Iditarod Pioneer
One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 20, 1912. _Two Bits Per Copy
‘AM NOT GUILTY,
SAYS FRANKLIN
Los Angeles, Jan. 19.—Franklin
La; entered a plea of not guilty and
his trial has been set for Feb. 27.
Franklin is accused of bribing
jurors in the McNamara case. It
is alleged that he promised one
man $4 ,000, giving him $400 as
earnest money
BISHOP ROWE ASKS
FOR A COMMISSION
Washington, Jan. 19. — Bishop
Rowe is endeavoring to secure the
appointment ot a commission to
investigate health conditions in
Alaska, especially in relation to the
heavy mortality among the natives.
STATE OFFICERS
TAKE 1 E OATH
Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jan 19.
—The state officers were sworn in
yesterday, and New Mexico is now
ready to reap the benefits of state
hood. _
GOVERNMENT MOST
OWN TELEGRAPHS
Washington. Jan. 19.—Postruas
ter-General Hitchcock is advocating
government ownership of all the
telegraph lines in the United
States.
WILL HIKE TO CAPITAL
Nome, Jan. 19.—District Attorney
Bernard S. Robey has received a call
to repair to Washington without delay,
and should have left some days ago but
slormy weather prevented.
It is believed lie goes to the capital
in connection with the eoai lands situa
tion.
PRIMARIES FOR NOME
Nome, Jan. 19.—Republicans
registering for the primaries to
be held here January 23, must
pledge themselves to support the
candidate who receives the nom
ination of the Republican territo
rial convention.
GUGGENHEIM
RUMORS RIFE
Rumors have been rife for several
days to the effect that the Guggenhairas
have acquired big interests on Flat
creek.
One story had it that a meeting was
arranged to take place between Flat
operators and a Guggenheim repre
sentative at Seattle Jan. 14; another,
that the meeting had actually taken
place, and the consolidated version
gives a big deal as the outcome.
The Pioneer has found no facts on
which these rumors could have been
based. Neither has it any proof that
they are not true. They are simply
given for what they are worth in the
open market.
It is st.ited on good authority
that there are only about fifteen
people in the Ditna region this
season. _
J. E. Beattie leaves tomorrow
for Dikeman, where he will pick
up freight for several Iditarod mer
chants. _
In the municipal court last Tuesday
2. T. Loussac plead guilty to a charge
of assault and battery aud was fined $15
and costs; a similar- charge '-against
Albert Wile was dismissed next day.
Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s. ___
— Quitclaim deed blanks—Pioneer.
Hlalty sndwwsar. H. Boas, clothier.
DOESN’T WANT
BARTER’S AID
New York, Jan. 19 —Harper’s Weekly lias withdrawn
its support from Gov Woodrow Wilson, whom it has been
boosting for the Presidency. Gov. Wilson said that the
support of the publication was injuring rather than helping
his cause.
Des Moines, Jan 19.—Insurgent Senator Albert Baird
Cummins will shortly announce himself as a candidate for
the Presidency on the Democratic ticket.
St Paul, Minn., Jan. 19.- Gov. Judson Harmon, of
Ohio, says that while he is not a candidate for the Presi
dencv, he would accept the nomination if it were tendered
him
Washington, Jan. 19.—It is expected that the present
session of congress will trot end until August, there being
so tuuch-work ahead.
NEW SCHEME PROPOSED
FOR ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
Nome, Jan. 19.—-The Pioneers of Alaska have
drafted a proposed new mining law which would substi
tute the payment of $40 for the present annual assess
ment work required. From the $40 the government
would deduct a certain percentage, the balance being
applied to the care of indigents.
The idea is very unpopular among genuine miners,
as it appears to be merely a lawyer’s scheme to protect
the hatchet and pencil stakers and absentee speculators,
who could easily afford to thus tie up large areas of
mineralized land.
DUTCH QUEEN HAS BAD FALL
The Hague, Holland, Jan. 19.—Queen Wilhelmiua,
whose early accouchement is expeeted, is lying in a very
serious condition as the result of a severe fall.
At the time of the birth of tin queen’s daughter, Juli
ana Wilhelmiua, in 1909, considerable anxiety was occa
sioned by the low state of the queen’s health, and it looks
as though that experience is about to be repeated.
FOSS WILL NOT HELP RICHESON
Boston, Jan. :9.— Counsel for Clarence Richeson have
abandoned all hope of obtaining a commutation of the sen
tence of death passed upon the convicted murderer, as Gov.
Foss refuses to consider arguments for clemency. Richeson
will be electrocuted next May
TRY TO SOLVE GOAL LANDS PROBLEM
Seattle, Jan. 19-—Maurice Leahy and Falcon Joslin
have been named as a special committee, with two
others yet to be appointed, to inquire into the coal
lands muddle, suggest a solution thereof, and report to
the American Mining Congress as soon as possible.
OSAKA, JAPAN, HAS BIB FIRE
Osaka, Japan. Jan. 19.—Eight thousand buildings
were destroyed and 25,000 people rendered homeless by
i fire which broke out in this city Wednesday.
The houses being principally of wood, the fire
spread with great rapidity, and it was only with diffi
culty tat any of the town was saved.
Osaka has 1,250,000 people.
DEMOCRATIC TERRITORIAL
CONVENTION TO MEET AT
VALDEZ ON MARCH 29
Juneau, J in. 19—The Democratic territorial conven
tion will meet at Valdez March 29, with the object of se
lecting five delegates to represent Alaska in the Democratic
national convention which meets at Baltimore on June 24,
and also to deside upon the advisibilty of nominating a
Democratic candidate for congressional delegate.
MARSHAL TO
INVESTIGATE
Deputy Marshal Kelly, of Georgetown, has been
authorized to make an investigation of the alleged
murder of Gus and John Nelson, who disappeared from
the vicinity of the Tuluksak, on the Kuskokwim river,
last summer.
This information was contained in a message from
Fairbanks received by Deputy Marshal Harry P. Shep
pard at Iditarod last night. The message was in an
swer to a request made several days ago by Deputy
Sheppard to be authorized to undertake an investiga
tion of the case. It is not known here which particular
Kelly has been made deputy marshal at Georgetown,
nor whether his deputyship is “special” or “regular.”
J. J. Kelly, now in the Kuskokwim, was formerly a
deputy marshal and is said to have made overtures for
a reappointment a good while ago.
Messages have been received from the old home of
the Nelson's in California, stating that nothing has
been heard of them there. Several inquiries about the
case have been received here from the Industrial
Worker, a newspaper of Nome, which were probably
made in behalf of a brother of the missing men who
lives on Seward peninsula.
MORE TROUBLE
AMOI8 CUBANS
Washington, Jan. 19.—The state of affairs in Cuba
is considered to be so serious in official circles that ar
rangements are being made to despatch 6,000 troops to
the island at a moment’s notice. A revolution has
broken out and that President Gomez can restore order
is doubtful.
Havana, Cuba, Jan. 19. — President Gomez has
notified the State department at Washington that he
has the situation well in hand and expects to be able to
crush the rebellion without asking the assistance of
United States troops.
It is feared in Cuban circles that intervention by
the United States would lead to permanent occupation
of the island, which all parties wish to avoid.
SETS COAL FROM FORT DAVIS
Nome, Jan. 19-— As a result of urgent messages
sent to Washington, the War department has cabled in
structions to the officer commanding at Fort Davis to
turn over to the city all surplus coal on hand, in order
to alleviate the shortage caused by the Sesnon Co.’s
failure to lay in a sufficient supply for the winter needs
of the camp. The courthouse, city offices and schools
will continue to use oil, which will release the coal for
private use.
NEW PREMIER
HAD CLOSE GALL
Pekin, Jan. 19.—While the new Chinese premier
was driving through the streets here Wednesday, a
bomb was thrown at his carriage. A terriffic explosion
followed, eight men being killed outright and many
others wounded, some seriously. The premier was not
hurt.
The assassin was captured and slowly strangled to
death.
A report has reached Pekin that the revolutionists
have massacred. 10,000 Manchus at Shen si.
Nanking, Jan. 19.—The inauguration of the Chi
nese republic is being celebrated throughout the coun
try in truly Oriental manner- The cities are illuminated
with lanterns and fireworks and other demonstrations
of popular approval are the order of the day
SULZER’S ALASKAN BILL
IS FAVORED MEASURE
Washington, Jan. 19.—At a conference held during
the week to consider Alaskan legislation, it was agreed
that the territory should receive some form of terri
torial government during the present session.
It is believed that the Sulzer bill will be taken as
the basis for a comprehensive scheme of self govern
ment which would be acceptable to all parties. The
Sulzer bill is said to be more liberal in its provisions
than the one introduced by Delegate Wickersham, and
the delegate will probably withdraw his own bill and
support Sulzer’s.
ICE KING MORSE A FREE MAN
Washington, Jan. 19 — Acting under pressure from
the friends and family of the convicted bank wrecker,
President Taft has commuted the sentence of 14 years in
the penitentiary passed upon Charles W Morse, former ice
king and financial juggler. Morse will be released from
the Atlanta piisoti without delay, and will return to Wall
street as soon as his health permits
IS ANOTHER CASE OF NEGLECT
Nome, Jan. 19.—The Greek miner who was lost
some time ago, and brought to the city badly frozen,
has succumbed at the hospital. He was destitute and
was brought into Nome by private subscription, after
government officials had refused to render aid.
TERMFIC STORMS SWEEP BRITAIN
London, Jan 19—Terrific storms are sweeping the
entire British isles, and great damage to shipping is re
ported from all quarters Many vessels have been driven
ashore or othetwise lost, including many steamers, and it
is feared that the loss of life will be considerable.
POETLAND AGAIN WAKING BP
Portland, Ore , Jan. 19.—The Portland Commercial
Club is going to make a bid for the Alaskan trade, or at
least a generous portion of it.
Backed by many leading merchants, a plan is afoot to
purchase several first-class freight and passenger steamers,
and operate them between Portland and Alaska ports. It
is hoped to bv able to inaugurate the new service this com
ing summer.
GEORGE SMITH CASE
SETS PRECEDENT
The case of George Smith, charged
with assault and battery and convicted
in the commissioner's court at Iditarod
by a juay of six last spring, has gained
notoriety by establishing the right of
trial by a common-law jury of twelve in
cases coming before a justice’s court in
Alaska.
The case went before the district
court on a writ of review, and the
opinion recently handed down by Judge
Overfleld, covering as it did nine type
written pages, elucidated many nice
and intricate points of law. It con
cludes as follows:
‘‘It is contended by the defendant
that not having been tried by a legal
jury, he should be released.
‘‘The court Is of the opinion that
.. the verdict below should be
set aside, and the defendant should be
tried by a jury of twelve in the United
States commissioner’s court at Idit
arod.
‘ ‘And it is so ordered-' ’
BASKETBALL
SEXTFRIBAT
There will be a basketball game at
A. B. Hall next Friday night between
the A. B. and N. C. teams.
It will be the 5rst eame of the kiud
played in the Iditarod, and is expected
to be a hummer.
Following is the lineup:
A. B. Team —Harry Donnelly, War
ren Wilson, Dick Button, Hugh Paris,
Ed Mack.
N. C. Team—William DeBaun, Ralph
Lomen, Charles Fowler, Earl B. Hunt,
Ray McDonald.
There is some splendid talent here
from former crack clubs at Fairbanks
and Nome, and practice has been going
on since New Year’s. The admission
fee will be only 50 cents.
Inflnito, Humboldt, Cuerte Rev, Op
timo, Lovera, Bock and a flue line of
Puerto Rico Cigars at Empire Com
mercial CO._
A resort for ladies and gentlemen, at
Aosley’c,
k
WHITEWASH FOR
IKE STEPHENSON
Washington, Jan. 19.—The sen
ate sub committee which was ap.
pointed to investigate the charges
of corruption in connection with
the re-election of Senator Isaac
Stephenson of Wisconsin, have
handed in their report. The coin
mittee could find no evidence of
corruption.
GRAND JURY CONDEMNS
MC CARTHY'S COMMISSIONS
San Francisco, Jan. 19 —The
grand jury now in session here has
strongly condemned the commis
sions appointed by the late mayor,
Patrick Henrv McCarthy.
Magazines by the dozen cheap at
Ansley’s,
(IRE ALARM
LAST NIGHT
_
A burning-out flue connected with a
large heater on the ground floor of the
M. & M. Bank building caused a run
by the fire department last night at
10:40 o’clock.
The trouble originated in the store
room in the rear of the building. The
air was stifling hot when Captain
O'Farrell reached the upper story, but
j it was not necessary even to use the
! chemical.
DIKEMAN IS QUIET THIS WINTER
^ Frank Haslund, N C. agent at
! Dikeman, returned to his post the
first of the ueek after a short visit
to Iditarod He tepo’ds Dikeman
wry quiet this winter
Circulating library at Anslev’s.
Correct clothes for men, H. Boas.
FRENCH HAVE
NEW CABINET
Paris, Jati. 19 —No difficulty has
been experienced by the premier
in forming a new cabinet to sue
ceed those who resigned as a pro
test against the terras of the agree
merit with Germany regarding the
settlement of the dispute over
Morocco.
The new cabinet is pledged tc
stand by the treaty with Germany
as signed, and also to maintain the
other alliances and friendly relations
which exist between France and
other powers
SOLOMON DERBY FEBRUARY 2fl
Nome, Jan. 19.- The Solomon Derbv
will be run February 20 tor a purse o
$500._
Old papers 5c pound at Ansiey's..
MOUNT PH iOF
IS IN ERUPTION
Seward, Jan. 19.—The volcano
Pavlof is in a state of violent erup
tion.
Mt. Pavlof is situated on the
Alaslcan peninsula, west of the
Shuraagains, in latitude 162 degrees
west. It was named Pavlof (or
St. Paul) by the Russians.
LIABILITY LAW
CONSTITUTIONAL
Washington, Jan. 19.—The Su
preme court has decided that there
is nothing unconstitutional in the
employers’ liability law recently
passed by the legislature of the
state of New Jersey.
PARIS BREATHES
FREELY AGAIN
Paris, Jail 19.—The floods that
threatened this city are abating.
The river Seine is falling and the
danger of a repetition of the catas
trophe of 1910 seems to be over.
THOUSANDS GREET
CATHOLIC LEADER
New York, Jan. 19—Ten thou
sand members of the Roman Cath
olic church turned out to greet
Archbishop John Murphy Farley
upon his return to the United States
from Rome.
JIM FLYNN WINS AGAIN
Toronto, Jan. 19. — Jim Flynn
knocked out A1 Williams in the second
round.
New York, Jan. 19.—Abe Attell last
night gained the decision over Knock
out Brown after going the full 10
rounds. _
MAY BOUNCE POWELL
Nome, Jan. 19.—It is reported that
United States Marshal Powell, of this
district, is to be removed from office, to
be succeeded by Mort Atkinson, r
former merchant of this city, but who
has not resided here for several year*
TAFT MAKES PLEA FOR ECONOMY
Washington, Jan. 19.—President Taft
has sent a message to the house iu
which he urges greater economy in all
; government departments.
PLAN A GREATER SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco, Dec. 20. — Con
solidation of Oakland, Alameda,
Berkeley and other towns into
Greater San Francisco is the scheme
on foot as a result of a meeting of
the Greater San Francisco Associa
tion. A monster petition will be
circulation to receive more than
30,000 names to invoke the initia
tive to have a constitutional amend
! ment authorizing the consolidation
I submitted to the people at the next
| election. _
NOTICE TO DEMOCRATS.
Democratic primaries will be held
over H. & M. pool hall, Flat City, on
Thursday evening, January 25, 1912, at
9 o’clock, for the purpose of electing
five delegates to the Democratic terri
torial convention. All Democrats of
Flat, Otter and vicinity are requested
to attend.
JOHN RONAN,
Committeeman.
NOTICE TO DEMOCRATS.
Democratic primaries will be held in
Iditarod at Budweiser parlor, Saturday
evening, January 27, 1912, at 9 o’olock,
for the purpose of electing three dele
gates to the Democratic territorial con
vention. All Democc&fipf fditatvj ere
requested to attend.
• JOHIjC BONAN, -
Committeet5ji.u
Say, where is ell the crowd? Oh,
you’ll find them at Ausley’s, having a
good time._
Oregon City woolen goods. Boas.