LANE'S REPORT URGES
RAILROAD DV1LDIN6
(By Wireless lo The Pioneer'
Washington, Dec. 26.—Secretary Lane, in his annual report,
which has just been submitted to congress, asks congress to authorize
the administration to build and operate a system of railroads in
Alaska. He suggests the appointment of a commission to take charge
of the project.
The coal question is dealt with at length, and the secretary rec
ommends that the coal lands be opened to entry.
Secretary Lane also expresses a desire that the territory shall
take charge of its own internal affairs.
Washington, Dec. 24.—Senator Wesley L. Jones of Washington
today introduced a resolution appropriating $60,000 to be expended
in furnishing aids to navigation m Alaskan waters._
CURRENCY BILL PASSED AND
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT WILSON
(By Wlrtless to The Pioneer)
Washington, Dec. 24.— The currency bill, which has taken up
the time of congress since the passage of the tariff bill, to the exclu
sion of other business, after being agreed to by the joint conference
committee, has passed both houses and been signed by the Presi
dent.
Seattle is presenting strong recommendations to be made one
of the regional banks provided for in the new lawr._
STEAMSHIP JEANIE A TOTAL WRECK
(By Wireless ;o The Pioneer)
Seattle, Dec. 26.—The steamer Jeanie, plying between Seattle,
Vancouver and Skagway, operating under charter to the Skagway
Steamship Company, was totally wrecked on the rocks of Calvert
island, Queen Charlotte sound during a heavy fog. No lives were
lost. She carried no passengers, and the crew escaped in the life
boats. She was south-bound from Skagway.
The Jeanie was abandoned to the underwriters.
CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR STRIKERS
(By Wireless to Tbc Pioneer)
Trinidad, Colo., Dec. 23.—The miners of the entire Southern
Colorado coal fields, who have been on strike for some months past,
were the recipients of Christmas gifts of provisions donated by mine
workers throughout the world, which arrived on special trains._
COMING AND GOING j
i
Dan Campbell and Bob Courtney arrived
in Iditarod from Ruby last Tuesday. Mr.
Courtney represents E. W. Griffin & Co.,
and is here on a business trip, and will re
majn a couple of weeks. Mr. Campbell left
here last, fall for the new strike at the head
of the Tanana, but was frozen in before
he reached there, and returned for his dog
team. He says reports are not any too
favorable from the new strike, but thinks
it will make a camp. He is interested with
some others there, who got in on the ground
floor, and thinks he has a chance with them.
He will leave at the same time Mr. Courtney
does, and means to reach there this time.
Suit has been instituted in the djstrict
court at Fairbanks to dissolve the bonds of
matrimony now existing between Rae B.
Carter and Fred W. Carter, on the grounds
of cruel and inhuman treatment upon the
part of Fred W.
F. A. (Dad) Cleveland returned last Tues
day from a month’s trip to the Ophir and
Cripple camps.
George Parse and Pete Mesich, who have
a wood camp on Bonanza creek, were in
town last Tuesday on a Bbort business trip.
Eddie Miller, one of the prominent young
men of Otter creek, was a visitor in (he
city the early part of the week.
A telegram was received from John F.
Baird last Saturday, who was on the steam
ship Alameda, stating that he and Charley
Marsh had reached Seward on the 14th of
the present month, and would arrive in
j Seattle on Christmas eve—just in time to
j go to a Christmas tree party. They were
35 days making Seward.
Mrs. D. A. McDonald of the McDonald
house, this city, was a visitor on Flat
creek this week. She was accompanied by
her children, Donald and Sigrid, who were
in attendance at the big Christmas tree on
Wednesday evening.
j -
Harry Donnelley, the Discovery merchant,
was a visitor in the city Christmas after
noon and evening.
Mayor Sam Bayles of Discovery came in
Christmas afternoon to spend a portion of
| the holiday with his brother Isadore and
family.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Peterson
1 was the scene of a delightful dinner party
: on Christmas evening. Those at the table
were: Mr, and Mrs. J. H. Smith. Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Maltby, Miss Ada Maltby, Mr.
C. J. Maltby. Mr. and Mrs. I’. G. Charles,
| Master Percy Charles, Mr. Chris Anthonie
j sen, Mr. B. A. Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
I son, Mr. E. M. Stanton.
j On Christmas eve Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
i Maltby entertained a merry party at din
j ner. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
J. A. Peterson, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Charles,
Master Percy Charles, Mrs. A. Clifton, Mr.
! C. J. Maltby, Miss Ada Maltby, Mr. and
Mrs. A. E. Maltby, Mrs. M. Lang and Mr.
, W. H. Brooks.
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Get your Iditarod ranch eggs at Harry
Donnelly’s, Discovery,-Otter, and Crowley &
Porter’s, Flat.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
CHARITY DISPENSED
FROM WHITE HOUSE
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Washington, Dec. 25.—Scores of poor
families were provided with dinners from
the White House today under orders from
President Wilson.
CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
UNDER PETTICOAT RULE
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Chicago. Dec. 26.—After a stormy con
test, the school board today re-elected Mrs.
Flagg city superintendent of schools.
THAW’S MENTAL STATE
AGAIN UNDER SCRUTINY
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Concord. N. H., Dec. 26 —The commis
sion recently appointed to examine into the
mental condition of Harry K. Thaw today
commenced its duties.
INJURED BURSE
KICKS LABORER
Joe Woods, who works for Mutchler
Bros., had a close cull Christmas night. He
was washing the sore foot of one of the
horses, and was stooped down behind the
animal with a bucket of water, when the
animal kicked and struck him in the face
He received a bad gash below the right
eye, but is able to be up and around.
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CHRISTMAS DAY NOTES
The proprietor of the Branch saloon, Hat
City, delivered to every lady in Hat City
and on Flat creek on Christmas day a bottle
of the choicest wine, and a Christmas pres
ent was waiting for every bachelor at the
saloon.
Crowley & Porter delivered by private
messenger a box of choice candy to every
family in the camp Christmas morning.
A free punch bowl was on tap a'l day
Christmas at hte Grand bar. Flat City.
William Ansley reports a good Christmas
business. His stock of toys was early sold
out and he could have disposed of much
more.
The Pioneer was very pleasantly remem
1 bered by the Budweiser and Ramps Peter
I son.
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TAKOTNA LIVENING DP
Elmer L. Smith arrived at Flat from
Takotna Tuesday. He says that place has
taken on a spirit of prosperity lately, and
I re- orts there was a new strike on Glen
gulch, a tributary of Candle creek, just be
fore he left. Mr. Smith is the owner of
the Hobo claim, on Otter, bel >w the Pack
mule. and several other claims on Otter
between Discovery and Flat. He was one
of the original owners of the Mohawk claim,
on Flat, who made the mistake of selling
too soon, but he says he is not going to
make that mistake again if he can help
it. He will be here doing assessment work
until March, and will then leave for the
Outside for a few months.
RETURNS TO SERVE JAIL TERM
[ Vagrant Who Escaped From Chain Gang
Made Fortune in Alaska
Oakland, Cal., Oct. 30.—In February,
1912. William Walker, serving three
months on the Alameda chain gang for
vagrancy, escaped with 30 days of his sen
tence yet to run. Today he returned, mar
ried and wealthy, and surrendered himself
' at the central police station. He explained
[ that he he'’ ■"•co to Ma“ka and struck it
but that the cloud of his unexpire
! term haa o..liic-iei. nis conscience. He
! asked if he could pay a fine and escape go
ing to jail, but the city attorney found that
j the sentence called for serving time.
W'alker declared his willingness to be
1 locked up. During the next 30 days
Walker will be extended every favor pos
! sible, and will be made a prison trusty.
! His wife will be given the privilege of vis
1 iting him each day.
| CAPT. WILE CONFIRMED!
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
; Washington, Dec. 26.- On Tuesday after
noon last the senate confirmed the nomi
nation of Albert Wile as postmaster of
Iditarod.
NOTED SOCIOLOGIST
TAKES LIFE PARTNER
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Chicago. Dec. 25.—Judge Ben Lindsay ci
| Denver was today married to Miss Henri
etta Brevort of Detroit.
HAS PRELIMINARY
HEARING TODAY
John Norton of Otter creek will have a
preliminary hearing today before Commis
ii ner Thei.e at Discovery for an alleged
assault with a deauly weapon on A1 Nor
trom last Tuesday night.
S8EAT TIME
ON FLAT CREEK
The jclliest crowd that ever gathered on
lat creek came together ■ n Christmas eve
n the Flat creek assembly room. A 1 pres
■nt, both young and eld, wrere presented
vith gifts by Santa Claus from the Chris -
as tree. Some got so many that tl ey had
make the second trip to 'd them h me.
car Solibakke acted as Santa Claus, and
made a very appropriate talk to the little
ines.
The following program wis rendered:
Joy to the World”.Chorus
T he Mousie”.Cliil Iren
i:alien—‘The Sentinel in Watch”
.Donald McD rial i
lie Tiowdake" Mar; rie Ket L* ill
.citatii n A Tribute to a Dog”
.Sigrid McDonald
Santa’s Visit”.Haro.d Stranberg
Recitation.Sigrid McDonald
To Santa”.Herbert Solibakke
ocitation.Mrs. Monkman
rownie Drill.Children ;
Reading.Mrs. Gardner
j ‘‘Silent Night”.Chorus
Recitation.G. Murdock
After the program had been rendered a
• lendid supper was served. So many good
hin.s were served that one guest remarked
.hat he had to give up-Tie could not sam
pie them all. After supper the hal. was
leared and all danced until 3 o’clock Christ
mas morning. The music was furnished by
Professors Hudson and Lowrie, and was
very enjoyable. Everything was free and
everybody was made welcome.
Jack Johnson in Bad Shape
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Paris, France, Dec. 26.—In a prizefight
. thi- city la-■ night between Jack Johnson
Jim Johnson, the “big smoke” was very
• g y from the han< ling he received from
. .- le*s noted antagonist. Jack severely in
red his left arm in one of the early
i nds of the contest.
Gunboat the Favorite
(By Wireless to The Pioneer*
San Francisco. Dec. 26.—In the fight
check led for New Year's clay in this city
oetween Gunboat Smith and Arthur Pelkey.
he betting is in favor of Smith at 10 to 8.
Leach Cross the Favorite
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Los Angeles, Dec. 26.—In the New
Year's day fight to be he.d in this city be
tween Leach Cross of New York and Bud
Anderson of Oregon the former is tl e fa
vorite in betting circles.
Wolgast Worsted Again
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Milwaukee, Dec. 26.—In the 10-round
fight in this city last night between Charlie
White and Ad Wolgast, the former cham
i pion lightweight pugilist, White had a shade
1 the better of it at the end.
EARTHQUAKE SHOCK
FELT IN NORTHWEST
(By Wireless to The Pioneer!
Seattle, Dec. 25.—A severe earthquake
shock was felt throughout the entire North- \
west this morning.
GOTHAM’S REFORM MAYOR
ENTERS UPON HIS DUTIES
(By W’lreless to The Pioneer)
■ New York, Dec. 26.—John Purroy Mitchel
'oday took the oath of office and assumed
i ' e duties of mayor of New York.
PRESIDENT AND FAMILY
WILL REST IN SECLUSION
(By Wireless to The Pioneeri
Pass Chrstian, Miss., Dec. 25.—President
W ilson and family arrived here this morn
ing. He will remain here three weeks, and
has given orders which will secure to him
absolute seclusion.
PREPARING FOR
NEW YEAR RACE
I
The fourth annual New Year’s day dog
race will be run next Thursday.
This race, which has become a yearly ,
feature in the sporting events of the camp, j
is always looked forward to with great ‘
interest by those who enjoy a lively short ,
contest—one that does not require the ex
ercise of too much “staying powers.” The !
committee of the Iditarod Kennel Club who j
licited this city’s share of the purse found j
a ready response cn the part of all ap
rcached on the subject, and more than
•;200 was subscribed within a very short j
time.
On account of the splendid showng made j
in the recent race by Nels Glantz’ team, j
th' se dogs will he handicapped in the New j
dear’s event; therefore it is necessary that
li entries i hoi Id be in by 7 o'c.ock next
!’e.*.daj evening, in order to give the club’s \
hail iicapper sufficient time U make suitable
arrangements. The rules of the I. K. C.
will govern the race, and as they are fa-'
miliar to nearly all our people, their re
printing at this time is entirely unnecessary, j
The b ys at Flat City raised in the neigh- i
j v rho; d of S100 for the purse, and the
Ddcovery chaps, who always keep up their
end good and plenty in events of this kind,
but have been too busy to get out and gather
in a similar amount, arc going to get busy
today.
At present it lo-ks as though the purse
r : e New Year’s race will be at least
•50 a sum sufiiednt to bring out the
a test running teams in the camp. In all
robabi ity the race will start at the usual
hour—1 p. m.
LITTLE EXCITEMENT '
ON THE BIG HOLIDAY
I
Christmas day in Iditarod was celebrated
.ery quietly. Many private dinner parties
were given, but nothing in the nature of a
public observance of the day was held. On
Christmas eve messengers were in great de
mand to deliver gifts. Nearly all the busi
ness houses made presents to their patrons,
nd it is doubtful if there was a resident of
he city who was not remembered with
gifts of some kind. The spirit of the day
vas manifest in the general good nature
and pleasant greetings of neighbors and
friends, and the cheery “Merry Christmas”
was heard on every hand. Altogether the
ay was an enjoyable one. and the weather
•vas ideal.
Many residents of the city took occasion
to participate in the celebrations on Flat
and Otter creeks, the weather being mild
| and traveling enjoyable.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
Reading? taken daily at the Budweiser,
c:rner cf First and Richmond streets:
Above Below
a. m. Zero. zero.
nee. 21—3:00_ 12 .... Hazy; calm
I (!,.». 3a—5:00_i 8 .... Cloudy; calm
Dec. 23—3:00.... 10 .... Foggy
Dec. 21 — 2:30. 2 Foggy
Dec. 26 — 2:10. 7 Clear; calm
Dec. 27—2:30. .. 2 .... Clear; windy
Fresh killed reindeer meat—choice cute—
cut prices. Crowley A Porter.
Assessment Work Blanks at Pioneer.
FEARFUL M OF LIFE
AT CHRISTMAS TREE
(By Wireless lo Tbe Pioneer)
Calumet, Mich., Dec. 25.—As a result of a panic caused by some
body crying “Fire” in a crowded hall last night, 73 persons, mostly chil
dren, were trampled to death.
A Christmas tree celebration was being given by the Women s
Auxiliary of the Western Federation of Miners for the benefit of the
miners’ children. Seven hundred people were crowded into the hall,
and when the cry of “Fire” arose there was a mad scramble for the
doors, resulting in the death of many and the maiming of others.
Great indignation is felt at the perpetrator of the false alarm, and
if found he will undoubtedly be lynched. An inquest will be held to
morrow. ___
WAPPENSTEIN RECEIVED VERY
WELCOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT
(By Wireless to Ttie Pioneer)
Olympia, Wash., Dec. 24.—Governor Ernest Lister today par
doned Charles W. Wappenstein, serving a term of 10 years in the
penitentiary.
Wappenstein, who was chief of police ^ attle, was convicted
two years ago of grafting and sentenced to ' ^nitentiary. He had
served less than two years of his term. It was confidently asserted
at the time of his conviction that he would be pardoned, and great
pressure was brought to bear upon Governor Lister’s predecessor to
secure his release, but without success. _
80V, LISTER SEVERELY CRITICIZED
(By Wireless to The Pluiie*.
Seattle, Dec. 26.—The action of Governor Lister in granting a
pardon to Charles W. Wappenstein has created a storm of protest
among the reform element in this city. Great surprise is expressed
hat Go'.ernor Lister, who has hitherto shown an independence of
the political bosses, should have been influenced in the matter, and
there are indications of discontent in his own party.
HUERTA’S GOVERNMENT
FACES PERILOUS SITUATION
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Mexico City, Dec. 24.-—Three of the largest banks have closed
•.heir doors. In order to have time to cope with the grave situation.
President Huerta has proclaimed a holiday until after New \ ear s.
Rebel Fiend Orders More Executions
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Chihuahua, Dec. 26.—The rebel General Villa has ordered the
execution of all federal prisoners captured throughout northern Mex
ico, which is now under his control.
Rebels Continue Their Successes
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Juarez, Dec. 26.—After hard fighting, the rebels have entered
the city of Torreon
Promises Not to Butcher Foreigners
(By Wireless io The Pioneer)
Chihuahua, Dec. 26.—General Villa, after strong representa
tions made to him by the American consul here, has guaranteed the
safety of all foreigners._
BIG MINING COMPANY
TO ENTER THIS DISTRICT
Nome, Dec, 1.—A dispatch to the Indus
trial Worker from New York says:
Mellhenny, the Louisiana millionaire, is
now here organizing a group which will op
erate on a large scale throughout Alaska,
and independent of the Guggenheims. This
: company will exploit quartz and placer on a
gigantic scale. They are said to have ac
quired immense interests in various sections
of the country, including the Iditarod. and
in the Tuluksak, which will be the begin
ning of their placer work. They are also
interested in immense quartz propositions,
but they are maintaining a rigid secrecy as
to these latter, although it is rumored that
they have been quietly endeavoring to ac
quire large gold-bearing rock mines in the
I vicinity of Nome and on the Seward penin
! sula.
According to statements of those inti
] mate with this new force of capitalists which
will invade the territory with great hustle,
many of the most important camps have
been the scene of operations of experts spe
cially hired by Mclihenny to obtain control
| of large groups of-; low-grade but extensive
; gold deposits.
I Their operations have been kept so pri
1 vate and such secrecy has all along been
\ maintained that outside the Iditarod and
J Bear creek work, done with considerable
j flourish of trumpets, the more important
I deals have been kept a profound secret with
i all but those most intimate with the ring
| controlled by the Louisiana millionaire,
j The Alaska Syndicate in this city is said
, to be watching Mcllhenny’s moves with
considerable interest and attention.
Paralysis, locomotor ataxia, scientifically
treated at the Crosby Manage and Bath
Parlors.
Location Notices at Pioneer off.ee
Mask Ball Dec. 31, A. B. Hall, Iditarod
LOTS OF FUN MANY PRIZES BIO SUPPER FINE FLOOR GOOD MUSIC
Admission $5.00, Including Supper