TURKS SUFFER
GREAT DEFEAT
London, March 7.—The allies bom
baided the famous fortress of Janina
Wednesday, until it surrendered un
conditionally. Over 32,000 Turks were
taken prisoners.
DARROW CASE IS
NOW WITH JORY
Los Angeles, March 7.—The Harrow
case is closing, and closing arguments
are now proceeding. The case will
o to the jury tonight.
VETOED BILLS
AS LAST ACT
Washington, March 7.—Just before
Congress adjourned Mr. Taft vetoed
sundry civil bills, which the house
passed promptly over the veto. The
Senate refused to follow the lead set
by the house.
Ex-President W. IT. Taft left for
Augusta, Ga., this afternoon, for a
brief vacation.
KERMIS FESTIVAL
FOR KENNEL CLUB
Nome. February 28.—The Nome ken
nel club is arranging for a Kermis
festival for the purpose of raising funds
for the A'l-Alaska sweep3takes.
FAY KING IS ON
H ft WAY TO RENO
Denver. March G. —Fay King Nelson,
the cartoonist, is suing for divorce
from Battling Nelson. She claims
that site only lived with him for three
days, and married him simply because
lie forced her to do so. threatening sui
cide if she refused.
Savannah, March 7.—Battling Nelson
denies that there is any trouble be
tween his wife and himself.
BEVINS AND WALSH
HAVE FINE PROSPECTS
Billy Bevins and Al Walsh have
made a strike on the Kisaralik
river, Kuskokwim, which may
prove of much importance. On
coming out from the Aniak Biily
Acbeson learned that Bevins and
Walsh had struck 2- and 3 cent dirt
in the gravel, but had not at that
time reached bedrock.
The Kisaralik heads it) towards
Cripple creek, a tributary ol the
Aniak. _
EFFECTIVE WINDOW DRESSING
The sbow-wiadows of Bayles Bros,
present a novel sight these days and
have caused much comment. Planned
to advertise the Kennel cub’s barn
dance, the display is rustic in character
and intended to recall the old days on
the farm. In one window is Uncle
Reuben, amid the new-mown hay. He
is smoking the pipe of peace, but from
the tired expression on his face it is
likely he is listening to “one o’ them
city fellers” trying to sell him an en
cyclopedia. The other window has a
life-size presentation of Mrs. Reuben.
Much skill has been displayed in the
design and execution of the display.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
The following temperatures for the
week ending noon Saturday, March
8, are from observations taken at the
Budweiser observatory, corner Second
and Richmond
11001 MIDNIGHT
Saturday, Mar. 1 . 26 28
Sunday, “ 2. 36 32
Monday, “ 3. 40 28
Tuasday, 11 4. 24 16
Wednesday," 5. 25 20
Thursday “ 6. 20 12
Friday, " 1. 24 22
Saturday, " 8 26
Alabam Laboyteau has returned
from Ruby._
Aching, tired and burning feet im
mediately relieved at The Urosby Bath
Parlors.
Washington, March 7.—Tuesday morning, March!
4, broke fair, and the weather throughout the day was
clear, but cold.
In accordance with ancient custom, President Wood
row Wilson was sworn in as 28th President of the
United States by Chief Justice White, of the supreme
court, shortly before noon.
The Inaugural Speech
The inauguration ceremony over, President Wilson
made his inaugural address in a speech that was force-!
ful and full of hope. He said that his aim would be to.
restore the power to the people, and not to pull down
national institutions, nor to destroy the constitution,
and he called upon all patriotic Americans, regardless
of party distinctions, to aid him in carrying out a broad
constructive policy, which would result in a successful
administration.
Thomas R. Marshall was then sworn in as Vice
! President
The parade followed. On account of the bright
I weather the streets were thronged with countless thou
sands of people, and the parade is declared to have
been the largest and most successful ever witnessed in
connection with an inauguration.
Bryan Cheered Everywhere
Never was the personal popularity of William Jen
nings Bryan better expressed than during and since the
parade. Wherever and whenever the new Secretary of |
State appeared he was loudly cheered, the crowds join-1
ing in with great heartiness and giving him a welcome
equal to that accorded the President.
Cabinet Named and Confirmed
Washington, March 7.—Wednesday morning Pres- j
ident Wilson submitted the names of his cabinet minis-j
ters to the Senate for confirmation. The names tele-!
graphed in advance last week were correct, with the
exception of Secretary of War and of Commerce and
Labor. Following is the full list of names as confirmed
by the Senate:
Secretary of State—William Jennings Bryan, Ne
braska.
Secretary of the Treasury—William G. McAdoo,
New York.
Secretary of War—Judge C. Grant Garrison, New
Jersey.
Attorney General—James Reynolds, Tennessee.
Postmaster General—Congressman Burleson,
Texas
Secretary of the Navy—Josephus C. Daniels, North
Carolina j
Secretary of the Interior—Franklin K. Lane, Cali
fornia.
Secretary of Agriculture—David Houston, Missouri
Secretary of Commerce—Will Redfield, New York.
Secretary of Laboi—William Wilson, Pennsylvania.
Other Appointments
The Senate also confirmed the appointment of John
Marble and Edgar Clark, of Iowa, to be members of the
Interstate Commerce Commission.
Champ Clark, of Missouri, was unanimously re
elected speaker of the House. Oscar W. Underwood
was re elected majority leader.
Senator John W. Kern, of Indiana, was chosen ma
jority leader of the Senate.
Major General Leonard Wood will remain chief of
staff of the army.
William F. McCoombs may be appointed ambassa
dor to France.
Wilson Breaks All Precedents
Washington, March 7.—President Wilson has broken
all precedents in announcing that he will allow heads of
departments to dispose of patronage without any interfer
ence from him. Me also states that he would decline to
see applicants for positions unless he had previously sent
for them.
Secretary Lane to Study Alaska
Washington. March 7 —Secretary of the Interior Lane
refuses to discuss his Alaskan policy, saying that he must
stud/ the question thoroughly before announcing plans.
President Pained at Leaving Home
Princeton, N J , March 7 —President Wilson was so
deeply affected when he left his home on the morning of
the inauguration that he shed tears.
OUR LEGISLATURE IS IN SESSION
Juneau, March 0 —Both houses of the First Alaska
Legislature convened last Monday, March 3, at noon,
in accordance with the act granting home rule to the
territory, passed by the Congress of the United States
last August, and approved by the Fresident.
The Elks’ hall has been selected for the sittings of
both branches of the legislature, until steps can be
taken to secure the erection of a territorial capitol.
The hall was crowded with spectators, while hundreds
who were unable to gain admission thronged the streets
in the vicinity. There were many visitors from other
sections of Alaska, and also from the United States,
British Columbia and Yukon territory.
Officers Are Elected
After the members of both houses had been sworn,
the process of electing officers was gone through, and
resulted in the following being named:
President of the Senate—Senator L. V. Ray, of
Seward.
Speaker of the House of Representatives—Repre
sentative E. B. Collins, of Fox, Fairbanks district.
Governor’s Message
The next business in order was the reading of Gov
ernor Clark’s message. The governor outlined a num
ber of proposals which he thought would be of benefit
to the territory, and urged the legislature to give the
same their careful attention.
Resolutions Regarding Railroads
The business of the legislature commenced in earn
est with the passing of joint resolutions asking Presi
dent Woodrow Wilson to urge upon Congress the vital
necessity of railroad construction in the territory, and
also recommending that all future appointments from
the governor of the territory down should be reserved
solely for bona fide Alaskans of proved residential qual
ification.
Tuesday’s Business
Tuesday’s business was confined to the election of
members of the various standing committees, drawing
up rules of procedure and other preliminaries. Fol
lowing are the chairmen of several of the most impor-:
tant committees:
Judiciary—Senator Henry Roden, of Iditarod.
Roads and Fisheries—Senator Dan Sutherland, of
Ruby.
Banks and Banking—Representative William J.
Burns, of Fairbanks.
Laboi—Senator Henry Roden, of Iditarod.
Wickersham Arrives
Delegate James Wickersham was delayed on his
way North, the steamer not arriving at Juneau until
Wednesday morning. A few hours after his arrival the
delegate addressed both houses of the legislature, giv
ing the members many helpful suggestions for their
future guidance.
The legislature will probably remain in session the
whole period of 60 days allowed, as there are many
subjects to be dealt with— some of them of a difficult
and possibly contentious character
The spectators were very favorably impressed by
what they saw the first few days, and it is the general
belief that the discussions of the members will result in
much benefit to the territory.
MAJOR J. F. A. STRONG
GALLED TO WASHINGTON
Juneau, March 6.--Major J. F. A. Strong, proprietor of the
Alaska Daily Empire, and candidate for governor of the territory,
left on the steamer yesterday for Seattle, enroute to Washington,
D. C., where he has been called on urgent business.
In an interview granted before going aboard Major Strong
said he would never forget the loyalty and faithfulness of his
friends in his old home in Iditarod. He fully appreciated all that
they had done for his benefit, but was unable adequately to express
all that he felt on the subject. He thanked them all.
[Note. —The appointment of Franklin K. Lane to be Secre
tary of the Interior should increase Major Strong’s chances for
the Alaskan governorship. In the early ’90’s, when Mr. Lane was
editor of the Tacoma Daily News, Major Strong held an editorial
position on the Ledger, and the two were warm personal friends
as well as close political allies. Those who have followed the
career of Secretary Lane consider it a fortunate circumstance for
Alaska that he has been appointed to the Interior department, for
no man takes a keener interest in the territory’s welfare, or has
a better appreciation of its infinite possibilities.]_
COUNCILJEETING
There was little business to be trans
acted at the regular meeting of the
city council last Wednesday. A few
small bills were passed for payment,
while others were refeferred to the
finance committee.
The clerk was instructed to make
arrangements for the muicipal election
to be held April 8.
Deputy-Marshal Harry P. Sheppard
left for Cripple Wednesday. It is be
lieved he has gone to make an arrest.
George Mutchler visited Idilarod
yesterday.
Writing from Quinhagak, lower
Kuskokwim, under date December
19, W. M. Loiselle says that dis
trict is not looking very good at
paesent, there being only eight men
there this winter. The mail service
from Iditarod to the Kuskokwim is
wretched
Dave Stranberg is back from Bear
creek, whither he went to make a deal
with Pete Jensen for the latter’s in
terest in the Upgrade association. It
is understood that G. F. Kilroy was
racing toward Bear with the same ob
ject in view, but Stranberg had the
advantage of an earlier start.
Power of Attorney blanks—Pioneer.
BASKETBALL
HERE TONIGHT
The second game of the basket
ball series between teams repre
senting Flat and Iditarod will be
played at A. B. Hall tonight. The
hall has been arranged so that a
maximum of floor space will be
available for the players without
possibility of interference from the
spectators. The game played at
Flat last Saturday showed the ne
cessity for such provision, and it is
hoped the preparations made tor
this game will result in a keener
enjoyment of the sport.
Last Saturday’s contest resulted
iu au easy victory for Hat, but it is
confidently believed that Iditarod
will make a much better showing
this evening.
The lineup will be about the
same as before, with the possible
substitution of Trnxton for one of
the Iditarod players. Truxton is a
new arrival in the camp, and is a
good player, but very much out of
practice.
A large number of visitors from
the creeks are expected.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Beattie returned
from the Koyukuk last Saturday. Mr.
Beattie brought encouraging news
from Hammond creek, and some fine
nuggets.
After the basketball game go to the
Crosby Bath Parlors fora tefreshing
steam, tub or turkisb bath.
OUTLOOK GROWING SERIOUS
1 THE REPUBLIC OF MEXICO
Mexico City, Marcli 7.—Determined to crush the rebellion, Gen
eral Huerta will despatch 10,000 well seasoned and disciplined soldiers
to the northern part of the republic at once.
Douglas, Ariz , March 7 —The state of Sonora, which is opposed
to the Huerta government, will raise at least 15,000 troops to meet the
federal forces now being sent by the president.
U. S. Army Ready
Galveston, March 7 —Intervention seems to be growing nearer
every day., A large number of United States troops are being mobil
ized on the border, and practice marches have begun. The order to
move across the line is expected at any moment.
Ambassador Resigns
Mexico City, March 7.—United States Ambassador Wilson has
tendered his resignation to Secretary of State Bryan
SUFFRAGETTE PARADE WAS
CAUSE OF RIOT AT CAPITAL
Washington, March 7.—The great suffragette parade through the
streets of the national capital last Monday ended in riot and disorder.
There were tully io.oeo women in the ranks of the procession, and
all seemed to be going well. Presently a mob began to jeer at the
women and even to insult them in other ways, and before the police
could intervene a serious riot was in progress and crowds of roughs 1
were following the paraders.
Coneress will probe the affair. I
ENTRIES FOR THE BIG DOG RACE
So far as can be ascertained there
will be not less than four entries for
the great St. Patrick's Day dog race,
and there may be several more. The 1
teams assured are those representing
the Grand hotel and the Summit road
house, and Messrs. Holmes and Stan
ford. _
Jim Conway is back from Ruby
UPTON STILL
AFTER CNF
London. March 7.—Sir Thomas f.ip
ton has sent another challenge for the
America cup, suggesting that the race
be held in 1914.
ALASKANS ARE N
HITTING THE TE ,S
Seattle, March 7.—The following left
for Iditarod Tia Seward during the
week: Dr. C. D. Carter, H. Fothsrgil),
C. C. Coleman, George Hamilton and
Harold Seddon.
INCOME TAX
EFFECTIVE
Washington, March 7.—The nec
essary majority ot states having
now voted in favor of the income
tax amendment to the constitution,
the same becomes effective immedi
ately. _
LITTLE INTEREST
IN THE ELECTION
Fairbanks, March 1.—Little in
terest is being taken in the forth
coming municipal elections, only
28 votershaving registered so far.
FROST COAL CASES
HAVE COMMENCED
Chicago, March ".—The hearing of
the Frost Alaska coal cases has com
i menced after long delays.
DENTIST WILL RETURN IN SPRING
Dr. H. Behla, the popular Flat City
dentist, left for the Outside over the
Seward trail last Monday. He was ex
tremely sorry to leave his numerous
patrons at this time, but he has been
called to the States on urgent business
that will not bear delay.
Dr. Behla will return to resume the
practice of his profession at the earli
est date possible—it being his intention
to leave for the North immediately
after the opening of navigation. He
has built up a very large practice in
this community.
CHARLEY TAYLOR ON HIS WAY IN
Commissioner G. W. Albrecht re
ceived a telegram from C. E. Taylor
Thursday, saying that he was leaving
Seattle that night for Fairbanks, which
place he expects to reach March 20.
Mr. Taylor did not say whether he is
coming through to Iditarod without
delay, but such is presumed to be the
case. _
COMING AND GQING~
H. H. Porter left Saturday morning
last for the Outside via Seward.
Harry Johnson arrived from Ruby
last Saturday. He predicts that con
siderable money will be cleaned up
from the winter dumps on Long creek
and Bear pup when the water runs, but
doubts whether a permanent paystreak
will develope. There are some very
rich spots on Capewell’s ground and he
should do well.
Mrs. Otto Moses returned to Diska
ket this week, taking in the stampede
en route.
Mrs. Chas. Larson’s baby swallowed
a pin Tuesday.
A letter received from Cripple City
says that pay has been discovered the
whole length of Cripple creek. On
the Oregon association, Colorado creek,
Tiffany and partner are building a
boiler house. They will take out a
small winter dump.
F. E. Cleveland is back from Moore
creek.
Sid Eusor rcturueu from Mud rivet
yesterday.
Bert Green, of the N. C. post at
Takoina, arrived in Iditarod yesterday
raornirg. He reports six feet ot snow
the other side of the divide.
Lumbugu successfully treated at The
Crosby Baths.