Iditarod Pioneer
0Ne Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 9, 1911. Two Bits Per Copy
Shot the Girl;
Took Own Life
A wireless message picked up during
the week was to the following effect:
Miss Van Wyck, niece of Judge Van
Wyck, first Mayor of greater New
York, was shot dead on the seashore
by W. H. lies of California, who then j
took his own life.
Mt, McKinley Cook At It Again
New York, September ?■—Wireless
Special.—Dr. Frederick A. Cook, near
discoverer of the North Pole, has made
further sensational charges against
Commander Robert E. Peary, claiming
that the latter didn't discover the pole.
The charges will be thoroughly in
vestigated by the Congress of Geo
graphical Societies, which will com
mence its sessions at Rome at an early
date. _
Martin Harrais Wins Trophy
Fairbanks, September 8.—Wireless
Special. — Martin Harrais, leading
Democrat, driving the 11-horsepower
motorboat ‘'Democrat,” wpn the Tan
ana Valley Fair trophy given by the
Fairbanks Times.
“China’s Sorrow" at Work
Hankow, China, September 8.—Wire-1
less Special.— The Yangtse Kiang, I
China's largest river, is in flood, ami!
one hundred thousand persons have i
lost their lives to date.
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Stake Ten Thousand Acres
Fairbanks, September 8.—Wireless
Special.—John Lee and Andrew Ness,
probably representing Outside capital,
have staked 10,000 acres of placer
ground in the Ivantishna district.
Ambassador Victim of Intrigue
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Berlm, September 8.—Wireless Spe
cial.—Dr. David Jayne Hill, United
States ambassador to Germany, will
return to America. He claims that he
is the victim of intrigue, both at home
and abroad.
Swims the English Channel
London, September 8.—Wireless Spe
cial.—William Burgess was successful
in swimming the English channel yes
terday. The feat, which is one of great
difficulty, occupied 2+ hours.
iditarod Hospital
Receiving Patients
The Iditarod hospital is now open for
the reception of patients.
* Many alterations have been made,
rendering it a most desirable home for
the sick and injured. Furnace heat,
hot-water bath, operating rooms and a
bright, airy ward are now features.
The hospital was dedicated by a ma
ternity case, a most appropriate case to
begin the work of a philanthropic in
stitution. A beautiful sign, donated
by those liberal gentlemen, Anderson
Bros., has added greatly to the outside
appearance. Mr. Cleveland donated
the sawdust to cover the ground around
the place, and the teamsters hauled it
free.
The grounds and building have been
generally overhauled, and today we
boast of a most complete and thor
oughly equipped hospital—the greatest
need of a Northern mining camp. Four
cases have been cared for already. The
terms are very reasonable. The man
agement most cordially invites the cit
izens of Iditarod, Flat and Discovery to
visit and see for themselves this at
tractive and useful institution. The
liberality of the citizens made the hos
pital possible.
The patients who have been received
are Mrs. Ayers, 3. Smith, Harold Sed
don and John Lean. The latter was
discharged yesterday, having under
gone treatment for an affection of the
eyes._
Catholic Church.
The customary services will be held
in the Calholic Church tomorrow (Sun
day) at 11 a.m. Father Monroe, S.J.,
will officiate, and all are invited.
Old Lacey, Tyler, Monogram, Ather
ton and Cedarbrook, also fine old Port
Sherry and Clartts at Empire Com
mercial Co._
NiGGEH, a dark main , !e, wili be
sold immediately ur: ■••• ,,ls feed bill
is paid to W. J Her.r
Bound Over On
Murder Charge
Fairbanks, September 8.—Wireless Special.—After two coro
ner’s juries bad inquired into the disappearance of William Wim
bish, colored, John Cooper, also colored, and Wimbish’s former
partner on Pedro, was bound over to the grand jury on a charge
of murder.
Cooper and Wimbish mined together on Pedro until last fall,
when Wimbish mysteriously disappeared. Neighbors were not
satisfied with Cooper’s replies regarding the whereabouts of
Wimbish, and sinister rumors were soon afloat.
At last it was openly stated that Cooper had murdered his
partner and Waterfront Brown swore out a warrant for his arrest,
under suspicion of having caused the death of Wimbish, and bury
ing the body in a disused shaft. The marshal’s office caused the
shaft to be cleared of debris and at the bottom was found a blood
stained razor but no body. Neighbors remembered that a large
bonfire had been burning on the claim about the time of Wimbish’s
disappearance, and examination of the locality revealed the char
red remains of human bones.
Many Lives Lost at Fire
A wireless message was received in town Wednesday to the
effect that a terrible fire had occurred at Juneau by which the
Juneau Hotel was destroyed and eleven persons burned to death.
In addition fourteen people received serious injuries, two of which
proved fatal.
The full list of dead and injured not yet to hand, but among
those known to have lost their lives are the following:
William Morris, — Clark, Ed. Pafter, Walter Davenport.
More A viators are Killed
Strassbourg, Germany, September 8.—Wireless Special.— :
Aviator-Lieutenants Newman and Leconte met with a terrible end
here yesterday, when their motor exploded and the machine took
fire. The unfortunate men were literally burned to death in mid
air.
Nantes, France, September 8.—Wireless Special.—Two aero
nauts fell from a great height here yesterday and were instantly
killed. _
Stephen Redfern
Guilty of Perjury
Fairbanks, September 5.—Wireless Special.—Stephen Redfern
charged with having committed perjury during the hearing of the
Morgan case at Fairbanks last year, was found guilty after the
jury had deliberated four hours. In rendering their verdict the
jury added a recommendation for clemency.
Morgan was tried on a charge of rape, found guilty and sen
tenced to 14 years. Had Redfern’s testimony been accepted it
would have perfected Morgan’s alibi.
Hot Springs Men Under Arrest
Hot Springs, September 8.—Wireless Special.—Michael Joseph
Sullivan, Roy Davis and John Warner were arrested at Hot Springs
yesterday in consequence of the mysterious disappearance of their
former partner, Duncan Angus. The circumstances surrounding the
case are very suspicious.
Currency Shipments Received
The shortage of currency in the Iditarod was partially relieved
by consignments from the Outside last Wednesday. It is the
policy of the banks, however, to conserve the supply for the busi
ness needs of the camp, and the new receipts are not available for
the payment of laborers’ checks, which will be taken in exchange
for golddust only.
The currency received by the Miners and Merchants bank
amounted to $100,000.
The shortage seems not to be confined to Iditarod, but is said
to be felt at Fairbanks and other camps as well._
Seattle Will Have
42-Story Building
Seattle, September 4.—Wireless.—
A contract was signed today for the
erection of a 42-story building in |
Seattle. The structure will be erected |
at the Junction of Second avenue and
Yesler Way.
They Threaten Panama Canal
Washington, September 8.~Wireless
Special.—Because threats have been
made to dynamite the Panama canal,
the Tenth regiment of infantry has
been dispatched to the canal zone.
Select Outside Tiittnber. coirugated
ror. j ii rooting paper at Ross & Jves- j
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A S Benefit Ball Wednesday next, I
Mrs. Neil Atchison, accompanied by
her son Arthur, left for Dawson on
Tuesday last. Mrs. Atchison will spend
the winter in Yukon territory with her
late husband’s folks. She is a daughter
of Mrs. Nyholm of the Regina.
F. E. Becker, the Flat creek mining
man, was in town Thursday.
Bennett James, one of the leading
operators on Flat, was in Iditarod city
seeing the sights during the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Youngren have gone
to San Francisco.
A storm which broke over Lake
Michigan did $500,000 damage to the
harbor at Chicago.
Greenhouse tor Sale -- Pioneer
Garden.
Remember Benefit Bail Wednesday.
News from the
World of Sport
Los Angeles, September 8.—Wireless Special,—Johnny Kil
bane knocked out Joe Rivers in the 16th round.
Oakland, September 8.--Wireless Special.—Eddie Lee, well
known sporting writer and celebrated as a referee, died here yes
terday.
Sydney, Australia, September 8.—Wireless Special.—Big Bill
Lang is sick, and his fight with Lester has had to be postponed in
consequence.
New York, September 8.—Wireless Special.—Sam Langford
won the decision over Joe Jeannette, after a hard-fought battle.
Porky Flynn decidedly outfought Jim Smith in ten rounds.
Humboldt, Iowa, September 5-—Wireless Special.—Humboldt,
Gotch’s home town, went wild with excitement when news arrived
that he had again defeated Hackenschmidt. Gotch will start
shortly on a trip around the w'orld.
Items From the Wireless
Governor Duneen met with an automobile accident at Springfield
yesterday and broke his ankle.
Senator Bailey of Texas will not seek re-election.
Brigadier-General Greenleaf, author and educator, is dead.
The Brooks comet will be visible at Cambridge, Mass., Sept. 17.
President Taft visited the state tair at Hartford, Conn.
The floating court of justice, which has been visiting Western
Alaska, has returned to Valdez. Thomas R. Lyons is the presiding
judge.
General Rafael Reyes was stoned at Mexico City by followers of
Madero. General Modero was mobbed at Vera Cruz by followers of
Reyes.
Throe Million Mark
Will Be Exceeded
Gold shipments through the regular channels from Iditarod
to the Outside up to September 1, aggregated $1,604,000
According to the most conservative estimates the total output
of the camp for the season will exceed $3,000,000.
This a splendid showing for what has claimed to be nothing
more than "a good small camp.” Everything points to an increase
in production next year of at least one quarter in excess of that of
the season nearing its close. Operators expect work to continue
till the middle of October. Last year some sluiced as late as
October 23, but it is considered less expensive not to crowd the
cold weather too closely, and none will continue that late this
time.
Pay Is Reported
on the Kuskokwim
Reports arrived in town during the week that good pay has
been struck on the Aniak river, which is the first river below the
Holokuk, which again is 45 miles below Georgetown and on the
left limit of the Kuskokwim.
0. Hofseth, who brings the latest news from that section, says
that on August 26 Fred Labelle passed him at the mouth of the
Holokuk, on his way to Georgetown. Labelle informed him that
good pay had been found in six holes on the Middle fork of Aniak
river and that he was on his way to Georgetown for supplies. Ar
rived at that place he picked up several men, among whom were
Frank Moran, Kiefer, Allan and others. These he took back with
him on the Quickstep to the mouth of the Aniak. Arrived at that
point it will take the party 13 days to pole up to the scene of the
reported strike, as the current of the Aniak is very swift.
The district is said to be well-timbered along the creek, but
the hillsides are bare. The ground is wet.
Hofseth is located on the Holokuk river. There are two
creeks on which work is being done, Gold Run and George, and
going im light it is less than four hours walk overland from the
mouth of the river to where Hofseth is working. There are six
men on there, including Kay, Erickson and Berg. They went in
last winter.
While Hofseth does not claim to have pay he believes that the
district holds out great promise- Several holes have been sunk
and good prospects found, $1.20 in coarse gold being taken from
the bottom of one hole. The ground is about eight feet to bed
rock.
The district is said to abound in porphyry, quartz and slate.
Hofseth will return to the Kuskokwim in a day or two. He
expects to have a boiler on his ground shortly.
To Discuss Alaskan Laws
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Chicago, September 8.—Wireless.—
The American Mining Congress,
which is to convene here in a fortnight
will discuss the Alaska Coal Land laws.
Secretary Fisher will be present.
Frost et Al. to Show Cause
Juneau, September 8. —Wireless
Special.—James Frost and others
have been called upon to show
cause witbint hirty days why their
Matanuska coal claims should not
he cancelled
Tomatoes 5! a pound for lO days
only at the Greenhouse.
Investigators’ Reception Goo!
Cordova, September 8.—Wire
less Special -—Gifford Conservation
Pinchot and Senator Miles Poin
dexter are here. They were com
pletely ignored by the people upon
their arrival.
They will visit Seward, Valdez
and Katalla. Upon their arrival at
the latter place they will be greeted
by a town draped in mourning.
Senator Clapp of California says that
Alaskan coal* should be mined by the
government.
Secretary Fisher has returned to the
states from his Alaskan trip.
Frank Gotch Still
World Champron
The following telegram was received
here Tuesday last and posted about
town:
Chicago, September 4. — Wireless
Special.—With ideal weather prevail
ing 35,000 people witnessed the match
between Frank Gotch and George
Hackenschmidt.
Gotch won in two straight falls—
first, by a reverse body lock in 14 mins.
18 1-5 secs.; second fall, a half-nelson
and one lock in 5 mins. 30 2-5 seconds.
The general opinion is that Hacken
schmidt entered the ring a beaten man.
He wept when it was over.
The management called all bets off.
Illinois Shopmen Will Strike
Chicago, September 8.-—Wireless
Special.—-The shopmen ol the Illinois
Central have decided to go on strike.
San Francisco, September 8.—Wire
less Special.—The shopmen of the Har
riman lines are endeavoring to avert a
strike.
At the great Labor Day parade held
here Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation of Labor, was
the central ligure.
James Jeffries’ Mother Dying
Los Angeles, September 8.—Wire
less Special.—Owing to the serious
illness of his mother, who is reported
to be dying, a telegram has been sent
to James Jeffries telling him to return
immediately. Jeff is at present hunt
ing bear on Kodiak Island, Southwest
ern Alaska._
Fairbanks Shoe Man Marries
Fairbanks. September 8.—Wireless
Special.— A. Bredlie, the Cushman
street shoe man, late of Iditarod, was
married here Saturday to Mrs. M. E.
Anderson, of Portland.
Wifi Wed Little Madeleine
Boston, September 8.—Wireless Spe
cial.—Col. John Jacob Astor has at
last found a minister who will marry
him to Miss Madeleine Force. The
parson in question is a Connecticut
man. _
To Announce Alaskan Policy
Beverly, September 8.—Wireless.—
President Taft has announced that he
will be prefent at the National Conser
vation Congress, which opens Septem
ber 25 at Kansas City. It is believed
that the President will then outline his
future Alaska policy.
Roosevelt Opposes Arbitration
New York, Sept. 8.—In an article
in the Outlook Mr Roosevelt condemns
the arbitration treaties of President
Taft as weak, unsound and hypocriti
cal.
Next Governor of Maryland
Baltimore, September 8.—Wireless
Special. — Gorman heads the Demo
cratic ticket for the office of grovernor.
The Republicans have nominated
Philip Goldsborough.
Alaska’s Idol at Fairbanks
Fairbanks, September 8.—Wireless
Special.—James Wickersham, delegate
to congress from Alaska, arrived here
today.
Judge Heavey Loses His Outfit
While freighting his outfit up the
Swift river, some miles above George
town, Judge Heavey, formerly commis
sioner at Georgetown, had the misfor
tune to lose the whole of it through
the capsizing of his boat. He has since
got another outfit together and made
another start.
Duke E. Stubbs and A. Fredericks
are at Andraeofsky with a gasoline
launch.
There are only about six men left at
Georgetown now.
Wedding Thursday Evening
On Thursday evening last, at the
residence of Rev. Dr Hall Young,
Miss Olivia D Larson became the wife
of Robert S McMillar.
Warmth, comfort, cleanliness.
: SpDns beds including bath $5 per
week. Elite Bathhou e Caribou st.