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“STATE OF MAINERS”
GO ON HUNTING TRIP
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Three gentlemen from the state of Maine
Captain lT. Grant Norton, Howard H
Porter and Joe Jlanagan—accompanied by
Billy Stoneman anil Charley Denton, left
on the launch Comet yesterday morning on
a brief hunting trip to the lakes in the
vicinity of the Halfway roadhouse.
FINE FALL WEATHER
Ideal weather conditions have prevailed
in this region for the past two weeks, and
undoubtedly serve as a revelation to new
comers in Alaska With cool nights, the
thermometer registering a few degrees be
low freezing point, and bright, sunshiny
days, one might almost imagine oneself to
be located in the Eastern states, noted for (
their brilliant autumn weather. The river
is still open to navigation, and there are
no present signs of a freeze-up, although of
course this is liable to happen any day.
Last year the Iditarod river was closed
to navigatio non Sunday. October 12. al
though the water in front of the city was
not frozen until a day or so later. Several :
of the river fleet were caught in the ice '
between Dikeman and this city, so quickly
did the freeze-up come. This year the ship
ping is all snugly laid up in winter quarters
and no inconvenience will be caused by a
sudden change in weather.
Location Notices at Pioneer office.
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YOU NEED
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RUBBER GOODS AND CANDIES
FANCY BRUSHES AND COMBS
POCKET KNIVES AND RAZORS
GUITARS, MANDOLINS, VIOLINS
AND HARMONICAS. A FULL
LINE OF STRINGS AND
OTHER SUPPLIES FOR
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.
KODAKS AND CAMERAS
PHOTOGRAPH SUPPLIES.
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IDITAROD, ALASKA
ADVENTUROUS TRIP PLANNED
BY WILLIAM STONEMAN
William Stoneman, one of Iditarod’s
“gasoline kids,” is planning a unique and
perilous trip for the coming summer, inci
dental to a visit to the world’s fair at San
Francisco. He purposes to build this win
ter an open boat, shallow but staunch, and
equip it with a powerful gasoline engine.
With this craft it is his intention to start
from Iditarod on the opening of naviga
tion in the spring, proceeding to the mouth
of the Yukon, whence he will start on a
sea voyage to San Francisco. Crossing Ber
ing sea to Unimak pass, he will proceed
from there down the coast of Alaska, fol
lowing what is known as the inside passage.
He will stop at the numerous Alaska and
British Columbia coast towns on his voy
age southward, and will probably visit the
Puget sound cities. From Cape Flattery
southward to the Golden Gate city will be
the most arduous part of the trip, but
Billy expresses confidence that lie will ne
gotiate the perilous trip with but little dis
comfort. He expects to spend most of the
summer on his voyage.
PICTURE SHOWS WERE
VERY SATISFACTORY
The two picture show entertainments
given during the past week at A. B. hall
by Professor Charles Drapeau, the Ringling
Bros, of Iditarod, proved to be very satis
factory. and were greeted with good-sized
crowds. The new supply of films received
by the professor just prior to the close of
navigation contains many very interesting
reels.
Another entertainment is advertised for
tomorrow evening, after which the outfit
will be moved to Flat City for a series of
exhibitions.
NEW SECRETARY FOR
THE MOOSE LODGE
At the regular meeting of the Moose
lodge, held last Sunday evening at Hat
City, the resignation of A. M. Kilgore as
secretary was accepted, and "Doc'’ Jacobs
gaard was elected to that position of trust
and emolument.
ROME WILL ROAM NO MORE
A. B Rome, Iditarod’s pioneer clothier
and owner of valuable real c.-tale in this
city, after two years’ residence at Dis. Otter,
has returned to this town and is preparing
to open his clothing store in the room for
merly occupied by the Red Cross drug store.
GOOD DRY WOOD FOR SALE
Delivered on short notice. See Knute
Roland. Gold street, Flat City.
Chiropractic Massage, combined with Gal
vanic and Faradic Electricity, is one of
the best known remedies today for backache
and muscular rheumatism.
CROSBY MASSAGE PARLOR.
FOR SALE, CHEAP—Eight complete sets
of dog harness. Inquire at Regina hotel,
Iditarod.
When you come in from the creeks, don’t
forget to stop in at the Crosby Massage
and Bath Parlors, the Home of the Twen
tieth Century Turkish Bath.
Soap—from 1 bit to So per cake.
Dr. Moore's Drug Store.
Henry DuRand, the Otter restaurant
keeper, wras in the city yesterday.
THE PIONEER SALOON
Has Just Received From
GROMMES & ULLRICH
$5,000 Worth of
National Club, Marquette Rye and Monogram Whiskeys, Imported
Port, Sherries, Brandies, Gins, in bulk and case, Porter, Ale, Cham
pagne, Burgundy. Also the Celebrated AMERICAN GIRL CIGARS.
Phone “Ramps” PIONEER SALOON
MORE BARGAINS
Besides Elaine Oil at $6.00 per case, we are selling the new
Air-o-lite Gasoline Stand and Hanging Lamps, which were for
merly $13.50,
AT $12.00
Mantles, 25c. Globes, 75c
SMITH'S GUN STORE,
ID IT A ROD, ALASKA
ATHLETICS GOULDH’T
WIN A SINGLE SAMI
Braves Win the First Game
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9.—The first game in the world’s champion
ship series resulted in a victory for the Boston Braves of the National
League. The score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R. H. E.
Braves . 0 2 0 0 3 10 1 0—7 11 2
Athletics.. 0 10 0 0 0-0 0 0—1 5 0
Batteries—Braves, Rudolph and Gowdy; Athletics, Bender and
Schang. Wycoff replaced Bender in the sixth inning.
Two to One in Twelve Innings
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 10.—It took twelve innings this afternoon
for the Boston Braves to win the second game of the world s series.
The long-drawn-out game was quickly decided in the twelfth inning,
when Catcher Gowdy, the first man at the bat, made a home run.
Score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a 9 1011 12 R. H. E
Braves ... 0101000^020 1—5 9 1
Athletics. 10010000020 0—4 8 2
Batteries—Braves, Tyler and Gowdy; Athletics, Bush and Schang.
Third Game Was a Close One
BOSTON, Oct. 12.—The Philadelphia Athletics went down to de
feat for the third time today in a very close and exciting game. Score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R. H. E.
Braves 00000000 1 — 1 7 1
Athletics..o o o o o o o o o—o i i
Batteries—Braves, James and Gowdy; Athletics, Frank and Schang.
Three to One for the Braves
BOSTON, Oct. 13.—The decisive game of the world’s baseball cham
pionship series was played in this city this afternoon, when the Boston
Braves won the fourth straight victory from the Philadelphia Athletics.
The day was cool and clear, and the game was an errorless one. The
score:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R. H. E.
Braves 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 0—3 6 0
Athletics.. 00001000 0—17 0
Batteries—Braves, Rudolph and Gowdy; Athletics, Shawkey and
Schang.
When Connie Came Marching Flame
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 15.—When the vanquished Athletics reached
this city this morning from Boston they were greeted at the depot by
only six “fans.” Connie Mack, the Athletics’ manager, would make
no comment on the outcome of the world’s series, which resulted so
disastrously for the champions of the American league.
Boston Banqueted the Braves
BOSTON, Oct. 15.—The owners of the National League baseball
franchise last night tendered a banquet to the victorious Braves, and
j today the players are preparing to depart for their homes.
Fur Robes
AND
Owereoats
And Ai! Other Goods That Are Necessary for
Winter Wear
A. J. WEISS, FLAT
The Home of Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes
FLASHLIGHTS
BATTERIES
Large and Fresh Sleek Just In
C. R. PECK, FLAT
BULBS
Forty-eight cities in the world have a
certified population exceeding 500,000, ac
cording to the latest census returns.
All kinds of toilet articles.
Dr. Moore’3 Drug Store.
The shark bolds the record for long-dis
tance swimming. A shark has been known
to cover 800 miles in three days.
Black Cod, 35c pound.
Iditarod Meat Co.
COMING AND G0IN6~|!
Mrs. A. A. Shonbfck and Mrs. J. E. Riley
of Otter creek were visitors in the city last
Tuesday.
Tommy Luscombe, Bert Thorsen and A1
Jones reached this city last Monday evening
from Dikeman. They had a fairly good trip,
notwithstanding the fact that they encoun
tered heavy ice. Mr. Luscombe has been
employed at Jim Fullerton’s hotel at Dike
man during the past summer.
Mrs. George Mutchler and Mrs. Letnes
of Flat City were on a shopping expedition
in town last Monday, returning home in the
evening.
A telegram was received from Manuel Gu
larte by his big brother Frank from St.
Michael last. Monday, stating that the boat
Yentna, under the charge of Captain Ray
Henderson and Ed J. Uhl. which left this
city October 7. had safely reached that place
after a pleasant trip of about four days.
Abe Weiss, the Flat City merchant, was
in Iditarod Monday on a business trip.
Herb Riley, of the Merchants cafe, was
taken seriously ill last Sunday, and has (
been confined to his room ever since. Dr.
Auringer has been in attendance, and yes
terday Mr. Riley was somewhat improved.
C. Frantzen sold his big span of horses
to A. M. Kilgore yesterday.
A. C. Cramer, who was employed during
the past summer in the commissary depart
ment of Riley & Marston, on Otter creek,
left caily this week with a party of mush
ers for Seward. “Dutch” is headed for that
dear old Frisco.
Y. G. GO. TO WORK
OH OTTER GREEK
Rumors of a mining deal of considerable
importance have been circulated recently,
affecting claims on Otter creek below Dis
: covery. It is stated that the Yukon Gold
Company has made a tentative deal with
Messrs. Riley, Marston and Beaton for the
leasing of several claims on that creek, and
that prospecting will be commenced on a
systematic scale shortly. Should the ground
“stand up" under prospecting, important
developments may be looked for in that
vicinity.
It has been intimated for some time that
the Yukon Gold Company contemplated the
installation of another dredge in this district,
and it is possible that they had in mind
operations on Otter creek.
KAISER PROMISED SPAIN
FORTRESS OF GIBRALTAR
MADRID, Sept. 30.- In diplomatic cir
cles it is stated that Germany has tried to
bring about strong pressure upon King Al
fonso, through the Austrian influence, in
order to induce him to maintain an atti
tude of friendly neutrality to Germany.
King Alfonso’s mother is of Austrian birth,
and the Spanish and Austrian sovereigns
are the only two Catholic kings. It is said
that as an inducement, Germany promised
the Spanish king that, should Germany he
the victor, the fortress of Gibraltar should
be returned to Spain.
APIA, CAPITAL OF ISLAND
SURRENDERED TO ENGLISH
LONDON, Sept. 30.—Apia, a seaport of
Upolu, Samoan islands, and capital of the
German part of the group, surrendered on
the morning of August 29 to a British force
from New Zealand.
Germany’s Samoan territory has been con
sidered her most strategic position in the
Pacific. Following the dissolution of the
agreement of 1889, by which the United
States, Germany and Great Britain joined
in guaranteeing the neutrality and inde
pendence of the Samoan group, a treaty of
partition was signed in Washington in 1899.
By this treaty all three powers contin
ued to enjoy equality of commerce, but
Great Britain's territorial claims were ex
tinguished and the islands were divided be
tween the United States and Germany. Me
ridian 171 degrees west was recognized as
the dividing line. The two largest islands.
Upolu and Savaii. with some smaller mem
bers of the group, passed to Germany, and
Tutuila and others came under American
control.
Tutuila is considered the strategic key
of the group.
Apia, seized by the British, is the com
mercial metropolis of the group, contains
numerous fine churches, schools and resi
dences, and is the seat of the training col
lege of the London Missionary Society. Rob
ert Louis Stevenson, the novelist, made his
home on Upolu for the last years of his life
and is buried on one of the mountains.
When Japan entered the European con
flict by her declaration of war on Germany,
and before her explicit declaration that her
operations w’ould be confined to the China
sea, the apprehension that she might seize
German Samoa gave rise to much specula
tion respecting Washington’s attitude in
such an eventuality.
A USEFUL GUEST
The appetite of the guest was a keen
one, and he was doing full justice to the
excellent dinner provided by his host. The
little daughter of the house watched him
open-mouthed for a while. Then, finally,
she smiled on him brightly and said:
“Oh, I do wish you were here to dinner
every day.”
The guest beamed with satisfaction.
“Do you, my dear? Why?” he inquired.
“Because,” came the unexpected reply,
“there won’t be anything cold to eat to
morrow.”—Ex.
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IDITAROD DISCOVERY, OTTER
UNITED POLAND POSSIBLE
At the outbreak of the present war the
emperor of Russia made an appeal to Poles, j
not only within Russia, but in Germany j
and Austria, which amounted in substance 1
to a promise that if success attended Russia
in the present war he would reunite Poland
and give it an autonomous government. |
This is a revival of a promise made nearly j
one hundred years ago by one of the an- l
cestors of the present czar, which he was i
unable to carry into full effect and which j
failed in the partial effect which he gave
to it.
It was in 1815 that Alexander I., who
had many generous and romantic a>p:r-.
tions, proposed to his allies, Prussia a:i i
Austria, the recreation of the kingdom of
Poland, which these same allies had parti- \
tioned between them many years before. !
Alexander intended himself to be the king of
Poland as well as the czar of Russia, but !
proposed no other union between the two
countries than this. His position was to be
identical with that of the emperor of Aus
tria, who is also king of Hungary.
Austria and Prussia were not feeling in
any generous or romantic mood, however. !
and declined to surrender their portions of i
Poland. So Alexander tried the experiment (
of setting up a small kingdom, comprising •
about one-sixth of the area of the original
kingdom, and gave it a liberal constitution,
autonomy and a diet of its own. No state
in central Europe had such free institu
tions at the time.
The result, however, was to create dis- ,
content among the liberals in Russia, and j
the Poles themselves were far from satis- |
tied. The Polish insurrection of 1830 gave i
excuse for abolishing the autonomy of Rus
sian Poland and it has remained since a !
mere Russian province.
It is not improbable that the promise of ;
the czar is seriously meant, and that in i
the event of the success of the allies it ,
might be carried into effect. It would give
an excuse, which would appeal to the ;
world, for the taking of large territories i
away from Prussia and Austria, weakening
both to that extent, while increasing the j
dominions of the czar.
Tom Aitken and L. N. Ellis left this week 1
for the coast via the Seward route. Mr.
Aitken will make a trip into the Klondike
and Mr. Ellis will go to the States.
After spending the mining season on Flat
creek, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. McGrath came
to Iditarod last Tuesday, and will remain i
here during the winter.
It will soon be time to send
out your
We have a fine line of Cards,
Seals, Tags, Pasters and Stamps.
In Rubber Goods we have a
fine line of
Syringes and Hot
Water Bottles
THE POSTOFFICE STORE
BRITISH EMPLOY RUSE
IN BATTLE OF MARNE
LONDON, Sept. 12. A graphic account
of the tight in Crecy wood is given in the
Daily News. The French arid Engli.-h, in
overwhelming numbers, had poured in from
Lagny towards the River Marne to rein
force the flanking skirmishers.
One of the smaller woods southeast of
Crecy furnished cover for the enemy for a
time, but led to their undoing. The .-lilies'
patrols discovered them in the night as
the Germans were moving about with lan
terns.
Suddenly the invaders found ’heir twin
kling glow-worms the mark for a foe of
whom they had been unaware. \\ itaout
warning a frail of Maxim bullets sere allied
through the trees.
The next morning scores r i lanterns were
picked up in the wood with their glides
shattered. A cavalry charge finally cleared
the wood of the Germans.
Twenty German prisoners were taken dur
ing the melee and were herded together in a
clearing, their rifles being stacked near by.
In a rash moment they thought that they
were loosely guarded and made a combined
rush for the rifles.
“They will never make another." says the
paper’s correspondent, laconically.
The correspondent also describes a walk
ing wood at Crecy. The French and Briti-h
cut down trees and armed themselves with
the branches. Fine after line of infantry,
each man bearing a branch, then moved 1 r
ward unobserved toward the enemy. Be
hind them, amid the lopped tree trunks tb<*
artillerymen fixed themselves and j laced
thirteen-pounders to cover the moving wood.
The attack which followed won the success
it merited. It almost went wrong, how
ever, for the French cavalry, which was
following, made a detour to pas.- the wood
and dashed into view near the ammunition
reserves of the allies.
“German shells began falling thereabouts,
but British soldiers went up the hills and
pulled the boxes of ammunition out of the
way of German shells," says the coirespon
dent.
By evening the enemy had been cleared
from the Marne district.
CGST TO SWITZERLAND OF
MAINTAINING NEUTRALITY
GENEVA. Switzerland, Sept. 12- Since
the outbreak of the war only about fifty
German officers and men. the former of low
rank, have been forced across the frontier.
They were promptly made prisoners.
Switzerland is determined to protect her
neutrality, though it is costing the nation
§300,000 daily, with no hope of indemnity
after the war.
The rumor that General von Deimling is
a prisoner in Switzerland is untrue
THAT FAMOUS POSTER
It has been learned that the German army
employed posters advertising "Bouillon
Kub” as silent messengers for spies through
the entire north of trance. The Germans
had pressed on through Belgium and were
well into France before the French army
discovered that the many "Bouillon Kub”
posters really were signboards and guiding
posts for the advancing German army. The
Wording on each one was different, and later
these words were found to be in a code em
ployed by the German army. For instance,
“3 teller 10 pfennig” was found to mean:
“Masked batteries nr intrenchments one and
one-half miles south of this road." “Six
teller, 20 pfennig,” on another poster, was
found to mean "Roads and river bridges
mined in this vicinity.” Upon a German
officer who was captured in the fighting
around Charleroi the French found a code
book in which there was an important
meaning for every word and phrase on the
bouillon cube posters. It was then that the
French discovered that the poster adver
tisements really were the messages of Ger
man spies.
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