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are requested to attend.
___ JOHN RONAN, Committeeman.
One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD. ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 27, 1912. Two Bits Per Copy
EPIDEMIC IN
KANSAS CITY
Kansas City, Wo., Jan. 26.—An
epidemic of spinal meningitis has
brotcen out ip this city, and medi
cal men are considerably puzzled
regarding the cau-e
ASSISTANCE FOR
ALASKAN NATIVES
Washington, Jan 26 —Secret ir<
of the Interior Fisher has askei!
congress for an appropriation of
$70,000 to provide medical atten
tion and sanitary conveniences for
the Alaskan Eskimos
HEAVY FINE FOR
STANDARD OIL
Buffalo, N Y , Jan 26 —Federal
Judge Hazen yesterday fined the
Standard Oil Corporation $5 >,000
for rebating.
LICENSE DENIED
JIH FULLERTON
Commissioner'!^. M. Stanton received
word from Fairbanks last Thursday
that the application of James Fullerton
for a liquor license at Dikeman has
bean denied.
While no reason Is assigned for the
refusal, It was not altogether unex
pected. It was known that Mr. Cross
ley objected to the granting of the li
cense on the grounds that there was no
marshal at Dikeman, nor could the
hotel be properly designated as a road
house.
From the standpoint of public policy
the denial of the license is to be re
gretted, as it simply means a recrudes
cence of the illicit liquor selling which
obtained before the Pioneer hotel was
opened.
The hotel was built by Sam Dubin,
who secured a license for the same in
the fall of 1910. Since early spring the
house has been under the management
of Jim Fullerton, who is also part
owner, and no compalints have been
lodged against the place so far as is
known. _
NEW YORK GREEK
IS LOOKING GOOD
John Blitich came in yesterday from
New York creek, Kuskokwim district,
and brings very favorable accounts o(
that region. He says the creek is
looking really good. He has had sev
eral offers for his ground there, al
though they were not definite enough
for him to enter seriously into nego
tiations to dispose of his holdings.
IDITAROD CITY GETS A TENSPOT
The clerk of the district court on
Saturday, Dec. 30, distributed among
the various municipalities of the dis
trict their share of the license moneys
received during the month. Fairbanks
got $196, Chena $15 and Iditarod $10.
Select Outside Lumber, coi rugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor's.
FIRST S
lANGE
SECOND SERIES <
Tonight!
Sttirdif, Jai. 27, it A. B. Hall,
SRENOID TIME
ASSURED |
Ticket fer Fin Da.ices, 57.50 \
WANTS HELP
OF JAPANESE
Pekin, Jan. 26. -The mother of the Chinese Emperor
Pit-Yi has formally requested aid from Japan to fight the
rebels and restore the monarchy. The Japanese reply ha<
i not yet been received
Nanking, Jan 26 —The republic of China has applied
to the powers for official recognition as the one and only
government in China. Should the powers accede to the
request, the royalists would become “rebels” if they per
sisted in the fight.
Shanghai, Jan 26 —The retreat of General Chang has
been cut 1 ff, and his army is at the mercy of the icbel
foi ces.
The city of Shanghai has accepted the republican re
gime
WOULD TACKLE
FRANK GOTCH
Chicago, Jin 36 —Jack Jo nson is out after the
woild's wrestling championship, at present held by Frank
Gotch
The ‘‘big smoke” has had his eyes on the wrestling
game for a long time past, and has now opened negotia
tions with the Humboldt county farmer for a match.
Gotch is at present touring the country, giving exhibi
tion wrestling matches, but in view of his repeated asser
tions that he would not again enter fora championship cou
'est it is unlikely that he will entertain Johnson’s proposals
»!•«]• << or* rorv
CUMMINS ANNOUNCES HIMSELF
Washington, Jan. 26. Senator Albert Baird Cum
mins of Iowa has publicly announced himself as a can
didate for the presidency on the Republican ticket.
When it was learned last week that Senator Cum
mins had presidential ambitions, it was said he would
endeavor to secure support from the Democrats, but he
has apparently aoandoned that, notion.
IS TOO MUCH WALL STREET
New York, Jan. 26.—In giving his reasons for dis
owning the support which was being accorded him by
Harper’s Weekly, Governor Woodrow Wilson says
Harper’s is controlled by Wall street interests, and he
thinks his chances would be injured rather than im- j
proved should the publication advocate his election.
ALASKA BOOSTERS AT WASHINGTON
Washington, Jan 26.—A campaign has been started
to aid Alaska in securing appropriations and suitable legis
lation. Congressmen of all parties are active in the move
ment, and much good is expected to result
CONNAUGHT VISITS IN STATES
Washington, D. C., January 26.—It is announced
that the Duke of Connaught, governor-general of Can
ada, will visit President Taft at an early date. He will
1 be accompanied by his duchess. Arrangements are
being made to give the duke and his staff a great
time while at the capital.
New York, Jan. 26.—Society people here are plan
ning great entertainments in honor of the Duke and
Duchess of Connaught when they visit this city.
OLD BARRACKS
WILL SHORTLY
BE ABANDONED
Juneau, Jan. 26.—After being maintained for thirty
years, the United States Marine barracks at Sitka have
been ordered abandoned.
At the time the naval barracks were established
there was no civil government in Alaska, the territory
being administered through the Navy department.
The commodore of the fleet in Alaskan waters was also
governor of the territory, with headquarters at Sitka,
the old Russian capital. That is how the marine bar
racks came to be erected there.
Whether it is the intention or not of the govern
ment to abandon Sitka altogether as a naval base is not
known at present, but it is probable that naval head
quarters for Alaskan waters will be moved to Seward,
where it is expected a coaling station will be established
as soon as fuel is available from the Matanuska fields.
INTERVENTION UNNECESSARY
Washington, Jan 26 — Piesideiit Gcmtz of Cuba
being of opinion that he can maintain order in the Hand
without the assistance of United Sta es tr<*; ps, the S'aie
department has decided not t< intervene at pre ent in
Cuban affairs
BILLY DELAHEY DIES IN NEW YORK
Oakland, Jan. 26. — Billy Delaney, one of the most
famous trainers that the pugilistic world has ever
known, died here yesterday.
Billy Delaney, who is known by name at least
wherever the pugilistic game is played, trained many
famous fighters, Jim Corbett and Jim Jeffries, among
others. He had a misunderstanding with the iatter
some time before the Reno episode, and when that
classic event was pulled off he was found at Johnson’s
corner of the ring.
AL TEARNEY IS TO HOLD THE PORE
Chicago, Jan 29 —Both sides have agreed upon A1
Teartiey, famous baseball magnate, as stakeholder in the
forthcoming fight between Cnampion Jack Johnson and
Jim Flynn Johnson has been guaranteed $30,000, win,
lose or dra w
TRYING HARD
TO BOOST TED
Chicago, Jan. 26.—Headquarters have been opened in
this city for the purpose of boosting Theodore Roosevelt as
a candidate for the Presidency. Many prominent Insur
gent Republicans who are not prepared to support L,a Pol
lette or Cummins have pledged their support to Roosevelt
should he receive the nomination.
Baltimore. Md , Jan. 26 —The report current that an
effort will he made to boost Theodore Roosevelt for Presi
dent h is called forth a strong protest from the Baltimore
Morning American, the oldest Republican newspaper in j
the United States.
The American points out the danger of making a
precedent and solemnly warns the people against counte
nancing a third-term candidate
LITTLE PACKY
BEATS WARS
Sydney, Australia Jan 26,—James Barry gained the
decision over Bill Lang in 20 rounds.
Philadelphia, Jan 26 —Packy McFarland easily de
feated Jack Watd in six rounds.
New Orleans, Jan, 26 —After a very :ast 20 rounds
last night Frankie Burns got the decision over Johnny
Italy.
Kenoshoa. Wis., Jan. 26.—Johnny Coulan knocked
out Harry Fothes in the third round.
Oakland. Jan 26-—Jack Britton gained the decision:
over Frankie Bums at er 10 rounds
SUMMER MAIL FOR IDITAROD
Seattle, Jan 26 —The United States postal department
i> calling for sealed bids for the carrying of mail between
Iditarod city and Koserofskv (Holy Cross). The service
will be four times a month, and will be in operation during
the open season only, that is to say, from June 1 to Sep
tember 30 The conttact last summer was in the hands 1 f
the Northern Commercial Company.
SUSPENDED FOE "STALLING"
New York, Jan 26. —Abe Attell has been suspended
for six months, during which time he wilt be unable to
enter the ring within the limits of the city of New
York. The suspension is the result of charges lodged
against Attell of stalling in his recent fight with
Knockout Brown.
EPGENE E. SCHMITZ NOW ON TRIAL
San Francisco, Jan 26 —Surprise was created in couit
yesterday when Judge Lawler sucdeulv called ex Mayor
Schmitz's case for trial, as the cause had been set fo, a later
date. The jury is now being drawn.
A. B. BASKET BALL TEAM VINS FROM N. C. IN CLOSE GAME
A large and enthusiastic crowd witnessed a basketball
game played to a disputed finish between the A. B. and
N. C. teams at A. B. Hall last night. Partisanship among
the spectators was manliest as advantage was gained by
first one side and then the other, and encouragement of
their favorites was not wanting from the ladies, who con
stituted nearly half the assemblage. The game was the
fitsi of the series, and each team was anxious for the pres
tige it would give to the winner.
The outcome of the game is in controversy. The score
as first given was 30 to 29 it) favor of the A. B.’s; hut later
the N. C.’s demanded a recount, whereupon an error in the
computation of points was discovered, which resulted in a
tie game, 30 to 30. The A. B.’s contest this on the ground
that too much time had elapsed before the recount was
demanded.
The second game of the series will be played next
Friday and is sure to attract wide interest.
SYNOPSIS OF RULES
In order that the public may understand and enjoy the
game better the following synopsis of the rules of basket
ball is given:
Fouls—Delaying game; tackling ball; kicking ball;
striking ball with closed hand; advancing with the ball
and carrying over; hugging ball; tackling opponent; hold
ing opponent; pushing opponent; addressing officials.
Points —(i) A goal from fieh: counts two points; (2)
a goal from foul line counts one point; (3) committh g a
fool on man who is in the act of shooting for a basket, one
point.
A game is divided into two halves of 20 minutes each,
with a 10-minute interval.
In the interest of clean play it is hoped that the players
will familiarize themselves more clearly with the rules
especially section 23 of rule 11--“There shall be no tack
ling or holding or pushing of an opponent. The hands or
arms shall not be u-ed in any wav to interfere with the
progress of a player who has not the ball. Grasping the
clothing or person of a player with the hands, or putting
one or both arms about a pla.er, shall be considered hold
ing The referee or umpire shall call a foul for violation
of this rule.
In reference to the referee, the players are reminded of
the plea that hung on the wall of a dance hall in early Ne
vada days: “Don’t shoot the fiddler, he’s doing the best he
can ”
James Wilson, of the Iditarod Traction Company, came in
from Boulder during the week.
Torn Sullivan, otherwise desig
nated the Negotiating Kid, was
jailed last Thursday for converting
to his own use money furnished
him to he used in locating mining
ground Dan Hartnett is com
laiuant. It is alleged that Hart
nett contributed $50 to Snllivan, J.
H. Rogers, $100, J. Nelson $120,
and various others smaller sums.
The case is to he beard uext Tues
day.
Tom Forrest and a companion known
as Dominick left early in the week to
take a look at. the Aniak country.
Walter Huu-aker and George Lee
arrived from the Reindeer today
RESERVE ISLAND FOR
FEDERAL CHICKEN RANCH
Washington, Jau. 26. — President
Taft has issued an order placing
Forrester island, Southeastern
Alaska, ill the game reserves, the
island to be med for the propaga
tion of birds.
The many friends of E. G. Liudberg
will be pleased to learn that she has,
after two w^elts in the hospital, re
covered sufficiently to return to her
residence. _____________
Cut Glass. W. Taylor, Flat,
BIG DANSE AT
HALLTONIGHT
The first dance of the second
series of dances given under the
auspices of Camp Iditarod No.
26, Arctic Brotherhood, will he
held at A. B. Hall tonight. The
tlooi' is in good condition, and a
full orchestra will be in attend
&DC6.
Tickets to cover admission to
the live dances which comprise
the series can be obtained for
$7.50; single tickets, $2.50.
A good time is assured for all.
COLLECTIONS FOR MRS. PRATT
Dr. S. Sail Young and Mayor
Barnes, as a committee to solicit funds
for the relief of Mrs. Pratt and chil
dren, have tuet wit h hearty response
from the citizens. About $130 Has
been collected.
Try Ansley’s candies and soft drinks,
and you will have no other.
LONG SENTENCE
FOR GEN ES
Mexico City, Jan. 26.—General
Reyes, charged with plotting to
overthrow the Madero government,
has been found guilty and will
probablv get from eight to ten
years. I
—
Attorney Het r\ Is den and Frank)
L icev. head for 5 he N. C. j
company, are pay ing a visit, to Dike
man.
Sled covers, tarpaulins. H. Boas. j
1
FAVORS RECALL
OF THE JUDGES
New York, Jan 26.—Ina speech
delivered in this city yesterday.
Senator Robert M. La Follette ad
vocated the recall in connection
with the judiciary
INDICTMENTS NO
AGAINST T ITT
Indianapolis, Jan. 26 —As a re
sult of the federal probe into the
dynamite outrages, it is stated that
the government has secured in
dictments against thirty prominent
labor union officials.
AVIATOR KILLED
AT LOS ANGELES
Los Angeles, Jan. 26 —At the
aviation meet here Rutherford Page,
a noted airman, fell a distance of
100 teet and was instantly killed.
BELIEVES BONANZA
HAS GOOD CHANGE
There is a fair chance, in theo iuion
of C. E. Worden, that prospecting mar
establish a run of pay on Bonanza and
its tributary creeks that will eclipse
Flat and Otter. It is well known
that a mineralized dike extends through
the region for a distance of several
miles and it is reasonable to believe, he
says, that it carries pay values in some
places at least, and the possibility of
something really geod is sufficient to
warrant the attention of prospectors.
Mr. Worden was on hand as a mem
ber of the Iditarod city council at the
meeting last Wednesday night, but re
turned to Bonanza the next day. He
has a boiler and a pulsometer on the
ground and expected to get a shaft
down in a few days at the place where
the drill has already shown good pros
pects.
The valley is wide and he is working
near the creek. The ground is wet,
but there will be no trouble in con
trolling the water.
RONAN’S VIEW
OF BONANZA
In answer to queries, John Ronan
said yesterday evening that the Bo
nanza section looks to him like a pretty
good prospecting proposition, although
not enough work has been done over
there to prove anything one way or
another.
Mr. Ronan left Bonanza last Thurs
day. He is associated with Ray Long
lin and A1 Berry, and with a boiler
they are sinking on Virgin creek, the
waters of which mingle with those of
Bonanza, after joining with those of
Rainier, between First Chance and
and Prince creeks, a mile or two below
discovery—Rainier and Virgin being
on the left while First Chance and
Prince are on the right limit of Bo
nanza and head against Slate creek,
which has its outlet near discovery on
Otter. Discovery on Bonanza is where
Worden, Vanderpool, Smith and Finn
are working with a boiler and pump.
Several other men are working in the
region, among whom are two parties a
little above discovery on Bonanza, who
are working with wood fires, but will
lake over a boiler if water becomes
troublesome.
Bonanza is a large creek—almost a
river. It has numerous tributaries. Its
course is northerly all the way to its
confluence with Iditarod river, near
the mouth of Willow creek. Owing to
the stampedes to the Kuskokwim in
1910 and to Ruby in 1911 it has not re
ceived a great deal of prospecting, and
such work as was done was confined
principally to the lower parts of the
creek.
Old Lacey, Tyler, Monogram, Ather
ou and Cedarorook, also line ol4 Port,
Sherry ami Qiutu at, Sgypija jCfog
4«rvpal Co.
A party of young me a, says tlio Den
ver Mining Record, is being sent into
v ska this winter to search for platl
um The metal is finding increased
.- -s in the industries.
OiU papers oc pound at Ansley’sl