SENATOR SULZER
IS OPTIMISTIC
SAYS GOOD THINGS ABOUT |
ALASKA, FIRES A SHOT AT
THE DELEGATE
(Continued from Yesterday)
"Regarding political affairs. 1
found most people absorbed with
local matters, but the country ap
pears to be solidly behind Presi
dent Wilson and I feel confident
his re nomination and election is
assured. The rank and file of the
people seem to he fully satisfied
with the manner in which the Pre
sident has conducted the affairs of
the nation under most trying cir
cumstances and they are dispose to
give him their loyal support.
"While in Seattle I had the plea
sure of addressing the Arctic Club
and Chamber of Commerce along
with Delegate Wickersham. In his
speech the Delegate stated that
one of the first things he would do:
upon the convening of Congress
was to introduce a bill providing
for statehood for Alaska. I cannot
believe that this is a wise proce
dure at this time and so stated in
the remarks I made on that oc
casion. It is contrary to the sen
timent of the last legislature and
of practically every Alaskan with
whom I have talked about this
subject. The Delegate claims that
by starting a campaign for state
hood it will be the means of in
ducing congress to grant us fuli
territorial government, but it does
not apear that the Delegate can be
sincere in this contention, for he
and his supporters in the last le
gislature bitterly opposed a memo
rial to congress asking for fuller
government for Alaska. The re
sults of the last legislature oughtj
to make it easy to pursuade con
gress to grant us more latitude in
legislative matters, and if this is
the object of the Delegate, well and
good, but it a pears very plausible
that the object of the Delegate in
advertising statehood is to cover
arid sidetrack the issue cf fuller
territorial rights, and thus re
tain the legislative power entirelv
with congress as at present is the
case, and which will enable the De
legate to retain his power over
practically all Alaskans legislative
matters, and will provide him with
a campaign cry for the next decade
To my mind this is a very serious
question at this time and one
which all true Alaskans should
deeply consider.”
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FOR RENT
Furnished bouse. 4 rooms and
hath. Main St- .Two rooms. New
town. See Feddersen. Adv. 26t.
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For the protection of persons
cooking over open fires there has
been invented a steei sieve, with a
dead end, to which a spoon or fork
can be fastened.
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which screams were heard on the
waterfront shows that the incident
did not occur at the time James O.
Plunkett disappeared. He says it
was on November 3. Mr. Sliter
thought the cries were those of an
engineer oi the Alice, who fell in
the water and was rescued.
The hearing of the screams and
cries for help were not reported to
the federal authorities by the pc$
lice.
If Edward Krause killed •‘Jim"
Plunkett, or knocked him senseless
eariv on Sunday morning, October
24. as the authorities here believe he
did. it took place about two hundred
yards north of the Juneau city
dock, on a launch, if evidence which
came to light today is found to be
substantiated.
“Jim” Plunkett was last seen a
live in Juneau Saturday night. Oct.
23. He told Victor Manviile that he
was going out with his launch "on
a good job.’ early on the following
morning, which Vas Sunday.
Hear Cries for Help
At about 1:45 Sunday morning A.
C. Mercer, a photographer who lives
in the rear of his studio on the
waterfront near the Pacific Cons*
“O,” was awakened by cries for
help, which came from the back of
the studio, on the water. Mr. Mercer
said today he neTer heard anything
so terrible in his life. The victim
seemed to be pleading for his life,
and shrieks of “My God.” 3nd
“Help, murder,” followed in rapid
succession. Mr. Mercer dressed and
found Officer Dan Harrington, who
had been down near the sawmill to
quel! a disturbance. The two could
find nothing. Officer Harrington
declares the date was early Sunday
morning, October 24.
Heard Gasboat Leave
J. R. Stevenson, a taxidermist,
who lives a short distance from
Mercer's studio, also on the water
front, distinctly heard a man’s cries
for help, at the same time. Steven
son had been in bed about an hour,
he said today, when he was awaken
ed by the screams: "Help, murder,"
and “Oh. My God," were followed
by several groans and then a still I
silence, he told The Empire today. |
Within a very short time Stevenson
heard a gasboat chuging away. He
says the sounds were very distinct,
and that be could not have been mis
taken at to what was said.
J. D. Van Atta. a barber residing
next to Mercers also beard the
screaming. He said today that the
sounds were certainly those of a
taken as to what was said.
About Murderer Itow
O. Itow. a Japanese who was con
victed of the murder of Frank Dunn,
of Toledo, Wash., at the Northwest
ern Fisheries Company's cannery' at
Dundes Bay, in 1912, will be re
sentenced to death by Judge Robert
W. Jennings in the district court
Thursday morning at ten o’clock.
A few days ago the mandate was
returned from the Circuit Court of
Appeals affirming the decision of
the lower court some time ago.
As the jury which found Itow
guilty failed to recommend mercy,
the court has no alternative than to
again impose the death sentence.
PERSONAL MENTION ;
Dale. W. Hunt, manager of:
the Northland Dock was a pas
senger on the steamer Humboldt,
for Petersburg, where he was call- i
ed on business. He hoped to re
turn on the Senator tomorrow.
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TO WASHINGTON D. C.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Strong were
passengers on the steamer Al-Ki
last evening for the states where
they will make an extended trip,
east, including Washington City, j
where they expect to spend the,
Christmas holidays. They may re
turn home in Jaunary.
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SOUTH FOR A VACATION
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Barber board
ed the Al-Ki last night for Seattle,
for a little mid-winter vacation. As
to where they will spend it and the
length of time they will be absent
will depend upon the development
of their plans after arriving in Seat
tle.
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ACUSHLA ARRIVES
Capt. A. W. Thomas arrived *
last evening from Seattle with his;
new herring chaser, the Acushla. He
reports having taken his time In
coming up. stoping a couple of days
*a take aboard a big Thanksgiving
dinner with some relatives in the
San Juan Island. The new sei*
boat is a fine one with good accomo
dations for the crew. Length 50
feet, 14 foot beam, powered with a
25 h.p. Corliss engine. AH the
Captain wants now is for some one
to show him the fish.
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CARD OF THANKS
We were very much surprised
last evening to see a handsome
rocker and stand approaching our
home, as a token from the guests
who attended our little party at the
Rink. We wish to express our.
heartfelt thanks to all of those who
participated in these unexpected
gift*. -nw
Mr. and Mrs. CHAS FINZEL
HAVE YOU GOT THIS PRAYER’
NEW YORK, Dec. 3—A chain
tetter which carries with it either
great joy or calamity, dependent up
on how it is handled, is being sent
from New York to all parts of the
world. The letter is accompanied
by the following:
An Ancient Prayer
“Oh, Lord, I implore Thee to bless
all mankind. Bring us to Thee,
keep us to dwell with thee.”
It is re<iuested that the recipient
send the prayer to nine friends in
nine days. If he does, according
to ancient advices, he will be free
from misfortune. If he doesn’t
there’s no telling what may happen
to him.
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The original sentence of death was
made by Judge Peter D. Overfield
nearly three years ago.
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U Announcing Our Preparedness f
m in H
I CUT CLASS for CHRISTMAS GIFTS |
a a lover of Cut Glass. <jj>
:ive will be more ap- ijj!
istmas Gift. !«*
>f sparkling Cut Glass i2[
:e of the feast table. 12;
omplete Stock of §
Cut Glass I
indow display) ;«'
desire be for salads, |;
pies, water pitchers, |
nd sugars, or any of |
tall pieces, you'll find $•
>wn here of the very p;
f quality. j|
n & Pruell j
^»MVWHr9i{WS*M^IVWWWWWI««jwVu
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AT THE HOTELS
AT THE STEDMAN
M. G. McDonald, Juneau.
AT THE REVILLA
George W. Woodiuff and wife
Sam Guyot, Juneau
S'. Mcl.eod
C. C. Harcey, Seattle,
J. J. Moore.
Wm. Thos. Wright.
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FOR SALE:—Bargain. Terms
J-ot$ 1, 3 and 4 in Block 16 with a
three room house. Apply to
Karis Krauciunas, owner, in town
now. Adv. tf.
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BOTH WILL BE THANKFUL
We will thank you to subscribe
for the Daily Progressive-Miner for
eiirht months, $5.00 cash, and you
will thank us.
FOR SALE
Well established general mnrcimn
dise business. Inquire of
E. E. SPARHAWK.
Ketchikan.
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FOR SALE
A house and lot on the Hill. Ap
ply at this office, or to Mrs. George
Chesnev. Adv. tf.
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You—Op No One Else
«*r«* to be bald. Yet that is what will.
happen if your hair does not stop falling
out.
^SSSSL Hair Tonic
in Our opinion is the best hair tonic on
the market. Sold only by us—50 cents.
Ketchikan Drug Co.
expert Workmanship
hen you want your clothes
pressed, cleaned or repaired, go to
an expert Tailor, who will give
you satisfaction, and charge you no
more than amatures do. Suits cal’
ed for and delivered.
D. WE1XTROB,
Opposite Heckman’s Store. Ad.
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Sick headache, biliousness, piles and
bad breath are usually caused by inac
tive bowels. Get a box of Rexall
Orderlies. They act gently and effec
tively. Bold only by us
Ketchikan Drug Co.
TO SAVE SHOE LEATHER
We are offering an eigth month’s
subscription to the Daily-Progres
sive Miner for $5.00 cash—we give
you the collector’s commission.
Subscribe now for the Progres
Mmer.
Send in your furs and gel the
best market price for them
from P J. Gilmore. adv.
WANTED—50,000 pint beer bot
tles. Ketchikan Soda Works. Ad. tf
FOR SALE—40 H. P. Standard
Engine. Phone G171 or apply
aboard the 'Taku II. 6t adv.
CANNON’S BAKERY;
\ND GROCERY
Corn 215!
Ail milk 3 cans .25
8 os. can Bakers cocoa .25
Reliance Coffee .40
Gold Shield coffee .40
Canned Pineapple ,.15 & .20
S sing beans, ,20c. two for .35
Swcet potatoes, 20c. 2 for .35
Krout, 20c. 2 for .35
E. J. Peas, 20c. 2 for .31
OolOcu Wax beans .20c. 2 for .Sf
Pumpkin. 20c. 2 for .35
Hominy, 20c. 2 for .3.'
Soiid Pack, Arnocat and Reliance
Tomatoes, .15
Ranch Eggs per dox. .35
Loud jlirerer cocoanut per lb. .20
Eaking powder, per lb. .15
Your money back if not satisfied.
Bread, Rolls, Pies, Cakes and Layer
Cakes, Angel Food, White Cake, Jel
ly Roll. Lemon Roll- Cup Cakes, Gin
ger Bread. Cocoanut Kisses, Mart
roons. Honey Jumbles, Frosted Creams,
Lemon, Sugar, Currant, Spice and '
coanut Cookies, Doughnuts and Toas'
Job printing neatly and qufckl;
done at the Progressive-Minor.
DON’T FORGET
The Bon Marche Xmas
Novelties will soon be on display
at prices that will surprise you.
Hand painted China, toys of all*|
kinds and lots of other goods suit
able for Xmas gifts. Adv. tf.
Notice:—Owing to the fact that I
am going to dispose of my business,
I will soil at one fourth off, Hand
Pointed China, Ribons, Laces and
Embroidery, Holiday Goods and
Dry Goods in general. Adv.
E. E. SPARHAWK
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At the GRAND
TONIGHT
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“The Doctor’s Testimony”
FEATURING FLORENCE LAWRENCE
“At the Court of Prince Make Believe”
PLAYED BY THE FAMOUS ECLAIR KIDS
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AN ANIMATED WEEKLY AND A COMLDY
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CHANGE OF PROGRAM SUNDAY
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IT IS WELL TO REMEMBER 1
That the time to buy is when you have most to buy from, and that is right now'. We have just M
£2 received a shipment of holi day goods. It
Ij; PYRALIN IVORY, Table sets, and individual pieces, LATEST DU BARRY design
!| Toilet Sets in solid ebony, Black Walnut, Cherry, and Sterling Silver. £2
| MILITARY BRUSHES in sets of Sterling Silver, Cherry and solid Ebony in handsome leather &
L cases. AA
2 HAND MIRRORS in Birdsevs Maple, Pyrlin Ivory, Solid Ebony, and Black Walnut. 12
? Crane’s, Johnstons and Imperial Candies. This includes (King of AH Candies) MART GARDEN
Chocolates. db
| Tinkertoys and Dolls I
These goods are on display in our windows, and this is probably the largest selection of these
goods ever offered the people of Ketchikan. T\e cordially invite you to come and investigate.
O IT IS A PLEASURE TO SHOW GOODS fb
Do not forget that our closing out sale of Jewelry is still iTi progress. We have bargains in
2? CUT GLASS, WATCHES, DIAMONDS and GOLD JEWELRY at prices that will certainly appeal
to discriminating buyers. c5
I Ryus Drug Company I
ft HUCET LOWEST QUALITY THE BEST ft