One Doelak Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1910. Two Bits Per Copy
OBITUARY COLUMN OF
PROMINENT PEOPLE
During the interim between the last
mails it appears that the grim reaper
has been more that unusually indus
trious, and lias cut down those high in
their respective walks of life.
Senator Doltlver
Fort Dodge, Iowa, Oct. 16.—Senator
Jonothan P. Dolliver, one of tha most
advanced statesman of ttie day and
leader of the Insurgency movement in
the Republican party died here today
after a short illness. The cause of death
is assigned to acute stomach trouble.
Julia Ward Howe
Boston, Oct. 17.—-Julia Ward Howe,
the great author, lecturer and exponent
of woman's sufl rage, died here today,
aged 91 years. She was the author o(
“The Battle Hymn of the Republic.” .
Mike Heney
Seattle, Oct. 16. —The body of Mich
ael J. Heney, the well-known railroad
contractor who died recently, arrived
here today from San Francisco. The
funeral will taka place Oct. 18, and the
remains will be interred in a local
ccmetary. Bishop O'Dea will officiate
at the funeral and it is expected that
there will be a very large turnout of
friends of the deceased.
Skagwav, Oct. 16—Between the hours
of 10 and 10:15 on Tuesday, while the
funeral services for the late M. J.
Heney are in progress, not a wheel
will turn on the White Pass railroad
and operations will cease all over the
line. The deceased was the chief con
structing engineer when the road was
built.
Stanley Ketchell
Springfield, Mo., Oct. 15.— While
Stanley Ketchel, the middleweight
champion was seated at breakfast, at
the farm of R. P. Richardson, where
he is training, he was ordered to throw
up his hands by Walter E. Hurtz, a
fa rmh&nd employed on the place. Be
fore the prizefighter could make a
move, Hurtz shot him, the bullet from
his rifle penetrating Ketchel's lung.
Hurtz then took to the woods and is
now being hunted by bloodhounds.
Springfield, Oct. 16.—Stanley Ketchel
died here last night as the result of
the wound inflicted by Hurtz. Excessive
internal hemorrhage from the punctur
ed lung was the cause of death. Hurtz
was caught by a posse 17 miles from
the scene of the shooting.
Judge Whitson
Spokane, Oct. 16.—Federal Judge
Whitson, of the eastern district of
Washington, who was stricken witli
paralysis just as lie had passed sentence
of imprisonment for life on C. D.
Howells, the train robber, last Thurs
day, died during the night. He never
fully recovered his faculties from the
time of the stroke.
Bill Barlow
Douglas, Wyo., Oct. 12.—Bill Bar
low, the “Sagebrush Philosopher,” the
well-known editor and publisher of this
city died here today. Barlow’s phil
osophy announces that there are two
things which man or woman must be
lieve in,—the virtue and truth of the
husband or wife, and heaven. To doubt
either is hell for the doubter.
Casey sells Bock cigars
A Word to the Wise Is
Thermos bottle is comparatively a
new invention. For travel on the trail
it is incomparable. The uses of it are
many and varied. Boiling tea or soup
can be poured in it and still be hot after
48 hours and longer, even in the rigor
of an Alaska winter. When outfitting
for a long journey do not forget the
“Thermos.” The City Drug Store in
Iditarod has it for sale.
All cigars dealers sell Bock cigars.
Tillman k Bende', wholesale liquors
and groceries, San Francisco.
Gorham Rubber Co., wholesale rubber
sundries, mining hose, etc., San Fran
cisco.
Edward Wolf Co., importers Manila ci
gars, San Francisco.
Studebaker Bros, k Co., wagons, sleds.
autos, etc., San Francisco.
N. K. Fairbank Co., Soaps, lard, cotto
le.ne, etc., San Francisco.
Anton Bock & Co., “Bock” cigars,
New York.
We are the direct Alaska represent
atives for the above firms, and can and
will land your goods here at the right
figure. Place your orders with us now
— -at least, get our prices for next sea
son. “Get the habit.” “C” BAR
RETT & LEW IN._
Coal oil and candles for sale at An ■
dersou Bros. A NerlandV
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At Lisbon on Oct. 6th, Portugal was formally declared a republic
and the monarchy a thing ot *he past.
King Manual and the queen have made their escape in a Brazilian
warship, to await outside their empire for further developments. They
believe the powers will intervene to restore their kingdom.
Theophile Braga has been named provisional president of the re
public and he has been busy getting together the material for his
cabinet. As hundreds of Portugese were killed in the battle which
preceded the fall of the kingdom, a civil war is expected to follow.
Manuel II, the deposed king is about 21 years of age and ascended
the thrown two years ago, following the assassination of his father and
t
elder brother. His personal conduct and his administration were alik
unpopular and were responsible for his overthrow. He was known to
devote more time to Parisian opera favorites than to the affairs of state.
According to later dispatches, France alone, of the three south
western nations of Europe is strong enough to crush the revolt now in
progress.
Portugal was forced to succumb to the attack of the revolutionists
without any appreciable opposition. Spain is in a critical position and
the monarch in greater danger with every succeeding hour. King
Alfonso is reported suffering from an incurable ailment, and it is alleged
that the army will desert him as soon as active hostilities open.
AITKEN AND ASSOCIATES BRANCHING OUT
For several days past negotiations have been pending in this city
whereby Torn Aitken and associates are trying to secure control of the
Maditig and Johnson lays on the Wildcat association on Flat creek, the
deal being one of ihe biggest pulled off this year.
In view of the fact that the papers were still in piocess of settle
ment, nothing definite could be elicited. It was stated however that
the deal seemed practically completed, there being a few changes neces
sary in the articles of agreement, and some more controversy as to the
terms of transfer.
As it stands, it appears that Aitken, Manley, Price and Ellis wish
to take over the two lays, Doc Mading, Prank Ingles, Duncan Michie
and others being ranged on the other side of the deal. Whether or not
it is an out and out buy, or a sub leasing is not known at present.
Neither is the consideration given, yet it ;s supposed to be a heavy one.
Aitken intends to leave for P'airbanks and the Outside tomorrow, while
Doc Mading contemplates a trip to the states also, going by way of
Seward. If Aitken secures the ground before he leaves, it will probably
be worked next spring in connection with the Marietta.
With options that aggregate close to $100,000, Joe Smith, the
hardware man of this city, has broken into the mining game on
Moore creek and has a proposition that bids fair to put him beyond
the dreams of avarice.
Smith recently returned from Moore creek where he went to
look over the ground, and incidentally investiagate the Perry op
tions which were noticed in these pages before. When he returned
he had little to say about the deal, but from Charles B. Meyers,
one of the owners, the true story of the deal has been learned.
Meyers is one of the discoverers of the creek, having been there
since last winter. He arrived in town last Thursday and the final
papers were fixed up whereby be and A. A. Zimmerman, his part
ner, disposed of practically ail their holdings on Moore creek to
Smith and associates.
Smith is interested with T. Perry who had tied up a consider
able portion of the creek including 11-a, and 1200 feet of the Butter
fly association. The new option takes in two claims of
the Butterfly association, and eight claims from Discovery down.
The options figure at $7500-a claim, or in other words, Smith
agrees to pay $15,000 for two claims of the Butterfly, $22,500 for
the options Perry held, and $60,000 for the eight claims from Dis
covery down. Ten thousand dollars has been paid down on the
deal, and in the meantime Smith holds a lay on six claims below
discovery which he will work in the spring.
According to the statement of Myers, the only real prospecting
work on the creek was done at Discovery and on the bench opposite
8 a. On Discovery, nine holes have been sunk across the creek
showing gold for a distance of 250 feet. In the first hole, which
was the very first on the creek, they weighed up 32 pans and found
an average of C cents. Next to that hole they found three feet of
3 cent dirt, and 25 feet further away there was two feet of 6 cent
dirt. In the nine holes they found pay, but variable in quantity
and thickness.
A hole on l a, disclosed three feet of 6-cent dirt, but in three
holes sunk below Discovery they found nothing in the creek. This
doesn’t worry them, however, for it looks to be certain that the
paystreak swing, along the bench at this point. One mile below
Discovery they found 3 cent dirt but did not reach bedrock Then
again, John Folsom and Dick Kells found excellent prospects two
and a half miles below Discovery.
On the upper end of the creek, the chief work was that done
on the bench opposite 8-a., where they sluiced last summer and
found ground going a little better than SI to the foot. It seems
certain that the creek pay at this point, is much richer than where
they worked on the rim.
This is practically all the work that has been done on the
creek, but it seems to be sufficient to entice men to gamble pretty
strong. The Smith and Perry options, taken with the late options
acquired by Knell, McArdie, Hunter and Schimtnelfennig, tie up
more than two miles of the creek.
It is all shallow ground and will be worked with scrappers next
summer.
WILL BUILD BOXES AND SHOVEL IN THE GOLD
A big deal has been completed on Moore creek whereby a con
siderable portion of the known pay of that new gold possibility is
tied up effectually till spring.
Charles Knell, Eddie McArdlo, Walter Hunter and Louis
Schimmelfennig are the instigators of the new attack on wealth,
having purchased a number of interests from John Folsom, Rich
ard Kells and Dave Black. The purchase price of the ground is
not given out, but it is presumed to be a good figure, since some of
the ground conveyed is considered among the best of the creek.
Walter Hunter has been over on Moore lately looking the
proposition in the face. It was upon his report that the deal was
finally concluded last week whereby Knell and associates take over
1-a., a fraction above 1-a., 5 a., one-third of 6-a., and one half of
8-a. They ai-e still negotiating for further ground.
They paid down a considerable sum to bind the bargain, but
the further payments under the options are deferred, giving the
purchasers time to ascertain what they have.
It is the intention of the buyers to go onto the ground this
winter and prospect it fully. Cabins have already been built there,
and the prospects already found are so good that they will begin
making sluice-boxes at once. The pay is known to be there, but
the width of the paystreak has not been demonstrated.
Being shallow ground, they have merely to strip the surface
and shovel in, and from the returns achieved by Folsom and Kells,
who'sluiced on Moore last summer, it would seem that the new
partners have an excellent proposition on their hands. Walter
Hunter expects to return to the ground in a short time, but it is
j doubful whether Knell and McArdle will leave before the new year.
Mail In Frida;
C. K. Snow, Ibe mail carrier, ar
rived in Iditarod Friday afternoon
after a seven day trip from Nulato.
He had six sacks of first-class mail
and one second class.
He said that a new contract had
been let from Diskaket to Ophir to
Lawrence and Atkinson, and that
they will now take part of his 400
pound limit. In other words w'e
get even less than we thought we
would.
He was accompanied by Ben
Derrick and a number of Indians,
with five dog teams altogether.
They brought in a bunch of dog
salmon and reported the toughest
kind of a trip. Derrick returns from
Nome where he went last summer
on a lawsuit.
The mail closes tonight, (Satur
day), and Sucw leaves in the morn
ing- _
Masks for ball of Nov. 12 may be ob
tained at City Drugstore; sale or rent.
Baird sells Bock cigars
Lacking the witnesses to properly try the case at Fairbanks, Judge
Overfield has continued the trial of the Sheed/ assault case until next
spring, ruling that the case will be tried here when the court convenes
in the Iditarod.
The grand jury has adjourned after making a little history, but re
cording no new annals. All criminal cases from this section will now
be tried here, wherefore it would appear that Judge Overfield intends to
visit us in the early spring.
Fire in the Larson Residence
Caught from an over heated'stove,
fire broke out in the Larson resi
dence of Charles Larson near the
Clark mill about 8 o’clock Friday
night, and the place was only saved
by the prompt application of a hand
chemical in the vicinity. As it was,
practically the whole interior of the
cabiu was damaged including Mrs.
Larson's apparel. The damage
figures at $300.
Warm doghouses at. McDonald hotel.
Must Lift Masks
Owing to the fact that the rumor has
spread about town to the effect that un
desirable characters will be allowed at
the mask ball to be given by the Gaso
liae Kids at Caribou hall thi3 (Satur
day) evening, it is announced by the
committee in charge that all maskers
will be required to tip their hoods
when they pass the door
Freedom Shrieked for Fanny
Fanny Hall was recently acquitted of
a charge of pocket-picking alleged to
have taken place at Chena.
Dave Lewis Reaches Town
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Dave Lewis, the man who made
! Lewis’ Landing famous, arrived in
Iditarod Friday evening with 15 dogs
after working on liis new trail from the
I Yukon to Diskaket, He said that all
was well with the Minneapolis at
Lewis’ Landing, and that they contem
plated bringing in over the trail some
40 tons of stuff, including the fresh
meat of the Independent meat market.
He returns at once and will investigate
the feasibility of the two routes to
Lewis’ Landing, through Diskaket and
Ophir.
He also spoke of a party coming from
the Minneapolis who will try out the
trail to Diskaket.
Orientals Barred
Victoria, B. C., Oct 14.—The
Province of British Columbia has
denied the application of the Grand
Trunk Pacific Railway company to
be permitted to employ Oriental la
borers in the construction of their
lines in the west.
Worden sells Bock cigars.
NEAL ATCHISON
DIES SUDDENLY
Frozen in at Hot Springs on the Mar
tha Clow, enroute to the Iditarod ac
companied by his wife and child, Neal
Atchison, better known to practically
everyone in the interior of Alaska as
‘ Curley,” died about 2 o’clock on Octo
ber 13, while on his way from the Hot
Springs landing on theTanana river to
the Hot Springs town.
He was seen to fall and then attempt
to rise. He was immediately placed on
a sled and taken into the town, but all
attempts to revive him failed, and it is
believed that death had occurred at
the time of falling. Heart disease is
given as the cause.
News of the sudden demise of the
well-known young man was immedi
ately dispatched to Fairbanks to the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, of which or
ganization Curley was an esteemed
member, Arrangements were at once
taken up by the order to look after his
burial, but according to advices, it
seems that the burial will take place
at the Springs.
While making the trip which re
sulted in his death, Mr. Atchison was
going over to the town to secure quar
ters for his family, as it was found im
possible for the Clow to proceed
farther. The townspeople took a keen
interest in the welfare of the widow
and child and everything possible was
done for their care and assistance, in
cluding a fund of $500 which was raised,
presumably to assist Mrs. Atchison
back to Fairbanks.
She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Nyholra, of the Kegina hotel in this
city, and it is presumed that she was
on her way with her husband to assist
her parents in the conduct of that hos
telry.
According to the last letters received
by Mrs. Nvholm, site thought that her
daughter and son-in-lnw would not come
down this fall, and it was some time be
fore the identity of the deceased could
be known certainly.
Win, Rooney Fined
We Rooney, the man who put up
the long fight for the Dome association
in the Fairbanks district, was found
guilty of using obscene language last
Tuesday and fiued $25 and costs, the
total expense bill for the too free use
of conversation being over $100. It
appears that William invaded John
stone’s cigar store with a large package
and started pertinent comment about
the proprietor. He was pulled by C’apt.
Donovan and the jury did the rest.
Casey Leaves for Fairbanks
—
Billy Casey, of Casey’s Place at Flat
and Tom Aitken, the miner were due
to leave- for Fairbanks with Mail-Car
rier Snow on his next trip back to the
1 Yukon. Both of these gentlemen in
tend to keep on going to the coast and
to the “flesh pots” of the Outside, for
in their respective departments, they
leave everything running smoothly.
Tacoma Padded Her Census
Washington, D. C.. Oct. 17.—
Census Chief Durand charges that
Tacoma has padded her census re
turns to the extent of nearly 40,000
names, and reduces the population
to its rightful basis, or 82,729.
THE LATEST
Landahl’s Emporium
Keeps books and stationery;
If you'll only call
You can get a dictionary.
See our picture post cards,
Read our latest papers,
Smoke our good cigars,
Chew our best tobaccos.
We have had a lot of customers
Through the summer and the fall.
But will feel a whole lot better
When we manage to ‘‘Land-ahl.”
Landahl’s Circulating Library, Iditarod
At Last We Know
When you think of your sweetheart,
thousands of miles away, play “The
Girl I Left Behind Me” or else “I
Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now?” on
a Hohner Harmonica. City Drug Store
has a full assortment of the genuine
Hohner’s Harmonicas.
Louie Moe improving
Louis Moe, one of the scow men
of £the summer season, has been
seriously ill of typhoid-pneumonia
for the last two weeks. Under the
care of Dr. Brooks and Nurse Mrs.
Young, he ss improving and is now
out of danger.
Ramps sells Bock cigars.
Manuel sells Bock cigars.