Iditarod Pioneer
One Dollar Per IDITAROD,^ALASKA, SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 30, 1915.___ Two Bits Per Copy
IMMIGRATION BILL VETOED
BY PRESIDENT WILSON
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S. -President Wil
son. in a special message to the house at
noon today, returned the immigration bill
with his veto, which action he said he was
constrained to take on account of the liter
acy test provided by the measure. He ex
plained that such an act would close the j
open door which America had maintained j
for immigrants.
To Fight President's Veto
WASHINGTON. Jan. 29. The house
committee on immigration committee to
day reported a recommendation to reject
thp President’s veto of the immigration: bill,
and next Thursday has been set a the
time for a vote on the matter.
Deficit Causes Alarm
WASHINGTON. Jan 28. The Prudent
last night held a long night session wth his
cabinet. He is said to be much concerned
over the growing treasury deficit.
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Good News for Alaska
WASHINGTON. Jon. 29. The Pn-.dent
has issued an executive order directing that
all the work of the Alaska engineering corps
he performed under the direction of the de
partment of the interior.
Looks Hopeful for Appropriation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.—Congressman
Humphrey of the state of Washington, in
an interview today, stated that he wrs cer
tain that congress would pass the appropri
tion hill providing $50,000 for a diagnet
survey of the Alaska coast.
POSTHUMOUS VINDICATION
OF PIONEER FINANCIER
SEATTLE. Dec. 18. -The supreme court
of the state of Washington today handed
down a decision that the late Jacob Eurth
was innocent of the charge upon which he
was convicted by the Whatcom county
court that of having aided and abetted the
receipt of deposits by the Bank of La Con
ner at a time when Eurth knew that the
La Conner bank was insolvent.
J. P. MORGAN’S OFFER
VIEWED WITH SUSPICION
WASHINGTON. Jan. 25.—Severe! mem
bers of the house territorial committee will
ask President Wilson not to accept J P. :
Morgan's offer to the government for the
purchase of the Copper River railroad,
Alaska, fearing that Morgan’s activity will
result in making it impossible to secure the
appropriation of $5,000,000 for the com
mencement of work at this session.
PARDONS BY KAISER
IN HONOR OF BIRTHDAY
BERLIN. Jan. 27. In honor of his birth
day the kaiser today pardoned all soldiers
sentenced during the past six months by
court martial, and also those arrested for
* offenses committed prior to the call to
* ) arms.
EXPLOSION ON CRUISER
TO BE INVESTIGATED
SAN DIEGO, .T:ti. 23.— Another of the
victims of the explosion on the United State
cruiser San Diego died today, making the
fifth fatality. An investigation has been
ordered from Washington.
THE NETHERLANDS MAY BE
INVOLVED IN STRUGGLE
THE HAGUE. .Ian. 27.- Premier Van der
Linden informed the Dutch parliament to
day that a call to arms may be necessary
at any moment.
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL
RUSHED THROUGH HOUSE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23. The army ap
propriation bill, carrying S101.000.000.
passed the house today without roll call.
FOOD PRICES ADVANCE
TO AN ALARMING DEGREE i
LONDON, Jan. 26.—Food prices in Lon
don have advanced 25 per cent since the
beginning of the war.
UNITED STATES COURT
4 GRANTS APPEAL TO FRANK
WASHINGTON, D. C., Deo. 2S.—Tin? su„
preme court of the United States has
granted an appeal in the case of I.eo Frank,
•who is under sentence of death at Atlanta,
Ga., for the murder of a factory girl. The
state supreme court refused to grant a writ
of error, allowing the case to be reviewed
by the supreme court of the United States,
and the supreme court refused to review
the case as it stood. Frank’s attorney's
then took the case up on habeas corpus
proceedings.
MOUNTED POLICE ASKED FOR
BY FAIRBANKS CITIZENS
In a petition prepared by Robert Warren
and signed by about 300 people of Fair'
banks, Delegate Wickersham is asked to
secure for Alaska better police protection.
It is pointed out that numerous crimes are
committed in the remote places, and it is
suggested that there would be avoided to a
great extent if there were some way to rid
the country of adventurers.
It is suggested in the petition that some
system like that of the mounted police in
Canada be installed throughout Alaska at
the expense of the government.—Fairbanks
Citizen, Dec. 28.
Dr. William Goode, dentist, will be located
at Flat for the next two weeks, and will be
equipped to do all dental work.
Mrs. Minnie Lang left Friday for a week
end visit with friends at Discovery.
Harry Watson left for Dikeman on Tues
day last.
LONDON, Jan. 26.—Seventy miles northwest of Helgo
land a raiding German squadron of four battle cruisers and
several smaller vessels engaged a British patrolling squad
ron of five battle cruisers and several smaller vessels in a
running fight. The German cruiser Blucher was sunk and
760 of her crew went down. Two other cruisers were
damaged, but they escaped to their base.
Germans Claim to Have Sunk British Vessel
~ BERLIN. Jan. 26.—It is admitted here that the German
cruiser Blucher was sunk, but it is stated that a British
cruiser was also destroyed in the engagement off Helgo
land.
Captain Among the Saved
BERLIN, Jan. 26.—Captain Erdman, in charge of the
Blucher, was among those saved, and he has been landed
at Leith, Scotland.
Germans Insist British Sustained Losses
BERLIN, Jan. 26.—The government insists that the Brit
ish lost one cruiser and two submarines in the naval battle
off Helgoland.
British Admit Vessels Were Damaged
LONDON, Jan. 27.—It is officially announced that the
British battle cruiser Lion and the torpedo boat destroyer
Meteor were badly damaged in the recent naval battle,
but it is asserted that they reached port in safety. Two
hundred additional survivors of the Blucher have been
landed. They claim that the German cruisers Dereflir.ger
and Moltke were on fire when they escaped into the mined
waters from the British. The death toll was heavy and
the damage great. The survivors claim that a great battle
was fought.
NAVAL ACTIVITIES
Turkish Vessel Sunk by Russians
PETROGRAD. Jan. 26.—The Russian Black sea squadron has sunk
the Turkish steamer George, having on board an entire aeroplane fleet
of sixteen machines.
Austrian Cruiser Strikes Mine
VENICE, Jan. 26.—An Austrian cruiser, name unknown, is reported
from Trieste as having struck a mine near the Brioni islands and sunk.
Germans Believed to Be Mining Gulf of Bosnia
LONDON. Jan. 26. -The German armored cruiser Friedrich Carl, with
a large cargo, and a group of torpedo boats have been seen off the Aaland
islands, steering south. It is believed that they are engaged in laying
mines in the Gulf of Bothnia.
German Cruiser Torpedoed
MAI.MOE. Jan. 27 - The German protected cruiser Gazelle has been
torpedoed by an unknown submarine near the island of Reguen and dam
aged. but has arrived at Sassonitz.
THE STRUGGLE OH THE WESTERN LINE
Advantage Ga'ned by Allies
PARIS. Jan. 23.—At several places in sections of the battle front a,t
Ypres, Arras and Soissons the allies have gained advantages. A complete
check has been administered to the Germans at Argonne.
Preparations for Fierce Struggle
LONDON, Jan. 23.—Starting near the border line, the Germans are
massing troops in the neighborhood of Labassee. Preparations are under
way for a new struggle between Ypres and Countrai. The allies have
strengthened their forces along the lines in northern 1'ranee and Handers.
Germans to Take Offensive in the Vosges
BERNE, Switzerland, Jan. 25.—There is great military activity in
Alsace, and preparations are evidently being made by the Germans to
take the offensive against the French in the Vosges mountains.
British Vessels Hamper German Movements
PARIS, Jan. 25.—Every move of the Germans along the Belgian coast
is the signal for a bombardment by the British naval vessels. .
All French Attacks Repulsed
BERLIN, Jan. 27. All French attacks on southern Argonne have been
defeated.
Bombardment in Progress
PARIS. Jan. 27. The bombardment of Thann, Landback and Sontheim
is in progress.
Costly Birthday Present for Kaiser
PARIS, Jan. 27.—Heaps of dead, the victims of reckless and bloody
charges against the trenches of the allies, were the present of the German
army to the kaiser on his birthday. Inspired by his presence, the troops
hurled themselves against the allies positions in a long series of night at
tacks extending from the North sea to Rheims. Excepting near Craonne,
where the French were driven from their trenches, these assaults were
unsuccessful, and resulted in tremendous losses.
Germans Make Little Progress
PARIS, Jan. 28.--The Germans made little progress yesterday, and
renewed their attacks from the sea to the Meuse this morning.
FIGHTING IN THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST
Russians on the Retreat
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 23.- The Russian main force failed in its
attempt to encircle the Turks iji the Caucasus. The former are now re
treating.
Austro-German Conference
LONDON, Jan. 23.—A conference is in progress between Austrian and
German leaders as to the future conduct of the war against Russia and
Serviu.
Servians Reinforced by Cossacks
ATHENS, Jan. 26. A rumor is current here that the Servian army
has been reinforced by Cossacks.
Austro-German Forces Occupy Russian City
BERLIN, Jan. 26.—Dispatches from Cracow stale that the Austro
German forces have occupied Kielke, the capital of the Russian province
of that name. It has been used as a Russian base, and is considered to
have great strategic value.
Nothing Important Transpires in East Prussia
BERLIN, Jan. 27.—Little is known of what is transpiring in East
Prussia. The battles there have been nothing more important than can
nonading.
Military Activity in Egypt
LONDON, Jan. 27.—Dispatches from Cairo state that great military
activity prevails there. Along the Suez canal troops and warships have
been assembled, and civilians are leaving.
Claim Victories Over Russians
Reports have been received that the Austrians have received heavy
reinforcements, and several important victories over the Russians are
claimed.
Large Army Marching on Egypt
ATHENS, Jan. 27.— Three Turkish armies, numbering 120,000 men.
are marching on Egypt, in command of Djeml Pasha.
Russians Again Near Koenigsburg
PETROGRAD. Jan. 27.- The Russian armies north of Innisburg are !
rushing the Germans back, and the outposts of the czar’s forces are now
within fifty miles of Koenigsburg.
First Fighting at Suez Canal
LONDON, Jan. 2S.—The great war reached the half year point today.
The advance of the Turkish army has reached the British outposts east
of the Suez canal. The first fighting took place at El Kantra, being but
a small affair. Traffic through the canal is unhindered.
Sharp Skirmishes in Egypt
ATHENS, Jan. 28.—Sharp skirmishes have taken place between the
British and Turks at points between Port Said and Suez.
Russians Halted in East Prussia
PETROGRAD, Jan. 28.—The Germans have stemmed the Russian
advance in East Prussia
Mutiny Among Southern Slavs
GENEVA, Jan. 29.—The order of the Austro-Hungarian government
for the mobilization of the last line of reserves has started a mutiny
among the southern Slavs. Bitter feeling is shown against the Germans.
Servians Intrench Themselves
PARIS, Jan. 29.—Aeroplanes over Belgrade have dropped bombs upon
the Servian engineers, who are mining the gorges of the Danube from
Trehia to the Belgrade forts, and all the defenses through which the
Austro'German troops could invade Servia.
Two Large Austro-German Armies
LONDON, Jan. 29.—It appears that two Austro-German armies of
350,000 to 400,000 men are operating near Bittaomina.
Russians Driven From Hungary
VIENNA, Jan. 29.—The Nagyag valley has been cleared of the Rus
sians, and there are now none of the czar’s forces in Hungary.
Turks Inflict Hardships on Non-Combatants
LONDON, Jan. 29.—Fifty Greek villages around Kars have been laid
in ruins by the Turks. The inhabitants have fled. They are suffering in
tensely from the cold.
Expect Developments
PARIS, Jan. 29.—It is believed here that both the Russians and Ger
mans are preparing for a concentrated blow upon some strategic point.
The Germans are known to have sustained heavy losses both in France
and Russia. __
OPERATIONS OF THE AVIATORS
Preparations to Resist Air Attacks
DOVER, Jan 23.—A Zeppelin was seen over Ostend today. Great prep
arations are being made along the coast to resist the expected air attack.
British Airmen Active
LONDON, Jan. 23.—Fishermen report an airship founded in the
North sea near Noordwijik.
British airmen have launched an attack on Bruges, and preparations
are under way to make a raid on the Zebrugge docks, where the Germans
have concentrated ships, men and munitions.
Germans Drop Bombs at Dunkirke
PARIS, Jan. 23.—German aviators today dropped eighty bombs on !
Dunkirke. Six persons were killed and many injured. The French and
English aviators brought down one aeroplane and captured two of the j
aviators. *
Aeroplanes Sighted at Dover, hut Do No Damage
LONDON, Jan. 23.—It is reported that several aeroplanes were sighted
early this morning over Dover, but that they returned without dropping
bombs.
American Consul Injured in Attack on Dunkirke
LONDON, Jan. 25.—One of the bombs hurled on Dunkirke by (he
German aviators exploded outside the American consulate. Windows were
smashed and Benjamin Morel, the consular agent, was slightly injured.
Zebrugge Is Scene of Another Attack
British aviators yesterday dropped bombs on Zebrugge and badly dam
aged a German submarine, killing seven of the crew.
Raids Expected on Kaiser’s Birthday
LONDON, Jan. 26.—England is prepared for the expected raids by
German Zeppelins tomorrow, the kaiser’s birthday. Bad weather on the
coast might prevent the carrying out of the German plans.
Zeppelin Comes to Grief
LONDON, Jan. 27.—A German Zeppelin has been brought down by
the Russians at Libau, and the members of the crew were taken prisoners.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26.—Secretary Redfield of the de-1
partment of commerce announced today the discovery of
a practicably navigable channel at the mouth of the Kus
kokwim river, thus opening the second greatest of Alaska
rivers to commerce.
—
Duke E. Stubbs, United States commissioner for the Kus
kokwim precinct, who was in Iditarod recently, made a
statement to The Pioneer at that time which assumes im
portance now in view of the above dispatch. Mr. Stubbs,
who is a firm and enthusiastic believer in the future of the
Kuskokwim country, stated that the mouth of the great
river was navigable for large ocean-going vessels, and that
this had been known to some mariners for some time. He
stated that large vessels were able to make the passage up
the river as far as Bethel, and that this had been done on
several occasions, in spite of the general belief that the
river was inaccessible to any but vessels of light draft.
This belief was accounted for by reason of the fact that the
natives were unacquainted with the channel. In their shal
low craft they had never had occasion to seek a deep
water entrance, but had hugged the protecting shores of
the river’s mouth.
The navigable channel, as stated by Mr. Stubbs, has
hitherto been regarded as merely a slough. The river’s
mouth is many miles wide, and although there is uio bar,
it is not everywhere navigable for large vessels. There
has always been water enough, however, for the class of
vessels in the Kuskokwim trade, which has not been ex
tensive.
There is now building in a Puget sound shipyard a vessel
of 1,000 tons for the Kuskokwim river traffic, and it is ex
pected that it will be in commission during the coming sea
son. It is more than likely that it will be in time for the
opening up of a prosperous and growing business.
Nowhere in the whole territory is there a region which
appears to have a brighter future than the Kuskokwim
country and the territory adjacent to it. It will be a mat
ter of only a comparatively short time until rail connection
will be made with the open harbors of Southwestern
Alaska, and when that time comes there undoubtedly will
commence an era of development and prosperity for In
terior Alaska such as was not dreamed of a few years ago.
Altogether there is material enough in the future pros
pects of this favored country to furnish a w'hole library of
boosters’ literature.
THAW IN NEW YORK
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.—Assistant State
Attorney Jerome left here today for the pur
pose of returning Harry Thaw here for trial.
Attempts to Have Sanity Determined
NEW \ ORK, Jan. 25.—Harry Thaw ar'
rived here today and was immediately ar
raigned on the charge of conspiracy. His
sounsel asked that he be sent to Belleview
hospital that his sanity might be deter
mined. The court reserved decision on the
motion.
Pleads Not Guilty
NEW YORK, Jan. 27.- Harry Thaw to
day pleaded not guilty to the charge of con
spiracy in connection with his escape from
Matteawan asylum. His trial was set for
February 23, and in the meantime he has
been sent to the Tombs.
W. T. Jerome has ceased to be deputy
attorney general, the time for which he was
appointed having expired when Thaw was
brought back here for trial.
THE FRIGID EAST
CHICAGO, Jan. 23.—A cold wave pre
vails throughout the Mississippi valley,
’he temperature ranging from 7 degrees be
1 w zero here to 38 degrees below in the
Dakotas.
WAR IN MEXICO
GALVESTON, Jan. 27.—Reports received
here state that Carranza is preparing to at
tack Monterey with a force of 40,000 men.
Villa Meets Disaster
VERA CRUZ, Jan. 27.—Carranza has de
feated Villa at Apam, killing or capturing
800 men.
Garza to Establish New Capital
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 28.—Provisional
President Garza, with his cabinet, has gone
to Cuernavca to establish a new seat of
government. The Carranza forces, com
manded by General Alvarado, entered the
city today.
Another Army Enters Capital
MEXICO CITY, Jan. 29.—General Obre
gon and his force entered the city today.
There have been no disorders.
Carranza Will Not Move Yet
VERA CRUZ, Jan. 29.—General Car
ranza has issued a statement to the effect
that he will not move his headquarters to
Mexico City yet. I
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Garcia May Be Prisoner
EL PASO, Jan. 29.—Advices received in
this city state that Provisional President
/
Garza of Mexico is held a prisoner outside
Mexico City.
Report That Villa Is Injured
WASHINGTON, Jan. 29.—An uncon
firmed report has reached this city that
General Villa, the Mexican insurgent leader,
has been seriously injured near Mexico City.
General Obregon. when he entered the
latter place, was spotted by snipers, but was
unhurt.
IDITAROD WINTER WEATHER
Observations taken at the Budweiser,
corner of First and Richmond streets, at
6 a. m. each day:
Above Below
Date— Zero. Zero.
Jan. 23. 25 .... Cloudy
Jan. 24. 16 .... Clear
Jan. 25. 28 .... Cloudy
Jan. 26. 17 .... Cloudy
Jan. 27. 15 .... Cloudy
Jan. 28. 2 .... Cloudy
Jan. 29. 15 Clear
Fred Koltschoff, the old-timer who re
cently reached this city from the Outside
over the Seward trail, departed last Mon
day for his home on the Yukon river, near
Holy Cross. He may return to this camp
before the break-up.
Fine Watch Repairing. 'v'!”1*TatTay
DEMOCRATIC SENATOR IS
ELECTED IN WISCONSIN
MADISON, Wis., Jan. 20.—The state can
vassing board has certified to the election
of Paul 0 Husting as United States sen
ate from this state. Husting is the Dem
ocratic candidate. The contest was so close
that much doubt existed as to the result,
but the decision now shows an increase of
strength for the administration forces in
the upper house.
MISS ANDERSON TO BE MARRIED
According to information received here
on one of the recent mails from the Out
side, Miss Ellen Anderson, a former Fair
banks girl, but now a resident of Juneau,
is soon to become the bride of A. E. Nel
son, a jeweler, formerly in the employ of
the J. L. Sale store at Iditarod. It is ex'
pected that the wedding will take place
some time in March or April, at Seattle.
Miss Anderson is now in business at Ju
i neau with Mrs. Fred Jones, also a former
I Fairbanksan.—Fairbanks Citizen, Dec. 28.
The adjunct of the old Budweiser build
ing, on Second street, known in times gone
by as “The House of Lords," has been con
verted into a garage for Neis Glantz’ auto
mobile.
FINE BABY GIRL BORN
TO MRS. JACK RONAN
(Seward Gateway, Dec. 15)
A baby girl was born last night to Mrs.
Ronan, wife of John Ronan, who was at
one time a candidate for delegate to con
gress from this territory on the Democratic
ticket. The young lady who has arrived
weighed ten pounds, and is in fine condi
: tion. Mrs. Ronan is also reported to be
very well by Drs. Romig and Baughman,
j who wer in attendance.
UNPRECEDENTED
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23.—The Italian
government has cabled to the state depart
ment that it is able to care for the victims
of the recent earthquake, and is not in need
; of contributions from this country.
ALABAMA GOES DRY
MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 23.—By the
terms of the law which went into effect to
day, this state will prohibit the sale and
manufacture of intoxicating liquors after
July 1 next.
! Fresh Olympia Oysters, for cocktails, $2
| caB. Iditarsd Meat Co.
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SENATOR ELWOOD BRUNER
EXPIRES IN CALIFORNIA
JUNEAU, Jan. 25. Senator Elwood
Bruner of Nome, one of the hold-over mem
bers of the legislature, died today in Cali
fornia, according to advices to the governor's
office.
The governor has set February 27 as the
date for a special election in the Second di
vision to choose a successor to Mr. Bruner.
Candidates Already in the Field
SEATTLE, Jan. 26.—Andy Anderson and
George James, both of whom are now in
Seattle, have announced their candidacy for
the vacant senatorship in the Second Alaska
division, to succeed the late Elwood Bruner
Refuses to Change Date
JUNEAU, Jan. 27.—The governor of
Alaska has refused to accede to the request
that he change the date of the special elec
tion in the Nome district to the 20th.
GERMAN ULTIMATUM
RECEIVED BY ROUMANIA
LONDON, Jan. 25.—An ultimatum has
been sent to Roumania by Germany that
measures tantamount to mobilization are
being undertaken by that government,
which it regards as an hostile act.
Austrian Victories Cause Alarm
VIENNA, Jan. 26.—It is understood that
grpat alarm is felt in Roumania because of
the recent victories which the Austrians
claim in Bukow'ina.
On the Fence
LONDON, Jan. 26.—With great battles
soon to be fought at her front door, Rou
mania is still undecided as to whether or not
she will join in the conflict.
GERMAN GOVERNMENT
SEIZES WHEAT STOCKS
AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26—According to
advices received here, all stocks of wheat
are being seized by the German government,
in order to safeguard the German bread
supply until next harvest.
Other Foodstuffs Set Aside
BERLIN. Jan. 26.—Not only wheat, but
corn and Hour have been seized, and muni
cipalities have been ordered to set aside suit
able supplies of preserved meats.
GERMAN PROTEST AGAINST
SHIPPING OF AEROPLANES
WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.—The German
government has protested to the state de
partment against shipments of hydroaero
planes to the European belligerents.
The United States government has issued
a lengthy defense of its position, giving its
interpretation of the rights of neutral na
tions. The United States being neutral, it
claims that neutrality will be rigidly en
forced. _
SIGNIFICANT AUSTRIAN MOVE
VIENNA, Jan. 29.—Emperor Francis
Joseph has sent Baron Von Rajeco as Aus
trian minister to Venice.
(No attempt is made to explain the above
dispatch, which is given as it was received
by wireless.—Ed.)
REPORTED ASSASSINATION
OF HELLENIC RULER
CONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 29—It is re
ported here, though without confirmation,
that an attempt has been made to assassi
nate King Constantine of Greece.
FOODSTUFFS FOR GERMANY
NEW YORK, Jan. 23.—'The American
steamship Wilhelmina has been given clear
ance by the government, and has sailed for
Germany, loaded with foodstuffs.
CONGRATULATES KAISER
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.—President Wil
son today sent congratulations to Kaiser
Wilhelm of Germany on his birthday.
GEORGE BAKER DEAD IN SEATTLE
A letter dated at Seattle. December 7,
was received in this city last Thursday,
contained a statement that George Baker,
formerly a well-known resident of Discov
ery, had died that morning at Minor hos
pital, in that city. Mr. Baker left this
camp during the last open season for the
Outside in very poor physical condition, and
his many friends in this community, while
always hoping for his recovery, will not be
greatly surprised that he has passed away
WV. J. REES DEAD IN TACOMA
William J. Rees, a brother-in-law of Will
iam A. Dikeman, one of the discoverers of
gold on Otter creek, died in Tacoma, Wash.,
on October 28 last. Mr. Rees made a
couple of trips to this camp with Mr. and
Mrs. Dikeman, and became quite well
known. He was 39 years of age at the
time of his death.
PIONEER WOMEN HAVE ORGANIZED
(Valdez Commoner, Dec. 19)
Frank Aldrich, president of the grand
igloo, Alaska Pioneers, while in Valdez this
week organized and established a women’s,
auxiliary to the Valdez igloo. There were
a goodly number of pioneer women out and
an enthusiastic meeting was held. Mrs. 0.
P. Hubbard was chosen temporary presi
dent, Mrs. J. F. Krumm vice president and
Mrs. William Harrington secretary. Other
officers were temporarily chosen until such
time as the charter is closed. The meetings
of the auxiliary will be on Thursday even
ings at the Pioneer hall.
CAPTAIN NORTON ON HiS WAY
(Seward Gateway, Dec. 26)
Captain U. Grant Norton of the ice-boat
Nortonia will leave for the Iditarod as soon
as a supply of late magazines arrives from
the Outside. Mr. Norton wired out for the
reading matter, as there is a shortage of
the e&me in tie Interior camp.