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One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY 24, 1912. Two Bits Per Copy
THE DARNED OLD CUSS
EXPECTING THE HARVEST
Newport, R. I., Feb. 23.—In July the
stork is expected to pay a visit to the
household of Col. and Mrs. John Jacob
Astor, whose marriage created a world
wide sensation the middle of last Sep
tember. At the time of the marriage
the colonel was aged 48 and his bride,
Madeleine Force, 20.
TAFT OPPOSES CONTROL
OF TELEGRAPH LINES
Washington, Feb. 23. — President
Taft has sent a message to congress
opposing government control of tele
graph lines. [ Postiaaster General
Hitchcock recently announced himself
in favor of such control.]
DYNAMITE CONSPIRATORS
READY TO TELL ALL
Indianapolis, Feb. 23.—Many of the
defendants in the dynamiting cases are
ready to confess. It is certain that the
whole conspiracy will be laid bare
from beginning to end.
FLAT CITY NOTES
Robert Fortune left for the Kusko
kwim the latter part of last week.
Manager Joaquin of the Kuskokwim
Commercial Company arrived “some
days ago from Takotna and after a
short stay here left for Georgetown.
Mr. Nelson of Iditarod tonsorial fame
was visiting in town for a few days the
last part of last week. This is the first
time in six months that he has been
here and ho was greatly astoniihei at
the improvements made during his
absence.
Messrs. Ed Wilkerson and Charles
"Hanford left last week for the Aniak.
They are traveling with nine dogs and
expect to be away about four weeks
looking over that part of the country.
Robert Hart and Pete Hanson left J
last Saturday for Donlan creek to work '
on Mr. Hart's ground.
Mr. and Mrs. N. N. Jaffa had four
letters from their nephew, Phil JatTe,
at Ruby last week. He writes in glow
ing terms about the camp and says it !
will be the best in the North.
E. M. Tanner, of Discovery, is in the '
hospital, but the doctor hopes to hare
• him out In a few days.
Quite a number of Iditarod's promi
nent people attended the A. B.’s regu- 1
lar Saturday night dance last week.
Harry Yeager, manager of the
American Bank, and Charles Fowler
spent a few days here looking after
business and other interests.
Charles Suter made a business visit
to Iditarod the early part of the week.
Arthur Shonbeck, from Discovery,
made a flying visit to Flat City and
Iditarod this week.
Mr. and Mrs. G. Lagner have moved
from Flat City up to the head of Flat
creek, into the cabin formerly occupied
bv Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Michie. Mr.
Eaguer is prospecting on the upper
end of Flat.
During Duncan Michie's absence at
Ruby Mrs. Miehie has moved to her
parents’ commodious cabin.
Last Sunday Mr and Mrs. Harry
Moan entertained a largo dinner party
from Iditarod, but owing to the delay
ia getting a letter Mrs. Moss says it
was more of a surprise party.
Last Monday evening a fine dinner
was givou in honor of Dr. Behla's
birthday by Messrs. Durant and Golden,
the well-known owners of Discovery
Cafe, Otter. It was one of the finest
spreads ever put on in the North, and
was served in elegant style. The in
vited guests were Mr. and Mrs. N. N.
.TafTe, Mrs. Swanson, Mrs. Ed Wilker
son, Fred Vogler, George Mutchler,
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ryan, Charles Pe
terson, Fred Webber and Andy Evans.
The A. B Hall is being fixed up for
the basketball and iDdoor baseball
games. Practice will be carried on
and the boys hope to hare a game with
the Iditarods next week.
The talk of the town is about Bolivia.
Mrs. Swanson gave an enjoyable
birthday party Thursday night at the
Grand hotel. A fine dinner was served
and among the guests present were
the following: Mr and Mrs Litner,
Mrs Lang, Mrs Campbell, Mrs Stan
ford, A Farbo, Tom Howell, H V
Pierce, Harry Minshall, A E Golden,
Fred Vogler, Fred Webber, Charley
Enquiet, Charley Reed, Nels Glantz,
George Mutchler, Mr Stenberg.
Mrs A V Thorns gave a delightful
little dinner party to a number of
friends Thursday._
You can read at Ansley’s free; if you
take the books out you leave a deposit
for ibeir return, 25c for exchange—over
~ se’-ea tyuudred books to choose from
COL. ROOSEVELT
FOR REFERENDUM
Cleveland, Feb. 23.—Colonel Roosevelt has form
ally announced his candidacy, and says that he is
strictly in the fight. His position in regard to the im
portant political questions of the day will be defined
and made public next Monday.
Washington, Feb. 23.—-Gifford Pinchot has with
drawn his support from Senator La Follette and is
boosting Roosevelt. He declares that practically all
La Follette’s supporters will go over to Roosevelt, now
that the latter’s candidacy has been proclaimed.
Columbus, O., Feb. 22. — In a speech here yester
day Colonel Roosevelt said the progressives are formu
lating a program for direct nomination, referendum
and recall.
[A Fairbanks paper contained a press dispatch
dated New York January 15, saying: “In a sensational
article in the new issue of the Outlook, Colonel Roose
velt advocates the referendum in a form and with an
attachment more extreme than has been offered by any
of the outspoken candidates for the Presidency. In his
judgment the referendum has become an absolute es
sential in lawmaking. The referendum means that the
people themselves have the power to place a statute
upon the statute books. What he objects to is the
power of the courts to declare statutes unconstitutional,
and he would have it that not any statute, at least
those which have passed the referendum of the people, |
may be declared unconstitutional by any court.’’]
JUNEAU DEMOCRATS FAVOR JENGINGS
Juneau, Feb. 23.—The local Democrats have in
structed the delegates to the territorial convention to
support Robert Jennings, of this city, for the nomina- j
tion for delegate to congress.
MOTOR CARS FOR
TRAM COMPANY
James Wilson, resident manager of the Iditarod I
Traction Company, left for the Outside yesterday via j
Fairbanks- He is traveling with the mail team, but:
upon reaching the Yukon river will probably hurry !
through by different conveyance.
Mr. Wilson goes to confer with his brother at Spo- [
kane, who is the general manager of the company, in
reference to important improvements contemplated in
the Iditarod tram.
The brother went Outside last fall, and it is in re
sponse to a telegram that Mr. Wilson is going to join
him. It is the purpose to secure several powerful
motor-cars with which to operate the traffic of the tram,
as well as steel to replace the present wooden rails.
The material will be brought in on the very earliest
boats, and the improvements will be completed without
delay.
This is a business move of considerable magnitude,
and shows that level headed business men think well of
the district’s future.
Mr. Wilson will also visit his family in California.
DOG RACE VON
BY CREEK TEAM
The Iditarod Kennel Club’s Washington’s Birthday
race, with six entries but only five starters, was run j
over a heavy trail. Of the starters the Northern Saloon j
team, Carl Stalauker driver, dropped out at the first
half mile. The others ran as follows:
Order of Start, Teams, Drivers Summit Flat Summit Home
1. Jack Holmes, 7 dogs, self 35:00 47:30 1:24:00 1:59:31
2. Grand Hotel. 6 dogs, Stenberg 42:00 1:00:00 1:15:00 1:54:41
3. N. C. Co, 7 dogs. Bromberg 44:00 1:00:00 1:21:00 2:00:22
4. Jack Baird, 0 dogs, VVutrous 45:00 1:01:00 1:22:00 1:56:32
The time given does not include 15 minutes rest at
Flat. Delay in starting after receiving the word was
at the expense of the team. Considerable time was lost
in this way at Iditarod, and on the return start from
Flat the Holmes team made a bad break that cost it 21
minutes and the race. The team started wrong and
was stopped by applying the brakes. The driver j
started forward to take hold of the dogs, when they j
bolted; he caught onto the sled, but it turned over and
he had to let go. The dogs ran away and got off half!
a mile. Jack Baird’s team ran into Stanley’s stable
and lost sufficient time to cost them the race.
The length of the course is between 15 and 16
miles. The race has brought on volumes of dog talk,
and it is said Holmes offers to give any team that ran
15 minutes and match it for $500.
Fail banks, Feb. 23—Judge Murane, of Nome, will hold court
at Fairbanks next July, while Judge Overfield will hold sessions
at Tanana and Iditarod.
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BOMBARDIER WELLS TO COME SOON
Sydney, Australia, Feb. 23.—Jack Lester, the American ueavy
weight, was knocked out in the twentieth round by Johnny Thompson
New Orleans, F'eb. 23 —Joe Mandot gets io-iound decision over
Pal Moore. Johnny Coulon gets decision in fast 20 rounds over
Frankie Burns.
Chicago, Feb 23 —On Wednesday last Jack Curley, in behalf of
Jack Johnson, posted $20,000 forfeit with Stakeholder Tierney to fight
Jim Flynn, the Colorado heavyweight.
San Francisco, Feb. 23.—The Welsh-Britton fight has been de
dared off, the former having strained his back. A1 Pasler and Bomba 1
dier Wells are matched for 20 rounds July 4 Wells will arrive from
England in March.
Sacramento, Feb. 23,--Billy Papke made a very poor showing here
on Washington's birthday, and Frank Mantell was given the decision
at the end of the twentieth round,
San Francisco, Feb. 23. — Frank Klaus gained an easy decision
over Sailor Petroskey in the twentieth round yesterday Petroskey
was given a teriific drubbing.
Los Angeles, Feb. 23.—Johnny Kilbaue gets the decision over
Abe Attell at the end o; the twentieth round, thereby securing tlie
lightweight title Attell was outfought in every round. Kilbaue'*
work was fast, and the decision is popular
HI GILL IS HIGH MAN IN SEATTLE
Seattle, Feb. 23 —In the city primaries Hi Gill, who was recalled
as mayor last year on account of alleged connection with corruption
ists, has a majority of 10,000 over George F. CoUetill, who received
the next highest vote. Cotterill was nominated for mayor in 1900, but
was defeated.
NEV JERSEY HAN FOR THE SUPREME BENCH
Washington, Feb. 23 —President Taft has nominated Mahlon Pit
ney, of New Jersey, for associate justice of the supreme court of the
United States, to succeed the late Judge John M. Harlan, of Kentucky.
Mr. Pitney was born in 1858, and was admitted to the bar in 1S82. He
was in congress from 1895 to I9°9. was member of the New Jersey sen
ate from 1899 to 1901, associate justice supreme court of New Jersey
from 1901 to 1908, and is at present chancellor of that state.
BISHOP PETER T. ROWE RELIES ON CONGRESS
Seattle, Feb. 23 —Bishop P. T. Rowe, who is here en route to the
North, says congress is earnestly considering measures for Alaska, and
expresses belief that the results will be favorable to the progress of the
territory.
ABE SPRING RESIGNS HIS C0MM1SSI0NERSHIP
Fairbanks, Feb. 23.—Abe Spring has sent in his resignation
of the commissionership at Circle City, to take effect March 1. He
was appointed by Judge Overfield about a year ago, and his ap
pointment was one of the things mentioned in the charges formu
lated against the judge at Fairbanks this winter
HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE AINSWORTH AFFAIR
Washington, Feb. 23.—Px-esident Taft has accepted the resig
nation of Adjutant General Ainsworth, which stops the court mar
tial proceedings begun against him. The House will investigate
the friction between Genei-al Ainsworth and the Secretary of War,
aud the former will be summoned to testify.
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REBELS DETAIN
MISS WILSON
El Paso, Feb. 23.—Miss Nellie Wil
son, daughter of Governor Woodrow
Wilson of New Jersey, is detained by
rebels in the state of Chihuahua, Mex
ico.
MARSHAL L~T
RETD SHOME
Fairbanks, Feb. 23.—Marshal Lore
has returned to Fairbanks, after a trip
to California to serve warrants on the
indicted bankers. He reports prepara
tions being made for big travel front :
the Outside to Alaska next summer.
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COLOMBIA’S MINISTER RECALLED
Bogota, Feb. 23.—On account of an
insult to Secretary of State Knox, the
Colombian government has recalled
Minister Ospina from the United
States.
A. B. INITIATE
SHOWED METTLE
Three cheechaccoes were con
ducted over a hard trail bv the
members of Camp Iditarod No. 27,
A. B., last Monday night. It had
been whispered around that some
thing of unusual interest was likely
to happen, and at least one promi
nent young society mail deferred
a pressing social engagement in
order to see the tun—an engage
ment, it may be added, the out- '
come of which was a disappoint
ment to the young mar. who filled
it the next evening, but was highly
satisfactory to a large number til
his acquaintances who witnessed
the denouement.
The initiates were Ben Brom
berg, Charles Hanover and John
Begora. One of them is said to
have become cantankerous on the
arduous mush, and it took the
strenuous efforts of all the old sour
doughs to reduce him to a proper
sense of his relationship to his
companions in the Arctic. A few
discolored optics resulted, but 110
bones were broken.
Several others are expected to go
over the trail next Monday night. 1
Books of all kinds, from detective
stories to Shakespeare. If you are not
a member of Ansley’s Library you
should be; call and get the new terms.
FOR SALE — Northern Commercial
dogteam of seven dogs, Rummey in
the lead, with harness and basket
sled complete. Inquire N. C. Co.
Correct clothes for men. H. Boas. 1
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OTTER MASONIC CLUB ENTERTAIN
A very well-appointed and elaborate banquet was given by tbe
Otter Masonic Club in the Merchants cafe building, Flat City, Thurs
day uiglit, which was largely attended by the Masons of the district,
including many from Iditarod. Among those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Weir, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Keys, Mr. end Mrs. C,
E. Taylor, Miss Lucille Taylor, Miss M. Coolidge, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Jaffe,
Mrs. J. E. McDowell, Mrs. E. E. Wilkinson, Mrs. Patched, Mrs. Langdon, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Patton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMahon, Mrs. Moss, E. M.
Spaulding, A B Funk, E M Rusk, W M Breeze, John Strelic, Lee Roby, Fred
Ekrut, Oscar Bergman, J H Scott, J W Atcheson, A J Weiss, W C McMillan,
F J MoDkman, Grant Murdock, W H Phil'ips, Karl Thiel, George B. Waist,
Henry Roden, Andrew Norland, Isadore Goldstein, Earl B Hunt, Charles Cat
roll, Robert Simpson.
Dr. Spaulding was presiding officer and toastmaster.
Henry Roden, John Strelic, C E. Taylor and Thomas McMahon
made addresses. Miss Taylor rendered a piano solo which was highly
appreciated, and Miss Coolidge sang several songs very effectively.
The banquet was spread in a splendid manner by tbe Stanley cafe, and
everybody had an enjoyable time. A photograph was made of the as
semblage at the banquet table.
CHARLEY JOHNSON WON THE DERBY
Nome, Feb. 23.—Charley Johnson won the Solomon derby yester
day in record time. The course was 64.72 miles and the distance was
covered in 5 hours 46 minutes. Scotty Allen was second and John
Johnson third. The trail was ideal and an immense holiday crowd
witnessed the start and finish.
LATE NEWS OF NO BY WIRELESS
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Nome, Feb. 23 —Mayor William A. Gilmore has wired the Atner
icati consul at Vladivostock for particulars regarding the icebreakers.
The Pioneers of Alaska yesterday gave a banquet to celebrate the
formation of the order. One hundred and fifty were preseirt.
A rumor appears to be well grounded that efforts will be made to
nominate Mayor Gilmore for delegate at the Cordova convention. It is
c'aimed that he would he able to bring all the factions together.
PRIXATE SOLDER SUICIDES AT FORT DAVIS
Nome, Feb 23 —Private Wondrack, of the Sixteenth infantry,
stationed at Fort Davis, near this city, suicided yesterday by blowing
. is brains out with a rifle in the oilroom of the barracks. He was a
native of Austria, sober and of good character. No reason for the act
has been assigned.
BIG CARAVAL HITS FAIRBANKS OVER TRAIL
Fairbanks, Feb. 23.—The biggest caravan that ever arrived
over the trail reached here last Sunday. There were 35 horses
with 52 double-enders, bringing 30 tons of fresh meat. The meat
was hauled from Cbitina at the rate of 10 cents per pound. The
regular rate is 25 cents for freight and 55 cents for express.
STEPHENSON ROASTED IN MINORITY REPORT
Washington, Feb. 23 — The minority report of the Senate commit
tee having in hand the investigation of the charges against Senator
Stephenson, of Wisconsin, scathingly arraigns the senator.
[Last month it was reported that the committee was unanimous in!
exonerating Senator Stephenson, which was evidently not the case.]
Why give your books and magazines I
away when you can sell or exchange
them at Ansler’s?
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When you want first-class candies'
send him to Ansley’s for them. Prices
to suit the times.
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS
SOLID FOR CHAMP CLARK
Joplin, Feb. 23. —The Missouri stale
Democratic convention before adjourn
ment declared unanimously for Champ
Clark for the Presidency. It was the
wish of some for former Gov. Folk'*
name to bo considered, but the latter
himself favored Clark, and threw hi*
influence to him.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SUGAR TRUST EXISTS
Washington, Feb. 24.—The commit
tee appointed to inquire into the man
ner in which trusts have been carrying
out the supreme court’s order for the
dissolution, reports that the sugar
trust is still in existence.
FIRE IN TEXAS CITY
CAUSES $7,000,000 LOSS
Houston, Feb. 23.—Fire destroyed
half the principal residence sectien of
the city yesterday. Thousands are
homeless, and the property loss totals
$7,000,000.
DOES HEWANT IT?
Fairbanks, Feb. 23.—Judge Over
field's candidacy for the delegateship
is being mentioned again, and it is be
lieved here that he is pruning himself
for the nomination at Cordova.
CASH REGISTER MEN INDICTED
Cincinnati, Feb. 23.—The federal
grand jury has indicted twenty-nine
officials of the National Cash Register
Company for conducting an organize
tion in restraint of trade.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES
FOR FAIRBANKS DISTRICT
Fairbanks, Feb. 23.—The Democratic
primaries for this district are to be
held Feb. 27. Fairbanks is allowed 20
delegates.__
SECRETARY OF STATE ON TOUR
Washington, Feb. 23.—Secretary of
State Knox laaves today on a visit to
Central American countries.
MAPLE DYNAMITE CASE DROPPED
Los Angeles, Feb. 23.—The dynamite
case against Maple has been dismissed
on account of insufficient evident*
CREEK REPUBLICANS
ELECT TWO DELEGATES
The Republicans of the creeks held
a meeting last night at Flat City and
elected Thomas McMahon and Young
Eddie Anderson as delegates to the ter
ritorial convention. The delegate*
were uninstructed.
High-top moccasins at H. Boas'.
LOST—Between Iditarod and Flat, one
package containing one nugget pin
and two neckties; return to Ira
Wales, Snyder house, Flat
Staley underwear. H. Boas, clothier
HYDRAULIC HOSE
I shall arrive at Iditarod about March
22 to dispose of stock of Hydraulic Hose
at low figure. Those requiring Hose
will please drop line care Iditarod Pio
neer, as I shall remain only a short time.
JOHNSON TENT & HOSE CO.
Cut Glass, jewelry. W. Taylor, Flat,
Eyes Examined for Glasses.
ROBERT SIMPSON
A. B.
SOCIAL
DANCE
Flat City
Every Saturday NigM, \
Dance 9 to 1.
Admittance $2.50
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Good Floor Good Music j