One Doe ear Per Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 5, 1912. Two Bits Per Copy
RODEN ENDORSED;
HARMONY PREVAILS
Fairbanks. October 4.—A joint convention of party committees
held last Wednesday night nominated four candidates for the lower
house of the First Alaska Legislature, and endorsed the candidacy
of Henry Roden, of Iditarod, and Dan Sutherland, of Ruby, for the
senate. Sutherland was endorsed unanimously, but there was, at
the beginning, some opposition to Henry Roden.
The convention lasted four hours, and several times verged on
a breakup in disorder, but ended in perfect harmony.
The following were named for representatives: E. B. Collins,
Billy Burns, Dan Driscoll and J. J. Mullally. The two latter are
Wickershamites.
There may be others in the field within the next few days to
run against Roden and Driscoll, although both have a large follow
ing. The Socialists and others say that the ticket smacks of too
much Wickersham, and it is generally believed that the Non-Par
tisan ticket strengthens the Socialists.
The News-Miner, which supported Gilmore at the last elec
tion, says that it will support anyone except Wickershamites.
WADA SECURES CAPITAL FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF BEAR GREEK
Seattle, October 4 — Jujuiro Wada, the famous Japanese
musher, arrived here from New Orleans yesterday, and announces
that he has been successful in interesting capital in some proper
ties on Bear creek, a tributary of the Tuluksak.
Wada says that E. A. Mcllhenny, the millionaire tabasco sauce
man of New Orleans, has agreed to provide funds for the develop
ment of the property in return for a fourth interest in 4[d miles of
ground on Bear creek, and Wada is leaving for St. Michael this
week, so as to start work immediately.
[Note. —Wada, J. F. Baird and associates own seven miles of
ground on Bear creek, and E. A. Mcllhenny, who is an old ac
quaintance of Wada’s, was staked in in several places. Mcllhenny
had previously offered to back Wada in some mining enterprises,
and when the little Jap left here it was with the definite intention
of interesting that gentleman in Bear creek. Bear creek flows into
the Tuluksak near the head of the river, and is only a few miles
across the divide from the headwater streams of the Aniak. Danny
Bryce reported good pay on Bear a few weeks ago.]
ADAMS, ASSAY-OFFICE THIEF,
ARRESTED FOR COUNTERFEITING
Seattle. October 4.—George Edward Adams, who was paroled
from McNeil island penitentiary last spring, was arrested yester
day on a charge of complicity in counterfeiting.
Adams was formerly employed in the United States assay
office at Seattle, where he made a practice of abstracting a per
centage from the pokes of golddust which passed through his
hands. Disappointing returns created suspicion, and Adams was
arrested. It was proved that he had stolen thousands of dollars in
that way, and he was convicted and sentenced to a long term in the
penitentiary. Shortly after his incarceration Adams was appointed
a bookkeeper in the institution. Last year influential friends
began "an agitation for a pardon, and last spring he was released on
parole.
LAWRENCE STRIKE LEADERS
FACING CHARGE OF MURDER
Salem, Mass., October 4.—The drawing of the jury for the
trial of Ettor and Giovanitti has commenced.
Ettor and Giovanitti were the leaders in the great strike of
textile workers at Lawrence, Mass., early in the year. Serious
rioting occurred in the streets of Lawrence during the strike, and
the governor called out the state troops. During one of these dis
turbances several people were killed by the soldiers and police.
The loss of life caused an uproar, and Ettor and Giovanitti were
arrested and charged with murder.
BALKAN STATES WANT TO FIGHT
London, October 4.—The Balkan states, including Servia, Bul
garia and Montenegro, are much incensed against Turkey over al
leged depredations along the boundaries of those countries on the
part of the Turkish authorities, and it is feared they may declare
war against Turkey at any moment.
Montenegro has been on the verge of declaring war for sev
eral weeks, and it is only pressure from the Powers that has pre
vented her from doing so- The people are clamoring for war
against their former oppressors.
Trouble in the Balkans might easily precipitate a great Euro
pean wTar, and the situation is very grave.
Constantinople, October 4.—Bulgarian troops entered Turkey
yesterday and a battle is hourly expected.
Dr. M. F. Spier, who left for Bethel
today, contemplates returning to Idita
rod after the new year._
Deputy Marshal Vawter has left for
the states.
Next out-going mail leaves Tuesday,
October 8.
WANTED — A copper candy kettle.
Apply at postoffice.
LATE MAIL GOES VIA ST. MICHAEL
Seattle, September 30.—Tlie pos
tal department announces that late
mail from Ruby and Iditarod will
be despatched via St. Michael.
JAPANESE SUFFER
FROM BIG STORM
Tokyo, September 30,—Great loss
of life and $20,000,000 damage to
property, followed in the wake of
a terrific storm which passed over
Japan last week Government re
lief for the sufferers will be neces
sary. _
BULLOCK DENIES
ANY CONSPIRACY
Tacoma, October 4.—John Bui
lock, who with Charles Houston is
charged with conspiracy to defraud
the United States government in
connection with the supply of coal
to the navy, took the witness stand
in his own behalf today. He de
nied that there was any conspiracy
between his company and that rep
resented by Houston.
RESTAKING ON
CLEARY CREEK
Some excitement prevailed at Flat
creek early this week over the restak
ing of ground on Cleary creek, which
is a tributary of Bonanza.
Cleary creek was first staked in 1910.
but apparently little work was doce on
it, and the locations expired December
31 last. About the middle of January
this year two new associations—the
Broken Snowshoe and the Colorado—
were staked on Cleary and recorded.
Those staking now must comply with
the new law—otherwise their locations
will be invalid, and the ground will re
main open.
GIANTS WIN
THE PENNANT
New York, October 4.— The
Giants won the 1912 pennant in
the National league. The first
game of the world's finals will be
held here October 8, and the second
at Boston the nejct day.
CORPORATIONS
PAID EXPENSES
Washington, October 4. —George
Sheldon, treasurer for the Repub
licar campaign of 1904. says that
the big corporations contributed 75
I er cent of the total amount pro
vided to secure the election of Col.
Roosevelt.
OLD-TIMER DIES ON
WAY TO OUTSIDE
_ I
Fairbanks, October 4.—While on
his way Outside for the benefit of
his health, W.J. Rustemeyer died
on the steamer Tana, near Ram
part. His body will be brought
back to Fairbanks and interred
under the auspices of the Harmonic
society, of which organization the
deceased was a prominent member.
Mr. Rustemeyer had been in
Fairbanks for several years. He
had a splendid bass voice, and en
joyed quite a reputation as a singer.
MSS. RAY DIES AT FAIRBANKS
Fairbanks, October 4. -— Mrs
Henry T Ray, wife of the townsite
: trustee, died from internal trouble
; in this city yesterday.
Fresh fruits, nuts, candies, cigars and
tobaccos at Ansley’s Book Store.
Flann’l shirts,military collar, Weiss,Flat
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ALL MEN ARE LIARS, SAYS TEDDY
Washington, October 4.—Commenting on the testimony of
witnesses before the committee investigating campaign contribu
tions, Roosevelt placed them all in the Ananias club. He said he
never went to anybody for anything and he wants Penrose kicked
from the Senate.
J. Pierpont Morgan testified that he contributed $140,000 to
elect Roosevelt—not that he expected return favors, but for the
people’s good.
FLAT CITY NOTES
Crowley & Porter have moved their'
Flat City store into the premises form- !
erly occupied by E. W. Griffin. They
have taken over the commission house
conducted by Jakey Jacobsgaard.
The dam under the Yukon Gold Com
pany’s dredge went out last Wednesday
morning, and the big machine was out!
of commission for a few hours. After
the dam had been replaced it took some
time to refloat the dredge, which
caused a temporary shortage of water
down at the Little Guggs’ place.
Mrs. Davis has been sick at the
Emergency hospital suffering from ton
silitis.
Mrs. J. E. Riley is doing very nicely
at the hospital.
Harry Johnson, of the Little Guggs,
has been in the hospital for some days
suffering from carbuncles.
HURST CIGAR STORE
CHANGES LOCATION
Early this week the Hurst Bros,
moved their Imperial cigar store from
Willow street to First avenue, and they
are now comfortably established in the
J. I. Johnstone pool hall.
Iditarod residents may obtain drugs,
etc., by telephoning from McDonald
hotel to the City drug store, Flat.
Prompt delivery guaranteed.
Deputy Marshal J. Ft. Kelday and
Mrs. Kelday leave for Georgetown to
day.
Send the
Iditarod Pioneer
To Your Friends
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NEW POSTOFFICE
NOW COMPLETED
The various alterations and im
provenrents which have been under
way in the new postoffice building
on Richmond street, between First
and Second, were completed this
week, and the office now presents a
very attractive appearance. It is
light and airy, and in every way an
improvement on the old building.
Extra windows have been let into
the sidewall, and the whole of the
interior has been nicely decorated.
The central location of the building
will prove a great convenience to
residents, especially during stormy
weather.
HRS. JAMES GUNNING
IS CHAMPION HUNTER
Mrs. James Gunning, of Flat creek,
has us all backed off the map when it
jomes to hunting ptarmigan. One
afternoon last week she killed as many
as 109, and practically kept the camp
going with birds this fall. And she
has done this in addition to her house
work, and picking and putting up blue
berries enough to last the family a
year.
Mrs. Gunning uses a .22 rifle, and
is reputed to be one of the best shots
in the North, and it seems that when
she goes a-hunting it is time for the
rest of us to “fade away.”
Mrs. Gunning was well known in
Dawson, where she was connected with
the Home bakery, on Queen street,
Deiure site was married, film was thou ,
Miss Esperland.
SECRETARY KNOX ON WAY HOME
Honolulu, October 4 —Secretary
Knox was joined here by Secretary
Fisher yesterday, and they are now
enroute to Seattle.
REPUBLICANS NAME
THEIR CANDIDATES
Saratoga, N. Y , September 30 —
Job Hedges has been nominated
for the governorship by the Repub
licans.
Boston, Mass., September 30.—
Joe Walker has been nominated for
the governorship.
OVERFIELDADVISES
STUDY OF SOCIALISM
Seattle, September 30. — At a
bauquet of the Alumni society of
Washington university, Judge
Peter D. Overfield, of Valdez, ad
vised closer study of Socialistic doc
trines, so that they could be com
batted when necessary'. The judge
said that the spread of Socialism is
likely soon to plunge the nation
into peril.
PASSENGERS ON
H. L. WASHBURN
The following passengers joined the
M. L. Washburn at Dikeman, en route
to Seattle:
Mrs O B West, Mrs Gilmore, A C
Knight, S L Benbrook, Chas Patten,
J Murray, H Waterlin, J Lippik, A
Tozier, M J Vidal, N Sjoden, W H
Horning, C B Maggard, F James, G
Richardson, W A King, W Sunder
bruch, A Zuber, J R McGovern, Peter
Hotts, John Beaton, Mrs M H Marston,
C Sweeney, G Bates, W Kelleher, J C
Green, Mrs J F Baird, A E Maltby,
Miss Maltby, Fred Bruhn, Mrs M Au
bert, W S Clark, Miss Anna G Ander
son, Mrs G Patchell, L E Wanstedt,
Mrs J D Schwartz, Mrs F Dawson, Miss
Rose Murray, G B Wescb, E M Tan
ner, J A McKay, Mrs J A McKay, H
Minshall, P Garcken, S Bearg, L
Schimelfennig, S G Lipsett, Mrs J
Fraser, J Fraser, J Smith, J HagaD, L
Howell, G T Berry, Ed Friedman, H
Boas, F R Short, 1 F Wood, Miss S
Linsten, J Donovan, P P Buckley, A
Jones, J Allerton, F Harris, C E Free
man, C L Vawter, H Reilly, C L Pea
body, B J Batiks, T L Murphy, J
Saunders, Mrs Saunders, C W Carlson
and 24 steerage.
The total number of passengers on
the M. L. Washburn was 97.
REPORT STRIKE
ON THE DITNA
Early this week it was reported
that a rich strike had been made
on Deadwood creek, a tributary
of the Ditna, but the reports are
so conflicting and unreliable that
it is impossible to get the truth.
All that is known positively is
that a prospector brought in a
little gold and that Ed Donnelly
who had grubstaked men over
in the Ditna, and several others,
stampeded in that direction im
mediately after.
Most of the ground was staked
in 1910, but neither represented
nor recorded
MANY PEOPLE AT
CRIPPLE STRIKE
According to Jim Haley, who ar
rived from Diskaket yesterday, there
are about 250 people at Cripple City
and the country tributary thereto at
the present time. Much building is
going on.
The only mercantile house of note
is that conducted by Gray & Edwards.
The have a very complete stock, in
cluding many tons of perishables Al
together they shipped in 360 tons,
most of which was freighted up river
by Griffis <fe Haley.
Pioneer Flume Hose Co.
Tents, tarpaulins, flys, horsecovers,
cheesecloth, canvas, hurlan. etc. We
matte up all kinds ot canvas goods, t
Apply at H. Boas,’ the Clothier.
WOODROW WILSON
LIKELY THE WINNER
New York, October 4.—A poll taken b.y the New York Herald
indicates that Gov. Woodrow Wilson will be elected to the Presi
dency next November.
President Taft is gradually gaining strength, but is still well
behind his principal opponent. The Progressives are losing
ground, and present indications are that Roosevelt will get fewer
votes than Taft.
Col. Roosevelt returned yesterday from an eleven-thousand
mile tour, and is apparently satisfied with the results obtained
therefrom.
Utica, N. Y., October 3.--Vice-President James S. Sherman
has returned home. He is convalescent, and may take an active
part in the campaign before it closes.
email) WILLIAM MZER
NOMINATED FOR 60TERH0RSBIP
New York, October 4 —William Sulzer, representative from the
Tenth district of New York, was nominated for governor yesterday by
the Democratic state convention on the fourth ballot.
Congressman Sulzer is 49 years old, and has been a member of
Congress since 1895. Several years ago lie became interested in min
ing properties in Southeastern Alaska, since which time he has taken
a great interest in the welfare of the territory. Before Alaska had a
delegate in Congress, Sulzer introduced several bills providing tor a ter*
ritorial government, one of which, with a few amendments, was re-in
troduced last year, when a deadlock over the Wickersham bill appeared
inevitable.
Of Russian-Jevvish origin, Mr. Sulzer has always taken a great in
terest in the oppressed Jews of the Czar’s dominions, and last winter
drafted and introduced the resolution providing for the abrogation of the
commercial treaty between the United States and Russia, because the
latter country refused to recognize passpotts granted by the United
States to Jews who had left Russia, become citizens of the United States,
and wished to revisit the country of their birth.
Mr. Sulzer has been one of the leaders of Tammany hall for several
years. He is a lawyer by profession.
Indianapolis, October 4.—Gov. Wilson is very pleased with
Sulzer’s nomination.
PRESIDENT TAFT PROCLAIMS
OLD BOGEY OF TRADE UNREST
Beverley, Mass., September 30.—President Taft has issued a
statement in which he warns the electors that Democratic success
at the polls would be followed by commercial unrest throughout the
United States, from which it would take the country years to re
cover. He says that only bo re-election of himself can the country
depend upon a continuance of business stability. He points to the
last Cleveland administration as a proof of his contention.
Columbus, O., September 30. —Senator Lodge, of Massachu
setts, opened the campaign in this state for President Taft today.
Gov. Harmon will follow Senator Lodge and speak in behalf of
Gov. Woodrow Wilson.
Bar Taft Electors
San Francisco, October 4.—The supreme court of California
has decided that Taft electors cannot go to the ballot.
IDITAROD TERM OF COURT ENDS
WITH CONVICTION OF CAMPBELL
The special term of the district court which had been called for
September 20 for the purpose of trying Joseph Campbell for the murder
of Gust Nelson, came to an end last Monday after sentence had been
passed, and the court was adjourned without date.
Judge Frederick E. Fuller, C. C. Page, clerk of the court, and
Walter Rowson, court stenographer, left the same day on the Comet,
which also carried Henry Roden, who goes to Ruby and Fairbanks;
Doc W H. Holmes, Frank Smith and Deputy Marshal T. FI. Long.
In custody of the deputy marshal were two prisoners; Joseph Camp
bell, who will be taken to Fairbanks, where he will join a party for
McNeil island; and William Hanauer, who must serve a year iu jail at
Tanana for larceny.
Judge Fuller and Henrv Roden got quite a sendoff at the wharf,
and they responded bv giving a cheer for Iditarod and its people.
JOHN BAIRD BUILDS LIGHTHOUSE
Now that the long dark nights of
winter are upon us, the necessity for
street illumination becomes apparent.
John F. Baird, of the Budwoiser bar,
was among the first to recognize this
primary need, and he has had an art
istic lamp-post constructed and placed
on the corner near his premises. The
post is surmounted by a lamp whose
effulgent rays will serve to gladden
the heart of many a wayfarer ere its
period of usefulness is over. The light
is a beaco» to travelers bound city
ward from the creeks, and and is also
a boon to belated citizens who are
ut-' am to go home i.. the dark.1*
All kinds w inter underwear, Weiss, Flat
COMMISSIONER ALBRECHT
HAS CHANGED QUARTERS
—
Commissioner George \V. Al
brecht has changed his official quar
ters, and is now located in the old
commissioner and recoider’s office
on Second street, which was erected
during A. E. Maltby’s incumbency.
Ex-Commissioner E. M. Stanton
has moved into the premises on
Second street formerly occupied
by Henry Roden.
We handle photo and Kodak supplies
and Clemons’ photographs and views at
' Ansley’s Book Stpre.