Iditapod Pioneep
One Dollar Per Month. _IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 7, 1911. __Two Bits Per Copy
CAPTAIN HAINS
IS PARDONED
Albany, N.Y., October 6.—After
years of effort on the part of in
fluential friends, Capt. Peter Hains
lias been pardoned.
Capt. Hains was sentenced to life
imprisonment for tbe killing of W.
Auttis the publisher, whom he ac
cused of alienating his wife’s affec
tions. Hains’ name was only drop
ped from the army pay roll a few
mouths ago.
MADERO MEXICO'S
NEW PRESIDENT
Mexico City, October 6 — Gen.
Francesco Madero, the conqueror of
Diaz and liberator of Mexico, has
been elected president by an almost
unanimous vote. The choice of
the electors for vice president is not
yet known.
STEPHENSON DENES
Mil waukee, October 6.— The |
trial of Senator Stephenson is pro
ceeding. The senator absolutely
denies that his election was secured
by the use of corruption money.
FAMOUS AMERICAN AUTHOR DEAD
Philadelphia, October 6, — Wil
liam Eleroy Curtis, the famous
American journalist and author,
died here yesterday from apoplexy.
He was bora at Akron, Ohio, in
1850. _
POPULAR COMPANY MEII
OFF FOR THE OUTSIDE
Among the departures for the Out
side on the Seattle No. 3 were James
P. Mulligan, manager of the N. C. C'o.’s
store at Dikeman, and A. W. Flynn,
transportation agent for the N. N. Co.
at the same place. They are both
bound for San Francisco and will prob
ably spend the winter in that city.
Billy Burke, N. C. manager at Berg
man, on the Koyukuk, is also bound for
the Outside. He was formerly at the
company's Hot Springs store and has
remained in for the past several years.
Jimmy Sellers relieved Mr. Burke.
NOTICE
The registration books for the spe
cial election of three city councilmen
will be open at the City Clerk’s office
from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., opening Satur
day, October 7, and closing Tuesday,
October 16, at 4 p. m.
EARL B. HUNT,
Municipal Clerk.
Wra. Ansley, successor to Landahl’s
Emporium, is now open for business in
Mrs. Andersen’s old stand on First ave
nue, Mr. H. J. Landahl having retired
from business in the North and gone
Outside. Mr. Ansley will continue the
business along the same line as before.
He has added pool and solo tables and a
full line of candies to the business, has
a place for the boys to write a letter
and will have the latest papers on hand
to be read, and will be glad to see you
at any time.
FOR RENT—Furnished rooms in nice
quiet house on Wiliow street, next to
Regina hotel. Also a few steady
boarders could be accommodated.
MRS. WATSON.
TOMORROW’S RELIGIOUS SERVICE
At 8 p. m. in the commissioner's
courtroom over the M. & M. Bank.
S. HALL YOUNG, Pastor.
Read and Be Wise
Candies, nuts, cigars and tobaccos,
books and stationery, blank books, type
writer supplies, circulating library, at
ANSLEY’S, Iditarod.
DO YOU KNOW that Byers & Co.
are delivering freight from Dikeman
daily? Low water is no obstacle for
them._
Infinite, Humboldt, Cuerte Rey, Op
timo, Lovera, Bock and fine line of
Puerto Rico Cigars at Empire Com
mercial Co_._
Trusses,single and double, elas
tic and steel, brand new, just re
ceived at City Drug Store. We fit
them. _
Just received a faney line of Graven
stein apples, 48 a box; fancy red apples
$7 a bo*. At Johnstone’s.
Old subscriber to Landahl’s Empo
rium library can exchange books at
Ansley’s. ____
Special—SOc lb. chocolates and
bonbons at City Drug 8tore.
Pool, solo, and the best clear Havana
cigars at Johnstone's.
Fierce Naval Battle Raging in /Egean Sea Between Italian and Turkish Warships.
Many Turkish Steamers Captured-Hntervention Asked
Rome, Italy, October 6.—Thirty-five thousand Ita
lian troops sailed for Tripoli, North Africa, last Sunday
to effect an occupation of that country against the ex
pressed protest of Turkey, which claims ownership
over the province.
The Italians first secured all the cables communi
cating with the city of Tripoli, and then proceeded to
land troops.
They encountered desperate resistance, and com
menced the bombardment of the city. Under cover of
the guns of the warships a landing has been made, and
Italian troops are now in the capital.
While one division of the Italian navy was covering
the landing of the troops, another fleet was sent to the
Aegean sea to demonstrate in Turkish waters. The
Turkish vessels took the offensive and a tierce naval
battle is now raging. The Turkish ports of Prevesa
and Mytelene have also been bombarded and many
Turkish vessels captured without heavy Italian losses.
Constantinople, October 6.—The Turkish govern
ment has addressed a note to the Powers protesting
against the Italian occupation of Tripoli, demanding in
tervention, and calling upon them to stop the war.
Berlin, October 6. —A conference of the Powers is
being now held, and the possibility of intervention is
being anxiously discussed.
[Note.—Tripoli contains a million people and has
an area about half as large as Alaska. The religion is
almost wholly Mohammedan. For several hundred
years Tripoli was ruled directly from Constantinople,
but since the decline of the Turkish power her domi
nance of that country has been more imaginary than
real. Even the annual tribute which the bey was sup
posed to pay to Turkey is many years in arrears. The
present trouble had its origin in the partition of Africa
by Germany, France, Italy and England in the early
'80s. From that time Italy has claimed a protectorate
over Tripoli—which claim has always been repudiated
by the Turks. Since the French began the absorption
of Tunis, which lies along Tripoli's western border, the
Italian claims have become more insistent, and Italy
probably thought that the present chaos which obtains
in Turkey was her opportunity to forcibly assert her
claims. This Tripolian trouble makes the Moroccan
affair appear insignificant, because it is not a question
affecting a weak power, but one which has to do with
annexing a country claimed, however absurdly, by one
of the greatest military powers of the world—Turkey.
In addition, if the attempt at intervention should fail,
it is hardly likely that other powers could be prevented
from taking a hand. It may be that the recent ap
pointmentof Lord Kitchener to succeed Sir Eldon Gorst
in Egypt was the result of Great Britain's foreknowl
edge of Italy’s intentions. Time will show.]
SHOPMEN WALK OUT
Chicago, October 6.—The long expected strike took
place on Sunday last, when 30,000 shopmen of the Illi
nois Central railroad and other Harriman lines walked
out.
Serious trouble occurred in the state of Mississippi
where it became necessary to call out the troops to
quell the rioting
It is probable that the federal government will en
deavor to open up negotiations between the conflicting
interests, in the hope of bringing the strike to a speedy
close. Arbitration will be suggested.
Portland, Ore., October 6.—All the shopmen on
the Pacific coast are out on strike. Strikebreakers
have heen imported, and trouble is probable.
WEEK OF PUGILISM
Matt Wells knocked out Billy Donovan in the fifth
round at Toronto.
At Boston, in a contest with Young Sailor, which
lasted 12 rounds, Battling Nelson lost the decision.
After a 10-round go Monte Attell gained the deci
sion over Johnny Daley at New Orleans. The decision
was an unpopular one.
From Sydney, Australia, comes the news that Sam
McVey outpointed Lester in 20 rounds
After 20 rounds of fierce fighting between Frankie
i Burns and Matty Baldwin, at San Francisco, the con
test ended in a draw.
From Pittsburg comes the news that Joe Jeannette
has been matched to fight Sam Langford at Los An
geles on November 20.
Johnny Kilbane gained the decision over Frankie
Conley, at Los Angeles, after a 20 round fight.
RILEY TALKS OF IDITAROD S OUTPUT
Fairbanks, October 6.—Henry Riley, just returned
from Iditarod, says that the output for the camp will
be at least $3,500,000 for the next two years. Next
year, he says, the operators will have a better knowl
edge of the peculiar conditions of the ground.
NAVAL HERO
J’ALLS DEAD
New York, October 6.—Rear Admiral Winfield
Scott Schley died in the street here yesterday from
heart failure. The funeral will take place at Washing
ton.
Admiral Schley was 72 years of age, having been
born in the year 1839 at Frederick City, Md. He saw
service in the Civil war, on the coast of Korea in 1871,
and in the Spanish-American war, where he covered
himself with fame by his victory over Admiral Cervera
at Santiago bay, when in command of the Flying Squad
ron. For this victory he was presented with a gold
sword by the people of Pennsylvania, & silver sword by
the Royal Arcanum, and a jeweled medal by the legis
lature of Maryland.
In addition to the above fighting record, Admiral
Schley was in command of the expedition which rescued
the Captain Greely Arctic expedition at Cape Sabine in
1884.
TOLNEY PROMOTED
Fairbanks, October 6.—Volney Richmond, Fair
banks manager for the N. C. Co., has been promoted to
the position of superintendent of Alaskan stations, with
headquarters at San Francisco. He leaves for the Out
side some time in December.
Mr. Richmond first worked for the company at St
Michael, after which he was transferred to the Koyu
kuk, where he was manager for several years. "‘Mak
ing good” in the Koyukuk, Mr. Richmond was pro
moted to the Fairbanks post—the company’s largest
station in interior Alaska—and his new position is
further recognition of his ability.
George Coleman has been appointed to succeed Mr.
Richmond at Fairbanks.
William H. Fairbanks becomes general manager of
the Northern Commercial Company, succeeding M. L.
Washburn, who died some months ago
FAIRBANKS BRIEFS
Fairbanks, October 6.—The last steamer of the
season leaves Fairbanks for Whitehorse on Tuesday
next.
Frank Manley leaves on Tuesday for Panama. He
will go out by way of Dawson.
Judge Overfield and the Rev. Buisch have returned
to this city after a hunting trip in the Little Delta-Mt.
Hayes district. They brought back trophies of moose
and sheep.
Joe Morrow has been elected Arctic Chief for the
Fairbanks camp of the Arctic Brotherhood.
At the first shoot of the P’airbanks Rifle Club, Dug
Morgan won the trophy presented by Suter, a local
jeweler.
WICK IS BIB FACTOR
Nome, October 6.—The Democrats of this section
are working energetically to perfect their organization,
and put it on a permanent footing. A standing com
mittee has been selected and meets regularly to formu
late plans for the election of a Democratic delegate at
the next election.
Delegate Wickersham has still a very powerful fol
lowing here. In fact, he is as strong as ever, and as
the Labor party is inactive, and will probablv desist
from active participation in next year’s election, the
present delegate will be a factor to be reckoned with.
NOME HAS HAD PROSPEROUS SEASON
Nome, October 6.—Summer work is now closing
down, and the returns coming in day by day show that
the output for the year will be phenomenally high.
Full returns will be sent later
The customs stamp mill, erected by public subscrip
tion, is now complete and stamps drop tomorrow. To
celebrate the occasion a public holidoy has been pro
claimed. A big day is assured. Exercises will be held
in the Eagle hall, and also at the mill. A very elabor
ate program has been prepared.
GREAT VICTORY
FOR DR. WILEY
Washington, October 6.—Fol
lowing upon the decision of the
president that Dr. Wiley, the pure
food expert, is to be retained,
Solicitor * Geueral McCabe, Dr.
Wiley’s principal enemy, has been
forced to resign.
BAD ACCIDENT ON THE MARIETTA
Last Monday evening on the Ma
rietta claim, Flat creek, Geo. Mc
Donald met with a bad accident.
Called to the phone by his wife, of
the McDonald hotel, he slipped ov
er the bank and fell twenty feet.
Atter a week in bed Mr. McDonald
is about again.
Combination fountain syringes
and hot-water bottles—new and
| fresh rubber—guaranteed—special
; at $3.50 while they last. City Drug
Store.
Frank Kern has resumed his old
stand at Caribou Bath and Lodging
house. Caribou street.
Mb A Dima'i I adias’ Shaaa af GoldsfaiiT*,,
FAIRBANKS QUARTZ MINE
HAS BEEN ABANDONED
Development on some of the Fair
banks quartz prospects has not proved
very encouraging, Referring to one
of the principal of them the News
Miner says:
“From present indications the Fair
banks Quartz Development Co. is dead,
the work on the B.-P. property having
ceased long ago when water was en
countered, and Peterson, the sub-lessee,
has taken his machinery from the
ground.
“Five thousand dollars was originally
collected to test the property. Of this
sum approximately $3,000 was ex
pended. The balance will probaby be
handed back to the subscribers pro
rata.” __
WE LEAVE NO CACHES on the
river bank. What freight we load at
Dikeman we bring through. Byers &
Co. __
Diamond Dick or George Bernard
Shaw. We have them ail at City
Drug Store Circulating Library.
You can spend a pleasant evening at
Ansley’s. _
llfz Jt Bmbii’b Ladies’ Shoes *1 fioldsi»i#'».
COMING AND GOING
The steamer Teddy H. arrived from
Holy Cross early Thursday morning.
She brought a large mail.
The winter mail service commenced
Monday last, when Frank Larson left
for down river in a canoe. This
method of transportation will continue
until the overland trail to Diskaket
and Nulato becomes passable.
Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Mahoney of Flat
Creek have gone Outside for the
winter.
Waiter Riley left for the Outside last
week.
As soon as travel over the winter
trail to Flat is resumed the Summit
roadhouse will be conducted in the log
building on the hill.
The Arctic Brotherhood will give
an informal dance in the A.B. Hall to
night.
A letter from Ruby says that N. N.
Jaffa has joined forces with Alex.
Capewell in the mercantile business.
Last Sunday a member of the staff
of the Iditarod Pioneer was lavishly
entertained by the Friend, James A
Lawson mess on Flat. A. B. Ferguson
provided the supper. He proved to be
an accomplished cook, and was ably
assisted by a gentleman not unknown
to fame in the Iditarod newspaper field.
Attorney A. E. Maltby is now located
in the Simpson building, at the corner
of First and Willow.
Bill Ansley is putting the finishing
touches to his pool hall on Frontstreet.
Sam Wilmer has taken charge of
the Miner's Home saloon.
A meeting of the Ladies’ Hospital
Auxiliary is scheduled for this after
noon; whist will be the order of the
day.
Miss O’Connor arrived from the Out
side Thursday morning, coming up
river on the Teddy H. Miss O’Connor
is a trained hospital nurse, and was
formerly at the Dr. Simpson hospital
at Juneau. She will be employed at
the Iditarod hospital as assistant to
Mrs. Davis.
Jimmy Tweed expeeted to leave this
morning for down river.
Commissioner Charles E. Taylor and
family of Flat City will move into
Iditarod for the winter. Mr. Taylor
will conduct his law business in the
offices on Richmond street recently oc
cupied by McGowan, Clark A Albrecht
WIRELESS BREVITIES
A message from Guayaquil says
that an earthquake passed, over the
whole of Ecuador during the week.
From Nogales, State of Sonora,
Mexico, comes news of a great
tidal wave which swept along the
whole coast.
Senator Miles Poindexter has re
turned to Katalia. Gifford Pinchot
goes to Valdez.
James Jeffries wept over his
mother's coffin.
Storms along the German coast
caused 200 deaths. Twenty steam
ers were driven ashore
The wife of Joe Eglar, the miner
of Tofty Gulch, Hot Springs, died
ou Sunday last of heart failure. She
was buried at Fairbanks.
Storms have been raging in the
Nome district for a week. Three
schooners have been driven ashore.
No chance to caich a cold if you use
the potcelain tub baths at the Iditarod
hospital. _
| Ansley sells all the leading brands of
j cigars.
HUNDRED KILLED
AS DAM BURSTS
Austin, Pa., October 6.—The
mammoth concrete dam in the
neighborhood of this city burst yes
terday and one-half of the city was
destroyed.
Fully one hundred people lost
their live*.
Two towns lower down the val
ley have been completely wiped out
of existence, but the deathrate is
said to be small.
PRESIDENT RAGING
AROUND COUNTRY
Pocatello, Idaho, October 6.—
President Taft arrived here today
on his tour of the West. He will
leave for Seattle on Monday. The
president has already visited Des
Moines, Omaha, Salt Lake and
Denver.
PORTUGUESE REVOLT
Lisbon, October 6.—The revolt
against the republican regime is
growing daily. The royalists are
much encouraged and it is reported
that ex-King Manuel will shortly
effect a landing and make an at
tempt to regain his crown.
HONEYMOONING IN A SMALL BOAT
Fairbanks, October 6. — James
Gunning and Annie Espeland were
married here last Monday, and left
the next day in a small boat for
Ruby. _
DISTRICT COURT BUSY AT NOME
Nome, October 6.—The district court
here is very busy. There are many
equity eases to be tried, chiefly com
posed of litigation arising out of mining.
It is doubtful if the calendar can be
cleared before the close of navigation.
The Victoria sails tomorrow. One
more trip will conclude the season.
—
HARMON'S MANAGER
PLAYS TO GALLERY
Cleveland, Ohio, October 6. —
Lieut.-Governor Nichols, campaign
manager for Geveruor Judson Har
mon, says that the Democrats are
anxious to hold Alaska in such a
manner that would prevent its re
sources from being exploited for
the sole proht of special interests.
CONTINUOUS STORMS AT NOME
Nome, October 6.— Heavy storms
prevailed throughout this district all
last week and many wrecks are re
ported from coast stations.
Three schooners, El Sueno, Arizona
and Wasp, were driven ashore, but
happily no lives were lost.
WANT TO FLY ACROSS CONTINENT
Hamusond, Ind., October 6.—Aviator
Rodgers, who is attempting to fly
across the continent, is having consid
erable trouble with his engine.
Los Angeles, October 6.— Aviator
Fowler will attempt to fly across the
continent from this city.
On September 20, at Southamp
ton, England, the British cruiser
Hawke rammed and badly dam
aged the giant liner Olympic, the
largest vessel in the world. Only
the prompt beaching of the Olym
pic prevented a serious catastrophe.
A. B. Ferguson leaves today for the
Kuskokwim.
Gov. Walter E. Clark has been
notified by the Department of the
Interior that, in accordance with
the President’s order, 160 acres
surrounding every medicinal spring
in Alaska have been withdrawn
from entry as public lands.
Fresh fruits, nuts, dates, soft drinks,
latest papers and magazines at John
stone’s. _
Elastic stockings, abdominal
supporters, silk and silk linen.
City Drug Stcre.
Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s
Just received a fancy line Of Graven
stein apples, $8 a box; fancy red apples
$7 a box. At Johnstone’s.
WE DOS’T CARE whether it rains
or not; we will land your freight here
if the river dries up. Byers & Co.
Bennett James, the Flat creek
J operator, will probably winter Outside.