One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, AUGUST 19, 1911. Two Bits Per Copy
Iditarod-Seward Gan
Get Weekly Service
If the people of Iditarod want a
weekly mail service between hero ami
Seward, now is the time to get busy
and render what assistance they can to
the people of Seward, who, as will be
seen by the following telegram, are
acting in the matter:
“From Seward Gateway to Pioneer,
Iditarod.
“Responsible party here submits
bid weekly mail service between Sew
ard and Iditarod. Time limit, 16 days.
Weight limit, 250 pounds. Can land
this contract if your community as
sists.”
It will be noticed that Seward is
confident of landing this useful con
tract if assisted by Iditarod. Now, if
the people of this section want a week
ly service instead of a monthly one;
if they want a service 21 days from
Seattle instead of 40 to 50 days as was
the case last year; then they should
call a meeting and see what can be
done to assist Seward. The ad
vantages of the Seward route over any
other are too obvious to need recapitu
lation here.
New Editor tortile SeattleP,-I,
Washington, August 18.—Wireless
Special.—Editor Scottbone, of the
Washington Herald, has resigned to
take over the editorship of the Seattle
P.-I., rendered vacant by the retire
ment of 'Rastus Brainerd.
Scottbone was entertained at a great
banquet here last night.
Deputy-Marshal Donovan
Leaves tor the Outside
Captain Donovan leaves here today
for the Outside, whither he goes in
charge of federal prisoners and insane
patients. From this point he will take
out George Tisdale to the federal peni
tentiary at McNeil’s island, and Mrs.
Zuckerman, who is bound for \ health
resort in the vicinity of Mt. Tabor.
Another patient for the Oregon insti
tution is being brought from Gibbon
by a special deputy, and he will be
turned over to Captain Donovan, when
the latter reaches the Yukon.
Captain Donovan took over the
deputy-marshalship here in succession
to Charles Hanover. He has proved
himself a most competent officer and
his return over the ice will be heartily
welcomed by practically the whole
community.
City Assessor to be Appointed
As the time is fast approaching
when the city must commence to levy
taxes to cover part of the expenses of
running the'city, they are considering
the appointment of an assessor. Ap
plications for the position are now in
order.
Walter Hunnesucker has been men
tioned for the job, and as he was twice
assessor at Fairbanks he doubtless pos
sesses the qualifications necessary for
the appointment.
As the assessorship is no sinecure,
but one requiring tact and sound judg
ment, there is not likely to be an over
whelming rush of applicants.
The ladies of the Catholic church
will give a ball Friday week in aid of
the building fund, Full particulars
next week;_
C. P. Wood, local agent for the N’ Cl
Co., returned from Dikeman during the
early part of the week.
Attention is called to the usual
da ce at the A. B. hall tonight. The
affair should prove very successful, as
it is last dadee several will be able to
attend before they go Outside for the
winter._
Services at Catholic Church
Tomorrow (Sunday) at 11 a.m. mass
will be celebrated in the new Catholic
church. Father Monroe will preside.
Are You in a Hurry 7
Wedding rings made from local gold
while you wait. Lord & Co., jewelers.
MENDHAM,THE DAWSON AND
FAIRBANKS JEWELER, CORNER
OPPOSITE N. C. CO.
Let us make up your nuggets.
Finished work Moderate prices.
Lord A Co., jewelers, near P. O.
WE LEAVE NO CACHES on the
river bank. What freight we load at
Dikeman we bring through. Byers &
Co. __
Hamilton, Howard, Waltham and
Elgin watches. Lord & Co., jewelers,
near postoffice.
Get gasoline at Vachon <fc Sterling's
Late magazines, July and August
issues, now at Red Cross Drug Store.
Fine weather for a steam bath.
Elite Baths, Caribou street.
Get gasoline at Vachon & Sterling’s.
Delegate Wickersham Forces Hand of the Government, and Prominent Coal Magnates Are
Arrested Charged With Conspiracy to Defraud Uncle Sam
Seattle, August 18.—Wireless Special.—Charles Huston, man
ager of the Pacific Coast Coal Company, was arrested here today
upon a Tacoma indictment charging him with conspiracy to defraud
the United States government in connection with coal contracts for;
the supply of the navy in Alaskan waters. After a preliminary j
hearing the accused was released on $2,500 bail. The arrest
caused a tremendous sensation, and followed quickly upon the ex
posure made by Delegate Wiekersham before a House committee
some weeks ago in Washington.
Portland, iVugust 18.—Wireless Special.—John Bullock, form
erly president of the Sesnon Coal Company of Nome, was arrested
here today and taken to Tacoma. Two indictments have been re
turned against him in connection with contracts to supply the gov
ernment with coal for the navy in Alaskan waters.
Seattle, August 18.—Wireless Special.—Secretary of the Inte
rior Fisher has sailed for Alaska. A day later he was followed by
several writers attached to the muck-raking magazines.
Portland, August 18.—Wireless Special. —It is reported that
Captain Jarvis was implicated in the coal scandals, and that that
was the immediate cause of his suicide.
[For details of the delegate’s charges see page 5 of this issue.]
PRESIDENT VETOES DEMOCRATIC TARIFF BILLS
Washington, August IB.—Wireless Special.—President Taft
in a message has vetoed the various tariff bills recently passed by
congress. The Democratic majority will make a strong effort to
pass the measures—especially the wool schedule bill—over the
President’s veto.
Washington, August 18.—Wireless Special.—The action of the
committee appointed to investigate the Controller bay scandals in
ending the probe is strongly resented by President Taft. He has
issued a statement in >vhich he praises Representative Humphries’
resolution demanding that a new committee be appointed.
Both houses of congress have abandoned hope of adjournment
before September 1.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON MAHONEY & RICH'S LAY
Last night, at 9 o’clock, a fatal accident occurred on the Mahoney
& Rich lay of the Wildcat association, Flat creek, when John Josephs,
a Russian miner, was crushed to death by falling earth.
Josephs was picking into the face of the cut—which is between
six and seven feet deep—when the accident occurred. He was bend
ing low at his work, when, absolutely without warning, the earth above
him caved in, bearing him to the ground and completely covering his
head and shoulders. At first it was thought he had been injured only,
but examination proved that death must have been instantaneous. At
the time of the fatality Josephs’ brother was working beside him in
the cut.
Under the circums'-.ances surrounding the death it is not consider
ed necessary to hold an inquest.
The deceased will probably be buried in the cemetery at Flat.
Bryan Again Roasts Underwood
Lincoln, August 18.—Wireless Special.-—In this week’s issue
of The Commoner William Jennings Bryan in an editorial '“roasts”
Congressman Underwood, chairman of the ways and means com
mittee of the House, for his recent attacks upon the “Peerless
Leader,” and says that Underwood is only playing to the gallery.
Work Begins on Big Exposition
Washington, August 18.—Wireless Special.—By pressing an
electric button in the White House today President Taft broke the
first ground on the site of the Panama exposition at San Francisco.
PORTUGAL BADLY SHAKEN BY EARTHQUAKE
Lisbon, August 18.—Wireless Special.—The entire area of
Portugal was badly shaken by an earthquake today. Seismograph
registers say that the quake lasted two hours.
Murder Reported
From Kuskokwim
Rumors were flying about last night that two murders had been
committed ou the Kuskokwim, but inquiry at the local marshal’s office
throws little light upon the subject.
First, it is reported that Duke E. Stubbs, postmaster at George
town, had been shot dead by Bismark Joe, following an altercation
over a lot. No details are available, nor can the rumor be traced to its
source.
The second report is to the effect that a killing took place ou the
Tuluksak river, during a quarrel over a cleanup.
It is generally believed that the Kuskokwim has been the scene of
another murder, but that the report of two murders has arisen owing to
hazy ideas as to the exact locality where the tragedy occurred.
COMING AND GOING^
Charley Suter, merchant of Flat
City, paid a visit to the metropolis last
Tuesday.
Mrs. W. H Newman will locate in
Flat City for the future, where she
will conduct a ladies’ furnishings es
tablishment.
George Jeffrey, private secretary to
Judge Peter D. Overfield, left on Tues
day last for Fairbanks.
Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Peoples are in
town.
Pat O’Connor, Iditarod’s first chief of
police, has resigned. He will proceed
to Fairbanks, where he has business
interests.
Mrs. Sellander, of the Elite bath
house, will leave shortly for her former
home in Honolulu.
Tom Aitken has gone to Ruby.
John L. McGinn has returned to
Fairbanks.
All drink places are using Gold Belt
sodas and seltzer. Fine in highballs
and fizzes.
In the case of Fawcett vs. Byers,
being an action for $940 alleged to be
due on a horse deal, judgment was en
tered for the plaintiff in the sum of
$140. _
FOUND—Pair of spectacles, pince-nez
style; owner’s name incase; can have
same on applying at Pioneer office
and paying for this notice.
DO YOU KNOW that Byers & Co.
are delivering freight from Dikeman
dailyr Low water is no obstacle for
them. _
Fred Raap now constitutes Iditarod's
police police.
Gold Belt sodas, seltzer and ginger
ale. They are toners, bracers, great
for chasers.—Longfellows.
Phil North and Pat Whalen have
gone to take a rubber” at the Ruby
country. _ J
Old Lacey, Tyler, Monogram, Ather
ton and Cedarbrook, also fine old Port,
Sherry and Clarets at Empire Com
mercial Co.
hresh fruits, nuts, dates, soft drinks,
latest papers and magazines at John
stone’s.
Native cucumbers 75c at the
Pioneer Greenhouse.
Goldstein’s ladies’ sale begins Monday |
Evelyn Thaw W/ants Her Harry
Pittsburg, August 18.—Wireless Special.—Evelyn Thaw has
made an application to the lunacy commissioners of New York in
which she asks to be placed in charge of her husband. It is com
monly stated that her sole object in making the application is to
obtain a share of Harry Thaw’s income.
Our Walt Travels With Fisher
Juneau, August 18.—Wireless Special.—Governor Clark has
left here for Katalla, where he will join Secretary' of the Interior
Fisher on a visit to Valdez and Seward.
RAILROAD MEN STRIKE IN LONDON TOWN
London, August 18.—Wireless Special.—One hundred thou
sand trainmen have gone out on strike.
Dublin, August 18.—Wireless Special.--Railroad employes
here have gone out on strike.
Guarantee Freight to
Flat in Three Hours
The Traction Co. have established their regular freight service to
Discovery Otter, via Summit, aad although they kept their promise to
haul freight to Flat on the 18th, this was done at considerable ineon
venietiee to them, as their road is not quite complete from the Summit
down Cottonwood, but the whole line will be complete and in regular
operation by Wednesday next, and they are now receiving consign
ments at their depot on First avenue and Otter street for shipment to
Flat on that date.
The passenger service this season will be maintained only as a
convenience to the public, as the present condition of their roadbed will
not permit of rapid and profitable passenger service, but they will run
on a freight schedule of thiee and a half hours from Iditarod city to
Flat.
The Tractiou Co. are quoting freight rates of 2 cents per pound
to Flat city and 3 cents per pound to Discovery Otter, via Summit, but
their plans provide for gasoline or steam power next season, when the
rates will be materially reduced. This season they will continue haul
ing on cars until sleighing is good, when they will inaugurate a freight
and passenger service with sleighs, until the reopening of the railroad
next sring, so that there will be maintained an efficient means of
transportation the year round.
Wireless Sporting News Items
New York, August 18.—Wireless Special-—Sam Langford beat
Philadelphia Jack O’Brien in five aounds. The referee slipped (?).
New York, August 18. — Wireless Special.—George Haekeu
scbmidt, who is to meet Frank Gotch for the wrestling championship
of the world on Labor day, has arrived here and gone into training.
Chicago, August 18.—Wireless Special.—At the aviation contests
held at St. Croix yesterday Aviator Johnson’s machine collapsed,
causing him to fall into the lake. He was drowned before help could
reach him. William Badger, another competitor, was thown from his
machine. He crashed to the earth and was instantly killed.
Get your films developed by Miss
Tjernsrtom, McDonald Hotel.
For goodness sake drink Gold Belt
sodas.
Don't Worry About
Those City Warrants
Now and again a doubt is expressed
regarding the financial stability of the
city, and the intrinsic value of the
warrants which have been issued in
payment for services rendered or goods
supplied.
It is true, as Councilman Bayles ex
plained at last Wednesday’s meeting
that the city’s credit is not good, but
that is only on account of the larpe
sums which it has been found neces.*
sary to expend during the council's
first few months of office, before the
license moneys and other taxes have
become available for city purposes.
A large sum of money will arrive
shortly from Fairbanks to replenish
the city treasury, and when the
assessor has completed his work fur
ther funds will be available, and the
council hopes that the whole of the
city’s indebtedness, except perhaps the
largest amounts, will be paid off within
a few weeks.
So don't worry about the warrants.
Banqueting Makes Top Sick
Boston, August 18.—Wireless Spe
cial.—Much banqueting has made
Admiral Togo ill. The guest of the
nation is now suffering from indigestion.
All entertainments in his honor have
heave been cancelled.
Seventeen Killed in Liverpool
Liverpool, England, August 19. —
Wireless Special.—During the rioting
which followed the big strike here 17
men were killed. A thousand babies
are said to be dying for lack of milk.
Eagles Have Raised the Limit
San Francisco, August 18.—Wireless
Special.—The Eagles are holding their
annual convention here. It is probable
that the minimum age limit will be
raised to 18.
Following Father's Footsteps
San Francisco,. August 18.—Wireless
Special.—The wife of Theodore Roose
velt, Jun., has given birth to a baby
boy. _
Black Smallpox In Old Mexico
Juarez, August 18. — Wireless Spe
cial.—Black small-pox is raging in
various parts of Mexico.
Benefit Banco at Flat Tonight
Tonight, it should be remembered,
is the night of the benefit dance at
the A. B. hall, Flat city. This func
tion has been organized by soma
benevolent ladies of Flat for the bene
fit of an aged couple who have fallen
upon evil days. All who are able to
attend should do so. Supper will be
served. >
NIENDHAWI, THE DAWSON AND
FAIR AA N KS JEWELER, CORNER
OPPOSITE N. C. CO.
Wait for Goldstein’s ladies’ sale.
Late magazines, July and August
issues, now at Red Cross Drug Store.
Martin’s Gala Opens Today
Martin Popich, the well-known res
taurant man who was burned out dur
ing the last fire, has reopened on Wil
low street with a fine two-story log
building, and is now prepared to give
his patrons all they desire in the way
of eatables—especially that famous
Hungarian goulash,
Infinito, Humboldt, Cuerte Rey, Op
timo, Lovera, Bock and fine line of
Puerto Rico Cigars at Empire Com
mercial Co.
Get gasoline at Vachon & Sterling’s.
WHAT A HEADACHE
Cure it at the Elite Steam and
Turkish Baths, Caribou street.
Watch Goldstein’s big ladies’ sale ads.
Diamonds of quality. Lord & Co.
Pool, solo, and the best clear Havana
cigars at Johnstone’s.
Knock out that grippe! Get a
Turkish bath. Elite Baths, Cari
bou street.
NOTICE
All debtors of the Slippern Mill Com
pany (Iditarod and Flat creek plants)
are hereby notified that all accounts
and property due and owing to said
firm have been assigned to R. H. Pritch
ard for the benefit of their creditors,
and all persons are warned not to pay
the same to any one except ),o the un
dersigned. R. H. PRITCHARD,
Assignee for Benefit of the Creditors
of Slippern Mill Company.