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Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
RAPID GROWTH IN
 A. B. MEMBERSHIP

Camp Iditarod No. 27, Arctic Brotherhood, grows daily Ill popu larity. Last Mondays meeting showed surprisingly large mum Der of applications for initiation, and ill addition to this, and an even greater testimony to the sue cess of the camp,-many members of the order who had hitherto stood aloof from the local camp, have come forward for afiliation. some as life members
 The following were among the applications received and acted up on:
 For Lite Membership: J. M. Will son, John C. Curran, S. Wilmer, Harry Locey, c. P Wood, w. C. De Baum, F. w. Hermes, G. B. Wesch, Sam Bayles, P. M cMullen, and M. l.. Peters.
 For Regular Membership: w. E. H. Peterson, c. H. Claly, Geo. Lee, D. S McDonell, A. Nerland, Rae Mcdonald and Otto Moses.
 To Affiliate as Life Members: Earl Byers, H A. Weir, c. M Auten and ( H. Wolter.
 To Affiliate as Ordinary Mem bers: E. M. Stanton, w. Sunder- bruch, Ralph Lomen, Jorgen Nel- son, B. A, Meyers, Hugh Paris and ]. F. Baird.
 This weeks meeting was the first occasion upon which parkeys were worn, and i'll connection with that event vote of thanks was tendered to G. M. Arbuckle for his donation of 60 yards of cloth with which to make the parkeys.
 Next Monday night large num- Der ot cheechacoes will will be taken over over the trail, and as they in clude some of the camps most prominent men, there is every in dlcation ot a record attendance.
 A special working committee,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
Iditarod, Alaska, October 2S, 1911.
TRUST TO FIGHT DISSOLUTION

Trenton J October 27.-A petition has been filed by the federal government, asking for the dssou ton of the United States Steel Corporation as being combination in restraint of trade within the meaning of the Sherman anti trust John D. Rockefeller J. P Morgan and other inancers individually named in the petition
 New York October 27.-The action of the federal government in demanding the dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation caused steel stocks to tumble on the New York stock exchange.
 Officials of the corporation say that they will fight the governments petition with every in their power
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
BURIED LAST MONDAY

The funeral of Mary Thompson, the Japanese woman who was mur- dered last week, was held from Smiths undertaking parlors at ? pun. Monday. There was large attendance of representative citi- zens. Six Japanese acted as pail beares, and the friends of the de ceased had prepared beautiful wreaths and emblems for the coffin and grave.
 Dr, Young conducted tue service and the choir, led by Mrs. Maher suanished suitable music.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
S1,OOO,OOO NOME MINING SUIT

Nome, October 27.-A big mining suit between the Pioneer Mining Company and Macumber ct al for the possession of a claim said to be worth over million dollars is pending here
 Judge Murane has denied the request for jury trial and refuses to give the attorneys for the defense opportunity to authenticate letters and maps of the original locator of the Moonlight claim.
 In a motion for a continuance the attorneys for the ense ask for change of venue and another judge try the case. tremendous sensation caused in Nome when the terms of the motion became public. The motion will be heard on Tuesday next.
 The Bourbon dredge, largest in Alaska, has been atteched in a personal suit by Attorney Cochran
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

News from official sources says that preparations are being made to the safety of the child em peror Pu Y and is probable that those having charge of him will flee to Mukden in Manchuria
 Hankow October P -Hankow is in the hands of the rebels. The 21, ,OOO, government troops which were dispatched from Pekin unable to relieve the beeaguered garrison, the fate of whom is unknown. It is believed that most of the foreigners escaped.
 Pezin, October 27.-The rebels are in the vicinity of this city and attack is expected at any time
 Shanghai October 27-It is learned here that Gen.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
CANTON CAPTURED BY REBELS
 SurenderChHd eeG of

London, October 27.-Reports reaching here from China point to the continued of the rebel ar mes The most important event so far is the capture of the city of Canton ill Southern China. Canton has over 16O0,0O0 people and has enormous foreign trade The capture only effected after great slaughter
 The city of Foochow has fallen into the hands of the rebels.
 The imperial fleet of gunboats, under command of Admiral Ping has surrendered to the rebels who will now be able to operate by we'll on land.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
NEWS IN BRIEF BY WIRELESS

Frank Gotch will meet Wrestler Leon at Seattle November 3.
 Aviator Fowler has reached Yuma from Los An gees in his attempt to fly across the continent
 Aviator Rodgers wrecked his machine at pOtford, Texas but escaped without personal injury.
 Wolgast and Wech have been matched to meet at Los Angeles Thanksgiving day
 The Munday and Shields Alaska coal cases are now being argued before the United States supreme court
 The second trial of Dr. Hyde, accused of the mur- der by poison of Colonel Swope the millionaire sport ing man, has commenced at Kansas City.
 General Francesca Madero will be inaugurated as President of Mexico, Sunday, November 3.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
COMING AND GOING

Vincent Pierce, bookkeeper for E. w. Griffin & Co. of Flat City, came to town Tuesday.
 F. E. Webber came in from Flat for Tuesdays dance.
 J. A. Mckay came in from Flat creek early this week.
 w. c. Mading came in from the Wild Cat Thursday.
 Dan Nichols, who ha. been mining on Little creek, in the old Innoko, is spending few days in Iditarod.
 Duncan Michie came in from Flat Thursday.
 Gregg Stewart is in town.
 Dr. Hall Young will preach at Flat tomorrow.
 Frank Cullen, who has been working for Roman & Monkman on Flat, has been visiting in Iditarod during the week.
 Jack Roman came in from Flat dur ing the week.
 James Fraser, the Discovery mer- chant, was visitor in Iditarod during the week.
 Tom M. Pierce, the widely-known restaurant man of Dis. Otter was in the city last Monday securing equip- ment for his new Ruby roadhouse on the Seward trail, where he will be To- cated in the future.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
BAD CRIME LAID I'D MINISTER

Boston, October 27.-A great sensation was caused here and in Cambridge by the arrest of Rev. Clarence Richeson on charge of murder Richeson is a minister of one of the most fashionable Baptist churches in Cambridge.
 It is claimed that, wishing to marry Violet Ed monds, an heress, Rcheson administered fatal dose of poison to Miss Avis Linne 19 years old, to whom the reverend gentleman engaged.
 Evidence ot tho crime has been given to the grand jury.
 Fifteen thousand Italian troops have so far landed in Tripo Italian papers say that all armstice talk Is bOsh.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
DANCING SEASON
 OPENS AT FLAT

The labors of the summer season being nearly over, Flat City A. B. $ are turning their attention to re creation.
 The first event is the smoker to be held next Tuesday. This will be followed on Saturday next, November 4, by grand dance ill the A. B. Hall. Those who remen- Der last winters functions at Flat City will certainly be present at the opening dance of the season and large attendance is expected.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
WOMAN HELD ON CHARGE OF LARCENY

Charged with larceny, Mrs. Reideselle has been bound to the grand jury by Commissioner Taylor Mrs. Redesele, who formerly conducted a massage paror Second avenue Idtarod City, has been living at Flat for time. Complaint being laid against her, search warrant issued with the result that the goods alleged to have been stolen found in her possession. The woman is believed to be mentally balanced.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Mahmoud Khan, the hot tamale king, has been polishing up his pots and pans all this week, and intends throwing hot ones around next week. Khan has imported a large quantity of fresh spices from the Indies and ex- poets to do a large business. He will guarantee his tamales to be fresh made every day, and promises to refund the money of any dissatisfied customers. People on the creeks can be supplied with fresh tamales in any quantities. These will be delivered frozen.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

eral Tchan in charge of the garrison Canton, lost his life at the capture of that place by the rebels Later reports say that his death due to bomb thrown by his soldiers
 Tolio, October 27.--No word is yet known regard ing the operations of the 900 Japanese troops which have been dispatched to China It is feared that international complications are likely to follow upon the discovery that the rebel troops being led by German officers.
 Judge Grosscup has resigned, effective next Mon
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
TONIGHT

A meeting will be held at o'clock this Saturday. evening in the parlor of the Budweiser Bar for the purpose of organizing a dog-racing club in this city for the season of l9l1-l2. All in terested in the sport are urgently re- quested to attend and participate
 COMMITTEE
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
YOU'LL HAVE TO HURRY

Why buy groceries of an inferior quality that require a guarantee by the seller when you can buy groceries of the superior grade, shipped direct from the Outside, at prices lower than you ever bought or ever will buy in Iditarod again. Must be closed out by December l. No goods from river points in our stock.
 ROONEY'S GROCERY.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
WHAT'S ROTTEN
 IN OLD DENMARK

Copenhagen, October 27.-When Dr. Cook attempted to lecture in this city he was assailed by hundreds of rotten eggs and compelled to make hurried exit from the hall. Police had to be called out to protect the hotel where he was staying.
 Dr. Cook was endeavoring to point out to the Copenhagen folk that he, and not Peary, had discovered ths North Pole.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
TAFT TO TALK
 ALASKA AFFAIRS

Milwaukee, October 27.-President Taft leaves this place tomorrow for Chicago, where he will make speech outlining his future policy toward Alaska.
 Minneapolis, October 27.-President Taft was caught in storm while here, and was thoroughly dl enched before he could make cover.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
BUREAU FOR ALASKA

Seattle, October 27.-The new Seat tie Chamber of Commerce has decided to establish d special Alaskan bureau to watch over Northern interests. There willIe one branch of the bureau here and another at Washington, D. C.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
WARM RAINS AT NOME

Nome, October 27.-Warm rains and strong winds have been prevalent here during the past week.
 Bad storms have delayed the depar- ture of the Senator, which should have sailed a week ago. The Victoria is due tomorrow. These are the two last boats, and there will be a big race to be the first to reach Seattle. The Sen atOr is now discharged
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
ARREST NOME SHIPPERS

Nome, October 27.-Three men have been arrested here for sniping on rich claim belonging to the Pioneer Mining Company. The grand jury named Eckdahl, Hausner and Thomp- son. They have been released on Sl 900 bail apiece.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
RETURN OF TROPICAL

New York, October 27.-William Randolph Hearst, who attempted to dis rupt the Democratic party prior to the last presidential election by the forma- tion of the Independence League, has announced his return to the Democratic fold
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
BANKER PAROLED; DROPS DEAD

Chicago October 2 Banker Walsh, who was last week released from the Leavenworth penitentary on parole, died here suddel fly of heart failure.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Ladies' handbags and ali kinds of leather goods, cutlery, Water mans fountain pens, genuine Lib- bey cut class, best perfumes and stationery. City Drug Store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
FOUR MURDER CASES AT FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks, October 28 One hundred witnesses have been summoned to appear before the grand jury which assemblies here November There is prospect of a month session. Four murder will come up.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

William Atchison, salesman for the Iditarod Meat Co. at Flat City has moved into town with his family for winter
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
SUMMARY

We do not figure on selling to go out of business; we figure on selling to re- main in business. Let us figure on your outfit and show you good prices on good goods. Northern Commercial Co.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

One of the largest Circulating Libra ries in the North at Ansley's. Call and look the books over.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

composed of A. E Light, Z. J. Loussac, Henry Roden and J. Nel- son, will assist at the initiation.
 A good time is promised.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Pool, solo, and the best clear Havana cigars at Johnstone's.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Infinite, Humboldt, Cuerte Key, Op- timo, Lovera, Book and fine line of Puerto Rico Cigars at Empire Com mercial Go.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

We are here to stay-will be at the old stand to make good anything infe- rior in quality, as everything sold is guaranteed. Northern Commercial { lOrrn nanu
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Boxed letter paper and envelopes less than cost at Ansley'S.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Now Is the time to provide your self with hot water bottle. The best at City Drug Store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Over 40 different kinds of candies fresh roasted and raw peanuts, walnuts, filberts, Brazil nuts and oceans at Ansley's.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Beds with bath $1.50 per night. C&ri- bou Bath House.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Canvas, house lining, colored burlap at Boas' Clothing House.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
QUERY ANSWERE
Fairbanks, Alaska, October 27, 1911.

Fairbanks, Alaska, October P, 1911. Pioneer Idtarod:
 Do newspapers, council and commercial organza- tons endorse the petition the President for million dollars year for five years for Alaska roads Want item for publication. ALASKA CITIZEN.
 Iditarod, Alaska, October 28, 1911. Citizen, Fairbanks, Alaska:
 The Pioneer declines to endorse or oppose or pay heed to any movement initiated by Fairbanks papers organizations whereby they become medi- between the people of Alaska and the President of the United States Matter not mentioned by council other body IDITAROD PIONEER.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Just received fancy line of Craven stein apples, $8 box; fancy red apples S7 box. At Johnstone's,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Sheet music 25c and musical instru. nent strings, at Ansley's.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Save the pieces! broken lenses re placed at Simpsons,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Select Outside Lumber, corrugated iron and roofing paper at Ross & Nes- tors
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28
JURY IN TWO MONTHS

Los Angeles, October 27.-Clarence Darrow, who is defending the McNa- mara brothers, says that it will take at least two. months to get jury. The first venire of 125 has been exhausted, and another called.
 Do you think you need a truss7 City Drug Store carries a full line.
 Staley underwear. H. Roas, clothier
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

No chance to catch cold if you use the porcelain tub baths at the Iditarod hospital.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Play pool and solo at Ansley>s.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Play pool and solo at Ansley's,
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Tents and tarpaulins. Boas, clothier.
Iditarod pioneer., 1911-10-28

Staley underwear. H. Boas, clothier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01

days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
Parmenter.
T. e. Coles fine shepherd dog was
poisoned las Saturday.
Mrs. William Beaumont went to
Rock Island last Thursday and visited
at the home Of her sister, Mrs. e. E.
Buffum, till Saturday.
Mrs. Nelson Bentley of Davenport
came last Saturday to visit till after
Thanksgiving at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Bentley.
Carroll Marston of Marston was in
the village Sunday.
The Fores-ers gave a mask ball al
the village hall Wednesday evening
Albert Blaser and Charles Huntley
were in Rock Island Tuesday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01
AndaluSia

c. /. Dabney and Charles Pope OF
Moline and z. c. Kane Of Rock Island
were here last Sunday on a hunting
trip and took dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. James D. Kane.
Mrs. Guy Wait and son Myron of
lie Roy came last Tuesday to spend
several weeks visiting her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burgoyne.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. A. Leeman left Fri
day for Gilman, Iowa, to make a 10
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01
Hampton

Harry Nicholson and son of Port
Byron were here Saturday.
L. +. Baker, who formerly resided
here. Is at the home of his daughter.
Mrs. J. L. Wells, 1921 Indiana avenue.
Chicago, Ill. He will be 81 years old
Dec. 5. He has been ailing for some
time, but is somewhat better.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Jacobs are
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Close visited
with George Close and family Sunday
Misses Izora Lee and Nora Wits
man were shopping in Rock Island Sat
urday.
Hoyt Lee is visiting his sister Lena
at Urbana.
Alec De Borde was Rock Island
visitor Saturday.
Miss Bessie Cooper of Macomb is
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01

visitsing relatives at Mathersville.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Lee have re
turned from visit at Bloomington.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Thursday, Dec. Z, with Mrs. j. e. Max
well
The proceeds Of the dinner, supper
and sale at the Methodist church Wed
nesday amounted to $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01

orchestra has been engaged for the
opening evening. The entertainment
and luncheon will be free of cost to
the members.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01
MOLINE

Hold Union Service. - The union
Thanksgiving service Of the Protest
ant churches of Moline were held at
the First Methodist church and were
well attended. Rev. c. A Lincoln OF
the First Congregational church de-
livered the principal address He took
as his material numerous statements
from various business and professional
men as to why they were thankful for
the events of the year. The sermon
was a very interesting one. Other
pastors assisted with short talks. The
choir from the First Baptist church
was in charge of the musical end of
the program and they did extremely
well.
Quiet Day for PoIice.-The police had
quiet evening Wednesday, despite
the fact that there are usually more
cases of drunkenness at that time than
on ordinary holidays One man was
arrested, and he was a young man
who had not yet learned when to put
suspended over his head and he was
released on his promise to let booze
alone in the future
Receive New Books.-A consider
able number Of new books have beer
received at the public library and are
being made ready for patrons. They
are for the most part treatises on sub
jects of practical use, such as decora
tions Of the home, needle work, out
door exercise, electrical work, and car
pentry.
Many Out for Team.-From presen
i indications the basketball coach at tn
high school will have a gymnasium full
Of athletes from which to select tn
five who will make up the varsit,
quintet. Over GO have reported 70
practice, which will begin in earnes
now that the football season is over.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01

spending the Thanksgiving vacation
with home folks.
John Marley has returned home
from Springfield. where he had attend
ed the I. o. OF. grand lodge meeting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01

program was carried out and a gen.
eral good time was enjoyed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-01
DAVENPORT

Will Discuss Passports. - At the
meeting Of the congregation OF Tenn
pie Emanuel this evening the passport
question will be discussed. The discus
sion will be led by 8. Strauss, former
New York newspaper man. and Bishop
Morrison The closing remarks and
benediction will be given by Rev. Mr..
Ramsay.
Prize Poultry WInners.-Some CT the
prize winners were announced at the
poultry show yesterday. The winners
OF the three silver trophy cups were
the White Line yards, L. H Nutting
of Fejervary home. proprietor; for the
largest number of high-scoring birds In
the show room, W. G. Warnock Of
Geneseo, H.; for the highest scoring
10 partlcolored birds, and John Paus-
tan, Davenport. for the highest scor-
ing 10 solid-colored birds in the show
room. This evening at o'clock the
chicks Matched out in the Mandy Lane
incubator will be given away to men,
bers Of the association, while it Is an
nounced that a 60-egg incubator will
be given away TO the highest scoring
bird OF this hatch entered at next
years show. The eggs for the Old
Trusty incubator hatch at present
coming of in the show room were fur
nished by Ralph w. Cram of Betten-
dorf and Herman Reimers Of Daven-
port The show will close tomorrow
evening.
Members to get Toeether."-Mem-
bers OF the Commercial club will come
together at the club building on the
evening Of Dec. IA, for the first of a
series Of get together meetings, at
which local talent" will be the stellar
entertainers. Invitations are being
sent out to every member Of the club
to attend the AFFAIR on the evening Of
Dec. IA. and II is anticipated that the
building will be filled with them. These
affairs will be strictly stag" There
will be singing and music by a local
quartet and musicians, and buffet
lunch will be served as the drawing
cards for the opening entertainment.
Henry Vollmer and G. A. Ficke will
give SHIRT talks. 10 minutes each. on
the opening night. These affairs. how.
ever, viii not be in the nature Of
toasts and speech-making, but will be
for the purpose OF bringing members
OF the club together and incidentally
making q display Of local talent. All
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1911-02-23
BRIEF NEWS OF THE WEEK

AS a result of complaints made by
steamship companies, Congress will
be asked to remove the wreck of the
sunken Merrimac from the mouth of
Santiago harbor.
A seven-story hospital exclusively
for the treatment of measles is to
be built in New York City this sum-
mer at a cost of s275,000.
The Russian government has asked
the duma to vote $60,000,0OO for the
construction of four battleships by
1915.
Because OF the attacks on the
church by popular magazines, the
first presidency of the Mormon Church
forbade the proposed visit of the tab
ernacle choir to New York next fall.
Followers of boxing throughout
California are rejoicing over a report
that the legislature would recon.
mend 20-round bouts in the state.
The Colorado Senate adopted a res
olution requesting President Taft to
call an extra session of Congress to
correct "Kknown inequalities" of the
tariff law. Democrats voted for and
Republicans voted against the meas
ure.
At meeting of the San Francisco
Labor Council, resolutions denounc-
ing the government of President Diaz
Of Mexico. and endorsing the insur-
rectionary movement in that country
rectionary movement in that country
were adopted.
The proposal to construct a great
international highway between New
York and Montreal has received the
approval of representatives of the
principal municipalities on both sides
Of the boundary line.
New York is the largest Catholic
archdiocese in the world, according
to figures recently given out One
seventh of the 14,60O,000 Catholics in
the United States are under the juris.
diction of Archbishop Farley, the ex-
act number credited to New York be-
ing 2.750,0O0.
About 1000 delegates, representing
practically every Presbyterian church
in the United States, attended the
fourth annual convention of the Pres
byterian Brotherhood of America at
ST. Louis this week