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One Dollar Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 13, 1912. Two Bits Per Copy
DEFENSE BEGINS IN DARROW CASE
Los Angeles, July 10.—The prosecu
tion in the Harrow case rested yester
day, and ihe case for the defense has
begun.
RETREATING REBELS AT JDAREZ
Juarez, Mexico, July 10.-—Rebels are
in full retreat before the government
forces, and this city is rapidly filling
with insurrectos.
GLOOMY OUTLOOK AT NOME
UNLESS RAIN FALLS SOON
Nome, July 1J.—Exletnely dry wea
ther continues in this district, and all
mining except dredge work has been
suspended in consequence. The Pioneer
Mining Company, which last year had
400 on the payroll, now employ only 40.
Hundreds of men are idle, and unless
tlie drought breaks soon, the outlook is
ver® gloomy.
AMBASSADOR KICKS AT FRENCH
Paris, June 10.—For the first time in
25 years, the diplomatic business of
the United States in France is being
conducted in English. The predeces
sors of Ambassador Myron T. Herrick
used French.
Ambassador Herrick is not very well!
versed in the French language, and he j
bucked in true democratic form when ;
his friends suggested he should learn ai
set speech in French to deliver before
President Fullieres, when handing in
his letters. He spoke in English.
The ambassador is in thorough ac
cord with the French officials, who
seem to lik* his English better than
his French.
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PLAYING BOTH ENDS
AGAINST THE MIDDLE
Nome, July 12.—The publishers of
the Nome Nugget, a paper supporting
William A. Gilmore, will also issue a
Democratic paperduring the campaign.
The new paper will support Robert
Jennings, and Hugh O’Neil, who ar
rived at Fairbanks last winter, will be
editor.
Although very active, the Democrats
are not numerous here.
ROCHESTER TO ENTERTAIN ELKS
Portland, July 12. The Benevolent i
and Protective Order of Elks, in con- \
vention here, have chossn Rochester, I
N. V., as the scene of their next grand
lodge convention.
DEPUTY MARSHAL KELDAY
GOES AFTER WITNESSES
Deputy Marshal Keldav left George
town last week for the lower Kusko
kwim, whither he goes to subpoena
native and other witnesses in the Nel
son murder case. The witnesses should
lie here in a few days.
SPECIAL VENIRE FOR GRAND JURY
The special venire drawn for the
grand jury in place of those who had
left the district consisted of the follow'
ing:
J. Scott, Sara Bayles, Archie Mitch
ell. Fred Bruhn, George Lee, Ira
Wood, William Lockhart anti Frank
Lawson.
Mrs. Neal Atkinson, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Nyhoirn, of the Regina hotel,
who spent last winter on the Outside
and in Yukon territory, is now in Ruby
City, where she is employed in the tel
ephone otEce. She is accompanied by
her 3-year-old Arthur.
The Pioneer Flume Hose Company
(H. Boas) were kept busy during the
early days of the week filling orders
for Eume hose required by Bill Deeter
ing on upper Flat and Frank Manley
on Willow.
Look over the magazines and papers
at Ansley's.
Falcon Joslin, ef the Alaska Wire
less Telegraph Company, will probably
pay Iditarod a visit this summer.
CLOSING OUT
Empire Commercial Co.
Are going out of business and selling
everything at cost and below cost.
Per Gal.
20-year-old Lacey, double stamp, $6.50
10- vear-old Lacey, “ “ 4.25
8-year-old Lacey, “ “ 3.75
11- vear-old Cedarbrook,d'le “ 4.50
Monongahala Rye. 3.00
Whiskey from $10.50 to $14.50 per case.
Whiskey by the bottle, $1,00 to *1.50;
Italian Swiss Claret $1.25 gallon; Fine
Old Sherry, Port and Claret, bulk and
case gootfs, beiow cost; cigars below
*mst; Olympia and Rainier Beer, 1911,
$iSbarrel; Blue Ribbon and Lamps beer
1011, $21.50: case Bartlett water,50 large
bottles, $13.75; Ginger Ale, 6 dozen bot
tles case, $12.50; Milo Cigarettes, $18
per 1000. All other goods in propor
tion to above prices.
TRUST PROBLEM PARAMOUNT ISSUE
Seagirt, July 10.—Governor Woodrow Wilson says that the
problem of the trusts, and the means whereby they are to be con
trolled, will be the paramount Democratic issue during the next
Presidential campaign.
The governor will be notified of his nomination for the Presi
dency August 7.
Bryan Offers His Services
Kansas City, July 10 —William Jennings Bryan has addressed
a letter to Chairman Ollie James, in which he offers to take the
stump for the Democratic nominee. His offer will doubtless be
accepted.
Seagirt, July 12.—Speaker Champ Clark held a three-hour
conference with Woodrow Wilson the first of the week, discussing
matters pertaining to the campaign
MANY ALASKA RAILROADS BRUITED
Philadelphia, July 12.—H. D. Reynolds, of the Reynolds
Alaska Company, and promoter of the Home railroad out of Valdez,
has popped up here, and is much in the limelight.
He has promoted no less than eight railroad and mining
ventures, all for Alaska, since his arrival.
Seattle, July 12.—John Rosene, well known promoter, has se
cured the sole rights to the Brennan monorail in the United States
and Canada. He announces it as probable that he will build sev
eral lines in different sections of Alaska.
Mr. Rosene has made a start on a railroad running out of
Haines.
HILLIS FOR REPUBLICAN CHAIRMAN
Washington, July 10.—Charles Hillis, private secretary to
President Taft, has been unanimously elected to the chairmanship
of the Republican national committee.
Beverly, July 10.—President Taft has been resting here for
the past week. He will be notified of his nomination for another
term August 1.
Tariff the Issue
Washington, July 12.—It is announced from President Taft’s
headquarters that the main issue of the Taft campaign will be
reduction in the tariff.
Charles Hillis has resigned his secretaryship, that he may
devote the whole of his time to the campaign.
COMING AND GOING
E. M. Stanton resigned as commis
sioner for the Otter precinct last Fri
day. His resignation was accepted by
Judge Overfield.
.Mr. and Mrs. Bennett James arrived
in town from Flat creek Monday. Mr.
James was subpoenaed as a grandjury
man.
Several Slavonian laborers left for
Nome last Sunday morning. They
went as far as Di Iceman on the Comet.
The launch Nancy Bell left for Dike
roan at 3 a. m. Wednesday, to connect
with the Washburn. The Washburn
was expected to reach Dikeman Wed
nesday evening with mail and express
from the Outside.
The Mosquito brought up 35 tons of
freight Tuesday. The Mutchler Bros,
sent down a four-horse team to help in
the work, and the freight had to be
brought up over what was practically
dry land for about 20 miles. The river
is four inches lower than it has been in
three years.
Manager Austen, of the Yukon Gold
Company, came in to fditarod Monday.
Grant Murdock, subpoeneaed for the
grand jury, came in Monday.
T. I.. Murphy, Herbert Waterlin,
Tom Killay, Frank Pfeiffer, Joseph
Stone, John Steigler, Hugh Joaquin,
and N. J. Brown were not on hand
when the grand jury roll was called,
and a special venire was summoned to
fill their places. Several of the ab
sentees are known to have left the
district for other camps.
The launch Yentna arrived Monday
evening from Dikeman with mail and
freight.
Henry Weir is foreman of the grand
jury.
Mr. McLuchlan, a dredging expert,
arrived in Iditarod the first of the
week.
Deputy Marshal Tom Howell was In
town during the week on grand jury
business.
Charley Werden will leave shortly
for the Aniak.
A large poling boat was adrift in the
rivet opposite the town Thursday. It
did nut impede navigation at all for
there was none.
Major George W. Albrecht ha* re
opened his law offlce on Richmond
street.
Imported Swiss cheese at Crew ley A
Porter’s, Iditarod and Flat City.
Charley Hoxie closed his Bank saloon
Thursday night, upon the expiration of
the license.
SMITH TRIAL
ON JULY 22
The hearing of the case of the
i United States vs George Smith,
charged with assault against his
1 brother Jack Smith, in April of last
year, has been set for July 22, before
Commissioner G. W. Albrecht.
This case was originally tried before
Commissioner A, E. Maltby and a jury
of six, and the accused convicted. He
appealed, and Judge Overtield granted
a new trial before a full jury of 12.
Oakland, Cal..July 12.—Joaquin
Miller, ‘'Poet of the Sierras,” is
suffering from a general freak
down and may not recover.
Seattle, July 12. — Jim flagan
left for Iditarod via Dawson this
week.
Chicago, July 12.—Jack Johnson
announces it to be his intention to
open a swell cafe in this city.
Washington, July 12. — The
house of representatives adopted a
resolution introduced by Represent
ative Clayton, of Alabama, provid
ing for a jury trial in the contempt
cases against Goaipeis, Mitchell
and Morrison.
Washington, July 12 —Senator
Lorimer finished his speech in his
own defense today
TO IMPEACH_A JUDGE
Washington, July 12 — The
house of represerrtatives has decided
to impeach Federal Judge Robert
W#drow Archbald, of Scranton,
Pa._
GORDON BETTLES HAS A CANNERY
Gordon Betties has a very comfortable
home on the Kuskokwim, according to
Freb Labelle. He has a well built house,
nicely decorated and furnished, and a
very fine garden. Gordon has broken
into the canning bueiness recently, and
is putting up salmon in great shape.
He uses empty milk cans, placing two
end to end and joining them together.
Mr. Betties has also been prospecting
for quarts, and when Fred Labelle
came out was waiting to go up the Aniak.
Fresh arrival—summer sausage—at
Crowley & Porter’s, Iditarod and Flat.
TEDDY’S PARTY
TO MEET AUG. 5
New York, July 10.—From Roosevelt
headquarters here comes the announce
ment. that the National Progressive
(Roosevelt) convention will be held at
Chicago, commencing Monday, August
5. _
RIVERS AND WOLGAST
WILL HAVE ANOTHER
Los Angeles, July 10.—The recent
fight between Ad Wolgast and Joe
Rivers being deemed inconclusive and
unsatisfactory, owing to the storm of
protest which greeted Referee Welch's
decision, it has been arranged that the
combatants shall meet again on Labor
day, September 2.
JOHNSON WILL JOIN THE
LEISURED CLASS SOON
Chicago, July 10.—Jack Johnson an
nounces that he will retire from the
ring immediately after his fight with
A1 Palzer. He says he is tired of the
game, and has sufficient money for his
needs.
POLAR BEAR ARRIVES
FROM TRADING TRIP
Nome, July 13 — Louis Lane’s
schooner Polar Bear arrived yester
day after a circuitous trip from Seattle.
She has been engaged in trading, and
took in the Aleutian and other Alaskan
islands, in addition to a trip to Siberia.
The Polar Bear reports that the vol
canoes on the island of Bogoslof were
in eruption at the same time as Katmai
and other volcanoes in Southwestern
Alaska.
[ Bogoslof island is situated in Bering
sea, about 25 miles north of the west
ern end of Unalaska. The island rose
from the sea on St. John’s Day, May
18, 1796, and was therefore called Johan
Bogoslof island, or John the Theolo
gian's island.]
LATE NEWS OF FAIRBANKS CAMP
Fairbanks. July 13.— Eleven steam
ers were in port this week at one time
This is a record for the present season.
The electric storage car for the
Tanana Valley railroad was installed
early this week and is in successful
operation.
Four riders were injured in the
Fourth of July horse races, one seriouily.
The Commercial club will ask congress
for an appropriation of $10,000 to build
a road to the Chena hot springs, which
local enthusiasts claim to be the best in
America.
ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE VISITS
THIS SECTION OF ALASKA
Last Saturday night, about to
o’clock, this district was visited In
another earthquake, and, although
no damage resulted, several people
felt decidedly uneasy for a time
Distinct shocks and tremblers
were experienced all ove, Iditarod
City, at Flat City, and on various
parts of the creeks When the
earth trembled lamps swayed, ta
Lies, chairs aud beds moved f.oni
their accustomed positions, houses
rocked, dogs howled and men and
women rushed itrto the streets On
the other hand, some residents
peacefully slumbered and others
continued about their business, all
unconscious that the quake had
come aud gone.
The shocks lasted all the way
from 30 seconds to 30 minutes, ac
cording to the imagination of the
teller, but the former figure is the
one most generally accepted. Any
how it was quite long enough.
On Sunday reports came in from
Kaltag, Old Woman, and other
points on the lower Yukon, regard
ing similar disturbances in the
neighborhood of those places, so
upheaval seems to have been gen
eral.
One result of the earthquake
seems to have been a general clear
ing of the atmosphere, which had
been heavy and oppressive for sev
eral days, and on Tuesday there
were showers of much needed rain.
Consignment of Roger’s Chocolates
(from Victoria, B. C.) just unpacked at
“The house of Quality.”
All kinds fresh candies and nuts,
wholesale and retail, at Ansley’s.
ROOSEVELT’S IMPUDENT REMARKS
Oyster Bay, July 12.—Theodore Roosevelt is still sore over
his defeat at the Chicago convention- Talking to reporters on the
subject he said: “After the theft of my delegates at the Chicago
convention, no self-respecting man can vote for anybody but
myself.”
Election Cost Nearly Two Million in 1904
Washington, July 12.—George B. Cortelyou, chairman of the
Republican national committee from 1904 to 1907, testifies that
$1,900,000 was raised as a Roosevelt campaign fund in 1904, when
Roosevelt defeated Alton B. Parker for the Presidency.
Governor Hadley Interferes
St. Louis, July 12.—Governor Hadley is using all his influence
in the state to prevent the organization of the Roosevelt third
party here.
ALASKAN POLITICS WARMING UP
Fairbanks, July 12.—Robert W. Jennings opened his campaign
here Monday last, when he addressed 125 people in the Audito
rium. A day later he was followed by Kazis Krauczunas, who
spoke to a crowded house. Both are now touring the creeks.
Harrais is conducting his own campaign. Gilmore is coming
soon, and the situation is growing complex.
Delegate Wickersham may arrive a week later than Gilmore.
Seattle, July 12.—Major J. F. A. Strong, and Attorney J. H.
Cobb, of Juneau, are back from the Baltimore convention, and will
leave at once for Alaska. They will take the stump for Robert W.
Jennings.
PROHIBITIONISTS ROAST THEM ALL
Atlantic City, July 12.—The Prohibition national convention
is in session here Sparing none, they roast the old parties, de
claring them to be controlled hand and foot by the liquor interests.
Judge Ben Lindsey, of Denver, was offered the nomination for the
Presidency on the Prohibition ticket. The judge is in sympathy
with the objects of the temperance party, but felt it incumbent on
him to refuse to accept.
DOINGS IN THE
DISTRICT COURT
The Iditarod term of the District
court opened Monday last, July 8, Judge
Peter D. Overfield presiding.
When the grard jury assembled, it
was found that the deputy marshal had
been unable to serve several subpoenas,
owing to the fact that many whose
names had been drawn were not now
residents in the district, aDd it was
necessary to call a special venire to fill
the vacancies. In addressing the grand
jury Judge Overfield referred to the
attacks upon the grand jury system
which have become customary during
the past few years, and pointed out the
responsibilities which rested upon the
shoulders of those called upon to serve.
After the grand jury retired the fol
lowing business was disposed of:
Monday
The court signed orders of dismissal
in the following cases: W. H. Gilcher
vs. G. Hamilton, Archie Allen, H. R.
Elliott et ah; Charles Wolff vs. O. P.
Goss; Solly Spring vs. Sam Appebaum;
John Bjerved vs. Fred Bruhn; Barney
Haggerty et al. vs. Friend. James &
Lawson; Harry Cribb vs. Sam Dubin.
Confirmations of sale in the following
cases were signed: Clark Lumber Com
pany vs. Jake Mutchler, real estate on
Willow street; Clark Lumber Company
vs. Lon R. Doggett and W. C. Granger,
real estate at Flat; Clark Lumber Com
pany vs. W. H. Tom, real estate at Flat.
Retail liquor licenses were granted
to the Northern Commercial Company
and John F. Baird, of Iditarod; Baird
& Anderson, at Flat, and C. H. Laboy
teaiix, at Ruby. The Averill license
at Ruby was transferred to Shea, Shaw
& Clarke. Upon the application of As
sistant United States District Attorney
Roden, the application of James Fuller
ton for a license at Dikeman was held
over pending the arrival of Mr. Cross
ley.
The demurrer and motion to strike
in the case of F. E. Webber ys. William
Sunderbruch was overruled, and the
defendant given five days to file his
answer. The case has been set for
trial on July 20.
Harry Siebe and J. A. Westby were
appointed court bailiffs and Gilbert
Nairn was made court crier.
Tuesday
Confirmations of Sale: Henry Schnei
der vs. Abe Wallace, lots on Willow
street; C. L. Kemp vs. Abe Wallace,
George Taylor intervenor, building on
Willow street.
Orders of Default: Sadie G. Roberts
vs. Thomas McConnell; Charles Swee
ney vs. Lawrence Ramus.
Demurrer to Affirmative Answers:
Robert H. Prichard vs. Miners and i
Merchants Bank, George W. Albrecht
and C. E. Taylor attorneys for the
plaiatiff, E. Coke Hill for the defend
ants.
Wednesday
Judgment: Charles-Sweeney vs. Law
rence Ramus, judgment in the sum of
$1,094.35, with costs and disbursements.
Retail liquor license granted to Man
uel Gularte, for premises on Front
street, Iditarod City.
Gilbert Nairn made application for
admission to the bar. Judge Overfield
appointed Attorneys Louis K. Pratt,
E. Coke Hill and A. E. Malt by as a
board of examiners to inquire as to Mr.
Nairn’s fitness.
Thursday
Judgment: Sadie G. Roberts vs.
Thomas McConnell, judgment for the
plaintiff with costs.
Guy Geraghtv applied for admission
to practice at the bar. The examiners
appointed for Mr. Nairn will also act
'n Mr. Geraghty’s case.
Friday
The demurrer in the case of Prich
ard vs. M. & M. Bank was overruled.
The case of Z. Gagnon vs. George
Phillips was dismissed.
THE GRAND JURY
The grand jury, which has been in
session since Monday last, has returned
true bills in the following cases:
United States vs. James Kelly and
Thomas Curtin, charged with stealing
black sand from a claim on Otter
creek. The accused pleaded not. guilty
on Friday, and the trial has been set
for Monday, the 15th.
United States vs. Tom Krist, charged
with the crime of cutting, with intent
to kill, wound and maim.
In the case of United States vs. Marie
Reideselle, charged with grand larceny,
the indictment was returned indorsed
“not a true bill.”
Passengers arriving on tha Nancy
Bell state that w bile at Holy Cross they
learned that a serious fire had broken
out at Ruby. Details are lacking, and
the extent of the damage is unknown.
Mrs. E. G. Lindberg left for the
Outside yesterday.
Jim Fullerton has been gradted a
retail liquor license for Dikeman.
Frank Stanley is in town.
NOTICE OF MEETING
A meeting of supporters of Delegate
Wickersham will be held at Ansley’s
Hall next Tuesday, at 8 p.mfor the
purpose of electing officers and organ
izing for the campaign,
THE COMMITTEE.
NOTICE
Tom McSmart, at Isaacs Bros. &
Co.’s, is authorized to collect and re
ceipt for all outstanding accounts due
the undersigned in Iditarod and vicin
ity. ISADORE GOLDSTEIN.
Quitclaim deed blanks—Pioneer.
NEVADA TOWN HAS SERIOUS FIRE
Tonapah, Nev., July 10. The busi
ness section of this city was entirely
wiped out by fire yesterday, and the
financial loss will be very great.
NO PRIZEFIGHTS FOR ARIZONA
Phoenix, Ariz., July 10.—Governor
Hunt has vetoed the bill lately passed
by the legislature permitting 20-round
tights. _
RUSSIAN OFFICIALS ANGRY
WITH THE HOOTCH PEDDLERS
Nome, July 12—The Russian trader
Thompson, who arrived here from
Siberia this week, says the Russian
officials are very much incensed against
American traders from Nome, who sell
hootch to the Siberian natives. A re
quest has been forwarded to Vladivo
stok for a fast| patrol boat, which
would be able to overtake and seize
the small trading craft engaged iu the
illicit traffic.
HEAT KILLS MANY AND
OTHERS COMMIT SUICIDE
New York. July 10.—The heat is
intense here, and many fatalities are
reported.
Boston. July 10. Seventeen dead
here from heat, and scores of suicides
from same cause.
Philadelphia, July 10.—Twenty dead
here from extreme heat.
Chicago, July 10.—Twenty are dead
here from excessive heat.
Montreal, July 12.—Ninety furieials
of heat victims were held in Montreal
yesterday, and many others took place
earlier in the week.
Vancouver, B. G'., July 12. -There
have been 50 deaths here to date on
account of heat.
Chicago, July 12.—The heat here is
abating. _
MINER CRUSHED TO DEATH
BY FALLING MUCK ON DOME
Fairbanks, July 12.—Louis Anderson,
! a miner, was crushed to death on Dome
| creek by falling muck. The earthquake,
which was felt severely here, is blamed
1 for the fatality.
TRY TO IMPLICATE PATIENT JOB
Los Angeles, July 12.—The prosecu
! tion is trying to prove that Job Harri
I man, the prominent Socialist, knew of
| the McNamara dynamite plots. They
. will also endeavor to show that ha was
] connected with the Darrow bribery
( cases. _
MUTCHLER TEAMS FOR DIKEMAN
Last Thursday Mutchler llros. sent
two teams and four scows down river.
1 They will go as far as Dikeman. and
endeavor to bring up some of the freight
which is detained there on account of
low water.
WELL-KNOWN OLDTIMER DEAD
—
(Yukon Valley News, June 2!>)
On June 26, at 3:30 a. m., John Cav
I anaugh, one of the old pioneers of
Dawson and Alaska, died at the post
hospital at Fort Gibbon. HU death
! was clue to bright’s disease and heart
failure.
His one wish had been to get well
enough to go Outside to his relatives,
and under the care of Dr. Wertenbaker
everything possible had been done to
fulfill his wishes, but without avail.
He was 54 years and 23 days old, and
leaves two sisters and a brother in
Iowa to mourn him.
He was ever ready with the helping
hand, whenever needed among the
prospectors and those in need
At 8 p. m. on the 26th his many
friends met at the hospital and fol
lowed his remains to their last resting
place on Cemetery hill.
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Deputy Marshal T. L. Long
arrived from Ruby yesterday with
Joe Campbell, a suspect in tke
Nelson case. Doe Holmes, form
erlv Deputy Marshal at Flat City,
came along as guard.
Miss Estelle Fitts, stenographer in
the clerk of the court’s office, arrived
on the Nancy Bell.
Try a lemonade at Ansley's.
Pioneer Flume Hose Co.
Tents, tarpaulins, flys, horsecovers,
cheesecloth, canvas, burlap, etc. We
make up all kinds of canvas goods.
Apply at H. Boas,’ the Clothier.
WANTED
Everyone to know that the best place
to lake a bath is at the Imperial Baths,
Flat City. Turkish, steam and needle
showers. Open all hours.
“The House of Quality” has just re*
ceived a shipment of fresh cabbage,