he said, “an inno
cent looking merchantman flying the
Norwegian flag was noticed off the
English coast, close to the guns of a
British fortress. By means of sig
nals, the vessel, which proved to be
a German raider towing a submarine,
was told that a boat, would be sent
out to examine her papers.
“When the boat with the examining
officers approached the ship, the raid
er opened fire. The guns of the fort
ress blazed and the German ship was
blown to pices. Then the submarine
was discovered and captured.
"The story was never published,
but I got it on the highest authority.” j
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ATTENTION EVERYBODY
Show your patriotism by taking in j
the Flag Day Dance ^iven by the I
Lady-Eagles at the Skating Rink Sat
urday, June 10.
Everybody come and brnig your big
smile of anticipation of the good time
you will have. Gentlemen $1.00.
Ladies free. adv. 3t
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LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
Alaska, Wrangell Strait, Colorado
Reef Buoy 7 is reported as being a
little out of position and will be re
placed as soon as possible.
By direction of the Commissioner
of Lighthouses. In the absence and
by the direction of the Inspector.
A. B. Edmonds, Chief Clerk.
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Billy Buster shoes at Field’s adv.
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Rlast Heaters
Camp Stoves
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Heckman Bldg. \
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^ A new line of
I Hen’s Hats and Caps
It is time for you to discard that
| old hat and get one of these new
I up=to-date styles
Our furnishing and shoe stock
1 is brim full of new creations.
I Let us dress you up at a small
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I P. J. GILMORE, The Clothier
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STRIKERS IGNORE
REQUEST TO MEDIATE
LONGSHOREMEN TO CONTINUE
STRIKE UNTIL EMPLOYERS
GRANT DEMAND
SAN FRANCISCO, June 8— Instead
of a settlement of the differences be
tween the strikers and the 'employers
as some had expected yesterday, the
situation remained unchanged this
morning. In point of fact, conciliation
appears farther than ever, according
to a report from the headquarters of
the strikers. It was reported that
at a meeting held last evening, a res
olution was adopted, whereby the re
quest for mediation is to be ignored
and the strike continued until the em
ployers grant (Tie men their demand.
Today the employers are holding a
meeting at which the question as lo
whether strike-breakers will be em
ployed. will be settled. It is thought
that non-union men will start to work
within the next twenty-four hours.
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EERLIN ADMITS LOSS
OF ELEVEN SHIPS
BERLIN, June 8.—The latest offi
cial statement issued in reference to
the late naval battle admits the loss
of eleven ships during the Jutland
fight.
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THE PROGRESSIVES TO
NOMINATE SATURDAY
CHICAGO, June 8.—The leaders of
theprogressive wing of the conven
tion gave out today tlie fact that they
would make the nomination for presi
dent and vice-president next Satur
day, and that to all appearances,
Roosevelt and Governor Johnson will
be the nominees. It is more than
probable that Roosevelt will be asked
to come to Chicago in time to be
present at the nomination.
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SAWDUST AND WASTE
MAY EECOME PAPER
MADISON, Wis„ June 8.—The Na
tional Lumbermen’s Association, fol
lowing a visit to the federal products
laboratory here, the concluded phase
of the annual convention ne:d in Chi
cago, wired congress in favor of a
$15,000 addiional appropriation for ex
periments in utilizing sawmill waste.
This appropriation is for the comple
tion of experiments in the conversion
of sawdust and similar waste into
paper as a means of relieving the fa
mine in the paper marker.
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DR. SPARHAWK AND FAMILY
LEAVE FOR VISIT
Dr. and Mrs. E. E. Sprhawk and
son left on the Mariposa last night
for a trip south. They will visit in
Seattle, Everett, Tacoma and Bel
lingham during the next month or six
weeks in which they expect to be
away. •
Dr. Sparhawk will represent the
Masons at the meeting to be held in
Everett, Wash., in the near future.
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Hats that are proof against the rain
at. Field’s. adv,
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C. B. Hamilton and wife are local
visitors from Hunter Bay and are reg
istered at the Stedman Hotel while
in tv-..a.
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Light, medium and heavy weight
underwear at Field’s adv.
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* SENATOR FALL +
+ CREATED PANIC*
+ —- +
+ CHICAGO, June 8.—When +
•3- Senator Fall, of New Mexico, +
* let it be known that he intended +
* to present the name of Roose- +
* veil for nomintion before the re- +
+ publican convention today, he +
+ created a genuine panic for the +
* old standpatters. It was evi- *
+ dent that they were really alarm- +
+ ed. This was followed by a +
+ caucus participated by a few +
+ who looked really worried over +
* bold assertion. However, the +
* Senator is reported to have said +
+ that he never was more earnest +
* in his life. The result is anxi- +
> ously awaited. +
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GOVERNMENT IS
GETTING GENEROUS
WILLING TO GIVE US A CHANCE
TO GIVE IT OUR
TREASURE
Larger postal savings will now be
accepted at the post office. This is
made possible by an important amen
dment to the Postal Savings Act just
approved by President Wison. A
postal savings depositor may now
have an account amounting to $1,000
upon which interest will be paid. For
merly $500 was the maximum amount
he could have to his credit. This en
largement of postal savings facilities
will be very gratifying to thousands
of depositors who have already reach
ed the old $500 limit and are anxious
to entrust more of their savnigs to
Uncle Sam. Another feature of the
amendment that will avoid further
embarrasment to the public and to
postal officials is doing away with the
limit on the amount that could be ac
cepted from a depositor monthly.
Under the old law cjnly $100 could be
deposited in a calendar month. The
amendment abolishes this restriction.
While the postal savings system has
already proved a signal of success as
s shown by the fact that more than
lialf-a million depositors have over
eghty million dollars standing to their
credit, still it hasfallen short of meet
in the full demands of the public be
cause of restrictions which have
now been eliminated. Postmaster
General Burleson and Third Assis
tant Postmaster General Dockery
have been tireless in their efforts to
secure a modification of the limita
tions and the new liberalizing legis
lation is particularly gratifying to
them.—From news bulletin issued by
post office department. ■
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JUSTICE HUGHES COULD NOT
BE SEEN
WASHINTON, June 8.—Reporters
of the Associated Press failed to in
terview Justice Hughes yesterday;
and after repeated call, they were
told that the justice was busy in his
chamber writing up decisions and
that he ccmld not be seen.
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W. .1. Rogers, Superintendent and
owner of the Mt. Andrew Mine is a
visitor in town for a few days and a
guest at the Stedman Hotel.
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The Daily Progressive-Miner is for
sale at both the Walker Drug store
and the Ityus Drug Store.
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J. E. Chilburg Pros. J. K. Heckman Vice-pres. 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 & Israeli
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 yo u have for sale
RENT COLLECTIONS
We will undertake these for you.
Jno. R. Beetle & Co.
-TTN’O. R. BE15GM PHONE 143 .T H. UAVIJ5S
GENERAL INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE BROKERS
CUSTOMS BROKERS—NOTARIES.
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GERMANS CAPTURE
GOOD POSITION
FORT VAUX IS TAKEN TOGETHER
WITH THE REMNANT OF
THE GARRISON
BERLIN, June 8.—The war ollice is
sued a statement this morning that
after a battle lasting two days, Fori
Vaux had fallen ana the remnant o.
the battered down garrison bad sur
rendered. This was done, occl,-.'
nig to the report, n the face of a des
parate effort by the French to bring
relief. The position is considered
of vast importance.
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IRISH UPRISING
SAVED LLOYD GEORGE
LONDON, June 8.—In commenting
on the untimely death of Lord Kit
chener, the Times says, that as bad
a - the blow is to the nation, it would
have been doubly so had it not been
for the Irish uprising,as Llyod George
‘ Oid planned to take the trie w
. ilchener, which would have add .
another blow to the nation. The up
rising prevented him from going and
thus saved his life.
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RAIN AND NOT JOHN D.
FIXES OIL PRICES
KANSAS CITY, June 8.—Jobbers
and refiners of petroleum from Neb
raska, Colorado, Texas, California.
Missouri, Kansas and Oklahoma, here
attending the annual convention of
the Independent Oil Men's Associa
tion, zone 3, declare that prices of
gasoline depends upon the weather.
If this summer is as rainy as the last,
the price of gasoline may go down,
but if the season is favorable to trav
eling, the price at least will stay where
it is, and possibly may go a notch
higher.
The meeting will be in session two
days.
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FARMER IS EASY
SPRINGFIELD, III., June 8.—The
police of this city were notified by the
relatives of Henry Hurd, a wealthy
farmer near Cerro Gordo, to be on
the lookout for two men who are al
leged to have swindled Hurd out of
818,000 by means of a fake race.
It is said that they induced Hurd
to bet the money on a horse and after
the race told him to go to their offices
in Springfield to receive his winnings.
But the men failed to show up.
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ALASKA PIONEER WILL
ENTER HOME AT SITKA
John Ballen, one of he pioneers of
Alaska arrived from Seldovia today
on the Admiral Evans and will enter
the Pioneers’ Home at Sitka. Mr.
Ballen is badly crippled with rheuma
tism and is not capable of earning his
own living any longer.
He is one of thereat pioneers of Al
aska, having arrived here sometime
prior to 1884, the exact date being un
known. He worked at Treadwell
when the original 240 mill was being
constructed and has spent his entire
time since in Alaska. Mr. Ballen
says that one trip of three months to
Seattle has been the only time not
spent li Alaska since ills arrival. Mr.
Ballen suffered an accident to his
head sometime ago and does not re
member liow old he is, and but little
of his past history.—Juneau Empire.
CONVENTION ELECTS HARDING AS I'EUMA CTNT
CHAIRMAN AND PROCEEDS TO BUSINESS
CHICAGO, June 8.—Immediately following the cad to order
t the opening of the convention, Senator Hard-’'nr was chosen
temporary chairman. In his address Mr. Harding expressed
his opinion that 5v wiv, high time for union the •• : -ur fac
tion that together, they may accomplish something in the way of
national preparedness. At the mention of “reunion” the assem
blage broke into a wild and prolonged applause. After the ap
plause had subsided, the convention proceeded to business with
out seeming confusion.
During the session it was made clear that the leaders were
trong for Roosevelt’s ideas of the policy that this government
hould follow, but are equally clear in their opposition to his nomi
nation by the progressive convention. When the colonel’s
name was mentioned, it provoked such a demonstration, the like
of which was never heard. Cheers and applause lasted near
ly one hour and a half.
Later Mr. Harding was made permanent chairman.
It is evident today that Senator Borah of Idaho, is being boost
ed for the vice-presidency.
MAY YET SET OUP
SHARE OF BUSINESS
GOME SUITABLE LAW WILL EE
ENACTED AT THIS SESSION
OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, June 8.— Y few
days ago a import win.- circa hit 'd that
chairman of the finance con nil11 e of
the house of representatives had ex
pressed his opinion that a li w would
he enacted at this session of congress
that would be likely to bo satisfactory
to the fishermen and businessmen of
southeastern Alaska. This report
was verified today and it appears
certain that, such action will be taken.
The bin. which seems to meet will)
everybody’s approval after they have
informed themselves In the matter,
will soon be brought up and it is
thought will not meet with serious
objection.
The cluse that will ffect the south
eastern fishermen provides that nei
ther fresh or frozen halibut from Al
askan waters shall 1,.- admitted to
the United States except in bond from
an American port.
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BASEBALL BOYS WILL
GIVE BIG DANCE
The boys, who recently organized
the Ketchikan Base Ball team for the
season, announce that they will give
their first annual ball on Saturday
night, June 17 at Red Men’s Hall A
grand time is promised and everybody
is invited to attend. The general ad
mission will he 50 cents.
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The largest bakery in the world is
the Lyons Bakery of London Eng
j land, where fourteen thousand people
I are emp oyed. One thousand are
• constantly packing and delivering.
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Subscribe for the Progressive-Min
j'er, only ,eventy-five cents a month.
THEY TAKE THE CAKE
ONE BUSINESSMAN AT THE MASS
MEETING
In regard to the coning celebration
of the Fourth of July, the Juneauites
h»ve shown less enthusiasm than any
comunity we have ever heard of. The
Dispatch of the sixth says:
“At the mass meeting called last
evening at the City Hall to consider
plans for the Fourth of July was pre
rent one business man, namely JOHN
RECK, former Mayor, ni addition to
Mayor B. D. Stewart, two reporters
and a few others interested in sports.
" ‘The meeting is adjourned,’ said
Mayor Stewart, ‘and until a demon
stration is made on the part of the
businessmen and others, therew ill be
no further action on the part,of the
city council for forwarding the plans
for a fourth of July.
“‘Iif the citizens and others want a
celebration, they will have to show
their desires in a way that will neces
sitate the call for another meeting
with some assurance, that it will be
attended.’ ’’
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W. I. Sully, who left here some four
weeks ago fora business trip to the
states returned on the Al-Ki yesterday
and is already busy as work had ac
cumulated in his absence.
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| ALL ABOUT THE BOATS.
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City of Seattle due at 8 p. m., south
bound.
Humboldt sails from Seattle to
morrow p. m.
Spokane leaves Seattle tonight,
Watson due hero 'sometime tonight,
lorthbound, unreported
The Prince John is due here north*
joutul tonight.
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