Iditarod Pioneer
One Dou .^Tp^Month. IDITAROD, ALASKA, SATURDAY EVENING, JULY 19, 1913. _Two Bits Pek Copy
Salonika, Turkey, July 18.—The Bulgarian troops this week
have suffered defeat in several battles with the Greeks. King Con
stautine, Greece's new ruler, has notified the Powers that there
will be no cessation of hostilities until the massacred Greeks have
been avenged. In the first battles of the present war the Bulga
rian soldiers have been guilty of unthinkable outrages on women
and children who got in their power.
Fifty Thousand Killed in One Battle
Constantinople, July 18.—Tuskish troops have been detailed
along the entire length of the lately established boundary of Tur
key for protection against invasion. Servian troops joined with
the Greeks and Turks to fight the Bulgarians. Fifty thousand
men were lost in one battle this week.
Look Bad for Bulgaria
Sofia, July 18.—Owing to the fearful reverses sustained by the
Bulgarians troops during the past week, immediate intervention on
the part of the European Powers is the only hope of saving Bui
garia.
Powers Are Up a Stump
London, July 18.—The Powers seem to be totally hopeless of
settling the Balkan war.
Decisive Battle Fought in Servia
Belgrade, Servia, July g —Nine battalions of the Bulgarian army, 1
which was invading Servia at Knarsevatz, were entirely annihilated in
Zafetsar Pass in a battle which lasted all morning. But few of the Bul
garians escaped, while the Servians suffered but slight losses.
Where the Fighting is Good
London, July 7.—Two hundred thousand Bulgarians and Servians
are battling at Koteliana, and 40,000 have already been killed or
wounded.
Vienna, July 7.—The Servians were victorious at Kotchana, losing
only 11,000 men, while the Bulgarians lost double that number.
Athens, July 7.—Ten thousand Greeks were killed or wounded in
the battle with the Bulgarians at Nigrita. |
During the past week, as announced in the last issue of the
Pioneer, the case of Geo. W. Albrecht vs. Riley & Marston came
up for trial. Many miners and prospectors listened attentively
while the testimony was being put in and the way the lawyers went
at it indicated that the case amounted to something, and each sidel
seemed to be determined to get results.
The property described in the complaint was a mining claim I
and on which, it was claimed the defendants with their men had 1
cut about 700 cords of wood, is known as the Elliot association, and j
is located at the head of Boulder creek. The claim had been staked
in 1909; several persons swore to having found gold within its j
boundaries, and altogether they claimed they had a valid location |
under the mining law. All the original parties had sold out one i
after another until when the suit was commenced Major Albrecht
was the sole owner. It was shown that Bob Mann, Jim Furlong j
and Jim Kelly had cut wood on the property during the summer j
and fall of 1911 and this wood had been bought by Riley & Mar I
ston, and hauled by the Mutchler boys to their claims on Otter j
creek.
The defendants were anxious to disprove a mining claim loca
tion, and it was evident from the way their attorney proceeded
that everything hinged upon that question.
There were many sparring matches between the lawyers, and
the court was appealed to repeatedly.
The defendants introduced the testimony of several well known
miners to the effect that the finding of a few’ colors as had been
testified to by the witnesses for the plaintiff did not, in their
opinion, constitute a sufficient discovery as is required under the
law.
After all the testimony had been submitted the defendants
made a motion that the court instruct the jury to bring in a verdict
in their favor, for the reason that plaintiff had failed to show that
he had suffered any. There was some more talk by the lawyers
until finally Judge Fuller granted the request of the defendants,
and the jury, accordingly, brought in a verdict finding for the de
fendants and against the plaintiff.
Major Albrecht was the plaintiff and Charles E. Taylor was his
attorney. Henry Roden appeared for the defendants.
There is some talk that the plaintiff will fake an appeal to the
higher.
The appeal case of Waiuo Puntibo was tried yesterday in the
district court. The jury returned a verdict of guilty.
Work of Grand Jury
The grand jury on Wednesday morning was excused until this
morning. Harry Harms and Jack Kellar, for sufficient reasons,
were excused from further service on the grand jury by Judge
F uller.
SAID GOODBYE
TO GEORGETOWN
Miss Nelson, who has been con
ducting a roadhouse at Georgetown
ever since the stampede to that
country in the fall of 1910, has
locked up her premises and has
com» to Iditarod to reside. Miss
Nelson arrived at Flat City last
Monday night, having accompanied
Packtrain Master Tom Shallow’s
expedition that was returning from
the Kuskokwim after convoying
the Bryce-Newsom-Eskridge scien
tific party to that river. Jack Cam
eron and H. Krim also returned.
Imperial Baths—Turkish, steam and
tub baths. Rooms in connection.
Maude Earle, Prop.
WILL KELP
OPEN COIL
Seattle, July iS.— Secretary of
War Daniels, who has been the
guest of the city during the annual
potlatch festivities this week, says
the national administration will do
all that is possible to do to open
the Alaska coal fields.
APPOINTMENTS
Juneau, July 18. — Iu the routine
of official duties this week Gov.
Strong appointed Joseph Darke, of
Valdez, as a special employe for the
suppression of the liquor traffic
among natives of the Third divi
sion .
Game Warden Appointed
Andre ^ Hoev, of Fairbanks, has
been appointed game warden for
the Foui th division
London, July iS.—Miss Inez;
Milbolland, of New Yoik, who lias
been campaigning in England for
woman’s suffrage, was mariied in
this city yesterday to Eugene Bois
sevian, a wealthy Dutchman.
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Juneau, July iS.—The trial of
Joseph McDonald, charged with
murder, alleged to have been com
mitted at Treadwell about eight
years ago, is now in progress. Mc
Donald entered a plea of self-de- j
fense. He is being defended bv
Former U. S. Senator Sam Files, ot
Washington state.
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Portland, Oie., July 18.—Eugene
Langdon, a well-known citizen and
retired banker of this city, com
mitted suicide yesterday afternoon
iu the presence of dozens of j eople
by plunging to death in the Wil
lamette river. No cause is known
for the act. The body was recov
ered. _
Boston, July iS.—Two hundred
New England suffragettes will
start today on a hike from this city
to Washington.
Versailles, France, July io. — All
altitude records for a heavier-than
atr machine were broken here by
Aviator Perreyon, who, with a
woman passenger, ascended to a
height of 16,582. Perreyon’s mono
plane rose in magnificent spirals
until it became a mere speck in the
sky, and almost an hour after he
left the earth he began the descent
in long, graceful curves. His in
strument showed he had attained
an altitude of 12 feet over three
miles. _
FOR SALE OR RENT
The City Bath and Lodging House,
steam-heated and private water system,
operating summer and winter at Flat
City. Mis. Chas. Estmere.
Choice fresh-killed beef,
Iditarod Meat Co.
Columbus, O., July iS.—This
state, after only partially recover
ng from the fearful floods of last
spring, was visited this week fear
ful rainstorms, accompanied by
wonderful electrical demonstrations
in which many people were tilled
The loss throughout the state is es
timated £t $3,000,000.
Big Smoke in London
London, July 17—Jack Johnson,
after spending a week in Paris, is
now in this city visiting friends.
Wolgastand Dundee to Scrap
Los Angeles, July 18 —Ad Wol
gast, former lightweight champion,
and Johnny Dundee signed articles
yesterday for a 20-round fight at
the Vernon arena on September 9. j
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Who Will Willie Wollop?
San Francisco, July 19. — Willie 1
Ritchie, champion lightweight
pugilist, says that he will decide
before August 4 whose challenge
he will accept for a light in Sep
tember.
Ben Cedermalra has surrendered his j
lease at the head of Flat creek, and
has moved his residence down to the !
Lynx association. Ben and MissCeder-j
malm will shortly leave for the (Jut-j
side, but intend to return to Iditarod
within a year or two.
Hugh Roosevelt and Caribou Bill
Deetering have taken a lay on the hill
side near the Marietta.
Frank and Harry Joaquin, Dan Ulra
and Rimer Smith arrived at Flat from
-1’akotna last Sunday.
>Ir. and Mrs. Tom McMahon have |
had the Connolly building at Flat City
remodoled, and are now making the r
residence there.
Joe Henry, the sourdough teamster
and wood contractor, is selling all his
holdings at Flat City and will soon
leave for Hot Springs, Ark. Joe says
he is going out to rest up and have a
good tiire for a while, and will prob
ably return in a year or two.
The Y. G. Co. dredge was stalled last
Sunday night when the sand pump
broke. It was hurried to the black
smith shop and repaired by Monday
morning.
ltd GaBeli, who was struck in the j
eye with a piece of steel about two
weeks ago, was hurt more seriously
than he realized. The eye is giving
him much pain at present, and further
examination by Dr. Wortmann revealed
the fact that a particle of steel is still
in the eye, and the doctor advised him
to lose no time in getting proper treat
ment on the Outside in order to save
tlie sight.
Mr. and Mrs. Chronister, of Discov
ery, spent Monday visiting at Flat City.
Miss Grant and Mrs. Dawson have
been visiting on the creeks this week.
Mrs. Bob Lowrie spent Sunday visit
ing at Discovery.
Mrs. Gill, of Boulder creek, is being
carod for at the hospital, and will soon
leave for the Outside for her health.
Mr and Mrs. Letnes have moved
back to their old home on Otter creek.
Mr. Letnes has almost recovered from
the effects of a recent operation, and
will not leave for the States as was ex
pected,
Mrs. Bob McMillan, who has been
visiting her old home in Sweden, has
returned to Discovery.
Joe Henry sold 100 cords of wood to
the Little Guggs last week.
Large assortment in diamonds,
watches and nugget jewelry. Fine
line of cut glass and silverware at rea
sonable prices Watch repairing and
nugget jewelry to order. J. L. Sale,
Leading Jeweler of the North.
Du Rand’s Discovery Cafe for first
class meals.
HOME OPENS
NEXT FRIDAY
Sitka, July 18. — The Alaska
Home for Aged Prospectors, for
which provision was made by tire
First Alaska legislature, will be
ready for occupancy on July 25.
The home buildiugs were form
erly occupied by U. S. marines,
and have been recently remodeled
arrd beautified.
Boston, July 18.—Jake Stahl has
resigned as manager of the Boston
Red Sox baseball team—the club
he led to victory last fail in the
world’s championship series. He
has been succeeded by Catcher Bill
Carrigan. Stahl was totally unable
to make a possible champion team
out of the players this year.
HE HAS LIVED
OH
Washington, July 17.—Secretary
of State Bryan is now on his six
weeks’ lecturing tour throughout
Indiana, Illinois and Iowa. He
says he can't live on the salary of a
cabinet office, owing to the high
cost of necessaries.
•ANIZE AT JUNEAU
Juneau, July 18 -—The Alaska
board of Medical Examiners, cre
ated by the Territorial legislature,
and the members thereof appointed
by Gov. Strong, met in this city
last Wednesday and organized for
their duties. Dr. I. H. Moore, of
Ruby, was elected president of the
board, and Dr. Vigline, of Juneau,
is the secretary-treasurer.
ON WAY
Fairbanks, July io. —After in
stalling powerful new boilers and
making other repairs and altera
tions, the steamer White Seal, Capt.
Sproul, sailed for Iditarod early this
morning.
The local organization of Masons are
planning to entertain the members of
the order at a well-planned entertain
ment and banquet on the evening of
Saturday, July 20, on which occasion
the following visiting Masons will be
the guests of honor: Judge F. E. Fuller,
James J. Crossley, C. C. Page, Walter
Rowson and L. T. Erwin.
The nature of the entertainment is
not generally known, but it is under
stood that the committee in charge are
working on some elaborate ideas, and
that the public will not be let into the
scheme for fear of spoiling the fun.
However, judging from the reputation
that the Masons have enjoyed for their
entertaining ability, it goes without
saying that the coming affair will be
up to their usual standard of good times
and good things to eat, and no doubt
there will be some startling surprises
in store for those who are fortunate
enough to attend. After the enter
tainment and banquet, it is understood
that dancing and cards will be indulged
in without regard for the wee small
hours.
GRAND REUNION OF MASONS
At the B. Hall, Iditarod, on July
2G, at !) p. ra. Entertainment, refresh
ments and dancing;. Masons and their
ladies are cordially invited to attend.
_COMMITTEE.
Du Rand's,Discovery—the place to eat
MEXICAN AFFAIRS
NOT SATISFACTORY
Washington, July 18.—The affairs of the republic of Mexico
have again reached an acute stage, and is giving the President and
his cabinet much anxiety.
President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan have sum
moned Henry L- Wilson, ambassador to Mexico, to come to Wash
ington immediately. It is understood that the President wants a
conference with the ambassador, but won't change his attitude
about the recognition of the Huerta regime.
Fifteen Conssirators Shot
City of Mexico, July 18. —Fifteen prisoners were put to death
by shooting yesterday for conspiracy—the object of which was to
assassinate of President Huerta
Wilson Leaves for Washington
The American ambassador, Henry L. Wilson, who left this
city this afternoon for Washington, at the nrgent request of Presi
dent Wilson, was the guest of Gen- Felix Diaz last evening at a
banquet given in his honor. Mexican newspapers claim that Wil
son will never return to this capital in an official capacity.
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Washington, July 18. —The work of the Senate lobby-probing
committee during the past week has produced sensation after sen
sation. Martin Mulhall, of Baltimore, has been the star witness at
the late sessions of the committee. Mulhall, who was formerly
connected with the National Manufacturers’ Association, produced
letters and other evidence to show how that organization had
I planned and organized the active political campaigns of many eon
I gressmen, and had also paid the bills.
Seeking Pardons for Bullock and Houston
Strong pressure is being brought to bear on the President to
secure pardons for Messrs. Bullock and Houston, who are now
| serving sentences in the King county (.Seattle) jail for conspiracy
I against the government in supplying coal for naval vessels in Alas
! kan waters.
Dick Ryan Wants Private Railways
Richard S. Ryan, of Nome and Controller bay notoriety, ap_
peared before the senate committee on territories this week. Mr.
Ryan wants the railroads of Alaska to be constructed by private
parties.
Will Start to Begin Again
The debate on the tariff bill is to begin today.
The appeal case of Robert Cock
burn, charged with assaulting Jas.
Fullerton at Dikeman last Decem
ber, was heard last Monday before
; Judge Fuller and a jury in the dis
trict court. After deliberating on
the matter for about 16 hours, the
jury, failing to reach an agreement,
were on Tuesday morning, dis
charged by the court. The case
was set for retrial on Thursday, the
r 7th.
The second trial of Robert Cock
burn resulted in a verdict of guilty
with a recommendation for leni
ency.
Judge Fuller this morning fined
Cochburn $500 and costs, and was
given until next Monday morning
to pay the fine.
GRAND JURY AT WORK
The grand jury re-convened this
morning. A joblot of natives ar
rived in the city this week, and it
is surmised that they are here as
witnesses on some hootch peddling
investigations.
On last Monday afternoon, at the
Emergency Hospital, Mrs. J. E. Kettle
well gave birth to two girl babies, one
of whom lived only an hour. Mrs.
Kettlewell and the second child are
doing fine.
The trial jury was excused by
Judge Fuller this morning until
next Tuesday morning.
The quebracho of South America
is said to be the hardest of all woods
to work. The name means ax
breaker.
The steamboat inspectors are passtr.«
gers on the White Seal.jand will arri\e
in here about next Wednesday.
For the Big Feed try DuRand's Dis
covery C'afe.
Launch Ruby Tamarack, from Ruby,
arrived last Sunday afternoon.
On Monday the river gauges marked
a rise of 8 inches.
Launch Comet, Capt. Norton, came
in about 8 o'clock Monday evening.
Fort Gibbon, July 18.
Alaska —Up Nenana 2:15 a. m.
Davis—Down Gibbon 17th
Dawson—Up Eagle 17th.
Delta—Up Nenana 7:30 p. m. 17th.
Herman—Up Koyukuk 4:15 a. in.
Julia B.—Down Kotlik 10:30 a. in.
17th.
Light—Up Birches 11:20 p. m. 17th.
Louis—Up Egbert 6 a. tn.
Sarah—Up Kotlik 17th.
Schwatka—At Egbert (i a. m.
St. Michael—Up Egbert 17.
Tanana—At Fairbanks.
White Seal down Hot Springs 4 a. m,
Yukon—Down Eagle 2 p. m. 17th.
Tana—At Fairbanks.
Carrier—Down Kaltag 17th.
COMING AND GOING
Frank B. Stanley, Flat City's pionper
restaurant, man, was a visitor in the
city last Tuesday—his lirst visit in
nearly a year.
Nels Glantz was in town Tuesday.
U. S. Marshal L. T. Erwin and Dep
uty Percy Charles were among the
arrivals on the Prairie Bell yesterday.
Deputy U. S. Marshal and Mrs. Kil
day arrived from the Kuskokwim yes
terday.
T. L. [Denman, auditor of P. C. S.
Co., arrived on the Prairie'Bell yester
day. This is his first trip to the inta
rior of Alaska.
JAMES FULLERTON
GRANTED LICENSE
James E. Fuilerton was granted
a liquor license for Dikeman,
with au order from the court to
keep a record of all liquor sold iu
the hotel,