Winfs & RAercbants Bank
IDITAROD, ALASKA
Capital, 850,000.00
General Banking Business Transacted Gold Dust Bought and Assayed
Drafts Issued on Any Part of the World
SEATTLE CORRESPONDENT: SCANDINAVIAN AMERICAN BANK
OFFICERS:
('has. Ross, President
T. J. Nestor, Vice President
John Holmes, Cashiei- and Assay or
I .rave vour Korns at the Krosbv baths.
AT ANY HOUR AT
The Bank Cafe
FLAT CITY
CURLY ROBINSON, PROPRIETOR
Best of Everything
all thi: 'iimi: at tul
FLAT CiTV
Open Day and Nig in
Outfit Here for Innoko and Mud
Uiviir ('amps
Roadhouse and Store
K< I O >CKiU'K N . l’KOP
Everything First Class
SALOON^
COMPLETE LINE OF
QFTlIVsO, LOVERA
and JUAN DE FUCA
FULL LINK OF
IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
AND —
BUOWEiSER BEER
Delivered in any part of town
Otier Greek Roadhouse
One Above Discovery
LODGING, MEALS AT ALL HOURS
E/erything Comfortable for Travelers. JOHN 1AG0Y, Frop.
1 DITARO D
BAKERY
Foot of Willow St.
Best Cop of Coffee in Town
Fresh Bread Every Day
Choice Pies, Cakes, Etc.
Visit the
FLYER <?u'lunch
The New and Up-to-Date Place ts Eat
A. Vize DiS. otter C Mitchell
Beautify Jot Homes!
H. SNYDER,
ilas Many Beautiful Designs of
And also a goodly supply of
PftlfiTS, OILS, ETC.
Willow Street, Iditarod.
“A PLACE TO EAT”
Where Ladies and Gentlemen May
Lome Good Meals and Short Orders
The Arcade Cafe
Open All ITitrht FLAT CITY
There is not very much coal used in
Alaska at the present time, says the
report of the Alaska railroad commis
sion, and oil is supplanting it rapidly.
This of course is duo to the high cost
of coal, most of which is imported
from British Columbia. It is believed
that this condition would not continue
if Alaska fields were opened, as the
(trice of oil is advancing and the price
of inferior coal is excessive.
The present coal consumption in
Alaska is about 100,000 tons a year,
but it is believed that if the Bering
river coal is us good as expected, and
if the field is opened to development
and railroad construction resumed, an
immediate local market of considerable
size will be created. Smelters in
I’rince William sound, local demands
for fuel tit Cordova and Valdez, a sup
ply for steamers and for water trans
portation to other (tarts of Alaska,
seems to justify a belief that 150,000
Ions per annum would find a ready sale
almost at once, and this market should
grow rapidly.
SAILINGS
0EIA
The steamer Victoria "ill leave
Seattle on her lirst trip to Nome June
J, according to announcements made
bv the Alaska Steamship (Jo. The
other dates on which the vessel sails
are July 1. July JO, August 2’J. Septem
ber 17 and ttctuber IS.
The last sailing of the Victoria will
be from Nome only, tlie vessel not cal- j
ling at St. Michael.
The Northwestern is scheduled 1,1
leave for the N irth about October 1.
and will call at St. Michael on llie re
turn journey to pick up passengers. I
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Portland, Ore., May 2.—Mrs j
Bourne, wife of ex-Senntor Jona
than Bourne, of Oregon, has been
granted a divorce. The trouble
between the pair arose a few
months ago while they were resid
ing at the national capital, and
Mrs. Bourne left for the West to j
bring suit before friends realized;
that anything was amiss.
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New York, May 2. —Luther Mc
Carthy outfought Moran here last
night in a contest which went the
full 10 rounds.
I/;s Angeles, May 2.— Johnny
Kilbaneand Johnny Dundee fought
20 rounds here Wednesday. Dun
dee was easily outpointed, but the
referee declared a draw.
AGE SAVES BANKER
PRISON SENTENCE
Seattle, May 2.—Jacob Furth,
the aged banker of this city, and
for years president of the Puget
Sound National bank, was fined
$10,000 for his connection with the
LaConner bank irregularities. It
was only his extreme age that saved
Furth from a jail sentence.
When at Discovery take a chance at
The Flyer for a quick meal. Cooked
right. Served right._
Roasting chickeDS, 40c ib.
Iditurod Meat Co.
ERWIN TO BE MARSHAL
FOR FOURTH DIVISION
Washington, May 2. — Lewis T. Erwin, of Fairbanks, has been
I nominated for the marshalship of the Fourth division of Alaska.
There is very little opposition to his candidacy, and his confirma
l lion may be looked for at any time.
Ostrander Judge of Third Division
John Y. Ostrander, of Valdez, has been appointed judge of the
Third judicial division, in succession to Judge Peter 1). Overfield,
whose term expires next June.
Mrs. Swineford Postmistress
Mrs. Swineford, widow of former Governor A. P. Swineford,
one-time owner of the Ketchikan Miner, has been appointed post
mistress at Ketchikan.
Major Strong Confirmed
The senate has confirmed the appointment of Governor J. F.
A. Strong, who is on his way North. He will be banquetted by the
New Chamber of Commerce of Seattle, prior to his departure for
Juneau.
National Committeeman Z. J. Cheney has completed his work
at the capital, and is enroute to Juneau.
Sacramento, Cal., Mu.v 2. — A split has occurred in the Cali
fornia legislature over the alien land bill. Secretary of State
Bryan is remaining for the present, and he hopes for a successful
termination of his mission for the preservation of peace.
President Wilson gave out that he had determined not to inter
fere in any anti Japanese legislation, unless such legislation is in
violation of existing treaties with the Japanese empire. He be
lieves that he has no right to interfere under any other conditions.
If the bill passes many suits as to treaty rights will be insti
tuted by Japanese who have purchased land in the past, or who
now are buying it by installments.
Representative Sisson Favors War
Washington, May 2. Representative Sisson, of Mississippi,
favors war with Japan, rather than submission to the Mikado s de
mand not to pass the alien land bill.
Japs Are Yeiiing For War
Tokio, May 2.- A great mass meeting was held here yesterday
to discuss the proposed land legislation of California, the crowd
yelling for war against the United Suites if the alien bill be passed.
The irritation against the proposed legislation is intense, as
it is declared to bo a national insuit. Leading merchants and man
ufacturers may withdraw from all participation in the Panama Pa
cific exposition if the measure passes.
Hawaii Just as Dad
Honolulu, April 10.—-The news of anti Japanese legislation
proposed by the stale of California is received here with great in
terest, as this territory is facing a similar problem in a more acute
form. The thrifty Japanese farmers and laborers are constantly
replacing the Hawaiian*, who are inclined to take life easily, ft is
claimed that if California is successful in excludingtheJapane.se
from land ownership Hawaii will follow suit. The great number
of Japanese in. the islands is a source of woit.\ to til.1 nutlioi ities
here and at Washington.
Washington. May 2.—Richard Roediger, of Tacoma, has been
nominated surveyor general for the state of Washington.
Mr. Roediger was the founder of the Dawson Daily News, and
was formerly one of the proprietors of the Tacoma Daily News, of
which newspaper Franklin K. Lane, now secretary of the Interior,
was the editor in the early nineties. After leaving Dawson Mr.
Roediger started the Tacoma Tribune, which he conducted until
recently- He is said to have dropped over $40,000 in the venture.
Washington, May 2.—For five consecutive times the Senate
committee on territories, of which Senator Pitman, of Nevada, is
chairman, has adjourned for want of a quorum, and Northerners
here fear that the Alaska railroad bill may go unreported at the
snecial session. _
HISTORY OF ALASKA BY
DELEGATE WICKERSHAM
According to the Cordova Daily
Alaskan Delegate James Wicker
sham is engaged in writing a his
tory of Alaska. He hopes one day
to publish a history of the territory
that will contain every bit of in
formation on growth and develop
ment since the first white man ar
rived.
For many years the delegate has
been gathering material for his
work, and since he became dele
gate two men have been helping
him. It will be some years yet be
fore the history can be completed.
Aside from several Russian works
which have been specially irans
lated for him, Mr. Wickersham has
a copy of every government report
on Alaska, and a complete list of
names of every man who has held
office in the territory.
CONTRACT FOR
MBTCHLER BROS.
Mutcbler Bros, have secured a con
tract from the Yukon Gold Co. to cut
and deliver 5,000 cords of 4-foot wood.
The wood is to be piled in the vicinity
of the power house on k lat creek. It
will be cut from the upper end of
Otter creek, about seven miles above
Discovery, this summer.
1 Boasting chickens, 40c lb.
1 Iditarod Meat Co.
! Korns Kured at the Jirosby batbs.
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GROCERIES, PRO VISIONS,
HARD WARE, DR Y GOODS, ETC,
A complete line of “Shorts” will be received from Fairbanks immediately after the
opening of navigation; also, our Le Barge shipment will include
New Ham and Bacon, Grape Fruit, Oranges, Lemons, Petaluma Eggs, Etc,, Etc,
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The following list of letters remain
uncalled for at the Iditarod (Alaska)
postoffice on May 1, 1913. In calling
for any of the letters please ask for
“advertised" letters.
T. L. THURSTON, Postmaster.
Albrecht, m
All wood, th omits
Arseneau, j t
“ ct
Asmusen, crist
Averill, h a
Barry, ra j
Band, j
Bat tray, ()
Baker, a e 2
Bioletto, t
Berggren, chas
Berry, m j
Bean, mrs a
Blair, john j 2
1 ilnomquist. oscar
Blais. Bozinond
Blythe, robert
Bjen. mrs a
Bowers, dr j m
Bressler, s v
Brodino, bert
Buckley, tira
Buninger, oscar b
Campbell, cl j
dun e 2
Chapman, mrs
cat hcrine
Crowley, denis
('mining hum. j m 3
David, e e
i hi ly, dries
i Iren, mrs m
Do Chaplin
l)e ( harles, tur
Dooley, joins 2
Dover, frank
Deane. «;eo \v
Do.ujjan, chas
lade 1st on, jus
Knsor, John
Krickson, p g
Karris, joe
Klanniijan, c
In>I’d. a w
Krasiklin; chas n o
GilI is, dan
l Ijinie, f k
Godfrey, crnost 3
<inyslen, john
Goebel, ehas
Guddart, john
Halverson, halvar 1
Hardy, s h
Hadley harry
Harris, geo a
Hauptkorn, martin
Hay, e c
Hamilton, f h
Hadrway. jas
Hensley, ed
Hogen, patrick
Hosraer, a c
Houle, arne
Hughes, a (red) 4
Hutnfrey, wall is
Jansen, frank
Jensen, arnel
Johnson, billie
“ lijlmar
Jones, c f 4
Johansen
Kennedy, j b 2
Kiibv, robt
King, nathan
He Hereaux, mrs
edmund
Leppik, john
Leiourneait, jos
Lindst rand, gustaf
Lott, norrnan f
Malik, richard
Matson, john b 2
Matson, rasmus
f
Mack, thos
Miller, henry
Mitchell, e a
Michelson, edward
Moswuard, chas
Moorman, jules
Morvan, emile
Mollov, joe
Murk, thos
Moore, mrs frank
Nelson, n p !>
Newton, tneo
New, edward
Nordin, oscar
McComber, a
McOonae by. si las 3
McDermott, jus
Melirath, John 2
McKee, j hubert 0
McKenzie, jiiim
McLeod, robt
“ kenoeth h
McVev, dan
( >11 wood, ! lies I
Olson, louis
O'Neill, richard
" john v
Parsons, william
Paulson, j o
Plank, m b 2
o linn, j
liantts, mrs a
Kearney, h m
Robinson, w
Kocbevar. math
Rothermel, lewis
Koehl, fred 2
Rnlaeii, eeo
Schrader, julius
Sellers, h j
Shorl-le.v, ra e
Spot-lock, l-u-sell
Starr, jos k 2
Stockman, mrs ed
Stalton, c
Slack, chas
Strong, frank
Sweeney, Stephen
Tom, \v It
Toroian, s 2
Tilleson, bans 3
Turner, p e
Trenear, geo
Yallee, g
V'estly, o
Vegr, w a
Watson, f d 3
Wagner, mike
Whit ton, s c
Wilson, p r
“ a lex
Wood, r f
thos
Wuelzer, ed
Youngquest, john
Zubor, r
WILL ARRANGE FOR
COURT TERM HERE
Deputy Marshal Harry P Shep
pard received a telegram from Mar
shal Love Tuesday last, instructing
him to secure quarters for the hold
ing of a term of the district court
at Iditarod, commencing July 7
next. He is to make arrangements
for a court room, jury room, and
for the judge, clerk of the court,
district attorney, etc., and wire the
approximate cost to headquarters
as early as possible,
The list of grand and petit jury
men has not yet been received, but
I may be expected by wire at any
j time now.
When visiting Otter call in at Du
Rand’s Discovery Cafe.
Watch repairing work guaranteed.
1 Wat. Taylor, Flat City.
Washington, May 8. — Great uneasi
ness is felt for the safety of American
troops in the Joio province of the
Philippines, where 10,000 Mot os are
holding the province in a slate of siege
and have slaughtered many Ameri
cans.
Soldiers have been sent to the seene
of the trouble, and it is expected that
sharp lighting will ensue, as the Moros
are said to be well armed, and have
plenty of supples.
J. D. Barnes sold his mules early
this week to F. A. Cleveland, who
since lias turned them over to J. Van
Kirk, of Flat City.
Some months ago Mr. Barnes pur
chased a ranch in Fresno Co., Cah, and
is going out to cultivate it. Dad al
ready is something of an agricul
turist, having a hothouse of his own
and cultivating a garden every summer
as a hobby. His specialty in California
will be oranges, although we shall be
surprised if lie does not add some
Rocky Mountain canaries as aside line.
THE MUTABLE
DU. F. E. COOK
j Whatever may be said of I < ink.
; near-discoverer of the North Pole, none
jean doubt his ability as an entertaiuer.
j All through the winter season the Iiiit
j a rod 1 ’ioneer has been receiving ex
changes which dealt w th his lutes!
achievements on the lecture platform.
; but it remained for Thursday's mail to
1 bring the climax.
Dr. Cook, it appears, was lecturing
j on his favorite topic—the North role
when lie took occasion to assaii t he
! reputation of Hear-Admiral Deary,
j ‘‘Deary,’’says Cook, "is a colossal
: fakir, and never reached the pole a’
: all."
Cook made the above statement in
Dasadena, Cal., and supplemented his
remarks by saying that lie would fight
with his list-,) anyone who branded
I him as a liar. There were no takers,
iso far as the dispatch reads, but ad
Dasadena was much worked ip t ver
the incident, as rook’s threat was ,jh
t posed to be directed at local busine!—
men, who had spoken freely about 'lie
■ explorer's achievements,
i As an explorer Cook may be a fakir,
i but when it comes to entertaining lie
is most interesting and amusing, and
there should no longer be any doubt
about his success as a vaudeville per
i former. _
1 Korns Kured at the Krusbv baths.
GRAND BAR
FLAT CiTY
Nels ('.laiitz. Pror>.
NOTHING BUT THE BEST
The Place to Meet
Your Friends
MERCHANTS CAFE
Gators io Largs and Small Parties
PRIVATE DINING ROOMS
Popular Prices Everything First Class
GH A3. E. MILLER, PROP.
Mil Hours Anhe m Tins House
GOME ONCE AND TOO WILL GOME AGAIN
FIRST AVENUE. SOUTAR & SUTHERLAND, Props.
FRESH HEATS
Beef, by the Side 40c
Veal, “ “ 40c
Mutton, by the carcass 35c
Fowl, per lb. 40c
Halibut, per lb 25c
Roast Chickens 40c
Fork Loins 40c
Codfish 35c
Frankfurter Sausage 40c
Spring Chickens 75c
Lamb Saddles 50c
Se:ondSt. 1DITAROD §¥! EAT CO, Ph°ne 15
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS BY DAY OR WEE.<
Warm, Clean Well Ventilated
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT
IVSassage and
Bath Parlors
MEDICATED, MINERAL VAPOR, STEAM,
TUB, SALT AND FRESH WATER f|
Caribou St., Bet. Black and Willow Sts., on Waterfront
Electric and Faradic Massage Treatments by Expert Attendants
Lighted by Gas Heated by Steam