Iditarod Pioneep
One Doeear Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 29, 1912. Two Bits Per Cory
FLOODS FEARED i
AT FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, June 26.—Heavy rains are
falling in the Tanana valley and resi
dents of Fairbanks fear floods.
The water in Chena slough is much
higher than usual. This morning, at
six o’clock, a big jam of driftwood
occurred, and the bridge opposite th
town was swept away.
JOHNSON'S ULTIMATUM
TO ALL “WHITE HOPES”
Las Vegas, N. M., June 18.—Cham
pion Jack Johnson, in training here for
his fight with Flynn, says he will posi
tively retire from the ring on Labor
Day. Jack says he is both willing and
anxious to meet all “white hopes,” but
the lights must be scheduled before
Sep;ember2.
SOLICITOR GENERAL
LEHMANN RESIGNS
Washington, D. C , June 27.—
Solicitor General Frederick William
Lehmann has resigned. The reason
for his resignation at this juncture
has not become public. Mr Leh
mann, who is a Democrat, was ap
pointed to the solicitor-generalship
by President Taft about two years
ago. He was formerly president of
the American bar association, and;
is a German by birth.
Washington, June 28.—Fred W.
Lehmann will he succeeded by j
William Marshall Bullitt, of Louis- |
ville, Ky. Mr, Bullitt was dele i
gate-at-large to the Republican na-;
tional convention in 1908, and was |
appointed as a member of the com- '
mittee on resolutions.
Nome, June 28.—Local Republi
cans are much distressed over the
result of the Chicago convention.
Composed principally of Roosevelt
men, they had looked forward to
an easy victory for him, and the 1
result came as a surprise.
JUDGE OVERFIELD ON WHITE SEAL
A wireless message received yes
terday stated that Judge Overfield.
Clerk of the Di-trict Court Page
and other court officials wrere aboard
the White Seal, which was expected
to reach Piketnan Friday.
T. J. Xestor, of the firm of Ross
Sc Xestor, and several ladies are
also on tile Sea!.
'The White Seal will leave again
for Fairbanks and way points July
3 Wm. Sutiderbruch is agent fot
the vessel.
NOME MAGNATE DIES IN SEATTLE
Seattle, June 28.—John Sesnon,
prominent in the business history of
Nome and x reputed millionaire, died
here yesterday.
Mr. Sesnon entered the lighterage j
business at Nome in the early days,
with Dan Sutherland and Fred Carter
as partners._
WOLGAST IS FAVORITE
Los Angeles, Jane 27 Ad Wol
gast is the favorite in the Wolgast
Rivers fight at odds of 10 to 7
ENGINEER VAN BERGEN
JOINS YUKON GOLD CO.
Mr. Van Bergen, a prominent
engineer, wss an arrival on the
Pup Thursday evening. It is un
derstood that Mr. Vau Bergen will
have charge of the erection of the
dredges and other machinery tor
the Yukon Gold Company.
The two 45-horsepower motors and
special cars for the Iditarod Traction
Co. arrived on the launch Yentna yes
terday. _
GOLDEN GATE COFFEE -Deli
cious and drinkable. Try It. You
will like it. 8underbruch’s.
Pioneer Flume Hose Co.
Tents, tarpaulins, flys, horsecovers,
cheesecloth, canvas, burlap, etc. We
make up all kinds of canvas poods.
Apply at H. Boas,' the Clothier.
Everything at less than Outside
prices at Friedman’s Closinp-Out Sale,
Flat and Iditarod. 1!
CHAMP CLARK LEADS
ON FIRST BALLOT
Baltimore, June 28.—The session which commenced at 8
o’clock Thursday night continued without intermission until 7:30
this morning. Speaker Champ Clark, Gov. Woodrow Wilson,
Gov. Marshall of Indiana, Gov. Harmon of Ohio, Gov. Simeon E.
Baldwin of Connecticut, and Oscar W. Underwood, Democratic
leader in the House of Representatives, were placed in nomination
The result of the first ballot was as follows:
Champ Clark .4400
Woodrow Wilson ... 324
Judson Harmon .148
Oscar W- Underwood . 114G
Thomas R. Marshall. 31
Simeon E. Baldwin 21
The number necessary for choice, by two thirds rule, 728.
After the first ballot the convention was adjourned to 4 this
afternoon. Five ballots were taken, showing little change in the
above figures, and another recess was agreed upon to 9:30 tonight.
Baltimore, June 26.—Heavy rains fell throughout Tuesday
morning, but failed to clear the atmosphere, and when midday
arrived the heat was most oppressive.
The National Democratic convention opened promptly at noon,
when Judge Alton B. Parker was nominated for temporary chair
man of the convention. William Jennings Bryan nominated Sena
tor Kern, of Indiana, in opposition to Parker. A hot tight ensued
and Senator Kern withdrew. Senator Kern then nominated Mr.
Bryan. The roll was called and the voting resulted as follows:
Alton B. Parker 579
William Jennings Bryan 504
The Alaskan delegation, headed by A. J- Daly, had been seated
during the afternoon, and voted 4 for Parker and 2 for Bryan
An adjournment was then taken to 8 o’clock in the evening,
when the various committees were to be selected.
The Alaskan delegates have inserted a plank in the Democratic
platform roasting the Republican party for the manner in which it
has restricted legitimate development in Alaska.
Bryan Dominates Convention
Baltimore, June 27.—Senator Ollie James, of Kentucky, is to
be chairman of the convention. Senator Kern, of Indiana, has
been appointed to the chairmanship of the committee on resolu
tions, after the same had been refused by William J. Bryan.
The report of the credentials committee will be presented to
night. Bryan had a conference with the committee this afternoon,
and suggested that the party platform be adopted after the candi
dates haye been nominated. He won his point by unanimous
consent.
Senator La Follette, Insurgent Republican, and Francis Heney,
of California, Roosevelt Democrat, are in conference with William
Jennings Bryan.
Baltimore, June 28.— The proposal to vote by state units was
defeated, and delegates will vote individually according to their
lights.
The Daly Alaskan delegation was seated unanimously. A. J.
Daly has been named as a member of the new National committee.
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| WANTS VOTERS TO RESERVE JUDGMENT
Dawson, Y. T., June 29.
Pioneer, Iditarod, Alaska:
The Democratic national convention at Baltimore unanimously
condemns Harrais delegation and upholds my delegation, Alaska
needs a Democrat in congress, and voters are asked to reserve judg
ment till they hear all candidates
I shall leave July 1 for down-river points and Nome.
ROBERT W. JENNINGS.
ROOSEVELT TO START NEW PARTY
New York, June 26.- Theodore Roosevelt arrived here yes ter’
day, and is supervising the organization of his new party from the
ground up. A conference of Roosevelt leaders in the state will be
held within a week.
Governors Will Not Join New Party
Jefferson City, Mo., June 26.—Governor Hadley, who is gen
erally credited with being a follower of Roosevelt, has announced
that he will remain with the Republican party, and not join Roose
velt’s new organization
Chicago, June 26. —Governor Deneen, of Illinois, refuses to
join Roosevelt’s Progressive party.
Lincoln, Neb., June 26.—Governor Chester H. Aldrich, of
Nebraska, Progressive Republican, says he can see no reason for
a third party.
DEPUTY MARSHAL HOWELL
RETURNS FROM THE INNOKO
—
Deputy Marshal Torn Howell, who j
has been over in the old Innoko dig
gings, returned during the week. Mr.
Howell went over a'l the creeks in
that district, in an endeavor to locate
the man Campbell, a suspect in the
Nelson murder case.
Speaking of conditions in the Ophir j
precinct Deputy Marshal Howell says ,
the old diggings are generally prosper- j
ous, although there is nothing very big ;
in the way of mining going on.
Clyde Coleman, formerly deputy
marshal for the Opbir precinct, is now
working for Harry Folger.
Sam Sanderson will shortly be in
Iditarod. He expects to leave Spauld
ing creek, where he is located, about
July 3.
There is not much doing in the Ta-1
kotna district, except a little prospect-,
ing on Benicia creek; but the people
there are taking a great interest in ;
gardening, with very satisfactory re
sults. At the mouth of the Takotna ,
Mr Howell saw a fine lot of new pota-!
toes, and other vegetables give equal !
promise. ;
FROST INTERFERES
WITH DREDGING
Nome, June 28.—Mining is be
ing retarded on the Seward penin
sula by low water in the creeks,
and many dredges are being held
up by frost Five new dredges are
in course of construction, and many
more are planned.
LA FOLLETTE HITS AT ROOSEVELT
Madison, Wis.. June 29.—La Follette’s
Weekly editorially blames Theodore
Roosevelt for the defeatof the Progres
sive party, and says that the party is
not composed simply of self-constituted
leaders like Theodore Roosevelt.
50c wool socks at 25c, 4 bandana
handkerchiefs for 25c at Friedman’s
Closing-Out Sale, Flat and Iditarod.
Freeh yfHam and Bacon.
Diamond \C^/ Sunderbruch’s.
SOCIALISTS Hi E
STRONG FOL (WING
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Nome, June 28.—Socialist organ
izer John C. Chase held three suc
cessful meetings here during the
past week. The Socialists appear
to have a strong following, but it
is hard to get a line on the parly
standing, although the Socialists
seem as strong as any.
John C. Chase was the first So
cialist to be elected mayor of an
American city, which occurred at
Haverhill, Mass., in 1898.
At last Wednesday’s meeting of
the city council the following mem
bers were present: Messrs. Barnes
(mayor), Auten, Bradley, McDonell
and Mutchler.
Finance
Charles E. Kemp, collector ol
poll tax for the city, handed in his
first report. He had collected from
51 persons, making a total of $204
Mr. Kemp complained that the 10
per cent, allowed him did not rec
ompense him for the trouble of
collecting, and asked that the per
centage be increased. After dis
mission, it was agreed that Mr.
Kemp should receive 20 per cent,
on all future collections.
On the application of School Di
lector John Strelic the sum of $200
was transferred from the general
fund and placed to the credit of the
school fund.
A wairant for $125 was drawn
in favor of Mr, Banks, being part
payment for water supply for the
month.
The receipt of $168 75 from W
Sunderbruch for taxes was ac
knowledged.
Within the next week or two the
city will receive license moneys
from the Northern Commercial
Company, John F. Baird and Man
uel Gularte, and there is still a
balance due from Fairbanks on ac
count of the license issued to Ranip-^
Peterson.
Since the new council came into
office over $t2,ooo of the old in
debtedness has been paid off, and
the city now owes a little over
$6,000.
The Dog Ordinance
The dog ordinar.ee which was
passed some weeks ago will become
operative as soon as it receives the
signature of Mayor Barnes, and
this will bring further revenue to
the city.
There were several other matters
which the council might have at
tended to, but owing to the absence
of the citv attorney, they were held
over until the next meeting
Meeting Next Tuesday
Owing to the Fourth of July
celebrations coming on Thursday
this year, the council will meet on
Tuesday evening next, at 8:30, in
stead of Wednesday.
NEW STORE OPENS AT FLAT CITY
Morris Friedman’s new store at
Flat City opens for business today
(Saturday). The store is located
on Front street, opposite the Amer
ican Bank building, and will be
under the management of David
Kroru, who has been Mr. Fried
man’s right-hand man in the big
Iditarod store for the past year
The new establishment will carry a
large assortment of standard makes
in gentlemen’s clothing, furnish
ings and fine wearables, and creek
residents should call and inspect
the stock.
“Hello. Bill! Gee, but you look fine.
Where have you been?”
Arkansaw Bill from Flat: “Why, no,
you rummy, I just, had a Turkish bath
and needle shower at the Imperial
Baths, Flat City.__
FLAT CITY HAS A NEW STORE
Mr. Friedman has opened a store at
Flat with a full and complete line of
high-grade men’s wearing apparel.
Closing out pi ices on everything. Loca
tion opposite former office of American
Bank.
Fresh eggs, potatoes, onions,
oranges, lemons, apples, will ar
rive today or tomorrow Phone
your orders for deliveries.
SUNDERBRUCHS.
FURS! FURS!
Will pay the highest cash price for
raw furs at Friedman’s Store, Front st.
Charged with stealing COO pounds of black sand from Riley & ;
Marston, of discovery, Otter creek, James Kelly (otherwise known
as “Leather Neck” or “Black” Kelly) and Thomas Curtin, miners,
were bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $8,000 each. The
preliminary hearing was held before Commissioner 0. E. Taylor at
Flat City, and several witnesses were examined.
It appears that about 7 a. m. Wednesday Deputy Marshal Tom
Howell was notified that a robbery of black sand had taken place
on Riley & Marston’s discovery claim, Otter creek, and he imme
diately commenced an investigation.
It was learned that in the early hours of Wednesday morning
two men, who were afterwards identified as Thomas Curtin and
James Kelly, were observed taking gunny sacks down to a boat in
the neighborhood of Discovery, after which they entered the boat
and proceeded down stream. Some little way down the boat was
seen to capsize, and the drenched occupants secured another boat
and continued on their journey. They eventually left the boat a
little below the flume at Boulder, 200 feet or so from the bridge
above the town.
Following this lead, Deputy Marshal Howell and George Riley
examined the boats, finding quantities of black sand in each of
them. At Boulder they lost the scent for a bit, so decided to visit
every cabin in the locality. The last cabin they visited happened
to be the one occupied by Curtin and Kelly. The men were in
bed, although it was 2 in the afternon. Their clothes were hang
ing on the wall, and were still quite wet.
Deputy Marshal Howell questioned Curtin and Kelly regarding
the robbery, but they denied all knowledge of the affair, and
claimed they spent the night at Karl Thiel’s Discovery resort
This was afterwards proved to be without foundation.
Tracks leading to the water attracted the attention of the
investigators, and following them up George Riley found a big can
of sand amalgamated with quicksilver hidden under some moss.
Covei'ing it up again he returned to the cabin. An examination of
the cabin showed black sand all over the floor, and in the pockets
of a coat was found over 50 pounds of the sand. One pocket was
stuffed so full that the flap would not shut. Outside the cabin
more of the stolen property was soon located. The value of the
sand was about $500.
The deputy then arrested the men and took them to Flat City.
They refused to make any statement.
Both the accused are well known here and at Fairbanks, and
also on the Seward peninsula. Kelly cut wood last winter on
Boulder creek. They had been working for Red Ellis until within
a couple of days of the robbery.
Bail was not forthcoming up to the time of going to press.
AT FAIRBANKS
SENSELESS
Fairbanks, June 26.—Lightning struck C J Hurley’s house in
this city today, knocking the maid senseless. Mrs. Hurley and
several children who were in the house at the time escaped without
injury, and the maid is also unhurt. The house did not suffer.
Several other houses in the vicinity were struck at the same
time, but no damage resulted. The city’s electric light and tele
phone services were put out of commission.
Fairbanks, June 29.—The electrical storm of Wednesday last
seared Mrs. Frank Young, whose arms and back are covered with
burns resembling a tree. The home of Wallace Cathcart was
struck while the family was eating. Nobody was hurt, but plates
were broken, a window smashed and the telephone shattered in 50
pieces. The power plant of the N. C. Co. was seriously damaged,
, the loss being estimated at $52,000.
NO FIREWORKS
IN FLAT GITY
Because of the ever-present dan
ger from fire, those in charge of the
Fourth of July celebrations at Flat
City particularly request visitors
and residents to abstain from set
ting off fireworks in the streets of
the city. There is plenty of room
at the baseball park for pyrotechnic
displays, and the danger to life and
limb will also be considerably les
sened.
NEWCOMER ACCIDENTALLY HURT
While working for Riley on
Otter creek last Wednesday Chris
Daniel:., who has only been in the
camp a short while, met with a
painful accident. His right hand
was caught by the bucket, and one
of his fingers was broken and the
flesh torn from the bone. He was
treated at the Emergency hospital,
Flat City. Mr. Daniels arrived
from the Outside about two weeks
ago, and had been working for two
and a half hours when the accident
occurred. _
Travelers on the new N. N. Co.’s
steamer Washburn speak very highly
of tl e latest addition to the river fleet,
j It is a fast little craft and the appoint
ments and service are all that could be
! desired.
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HOWARD IS BELIEVED DROWNED
A report became current this morn
ing to the effect that Tom Howard,
the well-known fretghtor, had been
drowned in the Aniak. Howard was
going down the Aniak in a boat when
last seen. Later his outfit was found
on the bank, but no trace of Howard
himself could b# seen. A search was
instituted, but it is believed the in m
has perished.
NOTED DAWSON DETECTIVE DIES
Vancouver. B. C., June 29.—William
H. Welch, the famous detective of
Dawson’s early days, is dead hero of
pneumonia
Tony Loki, who has been ordered
Outside on account of ill health, is
raffling his cabin. Tickets are $1 each,
and only one hundred will be sold.
The Northern Commercial Company is
giving Mr. Loki a ticket to Seattle at
half the usual rates.
Major Albrecht, accompanied by Mrs.
and Miss Albrecht, arrived on the
Nancy Bell Tuesday. The major is glad
to be back in Alaska.
F. B. Ingels went down to Dikernan
Tuesday to meet Mrs. Iagels and little
son.
Mrs. Bolton nnd her daughter Mrs.
Boerner left for the Outside Friday,
Another quartz mill is on its way to
Fairbanks. It is intended for the
McCarty ledge.
Cyril Wood, local manager for the
N. C. Company, came up on the Nuncv
Bell. _
The launch Flyer arrived with sev. ral
passengers Xbursday.
mm sits
1 JUN JAIL
Washington, June Jii. Samuel
Gotnpers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, has been sentenced
by Justic Wright to one year in jail
for contemptof court. Frank Morrison,
secetary of the federation, and John
Mitchell, of the United Mine Worker*,
were sentenced to six months each.
An appeal lias been lodged, and the men
released on $o,000 bail each.
SEWARD PENINSULA RAILROAD
WILL BE SOLD BY RECEIVER
Nome, June 28.—The Solomon rival*
railroad, which has been losing money
for several season, has been ordered
sold bv the receiver.
Several good cleanups have been
made duri: g the week, and it is
reported that the amount of gold
brought in totals, approximately,
$100,000. Iii addition to the $20,
ooo brought in by Chronister it
Elltnger from Biack creek. Red
Ellis had a cleanup which amounted
to close on $30,000, and Harold
Seddon brought in a large amount
of gold as the result of a cleanup
from four to five thousand feet of
bedrock on the Hilltop Mining
Company’s ground.
Riley it Marstou also had a very
big cleanup Wednesday, but the
exact amount has not transpired.
Jack Shropshire will have a cleanup
July 3. As he is in some of the
best ground on Flat cieck, his
cleanup is expected to reach close
on $30,000.
FRED CARTER HERE
WITH MUCH NEWS
Fred W. Carter, accompanied by
Mrs. Carter, arrived here yesterday
on the steamer Pup. Mi ami Mis.
Carter have been spending the
winter Outside, and will only re
main here lor g enough to close
out their interests in the camp,
when they will leave tar San Fran
cisco.
Mr. Carter says that San Fran
cisco is experiencing a boom, on
account of the forthcoming exposi
tion; and throughout California
land values are increasing and real
estate men are busy. Seattle and
other towns on the Pacific coast
are generally quiet.
The headquarters for Alaskans
in Seattle is the Frye hotel, while
Northerners visiting San Francisco
favor the St. Francis.
John L. McGinn is on his way
Outside, to look after his properties
in California. He is heavily in
terested in oil lauds in that state.
Frank Becker is working on the
San Francisco Chronicle.
Falcon Joslin is now in Seattle
He is bringing in an electric storage
passenger car for use on the banana
Valley railroad.
Jim Hagan will leave shortly for
the North
Tom Aitken is expected to arrive
at Seattle en route to Alaska June
14. He is probably on the oceat*
now.
George Butler has opened a tine
new house in Seattle. It is located,
at the corner of Firs'; and Yeslec
way. He is doing a large business
and reported, to be making money.
Louis Spitz is on his way to
Ruby. He is bringing along 35
tons of wet goods, and will brea^c
into the liquor business in the new
camp.
Mr. Carter ran across A B. Fer
guson at Nome. Fergy gave him
Iris pictnr*, suitably endorsed, and
assured him that he was going Out
side to raise $i ,000,000, with which
sum Fergy plan* to return and
“develop Alaska.” The Lone
Democrat still persists iu the hal
lucination that he “knows his
business,” and before the boat
sailed had boosted the amount which
he intended to raise to $2,000,000.
One of the passengers for Iditarod on
the Flyer was Mrs. Gussie Bolan, a.
colored lady belonging to Dikeman.
Mrs. Bolan stopped over for a while at.
a point about three miles below town,
and Deputy Marshal Sheppard had to
j bring her up to the city in a poling
1 boat. She is being held on an insanity
i charge.
j P’resh halibut 25c pound.
Iditarod Meat Co.
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Wisconsin full cream cheese.
Sweet, sour and dill pickles. Surt»
j derbruch’s,