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Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
LOWER TAK0TNA POST
In CHARGE OF SUNDB0RG

Walter Sundborg, N. C. agent at
Kokrines at the time the company's
store was destroyed by fire there Feb.
%, arrived in Idtarod last Tuesday
afternoon on his way to assume charge
Of the lower post on Tskotna, relieving
Mr.. Carlson, the former agent.
Mr.. Sundborg came from Nulato,
where he had charge while h. w.
Strangman was absent in Iditarod got
ting married and tending to other
minor matters.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
SHIRLEY TO COME NORTH AGAIN

George r. Shirley, who was lucky in
getting in on some good ground on
Happy creek in the infantile days of
the Iditarod, writes the Pioneer from
Seattle that he will return North this
spring and will probably be in Iditarod.
Mr.. Shirley's acquaintance last sun
mer understood that he intended to
head an exploration party for the Mac
kenzis river region this year, but he
does not mention that matter in the
letter.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
TO HOLD INQUEST In NELSON'S Case

The inquest the brothers will
held Georgetown by Commissioner Ed j. Stier This is in
accordance with instructions received headquarters
Fairbanks
Deputy Marshal Kelday leaving today pres
and the proceedings After the inquest has been
finished the bodies will be charge Of Ne Neson brother
of the murdered he take charge Of hem other
wise they will be buried by the officials
Bodies Will Be Taken Outside
1t understood that Mr. Nelson will the
kwm Monday morning. bodies and pre-
them finally buried at their old home in California
Place Inquest Was Doubt.
While officials at ditarod awaiting instructions from
Fairbanks what take with regard the inquest
Nes Nelson General Wckersham
Washington urging that the investigation of the proceeded
with without farther delay hereupon the Attorney General
wire advised Commissioner Stanton Idtaod
hold the inquest Commissioner Stanton referred the Attorney
Generals communication headquarters Fairbanks
inquest here 60 and conduct the
1t Fairbanks he would have look for the
such expense, and without orders from
liabilities incurred would probably be approved So far
the Pioneer has learned Judge Stanton received
Fairbanks but be that the instructions Deputy Keday
and Commissioner Ssr accelerated his message
If Mr. Nelson's activity in the does nothing
bring notice the delays that be avoided
while the line of red remains unboken
about the most poweress of earth
the lesser officials Alaska
commissioners and deputy marshals.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
REMEDIES FOR ALASKA

Washington 22Secretay Fisher of the Interior De
after Panama has returned and advocating
passage congress authorizing the removal OF
railroad from Panama utilized the construction OF
lines in Alaska.
Senator a bill intended to prevent
Asatcs from fishing in Alaska
Senator LaFoette to the Pacific coast and has
adopted slogan the ownership of Alaska coal
mines; also steamship line from Alaska through the Panama
canal and on to New York
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
MASS MEETING
NEXT TUESDAY

All voters and citizens generally
who have the welfare Of the city at
heart, are requested to meet at the
old stand of Gularte & Fontas,
First avenue, next Tuesday evening
at 8 o'clock, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for mem
bers of the council, to be voted on
at the election TO be held Tuesday
April
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
MINERS IN TROUBLE
BOTH SIDES WATER

Indianapolis, March 22. - The
demand for all increase Of 10 pei
cent. i'll tie wages of coal miners
has been denied by the operators,
and 600, 900 men throughout sew
eral states threaten to 60 OH strike
April I.
London. March ~ On account
of he strike of the coal miners,
railroads have curtailed their train
service, all the harbors are full oi
idle ships, and business is stag
nant. Cold weather prevails. aud
there is much suffering.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
ICE BREAKS UP
In BERING SEA

Nome, March %. With strong
wind blowing the zee went out last
Monday. The roadstead was clear
except for 100 feet of shore ice; but
the pack is now returning,
The weather is very mild and
springlike.
Che All Alaska sweepstakes are
to be run April A. There are many
entries.
The Socialists have put a ticket
ill the field for the city election.
Otherwise there rs little political
activity and nothing stirring.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
MUSHERS COME In
OVER SEWARD TRAIL

George Rich, of Mahoney & Rich,
Flat; John Folsom, of Moore creek ;
Hutchius, of Ophir, arrived at Flat
City over the Seward trail Thursday
evening. They came through in
eighteen days.
They report that Eddie McArdle and
Charley Knell were to leave Seattle
for Seward on the steamer Sampson
March s, and expected to come right
on through. Also, that Sam Shequin
is on the way.
1t is said the party passed nearly a
hundred people mushins in over the
trail
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
AVAILABLE TIMBER
FOR CITY COUNCIL

Joseph H., Smith Morris Friedman
Capt. Albert Vile Isadore Goldstein
George Hamilton Charles Hoxsie
Joseph Bradley Charles E. Miller
81. Fl. Porter Jacob Slippern
A, E. Maltby Martin Popich
Claude Baker John Holmes
William Ansley Sam Applebaum
Fl. NJ. Keys Andrew Nerland
Angus Sutherland Frank Keenan,
Robert Simpson Charles B. Hanover
Harry Painter Manuel Gularte
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
TEDDY CRITICISES TAFT

York March 22In his speech his campaign
Presidential nomination. here
President Taft lack of confidence the peoples nteg
and intelligence when they the polls Roosevelt will
take the stump and tour Atlantic cities and the Middle West
Grand Forks N D., March 22Senator La Toilette received
majority the Presidential primaries North Dakota
beating both Roosevelt and Taft
Boston, March 22President Taft declares for Presidential
primaries if the people want them
Columbus March % Presidential primaries will be held in
Ohio May 81.
Lincoln, Neb March 22As between the Republican candi
dates William Jennings Bryan Toilette
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
SIBERIAN DOGS SUPERIOR
IN SPEED AND ENDURANCE

In commenting on the Solomon derby,
run at Nome on Washington's birth
day, the Nugget says: again have the
little Siberian dogs proved their su-
periority over all others in the ques-
tion of racing and endurance. A year
ago Charles johnson won the Solomon
derby in 6 hours minutes and 50 As
seconds, clipping OF something like 40
minutes from the Solomon derby of the
year before. and today he reduced his
record of last year by making the dis
tance OF 64.72 miles in less than six
hours" The actual time was hours
IS minutes "a 3-5 seconds.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
MISSING PEOPLE
INQUIRED FOR

John Brogan, last heard of Is years
ago at Juneau; reported to have been
in Iditarod about year ago. Inquired
for by his son, w. J. Brogan, s. 4.
corner 2sth and Silver streets, Phila-
delphia, Pa.
Fred Wintner, formerly operating in
Susitna. Inquired for by Geo. P.
Kuentzel, Portland, Ore.
W. A. Ford, has been written to at
Iditarod without eliciting reply. In
quirsd for by Mrs. J. P. Munson,
Barnet, B. c., care Steel Works.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
], D. SCHWARTZ
dies SUDDENLY

Last Monday night. March G8,
J. D. Schwartz, of Otter creek, died
suddenly at Ruby Roadhouse, b.
nanza creek, IS miles from Dis
covery City. In company with
Henry Roden Mr.. Schwartz had
started to Ophir via Takotua.
They reached the roadhouse, had
supper, and sat around smoking
and talking for some little
Mr.. Schwartz then went o,
water the dogs, and when lie
to return i'll a reasonable tim,
Anderson, of the roadhouse,
lantern and went out TO look for
him, thinking he might have taken
n wrong trail i'll the darkness and
failed to find his way back to the
house. He was found in sitting
posture leaning against the dog
house. Mr.. Anderson spoke to him
and shook him by the shoulder, but
received no response. He SUM-
moned Mr.. Roden and the two car
ried the stricken man into the
house. Upon laying him down
there was all apparent gasp, and 4
stlmulant was poured into his
mouth, but there were no further
signs of life and all efforts to
revive him were in vain.
The body was brought into Idit-
arod on Tuesday, and an autopsy
showed An enlargement of the heart,
which was probably the cause of
death.
Mr.. Schwartz was 50 years old
He was married i'll Iditarod last
summer to Miss Alice Winsted, who
survives him, He was a prosper
Gus and highIy-respected citizen
aud his death is deeply regretted by
many neighbors and friends.
The funeral took place at A. B.
Hall Thursday afternoon at
O'Clock. A great many people
were present, among whom were
large number from the creeks,
friends and acquaintances Of the
deceased. Judge A. Z Maltby
read the funeral service and a male
quartet sang appropriate hymns.
Henry Roden made short aud
feeling talk TO the funeral assem-
blage, in which he paid a high
tribute to the personal qualities aud
fine character of the deceased.
The pail bearers were Pete Rob
lin, James Frazer, Tom HenneSsy,
Chas. Peterson, Fred McCIoskey
and Lem GrOner.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
GARD OF THANKS

Mrs. j. D. Schwartz, Of Discovery
Otter, wishes to thank all those who
participated in the funeral services of
her late husband, Mr.. j. D. Schwartz,
and who sympathize with her in her
hour of distress.
Dis. Otter, March -, 1912
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
WAPPENSTEIN
MUST SERVE

Olympia. March 22.-The SEN
tence imposed upon Charles w.
Wappenstein last year has been
confirmed by the supreme court.
While chic. of police of Seattle un-
der the administration of Hi Gill
he was accused of grating, con-
victed and an indeterminate sen
tence imposed ranging from three
TO ten years i'll the peniten,iary.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
TO TURN MAINE
into A DESERT

Augusta, March 22 - For the
first time since the civil war the
Maine Legislature has been called
to meet i'll special session, The
object of the call is to frame a new
liquor law that is guaranteed no,
to leak. The prohibitionists have
a majority in the law. making body.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
PLOT TO ASSASSINATE PHILANDER

New Orleans, La March pa plot has been discovered
having for its the assassination of Secretary State Phil
ander Knox who South America The
had take while the Secretary
Nicaragua 1t said leading liberals of Nicaragua will be
put to death account of their connection with the affair
Washington March 22There confirmation here of the
reported plot asassnate Secretary Knox in Nicaragua
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
DR., WILEY FINALLY FORCED TO QUIT

Washington March 22Dr Harvey W. Wiley occupying the
position the Department Agriculture
1885, has resigned For several unelenng
waged against activity against
of oodsus drugs The immediate
resignation brought bear from within the De
parment of Agriculture.
York March 22Dr Wiley has accepted edtorship
of Good Housekeeping magazine.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
TWO CONTESTS
In PUGILISM

Sydney, Australia, March 22 -
McVey easily defeats Jim Barry in
twentieth round
San Francisco. March IS ODE
layed. j. Harlem Tommy Murphy
gets a decision over Abe Attell il
10 rounds. Both fought hard and
Attell vas bleeding.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
NOTICE

The funeral OF the late Axel Harald
Petersen will take place from A. B.
hall Sunday. March "a, 1912, at pm.
Services will be conducted under the
auspices OF the common council OF Idt-
arod J. D. BARNES,
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
TO BE LOOKED AFTER

Washington, March 22. - Past
Assistant Surgeon Krulish of the
bureau of health has been ordered
to Alaska TO conduct a campaign
i'll the interests OF health and hy-
geine.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
ANARCHISTS TO SUFFER
FOB ATTEMPT ON KING

Rome, March ~. - Anarchists
have been arrested suspected Of
plotting TO kill the king.
Vienna, March 22.-The king
will visit here, and all anarchists
are being arrested,
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
MRS. LARSON'S CONDITION
IMPROVED THIS MORNING

Mrs. Charles Larson has been dan
gerously i'll at the hospital this week.
Her condition was much improved this
morning
Al Berg is doing as we'll as can be
expected.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Harry Ashland and Jim Fullerton
returned from q hunting trip last
Saturday loaded down with game and
exuberance of spirit. Their trip ex-
tended below Dikeman and lasted a
week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

A recent arrival from the Aniak re-
ports having sighted the Baird-W ada
expedition en- route to Bear creek, and
says their going was fine, and that
Major Baird's shoes were still good.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Robert Martin, ono of the big hold
ers OF property in the Ruby district,
arrived in Iditarod from the new camp
Tuesday afteroon.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
READY TO SIDETRACK
UNWHOLESOME LAWS

Phoenix. March 22,-The legis-
lature has organized with Samuel
Bradner, a railroad switchmau, as
speaker of the House.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Capt. Boerner and Walter Sundbors,
for Takotna, and Deputy Marshal
Clyde Coleman, are departing 10 COM
papy today.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
BILL ANSLEY'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

William Ansley yesterday gave q
dinner party to number Of friends at
Keys cafe in honor Of his IS birthday.
The dinner was fine, and was washed
down with wine of approved vintage,
Among thoss present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Bob Soutar, Mr.. and Mrs. Manuel
Gulas1, Frank Gularts and Paul
(Budw elssr) Reimer.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
Tho Star Coffce House

Folvig i Peterson, on Willow street,
will reopen for regular summer busi-
ness ne1t Tuesday, April 26, serving
regular dinners daily from to pm.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
EQUAL SUFFRAGE GRANTED
TO CHINESE WOMEN

Marking, March 22.-The Chi
uese parliament has granted women
suffrage On an equality with men.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

It is estimated that over one hundred
Iditarod people will attend the opening
match of the inter-town basketball
games at Flat City tonight.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Dog mushers, attention. have cut
the price on dog feed. Ray E. McDon-
aid. Inquire at carpenter shop.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
NOTICE

All parsons owing the City Drug
store are hereby notified that their ac-
counts have been assigned to the under
signe<, to whom they are hereby re-
ques,el to make payment.
CYRIL P. WOOD.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
TRACTION co. OPENING OFFICES

The lditarod Traction Company, in
preparation for spring business, will
have its Offices at Iditarod and Flat
open the first OF April
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
CAPT.PETERSEN
KILLS HIMSELF

Last Thursday forenoon, few min
utes before IL o'clock, Captain Axel
Harald Petersen shot himself through
the head with 2 revolver, in his room
over the Miners and Merchants bank.
He died shortly after 5 in the after
noon without regaining consciousness.
Shortly before the tragedy Harry
Gardner went to Capt. Petersen's room
and knocked at the door, and the latter
said he would be down stairs in mo-
ment. Capt. Petersen not appearing,
Mr.. Gardner again went to the room
and opened the door. He saw Capt.
Petersen lying across the bed, a re-
volyer grasped in his right hand and
blood flowing from q wound in the
right temple. Mr.. Gardner summoned
Deputy Marshal Sheppard, who went
to the scene accompanied by Deputy
Marshal kelday. The revolver WAS
still clasped in the wounded mans
hand, and there is no doubt that the
injury had been indicted with suicidal
intent.
DR.. Workman was summoned and
examined the wound. Fhe bullet en-
tered the right temple, passed directly
through the head and emerged behind
the left ear. The doctor pronounced
the wound fatal, and the dying man
was not removed to the hospital
Inquest Held
Commissioner Stanton summoned
coroners jury, and an inquest was held
Friday at IL o'clock. The evidence
showed that Capt. Petersen had been
dismissed from his position as book
keeper for the Empire Commercial
Compans upon the arrival OF the mail
last Tuesday evening. Thereafter he
drank heavily, and went to bed over
the Northern saloon about IL o'clock
Wednesday morning, and staid there
until about 9 on Thursday. When he
left he was sober and did not appear
depressed. When Harry Gardner first
went TO Capt. Petersen's room, shortly
before the tragedy, Petersen said to
hin: II was drunk Yesterday and put
out some checks" "All right" Gard
ner answered, well fix that up when
you come down." The checks referred
to are probably TWO Of S25 each issued
TO the Northern saloon
a note had been left On Capt. Peter
sens table, bidding goodbye TO Carl
Stalnaker, bartender at the Northern,
and thanking him for favors and friend
ship. Written directions had also been
left regarding some small business
matters.
The evidence all showed that the
deed had been carefully planned. A
mirror in the room was in position de-
noting that 1t was being looked into
when the shot was fired. The jury's
verdict accorded with these facts.
Was Very Sensitive
Captain Petersen was sensitive al
most to peevishness, His many friend,
were aware OF this characteristic and
made allowance for it. Aside from
this his disposition was gentle, and
anything like seldshness was foreign
to his nature. He was always cheerful,
aud 40 one seemed to taxa life easier.
He was born in Denmark May 25,
1874. Two years ago he returned to
hat country and served in the army a
r. / 10 70 .,,t
governing in such cases. He came to
Iditarod 2l months to day before his
death, and had resided in Nome several
ears VIII ere he held several RESPONSE
ble positions.
The Funeral
The funeral will take place at A. B.
ball at 2 o'clock Sunday, March "a,
under tho auspices of the city council,
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

lnfni,o, Humboldt, Cuerte Rey, Op-
timo, Lovera, Book and fine line Of
Puerto Rico Cigars at Empire Com
mercisl Co
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Miss Anna G. Anderson has been
visiting friends on Flat creek during
the past week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Select Outside Lumber. corrugated
iron and roofing paper at Ross & Mes
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

George B. Wesch, of the American
Bank of Alaska, arrived from Fair
banks last Tuesday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Nothing but the best and popular
prices. Arcade Cafe. Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Deputy Marshal Tom Howell, of
Flat, has been in Iditarod during the
week
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Best non-astigmatic snow glasses at
Simpsons
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Who IS Boas? WHY, leading clothier.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Get the habit, go to 81. Boas.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23

Cut Glass, jewelry. W. Taylor, Flat.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-03-23
The Eunefa

The funeral will take place at A. B.
ball at 2 o'clock Sunday, March a,
under the auspices of the city council,
The Washington times., 1912-05-23
AFTER OHIO.

month ago the Taft managers said there was
no sense in even discussing the possibility of Ohio
not giving its support to Taft. Just prior Tafts
entering the State for days appeal to the voters
it was admitted that there was some little dissatis-
faction here and there, which the presence and
explanation of the President would clear away After
ten days explanation and making personal appeal
to the people of Ohio to stand by an Ohio man, Taft
is apparently certain Of nine delegates out of forty
eight.
Farmers voted against him. Miners voted against
him. Workingmen voted against him. Business men
voted against him. The colored VOTE to which he had
made strong appeal voted against him. River
countless upstate counties, and lake counties voted
against him. 1t was simply Statewide reputation,
participated in by all classes of citizens with the full
knowledge that their action absolutely wiped out the
last hope of favorite son for a denomination
Even the asset Of sympathy was absent The
wreck amounts to annihilaton. No vivid description
can emphasize the directness and deliberate intent
Of it.
For Taft to keep up the fight from now on would
mean that his friends have become his foes, his
advisers his worst counselors, and that he must
look to those who have openly and honestly opposed
him for that charity and square dealing that is due
the vanquished.
The Washington times., 1912-05-23
COLONEL ROOSEVELTS HABITS.

Colonel Roosevelt makes public denial of
malicious fabrication that has gone the rounds for
many months. 1t started while he was President
and, though it seldom appeared in newspapers, it
travelled as if seven-league boots its feet
The story is that he is an intemperate man.
supporter in New York. writing to Colonel
Roosevelt, told him he thought he should take cogn
zance of the wrong done him. In reply the former
President says he hardly knows whether to notice
the rumor or not; that it is such an infamous lie
he is doubtful what is best to do about it. But he
does take occasion in the same letter to say that
he is exceedingly temperate-tilat he never touches
whisky, never drank highball (which, by the way,
is always referred to his particular "wanity) or
a cocktail in his life, and does not consume half 4
dozen teaspoonfuls of brandy in year. He adds
that he drinks about as much as Dr. Lyman Abbott,
fact which DR.. Abbott his intimate associate,
verifes.
No doubt, the great majority of persons knowing
the tremendous energy of the man, his great fond
ness for vigorous outdoor exercise, his intense
mental and physical activity, dismissed the intma-
ton for what il is-a bald lie out of the whole cloth
But in this campaign the story has taken on new
vigor and has been sent by word of mouth
broadcast.
1t is we'll to have thus labeled a plain, unvar-
nished and particularly odious falsehood.
If there had been shadow of truth in it, one
might have retorted as did Lincoln when told again
and again that General Grant was too fond of his
tpple-namely, that he would like to know the
brand the general used, that he might try it on
some other generals in the Union army.
The Washington times., 1912-05-23
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS

Lieut.. Commander ARTHUR MAC
ARTHUR. to Naval War College,
summer conference.
Lieut.. NJ K. METCALF. detached
Naval Acadamy, to command
Lieut.. K. s. cULP, detached command
Whipple; home, wait orders.
Lieut. w. A; GLASSFORD, jr., detached
command Paul Jones; home, wait
Lieut.. w. w. SMYTH, detached Naval
Academy. to Iowa as senior engin-
Lieut.. ". K. RIDDLE. detached Naval
Academy, to Rhode Island as navi-
Lieut., w. ]. GILES. detached Naval
Academy, to South Carolina.
Lieut.. z. j. MARQUARDT, detached
navy yard, New York, n. Y, to
Mississippi az senior engineer Of
Lieut.. T. @. ELLYsoN, detached tenn
porary duty Bureau Of Navigation.
to Naval Academy. connection avia-
ton.
Lieut.. Uunior grade) /. H. MAYFIELD,
detached command Hopkins. to
command Hull
Lieut.. Gunior grade) HAROLD JONES,
detached command Hull, home, wait
Asst Surg. D. d. v. STUART. to
Asst. surg. (. w. SMITH. detached
Naval Hospital, Philadelphia, Pa. to
examination for promotion, Wash
Asst, surg, J. B. POLLARD, detached
Navy Recruiting Station, Des
Moines, Iowa, to Washington, D. c.,
examination for promotion.
The Washington times., 1912-05-23
TRUTH IN ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Associated Advertising Clubs of America,
who are holding their convention in Dallas, have set
on foot propaganda to make present-day advertise
ments con6ne themselves strictly to the truth There
is undoubtedly still for improvement, and yet
it is obvious that there has already been great
change within the past twenty years in this respect
The Barnum method of advertising has become obso-
lete even for circuses. The buying public has
become more sophisticated, and we may believe that
on the average the advertiser of today has found
that truthfulness pays. The merchant who made a
ipractce of deceving the public would not get very
far with it, even if he were so inclined.
Outside of Washington there may be merchants
who have not yet realized this, and the Ad Club
will find missionary ground but it may be said to the
credit of the Washington advertiser that he realizes
the value of telling the truth about the goods he
has to SELL