One Doelak Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 30, 1911. Two Bits Per Copy
DOCTORS EXAMINE
EX-BANKER MORSE
Atlanta, Dec. 29.—Friends of C. W.
Morse are bringing so much pressure
to bear to secure his release on the
grounds of general ill-health that Mr.
Taft has appointed a special board of
doctors to examine the ex-bankers
Should the doctors’ report confirm the
statement that Morse's life is en
dangered, he will be immediately re
leased on parole.
GENERAL REYES
HAS SURRENDERED
Linares, Mex., Dec. 29. -General
Reyes surrendered yesterday to the
government forces, and has been taken
to Mexico City by special train. A
strong guard has been placed over him.
Mexico City, Dec. 29. — General
will be tried for inciting to rebellion ■
and his conviction is almost certain. .
He will be sentenced to deatli or not ;
less than ten years imprisonment.
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS
San Francisco, Dec. 2ti. -One bun- !
dred thousand persons assembled at
Lotta's fountain in this city on Christ
mas evo, and sang carols until t lie
dawn of Christmas.
NO DANGER FRO® LA FOLLETTE
In an address delivered at Kalamazoo
recently former Senator Burrows said j
that there was no danger of Senator j
La I'ollotte running as an independent J
at the forthcoming election, as the j
Wisconsin senator was too good a Re
publican to so endanger the party, If
Taft is the nominee of the regular
party, said Mr. Burrows, it is very
certain that he will be the only Re
publican on the ticket.
MANLEY PREDICTS QUARTZ CAMP
It is Frank Manley’s opinion, says i
the Skagwav Alaskan, that the Idita
rod will be the greatest quartz camp
in Alaska, although very little pros
pecting for quartz has been done, In
almost every cut that has been made
at the heads of the creeks, stringers of
free gold have been disclosed, and it is
only a matter of time until good ledges
are found. _
AGAIN
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Just as he was preparing to leave;
for his station at Wiseman, in the [
Koyukuk, Deputy Marshal Dono-[
van, who came in last week, vva
liotilied that lie is to take out the i
next party ot prisoners.
Captain Donovan has been a long j
time getting to the Koyukuk, his I
efforts in that direction extending
over two years. Two years ago, |
after being assigned to the northern j
post to succeed Deputy Marshal
Murphy, Captain Donovan pro
ceeded to the Koyukuk from Gib
bon, where lie had been stationed,
but was summoned to Fairbanks
on Court business (the trial of Bar
ney for murder) that kept him here
until spring, when he took Baruey
out.
When he returned Donovan was
sent to Iditarod during the stam
pede, and remained there until this j
fall, when he again took some'
prisoners Outside.
And now.no sooner does this!
officer come through Fairbanks on
his way to the Koyukuk then he is
sent again on a long jaunt, he being
the only deputy that is available at
present for the task.
The prisoners to be taken out
are . B. Nielsen, W Dines, J
Boothroyd, Sam Bonnifield, Felix
John and Stephen Redfern.—Fair
banks Times
SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S SERVICE
There will be a special New Year’s
service in the commissioner’s court
room tomorrow evening at 8 o'clock.
The sermon subject will be, “We
Spend Our Years as a Tale That Is
Told”; a review of the leading events of
1911.
There will be special music. Every
body welcome.
S. HALL YOUNG, Pastor.
Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s. ___
Let Suaderbruch figure onyour outfit
WILL FOLLOW ON BOB’S TRAIL
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Cleveland, Dec. 29. Senator LaPollette has reached
here in the course of his whirlwind campaign for the
nomination on the Progressive Republican ticket.
Washington, Dec. 29. —President Taft, disturbed
over the LaPollette campaign in the Middle West, will
follow the senator’s trail about the end of January, and
j endeavor to head off LaPollette stampeders.
last, moment. In any case a good race is already as
sured, and considerable speculation is being indulged
in regarding the chances of the various teams.
The first team will be started off promptly at 12
noon, and other teams will follow at intervals of five
minutes thereafter.
All contestants will be fully informed of the rules
governing the race before the start, so that there will
be no hitch or misunderstanding at the post.
Judges will be stationed at Summit, Plat, Discovery
and Miners and Merchants Binlr, Iditarod.
DANSEROUS TRAIL FOR
STAMPEDERS TO ANIAK
Those who contemplate stampeding to the Aniak
river should be very carelul regarding the trail they take
when leaving the Kuskokwim to strike across country for
the diggings
There are two trails ; one going straight out from
H ffman’s trading post, and the other leaving the river
about eight miles lowei down, at Kolmakoff The first
mentioned trail (said to he 85 miles long, although the
exact distance is not known), is' not only longer than the
Kolmakoff route, hut is reported to he very dangerous. It
crosses wide stretches of open country, some 30 or 35 miles
of which is totally devoid of timber In addition there
are many grades. There are no roadhouses aud mushers
going in light run a gieat 1 isk of being frozen to death,
should they encounter storms or other delays.
The Kolmakoff route is shorter by 30 miles, and runs
through limber practically all the way. It is an old Rus
sian traders’ trail, and cabins are passed after the Aniak
is struck. This trail is level and the going good.
Duke K Stubbs sent the above details by M Grijevic.
Stampeders should also note that there is no grub at
Hoffman's The 60 tons of supplies brought in last sum
mer was almost cleaned out by the early stampeders, and
li'tle but canned fruit remains.
The following distances from Flat City are as given by
teiurned mushers:
VIA GEORGETOWN.
Miles.
Flat to Georgetown. 6(1
Georgetown to Hoffman’s.
Hoffman’s to Kolmakoff .
VIA DONLAN.
Miles.
Flat to Discovery, Donlan . 40
Donlan to Mouth of Crooked. 13
Mouth of Crooked to Hoffman's 42
Hoffman’s to Kolmakoff. 8
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Next Monday (New Year’s day) the second annual
Iditarod sweepstakes will be held under the auspices of
the Iditarod Kennel Club.
The course selected is from the Miners and Mer
chants Bank on Front street to Willow, out Willow, to
Flat, through Flat to Discovery, Otter, and return over
the same course.
Entries closed last night at 0 o’clock, but post en
tries will be received until 6 o'clock this evening upon
payment of an additional fee of $5.
The following have decided to enter teams for the
race: V. II. Pierce, N. C. Co., E. Coke Hill, Northern
Saloon, Summit Roadhouse, Henry A. Weir, Nels
Glantz.
It is possible that several more will enter at the
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Washington, Dec 29—The breach between Russia
and the United States, following upon the refusal of Russia
to recognize United States passports when issued to Rus
sian Jews, widers daily. After the Senate and House ot
Representatives, by a joint resolution, had abrogated the
general treaty with Russia, it was recognized that the next
move was up to the latter power, and certain reprisals in
the form of a tariff war are expected.
St. Petersburg, Dec. 29.—The Russian authorities are
taking steps to retaliate upon America for abrogating the
general treaty which existed between the two countries.
Special import duties will be imposed on all American ma
chinery, and they will be high enough to amount to a boy
cott.
An even more serious feature is the report that the
Russian ambassador to Washington will be recalled, and
all diplomatic intercourse between the two nations severed
Such a proceeding generallv means war.
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St. Petersburg, Dee. 29 —Twenty thousand troops
have been ordered to cross the Persian border, march on
Teheran, the capital of Persia, and seize the reins of gov
I eminent
London, Dec. 29 — Word has reached here from Persia
that the Russians are overrunning the country and have
been guilty of terrific massacres.
[Russia and Great Britain had an agreement regarding
Persia which defined the sphere ot influence of each power,
Russia agreeing to restrict her operations to the northern
vortiau. and Britain the southern It is well known that
Lus.sia has been secretly backing the exiled Shah of Persia,
who took refuge on Russian soil, and it is possible that the
exile will now be re-instated, to become tire vassal of the
Cza r.
JIM WICKERSHAM AT MINNEAPOLIS
Minneapolis, Dec. 29.—In a speech delivered here
Delegate James Wickersham of Alaska handed out a
roast to the Guggenheims, whom lie accused of an at
tempt to “gobble” the wholeof Alaska’s resources. He :
also said that President Taft had never suggested any
legislation which was fair to the people of Alaska.
Seattle, Dec. 29.—The Seattle Times editorially j
roasts Delegate Wickersham for his attack upon the |
Guggenheims and President Taft. The paper says the
delegate has broken the peace pledge which he made
while in Seattle recently.
TO SAVE
Washington, Dec. 29.—A Texas delegation is now
at the capitol endeavoring to secure a mitigation of the
sentence passed upon Lieut. Sam C. Orchard. Orchard
was sentenced to be dismissed from the army for care
less handling of government funds while disbursing
officer of the Alaska road commission.
As was to be expected, the second annual Masonic
ball of Iditarod, which took place Wednesday, December
27 (St. John’s day) was a great social success; and all who
were fortunate enough to be present, unite in expressing
their appreciation in the highest terms. Unfortunately, the
inclement weather earlier in the day prevented many from
attending, especially from the outlying districts.
A B. Hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion
There was a profusion of national flags, and the walls were
lined with hunting and crepe paper. Portraits of Lincoln,
Washington and other celebrities, and figures representing
the various Masonic degrees greeted the eye from conspicu
011s positions, while at the rear of hull was a clever ever
green device executed by John Strelic, with the words
“Iditarod and Otter Masonic Clubs’’ thereon The hall
was brilliantly illuminated—a special 1.000-candle power
light having been installed for the evening.
The grand march was led by Dr. E, M. Spaulding
with Mrs C. E Taylor, and Henry Roden with Mrs. Cyiil
Wood, and when dancing commenced there were between
fifty and sixty couples on the floor
A four-piece orchestra was iu attendance, and the
music was well rendered and much enjoyed. Dancing
continued until 4 a.m.
Light refreshments were on hand throughout the
evening, and after midnight an excellent supper was served
at the Merchants cafe.
The following ladies and gentlemen came in from the
creeks to attend the hall : Mr. and Mis Tom McMahon,
Mrs. N N. Jaflfe, Mis. Thos. Jackson, Miss Murray, Miss
Kotsch, Dr. E. M. Spaulding, Dr. Behla, Messrs. Frank
Monkman, Jno. Rotiau, F. Ekrut, A. Berg, A. J. Weiss,
D Zehnderand A Evans.
The floor committee consisted of Messrs. Henry Roden,
W. B. Thomas, Tom McMahon. J F. Monkman, Nat
Lyons, R. J. Longton, Grant Murdock, Wrn. Ansley and
W. A Hopkins.
Chicago, Dec. 29.—Jack Johnson has announced
that he is willing to fight anybody in the world for a
purse of $30,000.
Salt Lake, Dec. 29.--Jim Flynn knocked out Tommy
Capponi in the third round.
Sydney, Australia, Dec. 29.—Sam McVoy won on
points from Langford in a 20 round contest pulled
off here.
New York, Dec. 29.—After a slow ten rounds Carl
Morris gained the decision over Tom Kennedy.
Big A1 Falser knocked out A1 Kauffman in the
third round, with a heavy right to the chin.
One Round Hogan gained the decision over Battling
Nelson.
MURANE TO GOME
TO THE IDITAROD
In answer to a wire sent by Judge
Overfield, Judge Murane of Nome has
agreed to handle next summer’s term
of court in the Iditarod, says the Fair
banks Times. The reasou given for
the change is that the Iditarod is much
closer to Nome than it is to Fairbanks,
and more accessible during the open
season.
Should the department of justice
sanction the move, Judge Overfield
will not come into the Iditarod next
summer. This will obviate a trip of
some of the southern Alaska judges
into the interior, such as was made by
Judge Cushman last summer.
FAIR LILLIAN LEADS HER
FOURTH HUBBY TO ALTAR
New York, Dec. 29.—It is announced
that Lillian Russell will shortly wed
Alexander Moore, publisher of the
Pittsburg Leader.
COMBINATION SALOON ATTACHED
An attachment case against the
Combination Saloon at Flat City
was set for hearing b/ Commis
'ioner Stanton at Iditarod today,
but will probably be postponed
Th place is closed at present
Powei-of-attoruey blacks—Pioneer.
MORE PAY ON ANIAK
The Hansens, father and son,
just returned from the Aniak,
report that pay has been found
at the mouth of Bell creek, a
tributary of Dome, where $1.50
an hour may be rocked out.
WIRELESS BREVITIES
A cold wave has hit the Atlantic
coast.
Mr. Roosevelt played Santa for the
children of Oyster Bay.
Congress is expected to pass several
non-political laws for Alaska this ses
sion.
State Senator Rainey of Illinois is
dead.
Frank Gotch gained two easy falls
over Alec Munroe at Kansas City.
Governor Clark of Alaska praises the
Alaska Bureau established by the
Seattle chamber of commerce.
Professor He.-schell Parker will leave
New York a month hence for Alaska.
He will make another attempt to climb
Mt. McKinley.
A promise has been made that the
Democratic National convention will
be held at New York City.
Select Outside Lumber, cot rugated
iron and roofiDg paper at Ross & Nes
tor’s
MEN ACCUSED
OF GAMBLING
Deputy Marshal Sheppard ar
rested and brought in from Flat
City yesterday Minshall and Fin
negan, proprietors of the M. &
F. pool rooms, together with
William Bozeman, all charged
with gambling. They were ar
raigned in Commissioner Stan
ton’s court this morning and the
trial set for Tuesday at 2 o’clock.
There are many witnesses who
have been summoned.
A. J. DALY OFF TO WASHINGTON
Attorney A. J. Daly, Democratic na
tional committeeman for Alaska, has
gone to Washington for a conference
with Champ Clark and Representative
Underwood, speaker of the house and
leader of the Democrats in the house
respectively, with reference to the
policy to be followed in the house on
Alaskan matters.
Bert Green, on business for the N. C.
Co., arrived from Takotna last Satur
day and started on the return journey
Thursday.___
Mr. and Mrs. Snyder, of the Snyder
House, Flat City, catne to Iditarod
Thursday and returned the next day.
We ought never to do wrong when
people are looking.—Mark Twain,
JOHNSON BOUND OVER
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During a fracas which occurred at
Flat City early last Tuesday morning,
William Johnson, a miner, cut and
badly wounded in the knee Olaf Nel
son. He was arrested brought into
town. Nelson was attended by Dr. E.
M. Spaulding and is now in hospital.
The case came up before Commis
sioner E. M. Stanton this morning,
when Johnson was bound over to the
grand jury in the sum of $1,000.
BIG DANCE ON MONDAY
All arrangement have been com
pleted for the great A. B. Masquerade,
which will take place at A. Hall next
Monday (New Year's day).
It is said that many startling cos
tumes will be seen for the first time,
and a number of amusing stunts will
be pulled off. Flat city people aver
that they have a surprise in store
which will eclipse their last effort, (the
Hold-Up), while other will present a
series of living pictures. Mauy other
new features will be introduced and a
fine orchestra has been secured.
Yesterday the bell ringers were out.
Arctic Chief Ned Maltby was in charge
and made a tour of the city with A.
Nerland, J. F. Bated, A. Wile, Ray
McDonell and Ralph Lomen as sand
which men. The party created much
merriment, and a large number of
tickets were sold.
Lay agreement blanks—Pioneer.
IMPERIAL FAMILY
PROMISE TO QUIT
Pekin, Dec. 29 —The Chinese im
perial famiy agreed to abdicate if the
national convention rules in favor of a
republic.
Shanghai, Dec. 29.—The election of
Dr. Sun Yat Sen as president of the
Chinese republic has put an end to the
peace conference.
CAMP IDITAROD WILL
GIVE BALLAD CONCERT
Camp Iditarod No. 27, A. 13., is plan
ning an attractive entertainment. It
will consist of a grand ballad concert,
which will be given at A. B. Hall
toward the end of January.
It is predicted that the concert will
be such as is seldom heard in the
North. Much fine talent, both vocal
and instrumental, is to found here, and
will be heard to advantage at the
concert.
A comprehensive program will be
drawn up, and as this is the first bal
lad concert to be given in the camp it
should be a gigantic success.
MRS. LINDBERG WILL ENTERTAIN
Mr. E. G. Lindberg will keep open j
house from 2 to 4 p. m, Monday next
(New Year’s day).
Sled covers, tarpaultus. H, Boas. j
NO CASE AGAINST
CLARENCE DARROW
Los Angeles, Dec. 29.—The prosecu
tion lias failed in its attempts to con
nect Clarence Darrow with the bribery
cases now under investigation, and
in connection with which Fredericks,
an alleged bribe giver, has been ar
rested.
Darrow says his critics lie when they
say that he sold out Fredricks, with
I whom he was connected in the defense
j of the McNamaras.
ABE ROEF MAY
YET BE PAROLED
San Francisco, Dec. 29.—Ttie friends
the notorious grafter now serving 14
years in the penitentiary for his work
in connection with the graft scandals,
claim that they will be able to secure
his release on parole within the next
two months.
Billy Gilehcr and Bill Appleby have
gone to Fairbanks.
Dan Callahan will spend llie winter
in Fairbanks.
The Ruby fire department is now out
of debt as the result of a benefit ball.
J. E. Bishop, late of Iditarod, is
mining on Birch creek.
Luke Radigan expects to stay at
Ruby for some time. He has some
raining interests in the district.
Ruby City dances cost patrons but
$1.50 per ticket.
According to the Citizen, John
Kelioe is having trouble with his water
holes. During the night vandals re
move the candles and leave the holes
uncovered, so lhat they freeze over.
Kehoe offers to turn all the holes over
to the city for $75.
Operators on Long creek got to
gether recently and constructed a
wagon road for several miles along the
creek, so as to avoid the high ridges,
which are impassable during windy
weather.
Mrs. Masters, formerly of Iditarod,
is making a reputation at Ruby as an
organizer of surprise parties. Mr. and
Mrs. Crowley were the latest to receive
attention, and a very enjoyable lime
was spent.
Talking to a Citizen representative
at Ruby, Frank Lawson said that the
firm of Friend, James & Lawson had
an exceptionally prosperous season on
Flat this year.
Harry Lelaud has taken a lay on
upper Flint and will spend the winter
there.
Martin Sickinger and J. H. Sutton
have taken a lay on 2b Flint. They
intend putting machinery on the
ground as soon as the trails permit.
Ray Brumbaugh told a Ruby Citizen
man that he would bring in a large
stock of goods in the spring “if Ruby
continues to improve.”
Joe Richardson says that he lias
found excellent prospects on Surprise
creek.
Rubyites expected to hold a Masonic
dance on St. John’s day, Dec. 27.
Clem Laborde is busy on the con
struction of a barn. The building will
be 18 by 21 feet.
Joe Gagnon says that there is no
doubt that Fernald & Altman have
from three to five fost of 4-cent dirt,
although the width of the paystreak
has uot yet been determined. Their
ground is on Glen gulch.
Keyes & May ban have sent four beau
of horses to Fairbanks, as business
offering at Ruby does not warrant
keeping them there.
Mrs. Annie Lyons has been operated
upon for appendicitis. Dr. I. H. Moore
performed the operation.
Claude Myrick has purchased sev
eral interests on Flint, Beaver and
Snow gulch, “in the neighborhood of
the pay.”
S. M. Dalby and Billy Robertson
have taken a lay on the Damfino asso
ciation on Flint, about five miles above
the Nuahmah bench.
A club known as the “Jolly Bach
elors” has been organized at Ruby.
“Blinkey” has sunk a hole 55 fee;
deep on 3b Flint and is now in the
gravel.
George Nunan and Danny Beaton are
working a lay on the Seattle associa
tion, Glen gulch.
With reference to the statement in.
last week’s Pioneer that Mr. Wesch.
w.is in charge of the Washington
Alaska bank at the time it suspended
payment, it should be noted that such
was not the case. Mr. Wesch severed
his connection with the bank some
time before it closed its doors.
THE LATEST
We will sell during the holidays—
i-lb. fancy box candy, 50c.
1 lb. fancy box candy, $1.
1-lb. plain box candy, 75c.
5 lb. plain box candy, $3 and $3.50.
Bucket and bulk candies at 50c lb.
We guarantee these candies to be as
good as any candies in Alaska. Your
m ney back if you are not satisfied.
ACSLEY’S BOOK & CIGAR STORE
Correct clothes for men- H, Boas.