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THE DAILY PROGRESSIVE-MINER VOLUME ONE KETCHIKAN. ALASKA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1915. NUMBER NINE TERRIFIC STORM STILL CONTINUES Eighty-nine Dead and Five Hundred injured MEMPHIS, Oct. 1— Reports from the storm renter bring the news that eighty-nine were killea by falling walls and timber with a property loss esti mated at five million. The hurricane that has been raging throughout the Mississippi extended from the Gulf of Mexico dear to the coast. KINK GEORGE CABLES HIS CONGRATULATIONS LONDON. Oct. 1—On the receipt of the news that the French had smashed the German's west line- King • George immediately cabled his con gratulations to the French President and General Joffre, complimenting one for the good fortune of France and the other for bravery and good work. -9 LOAN IS BE NIG SUBSCRIBED FOB QUITE FREELY Thirty Million Dollars is Taken Up By One Man NEW YORK, Oct. 1—J. P. Morgan, who heads the syndicate organized through which the Allies’ loan was obtained, stated today that it was be ing subscribed to qnite freely. He said that one of the wealthiest men ot the country had subscribed for thirty million of the bonds. The Guggenheims have taken five million and many other varying from one million up, have already signified * their intention of subscribing. Mr. Morgan said further that he had no fear but that in a- very ebon time, the whole amount will have b . taken up. « SULZER NEWS ITEMS (Favor of Senator Sulzer) The Gas boat Alf, of the Eose In let Cannery cleared for Seattle Tues day evening. Jlr. and Mrs. A. L. Hubbard anl children left over the Portage Thurs day for Ketchikan on their way to Seattle, where they expect to reside for a time. Mr. Hubbard has been a member of the firm of Williams nn<t Hubbard for many years and he will be missed bv patrons of the mail routes. The Alaska Boad Commission's camp has been moved from Chomley > Sound to Hetta Inlet, and the crew are now engaged in the work on the West half of the highway. The work ?s under the supervision of L. T. Merry. -« Big assortment of mens overcoats at Field's and just think at 25 per eent. discount from the lowest of Alaska or Seattle prices. Adv. -♦ Sweaters from $2.65 to F5.25 at Field's retiring from business sale. KILL THREE HUN DRED THOUSAND Allies Have Smashed The Teutons’ Line on West THE AIRMEN BDSY DROPPING BOMBS! KUROPATKIN APPOINTED COMMANDER OF GRENADIERS LONDON. Oct. 1—Authentic reports ! are at band verifying previous die- ' patches that in the battle that has been raging in the C'hampalgne region three hundred thousand were killed. This, includes the killed from both (sides. In this battle, the French are reported to have smashed the West line of the Germans, capturing many I guns and prisoners. A late report says that the French had borne the brunt of the battle in the smashing of the west line. Genera! Knropatkin was appointed ] today commander of the Russian gren- j adier corps. Ho is to take command j at once. -♦ (NEWSPAPERS CRITICISE BRITISH j INVESTOBS IN LOAN LONDON, Oct. 1—The newspaper? | have come out with comments de precating and calling as unpatriotic ' investments by Britishers in the Ai- ] lies loan. They claim that if they had money to invest, they could m=— loaned the money to their government and avoid the humiliation of going abroad for funds to carry on the war. At The DREAM ToNight ALICE JOYCE AT THE DREAM TONIGHT Playing a clever featuring role in the two reel feature, In Wolves Cloth ing. Alice Joyce will he seen at her best. She is ably assisted by Toni Moore, Mary Pickford's hnsdand. and these two make a clever pair as will he seen in this picture. Pathe Dailv N'ews is right on the job with all the latest happenings from every part of the universe. The Higher Law, a single reel drama is featuring Arthur Johnson. This is sure a guarantee of quality. Say, be sure and see onr freind Skelly shoot turkeys, they should send him over to help the Al ! ;ies out as he rings the bell every time. See the show tonight as it is away above the average. Have you read that article on page 40 in this ; weeks Saturday Evening Post 1 Be ready for the Paramount Features, as they will soon be here. The race for the next Jitney Bus is on. Euid Fencing 12 Gertrude Robinson 11 Donald Erindle 9 Fill Patching, Jr. 9 Arthur Steers 9 Walter Cross 7 VON PAPEN’S RECALL SOUGHT Unless The Captain Choos es to Absent Himself UNLESS THE CAPTAIN CHOOSES TO ABSENT HIMSELF WASHINGTON, Oct. 1—It is cir culated today in official circles that the President has practically decid ed to demand of Germany the recall of Captain vouPapen, unless the Cap tain chooses to absent himself from the country. Captain vonPapen made himself un popular through his seeming activity in brewing trouble in munition fac tories and in other matters, such as his connection with the papers that were sent abroad by the Americans Correspondent, Archibald. -+ FRENCH TORPEDO FINDS ITS GRAVE IS SUNK BY TURKISH BATTERIES NEAR KEREVIGEDIRE BERLIN, Oct. 1—The Turkish shore batteries succeeded in sinking one of the many French torpedo boats near Kerevigedire. today. The crew was saved. CLASHES ALONG SERBIAN FRONTIERS REPORTED TURIN', Oct. 1—Dispatches just - ceived state that several clashes have taken place along the Serbian and Bulgarian frontiers. This indicates that the long exacted attack by the Teutons has at last started. The Teu tons are reported to have declared that they would force their way through Serbia and relieve the -*e« ?urc upon the Turks that is being im posed by the Allies. -4 LORING’S BIG PACK UP Superintendent, J. R. Heckman- of the Luring cannery announces the close of the season’s work at that plant, with the sailing of the Star of Poland yesterday morning for San Francisco, with a cargo of 145,600 cases of salmon. This is the largest pack of any c-annerv on the Pacific Coast this year. -4 The Progressive-Miner delivered in your home for seventy-five cents a month and with all the latest news Try it a month. -4 Field and Cannon have extra special offerings Saturday in wearable and eatables. Adv. -4 Field has good assortments of some lines at 1-4 off. Adv. -4 Found—A Small black vest-pocket memorandum book. Please call at this office and prove property. Ad. SERBIA WILLING: Offers Large Districts To Greece for Help pe v . . BALKANS CENTER OF ATTRACTION PLAN EXPEDITION WITH THE ALLIES AGAINST BULGARIA HOME. Oct. 1—Reliable authority is given for the statement that Serbia has offered Greece a number of dis tzio t s yi Macedonia in exchange for Greece’s assistance in joining the Al lies in an expedition against Bul garia. The Balkan States are evidently the center of attraction at this present time, and it is believed that Bulgaria has chosen to align herself with Gor many, Austria and Turkey, while Rumania and Greece have practically declared their intention to join the Allies. Might Prove a Decisive Blow It is only recently that dispatches stated that Germany’s belief was that a mighty blow in the Balkans might end the war before spring. This blow which has already been started may force a decision from every Bal kan state as to what side each one will take, and in the doubtful indecis ion- Serbia is evidently making her last offer, f PRESIDENT WILSON LAYS CORNER STONE WASHINGTON, Oct. 1—Before a large gathering, President Wilson laid the conrenstone of the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater today. - -» AT THE CUSTOMS HOUSE -** i_ The Mariposa cleared for the- south, the Zapora entered and cleared for Seattle; the Malalo entered and clear sd for Prince Rupert and Seattle; the Atlantic entered and cleared for Prince Rupert and Seattle. The tug Commodore and skow in tow cleared for Anyox, B. C., with ore from the It mine. -« THIRTY-FIVE RECRUITS LEAVE FOR THE FRONT PRINCE RUPERT, Sept. 28—Thirty five recruits left this morning to join the various B. C. regiments. Among those departing were several from Mctlnkahtla, seven from Prince Rup ert and the remainder from Terrace, Telkwn and Hazelton, B. C. -• The. Progressive-Miner delivered i' your home for seventy-five cents a month, and with all the latest news Try it a month. -«. Job printing neatly and quickly ione at the Progressive-Miner. CHOLERA MAKING TROUBLE IN GALICIA DESPITE GREAT PRECAUTION MANY CASUALTIES ARE REPORTED AMSTERDAM, Oct, 1—Advices from Galicia from correspondents, confirm the news that the troops are affected with cholera and that many deaths have been reported. Every effort is being made to stem the tide of the dreaded disease. -» French Officer Speaks Well of the Kaiser LETTER TELLS OF REMARKABLE INCIDENT BERLIN Sept. 26—A letter from the western front says: “I have just hear.I what I certainly .li.l not expect to hear .luring this war— a French officer speak well of the Kaiser. It happened in this way. A few days ago. while visiting a war prisoners’ camp, 1 met a French major surgeon with whom I had a long talk about his experiences since he was taken prisoner while attending the wound ed after a fight near Soissons. , “At first we were treated in the most outrageous manner, said the ! Frenchman, evidently because the Ger mans believed they might scare or bully us into trrtraying what we knew about the strength of the Frencti reviews at this particular point of the line. W« were accused of having fired at German troops under cover of the Red Cross and the evidence of hatred against us increased at every station where our train stopped. False witnesses appeared against us and were ordered to repeat their tes timony when we reached our final destination. ■ “At Coblentz we saw a high of ficer with a fierce moustache and wearing a brilliant uniform and when he came close to us we discovered it was the Kaiser. “ Indignent at the atrocious aecusa :ion.s that had been made against us, who ha.l treated German wounded with the same care as our own, I went straight up to the Kaiser, before any one thought of stopping me. and said: ‘lour majesty, we have been ac cused of firing at your soldiers from ambulances, and I want to assure you that this is absolutely false. If your majest had any idea how strict our regulations are, and how precious are reputation and honor, you would see that such a thing is utterly impossible. Even if one of ns should order the men to firp, not. a single French sol dier would obey ns. On the contrary, it was your soldiers who at Bertrix fired upon our ambulances.’’ “It is possible, major,’ the Kaiser replied in French, and turning to one of his adjutants, he added, “T am well aware that faults have been made and excesses have taken place here and there on either side, but these were committed by individuals an.] give no right to condemn all. I am convinced major, that you could never be guilty of the crime of which Z 5 10 START DRIVE _ The Movement Long Desir ed Has just Begun CONFIDENT OF RESULT DUE TO LACK OF SUPPLIES AND OTHER UNAVOIDABLE INCIDENTS PARIS, Oct. 1—-The long contem plated movement to drive homo the Germans, has at last been started by the victory just reported in the vlcin it\ of Champagne. Heretofore supplies have been lacking in sufficient quantity to warrant the movement. This has been furnished and the weather being favorable, the Irive will be continued. -« STORM IN SOUTH TERRIFIC XK\V ORLEANS, Oct. 1—Between rain and hurricane reports keep com ing in telling of suffering all along the Mississippi valley. Today a report came in telling of sixteen more deaths and incalculatablable damage to prop erty. Railroad as well as telegraph serv ice is paralyzed, and great suffering is feared. At The GRAND Tonight TREY O’ HEARTS AT THE GRAND As The Crow Flies, is the title of the 9th installment of the Trey O’ ITearts) anil is only one of the at tractions tonight. It will be remem bered in the last chapter, Alan had rescued Rose from the burning build ing, Marrophat failing to overtake Judith arrives on the scene and points Alan out to the police as the incen diary. Alan suspecting a plot, breaks from his cajitors and takes to his heels, the mob following. He seeks refuge in the rigging of a ship, but the odds prove top strong for him and he dives into the water and is pick ed up by an aviator. They land In a swamp. In the meantime, Marro phat has brought Rose back home to her father where they find Judith in a violent scene with her father trying to persuade him of Ma.rropliat’s treachery. Read the hand bills and get the storj complete. The Devil Fox of the North, is a two reel feature with excellent set tings and the story is well carried out. The Joker comedy will make you laugh as poor Mike searches for his long lost brother. Change of program Sunday. Adv. you are accused and I shall give the necessary orders to have the com plaint dropped immediately.” ‘‘With these words he shook my hand from that, moment we have been treated splendidly.” DISTRICT COURT DOING BUSINESS After a Recess, Will CleaJ The Calendar SEVERAL CASES TO COME UP THIS TERM At ten o’clock this morning, the court, officials having arrived during the night, Judge Jennings opened court for tho transaction of whatever business may be brought before It. As tho grand jury of the Incomplete session had been dismissed, no grand jurymen were on hand. Tho local residents, members of the petit jury, answered tho roll call and as tho panel lacked the necessary num ber, tho clerk was instructed to Is sue a veniero for additional jurymen. the various cases before the court, tho attorneys plead unprepared ness and asked continuance, which was granted. Criminal cases are to come up in their regular order. Today tho case of Kippen vs. Kip pen in divorce proceedings, was heard. Attorney Shoup representing tho plain tiff. Mrs. Kippen was given a decree. A case involving a statutory crime was on trial in the District Court today before Judge Jennings, in which A. L. Brown was the defendant and the United States was the complaint ant. The case was still on trial at the time of going to press. District Attorney Smiser was conducting the prosecution while Attorney Chas. Cosgrove was conducing the defence. Judge Jennings has set tho case of the Ketchikan Power Co. vs. North land Dock Co. and Citizens Light, Power & Water Co., involving the question of extended pier, for this evening at which time an argument on the pleadings will be hoard. MOVEMENT OF BOATS SOUTHBOUND Al-Ki. Saturday at 2 p.m. Oct. 2. F.vans, uurcportcd. City of Seattle, tonight at 10 p.m. Princess Alice, Saturday a.m. Oct. 2. NORTHBOUND Northwestern, Tuesday, a.m. Oct. 5. Humboldt, tomorrow morning. -« PASSENGERS ON CITY OF SEATTLE Among the southbound passengers on the City of Seattle tonight are A. Cooker, Albert Evans and James Smith. -» ■ MARIPOSA GOES SOUTH The Mariposa arrived in at mid night last night and had a full cargo on board, consisting of 1,200 tons of copper ore and salmon from the North ward. She picked up 10,000 cases additional at Shakan yesterday. Her passengers numbered 171, all told. Those from Ketchikan were H. Gray, Jack Hrisbois, E. W. Engles> H. Nor good. W. 11. Boatwright, Mrs. M. V. Logan, K. Hansen, A .Jensen, T. Arita and R. A, Yoshida. -+ S' World Wide Wireless “VIA MARCONI” NEW ALASKAN SERVICE OF THE MARCONI WIRELESS TELEGRAPH COMPANY OP AMERICA IS NOW OPEN FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC BUSINESS AT Greatly Reduced Rates FAST, RELIABLE SERVICE City Office Next Door to RevlUa Hotel Market Street Phone 151 OUR MESSENGER WILL CALL FOR YOUR BUSINESS ----/ ■■—II I. ——I. I ■■■■< "IT1 II ( 4 per cent Interest paid on SAVINGS DEPOSITS Safe Deposit Boxes For Rent Miners and Merchants Bank i E. Chilburg Pres. J. K Heckman Vlee-t>res A- R. Larson Cashier t-\ Watch Repairing and Engraving Diamonds Etc. BERTHELSEN & PRUELL THE BIG CURIO STORE OF ALA8KA Nugget Jewelry and Indian Curios in ail Designs MAIL ORDER8 A SPECIALTY KETCHIKAN, ALASKA ____/ STRONG STOVE CO. W. G. STRONG. Manager Monarch Ranges Coal and Wood Cook Stoves Hot Blast Heaters Camp Stoves Heckman Bldg:. AT LAST FIFTEEN CASES OF OUR FALL «OOD8 HAVE ARRIVED, AND WE ARE 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 1 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 48. WE WILL TALK SHOES NEXT WEEK. P. J. 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