Iditar< >d Pioneer
ON1. dc^ak Pkh Moxth IPtTAROP, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 11, 1913.__Two Bits Per Copy
A. 6. GRAND LODGE
STIRSUP TROUBLE
Skagway, January 10.—Members of the Arctic Brotherhood in
this city are very*indignant at the action of the Grand Camp con
vention in abolishing the initiative and referendum, and permit
ting the formation of camps south of 54-40.
,T. M. Keller, grand arctic recorder, was interviewed immedi
ately upon his return here, when he stated that he positively
would refuse to sign any charter for the establishment of camps
which would not be within the jurisdiction of the order. He was
led to make this decision, he says, on account of the steam-roller
tactics employed at the Grand Camp when the power to invoke the
initiative and referendum was abrogated. Mr. Keller s office has
been flooded with protests, showing that the delegates voted con
trary to the wishes of the Northern camps.
Past Grand Arctic Chief James W, Hill, an A. B. of 13 years
standing and a life member of Camp Fairbanks, was astounded to
learn, while on a trip to Southwestern Alaska, of the action of the
Grand Camp convention at North Vancouver. He feels it to be a
breach of confidence on the part of the delegates, and believes that
the policy, if persisted in, will result in general distrust among the
members of the brotherhood.
Past Grand Arctic Chief Dr. L. S. Keller, charter member of
the mothor camp (Camp Skagway No. 1), strongly condemns the
action of the Grand Camp, and asserts that the establishment of
camps south of the original line will, if persisted in, completely
destroy the order.
Camp Fairbanks !V3ay Secede
Fairbanks, January 10.—The members of Camp Fairbanks
No. 16, A. B , are very indignant regarding the proposal to estab
lish a camp of the order at Seattle, and protests against the action
of the Grand Camp at North Vancouver are being sent to head
quarters. The Fairbanks camp threatens to secede from the order
unless the project is dropped.
Promotion for Charley Taylor
According to a letter received on the last mail, Grand Arctic
Chief Harry .). Landahl has named Charles Fj. Taylor, of thie city,
to be deputy grand arctic chief at large. The communication
stated that the certificate of appointment would follow as soon as
it could be obtained from the grand arctic recorder.
Chicago, January 10.— The circuit court of appeals yesterday
granted writs of release in the case of the convicted labor leaders,
pending the hearing of the appeals. The bonds were fixed at $10,
O00 for each year of the sentence in each case.
Tvietmoe and Clancy Get Bonds
San Francisco, January 10.—Friends of Tvietmoe and Clancy
this morning furnished bonds to the amount of $240,000 for the re
lease of these two leaders.
Unions to Raise Fund
Indianapolis, January 10.—-The labor unions of America will
raise bonds for all of the convicted men.
Convicted Praise Court of Appeals
Leavenworth, January 10.—The convicted labor leaders were
overjoyed when they learned they would be released under bonds
pending the hearing of the appeals. They laud the circuit court
for the action in releasing them. _
TWENTY MILLION DAMAGE TO
CALIFORNIAN CITRUS CROPS
San Francisco, January 10.—The coldest weather in many
years prevails along the Pacific seaboard, and all lakes in the vi
cinity of San Francisco are frozen over. Yesterday a man was
found frozen to death in the Golden Gate stables, in which he had
taken refuge for the night.
Heavy Damage to Crops
Los Angeles, January 10.—It is estimated that over $20,000,
000 damage has resulted to California citrus crops on account of
the cold spell which has prevailed for the psst week.
Canneries Destroyed
Ketchikan, January 10.—Severe gales have prevailed through
out the entire coast of Southeastern Alaska during the past few
days, and several canneries have been destroyed completely.
RIEN2I MELVILLE JOHNSTON
SUCCEEDS BAILEY IN SENATE
Houston, Tex., January 10.—Rienzi Melville Johnston, editor
and one of the largest stockholders in the Houston Daily Post, has
been appointed by the governor to fill the unexpired term of
United States Senator Joseph W. Bailey, resigned.
The new senator was born at Sandersville, Ga-, September 9,
1850, and entered the Confederate army when he was 13 years old,
serving for two years. In 1898 he declined the nomination for
governor of Texas. He has been a member of the Democratic na
tional committee since 1900.
SAY INDIANS ARE
ON THE WARPATH
Seward, January io —Indians to
the westward are said to be caus
ing trouble and a missionary has
been reported killed. The native
teachers at Tyonook and Beluga
have fled to Susitna for safety
CHRISTMAS SALES
SHOW NO DECLINE
Fairbanks, January to. — The
Christmas saies by local merchants
have been fully equal to those of
last year, and business men are op
; timisllc regarding the business out
! look. __
TAFT WITHHOLDS
MESSAGE ON SEALS
Washington, January io. — Pres
ident Taft has decided to withhold
the drafted message to congress
advising that the law providing for
a close season for seals be repealed
QUARTZ HELPED
TANANA OUTPUT
Fairbanks, January io. — Revised
figures show the total geld output
' tor the Tanana valiey to have been
in excess of $5,000,000, including
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$200,000 from quartz.
TRAPPER FREEZES
BOTH FEET BADLY
Fairbanks, January 10. — Ben
Blanker, the Birch creek trapper
and hunter, froze his feet badly !
during the cold spell, and amputa
tion of the toes may be necessary.
Calgary, January io — Tommy
Burns has signed articles to fight j
Luther McCarthy in Baris next
June.
Los Angeles, Jan. to.--Knock
out Brown arrd Joe Rivers have
been matched to fight 20 rounds
here February 28.
POWDER EXPERT
BOOSTS QUARTZ
Fairbanks, January 9.—William
Muller, the expert of lire Trojan j
blasting powder company, after
viewing several quartz properties,
says the industry has a bright
future.
Fairbatrks, January 10. — The
Clrena customs mill is busy crush
ing 300 tons of quartz from the
Rainbow mine otr Skongey gulch.
NO FIREWORKS
AT FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, January io.—On ac
count of tbe excessive cold which
has prevailed during the past few
weeks, the Commercial club did
not give the pyrotechnic display
promised for the New Year.
DANCE AT FLAT
NEXT WEDNESDAY
Next Wednesday, January 15,
Camp Flat, No. 26, A. B., will
give a dance at Flat Ciiy. This
dance should have been held to
night, but was postponed on ac
| count of the masquerade.
DOS DACE WAS
HUGE SOB
Favored with good weather the
handicap dog race run yesterday
under the auspices of the Kennel
club was a great success. In spite
of the heavy trail good time was
made—Johnny Holmes, with only
three dogs, covering the distance
— about 22 miles—in 90 seconds
over two hours. The slowest time
made—three hours—was not at all
bad under the conditions.
The Grand Hotel team made the
journey in nearly as good time as
Holmes — 2 hours 3 minutes 30
seconds.
In addition to arousing interest
in the sport, yesterday’s race will
enable the board of management to
frame up a great race for March 17
The prize-winners were:
First Prize—$50: Grand Hotel;
second prize — $35: J- Ii Riley;
third prize—$15: Dan Fryce.
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MASQUERADE
LAST EVENING
The much heralded Kennel Club
masquerade, which had been post
poned from New Year’s eve, was
pulled off last night at A. Li. Hall,
Iditarod. To say that it was a big
success is merely to re-echo the
opinion of everybody present—the
high reputation of the Kennel club
as entertainers being more than
sustained. The lateness of the hour
makes it impossible to give details
in this issue, but the full list, of
prizewinners and other particulars
will be published in next week’s
Pioneer.
The Kennel Club members were
gratified to see such a large attend
ance from the creeks, which helped
materially in making the affair the
success it was. The music was
supplied by Mrs. Maher and Profs
Hudson and Snyder.
meetTtonight !
A business meeting of the Kennel
Club will be held tonight (Saturday) at
8:30 o’clock. All members urged to be
present. ___
Power of Attorney blanks-Pioneer.
ORDER OF PIONEERS 1
ORGANIZE OUTSIDE
Seattle, January io.—A branch
of the Yukon Order of Pioneers
was this week established at
Seattle. George Snow has been
elected president and George Car
mack is treasurer.
PREMIUM WILL BE
PERMANENT THING
Seattle, January io.—The cham
ber of commerce has decided to
continue the payment of 75 cents
premium on every $1,000 in dust
shipped from Alaska to the Seattle
as.-.ay office.
PEACE PROPOSALS
ARE HANGING FIRE
—
London, January io.—There is
a complete deadlock at the peace
conference, the Turks holding alool
: and refusing even to discuss the
! proposed cession of Adrianople.
Fairbanks, January io.—The an- 1
rural report of the Fairbanks school
board shows the cost of mainten
ance fur the /ear 19r 2 to have been
! over $19,000.
Nome, January to.—The U. S.
marshalsbip lor the Second division
becomes vacant June 1 next, and
1 there are marry local men alter the
j'>b. _
Fairbanks, January io.—Local j
i game wardens have let it be known |
that they will rigidly enforce the
game laws relative to the disposal
of moose and caribou during the |
closed season, and restaurant pro
prietors and roadhouse men have
I been warned to keep within the
law.
THEBE 18 A CHANGE
ON COLORADO GREEK
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Writing to G. F. ICilroy from Cripple
City under date of December 13, Joe
Marlindale gives some interesting par
ticulars regarding that district. He
spent several days at the head of Crip
ple creek, and after careful examina
tion declares the best they have there
so far is 18 feet of dirt that goes $1.50
to the foot. He was offered a half in
terest in a lay on 1,000 feet of this
ground if he would put an a boiler and
supply the wood: Hut as the latter
would cost about $15 a cord lie could
not see his way clear to accept the
offer. The outfit directly above have a
boiler and hoist, but for some reason
or other are not working.
Colorado creek seems to be more
promising. Tiffany has ground which
will average $2. with a pavstreak from
25 to 30 feet wide, and an outfit be'o.v
him have about the same proposition
and are drifting. Gray Bros, are work
ing a lay, and so is Jimmy Newman,
but they are having trouble with
water.
Mr. Martindale concludes by saying
the camp is young as yet, and but little
work has been done; tfie miners being
busy hauling in supplies. There is a
chance for Colorado creek, but he
would not advise anyone to rush into
the district just now.
Since writing the above Mr. Martin
dale has gone Outside.
Fresh Olympia Oysters—delicious for
cocktails. Iditarod Meat Co.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
SOR the second time this winter a serious snowslide has
occurred on the Copper River railroad, and over 1(5 tons
of mail for Interior Alaska is blockaded, with no hope
of getting through for some time to come. The local wireless
station received a message from Nulato last Wednesday saying
that Bob Griffis had left for Iditarod that morning, but carried
no Outside mail for the reason above stated.
Fairbanks, January 10.—Indignant over the wretched mail
service accorded them this winter, the people of the Tar.ana valley
have started a campaign for the purpose of securing a change.
The Fairbanks Times, the Commercial club and the city council
have joined forces, and Delegate Wickersham has been asked to
bring the matter before the Postoffice department immediately.
The last consignment of first-class mail reached Fairbanks the
day before Christmas, since when no mail whatever has come in,
and none is expected until the end of January.
Many tons of Interior Alaska mail outward bound is now piling
up here awaiting resumption of travel on the Copper River railroad
and a similar condition prevails regarding inward bound at the
other end.
Postal officials at Cordova refuse to send the mail temporarily
over the Va'.Jez-Fairbanks route, while interested Cordovans (sel
fishly disregarding any interests other thau their own) are circu
lating reports to the effect that the trail is not passable- They are
afraid that once the true conditions become known, and the impos
sibility of maintaining a regular winter service over the railroad
becomes recognized, the government will change the route.
It would be advisable for Iditarod and other Interior camps to
assist in securing a better service, and they can do this by wiring
their protest to Washington at once. It is very evident now that
the Copper river valley is not negotiable throughout the winter,
and a change of routes for the winter mail service is imperative.
Nome Also Incensed
Nome, January 10.—Mayor Gilmore today wired the Postmas
ter-General relative to the delay occasioned by sending Interior
mail via Cliitina. The people of this section are greatly incensed
at tiie unreasonable hold-up of the mail while the Valdez trail is
open, and are entering a strong protest. Chief C lerk McManus,
of the railway mail service, is also taking the matter in hand.
LAWYERS BURNED IN EFFIGY
FOR THEIR VALDEZ TESTIMONY
Fairbanks, January 10.—Incensed over the acquittal of C at
tain Barnette as the result of favorable testimony given by Attor
neys John A- Clark and John L. McGinn during the recent trials
at Valdez, women depositors of the defunct Washington-Alaska
bank yesterday burned in effigy the two lawyers, and also a figure
of “Justice.'’
During the trials both McGinn and Clark testified that th«y
had signed papers as notaries before the same had been tilled in,
and had handed them to bank officials without requiring an oath.
Barnette and others were thus enabled to go on the stand and
swear that they had not signed false statements under oath._
LEGISLATORS LEAVE NOME
FOR JUNEAU IN BLIZZARD
Nome, January 10. — Senator Conrad Freeding and Represent
atives Frank Aldrich and Thomas Gaffney left Tuesday for Juneau
in a terrible blizzard. They were driving their own teams. The
night before their departure Aldrich and Gaffney were banquetted
by"'the miners’ union, of which organization they are members.
Representative Kennedy left today. He will travel by way of
Koyuk and Death valley, over a very bleak trail, and hopes to re
join his colleagues at Unalakleet. __
YOUNG CONGRESSMAN IS A SUICIDE
Washington, January 10.—Representative U illiam W. Wede
meyer, of Michigan, suicided on a steamer while en route from
Panama Wednesday. During a fit of temporary insanity he
jumped overboard, and was drowned before a boat could be lowered
to save him.
Mr. Wedemeyer was 30 years old, being born of German par
ts its on a farm at Lima, Mich., in 18i3. After graduating fiom
the University of Michigan he practiced law at Ann Arbor until
elected to the 62nd Congress. For a brief period he was American
consul at Georgetown, British Guiana. _
GRAND JURY MAY
REINDICT MEAT MEN
Fairbanks, January io.—Judge
[•'uller yesterday dismissed the in
iictments against a local meat com
aany, charged with selling bad
neat. The indictments were faulty
md it is txpected the grand jury
aow in session will reindict.
Dance at Flat
The dance at Flat City scheduled to
take place under the auspices of Carup
Flat No. 26, A. B., on the evening of
Jauuary 11 has been POSTPONED
until Wednesday, January 15, in order
not to conflict with the Kennel Club's
masquerade ball to be held at Iditarod
on the night of the 10th.
ASHBY E. BAIN,
Chairman Ent. Com.
Fresh grayling and whitefish.
Crowley A' Porter.