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VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN, ALASKA, THURSDAY, OCT. 21, 1915. , NUMBER TWENTY-SI?
DAILY TELEGRAPH
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England Offers (ireece A
Prize in Return
FOR INTERVENTION
Provided She Interferes on The Side
Of The Allies
LONDON, Oct. 21—The Daily Tel
egraph today makes the statement
that England had formally offered
a tentative prize to Greece, provid
ed that the latter country inter
venes in the present conflict on the
side of the Allies. While the rtate
ment has not been officially con
firmed, it is being taken at its full
value.
The situation in the Talkans has
been considered critical by many
war experts and lends credence to
the statement. With Greece in the
field to meet the Bulgarians, the sit
uation will be greatly relieved as it
will permit the Allied forces to throw
their strength in the way of the
Teutons who are making progress
toward opening up the road to Con
stantinople.
CHARLTON IS ON TRIAL
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Talks to The Court For Over An
Hour in Broken Italian
COMO, Oct. 19—When the case of
Porter Charlton, the American charg
ed with the murder of his wife was
called yesterday, the court proceeded
to interrogate the accused, who spoke
for over an hour giving a minute
account of his life from the time he
met Mary Scott, whom he married,
and for whose murder he is being tried
up to the time the crime was com
mitted. Owing to the difficulty in
expressing himself in the Italian
language, the court frequently help
ed him.
The public is being excluded from
the court room, because *»■- -—*■
of tho ujctimnny.
THE FARRAGL'T COMING
The steamer Admiral Farragut, of
the Admiral Line, left this morn
ing at six thirty with the following
passengers for Ketchikan; Hi Stev
ens. Winn Jepsen, W. J. Jones, J.
Krenovskv and two steerage. ^
EXECUTION OF GUSTAVO
NAVARRO REPORTED
Was Charged With Complicity In
Uprising Against Madero
GALVESTON, Oct. 21—Gustavo
Navarro, one of the leaders of the
faction who murdered Madero, is
reported to have beer, executed at
Mexico City last night.
Navarro was charged with com
plicity with Huerta and others ir
inciting an uprising against th<
Madero government, that resulted it
the asassination of Madero.
GERMANSATTACK
THE BELGIANS
Defenders Mowed Down
But Hold their Own
PARIS, Oct. 19—The Belgian Stan
dard of yesterday says that a ter
| rible bombardment occurred along
the Yser front Saurday and Sunday
nights. The firing was specially
violent in the vicinity of Dixmude
nd Ypres.
1 It is said that this bombardment
was the prelude to an attempt to
break the Belgian lines. The Bel
gian artillery returned the fire, shell
ing the enemy’s communication trench
es and scattering her infantry as
‘hey leaped from the trenches. This
offensive took place in the region
known as "Death’s Highway,” and
while mowed down in rows, the Bel
gians have been holding their own
by stubborn fighting.
Three German attacks were also
repulsed by the French at Bois-en
Hache, northeast of Souchez.
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MEXICO CITY
CELEBRATES
Recognition of Carranza is
Welcome News to People
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MEXICO, CITY, Oct. 21—The re
ceipt of the official notification from
Washington that Carranza had been .
recognized the de facto chief execu
tive of Mexico, created great
satisfaction among the populace and
a day of celebration was declared
that is being carried out with great
relief.
It is said that Carranza has prom
ised to take every step possible to
relieve the existing distress prevail
ing throughout the country and make
of Mexico a country of peace.
DEEYFFS" COMMANDER
OF THE PARIS FORTS
Paris, Oct. 21—Major Dreyfus,
some years ago, ianrfasFctrionspltii
hero of the notorious spy trial that
split France into bitter factions (
some years ago is still an officer
in the French army, being command
er with the rank of major, of one
of the forts surrounding Paris.
This fact came to light recently
through officers who are reluctant
to discuss that trouble.
Dreyfus was a captain of artil
lery at the time and was convicted
of having sold to Germany plans of
a new French gun, but was promot
ed to the rank of major after his re
■ trial and acquittal.
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HERE’S A BARGAIN
You can buy any ladies suit in
Field’s store for $15., the next four
days. Some sold as high as $35. Ad.
Only 32 sweaters left at 1-4 off
j Field’s sale. Adv.
WILL PROTECT
PACIFIC COAST
>V nr Department Makes
Plans to that End
HEAVY ARTILLERY
W ill Recommend Sixteen Inch Guns
To Congress
The war department today an
nounced that a plan had been com
pleted whereby nothing less than
sixteen inch guns can guarantee a
certain amount of safety to the
Pacific coast cities, and that such
will be recommended to Congress
at the next session. The Puget
Sound posts as well as San pTan
cisco are included in the intended
protection by large guns.
Among the officials representing
the administration, the greatest de
sire for an increase of the army
and navy is manifest, but merely as
a preventative.
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A. B. C. SIGN PACT
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 19—By a
rote of 103 to 5, the chamber of
ieputies has approved the arbitra
•ion treaty signed by Argentine,
rhile and Brazil some months since.
The treaty provides for submission
0 an international commission of
he differences that cannot be set
led diplomatically or submitted to
irbitration. The treaty further pro
'ides that hostilities shall not be
fin before the commission frames
ts report or before the lapse of one
•ear.
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1 SHIPMENT OF GOLD ARRIVES
NEW \ ORK, Oct. 20—A ship
nent of gold securities to the amounl
>f twenty-five million arrived today
rom England.
SERBIANS ARE HARD PRESSED
leport Railroad Connection Cut In
Two Places
PARIS, Oct. 21—A report from
he Serbian headquarters of the army
;ay that he railroad line running
tut of Salonika has been cut in two
iifferent places, and frankly abmit
:he serious plight into which the
army has been placed.
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DONT FORGET MASQUERADE
OCTOBER 23rd AT THE RINK
The prizes to be given at the big
masquerade include a pair of dancing
pumps to fit for the best assumed
gentleman ohruacter; a pair of danc
ing pumps to fit for the best assnm
ed lady character and a silver tray
for the most comical character. The
Raymond Orchestra will have charge
of the music for the big occasion.
Gentlemen: $1.00 Ladies Free.
'THA1SKGIVING
NOVEMBER 2STH
President Wilson Issues
Annual Proclamation
MUST BE THANKFOL
Savs United “States Only Country
That Succeeded to Assert Rights
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21—Presi
dent Wilson caused an order to be
issued today setting forth the 25th
day of November as the day of
Thanksgiving.
In his proclamation, the President
says that the United States is prac
tically the only nation that has been
able to assert its rights in the pres
ent conflict in the European coun
tries. And that while all other na
tions of the earth are involved our
country stands in no great danger of
being drawn in.
McArthur goes
SOUTHBOUND
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Completes Hydrographicj
Survey 150 Miles Square
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The Coast and Geodetic steamer
McArthur, got away for Seattle at an
early hour this morning.
During the past season, commenc- ;
ing May 22nd, the survey of Felice '
Strait was completed and developed
on Sealed Pasage, also inshore hydro
graphy along the north shore of An
nette Island. The topography of the
north shore of Duke Island was com
pleted and the topography of Annette ;
Island, Mary, Cat ,Dog, Twin and j
Double Islands. Also the shore line
of. Revillaintre^ft Channel from Car
A resurvey $t Alava.
Bay, Pond Bay, Danger Passage and
Hassler Harbor. During the season
240 miles of shore line were sur
veyed, contours were sketched and
the hydrographic survey completed
of some 150 square miles.
Over 26,000 soundings were taken,
some 1,500 miles of sounding lines
run.
The officers of the McArthur parly
are:
C. G. Quillian, Asst. C. & G. Sur
vey, Commanding.
John W. Maupin. Asst. C. &■ G.
Survey, Executive Officer.
W. D. Sutcliff, Aid C. <£. G. Sur
vey, 2nd., Officer.
R. C. Briggs, Aid, C. & G. Sur
vey, 3rd., Officer.
\V. K. Doolittle, Aid, C. & G. Sur
vey, 4th Officer.
S. D. Winslip, Aid C. & G. Sur
vey, 5th., Officer.
M. James Sullivan, Chief Engineer
Dr. F. R. Webb, Surgeon.
Teutons Concentrating an
| Enomous Force Near Riga
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TALK OF EVACUATION
A Stubborn Battle Hats Been In
Progress For Several Days
PETROGRAD, Oct. 21—News from
Riga says that the Germans are busy
concentrating a large force of men
a little south of Riga, preparatory, it
is thought to making an attack on
he city- again.
The report further says that while
the Russians have been able to hold
their own thus far in the terrific
battle that has been going on the
last several days, the situation is
considered extremely serious, and
that there is talk of the military
authorities removing from Riga.
The Teutons are also reported as
bringing a great amount of artillery
together with the large number of
soldiers.
RUSSIANS REPORT
SEVERAL VICTORIES
PETROGRAD, Oct. 21—The war
office is in receipt of the news that
the armies operating in the Bar
anovichi region had met and defeated
the enemy- at several places on the
battle front, inflicting severe loss
and practically free from any loss
themselves.
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AT THE GRAND TONIGHT
Constance Crawley and Arthur
Maude the renowned English stars,
have the leading parts in A Flor
entine Tragedy, a georgoulsy cos
tumed and superbly acted feature
taken from Oscar Wilde’s famous
play of the same name. For a bag
chant. She afterwards meets Prince
Bardi, falls in love w-ith him, and
secretely contrives to meet him.
The final tableau, a duel between
Simeon the merchant, and the Prince,
Binica saves her own life by profes
sing her admiration for her husband’s
strength.
Withered Hands, is a single reel
drama, featuring Edwin August. A
young man bidding booy-bye t<
mother and sweetheart for a life
in the great city, then the results
and the return home.
A pleasing little comedy, A Mur
derous Elopement, closes the show.
Friday and Saturday night the
12th installment of the Trey O’
Hearts, with a two reel Sterling
comedy, Love and Lunch, brings a
lot of trouble and finally death. It
is a roaring comedy. Adv.
Tlie Progressive-Miner, 75 cents per
uonth delivered.
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CONTINUE TO
LAND FORCES
Hurrying Ke-en foremen t to
The Battered Serbians
ATHENS, Oct. 21 —British and
French troops in large numbers con
tinue to arrive at Salonica. their
landing port. From there the forces
are to be transported across into
Bulgaria to relieve the pressure that
is being brought to bear upon the
Serbians from that source. With
Bulgaria invaded by the Allies,
troops will have to be withdrawn
from elsewhere, thus leaving the
Serbs to recuperate from the strain
put upon them.
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MORAN KNOCKS OUT COFFEE
NEW YfTRK, Oct. 20—Franl
Moran knocked out Jim Coffee las
evening in the third round. Moran
hit Coffee a terrific blow on the jaw
with his right, sending him down
and out.
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VILLA’S AGENTS
ARE CLOSING UP
Chief is Said 'to be About
Ready to Leave Country
Washington, Oct. 21—Local rep
resentatives of General Villa ar
closing up their quarters here prep
aratory to leaving for parts un
known.
There is a rumor going the round:
that Villa himself is ab tut to flc*
from his usual stamping ground
with his destination involved In mys
tery.
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MAY ATTEMPT TO
REACH CONSTANTINOPL
PETROGRAD, Oct. 20-s-From r
stantinople. It is said that enemh
are massing troops preparatory 1
start the movement.
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NEW ORLEANS BANKERS
MAKE LOAN TO MEXIt
Ten Million is The Amount of T
Loan Reported
NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21—Tb
Carranza emissaries who have bee
here the last few days nego’ia1
for a loan to help bridge the M;
can situation over, have succeeded i‘
securing a ten-million loan froir
the bankers.
At a meeting of the local ban1
ers here today; it wall* finally agree
to the loan. This will greatly relicv
the financial situation of the Mexi
can treasury.
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The remainder of my $1.50 kit
gloves $1.00 next four days. Field
TEUTONS COMF1-1
OENTSUCCESS
Will I Maze their Wal
Through into Turkey I
WAR ON ENGLAND I
War Office Reports Sinking 38 Ship!
In September by Submarines ;r*'
BERLIN, Oct. 21-—There is a feel
ing that prevails throughout th
country that Germany will blaz
its way through into Turkey, whe
it is said, the war on England wj
then begin. The armies operatin
in the Balkans report unfailing sue
cess daily. With the exception of
few reverses, they have carried ever
hing before them.
The war office announced toda
that in the month of September, th
usefulness of the submarines is dem
onstrated by the sinking of thirty
eight ships of the enemies.
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DOLPHIN IS COMING
The Dolphin sailed at 2 a.m. witl
full complement of passengers
Theo Chapin, Geological Survey ant
wife for Ketchikan.
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MOVEMENT OF BOAT!
Northbound
Admiral Farragut, Saturday, 23rd
Jefferson, Sunday morning, 24th.
Southbound
Dolphin, Thursday evening, 21st.
’rincess Sophia, Saturday morning
N ORTH W E STE R N SO UTH BO UN I)
The Alaska Steamship Co’s, boat
Northwestern arrived at four this
morning and left at eight for Seat
le. She was full up and could
ake no freight or passengers from
Cetchikan.
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lard Oil Dock.
TSHING BOAT LOLA BURNED
PRINCE RUPERT, Oct. 19—Last
aturday, says the Prince Rupert
iaily News, the fishing boat Lola
as burned and sank off Porcher Is
and. Her crew, composed of Esty,
'If"-on and Maclean got away safely
n their small boat, but lost all their
.-ear and personal belongings, in
cluding $150 in cash.
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ALAMEDA NORTHBOUND
The Alameda arrived
r’clock last night. Her
for Ketchikan were C. H
W. B. Sharpe, Elmer Olsby
H. F. Elliott.
The passengers from
north were J. E. Anderson,
Blumquist for Juneau; G. A.
for Wrangell and J. E. Moulton
four second class.
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4 per cent Interest paid on
SAVINGS DEPOSITS
Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent
Miners and Merchants Bank
J. E. Chilbure Pres. J. R Heckman Vite^res. A. R. Larson Cashier
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Watch Repairing and Engraving Diamonds Etc.
BERTHELSEN & PRUELL
THE BIG CURIO 8TORE OF ALASKA
Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curios in all Designs
MAIL ORDERS A SPECIALTY
KETCHIKAN, _ ALASKA
STRONG STOVE CO.
W. G. STRONG. Manager
Monarch Range*
Coal and Wood
Cook Stoves
Hot Blast Heaters
Camp Stoves
Heckman Bldg.
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AT LAST
FIFTEEN CASES OF OUR FALL wOODS HAVE ARRIVED,
AND WE ABE ASSURED THAT MORE WILL FOLLOW IN A
FEW DAYS. WE HAVE NOW ON DISPLAY THE FINEST LINE
OF MENS SHIRTS OF ALL KINDS AND PATTERNS, AND AT
PRICES THAT WILL ASTONISH YOU
OUR UNDERWEAR LINEIS IN A CLASS BY ITSELF.
WE ARE SHOWING SIXTEEN DIFFERENT PATTERNS IN
MENS MACKINAWS, IN ALL SIZES FROM 36 TO 18.
WE WELL TAT IK SHOE8 NEXT WEEK. I
P. J. Gilmore
•‘THE CLOTHIER” fir
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1 Our Big Closing Out Sale 1
Infc^r AND ALREADY A GREAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE AVAILED
THEMSELVES OF THE WONDERFULLY ’> jfi
LOW PRICES I
WE ARE MA^jlNG ON EVERY ARTICLE IN OUR LARGE STOCK OF
JEWELRY, SILVERWARE, [WATCHES, AND |
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THE LINES ARE AS YET UNBROKEN. AND YOU WILL DO WELL W
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