Iditarod Pioneer
One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 1, 1013.___Two Kits Vfai Coi-y
WANTS DIVORCE
SENATOR
Washington, February 28.—The
wife of Senator Bourne, of Oregon,
left frere suddenly for her home in
the west, stating that she was
going to hiing suit for divorce.
Olympia, Wash., February 28.—
The Washington house of rep
resentatives has passed a resolution
asking President Wilson to push
forward the construction of railroads
in Alaska
Nome, February eS.—The latest
districts to endorse Major J. b A.
Strong for the Alaska governor
ship are Council, Kougarok and
Candle. This makes the Seward
peninsula practically solid for the
major. _
CONGRESS TO GLEAN
DP ALL ITS BUSINESS
Washington, February e8.—Both
houses of congress resumed work
Monday, after the adjournment in
honor of Washington's birthday.
T'niess a deadlock ensues ali busi
ness will be cleaned up belore
M rich 4.
An item of $75,000 for further
investigation oi Alaska’s coal re
s mrces has been stricken irotn the
estimates.
Tokio, February eS --Four thou
sind houses were destroyed in a
nre which raged in this city for
several days. Over 15,000 people
a;e homeless
Pekin, February 2b.—The dow
ager-empress of China is dead afier
a short illness.
Jimmy the Baker is laying in a sup
ply of iee. lie proposes to cut not less
than 30 tons for making ce-cream next
summer. _
What's all those people doing in that
store? Why, that's Ansley’s; they are
watching that new-fanglo game of
‘ 'pinafore pool,1' which is on all day
day and half the night. Let's go in
and try it; we can God something good
to read until the table is idle.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
Mexico City, February 2b.—A bloody tragedy
which has shocked the whole civilized world has just
taken place in Mexico, and unless a satisfactory expla
nation is forthcoming, foreign governments are likely
to take prompt action to end the present state of affairs.
An order had been received from Acting-President
Huerta that ex President Madcro and former Vice-Pres
ident Suarez should vacate the national palace and be
given temporary quarters in the penitentiary. So that
the transfer could be made without knowledge of the
public, it was decided to make the change under cover
of darkness. Last Saturday, at midnight, the deposed
president and vice-president were being taken to as
signed quarters as arranged when they were shot dead
in the street.
Officials in charge of the guard declare thatMadero
and Suarez tried to escape, and were caught and shot
in the attempt; but the story is backed by such flimsy
evidence that it is doubted.
The story of the tragedy did not at once become ;
known, but as soon as it was bruited abroad, represent
atives of all the powers having legations in this city
entered a protest, and, backed by their respective na
tions, have demanded a full and searching inquiry into
the events that led up to the shooting.
The bodies have since been taken to the cemetery
and buried.
Bloody Hand to Crush Rebellion
Acting-President Huerta announces that he imme
diately will recruit an army 150,000 strong, and start
upon a vigorous campaign to crush the rebellion in
every part of the country.
Will the U. S. Intervene?
Washington, February 28.—A second division of
the United States army has now been mobilized on the
Mexican border, and 20,000 troops are ready to cross j
into Mexico at a moment’s notice.
Asked whether intervention was planned, the State
department lias published a statement that intervention
is impossible unless it can be shown that the new gov
ernment in Mexico is unable to furnish ample protec
tion of the lives of foreigners.
Vice-President IVSarshall Speaks
Washington, February 28. — Vice-President-elect
Thomas R. Marshall says he does not believe that in
tervention in Mexico is necessary or justified solely for
the purpose of protecting the property of Americans
and other foreigners; but only in the event of the lives
of foreigners being jeopardized. He would favor inter
vention to prevent foreigners from being murdered.
IVladero’s Family Escapes
Vera Cruz, February 28. —The family of the late
ex'Prps.dent Francisco Madero boarded a steamer here
yesterday enroute for Cuba, where they will remain
until the present troubles in Mexico are over.
CLARENCE DARROW
TAKES THE STAND
Los Angeles, February 28.
Clarence Darrow took the stand in
in his own behalf today. He will
be subjected to a severe cross ex
aminatiou.
GABE ANDERSON
DIED OF CANCER
Nome, February 28.—Gabe An
derson, discoverer of pay on Klery
creek, Kobuk, died of cancer at
Candle yesterday. Six days ago
Anderson underwent an operation,
which proved the disease to be ot
long standing ard incurable.
IRONWORKERS TO
END LONG STRIFE
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Washington, February 28.—The composition of President
Wilson’s cabinet has practically been decided upon, and while the
whole list has not been made public, the following will undoubt
edly be members of the new executive’s official family:
Secretary of State—William Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska.
Secretary of the Treasury—William G. McAdoo, of New York.
Post master-General—Congressman A. S. Burleson, of Texas.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor—Louis J. Brandeis, of
Massachusetts.
Secretary of the Navy— Congressman Joseph Daniels, of North j
Carolina.
Secretary of War—Col. Goethals, of New York, builder of the
Panama canal.
Wilson Resigns Today
Trenton, February 28.—The resignation of Woodrow Wilson
from the governorship of New Jersey becomes effective Saturday
at noon.
President Wilson will call a special session of congress to j
meet April 1.
Nome, February 2s.—Three soldiers were arrested at Fort
Davis during the week, and charged with the crime of forgery.
It is alleged that the accused circulated and cashed a number
of checks aggregating over $700, although they had no funds in
the bank. The checks were signed by the soldiers and ostensibly
endorsed on the back by Capt. Welsh, whose name had been forged
to a certificate to the effect that the men had funds in the Hibernia
bank, San Francisco.
Saloons were the principal sufferers, although other trades
men cashed a number of the checks. There are now 1J soldiers in
jail here charged with various offenses and awaiting the action of
the grand jury.
VOTE OF THANKS FOR ASSISTANCE
At the regular meeting of Camp Flat
No. 26, A. 13., held lust Tuesday even,
ing, it was unanimously resolved to
tender a special vote of thanks to those
who so kindly assisted in making last
Saturday's mask ball a success.
In accordance with the resolution,
1 tiers of thanks have been sent to the
following: Mrs. Solibakke, Mrs. Crouse,
Mrs. Monk man, Harry Leland, Tom L.
Thurston, John Strelicand A. J. Weiss.
[Basket Balt;
| TONIGHT !
| At Flat City)
£ First Game of the Series Between Iditarod and Flat!
I Commencing at 9:30 Sharp ♦
l Admission $1,00 Everybody Come|
[Social Dance After the Game!
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FUNERAL OF GEO. H. BRINKMAN
The funeral of George H. Brinkman
was held from the Smith undertaking
parlors last Tuesday afternoon. A large
number of mourners attended to wit
ness the last sad rites. E M. Stanton
officiated and spoke feelingly regarding
the deceased, who was a man well
thought of in the community.
A choir consisting of Mrs. Maher,
Sam Buyles and Albert Wile led in the
singing of “Nearer My God to Thee’’
and other appropriate hymns.
The pall bearers were Chris. An
thonieson, II. M. Keys, Ernest Breck
ner, Frank Kern, Wm. Bozeman and
Chas. Hurst.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
The following temperatures for the
week ending noon Saturday, March
1, are from observations taken at the
Budweiser observatory, corner Second
and Richmond —
NOON MIDNIGHT
Saturday, Feb.22. 36 34
Sunday, “ 23. 30 34
Monday, “ 24 . 34 21
Tuesday, “ 25 . 20 10
Wednesday, “ 20. 24 25
Thursday “ 27. 20 10
Friday, “ 28 . 24 8
Saturday, Mar. 1. 13
Mr. Ulrn, the mining expert, re
turned from the Tulaksak during the
week. He has been examining some
Bear creek properties in behalf of Out
side capital, and thinks well of the
district.
For rheumatic treatment, try The
1 Crosby Baths-open day and night.
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The dog race held under the au
spices of the Iditarod Kennel Club,
for tire 5 urse furnished by business
men of Flat Citv, l.Tt Saturday,
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was one of the m&.-t successful ;
sporting events ever pulled off in
be district. Great interest was j
akeu in the race, especially at Flat :
City, and much money changed |
rands on the result.
The best time made (Joe Jean, j
t hr. 56 min. 20 secs.) was 5 min.
to secs, better than the best time at I
.he last race. The 'first prize of j
575 was captured by Joe Jean, of |
he Summit roadhouse. The sec- 1
md prize of $50 was captured by j
Stanford, and the third prize of $25 !
was won by the Grand hotel team !
iriven by Store Ster.berg.
Both the Grand hotel team and j
hat driven by Charley Worden
were in poor condition at the time
if the race- an epidemic of distem- j
aer being rife in the district. I
The following table will show j
the race at a glance:
Juneau, February 28.—Nearly all of the members of the First
Alaska legislature have arrived, and the stragglers are expected
lie re by Sunday.
The Elks’hall has been secured as a meeting place for the
legislature until permanent quarters can be provided.
There promises to be quite a Hood of bills, there being many
private bills promised in addition to those of a public nature.
There will also be several proposals for petitions to congiess ;
brought before the legislature.
Eight-Hour Day a Hard One
The hardest bill to handle will undoubtedly be the one favor
ing an eight-hour working day throughout the territory. This,
measure was part of Senator Roden’s platform, and it will prob j
ably be opposed tooth and nail by the big employers of labor.
Wiil Endorse Railroads
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One of the first acts of the legislature will be to pass a resolu
tion to be presented to congress endorsing government construe- i
tion of railroads in Alaska, as advised by the railroad commission.
Delegate Sails for Juneau
Seattle, February 28.—Delegate Wickersham is here- He
leaves for Juneau tomorrow morning, and will reach the territorial
capital in time to be on hand during the early stages of the legisla.
tive session- The delegate will place the benefit of his wide ex- |
perience in congress at the disposal of the legislate! e.___
teii'ified the interest in the sport,
and there should be a great turnout
to witness the grand St. Patrick’s
day race, preparations for which
are now under way.
Judges—B. T. James and Jack Price
at Flat, A. A. Shonbeck and Joe Beni*
at Discover}’; Frank Chew at Summit,
and Henry Weir and Chris Anthonie
son at Iditarod.
Hatrdicapper, Chas. Marsh.
Starter—Geo. F. Kilroy.
Timekeeper—Tom Dean.
Club Steward—John F. Baird.
BIRTHDAY PARTY AT FLAT
IN HONOR OF B. T. JAMES
A very enjoyable dinner party
was given last Saturday at the resi
dence of Mr. and Mrs. B T. James,
at Flat City. The occasion was
the birthday anniversary of Bennet
James, and many gathered to wish
him many happy returns.
A full course dinner was served,
after which the party was regaled
with music ai.d stories, until it was
time to adjourn to prepare for the
A B. ma-querade:
Following were the guests: J F.
Baird, Claude Baker, J. J Price,
C. C. Peck, M. Jacobsgaard, Chas.
Knell, Geo. Mutchler, H. Yeager,
Tom Howell, W. Hunsaker, D.
McDonald, Tom Dean, Ed Ander
son.
Messrs. Lowrie & Carroll sup
plied the music
H. BOAZ HAS BEEN HEARD FROM
Alfred Boas received a letter from
his father, H. Boas, on Thursday’s
mail. In it Mr. Boas stated that he
had been buying for Iditarodon a large
scale, and was about to take a month’s
vacation in Southern California with
Mrs. Boas, who has been ailing for
some time.
Max Boas has been studying wire
less telegraphy, and will take the
government examination now required
for operators some time during March.
Why do you keep ’'bum” eandies
when you can get the best that’s made
at cost. Ansley’s Book Store. Sam
ples free.
PTE. SMITH
DRAWS FIVE
Tacoma, I'ebiuary 2S. — Private
Edward Smith, who deserted from j
St. Michael with a large number !
of army pay warrants, lias been ;
convicted and sentenced to five j
years at McNeil island.
DR. E. T. BRADBURY IS MARRIED
Thursday’s mail brought news of the
marriage of Dr. E. T. Bradbury, for
merly of Iditarod. The ceremony took j
piace January 27 at the home of Mr. 1
and Mrs. F. M. Dunham, at Fairbanks,
the bride being Miss Eva May Morin,
who had just arrived from the Outside.
In the presence of a large number
of friends and acquaintances, Miss j
Doris Minerva Gooch was married to j
George Markus at the Auditorium, 1
Fairbanks, February 1. The Rev. Dr. ,
Winecoff performed the ceremony. !
Stationery, blank books, safety raz
ors, shelf and fancy crepe papers, pic
ture post cards, best candies a*d nuts,
chewing gums, cigars and smokers’ sup
plies at Arisley’s Book Store.
Fresh codfish, over-the-ice, 53c lb.
Iditarod Meat Co.
Indianapolis, February 28.—The
annual convention of the Interna
tional association of bridge and
structural ironworkers is in session
here, and an endeavor is being
made to arrive at some means lor
ending the seven years fight against
the open shop.
CASTRO TAKES
TRIP TO CUBA
New York, February 20. Cipri
ano Castro left heie today for a trip
to Cuba. Whether he is going for
his health or to stir up some devil
ment remains to be seen.
REINDEER RACE
HELD AT NOME
Nome, February 28.—Natives from
(.ape York held a reindeer rare m
Nome last Thursday. There were six
contestants and the race was witnessed
by a large number of people. The
finish was very exciting.
TWO SHOTS FOR A
QUARTER AT RUBY
Late arrivals from Ruby bring news
of a merry saloon war that is now rag
ing at that place. The ball started
when Louie Spitz reduced the price of
drinks to 121 cents each—other saloons
being compelled to follow suit or go
out. of business.
Spitz calls his place “The Fraction,’
and that doubtless accounts for his sell
ing his drinks at i price.
BARNEY HAGGERTY DIED OUTSIDE
Barney Haggerty, who left Tditarod
for the Outside last fall, died of con
sumption October 12—only a couple of
weeks or so afu r his arrival at Seattle.
Mr. Haggerty was an oldtimer in die
North, and one of the pioneers of Idit
arod, where he was interested in consul
erable property.
DANCE AFTER THE BALL GAME
It has been decided to hold an
informal dance at A. B Hall, Mat,
tonight, upon the conclusion of the
basketball game. The dance will
be under the auspices of Camp
Flat A genera! invitation is ex
tended and a good time assured
Assessment blanks at Pioneer shop.
SPECIAL NOTICE
MEETING will be held at the Budweiser
Brikl Parlors next Monday evening, . at 8:30
o’clock, for the purpose of discussing plans
for the proper celebration of St. Patrick’s Day,
March 17. It is proposed to hold the celebration
under the auspices of the Iditarod Kennel C lub,
and all persons interested, whether club members
or not, are invited to attend and take part in the
discussion. BY 1HE PRESIDENT.
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