VIA LAKE LEBARGE
Petaluma Fresh Eggs,
Cheese, Oranges, Lemons,
Crape Fruit, Apples,
Comb Honey, Potatoes,
Australian Onions, £Yc.
Sarrr I Applebaum
General Ladies’
FURNISHINGS
Ladies’ Furnishing Store
MRS. L. C. THORNTON, Prop.
Flat City Bakery
AND COFFEE HOUSE
Front St., Opp. Flat City Hotel
Our Coffee Is Unsurpassed
Our Bakery Products Always Fresh and
Wholesome
Pies, Cakes, Bread, etc.
P. MICHELS, Prop.
CONCERNING MAILS
The summer mail service between Idita
ro 1 and Flat is in effect from May 20 to
September 30. Mei! will be dispatched
twice each week—on Mondays and Thurs
days.
Mail for the Outside will be dispatched
on receipt of telegraphic instructions from j
the chief clerk at Tanana, NTo word has 1
yet been received as to incoming mails.
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George Riley broke away from his many
activities on Otter creek to pay a visit to
the city on Saturday hist.
FOR
Men’s Furnishings
DRUGS
STATIONERY
Kodaks and Supplies
CANDIES
WALL PAPER
LINOLEUMS
err
AIMSLEY’S
DEATH OF WOODCUTTER
AMID LONELY SURROUNDINGS
The body of Sam Austin, a woodcutter,
was found in a tent on Storm creek, a
little-frequented tributary of the Iditarod
river, about a mile and a half from the
old Summit roadhouse, on Monday last, and
the matter was immediately reported to
the marshal’s office. A coroner’s jury wits
immediately impaneled, and accompanied by
Commissioner Geraghty, immediately pro
ceeded to the scene.
They found the body of Austin, terribly
emaciated, lying on the floor of the tent,
in front of the stove, in which apparently
he had been attempting to make a fire when J
seized by a fatal malady. Appearances
seemed to indicate that the man may have
starved to death, although there were
plenty of provisions in the tent, which he
seems to have been unable to prepare for
food. His death is supposed to have oc
curred about the first of May, and a strange
feature of the case is that a witness at the
inquest testified to seeing the man lying
on the floor of the tent about two weeks
prior to the discovery of the body by other |
witnesses.
Nothing that would throw nny light on i
the man's antecedents was elicited at the
inquest, and as in the later inquest over the
body of Richard Langley, it seems remark
able that his acquaintances should know so
little about him. As to whether he had
any relatives, or where they might be lo
cated, nothing has been learned.
J. E. Gunning testified that he and Alex
Grubas found the body about 12:55 p. ni.
on May 20. Deceased worked for the wit
ness, and the last time he saw him was in
Fiat on March 15. He said that deceased
was of a quiet disposition, and had no rela
tives or close personal friends, so far as he
knew. He did not drink, and had no ene
mies. Austin came from Ophir last July,
and was about 55 or GO years of age. He
worked as a woodcutter in winter and as a
miner in summer.
Alex Grubas corroborated the former wit
ness’s testimony as to the finding of the
body. He did not know deceased person
ally.
Peter Oleson Wiese said that he came to
'dorm creek about two weeks ago, looking
for wood. He looked in the tent and saw
deceased in the same position as he now
lay. He thought he was drunk, and said,
“How do you do?” The man did not move
or say anything, and he went on about his
business. “I did not want to bother him,
WILL HAVE A FULL LINE OF
LANG’S
Stoves and Family Ranges
BY FIRST BOATS IN JULY
C. R. PECK, FLAT
Launch Transit
Sails for Marshall and Yukon River Points May 26
Owing to the lateness of the break-up the date has been advanced
For Freight Space and Rates see R. C. Button
The Transit will operate on the Iditarod River after June 10.
EARL BYERS, Freighter.
TENTS, TARPAULINS
ALL SIZES
MOSQUITO BED-COVERS SHOTGUN SHELLS
Pitch Pike Poles Turpentine
Oakum Picaroons Greyling Nets
Calking Cotton Paints Whitefish Nets
Oars, Paddles Stains Fishing Flies
Oarlocks Linseed Oil Canvas
SMITHS ~CUN STORE
IDITAROD, ALASKA PHONE 6 8EOOND AND WILLOW <
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as I was afraid he might get mad," said the
witness. “I suspected something was wrong,
and reported to the Gunning brothers. I
did not know him.”
The jury brought in a verdict as follows:
We, the jury impaneled and sworn to in
quire who the deceased was, when, where
and by what means he came to his death,
and into the circumstances attending his
death, do find that the said Sam Austin
came to his death at Storm creek, Otter
precinct, Alaska, on or about the first day
of May, 1917.
The jury was composed of Claud Baker,
W E. Ansley, W R. Day, W. C Mitchell,
Charles Bowman and C. G. Lament.
The funeral , was held on Wednesday last |
from Smith’s undertaking parlors.
MAN KNOWN AS “YORKEY”
COMMITS SELF-DESTRUCTION
AS RESULT OF ILL-HEALTH
While apparently suffering from despon
dency induced by impaired health, Richard
Langley, or Longley, generally known
to his acquaintances as “Yorkey,” an
Englishman about 45 years of age, com
mitted suicide at some time during Monday
night near a cabin at Flat. The body was j
found by one of his cabin-mates when he j
returned from work early on Tuesday morn- |
ing. Langley had slashed his throat with J
a razor, completely severing the jugular j
vein and indicting a most ghastly wound. :
Dr. Auringer was immediately notified,
and he made an examination of the body
and notified the marshal’s office.
Commissioner Geraghty, as coroner, ac- j
companied by Deputy Marshal Charles, at
once proceeded to Flat, where a coroner’s
jury was summoned and rendered a verdict
in accordance with the facts.
“Yorkey” was a familiar figure to all [
residents of Flat. He had formerly worked |
“as a bartender, but has been unemployed j
for some time, and had complained of ill
health. Before coming to Iditarod he had
been in Fairbanks and Dawson. Little or
nothing is known as to his antecedents. '
however, as he appears to have had few \
confidants. Few persons knew him other- 1
wise than as “Yorkey,” and even now the
spelling of his name is in doubt.
The only writing left by Langley was the
address of his half-brother, as follows:
T. J. Bassett, oil merchant, Eldey, Glouce.
tershire. England.
The Inquest
The testimony at the inquest brought
out little concerning the deceased. His
preparations for self-destruction were simple
and the only intimation that the act was
contemplated was contained in his hints
to Charles Krutsinger.
Dr. 11. E. Auringer testified that he was
in bed when called at 8 o’clock that morn
ing. He was notified that a man had cut
his throat. He notified the marshal, and
then packed a few necessary articles and
went over to Krutsinger's cabin, and found
deceased as he now appeared. He found
that deceased had almost severed the wind
pipe, and that death had followed a few
lr.inute.s after. He then notified Deputy
Marshal Charles of the man’s death.
Charles Krutsinger testified that deceased
lived in the same cabin with himself, hav
ing come to stop with him about a month
ago The preceding day deceased had made
a remark to the effect that he (affiant)
“might not see him again.” He complained
of feeling bad, and said that his father
had died with Bright’s disease, and that he
would probably go the same way. He
wrote the address of his half-brother in
England, then went over to town. Krut
singer followed and found him talking in
the Grand bar.
nanny .-mea lesurieu uiai ne nisi saw
Langley alive at 8 o’clock in the evening
of Monday. He said that deceased’s full
name was Richard Langley, and that he
came from England. He had no relatives
in the United States. Deceased never
threatened suicide, and was never despon
dent, but often complained of being sick.
He had no near friends and no property.
Deceased had not been drinking. He had
been stopping in a cabin with Charles Krut
singer and Doane.
George W. Doane said that he was work
ing for the Yukon Gold Company, on the
night shift; that he came in from work
about 7:45 that morning. He found de
ceased lying as now appeared, and noti
fied Charles Krutsinger, then went over
and called Dr. Auringer. He lived in the
same cabin with deceased, and had never
heard him threaten suicide.
The verdict of the jury was as follows:
We, the jury duly impaneled and sworn
to inquire who the person was, when, where
and by what means he came to his death,
and into the circumstances attending the
death, and to give a true verdict thereon
according to the evidence offered to us, and
arising from the inspection of the body, do
hereby render this our verdict in writing,
and find that the deceased died from a razor
cut in the throat, said cut being inflicted by
himself.
The jury consisted of George Mutchler, C.
Anthonisen, D. P. Gage, D. McDonald, 0.
S. Gardner and Charles Schubert.
The funeral was held yesterday after
noon, and was attended by many residents
of Flat.
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The new store at Flat to be occupied as
a ladies’ and children’s furnishing goods
emporium by Mrs. J. J. Smith is rapidly
nearing completion, and will be in readiness
for the stock, which is arriving on the Wash
burn.
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The Iditarod school closed its term yes
terday. Interesting exercises participated in
by the children were held under the super
vision of the teacher. Miss Hally.
VALDEZ NEWSPAPER ALSO
HOT AFTER STRONG’S SCALP
AND FAVORS THOMAS RIGGS
The light against the reappointment of
J. F. A. Strong as governor of Alaska pro
ceeds merrily. The latest development is
that Judge Jennings, whom National
Committeeman Donohue and Delegate Sul
zer were supporting, has withdrawn from
the race. Judge Bunnell’s name does not
appear in connection with the contest, nor
that of E. W. Griffin, both of whom had
been mentioned previously. The opponents
of Governor Strong appear to have united
on Thomas Riggs, jr.. member of the Alas
kan engineering commission, which is in
charge of the government railroad project.
In answer to the subjoined telegrams The
Pioneer has replied as follows: “The Pio
neer and local Democrats favor any real
Democrat to succeed Strong. If Riggs is
only Democrat available, we are for him.”
The Prospector, of Valdez, wired on Monday
last as follows:
Pioneer, Iditarod, Alaska:
An interview with National Committee
man Donohoe states that the opposition to
Strong's reappointment is due to his weak
and colorless administration. The opposi
tion is indorsed by the rank and file of the
Democratic organization and by the news
papers.
Strong has some support, but it is almost
entirely from the Wickershamites. Donohoe
charges that every appointment made by
Strong, with but two exceptions, went to
Republicans or Wickersham men, and cites
as instances Shorthill, Smith, Shoup, Cobb
and others.
He further charges treachery to the party
in the attempt to give Wickersham the cer
tificate of election as delegate. Strong, he
says, notified Wickersham as early as
February 10 that he would give him the
certificate, and that he had no intention of
following Attorney General Grigsby’s ad
vice unless it was favorable to Wickersham.
On the advice of the territorial central
committee Donohoe indorsed Judge Jen
nings for the governorship. About a week
ago, at Juneau, at a meeting representing
all divisions, Judge Jennings withdrew, and
the meeting indorsed Thomas Riggs of the
Alaska engineering commission, and sent
Secretary of the Interior Lane a wire asking
his appointment.
The hope is expressed that all good Dem
ocrats of the territory will wire an indorse
ment of Riggs to Secretary Lane.
strong s nepuDiican Appointees
Shorthill, one of the men mentioned in j
rate secretary. Smith is supposed to be j
the present territorial treasurer. Shoup j
was a member of the legislature from
the First division, and was appointed by j
Strong as superintendent of the Pioneers’
Home at Sitka. Cobb was appointed by
Strong as counsel for the territory prior to
the going into effect of the law providing
for the election of a territorial attorney
general. He sought the Democratic nomi
nation for the position, and when Griggsbv
was successful in the convention he made
the race for the office as an independent.
Need for Action Urgent
A second telegram from the Valdez Pros
pector, dated May 22, indicates that the
fight for the governorship is strenuous. It
is as follows:
Pioneer, Idifp.rod, Alaska:
Democratic press and rank and file of ter
ritory. as well as organization, solidly be
hind Riggs as strongest man to beat Strong.
Organization urges newspapers and district
orennizurions to wire to Secretary Lane in
dorsing Riggs.
PLENTY OF CORDWGOD
FOR USE NEXT WINTER
Teddy Miles and partners, the wood con
tractors, have been at work during the
past week constructing a long and powerful
log boom on the waterfront opposite the
N. C. Co, wharf. When completed the
boom will be anchored a short distance
below town to receive about eighteen hun
dred cords of wood which the woodsmen
intend to drive down the Iditarod river
within the next few weeks. The wood was
cut and yarded about one hundred miles
from this city.
BOOB CREEK MINING MEN
ARRIVE AT OTTER CREEK
Pete Mourner and John Greer, miners
from Boob creek, in the Tolstoi, arrived at
Discovery, Otter creek, on Thursday last,
having made the trip from Tolstoi overland,
following the ridges. They report that
Pete Muhrdock, working on Wilson creek,
has uncovered some promising prospects.
Sluicing of the dumps on Riley &
Mounier’s ground on Boob creek, which was
commenced on May 1, had to be discontin
ued because of lack of water after a few
days’ work, the weather having turned
cold. It is rather quiet in the Tolstoi dis
trict.
MINING NOTES FROM OTTER
Pete Miskovich is cleaning up a dump
on discovery claim.
Donnelley and Uotilla have ten men work
ing on the Hicks fraction, between Nob. 1
and 2 below. They are cleaning up the
winter dump.
Riley’s drill, which has been working on
the right fork of Slate creek, has been
moved over to Black creek.
The Otter Dredge Company has begun
driving logs and fuel on Otter creek. Low
water threatens to retard operations.
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Earl Byers’ launch Transit is scheduled
to leave today for Marshall. He is taking
heavy mining machinery for McKinzie &
Riley, and will have several passengers.
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Jerry Ford was a visitor in the city yes
terday.
Where You Can Get Just What You Want in the Line of
A. A. Cutter Shoepacs,
Strong & Garfield Shoes,
The Felder Shoes, -
The Dougherty Shoes
12 and 14-Sr.ch Tops
A. J. WEISS
The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Good Clothes
BUND NATIVE CHILD
WILL BE SENT OUTSIDE
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Iditarod ladies have been engaged during
the past week in circulating a subscription
paper in aid of the little blind native girl.
Marie Marcel, whose case wa- menioned in i
The Pioneer some time ago. They have 1
been meeting with a liberal response, and
intend to canvass the creeks next week.
The subscription paper recites that—
“Marie Marcel, a native Indian girl about
eight years of age. was seriously ill four ;
years ago, which illness resulted in blind
ness. It is the opinion of Drs. Auringer
and Moore that the affliction is not perma- ]
nent, and that her sight can be restored if
placed in the hands of experienced special
ists in Seattle or Portland who are equipped
for handling such cases.
This being a very worthy cause, it is
felt that all should contribute something.
"Mrs. U. G. Norton, Mrs. J. C. Currin
and Mrs. Anna Young have kindly con
sented to act as a committee to take charge
of expenditures and make all necessary ar
rangements for placing her in the hands of
specialists."
Arrangements will be made to send the
little one Outside on one of the first boats.
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Frank IF Stanley was in the city last
Tuesday from Flat, attending to business
matters. Mr. Stanley, who has been in poor
health, wll leave for the Outside about July
I. lie will go to Rochester, Minn., for
treatment, and may return in the fall. Fie
has not been Outside for eighteen years.
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The Fiat City bakery and coffee house,
the latest business venture of Peter Michels,
opens its doors for business today.
IDITAROD
RESTAURANTandOAKERY
GET THE
BEST MEALS
FOR
Open 6 a. m. to 9 p. m. *
Everything of Best Quality
Foot of Willow Street
Best of Everything
ALL THE TIME: AT THE
Arcade Cafe
FLAX CIXY
Open Dav and Night
Watches and Diamonds
At
STRICTLY OUTSIDE PRICES
J. L. SALE
FOR SALE—HORSES
. One team of horses, with sleds and har
ness complete.
NORTHERN COMMERCIAL CO.
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For steam baths, go to the Snyder House,
Flat.
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•Tob Printing at The Pioneer office.
- A LARGE STOCK OF -j
Ladies' and Children's Goads]
Will be received per Steamer Washburn, and will be placed!
on sale at New Store on Gold Street, Flat !
AIL NEW GOODS LARGE ASSORTMENTS!
Dressmaking Parlors in Connection 3
MRS. J. J. SMITH j
J. W. Farrell,
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Discovery, Otter
Front Street, Flat City Formerly the Bagoy Premises
Fiat City Hotel Bed‘
_Mrs. J. E. Gunning, Prop._Special Rates by the Week and Month
H. BOAS, THE CLOTHIER,
Now Located at Flat City
And Is Closing Out His Big Stock of Men’s Clothing and Furnish
ings at Greatly Reduced Prices
BIG BARGAINS FOR ALL IN HIGH-CLASS GOODS
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
Miners & Merchants Bank, of Iditarod, Alaska,
AT THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS, MAY 22, 1917
Resource* Llabllltlea
Loans and discounts.1340,933.97 Capital and surplus.4 70,000.00
Overdrafts . 1,042.47 Undivided protlts . 3,311.75
Cash, bullion and exchange.. 76,332.62 Deposits . 246,486.31
$318,798.06 $318,798.06
I, R. C. Button, cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
it C. BUTTON, Cashier.
Correct— Attest:
R. C. BUTTON, Director.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of May, 1917.
(Seal) G. 0. GERAGHTY.
Notary Public in and for Alaska.
My Commission expires Oct. 3, 1919.
FOR
GOOD POTATOES AND CIGARS
CALL UP
HsaloonI
We Still Have Some to Wholesale