One Dollar Per Month. I D1TAR0D, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER 16, 1911. Two Bits Per Copy
Fairbanks Banker
Married in Dawson
Dawson, Sept. 15. — Luther Hess,
prominent mining man and banker o
Fairbanks and Iditarod, w..- lart'iec
here Monday last to Mis.-, Harriet. B
Trimmer. Miss Trimmer is wel
mown in Fairbanks, having taught the
eighth grade in the public schools
there for some years. The couple have
left for Fairbanks, where they will
make their home.
Mr. Hess came to Dawson from Idit
arod to meet his bride-to-be, who had
been taking a vacation on the Outside.
District Attorney
After Cold Storage
Fairbanks, Sept. 15.—District Attor
ney Crossley today libeled 81 tons of
cold-storage meat shipped to Alaska iti
June, 1910, and previously seized by
the marshal.
Action will be taken against the
owners under the pure food law, and
the hearing has been set for October 9.
Russian Premier Is
Assassinated at Kiev
Kiev, Russia, Sent. 15.—While Pre
mier Stolypin was attending the thea
ter here last night, he was shot and
probably fatally wounded.
One shot pierced his cheek, while
the second, and probably fatal, bullet
lodged in his spine.
The mob was infuriated at. the das
tardly deed and attempted to lynch the
assassin, who was rescued by the po
lice. _
Dredges Start at Fairbanks
Fairbanks, September 15.—The
first dredge to be erected in the
Fairbanks district by Lemmons’
English syndicate started work on
No. 8 Fairbanks creek Monday
last. It will probably be kept run
ning two months.
Further dredges will be estab
lished by the syndicate if ground
can be obtained upon favorable
terms.
Astor Marries Madeleine Force
Newport, R. I., September 15.—
Col. John Jacob Astor was today
married to Miss Madeleine Force.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. Mr. L mbert, a Congrega
tionalist, of Providence.
The bridegroom is 48, the bride
20. Much opposition was raised
to the marriage.
China Has a Serious Revolution
Pekin, September 15.—The un
rest which has prevailed in China
for several months past has at last
broken out into open revolt. Most
of the provinces are affected and
the situation is regarded as ex
tremely serious.
Etna, in Sicily, in Eruption
Catania, Sicily, September 15 —
The volcano of Etna is again in
eruption. Streams of lava are flow
ing down the sides of the mountain
and the people are fleeing from the
vicinity in terror.
Yangtse Kiang Still in Flood
Shanghai, September 15.—The
Yangtse Kiang is still in flood. The
river is at present forty miles wide
and many hundreds are reported
drowned daily.
Catholic Church.
The customary services will be held
in the Calholic Church tomorrow (Sun
day) at 11 a.m. Father Monroe, S.J.,
will officiate, and all are invited.
DO YOU KNOW that Byers cfc Co.
are delivering freight from Dikeman
daily? Low water is no obstacle for
them. __
If you want your clothing clear - orcsSed
ring up Wile the Tailor—Phone eo
Stephen Redfern
Gets Three Years
Fairbanks, September 15.—Stephen Redfern, who was found
guilty of perjury here last week and recommended by the jury to
the clemency of the court, was sentenced by Judge Peter D. Over
field to three years in the McNeill’s Island penitentiary. This is
the minimum sentence allowed for one found guilty of that crime.
The Redfern case has been before the public for the past
1 eighteen months, and arose out of the Morgan rape case. A
change of venue was asked, and the case transferred to the
Iditarod, but it was eventually decided to try the accused at Fair
banks. Redfern is quite a young man and bore a good reputation.
He has a brother in the Fairbanks district.
Milwaukee Puts Lid On
Wolgast-McFarland Go
Milwaukee September 15.—The city authorities of this place have
refused to permit the Wolgast-McFarland fight, which was to have
come off tonight.
Wolgast has received an offer of $12,000 to fight Knockout Brown.
Los Angeles, September 15.— Thirty thousand dollars has been
offered by local sportsmen to bring the Wolgast-Mefarland fight here.
New York, September r5- — Porky Flynn wiil meet Carl Morris
here tonight. Both men are in good condition.
Matt Wells has been matched to fight Abe Attel Wednesday next,
September 20.
Large Party Bound
For the Kuskokwim
Some time tomorrow a large party is expected to leave Flat
City for the Kuskokwim by the overland route to Georgetown.
O. Hofseth, who came over from the Holokuk last week, is the
leader of the party, and he will be accompanied by about a dozen
miners and prospectors from Flat and Otter, who will winter in
the Kuskokwim. Harry Siebe, deputy marshal at Georgetown,
and W. H. Bachelder, who has been appointed bookkeeper at the
N. C. Co.’s post there, are also members of the party.
It is probable that the stampeders will go direct to the Holu
kuk river, wher Hofseth and partners have ground on Gold Run
and George creeks, or else further down the Kuskokwim to the
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Aniak river, where Fred Labelle is reported to have located pay.
Hofseth has secured an 8-horsepower boiler and other
plant. This is at present at Georgetown, but will be moved over
to the creek on the first frost. In the meantime he will continue
sinking by means of wood fires Hofseth does not claim pay as
yet on the Holukuk, but the good prospects obtained warrant fur
ther work.
According to reports the climate of the middle Kuskokwim is
not ideal, there being high winds and a heavy snowfall. This
makes winter prospecting laborious, but the ground, although wet,
is not deep. The country back of the Holukuk offers a wide field
for the prospector. Supplies at Georgetown are somewhat dearer
than in Iditarod.
There will be probably 30 men on the Holokuk and Aniak
rivers.
‘Janies Jeffries Leaves Alaska
Seward, September 15 —James!
J. Jeffries, ex champion pugilist,
leit here today for the Outside. He
goes direct to the bedside of his
dying mother at Los Angeles.
It is expected that one more mail
will arrive before the close of naviga
tion. This is called for by the con
tract.
N. N. Jaffe is going to Ruby. He
takes with him a stock of goods.
Clyde Colman, deputy marshal at
Ophir City, has returned from Fair
banks, and will resume his duties at
the old Innokocamp at an early date.
Mrs. B. H. Willson, an employee of
the American Bank of Alaska for over
a year, departed on the 15th for her
home in Milwaukee, in response to a
telegram received, couveying to her
the sad news of the death of her sister.
Mrs. Willson had arranged to remain
with the American Bank for another
year.
Isadore Bayles left yesterday for
Seattle. He will go to New York City
where his family reside.
Capt. Sproule of the White Seal, ar
rived yesterday.
Tom Morgan has gone Outside.
Tom Thurston and Mrs Thurston
have gone to Fairbanks.
Henry Durand, who conducts I
the Discovery Cafe atjDiscover.y, |
came to town on business today, j
Bill Sargent came in from Plat
today.
Jerome Chute has returned from a
tour of the creeks.
Humboldt Gold Robber
Confesses His Guilt
Denver, Sept. 15.—Charles Everett,
® notorious bank swindler who is serv
ing 10 years in the Colorado peniten
tiary, has confessed to the steamer
Humboldt gold robbery, for which sev
eral suspects have been arrested. He
alleges that his accomplice knows
where some of the stolen gold is
cached. An investigation has been
ordered.
White Sea! Leaves on Monday
The steamer White Seal, Captain
Sproule, arrived at Dikeman with four
passengers on Wednesday last, after a
five-day trip from Fairbanks. She left
the Tanana metropolis with thirty-five
passengers bound for the Outside, in
addition to those who came to Dike
man. The White Seal will leave
Dikemen at 4 a. m. Monday for Ruby
and Fairbanks via Holy Cross. She
will probably leave Fairbanks Septem
ber 27 for Whitehorse, and will winter
at the lower end of Lake Lebarge.
Burglary In Town.
Last Monday, between 8 p.m.
and 8 a.tn., an entry was effected
into premises lately occupied as a
jewelry store by Lord & Co., and
jewelry and other goods to the
value of $300 abstracted. Among
the booty was a typewriter. The
machine was in a box, and, being
heavy, was probably judged by the
burgular to contain jewelry of
priceless value. No due.
Just received a fancy1 line of Graven
stein apples, $8 a box; fancy red apples
$7 a box. At Johnstone’s.
Major J. 4. A. Strong, accompanied
by Mrs. Strong, left for Seattle tester
day.
Ramona Wrecked
Near Ketchikan
Ketchikan, September 15.—One more casualty must be added
to the long list of vessels which have been wrecked in the
dangerous waters of Southeastern Alaska.
The steamer Ramona, south-bound from Skagway with a large
list of passengers and a valuable cargo, went ashore at Spanish
Island and became a total wreck.
A dense fog prevailed at the time.
The steamer Northwestern, which was in the neighborhood,
speedily came to the Ramona’s assistance, and all the passengers
and crew were rescued.
The whole of the valuable cargo, including $150,000 in gold
and the passengers’ baggage were lost.
Much-Needed Official
For the Yukon River
Fairbanks, September 15.—L. R. Gillette has been appointed
assistant district attorney for Yukon River points.
It is not yet known where the new official will be stationed, but
Tanana will probably be selected as his headquarters.
L. R. Gillette is well-known throughout Alaska. He was
Court stenographer during Judge T. R. Lyons’ term at Fairoanks,
in 1909 and 1910, and is a lawyer of considerable experience. He
returned to Fairbanks some weeks ago, being subpoenaed to testify
in the Redfern perjury case.
Congressman Sulzer
Is For Home Rule
Seattle, September 15.—Speaking at a banquet here last night
Congressman Sulzer of New York said that he would work for the
granting of complete self-government to Alaska.
He expressed himself as in favor of the present coal land laws
and said patents should be granted where the laws have been com
plied with, but he thought that absolute government ownership is
preferable to the leasing system.
Secretary of the Interior Fisher, who was present at the ban
quet, also spoke. He admitted that Alaska must be opened up,
but the private exploitation of the coal and mineral lands would
not be tolerated. He promised to make a thorough report of his
investigations to President Taft, but pointed out that the Presi
dent can only recommend— that in the end Congress acts as it
it thinks best.
Cordova, September 15.—Senator Miles Poindexter has gone
to the westward. He will ehdeavor to reach the Matanuska coal
fields- Gifford Pinchot has gone to Katalla.
Good Returns From
A. B. Benefit Ball
Financially and socially the benefit ball given in aid of the building
fluid of the A. B. hall on Wednesday night last was a great success.
Being the last big function before the close of navigation, the
attendance was larger than usual, a considerable number of Flat City
residents availing themselves of the tramway to come to town and
attend the dance. Over one hundred couples were present, and the
dancing, which was greatly enjoyed, continued until 5 a. m. The
music, supplied by Berggren, Bourrett and McSmart, left nothing to be
desired.
A11 excellent supper, prepared by the ladies of the city, was served.
Financially, the dance resulted in an addition of $300 to the build
ing fund, and great credit is due to the ladies who worked so energet
ically to make the affair the great success it undoubtedly was.
Teddy H. Goes to Ruby Direct
Tomorrow, Sunday, at 4 p. m., the
fast little steamer Teddy H. leaves the
City Dock for Ruby City direct, carry
ing passengers and freight. Reserva
tione should be made as early as possi
ble, as it is likely that a large number
of people will avail themsehes of the
opportunity to travel by this comforta
ble vessel. Apply to Abendroth &
Williamson, agents, at the launch
office, or to Joe Heacock, owner, at the
N. C. Co.’s.
The Teddy H. arrived from Dikeman
on Thursday last with several passen
gers and a fair amount of freight.
Recount in Maine’s Election
Portland, Me., Sept. 15.—'The voting
is so close in the state election that a
recount has been demanded. The wets
claim the victory.
Taft Starts On a Grand Tour
Beverly, Mass., Sept. 15.—President
Taft started today on an extensive
tour. He will visit 54 prominent cities
during the trip._
The overdue mail arrived fioto Bike
yesterday morning at four o clock,
having been brought up on the launch
Flyer, owned by E. L. Byers & Co.
Bobbery on Flat Creek
i A holdup occurred on Flat creek dur
ing the week by which a woman of the
underworld named Dora is loser to the
extent of several hundred dollars. Dora
claims a man entered her cabin—which
is situated in the vicinity of Doc lead
ing’s ground, and, after having beaten
her into submission, robbed her of $175
in cash and a check for the sum of
$150. The woman can give no clue to
the perpetrators, and, therefore, no
arrests have been made to date. Pay
ment on the check has been stopped.
No Winter Express Service
The local office of the Wells-Fargo
Express will not remain open for busi
ness during the winter. After the close
of navigation one trip will be made
with outbound shipments, but that will
be all.
His Arrival Changed Betting
Jack Wallace, that well-known friend
of all the dear people, who has of late
years conducted the famous restaurant
at Chatanika City known as the Rath
skeller, is a late arrival in the city and
will remain indefinitely, as the town
and surroundings look good to him.
Just received a fancy line of Graven
stein apples, $8 a box; fancy red apples
$7 a box. At Johnstone’s.
Will Try to Fly
Across Continent
San Francisco, Sept. 15. —'Aviator
Robert Fowler started yesterday on his
flight from this place to the Atlantic
coast for a $50,000 purse. He arrived
it Palo Alto today with his machine all
splintered through collisions with
trees. Repairs will enable him to pro
ceed on his journey Monday.,
New York, Sept. 15.—James Ward,
who is attempting to get to San Fran
cisco in his biplane has reached Sus
quehanna.
Senator Gore To
Help Sir Wilfrid
Oklahoma City, Ok., Sept. 15.—Sen
ator Thomas P. Gore, the blind legis
lator of this state, will proceed imme
diately to Canada, where he will assist
the Laurier party during the fight for
reciprocity at the forthcoming general
election. _
Manuel's Mistress
Visiting America
Cherbourg, France, September
15.—Ga'nys Deslys, the notorious
dancing girl with whom ex-King
Manuel of Portugal became infatu
ated, and who was one of the prime
causes of his losing the throne,
sailed today lor the United States,
where it is reported she lias ac
cepted au engagement.
Deslys is considered one ol the
most beautiful women in the world.
She has been performing at Paris.
Coal Fraud Cases Postponed
Tacoma, Sept. 15.—The arraignment
of Charles Huston, arrested recently
for alleged frauds in connection with
the supply of coal to the navy has been
postponed.
John Bullock, who was arrested
about the same time as Huston charged
with the same offence, will be tried
some time in October.
Former Mj Secretary Freed
Warfield, R. I., Sept. 15.—The case
against former Secretary of the Navy
Newberry, who was charged with man
slaughter after his auto had run over
and killed a girl, has been dropped.
Cholera Spreading in Turkey
Constantinople, September 15.—
The whole of the Ottomon empire
is in the grip of a very serious out
break of cholera. Reports from
the provinces state that many towns
have been completely depopulated
by the epidemic.
Storms Work Havoc in Oregon
Portland, Ore., September 15.—
Severe lightning atid hailstorms
have worked great havoc in the
Willamette valley during the past
few days.
Giara Barton Dying in East
Oxnard, Mass , September 15.—
Clara Barton, founder of the Na
tional Red Cross Society of the
United States, is dying at her home
in this place.
Refuse to Sanction Strike
Chicago, September 15.—The In
ternational Federation of Railroad
Shopmen has refused to sanction
the shopmen’s strike at Chicago.
He Wants To Be President
Madison, Wis., September 15.—
Senator LaFollette has announced
that he will be a candidate for
the presidency.
Under New Management
J. N. McCain is now in charge of the
Elite Baths. Turkish, plain or steam
oaths given. Satisfaction guaranteed.