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Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13

it is said that, in view of the afr. nation of these laws by the people. the railroads would choose to 70 in- to the federal court. Officials of the Southern Pacific and Randolph lines say tha, while further opposition is entirely possible. no decision to that effect has been reached.
 One railroad man urged that inas- much as the corporation commission is given full power in such mat. ters. it would appear that such pow CT were denied the legislature.
 Railroad men declare that, as pre- dieted prior 10 the election, the rail roads will not dare to make any ex- tensions in view of the probability of continued hostile legislation. It is admitted by them that operation on the main lines might be profitable at three cents. but not open branches that have been proposed.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13
MRS HEAD DOES NOT
 ENTHUS OVER EUROPE
From Eriday's Daily.)


 Mrs. A. J. Heads impressions oi Europe, according to a letter re- ceived yesterday from Paris, France are a sad disappointment to what she anticipated when she left Prescott over a month ago, It was her in- tention to remain away indefinitely, but after making observations m Germany, France and other coun- tries. her trip will be brought to an end immediately. and she will re- main satisfied that the United States is far more inviting and has that charm which is lacking in the old world for one who has been clus- tered in the environment that the Hassayamper knows SO well.
 In short she is very much d's- gusted. and candid'y conveys her impressions of the far-away land by stating that the foreign countries have nothing that equals the United States Mrs. Head went to Europe to visit with her daughter, MISS Vera Head, who is taking a course in vocal culture, and of whom she .,eaks in high praise of the success .be has acquired Miss Head vii accompany her mother to Prescott and later she will make her appear anee on the opera,ic stage, possibly in the eastern cities.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13
DIR. LAW BECOMES
 INTERESTED HERE
Frcm Thursdays Daily,

One of the most important mining transactions that has been closed in this city in many months was that of Tuesday. when Dr. F. s. Law and A. C. Nichols, of San Diego, purchased the holdings of R. B. Staniland, George B. McGarvey and r. W. Hatch in the Yavapai Metals Mining Company.
 A controlling interest was acquired, and immediately after the sale was ratified, Dr. Law was elected as presi. dent of the company, and Mir. Nichols as secretary and treasurer. Active de- velopmept will begin on December |, and the purpose is to continue sinking the main shaft, now 25O feet deer, to m indefinite point, n straight line of development solely being the intention for the present. A new air compressor to drive two drills, and other equip. ment will he ordered immediately, and the plan calls for energetic work.
 In speaking of the closing of the deal yesterday, Dr. Law was enthusi. astic over conditions in evidence, stat ing that the grade of the copper ore is exceptionally high, while the under. ground showing is decidedly attractive.
 Henry Barkschat has been rendered and has accepted the general manage ment of the property. The new board of directors elected consists of Dr. Law, A. C. Nichols and Q. W. Blieken' stan. The holdings of the Yavspai Metals are situated about six miles east of Humboldt, and the high grade orc developed has brought the prop erty into prominent rating in recent months. The consideration in the dea was not given publicity, but that sev ersl thousand dollars was paid, Is ad mitted.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13
VISITOR WRITES
 HIS IMPRESSIONS

SOintUintn " iS tSfNsh"s '' N"'" what other people think of your town The impressions of Prescott by an outsider arc contained in a recent issue of the Marccline (Mis- .ourD Journal-Mirror:
 "AS my wife and have spent three weeks in Prescott, the county .eat of Yavapai in northern Arizona, ,he following may be of interest to cur friends and readers of the Mar cclne Journal-Mirror.
 Prescott is beautifully situated, substantially built modern city, having an altitude of 5.3E feet, a population of 6.0O0. an abundant sup- ply of mountain spring water. pro- nounccd pure by the United States Chemist. and its sewer system is a, near perfect as one may expect io find
 Prescott is the division point be- tween Ash Fork and Phoenix. the station is a two story cement pebble front About lS0 men arc employ cd in the offices and shops, Gold and copper mining is the chief in- dustry The streets are we'll kept; substantial brick and stone business blocks The plaza in the center oi The city is beautifully laid out and has well kept lawns and splendid broad granitoid walks. A fountain sends up it's crystal spray that falls into ,he basin below where hundreds of gold fish sport and play
 Buckley O'Neils monument, cree led upon a very large rock taken from Granite Dclls near Prescott i' very pleasing sight. The meta from which the monument wal moulded was taken out the mine' near the city.
 Buckley O'Neil left his home 1T Prescott and joined Col Roosevelt' rough-ridcrs. He fell in the wal with Spain.
 "A splendid two story brick cour house and cement pebble bandstand seats where a thousand people cal rest under the old spreading trees
 Hotels are we'll equipped. Nor churches which speak for Prescott and tell the visitors that 1t is not on Of the wild and woolcy towns the. hear or read about in the west.
 "Gas and electric service day am night cater to all seeking its advan iages, whether 1t be health, pleasur or business. We have visited som of the departments of the pub'' school system. Two Kindergarten two grammar schools and Hig School, The Prescott High Sehot IS accredited to every university the United States which matrieulate candidates without examination.
 In its curriculum are include commercial, domestic science an manual training courses besides l' crary, scientific and classical. A sp' cial course in business Is also offe' ed for advanced pupils. Preseo has 22 teachers and superintendeI with an average salary of $SS-Oo p' month. The school property is va ued at $300,000. Prescott's publ library contains 1000 volumes an IS open to visitors and resident Fort Whipple is one mile from tl city The buildings are all built cement blocks and brick. where fol hundred of the United States mi 'ary are maintained. This post au ments social life in Prescott
 "St Joseph's Academy has an C rol'ment of more than 200 gather from all parts of the southwe'
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13
CATTLE TRANSACTION. From Fridays Daily.)

j. F. Cieator has sold to l.. P. Neilis a bunch of cattle in the Crazy Basin county, of the Brad shaw mountains. the deed being filed for record yesterday for a nominal consideration. although the sale is said to be quite heavy one in the number of head purchased.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13
JOURNALIST DIES.

WASHINGTON. Nov o--John T. Wilson. owner of the Seattle pos,.Intelligencer. died here today of angina pectoris after an illness of an hour.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-11-13

plant to treat it's heavy tonnage ex- posed. is generally believed to he behind the present trip being made by Mir. Kelly, He returned to Kan sas City this morning
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
ENCOURAGING NEWS
 FROM INN0K0 STRIKE

Henry J. Sellers who returned from the Innoko early in the of in the neghborhood of Colorado The amount of ground proved date sufficient to insure small camp of itself, with a much larger
 According to M Sellers the country full of likely looking prospeco other in neghborhood likely to show we'll Porphyrtc dkes cut through the taken oat6ts ncudng boes and machinery are in, and there will be lot of work done next winter.
 MT Sellers that has been proved on Fox guch for 20 feet bedrock with gravel running the in coarse gold These results obtained by Sellers himself and another shoveed oot suce box from the rm and which MT Anderson has with him. Hugh Martin and have
 lay on Edorado but troubled with water They have two keep the water out of the holes They satisfied with their n 1no nf ss v on the Star Hope association the mouth of Eorado He has completed prospecting. lays the Oregon association which is the next claim below The owners of the ground insisting certain amount of work aymsn must be in n9on to start up by the first week in the tm and the ground which for the most part frozen is crosscuttng the creek and fair prospects John Konos not got his machinery the ground yet He has lay above
 The proposed landing abandoned and new townste located miles miles the nnoko and the dggngs The site has been named Cripple City and at the time of activity Several hauling logs The ownspeope recently in should be located by poTer of attorney
 Gray Edwards who have large stock say that the proe
 
 than S 9Oo 1O0 rice not 5 and bacon will sell at 40 cents pound
 It reported that Max smel shipping goods up the river and will open up store at Cripple City.
 The lnnoko sad to be higher this than before but the ownste least feet above high water mark With ordinary stage of steamers take load to within 40 miles of Cripple after which be frsighted up with horse
 Cox & Hogan putting up a fine log building for their restaurant Mr. and Mrs Erickson building roadhouse Swanson Olson putting big log building Gray Ed wards of Ophr city, busy big store and quite lot of dwellings going The people confident it is going to make
 Cripple City had 23 at the delegate election about IS miles from Fox guch fair trail From Cripple City Ophir overland is about 40 miles, from Oph Idarod 90 miles The distance from Discovery to Ruby, which is due north about 60 miles, according those who claim to know the country.
 Quite number people from Ruby crossed the divide to e look the country Among them George Mutcher, expressed himself very we'll pleased with the outlook
 On his Mr. Sellers " Erickson, the Widcat association Flat creek Mr. Erickson travelling with pack horse going o Fox guch.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
STEFANSSEN TELLS
 OF STRANGE RACE
Special to the Pioneer.)

August 22The famous Arctic explorer Stefanssen returned from Point Barrow yesterday the Revenue bringing with him much geographical daa and story the queerest races in the whole world.
 Seianssen has been half Alaskan Arctic regions travelling the islands Investigating their mapping their nes and taking soundngs the
 The Stefanssen expedition joint United States and Cana dian being borne equally by the American Museum of Natural History of New York and the Canadian logical Survey.
 The expedition the discov by Eimos but doubted by people, and brings along the first authentic of their appearance and methods of living.
 These people live Victoria land and Coronation and number several thousand They believed scended from Norwegian explorers who and prevented by and contrary winds from getting back Greenland, they This supported extent by Norwegian tradition which tells the of number of their countrymen decades
 Out every thousand examined Stenssen and all of them had lghtcoored brown blonde boards eyebrows They robust and healthy and free from the distressing diseases which primitive usually suffer after contact with men of the white
 They lived the simplest fashion None of them had sulphur match heard rifle shot arrival of the expedition Some of the tribes who located whaling vessels had white man; white according the oldest inhabitants time about 50 50 ago This would correspond of the parties searching for of Sir John Franklin in those
 Stefanssen leaves for the Outside the East to file his official and deposit his
 rest he will commence arranging his data and from This work will him at least two years expedition will be published jointly by the Canadian government and the New York museum.
 Sefanssens will doubtless to be the account of the Polar regions published
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
MIR. CROSSLEY, DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Editorial in Fairbanks Times, August H.

(tdltorlal in Fairbanks Times August H.
 Included the teegraphc day from the national capital the the reappontment of District Attorney James Croy had fmed by the Senate We nearly all of the the division the believe he has been Fairbanks make good in of the scrupulous
 We believe that Fairbanks particularly having district who has the who is controlled by the local above who thoroughly honest dependable This weighted with appone who worship who seek dictate the politics of the territory Mr. has shown himself to be valuable which borne the reputation building much 0 the time been filled
 We believe the majority of the people the the MT Crossley official his o certain the and Injured feelings perhaps nothing insisted tho which escaped the notice of other Alaska does brand Mr. Cose the he been local If the truth complained oudest against the district ible for the pght-as they view n which they find themselves
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
HOME RULE BILL PROVIDES
 UPPER AND LOWER HOUSES

The conference both of Congress appointed to discuss Alaska housesa and house it expected that President Taft will approve of the bill ill this form.
 AS originally introduced by Delegate Wcke1sham the Alaska rule bill provided houses unanimously the bill reached the body amended that should the legislature while our appointed President vestgae feasible railroad from tdewater the Yukon.
 The passed by the Senate then referred of both adjust differences with the result Delegate Wckershams original proposal
 will be ago Delegate Wickershan that he would leave Washington until the The telegram below Wick esham is his way home:
 Washington, D. C., August Pioneer, Idiaod.
 The and House conferees report restoring the Alaska senate approved by both houses of Congress. The bill thus passed both houses unanimously has been 0 President approval He will ap prove 1 shall home
 JAMES WICKERsHAM, Delegate from Alaska.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
WITH THE FIGHTERS

Los Angeles, August 2l.-After the fercsst fistic encounter in many years, Harry Thomas got the decision over Frankie Conley at the end of the twentieth round.
 New York. August 2l.-The fight between Joe Jeanette and Jeff Madden resulted in fiasco. Madden was com plelely outclassed, and the police interfered in the second round and stopped the fight.
 New York, August 23.-The match between Jack Johnson and Joe Jean etto, which had been set for September 25, has been declared of by the pro- motors, after a conference with the state commission. The promoters say that the action is considered advisable for the good of the sport.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
COLD ROBBERY
 AT FAIRBANKS

Fairbanks, August 23.-A sluice- box robbery occurred yesterday on the ground being worked by Durand, who claims to have lost several thousand dollars worth of gold.
 When the marshal was appealed to for protection against future depreciation he said he could promise no relief, as he had no authority to appoint deputies to protect people on the creeks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
PROFESSOR BACK FROM
 TRIP TO ANIAK DIGGINGS

Professor J. r Newsom, the eminent geologist, who is supposed to be con- nected with the uggenheims, re- turned from his trip to the Aniak via Georgetown Thursday.
 Professor Newsom made tour of in spection of the Aniak camp, and al though he has not told us so, we have it from authentic sources that he does not think i'll of the district. Indeed our informant tells us that Tony Zim- merman, who has lay on Marvel creek, took particular pains to show the professor that he had s25o,0O0 at least in sight, apart from what else there might be in the creek.
 Professor Newsom will leave on one of the first boats for the Outside.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
MRS. 0. LARSON MARRIED
 TO JOHN SVEDAL OF FLAT

Last Monday, before Commissioner Geo. w. Albrecht, Mrs. o. Larson was married to John Svedal. The cere- mony was witnessed by John Younquist and Frank Anderson, friends of the bride and groom. After the ceremony an excellent repast was served at Keys restaurant, where the party was joined by John Lund, J. Olson and other friends.
 Both Mir. and Mrs. Svedal are we'll known in the camp-the former hay ing been foreman for the Stranbergs,
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
A. J. DAILY BURIED AT TANANA

According to the Fairbanks papers A. J. Daly was to be buried at Tanana
 The intention was to ship the body Outside for interment, but on second thought Mrs. Daily decided to respect the last wishes of the deceased, and consequently she wired instructions for burial in Alaska. Mrs. Daly also re- quested that her late husband be buried according to the rites of the Roman Catholic church
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
ALASKA BUREAU
 AFTER OUR GOLD

Seattle, August 21.-The Alaskan bureau of the Seattle chamber of commerce, have passed resolution favoring the payment of premium of 75 cents on each sl 1000 of Alaskan gold shipped to the local assay office. The idea is to counteract the influence which settling fees levied by the government have in diverting shipment of Alaskan gold from Seattle to San Francisco and other points.
 It is believed that the premium offered will be sufficient inducement for tho Alaskan banks to resume ship ment of gold to Seattle institutions.
 Henry Weir and John Holmes brought in lot of birds yesterday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
SALVATION ARMY CHIEF
 CROSSES THE GREAT DIVIDE

London, August 2I."Genera' William Booth, founder and the Salvation died his residence yesterday The recovered from operation eyes which performed about a
 General Booth who years of his death originally Methodist minister, but feeling that denomnaonalism prevented the ministers of the gospel om getting close the people, the he from the Methodist church and established what has all world Army with branches the
 Starting his the face bes persecution he lived to his work recognized throughout civilized world He died by all by thousands who him personally millions through his good works.
 London August 23.-W Bramwel Booth the General Booth, has been named as head of tue Salvation
 remains will be buried next week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
SHERMAN NOTIFIED
 BOASTS NEW PARTY

Utica, N. Y., August 23-James Schoolcraft Sherman was notified yesterday of his nomination for the Vice. Presidency
 Ill his speech of acceptance Sunny Jim" handed out a severe roast for the Third or so-called Progressive party; but he studiously ignored its author, Theodore Roosevelt.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
ACCUSED OF MURDER
 PLEADED NOT GUILTY

New York, August 23-Five men, including Lieutel ant Becker, who are accused of complicity ill the murder of Herman Rosenthal, |, gambler, were arraigned today. Four of them entered pleas of not guilty, while Lieutenant Becker las been given until Tuesday to enter his plea.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
DIVORCE GRANTED
 MISS ANNA HELD

New York, August 23.-Miss Anna Held, the famous French American comedienne, has been granted a divorce from her hus- band, F. Ziegfield, Jr., of Chicago, whom she married at Paris, France, some years ago. Miss Held lives on the Faubourg St. Honore, Paris.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
THREE MILLION DOLLARS
 FOR ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN

Washington August 23Seuator Boies Penroe claims that George w. Perkins, formerly with J. Morgan taking the Presidential campaign ised campaign fund of his Pnrose also responsible for the that the Standard Oil Company financed the campaign of the tune of $oo,oo
 Wkesba Pa, August 23-Theodore Aaty Senator Penose's
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
FIGHT APPOINTMENT
 OF TAFT NOMINEE

Washington, August 2l.-President Taft has appointed Clinton Howard, of Bellingham, to succeed Judge Cornelius H. Hanford, resigned. The Progress ives are fighting the appointment, which is not likely to be confirmed before congress adjourns.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
FEDERAL TROOPS ENTER JUAREZ

Fl Paso, August 23.-Federal troops entered the city of Juarez immediately after it had been evacuated by the rebels under General Orozco.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
CRIPPLE WAS FOR WICKERSHAM

Arrivals from Colorado creek, Innoko, report that a voting precinct was established at that place for the delegate election. There were 23 votes cast, of which James Wickersham received 20.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
COMING AND GOING

Earl Slippern visited Flat and Otte CT creeks during the week.
 Wm. Acheson received message from Mrs. Acheson during the week announcing her arrival at Skagwav. Mrs. ,Achesou expected to leave White horse with her children yesterday morning, enroute to Dawson, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. E. w. Gladwin. After a short stay in the Yukon camp Mrs. Acheson will come on to Iditarod.
 Tom Taylor and Jack Mcdonald came in from the south fork of the Yukunil- nuk river yesterday.
 Dr. NJ. F. Spier is now commissioner for the lower Kuskokwim, with head quarters at Bethel.
 The Martha Glow arrived at Iditarod Thursday evening with four passen- gers. Bert Walker and w. Bates were among those on board.
 Mir. and Mrs. P A. Anderson have gone to the new strike in the Innoko.
 Ed Fundahn is going to the Innoko.
 J. J. Price returned from the Aniak Thursday, He was accompanied by Fred Labelle. It is understood that nothing definite has been decided about the options.
 John Leonard, engineer of the Martha Glow and Capt. Lamont, of the same good ship, were callers at the Pioneer office yesterday.
 Attorney J. J. Crossley paid visit to Flat during the week, accompanied by Miss Hyde.
 CiOSing-Out Sale at
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
VISITING SHRINERS PARADE
 THROUGH STREETS OF NOME

Nome, August 22.-The visiting Shriners will hold festival and parade tonight.
 The revenue cutter Thetis, which brought Judge Thomas R. Lyons here from Southweste Alaska, has returned south.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
SPECIAL NOTICE

A special meeting of Camp Iditarod No. P, Arctic Brotherhood, will be held ln A. B. hall Iditarod, Monday, August 26, 1912, at 8:30 p.m., for the purpose of nominating three trustees to take the place of three trustees who will shortly leave for the Outside; also any other business that may come be- fore the camp.
 JOSEPH H. SMITH,
 Arctic Chief. Nettleton shoes. Weiss, at Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
JUDGE HUTTON REFUSES
 TO HEAR DARR0W CASES

Los Angeles. August p Judge Hutton refuses to hear any of the cases still pending against Darrow, and motions for dismissal will be heard before Judge Willis next Monday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24

while Mrs. Svedal conducted launjry on Flat breek.
 Tuesday morning the happy couple left for the Outside, enroute to Nor way, where Mir. Svedal proposes to enter the canning business.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
MARINES RUSHED TO NICARAGUA

Washington, August 23Teegraphic advces from Managua Nicaragua the effect the of United available that point for the protection property inadequate the department dional ma be to he
 The of affairs becoming daily occupation be o
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
MAIL IS COMING ON THE HERMAN

Six hundred and sixty-seven pounds of mail for Iditarod is aboard the Herman, which left St. Michael three days ago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
SECRETARY FISHER OFF
 FOR HAWIIAN ISLANDS

Washington, August 23.-Sec- retary of the Interior Fisher will leave for the Hawaiian islands OH Sunday next.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
MARSHALL NOTIFIED

Indianapolis, August Ex-Governor Marshall was notified yesterday of his nomination for the Vice-P Presidency on the Democratic ticket.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
CONGRESS IS READY TO ADJOURN

Washington August 22Work n congress is being rushed completion with all speed adjournment Sunday, August
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-24
Read Simpsons dis play adv.

Mrs Jonas Brewis, of Flat creek, has been sick this week.