M„irwv DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER
REGISTRATION BOOKS OPEN MONDAY
. On Monday next the registration books will open
Do it Monday. Do not delay. Go and register {|,e [yj & jyj Bank. See that your name is written
for the municipal election, to be held Monday, April ijiere ^ are a vo^er
7, 1914. ’ '_
0S7doTIak Pfu Month IDITAKOD, ALASKA. SATURDAY f.VKNING, MARCH 21, lUlt._Two Hits Per f(„»v
N. N. GO. REPORTED
SOLD TO WHITE PASS
. Hy \\ lrHes< I" Til'’ I'l' iIHMW
San Francisco, March 20. —Shipping circles of tms city have been
intensely interested in the progress of a series of conferences between
representatives of the Northern Navigation Company and of the vVhite
Pass & Yukon route which have been taking place this week. Al
though the president of the Northern Navigation Company, when
questioned about the matter this evening, would not admit that the
White Pass people had purchased the entire holdings of his corpora
tion—including 30 river steamers, 40 barges, and also the terminal
facilities, valued at $2,000,000—but would state that negotiations
were in progress between the two navigation companies of the North
to put an end to the ruinous competition that was carried on between
the rival companies last year. j
HUERTA NEEDS THE NONET;
BIG KILLING OE MUTINEERS
i By Wireless to The Pioneer
Vera Cruz. Mexico, March 20.—Senor Rojas, Dictator Huerta’s
minister of foreign affairs, arrived in dns city last evening from Mexico
City, and immediately arranged for a conference with John Lind, Presi
dent Wilson's personal representative. The increasing seriousness of
the Mexican situation from a financial standpoint is said to be the cause
leading to the conference.
Many Mutineers Killed
Mexico City, March 20.—At Jojutian yesterday morning 149
mutineers were shot by the federal authorities.
Refugees Released in Wholesale Lots
Fort Worth, Tex., March 19.—In the federal court for the north
ern district of Texas yesterday, Judge Edward Meek granted writs of
habeas corpus on behalf of 5,000 Mexican refugees who are held as
prisoners at Fort Bliss and El Paso by the military authorities.
WALKER'S RESIGNATION ASKED FOR;
HIS SUCCESSOR IS A CARPETBAGGER
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Valdez, March I 7.—A telegram was received today from At
torney General McReynolds by District Attorney George R. Walker,
asking for his (Walker's) resignation. The term for which Walker
was appointed does not expire until next December.
A Georgia Gentleman, Sah
By Wireless lo The Pioneer
Washington, March 19.— President Wilson yesterday sent the
name of William Speice of Georgia to the senate for confirmation as
United States district attorney for the Third judicial division of Alaska,
to succeed George R. Walker, whose resignation has been asked for
by Attorney General McReynolds.
NOME WANTS A PIECE OF THAT RAILROAD PIE
By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Nome, March 19.—A large mass meeting was held in this city
last Monday night to celebrate the signing of the Alaska railway bill |
by President Wilson. Many congratulatory telegrams were sent tc
nien''prominent in securing the passage of the measure. Resolutions
were also adopted by the meeting asking that the government con
struct and operate a line of railroad from this city to the Kougarok
district.
SEWARD REAL ESTATE ADVANCING IN PRICE
(By Wireless to The Pioneer?
Seward, March 19.—The past week has witnessed considerable
activity in the real estate offices of this city, and several transfers of
choice business sites have been made. There has been a general ad
vance in prices for property here since the passage of the Alaska ra,1
road bill, as the people of this district have every assurance that this
city will be made the sea coast terminus of the new railway system.
PIONEER’S CARRIER WILL
TAKE SHORT VACATION
Leo Clifford, the hustling and accommo
rlatng young man who has for the past
two years been regularly delivering The
Iditarod Pioneer to its legions of readers
along the creeks of the district without a
day’s vacation, has decided to take a short
lay-off. By sunrise tomorrow morning,
after he has carefully gone over his route,
he will be on the trail with his sled and
two faithful dogs, headed for the Cripple
district, to look over some mining ground
in which he has been interested since that
camp was started. While in the Cripple
camp Leo will be the guest of his friend, |
Fred Anderson, one of the first miners of j
this district. lie calculates on returning \
home in about two weeks.
WHY
Have your freight hauled over the trail from
Dikeman ? Steamer Teddy H. makes a spe
cialty of freighting on high water, and will
make a trip, river permitting, before the
15th of May. For rates apply on board.
BIG MEETING AT FLAT CITY
Last night a delegation of Iditarod Moose
mushed out to Flat and took part in the
installation of officers. Nearly 200 mem
| hers were in attendance, and adopted reso
lutions providing for monthly meetings to
! be held in Iditarod. Nine applicants were
| elected to membership and a large class
initiated.
The next meeting at Flat will be held
Monday night; Wednesday night at Dis
covery, and Thursday night at Iditarod
FOR SALE
Outside fir lumber—
2x3—12, 16 and 18’s.
2x6—12's.
2x8—12 and 14’s.
Lath, Vt in. round, and fir doors.
Also Fairbanks lumber, boards and ship
lap. C. R. PECK, Flat.
LOST—Fountain pen with gold filigree and
pearl handle. Finder return to Moose
j Johnson and receive reward.
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MAYOR HIRAM C. GILL
APPOINTS GRIFFITHS CHIEF
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Seattle, March 19.—On hast Monday at
noon Hiram C. Gill was sworn in as mayor
of Seattle. Among the very first official
acts of the new mayor was the appointment
of Austin E. Griffiths, a former councilman,
as chief of police to succeed C. G. Bannick.
NOTED EXPLORER STARTS
ON FINAL STAGE OF TRIP
(By Wireless to Tile Pioneer)
Ottawa, Out.. March 19. A letter writ
ten in the early part of last January by
Explorer Steffanson has been received in
this city by the officers of the Canadian
Geographical Society. The explorer says
that he has started on his Arctic trip, and
that all is well.
“IN THE NAME OF HUMANITY” i
THAW SEEKS HIS RELEASE
(Hy Wireless to The Pioneer
Concord. N. II.. March 10. Harry K.
I Thaw, the millionaire criminal, has pre
pared and forwarded to the people of New
York an appeal praying that the proceed
ings now being furthered by William Trav
ers Jerome and others to return him to the
Matteawan asylum be stopped in the name
of humanity.
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COSING AND GOING
Three young men of this city -Charley I
Worden, Hank Weir, Sr., and Snapper |
Bembroke quietly left town yesterday j
morning for a few days' hunting on the I
lower river.
Captain U. Grant Norton reached town •
last Tuesday from Pikeman with a big
load of goods for Crowley & Porter.
Drew French, the Moore creek mining
man, was a visitor in this city during the j
week.
Tom Boyd of Ophir. formerly of the j
freighting firm of Boyd <k Hornby, in the j
Fairbanks district, arrived in the city la :
Sunday, accompanied by Harry P. Shep
pard. Mr Boyd started on Ins r 'turn trip
on Wednesday.
Sam Godfrey, one of the best boosters
the Ruby district can boast of. arrived in
Iditarod last Tuesday on his annual tour
of mining camp inspection.
Harry Leland came in from Discovery to
attend the St. Patrick's day dance.
Charles Craig was a visitor in tho city j
during the week.
Eddie Anderson of Takotna arrived in 1
town in time for the dog race and dance.
He left for home Friday.
Bert Green of Takotna was a visitor in
the city during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Austin were in the
city during the week, the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Cyril Wood.
Mr. and Mrs. Cyril P. Wood and baby,
Cyril, and Mrs. W. W. Acheson and babies.
Bill anti Jack, form a happy party who
will leave Iditarod tomorrow morning with
dog teams and sleds for a short visit to
Takotna with Frank Ha.-lund and his sis
ter, Miss Haslund. Harry Sheppard and
Bert Green will handle the malamutes, and
it goes without saying that the trip will
prove a most pleasant outing for the ladies
and a grand joy ride for the youngsters.
REBEL GENERAL VILLA
HAS NO LACK OF FUNDS
Juarez, Mexico, Jan. 29.—Five million
Mexican dollars, received up to today, is
the amount of cash which the rebels un
der General Francisco Villa possess to carry
on their revolution. In addition they claim
possession of much personal property
stores, cattle and land confiscated from
rich families and valued at many millions.
The cash represents part of the wealth
obtained within six months under the di
rection of General Villa. It was accumu
lated from forced loans on banks, mer
chants, mines, on the Terrazas and Creel
millions, and from the taxes and import
duties.
The rebel leader said it would bo im
possible to estimate the actual wealth of
the revolution, but if money was realized
on all the property now in their posses
sion, the proceeds would be sufficient to
run a government in the rebel territory for
several years, and the sources of revenue
are increasing. The mines and smelters
are reopening on terms by which the reb
els procure 10 per cent of the profits.
When you come in from the creeks, stop
at the Crosby and take a twentieth century
Turkish bath.
We love to make baby pictures.
Clemons & Koon.
HERO OF THE "SIEGE
! OF JUNEAU" ARRIVES
_
Sound ihe tocsin!
Pound the hewgag!
Play upon the psaltery!
Get out the old ramshorn!
Major Wile, with his sunkist brow ready
to be bound with victorious wreaths and
his sore feet wrapped up in travel-stained
moccasins, made a triumphal entry into
the capital city of the moss-covered empire
shortly after noon yesterday fresh from
“the siege of Juneau, ' during the progress
of which the Major was in supreme com
mand. The siege of the territorial execu
tive mansion was declared otf just as soon
as the Major got what he wanted (an of
fice), and preparations were immediately
begun for his return to the scene of his
official activities.
In a short interview this morning with
the Hired Hand of The Pioneer, Major
Wile stated that he would be in charge of
the local post office on the first of April, anil j
that he would do his utmost to give the
people of the district first-class mail service,
so far as it was in his power to do so.
ARRIVALS FROM SEWARD
REPORT PLEASANT TRIP:
Chester Riley. Charles Goebel. Mr. Freeze, j
Jint Kepley and Tommy Rost arrived at j
Discovery at 11 o'clock yesterday morning, j
ill days out from Seward. They report ai
pleasant trip and a good trad.
Trie party seems to have passed the te- ;
riium of the long journey by playing pranks
on one of their fellow-travel.*'*. Major Wile.
Iditarod’s new postmaster. Wording to a
story telephoned to The Pioneer yesterday
afternoon. It appears that Mr. Wile start
ed out as the leader of the party, but the
other members of the party soon distanced
him, and he was left considerable distance
back on the trail, very much fatigued, and
was discarding ballast in the shape of all j
superfluous clothing, in an attempt to j
catch up with his companions, when he was
picked up by a passing musher with a dog
team, who landed hint safel in Discovery.
The travelers report that tilt tie., pomiiiustei
was somewhat mortified that he was not
the first of the party to reach home.
GOVERNMENT PROSECUTOR
SENDS IN RESIGNATION
■ By Wireless 1> The Pioneer
San Francisco, March If* Bert Town
send, the special assistant attorney general,
who successfully prosecuted the cases
against Bullock and Houston for ennspir- '
aev to defraud the government in supplying j
coal for naval vessels in Alaskan waters, has |
sent his resignation to Attorney General 1
McReynolds, because the pay is too small ,
Townsend’s latest cases of prominence were
the prosecuting of John I Monday and
Archie Shields for alleged fraudulent coal
land entries in Alaska. The defendants were
recently acquitted in Seattle in Judge Net
erer’s court.
WOLGAST. BADLY INJURED. |
RETIRES FROM THE RING.
—
(liy Wireless lo I'll'1 Pioneer*
Chicago, March 20.- Ad Wolgast, the for
mer lightweight champion, who was
whipped last week by Champion W illie
Ritchie, arrived in this city shortly after
the fight, and has since been physically
examined by physicians. The examination
reveals the fact that the pugilist’s left hand
is badly broken, and is in such condition
that it will never again be strong enough
to allow its use in a prizefighting contest.
Consequently Wolgast today announced his
retirement from the prize ring.
Welch Gets Decision
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Vernon, Cal., March 19.—In the hottest
and most disagreeable weather experienced
in Southern California for many months, a
large crowd at the Vernon arena witnessed
a hard tight on St. Patrick’s day between
Freddy Welch and .Joe Rivers, the light
weights, that went the full twenty rounds.
The referee gave Welch the decision. Ow
ing to Welch’s shiftiness and superior box
ing tactics, Rivers was unable at any stage
of the contest to land any of those slumber
producing punches which have heretofore ,
aided him in bringing home the big end of j
the purse.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
Readings taken daily at the Budweiser.
corner of First and Richmond streets:
Above Below
a. rn. Zero. Zero.
March 15—7:0 (». 29 Clear
March 16—7:00. ... 19 Clear
March 17—2.00. 16 .... Clear
March 19-1 :4.r». 25 .... Clear
March 20—1:45. 16 .... Cloudy
March 21 —1:45. 21 .... Clear
Choice fresh lamb, 35c lb.
Iditarod Meat Co.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
SOUTH DAKOTA BLIZZARDS
CAUSE GREAT SUFFERING
(Uy Wireless to The Pioneer)
Pierre, S. D, March 20.—The worst bliz
zard of lhe winter has been raging through
out South Dakota during the past two
I days, and reports of great suffering to both
! people and livestock are being received from
j all parts of the state.
MINNESOTA REPUBLICANS
NAME LEE FOR GOVERNOR
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Minneapolis, Mruch 20. - In the confer
ence of Republicans of Minnesota, held in
this city last Tuesday to select candidates
for state offices, work was carried on by
the process of elimination. William Lee
of this city was chosen as the party’s can
didate for governor.
“MOTHER”JONES DEPORTED
FROM STRIKE DISTRICT
(By Wireless to The Pioneer;
Denver. March 19. After exhausting all
the legal technicalities that could possibly j
be cited. “Mother” Jones, the noted Social
istic lecturer and miners' friend, was yes
terday deported from the Trinidad district,
the scene of the big strike among the coal
miners.
COAL COMPANIES SUE
STRIKERS FOR DAMAGES
My Wireless to The i'ioneer)
Denver. March 20. The mine operators
of the Trinidad district today started pro
ceedings in the Colorado courts against the
Cnited Mine Workers for damages amount- •
i:ig to $4,000,000, alleged to have been |
the result of the recent strike of the coal I
miners.
DEVELOPMENT OF ALASKA
WILL ATTRACT SCIENTISTS
■My WircIt'S to The Pioneer)
Chicago. March 20. Edwin Wendet. pres
ident of the American Railroad Engineering
Association, in an address delivered in this
city last veening, declared that the develop
nient of the natural resources of Alaska.
:ls proposed by the national administration,
presented the greatest and most interesting
problem --now confronting the American
people, and its progress would attract the
interest of an the scientific organizations of
the entire world.
POSTAL SAVINGS BANK
TO BE INAUGURATED HERE
!
Postmaster Thomas L. Thurston received
in the last mail large placards to be posted i
in the office “where they may be read by |
the [ ublic," announcing that "This post- j
office is a postal savings depository.” Mr. \
Thurston has not as yet received instruc
tions as to when the new department will
be put in operation, but it is presumed that
they will be received on the next mail.
Nobody seems to have had any intima
tion that the system was contemplated for
this city, and it comes as a surprise. That
it will be greatly appreciated by the public
generallv goes without saving.
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WHY HE DIDN’T PATRONIZE HIM
—
A farmer who was carrying an express J
package from a city mail order house was j
accosted by a local merchant. “Why didn't !
you buy that bill of goods from me? I
could have saved you the express and be
sides you would have been patronizing a I
home store, which helps pay the taxes and
builds up this locality?’’ With character
istic frankness the farmer asked: “Why
don't you patronize your home paper and
advertise? I read it and didn’t know you
had the goods I have here, nor do I ever
see your name in the paper inviting me to
come to your store.”—Asusua (Cal.) Promo
tropic.
ACTED AS JUSTICE BY DAY
AND ROBBER BY NIGHT
Seattle, Jan. 22.—A justice of the peace
by clay and a robber by night is the dual
personality charged against Fred Smith,
former justice of the peace at Green River
Hot Springs, near Tacoma. Smith and four
companions, one a woman, are held by the |
King county authorities, charged with loot- j
ing freight cars at Hot Springs. Those ar- 1
rested with Smith are Frank Mitchell, Jack
McCarthy, Martin Auterdale and Mrs. IIal
lie Lucore.
Smith was arrested charged with con
ducting a “blind pig” at Hot Springs. In 1
searching the premises where Smith was al
leged to have operated, Deputies Sullivan
and Nelson stumbled onto a large quantity
of merchandise. It was found on investi
gation that the goods had been stolen from
Northern Pacific freight cars.
Smith will first be tried on a charge of,
the illegal sale of liquor.
Mr. and Mrs. Deming of Flat creek vis
ited Iditarod yesterday.
Job Printing at Pioneer office,
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Location Notices at Pioneer office.
(Hy Wireless to The Pioneer
Seattle, March 19.—The usual spring rush for the interior of
Alaska, to take advantage of the long days and mild weather in order
to reach the Inside before the break-up, has begun in good shape. On
the steamer which left this port on Monday night last were quite a
number who will travel over the Seward trail to Iditarod.
Among those departing were Charles E. Taylor, the Iditarod at
torney and mining man. In an interview with The Pioneer’s corre
spondent Mr. Taylor predicted that the season of 1914 would show
the largest gold output in the history of the camp. He placed the
year’s output at $5,000,000.
Others taking their departure for the Interior were: W. E. Dona
due, T. W. Donahue, August Olson, Antone Stamp, Ear! B. Hunt, Vv
Gray and lorn McKinnon.
(By Wireless to Tin* Pioneer)
Washington, March 19.—While talking with several Alaskans
yesterday afternoon relative to the development of the Northern
territory, Secretary Lane expressed his belief that ultimately there
would be a line of railroad extending from the lanana valley to \f hite
horse, Y. 1., connecting with the White Pass route, and that the Cana
dians would then build a line from Whitehorse southward to Van
couver, B. C.
Several Engagements Reported
It is reported in this city that Miss Genevieve Clark, daughter of
Speaker Champ Clark, is engaged to wed Attorney Genera! Mc
Reynoids. Mr. McReynoIds is the only bachelor in President Wilson’s
cabinet.
Rumor has it that the President’s cousin. Miss Helen Bones, is
engaged to Dr. Graysen, Mr. Wilson’s physician.
Last week’s Washington matrimonial gossip was to the effect
that the President’s eldest daughter. Miss Eleanor Wilson, would short!)
become the bride of Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo. 1 his week
it is rumored that the young lady is engaged to marry Boyd Fisher of
Princeton.
Want Labor Leaders Pardoned
Applications and petitions have been received by the President
for the pardon of eighteen of the labor leaders who were convicted of
transporting dynamite in violation of the interstate commerce law,
and to whose appeals the supreme court of the United States last
week refused to listen.
Senate Defeats Equal Suffrage Bill
Dy Wireless s, The I'l.ni-.'cr
Washington, March 20.—The senate yesterday afternoon, by a
vote of 35 to 34, defeated the bill providing for equal suffrage. To
pass the bill required a two-thirds vote.
Toll Debate Begins Tuesday
On Tuesday next the senate will begin the debate on the propo
sition to repeal the clause in the Panama canal law which grants Ameri
can coastwise vessels exemption from payment of tolls.
Billy Bryan Has a Birthday
Secretary of Stale William J. Bryan quietly celebrated Iris 54th
birthday yesterday, the 19th. He was showered with congratulatory
telegrams.
Tweive Regional Banks
After a conference with the cabinet. President \Wlson nas agreed
to the establishment of twelve regional banks under the provisions of
the new currency law.
The President Can’t Visit Us This Summer
President Wilson made the fact known to several Alaskans who
had called at the White House during the present week that he would
be unable to make a visit to the territory during the coming summer, in
spite of the numerous and pressing invitations he had received.
Favorable Report for Mining Stations
The house committee on mines and mining this morning favorably
reported the bill providing for the creation of ten mining experimental
stations, to be located in various parts of the country. The bill pro
vides that one of the stations will be established in Alaska.
SURVEYORS MAY SHORTLY BE IN THE FIELD
(By WipIpss to The Pioneer)
Seattle, March 19.—It is generally believed in this city that there
will shortly be several railroad engineering outfits placed in various dis
tricts of Alaska, who will make thorough and extensive investigation
into the proposed routes for the new trunk lines into the Interior.
Many Applying for Jobs
Seattle, March 20.—The office of the federal engineer in this city
is daily besieged by scores of people who are endeavoring to get em
ployment of some kind with the various surveying parties which wll
be sent to different parts of Alaska during the coming summer to
select routes for the new railroad lines.
FALL OF FRENCH CABINET HOURLY EXPECTED
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Paris, March 20.—A fail of the French cabinet is expected hourly
as a result of the discord growing out of the recent assassination of
Editor Calmette of the Paris Figaro by the wife of M. Caillaux, the min
ister of finance. For a number of days prior to the shocking tragedy
Calmette, in his newspaper, had severely criticized the conduct of the
financial member of the cabinet.