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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9,1916 NUMBER 118
' FRANZ BOPP
r GERMAN CONSUL GENERAL AT
SAN FRANCISCO UNDER
HEAVY SHADOW
36 TRUE BILLS FOUND
AGAINST WHO HAVE BEEN
CONNECTED WITH THE
TEUTONS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—From
the evidence furnished by the de
partment of justice, Franz Bopp, the
German consul general has been
indicted by the federal grand jury
at San Francisco in connection with
Crowley and others in the plot re
ded sometime ago whereby muni
tion plants were to be blown up.
The grand jury also found thirty
six true bills against other promin
* ent men throughout the country,
charging them with interfering with
interstate commerce in war sup
plies. All those indicted are said
to be men whose connection with
the Teutons is not denied.
The department of state today
caused the German government to
be officially notified of the action
of the grand jury before further
proceedings are carried on.
STEAMER AL-KI ARRIVES
FROM THE SOUTH
The steamer Al-Ki arrived in port i
from the south this morning at nine
o’clock with eight passengers for
Ketchikan and 3 tons of freight.
Several hundred empty barrels are
aboard going to Port Armstrong for
the whaling station. Besides the
empty barrels for Port Armstrong
there is 14,682 feet of lumber to
gether with 1420 feet for Peters
burg and 5000 feet for Douglas.
The passengers from Ketchikan
for northern ports were G. A. Vin
ger, C. N. Stockwell, F. E. Parson
* and two steerage.
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EXAMINATION TO BE HELD
The U. S. Civil service Commis
sion announce that examinations
will be held on Aprill, 1916, to fill
positions as Assistant Marine En
gineer and Mate on Lighthouse
Tenders in the 16th. Lighthouse
' District, Alaska.
Licenses will be required and the
age limit will be from 21 to 45
years. Application blank, form
1800, may be secured from either
the Local Secretary, Board of Civil
Sendee Examiners, Ketchikan, Al
aska, 0r 303 post office building,
Seattle W ashington. The applica
tion should be properly executed
and forwarded to local Secretary,
Board of Civil Sendee Examiners,
Ketchikan, Alaska.
The examinations consisit only of
filing application form 1800, togeth
er with required license.
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All kinds of commercial print
ing dene at the Progressive-Miner.
TROUBLE AMONG
THE MEXICANS
MUTINY OF TROOPS RESULTS
IN THE CLOSING OUT OF
THE BRIDGE
LAREDO, Feb. 9.—Mutiny among
the government troops was reported
today which resulted in .the closing
out of the international bridge, and
I no communication is allowed over
l it. Several shots were fired across
! when tlfe bridge was closed, but
I none were injured.
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GENEVA, Feb. 9.—It was report
ed today that Emperor William had
composed a new national hymn, and
that; Strauss had agreed to set it
: to appropriate music.
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GERMANY EN1ITLED
TO HER PRIZE
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MAY REMAIN INDEFINITELY
IN AMERICAN WATERS
IF DESIRED
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—The vex
ing question that has been caus
ing a great deal of trouble to the
! department of states of late, has
finally been settled in a way that
Germany is said to be entitled to
her prize as well as to remain in
American waters, if she so desires.
The,-bringing of the British liner
Appam into an American port under
a German crew wh0 claimed it as
a prize of war, was so unusual that
many legal talents were requested
to give their opinion as to whether
the prize winner could be allowed to
remain in the American ports in
definitely, and apparently it has
been decided that they can, hence
the decision adversely to Great Bri
tain.
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HOW MANY CENTENARIANS
THERE ARE
Serbia is esp’ ie.l’y a country of
11 entenarians. One man in every
2,260 has seen 100 years, and, in
all, Serbia boasts 515 of one hun
ched years or over. Ireland ranks
next, with one centenarian in every
S.130 of the population or 5"8 in
all. Out of every 43,000 Spaniards
cne is a ceimnn i. Norway
numbers twenty-three, or one in
about 96,000. England, Scotland
and Wales ran c next with i 52 or
cne in about *7 ",009. France has
213 centenarians, or one in 180,750.
Sweden ranks seventh with twenty
only, or one n 250,000. Germany
has seventy-eight, oi ecu' in 702,14)0.
Denmark only claims two, or less
than one to l,0",',o00 of its popula
tion; and Switwifin I with all its
teputed healthiness, seems not to
possess a single "enreiuiriun
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Dandy show tonight at the
Grand, see the add on page 4. ad.
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At the Grand tonight, see add on
page 4. adv.
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The Daily Progresive-Miner de
livered 75 cents per month.
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LETTER WRITER
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IN ANONYMOUS LETTER SAYS
BLOWING UP BUILDING
RESULT OF PLOT
POLICE IS NOTIFIED
EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE
TO DISCOVER THE
MESSENGER
OTTAWA, Feb. 9.—The police de
partment yesterday received an an
onymous letter in which the writer
| states that, the blowing up of the
Canadian Parliament building, was
the result of a well organized gang
of plotters for the destruction of
property.
The letter was presumably writ
‘ ten at Detroit, Michigan, but was
postmarked Cleveland, Ohio.
The best detective has been put
in charge of the case and will spare
no trouble to discover the writer
of the letter.
DOES NOT WANT
PEACE HIMSELF
SAYS HAS CAST HIS LOT WITH
THE ALLIES TILL THE
VERY END
ROME, Feb. 9.—Germany’s separ
ate proposal for peace with Belgium
has been rejected by the King, who
says he has cast his lot with the
allies till the very end. No tem
ptation can ever bring him to even
consider such proposition.
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AT THE CUSTOMSHOUSE
The fishing steamer Stan* enter
ed from Seattle and cleared for the
sea fisheries.
Al-Ki entered from Seattle,
a ug Commodore towing the
barge Henry Villard entered from
Anyox en route to Hadley for a
cargo of ore from the Granby Con
•'•d.'.ted Mining, Smelting & Power
Company.
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FULLY IDENTIFIED
(Pittsburg Gazette)
“But I don’t know you, madam,”
protested the paying teller to a wo
man who had presented a check.
The woman instead of replying
haughtily, “I do not wish your ac
quaintance, sir,” merely gave him
a glassy smile and said:
“Oh, yes, you do. I don’t need
anyone to identify me. I’m the
‘red-headed hen’ next door to you
whose ‘imps of boys’ are always
running across your garden. When
yen started to town this morning,
your wife said: ‘Now, Henry, if you
wan* a dinner fit to eat this even
ing • ou’ll have to leave me a little
money. I can,t keep this house
on Christian Science.’ ”
“Here is your money,” interrup
ted the paying teller faintly.
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REPUBLICANS
GET TOGETHEB
TO HOLD PRIMARIES MARCH
ELEVENTH, CONVENTION
APRIL NINTEENTH
SEWARD IS SELECTED
AS THE PLACE TO HOLD THE
CONVENTION FOR
NOMINATION
! of
j tlie Republican territorial committee
! met here yesterday for the trans
action of whatever business was
brought before it.
March eleventh was decided upon
as the date to hold primaries for
for the election of delegates who
will represent the different pre
cinct of eacli division at the con
vention that is to be held in Seward
the nineteenth day of April, at
which convention a candidate for
delegate to congress will be chosen.
Each division was allowed sixty
delegates to the convention, and the
only pledge required of them will
be that they will agree to support
the candidate nominated at the con
vention.
Rules and regulations have been
adopted to govern the primaries as
well as the convention and will be
distributed freely.
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WORK BEGUN ON
GENERAL DEPOT
WILL COMPARE FAVORABLY
WITH ANY IN THE
COUNTRY
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.—The
Southern Pacific Railway Company
began yesterday the construction of
a terminal station of its roads that
promises to compare very favor
ably with any in the country.
The architect in charge of the
construction work said that two mil
lion had been appropriated by the
ompany for the station.
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what a Difference
The Seattle papers of the fifth
(last Saturday) report the arrival
of the first mail from the East
since the Monday previous. The
delay was caused by the heavy fall
of sonw. And they never fail to
brag about their climate either. We
wonder how much they would brag '
should they be residents of the
“Banana Belt.”
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When you find that the truth is
in your way and that you cannot
reach your goal, you may be sure
thatyou are traveling on the wrong
road.
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Job printing neatly and prompt
dono at the Progressive-Miner.
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STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Ranges
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
SPRING GOODS j
Arc coming in faster than we expected them.
In order to make room for the
NEW GOODS
We will offer the following at
REDUCED PRICES
Men's Mackinaws, Malore Pants. Wool Under
went Flannel Shirts, etc. I
R J. GILMORE, The Clothier
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J. E. Chilburg Pres. 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 & 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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Hadley Lumber Yard
Correspond with R. L. Petty at Had
ley, Alaska before buying your Lumber.
His prices will save you money. This of
fer will only last a short time.
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WANTS TO KEEP
NEWSPAPER SUGGESTS THAT
MEN BE SENT OVER
TO SETTLE
TROUBLSOME AFFAIR
EDITORIALLY SAYS GREAT BRI
TAIN SHOULD BE
REASONABLE
LONDON, Feb. 9.—The Manchest
er Guardian, a widely read and in
fluential newspaper says this morn
ing editorially that in view of the
present trouble in reference to the
intended blockade of very German
port by Great Britain, which is ob
jected to by the United States gov
ernment, he suggests that ex-am
bassador Bryce, who is well thought
of by all Americans and Lord Bal
four be sent to America with the
power to adjust differences between
the nations. The Guardian con
cludes by saying that Great Bri
tain should endeavor to keep the
American friendship.
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COULD NOT KEEP V
SECRET NOHOW
AND WAS PUNISHED 'WITH A
PEREMPTORY DE
CAPITATION
WASHNIGTON, Feb. !>.—A tele
phone operator at the capital switch
board was peremptorily dismissed
from his position this morning.
When the reason was asked, it was
■Related that leaking of matters that
happened at the National Democrat
ic Committee convention had been
traced to the operator.
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• vo N, Feb. 9.—The capture
by the German forces of the first
line of position west of Vilmy, is
predicted here as no great efforts
have been made to protect it with
the proper defense.
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WHY JOHN LEFT HOME
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(From Judge)
The modern wife placed two
plates, with knives, forks, spoons
and tumblers, on the dining room
table, and took two paper napkins
from a drawer, placing one beside
each plate. Then she lighted the
gas stove, opened a can of soup and
placed it in a skillet to heat. Next
she opened two cans of vegetables
and a can of salmon and heated
these. She cut six slices of baker’s
bread and quartered a baker’s pie,
placing everything on the table, to
gether with butter, salt, pepper and
a pitcher of cold water. “John,”
she said briskly, “your dinner’s
ready.
PLAY FOR MEN
IN TRENCHES
A COMPANY OF FRENCH AC
TORS GO TO THE
FRONT
PARIS, Feb. 9.—A company of
the best actors of the country has
been organized and will shortly start
for the front where they will play
to the men in the trenches. The
members include some actors from
the National Theatre.
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.—The sen
ate naval committee today reported
favorably the bill providing for the
appropriation of eleven million for
the construction of a government
ior plate plant. It is said that
the bill will not meet serious ob
jection when it is taken up by the
senate.
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YOUR HELP
IS NEEDED
TO All) THOSE JN SEATTLE
WHO HAVE SUFFERED
FROM BAD WEATHER
During the past year many of
the families of Seattle have been
out of employment and were poorly
prepared for the severe winter in
food and clothing. We of Ket
chikan, who have fared very nicely
can not entirely realize the extent
of the situation and anything you
may have to offer in the way of
food and clothing will be accepted
at the Northland Dock office where
it will be prepared for shipment on
‘.he Al-Ki about next Saturday lo
a leliabl, charity worker who will
personally sec to the distribution.
Any article of clothing for men,
Women or children that you
may offer will be very grac
iuosly accepted and if you cannot
deliver your offer someone will call
for same with “Thanks.”
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ANSWERING A QUESTION
A reader requests an answer to
the following questions: 0
Is a child born in this country
of parents not naturalized, a citi
zen ? Is a child born in this coun
try of Chinese parents an American
citizen? Are Japs and other Or
ientals excluded from naturalization
as well as Chinese.
Answers: All children bom in
the United States are citizens there
of, and that without regard to the
nationality of their parents. Child
ren born in this country of Chinese
parentage are therefore, citizens, al
though their parents cannot be nat
uralized. The last question is an
swered in the afirmative.
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Many a girl has found herself, in
the spinster class because she was
too doggon clever at the wrong time
Never judge a man by his smile
nowadays, he may have a bomb in
his pocket to blow you up with.
GRAND JURY
AFTER OFFICIALS
INDICTMENTS AGAINST INS
PECTOR GRAHAM AND
BOYCE RETURNED
SNUGGLING CHARGED
OTHER IMMIGRATION OFFICALS
MAY BE INVOLVED
WITH THEM
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9.—Im
migration Inspector Graham and
Commissioner Boyce were indicted
by the federal grand jury today,
charged with smuggling Chinese
into the country.
The indictments have created a
sensation, and it is said that others
may be involved in the Chinese
smuggling traffic that has been
going for some little time, accord
ing to secret service men who have
been working on the case.
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FUNERAL SERVICES
OF Wm. BROCK
HELD AT CATHOLIC CHURCH,
ENTERNMENT AT LOCAL
CEMETARY
The service funeral of William
Brock was held yesterday at 2
o’clck at the Catholic Church with
many of his 0ld friends attending.
After the impressive address by
Father Kern the remains were con
veyed to the local cemetary for
burial. The Pall bearers were
Steve Womach, Harry Bland, Dan
McDonald and Joe Zemora with as
sistance rendered by many other
willing hands.
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NOTICE OF NEW TELEPHONE
DIRECTORY
The Citizens Light Power and
Water Company is compiling a new
Telephone Directory which will be
printed within a short time. All
those desiring phones apply at the
Citizens Light Power and Water Co.
office at once in order that your
name and number will be in the
the new directory.
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MOVEMENT OF BOATS
Northbound
Jeffers-on, Friday.
Spokane, Friday.
Revilla -ails from Seattle Mie 151 h
Southbound
Despatch about Thursday.
Northwestern about Saturday
Princess May Friday morning.
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Most women keep a lot of sym
pathy on tap and dispense it freely,
but which hardly ever flows through
the sincere channel.
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1 “Chas. Chaplin’" 1
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“THE BANK”
A Million Dollars worth of laughs in 2 reels
Come up and see Chaplin do the honors
in a Bank, he’s a wizzard.
Two Nights Only. Don’t Fail To See It. ci
“UNFAITHFUL TO THE TRUST” §
A powerful two reel KALEM Feature
I with ALICE JOYCE in the title role
I “PATHE DAILY NEWS”
II
Actual scene at the Mexican front.
Largest gun in the world turned out
Some excellent pictures from every where
I j See Chaplin tongiht in “The Bank” and then
j \ Mary Pickford in “Cinderella”
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