Iditarod Pioneer
<)nk UoTZIu PkuUo^vu. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 8, 1913. ____Two Pits Per Copy
Fairbanks, February 7 —Cecil
IF Clegg has been appointed as
sistant IF S district attorney in
succession to Henry Roden, re
signed on account of being elected
a senator from the Fourth division
IIIEW YORK
New York, February 7.—James
Gallagher, the man who shot Mayor
Gaynor of New York, while the
latter was boarding a steamer for
Ktirope nearly two years ago, died
here yesterday. Gallagher had
been adjudged insane by lunacy
commission.
REAL ESTATE MAS
FREE FEBRl RY 17
Seattle, February 7.—Pardoned
by President Taft. C. D. Hillman,
the millionaire real estate operator
who was sentenced a year ago to
three years impiisontnent for fraud,
will be set at liberty February 17.
Since his incarceration Hillman
has been making money the same
as ever—it being ascertained that
he cleared nearly a million dollar
during the pa-t year.
Fairbanks, February 7.—The
Sixteen-Mile roadhouse, oir the
Fairbanks-Valdez trail, was gutted
by fire Wednesday. The loss ex
ceeded $3,000.
Representative Thomas Gaffney,
of Nome, was at the roadhouse at
the time, but it was impossible to
save any of the contents.
Trenton, X. J , February 7 —
Woodrow Wilson has settled down
at home, and will attend no public
functions during the next three
weeks that he possibly can avoid
He is busy on his inaugural ad
dress, which takes up the greater
part of his spare time.
Applications from officeseekers
continue to pour in, and a total of
over 200,000 has already been
reached. __
DEMOCRATS BUSY
IN NOME POLITICS
Nome, February 7.—Ever since
the November election Nome Dem
ocrats have been gaining in
strength, and they are now encour
aged to such an extent that they
believe they can control city poli
tics.
At the next municipal election
a lull Democratic ticket will be put
in the field, with every prospect of
success. _
SOCIETY WOMEN
DANCE IN TIGHTS
Philadelphia, P'ebruary 7.—Staid
old Philadelphia was shocked this
morning when it read of the doings
at a great charity ball here last
night. In addition to all the latest
dances, such as the turkey trot,
griz/.lv bear, bunny hug, etc .
women high up in society circles
donned tights and danced in them
.throughout the evening.
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Washington, February <>.—That the con
struction of railroads in Alaska is a matter oi
immediate concern to the administration became
[evident yesterday when President Taft sent a
i special message to Congress dealing exhaustively
j with 1 he matter.
President Taft had received an advance copy
of the Railroad Commission’s report, and while
his ideas do not conform with the report in every
detail, his message indicates complete sympathy
with the movement, and contains definite pro
posals to further the end in view.
Two Trunk Lines Urged
Two great trunk lines are urged by the
President, as follows:
(1) A line from Cordova to Fairbanks via
Chitina, which would mean either the purchase or
lease of the Copper River railroad at present being
operated between Cordova and Chitina, and new
construction from Chitina northward; and
(2) A line from Seward, around Cook inlet,
up the valley of the Skwentna, following the Sew
ard-Iditarod trail to McGrath, on the Kuskokwim,
and thence in a southwesterly direction to Iditarod
City.
The second route would call for the purchase or
Mease of the 70 odd miles of road running out of
Seward, and the construction of a branch line to
tin* Matanuska coalfields.
These proposals are identical with those put
forward by Mr. Falcon Joslin last September, in
an address on railroad matters to an Iditarod
audience. Mr. Joslin frankly stated that he was
!opposed to the construction of a government line
practically paralleling the proposed extension of
!the Copper River railroad to Fairbanks from
| Chitina.
Wiison Fllay Object
Washington, February 7. — Considerable dis
cussion followed the publication of President
j Taft’s special message to Congress dealing with
I the Alaska railroad question. While leading
Democrats are understood to be in favor of gov
ernment construction and ownership of railroads
in Alaska, there is likely to be considerable op
position to the proposal tr> take over the Copper
River railroad from the Guggenheims, either by
lease or purchase.
Favors One Terminal
From an authoritative source it is learned
that immediately after his inauguration Wood
row Wilson will send a special message to Con
gress on Alaskan affairs, in which his recom
mendations will differ considerably from those of
Mr. Taft. For example, while Mr. Wilson will
recommend two trunk lines, it is stated he favors
but one terminal at tidewater—Seward. For the
first 100 miles or so the old Alaska Northern
route is proposed. Then the road would branch
out—one trunk line going through the Matan
uska coalfields to Fairbanks and later on to the
Yukon; the other crossing the Susitna and run
ning to McGrath and Iditarod City.
Mr. Wilson’s proposals are believed to be
based not only upon arguments brought forward
by Mr. Ballaine and others connected with the
Alaska Northern; but more particularly upon the
reports of Dr. Brooks, of the U. S. Geological
survey, who has indicated a preference for the
Seward route over that of Cordova.
Delegate To introduce Bill
Washington, February 7.—Delegate \Y icker
sliam will introduce an Alaska railroad bill at an
early date, lie is now preparing a draft of the
proposed measure.
Nome, February 7.— In spite of heroic efforts to save him
; made by Missionary Ost, of the Golovin Swedish mission, a native
j boy who was journeying with him as helper succumbed in conse
quence of exposure to a terrible blizzard last Wednesday.
Tremendous winds struck the teams, and both sleds and dogs
were overturned. The native was overcome by the severity of the
| cold and unable to go farther. Although his own security was in
jeopardy, the missionary picked the boy up in his arms and strug
gled towards the mission, which was in sight. The native died
shortly after arrival._
Washington, February 7.—Thirty-seven states have ratified
! the proposed amendment to the constitution providing for the im
position of an income tax. The number of affirmative v otes neces
sary to secure its ratification was 3f> states.
The Income-Tax amendment was proposed in the 01st con
gress. and was passed by the Senate July 5, 1909, by a unanimous
vote, and by the Houses of Representatives July 1-1 of the same
year by a vote of 317 to 14, and received the assent of President
Taft- The amendment is as follows:
Article XV!
The congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on in
comes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment,
| among the several states, and without regard to any census or
5 enumeration. _
New York, February 7-—Cipriano Castro, former president of
Venezuela, ordered deported by the Department of Commerce and
Labor, is still here, having been granted 10 days liberty. It is be
lieved Castro will use the extension of time in an endeavor to se
cure a reversal of the decree of deportation.
Dined by Gov. Sulzer
Albany, February 7.—This evening Cipriano Castro is to be
: the guest of Gov. William Sulzer.
London, February 7.—Receiving no reply to their ultimatum
announcing their intention to resume hostilities, the allies com
menced bombarding the city of Adrianople promptly at 7 p-m.
Monday last. According to last advices the bombardment was
still proceeding, but communications have been cut off, and no
news is leaking through__
DELAYED MAIL REACHES FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, February 7.--The first batch of letters to arrive at
Fairbanks by way of Valdez got in last Sunday. More delayed
first-class is expected today, and there is a great deal of mail mat
ter which had been shipped up the line and then taken back’to
Cordova now on its way over the trail._
Mrs. Louie Thornton visited Iditarod
Monday. __
Fresh codfish, over-the-ice, 35c lb.
Iditarod Meat Co.
Store Stenberg drove into Iditarod
with his fast dog team Tuesday.
Nugget jeweu-y to order. Chains a
specialty. Bill Taylor, Flat.
Mr. amt Mrs. RiversMvere visitors in
Iditarod the first part of tiie week.
George Raker, who* is bookkeeper |
for Rile.v & Marston ot. Discovery, was j
a visitor in Iditarod Tuesday. 11a lias :
been living on the c 'oeks since last i
September, going ou to Discovery '
shortly after the closing of the Ameri
can bank.
Mrs. Helma Swanson, of the Grand J
hotel, Flat, was a visi or in Iditarod
Tuesday.
George l'.ee and „ A nee White re
turned from the Reindeer river during 1
tiie week. They report nothing doing
iii i h.at sect ion.
Henry Weir and John Holmes visited
Harry Yeager at the head of Flat
creek during the week.
Deputy Marsha! John R. Keldav ar
rived from the Kuskokwim Thursday.
Harry Howard returned to the Aniak
Thursday morning.
Grant Murdock was in town Wednes
day and Thursday in* connection with
the big ma-querade which is to he held
under tho auspices of Gamp Flat No. 26
on Washington's birthday, the 22nd in
stant. Grant says the interest being
taken in the event, is immense. Many
valuable prizes have already been
promised by local business men, and
the number attending en masque will
lie very large.
Quite a big hunch of the Flat-creek
boys came in to witness last night s
basketball game at A. B. Hall. It is
rumored tHev were sizing up our play
ers with a view to laying tiie odds.
Pete Lippich, who arrived from New
York creek Thursday, reports several
new finds in that region. He is return
ing with a boiler.
Mr. and Mrs. C'hronister, of Discov
ery, were visitors in Iditarod Friday.
Al. Anderson, who runs the Ruby
roadhouse, on die Seward trail 12 miles
from Discovery, was in town yesterday. \
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What was undoubtedly the best game j
of the basketball series between the
Stilettos and the A. B.’s was played
last night before the largest crowd yet
assembled to witness the games. For |
the second time the Stilettos beat their
opponents, the score at the finish being
Stilettos 15, A. B.'s 12. This result
makes two games apiece, so next
week’s game will decide the series.
Much of the success of last night's
game was due to Red LaBell, of 1 lat
City, who refereed.
The lineup was as follows:
STILETTOS A. 13.
Donnelly, H, capt Button, R C, capt
Larson, Chas Wolfe, Vic
Byers, Earl Baker, Claude
| Wood, CP Currin, J C
Frost. Ronald Larson, Frank
The baseball game was a tie.
W. Acheson, Fred Labelle and Mal
colm McDonald got away for the Aniak
yesterday. They had three horses and
two dog teams and took a boiler and
■sawmill ott! fit w th them.
San Francisco, February 7- — The Northern Navigation Com
pany announces that a reduction of 2”> per cent, in freight rates on
the Yukon river will become operative on the opening of naviga
tion. It is assumed that this action is to be taken because of the
threatened establishment of a sub-port of entry at Fairbanks, and
the consequent appearance on the lower Y’ukon of vessels belong
ing to the White Pass and other companies.
Fairbanks To Bs Sub-Port
Fairbanks, February 7.—Private advices received here state
that Fairbanks will be named a sub-port of entry at an early date.
Nome, February 7.—Nine-tenths of the residents of Nome are
Democrats, if present activity in Democratic circles counts for
anything. When the Democratic club was reorganized this week
many more members joined than there were Democratic votes cast
at the last delegate election, although the population is smaller.
There seems to be a general scramble to get onto the mule wagon,
so as to be in line for any appointments that may be going. The
ingoing machine is planning things so that they can regulate all
patronage; but rival factions are already beginning to show their
heads
The U. S. marshalship becomes vacant in June, and the prize
is ardently sought by half-a-dozen men who have more or less
claim upon the party for services alleged to have been rendered.
Washington, February 7.—In his report dealing with Alaska,
Secretary of the Interior Walter L. Fisher says that the dog-in-in
the-manger policy which is being applied in Alaska in relation to
the coal lands, is injuring the territory and retarding its legitimate
development. He urges an immediate settlement of the question,
so that labor and capital can unite in the great work of opening up
the territory to the commerce of the world.
Reindeer industry Profitable
Dealing with the progress of the reindeer industry, the secre
tary states that a profit on the original investment equal to 312 per
cent, is shown to date, and the condition of the natives has been
immensely improved thereby.
Coal Cases March 3
Chicago, February 7.—The Alaska coal cases will come up for
hearing March 3 in the circuit court of appeals.
The valuation of the Matanuska coalfields has been placed at
$10,000,000 for the purposes of the trials, instead of $100,000,000,
the value formerly placed upon them.
NOME DEMOCRATS ENDORSE STRONG
Nome, February 7.-The first meeting of the new Democratic
club endorsed a resolution ad vocating the apoointment of Major
J. F. A. Strong to the governorship. There was a certain amount
of opposition to the proposal, it being considered premature, but
finally the resolution was made unanimous.
Mrs. Christoph and son Gustave vis
ited Iditarod Tuesday.
Valentine postcards! Get-’em nc'v at
I Ans'.ey’s Book S'ore.
Half-Way-House Hansen was in town
during the week.
R. S. McMillan, of Discovery, was ir
| town Wednesday,
SENATE PASSES
SIX-YEAR TERM
Washington, February 7. After
considerable debate the Senate
passed the proposed amendment to
the United States constitution pro
viding for a six year Presidential
term. _
Leavenworth, Kan., February 7.
— President Ryan, of the Structural
Ironworkers’ Union, sentenced to
I seven years in Leavenworth federal
I penitentiary, has been released
| under bonds totaling $70,000, pend
ing the hearing of the appeals.
BECKER'S WIFE
HAS BABY GIRL
i New York, February 7. — The
; wife of Lieut. Cbarles Becker, the
J New York police officer sentenced
I to the electric chair for his eonnec
j tion with the murder of Herman
Rosenthal, this morning gave birth
to a baby girl.
Becker is in Sing Sing pending
the hearing of the appeal, which is
expected to come up within six
months. _
MURPHY-HANDOT
FIGHT IS OFF
San Fr-Htieiaeo. February 7.—The
1 fight scheduled to take place be
I tween Tommy Murphy and Joe
Mandot has been declared off on
account of Mandot’s continued ill
ness.
Portland, Februarv 7.--Ad Wol
1 gast offers to fight Tommy Murphy
! tor a purse of $10,000
NATIVES EXTINCT
IN SIXTY YEARS
Washington, February 7.—111 his
report to the Secretary of the lute
rior on the condition of the natives
of Alaska, Dr. Krutisb, special in
vestigator for the department, says
the Alaskan natives will become
extinct within 50 or Co years on
account of the ravages of tubercu
losis. The doctor makes reconi
mendations lor the proper care ot
natives suffering from the dreaded
malady.
SALLY BERNHARDT
COMING TO ALASKA
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j Portland, Ore , February 7.—
} Sarah Bernhardt, the famous
French actress who is now miking
a positively last farewell tour of the
world, has announced her intention
,>f visiting Alaska next summer,
and playing “Camille” for the ben
efit of the sourdoughs.
Sarah will celebrate her 68th
birthday in the North, and is look
ing forward to the time of her life.
MINER IS DEAD
FROM ACCIDENT
Fairbanks, February 7.—Alfred
VVirkkala, the Tenderfoot miner
who was crushed by falling rock
and earth, died in hospital here
yesterday as a result of his injuries.
Dr. Behla is going Outside neat
month. He will return to Iditarod on
the opening of navigation.
Mr. and Mrs. Acheson visited Mr.
and Mrs. Shonbeck at Discovery last
j Sunday.