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The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKING.

Mir. J. L. AIePhersOn, Manager Of the Alaska Bureau Of the Seattle Chamber of Commerce is here looking after cur interests. He wants us to send exhibits to Seattle that they may be dis played in public. Purpose-AdvertiSing Alaska.
 It seems to us as though We should grasp the opportunity. We are anxious to increase the population of the territory. The best way to do that is by advertising: by letting the people know what our resources are; what We can grow. To write about what we can grow cannot be as effective as displaying the articles themselves. 4 display of a turnip or 8 jar Of fruit combines the write-up and the proof. And if Seattle can derive some benefits from the display. what of it? That would not detract from our share any more than the showing of a sample of ore de- tracts from the value of the mine that produces the ore. Besides all kinds of vegetables, in south eastern Alaska we raise variety ot fruit that would compare very favorably with other parts of the United States. Then why not take the opportunity to display them.
 The distinguished visitor said yesterday: "The Seattle people realize fully what Alaska is to them and do not underrate the benefits derived therefrom; but that they may deserve the bene- fit, they want to help us open up the country" We candidly admit that We cannot see any sell fshneSs there. Our channel of trade with Seat tie is as natural as the tendency of water is to run down hill Then why should we begrudge those people anything they may make out Of the resources Of our country?
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26
THAT KID OF YOURS.
tDavton News.)


 That kid Of yours is 8 wonder-but all of them. kids wonders they have been since the beginning time. and they will continue be the end of time fact there is anything in the world wonder ful than boy, unless it is girl
 But that kid yours, Isn't he the finest evers Why folks say he looks like you-and that's all that is Besides he has such old he is regular little man. He knows than any would dream of his knowing-and he is never at fault The other boys pick him; that's why he fights at times Sure your kid blame in scrap. sir The kid across the street around the he is terror but your kid-why he would be a marvel of perfection if il not for the other kids
 Then. your own kid is full of enthusiasm and en- er; is almost impossible keep his clothes clean You dress him and him and he all ed up and ragged but is due the fact that he is growing fast and must have much activity he sim ply can't keep clean The little blouse by a boy met the street: your kid would his clothes if it for the other children rough youngsters with whom he plays
 But for the let be honest and forget it is your kid just consider that is any kid For know ye all them holy terrors. That's why they interesting that's why they make such splendid men That's why they are worth while If your kid were as good or as clever you believe him be, he wouldn't amount anything. If he kept cleanly you would like him. he would die Of cleanliness If he did his clothes. and fight and scratch the other boys and holes in the belly of sawdust doll just the sawdust why, he would be abnormal That's why you ought have great deal of charity for the other fellows kid; the chances that he is just as good your kid anybody eise's kid
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26

The Daily Progressive-M Miner is for sale at both the Walker Drug store and the Ryus Dr'4g Store.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26

Wickersham was good Delegate, probably. ten years ago But times are changing rapidly and Wick behind the times it is possible for to be and draw his salary Our opposition him is derived from the fact that the Territory needs blood. sulzer would be more popular in Republican congress and wield influence in pertaining the good ot the Territory than would Wick who is living in the dim and musty past business administration calls for business the head of Territorial affairs. wickersham is business he belongs to the old school of demagogc politicians. sulzer has made a success of his business as miner Wickersham made failure Qt his business politician Is it wise to continue waste our time in Congress by eectng a man who has nothing commend him the past but his faculty for making enemies 2 (yadez Prospectorl
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26

ing out is wrong: but when we consider that this latest purchase-if it was purchase, is not the first one in which the delegate is involved nor is it the first time that the Dispatch has switched off the question becomes natural Be that as | Rlay. we hate like sixty to see the Dispatch talk ing such iimsy excuse as the Delegates record to change from the right to the wrong road thru which to travel during this campaign. This be- ing our conviction, we naturally infer sale. How ever. should time prove the inference wrong, an apology is hereby appended.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26

YOU'LL DESERVE HER APPROVAL when your wife sees the abundant supply of coal you have so prudently ordered us to put in for you, Youn command it still more when coal weathe~ time comes and the house stays so costly warm whih the coal Tile diminishes so slowly.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26
Advertised Letter List
Ketehikan, Alaska, Pest Office, For The Week Ending Sept. f6. 1916.

Martin Anderson (twol. Presley D. Black. H. Brown Cfourl. Roy Clark, C. E Cramer. V. 4 Curtis, C. ". Fierkery. Chas- Hawkins, Bruce Hunt ting. Lester KimbaI. Mrs C. H Lew is, Dr. J. L. Morris, Mrs. E j. Webber. When calling for the above say ''Ad- vertised-" All parties claiming letters from the above list must pay fee Of one cent for each letter claimed.
 All letters unclaimed by Sept 30, 1915. will be sent 10 the Dead Letter Office. Washington, D. C.
 M. E. sWINEFORD, P. II.
The daily progressive-miner., 1916-09-26
WONDER WHAT HE SAID?

The Juneau Dispatch Saturday. according to message received here, announced that in view of the Delegates record, it had decided to de vote every energy to his reelection to congress as representative from Alaska" This set our thinking machine aworking to land aquare against the question. Wonder what the Dele gate paid? To accuse another of buying or sell
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
Playing of Bobby Jones was wonder
N 'GRAW WILL BUILD
NEW GIANT OUTFIT
little Corporal" Is Kidding
Himself OF Veterans and
Seeking New Stars.

NEW YORK. Sept. ll.-John McGraw.
disappointed with his 1915 Giants. Is
starting In all over with the intention
OF putting his 1917 lineup in the PEN
nant fight from the start. He has start
ed trades which have materially
streng thened the Giants and already
has purchased minor league players who
right now appear to have the making
Of stars.
McGraw has had uncommonly bad
luck recently In his trades. One OF the
Lobert. the veteran third Dasemnn he
acquired from Philadelphia. He gave
In exchange several youngsters VINO
have been doing good work for the
Phillies.
The acquisition Of saiiee. HerzoS. and
Zimmerman, however. gives promise Of
bringing better results. All Of these
men, while they no longer nre ycung-
and each of them mas proved his class
Whether they, like some other Of Nc
Grsw's acquisitions. will fall down next
season IL a matter which tnat season
alone will decide.
In addition to these three stars. Nc
draws lines ara out for youngsters he
expects will fill the shoes OF departed
stars. Walter Holke, a recruit first
baseman, Is favored as n likely cendi-
date for Fred Merklc's old station at
'irst base. lie now IL with the team and
doing well He will 10 given a thor
ough tryout
Lew McCarty, obtained from Brook
lyn in the deal which sent Fred Merkle
to the Dodgers. looks 20 be one OF the
coming windpad stars. He is a hitter
OF great power. and led the National
League for some time. He Will prove a
great help to Bill harden. Both clubs
sccm to have benefited by this deal.
for Brooklyn was badly IN need Of a
first class doorkeeper when Jake Dau-
bert was Injured.
The trades and purchases which
brought IierIog. Zimmerman and Nc
CnrtS to the Giants are epochal from
n baseball standpoint. with the lIerzog
deal Christy Mathewson passed from,
New York; Merkle departed With the
coming OF McCarty and Doyle. almost
the last OF the great Giant machine 80
successful IN bygone years. went To
| the Cubs for ''Zim." Snilce Rrouched
with the Cardinals. but Is believed tc
have several good seasons left a. q
| Giant.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
The Real Kauh.

They say in New York that Benny
kauf. despite his hot air explosions
last winter. Is a good player, and
has future in big league baseball.
II 10 claimed that Kauff is n crude
player. II Is said that undue pub
licity while he was with the Federal
League gave him an inflated Grant
um. but that Johnny McGraw has
taken most OF that out OF him.
IL Kauff IA merely crude. he has a
chance. The woods are filled with
who can reach .27a In the National
League 10 a good batsman. He may
improve. with proper coaching.
kaun last winter suffered from
poor advice. Instead OF getting a lot
OF favorable publicity, he got the
other kind. the kind that hurts. He
has had TO overcome that.
views with him since the major
league season got under way?
McGraw Is said to have warned
him against too much idle talk to
scrihes. Yes, and most Of the scribes,
sick OF his boastings, laid off" him.
All Of which proved Of great assist
ance to the newcomer with the
Giants.
Benny Kauff should learn much
from his year under the tutelage of
McGraw. Next year he should be-
gin to show at his real worth, es-
pecially II he quits the big town for
the winter and doesn't talk too much
to the small town sport writer.
Kauff was not considered rs good
as Lee Magee. hut he 10 showing
more class as q major Lacquer than
his manager. For one thing, ne IL
a better hitter, and hltters are need
cd everywhere.
There's hope for Kauff--if he keeps
quiet.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
COOMBS SAYS BARRY
SHOULD BE LEADER
Famous Old Pitcher Believes Red
Sox Star Born Manager.

As between Eddie Collins. the White
Sox second baseman. and Jack Barry.
the Red Sox second b8seman, Jack
Coombs. now with the Brooklyn Dod-
gers. but formerly team mate OF both
OF them, believes that the Boston star
would make the better leader OF a
major league ball club.
James p. Sinnot OF the New York
Evening Mail. has the following to say
concerning the matter:
asked Jack Coombs this morning
which member OF the old Athletics tho
wonder ball club of the modern game,
he thought had the best chance OF max
Ing successful big league manager.
Without the slightest hesitation he an
swered, Jack Barry"
How about Eddie Collihs9" I said.
EDDIE might make good leader" re-
piled Coombs, He Is remark
liant. Yet to my mind ne has not the
proper temperament for manager.
He is too high strung and nervous.
"of course when his playing days
are ended Collins may shape up differ
entity. AS PLAYING manager he would
befell Charley Herzog.
Jack Barry on the other hand. Is a
born leader. ] am confident that he
could step In now, take charge Of a
how to handle men.
THE Red Sox by the way. have felt
the loss OF Barry more than most peo-
pie realize. Jack is not a flashy player
and Is not the hitter that Collins 10,
but he gives a team poise and confi-
dence, Just as Johnny Evsrs does. with
out having Johnny's overpugnacious
spirit.
"of all the old boys who played with
me In Philadelphia. and they ware a
great bunch. count on Barry being
the most successful In the managerial
/ field. have no idea whether or moi
he wants to lead club but II any
owner gives him charge of one, III
bank on his making good"
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
Gargan and Moriarity
Drive Fordham Eleven

NEW YORK. Sept. l2,--Coaches Gar
gan and Moriarity kept working the
Fordham football candidates at top
speed yesterday on Fordham Field,
Hard work. in the opinion OF these
two progressive coaches, Is the only
means to get the men in shape for
the scrimmaging which will begin
the latter part OF this week.
Yesterday the squad was divided and
didates through . long drill in simple
formation and In catching and throw :
ing forward passes. while Assistant
Coach Moriarity gave the linemen q
and running down punts.
In the puntins practice Fitzpatrick,
a tall rangy youngster. showed great
form. His spirals averaged forty
to be an able successor to ex-Csptsin
Dunn,
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
FolWell Orders Stars
To Report For Practice

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 12.-The
University OF Pennsylvania .ootball
squad began preliminary practice
yesterday on the grounds OF the
Bucks County Country Club at Lang
horne.
Twenty members OF last years
varsity and freshmen teams reported
to Coach Folweii and were given a
formations, Four veterans, Derr,
Williams, and Ross. back neld men.
and Ross Henning, a line man, failed
to appear. and were sent kilograms
to report at once,
Howard berry is still on the Next
can border with the First city Troop.
OF Philadelphia. out hopes 20 receive
his discharge In lime to join the
squad before the season opens
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
Smith and Leonard Aid.

Elmer Smith, despite his failure to
hit consistently. and Joe Leonard.
whose hitting has been the best OF
tho whole club. have aided the Grin-
mon In more ways than one.
The day Smith took his place In
right field, that day the GrifYs took
heart and Ctgan to do things. No,
they didn't win every game after
that. but they did win more games
than they lost by wide margin.
The day Leonard took his place at
third bnse. that day tho insield walked
up and began to play irajor league
baseball. 1t wasn't so much that
Leonard was n shining star as the
fact that the otner fellows in the
lnfield said to themselves: It's uL tu
me to hustle or some other fellow
will be out here fighting for my lob"
IT, was jusi new hiJod, that's all,
Clark Griffith made the best play
of his career here. since tho day he
added Chick Gandil to the teams
roster, when he took Smith and Leon
ard for a couple Of good fellows who
were persona non grata with the
fans ond. th"r' fore. Lseitss. 20 the
team.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

with johnson. Harper. Shaw and
Ayers delivering the goods.
Judge may show to better advant-
age after his winters rest
Foster Is now the best fielding sec
ond baseman in the league.
George Mcbride should he re-
tained, II only for his steadying
qualities.
Leonard. right now. looks like a
md. newcomer will have his work
cut out for him to beat him out.
Shanks leads the league as n utility
player. He Is sure TO be here again.
The outheld Is n puzzle, with only
Zeb Milan certainty. All the other
players will get their chances, but
Milan is sure to be back and. being
In better health. should regain his
old form. He's not an old man vet.
Behind the bat Henry Is star.
with Charity showing plenty OF
promise.
The Griffmen should he contenders
IN 1917 II the Old Fox will keep in
his best hitters In the garden. hjs
present infeld until II cracks. and use
his present battery stars-oh we'll.
WHAT'S the use" Let's wait I'LL 1917.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
Gritfn1en May Decide
Where Pe1nant Flies
In Their Detroit Series They May Break Heart of Jen
nings and His Contenders-Today's Sportorial
on Some Red-H OF Sport Topics.
BY LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

The Griffmen quit today, so far
as Washington fans are concerned.
No more this year will the faith
ful followers OF Clark Griffith's ath-
letes have a chance to see them In
action. unless they 20 to Philadel-
phla or New York for the Anal week
OF the campaign. And the fans are
wondering what will happen on this
Anal swing around the circuit.
Thursday the Griffmen open their
last trip through the West. starting
a two-game series with the Chicago
White Sox. Just now the Griffs are
well able to upset some OF the pen
nant hopes OF Rowland's clan. too,
It might be we'll said. 1t 10 unfor-
tunate that only two games are to
played In the Windy City.
Then comes a hike to ~. Louis for
three tussels with Fielder Jones
young men. There won't be any clean
sweep for the home team on this
trip, either. II might be added. The
Griffmen are ready for the Brownies
this time.
But the real series will be with the
Tigers, opening on September q.
For four days the Griffs will be in
decide where the Tigers get of In
this greatest campaign In the history
OF the American League.
Where We Get on.
So far as ths final standing OF the
Griffmen themselves is concerned.
much depends upon what they will
do IN New York from October 2 to t.
Very likely many friends OF the club
will go over to the metropolis to see
those games. especially IL the Wash
instonians are In close touch with
the first division.
1t may be that that last battle
along the mere of the Polo Grounds
will say whether or not the Griffmen
finish In the first division. Clark
Griffith wants to finish as high as
he can. Why not? In the years to
come. that's all the fans will have
TO remember this 1915 campaign.
The Grlffmen ara today within
reach Of the coveted rrst division.
They are showing daily perfectly
good reasons why their supporters
should figure on their finishing with
in the leading four 2lurs in the race.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

WHEN YOU CAN'T SAY ANYTHING
GOOD ABOUT ANYBODY. KEEP
QUIET. THAT'S A GOOD OLD RULE,
But SOME FOLKS COULDN'T Cd
WITHOUT TALKING THAT LONG.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Subject for the first debate u, AR
Umpfres PeopIer tpith the Brdres tax
ing the negative.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Donovan might favor Maissrs bad shoulder
by making a catcher out Of Fritz The shor.
throw to right field wouldn't tax his strength
much.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Only 2H players reported for the Army
football eleven, shotoino tchat fearful ta.
rodds chess hds made IN the last Tets
yeors.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
The 1917 Outlook,

Now that the Griffmsn are about
TO isnve Washington for the season.
II might be we'll to consider the
coming year.
Grifr's pitching nucle-s Is good
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

When Alexander 10 pitching the only
thing Philly outfelders are needed for n
their batting.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Twenty-one games remain on the Phil
lies schedule. all except thr.c on the
Philly grounds.
And Il may be three games, played
just few days before the curtain is
rung down on October 8, that will decide
the pcnnant hunt On September ~, -
and 30 the Phillies will journey to
Brooklyn for the final trio OF games be-
tinues until then to be as tight as It has
been most OF the summer, the race will
be decided at that time.
Brooklyn left home on its last trip
with Daubert ard Pfeffer. two Of the
on the aiiing list. paurer was Grip
pied and Pfeffer was unable to pitch
winning ball. In addition. Lew Nc
Carty. a catcher. was playing first
Daubert and Ffeffer ready TO 70 the
route, and with a new utility man In
Fred Merkie, former Giants first base
man,
Kiliefer has turned up cripnied, az was
the case n year ago when his services
meant 90 much to the Phillies He In
iured his hand last Saturday ir the
double header. In addition none Of Pat
since the series with the Giants was
started Even the great Alexander was
given drubbing In New York.
Aside from the two leading clubs,
ali other clubs from serious opposition.
| Boston, badly crippled by the loss of
| Evers and Maranville. seems 10 have
hit the chutes after making game
fight club phn GsNs he sus so. reSSy o. oopos syc
,ion. but their efforts probably will
hnve little effect from now on In de
Gliding the race.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

The most important man in . fight
never signs any articles. He is old
Gus Public.
copyright. 1915. by The Press Publishing oo)
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Lightweights carrying their own ref
erses will soon be forced to carry their
own audiences.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Runs. Leonard. Mcbride, Janvrin Lewis
Carrigan. ID. Leonard. Stolen bases-Mc.
Bride, MeNally. Left on bsses-NatIonais, !:
Boston. q. First base on baiis-On Shaw,
4: on Ayers ]; on ID. Leonard. l. Innings
pitchsd-By Shaw, Z; by Ayers. p Hits
made-on Shaw, 5; OF Ayers. O. Struck out
BY Leonard. 81 by Shaw. 4; by Ayers. l.
Two-base hits-D. Leonard, Janyrin Sac-
rifce hits-Hoblitzell. Scott. Sacrifice ny
Smith. Double plays-Scott 10 HoblitzeiI:
HoblitIeli tunassistedl; Henry to Foster.
Umpires-Messr Chill and Evans Time OF
game-2 hours and rs minutes.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Answers to Queries.
Gi1-No fshiW0 a!loUed N tho aSvar-
tam.
Fhish-We said you displayed skill. no.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

when they left Norway. We know lots
OF people who are chesred when thsg
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

81. Iooey fans are 70 sorry to hear tAaA
Slim sallss has ptonains poisoning that tier
may make It a national holiday. slim 10 -
canary.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

BY winning oil their remaining
games the Athletics can finish n
the American League.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

They say Brsr Jeanette carrisss the is1s
but hts recent opponents suspect it's the ls{e
hind leg OF q mule.
When those pesky Moran PhiIs get
started there seems to be seven teams In
the second division.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Trouble was that Presidsnt
Ebbets strengthened his stands
Tor world series instead Of his
4 team.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

To say that Freddy Welsh and the reSsrss
are In cahoots 10 libel. 90 we won't say II.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
Bill Carrgan Quit Baseball Be
MINCE PIE.
A LITTLE Of EVERYTHING. By Bugs" sas,.

| full. but nobody suspected that the Mon
tessorf system included championship
! golf
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Impossible to win q pennant with your
batters hitting for height and your In
helders throwing for distance.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Playing dates Of the Newspaper Mem'S
Colt Tournament are o sceek apart.
tohtcA ptves the gallery a chance to rS.
cuperdfe.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
League Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE,

Where They Play.
TODAY. TOMORROW.
Boston at Wash. Phila at Cisve.
ST. l.. at Chicago. N. Y. at Detroit,
Detroit at Clsvs. st. L. at Chicago.
Yesterdays Results.
Detroit, .; Clevs., 1.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

The toughest bunker in golf IL stt-
uated right between the golfers ears,
and shampooinG doesn't help II Q
bit.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

Yesterdays Results.
n. Y, Q: Phiilies. I. Boston. 8: Brook. /.
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

single to left center for a starter.
Hooper died on a ny to Smith and a
passed ball advanced Leonard. Janvrin,
given a life by Henry twice. walloped
a double. scoring the pitcher. Shorten s
single put Jammy In and the cham
pions were ahead to stay.
Shaw was still bad In the seventh.
two more runs coming over for the
champions.
Lewis got a scratch hit past third.
going up on a sacrifice. McNaily skied
to Smith, but Carrigan walked. Dutch
Leonard, who Is some hitter for a
pitcher. pounded a double TO right CEN
ter and even Bill Carrigan got over
from first base. so you can see how far
that drive travelled Bill Carrigan Ia no
airy. fairy Lillian. remember.
The second tally for the cGrlfts came
over In the seventh, Judgsospsped With
a pass. to be forced by Mcbride ON a
close decision ;Aenry drew a; wAiH and
Rippy Williams replaced Shaw at the
bat He slammed a single to center.
scoring Mcbride, Joe Leonard made a
great try to tie things up with a Vicious
drive toward right feld. Dick Hob
litzel went up In the air. brought II
down and doubled up Williams, ending
the hopes of the home boys
Down here for the details:
The Washington times., 1916-09-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Where They Play.
TODAY. TOMORROW.
Cinci. at ". Y. Cincin. at ". Y.
Pitts at Brook. Pitts. at Brooklyn.
Chi. at Boston. Chicago at Boston,
st. Louis at Phlla. st. l. at Phila
The Washington times., 1916-09-12

'Batted for Shaw in the seventh.
Tran for Williams In the seventh