One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 6, 1912. Two Bits Per Copy
* PRESIDENT SPENDS FOURTH
AT HIS HOME IN BEVERLY
p Beverly, Mass., July 5.—President
Taft spent the Fourth of July here,
surrounded by his fatniy.
JOE SMEJKE1 GETS HIS
FROM CHAMPION GOTCH
Chicago, July •*.— Yesterday, in
Chicago, Champion Frank Gotcli easily
disposed of Joe Stnejkei, in two straight
falls. (Note.--Joe Stnejkei is not in
Who’s Who, hut we suppose lie’s all
right.)
FAIRBANKS CELEBRATION
WAS THE GHEATEST EVER
Fairbanks, July 5.—This year’s
Fourth of Jul> celebration was the
greatest in the history of the camp.;
Over 2,000 people came in from the
creeks, and ail the placer and
quartz mines in the district closed
down for the day.
BAD ACCIDENTS NEAR FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks* July 5.—Michael Cannon, ;
a miner, sustained a bad accident on |
Ester creek yesterday. A slab of frozen j
muck fell upon him while he was j
underground in the Oonnalt workings, |
and lie is in a precarious condition.
While inspecting an old shaft on Steele I
creek, near here, Sam Sauiuelson, an j
oldtimer. was overcome hv gas. He :
died in the shaft.
IF ABRAM QUITS, HE
WILL TELL OR MC VEAGH
Washington, D. C'., July f>.—Abram j
Piatt Andrew, former director of the;
mint, and now an assistant secretary of
t-he treasury, will tender bis resignation.
If the President accepts the resignation !
it is believed Andrew will come out
with a stinging1 criticism of Secretary i
MeYeagh.
Lancaster, Wis., July 5.— Secretary
of the Treasury McVeagh says tire t
trouble with Andrew is that he will j
not obey orders.
CASE IS SETTLED OUT OF COURT
The boxes belonging to Malcolm
McDonald, which had been at
taciied by Tommy Seward, were j
released during the week, and the I
case settled out of court. Tommy j
received $90 in cash, and Malcolm
paid the costs.
—
RESTAURANTS BID BIG BUSINESS
The Flat City restaurants di 1 a
very big business on the Fourth.
The Stanley cafe, Grand cafe,!
Rathskeller and The Deli had pre- j
pared special fare, and tlie public
did full justice to them
GEO. CLARY HURT AT DISCOVERY
George Clary, working on Dis
covery, met with a painful accident j
last Wednesday. He was struck j
by a cable, and sustained a broken |
rib and a sprained knee. The in- j
juries are not serious.
Fresh arrival—summer sausage—at
Croivley & Porter's, klitarod and Flat.
The last cleanup from the Sourdough
association, Shropshire & Burns laymen,
amounted to the respectable sum of j
$21,000. The laymen are more than I
pleased with the ivay their ground is ]
turning out._
Consignment of Roger’s Chocolates i
i
;from Victoria. 13. C.) just unpacaed at
"The House of Quality.
From Chihuahua, Mexico, comes the |
news that the federate have entered j
that city, and the rebels are retreating j
northward.
—
Three are dead from the heat wave
passing over Chicago.
CLOSING OUT
Empire Commercial Co.
Are going out of business and selling
everything at cost and below cost.
Per Gai.
20-year-old Lacey, double stamp, $6.50
10- year-old Lacey. “ “
8-year-old Lacey, “ “
11- year-old Cedarbrook.d'le “
Monongahala Rye. 3.00
Whiskey from $10.50 to $14.50 per case.
Whiskey by the bottle, $1.00 to $1.50;
Italian Swiss Claret $1.25 gallon; Fine
Old Sherry, Port and Claret, bulk and
case goods, below cost; cigars below
cost; Olympia and Rainier Beer, 1011,
$18 barrel; Blue Ribbon and Letups beer
1911, $21.50; case Bartlett water,50 large
bottles, $13.75; Ginger Ale, 6 dozen bot
tles case, $12.50; Milo Cigarettes, $18
per 1000. All other goods in propor
tion to above prices._
Wisconsin full cream cheese.
Sweet,sour and dill pickles. Sun
derbruch'6.
JOHNSON RETAINS TIE
CHAMPIONSHIP
Las Vegas, July 4.—The fight between Jack Johnson and Jim
Flynn for the championship of the world was pulled off here this
morning before a large crowd, and resulted in an easy victory for
the negro.
Throughout the contest Flynn was at the mercy of his oppo
nent. His seconds and sympathisers frequently urged him to
retire from the tight, but this the sturdy Pueblo fireman refused
to do.
At last, in the ninth round, after Fiynn had been terribly
punished, the police stepped in and stopped the fight. It is gen
erally admitted by the spectators that the stopping of the contest
merely anticipated the inevitable result.
Following the interference of the authorities, the referee gave
the decision to Johnson.
This is the second time that Flynn has gone down to defeat
before the colored champion, the other occasion being when they
met at San Francisco, November 2, 1907. In the San Francisco
fight Flynn was knocked out in the eleventh round.
Las Vegas, July 5-—Johnson left today for Chicago, with a
check for $31,000 in his pocket.
Chicago, July 5.—Negroes of this city won big sums on the
Johuson-Flynn fight.
Jack Johnson’s Record
1907—Knocked out Peter Felix in one round, at Sydney, Aus
tralia, February 19.
1907—Defeated Bob Fitzsimmons in two rounds, at Philadel
phia, July 17.
1907— Knocked out Jim Flynn in the eleventh round, at San
Francisco, November 2.
1908— Defeated Tommy Burns in 14 rounds, at Sydney, Aus
tralia, December 26.
1909— Knocked out Stanley Ketchell in twelfth round, at San
Francisco, October 16.
1910— Defeated James J. Jeffries in 15 rounds, at Reno, Nev.,
July 4.
1912—Knocked out Jim Flynn in the ninth round, at Las Vegas,
X. M., July 4.
WOLGAST GETS DECISION
OVER RIVERS AT VERNON
Vernon, Cal., July 4.—Ad Wolgast and Joe Rivers met here today
to contest for the lightweight championship of the world. It was one
of the toughest fights in the history of the ring, and Referee Welch’s
decision in favor of Wolgast, the holder of the championship, is much
criticised. I11 the whole history of pugilism, say many spectators,
Welch’s decision was the rawest, and the result will hardly be taken as
conclusive by the supporters of Rivers.
On entering the ring the men seemed about evenly matched, and
it was clear a tough encounter was ahead.
During the first three rounds honors were about evenly divided
In the fourth round Wolgast got a shade the best of it. The fifth round
was even, and both men were evidently reserving their strength. The
sixth and seventh rounds passed without mishap to either contestant,
but in the eighth Wolgast had a shade the best of it.
During the ninth round Rivers got in some good work, and in that
and the succeeding round clearly demonstrated himself to be the better
man. I11 the eleventh round Wolgast gained a slight advantage, but
lost bis lead again in the succeeding bout.
i he climax came in the thirteenth round. Rivers commenced by
rushing his opponent and the men clinched. A right to the jaw nearly
put Wolgast over, but he baried by putting bis left to wind twice.
Wolgast seemed to be rattled by now, and missed several swings,
Rivers meanwhile putting several telling lefts to Wolgast’s face. Wol
gast now appeared to be getting weaker every second, when, suddenly,
he hit Rivers a hard blow just above the groin. Rivers doubled up,
but managed to hit Wolgast a hard tight to the jaw, and the latter
went down and was counted out. Referee Welch picked him up while
yet unconscious, and, to the surprise and indignation of a majority of
the spectators, gave him the decision. Rivers at this moment was
rolling around the ring, suffering from intense pain.
Referee Welch left the ring hastily, and Ad Wolgast was carried
off by bis seconds, without recoveting consciousness
All bets have been declared off
I,os Angeles, July 5 —Doctors here who hive examined Joe Rivers)
testify to the serious nature of the foul administered by Wolgast. j
Referee Welch claims that Rivers fouled Wolgast.
Wolgast’s Record
t'9io—Reat Battling Nelson at San Francisco, February 22
1911—Beat One-Round Hogan at New York City, in second round,
April 27.
1911 — Beat Frankie Burus at San Francisco, Burns quilting in
sixteenth, May 27.
1911—Beat Owen Moran at San Francisco, in thirteenth. July 4.
WICKERSHAM IS GAINING
IN SOUTHWESTERN ALASKA
Valdez, July 5—Wliat was undoubtedly the greatest demonstra
tion ever seen in this section of the country, took place at the Eagle
Hall Wednesday, when George E Baldwin addressed 400 citizens in
behalf of the candidacy of Delegate James Wickersham. Mayor Frank
M Boyle presided.
Mr. Baldwin made a most effective speech, unmercifully flaying
Louis P. Shackleford, ex-Governor Hoggntt, Republican Territorial
Committeeman Charles Herron and Governor Walter Clark as mere
tools and lobbyists lor the corporations.
Judge S. O. Morford, of Seward, also addressed the meeting. Plis
speech was a eulogy of Delegate Wickersham, and was well received
It is unanimously conceded in this section of Alaska that the with
drawal of William A. Gilmore would tend to the future welfare of the
country, and a monster petition urging him to withdraw is now being
signed.
The Third Division is now well organized, and Wickersham is
likely to carry it with a plurality of 500.
Controls 80 Per Cent of Fairbanks
Fairbanks, July 5.—It is believed here that Delegate Wickersham
will secure 80 per cent of the total vo^es cast at the next election. He
is certainly stronger in the Tanana valley than ever before.
Dan Sutherland Buys Space
Fairbanks, July 5.—Dan Sutherland is here, vigorously campaign
ing lor Wickersham. He will use the newspapers extensively, and has
pnr.'hased space in the Fairbanks Times and the Alaska Citizen,
TWO MORE MILLS FOR
FAIRBANKS DISTRICT
Fairbanks, July 5. — Two mills
arrived during the past. week. One of
them will be installed on the Tolovana
Mining Company’s Chatham creek
property, while tho other is intended
for the Hudson property on Ester
creek. _
GREAT DOINGS ON
FOURTH OF JULY
The Fourth of July celebration at
Flat was a credit to the city and dis
trict; and it would be difficult to over
praise the indefatigable organizers
and participants, who contributed to
the success of the meeting. A large
number of visitors from Iditarod were
in attendance, and the miners and
other residents of Flat and Otter creeks
turned out, in force. Most of the oper
ators closed down for the occasion, and
from early morning of the Fourth until
the sun had risen on another day, a
spit it of harmony prevailed. In fact,
the only kick registered was turned in
by Jerry the Mule, who objected to
being turned off the ball grounds.
The proceedings opened with a selec
tion by the Silver Cornet band, which
had been engaged for the day at great
expense.
The next thing on the program was
the ball game between Flat and Otter.
A big crowd witnessed the event; the
grandstand being taxed to its capacity,
and many hundreds finding standing
room only. The visitors won a well
plaved game by G to 3. After the game
a collection was made to defray the ex
penses of the teams. Following is the
list of players:
Otter
J McNamee, c
D Shea, i>
0 Fowler, s s
W Hammer, 1 b
C Hanson, 2 b
T Luscomb, 3 b
W DeBaun, 1 f
G Keen, r f
McLain, c f
Flat
H Paris, c
L Syler, p
G Sirweli, 1 b
C D Carter, s s
Red Robertson, 2 b
H Rollback, 3 b
Martin, 1 f
A Cameron, r f
F Moores, r f
Abe weiss presented each of tfie
Flat-creek players with a fine baseball
cap.
The famous aeroplane models were
on exhibition; but when the time for
the flight arrived, the rubber bands
broke, and no further supplies being
available, the exhibition had to be
postponed to a more favorable oppot
tunity.
An interval was then taken for re
freshment, during which time the
band dispensed more melody. Dinner
being over sports commenced.
The Sporte
All the sporting events were keenly
contested, and watched with interest
by large numbers of spectators. The
pack race probably caused the most
comment, Graham Sirwell and othet
competitors making excellent time
with heavy loads. The ladies’ race
and the nail-driving contest also occa
sioned considerable excitement.
Following is the list of prize winners:
100 yards dash—Fowler first, Sirwell
second.
75 yards dash (rnen over 50)—Taylor
first, P O Sunderberg second.
Pack race, 50 yards—Sirwell first.
50 yards girls’ race (under 14 years)—
Della .McDowell first, Mary Stoner sec
ond.
tstanuing oroaa jump—loivo uotila
first, Watrous second.
Running broad jump—Dufty first, G
Sirwell second.
50 yards boys’ race (under 14years)—
Hervert Stranberg first, Arthur Stran
berg second.
Smoking race—Dufty first.
Three-legged race — Toivo Uotila
and Vaino Pontilo.
Ladies’ race—Miss Kotsch first, Miss
Cedermalm second.
Race backwards—G Sirwell first, Kid
Lloyd second.
Sack race—H Wallack first, G Sir
well second.
Wheelbarrow race—G Sirwell first,
Toivo Uotila second.
Putting the shot—Z Perovich.
Fat men’s race—F Salbeck.
Ladies’ nail-driving contest — Mrs
Snyder first, Mrs Van Kirk second. _
Doughnut eating—Jim Growl.
The side-show known as “Zaza” was
well patronized and several cases of
eggs were consumed.
The “Shell Game” was another
amusing feature. This was intended
as a trap for an unsuspecting officer of
the law, but in that respect it failed
signally, although the effort caused
much merriment.
Dance In A. B. Hall
There was an immense crowd at the
dance. Professor MoSmart's orchestra
skillfully rendered selections from the
classics,"and the dance was much en
joyed.
Mis Kotseh sold ice cream at a rapid
pace all day, only stopping to win one
of the races.
The following acted as officers of the
day:
Marshal—Tom Howell.
Judges—J Ronan, C T Suter, Tom
Dean.
Starter—George Mutchler.
Timekeeper—V H Pierce.
“The House of Quality” has just re
ceived a shipment of fresh cabbage.
GOV. WOODROW WILSON
GETS NOMINATION
Baltimore, July 2.—Governor Woodrow Wilson, of New Jersey,
was nominated for the Presidency on the Democrattc ticket on the
forty-sixth ballot, after Governor Foss and Oscar Underwood had
withdrawn. Champ Clark had previously released his delegates.
The final vote stood:
Woodrow Wilson 1)90
Champ Clark . 84
Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
and Colorado swung to Wilson, and even New York; but the latter
votes were not needed, as Wilson had over 100 more than necessary
secure the nomination.
The convention adjourned at 7:28, to meet again at 9.
Teddy Has Nothing to Say
New York, July 2.—Upon the result of the Democratic conven
tion becoming known here, reporters waited upon Theodore Roose
velt, contributing editor of the Outlook, to secure an expression of
opinion. The colonel was in a testy mood, and snapped “Nothing
to sav.’’
Woodrow Wilson Speaks
Seagirt, N J., July 2.—When Woodrow Wilson was informed
that he had x-eceived the nomination he said: “I trust the Demo
cratic party will never have cause to regret their action.”
Marshall for Vice-President
Baltimore, July 3. —Governor Thomas Ii. Marshall, of Indiana,
has been nominated for the Vice Presidency. Governor Burke, of
North Dakota, and Senator Chamberlain, of Oregon, were also
proposed.
The fir^t ballot stood:
Governor Marshall .645
Governor Burke . .387
Senator Chamberlain 12 V
When the second roll call started Burke withdrew, and Gov
ernor Marshall was nominated unanimously.
The platform, which was adopted with a whoop, demands that
the people of Alaska shall have the full enjoyment of the rights
and privileges of a territorial form of government, and that all
persons appointed to official positions in the several territories
should be bona tide residents of those territories.
Woodrow Wilson Will Win in a Walk
New York, July 5.—Tammany leaders here declare that Wood
row Wilson’s election to the Presidency is assured, and they assert
he will win in a walk.
Seagirt, July 5.— Governor Wilson will have full charge of his
own campaign for the Presidency.
3ryan Gets Ovation
Lincoln, July 5.—William Jennings Bryan received an ovation
upon his return from the Democratic convention- He says he can
see no reason for Roosevelt’s third party.
Seagirt, July 5.—The Democratic national committee will meet
at Chicago, July 13, when Wilson will appoint his campaign manager.
Teddy Opens His Mouth
Oyster Bay, July 5.—Roosevelt says the Democratic platform
spells ruin for the nation.
Baltimore, June 29.—The convention met at 1 o'clock this
afternoon, and remained in session until 11 p. in-, when an adjourn
ment was taken to Monday morning.
By the time the convention adjourned, 26 ballots had been
taken, the last, showing great gains for Woodrow Wilson and the
entry of Bryan’s name. The following figures resulted from the
last ballot:
Champ Clark 407
Wilson. .405
Underwood . 112V
Foss . 43
Harmon . 39
Bryan. 1
Senator Stone asked that the lowest candidates be dropped,
but his motion was overruled.
Call Champ Clark to Convention
Washington, June 29. — At the urgent request of several Dem
cratic leaders, Champ Clark left at 11 this evening for Baltimore.
He traveled by special train.
[Woodrow' Wilson was born at Staunton, Va., December 28,
1856, and is therefore less than 56 years old. He was educated at
Princeton, afterwards studying law at the University of Virginia.
After practicing law for a few years at Atlanta, Ga., Woodrow
Wilson was appointed professor of history and political economy
at Bryn Mawr college, and in 1902 was elected president of Prince
ton, where he soon gained for himself an international reputation
as a scholar. In January of last year he was elected governor of
New Jersey.
Thomas Riley Marshall, governor of Indiana, was born at
Manchester, Ind., March 14, 1854, and was educated at Wabash
college. He was admitted to the bar in 1875, and practiced law at
Columbia City, Ind. Governor Marshall is a Presbyterian and a
33-degre3 Mason. He was elected governor of Indiana in 1909 ] j
TEDDY WILL TALK TO FARMERS
Oyster Bay, July 5.—Theodore Roosevelt is planning a cam
paign among the farmers. He will deliver speeches in various
parts of the country, discussing economic and social conditions as
they affect the agricultural population.
Lansing, Mich., July 5.—Governor Osborne announces that he
has no intention of throwing in his lot with the new Roosevelt,
party.
Indianapolis, July 5.—The third party was officially launched
at this place yesterday.
Madison, Wis., July 5.- Senator La Follette, in a printed state
ment, asks Roosevelt to practice what he preached, and publish a
list of those contributing to the expenses connected with his cam
paign.
Washington, July 5-—Senator Cummins, of Iowa, says he has
no intention of joining Roosevelt’s new party.
Fresh eggs, potatoes, onions,
oranges, lemons, apples. Phone
your orders for deliveries.
SUNDERBRUCH’S.
Everything at less than Outside
prices at Friedman’s Closing-Out Sale,
Flat and Iditarod,
Pioneer Flume Hose Co.
Tents, tarpaulins, flys, horsecovers.
cheesecloth, canvas, burlap, etc. We
make up all kinds of canvas goods.
Apply at H. Boas,’ the Clothier.
Full line of fresh crackers and sweet
cakes at Crowley & Porter’s two stoves.
LORIMER WILL SPEAK
IN HIS OWN DEFENSE
Washington, July 5. - Senator
Lorimer, of Illinois, will speak in his
own defense tomorrow.
MAY ROBERTS PLAYS FOR
TEN DAYS IN FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, July 5.—'The May Roberts
stock company arrived here during the
week.- They area capable lot of actors,
and w ere engaged for ten performances.
They may stay longer.
CANDIDATES EXPECTED IN
FAIRBANKS THIS WEEK
Fairbanks, July 5. — Robert W.
Jennings, Democratic candidate lor
delegate, and Kazis Krauczttnas,
choice of the Socialists, are ex
pected here from Dawson this week.
Cliatles Herron and Tom Murquam
will probably arrive on the same
boat.
HEAT IS INTENSE AT FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, .Tulv 5. A heat wave of
great intensity is passing over this
j district, and many are suffering acutely.
Ou Sunday last the heat was so great
that Dr. S. Hall Young delivered his
sermon in shirtsleeves, the congrega
lion, also, being coatless.
KEYSTONE DRILL WORK
CEASES ON OTTER CREEK
The Keystone drills which have
t been in operation on Otter creek
; for some weeks past were closed
; down on Thursday, the Yukon
j Gold Company having completed
its investigations in that section.
It is not yet known whether the
options will be taken up, and it is
| possible nothing will be done until
the arrival of O B. Perry, general
manager cf the Yukon Gold Com
pany. who is expected here from
Dawson at an early date. The
length of Mr. Perry’s stay in the
camp is uncertain, but lie tnay
spend several months here.
MRS. J. A. PETERSON GIVES PARTY
A very enjoyable party was given
at the residence ol Mrs. J. A. Pe
t r ;on on the evening of the Fourth,
in celebration of Mrs. Peterson's
birthday anniversary. The foTow
ing guests were present: Mr. atid
Mrs. J. H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.
Henry A. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. T. I.
Thurston, Mr. and Mrs. W. IT
Brooks, Judge A. K. Maltby and
Miss Maltby.
Badge was played until i a. in.
The first prizes were won by Mr.
and Miss Maltby, and the boobv
prizes by Mrs. Weir and Mr. J II.
Smith. A fine supper was served.
One of the fine bays belonging
to Joe Ferris died of disease yester
day. The hors* was one of a team
considered by many to be the best
in the country, and the loss is i
serious one to Mr. Ferris.
Assistant United Stales District
Attorney Henry Roden arrived from.
Flat this morning.
People who wish to receive free seeds
from the govenrment experimental
stations nex t year should register their
names with the postmaster, who lias
been requested to forward a list of those
desiring the seeds to the agent in
charge of the Sitka station.
Duncan Michie arrived from Diko
man this morning, He came up on the
Comet. _
Sura Witmer returned from Flat
Friday evening.
GOLDEN GATE COFFEE Deli
cious and drinkable. Try it. You
will like it. Sunderbruch's.
Judge Pratt has purchased the old
Sui.iran residence, on Seventh avenue,
Fairbanks, until lately occupied by
Ed vard H. (Chauncey) Boyer.
Lumburger and cream cheese, just in,
new, at Crowley & Porter’s, Iditarod
anil Flat City—“House of Quality.’’
5 'c wool socks at 25c, 4 bandana
handkerchiefs for 25c at Friedman's
Clusing-Out .Sale, Flat and Iditarod.
F ’sh Ham and Bacon.
Diamond \C^/ Sunderbruch’s.
Imported Swiss cheese at Crawley &
Porter’s, Iditarod and Flat City.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the part
nership heretofore existing (between the
u dersigned has been dissolved bv mu
tu .1 consent.
J. B. Mading Frank B. Irgels
W. C. Mading D. C. Michie
F. H. Griffin
I .kited 1st day of July, 1912.