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Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

If you ask the ladies' they will tell you. that the Washington Birthday Ball given by the Otter Masonic Club the very finest dance that has been given i'll the Iditarod since the first blush of dawn maned its virgin brow. The might be heard to echo that sentiment too except that their opinion isn't worth anything ip mat of this kind If the ladies pleased there end out
 The hail beautifully decorated, and there were many people present take advantage of it. They came from all points of the compass from all the creeks and all the towns and Iditaod represented in truly gratifying fashion.
 American flags hung everywhere. Streamers of bun ting made the place gay with color, while the grave port aits of Washing ton Lincoln looked down upon the assembage though in mild approval of the spirit Of gayety that carried through the happy throng
 There mirrors to reflect the movement and the color while Masonic enbems spoke eloquently of the grat ude Of the hosts that many had to enjoy their party Among the last, the large square and compass made and donated by M Terry IS deserving ot special mention. Along side of the hal penttude of robes had been provided protect the ladies from the cold of the wall but this part of the convenences found little use tor
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

would be over the worst of their journey after covering the l8O miles from Seward to Susitna, after round ing Turnagain Arm. As matter of fact their troubles had just commenced. They bought all the dog feed there was in the and started out From that time on their journey weird dream of white, dotted now and then with little currant bushes, which in reality the tops of tall trees.
 They encountered the Goodwin party in difficulty just this side of Raney Pass, but able to render but little assistance They compelled to hurry for lack of supplies, and each day but the heart break ing repetition of the hard work of the day before.
 According to Mr. Griffs. it is almost idle to talk about mail service between Seward and Idarod until the extension of the Alaska Northern is built to Knk cutting out the almost impossible going between that point and the present terminus of the railroad This part of the trail lays mountains and gorges and is practically impossible for laden dogteams From Kern creek the present end of the track they follow the railroad, dragging through the tunnels dry ground These gacered the entrances that it is sary to cut ones way in.
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MARKS HIGH TIDE OF WINTER SOCIAL LIFE IN FLAT CITY

the most e ioyabe parties held in he Iditarod
 The following the all !od :es of we'll known Masons who there
 Fairbanks, l62; Lee Robv, GIendeane, Ky 747; G. w Abrecht B-llan, Mich 398 Iadore Bayles, Fairbanks
 62; J. H. Scott, Fairbanks. I62; ] B. Adams Vancouver Quadra; Albert Winschell, Bakersfield, Or. AZ; H
 liller, Arcona, Seattle, 87 Wm. Breeze Anvil Nome, TAO, H K. Walters, Black Diamond S9; Chas. Miller, Ke singon III 8o4 John Worth. King Heran, Province
 rwn; Fori M Terry, Walton Lodg 559, New York; Nj. OMaley Plymouth 16; L. P les. Clay, 1oI, Cal :; Nat Lyons Adelpni 23. N city; James Hagan, Cenen nial $, Wash; T. L Thurston Hagerstown, Ind 49; Harry Du ln. Cranbrook, C., 34; J Junkin, W Union 9, 5. c: E H. Langley, B. die, Cal 252; John Strec, CnaS. Carroll, Grant Mudock, Cecil Cesg, Chas Patton E. NJ Spauding, Fairbanks I62; l. Rurk, A L Lincoln 297; Dan A. Sutherland, Anvil, Nome, I4o; Earl Hunt Anvil, Nome, TAO; W Reese, Kendrick, Idaho, 26 D H Phillip, Hamer 1893, Liverpool, Eng: Y w Jackson. E. F.. IA Columhit, Portland; W. H. Moriah Salt Lake City, Phillip Jaf=, PIeadies 478, Chicago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Remains of Dr. Craig
 Consigned to Earth

Followed 10 the grave in the local cemctary, by a long line of friends and acquaintances, the remains of Dr. T. E. Craig, whose sudden death shocked the community last Sunday, were quiet ly laid to rest this afternoon.
 Funeral exercises were held at Smiths undertaking parlors with Judge Alfred F. Maltby presiding. There was a beautiful song service rendered by Mrs. Mahr, Mrs. Chas. Larson, Mrs. F. NJ. nuuham, Mr. Frank Morgan and Nr. Moses, the songs being Meet Me There,' "Though Your Sins be as Scarlet" a quartette and duet by Mrs. Larson and Mrs. Durham, while the services closed with the beautiful old hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee"
 From the chapel to the grave the conveyance was of the North, and emi- nently fitting for one who braved the dangers of Dyea, and who has faced the hardships of this land ever since. Six of his old time friends, Billy Newman, Jack Prick, Wm. Sloner, Chas. Maltby, Jack Sheedy and Len De Coo, the pail bearers, placed the coffin on 2 d,g sled and with Wm. Greer's team they slowly wended their way to the burial ground.
 Here few words were solemnly spoken when all that was earthly of an old-time Northerner was quietly con signed to the clasp of the centuries.
 Dr. Craig was q man Of about 09 years of age, Is supposed to have been na- tive Of Pennsylvania, and was one of the abiest physicians that ever came North. He came into Alaska over the Dyea trail and was one of the first to be called by the early Nome excitement. Here he practiced his profession with Dr. |. M. Reniger, now of Seattle, and later mined in the Council district. He went to the lnnoko in 1908 where he established q hospital with Dr. Martin. Just about year ago he came to the Iditarod, and has lived here ever since.
 IL is supposed that Dr. Craig's father was d physician, and that he has a brother who is surgeon for one of the big railroads of Pennsylvania. He was close friend of A. B. Stewart, of :5tewart X Holmes, the big wholesale druggists of Seattle, and to both Mr, Stewart and to Dr. Reniger, inquiries have been sent, asking for particulars concerning his relatives.
 Just a few days before his death, Dr. Craig received from the government 8 check for $500 for services rendered in the case of Neil McGregor, the young man who accidentally shot himself in 1Le leg last winter, necessitating ampu- t2tion. Although lacking the proper instruments for the work, Dr. Craig brought the young man through in ex- cellent shape, and was highly compli- lnented on his work by Seattle physic- ians.
 Aside from his money, he leaves no property, and MT. Durham will doubt less be appointed administrator to set lie up all his obig ations.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

While congress is pickering whether or not they will give Seward and Idltarod S500OO, lone party of mushers goes the proposed route and with the statement that it don't make any difference whether we get the money or not, there will be no Iditarod Seward trail that be practicable for fair travel until the Alaska Northern railway is built Susitna station, and the winds of heaven are tempered by a kind and benefcent Providence.
 Bob Grfis, the we'll known Nome musher, has been over the trail twice in the last four months He left in November with party carrying out gold dust for the NJ. & M. bank of this city. He returned yesterday afternoon after of the hardest journeys of his perience in Alaska. With him came R. Haley, who has been in the Iditarod before, and far the K. C. post the Tokotna Hans Erickson, bringing back the dogteam that had taken out Mr. Fowler of the kus koswim Commercial Company.
 They were fl days from Seward to the Innoko, and they snowshoed all the way. They travelled light and they travelled slow, and slept n their snowshoes for fear they would disappear in the night.
 Coming this way, MT. Grfis said, they figured they
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Why Did Edna Quit Aervy Nat?

New York, Jan. 2l.-Although she says he posters around chorus girls too much to suit her, and that she wants a divorce, Edna Goodrich, the beautiful actress who became about the filth wife of Nat Goodwin, says that Nat was aw- fully good to her and gave her trust deed ut the time of marriage for mil
 lion and q half, from which she has been drawing an income. (Think of quitting q meal ticket like that! Hold on to yourself, Edna; anyone can afford sn be jealous for that much money.)
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
They Had 8 Tough
 Trip 10 Seward

The following letter received from Earl Byers explains in very graphic manner, the hardships of the Seward trail. The letter was brought in by Bob Grifis who arrived in Iditarod yesterday afternoon, after trip of il days from Seward to Ophir during which he was compelled to use snow shoes most of the way. Here is what Byers has to say of the trip:
 Susitna, Dec. Both, 1910. To the iditarod Pioneer:
 We arrived at Susitna late last night. Have had a hard trip. We have been breaking trail and wading in overaows ever since We left Tocotna. We would have been all winter getting here had we not joined forces at Tocotna with Myers and Zimmerman from Moore, Bain from Disakaket, Frisbee from Flat and Alex. Smith, Billy Gilcher and Ed Nelch from IditaroQ. There were 10 men and l9 dogs in the party and we were able to keep four pairs of snowShoes ahead of their dogs. We were so much longer on the trail than we expected, that We ran out of grub and were pretty hungry for several days. We were absolutely out of every thing eatable Christmas day and would have been in serious straits had we not come across hunter who had little grub.
 would not advise anyone 10 attempt this route until spring. There will probably be q fair trail then The trail is impracticablo for horses and the Iditarod will not receive any large amount of grub over it this winter. The distances as given by Tommy Me Smart's directory is 100 miles short of the true distance. enclose table of distances and list of roudhouses which is fairly accurate The new survey will change the trail considerably. There is a party of nine men working toward IditarOd from here.
 We intend resting here two days and will then be on our way again.
 TN,r,y
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the that the ladies dancing most of the time with scarcely opportunity to get their breath between mum bers.
 The grand march began at 9:2o with Mrs N N ttt- and j. F Monkman to show the way they should g. through the intricate figures deved by E. A. Smith who director for the pretest figure danced Ill the Idarod From that time the dances followed Coding to the card except when somebody lost card and at midnight the announc, ment made that suo per ready a the Grand hotel
 Here there three sittings of B. and agai Mrs Swanson disting guished herself for the excellence h her catering she has done many times in the past The tables very prey decorated and silver canelAhra shed a delightful glow tue big dining wnlcn again decorated with flags and emblems in keeping with the riot of color that greeted the guests i'll the ball 
 Following the supper they danced until fingered dawn had aside the curtains of the night Tine 0r chestra compoed of Connolly Berggren and Drake were responsible for ths the meod fascinating any music that invited to the dance
 At 6 o'clock they danced the Home Sweet Home and many left with egretul sigh the close of Of
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Republican Progressive League

Washington, Jan. 24 Formal an nouncement was made here today of the formation of the Republican Pro gressive League. Senator Bourne has been elected president of the league, The platform includes the direct cleo tion of officials and the initiative, ref ercndun and recall.
 New York, Jan. 24-It is generally believed here that the new Republican Progressive League will receive the endorsement of Mr. Roosevelt.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

Seven years above the Arctic Circle without once oversteppng the bounds, and 3 days from the koouk Martin Josephsen, accompanied by Fred Ellsley ar rived in Idtarod last Tuesday and announced that the Squirrel river strike northeast of Nome is deluson and snare He says that there is only one producing claim in the entire district and that is la. Kery creek where they took out S20,00O last summer Seven other creeks been thoroughly prospected but there is nothing doing.
 He believes that Greenburg, the man who has been
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

Caught 20 miles this side of Rainey Pass in snow that left only the tops of the trees in sight with grub down to the lowest limit, Il and 10 dogs to feed, POO miles from assistance they went ahead and 100 miles if they returned the Goodwin survey party blaz ng out the trail from Iditarod to Seward is believed to have been in serious difficulty their way to Seward, and further from them will be anxiousy awaited.
 The plight of the party was learned by Bob Grits, who met Ross Kinney on Rhone river. Kinney connoterng for the shortest the Pass and the
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
SURVEYOR GOODWxV,S PARTY LN SERIOUS DIFFICULTY

n-that direction From the point to Tokotna approximately 100 miles, with nothing between to offer promise for a restocking of provisions.
 It is Mr. Grifis opinion that the party continued toward Seward, but he is emphatic in the opinion that they gave up all thought of trail cIearng and compelled to get over the ground fast they able to reach supplies before facing actual starvation. Grs does not apprehend danger of loss of life the expedton but he is quite vnced that they have experienced suffering before reac ing their destination
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

Alter being beguiled into false start yesterday morn ing when the smiled for brief early in the day. and tue sky later let loose raging blizzard the of insane patients under charge of Harry Sheppard and bis guards got away this morning while the Whofe town turned out 10 them eff and wish them well.
 Yesterday they got the six patients loaded into the s,es but the increased in fury with minute and the time he work done and they ready to ceed it apparent hat make the start such day would be folly. The driven back the jail,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

most prominently mentioned in connection with Squir rel river, has deliberately alsed the concerning the country get people there that he might dispose of his goods, Men leaving it every day, and many are headed this way.
 The two travellers left Squirrel river, which is tributary of the Kobuk January Is, coming by way of Candle, Kwalic river and the Koyukuk They encoun tered fierce all the way, and after striking Nor ton sound had two narrow escapes from death.
 Josephsen in the time that lie has been in North
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Nevada AWtuIIy Good

Carson, Jan. 27--Having put the anti gambling law into successful practice, the Nevada legislature is going all the way through in it's efforts to tame the wild and woody population of this state and has passed 8 stringent &ntl-chgar- cite law vhIch prohibits the selling pr
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Pronounces Squirrel River Country Absolute Frost

Alaska, has travelled from the Porcupine to the coast He mined in the Chandlar and the Koyukuk, end it was in the latter camp that he sunk hole Wiseman creek to depth of 365 feet working from September until the following May without striking bedrock This is believed to be the record in Alaska
 He IS the who found the frozen body of Joe MagahA at the far head of Wild river upper tribu tary of the Koyukuk in the fall of 1909 and brought the effects back to civilization. He says that all eyes are turned toward the Iditarod
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

main party 10 miles away a cut off trail that they had put through from Tokotna towards Fare we'll mountain Ross reported the condition of the party and asked for all the grub that Gris could pos siby spare which only 30 pounds They out of salt tea smoked meat. and other pxuries and necess ties They had killed moose a few days before and were depending upon that mainly for the immediate future.
 From that point to Sustna station approxi- matey POO miles That their first haven of refuge
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Caravan or Unforfnafes Finally Nzornxng

and tie patients who seemed enjoy their brief outing put back ill their cells
 Today, the weather conditions being propitious the party quickly assembled and got away about 0 clock.
 Five big dog teams driven by Harry Sheppard, deputy rsal i'll charge. Roy Stevens Slim McRae, Arthur Mel ette and Frank Smms conveyed the patients Jack Mer rt and w. A Van Horn accompanied the expedition as guards r-'-~.
 The patients themselves were i'll fair shape for the
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

journey and it is anticipated that they will little roube all tractahle and delighted the prospect of the trip Tom Walsh. the wit, demurred starting yesterday because he said he hadn't secured all of his powers of attorney fo, that stampede 10 Tabor Mountain
 Besides Walsh, there Frank Wallace, of George town, A. L. Anderson, John Call of Otter, J. A. Ackln, formerly ot DNwson and John Hammond of Moore creek They will Fairbarks ill Sheppards charge and will doubtless be hurried the Valdez trail, 1t being possible that Sheppard will go all the way.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Ask Square Deal for Territory

Tacoma, Jan. 26-With big cartoon covering half the page, the same head ing petition entitled "A Square Deal for Alaska" the Tact ma Ledger comes out with strong appeal this morning, and asks for signatures 10 the petition that it may be presented 10 congress through the state legislature
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Trusted Official Arrested

Denver, Jan. 24-A great sensation ha, been caused here by the arrest of Carson Wilson, who IS charged with the ombezzlement of Sl,209. Wilson h been superintendent of mails for thi, division for over l5 years. He has be liberated on bail.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Panama Exposition

Washington, Jan. 2i.-Thirty thou Sd telegrams have been received by P eaident Taft urging that San Fran c @ should be the location selected for the Panama exposition of 1915, and protesting against the claims of New O leans
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Jimmy Gets Large Wad

Seattle, Jan. 2l-Having raised Sl0,- 100000 for the big Western-Steel cor poration, James A. Moore of this city, now in New York, wires that the big gest manufacturing concern on the Pa cidc coast will soon be established at TrOndalc.
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Carnegie Coughs CopiousIy

New York, Jan. 2l-Andrew Car negie, the steel king, has given ten million more to the Carnegie Institute of Washington, making total of twenty-five million dollars that he has bestowed upon that institution.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Czarina Has MeIanchoIia

St. Petersburg, Jan. 28,-The condi- tion of the cZarina continues to cause grave anxiety. Her majesty is suffer- ing from acute melancholia, and all ef- forts of her physicians to cure her have been in vain.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

Washington, Jan. 19.-Reported favoraoly by the though Delegate Wckershams bill for the limiting of mining claims to 40 acres and the abolishment ot the power of attorney evil in stalking claims, has good chance for nasSape at this session of congress
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VIII See Why kOtoho Did It

Tokio, Jan. 29.-The body of Kotoho, the famous Socialist who was hung yesterday, has been willed to the med. ical department of the University Of Tokio. where it will be dissected.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
SOUNDING KNELL OF THE ENTERPRsING LEAD-PENCL MINER

ever there is good chance that it will be in operot on by spring The of the passage of this law, if 1t
 to pass, will be received with nxed feelings in this country That it is step in the right drecton one will scarcely deny yet will put many hardy pen
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

 From Susi;na station tO Seward the distance is said to be IS9 miles with roadhouses accommodations all the way.
 We were unable 10 purchase grub or dog feed between Nicolaj and the Cache Creek Mining Co.
 If this account of the trail does not coincide with reports sent back by earlier mushers 1t is because conditions were not the same. I understand that Doc Mading and Ed McAdalns had no snow to fight and had glare ice on all the river travelling, while we had d. times four feet of fresh snow.
 Truly yours,
 EARL BYEEs.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
Quietus for QuackS

Washington, Jan. 2t-The federal yovernment has commenced the prose- c11,{on of several fake medical con. cerns,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

giving away of cigarettes or the mak- ings thereof The action came as a surprise in view of the fate of similar aus in other states.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25
ketche||'s Murderer Sentenced

Marsh6eid, Jan. 2t-Waltcr Diply and Goldic Smith were today found guilty of the murder of Stanley Ket- chell. They were sentenced to 1m- nrisonment for life.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

In limiting the power of an attorney to stake claims the bill provides that agent has the right to locate only two claims month and further provides that assessment work must be done on each separate claim. The law will have effect on claims already stazed as cannot be given retroactive effect. how
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ture today passed an act repeating the law providing whipping post punish lnent for wife-beating husbands. The industry will probably flourish in the state immediatelv
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-02-25

When you visit Flat creek call at Carrol's Globe Bakery and Coffee House for lunch.
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FOR SALE-Piece of boiler-plate steel
 t4T24 inches. 135 lhe. P;onser office
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Eyes examined free SimpsoD's.
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May Still Enjoy Themselves

Salem, Ore. Jan, o5.--The legisla-
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il artist out of a job.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-08-17
POLICE WANT A GYM
So to Keep in Better Physi-
cal Condition.

Agitation has been started to Sc
cure an appropriation by council for
the purpose of equipping gymnasium
for the local police department. Mem
bers of the police force are enthusias-
tic over the idea and an attempt will
be made to obtain the desired end.
However, Police Superintendent
Gormon believes that council will not
approve of the idea inasmuch as the
opinion has already been expressed
that the police department is spending
too much money and that Mayor Tim.
norman says that in order to curtail
the expense of the department one
patrolman will be discharged
The police have no fund from which
they could secure the desired equip.
ment. They state that room at pc.
lice headquarters could be equipped
for about 500. .. &c.. Z.
Patrolmen are handicapped in keep
ing In good physical condition more
than the average person would believe
They have no way to secure exercise
other than by patroling beats.
Police in other cities Throughout;
the state have the advantage of prop
erly equipped symnasiums and are
enabled to keep in good physical condi
ton.