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every kind and description of machinery and supplies, and in any quantity that the shippers require, since this is but matter of increasing the trips per day and the number of teams and cars used.
 Just who are behind the scheme at the present time is known. but is understood that all the money will be raised here. The investment is sidered excellent one, and with the completion of the line all other methods of transporting freight to the creeks will be most efecually put out of business as the promoters prepared to haul freight from Idtarod to Flat for three cents, less, if it be found that it be done at profit This of necessity will eclipse the Otter creek route since it is pos sibe to make money at less than five cents that stream They taking contracts for the that they have declared flat of $60 ton for the first part of the season, and intend to stick to that gards all shippers
 The details of construction have not been fully gone into, but it is designed run cars with concave rims the wheels permitting them to round rails. The track will be laid on the top of the moss, and will follow a route somewhat different from the present road to Fla it is thought possible to avoid some of the grades With ties and slabs, it will be firmly baasted, and between the rails will be packed with sawdust for the horses. The line as now pro- ected goes only far lat, but it is quite possible that if the scheme prove successful in every particular they will also build to Discovery in order supply that industrious portion of ths camp
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Ladies' Fin8ry Arrives
 in Large ProfuslOn

With a $50, 900 stock of the latest inl- portations in ladies furnishings and lin gerie, Mrs. Milan, an associate of Mrs Mary Andersen of Fairbanks, who has for years conducted one of the largest ladies furnishing stores in the North, arrived ill the city yesterday afternoon and is already looking for q location where she may open for business.
 She was brought down from Fair banks by Claude Shea and George Adams with two dogteams, who, be- sides their passenger, carried nearly a ton of merchandise. Most of the goods belonged to Mrs. Milan, but there were also consignments to Brumbaugh, Ham ilton & Kellogg, the Red Cross drug store, and Billy Casey of Flat.
 Tho party made the trip ln ?, days, having left Fairbanks on the evening of March 7. They encountered very cold and stormy weather, and trail that seemed specially designed to delay them The going this side of Lewis Landing was especially heavy, and the travellers show unmistakeable signs of their rough journey.
 Claude Shea reports that he delivered his passengers, Mir, and Mrs. Harry St. George, safely at Fairbanks, and that he enjoyed his stay of nine days in the Tanana metropolis to the utmost.
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With plans made for the beginning of building op- erations in few days time the selection of the most available right of way, and the cruising of timber essary the construction of the roadbed and rails the most momentous achievement in the history of the Id arod is about to be realized the future of the city sured and vast saving to miners, operators and all affected through the construction of horse tramway between 1dtarod city and the mouth of Flat to be built by local capital and to be ready for opera
 on shortly after the first boats arrive in the spring
 The trucks and necessary material for the first have already been ordered from the Outside, to be shipped Lebarge, and it s expected that by the
 first of June the track will be laid least far the top of the divide between Idtarod and Otter, permit ting the negotiation of the swampy portion between the river and the hills. As fast conditions will permit the track will be laid down Cottonwood creek and it is hoped that practically all of this seasons freight will be carried this line.
 The news became public this week and originated with the firm of Mutcher Bros, the widely-known freighters, who have taken upon themselves this i'm portan solution of the Idtarod freight problem. They have secured the backing of various money interests here upon the representation that adeq uate tram way be built at estimated cost of construction much below all previous figures, which will not only facilitate the rapid handling of large quantities of freight reasonable rate, but will bring in handsome the investment. They will be able to handle
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
MORE SENSE TO
 LIQUOR RULING

There was some misapprehension in regard to the ruling of the attorney general on the liquor license question recently announced and il can be stated with some pleasure that things are not so bad as they first seemed.
 When the news was received here, it appeared that the new ruling precluded all holders of retail or barroom licenses from selling liquor in bottles. or in other words, that all patrons of these places would be compelled to drink their liquor on the premises.
 Doc Donaldson, who just arrived from Fairbanks, reports that this new ruling was meant to apply only to roadhouses and that distinction had been figured out between roadhouse licenses and re- tail or barroom licenses. This con- >tructi0n was aimed at those roadhouses who have been selling liquor to Indians and now gives some shadow of an excuse for its existence.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
ANOTHER TICKET
 NOW IN FIELD

City politics is livening up in most encouraging manner and another ticket is in the field for the city council.
 This ticket is called the "Citizens' Ticket" and contains number of good names for office if the town goes for ln- corporation on April llth.
 The Pioneer has gone on record as supporting the Business Mems Ticket, named last week, but since the election will not be fought along any particular line except for the best good Of the city, the introduction of another ticket into the field can only be welcomed in giving the voter plenty of opportunity to decide for himself whom he believes best fitted to control the destinles Of the new municipality.
 The interest thus manifested In the personnel of the council argues strongly for incorporation. and indicates that the measure will carry by safe ma iority. o..,
 Two of the names on the Citizens Ticket for councimen also appear on the Business Mems Ticket, indicating the strength of Frank Miller and D. 5. Mcdonald. The names they have selected for school trustees will doubt less meet the general approval and will unuuestionably receive the votes or the supporters of both tickets.
 The Citizens ticket is as follows: For council-Frank Miller, D. S' Nc
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Already there has developed rivalry among water front ocaors in bidding for the privilege of being the terminus of the line Frank Miller offers induce ments for the foot of Willow street. in offering his dock and providing more wharfage room. The N C. Co., dock the foot of Richmond street also offers ad vantages, but the objective point has not yet been selected.
 The news of the determination to build this line is the most important thing that has occurred for the benefit of the city of Idtarod since the town was founded. With this city base and distributing point for the creeks, and quick and adequate line of communication between, the prestige of the Iditarod the metropolis of this district be questioned But aside from this feature, there is also the important consideration, the sgnif of which must not be overlooked This is the great reduction in the cost to the consumer of his necessary supplies and machinery which will eventually make it possible to mine ground that cannot now be touched at profit.
 It has long been realized that something of the sort vitay necessary for the proper development of this district and although it's advantages in vestment seemed obvious people began to despair of seeing line put in this year. and many contracts have already been signed for transporting freight by way of Otter creek. However, it deveopes that the Mutcher Bros. have been considering the proposition for some months, and have only recently reached a point in their negotiations where they could give assurance that the tramway should be built
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
CANINE CONGREGATION
 CAUTIOUSLY COMING

About the 7th of this month, or next Friday, there will be the biggest aggre- gation of malamutes, huskies and un- pedigreed CUTS gathered in this city that has ever invaded it's classic do- mains. With it will come Contractor Snow, a band of Siwashes, the mail and about ten tons of fresh meat, the last of the famous shipment of beef, pork and poultry which left Fairbanks last fall for the Iditarod on the steamer Minneapolis.
 Early this week, Dikeman received visitation ofdog teams, there being IS teams in town at once. They brought a large portion of the meat to that point, and Jim Ryan brought it to Idit- arod with horses this week, making a total of l2 tons that have been brought in. Doc Donaldson, who just arrived from Fairbanks, was interested to the extent of counting the dogs at Dike- man. He got past the 300 mark before he got tired.
 Snow will come right through with the final load of meat now at cache near Diskaket. He will have 2l dog teams and the city seems destined to hear a few selections from the Yukon grand opera. He will bring the mail, and will boubtless hurry back to Nulato, as it is his intention to bring in two malls in April and thus cut out the May trip FOR SALE Three dogs and sled,
 cheap. Inquire Riverside hotel.
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Happy Getting Ready
 To Take Her Place

Every ppspector and promoter in the camp is now keeping watchful eye open for further developments on Happy creek, where the latest disclos- ures are very promising, and where there are plenty of indications that point to a valuable addition to the pro- ducing creeks of the Idltarod district. The Keystone drill now working on the Washington association, near the head of the creek where they are cross-cut- ting with line of holes, ran into good pay in the fifth hole Wednesday, and the news is leaking out in spite of the efforts that are being made to keep the operations secret.
 Many are of the opinion that Happy will prove to be in a class with Flat. and the latest work is tending to prove this prophecy. Besides the deal of last week on the Ray fraction where Els worth J. Ives bought the Gagnon lay, there are number of deals pending of d magnitude which indicates that those who are in on the "know," have the utmost confidence in the future of the creek.
 The Keystone drill is now prospect ing in the interests of Frank Ingles, who purchased Dan McCaskill's hold ings on Happy two weeks ago. As there is payment of slO, 900 due under the option in May, it behooves them to do some quick prospecting, and it ap- pears they are already getting results.
 The plant of Wiseman, Whalen & Chambers lay on the Texas has been installed, and they are preparing to take out dump from ground that is reckoned very good.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
S5O,OOO Assured
 for Seward Trail

Seattle, Mar. I4-Delegate Wick ersham, who is now guest of this city, prior to special session of Congress, stated today that the $15o, 900 appropriated for Alaska roads, passed both the house and the senate, with the understanding that third of the amount would be expended upon road between Iditarod and Seward.
 Delegate Wickersham further stated that Alaska was now being recognized for what it is worth and that when the delegation from con- gress visits the territory this sum- mer, Alaska will undoubtedly profit greatly in future legislation.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
CALL FOR WITNESSES
 STOPS DEVELOPMENT I

AS result of the summoning of numerous witnesses to Fairbanks from the Hot Springs district and particu- larly from Sullivan creek, it is said that the bright prospects have been considerably marred in holding up de- velopment.
 Doc Donaldson, who got in last week from Fairbanks, reports that he met the party on it's way to Fairbanks and there appeared to be about l0 witnesses besides the defendants.
 The latter were Alice Taylor, charged with lifting poke of $500, G, A. Pres cot, under five indictments for burglary, robbery and other pleasant charges, and Tom Patterson, accused Of stealing dUgs.
 Each case had it's own quota of wit nesses, and as result Sullivan creek was wellni9h depopuluted.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Saloon Licenses for
 Discovery Assured

That Judge Over6eld of Fair banks has expressed himself as opposed to playing any favorites in the matter of granting creek saloon licenses, and that the applications for licenses at Discovery Otter, will in all probability be granted, IS the report brought hack by Claude Shea, who got i'll from Fairbanks yesterday afternoon, MT Shea met Judge Overheld while there, and in discussing tine matter of licenses, particularly in regard to the appli- cation of his father, Gordon Shea, received the unofficial assurance that in the absence of other valid objections the licenses would p1ob- ably be granted.
 There are four applications in but it is not known whether all of them ,fe going through in regard to put ting mp the license money, which, it is understood, has not been done in all cases. These are the appli- cations of Pete Michels, Hutchinson & Kinmau, Gordon Shea and Bates & Hately.
 The possibility of Discovery be- ing without the two-mile radius of Flat, the headquarters of Commis- sioner Taylor and the lnarshaps office, seems to have received some consideration. It is possible that a commissioner will be appointed for Discoyerv.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Flat Croek interests
 invade Happy Greek

One of the big mining transfers of the past week, is the sale eported from Happy creek where Ellsworth Ives pur- chased the lay of Jim Gagnon on the lower half of the Ray fraction, which lays below the Texas association.
 The purchase price is given at s50O0, indicating belief on the part of the purchasers that the paystreak found in the Texas continues on into the Ray. The prospecting that has been done on the ground, although giving encourag- ing indications, has been held up by water, and the true value of the ground is unknown. The purchasers, which are thought to include the Manley- Aiken interests, will open the ground up in the near future.
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Containing only the information that Martin Lane Sullivan, known throughout Alaska as Mark Sullivan, prominent attorney and wealthy mneowner of Fairbanks had died suddenly March B. message brought to
 this city yesterday evening by Frank Grace assistant travel
 ing auditor of the N C. Co., and delivered Charles Suter merchant and business associate of MT. Sullivan, The of death the matters of mere conjec ue, for the message contains only the bald statement of death The end appears to have with little warning however, since the latest preceding reports indicate that he i'll the best of health and enjoying life to the utmost
 He left here ill February in company with Wm Barrett Ed Levin and N N Jaffe and after easy trip the trail arrived Fairbanks March From the letters written along the way to Charles Suter he seemed e
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Ba||inger Is Out, Fisher Is In

Washington, Mar. 13-Secretary of the Interior Fisher assumed office this noon. There were no marked cere- monies to record the event, nor did Secretary Fisher make any radical statements, as was expected by many Ballinger adherents. The new secre- tary requested Pierce of the Ballinger regime to remain in office temporarily, until he gets acquainted with the duties of his office. Whether Pierce will remain in not known.
 [NoTE-This is the first notification received here that Ballinger had re- signed. The telegram does not state what Fisher has received the appoint ment.-Ed
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01

Attended by Iso working and operators, a meeting held Flat City Thursday night, wheeupon organization effected and resolution passed calling for bids the erection of hospital 10 be ready for pancy by the of June committee consisting of Jack Roman, John H. Scott George Friend John Connolly aud Con Buckley appointed to deal with prospective bid ders.
 A keen interest in the matter apparent from the beginning and the conviction seemed fixed i'll the minds of all that hospital absolute necessity for the coming There being little argument to tue need of such an institution the body proceeded directly the of
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
F7a Ctys New Hospital WU Be Ready for Business June

The manner in which collections shall be made from those who to contribute should be out and much per month will be required for June July August and September we'll for the balance year. dur ing the closed
 It is understood that agitation foot get all work ing the creeks to join the movement the end that regular contribution be collected each month from the miners, who will t!us be entitled hospital accommodation should they fall sick with accidents An early reply is asked for and when all bids are ill meet ing o the committee will be called by chairman lack Roman 10 consider the same
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out Alaska since. They moved to Fairbanks about 1904 and built up large and lucrative mining practice which made them both independently wealthy They associated with Captain Barnee and Henry Cook i'll the famous Dome creek tigaton and took part ill all the big of the Fairbanks district
 He life member of the Arctic Brotherhood, but whether not he affiliated with other aternal organ zatiops is not known. Last fall he elected president of the Iditaod Club and has been active in the social affairs of the cities in which he lived H. able upright citizen, and stauuch and true friend.
 Besides his widow and daughter his closest relatives brother and sister living ill Maine He carried life insurance to be extent of 1000 and leaves an estate approximately S125 5ooo, most of it being in cash
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01

establishing haven for the sick and injured, and it decided that doctors and all other persons interested be called upon furnish bids and estimates for the erection maintenance of suitable building be ready for in months about the time the active sucng begins According the request of John H Scott secretary of the committee at Flat City, to whom communications be addressed these bids should specify the approx size of the building, tue number of patients that be cared for and what will be furnished such board nursing medicines, They also desire know upon
 what terms, upon what having beer paid the hosptal may become a public one.
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enjoying the trip greatly and spoke of the prodgous meals he eating at all the roadhouses He stopped i'll Fair banks attend matters of business and intended proceed bis way Outside join his wife and baby daughter who have been spending the winter the
 Nothing is known regarding tbe arrangements for his burial pending word from his widow in Seattle and from his ill Maine the ancestral home of the Suvans thought however that the remains will be shipped New England be buried by the side of his mother who passed away about year ago.
 Mark Sullivan of the pioneers of tie North A graduate in law from the Univeriy of Michigan he prac
 ced in Nome during the early days of that camp and after wards moved Da wson where he became associated with John L. McGinn firm that has been well known through
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Declaration Of Principles
 By the Citizens Ticket

In another part of this issue is given the names of the candidates on the Citizers' Ticket for the council The following is what they promise to do if elected
 We pledge ourselves to give 10 the citizens of Iditarod all efficient, intelligent and economical admins tration of city affairs.
 An active and well-equipped fire department.
 A fair, fearless and honest police department under the control of Pat O'Connor as chief of police.
 An energetic and capable street and sidewalk department.
 A modern school for the children.
 Equal rights for all special privileges to none.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
|dtarod Post Cards. Red Cros. Drug Store, First aye.
Recording Fees Reduced

Federal officers throughout the ter ritory have been notified that after the list day of June the fees for recording Instruments will be reduced, according to Fairbanks papers.
 By the new rates recording fees will be BOG per folio instead of 40c. The fees for indexing will remain as at present The minimum charge for recording a document of three folios or less will thus be S1.95, instead of g.. 45 as before. Judge Maltby has not yet received official notification of the change.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
No Coal Legislation

Washington, Mar. l4-In aa inter- view with numerous congressman, Maurice D. Leehey, prominent Se- attle attorney, was informed that there would be DO bill passed for leasing or court appeals in Alaska coal land cases during the next two years.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01

American troops ill Texas was com plete and that there would be no increase i'll the present number amounting to about 10, 900. He re- ports all quiet and anticipates no further hostilities.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Congress Economical

Washington, March 14-The esti- mated total of appropriations by the session of Congress just closed reaches one billion and 25 million dollars.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Mexico Put At Peace

Washington, March 1.-The Mexi- can ambassador here today received assurance that the American warships on the Pacific and Gulf coasts would do no more than call at the Mexican coaling sta ations for fuel, and that they would then probably withdraw.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01

Donald, T. L. MeGrath, J. E. Beattie, Chas. Krutsinger, Dave Mutchler, J. D. Barnes.
 For School Board-L. s. Robe, J. A. Slippern, Frank Dunham.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
Wood Reports All Quiet

Augusta, March 14-President Taft today received word from Gen. Wood that the mobilization ot
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01
THE WAR IS OVER

But we are still selling the FAMOUS OPTIMO CIGAR for $3.5o box. We have reduced the books in circulating library to E each for the remainder of the winter, if you call and look the books over you are sure to join the li brary. LANDAHL'S- EMPORIUM, IditarCd
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01

Mir. Finnegan, of Minstall & Finnegan, poolroom proprietors ot Flat. came ill on business today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-04-01

Snow Glasses. Red Cross Drug Store, First sys, cad Willow s'.
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FOR SALE - Fine cooking range.
 Apply Beattie House.
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FOR SALE - North Star restaurant, Dis. Otter, completely equipped. In- quire Shonbeck. Discovery
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Distsmpsr Remedy for Dogs. Red Cross Drug Store,
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\ large assortment of latest Monograph Records at G0lDSTEIK'S.

The Pioneer for Job Printing,
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Save the pieces! broken lenses re- placed at Simpsons.
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Snow Glasses. Red Cross Drug stursr First ave. and Willow st,
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FOR SALE Three dogs and sled,
 cheap, Inquire Riverside hotel.