FEDERAL TROOPS
RECAPTURE TAMPICO
, By Wireless to The Pioneer'
Washington, Dec. 19.—Dispatches from the seat of war in Mex
ico state that after four days of fierce fighting the federal forces have
recaptured Tampico, which was taken by the rebels last week after
great slaughter. The rebels are in full retreat.
Prominent Generals Desert Huerta
vBy Wireless to The Pioneer)
El Paso, Texas, Dec. 19.—Generals Orozco and Sailzar have
joined forces with General Zapata in the revolt against Huerta. It is
reported that they became tired of commanding armies receiving no
pay.
A Significant Conf erence
By Wireless lo The Pioneer
Vera Cruz, Dec. 19.—Special Envoy John Lind held a conference
today with Russian Minister Stalenski. The nature of the conference
was not divulged.
Mexican Congress Adjourns
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Mexico City, Dec. 19.—The Mexican congress adjourned today,
and will not reconvene until next April.
Federals to Attack Chihuahua
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Ojingo, Dec. 19.—The federals are planning an immediate at- |
tack on General Villa at Chihuahua, which city was recently occupied
by the rebels without encountering resistance._
MADE MONEY FOR FIRST
TIME IN THIRTY YEARS
By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Washington, Dec. 19.—In his annual report to congress. Post-!
master General Albert S. Burleson shows that his department has made
a profit on the business transacted for the first time in 30 years, and
this was the first year of the parcel post regulations.
The postmaster general also strongly urges congress to acquire
the control of the telegraph and telephone lines of the country and
operate them through the medium of the postoffice department.
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No Aeroplanes for Alaska
(By Wireless lo The Pioneer)
Washington, Dec. 19.—The bill recently introduced in congress
at the request of Postmaster General Burleson, providing for the pur
chase of aeroplanes to be used for mail-carrying purposes in the remote i
parts of Alaska, was voted down in the house yesterday afternoon.
Transfer of Cable and Telegraph Lines
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Washington, Dec. 19.—-Officials of the war and postoffice de
partments have been in conference this week regarding the question
of the transfer of the Alaska cable and telegraph system to the latter
department. _
COMING AND GOING j
Postmaster Thurston received word last
Monday that a limit mail had left Nulato i
on the morning of that day, anad with a j
favorable trip the carrier should reach here j
by Monday next
Harry Leland of Otter creek, who is look
ing after Riley A Marston's property during
their asbence on the Outside, spent a few
days in the city during the early part of
the week.
Joe H. Smith arrived from Moore creek
and Takotna last Saturday evening, accom
panied by Ed Anderson.
Frank P. Haslund, the agent for the
N. C. Co. at Takotna, arrived in Iditarod
last Saturday evening. Mr. Haslund start
ed on his return journey homeward .
Wednesday evening.
Harold Seddon is a late arrival from his
mining operations on Candle creek, Tacotna
district.
Joe Jerman and Sam Bayles were among
the Otter creek visitors in the city during ,
ihe week.
C. P. Wood of the N. C. Co., accompa
nied by A. E. Austin, leaves today for a
short business trip to Dikcman.
Mr, and Mrs. A. E. Austin are spending ;
a few days in the city, the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. C. P. Wood.
Jim Fullerton, the hotel man of Dike
man, is making preparations for a big din
ner on Christmas day to be given at his
house, to which he has invited everybody
for miles around to be on hand and dip in.
Whenever genial Jim starts on a feature of
this character there will be some genuine
Hawaiian hospitality displayed.
Alfred Boas received a letter in the last
mail from his father, who is now in Se
attle, which contained some instructions
relative to the conduct of his business af
fairs in this city, which Alf will not dis
j close until after the first of the year. Then
| something is liable to drop.
Albert Hibbert left for the Horn village,
on the Kuskokwim, last Monday.
Dennis Parent and Joe Cheney left for
their home at Aniak last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Rivers are visiting in Idit
arod.
Mrs. W. W. Acheson returned from Flat
City yesterday, accompanied by her young
son Jack.
AGED MAN BELIEVES
HE HAS NEW KLONDIKE
After Prospecting in North for Thirty-two
Years, John Gentle Returns to Ed
monton With Big Nuggets
Edmonton, Alberta, Oct. 16.—After
searching in the North country for more
than 32 years for gold, John Gentle, aged
72 years, arrived in Edmonton recently with
the glad news that he had at last reached
his Eldorado.
To substantiate his statements he
brought with him nuggets of gold, many of
which weighed over an ounce, and three
of them weighing respectively 1 %, 1%,
and a beautiful specimen which turned the
balance at a few [>ennyweightti over two
ounces.
He was acquainted with C. L. Richard
son, late city auditor, and together they
approached J. H. Schrimogeour, barrister,
and A. G. Wilson, and all decided to go at
once to file claims on what may be a new
Klondike, leaving by the Grand Trunk Pa
cific on Monday night.
Their destination is somewhere north of
the end of steel on the MacLeod river, and
the party does not expect to be back in the
city for several days, when they will file
their claims.
Going, going, gone.
Where?
To the Crosby Massage and Bath Parlors.
ELECTRIC PLANT
FOR POINT HOPE.
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(Ry Wireless to The Pioneer)
Philadelphia, Dec. 19. Bishop Howe of
Alaska, who is now in this city, has let a
contract fur the installation of an electric
lighting plant at the Point Hope mission,
to be operated by windmill power.
YOUNG BOB TAFT
NOW A LAWYER
(liy Wireless to The Pioneer)
Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 10.— At the ses
sion of the Ohio supreme court yesterday
in this city Robert Taft, son of former
President William H. Taft, was admitted
to practice in all courts of the state.
SLIGHTLY CUT
BY WOOD SAW
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What might have been a most serious
accident occurred last Monday, when George
Fahe, employed by Ira Wood in work with
the wood saw, was cut by falling against
the saw.
Young Fahe was endeavoring at the time
to avoid a falling pile of wood, and stepped
back against the saw. the instrument pene
erating the fleshy part of the leg. He was
taken care of by friends and will suffer no
lasting injury.
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SPECIAL
Creek residents desiring our FRESH
MADE CANDY will do well by placing their
orders early. We pay charges to Flat City
and Discovery. Postoffice Candy Store.
Job Printing at Pioneer office.
WILE MAY HAVE
BEEN CONFIRMED
In The Pioneer’s telegraphic report re
ceived last evening was a message to the
effect that Albert Wile had been nominated
for postmaster at Iditarod. As a similar
telegram was received about five weeks
ago, it is believed that a wrong word has
been used in transmitting the news, and
that the nomination of Wile for the posi
tion named has been “confirmed” by the
senate.
PUGILISTIC
Moran Lost on a Foul
(By Wireless to The Pioneer!
Oakland, Cal., Dec. 19.-—Owen Moran,
the English lightweight pugilist, lost the
decision last night to Mexican Joe Azevedo
on a foul in the sixth round.
Ritchie and Murphy to Meet Again
(By Wire.ess to Ttie Pioneer)
San Francisco, Dec. 19.—Willie Ritchie,
the champion lightweight, has been re
matched for a fight with Flarlem Tommy
Murphy, to take place in this ciyt on
January 23, 1914.
For eczema, carbuncles and boils, try the
medicated vapor at the Crosby.
New, warm dog house, large enough to
accommodate 50 dogs. McDonald Hotel.
Iditarod.
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT WORK BLANKS.—
rv- The Iditarod l’loncj has just finished
and placed with dealers Throughout the dis
trict a new Blank form for the proper re
cording of annual assessment work on
placer mining claims in Alaska. The Blank
form conforms strictly with the new min
ing law, and contains ample cautionary and
explanatory notes, which will greatly aid in
tile tilling out of the same. For sale at
Ansley's. Iditarod: Pioneer Drug Store, Flat |
City, and Harry Donnelley':?, Pis. Otter.
MRS. PANKHURST
LEAVES ENGLAND
(By Wireless to The Pioneer>
London, Dec. 19. - Mrs. Emmeline Pank
hurst, the suffragette, was released from
prison early this week, was given time to
put her house in order, and has left for
Switzerland, to remain indefinitely.
WILL EXAMINE
THAWS CRANIUM
Concord, N. H.t Dec. 19.—Four prominent
Eastern doctors have been appointed as a
commission to examine into the mental con
tiition of Harry K. Thaw.
RETURNED FROM MUD RIVER
•lack M les and Pete Pemberton, who left
here last fall for the Mud river country, re
turned last Thursday. They sank two ho.es
on Mud river, about 18 above the mouth
of the N rt h fork, each about 18 feet deep,
and found fair prospects in both i laces.
Mr. and Mr.-. Myers, who were in Iditarod
during the past summer, are prospecting on
a tributary of the North fork and report
their prospects at this time as being very
encouraging.
It is the intention of Messrs. Mdes and
Pembert n to return to that district again
early nextt fall.
Get your Iditarod ranch eggs at Harry
Donnelly’s, Discovery, Otter, and Crowley &
Porter’s, Hat.
We are se ling all our library books. Youi
choice, 81 each. Ansley's Book Store.
Pictures make nice Christmas presen!.
pee Clemons & Koons, ph i grapher-. 11..
: 'ity.
Victoria, B. C., Nov. 6.—Negotiations
which have been for some time past in
progress and which concern the government
f British Columbia, the Dominion of Can
ada and the United States of America, and
less directly the imperial government of
Great Britain, have so far progressed dur
ing the last few months that public men
feel justified in predicting that Mdf a
decade hence will witness the completion of
lirect all-rail communication between the
Isthmus of Panama and the Territory of
Alaska. This great north and south ar
terial highway on the Pacific coast will be
the longest continuous railroad on the con
tinent. and is destined to become a factor
of incalculable importance, not only in the
expansion of international Pacific coast com
merce, but also of continental defense.
The Panama-British Columbia-Alaska
through line has for some time past occu
pied a prominent place in the policy of
provincial developments now being carried
into full effect by the prime minister of
British Columbia, Sir Richard McBride, and
may indeed be looked upon as the climac
teric feature of that policy. It is to Sir
Richard’s credit also that his government
has taken the initial steps toward trans
forming this extra important transportation
project into an actuality, since the Pacific
Great Eastern railway, now being construct
ed from Vancouver northerly and easterly
to St. George, the hub of the Cariboo dis
trict, must necessarily constitute an impor
tant section of the new transcontinental and
international trunk line.
Sir Richard's Ambition
In addressing the Progress Club at Van
couver a few days ago, Sir Richard inti
mated that he regarded the bringing into
existence of a railway connecting Alaska
with the United States and the great canal
via British Columbia as the principal am
bition of his career as a public man. Fol
lowing up his statement, Sir Richard, in an
interview since accorded a newspaper man,
dwelt again with special enthusiasm upon
the plans which are taking form for the
creation of this railway, and gave much
interesting information concerning them.
“I have been working for some time on
this railway project,” said Sir Richard, “and
it is only within the past two years, since
the provincial government undertook to
build the Pacific Great Eastern railway, that
such a north and south line through British
Columbia has made the entire scheme alto
gether feasible. As the situation stands at
present, the Pacific Great Eastern will ex
tend from Vancouver norther,y for 700
miles, and our proposal is to secure the
further extension of this line through the
Yukon to the Alaskan boundary, there mak
ing contact with the proposed United States
federal railway system, toward the con
struction of which congress has been asked
to appropriate S-10,000,000.
Suggests Government Bonds
“I would point out that until Alaska
gets direct rail connection with the South it
will and be and must continue to be an
isolated zone, and unable to secure the
best advantages for ite legitimate develop
ment. Needless to say, while the expendi
ture of the moneys sought to be provided
by the American congress will greatly assist
local development in Alaska through railway
media, without connection to the south such
development can only continue within a
very circumscribed zone.
“To build from the Peace river to Alaska
wi 1 call for an investment of from $40,
000,000 to $60,000,000. My plan is to have
the Ottawa and Washington governments
guarantee company bonds sufficient to carry
out the work and enter into an agreement
with the Pacific Great Eastern Railway
Company for the construction and opera
tion of the line.
“The road can be projected through a
country of splendid potentialities, a country
thoroughly adapted for successful mineral,
timbering and agricultural development,
apart altogether from its great scenic, tour
ist-attracting and sport values, and alto
gether this fine can be built and in opera
tion within four years from today. As next
year marks the completion of the centenary
of peace, it would, in my opinion, be a de
cidedly worthy achievement for both inter
ested countries to consider this project as
ful.y equal in commercial and historic value
and significance with the opening of the
Panama canal.
“Apart from the highly important com
mercial value of such a north and south
international Pacific coast railway, the
strategic utility of such a line would be
unquestionable.
Development Handicapped
“The relations between Canada and the
United States of America at the present
time are thoroughly harmonious and singu
larly cordial. War in the future appears
an impossibility. Perhaps never before have
we come to such perfect understanding of
one another's work and ambitions. And
hence a way should easily be prepared for
the completion of a treaty between the two
countries which would allow Americans gen
erous privileges through British Columbia.
;n relation to which the transportation of
troops in time of necessity should be an
easy item to adjust.
Because cf their distance from the set
tled centers of civilization to the south, the
potentially rich areas of Northern British
Columbia and Alaska have heretofore been
greatly 1 andicapped in their development.
Indeed, only recently have the surpassing
riches of these territories secured general
recognition, and today holds great expansion
in store for these sections of the neighbor
countries.
1 It is impossible to bring about the com
[ lete and desirable development of these iso
lated northern areas without railways, and
roject of so great international advan
tage and importance should be easy of con
summation if a treaty be devised providing
for the building of the road and its opera
tion with full protection of American inter
ests. When it is considered that the prov
ince of British Columbia alone proposes to
answer for the building of the first 700
mile section, this should be sufficient war
rant for the larger authorities undertaking
the completion of the plan.
“The Pacific Great Eastern railway is
now building from the city of Vancouver,
where today two American systems are op
vruting and giving full and satisfactory con
tact with al the transcontinental lines to!
the south. Upward of 4,000 men are ac
tively engaged on the construction of this
road. The president of the company, J. W.
Stewart-, is well known throughout railway
circles on both sides of the line.
“The vice president of the company and
its general counsel, D’Arcy Tate, K. C., was
for years associated with the Grand Trunk
Pacific railway as its general solicitor. He |
has had long experience with western de- j
velopment, and is now concentrating ah his
time and talents, of admittedly very high
rder to the consummation of this project.”
CHRISTMAS CANDY
Will be made FRESH EVERY DAY until after Christmas
y2, 1, 2, 3 AND 5-lb. BASKETS AND BOXES
50c, 75c, $1.00 AND $1.25 PER LB.
LARGEST CANDY FACTORY IN THE INTERIOR OF ALASKA
Plain Stick Candy, Candy Canes, Molasses Taffy, Nut Brittles, etc. Our Chocolate Creams cannot be excelled even in the
States. Ask anybody that has sampled them.
Don’t buy stale candy when you can buy these goods at exactly the same price
POSTOFFICE CANDY STORE_
THERE’LL BE PLENTY
FUN DURING HOLIDAYS
The holiday season throughout Otter precinct promises to be one
of unusual enjoyment this year. Quite a number of Christmas trees
and social parties have been arranged for in different localities, and
next week will surely be a delightful one for the kiddies, and the
grown-ups will also cut in on the gayeties to no mean extent.
The F*at Creek ladies, who have always been foremost in af
fairs of this nature, have gracefully abandoned their idea of enter
taining, and will visit the neighboring settlements and enjoy them
selves as guests.
The ladies of Discovery and Otter creek have prepared a pro
gram for the Christmas tree next Wednesday evening that will appeal
to all. The children’s exercises, under the guidance of Miss Helen
Grant, the teacher, will begin promptly at 8 o’clock, after which the
Social hall will be cleared for the big dance and banquet which the
lad.es have prepared, to which a general invitation has been ex
tended to all, and no admission fee will be charged.
The Flat Creek Social Club, composed of the residents of the
upper end of the creek, have made all the necessary arrangements for
a Christmas tree and social on the evening o f the 24th. They will
gather in the big assembly room at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Stand
berg. The functions given by this club last winter were always well
attended and greatly enjoyed by all participants.
The New Year’s Dance
It seems to be the disposition on the part of everybody in the
precinct to let nothing interfere with the efforts of the entertainment
committee of Camp Iditarod No. 27 in their pious endeavor to make
the big mask ball scheduled for the night of December ol a glowing
success. Owing to the many preparations for the Christmas events the
committee were too much occupied to give The Pioneer a complete
list of the many prizes that will be awarded on that occasion for the
humorous comic-supplement characters, but promise that it will ap
pear next week. The costumes for the dance will not be confined to
the funny people pictured in the big Sunday newspapers, but make
ups” of all kinds and descriptions will be welcomed, and will be award
prizes according to merit. The committee is taking much pains in the
preparations for the banquet, and the “feed will be one of the big
features of the big New Year’s event.
Annual Dog Race on New Year’s
The Iditarod Kennel Club will have the annual New Year's race
over the Id tarod-Otter-Discovery course, and a very liberal purse wi1!
be offered for the event.
So, you see, taking it by and large, there will be plenty doing in
the good old camp throughout the holidays.
ROOT RECLINES TO BE THE GOAT
(By Wireless to The Pioneer,
Washington, Dec. 19.—Senator Elihu Root, whose name has
j een mentioned frequently of late in connection with the Republican
nomination for the presidency in 1916, in an interview today stated
j n emphatic terms that under no circumstances would he accept the
| honor. _
VOTETO BE TAKEN ON CURRENCY BILL
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(By Wireless to The Pioneer'•
Washington, Dec. 19.—Debate on the currency bill has been
ontinued in the house all week. It is expected that the final vote will
be reached today. _
EARTHQUAKE SHOOK FELT IN JAPAN
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Tokio, Dec. 18.—A severe earthquake, the effects of which were
eft in all parts of the empire, occurred today._
ATLANTIC FLEET RETURNS ~'Ml
(By Wireless to The Pioneer)
Norfolk, Va., Dec. 19.—The vessels of the Atlantic fleet, with
he exception of the battleships dispatched to Mexican waters, which
have been on a cruise in the Mediterranean, arrived today._
GOOD QUALITIES OF PEAT
London, Nov. 10.—The conclusion
reached by Charles E. Green of Edinburgh
that there is a distinct relationship between
the occurrence of cancer and the kind of
fuel used for domestic purposes was ac
cepted as decisive by Sir William Bennett,
the eminent surgeon, in his presidential ad
dress at the meeting of the Coal Smoke
Abatement Society.
Sir Wil iam said investigation had shown
that the incidents of cancer was limited to
those areas where coal was the staple fuel,
while it was non-existent where ordinary
peat alone was used. The only exception
yet discovered to this rule, he declared,
was in districts where the peat was a hard
black substance, which crackled like coal
and was quite unlike the smouldering, ordi
nary peat. Sir William Bennett, in conclu
sion, spoke strongly in favor of gas as a
substitute for coal.
Fresh-killed reindeer meat—choice cuts—
! cut prices. Crowley & Porter.
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Job Printing at Pioneer office.
TEMPERATURE TABLE
Readings taken daily at the Budweiaer
corner of First and Richmond streets:
Above Below
a. m. Zero. Zero.
Dec. 1 i—4:30.... I Hazy; calm
Pec. 15—5:00. 20 Clear; l't wind
Dec. 10—3:30. 42 Foggy
Dec. 17—2:15. 18 Cloudy
Pec. 18—6:30.... 23 .... Cloudy; windy
Dec. 19—1:45. 2 Clear; l't wjnd
Dec. 20—2:30.... 14 .... Cloudy
j The United States has an enormous ap
petite for Swiss cheese. About 25 per
; cent of all the Swiss cheese produced conies
| to this country.
Power of Attorney Blanks—Pioneer of
j flee.
Fresh-killed reindeer meat -choice cuts—
cut prices. Crowley A Porter.
Good dog feed. 10c lb.
Idit&rod Meat Ce>
I DOWER OF ATTORNEY BLANKS-New
* Form.—Made to conrorm with the re
quirements or the new territorial mining
1 taw, containing cautionary and explanatory
i notes, are now on sale at Ansley’s in Idit*
1 rod, H. Donnelley’s at Dis. Otter, and at
J the Pioneer Drug Store in F'lut City.