Iditarod Pioneer
One Doeear Per Month. _ IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 16, 1911. _Two Bits Per Copy
TWO HUNDRED
MINERS KILLED
Hricerille, Tenn., Dec. 15. — Two
hundred miners were entombed here
as the result of an explosion. They
are all dead.
BRIBERY IS CHARGED
San Francisco, Dec. 15. — Eugene
Schmidt, former mayor of 'Frisco, will
appear in court Saturday next to
answar the charges of bribery in con
nection the graft scandals prosecutions,
INB LISCOMB TRIES
TO BLOW HIMSELF UP
Fairbanks, Dec. 15.—While on his
wav to Salcha Ben Liscomb, a miner,
met with a strange accident. A rifle
on the sled brushed against a limb of a
tree and was discharged, hitting and
exploding some cartridges which were
in Liscomb’s pocket. His leg was
lacerated, but not seriously.
BEAD BODY FOUND IN
YUKON BELOW RUBY
Kaltag, Dec 15.—The body of an un
identified man has been found in the
Yukon 50 miles below Ruby.
An up-river mail carrier, Williams
by name, froze his feet badly a day or
two ago. __
NOME HAS CARNIVAL
Nome, Dec. 14—A big carnival will
be held in Nome on New Yeai'e day in
aid of the local Holy Croes hoepital.
BAB ASSOCIATION APPEALS
TO INTERIOR DEPARTMENT
Nome, Dec. 14.—The Seward Penin
sula Bar Association will petition the
Interior Department to annul the re
cent ruling whereby the final receipts
for the coal land patents are being
withheld. It is considered a great in
justice that the department should
hare accepted the patent fees and then
refuse to issue final receipts, and thus
permit the opening up of the coal
lands.
HALF MILLION
FOROUTSIDE
Over half a million dollar* in
golddust left Iditarod for the Out
side last Thursday morning. It is
going by dog team over the Seward
trail.
The shipment is in charge of
Griffis & Norton, contracting car
riers for the Wells-Pargo Express,
and is accompanied by J, B
Mitchell and Teddy Heacock in
the capacity of guards. At Flat
Jim Hagan joiued the outfit as
traveling companion, *nd it was
•xpected that others would enter
the procession at different places
•long the line and bear the precious
freight company to the salt water.
THE CHRISTMAS TREE
All the ladies of Iditarod who are
interested in the Christmas tree are
invited to meet with the committee of
the A. B.'s at the Free Reading Room
next Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock,
to make arrangements.
The plan is to have a glorious tree
the night of Christmas Day (Monday,
the 25th). An A. B. brother has prom
ised to procure the tree, and the ladies
and the A. B.'s will decorate it. There
will be presents for all the little folks,
and candy and nuts galore. The chil
dren and some of the older ones will
furnish a good program. Everybody
having presents for anybody are in
vited to put them on the tree; and
everybody is invited to come.
The Committee on Christmas.
SPECIAL HOTICE TO A. B. MEMBERS
Members of Camp Iditarod No.
37, Arctic Brotherhood, are most
urgently requested to attend the
meeting Mondar next. Dec-mber
18 Business of a very important
nature, and ot vital intent to the
metnbeis. is to come up
M’NAMARAS AT
SAN QPEHT1N
Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 16.—The special train car
rying the McNamara brothers to San Quentin broke
down near this city, and their arrival at the peniten
tiary was delayed by some hours.
The man Franklin, who is accused of attempting to
bribe witnesses in the McNamara case and bound over
to the superior court, has been released on $10,000 bail.
Ortie McManigal, dynamiter and informer against
the McNamaras, will be taken to Indianapolis next
week, to appear before the federal grand jury which is
investigating the dynamite outrages.
San Quentin, Dec. 15.—The McNamaras arrived
here Sunday noon, and were put to work in the jute
mill Monday morning.
Cincinnati, Dec. 15. —Mrs. McNamara, mother of
the convicted dynamiters, will leave her home here and
go to reside in the vicinity of San Quentin.
Indianapolis, Dec. 15.- The federal probe into the
dynamite outrages has begun at Chicago.
DUXBURY NOT
SIGHTED YET
Nome, Dec. 14 —The Duxbury, which left Noma
November 5 for Seattle, has not yet arrived at her des
tination and considerable uneasiness is felt regarding
the safety of her passengers and crew
The passengers were for the most past composed
of the 14 who left Iditarod in Earl Byers’ launch
Skwentna October 23. Among them were Pete Mc
Mulleu, E. J. Glidden, Jim Gallinger, Bob McMillan,
Tom Shepler, Frank Arnold aud James Olsen.
These men wanted to get aboard the steamship Vic
toria, but that vessel refused to call at St. Michael for
them. They paid the owners of the Duxbury $100
apiece for their passage to Seattle.
CONVENTION MEETS MARCH 8
Cordova. Dec. 15.—At a meeting of tlie Republican
territorial committee held here last night, Nome, Fairbanks,
Juneau, Douglas, Valdez, Cordova, Ketchikan, Kilhsnoo
and all other leading centers in Alaska with the exception
of Seward and Iditsrod were represented.
It has been decided that the Republican territorial
convention shall be held at Cordova March 30 next.
There will be fifty delegates from each judicial district,
apportionment to be made by the territorial committee.
LOTI STARTS FOR CALIFORNIA
Fairbanks, Dec. 15 —Marshal H. K. Love has left
Fairbanks for Juneau, where he will pick up the re
quisition papers for the extradition of Captain E. T.
Barnette, charged with fraud in connection with the
the wrecking of the Washington Alaska bank.
Leaving Juneau Love will go to Los Angeles,
where Barnette will have a hearing before the United
States commissioner Dec. 27.
MRS. MAULSDY
WEDS EDITOR
Fairbanks, Dec. 15.—H. C. Jackson, of the Fair
banks News-Miner, was married yesterday to Mrs. S.
M. Maulsby, who was a resident of Iditarod and Fiat
City last summer.
Mr. Jackson is the third member of the News
Miner staff to be married within the month—the others
being Will Fent Thompson and Loss Bernard, who
married Mrs. Nellie Mulrooney Noble and Mrs. Edythe
Bradbury respectively.
PROF. JOHNSON COMING HOME
Liverpool, England, Dec. 15 — Champion Jack John
son has once more announced that he has quit the ring
forever. He is on his wav home. The life of ease which
Johnson has been living since his fight with Jeffries has
told greatly upon him, and he now weighs 300 pounds
New Orleans, Dec. 15—Freddie Welch and Matty
Baldwin will fight twenty rounds here Jan. 14.
Brisbane, Australia, Dec. 15 — McVey got the decision
over Lester in the eighth round.
LILLIAN AP ETHEL FREED
New York, Dec 15.—Lillian Graham and Ethel Con
rad. accused of shooting H B. Stokes, a Broadway insur
ance broker, with intent to kill, testified today that Stokes
had ruined them and that he came to their room and de
matided some letters which he had written them. The
jury acquitted the girls after deliberating 58 minutes.
Stokes has not been informed of the verdict, as his
condition is very critical. He is 64 years old.
DAVID COURTEMARCHE IS HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
Fairbanks, Dec. 13 —Dave Courtemanche has been
indicted on a charge of attempted rape of Mrs. Pearl Jensen,
and the bonds were fixed at $!io,ooo. Later the bondsmen
deserted him. and he was immediately jailed, but released
again on promise of good behavior
SILZER WANTS
RAILWAY BUILT
Washington, Dec. 16.—Congressman Sulzer, who
has considerable interests in Alaska, has introduced a
resolution that the Matanuska and Bering river coal
fields be instantly opened and the government build
railroads thereto.
The committee on expenditures has recommended
the dismissal of the Controller bay matter.
The report of the special committee which investi
gated the blowing up of the Maine shows that the de
struction of the famous vessel was due to an external
explosion.
A Western delegation is at the capital trying to se
cure a reduction in commercial rates over the Alaska
cable.
Delegate Wickersham has introduced a bill provid
ing for the construction of a national railroad from
Seward to the Matanuska coalfields, and the acquisition
of existing railroads in Alaska.
CHICAGO GETS
BIG CONVENTION
Washington, Dec. 15.—The Repuolican national
committee have decided that Chicago will be the scene
of the national convention to be held June 18, 1912.
A slight flurry has been caused at Republican
headquarters by a rumor that an attempt will be made
to secure the nomination of Theodore Roosevelt, a jour
nalist at present working on the Outlook, but the gen
eral opinion is that President Taft's supporters will be
in control, and his renomination appears to be certain
! at the present time.
Milwaukee, Dec. 15.—Senator Robert M. La Fol
lette, of Wisconsin, has started on his campaign tour,
in an effort to secure for himself the nomination for
J the presidency as a Progressive Republican.
CHINESE GENERAL MURDERED
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Pekin, Dec 15 —The province of Sban-Shi is being
j overrun with revolutionary hands of Chinese, and 8,000
| Manchus have been massacred.
Hankow, Dec. 15 —A conference between the rebels
land the imperial government will take place next week al
Shanghai, and it is hoped a settlement satisLrto.y to both
parlies will result.
Chang Hsuu, the imperial general, has beeu assas
smated.
MOST POPULAR LADY
Miss Susan Kotch, of Flat City, won
ths prize at the carnival as the most
popular lady. Miss Smith was second
in the contest, and the following ladies
were also in the voting: Mrs. Larson.
Misses Leigh, Tjernstrom, Maltby,
Byers, Davis, Ellinger, Ida Roscoe,
Coolidge and Wolfe.
NOTICE
W. 3. Mendham closes his store and
retires from business between Christ
mas and New Year. Please call for
work left._
KENNEL CLUB
MEETS TONIGHT
Monday, Jan i, is the day of the
annual sweepstakes, and officers of
the Kennel Club are busy arrang
ing details and fixing up the prize
money. The course will probably
be the same as last year, namely,
Iditarod to Flat and Otter and re
turn.
A meeting of the Iditarod Ken
nel Club will be held tonight at 8
o'clock in the Budweiser parlor,
and all members and those inter
ested in dog mushing are asked
to attend.
The trails are steadily improv
ing, and there is no doubt they will
be in excellent condition before
the first of January arrives.
Decorate Your Tree or Store
Roaeoe Sweets, home-made fresh
cendy and Christmas decorations at
Roscoe's, in the Iditarod Bakery.
Staley underwear. H. B >as, clothier.
Quitclaim deed blanks—Piotiper.
WHO HOLDS WINNING TICKET 56?
No. 56 won the nugget chain, but the
holder of the ticket cannot be located.
Whoever has the ticket should com
municate with Mrs. Davis at the hos
pital.
MANLEY INTERESTED
IN MDD RIVER GROUND
—
Ruby Record, Nov. 25: Much of
the most promising territory in the!
Mud river section has been staked
by Frank Manley’s representatives,
according to some of the latest ar
rivals from that place. He lias bad
three or four men over there during
the summer, it is said, and some ot
the ground may be worked by
dredges. It is now believed that a
little camp will be established
there, and this camp will be tribu
tary to Ruby. Sam Dubin, who is
one of the most recent arrivals,
says that gravel averaging a couple
of cents has been found in several
places In one place 2 cent pans
liave been taken from a hilltop.
About the most found in any pans
to bis knowledge is 50 cents.
DELEGATE 8ATS
GET TOGETHER
Seattle, Dec. 15.—At the great mass
meeting held here last Monday to dis
cuss questions relating to Alaska,
Delegate Wickersham was the prin
cipal speaker. He urged the different
parties to get together and work in
harmony for the good of Alaska.
To tho People of the Creeks
A have just opened a nice line of the
finest Cut Glass and Hand-Painted
China. WM. TAYLOR, the Flat Creek
Jeweler, opp. Casey’s.
All kinds of candies and fruits. Ice
cream made to order at Cap's Place.
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COMING AND GOING j
Mrs. Sam Wilmer left the hospital
Monday last, and Sam Jr. is now in
charge of affairs in the Black-street
home. Sam Sr., ‘‘the Quaker Maid,”
says he is working three eight-hour
shifts daily, and if he gets any sleep it’s
on his own time. Still he says ta» likes
his job.
J. H. Scott came into town the mid
dle of the week.
David Gray came in from the old In
noko diggings Thursday. He is lo
cated on a tributary of Gaines creek,
and reports much activity in that dis
trict.
Paul Budweiser is about again after
several days sickness. He ascribes his
rapid recovery to a moderate use of Ye
Olde German Hager.
Charles Kemp slipped and broke a
rib last Thursday night, and was un
able to play his fiddle at the hospital
dance last evening. His place in the
orchestra was filled by Mr. Cannon.
Capt. Boerner of Takotna, W. H.
Golder of Georgetown, and Frank P.
Haslund of Dikeman, all N. C. Co.
agents, were entertained by a few
friends Wednesday night last. The re
ception took place at the Budweiser
parlor, and with story, song and music
a very pleasant evening was spent.
Capt. Boerner returned to Takotna
Thursday.
Frank P. Haslund has returned to
Dikeman.
A large number of ladies and gentle
men came in from Flat and Otter to at
tend the carnival, and their presence
was much appreciated. Space forbids
a detailed list of visitors.
Inflnito, Humboldt, Cuerte Rey, Op
timo, Lovera, Buck and a fine line pf
Puerto Rico Cigars at Empire Com
mercial Co. _
Sunderbrucb is out for the Family
trade. Fresh groceries, low prices, i
prompt delivery.
IDITARODERS GET TO FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, Dec. 15.—Adolph Rippa,
Charles Holkv, Luke Radigan, Tom
Aitken and Jack Ensnol arrived here
Thursday. They were detained by
overflows.
ALASKA PIONEERS GROW
RAPIDLY IN NUMBERS
Nome, Dec. 14 —The new rule where
by all who were in Alaska by the end
of 1900 are entitled to become members
of the order of Pioneers of Alaska has
resulted in the Nome igloo increasing
its membership by 100 per cent.
On Dec. 23 a grand “roof garden'1
entertainment will be given by the
igloo.
It is cheaper to sell our stock at cos
price than to store it until next sum
mer. Don’t lose this chance.
MENDHAM.
SAN FRANCISCO PROMISES HELP
San Francisco, Dec. 15 —Messrs.
Yandell, Lowtnan and Piles, of the
Seattle-Alaska Publicity bureau, ar
rived here from Portland and were
enthusiastically received, A great
meeting of business men was held
and a committe appointed to con
sider ways and means of assisting
in securing equitable legislation for
Alaska.
JUST ARRIVAD FROM FAIBBANKS
Peter Campbell and W. I. McLean,
just arrived from Fairbanks, are head
ed toward Kuskokwim. Ruby did not
look good to them.
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Lay agreement blanks—Pioneer.
See Anderson Bros. & Nerland for
storm windows, pictures and picture
framing, novelties in wood for pvrug
raphio work.
Eggs 75c per dozen. *18 per case—
Sunderbruch.
High-top moccasius at B. Boas’.
WIRELESS BREVITIES
Former Postmaster Diggs of Cor
dova lias been released on bail. He is
charged with embezzlement.
Another daughter has been born to
the queen of Spain.
King George V. was crowned at
Delhi without mishap.
The Democrats have swept Arizona
ia the first state elections.
The Democrats wii! hold their com
ing national convention at Indiana
polis.
The Americans have broken with
the National league, accusing them of
scalping during the world’s finals.
John D. Rockefeller refuses to testify
before the House committee whioh is
investigating the United States Steel
corporation.
At the Indianapolis Irrigation con
gress Gifford Pirn h it pra s :d President
Taft and Secretary Fisher for their
Alaskan policy.
MEETING OF LADIES’ AUXILIAltY
A meeting of the Ladies’ Auxiliary
will be held at the residence of Mrs.
Cheslev, on Tuesday next at 2 p.m ,
for the purpose of winding up the ac
counts of the carnival. All ladies are
invited to attend.
NOTICE.
Those having accounts against the
Iditarod Hospital in connection with
the recent carnival are requested to
hand them in at once to Mrs. DaTis, at
the hospital, so that they may be pre
sented to the carnival committee for
settlement.
T-et us quote you prices on outfits.
Everything absolutely guaranteed.
Northern Commercial Company.
Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
irou and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s. __
Hot Springs Spuds, best in the mar
ket, free from dry rot, #12 per UK) Ihs.,
at SlfDderbruch’s.
PRESIDENT ELIOT
HAD APPENDICITIS
Colombo, Ceylon, Dec. 15.—President
Emeritus Chas. W. Eliot of Harvard,
underwent a successful operation for
appendicitis.__
POPE AND ST. PATRICK
Rome, Dec. 15— His Holiness the
Pope has decreed that St. Patrick’s
Day, March 17, shall be recognized as
a holiday throughout the Catholic
world. __
ANOTHER STAMPEDE IN
DIRECTION OF ESTER
Fairbanks, Dec. 15.—A stampede is
on to Happy creek, which heads into
Ester dome.
Four feet of JI.50 dirt has been un
covered on 2-b. bench left limit, Fair
banks creek.
GARDEN ISLAND MILL
TO WORK ALL WINTER
Fairbanks, Dec. 16.—The test mill on
Garden Island has resumed operations.
There is enough ore on hand to last
all winter.
Henry Bismarck, one of the pionears
of Georgetown, arrived in Iditarod
during the week. He will return to
the Kuskokwim as soon as he has
transacted the business which brought
him here.__
DOG HAKES RECORD
Soattle, Dec. 15.—Doc Mading ar
rived hero today from Iditarod, Doc
broke all record*, making tho whole
jourrey in 21 days.
Seward, Dec. 13.—James, Knell, Me
Ardle and Becker are here, 24 day*
from Iditarod. They leave tomorrow
for the States.
COLD WEATHER DRIVES
MINERS FROM CREEKS
Nome, Dec. 14. — Exceedingly cold
weather throughout this district has
compelled miners to suspend operation*
and leave the creeks. Absence of snow
to melt has shut off the supply of wa
ter, and prospectors are coming in from
all directions.
Bad storms have shut Seward penin
sula off from ordinary telegraphic com
munication with the Outside. The
wires are down, and the wireless sy«
tern is the only one available.
NEARLY 300 CREEKS
IN RUBY DISTRICT
Ruby Record : Counting all
creeks, pups and gulches on which
claims are recorded in this district
the number is 263. The creek
which has the largest number of
claims is Long creek. The number
of locations recorded thereon is 96,
almost all of which are, however,
association claims. Names are re
peated on several creeks. There
are, for instance, six Snow gulches,
three Flat creeks, and so on. Long
|creek has about two score of tribu«
taries.
NAIRN RETURNS FROM OPHIR CITY
Gilbert Nairn returned from Ophir
city Thursday night. Mr. Nairn left
iditarod a little over three weeks ago
for the purpose of transcribing the
records of Ophir Precinct, whera
Iditarod instruments had to be recorded
before the establishment of Otter
Precinct.
There were 315 instrument* in all,
made up as follows: 306 locations, I
lease, 3 agreements and 5 deeds.
The return journey occupied six day*.
IDITAROD MASONS MEET TONIGHT
A meeting of the Iditarod Masoniti
club will be held at the offloe of Chas.
Taylor, Richmond st., at 8 o’clock thia
(Saturday) evening, for the purpose of
electing officers for the ensuing six
months. All members are requested
to attend.
EARL B. HUNT,
__ Secretary,
Old Lacev, Tyler, Monogram, Ather.
too and Cedarbrook, also fine old Port
Sherry and Clarkta at Empire Com
ruercial Co.
Pure Michigan apple cider {or fam
ily use at Cap's Place.
Annual assessment work blank* at
Pioneer office,