Iditarod Pioneer
On^Tdoolak Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 15, 1913.___Two Bits Pkh Copy
WILSON REFUSES
TO MEET CASTRO
Trenton. February 14. — Presi
dent-elect Woodrow V ilson em
phatically refuses to accord an in
terview to Cipriano Castro, exiled ;
ex-president of Venezuela.
MRS. CLEVELAND
WEDS PROFESSOR
Washington, February 14
Mrs. Grover Cleveland yesterday
married Prof. Preston, of Piince
ton, and the couple left immediate
ly after for Florida, where they
will spend their honeymoon.
FOUND GUILTY OF
ELECTION FRAUD
Valdez, February 14. —John
F'alstad and Alex Fredoliu weie
found guilty in the district court of
voting 10 absent natives of Afng
nak during the delegate election ofj
last August.
WILSON RESIGNS
GOVERNORSHIP SOON
Trenton, February 14 —Presi
dent-elect Woodrow Wilson an
nounces that he will resign the
New Jersey governorship March 1
next.
RAISING MONEY I
FOR BIG RACE
Nome. February 14 —The Nome |
Kennel Club is now raising money
for the annual All Alaska sweep
stakes, which takes place early in
A pi il. _
SUFFRAGETTES
ON LONG HIKE
New York, February 14 —Yes
terday morning 16 suffragettes, all j
of them prominent in society, (
started on their hike to Washing
ton, where they will take part in
the great Suffragette demonstration
on inauguration day.
SALVADORANS KILL
THEIR PRESIDENT
San Salvador, February 14.— j
President Manuel K. Araujo, of the j
republic of Salvador, died here yes ;
terday from wounds inflicted by an j
assassin. He is succeeded by Car- j
los Meledez. Araujo had been
president for nearly three years— j
quite a long time for Central j
America. _ 1
LAST LAP OF THE
POOL TOURNAMENT
The last lap of the pool tourna
ment at the Imperial pool hall is
now on the tapis, the contestants
for the prizes being Ramps Peter
son, Dave Mutcliler and Streid.
These games will probably be
played off tonight. The following
games were played during the
week;
Ramps Peterson 80, Wolfe 61;
Ramps Peterson 80, Button 76
Mr. Moissant, of the firm of Moissant
& Cameron, freighters, was in town
Wednesday.
Turkey dinner and Iditarod spring
chicken at Stanley’s Restaurant, Flat,
Washington's birthday.
■T1EXIC0 CITY, February I t —Far from being sup
pressed, the Mexican revolution has broken out
with increased vigor, and President Madero may
prove totally unable to stem the tide of rebellion.
Last Sunday, with scarcely any warning, the revolt
started in the heart of the city. Rebels in large num
bers gathered on the outskirts and marched upon the
jail in which General Felix Diaz, nephew of the former
president, was confined. In spite of fierce resistance
the jail was taken by storm, and General Diaz liberated
amid shouts of triumph. He is now at the head of the
rebel forces, and the stale of affairs throughout the re
public is more serious than ever before.
Fighting of a serious nature takes place in the
streets of the capital daily. Hundreds of men, women
and children have lost their lives since the revolt broke
out, and the number of wounded is very large. The
streets are littered with corpses, and flowing with
blood, and an epidemic is likely to break out at any mo
ment.
Machine guns are being used against the principal
buildings, many of which have been tired. Madero is
resisting fiercely. Food is so scarce that famine is im
minent. Foreigners are in a panic, and urgent mes
sages have been sent from the consulates to their re
spective governments for immediate assistance
Battleships to the Scene
Washington, February 1-1.—The reports from Mex-:
ico City are exceedingly grave, and intervention by the
United States is imminent. Feverish activity prevails
at the various navy yards of the country. Six battle
ships—the most powerful of the American navy—have
been ordered to Mexican waters with all speed, and
four transports have received instructions to hold them
selves in readiness to depart for Mexico with troops on
the shorest notice.
Britain Favors Sntervention
London, February 14.—'The English papers unani
mously advocate American intenvention to restore !
order in Mexico, realizing that only by such methods
can peace be secured and financial stability once more ;
established. _!
DAFT. SCOTT AND COMPANIONS
FROZEN TO DEATH AT THE POLE
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London, February 14.—Telegraphic advices from Dunedin,
New Zealand, are to the effect that the relief ship Terra Nova,
sent in search of Captain Scott and the other members of the Brit- j
ish South Polar expedition, lias returned with the sad news that
Captain Scott and four companions had been frozen to death on j
their return from the South Pole. They had arrived at the Pole j
January 19, 1912, to find Amundsen’s records there. Amundsen'
had traveled by a different route, and had reached the South Pole'
do days ahead of Scott.
A national memorial will be erected to the memory of the gar
lant explorer and his companions.
Washington, February 14. — Rear-Admiral Robert Tv Peary,
discoverer of the North Pole, was shocked to learn of the terrible
fate of Captain Scott and his companions.
New York, February 14. —Commander Shackleton, of the
British navy, who blazed the way to the South Pole, is at present
lecturing in this city. He expressed himself as deeply grieved at
the death of Scott.
San Francisco, February 14.—Mrs. Scott, who was aboard a
steamer on her way to meet her husband, Captain Scott, was
caught by wireless and informed of her husband’s death.
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London. February 14.—Six thousand Turks were slaugntered
during the first attack on Adrianople early this week. The Turks
were completely demoralized and are falling back. rl he bombard
merit of Soutari has begun.
Suing for Peace
London. February 14.—The Turkish arms are meeting with
reverses all along the line, and they are once more suing for peace,
and asking the intervention of the Powers._
Tokio, February 14.—Serious riots occurred this week in the
streets of Tokio. Premier Kotsura was stoned in the streets by
the excited populace. He has resigned, together with his entire
cabinet. Count Yamomoto has been named to succeed Katsuro.
SERIES IS WON
BY 1. B. TEAM
Beating the Stillettos by a score of
19 to 17 last night, the A. B.’s are the
victors in the basketball series with a
total of three games to their credit
against two won by the Stilletos. The
games have been remarkably close, the
difference in score in no case exceeding
font' points.
Last night’s game was particularly
interesting as it was the deciding game
of the series, and there was a large
number of visitors from the creeks.
The lineup was same as last week.
A dance followed the game.
Turkey dinner and Iditarod spring
chicken at Stanley's Restaurant, Flat,
Washington’s birthday.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
The following temperatures for the
week ending noon Saturday, February
15. are from observations taken at the
Budweiser observatory, corner Second
and Richmond—
NOON MIDNIGHT
Saturday, Feb. 8. -4 -10
Sunday, “ 9. -4 4
Monday, “ 10. 10 8
Tuesday, “ 11. 20 13
Wednesday,“ 12. 20 10
Thursday “ 13. 10 9
Friday, “ 15. 13 10
Saturday, 11 8. 14
CAMP FLAT NO. 26
INITIATED SEVEN
There is a steady growth iti the
membership of Camp Flat No. 26.
Arctic Brothel hood, new members
joining the organization at practic
ally every regular meeting now.
Last Tuesday, for instance, seven
new members were admitted, as
follows; Ii. Henning, F. J. Kelly,
M. F. McMillan. C. R. Cameron,
Jack Cameron, C, A. Moissant and
Oscar Peterson.
The initiation ceremonies were
followed by a short smoker.
KENNEL CLUB WILL MEET
TONIGHT TO DISCUSS RACE
A meeting of the Iditarod Kennel
Club will be held at the Budweiser
parlors this evening, at 8:30 o'clock,
for the purpose of completing arrange
ments for the dog race to be held next
| Saturday.
j This race has been organized by the
! Flat City members of the club, the
! merchants of that place having put up
a purse of $150, which will be divided
■ into three prizes of $75, $50 and $25.
j The race will be over the regular
1 Iditarod-Flat-Discoverycourse, but will
start from and finish at Flat City.
i Charley Knell, who arrived from
j Moore creek Monday, visited Iditarod
Wednesday.
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REPORTED LOST
—
In a telegraphic message fiotn J.[
Wada, received by John F. Baird!
yesterday, it is stated that C. C !
Chittick and John Kesler had been 1
lost near Pass creek, on the Happy j
river trail, January 27. A search!
party of five had started out from ■
Susitna (100 miles from Pass creek) j
immediately the news reached there
and expected to reach Pass creek ]
Thurdny last and commence a
search for the missing men.
Pass creek is 220 miles from Idit
arod. Rainy Piss summit isuii-j
taked and it was probably there the
men ielt the trail.
Both men are well known here,
Mr. Chittick having mining in
terests with his brother at the
mouth of Flat. Mrs. Chittick lives
at Flat City.
Palm Beach, February 14.— !
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While being cross-questioned by i
the money-trust investigation com
mittee at his retreat here, William
Rockefeller was taken with couvul- !
sions, and the examination had to j
be discontinued. The quiz had !
lasted to minutes when Ruekefellet i
was seized. William is in his 71st'
year.
NOME DEMOCRATS
ELECT PRESIDENT
Nome, February 14. —Phil Ernst, |
of the Alaska Printing Company,
has been named as president of the
newly-formed Nome Democratic
Club No one seems to know the
purpose of the club, unless it is to
control patronage, and there are so
many factions that even that seems
hopeless. Fully a dozen are openly
seeking the marshal’s job. which
becomes vacant in June.
DARROW CLAIMS
HE'S PERSECUTED
Los Angeles, February 14.—The
second trial of Clarence Darrow is
now well under way. In his open
ing remarks Darrow claims that he
is being persecuted by the open
shop adherents, because of his ad
vocacv of trade-union ideas.
Job Harriman. formerly Socialist
candidate for mayor of Los Ang eles,
will be the first witness for the de
fense. _
Dan Campbell, Frank Morgan and
Angus McClellan returned from Mud
river Suaday. They propose to remain
here. _
Turkey dinner and Iditarod spring
chicken at Stanley’s Restaurant, Flat,
Washington’s birthday.
A flock of geese flew over Iditarod
City early Wednesday morning. They
were heard by several people.
MUCH MINING MACHINERY IS
BEING SHIPPER TO IDITAROD
Seattle, February 14.—That there is going to be work on a
very large scale in Iditarod this year is indicated by the great
amount of machinery which is to be shipped in upon the opening
of navigation. Hundreds of tons of machinery for Iditarod are al
ready piled up here, and much more is expected.
Guggenheims to Bring Loeb
New York, February 14.—Indications are that the Guggen
heims will shortly embark upon a policy of expansion in Alaska, j
and it is understood that they have secured the services of Col
lector of Customs William Loeb, jr., to take charge of their busi
ness in the territory. Mr. Loeb will probably leave for Alaska i
immediately he gets released from his official duties at the port of j
New York.
Old Nomeite Wants Chairmanship
Washington, February 14.—Senator Key Pittman, of Nevada,
is seeking the chairmanship of the newly-formed committee on
Alaskan affairs. Senator Pittman is an old Nomeite, being the
first Arctic Chief of Camp Nome No. 8, Arctic Brotherhood.
Alaskans are urging before the committee in favor of allowing |
the coal cases to be settled by the courts in the regular way, in
stead of by the arbitrary decisions of the land office, as is the case
at present._____
PAY REPORTED OH DITNA RIVER
.Toe Honda, who runs the Moore Creek inn, was an arrival in
Iditarod yesterday. He reports that Felix Boucher, who is pros
pecting on Deadwood creek, in the Ditna country, has uncovered
pay which runs 3 cents to the pan.
Honda also reports that a prospector who was grubstaked by
Harold Seddon arrived at the Moore Creek inn a day or two ago
with three ounces of golddust. The gold was obtained from a
claim on Candle creek, which flows into the Takotna river about 13
miles below the town of Takotna. __
GREAT DANCE AT DISCOVERY, OTTER
Lincoln's birthday (Wednesday, Feb
ruary 12) was celebrated at Discovery
by one of the most elaborate social
functions ever held in the Iditarod
valley. The affair had been organized
by lady members of the Discovery Five
Hundred Club, and its unqualifled suc
cess was a tribute to their painstaking
efforts. Tiie attendance was unusually
large, the hall being taxed to its ca
pacity. and there were many visitors
from Flat City and creek and Iditarod. i
The hall was beautifully decorated
for the occasion, a lady present justly
describing it as a “bower of loveliness.”
The walls of the hall were columned
and arched with evergreens and capped
with streamers of red, white and blue
which draped artistically from the
ceiling. At the east end was a large
embossed arch, and in it inscribed in
bold letters “Welcome to Our City.” j
At the north side under a bower of
green, and winged by two large Amer
can flags, with small flags in profu- j
sion, hung a portrait of Father Abra- j
ham. Beneath the portrait, encased
in glass, was an original copy of the
New York Herald of April 15, 1865.
giving a graphic account of the assas- j
sination of the President.
The supper was a most sumptuous
one, gourmets declaring it to have
been the most toothsome that ever ap
peared upon an Iditarod table. It was
served by Mesdames Lang & Campbell,
and together with wines of rare vin
tage and fine bouquet, was partaken of
with exceeding relish by all.
Much of the enjoyment of the even- j
ing was due to the able floor commit
tee—consisting of Joe Venus, Bob Shaw
and Andy Evans—who performed their
duties with the air, skill and ease born
of long experience in that line. The
music was under the direction of Ashby
Bain and Crosby Kean, assisted by Mrs
Maher ai^d Bob Lowrie. It was the
best possible, was frequently encored,
and heartily enjoyed.
Taken all in all, it would be difficult
to imagine a brighter affair than this
one of the Discovery Five Hundred. In
fact it was so abundantly successful
that those present are agitating for
more, and another function is promised
before the breakup.
The followiug visitors were present:
From Flat—Mr. and Mrs. Bain, Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Price.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Kirk, Mr. and Mrs.
Christophson, Mr. and Mrs. Monktnan,
Mr. and Mrs O, Gardner, Mr. and Mrs.
Lowrie, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Koland, Mrs.
Swanson; Messrs. Peck, Wales, How
ell, Hunsaker, Dean, D. Mutchler, Far
rell. 0. L. Jones, A. J. Weiss, Harry
Yeager, Glantz, Henning, LaBell, Fin
negan, F. Kelly, Lee, and others.
From Iditarod—Miss Grant, Miss Al
brecht, Dan Campbell, Mr. and Mrs.
Maher.
Those who attended by stage and
dogteam from Flat and Iditarod con
gratulated the club on its excellent
care for strangers, and Us efficiency as
an entertainer.
DELAYED MAIL TO
ARRIVE SHORTLY
The following telegram, which is
self-explanatory, was received last
Wednesday by Postmaster Thurs
ton:
Nulnto, February 12—Haley left
this morning with about 30 pounds
of mail for Iditarod Cartier leaves
Gibbon this morning with limit of
delayed mail. Will arrive here
next Wednesday.
SIX-TEAR TERM
TO COME LATER
Washington, February 14.—The
debate on the proposal to make the
presidential term six years will go
over until the next session of con
gress. _
JAMES PATTON
IS FINED S4,000
New York, February' 14.--James
Patton, who caused a panic in Chi
cago be organizing a corner in
wheat, y'esterday entered a plea of
guilty to a similar charge and was
fined $4,000 and costs.
TWENTY-NINE ARE
NOW FOUND GUILTY
Cincinnati, February 14.—Twen
ty-nine officials of the National
Cash Register Company, of Day
ton, O,, were yesterday found
guilty of violating the Sherman
anti trust law.
WOULD-BE SENATOR
SEEKING BRIBES
Charleston, S. C., February 14.
—Colonel William Edwards, candi
date for United States senator from
Soutli Ca.olina, has been arrested
on a charge of seeking bribes.
M'CARTV TO MEET
BOMBAF.BIER WELLS
Nem York, February 14.—Lu
ther McCarthy has been matched
to fight the English champion,
Bombardier Wells, here March 14
Seattle, February 14-—The Mari
posa arrived here yesterdav with
Jrcy.ooo in gold from the Iditarod.
CUTTING AFFRAY
IN NOME SALOON
Nome, February 14.—Charles
Osthaus, a laborer, has been bound
over to the grand jury on a charge
of assault with a deadly weapon
trpoit a man named Teddy Lund
gren. The affray took place in the
Hunter saloon. Osthaus, who was
under the influence of liquor, at
tacked I.undgren with a knife,
slashing him in the face, and
barely missing his eye.
MAIL BLOCKADE
AFFECTS NOME
Nome, February 14.—Nome is
just beginning to feel the effects ot
the mail blockade. No first class
mail has arrived for three weeks.
Second-class mail is arriving to the
full limit, but it consists mainly of
papers dated October and early
I November.
CORNELL STUDENTS
TO SCALE M'KINLEY
I Ithaca, N. Y., February 14 —A
j party of Cornell students will at
j tempt to reach the summit ot Mt.
! McKinley next summer.
For rheumatic treatment, try The
Crosby Baths -open day and night.
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