Iditarod Pioneer
One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9, 1911. _Two Bits Per Copy
Los Angeles, Dec. 8.—George Alex
ander, Republican nominee for mayor
of Los Angeles, defeated his Socialist
opponent, Job Harriman, by 30,000 ma
jority, which is equal to two to one
In addition to the Socialist vote, Ilarri
man was to have received support from
the labor unions and the Democrats
It is believed that the confession of the
McNamaras had a great deal to dc
with the result.
UNDER ARREST
Portland, Dec. 8 — Joseph 1"
Diggs, formerly postmaster at Cor
dova, has been attested here on a
charge of erabezz' men! of govern
merit funds Bail to the amount
of $6 otto not being fot titcoming.
Diggs i-, being held here pending
. -extradition. His formet assistant.
I'oulkes, is at present awaiting
trial at Cordova on a similar charge
ALASKA DELEGATE
REACHES SEATTLE
Seattle, Dec 8 —Delegate James
'Wiekersham has arrived here eti
route to Washington, D C. He
will address a meeting of Seattle
business men on Alaskan afTaits
before he leaves for the East.
Nome, Dec. 8 —Owing to lack
of snow and consequent hard trails
the first mail far the Outside via
Unaiakleet and Fairbanks is a
mouth later this year than it has
been for many seasons. Weather
in this section is clear, cold and
exceptionally dry.
NOTICE
\V. H. Mendharu closes his store and
retires from business between Christ
mas and New Year. Please call for
work left.
Nome, Dec. .8 - -A stampede is
on to the Ko> uk country. Pros
pectors on Placer creek, a tributary
of Kenwood, which flows into the
Koyuk river, discovered four feet
of pay, the lowest of which went
65 cents and the highest 85 cents
to the pan.
There has been 110 stampede
from Nome, but excitement pre
vails in die outlying districts.
The Kovuk river flows into the
head of Norlon bay, an inlet of
Norton sound. Norton Bay sta
tion, near the mouth of the Koyuk
river, is on the coast mail route
Irom Nome.
MUNDAY AND SHIELDS
CHARGED WITH FRAUDS
Washington, Dec. 8.— The su
preme court iias decided that
Charles Munday and Archie Shields
must stand trial for alleged frauds
in connection with Alaska coal
lands.
A.B. DANCE WAS WELL ATTENDED
The dance held in the A. B. hall last
Thursday was well patronized and most
enjoyable. The music, supplied by
Kemp’s orchestra, consisted of four
pieces, and came in for a great amount
of commendation for the manner in
which the programme was rendered.
Post card given away with every pur
chase; we furnish the stamp—at Ans
ley’s. __
Pure Michigan apple cider for fam
ily use at Cap’s Place.
Iditarod-Kuskokwim maps, Ansley’s.
DISSOLUTION NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Part
nership between John Ronan, Prank
Moukman and A. V. Thorns has been
dissolved and that the undersigned will
not be responsible for any indebtedness
hereafter incurred on account of said
partnership or on account of any mem
ber thereof
Dated this 8th day of December, 1911.
JOHN RONAN.
PRANK MONKMAN.
James Gets Life, John Fifteen Years—Federal Authorities Trying to Implicate Gompers.
Burns Predicts Sensational Arrests
Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 5.—James B. McNamara,
self-confessed dynamiter and murderer, was today sen
tenced to life imprisonment for his crime, while John J.
McNamara, elder brother of James, and self confessed
dynamiter of the Llewellyn iron works, was sentenced
to 15 years in the penitentiary.
As a result of his sentence James B. McNamara
will not be called upon to testify before the grand jury
which is investigating the outrages. He bitterly de
nounces those labor leaders who. since his confession,
have been referring to him contemptuously as a “quit
ter.” Ortie McManigle, the informer, will be called
before the grand jury for further examination, and it is j
believed that sensational arrests will follow.
Clarence Darrow, leading counsel for the McNa
mara brothers, is stunned at the turn things have
taken. This is his first defeat and he feels it keenly.
He is also very bitter toward the labor unions, whom
he blames for his lost prestige and wounded pride
General Harrison Gray Otis, pronounced foe of
union labor, says that unionism now knows where it
is at.
New York, Dec. 8.—William J. Burns, the noted
detective through whose efforts the McNamaras were
arrested, is at present in this city. He says that the
end is not yet and that before many days are over some
of the most prominent labor leaders in America will be
arrested.
The labor leaders all over the country soon re
covered from the shock of the confession, and readily
discussed the matter in all its bearings. They heartily
endorsed the idea that both of the brothers should have
received the death sentences for their crimes, instead
of getting off with comparatively light penalties.'
Indianapolis, Dec. 8.—The confession of the Mc
Namaras has in no way interfered with the federal in
vestigation into the dynamite outrages, and govern
ment officials are seeking for evidence which would
connect Samuel Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, with the series of dynamite out
rages which have occurred throughout the United
States during the past two or three years.
Governor Marshall of Indiana says that the con
fession of the McNamaras vindicates the action of W.
J. Burns in kidnapping them from the state.
Troy, N.Y., Dec. 8.--The executive council of the
American Federation of Labor will meet here January
8, and thoroughly discuss the confession and its pos
sible effect upon the future of union labor in the United
States.
Washington, Dec. 8.—At a private session of the
executive committee of the American Federation of
Labor held here last night, the committee disowned all
connection with the McNamara brothers, and promises
to assist at any and every inquiry, whether state or
federal courts institute same.
Washington, Dec. 8.—Samuel Gompers was as
tounded when he heard of the McNamaras’ confession.
He admitted that his credulity had been imposed upon,
for he honestly believed in the innocence of the guilty
men.
CROWN KING GEORGE EMPEROR
Bombay, India, Dec. 8.—King George V. and
I Queen Mar.v arrived here from England this morning.
Delhi, India, Dec. 8. — King George arrived here
j this morning and was greeted with great pomp
and ceremony by the viceroy and many of the native
princes. He will be crowned emperor of India within
a few days.
The coronation spectacle promises to be one of un
! paralleled magnificence, even for India, and many
I thousands of people from all parts of the earth have
| assembled to witness the strange sight of a European
J being crowned emperor in the former capital of the
Great Mogul.
GRAND CARNIVAL NEXT WEEK
Preparations for the grand hospital carnival and
ball to be held next Thursday and Friday, December
14 and 15, are practically complete, and all that re
mains to be done! is to stimulate interest and so insure
; a big attendance and the financial success of the carni
val. The hospital is a most deserving institution and
j is entitled to lioeral support.
In addition to the numerous booths, various en
i tertainments will be provided. There will be plenty
! of good music and amateur theatricals. At the close
of'the carnival there will be a grand ball.
There will be no charge for admission to A. B.
| Hall while the carnival is in progress, but a nominal
charge will be made for the privilege of attending the
| dance.
TO ENTERTAIN THE CHILDREN
The A. B.’s of Iditarod City arc not going to for
get the children during the Christmas season, and a
committee consisting of Dr. S. Hall Young, Cyril Wood
and Andrew Norland will make preparations for a great
celebration on Christmas Day, December 25
There will be a grand Christmas tree weighed down
with an abundance of the things that gladden most the
hearts of the children. There will be a present for
every child, and candies, nuts and pop corn in such
quantities that the children will not easily forget the
feast. Adults may place presents on the tree for their
friends, to be distributed with the children's gifts.
There will be music and games, and much other
entertaintment, but most of the plans are being kept
secret for the present, that the pleasure may be greater
when the proper time arrives.
MAY CUT OFF THEIR QUEUES
Pekin, Dec. 8 — Prince Chun, father of the young
Emperor Pu-Yi, and regent of China, has abdicated.
An imperial edict has been published permitting
the Chinese to remove their queues, for centuries a
mark of Chinese servitude and submission to their
Manchu conquerors.
Nanking, Dec. 8.—The rebels are in complete con
trol of the city and perfect order prevails.
SECOND SESSION OF COMESS
Washington, Dec 8 —The second session of the Sixty
second Congress opened Monday last, December 4 On
Tuesday the president’s message was real. It dealt en
tirely with the trusts, and warmlv praised the recent
Supreme Court decisions, which led to the dissolution o'
the Standard Oil Corporation for violations of the Sherman
anti trust law.
On Thursday the president sent a special message to
congress dealing with the foreign relations of the United
States He reite.ated his belief in the principle of arbitra
tion, and hoped that congress would see fit to approve of
the arbitration treaties with England and France in their
original form.
WANT COAL FOR D. S, NAVY
Washington, Dec. 8. —The annual report of the
paymaster of the United States navy has just been
presented to congress.
Among many other recommendations the secretary
advised the immediate opening of the Alaskan coal
fields, stating that the safety of the navy in Pacific
waters demands speedy action.
It is expected that President Taft will shortly make
a recommendation to congress that the government
build a railroad from Seward to the Matanuska coal
fields and mine coal for the navy.
COL. COSBY MOST
FIND ANOTHER JOB
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Nome, Dec 8,—A report which
seems to be authentic has reached
here that the office of deputy mar
shal at Soloman will be abandoned.
The present incumbent is J. Ousby.
[Note.—"Col.’’Jack Ousby will
be best iemembered by Iditarod
residents for his very able efforts
during the last delegate election,
when, in company wit t Alan Pe
gram Gilmour, he acted as cam
paign manager for Ed S. Orr. The
j results of that campaign are too
: well-known to need repeating here,
but that Jack’s efforts were not
j unappreciated by his employers his
| appointment to the deputy marshal
ship at Solomon proved. Prospect
ive candidates for the Alaska dele
gateship who happen to be in need
of a campaign manager might find
the gallant colonel in a receptive
mood if they apply early —Ed.]
JOE BILET HAKES A BECOBD
J. E. Riley, the well-known Otter
creek layman, created a new record
for the Seward trail on his way Out
side. First over the trail this winter
with a dog team, he covered the dis
tance between here and Seward in
sixteen days, beating Doc Mading’s
last season’s record by two days.
A. B. Ferguson returned from the
Kuskokwim Thursday. He requested
not to be quoted further than that
there have been large Democratic
J gains in that region.
Try a good steam bath and you will
take no other. Garibou Bath and Lodg
ing House.
Oregon City woolen goods. H. Boas.
WILL NOT ACCEPT CHALLENGE
It is understood that E. Coke Hill
has no intention of accepting the chal
lenge for a dog race made by Ben
Brombere last week. The Bromberg
team is composed of five dogs, against
the three of Mr. Hill’s specified; and
two of the Hill dogs are little more
than pups. Under these circumstances
Mr. Hill has not accepted the chal
lenge. _
WIRELESS BREVITIES
Federal Inspector of Steamboats Bir
mingham is dead at San Francisco.
Joseph M. Brown, Democratic gov
ernor of Georgia, swept the entire
state at the gubernatorial primaries
and is certain of re-election.
Senator Guggenheim has again an
nounced that he will not be a candidate
for re-election.
Following the opening of the new
Masonic and Odd Fellows club at Flat
City this week, the members were en
tertained at lunchoon by Mr. and Mrs.
McMahop.
Sled covers, tarpaulins. H. Boas.
ENTERTAINS BABIES OF IDITAROD
Last Saturday, in honor of Master
J. W. Ryan, Mrs. Chesley entertained
five visiting babies, accompanied by
their mothers, Mesdarnes Wood, Cur
rin, Larson, Smith and Bagoy, to a
dainty lunch and music from the
graphophone. It proved to be a very
| enjoyable affair. During the after
noon the babies’ pictures were taken
' by Miss Tjemstrom, and the results
showed that Iditarod babies “can’t be
beat.” ___________
J. «T. Kelly left the first of the week
for the Amak river to remain and
i prospect till the first of March. He has
1 Dr. Young’s dogs and secured his tools,
guns, ammunition, etc., at Iditarod.
Sunderbruch is out for the Family
| trade. Fresh groceries, low prices
prompt delivery.
ICE GAVE WAY;
MAN GOT WET
_
While hauling wood on Caribou
creek last Wednesday the team
broke through the ice and Bob
Graham went into water up to his
neck.
I The harness wa^ cut away and
the horses were saved from drown
ing, but bv a very narrow margin
With his clothes frozen to his body,
j Mr Graham came to town, two
miles or such a matter, and only
| a few minor frostbites resulted from
his experience.
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NOTICE THIS
I am leaving in a few days for the
j Outside. Everything in ray stock o
j Ladies’ Wear is offered to you at less
than the original Outside cost. These
goods are ail in first-class condition and
of the latest styles. Most articles are
suitable for Christmas presents. Come
early and do not miss this opportunity
to buy absolute bargains before it is too
late. ' MRS. K. SILBERSTEIN,
Next to McDonald Hotel.
I. O. O. F.
The Pioneer Odd Fellows Club will
meet at Flat City Wednesday evening,
Dec. 13, at 8:30 o’clock. All Odd Fel
lows in the district are invited to at
tend. __
ALDERMAN IS PROSPECTING NOW
D. S McDonell, member of the
Iditarod town council, is prospect
ing on the Pack Mule association
at the mouth of Black creek. He
proposes to mine there next season.
j Christmas and New Year cards at
| Ansley’s. ___
^ Correct clothes for men. H. Boas.
ONLY PROSPECTS AT ROBY CAMP
—
Although it lias been rumored about
town during the past week that pay
has been found on three creeks in the
Ruby camp, a letter received by Mrs
Gilmore, of the Gilmore House, states
that. Shea and partners have merely
good prospects, and not pay as reported.
| All kinds of candies and fruits. Ice
1 cream made to order at Cap's Place.
Staley underwear. H. Boas, clothier.
CASH REGISTER NEXT
Cincinnati, Dec 8 —The federal
authorities have instituted proceed
ings against the National Cash
Register Company, Dayton, Ohio,
alleging that it is a trust within
the meaning of the Sherman anti
tiust law, and therefore should be
dissolved
Mendham’s prices on everything in
the store at cost. Your opportunity.
C0NGRATDLATI0N8 TO
MAX SIMEL AND BRIDE
On Nov. 16, at Diskaket, Celia Har
ness became the wife of Max Simel,
the well-known merchant. The cere
mony was performed by Commissioner
W. A. Vinal.
Max Simel, who is the pioneer trader
of the Innoko valley, is well-known
throughout iuiariot Alaska. He estab
lished himself in the Innoko as far
back as 18117 and has been very success
ful. Miss Harness came all the way
from New York city to fill the princi
pal role.
Bet us quote you prices on outfits.
Everything absolutely guaranteed.
Northern Commercial Company.
We exchange magazines for 25c—a
Ansley’s.
Buy your cigars by the box cheap at
Ansley’s.
MASONIC BALL
DECEMBER 27
—
1 On Wednesday night, Dec. 27, the
Freemasons of the Iditarod will cele
brate St. John’s day by a grand ball.
The ball will take place at the A. B.
hall, Iditarod City, and a great effort
will be made to insure its success.
The Masonic fraternity is world
famed for the high standard of its so
cial functions, and it is hoped that this
year’s St. John’s Day ball will even
excell the one held last year, which, it
will be remembered, was one of the
leading events of the season.
NEW CLDB HOUSE AT FLAT CITY
The Masonic and Odd Fellows clubs
at Flat City have procured and fitted
up what was formerly the meat market
on Front street, and it forms a commo
dious club room. Rev. Dr. Young has
provided it with tables and seats loaned
him by Mr. Webber, and is sending to
it a supply of reading matter. He will
hold his services there every other
Sunday during the winter. There will
be a preaching service there tomorrow
evening at 8 o'clock. Service at Charles
St.randberg’s on Flat creek at 2 p. m.
Everybody welcome to these services.
W. H. Golder, N. O. representative
at Georgetown, is expected on a visit
to Iditarod._
KENNEL CLUB MEETING.
A meeting of members of the Idita
rod Kennel club will be held at the
Budweiser parlor tonight (Saturday) at
8 o’clock. Business important.
Shed the skin that’sdead with a good
steam or turkish bath at the Caribou
Bath and Lodging House.
Select Outside Lumber, cot rugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s. ___________
Xmas cigars in small and large boxes
and Calabash pipes a' Cap’s Place.
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TO INTRODUCE
HOME RULE BILL
Washington, Dec. 8.—Senator Jones,
of Washington, will introduce the
Alaska home rule bill at an early date.
He has already received promise of
support from a large number of sena
tors and it is believed the bill will
pass.
Delegate Wickersham is to have
charge of the bill in the house of rep
resentatives.
WANT FARMERS' JURY
Chicago, Dec 8 —The govern
ment is prosecuting the case against,
the packers with great energy, and
is confident of securing the convic
tion of some of tlie leadtrs in the
meat trust The government is
also endeavoring to secure a jury
composed entirely of farmers to try
the case, as they are thought to be
less susceptible to outside influence
than any other class.
ROCKEFELLER
RESIGNS HIS JOB
New Vork, Dec. 8.—Burdened with
years and disappointed that his life
work in building up the great Standard
Oil organization should be shattered
by the supreme court’s order for disso
lution, John D. Rockefeller this day
resigned from the presidency of the
board of directors of the Standard Oil
Company. He will retire to private
life and spend his remaining years in
peace.
MAY CALL OFF RACES
Nome, Dec. 8 —No snow has
fallen here since the close of navi
gation, and the trails are impassa
ble. It may be necessary to call
off all the dog races which had
been arranged by the Nome Ken
nel Club The present season is
unprecedented
We believe it is cheaper to sell stock
at cost than to pay storage. Logical.
Get our prices before bnving.
_AIRN D HAM.
Hot Springs Spuds, best in the mar
ket, free from dry rot, 812 per 100 lbs.,
at Sunderbrueh's.
BREWIS TYLER TIE-UP
Last, Sunday evening at 6 o'clock
Jonas Brewis, of Flat creek, and Minnie
M. Tyler were united in wedlock by
Rev. Dr. S. Hall Young. Miss Cahill
acted as bt-idesicaid, and Jack Holmes
stood up with the bridegroom.
The ceremony took place at the
Merchants Cafe and was followed by
an elegant dinner, the following guests
being present: Dr. Young, Mr. and
Mrs. E. G. Lindberg, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Miller, Miss Cahill. Jack
Holmes, Walter Hunsaker and Robert
Simpson.
A merry charivari party was out,
and there was considerable ringing of
bells, beating of tin cans and other
expressions of good will in connection
with the happy event.
An attempt is being made by some
German singers of the town to form a
harmonie society in Iditarod city.
Fifty Optimo cigars for $3.50 at Ans
ley’s.
CAPT. C. A. BOERNER
ARRIVES FROM TAKOTNA
Capt. C. A. Boerner, manager
of the N C. Co. 's store at Takotna ,
arrived in town yesterday and will
remain for some days.
Although he made the trip from
Takotna to Iditarod in a little ever
two,days, Mr Boerner describes the
government trail as a had one, and
it was onl> by leaving the trad mid
following the river courses that he
was able to make the time he did.
There is nothing exciting to re
port from the Takotna in the min
ing line Prospecting on a fair
scale continues, but no new finds
have been reported. Considerable
it ention is being devoted to Can
dle creek, where they expect to
find pay ere long.
Mrs. Boerner and her mother,
Mrs Bolton, who intended to go
Outside over the Sewardt rail, have
postponed their trip until the open
ing of navigation.
OLDTIMERS TAKEN OVER TRAIL
Tuesday’s meeting of Camp Flat No.
26, A. B., was particularly interesting
from the fact that three oldtimers Were
taken over the trail. They are Eddie
Anderson, Martin Moran and Frank
Chew.
The initiation was followed by an
impromptu entertainment.