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Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
SECRETARY LANE ON
 ALASKA RAILROADS

Washington May 6Congess yesterday received the memo Alaska legislature asking the immediate opening of and construction of or more trunk lines railroads the territory The memorial ferred to the committee on terrltorleS
 Banker Speaks
 Mr. Jemmet who represents bondhoders of the Alaska Northern railroad appeared before the territorial committee yesterday the opening of the coal fields is vital Alaska that railroads quite prepared TO build lines the Yukon and the kuskowm that question IS settled.
 Mining Bames Pinchot
 Secretary Calbeath of the American mining congress said that Pnchot and his policy of conservation respons be than nythng else for the tying of Alaska.
 Lane Advocates Government Construction Secretary of the Interior Lane writes to Senator Pltman territories that government ownership railroads only the most direct mehod but also the proper the speedy development of Alaska
 introduced resolution withdrawing the hugac forest that revert to the pubic dOman which would open up o immediate development
 Putnam introduce Railroad Measure Senator Putnam is preparing will introduce a railroad Alaska which will include the best recommendations of all the authorities the subject
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
GOVERNOR SIGNS
 ALIEN LAND BILL

Washington, May 16.-The special meeting of the cabinet the California land bill decided that 1t mex California the this time This de cson only arrived at after mature deliberaon. meeting adjourned both President Wilson and Secretary Bryan Governor Johnson him to veto the
 Governor Johnson Must Sign Sacramento, receipt of messages from Pres Secretary Bryan, urging him to veto the alien Hiram Johnson wired his respects to them but sign b approved of the action of the egs aure. He will append his signature today.
 Conditions in this acute said the governor and the passing absolutely Cafornas land is not % into the possession of orientas entirely
 Rushing Panama Notifications Panama May 16Thousands of working day and night the canal Notifications owing the strained relations between and the United States
 Preparing Reply Japan
 Washington, May 16.The State department framing protesting the alien land law of California.
 Twelve Ships to Carry Munitions Philadelphia, May 16The government has chartered l2 feghers munitions of war to the Pacific coast
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
BROKE CONTRACT,
 MUST MAY S3,OOO

Los Angeles. Mrs Otillie Boy den seeks damages amounting to S3,ooo from her husband, John Boyden, alleging that he violated his contract with her when he seized her by the throat and tried to choke her to death.
 IL was agreed, said Mrs. Boyden in her complaint, that she should be reimbursed for any abuse her husband might infict upon her after marriage. The terms of the contract were violated nine days later.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
DEPUTY ENDORSED
 BY COUNCILMEN

Last Wednesdays meeting of the Iditarod town council was of short duration, there being little business of importance.
 Under the head of new business Councilman J. Holmes introduced the following resolution:
 Be it Resolved by the town of Idita- rod. Alaska:
 That Whereas the duty of preserving the peace and protecting life and prop ertv in and around the town of Iditarod falls within the jurisdiction of the offias of the U. s. marshal of the Fourth judicial division of Alaska:
 And Whereas the present represent ative of that office, Mr. Harry Shep- pard has, during the past two years, diligently and faithfully performed such duties, and has, in every way, proved himself to be most capable, efficient and trustworthy officer;
 Now. therefore, we, the council of the town of Iditarod, realizing the pos sible chance of political changes in the near future, hereby heartily indorse said officer, and recommend unanimous ly that he, the Sald Harry Sheppard. be retained, if possible, in his present position of Deputy United States mar shal at Iditarod.
 Resolved further: That copy of this resolution be mailed to Hon. L. T. Err win, U. s. marshal for the Fourth division, at Fairbanks, Alaska.
 On motion of Councilman Bayles, seconded bv Councilman ParpaS tho resolution carried unanimously.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
NOTICE

c. R. Peck wishes to inform his pat rons and others that he will be in po- sition to furnish them with full line of Fresh Goods at the earliest possible moment after the arrival of the first steamboats from Dawson and Fairbanks, and slse will have on hand large size rubber boots, blasting powder, and other shorts. Placing your orders in advance will facilitate matters greatly and insure prompt delivery.
 c. R. PECK, Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
CONVENTION FOR
 BULL MOOSERS

Chicago, May 16.-At a meet ing of prominent members of the Progressive Republican party held here last night it was de- cided to ask the national commit tee to call a national convention of the party in the fall, to discuss the best means to secure the re- mobilization of the party, so that it can have some chance of sue cess at the next election.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
Others to Claim Championship
PTARMIGAN CASE
 WAS DISMISSED

In the absence of the complain. ing witness, Con J. Sullivan, the case against O. M. Grant, charged with infringing tue game laws, was dismissed on the application Of the prosecuting attorney.
 With regard to assessing the costs against the complaining wit ness, judgment was reserved for few days while inquiries could be made as to the reason for his non. The costs amount to about $3S.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
BUDWEISER CHART
 IS WORKING AGAIN

Yesterday at noon the Yukon river chart at the Budweiser bar was placed in mission for the season, when Commodore Baird opened navigation by pushing the Little Delta down the TanAna about foot, which represents the e2 miles between Fairbanks and Minto. The Reliance and the White Seal were slid of the ways, and are pulling at their moorings, waiting for the >igral to 'cast of. ,
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
FINAL NOTICES
 RE TAXES SENT

During tue week notices have been sent to all delinquents that outstanding municipal taxes must be paid before May 20, or proceed ines will be commenced for the re- covery of the amounts due, together with penalties, interest and costs.
 Attorney C. E Taylor is acting for the city, and so far has collected about $1oo in small amounts.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
NEW SALOON FOR DISCOVERY

All friends of Frank Fontas and Joe Jerman will be glad to learn that Judge Fuller granted their application for a liquor license May 10, and the grand opening of their Discovery thirst bazaar takes place tonight While the trails are none too good there is no doubt a large number of old friends and patrons will roll up to wish them success, aud a general good time is promised. As in the past. Fontas & Jerman will keep only the best, and you can always be sure of getting a drink or cigar of the highest grade if you give them a call The saloon has no name as yet, but it is at Discovery, and all you have to do is to ask for Frank & Joe's Place.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
MANY IDITAR0D PEOPLE
 COMING OVER THE LAKE

Whitehorse Y IT, May 4The first batch of passengers for down river points left here today
 passengers Senator Henry Roden Mr. and sadore ayes chdren Mrs Maey Knowles, Charles A F. Maby, Mrs Olmstead, Mrs James Fraser Mrs. aschel Mrs. Dawson, R. Eskrg Danny Bryce, Jack Folsom bride, Mrs J. D. Schwartz and broher Miss Doris Ray Miss Britt and probably 10 others whose Obtainable.
 Ruby passengers Senator Dan Sutherland, George Friend H. Schlapk Sam Godfrey nephew and others
 all points about 125 the the foot many small boats during the past week.
 Idarod and Ruby passengers will travel Tanana.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
PLUME DAMAGED
 BY HIGH WIND

On Otter creek yesterday about 50 lengths of Hume IS feet high was torn down by the high wind that prevailed. Forty lengths of the Hume destroyed belonged to Riley & McMullen, while the bal. ance belonged 10 Olson & Go.
 While the damage dore was con siderable, there is ample time to replace the Hume before it will be needed.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
GUGGENHEIMS WILL
 OPEN LABOR BUREAU

Washington, May 16.-Charles NeiIl, of the department of com merce and labor, has rendered his resignation, in order to accept a position with the Guggenheims. He will organize and conduct a labor department for the big ccr pOra,ion.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
SECRETARY BRYAN
 IN PENNSYLVANIA

Ha,isburg, Pa, May 16.- Sec re,a1y Bryan addressed the legisla ,ure of Pennsylvania yesterday, making a great speech. He pre- dicted that national conventions soon will be a thing of the past, the people electing the President by direct vote.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
MINING ENGINEER
 OFF TO MATANUSKA

Seattle, May 16.-George Wat son, prominent mining engineer, has been appointed to take charge of an expedition to the Matanuska coalhelds, to report upon the value of the fields from a commercial standpoint.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

c. E. Taylor says that while travel ing to Fairbanks in company with MT. Hastings, the Koyukuk mining man, the latter informed him that he had got nuggets all the way from Sl to LOGO apiece from the deep hole on his Hammond property, and he had some of the largest nuggets to prove bis statement.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
COL. ROOSEVELT
 OFFERED KlNGSHIP

London, May 26. - Provisional President Kemai, of Albania, says Theodore Roosevelt can have the kingship of Albania, if he cares to accept the job
 An international force now oc- cupies Scutari.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
CHIEF WILKIE
 RESIGNS POSITION

Washington, May 16.-John F. Wilkie, chief of the U. $. secret service, has resigned to accept commercial position with a lead ing house in Chicago.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
May Order Investigation
RICHARD ROEDLGER DIES IN TACOMA

May Richard Roedger the nevspa publisher died here yesterday brghs disease He had been i'll for about months.
 Mr. Roediger who we'll known to all odtmers in the notified of his appointment by Pre Wilson generap of the state of Washing caused profound grief among all who knew him. Besides widow, he leaves three chdren-Mrs Oswald Finne who Charles and Dorothy Roediger
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
WILLIAM RANDOLPH
 MAY VISIT ALASKA

Seattle, May 16 William R. Hearst announces that he probably will joln tue newspapermen's ex- curs1on, which is to visit Alaska next month. The excursion is being organized under the auspices of the chamber of commerce.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
FEMALE OF SPECIES
 NOW TRIES MURDER

London, May 16.-The suffra- gettes continue to place bombs be- meath prominent structures. No lives have been lost as yet, but that is bound to follow if the violence continues. Several places were burnt down this week.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
BOWERY LEADER IS DEAD
 FROM HEART DISEASE

New York, May 16.-"Chuck' Connors, for many years a notori- ous Bowery character, is dead from heart disease.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

c. D. Whitney's tent at the mouth of Boulder creek caught fire Wednes- day morning during the owners ab- sence, and the contents were destroyed Among the valuable articles lost was a slab of bacon-one of the last of it's kind,
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
WILLIAM IRWIN IS
 IMPERIAL POTENTATE

Dallas, May 16.-The Shrine1s who have been in conclave here for the past week, have named William Irwin as Imperial Poten- tate. The next conclave will be at Atlanta, Ga.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
GOLD MEDAL FOR
 ALFRED BROOKS

Paris, May 16.-The French Geographical society has awarded its gold medal to Alfred H. Brooks, chief of the Alaska division of the U. s. geological survey, for his explorations in Alaska.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
RITCHIE FIGHTS RIVERS
 FOURTH OF JULY NEXT

San Francisco, May 16.-Willie Ritchie will shortly sign to fight Joe Rivers on the 4th of July.
 Taft, Cal., May 16.-Jack Les ter got the decision Tn the 18th round over Mark O'Donnell, who was all in at the close.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
APPALLING LOSS
 IN PHILIPPINES

Manila, P.I. May 16 Hundreds of people have been killed and enormous damage done to property by terrible typhoon which passed over the Philippine islands this week
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
DON'T RECOGNIZE
 OUR AMBASSADOR

Mexico City, May 1o - Presi- dent Huerta says that his admins tration does not recognize Arnbas- sudor Wilson, and would prefer another.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
LABOR COUNCIL TO
 EXPEL HOT-HEADS

Buffalo, May 16 -Tbe labor council of Buffalo has decided to expel all avowed socialists and Syndicali>ts stating that they are responsible for the recent prema ture strikes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
FOUND GUILTY OF
 INCITING TO RIOT

Paterson, N. J., May 16.-Pa'- rick Quinland and William Hay wood have been found guilty of in citing to riot i'll connection with the recent strike of silk workers, They probably will get prison sen fences.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
MORMONS TO BUILD
 CHURCH IN ALBERTA

Salt Lake, May 9.-President Joseph Smith. head of the Mormon church, announced that $Ioo, ,ooo Mormon church will be erected at Cardston, Southern Alberta.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
THE RIVER

The last run of ice in the lditarod river occurred Wednesday evening, since which time the river has been falling rapidly.
 The regular signal corps bulletin ser vice has not yet commenced, so news regarding Yukon-river conditions is scarce. The following message from Nulato was received by the local wire less station shortly after noon on Thurs day:
 The ice in the Panama river was jammed at Hot Springs, but the jam has broken, and the river is now open to it's mouth.
 The Yukon river is open at Fort Gibbon.
 The anchor ice is rising at Nulato, and the river has risen about five feet. It is expected to break in three or four days. The weather at Nulato has been cold, freezing at nights.
 Following in the first signal corps bulletin, issued at noon yesterday:
 The Yukon broke at Circle on the 18th, ran 300 yards, and jammed, Broke at Egbert on the 18th; jammed half a mile below. Broke at Gibbon on the 18th; jammed two miles below.
 At Dawson the Yukon broke on the l4lh, and jammed below the town.
 The Panama river is practically clear of ice.
 River points from Birches to Kaltag report water rising slowly.
 After the arrival of the above bulle- tin it was reported that the ice again was running at Dawson, Egbert and Gibbon. It was expected to break at Birches yesterday (Friday).
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
SENATE FIGHTING THE TARIFF BILL

Washington May sandpaers of the senate not going reductions without struggle, and they agree many provisions of the Underwood bill
 Wilson refuses compromise of the sched ues He demands that sugar placed the free list
 May Order Investigation
 An argument against tariff that the c0rDoraons would compelled reduce wages This made wrahy and he if the corporations do reduce wages following the enactment reform legislation he will order an exhaustive inquiry.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
GOVERNOR STRONG GOES ID JUNEAU

6-Governor Strong for Juneau tonight
 At the banquet rendered him last night he said President Will his although he could particular The that the lands will with little further delay confident that the government will railroads the Interior
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

WANTED - Woman to do ironing. Apply Joe Wilks' City Laundry, Dis. covery, Otter.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
RIVER MILEAGE TO
 AND FROM DIKEMAN

The following table of distances by water from DIkEMAN may be taken as approximatel correct:
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
First Boats Leave

Steamer Little Delta was reported down Minto yesterday.
 Reliance scheduled to leave Fair banks for down-river points on the 2lst (neXt Wednesday,.
 White Seal (for Iditarod) is booked to leave Fairbanks on the 18th (tomor- row.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

Manager c. P. Wood, of the N. c. Co.,, left for Dikeman on the Nancy Bell Thursday.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
MASONS MEET TONIGHT
 AT THURSTON RESIDENCE

All 32o Masons are requested to meet at the Thurston residence, on Richmond street, tonight, to discuss matters of importance. The business of the meeting transacted, those who can stay will be entertained by Mrs. Thurston, assisted by Mrs Rusk.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

The Iditarod meat market is out of beef, but has plentiful supply of other meats.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17
JOHNSON FOUND GUILTY, APPEALS

Chcaoo May 6-Champion Jack Johnson found guilty seven counts of violating Mann anwhte slave act He has filed an appeal and S 10000 bonds
 Others to Claim Championship
 Calgary May 5.If Johnson gets prison sentence Tommy Burns Luther Mccarthy and Arthur Peky all will claim the heavy championship
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

FOR SALE Fine matched marten
 skins. Apply Stanley's Cafe, Flat,
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

To get the the distances from Idita- rod City add about 80 miles.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

145 fire bricks for sale. Merchants Cafe.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

Korns Kured at the Krosby baths.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

Du Rand s, ,Discovery-the place to eat
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

Sugar He per ID. Merchants Cafe.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

korus Kured at the krosbY baths.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

Leave your Korns at the Krosby baths.
Iditarod pioneer., 1913-05-17

Sugar 1lc per lb. Merchants Cafe,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-01

Leader of Braves Lands Good Players
For Practically Nothing-Trades off
Youngsters For Good Material.
Team Weak at Start, Now Strong.
\ sample Of what can be done in the
way of making a promising bah club
out of almost hopeless material one
could do a lot worse than offer that
Boston National outfit of George Stall
lings. 1t isn't a good team even Yet.
1t is still several degrees short me-
chanicaIly, and Hap Meyers, the
Braves first baseman, proved that it
isn't the fastest thinking collection in
captivity when recently he gummed
rally that had already Melted six runs
by bunting with men on first and sec
ond, two oat and one run needed to
tie.
But it is showing unmistakable
signs Of returning animation. BY pick
ing up an intielder here, Sharing an
/ outftelder somewhere else and grab
! bling a pitcher out from under all the
! other fellows noses Stallings is grad
/ uaIly strengthening himself, just as he
/ bolstered up the New York American
/ team few years ago
The Stallings person isn't spending
a vast fortune doing it either. He has
spent some money, but is trading
largely in players. They wished Il ter
| rible flock of talent OF to him when he
| took over the management of the club
last fall. and some of it is still clutter
ing the bench. But most of it has been
| worked off I'm deals that seem to have
/ strengthened the club considerably.
With Just about half the clubs i'm the
National league tearing All over the
country in pursuit of pitchers. StaE
Hngs reached out, daugled n little mon
cy and some players in front of Toron-
to and won Dick Rudolph, who has
been pitching high grade ball for him
ever since Cincinnati was once anX
ious to secure the same pitcher. but
could not connect for one reason or an
other
For several years various Boston
managers experimental with one Nc
Tigue, a left handed pitcher with &
world Of everything save control. Fred
Tenney thought he had wonder wher
he got M"Tigue, and at various times
it was even reported that McGraV
thought pretty well of him Sailing.
carried him through-aa training season
and few weeks Of championship bail
then passed him on to Baltimore, get
ting Bris Lord In exchange.
Since thc-opening Of the season Stall
lings has practically reconstructed hi
outtield and catching staff has deyel
oped two infieldcrs, who We're secured
j however. by the 1912 administration
ana has added a high class pitcher t
his string The team viii not finisI
in the first division. but it viii max
things very warm for seven othe
! clubs
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-01
Especial to The Reformer.1


NORTHAMPTON, July I.-Pitcher
Paul won his own game here yestcr
day by hitting Sager for long sin
gle in the second inning, driving home
ParIe, who had been passed and Null
doom, who had singled, After that
Sager held 'Hamp safe. The final
score was , to /.
Greenfield 5 one run came in the
third. Kornstadt singled and went all
the way home when Conrov 5 hard
smash bounded away from Swazev in
left field Both teams scored the runs
after two were out.
O 'Keefe tried to steal home in the
first inning and was out by inches.
The eighth was an exciting inning.
but no runs resulted. Ryan hit to
right field and Q 'Keefe laid down a
perfect sacrifice Kornstadt was safe
on !. Burns : error, on which Ryan
took third. Kornstadt stole, but Pau
forced Conroy to fly to Foran and then
struck out Mayforth for the second
successive time. The Larks made even
a more imposing attempt than the
visitors in this session. Burns hit
safely again Goodrich laid neat
hunt on the first base line. which Sa
ger and Courov both went after. lcav
| ing first base vacant until Goodrich
arrived in safety. Robargc thei
/ hunted along the third base linz
and Sager tried To get Burns at thir.
/ but all were safe. WhaIcu and Parl,
! both whitfield and Muldoon forced Re-
! barge at second. Score:
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-01
Sporting Notes.

"Joe" Wood ''blew" and Wash
ington won.
Capt. Charley Wagner Of the Red
SoX hopes to get back into the game
this week.
1t is rumored that George stovau
is not long To- remain manager of the
st. Louis Browns.
Manager Tinker of Cincinnati wants
to get Frank Harrington, a Lynn pitch
CT, who is a brother of Joe, - now
pitching for Bellows Falls.
| The Braves have picked up another
catcher. His name is Walter Tragress-
/ or of the GAINESVILLE team. He has been
hitting 1913 and is good at throwing
! to bases He goes at once.
The Boston Braves certainly hit
I hard yesterday and the veteran Dev-
lin, who. it has been said, might lose
his third base job, led all the rest
with the willow wand.
Eayrs, the Brown university pitcher
who has joined Pittsburg, got his first
Ichance yesterday and pitched the last
four innings against Chicago after the
game was lost, allowing two runs and
five hits. He made hit,
''Tommy" Guihccn is going fine
with Danhury in the New York New
Jersey league. Although his team is
lin the cellar position he is fielding
steadily at second and hitting among
the leaders of the league.
twenty-five runs, rs hits and II er
rors were scored and made i'm the gam,
yesterday between the two leading
teams in the National league. If thai
had happened in the Twin State league
the home players would have beer
jeered off the diamond.
Weather permitting, there viii be
lot of baseball at the American leagu
park before next Saturday night, am
every game played with the two team
Washington and PhiIadelphia-wiI
hc Of more than ordinary Importance
The champions cannot afford to let tn
Athletics increase their lead.
The suit of the National league t
collect s27 $40, which it claimed as il
quarter share of the receipts of til
I New York National league club i'm Ia:
I wear worlds series, viii 90 Oh tri;
; Within 10 days. it has been announce
% at New York. Supreme Justice Wi
r liam J. Carr, sitting i'm the appellat
8 division, Will hear the case.
Manager McGraw was knocke
down by two blows delivered /
Pitcher Brennan Of the Philadelph
team after the game yesterday. Mu
p gsv'' had no chance to see who hs
hit him. Brennan gave as his exeu
that he was exasperated beyond e
duranee by the tauuts directed at Il
IS Philadelphia team by 1IcGraw- e.
IDENTIFY MeGraw got someone S goat,
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1913-07-01
Fielding Avera gcs.
Ewes and the Brain.

With the lower animals there is q
pronounced relation between the size
of the eyes and the brain. it IS
claimed by some recent investigators.
Even among fishes it is said the more
cunning species are those that have
large eyes. and upon Investigation it
was found that the fish with large
eyes had larger brains than those with
small c-~~E