Iditarod Pioneer
n77nnu AU P,™ Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, MAY 17, 1913.__Two Bits Pkk Copy
SECRETARY LANE ON
ALASMRAILROADS
Washington, May 10.—Congress yesterday received the memo
rial from the Alaska legislature asking the immediate opening of
the Alaska coal lands and government construction of one or more
trunk linos of railroads in the territory. The memorial was re
ferred to the senate committee on territories.
Banker Speaks
Mr. Jemmett, who represents the bondholders of the Alaska
Northern railroad, appeared before the senate territorial committee
yesterday. He said that the opening of the coal fields is a vital
issue in Alaska, and that railroads are quite prepared ro build
lines to the Yukon and the Kuskokwim as soon as that question is
settled.
Mining Man Blames Pinchot
Secretary Callbreath, of the American mining congress, said
that Clifford Pinchot and his policy of conservation were responsi
ble more than anything else for the tying up of Alaska.
Lane Advocates Government Construction
Secretary of the Interior Lane writes to Senator Pitman,
chairman of the senate committee on territories, that government
ownership of railroads is not only the most direct method, but also
the proper one for the speedy development of Alaska.
Senator Pitman has introduced a resolution withdrawing the
Chugach forest reserve, so that it can revert to the public domain,
which would open it up to immediate development.
Pitman to Introduce Railroad Measure
Senator Pitman is preparing and will introduce a railroad
measure for Alaska which will include the best recommendations
of all the authorities on the subject.
MANY IDITAROD PEOPLE
COMING OVER THE LAKE
Whitehorse, Y. T., May 14.—'The first batch of passengers fori
down-river points left here today at noon. :
The Iditarod passengers were: Senator Henry Roden, Mr. and
Mrs. Isadore Bayles and children, Mrs. Maley Knowles, Charles
Suter, A. E. Maltby, Mrs. Olmstead, Mrs. .James Fraser, Mrs. j
Paschell, Mrs. Dawson, R. Eskridge, Danny Bryce, Jack Folsom;
and bride, Mrs. J. D. Schwartz, son and brother, Miss Doris Ray |
mond, Miss J. Britt, and probably 40 others whose names were not
obtainable.
Ruby passengers were: Senator Dan Sutherland, George
Friend, JI. Schlapik, Sam Godfrey and nephew, and others.
For all lower-river points about 125 are on the way to the foot
of the lake, and as many more have left in small boats during the
past week.
Iditarod and Ruby passengers will travel on the Tanana. |
GOVERNOR STRONG GOES TO JUNEAU;
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Seattle, May 1G.—Governor Strong leaves for Juneau tonight.1
At the banquet tendered him last night he said President Wil
son assured him that he would visit Alaska before the end of his
term, although he could not set a particular time. The governor
believes that the coal lands will be opened with little further delay,
and he is confident that the government will construct railroads to
the Interior.
DEPUTY ENDORSED
BY GOUNGILMEN
Last Wednesday's meeting of the
Iditarod town council was of short
duration, there being little business of
importance.
Under the head of new business
Councilman J. Holmes introduced the
following resolution:
Be it Resolved by the town of Idita
rod. Alaska:
That Whereas the duty of preserving
the peace and protecting life and prop
erty in and around the town of Iditarod
falls within the jurisdiction of the!
offi* of the U. S. marshal of the]
Fourth judicial division of Alaska:
And Whereas the present represent
ative of that office, Mr. Harry Shep
pard has, during the past t wo years,
diligently and faithfully performed
such duties, and has, in every way,
proved himself to be a most capable,
efficient and trustworthy officer:
Now, therefore, we, the council of
the town of Iditarod, realizing the pos
sible chance of political changes in the
near future, hereby heartily indorse
said officer, and recommend unanimous
ly that lie, the said Harry Sheppard,
be retained, if possible, in his present
position of Deputy United States mar
shal at Iditarod.
Resolved further: That a copy of this
resolution be mailed to Hon. L. T. Er
win, U. S. marshal for the Fourth
division, at Fairbanks, Alaska.
On motion of Councilman Bayles,
seconded by Councilman Barnes, the
resolution carried unanimously.
WANTED — Woman to do ironing.
Apply Joe Wilks’ City Laundry, Dis
covery, Otter.
FOR SALE — Fine matched marten
skins. Apply Stanley’s Cate, Flat.
RIVER MILEAGE TO
AND FROM DIKEMAN
The following table of distances by
water from Dikkman may bo taken as
approximately correct:
Miles.
Iditarod mouth. 100
Innoko mouth . 210
Sbageluk . 270
Holy Cross. 320
St. Michael . 678
Ruby, via Holy Cross. 700
Nome, “ 793
Tanana, “ 863
Fairbanks, “ 1,138
Wiseman, “ 1,212
Dawson, “ 1,563
To get the the distances from Idita
rod City add about 80 miles.
NOTICE
C. R. Peck wishes to inform his pat
rons and others that he will be in a po
sition to furnish them with a fuil line
of Fresh Goods at the earliest possible
moment after the arrival of the first
steamboats from Dawson and Fairbanks,
and alse will have on hand large size
rubber boots, blasting powder, and
other shorts. Placing your orders in
advance will facilitate matters greatly
and insure prompt delivery.
C. R. PECK, Flat City.
C. D. Whitney’s teHt at the mouth
of Boulder creek caught fire Wednes
day morning during the owner’s ab
sence, and the contents were destroyed.
Among the valuable articles lost was a
slab of bacon—one of the last of its
kind.
GOLD MEDAL FOR
ALFRED BROOKS
Paris, May 16.—The French
Geographical society has awarded
its gold nredal to Alfred II Brooks,
chief of the Alaska division of the
U. S. geological survey, for his
explorations in Alaska.
FEMALE OF SPECIES
NOW TRIES MURDER
London, May 16. —The suffra
gettes continue to place bombs be
neath prominent structures. No
lives have been lost as yet, but that
is bound to follow if the violence
continues. Several places were
burnt down this week.
SECRETARY BRYAN
IN PENNSYLVANIA
Harisburg, Pa., May 16— Sec
retary Bryan addressed the legisla
ture of Pennsylvania yesterday,
making a great speech. He pre
dicted that national conventions
sootr will be a thing of the past,
the people electing the President
by direct vote.
WILLIAM RANDOLPH
MAY VISIT ALASKA
Seattle, May 16 —William R.
llearst announces that he probably
will join the newspapermen's ex
cursion, which is to visit Alaska
next month. The excursion is
being organized under the auspices
of the chamber of commerce.
LABOR COUNCIL TO
EXPEL HOT-HEADS
Buffalo, May 16 —The labor
council of Buffalo has decided to
expel all avowed socialists and
Syndicalists stating that they are
responsible for the recent prerna
ture stiikes.
CHIEF WILKIE
RESIGNS POSITION
Washington, May 10.—John F.
Wilkie, chief of the U. S. secret
service, has resigned to accept a
commercial position with a lead
ing house in Chicago
CONVENTION FOR
BOLL MOOSERS
Chicago, May 16.—At a meet
ing of prominent members of the
Progressive Republican party
held here last night it was de
cided to ask the national commit
tee to call a national convention
of the party in the fall, to discuss
the best means to secure the re
habilitation of the party, so that
it can have some chance of suc
cess at the next election.
NEW SALOON FOR DISCOVERY
All friends of Frank Fontas and Joe
Jerman will be glad to learn that Judge
Fuller granted their application for a
liquor license May 10, and the grand
opening of their Discovery thirst
bazaar takes place tonight. While the
trails are none too good there is no
doubt a large number of old friends
and patrons will roll up to wish them
success, aud a general good time is
promised. As in the past, Fontas &
Jerman will keep only the best, and
you can always be sure of getting a
drink or a cigar of the highest grade if
you give them a call. The saloon has
no name as yet, but it is at Discovery,
and all you have to do is to ask for
Frank & Joe’s Place.
Sugar 11c per lb. Merchants Cafe.
THE RIVER
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The last run of ice in the Iditarod
river occurred Wednesday evening,
since which time the river has been
falling rapidly.
The regular signal corps bulletin ser
vice has not yet commenced, so news
regarding Yukon-river conditions is
scarce. The following message from
Nulato was received by ttie local wire
less station shortly after noon on Thurs
day:
The ice in the Tanana river was
jammed at Hot Springs, but the jam
has broken, and the river is now open
to its mouth.
The Yukon river is open at Fort
Gibbon.
The anchor ice is rising at Nulato,
and tiie river has risen about five feet.
It is expected to break in three or four
days. The weather at Nulato has been
cold, freezing at nights.
Following in the first signal corps
bulletin, issued at noon yesterday:
The Yukon broke at Circle on the
15th, ran 300 yards, and jammed, Broke
at Egbert on the 15th; jammed half a
mile below. Broke at Gibbon on the
15th; jammed two miles below.
At Dawson the Yukon broke on the
14)h, and jammed beloiv the town.
The Tanana river is practically clear
of ice.
River points from Birches to Kaltag
report water rising slowdy.
After the arrival of the above bulle
tin it was reported that the ice again
was running at Dawson, Egbert and
Gibbon. It was expected to break at
Birches yesterday (Friday).
First Boats Leave
Steamer Little Delta was reported
down Minto yesterday.
Reliance scheduled to leave Fair
banks for down-river points on the 21st
(next Wednesday).
White Seal (for Iditarod) is booked
to leave Fairbanks on the 18th (totnor
ro w). _
FLUME DAMAGED
BY HIGH WIND
On Otter creek yesterday about
50 lengths of flutne 18 feet high
was torn down by' the high wind
that prevailed. Forty lengths of
the flume destroyed belonged to
Rilev & McMullen, while the bal
ance belonged to Olson & Co.
While the damage done was con
siderable, there is ample time to
replace the flutne before it will be
needed.
MALUM LOSS
1 PHILIPPINES
Manila, P.I., May 16 —Hundreds
of people have been killed and
enormous damage done to property
by a terrible typhoon which passed
over the Philippine islands this
week. __
BDDWEISER CHART
IS WORKING AGAIN
Yesterday at noon the Yukon
river chart at the Budweiser bar
was placed in commission for the
season, when Commodore Baird
opened navigation by pushing the
Little Delta down tbeTan.ma about
a foot, which represents the 92
miles between Fairbanks and
Minto. The Reliance and the
While Seal were slid off the ways,
and are pulling at their moorings,
waiting for the signal to ‘ cast off.”
FINAL NOTICES
RE TAXES SENT
During the week notices have
been sent to all delinquents that
outstanding municipal taxes must
be paid before May 20, or proceed
ings will be commenced for the re
covery of the amounts due, togtther
with penalties, interest and costs.
Attorney C. E Taylor is acting
for the city, and so far has collected
about $100 in small amounts,
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COL. ROOSEVELT
OFFERED NGSHIP
London, May 26.— Provisional
President Kemai, of Albania, says
Theodore Roosevelt can have the
kingship of Albania, if he cares to
accept the job
An international force now oc
cupies Scutari.
MINING ENGINEER
OFF TO MATANDSRA
Seattle, May 16.—George Wat
son, a prominent mining engineer,
has been appointed to take charge
of an expedition to the Matanuska
coalfields, to report upon the value
of the fields from a commercial
standpoint.
GUGGENHEIMS WILL
OPEN LABOR BUREAU
Washington, May' 16—Charles
Neill, of the department of com
merce and labor, has tendered his
resignation, in order to accept a
position with the Guggenheims.
He will organize and conduct a
labor department for the big cor
poration.
FOUND GUILTY OF
INCITING TO RIOT
Paterson, N. J., May 16—Pat
rick Quinland and William Hay
wood have been found guilty of in
citing to riot in connection with
the recent strike of silk - workers.
They probably will get prison sen
tences.
WILLIAM IRWIN IS
IMPERIAL POTENTATE
Dallas, May 16.—The Sbriners
who have been in conclave here
for the past week, have named
William Irwin as Imperial Poten
tate. The next conclave will be at
Atlanta, (la.
DON'T RECOGNIZE
OCR AMBASSADOR
Mexico City, May 16 —Presi
dent Huerta says that his adminis
tration does not recognize Ambas
sador Wilson, and would preftr
another.
RITCHIE FIGHTS RIVERS
FOURTH OF JULY NEXT
San Francisco, May 1G.—Willie
Ritchie will shortly sign to fight
Joe Rivers on the 4th of July.
Taft, Cal., May 16.—Jack Les
ter got the decision in the 13th
round over Mark O’Donnell, who
was ail in at the close.
BOWERY LEADER IS DEAD
FROM HEART DISEASE
New York, May 16.—“Chuck”
Connors, for many years a notori
ous Bowery character, is dead from
heart disease.
C. E. Taylor says that while travel
ing to Fairbanks in company with Mr.
Hastings, the Koyukuk mining man,
the latter informed him that he had
got nuggets all the way from $1 to
$1,000 apiece from the deep hole on his
Hammond-river property, and he had
some of the largest nuggets to prove
his statement.
Manager C. P. Wood, of the N. C.
Co., left for Dikeman on the Nancy
Bell Thursday.
The Iditarod meat market is out of
beef, but has a plentiful supply of other
meals.
Du Rand’s,Discovery—the place to eat
Korns Kured at the Krosby baths,
j Sugar 11c per lb. Merchants Cafe.
GOVERNOR SIGNS
ALIEN LAND RILL
Washington, May 16.—The special meeting of the cabinet
called to discuss the California land bill decided that it was inex
pedient for California to pass the measure at this time. This de
cision was only arrived at after mature deliberation.
As soon as the meeting adjourned both President Wilson and
Secretary Bryan wired to Governor Johnson urging him to veto
the measure.
Governor Johnson Must Sign
Sacramento, Cal., May 16.- On receipt of messages from Pres
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan, urging him to veto the alien
land bill, Governor Hiram Johnson wired his respects to them but
said he must sign the bill, as he approved of the action of the legis
lature. He will append his signature today.
Conditions in this state are acute, said the governor, and the
passing of the law is absolutely necessary if California's land is not
to pass into the possession of orientals entirely.
Rushing Panama Fortifications
Panama, May 16. —Thousands of men are working day and
night on the canal fortifications, owing to the strained relations
between Japan and the United States.
Preparing Reply to Japan
Washington, May 16.—The State department is now framing
its reply to the Japanese note protesting against the alien land law
of California.
Twelve Ships to Carry Munitions
Philadelphia, May 16.—The government has chartered 1
large freighters to carry munitions of war to the Pacific coast.
SENATE FIGHTING THE TARIFF BILL
Washington, May 16.—The standpatters of the senate are not
going to submit to tariff reductions without a struggle, and they
refuse to agree to many provisions of the Underwood bill.
President Wilson refuses to compromise on any of the sched
ules. He demands that wool and sugar be placed on the free list.
May Order Investigation
An argument used against the reduction in tariff was that the
corporations would be compelled to reduce wages. This made
President Wilson wrathy, and he says if the corporations do reduce
wages following the enactment of tariff-reform legislation he will
order an exhaustive inquiry._
RiCHED ROEDIGER DIES IN TACOMA
Tacoma, May 16.- Richard Roediger, the newspaper publisher
died here yesterday from bright's disease. He had been ill for
about two months.
Mr. Roediger, who was well known to all oldtimers in the
North, had but recently been notified of his appointment by Presi
dent Wilson to the surveyor-generalship of the state of Washing
ton, and his death has caused profound grief among all who knew
him. Besides a widow, he leaves three children—Mrs. Oswald
Pinnie who resides in Ontario; Charles and Dorothy Roediger.
JOHNSON FOUND GUILTY, APPEALS
Chicago, May 16.—Champion Jack Johnson was found guilty
on seven counts of violating the Mann anti-white slave act. He
has filed an appeal, and is now out on $10,000 bonds.
Others to Claim Championship
Calgary, May 15.—If Johnson gets a prison sentence, Tommy
Burns, "Luther McCarthy and Arthur Pelky all will claim the
heavyweight championship. _
BROKE CONTRACT.
MUST MAY $3,000
Los Angeles.—Mrs Otillie Boy
den seeks damages amounting to
$3,000 from her husband, John
Boydeti, alleging that he violated
his contract with her when he
seized her by the throat and tried
to choke her to death.
It was agreed, said Mrs. Boyden
iu her complaint, that she should
be reimbursed for any abuse her
husband might inflict upon her
after marriage. The terms of the
contract were violated nine days
later. _
MORMONS TO BUILD
CHURCH IN ALBERTA
Salt Lake, May 9. — President
Joseph Smith, head of the Mormon
church, announced that a $100,000
Mormon church will be erected at
Cardston, Southern Alberta.
Leave your Koras at lire Krosby baths.
PTAR GAN CASE
WAS DISMISSED
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It) the absence of the complain
ing witness, Con J. Sullivan, the
case against O M. Grant, charged
with infringing the game laws, was
dismissed on the application of the
prosecuting attorney.
| With regard to assessing the
costs against the complaining wit
ness, judgment was reserved fora
few days while inquiries could be
made as to the reason for his non
appearance. The costs amount to
about $35.
MASONS MEET TO-NIGHT
AT THURSTON RESIDENCE
All 32° Masons are requested to
meet at the Thurston residence, on
Richmond street, to-night, to discuss
matters of importance. The business
of the meeting transacted, those who
can stay will be entertained by Mrs,
Thurston, assisted by Mrs Rusk
145 fire bricks for sale. Merchants
Cafe. _
Eoras Eured at the ErosbY baths.