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T. J. Nestor. Vice President
John Holmes, Cashier and Assayer
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Caters to Large and Small Parties
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Popu'.ar Prices Everything First Class
CHAS. E. MILLER, PROP.
DREDGE IAN IS
SUING COMPANY
Fairbanks, December 27.—J. M.
Elmer has commenced suit against
„ >tje Fairbatiks-creek dredge com- |
pany to recover the balance of a j
sum of $4,000, alleged to be due!
him for operating the dredge for
the company.
Nugrpet jewelry to order. Chains a J
specialty. Bill Taylor, Fiat. ;
HOME AGAIN!
ON THE WINTER TRAIL
ROADHOUSE
Meals All Hours.
Liquors and Cigars
Tel: “Summit Koadhouse.”
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JURY ACQUITS
SOURDOUGH BILL
Fairbanks, December 20;—After
but 23 minutes deliberation, the
jury acquitted Sourdough Bill Latr
don of the charge of murdering
Heury Dorchi. The accused en
tered a plea of self defense. lie
was defended by Tom Matquam.
The verdict is generally approved
MAILOTCE
UNSATISFACTORY
Fairbanks, December 27. — Much
dissatisfaction is being expressed
here over the winter mail service,
which is irot running accordiirg to
schedule. Hardly any second-class
mail is arriving.
ORTIS HAMILTON
GETS 00T OF PEN
Olympia, December 20.-—Ortis
Hamilton, formerly adjutant gen
eral of the state of Washington,
who has served two years and ten
months in the Walla Walla peni
tentiary for embezzling $40,000 be
longing to the state-militia funds
has been paroled.
DEFENSE BEGINS
IN ARGHBALD CASE
—
Washington, December 23.—The
case for impeachment of Judge
Archbald, of the commerce court, is
all in, and the defense has begun
Archbald will take the stand in his
own defense January 3.
“HEINIE" WEIR
IS PROUD FATHER
The proudest man in Iditarod
last Tuesday was Henry A. Weir,
manager of the Iditarod Telephone
Company. The occasion was one
of which any man might feel the
same as Henry did. for he that day
learned he was the father of a big
baby boy. The interesting event
took place at Seattle on the 23rd
instant; and mother and child are
deing fine.
The Iditarod Kennel Clnb will be
prepared to consider Henry jr.’s
application for membership as soon
as it arrives.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT
WAS VERY SUCCESSFUL AFFAIR
In spite of the inclement weather which has prevailed in this
district for the past two weeks, the attendance at the big Christ
mas entertainment was exceptionally large. Practically every
child in the camp was present, and there were many visitors from
the creeks-.
The proceedings opened with a few remarks by the chairman
of the entertainment committee, Mayor J. I). Barnes, after which j
the b;g Christmas tree, loaded with toys and other seasonable;
presents for young and old, was illuminated. Next came the en
tertainment given by the children. There were recitations by
girls and boys, and Aileen Lowell sang to the accompaniment of
the pianoforte. All did well, Sigrid McDonald in particular mak
ng a great hit with the audience. Following is the
PROGRAM.
RECITATION—“The Childhood of Santa Claus".Herbert Stranberg
RECITATION—“O, Little Town of Bethlehem” .Florence McGibney
RECITATION—“What I Would Like”.William Blodgett
RECITATION—“How Does He Know?”.Arthur Stranberg
gONG—“When Mammy Rocks Her Little Picks to Sleep” Aileen Lowell
RECITATION—“Hang Up the Baby's Stocking”.Bob Acheson
RECITATION —“The Little Christmas Tree”.Donald McDonald
RECITATION—“Santa Claus’ Visit”.Esther Stranberg
RECITATION—“A Letter to Santa Claus”. Peter Bagoy
RECITATION—“Christmas Eve” .Sigrid McDonald
RECITATION—“The Legend of the Angels”.Aileen Lowell
At the conclusion of the program Santa Claus appeared on the
scene in full regalia, and the distribution of gifts commenced.
There were toys and books galore for every child, and many for
the grownups as well.
An enjoyable dance followed the Christmas tree, the music
being furnished by Mrs. Maher and Prof. Frank Hudson.
Great praise is due the A. B. entertainment committee for the
enjoyable evening provided, and to the ladies’ committee which so
ably assisted to make the affair the great success it was.
SECRETARY FISHER ADVOCATES
HALF A MILLION F9R CAPITOL
Washington, December 20 —In his annual report to congress
Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher advocates government
construction and ownership of a railroad in Alaska from tidewater
to the Yukon.
Other things advocated by the secretary are:
An appropriation of $500,000 for the construction of a terri
torial capitol at Juneau;
An increase in the number of fish hatcheries in Alaska;
An increase in the appropriation for the care and education
of Alaskan natives. _
TAFT ROASTS ENEMIES
IN A SPECIAL MESSAGE
Washington, December 21.—In a special message to congress
President Taft roasted his enemies for declaring that he used the
power conferred upon him by the civil service rules to secure sup
port during the election.
Would Lease Coal Lands
The President advocates the passing of a law providing for
the leasing of the Alaska coal lands.
BOX RENTS REDUCED AT FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, December 27.—As the result of an agitation which
has been going on for some time, an order has arrived from Wash
ington reducing the rentals charged for boxes in the local post
office. Hereafter the charges will be 60c, 75c, and $1.50 per
quarter.
A postal savings bank is promised for Fairbanks in the near
future.
PRESIDENT VISITING PANAMA CANAL
Norfolk, Va., December 21.—President Taft sailed for Colon
this morning on the dreadnought Arkansas. He will make a tour
of the Canal zone, and investigate on the spot Col. Goethals’ sug
gestions for the establishment of huge supply stores for shipping
at the Panama end of the canal. This will be Mr. Taft’s last offi
cial visit to the canal.
JAMES BRITT IS AGAIN IN TROUBLE
Fairbanks, December 23.—The trial of James Britt com
menced this morning. Britt, who claims to be a lawyer, is charged
with obtaining money under false pretenses at Ruby, and was
bound over to the grand jury by Judge Gallaher. He has been
connected with similar charges on several occasions before, but
managed to wriggle out.
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IMPOSSIBLE, SAYS
PONTY MORC-AR
Washington, December 23.—W.
R. Hearst and J. Pierpont Morgan
were among those giving testimonj'
before the committee probing the
money trust. Morgan says such a
thing as a money trust is impossi
ble.
HILLMAN'S SENTENCE
COMMUTED BY TAFT
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Seattle, December 26.— President!
Taft has commuted C. D. Hill
man’s sentence to one year, so that
he will be released February next. .
Hillman was sentenced to three
years on McNeil island for real es- 1
tate frauds. i
Spirits of nitre now on sale at the
Postoffice Candy Store.
ARCTIC BROTHERHOOD
Camp Iditarod No. 27, Arctic Broth
erhood, meets at A. B. Hall every
Monday evening at 8 o’clock. Visiting
brethren cordially invited to attend.
CYRIL P. WOOD,
Arctic Chief.
RONALD FROST,
Arctic Recorder.
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