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TRAPPER HITS ON QUEER PLAN TO FOOL WILY WOLF V.Kit Packs arc Lured on To Their Ijmm P.»«il} ftiAQUETTE, Mich. D?c. 1—Many ingenious schemes havj been de mised to lure the wily wolf to his destruction, but few of them have proven successful. Now along comes Pete Le Blanc, a trapper of Floodwood, who claims to have fig ured out a plan whereby whole droves of wolves will march right up to their execution. Le Blanc divulged his unique scheme to the official in charge of the United States land office in the Federal building here. He call ed with the request to see a large map of Marquette County and vicin ity, as he wanted to trace the exact course of the Michigamme River, which he proposes to make the scene of his operations. His plan of ensnaring the evasive beasts as he outlined it, is to smear tallow and blood' over his boots. With this he will make a trail through the woods, and a wolf is certain to take up the scent. With the characteristic habit of wolves, after one takes it up, ottyers will join in the chase, until the pack becomes large. After they have overtaken him, the trapper says, all he has to do is to shoot them down. He admitted that it was a danger ous venture, particularly if he should run out of ammunition, but he thought that with a courageous companion both could reap enough in wolf bounties to retire for life. For such companion Le Banc has in mind one William Pinsoneault, who traps up back of Port Arthur, Canada, a nervy chap who is bet ter known as “Billy Bydam.” This backwoods Billy is said to be un afraid of anything that walks, jumps, or crawls, and he has often been heard to remark that 'griz bear she’s not so much if feller know how to get him.” a, _ CAN IT BE DONE? Can the Tariff be taken out of politics ? We agree that it ought to be done. We frevently hope that it will be done eventually. But we do not hesitate to say that in the present state of feeling of the peo ple of the United States it is im possible. Politics, in this connec tion, may be defined as the strife of opposing opinions upon ques tions of public policy. Where there is no strife there is, in this inter pretation, no politics. The Monroe Doctrine, for example, although a measure of public policy, is “out of politics,” because the people as a whole are agreed upon it. A dem ocracy is controlled by the opinions of the people. W'henever a prin ciple of governmental conduct cre ates a division of opinion among the people it becomes a political issue, and a political issue it must remain until the occasion for it ceases to exist, or until the people, or a large and permanent majority of the peo ple, become convinced that it is good or bad. Free silver was a great political issue in 1896. It Is “out of politics” now, overwhelmed by the weight of public opinion a gainst it. The Tariff is the greatest and the most persistent political issue this nation has had to deal with, at least during the last forty years. And it is so first, because of its tremen dous importance, and, second, be cause public opinion is so radically and so nearly equally divided. As long as this condition exists the Tariff will continue to be, and must be, a political question. It cannot be ’ taken out of politics until the people, or an unchanging majority of the people, become in accord up on one Tariff policy or the other. Not until we have established a permanent Protective policy or a permanent Free-Trade or revenue policy will the Tariff cease to be an issue in T°l'i'c8, —St. Louis Globe Democrat. WHY EVERY SCRATCH IS DANGEROUS Strange as it may seem today to us who use the words “microbes" end “bacteria” as commonplaces of speech, these creatures were not dis covered until 1881, when Pasteur brought them to light. »It is true that he and Lister had for fifteen years been sure of their existence and that the latter had shown the means for fighting them. But twenty-four years ago Pasteur actually discovered two of the most important. These were the staphy lococcus pyogenes aureus (which means cocciform, collected in bunch es, pus-forming, golden-colored mi crobe), which he found in the pus of boils and carbuncles; and the strep tococcus pyognes( which means cocciform, collected in chains, pus forming microbe), which he found in wounds. “These microbes are found every where,” writes Prif. Carlo Fenizia in La Scienza per Tutti, “ready to in fect every prick, every smallest cut upon the skin. . Therefore, when ever we cut ourselves we should wash the wound with pure alchol and paint it with tincture of iodine, which is a powerful disinfectant. We ought also to wash with alcohol even the so-called scratches of the skin made by the razor w'hen shav ing, and it would be a most useful precaution always to pass a bit of cotton soaked in 70 per cent, clochol pver one’s face after shaving. For tnany pimples and sores have been produced by razors acting as in struments of infection. “Washing wounds with antiseptic substances constitutes antisepsis. But it is preferable whenever pos sible to clear the skin of all mi crobes, to sterilize the instruments, to disinfect the surgeon’s hands and to cover these with gloves of steril ized rubber. Then after the oper ation it is necessary only to protect the wound with sterilized material. This is called asepsis, and everv modem operating room is erjuipped for this treatment, every part of it pnd everything in it being steril ized.” ..■» - FOR SALE:—Bargain, Terms Uots 1, 3 and 4 in Block 16 with a three room house. Apply to Kazis Krauczunas, owner, in town now. Adv. tf. I PERSONAL MENTION — W. T. LOPP IN TOWN l . S. Commissioner of Education i for Alaska, W. T. Lopp, arrived 1 from Seattle last night on tha i steamer Northwestern. -» Motion pictures are being used in the training of college athletes as they clearly 3how faults of in dividuals. -4 HORRORS OF WAR "Kildt, I have quitted der army vunce again. It isn’t der gheneral dis time. It's dose tarn surcheons vot got my goat*.” "Thasso?” "Before dey vood let me in der trenches dey vaccinatet me on der left ving; den they shot some anti pneumony cherms into my chest, and sometyphoid bacteriums into my right side, und—" "Gee Whillikers, wasn’t that enough?" "I sed it vas enough, but dey schtuck some tetanus baccillusses right into my neck und told me to call around next day for my portion of cholera sermus. I don’t see vy you laugh.”—English Medical Jour nal. .—-♦ Advertised letter list of the Ket-1 chikan, Alaska, Post Office. For the week ending Dec. 4, 1915. ! Connor, Mrs. Wm. Cornelinsen, C. Leeseth, Peder Leighton, Miss Helen Neal, Miss Liziie Peck, Charley Pedersen, Julius Perine, Miss Irene All letters unclaimed by Dec. 18, 1915 will be sent to the Dead Let ter Office, Washington, D. C. -4 Table of Distances from Ketchikan Seattle, 660 Wrange!' 89 Petersburg 115 Juneau 223 Skagway 304 Sitka 292 Metiakabtla 15 Doloiri 271 N(black 30 Cliomley 301 Kasaan 291 Hollis 39 Klam 32 Loring 21 Yes Bay 39 Cape Chacon 48 Sulzer 92 Howkan 73 Waterfall 103 Craig 121 Klawak 126 Karlieen 150 Shakan via. Chacon 182 Bell Island 50 Unuk River 70 Mary Island 23 Hadley 28 Three Tree Point 45 Stewart B. O. 160 Prince Rupert 95 This table is complied in nautical miles which are6080 feet. The larg est part of this list was complied foj the Post Office by the Captain of th cc'i i \ ai d is authentic. -» . Buy your handmade Christmas Gifts at Washburns Milliner Store. •• vwv ¥^VV##¥V^WV<#WV-/If w» 1: Announcing Our Preparedness | I CUT GLASS for CHRISTMAS GIFTS I II Every lady is a lover of Cut Glass. || Nothing you can give will be more ap ;S| predated for a Christmas Gift. <!j! A piece or two of sparkling Cut Glass ijji adds to the elegance of the feast table. | We Carry a Complete Stock of | I Choicest Cut Glass § (See our window display) sT is Whether your desire be for salads, g iflj berry bowls, nappies, water pitchers, g jfl: tumblers, cream and sugars, pr any of g iflj the many other small pieces, you’ll find iflj the assortment shown here of the very .iflj highest standard of quality. I Berthelsen & Pruell I FOR RENT Furnished house, 4 rooms and bath, Main St. .Two rooms, New town. See Feddersen. Adv. 26t. -4 FOR SALE Y.’el) established general merchan dise business. Inquire of E. E. SPARHAWK, Ketchikan. MARCONI WIRELESS SYSTEM IS HELPING SOME Effective December 1st, the Mar coni “Night Letter” rate to Seattle will be $1.25 for 50 Words. And for every 10 words, or frac tion thereof over 50 words, 25 cents. In short Western Union tele graph rate applies. MARCONI WIRELESS COMPANY -4 FOR RENT Two rooms furnished near Indian Town, $8.00 a month. One room furnished near Indian Town, $6.00 a month. Apply to Mrs. Hamilton. 2t. ■» ' THE ONLY PLACE IS At the Bon Marche. The Xmaf Novelties will be sold at prices thai will surprise you. There is more ioy over ten dimes toys than one at one dollar. Adv. -4 A REMINDER Don’t buy your Xmas gifts til' you have visited the Bon Marche. ad» FOR SALE A house and lot on the Hill. Ap nly at this office, or to Mrs. George Chesney'. Adv. tf. ■w A Convalescent requires a food tonic that will rapidly build up wasted tissue Kt&XjaQJL Olive Oil tPSmmSSSm Emulsion containing Hypophosphitcs ia a most reliable prescription which we alwaya recommend for that purpose. Ketchikan Drug Co. -♦ EXPERT WORKMANSHIP When 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 call ed for and delivered. D. WETNTROB, Opposite Heckman’s Store. Ad. -». - We Recommend That You Use “93”HairTonic 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 tha collector’s commission. Send in your furs and gel the best market price for them from P. J. Gilmore. adv. FOR SALE—40 H. P. Standard Engine. Phone G171 or apply aboard the Taku II. 6t adv. CANNON’S BAKERY 1ND GROCERY Corn .15 Ail milk 3 cans .25 8 oz. can Bakers cocoa .25 Reliance Coffee .40 Gold Shield coffoe .40 Canned Pineapple .15 & .20 String beans, ,20c. two for -3.‘ Sweet potatoes, 20c. 2 for .35 Krout, 20c. 2 for .35 E. J. Peas, 20c. 2 for .35 Golden Wax beams ,20c. 2 for .Sf Furupkin, 20c. 2 for .30 Hominy, 20c. 2 for .5." Solid Pack, Aniocat and Reliance Tomatoes, .15 Ranch Eggs per doz. .35 Lend fhrerer cocoanut per lb. .20 Baking powder, per lb. .16 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, Maca roons. Honey Jumbles, Frosted Creams, Lemon, Sugar, Currant, Spire ami <V coanut Cookies. Doughnuts and Toast Job printing neatly and quickly ■ lone at the Progressive-Miner. 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 th?- fact that I am going to dispose of my business, I will sell at one fonrth off, Hand Painted China, Ribons, Laces and Embroidery, Holiday Goods and Dry Goods in general. Adv. E. E. SPARHAWK At the GRAND TONIGHT _ ______ __ __ —N-. “The Lady of the Island” FEATURING ALEXANDER GAitDEN AND DOROTHY PHILLIPS “The Silent Witness” WARREN KERRIGAN IN THE LEADING ROLE “Can You Blame Her” I HE COMEDY CHANGE OF PROGRAM TUESDAY NIGHT. 1 “THE CALL OF THE NORTH” WEDNESDAY NIGHT. \ ■ ---■■ I IT IS WELL TO REMEMBER § That the time to buy is when you have most to buy from, and that is right now. We have just ^ * z received a shipment of holi day goods. IX S PYRALIN IVORY, Table sets, and individual pieces, LATEST DU HARRY design y£ m ' 'nSIil;Toile' Sets *n ebony, Blatk Walnut, Cheerv. and Sterling Silver. ff MILITARY BRUSHES in sets of Sterling Silver, Cherry and solid Ebony in handsome leather rj «$» cases. J0» M HAND MIRRORS in Birdseye Maple, Pyralin Ivory, SePd ny, and Black Walnut. fi lx Crane’s, Johnstons and Imperial Candies. This includes (King of All Candies) “MARY GARDEN” U Chocolates. 1 Tinkertoys and Dolls | These goods are on display in our windows, and this is probably the largest selection of these Yv goods ever offered the people of Ketchikan. We cordially invite you to come and investigate. W H IT IS A PLEASURE TO SHOW GOODS K Do not forget that our closing out sale of Jewelry is still in progress. We have bargains in yj YV CUT GLASS, WATCHES, DIAMONDS and GOLD JEWELRY at prices that will certainly appeal Y? 55 to discriminating buyers. | Ryus Drug: Company I H PRICES LOWEST QUALITY THE REST « WVV />#vv -^vv ^vv «fN#v>. «#w^w *>*«*"«* «*«»Vfcr ^ WV^ VVV^VV.”^ VVVrfUVV^VVWVVVJ «*» Suggestions for Xmas Presents 1 One of the most useful and acceptible Christmas presents and something that if will remind one of her friend during the entire year is a dress length of either silk or wool en goods. Our silk and dress goods section has been assorted up so that we are now able v? to take care of your wants in all the wanted shades and materials t!| § DRESS GOODS M M 45 INCH STORM SERGE £2 SPONGED AND SHRUNK $1.25 VALUE . DA W 50 INCH FRENCH SERGE W VERY FINE WEAVE AND M QUALITY. REGULAR $1.75.. tj ^ 56 INCH FANCY SUITINGS f5 DARK MATERIALS w SILKS 1 27 INCH MESSALINE IN A ££ BEAUTIFUL LIJSTEROUS FINISH NEW SHADES JUST ARRIVED 36 IN. SWISS CHIFFON TAFFETA ENTIRELY NEW AND WOND ERFULLY PRETTY MATERIAL — . CHENIES FOULARDS 26 INCH REGULAR $1.25 VALUE 1’ NOTH.—The December records are in and we will have a big selection of new !£> ; Hawaiian records on the next boat. * 5; Stock J. R. HECKMAN & CO. Service I