Iditar< >d Pioneer
On,: Doi.i.au Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA. SATURDAY E' ENING, APRIL 5, 1913._Two Bits Pub Copy
Rome, April 1J. Pierpont Morgan, the American banker,
died here yesterday from stomach trouble. His body has been
sent by rail to Havre, France, whence it will be taken to the United
States.
[John Pierpont Morgan was born at Hartford, Conn., April 17,
1837, and was therefore nearly 76 years old. He was the son of
Junius Spencer Morgan and Juliet Pierpont Morgan. He gradu
ated from the English high school at Boston, after which he took
a course at Gottingen, Germany. In 1861 he was married to Amelia
Sturges, but his wife died the following year. In 1865 he married
Frances Louise Tracy, who bore him one son (J- P. Morgan, jr.)
and three daughters. He entered the banking business at the age
of 20, and speedily rose to a prominent place in the financial world.
He has been connected with most of the great bond issues of the
past 40 years. In 1901 he organized the steel trust, with a capital
stock of $1,100,000,000. He had the controlling interest in 50,000
miles of railroad in the United States and Mexico, and also in large
American and British ocean lines (the International Mercantile
Marine Company). He has made many munificent gifts to charity,
art. science, literature, etc., and his collection of old books, pic
tures and bric-a-brac is considered priceless.]
Body Passes Through Paris
Paris, April 2.—The body of J. Pierpont Morgan arrived here
this morning, when many Americans and members of foreign lega
tions laid floral tributes on his coffin.
Sails for America Tomorrow
Havre, France, April 4.—The body of J. Pierpont Morgan has
arrived here, and the steamer which is to convey the remains to
the United States sails from here tomorrow morning (Saturday)
Upon the arrival of the body at the railroad station, it was met by
a detachment of French soldiers, who gave the salute accorded to
members of the Legion of Honor.
Burial at Hartford
Hartford, Conn., April 4.—It is announced that the remains of;
the late J. Pierpont Morgan will be buried here his birthplace.
Stock Exchange Mot Affected
New York, April l.-The New York stock exchange was in
no way affected by the news of Mr. Morgan’s death, the same not
coming as a surprise to those who knew him well.
Stotesbury to Be Successor
New York, April 4. —E. T. Stotesbury, the Philadelphia
banker, will probably be Mr. Morgan’s successor as head of the
great banking firm.
[Edward T. Stotesbury, of Philadelphia, who is named as
Morgan's probable successor, is a banker, and 64 years old. He
was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia and entered the
banking firm of Drexel & C’o., of that city, at the ago of 17. He is
now a member of the firm,and a director of many railroad and
financial corporations.] _j
CONDITIONS IMPROVING
IN FLOODED DISTRICTS
Washington, D. C., Apiil 4.—Secretary of War C. Grant Garri
son, who went to the flooded area with Gen. Leonard W.iod, has re
turned. He says the relief work is progressing splendidly.
Ohio Damage Forty Millions
Dayton, O., April 4.—It is estimated that the state of Ohio alone
has suffered property damage to the extent of $40,000,000 by the re
cent floods. In this city over too are reported dead, and thousands
throughout the state are being fed by the relief organizations.
Cincinnati, O., April 4.—The water is subsiding here, and the out
look is more hopeful.
Shawneetown Hit Hard
Shawneelown, 111., April 4 —Not a frame building is left standing
in this city, and the citizens are being fed by the authorities, having
lost their all in the floods.
Cairo, 111., April 4.—The river is rising rapidly here and the water
is within four inches of the top of the levees,
FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS
FOR RAILROADS IN ALASKA
Washington, April 4.—It has been practically agreed upon be
tween the leaders that one of the first acts of the extra session of con
gress will be to pass a bill providing tor a bond issue of $50,000,000 for
the nurpose of railroad construction in Alaska.
TURKISH RESISTANCE OVER;
UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER
Constantinople, April 4.—The Turkish retistance to the allied
armies has collapsed and the government has signified its willingness
to surrender unconditionally and accept the terms of peace as offered.
Belgrade, April 4.—The allies yesterday commenced the bombard
ment of Scutari. _
Eight arrived from Seward last I Frank Moores, formerly of Flat, is
night, among thorn being Dr. Charles tending bar for George Butler in Seat
I>. Carter «sad Karl TbeWe. 1 Sle>
MRS. E. PANKHDRST
GETS THREE YEARS
London, April 4—Mrs. Emmel
ine Pankhnrst, a leading English
"militant” suffragette, has been
sentenced to spend three years at
hard labor for exciting suffragettes
to commit dynamite outrages.
PEACE MAY COME
TO OLD MEXICO
El Paso, Tex , April 4. — Advices
have reached here that Acting
President Huerta has agreed to the
naming of Pedro Lascurain as pro
visional president of the republic.
The selection of Lascurain is be
lieved to be satisfactory to all par
ties, and peace throughout the land
may folio.v.
gotghYasily
BEATS LEIGH
Kansas City, April 4 — Frank
Gotch is still champion wrestler of
the world. Last night he easily
beat Lurieh i t two straight falls.
Calgary, Alta , April 5.—Tommy
Burns and Pelky fought a fierce
six-round contest here Wednesday,
but there was no decision
MAJ. STRONG TO BE
CONFIRMED MONDAY
Juneau, April 3.—It is unde',
stood here that Major Strong’s
name will be submitted to the sen
ate for confirmation as governor ol
Alaska next Monday, April 7. The
major will remain in Washington
until the senate has acted in the
matter
Gov. Clark’s resignation was
tendered March 14. and accepted,
YALE STUDENTS
GREET PROFESSOR
Mew Haven, Conn , April 4.—
The students of Yale college turned
out in great force to greet Professor
William Howard Taft, who arrived
here yesterday formally to take
over the professorship of law.
Salem, Ore., February T5.—Ob
jecting to an article concerning him
which had appeared in one of the
leading papers of Oregon, Governor
Oswald West engaged in a rough
and tumble fight with F. L. Per
kins, the reporter who had written
the article. The fighters were sep
arated by bystai deis after several
blows had been struck. The fracas
occurred in the state house.
Perkins was formerly a reporter
on the Yukon Sun in Dawson, Y.T.
FIRE AT GDLARTE’S WAREHOUSE
About 1 o'clock this morning a small
fire broke out at Manuel Gularte’s
warehouse at the east end of First
street. Mis. Gularte saw the blaze
and turned in the alarm. The chemi
cal was got out but the tire was ex
tinguished without its aid. The tire
was au exterior one, and may have
had an incendiary origin, there being
charred chips and paper around. The
woodwork was burned to a height of
four feet. _
Sam Butt has opened a tailoring es
tablishment on Gold street, Flat Gity.
Mr. Butt arrived from the Outside
over the Seward trail a few days ago.
Be is prepared to do ail kinds of high
grade tailoring work, including altera
tions and repairs at very reasonable
rates. _
Quitclaim deed blanks—Pioneer.
The Iditarod town con-tcil met last
Wednesday evening at the customary
hour, when all members were present
except Auten and Mutehler. The
main business of the meeting was to
wind up the affairs of the city for the
past financial year.
Bills amounting to $30 were read and
passed for payment.
Audit Committee Report
Mr. Bavles said that :rt compliance
with the resolution passed at the pre
vious meeting, the books had been
audited by Messrs. Locey and Baker.
Mr. Bayies read the report at length,
and it showed that in the two years
since the incorporation of the city
$43,185.38 had been collected from all
sources and paid out again. In connec
tion with the report the audit com
mittee did not file any complaint, but
sincerely hoped the intioming council
would see to it that proptr books were
kept.
The clerk read the following finan
cial statement for the year 1912-13:
Receipts—
Federal licenses.$5,781 27
Poll tax .,. 356.50
Taxes . 7,946.37
$14,084.14
Expenditures—
Street department.». 192.52
Fire department. 5,557 80
General expense.•. 1,079.50
Police .. > 139.50 J
School fund . . 1,738.00
Interest . 512.37
OLD DEBT LIQUIDATED,. 4.748.11
Cash balance . 126 35
$14,084.14
Out of the cash balance of $126.35
the council had since ordered payment j
of bills amounting to $$U which left a
net cash balance of $48 |
Clerk Rer
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City Clerk T. L. Thurston tendered |
Iiis resignation, which was accepted.
Auditors Thanked
Mr. Bayles brought up the matter of j
remuneration for the auditors. Messrs.
Looey and Baker had spent several
days and nights on the books, but re
fused to make any charge for their ser
vices. He therefore moved that a vote
of thanks be given to Messrs. Locey
and Baker. The resolution carried
without a dissentient.
New Counoilmen Sworn
Under the head of new business the
following were sworn in by Cotnmis
sioner Albrecht as members of the new
council: Claude Baker, John Holmes,
Sam Bayles, W. Acheson.J. H. Smith,
J. I). Barnes and, later, Dave Mutchler.
The new council was called to order
by Chairman Barnes, who called for
nominations for temporary chairman.
Mr. Bayles was elected. Mr. Bayles
called for nominations for chairman of
the council.
Baker Named Mayor
Mr. Smith proposed Claude Baker
for mayor. Seconded by Mr. Acheson,
and carried unanimously.
Mayor Claude Baker took the chair
amid considerable applause.
Bert Meyers was elected clerk and
John Holmes was named city treasurer.
The mayor appointed the following
committees:
Finance—J. H. Smith, John Holmes,
Sara Bayles.
Streets—J. D. Barnes, Dave Mutch-j
ler, Wm. Acheson.
Fire—Sam Bayles, Wm. Acheson
J. D. Barnes.
Fire Protection
Mr. Bayles, chairman of the fire
committee outlined a proposal for
moving the city hall down to tiie foot
of Willow street and installing a boiler,
but objections being raised, the mat
tor was held over for inquiry and the
council adjourned to Thursday.
On Thursday evening . the matter
was again discussed, when it developed
that since the previous meeting the
Cascade laundry had offered to dispose
of their building, boiler, etc., if terms
could be arranged. In addition, there
are several other proposals, and event
ually it was decided to give the commit
tee power to act up to $2,500 inclusive,
all voting in favor except Mr. Holmes.
Mr. Hulmes saw no need of such pre
cipitancy, and advocated wailing until
next fall before taking action.
Mrs. Thurston has received a letter
from Miss Ada Maltby, in which she
says she is having a good timeOutstde.
Ned Maltby is also getting the most
out of life. _
Fresh codfish, over-the-ice, 3oc !b.
Jditarod Meat Co.
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ETHEL ROOSEVELT
MARRIES DOCTOR
Oyster Bay, April 4 —Miss Ethel
Roosevelt, second daughter of Col.
Theodore Roosevelt, was married
here today to Dr Richard Derby.
The ceremony was a simple one.
The colonel wa< dee-lighted,
HAYWOOD RELEASED
PENDING AN APPEAL
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Paterson, N J , April 4 —Wm.
Haywood, who was convicted hete
on a charge of having caused an
unlawful assemblage ol I W. W.
supporters, atrd sentenced to six
months in jail, has been released 1 n
a writ of habeas corpus, pending!
an appeal. Bail was fixed at $5,000.
JUNEAU NOW HAS
PIONEERS IGLOO
Juneau, April 3.—Last night
Representative Frank Aldrich, of
Nome, instituted Juneau Igloo No
6, Pioneers of Alaska. There was
a large attendance of old-timeis to
witness the ceremony.
WALTER H. PAGE
GOES TO ENGLAND
Washington, April 4—Walter
Hines Page, editor of The World's
Work, has been appointed ambassa
dor to Great Britain.
Ambassador Page is 58 years old
He is a nit-tuber of the firm of
Doubleday, Page & Co., President
Wilson’s publishers. He was at
one time editor of the Forum, and
later of the Atlantic Monthly. He
has been editor of The World's
Work since 19 >0, having joined
tiie film in 1899.
WILL RECOGNIZE
CHINESE REPUBLIC
Washington, April 4 — The
United States will officially recog
nize the Chinese republic at an
early date Most of the other great
nations have already recognized
the republic.
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COMING AND GOING
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Ben and MissCedermaltn visited Idit
arod Wednesday and Thursday.
George F Kilroy was in town iast i
Wednesday.
C, J. Whitney arrived from the East |
Fork of the Kuskokwira yesterday ;
morning. Mr. Whitney has been pros
pecting on the East Fork for the past
two winters, working here during the
summer.
Mrs. Shonbeck of Discovery and Mrs.
Bain of Flat City were visitors in the
city yesterday.
Fred Anderson writes to Leo Clifford
from Colorado creek saying they will
certainly get some money out of their
grouud this year, and Fred is already
looking around for a girl to take to the
Frisco fair.
Cecil Barlow arrived from Moore
creek during the week.
It is learned that the application of
Bain & Hunsaker for a liquor license
at Discovery will be granted.
The Jewish Feast of the Passover
occurs on the 21st of ibis month, for
which event A. B. Rome laid in a sup
ply of ‘•matzos” last fall.
Mutchler Bios, are busy hauling
wood from Caribou creek for the N. C.
Co, There are 150 cords to be brought
in. The wood was cut under contract
by Bob Nesbil.
ABOLISH CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Salem, Ore., April 10. -Bv a practic
ally unanimous vote (he state senate
passed ihe house bill abolishing capital,
punishmeDt in the State of Oregon. !
EIGHT-HOUR BILL
PATCHED UP PLENTY
.Juneau, April 4.—The Roden Gaffney eight-hour bill passed
the senate yesterday, but not in its original form. The representa
tions made by Frank Manley, T. P. Aitken and others had their
effect upon the members and the measure was amended so as not
to include placer mining during the months of May, June, July,
August and September, when water might be scarce- In the event
of such scarcity of water an emergency will be declared to exist,
and the courts will decide whether the law is to be suspended or
otherwise. Senator Roden was compelled to agree to this amend
ment rather than see his bill killed altogether. As the law stands
it will hardly aff-'Ct placer mining at all, as a shortage of water
could generally b s shown if an evasion of the statute were desir
able. However, t ie law is considered a step in the right direction,
and will become effec'ive in the Treadwell mine and other large
quartz propeities now in ciurse of development in Southeastern
Alaska, and also in the coalfields as soon as their development is
started.
Roden Talks of School Matters
Senator Roden addressed the school children of Juneau yes
terday, when he took occasion to give his views of school manage
ment. He thought the schools should be independent of the town
councils, and have certain funds set apart for their maintenance.
Eight Hours for Women
The bill providing for an eight-hour day for women in all in
dustries passed the senate today without amendment. The bill
was introduced by Senator Roden.
The Public Holidays bill introduced by Senator Millard has
passed both houses, and received the governor’s signature today.
The Fish-Trap Law
A public hearing is being held on the proposed FislrTrap .'-rr
All the big canneries are represented and are opposing the meas
ure very strenuously
Beating his nearest competitor by ig minutes 49 seconds, Joe Jean,
the famous Iditarod dog musher, won an easy victory at the Ruby-Long
City dog race run last Wednesday, April 2.
Jean left Iditarod for Ruby Friday, March 21, taking with him
four of John Holmes’ bird dogs, three dogs belonging toj. E. Riley,
and three of Charley Renaud’s. I11 addition he carried a roll of bills
and the good wishes of the entire community, wlrose confidence he had
earned bv previous successes on the trail. That he could travel over
250 miles, and then, after a brief rest, win a 59 mile dog race over a
strange trail, and against some of the best teams on the Yukon, speaks
well for his skill and staying power, although credit must also be given
the gallant little dogs who strained every nerve to win the race.
Jean arrived at Ruby March 28, Charley Hoxie wiring next day
that the dogs were footsore, but otherwise in good shape. The follow’,
ing day a message arrived from Jean himself, saying the dogs were in
fair condition; but that there was a strong field with eight entries, and
the race was no cinch After that he must have taken a pretty good
look at tire other teams, for on April 1 he wired that he was going to
win, and that settled the matter, so far as Iditarod was concerned.
Two entries dropped out before the day of the race, which left the
following teams to compete: George Carl, Mail-Carrier Burke, E Coke
Hill, Jack Lamont, Joe Jean, Tommy Thompson.
The race started at 9:30 a. in., teams leaving at intervals of 10
minutes, ai d telephonic connections along the route kept the public in
formed as to the progress of the race. At the turn at Long City Jean
was 5 minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. Following was the
time occupied by the respective teams in covering the 59-mile course:
h M s
Joe Jean.5 44 4!)
George Carl. 6 4 38
Jack Lamont.6 10 50
E. Coke Hill. 6 47 42
Two other competitors did not finish.
Tire following table shows the race in detail:
Team
Joe Jean .
George Carl .
Jack Earnout .
E. Coke Hill.
Burke .
Tommy Thompson
Leave
Lunjj
10-10-00
9-30-00
10-00-00
g oo-oo
9-40-00
10-20-00
!
1
Pass
14-Mile
11-16-41
10- 41-00
11- 21-52
11-10-52
11-01-35
11-57-19
Arrive
Lonjj
12-44-55
12-11-05
1-01-00
12-45-00
12-48-00
Leave
! Lon;;
12-4600
! 12 11-30
1-01-30
12-47-00
I
J
Pass
14-Mile
2-14-54
1- 54-44
2- 37-57
• 2-33 35
Arrive
Ruby
3-54-40
3- 34-48
4- 10-30
4-37-02
Both Jean and the dugs finished in good condtiun.
At the close of the entries the betiing stood; Jean. 3-2; Carl, 2-1;
Lamont, 2-1 On the morning of the race Jean was an even favorite,
lioxie laying evens on Jean against the field, and betting all to a stand
still at that figure.
The amount oc money that changed hands over the race was con
siderable, although Jean’s reputation bad preceded him, which made it
difficult to get odds.
Jean wins the first prize of $250, presented by the Ruby Kennel
Club. _
LOST—Purse containing $100 in gold,
a diamond ring and a meal ticket be
longing to A. Patron; finder may
keep the gold and ring if he will re
turn ticket, as it is on the Arcade
Cafe, Flat City.
A. Iverson, the hotel man of Caribou
creek, is in town on business. It is un
derstood he is looking for a new loca
tion.
DARRQW GOES TO CHICAGO HOME
Los Angeles, April 4 —Clarence
□arrow left here for Chicago last
night. ___________
A baby girl has been born to Mr.
anti Mrs. J. A. McKay, who are atprw
ent sojourning Outsjtfc).