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Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
FROM THE LAND
 OF POGO TEMPO

A, J, Lang, who arrived last Thurs day, comes straight from the land of frijoles and revolutions Mexico. He left Mexico two months ago and came North to cool off and, incident ally to dodge Mexican bullets.
 Lang paints a vivid picture of con- ditions down there" There are five or six factions, each warning against the other. Each loots a town in turn and by the time they're all through there's very little left.
 Lang was in business at Tijuana, and stood by the ship for quite time, but when the federalisas came along and peppered the town with machine guns he thought it time to quit. Without even an "Adios!" to the visitors Lang made for the border,and got out of a tight place by the skin of his teeth. He says Mexico is no white mans country anyhow, at present, and he doesn't see how his staying to be shot would help business any.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
THIS WOOD QUESTION
 IS A "KuOTTY" ONE

Last week the case of Buckley vs Rato was decided by the Cou i'll favor of the defendant
 Readers of the Pioneer will remember that this case was commenced i'll the Commissioners Iditarud some little time ago, and while the in controversy was n0 great the principle involved in the of the greatest interest to all portions of Alaska and to all who interested i'll the cutting sale and purchase of wood
 The brought by the plaintiff for the recovery of something like So cords 0 wood alleged to have been cut by him the hill opp site the mou Il of Flat. He claimed that the defendant had taken possession of this wood and refused 10 it pay for the The defendant answered by saying that the wood he had pos session of did belong the plaintiff and denied that the plaintiff had suffered any damage by reason of any thing done by him Mr. Coke ti attorney for BucE- ley and Henry Roden appeared for Jack Rato
 When the PIai.tif and his witnesses took the stand they testified that Buckley had cut tie wood and that Rao had taken possession of it. Upon cross examination Mi Roden eeitd tie fact that Buckley had cut this wood from the public domain, without any permit orr the In- teOr department and after the plaintiff had turned i'll all his testimony moved the Court di,mss the action for the that Buckley lad any Nood it the wood and timber of the government and that he could only recover nothing from any person who might have taken the WOod but that he liable prose cution fo: cutting timber to which he had 70 right
 Alter argument by the attorneys Judge Stanton overruled Rodens motion and the defendant and his nesses took the staud From the testimony it would ap pear that he wood sail been cut by Buckley was sold to Rato by couple of men Who Ruby.
 When all the evidence had been submitted the Court announced that he would himself inAestigate the law quoted by Mir. Roden and would render his decision at later date The decision has been and to the effect, in practical language that body whO go,s upon
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
TARIFF WAR
 AGAINST us.

Washington, Dec. P. - Failing to come to an agreement with Russia over matters connected with the tariffs of the two countries, the senate and the house of representatives have passed joint resolution abrogating the commercial treaty with Russia. President Taft has signed the abroga- ton papers.
 Berlin, Dec. 22.-BerIin newspapers say that President Taft is making him self d laughing stock by his action in the matter of abrogating the treaty with Russia.
 St. Petersburg, Dec. 22.-Notice from the United States of the abrogation of the commercial treaty with that coun- try is attracting little notice here.
 Later.-Plans are being made for a tariff war with the United States.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
CAME IN OYER
 SEWARD T'RAIL,

A. J. Lang and Harry Stevens ar rived in town during the week. Lang is an oldtimer of the Nome camp, while Stevens is well known here
 The journey from Seward with do, team occupied T days of travel, an. what with lack fsnow, overtows, etc aggravated by shortage of grub at th. roadhouses, the trip was no picnic.
 Several of the roadhouses were quit, out of supplies and mushers suffere accordingly. One party of three Wal met the mem bers of which had eatc' nothing for 48 hours and they wer, still 60 miles from where food could be obtained. Naturally they wer, making poor time.
 At roadhouse on Happy the pro prietor was living on moose mea' straight, and had been for seyer,l. days. His partner was away for su. plies. Even where provisions were e be had the diet was principally beans, and $2 meal at that. Bunks are $
 Doc Mading was met at Skwentr,, crossing Dec. f. He was travelling dul ! and night. It was learned at Sewar. that his quartz holdings in the neigh borhood were showing up we'll.
 The James party were met halfway and at Big river man was pasSe., I necking it. The gold train was passed a few miles beyond the Jap roadhou,t Their dogs had given out and they were siwashing.
 | Over l50 men were passed going o2'
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
MORE THAN THREE MILLIONS

Late estimates of the past season's gold production for tie Idarod place the total at S o61695 Of thi, $2 75S 695 has been forwarded by the Wells Fargo Express and S3o3 yet hand has been taken by individuals
 The estimates have been made by numerous husnes, at the request of Alfred H Book head of the Alaska geological survey They conservative by all into the data avalahe and by several believed be yet considerably under the figures. It may be said that the figures given based almost entirely that can be readily traced, and little allowance E made for small pokcs carried away in the pockets Of individuals.
 Some of the business believe that the estimate for next season. made time ago, (S5ooo ooo) is high The past season most o the operators h1f gone debt in the opening of ground and installing of machn and consequently compelled work for large and immediate produCon rather than for the ultimate profit 70 he derived In instances only the richer spots were handled and the poorer dirt left for future poauon In future such necessity will exist and hs work will be carried on more in accordance with strict business principles. is not yet possible to give very intelligent estimate of the future output, which the length of season will have important bearing; but r reasonable to predict that the gold will be extracted at better profit than heretofore
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

he public domain and cuts timber without permit respaSse that he has no right o the wood aud timber cut, and it is fire taken by person he has no cause for action against such person. for the that the wood and timber remain the property the govern ment; and that the government take 1t wherever il may be found, and make any person who takes destroys t pay damages for the same.
 From this it follows that where buys wool Cu from the public domain without permit, the sUyernmen agent can and take away from him and make him pay for 1t again. because, already pained the who cuts wood the public domain without permit has no right to it, and tries sell something that does be long to him
 To apply the law 10 the facts in the case just decided would that Buckley cut any wood which taken by Rato the government come and take it from Ra0 or make him pay for it. and if he Court would give judgment again Rato in favor of Bnckey the govern nemt agent would make Rao pay him again. and the lat- ter would therefore have pay twice for the wood The difficulty easily be overcome + the woodchoppeI will apply for permit which will be issued him gladly by the propzr officer.
 The decision is of great importance aud the chances appeal will be taken and the question decided by the District Judge.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

"John Neson; suit also with tag from which the had fded warsack rubber boos felt shoes gubbox provisions too etc. Charley Jacobson carrier with Samueson the time well natives
 The only clew the perperator of the crime crime really perperated-is that with blue about the the made by Waskey Junior and this drifed past Bethel
 John Nelson in Georgetown last Mrs Frank Dawson, of Flat City, is their sister, and brother said be Bonanza creek Norton sound The Nelson's puted to have considerable
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
TAX LEVY 0F
 1H PER CENT

The town council met in regular session last Wednesday evening with Messrs. Mutchler and McDonell again absent.
 The matter of the tax levy was gone into at great length, and the council adjourned to Friday night to give it further consideration.
 At the adjourned session a levy of 19 per cent. was agreed upon. The total valuation of property assessed for tax ation is between Sl, 300, ,O00 and S1,- 400, ,O00
 At the Wednesday night meeting the report of the committee which had been charged with auditing the books of former Clerk Earl B. Hunt was received. Two minor errors had been found, besides the overpa ment of s95. 40 on the Cleveland bill. The con- mittee was discharged, the finance con- mittee to investigate and rectify the e TOTS.
 Chairman Worden of the fire com mlttee reported two pumps ready to work independently of each other in connection with the fire main The council was invited by Chief McGovern to go in body and inspect the fire hghtlng appliances at l o'clock today Noaturday). The town is said to be better safeguarded against fire now than ever before.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
LEW V1ING ARRESTED
 ON CHARGE OF PERJURY

San Francisco. Dec 22.-Lew Wing, formerly a clerk for the Fairbanks Banking Company, arrested here on a charge of perjury in connection with the failure of the Washington Alaska Bank. He waived examination and expressed himself willing to pro- ceed North immediately to face the charge
 Fairbanks, Dec. 22.-Lew Wing arrested last Wednesday at Alameda in connection with the failure of the Washington Alaska Bank He was indicted secretly by the grand jury Dec. and Dec. under sections 74 and 90 Of the code, for having in the pacy of secretary of the Fairbanks Banking Company, signed false reports Sept IT, 19O9 and also for hay ing sworn the correctness of the report, which Stitutes perjury B. R. DuSenbury and F. T, Banette were jointly indicted. Dusenbury is in Vancouver, B C., and will resist pXtraditiOn.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
CHINESE REPUBLIC LS
 NEWEST GOVERNMENT

San Francisco, Dec. 22.-Advices received here from reliable Chinese to the effect that Dr. Sun Yat Sen has been elected first President of the Republic of China.
 Shanghai, Dec. 21-The majority of the peace emssares assembled here from all parts of China favor a republic absolute and without restriction.
 Pekin, Dec. 2l.-The Chinese premier refuses to accept the proposal to proclaim republic, but suggests a limited monarchy founded upon lines similar to that of Great Britain Many prominent and influential rev olutionists said to side with the premier
 Shanghai, Dec. p The leaders of the revolution iSts have announced that unless they allowed to have their way and proclaim republic they will tnute to resist, if that means fighting the united powers.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
FRED SCHMIDT
 FROZEN AT RUBY

Ruby, Dec. 2l.-F Fred Schmidt, for merly of lditarod, was found frozen to death on the trail near Long creek Tuesday, Dec. l2. He went crazy and wandered aimlessly over the creeks.
 When the authorities were asked to try and save the man they replied that there were no funds for that purpose
 Fred Schmidt, who was about 9 years old, was in the Iditarod last sum- mer. He was employed ou one of N N. Co. boats. His mother Mrs. Le Pine, resides at Dawson.
 The trial of Eugene Schmitz for al- legged bribery in connection with the San Francisco graft prosecutions will begin some time in January.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
JACK JOHNSON
 MAY FIGHT AGAIN

New York, Dec 22.-Jack John son has arrived home, and has al ready changed his mind about re- entering the ring He says he is ready 10 fight for the title, although he has plelty of money.
 London, Dc. 22 -Bombardier Wells knocked out Fred S.orbeck in the eleventh round.
 Sydney, Australia, Dec. 22.- Bandsman Rice got the decision over Cyclone Thompson after going the full twenty rounds.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
BIG STAMPEDE : 3
 I'D SIX'rYMZT,II3'' 2

Dawson, Dec, 22.-The biggest stam- pede since '9S is now ou from Dawson to the head of the Sixtymile, 120 miles from Dawson. Two hundred men have left here light with rhe fastest dogs procurabIe. The creek on which the discovery has been made is 20 miles long and half mile wide. There are several 1 and Smile tributaries, and it is believed that the discovery is equal 10 that of Bonanza in the early days.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
SECOND ANNUAL,
 SWEEPSTAKES

On Monday week next, January 1, the Iditarod Kennel club will hold the second annual sweepstakes of Iditarod
 A meeting of the board of directors of the club was held Thursday evening and rules and regulations which will govern the race were drawn up.
 It has been decided 10 give three prizes. viz, $50, $75 and 825.
 The entry fee will be $lO and entries close Thursday at pm. Post entries may be made until pm or Saturday !, upon payment of an additional fee of B.
 The course will De as follows: Start ing from the Miners 6 Merchants bank, up First to Willow, out Willow past the Summit roadhouse to Flat, along Front street to the Grand hotel corner, on to the Otter trail to Discov- cry, and return over the same route.
 The race will start promptly at noon and teams will follow enc another at intervals of five minutes.
 The following will officiate:
 Judges: Sunni it-Starr Ballard and Frank Chew; FIat-Dr. E. NJ. Spaul- ding and Dr. Carter; Discovery-A. A Shonbeck and Karl Thiel; Iditarod - pr. s. Hall Young, Capt. A. H. Peter sen and J. F. Baird.
 Timkeepers: Jorgen Nelson and R. Simpson.
 Starter: Cyril P. Wood.
 Bulletins will be posted in the leading resorts giving the progress of the race.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
COMING AND GOING

Mrs. K. Silverst ein, accompanied by her daughter Olga, left for Fairbanks during the week.
 Louis Marymont has gone to Fair banks.
 Mr. and Mrs Walter Riley are spend ing the winter in Los Angeles.
 A. J. Lang and Harry Stevens came in over the Seward trail Thursday,
 Chas. Strandberg came in from Flat during the week.
 Capt. J. J. Donovan has been ap- pointed deputy-marshal at Wiseman, iu the Koyukuk, and is now on his way there.
 Cyril Wood, J. F. Baird and Ralph Lomen have been appointed as a com mittee on membership for Camp Idita- rod No. 27, A. B.
 V. H. Pierce, manager for E. w. Griffin, came in from Flat Thursday.
 E. Coke Hill arrived from the kus- kokwim Thursday evening after hard trip. Mr. Hill will probably leave for the Outside within a few weeks.
 Harry Johnson came in from Flat Friday.
 E. J. Ives is a visitor in Iditarod. w. c. Abeudroth has been appointed Court bailitf at Fairbanks.
 Several Iditarod people are visiting Flat today for the Christmas tree and dance.
 Select Outside Lumber, corrugated iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes- tors
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
MALONE EXONERkTED

Fairbanks, Dec. 22.-Pete Malone, who was arrested at Seward on the complaint of F. R. Peoples and charged with embezzlement as bailee, has been eXonerated by the commissioner. It was proved that Malone was unaware that team which he sold to Ferris was already mort rtgaged to Peoples.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
ID REDUCE TARIFF ON WOOL

Washington Dec 22.-Presdent Taft has sent a special message to congress dealing exclusively with the wool schedule of the Payne, Aldrch tariff He urged further reduction in the import duties on wool aud articles manufactured therefrom.
 Congress has adjourned to Jan 3. After the holi- days the President will send a special message gress dealing with Alaska and urging the immediate granting of some form of home rule partial home rule to the territory.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
CABINET MEMBERS
 NOW AT ST. PAUL

St. Paul, Dec. P - Attorney General Wickersham says federal control of the natural resources Of Alaska is the only solution of the present difficulties.
 Secretary Fisher held a confer ence on conservation here with representatives from six Western StaieS.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
WIRELESS DREYITIES

Mrs. McNamara, mother of the con- vjcted dynamiters, is dying in Cincin, nati of broken heart.
 Detective Burns has received the reward of $5 GOO offered for the capture of the dynamitcrs of the Los Angeles Times.
 Testimony given at the federal in- qujry into the dynamiting outrages shows that the dyna amiters' headquar- ters were at Tiffin, Ohio.
 William Loeb and Elihu Root have been named as managers of Taft's re- election campaign.
 Aviator Cook flew over Mount Ia malpais, Cal. during the week.
 A blizzard is sweeping over Texas.
 Two persons have been arrested in Mexico for admitted complclty in an attempt to assassinate President Ma dero.
 Addressing a meeting at New York City, President Taft said the people are living too fast, and advised the na- tion to beware of the evil effects ot such course, if continued.
 President Estrada of Nicaragua is dead.
 Judge Overfeld has granted two sa- loon licenses at Olnes and one at Cleary.
 John Zug, of the road commission, has been transferred to Valdez.
 Fairbanks A. B.'s initiated 25 mem- bers last night
 Ten tons of rock from the Rexall claim. on Wolf creek, in Fairbanks district, went $180 to the ton.
 Taft refuses to pardon Banker Morse at the present time.
 President Sherman says he will not seek reelection.
 The Republican territorial conven. ton to be held at Cordova March 30 is expected to endorse the present Alas kan administration.
 Select Outside Lumber, corrugated
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
BROWN BEAR A PEST

Juneau, Dec. 22.-In his report on the game laws of Alaska, Governor W. E. Clark says that brown bear are fast becoming a pest in Southeastern Alaska.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
THE LATEST

We will sell during the holidays
 lib. fancy box candy, soc.
 lib. fancy box candy, S1,
 lib. plain box candy, 75c.
 5-lb. plain box candy, $3 and S3.50. Bucket and bulk candies at soc lb. We guarantee these candies to be as good as any candies in Alaska. Your money back if you are not satisfied. ANSLEY'S BOOK & CIGAR STORE
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
SUE STOKES FOR
 LARGE AMOUNT

New Tor!,, Dec. 22,-Ljllian Graham and Ethel Conrad, acquitted last week ot the charge of attempted murder of II. B. Stokes, have commenced suit against the latter for Sl0O, ,o00 damages or m llicioIs pr0Sec It ion.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
WANT BANK EXAMINERS FOR ALASKA

Washington, Dec, p. In his annual report to congress, Franklin McVeagh, Secretary of the Treas nry urges better supervision of the banks of Alaska He asks for appropriation to the of send ing bank examiners to Alaska three times year.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Old Lacey, Tyler, Monogram, Ather- ton and Cedarbrook, also fine old Port Sherry and Clarets at Empire Con- mercial Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
NOTICE

W. H. Mendham closes his store and retires from business between Christ mas and New Year. Please call for work left.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
REFLECT TAFT, SAYS CARNEGIE

New York, Dec. 23.-Andrew Car negie scoffs at the idea of Rooseyelt. being candidate for the presidency and says that it will be adisgrace if Mr. Taft is not reelected.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23
Decorate Your Tree or Store

Roscoe Sweets, homemade fresh candy and Christmas decorations at Roscoe's, in the Iditarod Bakery.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Let us quote you prices on outfits. Everything absolutely guaranteed. Northern Commercial Company.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Power,of attorney blanks Pioneer
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Oregon City woolen goods. H. Boas.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Annual assessment work blanks at Pioneer office.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Select Outside Lumber, corrugated iron and roofing paper at Ross x Nes- tors
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

The Duxbury has arrived safely a' Seattle
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Correct clothes for men. H. B0as.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

Select Outside Lumber, corrugated iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes-
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-12-23

The Chrio,mar Tree and Dance which was to have taken place at Flat tonight has been postponed until Monda1 (ChriStmas) night, on account of bal weather totay.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-17

A barn and granary belonging to Bar
ney Collins OF Ferrisburg was burned
TO the ground Monday All the farming
implements, wagons, hay, about 400
bushels Of oats and six calves were
burned, The property was partially in
sued The origin Of the fire is UNI
known.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-17
ESTATE OF HELRN c. WOOD.

STATE OF VERMONT. The Honorable
District of Washington. IS. Probate Court for
the District of Washington; To ali persons
interested IN rhe estate OF Helen Wood late
Of the City of Barre, In said District deceased
Greeting;
Alta Probate Court holden At Montpelier
within and for said District. on the lst iAy OF
May. 1911, an instrument purporting 20 be
the last VIII and Testament of Helen G. Wood
late OF the City OF Barre, in said District, de-.
ceased. WAS presented to the Court aforesaid
for Probate.
And it Is ordered by said Court that the 18th
day Of May, ELL at the Probate Office in
said Montpelier. he assigned for proving said
instrument; and that notice q eTeot be given 10
all persons concerned. by publishing this order
three weeks successiveiy In the Hare Daily
Times a newspaper circulating IN that vicin.
ity, IN saio District. previous % the time APP
pointed.
Therefore yoa are hereby notified 70 anDear
before said court AZ the time and place sfore-
said, and contest the probate q said Will. II
you have cause
Given under nv hand st Montpelier. in said
District. this lsi day q May, 1911.
FRANK J. MARTIN. Judge.
may a-g-l6
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-17
STANDARD OIL READY
TO OBEY THE DECISION
Counsel Says That Companies Affected
by Decree Will Do Business I'm
der Own Organizations.

New York, May lion being asked
yesterday for statement on the de-
eision Of the United States supreme
court in the case of the Standard Oil
company, Mr.. NJ. T. Elliott, chief coun-
sci for the company, said
Having only before us the press re-
ports of Chief Justice Whites oral opin-
ion and the remarks of Justice Harlan,
and not having yet seen the opinion
of the court in full, it is impossible to
make any lengthy statement. The full
non must be read and studied by my
eiates and myself before it can be
ln,elligently dealt with
1t may, however, be now said that
the Standard Oil company will obey the
decree of the court, and that all the
companies embraced in the courts de-
cree will carry on their business as usual
under the direction of their own Off
GERS and through their own corporate
organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1911-05-17
NEW DEPARTURE
Selling Medicines at Half Price Under
Guarantee of Cure.

After two months of remarkable sales,
D. F. Davis, the enterprising druggist,
says that his plan of selling at half
price the regular so cent size of DR..
Towards specific for the cure Of CON
stipation and dyspepsia, and guarantee
ing to refund the money il IL does not
cure, has been the greatest success he
has ever known.
Anyone suffering with dyspepsia, con
stipation, liver troubles, headaches, diz,
ziness, coated tongue, or the general
tired feeling, caused by inactive liver
and bowels or disordered digestion,
should take advantage Of d. +. Davis
new departure and buy a bottle Of DR..
Towards specific at half price, with his
personal guarantee TO refund the money
If il does PSs cure.