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ALASKAN MINER'S
STRANGE DREAM
--
Fairbanks, June 21.—Toldo
Guerrino a gold miner of this dis
trict, had a vivid dream a few nights
ago, seeing his mother standing at
his bedside. The next day he tele
graphed to his home in Italy, and
teceived a reply stating that his
mother had died during the very
night upon which he had had his
strange dream.
CAMPAIGNING FOR
KAZIS KRAUCZONAS
—
Nome, June 20.—John C, Chase
the Socialist organizer, is at Nome,
campaigning for Kazis Krauezunas 1
candidate for delegate on the Social- |
ist ticket. He speaks here tonight, !
Saturdav and Sunday.
"
NOME DOCTOR
. PASSES AWAY
Nome, June 21.—Dr Edward E. '
Hill died here last night of heart
disease and bronchitis. Dr. Hiil j
came to Nome in 1900, and for
years has been one of the most
prominent public men it: the city.
He was a Democratic national
committeman and formerly a
councilman of Nome. For several
years be was city health officer, j
At the time of his death Dr. Hill ■
w as grand president of the Alaska
District, F. O, E.
FAIRBANKS DISTRICT
PREPARES FOR 4TH
Fairbanks, June 20.—The Fourth of
July celebrations here promise to be
the best in the history of the camp. A
large amount of money has been col
lected by the Commercial club to cover
the expense, and the sports committee
has bee* enabled to offer, as a leading
attraction, a prize of $1,000 for the
rock-drilling contest. It is expected
that there will be fully 500 entries.
Chatanika, June 20.—Chatanika, the
creek metropolis, has raised $1,875 for
the Fourth of July celebrations.
LATEST RIVER NEWS
The following was the position of the '
boats at 11 a. tn- yesterday: White
Seal, Martha Clow, Sampson and Dusty
Diamond at Fairbanks: Delta and Tana !
at Diketnan; Schwatka down Louden;
Susie up Kotlik, 20th; Reliance up ;
Koyukuk river, 18th; Julia B. and Kerr j
up Kotlik, 18th; Washburn, for Idita
rod, up Holy Cross, 21st; Louise up St.
Michael, 20th,
Fred Galli expects to leave within a
few days for the Kuskokwitu. He will
travel by poling boat, going downriver
as far as Russian Mission, on the Yukon,
thence over the portage to the Kusko
kwira. He will then travel up stream
as far as Georgetown, where he will
probably locate for the season, Galli
eipects to spend next winter trapping
and prospecting.
J. R. McGovern, who returned from
a tour of the creeks Wednesday, says
'here was not an idle man on Otter
creek when he was there a few days
ago. He estimated that there were
about 375 miners at work on Ctter at
that time. Work on Flat is being re
tarded on account of non-arrival of the
machinery for the dredge.
Forks Coffee House, now ro-open
for business at the Forks of Flat
creek. Home Cooking.
MISS E. LOVGREN, Prop.
Fresh y/\ Hem and Bacon.
Diamond \C/ Sunderbruch’s.
Dad Barnes as horticulturist and
truck farmer is certainly some pun
kins. His garden and greenhouse
• re amoug the sights of our city at
the preseut time. Were the express
business to peter out he might still
make * success as a tiller of the soil.
Fruits, orangoa, lemons, apples,
walnuts and almonds. Sunder*
touch’s.
Play pool and you don't hars to frog
at Anslsy's.
Wisconsin full cream cheese.
Sweet, sour and dill pickles. Sun*
NO NOMINATION AS YET
AT CONVENTION
Taft Gains Strength With Each Vote—Governor
Hadley as Obstructionist—Californians
Preparing to Bolt the Convention
Taft Gains Strength With Each Vote
Chicago, June 22.—When the convention was called to order
yesterday morning the committee on credentials had not completed
its full report. Upon a roll call being taken the convention de
cided to take the report piecemeal.
The entire day was consumed hearing contests. In each case
where both a majority and minority report were returned, Gov
ernor Hadley would move to accept the minority report. Seven
roll calls resulted, in each of which the governor was defeated,
President Taft gaining strength each vote.
At 7:40 p. m. the convention adjourned to 10 o'clock today.
Only two contests remain unsettled.
A split has occurred among the Roosevelt delegates, many
wanting to bolt, but they were overruled by the majority.
It is not believed the nomination will be reached before noon
today (Saturday).
Chicago, June 18.—The important contests regarding delegates
to the Republican national convention were decided overwhelm
ingly in favor of Taft.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived Saturday and interviewed many of
the leaders in an endeavor to stampede the delegates. The con
vention meets at 10 this morning.
Chicago, June 19.—Fourteen thousand people were in the hall
when the convention opened, and perfect order prevailed.
Colonel Roosevelt’s followers, through Governor Hadley of
Missouri, made a motion to substitute the Roosevelt list of dele
gates in place of that furnished by the national committee, but
Chairman Rosewater ruled the motion out of order
Nominations for temporary chairman were next made and the
voting started, the name of each delegate being called, instead of
voting by states as heretofore.
The voting resulted as follows: Elihu Root, President Taft’s
candidate, 555; Governor Francis McGovern, of Wisconsin, 502.
Roosevelt remained at his hotel during the preliminaries,
keeping in constant communication with his supporters in the con
vention hall by means of the telephone, issuing instructions and
interviewing supporters from time to time
Roosevelt Delegates Not Seated
Chicago, June 20-—The convention was called to order by
Temporary Chairman Elihu Root yesterday at 10 minutes past 11.
Unfinished business being the first order of the day, Governor
Hadley’s amendment to seat 92 Roosevelt delegates in place of
Taft delegates chosen by the national committee was taken up.
Three hours debate on the amendment followed. Governor
Deneen, of Illinois, made an amendment that none of the contest
ants be permitted to vote in his own case. The amendment carried
and voting commenced. The result of the vote was:
For Taft delegates 563
For Roosevelt delegates 510
Governor Hadley’s motion was therefore declared void accord
ing to parliamentary rules
The various committees were then named and adjournment
taken to noon today.
Governor Hadley received a tremendous ovation, which lasted
45 minutes, the delegates parading the hall and cheering him again
and again as next President.
Roosevelt Men Bolt Committee
Chicago, June 21.—There were only two four-minute sessions
of the convention yesterday and an adjournment was taken to 11
this morning.
The credentials committee was unable to report, owing to
Roosevelt supporters having bolted the committee the previous
night They returned in the morning.
The California delegates are preparing to bolt the convention.
Colonel Roosevelt announced last night that if a majority of
cleanly elected delegates wanted to proceed to business and nomi
nate him on a progressive platform, he would accept. His an
nouncement is taken to mean that he is ready to bolt.
A boom has started for Governor Hadley as a compromise
candidate.
Senator Poindexter, insurgent senator from Washington, says
the Roosevelt faction is perfecting plans for the formation of a
third party.
President Taft Will Not Withdraw
Washington, June 21.—It having been bruited abroad that
President Taft was prepared to withdraw his name as a candidate
for the nomination, a statement has been issued from the White
House to the effect that there is absolutely no ground for the
rumor.
REGIMENTAL BAND
TO GIVE CONCERTS
Nome, June 20.— It bas been
arranged for the regimental band
to give a series of concerts here
upon the arrival of the transport
Sheridan with relief for the Six
teenth infantry.
You can exchange Lonsen's Library
books, or we will exchange or buy any
good books. Ansley’s Book Store.
GOLDEN GATE COFFEE—Deli
cious and drinkable. Try It. You
will like it, Sunderbruch’s.
CHANGE OF TRUSTEE
FOR SLIPPERN MILL
The trusteeship ef the Slippern mill
has been turned over to J. A. Slippern,
vice Robert Prichard, resigned. Mr.
Slippern is now engaged in winding up
the affairs of the mill, and expects to
finish and close the books during the
summer. There are still considerable
assets to be realized and a few liabili
ties to be liquidated.
$9,000 REWARD
Not for finding the stolen gold dust,
but to anyone finding a better needle
shower in Alaska than the one at the
Imperial Baths, Flat City. Turkish
and steam. Open all hours.
FATAL ACCIDENT
ON FLAT CREEK
Yesterday morning, at 1:30, on the
Shropshire & Burns lay, Flat creek,
Babtist Fontaine, an Italian miner, was
fatally injured. A slab of frozen dirt
fell upon him, crushing his shoulder
and chest and breaking his back. He
was hurried to the Emergency hospital.
Flat City; but although he received
prompt attention, he died shortly after
admission.
Just before he passed away the de
ceased appeared to rally and was able
to talk a little. Very little seems to
be known about him. except that he
was an oldtimer, and spent last winter
prospecting in the Kuskokim. He had
been working for Shropshire & Burns
for about six days. Mr. Shropshire
took the accident very much to heart,
and did all lie could for the unfortun
ate man.
Commissioner E. M. Stanton held an
inquest on the body yesterday, the fol
lowing jurymen being called: William
S. Amalong, F. A. Cleveland, A.J. Col
well, George Rich and Ed Britt. The
verdict exonerated Messrs. Shropshire
& Burns from all blame, the evidence
showing neither carelessness nor negli
gence on their part.
The funeral will be held today.
SELL QUARTZ CLAIMS
FOR LARGE AMOUNT
Fairbanks, June 20.—Deals in quartz
poperties are becoming a feature of
this camp. During the week the Fey
quartz claim on Fairbanks creek sold
for $50,000. Hudson Brothers, who also
have a very fine property, disposed of a
quarter interest in their claim for $15,
000 cash. _
STAMPEDE TO
INNOKO CAMP
The 6rst batch of stampeders for the
scene of the new strike on the right
limit of the Innoko river left this camp
within a few hours after the arrival of
Fred Anderson with tlie news, and all
week the exodus has continued. Some
are going in with outfits which wit!
enable them to stay and prospect, but
most have supplies for but a few days,
and are merely making a flying visit in
tile hope of getting hold of some
ground.
Among those who went overland
without delay were Charles Knell and
Walter Hunter, of Moore creek; J.
Brondino, of 3-b. Otter, who took a
pack mule along; John Klonos, Young
Dan McCarty, Billy Bevana, Fred
Vaughn and many others whose names
were not obtainable. It is said that
over 30 left Flat and Discovery the
first two days, among them being sev
eral newly arrived Slavonians, who
had no means and little grub.
Fred Anderson, J. J. Price, Archie
Mitchell, Shorty Nelson, Erickson, Ed
Fondahn and W. G. Adams left on A1
Chapin's launch Monday, taking two
poling boats, plenty of provisions and
a drill. Another party got away the
same evening. Walter Hunsaker, Andy
Anderson, Billy Ward, Bert Walker
and others left on Tuesday on the
launch Otter. C. D. Flannagan, I.
Nyholm, Henson and two others left
Wednesday. On the Comet, whicli got
away Wednesday afternoon, were Al
bert Wile, Ed Johnson, H. Jensen, A.
McDonald, O. M. Grant, A. Barbo,
Frank Gularte and several others. The
Comet was in charge of Captain Gene
Norton and Captain Pearson.
Dan Campbell, who had intended to
go to Mud river with J. J. Price and
Albert Wile, followed them to the new
strike, going overland.
Bob Griffis, of the firm of Haley &
Griffis, Diskaket, will take a look at
the camp and if the outlook is promis
ing will rush up a large quantity of
supplies. _
MAIL SHOULD BE
HERE TOMORROW
The big mail from the Outside via
St. Michaol should bo here tomorrow.
It is thought to be on the M. L. Wash
burn, which was at Holy Cross on Fri
day. The M. L. Washburn was built
specially for service on the Iditarod
rirer and may come right up to Idita
rod City. Sereral tons of mail for
Iditarod ie said to he aboard.
Fresh chocolates and hard candies,
nuts, fresh fruits and soft drinks, chew
ing gum, 1912 World’s Almanac, at
Ansley’s.
W.J. BRYAN OBJECTS TO
ALTON B. PARKER
Baltimore, June 22.—It is understood here that William Jennings
Bryan is opposed to the choice of Alton B Parker as temporary chair
man of the Democratic national convention, and will fight to secure the
election of a progressive in his place.
BIG NOME DREDGING PROPOSITION
Nome, June 20.—A deal is now under way which may result in
the formation of an immense dredging concern, far exceeding in
importance anything hitherto existing in the North.
It is proposed to form a powerful syndicate to take over the
Pioneer Mining Company, the Wild Goose Mining Company and
many other dredging propositions on the Seward peninsula.
An English syndicate is reported to be behind the proposals;
but it is rumored that the companies concerned will give the
Pioneer Mining Company a prior option on the properties in con
sideration of a cash payment of $250,000.
The total purchase price will amount to many millions.
BIG SMOKE INDICTED FOR SMUGGLING
Chicago, June 22.—Jack Johnson, champion pugilist, has been in
dicted by the federal grand jury on a charge of smuggling a diamond
necklace into the United States. Johnson purchased a valuable neck
lace in Paris for Mrs. Johnson, and managed to evade the customs offi
cials when he arrived in Americans. Detectives followed him to Chi
cago, and it is claimed Mrs. Johnson has been seen wearing the bauble
Jack will have to explain how he came by it.
PARKER CHAIRMAN PRO TEM.
OF BALTIMORE CONVENTION
Baltimore, June 21.— Preparations
for the Democratic national convention
which meets here next Tuesday are
almost completed. Judge Alton B.
Parker, candidate for the Presidency
in 1904, has been selected as temporary
chairman of the convention by the com
mittee on arrangements.
Rochester, N. Y., June 22.—Judge
Alton B. Parker has agreed to accept
the temporary chairmanship of the
Democratic national convention.
I COMING AND G0ING~~j
Dr. C'. D. Carter ratne in from Flat
last Sunday. He returned the same day.
Charles Ross, of the M. <& M. bank
returned from the Outside Sunday. He
came up river on the Nancy Bell.
The Nancy Bell brought in two tons
of mail Sunday.
The launch Columbus, Hootlinana
Kid captain, brought in 20 passengers
Sunday.
The launch Flyer brought in eight
passengers Sunday. The Flyer belongs
to Bob Lefergy of Dikeman.
Mrs. Herbert Lvrch left for the Out
side last week.
Stewart Holmes arrived from Dike
man Monday.
John Holmgren, owner of ground on
Flat creek, is back from his trip to the
states.
Mrs Bob Pritchard and daughter
arrived on the Pup.
Archie McIntyre, who has been to
Europe, returned to Iditarod Tuesday.
W. VV. Thompson came in from Flat
Monday to take charge of the Cleveland
lumber yard in this city. This is Mr.
Thompson's first visit iD over a year.
W. B. Thomas will succeed him at Flat.
Frank Miller, of the Miners Home
saloon, writes from Fairbanks saying he
will not be able to visit Jditarod this
spring. Mr. Miller also says that he is
doing a very good business at his Garden
Island retreat.
Frank B. Stanley came in fron Flat
Wednesday
Bennett James came in from Flat
Wednesday. Ho may take a run over
to the new strike in the near future.
C L. Jones, formerly of the Dawson
district, has joined the clerical staff of
the Yukon Gold Company.
The story which came by wireless last
week that the steamer Tana had a
large consignment of mail aboard turned
out to be inexact.
The Tana was expected to leave Dikt
man for Fairbanks Thursday morning.
The Iditarod Traction Company has
just completed the construction of a Y
in the neighborhood of Third street,
which will facilitate the turning of the
motors expected in a day or so. Louie
Pine is working on the job.
The Pup left at noon Wednesday
for Dikeman, where she will connect
with the steamer Tana. She carried as
passengers Mrs. H. McMullen (for Fair
banks), Ed West, William Straight (for
the Yukon), and Jerry Ford (for Hot
Springs).
Mrs. A. Birthright arrived from the
Outside during the week. She will re
main until the arrival of the Tana on
her next trip.
Jake Slipperu has received tele
graphic advices from Portland, Ore., to
the effect that Mrs. Slippern and bet
daughter left this week for the North.
They will come in by way of St.
Michael.
Tommy Lewis, of Flat City, was an
Iditarod visitor Friday.
Assistant District Attorney Henry
Roden returned from Flat Citv yester
day morning.
Ralph Lomen gut away for Ruby
during the week.
Fire Chief B. J. Banks proposes to
try out the hose and standing pressure
today. This will be his first public
appearance in the capacity of chief.
The Iditarod Meat Company has
many head of cattle on their way
to this place and fresh meat will soon
be available to patrons of the market.
WOULD CURTAIL
MAIUERVICE
II is rumored around that postal
officials at Washington have
suggested the curtailment ot the
Iditarod mail service next winter,
alleging that the mail facilities
granted last winter were in excess
of the camp’s requii ements. How
much truth there is in the rumor is
not yet known, but that the reduc
tion or elimination of the service
would work an unwarranted hard
ship on thousands of inhabitants of
the Innoko and Kuskokwim valleys
goes without saying. Last year we
were supposed to receive 400 pounds
of mail weekly. It is true that in
several instances the amount oi
mail at Nulato for Iditarod did not
reach that figure; but that is
accounted for by the fact that muclt
of our mail was hel l up either at
Fairbanks, Cordova or Seattle, as
the large mails now arriving clearly
demenstrate. The Iditarod Pioneer
is still receiving mail matter dated
February last.
BOAT POLLED OUT WITHOUT HIM
■
J H Richards, of Iditarod and
Ruby, intended to leave lor the
latter camp last Wednesday. He
had all his goods packed and figured
on taking the Comet as far a« Dike
man. But the Comet pulled out
earlier than was expected and Mr
Richardson was left behind. How
ever he is not worrying, as he says
! Iditarod City is every bit as live a
camp as Ruby at the present mo
ment.
Highest market price paid for shaded
ivory for jewelry manufacturing pur
poses. Robert Simpson.
Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
. ron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes
tor'S.
STEAMER EDITH IS
THREE DAYS IN ICE
Nome, June 20.—Carrying seve
ral passengers ami a big cargo for
Nome, the steamer Edith has been
held prisoner in an ice pack 40
miles south of St Lawrence island
for the past three days. There is
still much ice along the Siberian
coast and trading schooners are un
able to land their cargoes. It is re
ported that the ice extends eight
miles from the shore in many places.
ALA HAN NOVELIST
LOSES HIS EYESIGHT
New York, June 18.—Rex Beach,
well-known author of stories deal
ing with the North, has been
stricken with total blindness,
caused by white lamella, or scales
over the eyes. It is said that he
'contracted the disease in Alaska.
EARTHQUAKE
AFTERMATH
Seward, June iS.—Norma! con
ditions again prevail in Southwest
ern Alaska, and all towns to the
westward are reported safe.
The water is still full of ashes,
I and the salmon are not running,
j Hence it has become necessary to
suspend all fishing operations for
| the time being.
Three natives comprise the
: ktiowu death list, but the total
number of deaths resulting from
! the earthquakes and eruptions will
; never be known positively.
BIG CLEANUP FOR
LEMMONS DREDGE
Fairbanks, June 20.—The Lemmons
dredge on Fairbanks creek cleaned up
500 ounces this week as the result of a
j ten-day run.
! GOVERNOR OF NEW MEXICO
MAT STOP BIG PRIZEFIGHT
Albuquerque, N. M., June 18—
Governor McDonald will endeavor
to prevent the fight between Jack
Johnson and Jim Flynn, scheduled
to take place at Las Vegas toward
the end of July.
Las Vegas, N. M., June tS. — Hd
Smith has been selected as referee
i for the Johtison-Flynn fight for the
1 championship of the woild.
NOME PEOPLE INTERESTED
i IN LATEST INNOKO STRIKE
—
Nome, June 31.—Miners of Nome and
vicinity are considerably interested in
the reported new strike on Fox gulch,
Innoko, and are eager for further news,
WELCH WILL REFEREE FIGHT
Los Angeles, June 18 — A hitch
having occurred iu the prelimina
ries, James J. Jeffries will not
referee the Wolgast fight, and Jack
I Welch has been agreed upon as
referee.
BURNS CALLED AGAINST DARROW
Los Angeles, June 14.— Detective
William J. Burns will be called upon
to tesify against Clarence Darrow,
who is charged with bribery in connec
| tion with the McNamara trial.
MRS. BIRTHRIGHT BRINGS
STOCK OF LADIES’ GOODS
Mrs. A. Birthright, hairdresser and
manieurer from Butte, Mont., is in the
city wuh a large stock of ladies’ hair
goods and hair ornaments. She hag had
wide experience as a ladies’ hairdresser
and m.aicurer, and will be in attend
ance at the Watson house, Willow at.,
until farther notice. Switches, bandoes,
hair ornaments and fine cosmetics may
be obtained from Mrs. Birthright at
| reasonable prices. Ladies may call on
I her at any hour. Mrs. Birthright Is
: well known in the North, having forrn
| erly pr acticed her profession at Fair
banks. _
Everything at reduced prices—eloth
j ing, gents’ furnishings, hats, boots,
| shoes iiigh and low tops),canvas goods,
! house lining, cheese cloth, etc. H. Boas,
! clothier. The big busy store. Willowst