Giddy Old Boy
Oakland, March 31—The engagement is announced here of Helen
Sherwood, the artist, who will shortly wed Rev. John 1 hompson. John
is 86 years old, while Helen admits having seen 50 summers.
Bandits Get $7,000 Worth
Spokane, March 31—Two masked bandits entered Weiguer's
jewelry store, in the heart of the city, yesterday, held up the proprietor
and escaped with gems valued at $7,000. The police have no clue.
Gets Away With $50,000
El Paso, March 31— A Weils-Eargo express messenger has dis
appeared with a package valued at $50,000. The company is using
every means available to locate the defaulter, so far without success.
Millionaire is Murdered
Independence, Kansas, March 31— A1 A Truskett, the millionaire
oil man of Independence, has been found guilty of murder in the second
degree. During an altercation in the street over a h 'Mness transaction
Truskett shot and killed J. D. Neeley, also a millionaire in the oil
business.
Madison Has Big Fire
Madison, Iowa, March 31 — A big fire which occurred here yester
day lestiited in losses totalling a million and a half dollars. The fire
water mains burst and nearly two-thirds of the city was destroyed.
The county court house was one of the buildings lost.
Japan vs. U. S.
Los Angeles, March 28—Interviewed here today, Bryan Constant,
member of the French senate, declared it to be his belief that Japan and
the United States would clash before many months were over.
Coulon Beats Forbes
Kenosha, Wis., March 28—In a io-round contest which took
place here last night, Johnny Coulan gained the decision against Harry
F'orbes. The decision was based on points.
Violate Fire Regulations
Los Angeles, March 31 -Several arrests were made in this city
yesterday for flagrant violations of the fire regulations. Whole city
blocks have been ordered closed for want of sufficient fire escapes.
Canadian Politics
Ottawa, Match —U. L Borden, the well-known leader of the
Conservative party in the Canadian house of commons, has resigned
from the leadership His successor has not yet been named.
Saw KeMy Kissing oda
New York, March 31—Testifying in the divorce trial which is
taking place here, park employes said that they had observed banker
Foster Kelly kissing Ida May Henry, a bank clerk’s wife. It was also
learned that the banker had taken the lady for several rides in iiis auto
mobile.
Black Hand in Chicago
Chicago, Match 31 -The Black Hand has threatened to wreak
vengence on Judge Landis lor some fancied wrong. Secret service men
are busy on the case.
Pick and Shovel Again
Indianapolis, In k, March 31- It was announced here today that
Lewis had resigned Irora the presidency of the United Mine Workers.
In tendering his resignation Lewis roundly denounced his enemies. He
has accepted a job in the mines and will once again wield the pick.
He Pelust Withdraw
Vallejo, Cal , March 31—The Navy Department has notified Bryant,
the socialist candidate for mayor of Vallejo, that he must either with
draw from the contest or resign his position. Bryant is at present em
ployed at the navy yard.
Murdered Four, is Killed
Everett, Wash , March 31- A man named Weedeu murdered four
farmers of Darrington a couple of days ago. When lie learned that a
posse was out after him he barricaded himself in his house, and made
desperate resistance Eventually be was shot and mortally wounded by
Deputy Donovan.
Duveen Brothers Convicted
New York, March 31—Messrs. Duveen Broth? s, the famous im
porters of works of art, have pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy
to defraud the U. S. customs. They were fined $10,000 and ordered to
refund the sum of $1,200,000 to the government.
Cyclone in East
Philadelphia, March 31—A terrific cyclone swept over this city
yesterday. Many buildings were demolished, houses unroofed and
factories destroyed. The New York division of the Pennsylvania 1 ail
road was put out of commission lor several hours.
Female Suffrage in Wisconsin
Madison, March 31—the senate has passed the bill granting the
suffrage to women over the age of 21 years.
Bucket-Shops are Lawful
Washington, D. C , March 31—In the district court here yesterday
Justice Wright handed down a decision to the effect that the keeping of
a bucket-shop was not unlawful.
Japan Again Protests
Washington, March 31- —It is rumored here that Japan has for
warded to the state department a communication strongly protesting
against the proposed Californian legislation regarding Japanese subjects.
An urgent message has been sent by the department to the governor of
Id it a rod Machine Shop
Black St., Near Sllppem’s Mill List Your Machinery With U3 for Sale McDonald, Homer & McDonald
CHEER AND COMFORT
AT THE
MILLER & JERMAN, PROPS,
Fairbanks District’s
Biggest Nugget
Fairbanks, March 21. —A nnggest 1
weighing 81.35 ounces was on Wednes
day picked up on 6-a. Fairbanks creek
by Fred Ellum, the owner and operator
of the claim, it is tarjely shot with !
quartz, but its value is estimated at $t,
000 at least. It is the largest nugget j
ever found in the camp, but not the
most valuable, as that distinction is held
by the chunk picked up by J. L. Tobin,
of 2-a. Dome creek, four years ago. This j
nugget was valued at $13,000.
lhe nugget was found by Kllum over
on the left limit of the creek. In the
course of his work he encountered a reef
of rock on the top of which was lodged
a number of boulders and rocks. One
these proved to be the big nugget, and
be also found some smaller nuggets.
The big nugget shows signs of much
wear. Some are inclined to the belief
that a new left-limit paystreak will be
uncovered.
Best watch repairing at Simpson’s.
Northern
Commercial
Company
THE ONLY PLACE
IN TOWN TO GET
_WE ARE THE SOLE AGENTS_
Stores: Iditarod and Dikeman
California, explaining the critical situation which would arise if legis
lation irritating to Japanese sensibilities should be inttoduced at the
next session of the California legislature.
Famous Art Critic Dead
London, March 31—Sir Caspar Purdon Clark died at his home
here today. He was world-famed as an art critic, and was in charge of
the New York gallery of art until a few months ago, when he was re
tired on pension. Pie was a great friend of J. Pierpont Morgan.
Steamer Wrecked Off Australia
Brisbane, Australia, March 30- -The steamer Yongalo went ashore
on a reef near this place yesterday and became a total wreck. There
were 70 passengers aboard in addition to the crew. Sixty-eight lives
were lost.
Won’t Pardon fVlorse
Washington, March 31 —It was intimated here today that President
Taft absolutely refuses to exercise his pre.ogative and pardon hank
wreckers Walsh and Morse. Monster petitions were signed asking for
the release of these two men, and it. was confidently expected that
clemency would be extended to fhem.
$!2,GQ0 Ransom
Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 31—O 1 Tuesday last kidnappers
stole the two year old son of Attorney Rogers from his home in this
city. A ransom of $12,000 was demanded and paid for the child's re
lease. The detectives are making diligent enquiries and arrests may be
expected at any moment. Attorney Rogers is the son-in-law ol Julie
Waldo, general counsel of the Santa Fe railroad.
Guggs Change Executives
Seattle, March 3o--Fol!owing the retirement of Capt. Jarvis from
the control of Alaskan affairs of the Guggenheims. a general re-adjust
ment of positions has taken place. C. A. McMasters, for years auditor
of the Alaska Steamship Co., becomes sex retarv treasurer of the allied
Guggenheim interests. W. T. Ford, now auditor of the Copper Rivet
railroad becomes general auditor, while R. G. Grouch, cashier of th
railroad becomes cashier of all companies.
Famous Smoke Case
May Bo Compromised
Washington, March 15—It is under
stood that the famous case of the
United States vs. the Anaconda Cop-,
per Mining company of Butte, Mon
tana, brought for the purpose of en
joining the operation of the Washoe
smelter at Anaconda, the largest smel
ter in the wor'd, will be compromised
by the payment of heavy damages on
the part of the company for destruction
of timber on the public domain.
The Washoe smelter treats ten
thousand tons of copper ore each day,
during which great volumes of sulphur
and arsenic gases are thrown off, to
the damage of surrounding farms and
forests. The farmers of the Deer
Lodge valley sued the company several
years ago, in one of the most expensive
cases ever tried. It took over a year
to hear the testimony of witnesses and
experts. The farmers lost their case,
but afterwards succeeded in starting a
government prosecution.
Aviator Duison Garries Four Passengers
Bethany, France. Mar 13—Aviator
Duison made a record flight here last
Saturday afternoon, before one of the
largest crowds ever gathered at avia
tion park. With four passengers
aboard his frail aeroplane he soared
over the heads of the people, doing 25
kilometers in 17 1-2 minutes. His pas
sengers were newspaper men rep
resenting the leading journals of
France. This feat has never been
equalled.
Capitalists Invade Guatemala
Washington, March 11—It is report
| ed that former senator W. A. Clark
j and former governor Spriggs of Mon
tana, together with Congressman Sul
zer of New York, representative of
the Guggenheim interests, have re
ceived valuable concessions from the
government in Guatemala, permitting
them to develop mines and build rail
roads in that country. The venture
involves gigantic financial transactions
and possibilities.
Oil King and President Meet
Augusta, March 15—President Taft
and John P. Rockefeller met on the
golf links here today. The meeting
brought forth a salute from both par
ties. Rockefeller is here in an en
deavor to regain his health, and is a
daily visitor at the golf links, where
the president spends the larger por
tion of his spare time.
Champion in Jail
San Francisco, March 31 —
Jack Johnson is in jail here,
serving a sentence of 25 days for
speeding. He doesn’t like it, but
is game.
Full line optical goods at Simpson’s.
HOME TALENT TO SING
EVERYBODY TO DANCE
Announced on the boards as a grand
concert and dance, the big stunt at
Flat tonight is the party given by the
Arctic Brotherhood at their hail, where
there will unquestionably be large
things doing in the way of histrionic
entertainment and terpsichorean en
deavor. Home talent will be given a
chance to do a few high hurdles, and
they do say that some of the creek per
formers are certainly in the handicap
class.
It is entirely formal, this entertain
ment and hop, wherefore they should
have plenty fun.
EAGLES ENTERTAIN
ABOUT 80 GOUPLES
The big dance given last Saturday
evening at the A. 15. hall at Flat by
the Eagles gathered there from all
parts of the North, will be one of the
well-remembered social events of the
winter. There were Eagles from all
parts of the creeks, and a good-sized
crowd took advantage of the splendid
floor, to say nothing of the good eats
that were handed out to be gently di
luted by bottled hops.
Owing to the misfortune that over
took Iditarod, there were not as many
from this city in attendance as was
hoped, but they had a great time any
way.
The Pioneer for Job Printing.
OF THE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
At A. B. Hall, Flat City, Wednesday, Evening, April 26,
Celebrating the 92nd Anniversary of the Order.
Given Under the Auspices of the Pioneer Odd Fellows Club of thelditarod.
JOHN RON AN, J. F. RISSER, C HAS. ERICH,
President. Vice-Pres. Sec.-Treas.
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1500 feet.
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