One Dom \u Pi Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 29, 1911. Two Bits Per Copy
Ottawa, July eS. Wireless Spe
cial.—-The people of Canada will
have a chance to cxptess their
sentiments on the question of ivci
procity with the United States at
the general election in September.
The fight has been c.triieil before
the people bv the .supporters of the
bill in parliament, and will become
the chief issue n: the coming cam
paign, A comph te vindication of
Wilfrid I.auiier and his stand
for closer trade relations with the
United States is looked for.
Pugilistic Victory
is! Emnirp
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Albany, July 28. Wireless Spe
cial. — ('lOVoinor I'ix today signed
the bill recently passed legalizing
boxing in the state id Xew York,
and light funs throughout the coun
try are rejoicing. Although the
bill calls for scientific boxing and
sparring exhibitions of pteseribtd
length, it is believed to be in enter
ing wedge for a revival ol prize
fighting in this state once more.
The last week has been a busy one
of arrivals and ma. \ ell-known pe >
1'le have come in to ' 'k a' tie city for
the first time, and ir.a.uy iiave come
back to take a seci-iid : (at.
On the h'i:h, th■ • Tauii arrived tit
Dikeman from Fair: i d:-. !m:._i a a
small amount i.f fp Lot an ’ id passen
gers, among whom were prominent
and well-known people. They came to
this city on the si i a;;:, -r Marathon after
a successful voyag r. Tti • ii -a was as fol
lows: Falcon .losiin, pro !. of tin
Tanana Valley Railway and ■■ Alaska
Wireless Telegraph Con ,.:c J .hi
h. McGinn, the- Ks ode o. .■ attor. i ;:
Billy Casey and wile, - f 1 airb t ks and
Flat; Mrs. ' t Thur-t stmistress;
Mr. Myrick return. 1 fp a Roue,: Gus
1 ’eterson, the Dome o; Mrs. T.
Harmon, F. B. Park -r. i. !I Wil
liams. J. L v.iia. MM aroiiy
Early yesterday m trning the lit len
M got in with a ton of mail ami -a bunch
of passengers, being about half of the
number that arriv d -at the E-eatth
No. 3 on the litnh. Si.- - - ;el; a mile
fot low Lai gley and the Ri
brought her j a--.. to Dd.- taan
The Come; came later bringing the I
balance of the til. arriving rd- -it S
o'clock in the morning. Between them
they brought the : wing -passengers:
From St. Michael l E Brian:. C A
Garfield, J J Hilliard, N D M,Mauley.
Miss E Watrous. Miss Id Thompson. M
F Brown, J N Mooney, If M Ketirney,
Ij Bathee. A R liaison. <l Nelson, T 11
Corniff, Mrs L C 'J'liurulon, A1 \V
Thornton. M Thompson.
From Fairbanks T A Marquam and
wife, Mrs E Smith, Miss Georgia Lee.
From Holy Cross - Frank Grace,
Howard Turner. ( Lear Taekstrom and
wife, Mrs. 15 15 Lennow, Miss Martel.
W D Montgomery and wife. !' C Irons.
P It Kellett, Mrs A L Krause.
F t-o m Da w son - H Le land.
The Seattle No. 3 sails on the morn
ing of August 3 for St. Michael. The
Reliance will lighter all her freight.
The Tana will go to Holy Cross; no
sailing date announced.
The steamship Senator is due at St.
Michael August 3.
Our specialty is diamonds, of the lin
es! quality, set in the latest styles.
Walter A. Lord A Co., First avenue,
near postoffice.
REWARD--Will pay a liberal reward
for information as to whereabouts of
my trunk. Dtt. I. H. MOORE.
Knock out that grippe! Get a
Turkish bath. Elite Baths, Cari
bou street._
Just arrived, fresh fruit, spuds and
eggs at Rooney.
DO YOU KNOW that Byers & Co.
are delivering freight from Dikeman
•daily? Low water is no obstacle for
them. _
Charles Garfield, deputy collector of
customs, with headquarters at Juneau,
was an arrival this week. He left
Jack Hilliard of Eagle down at Dike
man. They are looking over the
steamboat situation and picking up all
the fines and penalties in sight"
Norman McCauley, father of the
famous Miles Canyon tramway, and in
stigator ol many a hair-raising stunt
in the old days catne in this week.
The motion for a new trial having
been overruled in the Tisdale case, fol
lowing the conviction for murder in
the second degree, tlie defendant will
be sentenced Monday by Judge Over
field. I >___
Fine weather for a steam bath.
Elite Baths, Caribou street.
Found—An appetizer: Lemon soda
with lime juice.
Quality talks. Rooney has it.
Fight on the Controller Bay Controversy Carried Into Congress by a Fifteen Thousand Word
Special Message President Assumes fill Blame and Resents Interference
of Muckrakers- Wants Northland Developed
Washington, July 28.—Wireless Special.—Alaska and her
problems now occupy the most prominent part in national affairs,
and a merry war is waging in congress as a result of a 15,000 word
special message from President Taft July 20, in which he takes up
the entire history of the Controller bay controversy, and assumes
whatever blame may be attached to any of the departments of his
administration. He says that the Forestry department, through
Gifford Pinchot, originally agreed to the grant of a dock site on
Controller bay to Richard Ryan, president of the Controller Bay
Railroad and Navigation Co , and that the matter was entirely
open and above-board, lie says that Ryan was not connected in
any way with the Guggenheims and intimates that the trouble was
all started by scandalmongers who insult every corporation which
attempts to invest in Alaska. He says that his chief concern is to
see the development of the Northland.
Gifford Pinchot came out the next day with a lengthy state
inent, in which he says that Taft dodges the issue and does not
state why the grant was originally made.
The trouble was started by Representative Cox of Indiana,
who charged that a letter was written by Richard Ryan to Richard
Ballinger, then head of the Interior department, asking for a ter
minal grant on Controller bay, and that this grant was made
backed up by President Taft and his brother Charles Taft. This
letter is supposed to have been discovered by one Miss Abbott, a
journalist, and is now known as the “Dick to Dick” letter. The
matter has caused a profound stir throughout the country and has
brought Alaska questions before the people as nothing else has
ever done.
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London, July 28.—Wireless Special.—The Morrocean situation
has reached an acute stage and the first division of the Home fleet
has been placed in readiness for instant service. Germany's atti
tude in opposition to the Franco * British alliance in Northern
Africa, has brought forth the statement from Premier Asquith that
t'ue situation is very grave and a declaration of wui an imminent
possibility. Orders have been issued from the Admiralty re
calling men from shore leave and denying further liberty.
Germany’s acts are looked upon as a renunciation of the
agreement reached at the Algeciras conference with England,
France and Spain, for the preservation of peace along the Mor
rocean frontier, and is believed to arise out a desire to obtain a
more substantial commercial standing in that country.
Bi'iissells, July dS.—It is deemed probable that Kaiser Vfil
holm will ash for a new conference on the Morroean situation, in
which he is backed by the sentiment of the empire, i
Berlin, .July its. —The German press generally is roasting the
English papers and accusing them of stirring up all the trouble in
the Morrneoan controversy.
Some Hews Nat a a
Eight hundred tons of freight are waiting hero for high water. |
Six hundred and fifty of this is is. X. Go. freight and If.Q Mer
chants Yukon Line
The Reliance was compelled to lighter from barge to boat, in
order to set over one of the bars situated a little below the town of
Dikoman.
On the 26th the Samson was trying to get down river by using i
spars.
('apt. Jack Green went to Holy Cross on the Dispatch and back|
on the Reliance.
The White Seal is tied up at Fairbanks and the crew paid off
No business.
Sara Newman chartered the Dispatch for Holy Cross, taking
Roy Bigham, Commissioner at Gibbon, and Eddie Drake. They;
got away on July 20.
The passenger list leaving Dikoman on the 23 "d for Holy
Cross on the Reliance was as follow'; IE Schalrg Gay Tnrj in, Mr. ;
and Mrs. F. "ingles, airs. S. Dunning, Mr. and Mrs. Louis I
Sicaid, I'rancis Kellogg, \7. H. Thompson, .1. Parrish, (1. i.wares,
Henry Main, H. Smith, C. E. Hawkins.
Frank Grace of the X. (Go. came as far as as Dikoman on the
Seattle No. 3. He returns to Forty mile shortly.
The St. Helen’s is due at St. Michael August 1, bringing a
full cargo for Fairbanks and Iditarod.
Max Simel has arrived at Diskaket on his launch Mabel.
The Wilbur Crimmon will go to Diskaket with a barge of
freight before coming to the Iditarod.
Frank’s Model cafe is doing a good business, feeding many of
the longshoremen.
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The Iditarod Traction Company will begin taking contracts in
a few days for the transportation of freight from Iditarod to Flat, I
as they are practically ready to guarantee a completed tramway,
ready for operation by August 15.
“ We have been hampered by lack of material,” said Frederick
Wilson, manager of the company yesterday, “but matters a re I
now framing up in such a manner that we can count on a regular |
progress erch day. We have three miles of the line built and will
arrive at the Summit roadhouse by August 7. From that point to
Flat we will progress rapidly and will have the line into the town
between the 10th and the loth.
“We have under contemplation the possibility of handling!
freight as far as the summit when the line reaches there, if it does
not interfere with construction. It might be taken on from that
point by wagon during the few days that we are completing into
Flat.”
Rates on the new line have not yet been fixed, but they are
expected to be reasonable, as the tramway is being built in such a
manner that a heavy tonnage can be moved at a comparatively
small transportation cost.
The roadbed will be ballasted with slab-rock, clay and moss,
and will be excellent travelling when completed. The right of
way cuts two rock quarries ancl this will be used to excellent ad
vantage.
The low water of last week stopped the supply of logs, but j
they are beginning to come in, and from now on ample material
will be on hand to rush the work, and it is expected that they will
put on the double shift once more.
Give Donovan Fine Tribute
The marshal's office was invaded by
a large petition last Thursday, which
had for its sole object the keeping of
('apt. J. J. Donovan at his post in
Idiiarod. It was signed by nearly 500
names and was an extremely flattering
testimonial to the man who has served
the city and district so faithfully dur
ing the past year.
Chief Deputy Marshal Charles ♦ex
pressed his pleasure that Donovan’s
record here has been so satisfactory,
but stated that as t he arrangements for
Donovan’s transfer had been made, and
that Donovan desired to go to Gibbon,
they could do nothing with the petition
but put it on file as a reminder of work
well done, j
Among this week’s arrivals were Mr.
and Mrs. Tom Marquam of Fairbanks,
who are here on a summer vacation.
Mr. Marquam has a large and growing
practice in the upper city, and will
probably return after the close of
court here to get iuto harness again.
Gold Belt sodas, seltzer and ginger
ale. They are toners, bracers, great
for chasers. —Longfellows.
WE LEAVE NO CACHES on the
river bank. What freight we load at
Dikeman we bring through, livers A
Co. '_
Fresh creamery butter 50c lb. at
! Rooney.
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All drink places are using Gold Belt
sodas and seltzer. Fine in highballs
anu fizzes.
R&saHnd H. Tiffany
Wt:f m Urn £r#a fZpm
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Without leaving tl e bench. Judge O vet field ruled yesterday in the
case of Ros-iliad II. Tiffany vs C. H. Craig, and gave judgment for
the plaintiff, declaring that she r entitled to one halt of all the mining
property Craig has acquired in the Iditarod. He declared that a grub
stake agreement existed between the two at the time Craig came to
this c.aup in the 1 11 of 19.19, and that Mrs. Tiffany, who remained in
Fairbanks until last fail owned an equal share, became of the assistance
she had given tin- <h feudal:t in coining to the country.
Ti n case ha i t, Lai tlnec days for tiial before the court without a
jury, ami a large number of witnesses were examined. A formidable
array of legal talent took care of the plaintiffs case, consisting of Mor
ton Stevens of the firm of Stevens, Roth cc Diguan, ot Fairbanks, K.
Coke Hill and J. S. Hauling, for the defense Cecil Clegg and Henry
Roden appeared. Alfred 1C Malthy was originally connected with the
case ; counsel for Kd Britt and Tom Mailer, who were named as co
defendants when the suit was filed. The case was afterwards dis
missed as to them.
Fur:tig the course o: the Itial Mis. Tiffany, FI Biilt, Tom Maher,
Jim Hagan, I) ,ve Johnson, John Duncan and Bert Day were examined
is witnesses for the plaintiff The defense called Craig and Fd Suther
land, besides recalling some of plaintiff’s witnesses.
From the evidence it appeared that the plaintiff had provided de
ivndaul with about £500 in cash and a five dog team in August 1909,
to come here foi the purpose ct acquiring mining ground. The proof
of this fact was the main question oi the case, and the court held that
it was proven beyond a doubt.
By the force of the j udgment the plaintiff will secure a half inter
est in the following properties named in the complaint: One-half 2 b
Flat; one half 3-b Fla'; lay on upper 660 Homestake association, Flat;
lay 011 660 of the .Montana fraction, between the Mohawk and tlit
Myrtle at the tmjuth of Flat; and a one-third interest in 4-b Flat. The
intentions cl the defense in regard to an appeal are not known.
nni n iAffry nr • pi »/ ftftns firm
bOLy WriEI hiMlli Sz5uvuU>J
After nil her trials and tribulations the Iditarod is coming into
her own and is pouring into the lap of the world a golden stream
of wealth that has reached a quarter of a million a week, and may
even exceed that amount if the water supply remains plentiful
the balance of the summer. The past week was probably a record
breaker, beginning last Sunday and ending today, and there are
still some important claims to be heard from.
Last Sunday Scott & Martin, on the Dakota bench, cleaned up
approximately $16,000. Early in the week Aitken & Riley, on the
Marietta, came across with $27,000 and Mahoney & Rich shook
down something over $12,000.
Wednesday and Thursday Friend & James cleaned up in two
cuts, realizing nearly $40,000, of which $23,000 is reported to have
come from the upper cut. Monkman & Ron an cleaned up about
$7,000 from the lower end of the Bonanza.
Red Ellis had an excellent cleanup on 1-a Otter bench, where
he encountered those $100 pans last week. It is reported in the
neighborhood of $23,000, while Andy Hensley on La is reported
at $10,000.
Doc Mading and Strandberg & Johnson are due today with
$45,000 between them, and McKinnon & McDonald are again due
for another cleanup.
In addition to these figures, which are not given as autbori
tative, several pokes arrived from Ophir this week estimated at
about $26,000.
CITY DRUG STORE
HAS JUST RECEIVED
Lownev, Society and Imperial choco
lates—The Best.
Westingholm, Henckle, Bocker, I X L
knives and razors—The Best.
Calabash, Peterson, Meerschaum and
French brier pipes—The Best.
R & G, Fivers, Houbigauts, Kherkoffs,
Bally’s and Finaud’s perfumes, soaps
and toilet preparations—The Best.
Suit cases, ladies’ bags, purses and
pocketbooks—The Best.
Victor machines and records.—i he
Best, OF COURSE.
Waterman’s Ideal fountain pens I he
very Best.
Books and magazines for everybody—
'I'iie Best, The Best, The very Best.
Souvenir jewelry. Lord & Co.
The work on the Catholic church at
the corner of Flat and Second is being
held back by rain. It will not be ready
until next Sunday, instead of tomorrow,
as was expected.
LOST -Lady's black leather traveling
bag, between Elite bathhouse and
Third avenue, containing lady’s dia
mond-studded watch; $50 reward if
returned to Pioneer office.
Old Lacey, Tyler, Monogram, Ather
ton and Cedarbrook, also fine old Port,
Sherry and Clarets at Empire Com
mercial Co.
Fried eggs or ham and eggs at the
Merchants, 75c.
Cucumbers 25c each at Rooney’s.
Miner’s Home sells Bock cigars.
Tokio, July 28.—Wireless Spe
cial.—In a terrific storm that swept
the coast of Japan the Canadian
Pacific steamer Empress ot China
was driven ashore on the rocks of
Saki Point and totally wrecked
Before going to pieces the lifeboats
were successfully launched and it is
believed that all passengers were
safely landed. The storm drove
tidal waves far inland and many
villages along the coast were
wrecked, and hundreds of lives
were lost.
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By oi 1
Valdez, July 28.— Wireless Spe
cial.— As a result of the intense
heat that has prevailed along the
coast for days, an unprecedented
(food has swept down upon this
town from the adjacent glacier and
the whole city is practically under
water and business is at a stand
still. People are moving to higher
ground and much damage has been
done in the stores throughout the
flooded portion.
Bei Of
After appearing before the city coun
cil last Wednesday night where he se
cured the appointment of a committee
10 help him select a site for a hospital,
Archdeacon Stuck called another meet
ing of tiie ladies of the city last night
for the purpose of discussing ways and
means of raising funds.
Up to today the decision had not
been reached whether to select a lot
and build or to purchase a suitable
building already constructed, but the
chances favor the later alternative.
Bishop Rowe sent a complete hos
pital equipment, and Mrs. Davis, a
nurse, is already here. All that is re
quired is the building to move into and
the money to get ihe building. The
council assured Archdeacon Stuck that
they would do all they could individu
ally, but that they doubted their right
to take action on the part of the city.
At last night's meeting the ladies of
the city took hold of the matter with
enthusiasm and decided to hold a big
Charity Ball at A. 11. hall next Thurs
day night, August 3. Tickets will be
$5, and the entire proceeds will go to
the hospital. The tickets were printed
last night, and Judge Overfield took a
bunch with him to the creeks today to
help the.good work along.
On the executive committee are Mrs.
Overfield, Miss Maltby and Mrs. ("hes
ev. The refreshments committee,
upon which will fail tlie bulk of tlie
work, is composed of Mesdames Thurs
ton, Clifton, Witte, Saunders, Peter*
son and Gralmra. Committee on music
and printii g. Mesdames Strong, Nestor
and Dunham. Committee on finance.
Mesdames Davis and Brooks.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
At the A. B. hall tomorrow Arch
deacon Stuck will officiate at the 1L
a.m. service. Kev. Dr. Young will
preach in the evening, his subject
being "The Greatest Attraction.”
A good choir will be in attendance,
and there will be a preliminary song
service and lively congregational sing
ing. The choir will render two quar
tettes, "Mother’s Bible” and ‘‘Though
Your Sins be as Scarlet.”
Everybody cordially welcomed to ; 11
these services.
Catholic Service
Father Monroe will preside at Sun
day-morning mass, held at tlie commis
sioner's office, in the M. & M. bank
building, at 11 o'clock.
At Flat City
Dr. S. Hali Young took a trip to
Flat creek this week and over to
Happy. He met a multitude of old
friends, and found many of them with
smiling faces on account of the stream
of gold dust that is beginning to flow
into the riffles.
He arranged for services every Sun
day in the A. B. hall at Flat City. He
will “preach there at 3 and 8 p.m,
August 6 and 20, and Archdeacon Stuck
will take the services the 13th and 27th,
If you want your c'ctii ng cleaned or pressed
ring up Wile the Ta It—Phone 88
Ashby Bain, proprietor of the big
pool room at Discovery, Otter, was a
visitor in the city this week.
Gap's Place sells a full line of Bock
cigars and smokers’ articles.
Diamonds set in platinum. Lord k Co.
Get your films developed by Miss
Tjernsrtom, McDonald Hotel.
For goodness sake drink Gold Belt
sodas.
Casey at Flat City sells Bock cigars.
City Drug Store sells Bock cigars.